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Revisit our Christmas gathering

by Brenda Smotherman
Dan Hoag, pictured with Dan Krause, was celebrated for his five years of service. Sheila Mayfield was honored to celebrate Lane Denson's 25 years with the agency. Debra Jemison was filled with emotions reflecting on her 35 years with United Methodist Communications. Pictured with David Jamieson and Dan Krause.
Dan Hoag, pictured with Dan Krause, was celebrated for his five years of service. Sheila Mayfield was honored to celebrate Lane Denson's 25 years with the agency. Debra Jemison was filled with emotions reflecting on her 35 years with United Methodist Communications. Pictured with David Jamieson and Dan Krause.
Joe Iovino was all smiles while presenting Crystal Caviness with a Star Award. Gustavo Vasquez (not pictured) received an Extra Mile Award.
Joe Iovino was all smiles while presenting Crystal Caviness with a Star Award. Gustavo Vasquez (not pictured) received an Extra Mile Award.
Time was taken during the festivities to celebrate Tim Tanton's return to his home after it was severely damaged by the tornado that hit Nashville in March 2020. United Methodist Communications presented Tim with a Nashville Strong sign to go in front of his home as a reminder of God's protection and provision. Pictured on the bottom row L-R: Danny Mai and Helen Allen. Pictured on the top row L-R: Jennifer Rodia, Gary Henderson, Tim Tanton, Poonam Patodia and Dan Krause.
Time was taken during the festivities to celebrate Tim Tanton's return to his home after it was severely damaged by the tornado that hit Nashville in March 2020. United Methodist Communications presented Tim with a Nashville Strong sign to go in front of his home as a reminder of God's protection and provision. Pictured on the bottom row L-R: Danny Mai and Helen Allen. Pictured on the top row L-R: Jennifer Rodia, Gary Henderson, Tim Tanton, Poonam Patodia and Dan Krause.
Laura Buchanan (bottom L) and Royya James (R) enjoyed a good laugh during the ornament exchange. Steven Adair donned a festive sweater as he presented games.
Laura Buchanan (bottom L) and Royya James (R) enjoyed a good laugh during the ornament exchange. Steven Adair donned a festive sweater as he presented games.
The day's activities allowed for some creativity. Cheoneui Oh and Aileen Jimenez wrapped Aaron Crisler up tightly in streamers. (Left side) Renee McNeill (L)and Kashe' Harris (R) got ornamental in their design.
The day's activities allowed for some creativity. Cheoneui Oh and Aileen Jimenez wrapped Aaron Crisler up tightly in streamers. (Left side) Renee McNeill (L)and Kashe' Harris (R) got ornamental in their design.
Sara Perez (L) and Pam Buck (R) added flair to deck out Mike DuBose. Betty Raines was lucky in green thanks to her stylist Diane Maloney.
Sara Perez (L) and Pam Buck (R) added flair to deck out Mike DuBose. Betty Raines was lucky in green thanks to her stylist Diane Maloney.
After showing off his balloon juggling skills, Andrew Schleicher (Left) celebrated his game win while Laura Buchanan and other staff cheered him on. Linda Brunner and Craig Catlett also got into the fun.
After showing off his balloon juggling skills, Andrew Schleicher (Left) celebrated his game win while Laura Buchanan and other staff cheered him on. Linda Brunner and Craig Catlett also got into the fun.
Chuck Long (L) celebrated his quick win during the streamer competition. Helen Allen and Laura Buchanan (Top Right, L to R) and Tyrus Sturgis (Bottom) armed themselves with festive streamers.
Chuck Long (L) celebrated his quick win during the streamer competition. Helen Allen and Laura Buchanan (Top Right, L to R) and Tyrus Sturgis (Bottom) armed themselves with festive streamers.
Gary Henderson (L) shared a devotional with our staff. Later in the programming Philip Brooks (R) had everyone exercising their brains with some fun trivia questions.
Gary Henderson (L) shared a devotional with our staff. Later in the programming Philip Brooks (R) had everyone exercising their brains with some fun trivia questions.

Take a moment to enjoy this photo slideshow from our Christmas, service awards and retiree celebration at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in December 2021.

Attendees were treated to a nice lunch and an afternoon peppered with moments of prayer, music, trivia, an ornament exchange, games and staff celebrations.

You can also relive the streamer competition in action thanks to video shot by Danny Mai.

Many thanks to the Christmas Party Planning Team:  Steven Adair, Helen Allen, Philip Brooks, Linda Bruner, Laura Buchanan, Ryan Dunn, Royya James, Debra Jemison, Diane Maloney and Saundrea Sampson for throwing a festive gathering filled with good conversations, staff celebrations, games and laughs.

Not only were we able to celebrate, but our party presented the opportunity to assist others. Thanks to the generosity of our staff, many children in treatment during the Christmas timeframe at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt had gifts to open.

 

Individual photos courtesy of Aaron Crisler.

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