Background
McKown, Martha was born on May 29, 1933 in Dixie, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of John William and Dora Ellen (Melton) Powell.
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The impact of that first Palm Sunday parade will be remembered long after the use of this resource. All ages will recall both the joy and the sadness of that day's events. Church families will experience the rich joyous praise as they become involved in the narrative, the procession and hymn singing. Included as a new hymn text written especially for this worship event. Easy to produce with a minimum of rehearsal time, Palm Sunday Parade is nonetheless a dramatic celebration of gratitude and remembrance. The cast may include up to 12 speakers and a chorus of children and youth. Martha McKown is an ordained United Methodist pastor from Indiana. She earned a Master in Religious Education degree from Boston University School of Theology and a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary. She is a writer, speaker, and retreat leader. Copying privileges included.
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In AN ELEPHANT STORY FOR ALEX, Ellie and Elmo, brother and sister Indian pachyderms, grow up in India. As baby elephants they play and enjoy the wonders of the jungle. They are happy. When they grow bigger they find satisfaction in helping in the chores of the elephant herd. They are happy in their family. They become workers in a lumber mill. All the people workers delight in them. They are happy. The people workers are content and favor them with treats.Find out what happens when Machines replace Ellie and Elmo in their work.
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(In AN ELEPHANT STORY FOR ALEX, Ellie and Elmo, brother an...)
In AN ELEPHANT STORY FOR ALEX, Ellie and Elmo, brother and sister Indian pachyderms, grow up in India. As baby elephants they play and enjoy the wonders of the jungle. They are happy. When they grow bigger they find satisfaction in helping in the chores of the elephant herd. They are happy in their family. They become workers in a lumber mill. All the people workers delight in them. They are happy...
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McKown, Martha was born on May 29, 1933 in Dixie, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of John William and Dora Ellen (Melton) Powell.
Bachelor of Arts in English, Evansville College, 1955. Master of Religious Education, Boston University, 1957. Master of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, School Theology, 1978.
Director Christian education Maple St. Congressional Church, Danvers, Massachusetts, 1957-1958, Temple United Methodist Church, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1973-1975, Maple St. United Methodist Church, 1975—1976. Pastor East Park United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, 1979-1980. Associate pastor Trinity United Methodist Church, Evansville, 1980-1982.
Pastor Faith United Methodist Church, Princeton, 1982-1985, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Poseyville, 1985-1989. Minister of pastoral care First United Methodist Church, Henderson, 2003—2007. Teacher North, South Indiana Conference Pastor's School- DePauw University.
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Pastoral counselor Pike County (Indiana) Hospice, 1993-1996. Member Southern Indiana Conference United Methodist Church. Representative Red Bird Missionary Conference, 1995—2002.
President joint archives North and South Indiana conferences, 1998-1999, South Indiana Conference United Methodist History Society, 2000-2003. Member Southern Insurance Conference Archives & History Committee, 1996-2004. Board directors Evansville United Methodist Youth Home, 1994-2002.
Member Ohio Valley Writers Guild, Princeton Ministerial Association (president 1984), Tri-State Genealogical Society, Woman's Club, Browning Club (president 1996-1997).
Married Leslie Henry McKown, June 22, 1957. Children: Karen Marie McKown, Liana Jane McKown Edenfield.