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The Good News of Victory!

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the LORD God has taken control of us! The LORD has chosen and sent us to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.

On a Friday night at 7:00 pm, you can find Doug and I and many others worshiping, hearing a message or testimony on how to get free from life struggles and spending time in a small group talking about what is going

on in our lives.

Last summer, Doug was driving down East Sullivan Street in downtown Kingsport and saw a vacant build-ing. He found the name and number of the owner. It was not on the market to be sold or rented. Pastor Will Shewey had started his new Shades of Grace Congregation and was looking for property downtown. A year before Doug and Will talked about how they both had a dream of a place where everybody who walked in the doors would feel loved and accepted for where they were in their life. October 2014, a lease was signed and Get Real and Shades of Grace started living out their dreams. Get Real is for everybody. Struggles that people come in with are: alcohol abuse, anger, codependency, control issues, cutting, depression, drugs, eating disorders, enabling, faith doubts, fear/anxiety/stress, gambling, grief/loss, guilt, insecurity, mental illness, overeating, overspending, pornography, PTSD, relationship addiction, self destruction, shame, smoking, unforgiveness, and on and on.

We have countless stories of people's lives being transformed. This past Friday night, we heard an amazing testimony from a lady who for most of her life struggled with feelings of worthlessness, depression and anxiety. She spent years with an addiction to cutting. Doug and I had met her a few months before. She was in a relationship with a man who was an addict and she was hoping our ministry could help him. They both started coming to Get Real. She found out that Get Real was not only about those who had addictions but many come wanting help with many other life issues. She shared how finding a place to be open and honest with others who struggled in life helped both of them find healing. It was a special night. Her boyfriend went up to hug her after she finished giving her testimony and proposed to her.

I remember when I was asked to give my testimony. I thought how could I ever get up in front of others and talk about my life. I started physically writing out my story and it ended up being 20 pages long. The process of writing it out was healing. Sharing it pub-licly gave me freedom. I was encouraged by others of how my testimony was similar to their life story.

We believe God wants us to share our life stories. The greatest testimony is in telling others this is where I was but this is what God has done in my life. He has restored me and transformed me. We pray that on a Friday night at 313 E. Sullivan Street in downtown Kingsport people see and feel Jesus.

For the past year, Doug has been a weekly speaker at Magnolia Ridge and Woodridge Hospital in Johnson City. Many patients he has met have come to Get Real.

We are also excited to share the birth of a new ministry under Get Real. “For Women Only” will meet every Wednes-day at 313 E. Sullivan Street from 10:00 am to noon. The two hours includes fellowship, Praise & Worship, and a

Igniting our Imaginations: (stories of what God is doing in our lives)

Kingsport District United Methodist Church March 2015

Making, Empowering, Equipping

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A Note from David Graves, D.S.

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Growing & Encouraging 9

Inspiring & Transforming 9

Needing & Seeking 9

Experiencing Christ 10

District Happenings 11-16

Inside this issue:

Special points of interest:

Time of Devotion

Note from David

District Prayer Service

The Academy Spring

Schedule

1st Broad Street Mission

Conference

Mission Opportunities

God’s moving in our

midst

#just Imagine...

The best is yet to come !

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The Good News of Victory continued...

Future testimonies from our own female ministers are: March 25th, 2015 – Reverend Susan Lankford, Kendricks Creek UMC, April 8th, 2015, Reverend Carol Woody, Kincaid UMC. Opportunities to serve:

I have been asking local church women's groups to host a Wednesday morning. A host group will bring a healthy snack and will be greeters. Future hosts are: March 4th, 2015 - Cassidy UMC, March 11th, 2015 – St. Luke UMC.

If you are interested in sharing your testimony or being a host contact Teri Hallock at (cell) 520-400-5960 (home) 423-239-5425 or [email protected].

Tune in to Witness on Living Faith TV this coming Wednesday, March 3rd @ 9 PM. Doug will be sharing his testimony as to what God has and is doing in his life. You will be blessed! Witness is a show produced by Dwight and Shelby Marlow of Rock Springs UMC.

Doug and my heart are full with your love, belief, prayer and support of Get Real. Many have generously financially supported our ministry.

Jesus, we pray that all of us can share our stories of your love, forgiveness and redemption. Help all of us be like the prophet Isaiah who after God asked “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And Isaiah replied “Here am I. Send me!”

Blessings in Jesus love,

Teri Hallock

It is inspiriting to hear all God is doing:

Each month this section of the newsletter will feature testimonies of

God’s moving in the people of the Kingsport District.

It will spotlight stories that share where the STORY of GOD is

meeting the story of our lives. Are there

Stories you would like to share about how God is moving in the

Church to make an impact in the lives of others?

Please email these testimonies to Susan Arnold :

[email protected] by the 25th of April.

Igniting our Imaginations: (stories of what God is doing in our lives)

Kingsport District United Methodist Church March 2015

#just Imagine...

The best is yet to come !

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mailto:[email protected]

UMVIM Team Leader

Training

A United Methodist Volunteer

in Mission (UMVIM) Team

Leader Training will be held on

Saturday, March 21, from 10:00

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Trinity

Center Fellowship Hall, 320

Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge,

TN 37830. Please bring a sack

lunch.

Discovering Authentic

Worship: A model for

worship planning

Dr. Barbara Day Miller, pre-

senter and Dr. Tom Long,

preacher

April 23-24: Kodak UMC, Ko-

dak TN

April 24-25: Mafair UMC,

Kingsport TN

For more information & regis-

tration please go to:

http://holston.org/events/2015/apr/23/

“Extravagant Generosity”

workshop coming in April:

Bishop Robert Schnase, author

of the book Five Practices of

Fruitful Congregations, will lead

a workshop on

“Extravagant Generosity” on

Saturday, April 11 at Concord

UMC in Farragut. Specific times

are yet to be determined. All

pastors and church leaders are

encouraged to save this date on

the calendar

For Women Only: A

Place to be Loved by God

Weds. 10—noon

@Shades of Grace

Fellowship, Worship,

Teaching, & Prayer.

Contact Teri Hallock:

(520)-400-5960

To Volunteer or Participate

Making, Empowering, & Equipping (The Academy, leadership, & training)

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What is The Academy?:

The Kingsport District Academy is an educational initiative designed to offer (1)

a variety of Bible and other studies, (2)Lay Servant/Lay Speaker Program, and

(3)the Certified Lay Minister Program to all lay persons across the Kingsport

District. When fully implemented, classes will be offered across the Kingsport

District from Blountville to Rogersville with classes meeting in mornings, after-

noons, and evenings on at least five “campus sites” (churches within the Dis-

trict). Classes will be taught by mainly by Clergy and Lay persons within the

Kingsport District.

http://holston.org/events/2015/apr/23/discovering-authentic-worship-kodak/

http://holston.org/events/2015/apr/23/discovering-authentic-worship-kodak/

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Making, Empowering, & Equipping (The Academy, leadership, & training. Continued….)

The Academy Spring Schedule:

Will be eight (8) week classes, meeting for one and one-half hours (1.5) once a week. Classes will be offered on various days and various times. Spring Classes will begin the week of March 2, 2015 and run through the week of May 3, with two weeks off around Easter. The cost for each class will be $15. Class offerings will be announced in the near future on the Kingsport District web-site at

www.kingsportdistrictumc.com where you can click on “Academy” or contact Susan Smith or Richard McKee as shown below.

Tuesday, March 3, at 11:00 AM. - “Worship 101”, taught by Rev. Adam Love, Senior Pastor at Kingsley, UMC.

A basic introduction to Christian worship; hymns, prayers, preaching, sacraments, and more. Adam will lead us in an understand-

ing of authentic worship, why we do what we do, and moving beyond the same thing every Sunday. Classes will be held at Kings-

ley UMC beginning Kingsley UMC is located at 2828 Bloomingdale Rd., Kingsport, Tn. 37664

Monday, March 2, at 1:00 PM - “Polity of the United Methodist Church” taught by Reverend Jared Wood, Senior

Pastor at Vermont UMC.

This study will be based on the book “Polity, Practice and the Mission of the United Methodist Church”, 2006 edition,

written by Thomas Edward Frank (available through Cokesbury but not required for this class) and other resources. Ever

wonder why we do things the way we do? This Polity class will do just that. A deeper look at who and what we are. Clas-

ses will be held at Crossroads UMC, 200 Bays Cove Trail, Kingsport, Tn. 37660, beginning on 3. “The Four Gospels:

The Life and Teachings of Jesus” taught by Reverend Buddy Butler, Senior Pastor at Rock Springs UMC. Walk with Je-

sus as Buddy leads you through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to hear anew what Jesus said and learn

again what He did during His ministry on earth and what that means for us today. Classes will be held at Rock Springs

UMC, 346 Eastland Drive, Kingsport, Tn. 37664 .

Thursday, March 5 at 11:30 AM. “The Gospel of John” taught by Reverend Paul Seay, Senior Pastor at Surgoinsville UMC.

The Gospel of John is unique among the four gospels as it more clearly portrays Jesus in His Deity as the Son of God.

In this gospel we find probably the most quoted and preached verse in all of Scripture: John 3:16. Discover anew the

“Holy One of God” as Paul leads you through this wonderful Gospel. Classes will be held at Rogersville First UMC, 417

E. McKinney Ave., Rogersville, Tn. 37857.

Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM “The New Testament” taught by Pastor Richard McKee, Director of the Kingsport Academy.

This study is an overview of the New Testament. In this study, you will learn how the New Testament relates to the Old

Testament; the earthly ministry of Jesus; the formation and ministry of the Church; the theological writings of Paul and

others and what it all means for each of us today as we eagerly await the return of Jesus. Classes will be held at First

Broad Street UMC, 100 E. Church Circle, Kingsport, Tn. 37660.

http://www.kingsportdistrictumc.com




The Academy Spring Schedule:

The Lay Servant/Lay Speaker Servant Training:

The Spring class will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 7 from 8:00 AM to 4:00PM.

Registration forms will be available soon on the web-site. For more information contact either Susan Smith, Administrative Assistant

in the District office at 423-224-1533 or e-mail at [email protected] or Richard McKee, Director, Kingsport District Academy at

423-239-4594 or e-mail at [email protected].

Local Church Lay Servant/Lay Speaker Training Course (formerly called Basic Course): The local church lay servant/speaker training course prepares one to serve the local church in which membership is held through ministries of leading, caring, communicating and lay speaking. This

training will be taught by Pat Tipton, Director of Youth Ministries at Rogersville UMC and who is also a Certified Lay Minister.

Certified Lay Servant/Lay Speaker Training Courses (formerly called Advanced Courses): The certified lay servant/lay speaker training course prepares one to serve not only within the local church as described above, but also to serve in the district and conference as well as in local

churches within the district. The Local Church training course is required before taking Certified courses.

The following two courses will be offered:

1. “Each One a Minister: Using God’s Gifts for Ministry (formerly called” Discovering your Spiritual Gifts”). In this course,

you will study the key New Testament concepts of church, ministry, and gifts based on the letter to the Ephesians and the application of the gifts to

ministry in our church and community. This course will be led by Pastor Richard McKee, Director of Kingsport District Academy.

2. “Let the Whole Church Say Amen” is a study on prayer which will use a workbook with the same title as a primary source. The

class will focus on both personal and corporate prayer. Often leaders are called upon to pray aloud in a variety of church settings such as in wor-ship, classes, and meetings. This course will offer scriptural models as a way to develop authentic, powerful prayers. This course will be led by Alice McKee, a certified lay speaker, who has been active in helping develop prayer ministries at First Broad Street UMC and for the Kingsport

District .

3. “Polity of the United Methodist Church” This study is part of the Bible & Other Studies that the Academy offers. It will be taught over an 8 week period at Crossroads UMC (200 Bays Cove Rd. Kingsport 37660) by Rev. Jared Wood, Pastor of Vermont UMC. This is a study based on the book Polity, Practice and the Mission of the United Methodist

Church, 2006 edition, written by Thomas Edward Frank (available through Cokesbury, but not required for this class).

Ever wonder why we do things the way we do? This Polity class will do just that. A deeper look at who and what we are. This class ONLY begins on Monday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m. for 8 weeks and costs $15 (book not included).

Deadline to register was Friday, February 27.

See registration on the next page of the newsletter.

Questions? Contact the District Office at 423-224-1533 or [email protected].






The Academy Spring Schedule (cont…):

Registration for Lay Servant/Speaker Training Spring 2015. Fill out this form. Include check (written to Kingsport District) for appropriate amount & mark on “for” line the class

you will take: All classes are $25 except #3 under Certified (Polity of the UMC) which is $15.

Mail to: District Office P.O. Box 894, Kingsport, TN 37662.

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Name _______________________________________________ Church_______________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________Preferred Phone ___________________________

Class to be taken: _____________________________________________________________________________ Amount Paid: _______________________________

The Certified Lay Minister Program

Is described in The Book of Discipline (2012) in paragraph 271. This program is designed for lay persons who are called

to enhance the quality of ministry in the church, especially in small membership churches, expand team ministry, preach

the word, provide care ministry, assist in program leadership as part of the ministry team of the church or even outside

the church. This program provides in-depth study over a 17 week period. The Spring class will begin on February 28,

2015 and end on June 13, 2015. It is the goal of the Kingsport District to have at least one Certified Lay Minister in

each church in the Kingsport District. All sessions will meet at First Broad Street UMC.

The Spring 2015 class will meet on the following Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon: 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25,

5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13.

The class will also meet on the following Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM: 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4,

6/11.

For more information on this program visit the Kingsport District web-site at www.kingsportdistrictumc.com and click on The Academy or you may contact your

Pastor or Richard McKee, Director of the Kingsport District Academy at [email protected] or phone (423) 239-4594.




A Word from Rev. David Graves, D.S.

After being with you now almost six years, you have heard me quote or seen

in writing my purpose statement….winning people to Jesus, seeing people

others do not see, transforming lives and changing the world…especially this

corner of the world. For me, I live on these words which can be found in Matthew

28:18-20 where Jesus gives us the Great Commission. Yet, this purpose is also

grounded in Matthew 25:31-46.

The verses found in Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus tells us what is on the final

exam for our life here on earth. It is the parable of the sheep and the goats. Jesus

will separate the people as the shepherd in the field separates the sheep from the

goats. Those who reach out to the least, the last, the lost, and the lonely will be

deemed righteous and receive eternal life. Those who do not will receive eternal

punishment. Jesus illustrates this in his parable to feeding the hungry, clothing the

naked, giving a drink to the thirsty, and visiting those who are in prison.

Recently, I heard Bishop Bill McAlilly of the Tennessee Conference for the

United Methodist Church, whom I have grown to appreciate and count as a good

friend, share around the thought of Matthew 25 and 28. From his perspective, we as

a church have separated these two texts. We are good at doing for people, but the

two scriptures placed together call us not only to do for people, but live life with

people. There is a huge difference in doing ministry just for people as opposed to

living in ministry with people. Jesus calls us to do both!

To be frank, it breaks my heart when I hear people on Sunday mornings want to cancel church worship services because it is too cold, and they want to af-fect the whole body by calling off morning services. We complain about it is too cold when 21 Christians were recently beheaded because of their faith in Jesus by ISIS forces. Ponder that for a moment. For some like my 85 year old Dad, it is too cold for him to venture out, but as he taught me, the church is not about him, but the Kingdom. When I reflect upon the opportunities we have as a church and the ones that we miss. I am mindful of things that cause my heart to break in many ways: It breaks my heart when I hear people focusing on things that do not lead people to Christ. When our focus becomes upon our complaints, we often miss opportunities to lead people to Christ. In your church do you hear more complaining or testimo-nies about leading people to Christ?



A Word from Rev. David Graves, D.S. contt...

It hurts when churches have ample resources to reach out and help people in their communities that go to bed and wake up hungry each and every day. When you review the budget and how people spend their time is there a good amount of it go-ing to touch the needs of the community? It makes me sad when the Body of Christ sits silently and does not act on the urgen-cy of sharing the Good News when people are living in so many different kinds of hell (i.e. alcoholism, drug addiction, abuse, co-dependency, PTSD, apathy, etc…). Knowing that people could be set free and experience the Kingdom of God now and in eternity should stir our sense of urgency to loudly live out and proclaim The Gospel. When was the last time you lived out and proclaimed the Good News to someone in your community/life? I agonize when the church does not help the story of God meet the story of peo-ple’s life. It is upsetting when we are focused upon me, myself, mine, and our own. An inward focus is a sign that this is happening within the church and its leadership. Fruits of an inward focused church are often spiritual blindness, manipu-lation, control, decline, and death. Are these fruits apparent in the church? However, I am so blessed when I see the faithful in the Kingsport District whom are truly being the Body of Christ to the least, the last, the lost, and the lonely. This is where the testimonies and stories come from about transformed lives. It is where heaven meets earth and new life begins. It is where dry bones be-come and army for the Lord. IT is where we get to do ministry with others instead of to them. When this happens my heart is strangely warmed and I know the Body of Christ is doing a great work.

We have a great opportunity to BE the church (Body of Christ); a beacon of

light; within our communities.

Mission opportunities to

share the good news of

Christ :

Shades of Grace:

Worship Sundays @ 4:00

Opportunities to serve:

· Wednesday community meal

· Saturday community meal

Contact Rev. Will Shewey for more

information at

[email protected]

Get Real Ministry :

Worship, testimony, & small

groups Fridays @ 7:00 p.m.

Contact Doug Hallock

For more information:

[email protected]

The Oasis:

https://www.facebook.com/

oasisofkingsport/inf

Fundraiser—March 28

Texas Roadhouse—pancakes

Please check out these

resources:

http://holston.org/about/

communications/the-call/

Or

http://Kingsportdistrictumc.com

Needing & Seeking (Job Opportunities)

Holston Conference Hands-on

Mission Kits

Annual Conference 2015

2015 FOOD BUCKETS

1 corn meal (4-5 lbs)

1 bag/box grits buttered flavored (NOT

INSTANT)

1 bag of rice (2 lb) (white)

1 bag dried beans (2 lb) (any kind)

1 powered milk (10 oz or less)

1 box quick oats (18 ox or less) (1 minute)

1 bottle cooking oil (48 oz or less)

1 box Splenda/sucralose (50 ct or less)

Canned Ham (one 2 lb size or two 1 lb

size)



You are INVITED to us in

a District Prayer Service

Thursday,

March 12th @ 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Carmel UMC

Come and join us in a time

of prayer for every church,

pastor, and special

missions.

Inspiring & Transforming (Mission focus: least, last, lost, lonely, & loyal )

Growing & Encouraging (Prayers, Vital Signs, Renewal)

Vital Signs:

Thank you for your hard-

work in collecting data this

year. Please continue to

submit your data by

Wednesday at 5:00 each

week.

Updated Vital Signs

information coming soon. #Prayers4MackWard

Director, Child Care Center Ad for Newspaper and District

Newsletter

First Broad Street United Methodist Church is seeking a Director for their Child Care Center. Please see the end of the newslet-

ter for more detailed information regarding this position: , contact Mike McIntire at [email protected] or

by calling (423) 224-1511.


Time of Devotion

Experiencing Christ ( Fellowship, UMW, Roots & Shoots, & Youth)

Roots & Shoots Spring Story Telling Time

Thursday, March 26

11-1 Colonial Heights UMC

Program: Rebecca Alexander, Story Teller

from Jonesborough

Mission Project: The Oasis

Catered by BJ’s Cost $11.

Deadline for reservations is { Wed., March 18. }

Information will be sent to the church Roots & Shoots

coordinator & the pastor the first of March.

2015 Annual Conference Information:5 Days

June 7—11

Important Deadlines:

Housing: Lake Junaluska has

contacted everyone regarding

housing for Annual Conf.

If you have not heard from

them you can follow up at:

(800) 222-4930 or (828) 452-2881.

April 1—print book of reports

May 20—Register for Annual

Conference: including 5K—1

mile walk, missionaries dinner,

and Childcare.

LENTEN Day Apart:

United Methodist Women

March 8th @ 3:00

Kendrick’s Creek UMC

Rev. David Graves, D.S.

Preaching

Clergy Marriage Enrichment:

April 10—12

May 15—May 17

Clergy couples may select the date that is best for them.

Information about the retreat & a registration form are in-cluded in a brochure that is

available from Pete & Ginny Rowlett (865-966-9776) or [email protected] or

from the district office.

gathered the children and headed to

the main sanctuary for the worship

service. We would take our seats in

the same pew in the balcony. And

each week they would be there,

sharpened, with a perfect point ready

to use. The yellow pencils. I never

thought much about the perfectly

sharpened yellow pencils until I

happened to be at the church office

on a Tuesday morning. A dapper

older gentleman brushed by with a

“Whatever you do in word or

deed, do all in the name of the

Lord Jesus, giving thanks

through Him to God the Fa-

ther.” Colossians 3:17 (NAS)

His name is Mr. P …

Before I introduce him, let me tell

you about him.

Every Sunday was the same. My

husband and I ushered our children

to their respective classes then went to

our class. After Sunday School we

box of pencils in one hand and a

sharpener in the other. My mind

flashed back to the pencils in the

pews and with a bent brow I asked

someone, “Is he the one who sharp-

ens the pew pencils each week?” It

was confirmed.

Each week, this man quietly breezed

in and out with few taking notice.

And the beauty in it all? He didn’t

want anyone to notice. He didn’t

want recognition, a pat on the back



or even a thank-you. Sharpening the

pencils each week was his way of serving

the Lord. In doing so, he also served the

members of our congregation. Week after

week, he faithfully sharpened all the

pencils in the name of the Lord, living

out today’s key verse: “Whatever you do

in word and deed, do for all in the name

of the Lord, giving thanks through Him

to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17).

By: Wendy Pope

Devotion provided by:

http://proverbs31.org/devotions/devo/

pencils-in-the-pew/


Purpose & Vision Statement: Engaging, equipping, & empowering

congregational rethinking of seeking God’s bold dreams & visions, making

disciples, transforming lives, connecting with the marginalized, sharing faith

journeys, and fostering the United Methodist connection.

We’re on the web:

Kingsportdistrictumc.com

Please see the Kingsport District Website at: http://Kingsportdistrictumc.com for the most

current set of District Happenings for January.

Congratulations to Mt. View to being chosen to be a part of the Flat Wesley’s project done

by GBOD. For more information check out http://ministrywithchildren.com/flatwesleys/

Feb 2 - April 27 @ Cassidy UMC—Grief Share— (6:30 p.m.)

GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. You'll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an "oasis" on your long journey through grief. There are three key parts to your Grief-Share experience: Video seminar, support group, workbook/journal/study; and facilitator. More classes will be held in the Fall and they will need more volunteers to facilitate. Please pray about this ministry opportunity. GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. You'll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an "oasis" on your long journey through grief. You may join the class at anytime. Call 323-8142 with questions or for more information.

District Happenings: Worship, Fellowship, & Special Services across the Kingsport

District

#jus t imag ine… the bes t i s yet to come!

#just Imagine... The best is yet to come !

Resident Bishop: Mary Virginia Taylor

David W. Graves, District Superintendent, [email protected]

Susan S. Smith, Administrative Assistant, [email protected],

Laurie Neville, Financial Secretary, [email protected]

423-224-1533

D.S. February Schedule:

1-Teach New Members Class at Kingsley UMC at 10am;

2pm Meet with Certified Lay Ministers

8-Speak at United Methodist Women’s Day Apart

9-Pastor’s meetings: Morning at Fall Branch and Evening

at Grange Hall

12-District Prayer Service-6:30pm at Mt. Carmel UMC

15-Preach at Mt. Carmel UMC at 11am

15-Evening thru Friday March 20th Appointment Making

Week

22-23-Training with Tom Bandy in Alcoa

25-New Appointments are shared

26-Roots and Shoots Spring Event at Colonial Heights

UMC

28-April 4th-Vacation

Other meetings are scheduled with Pastor-Parish

Committees, personal meetings, and other confi-

dential matters that do not appear here. The ap-

pointment making process consumes the sched-

ule now thru April.

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http://ministrywithchildren.com/flatwesleys/

Please see the Kingsport District Website at: http://Kingsportdistrictumc.com for the most cur-

rent set of District Happenings for January.

March 8 at 3:00 - Kendrick’s Creek UMC: Lenten Day Apart, District

UMW;

March 9—Deadline for meal reservation for First Broad Street Missions

Celebration.

Thursday, March 12 @ 6:30 Mt. Carmel UMC—District wide prayer service

March 13-15: First Broad Street “ Feed My Sheep” - Mission Celebration

During this weekend we are privileged to have with us a host of missionaries and leaders from mis-

sion efforts in our community and around the world. The keynote speakers for the Missions Cele-

bration are Rev. Mike Sluder and Bishop Larry Goodpaster.

March 26— @ 11—1 Colonial Heights UMC Roots and Shoots

Blountville United Methodist Church – Monthly Fish Fry dates for the first 6

months of 2015– come and join us for wonderful food and fellowship:

February 27 (rescheduled—MARCH 7); March 27;

April 24; May 22; June 19

March 27—Blood Drive— Blountville UMC—1:00 - 6:00

(please come and share in this wonderful ministry opportunity, so many people in

our region are in need of this gift of life).

March 27—Mt. Carmel UMC; Second Harvest Food Bank - mobile truck


District





March 29 @ 4:00 p.m. Blountville United Methodist Church (Palm Sunday) Organ concert by

organist, Mr. Charles Lawson with refreshments afterwards.

(April - Newsletter deadline: March 25, 2015)

March / April EVENTS: (Save the Date)

April 2: Cassidy UMC - 7p.m. Maundy Thursday service - "A Night of Love" dramatic

performance

April 3—Cassidy UMC at 7 p.m. Good FridayTenebrae service led by the music

ministry

Saturday, April 18 - 11:00am - Thomas Amis House—(Service of Dedication)

You are invited— 677 Burem Road, Rogersville, Tennessee.. There will be a gathering time from 10:00 -

11:00 a.m. Plan to arrive early for parking, greetings and conversation on the spacious grounds.

Please see the Kingsport District Website at: http://Kingsportdistrictumc.com

for the most current set of District Happenings for February.

More Information Regarding Job @ First Broad Street UMC:

Director, Child Care Center Ad for Newspaper and District Newsletter

First Broad Street United Methodist Church is seeking a Director for their Child Care Center. The Director is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operation of the Center ensuring that it

meets the Mission and Vision of the Church. This includes recruiting, leading and managing a high quality staff, analyzing and developing curriculum resources to ensure a top-quality, Christ-centered

educational experience, managing budget and supplies and working to build a relationship between the church and the families of the Center. The Director is responsible for selecting, evaluating, supervising,

and training the staff as well as ensuring the staff knows best teaching practices. The Director must stay current on changes in State guidelines and regulations and ensuring the Center is meeting all re-

quirements. Other operational duties include assuring proper meal planning, maintenance and upkeep. To obtain a Job Description and an Application for Employment, contact Mike McIntire at

[email protected] or by calling (423) 224-1511.


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HANDS-ON MISSION PROJECT 2015

FOOD BUCKETS For Zimbabwe

GOAL: Every Church Participates!

Pack in a NEW CLEAN food-grade 5-gallon bucket with lid. It is suggested that the church

buy the buckets & lids & individuals fill them.

1 corn meal (4-5 lbs)

1 bag/box grits buttered flavored (NOT INSTANT)

1 bag of rice (2 lb) (white)

1 bag dried beans (2 lb) (any kind)

1 powered milk (10 oz or less)

1 box quick oats (18 ox or less) (1 minute)

1 bottle cooking oil (48 oz or less)

1 box Splenda/sucralose (50 ct or less)

Canned Ham (one 2 lb size or two 1 lb size)

Drop-Off Dates & Place to be announced later: Volunteers are always needed!

COST: $5/kit for shipping. One check from each church should accompany the kits. The

check is to be written to Kingsport District and marked “Hands-On Kits.” Do not put checks

in buckets.

The one check from the church should be placed in an envelope and marked with the church

name, how many kits & amount enclosed. Bring envelope to bucket drop off point. No previ-

ously used buckets! Price of bucket & lid is approximately $6. They can be bought at Home Depot, etc.

Price of items is approximately $30-35. Only purchase what is asked for. When going through

customs all items have to be the same.


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First Broad Street UMC: March 13-15

Feed My Sheep:

Missions Celebration Calendar of Events

Friday, March 13

4:00 p.m. Displays Open

5:00 p.m. Orientation in Chapel (speakers, host, and Mission Committee) 5:30 p.m.

Dinner in Fellowship Hall (no cost) *

6:30 p.m. Special music Introductions and Program - Danny Howe, Director of

Missions, FBSUMC

Children’s Time with Missionaries Children dismissed to room 233.

8:30 p.m. Benediction Parents, please pick up children from room 233.

Saturday, March 14

8:30 a.m. Congregational singing Devotions in the Fellowship Hall, Rev. Mike

Sluder

9:00 a.m. - noon Children with Missionaries (Rm 233)

9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Workshops

9:45 a.m. - 10:25 p.m. Workshops 1

0:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Workshops

11:15 a.m. - noon Workshops

12:15 p.m. Lunch (cost)* ** Lunch speaker, Fellowship Hall, Ray Buchanan 1:30

p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Stop Hunger Now Packing

6:00 p.m. Dinner in the Fellowship Hall (cost)* ** Contemporary Worship singing

and Art & Soul Children special music. Dinner speaker, Fellowship Hall, Bishop

Larry Goodpastor

7:00 p.m. Children will have time in Room 233 with missionaries


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First Broad Street UMC: March 13-15

Feed My Sheep:

Missions Celebration Calendar of Events Continued

Sunday, March 15

8:30 a.m. Worship -- Traditional with Bishop Larry Goodpastor Worship -- Con-

temporary with Rev. Mike Sluder

9:40 a.m. Various speakers in Sunday School Classes Worship -- Traditional with

Bishop Larry Goodpastor Worship -- Contemporary “Chapel: Acoustic Service”

with Rev. Mike Sluder

10:45 a.m. Worship -- Traditional with Rev. Mike Sluder Worship -- Contempo-

rary with Bishop Larry Goodpastor

Noon Lunch in room 305 - 306, High School Rooms (cost) * ** *

Reservations are required for all meals and must be made by Monday, March 9. **

7.00 per person; $3 children 5-11; children younger than 5 eat free; special $20

maximum per family for Missions Celebration. Call 423-224-1502 for reservations.

Nursery will be provided for children 4 years and younger in room 136 upon re-

quest. Please indicate the date(s) and time(s) you need childcare, as well as the

number of children with their ages when you call Ray Johnson at 423-378-2871 for

nursery reservations. Deadline for nursery reservations is Friday, March 6


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