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Transformed by Christ,
we will
TELL
TEACH
TOUCH
the World.
T h e C h u r c h B e l l
Relief mission page 3
Let’s do lunch! page 4
Part of the game
Football seasons have always been a highlight of the year. When I was in high school a big portion of my time was spent at the football field in our concession stand- The Bandana Bar. I was also a member of our school’s pep club. It was a natural place for me, as my best friend’s father was the football coach. I enjoyed decorating team lockers and helping to develop ideas for spirit weeks. What I really enjoyed were the pep rallies. It was exciting to have all 660 students crammed into the gymnasium to cheer on our Giles High School Spartans. The band would play, cheers were cried out, and our team knew that we were behind them!
Last Wednesday Stephen Nelson, Owen Ragland, and I traveled to Leawood, Kansas for the Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection. Adam Hamilton, an inspirational and innovative United Methodist pastor, has been a part of an incredible journey with this unique congregation. Part of their mission together is to help revitalize the United Methodist Church as a whole. This year, Adam was joined by John Ortberg and a host of other leaders in executing this event.
The theme was revival, and we focused on the movement of John Wesley’s ministry. It was exciting to be reminded of the incredible and sometimes messy life of Wesley as he tried to follow God’s call. John Ortberg preached a riveting sermon entitled, “Who is this Man?” The sermon is based on his book that focuses on how a simple carpenter from Nazareth has changed and continues to impact human history; not to mention billions of personal lives daily. We also sang inspiring music (both modern and traditional), learned important ministry matters, and enjoyed much fellowship.
This Leadership Institute was an incredible pep rally! It was a great reminder that God continues to move through us crazy people called Methodists. It was a reminder that the Church is alive and moving. It was a reminder that we play for the winning team, a team that has already won the game. We just get to invite others to the rally to celebrate.
So church, be excited that you get to be a part of the game. Remember that worship and the activities we do together are a part of the ongoing pep rallies and celebrations! Thanks be to God that we have won in Christ!
Peace,
Asa
Bullying no more page 4
Issue 30 September 30, 2013
Crowned and ready to serve page 5
October 20th 6:00 pm
Asbury Hall
Registration forms available in the
office!
Prepare for Worship Lamentations 1: 1-6 Psalm 137 (UMH 852) 2 Timothy 1: 1-14 Luke 17: 5-10 Kids Own Worship No Kids Own Worship this Sunday! Staff on call: Please contact Brenda (414-8493) or Larry (414-8494) Parsonage (233-2712)
Greeters:
8:15 Morning Glory Gary & Sherry Hensley Cookie & Mike Crowson
10:30 Sanctuary Jane Pesterfield Janet Harville
10:30 The Crossing Anita Brown Al & Jackie North Acolytes: Tanner Roberts Elizabeth West
Memorials and Honorariums
Memorial Fund
In Honor or Memory Of Given By Mary Wallace John Cochran Sara Jo Kramer Lynne & Charlie Dhuyvetter
Recovery at Maryville
In Honor or Memory Of Given By Brian Doig Bible Survey Class
Happening at 1st October 6, 2013—October 12, 203
Sunday, October 6, 2013 7:35 AM Morning Glory Chorus rehearsal, 249 8:15 AM Morning Glory Worship, Asbury Hall 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:30 AM The Crossing, Asbury Hall 3:30 PM Youth Praise Band, The Cove 6:00 PM Youth, Asbury Hall 6:00 PM Embrace Grace, 215 6:00 PM Bible Study, 214 6:15 PM Men’s Chorus & Morning Glory Cantata rehearsal,249 6:30 PM 12 Steps for Christians, 213 Monday, October 7, 2013 7:00 PM Troop Meeting, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Welcome Table Committee Meeting, 243 Tuesday, October 8, 2013 7:45 AM Family Promise Board, 214 10:00 AM Bible Study, 214 3:00 PM Girl Scouts, 118 6:00 PM Devoted Fitness, Asbury 7:00 PM AA, 128 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Recovery at Maryville, Asbury Hall 5:30 PM Light Meal, Asbury Hall 6:30 PM Celebration Service, Asbury Hall 7:45 PM Sharing Groups (assigned room) 5:30 PM Quintet, 215 7:30 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, 249 Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:00 AM Men’s Bible Study, 214 9:30 AM UMW Board, 214 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry, 243 5:00 PM Welcome Table, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM AA, 128 Friday, October 11, 2013 8:30 AM Dollywood Gospel & Harvest Festival 10:00 AM Habitat Group Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:00 AM Habitat Group
Sunday commitments for October 6, 2013
Opportunity to learn For more than 20 years, women in Appalachia have been given new opportunities to become better educated and employed thanks to a special program based in Berea, KY.
This week, Circle 1 of the United Methodist Women invites YOU to come hear more about the New Opportunity School for Women from director Linda Ueland. The meeting is on Thursday (October 3rd) at 9:45 am in Room 254.
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Give Online.Give Online.
It’s easy.It’s easy.
www.fumc-maryville.org
(Just look for the $ symbol in the
bottom left hand corner)
Contact: Asa Majors at [email protected] or 865-982-1273
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Ready to provide relief It’s been more than a year since super storm Sandy battered much of the northeast U.S. For many places it will take years to recover as millions of people were directly affected by the storm’s wrath.
Are you interested in helping the victims of Sandy? If so we’ve got a mission for you! Later this month, the Outreach team will host an informational meeting on a planned trip to Delaware to assist in storm cleanup projects. The meeting is expected to last about 30 minutes. The goal is to gather more details about the trip as well as picking the dates for it.
Sandy Relief Mission Trip Informational Meeting Sunday, October 27th
11:30 am Room 153 (Heritage Clas)
Learning about planned giving It is possible to keep your spirit of giving alive and well long after you pass on. The Holston Conference Foundation specializes in helping you make informed decisions about estate giving and much more. If you are interested in learning more about how this all works you might want to check out one of the two upcoming workshops the Foundation is sponsoring this month. Both of them are at Fountain City UMC. The first is October 6th at 4:00 pm and the other is October 16th at 6:00 pm. If you have any questions please send an e-mail to Paul Bowman at [email protected] .
Young Adult Work Day with
Blount Housing Repair Collaborative
October 19th
Contact Asa for more information.
What does it mean to be truly alive? Come explore the answers to this question and much more as the Young Adult Sunday school class goes
“Undead” for the next few weeks. Using pop culture’s fascination with the undead as a backdrop, this study from Clay Morgan promises to be one to have YOU
looking more closely at what might be missing in your life and what God can do to fill that void.
Join the discussion! Sundays at 9:15 am
Room 128
Faith build volunteers also needed! October 29,31
November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,23 Call 982-8717 for more information!
Trivia nights October 2nd and
October 15th 7 pm at Smoky Mtn. Brewery
Riga Gospel Choir in concert Thursday, October 17th @ 7 pm
Fairview UMC, Maryville
Adult Ministries
Contact: Ginny West Case, [email protected] 865-982-1273
Sign up for events online at www.fumc-maryville.org or call 865-982-1273
Out to lunch This past Sunday the fellowship didn’t end after morning worship. More than a dozen folks from 1st UMC headed over to Townsend in the afternoon for lunch at “The Carriage House.” This coming Sunday (October 6th), YOU are invited to come along for lunch right after the 10:30 services. This time the bus heads to the Apple Barn over in Pigeon Forge.
To sign up, just go online to www.fumc-maryville.org or
call 982-1273.
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Stop the bullying Webster’s defines a bully as “one who is habitually cruel to others who are weaker.” According to a 2008-2009 study from the Department of Education, 28% of students in grades 6-12 experienced bullying. Across the country there are numerous efforts to raise awareness about the problem of bullying and how to deal with it.
How to stop bullying October 20th @ Noon
Wesley Hall Lunch is $10
On October 20th, 1st UMC’s own Suzanne Stratton, Greta Smith, and Glen Doig bring their individual expertise in the subject to a special workshop at noon in Wesley Hall. Lunch will be served at this workshop. The cost is $10. Childcare will also be provided.
Dollywood Harvest & Gospel Celebration October 11th
Bus leaves at 8:30 am (You are responsible for buying your tickets and
food. Transportation provided for $5)
Back from the sea While students in the area are enjoying “Fall Break,” a group of nine folks from 1st UMC are just back from a break of their own on St. Simons, Island, GA.
The “Encore, Encore” senior event was held at Epworth by the Sea, United Methodist retreat center. During the few days there, the folks enjoyed lessons on the area’s Methodist history, sailed on a shrimp boat, and got a few lessons at a variety of workshops.
Positive response The Golden Opportunities event held a few weeks ago appears to have been a real hit with the folks who came (more than 100 in all). The Maryville District’s Older Adult Council wanted to make sure the volunteers at 1st UMC know what a great joy it was to work with them, sending a big THANK YOU! for all their hard work.
You’re Never Too Old for Camp (ages 50+)
October 8th Camp Wesley Woods
9:45 am Pre-registration is encouraged, cost is $5
Call 865-448-2246 for more information
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Children ‘s Corner
If you need more information on any of these Children’s ministry activities please contact Denise Johns: [email protected]
Can we serve? Yes, we can! Over the past few week children attending Kids Own Worship have been learning more about the many ways to serve God. This past Sunday Whitney and Brent Roberts led KOW. The kids wore crowns and proclaimed “I am a servant of God.” The discussion focused on how we are all servants of God, even our leaders. The kids also learned that when we feel God calling us to serve in the coming week, we will say, “yes! I can serve!”
Just a reminder! There is NO Kids Own Worship this coming Sunday, October 6th.
What are your children learning?
Sunday, September 29th (Last Sunday)
Preschool– Lesson—Choosing a King
1 Samuel 8: 1-22, 10: 17-24 Tweens
Using our talents (Joseph
interprets dreams)
Sunday, October 6th (This Sunday)
Preschool—4th Grade Lesson– Samuel Anoints David
Bible Verses— 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Tweens
God providing (the people wander)
Stay connected! Over the next few months there will be a lot of important information coming your way
and we encourage you to seek some of that “news” online through our Facebook page, our Twitter feed or our website, www.fumc-maryville.org.
Donate your TIME by volunteering to man a station or decorate a car for the
trunk-or-treat.
Donate ITEMS like bags of individually wrapped candies or snacks and/or cupcakes
for the cupcake walk
Thanks for the tunes! This past Sunday, the Joy Singers lent their voices to the 10:30 Traditional worship service, singing Song of Peace. We just want to say THANKS for doing such a great job! And speaking of thanks. The Tennessee Wesleyan College Chorale expresses its appreciation for the church’s kindness and hospitality during the group’s visit here on September 15th. The generous freewill offering given on that day will help the Chorale prepare for an upcoming European tour coming up in May of next year.
Maryville First United Methodist Church 804 Montvale Station Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37803 Phone: 865-982-1273 Fax: 865-983-5408
www.fumc-maryville.org
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Sunday lunch at the Carriage House
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