WEEKLY SCHEDULESEPT. 5 - 11

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

8:30 a.m. Early Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

6:30 p.m. Evening Worship

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

OFFICE CLOSED - LABOR DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

5:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer

6:00 p.m. Cherub & Jr. Choirs

6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Youth

(food at 6:00 p.m.)

NOTE - youth will

end at 7:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Kid’s Club & Jr. Youth

6:30 p.m. What the Bible Is all About

led by Pastor Joe

Room 149

6:30 p.m. Great prayers of the Bible:

led by Rev. Jerry Page

Room 142

6:30 p.m. The Screwtape Letters

by C. S. Lewis:

led by David Duggan

Room 143

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

6:30 p.m. Couples’ Bible Study

at the Gunning home

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR...

WEIGHT-GAINING CLASSES OFFERED!

Sunday night was a special treat as we had the opportunity to hear Mike Treadway, Kim Bledsoe, and Magan Stubblefield in concert. As Mike was introducing Kim and Magan, he made the comment that the closest thing they had as to giving their group a name was at Middlesettlements UMC when they were presented to the church as “Mike and the Boys?” Wow, what a blessed surprise they received when these three emerged from the congregation. We can miss a lot when we don’t know the facts. This can be true in many walks of life and especially for the uninformed Christian. Someone told me years ago that the Lord is looking for FAT disciples! Now, before you go out and eat a Snickers bar, allow me to clarify. FAT is an acronym for Faithful, Available, and Teachable. We are to be faithful to the Lord and the life-changing message He has entrusted to us. A person who is faithful will not shirk his responsibilities - he will not go AWOL when the going gets tough. This person will stand up and be counted, regardless of the circumstances. Are you faithful? Are you available? Are you ready in season and out of season for the Lord? When God asks you to do something, to go out of your way to talk to someone about Jesus, are you available to do His will, or does your agenda trump His? And how about teachable? A teachable person is open to correction and rebuke. A teachable person says, “I don’t have this all figured out. I have lots of room to learn and grow. Teach me, Lord!” Without a doubt, we are to be FAT disciples and invest our lives helping others become FAT disciples so that together we can reach the world for Jesus, one heart at a time. Having said that, let us help you “gain weight”....has anyone ever said that to you before?! Beginning the 8th of September, we’ll be cranking up opportunities for you to grow into FAT Disciples. Get involved in our Bible Studies for the Fall Semester. There’s a FAT person in all of us just waiting to burst out! Nby4

STEWARDSHIP“I will support the church with my prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness!”

August 29th Attendance

8:30 Worship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .190

10:45 Worship . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .200

6:30 Worship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 94

Total Worship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .484

Operating Budget

2010 Operating Budget.. .. .. 814,630

Needed each week .. .. .. .. .. ..15,628

Received Sunday 8/29/10 . .. ..11,007

Received through 8/29/10 . .. 449,865

SPECIAL GIVING

Building Fund

In memory of Walter Barton, Jr.by Janie Chandler

In memory of Paul Huffby Greenback Class of 1962

In memory of Betty Jon Hillby Gene and Charleen Reynolds

ALCOA1stNEWS pg. 2

Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to John Hill and his family in the death of his wife, Betty Jon Hill, who passed away on August 26, 2010.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

for Youth & Adults

PRAYER GROUP5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

YOUTH6:15 - 7:45 P.M.

(Food served from 6:00 - 6:15)

BIBLE STUDIES6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

What the Bible Is All AboutPastor Joe - Room 149

Great prayers of the BibleRev. Jerry Page - Room 142

The Screwtape Letters

by C. S. Lewis David Duggan - Room 143

CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE7:15 - 8:15 P.M.

Church Wide Bridal Shower

for our own Rachel Mynatt and Jeremy Pryor.

Sunday, September 19thimmediately following the late service, and ending at 2:00 p.m.In the multi-purpose

room.

COLLEGE SEARCH WORKSHOP

Are you a Junior or Senior in High School (or a parent of a Junior or Senior in High School) who is starting the college search process? Then this workshop is for you!!! Arielle Kilday (Admissions Counselor from Maryville College) will be here on Sunday, September 19th from 1:30-3:00 to give an overview of the search process. They will discuss the admissions process, financial aid options, questions to ask, and much, much more. (Disclaimer: While Arielle works for MC, she promises not to push the College too much! She is an expert and will be here to talk about the process for all colleges and universities.)

TrailBlazers GAME DAY IS BACK!

September 1610:00 am-12:00 pm

A light lunch will be served at noon. Call 982-4354for lunch reservations.

DON’T MISS THEFUN & FELLOWSHIP!

FOOD CONNECTION

September 5th is food collection Sunday. Please bring your food donations and place by the main entry to the church. All food will be taken to the Community Food Connection.

ALCOA1stNEWS pg. 3

Beginning Wednesday, September 8th

CHOIR - 6:00-6:30 P.M.Cherub Choir for kids 3 years old to 1st gradeRoom 141 under the direction of Tracy Morrow

Children’s Choir for Kids 2nd-6th GradeRoom 159 under the direction of Mary Beth BonnevilleChildren will begin practice for 3 Wise Men and a Baby

KID’S CLUB BIBLE STUDIES & FIT 4 THE KING6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Nursery - Room 113 for Bible Study and Choir Parents and Teachers

Staff: Colleen, Ali, Brooke and Jamie

2 and 3 year old class - Room 111“Favorite Bible Heroes” with Cheryl Varitek and Karen Eldridge

Pre-K and Kindergarten - Room 108“Super Bible Lessons” with Marti Bailey and Kelly Meadows

1st and 2nd Grade - Room 101“Jesus Saves!” with Margie Young and Linda Jackson

3rd and 4th Grade - Room 141“Kids’ Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm”with Kari Duggan and Margaret Muller

5th and 6th Grade - Room 159“Break Through-Growing in Christ”

with Sarah Overman and Rachel Pfeiffer

Fit 4 the King with Malyndia Long and Beth Pye

Questions? sherry.shelton@alcoafumc.com or leslie.stevenson@alcoafumc.com

IS BACK!STRIKE UPTHE BAND!

On Friday nights all over the county local high school bands are marching onto the football field playing their schools alma mater to cheer on the home team. And our great ladies of the UMW are marching to the beat of a different drummer and are heading to Asbury Acres to play BINGO and cheer on their own team...the residents! So don’t miss a chance to participate in

BINGOMONDAy NIGHT

SEPTEMBER 13TH 6:15 PM

AT ASBURy AcRES.

If you can’t participate but would still like to help, you can donate items that will be given as prizes. The most highly coveted prize is Kleenex, but the residents also like chocolate bars, hard candy, sugar free candy and unscented lotions. These items can be placed in the plastic tubs located in the hall outside of the multi-purpose room. Thanks to AFUMC for their generous support!

To Ally and Taylor: Congratulations to Alcoa High School Tornadoes for their win Friday night against Maryville High School Rebels. Congrats to both teams for a really great game!!

ALCOA1stUMC STAFFJOE GREEN Senior Pastor

JERRY PAGE Associate Pastor

SHERRY SHELTONDirector of Children’s and Student Ministries

DAVY HILL Youth Director

LESLIE STEVENSONAssistant Director of Children’s Ministries

CAROL CRUZEAdministrative Assistant/Secretary

MIKE TREADWAY Director of Music Ministries

ANDREW SLAUGHTERAssistant Director of Music Ministries

JOHNNY WALKER Maintenance Supervisor

ANGELA WALKER Housekeeper

MARTHA COBB Organist

SUSIE DOUGHERTY Pianist

BROOKE GUNNING Worship Technology

CONTACT InformationWEBSITE: www.alcoafumc.com

EMAIL: office@alcoafumc.com

STAFF EMAIL: firstname.lastname@alcoafumc.com

CHURCH PHONE: 865-982-5551

CHURCH FAX: 865-982-5558

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MINISTRY ASSISTANTS FOR SEPT. 5

WORSHIP GREETERS:8:30 a.m. - Gaylon and Gail Hill

NURSERY:8:30 a.m. - Diane Hafner9:30 a.m. - Lisa McMahan10:45 a.m. - Dorothy Haislip and Jenni Dickenson

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SCRIPTURE FOCUS...

Our scripture focus comes from Psalm 62:8; Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.

CHECK INSIDE...

for our Fall Wednesday night schedule. Adult and youth are listed on page 2, and all of our children’s activities, including choirs, are listed on page 3. Be sure to check next Sunday’s bulletin for an insert to sign-up for Wednesday night adult Bible studies.