A PROGRAM OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

41st ANNUAL

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE

APRIL 25-26, 2015

Rev. Amy Rollins Probst was appointed Lead Pastor of First Farragut United

Methodist Church in June, 2012. Previously, she served as pastor at Broadway,

Dunlap, East Ridge, and the Sunbright Circuit (Sunbright, Mount Vernon and Rugby

Road) United Methodist churches in the Holston Conference.

Amy received her Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity in 1997. She graduated

from Marshall University in 1994 with a BA in psychology and German. While at

Marshall, Amy was a distinguished Yeager Scholar and studied at Oxford University

for a summer and in Germany for a semester.

She grew up at First United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN, where her parents and

her brother and his family continue to live and worship. Amy and her husband Chris

enjoy a never-boring life with their three daughters: Anna Grace (born in 2004),

and twins Callie and Cassie (born in 2008). Their mischievous pups, Bella Bigfoot

and Molly, fill out the family.

Amy’s heart and spirit are in love with the

church, and she is convinced that its future lies in

recovering the understanding that the church

exists to spread good news to the people who

aren’t here yet. Our United Methodist vision is to

“make disciples for the transformation of the world.” Amy’s

desire is that together we receive the many gifts God showers

upon us with joy and purpose, so that we can live and share

our Christian love and grace, in witness to Jesus Christ, with a

world that knows much darkness.

91 N. Lakeshore Drive Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 828-454-6730 800-222-4930 Fax: (828) 452-2225 www.lakejunaluska.com

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Frederica C. Cook is a native of Abingdon, VA. She had the opportunity to acquire a love

and appreciation for all kinds of music beginning in elementary school. She began playing the

piano as she sat beside her mother on the piano bench at the age of 5 and began taking

formal music lessons at the age of 8. She began developing her musical skills and talents

quickly and started playing the piano for church services at the age of 9 at her home church

Charles Wesley UMC, Abingdon, VA. She was the accompanist for the school choral group

throughout her high school years while enhancing her musical talents and skills. She attended

Emory & Henry College as a music major specializing in piano. She also took lessons acquiring

the skills to become an accomplished organist as well. She later graduated from Virginia

Intermont College, Bristol, VA with a B.A. Degree in Organizational/Business Manage-

ment. However, she has continuously used her musical talents/abilities in church, community

or wherever asked to do so.

Frederica is a member of John Wesley UMC in Bristol, VA

and has been the organist/director of music for a number

of years. She is currently serving, and has served for the

past six years, as the church organist/pianist at Virginia

Avenue UMC, Bristol, TN. Frederica is a member of the

UMW Executive Committee Abingdon District serving on the

Nomination Committee; and a member of AGO (American

Guild of Organists) Upper East TN/SW VA Chapter. and is

employed with Wellmont Health Systems.

Frederica and her husband live in Bristol, VA. They are the

proud parents of one son, daughter-in-law, and an

adorable 9-year old gifted and talented granddaughter.

Tawana Teague is an Assistant Professor of Music and heads

the Music Department at Northeast State Community College in

Blountville, TN. She is the choral director for Northeast State

Singers, is involved in Northeast State’s Targeted Leadership and

Development Program and Innovation Team, a Tennessee Promise

Mentor, and serves on various college committees. Before coming

to Northeast State, she taught at Roane State, Chattanooga State,

and Southwest Virginia Community College.

She sings with Voices of the Mountains, and in 2013, Tawana

provided special music for the Holston Conference Clergy Spouse’s

Retreat. She is an active member of the National Association for

Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, Music

Friends, and has served as Music and Handbell Choir Director throughout the Holston United

Methodist Conference. In addition to her college responsibilities, Tawana is Abingdon District’s

UMW Coordinator for Education and Interpretation.

Tawana received her Associate of Arts in Music from Gardner-Webb College/University,

Bachelor of Music Education from Mars Hill College/University with an emphasis in Voice and

Music Education. She received a Master of Church Music Degree from The Southern Baptist

Theological Seminary and The University of Louisville School of Music with an emphasis in

Church Music, Choral, Music Education, Opera, and Voice. She sang with the Kentucky Opera

Company in Louisville, KY & the Palm Beach Opera Company in Palm Beach, FL.

She is married to Mike Teague, Pastor of Benham’s Circuit in the Abingdon District, and they

have a son, a daughter, a grandson, and a grand-dog. Besides visiting the family in Indiana

and Virginia, she also enjoys reading, singing, teaching, and watching Turner Classic Movies.

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TINA MORGAN is a lifetime resident of McMinn County, TN. She is a

graduate of Hiwassee College where she received an A.A. in Religion

and TN Wesleyan College, where she received her B.S. in Church

Vocations with an emphasis in Youth Ministry.

She taught dance at Ms. Lisa's Dance Studio for 10 years and now

uses her love of dance for the glory of God. Tina spent 5 years in part-

time ministry until she began her full-time ministry in 2005. Tina

began working at Trinity UMC, Athens in April of 2013. She is

responsible for the oversight of all age level and family ministries with

special emphasis in the youth ministry. Tina serves on the Holston

Conference Nurture Team, UTC Wesley Foundation Board of Directors,

and Camp Lookout Board of Directors. She is currently in the

candidacy program in the Holston Conference for ordained ministry. Tina has been married to

her husband, Paul, since May of 2005. They live in Riceville, TN with their dog and cat.

The Prayer Labyrinth at Lake Junaluska

Many of you have probably been to Lake

Junaluska a number of times over the years,

and I’m wondering if you’ve ever noticed one

particular feature of the landscape: the prayer

labyrinth. This path is cut into the grass on the

lawn beside Memorial Chapel on the side away

from Stuart Auditorium. Maybe you walked

right past it or over it without noticing, maybe

you saw it but didn’t understand its use.

Whether you have used this path or not, or if

this is your first time at Junaluska, I encourage

you to look for the labyrinth and use it.

A prayer labyrinth provides a spiritual discipline

that can enrich your prayer life and bring you

closer to God. A labyrinth is not a maze. It is

a single path that wraps around itself,

symbolizing a journey from the outside world

toward God and then back into the world after coming closer to the Creator. The use of these

labyrinths is an ancient spiritual practice used in many faith traditions. In medieval Europe

there were often such paths inside cathedrals or on the grounds of churches.

Do not rush as you walk through the labyrinth. Take all the time you need. Pause when you

feel inclined to do that. If you encounter another person, simply step around them or step

aside so that the other person can pass you.

There are three parts to your journey. As you enter the labyrinth, you begin your “inward

journey.” You are encouraged to let go of all that is keeping you from being close to God.

Shed your worries and anxieties and focus your thoughts on our Creator. The center of the

labyrinth symbolizes union with God. When you reach this place, stop, reflect on your

relationship with God and be aware of God’s presence. The final step is the “outward journey”

when you retrace your steps and return to the entrance. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk

back into everyday life refreshed and closer to your Lord.

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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

AND RESERVE A ROOM AT LAKE JUNALUSKA

STEP I — REGISTER FOR THE EVENT.

Fill in Part I and mail to your District President with a $15.00 check payable to Holston Conference

UMW before April 15, 2015. Please note: the name you register with will be the name used on your name tag.

Registration after April 15 or the day event begins at Lake Junaluska is $20.00. The list of District President’s

addresses are below.

CHILDCARE — If you are registering children, please include childcare fees of $10.00 per child, with

your registration check and the Part I form. Childcare is available for children, ages 2-9. Children 11 or under

may room with you for free if you complete Part II, Register for your Room. If you are requesting

childcare, please fill out the required children’s form found on the website at www.holstonumw.org and children must be

registered by April 15th. Information you supply by registering will allow us to have enough supplies for everyone.

Childcare will be at the Terrace Hotel.

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PART I –REGISTRATION FORM SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE

APRIL 25-26, 2015 NAME: ________________________________________________________ PHONE: ( ) _____________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________FIRST TIMER

DISTRICT: ______________________________________CHURCH:____________________________________________________

CHILDREN ATTENDING WITH ME—NAMES/AGES __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please mail this part to your District President, by April 15, 2015, with your registration fee of $15. The registration fee after April 15th is $20. Childcare is available for children 2-9 years old if preregistered by April 15th. The childcare form is online at www.holstonumw.org.

Abingdon Prue Oxendine 236 Country Meadow Circle Bristol TN 37620 423-948-3341

Big Stone Gap Gayle Kilgore 7860 South Fork Road Pound VA 24279 276-796-5539

Chattanooga Joyce Guice 3910 Lake Haven Circle Chattanooga TN 37416 423-894-4501

Cleveland Joan Schwiebert 1626 Crestway Drive Athens TN 37303 423-435-2341

Johnson City Kathryn Wilhoit 1161 Willow Springs Drive Johnson City TN 37601 423-534-3000

Kingsport Lynn Carson 2412 Reservoir Road Kingsport TN 37660 423-245-1860

Knoxville Sue Clapp 6704 Circle Road Corryton TN 37721 865-687-2978

Maryville Nancy Lampe 2609 Stock Creek Road Knoxville TN 37920 865-609-3466

Morristown Margaret Forby 118 Skyview Drive Greeneville TN 37745 423-620-2660

Oak Ridge Monica Sheppard-Viator 4429 Plymouth Drive Knoxville TN 37914 865-300-0256

Tazewell Sabrina Johnson 312 Horsley Drive Pearisburg VA 24134 540-921-0369

Wytheville Deborah Carte 1503 N. Main Street Hillside VA 24343 276-733-1182

2015 DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

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LET'S START AT SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT!

During 2015, we as Holston Conference United Methodist Women will be supporting projects of

The Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal overseen by Koni Purscell.

Koni covers the southwest Virginia area. She develops programs aimed at systemic change for

people in this rural area. Programs have included work with food banks, summer gardens,

children's ministries, thrift stores, and Christmas assistance for some 500 families. This year, the

Shepherd’s Staff Cooking Class is being revived. The Shepherd’s Staff Cooking Class takes place in

a local church, and includes 10-12 low-income students. Students are taught how to cook a

nourishing meal and sent home with the basic ingredients to help the students prepare the healthy

meal at home.

We are God's Hands! In addition to local units sending their mission dollars through their local

treasurer for the Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal, Donna Tisdale, Holston

Conference Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator, has invited all who are attending Spiritual

Enrichment to bring items listed below which will benefit the Christmas gift program and the

cooking class. You can bring items from those who are unable to attend. Director Koni has

expressed the great need for toothbrushes also.

HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMW YOU ARE BEING CHALLENGED TO COLLECT OVER 1000

TOOTHBRUSHES AT THIS EVENT. TOGETHER WE CAN SURPASS 1000. BRING YOUR

DISTRICT’S OTHER SUPPLIES, ALONG WITH THE TOOTHBRUSHES. LET’S SURPASS THE

GOALS AND SHOW THE AWESOME SUPPORT OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UNITED

METHODIST WOMEN.

All gifts items to are to be collected when you register at Bethea Welcome Center.

ALL DISTRICTS

Toothbrushes, both child's and adult's (general supply and stocking stuffer)

Toothpaste (general supply and stocking stuffer)

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES DESIGNATED TO SPECIFIC DISTRICTS AS LISTED BELOW:

Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Chattanooga Districts collect:

Sets of measuring cups (for the cooking class)

Cleveland, Johnson City, Kingsport Districts collect:

Sets of measuring spoons (for the cooking class)

Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown Districts collect:

2 lb. Bag of Self Rising Corn Meal

Oak Ridge, Tazewell, Wytheville Districts collect:

2 lb. Bag of Self Rising Flour

Monetary Gifts will be collected throughout the year, through your District Treasurer.

These funds will allow this organization to use as needed.

2015 Hands on Conference Mission Project

The Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal

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PART II LAKE JUNALUSKA ROOM RESERVATION FORM

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE APRIL 25-26, 2015

NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________STATE ________ZIP _________

CONTACT PHONE ( __)_________________EMAIL _________________ _________________________

I AM REQUESTING HOUSING (Please mark your 1st and 2nd choices.) Deposit equal to the first nights lodging is due at

time of reservation. Roommates should send make reservations together.

Rates on this form does not include the 3 meals which will be $33.00 and is not optional. Rates below are

per person. Rates do not include the cost of meals.

SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD

Terrace $ 90.00 ___________ $56.00 ___________ $39.00 _____________ $33.00 ___________

Lambuth $ 88.00___________ $54.00 ___________ $37.00 _____________ $31.00 ___________

PLEASE LIST ROOMMATE(S) __________________________________________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE IF HANDICAP ROOM IS NEEDED. PLEASE SEND AN EXPLAINATION WITH YOUR

RESERVATION. If you are mailing your reservation, please send this portion and with your check to Lake

Junaluska, PO Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 27845. Roommates should mail their forms and

deposits together.

STEP II — RESERVE YOUR ROOM.

Rates are per person per night. Children 11 years old and under who stay in the room w ith their parents

are free. Roommate requests, if mailed, must be reserved at the same time. Notify Lake Junaluska immediately of any

room changes. Meal cost is $33.00. The three m eals for this event include: lunch on Saturday, dinner

on Saturday evening, breakfast on Sunday.

Reservation Options—please use one of these options to place your room reservation.

1. BY MAIL: A printed reservation form may be sent with your deposit to: Holston UMW Spiritual

Enrichment Experience, Lake Junaluska Reservations, PO BOX 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 27845. Please complete

the Part II form and send with your check. Please send a separate form and check for each roommate in the same

envelope.

2. BY PHONE: Call Lake Junaluska Reservations at 800-222-4930. You will need a credit card to reserve your room

and reservation cost is listed below. If you have a roommate, please reserve both registrations together to assist the

reservation staff at Lake Junaluska in assigning the rooms.

3. ONLINE: A new option is the direct online room reservation link for this event. Put the following address in your

web browser: www.lakejunaluska.com and enter code 6307 in the online booking section. You will need a credit

card. If you have a roommate, please reserve both registrations together. We suggest you keep a copy of the forms

or online registration for your records.

Cancellation policy for participant lodging reservations:

30 days or more before an event receive deposit minus a $15 per person processing fee.

29 days or less before an event deposit forfeited.

In case of emergency, the switchboard number at Lake Junaluska is 828-452-2881. You may leave this number with

family and friends.

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READING PROGRAM ROOM at Harrell Center

The Reading Program encourages United Methodist Women to think critically about current issues

through an annual selection of member-reviewed books. It offers an excellent opportunity to deepen

your spirituality and to broaden your understanding of our mission work. Some of the newest books can

be found in the Program Resource Room, located in Harrell Center, Room 202, and will be open prior to

the opening worship service, following the service, and before the evening worship service. It will not

be open on Sunday.

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

10:00 – 5:00 Room Registration at Bethea Welcome Center

(Rooms may not be available for check-in until after 4:00 PM.)

10:30 – 12:00 SEE event registration at Bethea Center

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms

1:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium

1:30 Opening Worship Service at Stuart Auditorium

3:30 – 5:00 Personal Spiritual Growth Opportunities

Prayer Room in Harrell Center

Prayer Labyrinth next to Memorial Chapel

Prayer activities in Memorial Chapel

Visit Gardens

5:30 – 7:00 Dinner at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms

7:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium

7:30 Evening Worship Service

AFTER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Reading Program Room, Junaluska Store,

Prayer Room, and Memorial Chapel open until 10 PM

Practice for Communion servers and ushers will follow the evening worship service; please

meet at the front of the auditorium.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms

9:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium

9:30 Morning Worship Service and Communion

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Holston Conference

United Methodist Women

Spiritual Enrichment Experience

Amy Thomas,

Communications Coordinator

80 Splatter Creek

Limestone, TN 37681

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE

PAID

JEFFERSON CITY TN

PERMIT NO. 87

Return Service Requested

April 18 – 25 Mission Trip to Sager Brown, Baldwin LA

April 25 - 26 Spiritual Enrichment Experience, Lake Junaluska NC

May 23 Mujeres en Accionˊ Worship Event , Mt. Zion UMC,

Afton TN

June 7 -11 Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska NC

July 16 - 18 Holston Conference Mission u Event, Central UMC,

Lenoir City TN

August 8 Social Action Workshop – First UMC, Sevierville TN

September 19 - 20 Conference UMW Annual Meeting

District Officer Training

Lake Junaluska NC

Each District United Methodist Women of Holston Conference have events

scheduled. Please refer to the district calendar for more information.

United Methodist Women’s Day should be observed on a Sunday selected by

the local unit in consultation with their church’s pastor.

2015 CALENDAR OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMW EVENTS