Rev. Curt McKee

THIS GOSPEL As Jesus described signs of the end of the age, he said these words: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). The gospel preached in the whole world, a testimony to all nations, that is a tall task indeed. As I ponder these words, I become aware that the gospel is going to more and more places. The scriptures are not yet in every

language but do exist in many. As I hear of more and more places receiving the gospel, I become excited. The good news of Jesus’ saving power is not to be kept to ourselves. It is for sharing. Whether that involves across the street with our neighbors or trips to other countries, we have the privilege of proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom with our lives. The Holy Spirit empowers us to be part of this worldwide movement. Christ who is in us compels us to be involved in every way possible. May we pray for the nations where the gospel is hardly known or has not yet been proclaimed. May we make efforts either to go or to help others who feel called to go. The gospel is the best news of all! We have it, we are called to share it. May we do so, not from a sense of duty but rather because of the joy it brings in our lives and to the lives of others. The gospel is life changing. When our light shines, others see and become invited to take part in this tall task of sharing the gospel. Pastor Curt

February 5, 2020 from the pastor

Our Staff

Pastor ................................ Rev. Curt McKee

Administrative Assistant ...............Molly Near

Financial Secretary ................... Mae Wilkins

Director of Children’s Ministry ...... Jill Ingram

Director of Youth Ministry....................... TBA

Director of Senior Adults ........... Karen Wood

Director of Worship .............. Roberta Bishop

Pianist...................................... Tausha Plate

Organist .....................................Terry Barger

Maintenance Director .................Chris Offery

Maintenance .................................. Jeff Smith

Director of CDC ......................... Cathy Smith

Director of PDO ....................... Rachel David

Assist. Director of CDC/PDO .... Karon Steve

2/12/20

Spaghetti Salad Bar

Adults $5.00 Kids $2.00

(12 yrs & under)

Please make reservations by Monday.

Thank you First UMC Family, Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support through Sean’s hospital stay over the holidays. We are so grateful for our church community and we love you all.

The Hales

Jubilation 2020

United Methodist Women

Jubilation registration is now open for the 20th Anniversary celebration!

What: A retreat for adults of all ages, older adult leaders, and clergy When: April 20-22, 2020 Where: The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN

There will be worship, workshops, bingo and much more!

Contact Karen for registration forms & pricing.

An open invitation to all ladies! A Call to Prayer & Self-Denial Program

We Rise: Meeting God’s Call to Transform Communities

Thursday, February 13th at 10:00 AM Bring your own “brown bag” lunch Dessert Hostess: May Dooley Circle

If you have an item from another country...bring it to display during the service of Regional Missionaries.

The Children’s Ministry is collecting new & gently used coats (ALL sizes) for the Caring Place

AND Cat food and bleach for our local Animal

Rescue Center (ARC). Dry cat food must be Purina, Cat Chow or 9 Lives. Any kind of wet food and any size/kind of bleach is accepted.

Please take items to the Christian Life Center.

Remember that the United Methodist Men will be holding their annual Chili Luncheon & Dessert

Auction on Sunday, February 9th immediately following the 10:45 AM service. The cost is a

donation. There will be pizza for those who do not eat chili. Those bringing chili or dessert may

leave their items in the Commons any time after 8:30 AM on that morning. Chili will remain

plugged in so it is warm for lunch! Thank you for your support!

The Sunshine Group will meet at the Chicken Salad Chick for lunch on Monday,

February 17th at 11:30 AM. This group was formed to be a helping hand during the loss of a loved one. Please feel free to contact us

if we can be a support system. For questions or additional information,

contact Evelyn Brunson at 284-7004.

The FUMC Facebook page has church information, schedules, announcements, etc.

Stay informed - and like our page! search for FUMC Cleveland TN

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Sunshine Group Lunch

NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE TO ADD OR REMOVE NAMES

FROM THE PRAYER LIST.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Sunday, February 9 8:30 AM Early Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service 12:00 PM UMM Chili Lunch & Dessert Auction 4:00 PM SPR Meeting 5:00 PM First Youth Monday, February 10 6:30 PM Scouts Tuesday, February 11 10:00 AM May Dooley Circle 6:00 AM Youth Council Meeting Wednesday, February 12 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Dinner 6:00 PM 1st Kidz—Jesus Loves Me Party 6:15 PM Bible Study 6:15 PM First Youth 6:15 PM Chancel Choir 6:15 PM Sharing Talents 7:15 PM Sting Band 7:30 PM Bell Choir

CDC - 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDO - 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

“I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and do all in my

power to strengthen its ministry by my prayers,

my presence, my gifts, my service, and my witness.”

Our Prayers

Our Presence Sunday School Worship 01/26/2020 65 170 02/02/2020 0 169

Our Gifts

Our Service - February 9

SHORT TERM PRAYER

Bobby & Betty Hughes

Drew White

Peggy McLain

Mary Glen Davis

LONG TERM PRAYER

Mary Helen Allen

Clifford and Patsy Barger

Judy Barger

Julie Cline Byrd

Mary Glen Davis

Richard Elliston

Gary Farner

Sean Hale

Bonnie Headrick

Budget Receipts 01/26/2020 8,060.00 Receipts to Date: 44,196.00 Expenditures to Date: 43,104.30 Receipts/Expenditures + or [-] 1,091.70 Budget to Date: 59,934.68

Budget Receipts 02/02/2020 9,098.00 Receipts to Date: 53,294.00 Expenditures to Date: 52,158.80 Receipts/Expenditures + or [-] [1,135.20] Budget to Date: 74,918.35

Prayer Team: Kay Simpkins Monthly Prayer Focus: Mary Diana Samuel Home Ushers: Jerry Clevenger, Head; Ernest Adams, Bob George, Mark Johnson, Jim Rufener, Lonnie Jones Altar Flowers—sign up outside the church office.

First Kidz Church is for children ages Kindergarten through 5th grade Sonshine Kidz is for preschoolers ages 3,4, & 5 Nursery is available for children 3 yrs old and younger. Located in the CLC.

Brenda Holder

Jaimi Lambert

George & Martha Lessig

Tom Lynch

Betty McLain

Alesia McNelley

Mary Ann Merritt

Grayson Moser

Marty Near

Gib Nelson

Carolyn Owens

Janet Parks

Linda Parks

Sharon Racek

Don Ritzhaupt

Carolyn Rogers

Nalini Samuel

Charlotte Scott

Mavis Smith

Stuart Switzer

Jim and Sarah Wagner

Olivia Weatherford

Elaine Whitcomb

Open hearts, open minds, open doors...the people of the United Methodist Church.

UPCOMING EVENTS February 17—Sunshine Group Lunch

February 18—Trustees Meeting

February 19—Last Women’s Study

February 20—Gadabout Day Trip

February 23—Speaker Mike Sluder, 1st Kidz Choirs Sing

February 24—Finance Meeting

February 25—Worship Meeting

February 26—Ash Wednesday Service, Outreach for Homeless

February 29—Bread of Life, Camp Lookout Work Day

March 5—Gadabout Potluck Lunch

March 7—UMM Breakfast

To Holston Home for Children In memory of Mike Goodman:

Cathy Goodman In honor of Nicholas and Haley Poe-Jones:

Mom & Dad

To the Lippard Scholarship Fund In memory of Joe and Blanche Lippard:

Lynda and John Cock

To the Faith Promise Fund In memory of Keith Spiker: Doug and Mabel Greene

In memory of Jane Brandon Curtis: Doug and Mabel Greene

To the Choir Fund To the Youth Fund In memory of Addison and Grant Gobble: In memory of Sylvia Jones: Lynn Gobble Bob and Nancy Boyd

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