Homecoming this year will be September 21st. The Church will provide the meat, bread, and drinks. Everyone is asked to bring covered dishes. You are invited to the Family Life Center after morning worship to share a family meal and fellowship.

THE LAMPLIGHTER Newsletter of the

SPRING CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

September 2009

DALE’S DOODLES John 5:1 - 9

1After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is

called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. 4For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water; then whoever stepped in first, after the stirring of the water, was made well of whatever disease he had. 5Now a certain man was there who had an

infirmity thirty-eight years. 6When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”

7The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.”

8Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” 9And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked.

And that day was the Sabbath.

For thirty eight years this man is waiting to be healed. During this time in his life it seems that he had lost all hope, focus and faith. When Jesus comes to him, Jesus asked him if he wanted to be made well. Perhaps surprised by the question, the man begins to complain about his situation instead of anticipating the solution.

When we focus only on the problem we will miss the solution. When our life situations become the center of our attention, we miss God in the center of our life situations. Just as this man needed to do, we need to focus on Jesus and we will have our miracle.

So, the question is. . . Do you want to be made well?

Shalom, Pastor Dale

Kathleen Reece (Spring City Care and Rehab # 206A) Bill Slater (Spring City Care and Rehab # 511A) Quezell Austin (friend of Beth Casady) John Camelleri (friend of Helen Miko & Chae Frandberg) Clyde Drummond (father-in-law of Carl Hesselbach, JR) Patricia Gibbs (daughter of Jesse & Nina Gibbs) Carolyn Hesselbach (daughter of Carl & Kay Hesselbach) Mike Shock (son of Letty Shock) Garrett Tallent (grandson of Judith Barger) Isaiah Warren (grandson of David & Joyce Eicher) Peyton Williams (great-granddaughter of Ray & Glenda Keylon) The Family of Jack Walker (friend of Ian Gilliam)

Please remember the first of every month to call with an update if you wish a name to remain on the prayer list.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Gerri Cash Lonnie Eldridge John Hanson Martin Hatcher Bruce Hinzman Steve Keylon

Kathy Klein Russell Lemons Marilyn Peterson Letty Shock Maggie Tammark Elaeanor Trail

HOMECOMING 2009

The Youth will be hosting the 1ST WEDNESDAY DINNER on October 7th at 6:30 p.m. to raise funds for Resurrection 2010.

They will be serving Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, and dessert for $6.00 per person.

Come and enjoy the meal and help support our youth to prepare for their annual youth retreat.

1ST WEDNESDAY DINNER

Resurrection 2009 in Gatlinburg

FAITHFUL WORKERS

14th Sunday after Pentecost - Green

15th Sunday after Pentecost - Green

16th Sunday after Pentecost - Green

8:30 MDO 1:30 UMW Afternoon Circle

5:00 Ting-A-Lings 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 7:00 Choir

2:00 Prayer Group @ Eicher’ s home 7:00 Scouts - FH

2:00 Prayer Group @ Eicher’ s home 7:00 Scouts - FH

2:00 Prayer Group @ Eicher’ s home 6:30 UMW 7:00 Scouts - FH

11:00 Worship Service 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 6:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth - FLC

11:00 Worship Service 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 5:00 Church Council 6:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth - FLC

11:00 Worship Service 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 6:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth - FLC

8:30 MDO 1:00 Women’s Club - FH

2 Irene Alexander 2 Eddie Boles 2 Arthur Mack Reed 2 Jacqueline Robinson 5 Angela Nelson 5 Pauline Smith 7 Charles Winterberger 9 Christina Walling

10 Lauretta Cash 11 Melvin Garner 17 Ray Keylon 17 Shelby Williams 18 Katie McDonald 19 David Gilliam 20 Jeannette Long 20 Nathan Shaver 21 Carol Beckler 21 Pat Horton

21 Lynda Smith 22 Max Douglas 23 John Conroy 24 Ruth Huskins 24 Michael Thomas Swafford 28 Angela Couch 28 Trevor Gilliam 29 Scott Henderson 29 D.L. Pete Johnson

9/1 Joseph & Molly Graham 9/4 Bill & Brenda Dodson 9/7 Kevin & Leisa Garrison 9/7 Harry & Donna Landreth 9/9 Steve & Tonia Arpke 9/10 Gary & Tia Gilmore 9/12 Charles & Gina Winterberger 9/13 Eric & Amanda Byrnes

9/13 Roger & Margot Hinsdale 9/17 Donald & Lynn Hinkle 9/19 Gil & Judy Litteken 9/22 John & Sam Hanson 9/23 H.B. & Polly Rankin 9/26 Ed & Sherry Hill Milligan 9/26 Ed & Helen Stephenson 9/27 Melvin & Patricia Garner

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HOMECOMING 2009 11:00 Worship Service 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 6:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth - FLC

17th Sunday after Pentecost - Green

Sunday Schedule: 9:45 a.m. – Children’s Choir 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School 10:45 a.m. – Coffee & Donuts 11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship 3:00-5:00 p.m. – Young Adults 6:00 p.m. – Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – Youth

SEPTEMBER 2009

9/6 USHERS 

Eddie Garrison Kevin Garrison Edward Gibbs Arthur Gilliam 

HOSTS Ginny Hatcher Glenda Keylon NURSERY 

Leisa Garrison Taylor Thurman 

ACOLYTE Will Boles CHILDREN’S CHURCH 

Susan Maddux YOUTH 

NO Youth today 9/9 

Gray & Sharon Cowart 

9/13 USHERS 

Marty Gilliam Jerry Henley Leon Hicks 

Marla Hinzman HOSTS 

Steve Keylon Carol Price NURSERY 

Angela Couch & Kaitlyn ACOLYTE Erin Couch CHILDREN’S CHURCH 

Laura Messimer YOUTH 

Lesia Garrison 9/16 

Laura Messimer 

9/20 USHERS 

Earl Keahey Steve Keylon Fred Mullins 

Billy Ray Patton HOSTS 

Bill & Joyce Lavender NURSERY 

Barbara Lemons & Lexi Neal ACOLYTE 

Hailey Keylon CHILDREN’S CHURCH Angie Rose YOUTH 

Angie Couch 9/23 

Rick & Debbie Wilson 

9/27 USHERS 

Earl Robbins Ken Rose Kevin Rose 

Jennings Smith HOSTS 

Fred & Linda Witt Mullins NURSERY 

Laura Owensby  

ACOLYTE Faith Wright CHILDREN’S CHURCH 

Lynda smith YOUTH 

Barbara Lemons 9/30 

Beth Keylon 

8:30 MDO 5:00 Community Meal - FH 6:30 Chamber of Commerce Banquet – FLC

LABOR DAY

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

8:30 MDO 7:30 Trustees Mtg.

The Family Life Center is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am. until 1 p.m. for walkers.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

5:00 Ting-A-Lings 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 7:00 Choir

5:00 Ting-A-Lings 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 7:00 Choir

5:00 Ting-A-Lings 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 7:00 Choir

5:00 Ting-A-Lings 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 7:00 Choir

4:40 - 11:00 Grandview Twirlers Fish Fry & Dance – FLC

2:00 Prayer Group @ Eicher’ s home

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO 12:00 Let’s Do Lunch

The Guy in the Glass by Dale Wimbrow, © 1934

When you get what you want in your struggle for life, And the world makes you King for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at your self, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn’t your father, or Mother, or Wife, Who judgment upon you must pass. The feller whose verdict counts most in your life Is the guy staring back from the glass. He’s the feller to please, never mind all the rest, For he’s with you clear up to the end, And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the guy in the glass is your friend. You may be like Jack Horner and “chisel’” a plum, And think you’re a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum If you can’t look him straight in the eye. You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years, And get pats on the back as you pass, But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you’ve cheated the guy in the glass.

(Submitted by Bill Crowder)

MEMORIALS • Circle III Sunday School Class gave to the

Morgan Scott Fund in memory of Margaret Miller. • Felicia Sunday School Class gave to the Loan

Reduction Fund in memory of Margaret Miller.

Samuel Booker (Rosalind Booker’s grandson) Michael Conroy (John & Mary Conroy’s grandson) DeMarcus Cranfill (Beth Keylon’s nephew) Christopher Eicher (David & Joyce Eicher’s son) Robert Flynn (Whitney Flynn’s brother,

& Tammy Flanagan’s grandson) Ian Haddock ( The Klein’s friend) Doug Hanson (John & Sam Hanson’s son) Matthew Harris (Tina Fox’s son) Jacob Hubbard (Ron & Fran Hubbard’s grandson) Ben Johnston (Elizabeth Alexander’s grandson) Amy Kester (Richard Trail’s cousin) Charles Krumweide (Richard & Eleanor Trail’s nephew) John Lewis (MDO teacher Vickie Cheek’s “other son”) Aaron D. Mooneyhan (June Pitman’s grandson) Colby Nelson - (Leon & Nancy Hicks grandson) Clarence Oakerson (Sandy Gilliam’s nephew) Kimberly Bowyer Niehaus (John & Sam Hanson’s granddaughter) Bobby Reece (Kathleen Reece’s son) Andrew Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s nephew) Tom Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s nephew) Austin Reed (Kelly Reed’s son) Joshua Russell (Helen Miko’s nephew) Earl Schaller (George & Phyllis Schaller’s grandson) Chris Stephenson (Ed & Helen Stephenson’s grandson) Thomas R. Taylor (Marilyn Cooksey’s daughter-in-law’s brother) Daniel Wermer (Rosalind Booker’s grandson) William Wilkey (Richard & Eleanor Trail’s grandson) Nick Williams ( George & Phyllis Schaller’s nephew) Larry Ware (Robert & Kay Ware’s son) Robert Ware (Robert & Kay Ware’s son)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MONTHLY REPORT

July 2009 INCOME

CURRENT PERIOD

YEAR TO DATE

ANNUAL BUDGET

ANNUALBUDGET DIFFERENCE

Contributions $23,930.53 $173,840.70 $305,132.00 -$131,291.30

Mother’s Day Out 0.00 13,835.00 28,232.00 -14,397.00

Other Income 8.97 275.41 2,900.00 -2,624.59

TOTAL INCOME $ 23,939.50 $187,951.11 $336,264.00 -$148,312.89

EXPENSES Salaries & Benefits $11,876.66 $87,862.95 $146,464.00 -$58,601.05

Property Maintenance 3,196.90 39,778.26 66,200.00 -26,421.74

Office Administration 551.71 5,461.53 10,950.00 -5,488.47

NURTURE-Worship 942.85 3,013.05 4,300.00 -1,286.95

WITNESS- Evangelism 0 -204.32 4,400.00 -4,604.32

Church & Society 0.00 656.86 1,300.00 -643.14

OUTREACH- Mission 4,498.00 37,156.95 65,600.00 -28,443.05

Church Support 202.97 2,732.33 4,250.00 -1,517.67

Children’s Ministry 306.02 1,413.72 2,800.00 -1,386.28

Youth & Young Adults 227.72 3,313.42 2,950.00 363.42

MDO Expenses 0.00 12,899.14 25,550.00 -12,650.86

Young Adults 153.94 172.68 1,500.00 -1,327.32

TOTAL EXPENSES 21,802.83 194,256.57 336,264.00 -142,007.43

EXCESS INCOME/ EXPENSE $2,136.67 -$6,305.46 $0.00 -$6,305.46

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General Budget $3,303.00 $8,852.68 $4,434.25 $4,738.12 MDO 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Loan Reduction 100.00 467.00 0 131.00 Memorial 0 0 0 0 Specials 114.39 22.41 27.50 54.41 TOTAL

$3,517.39 $9,342.09 $4,461.75 $4,923.53

SS ATTENDANCE 63 N/A 75 67 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 137 185 154 167

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FINANCIAL & ATTENDANCE REPORTS

GIVING & MONEY DISBURSED

CLARENCE OAKERSON NICK WILLIAMS

HONORARIUMS

Virginia Hale gave to Holston Home for Children in honor of Jesse Gibb’s birthday.

Kimberli Lange and Cindy Burns also joined our church family recently.

Kimberli was baptized on Aug. 16, 2009 with water from the Jordan River, while her parents and church family joined in in their support.

Cindy Burns reaffirmed her faith on Aug. 23, 2009and joined by profession of faith.

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CONGRATULATIONS PEG CAUDILL!

Do you recognize anyone in this picture? (Photo from 1987 SCUMC Pictorial Directory)

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Peg Caudill’s grandson, Evan William Caudill was born on July 16, 2009. Evan weighed 11 lbs 5 oz, and he was 3 weeks early! Evan and his proud parents, Brian & Stephanie Caudill, live in Manassas, Virginia. A big congratulations also goes out to Stephanie’s parents, Armen and Pam Abernathy of Chattanooga.

James “J.T.” Baker, and his sister Natalie joined our church family by profession of faith and baptism on July 26, 2009. They were baptized with water from the Jordan River that Pastor Dale brought back from his trip to the Holy Land. What a special day for them and their family, especially for their grandma Sharon, who teaches a Mother’s Day Out class.

Cindy with Pastor Dale

Kimberli

Playing Doubles Tennis match on wii.

4 TO 5 YEAR OLD CLASS WITH VICKIE CHEEKS AND JAMIE PARKS

2 YEAR OLD CLASS WITH ANGELA COUCH AND DENISEA JOHNSON

3 YEAR OLD CLASS WITH SHARON BAKER

ELISE WITH PEYTON

YOUNG ADULT GATHERING Welcome Back!

I am very excited about this upcoming year.

The Mother’s Day Out program has dedicated and caring teachers who are a joy to work with. Please keep the MDO staff and students in your prayers.

Our theme through September is “Creation.” Our bible verse is “God made the world” - Acts 17:24.

Sincerely, Elise Keylon Williams MDO Director

FIRST DAY OF MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAM FOR 2009 - 2010 YEAR

ROBIN MARK CONCERT WORKDAY AT PARSONAGE

SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY