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Priorities in the New Year by Rev. Catherine Nance
Picking out just the right calendar. Santa always brings my boys new wall calendars for Christmas. Usually a Batman-themed one for James; rock & roll for Steven. I remember my mother loved the calendars the Girl Scouts used to sell. We had one hanging by our telephone in the kitchen – back when telephones hung on a wall! She liked the large squares and the fact that it was non-slick paper; no ink smears! You have new calendars – probably electronic and app-happy. Lots of research has come out lately about the importance of writing things down with pencil and paper. However you keep track of dates, go ahead and put the church dates down as PRIORITY. In this new year, we remember that ‘church’ is not just an activity but a community. We make commitments to God and to each other that we will continue to grow in our discipleship to transform the world! Of course, each Sunday morning there is worship at 8:15 and 10:30 with Sunday School at 9:15. Everyone is invited to worship with us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday nights for Celebrate Recovery – a wonderful mid-week lift! Here are other dates you will want to record: January 11th HIJACKED: How addiction rewires the brain
1st UMC hosts this informational forum about opioid addiction
January 27th Confirmation Class begins for sixth graders at 4:30 pm
February 23rd - 26th Praying for the called General Conference of the UMC in St. Louis, MO
March 6th Ash Wednesday services at Noon and 6:30 pm
Noonday services each Wednesday during Lent
April 7th Confirmation Service
April 15th - 19th Holy Week Noonday Worship Services
(Special Evening Services on Thursday and Friday)
April 21st EASTER SUNDAY
June 2nd - 5th Vacation Bible School
July 7th BBQ & Bluegrass
September 1st Church-Wide Tailgate and Outdoor Worship
All of September Go Do Projects & Tours
October 27th Fall Festival at 1st
November 3rd Alternative Gift Fair
November 10th Church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner and Program
December 4th,11th & 18th Wednesday Noonday Advent Services
December 1st Contemporary Worship Christmas Special (morning)
Children’s Program (evening)
December 8th Morning Glory Cantata
December 15th Chancel Choir Cantata
December 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 10:00pm
December 25th Celebrate Recovery at 6:30 pm
Family Promise Hosting February 10th - 16th
May 12th - 18th August 11th - 17th
November 17th - 23rd
Contact Amy Large
865-789-0721 or Mavis Ziegler
865-748-0532 if you are interested in
volunteering.
The main church phone number is 865-982-1273 *Please note that ALL staff emails now end with
1stchurch.org unless otherwise noted. Pastors Catherine Nance cnance ext. 111 Sarah Slack sslack ext. 107 Matt Hall mhall ext. 106 Music Terry Wilson sacmusic ext. 109 Susan Daves sdaves ext. 110 Chris Lee clee ext. 116 Dwain Pesterfield (organist) [email protected] Sarah Lawson Ingram slawson Children’s Ministries Denise Johns djohns ext.113 Carmen Faircloth [email protected] Youth Ministries Nathan Irwin nirwin ext.202 Administrator Mark Blodgett mblodgett ext. 103 Communications Clayton Hensley chensley ext.100 Membership Secretary Jane Sanders jsanders ext. 101 Welcome Table Amelia Geis-Scott [email protected] Technical Director Samuel Williams swilliams 982-1273 Maintenance & Custodial Staff Paul Brown, Sherri Justice 982-1273
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Congratulations to: Bryan Calloway who graduated in December with a Masters Degree in Applied Physics at Cornell University. Bryan is the son of Marty & Kellie Calloway and the Grandson of Libby Lewis.
Our Church Family
A special Thank You The family of Doug Hardwick would like to thank all of you who have prayed for us, sent notes, emails and cards, sent flowers and food, ran errands and surrounded us with love during this difficult time. We are so fortunate and blessed to be a part of such a wonderful congregation. With love, The Hardwicks
Welcome to
Betsy and Paul Cronin joined 1st UMC and Madeline was baptized on Sunday, December 23rd.
Sam McDaniel was baptized on Sunday, December 23rd. Parents are longtime
members Katie & Ryan McDaniel.
Flat Jesus made his way to Camp Taji in Iraq where Lt. Col. David Moss has been deployed since June. David is the son of Dean and Barbara Moss. He is the commander of the USAF 241st Engineering and Installation Squadron in Chattanooga. He is expected to return home soon.
1st News
Your gift to Wesley Woods Throughout December each of you was asked to give a little to Camp Wesley Woods as part of the annual Christmas offering.
In the end you came through in a big way as the offering grew to
$16,500. On Monday, Tony Lea, the director of Camp Wesley Woods stopped by 1st UMC to pick up the check from the offering. Rev. Sarah Slack who coordinates the church’s outreach effort and Senior pastor, Rev. Catherine Nance presented Tony with the gift. The money will be used to help purchase a vehicle with towing capacity. THANK YOU so much for your generosity. If you would like to learn more about Camp Wesley Woods visit them online at www.campwesleywoods.com . Registration for 2019 Summer Camps is now open.
New Year … New Socks Our efforts to Go.Do. continue in 2019 with an opportunity each month for you to help in
some way. On the last two Sundays in January, we ask that you bring in NEW pairs of socks that will be sent to the Shades of Grace Church in Kingsport. Located in downtown Kingsport, fifty to sixty percent of the Shades of Grace congregation is homeless. In addition, the church serves a large group of low or no income people by serving meals, providing shower facilities, GED assistance, prayer and friendship. Let’s see how many socks we can collect to help Shades of Grace continue its work of serving our neighbors in need.
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A Centennial Conversation January’s Conversation Matters event will be a bit different than ones in the past. On January 27th, a group called Voices of the Valley will present a one act play written by Joyce Leo and based on interviews by Alcoa historian Shirley Carr Clowney and Maryville College Sociology Professor Dr. Susan Ambler. The play documents the lives of African-American men and their families who were recruited to work on the potboiler rooms of ALCOA Inc. Alcoa is celebrating its Centennial in 2019.
Photo from Arconic/Maryville Daily Times
By the time many of you read this newsletter, a couple of the studies for the New Year will already be underway. On Wednesdays throughout the month, Rev. Sarah Slack is leading a study on Mary and how to see God through the eyes of a mother. At Celebrate Recovery, Rev. Catherine Nance is leading a 4-week healthy living study on how to manage stress by praying the Psalms during the share group time at 7:40 pm on Wednesday nights.
Here’s a look at other small group studies getting underway in January at 1st UMC.
Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God's persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness and no Old Testament event so richly prefigured the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ. Bonnie VanPelt leads this updated Beth Moore study on Tuesdays starting January 15th in room 152. There is a $20 charge for the workbooks. You can bring your money to the first class. Sign up for the study at: 1stchurch.org/heart
A Woman’s Heart Small Group Study
Tuesdays at 10:00 am Starting January 15th
Room 152
For more information contact Bonnie VanPelt at
The Just Moved Ministry is committed to the spiritual growth and emotional well-being of women who are uprooted by a move or any life change. Through Biblical teaching and personal support, we prepare, encourage , and equip a woman to let go of the past, rebuild hope, and embrace her new life as she trusts God with her future. Mary Kay Hamlin leads the class. Sign up for the study at: 1stchurch.org/just-moved For more information contact: Mary Kay Hamlin [email protected]
Wednesdays beginning January 16th
10:00 am in Room 254
Have you had a misunderstanding with a friend who you’ve had for a long time? Are you new to the area and looking to find new friends? Did you recently become a parent, but most of your friends are currently without
children? Finding and keeping lasting friendships isn’t always easy. We all wish to be loved in spite of our own imperfections and flaws. Wednesdays, starting January 23rd, Denise Johns and Amanda Small invite you to a new Bible Study, “We Saved You a Seat” from Lisa-Jo Baker. Throughout the study learn how to find and keep lasting friendships while exploring your relationship with Jesus, your ultimate friend. Please contact Denise at [email protected] if you have any questions. Sign up to participate online at 1stchurch.org/friendship .
Women’s Study Starts January 23rd
6:00 to 7:30 pm Room 202
Dates to Remember Resurrection 2019: Voices United January 25th - 27th Pigeon Forge, TN (No youth on Sunday January 27th) Super Bowl Lunch Sunday, February 3rd at 11:30 am Meet by the church bus and we’ll head to Buffalo Wild Wings. Get ready to win prizes and eat some wings.
NEWS
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Rev. Nathan Irwin Director of 1st Youth
[email protected] 865-982-1273
Important Training Session There will be a Safe Sanctuary training on Sunday, January 13th in room 152. The training will get underway at 11:45. Everyone who volunteers in the Children’s or Youth Ministries are invited to attend. The Safe Sanctuary training is filled with pertinent information on your responsibilities as a volunteer with children and youth. After attending you will be well equipped and knowledgeable about the issues surrounding working with children and youth. The United Methodist Church requires that volunteers be trained. 1st Youth Director, Nathan Irwin will lead the training! Pizza and salad will be provided. Please let Denise Johns know if you are coming by emailing her at [email protected] .
You Can’t Talk About That at Church!
Denise Johns Director of 1st Kids Ministries [email protected] 865-982-1273
Training Session January 13th at 11:45 am
Room 152
Do you ever feel like you have to put your fake face on at church?
If so, there is a new gathering for youth that allows you to talk about the “real stuff” in a causal and safe atmosphere.
The group meets on Wednesday nights during Celebrate Recovery from 7:40 until 8:30 in room 153 beginning January 16th. Hope to see you there.
Coming soon!
Special event January 11th
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
In Memoriam:
Bill Finchum Joined First United Methodist Church:
April 24, 1977 Entered the Church Triumphant:
December 26, 2018
Christian sympathy extended to:
Hope Lewis in the death of her brother, Jack Lewis on January 2nd.
Marian White and Nancy Browning in the death of their mother,
Alice Pearce, who died on January 5th.
The family of Reba Gamble who died on December 19th.
The family of Marvin Trew who died on December 22nd.
The family of Bill Finchum who died on December 26th
Reba Gamble Joined First Church
March 6, 1977 Entered the Church Triumphant
December 19, 2018
Marvin Trew Joined First Church December 20, 2004
Entered the Church Triumphant December 22, 2018
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January 16th Powerless with Rev. Matt Hall
January 30th Tim Richardson
Share group news
Share groups and small group studies are an important part of Celebrate Recovery. On Wednesday nights in January, Rev. Catherine Nance is helping you “de-stress” as she teaches you how to use the Psalms as a guide to prayer, meditation and centering.
Youth are also getting a chance to help talk out some issues that might have them stressed out. During the share group time on Wednesdays at 7:40, youth in 7th through 12th grade can participate in “You Can’t Talk About That at Church!” a time set aside to talk about the “real stuff” in a casual and safe atmosphere. This group meets in room 153.
For information on other share groups visit the Celebrate Recovery website at crmaryvilletn.com .
January 23rd Jack Layfield 2019 Appalachian Trail Chaplain
Welcome Table
Music Fund
Memorial Fund
Missions Fund
In memory of: Given by: Doug Hardwick Larry & Lynn Ladd Doug Hardwick Ernest & Anne Hand Doug Hardwick Laura Gerhold Gee Doug Hardwick Jerry & Frances Hodge Doug Hardwick Phil & Amy Large Doug Hardwick Steve & Shirley Stinnett Doug Hardwick Bookie Reynolds Doug Hardwick Karl & Sherry Miller Doug Hardwick Joe & Becky Swann Doug Hardwick Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ringley Doug Hardwick Kenny & Susan Rudd Doug Hardwick Pamela Young Doug Hardwick Dan & Chris Johnson Doug Hardwick Robert & Denia Lash Doug Hardwick Bruce & LeighAnn Kerr Doug Hardwick Ben Long Doug Hardwick Ted Glickinger Doug Hardwick Donald & Karen Woods Doug Hardwick Steve & Ruth West Doug Hardwick Bill & Janet Martin Doug Hardwick Michael & Lynne Simonic Doug Hardwick Blount County Habitat Doug Hardwick Steven Kaufman Doug Hardwick Blount Partnership Doug Hardwick Bob & Lila Eby Doug Hardwick Steve & Martha Shields Doug Hardwick Jim & Susie Curtiss Doug Hardwick Charlie & Barbara Barton Doug Hardwick Susan Daves Doug Hardwick Dan & Jan McCoy Doug Hardwick Eric & Lynda Spalding Doug Hardwick Sandra Davis Doug Hardwick Rodney & Julie Nelson Jane Robinson Eric & Lynda Spalding Gail Brim Susan Daves Eldon Moore Ben Long
In memory of: Given by: Gail Brim Larry & Lynn Ladd Marvin Trew Jerry & Frances Hodge Marvin Trew Larry & Lynn Ladd Marvin Trew Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Reba Gamble Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Eldon Moore Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Doug Hardwick Dwain & Jane Pesterfield
Memorials & Honorariums
In memory of: Given by: Gail Brim Jim & Susie Curtiss Reba Gamble Steve & Ruth West Reba Gamble Richard & Deanna Hill Reba Gamble Edward & Darlene St. Clair Reba Gamble James & Pat Bennett Reba Gamble James & Joce Corum Reba Gamble Kathy Hobgood Eula Gray Goddard Allen & Julia Reedy Eldon Moore Dallas, Amber & Ada Monroe
In honor of: Given by: Steve & Sandra Dallas, Amber & Ada Monroe Monroe In memory of: Given by: Eldon Moore Rocky & Julie Rochelle Doug Hardwick Rocky & Julie Rochelle Fay Taylor Mike & Ibby Davis Eula Gray Goddard Mike & Ibby Davis Marvin Trew Mike & Ibby Davis Bill Finchum Mike & Ibby Davis
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Children’s Fund
In honor of: Given by: Sam McDaniel Phyllis Borden Sam McDaniel Robert Borden Sam McDaniel T. Elizabeth McDaniel
Family Promise
In memory of: Given by: Tina Hodges Jim & Sandy Millsaps
United Methodist Committee on Relief
In honor of: Given by: George Lybrand Shields Sunday School Class
2018 Estate Bequest
In memory of: Harriet Hazel Brown
Maryville First United Methodist Church 804 Montvale Station Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37803 Phone: 865-982-1273
Change Service Requested
US POSTAGE PAID
MARYVILLE TN PERMIT NO. 113
NON-PROFIT ORG
The next regular edition of The Church Bell comes out on January 28, 2019
If you have something to submit, the deadline for submissions is January 25, 2019
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On Sunday, January 6th we
celebrated Epiphany which is the
day God and God’s saving works
became known to people outside
the Jewish community.
To mark that celebration and a
New Year, Rev. Sarah Slack
offered up Star Gifts or Star
Words to anyone who wanted one.
Each person is to consider how
their star word might speak to
their life in this new year.
On this page is a word search
using some of those Star Words.
Have fun finding all the words
and if you don’t have a Star Word
already use one of these or see
Rev. Sarah Slack to get one.
