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HOLY WEEK NOONDAY WORSHIP God’s Faithfulness in Troubling Times
GUEST SPEAKERS
Monday, March 26th Brooke Hartman
Recovery Minister at Powell UMC
Tuesday, March 27th Tonia Latham Family Promise
Wednesday, March 28th
Steve Yeaney Minister at Oakland UMC
Thursday, March 29th
Randy Pasqua Camping Ministries Holston Conference (retired)
During this year’s Holy Week Noonday Worship services, guest speakers will join us to share what they have learned about God’s faithfulness during troubling times and suffering. During each time of worship you will hear portions of Isaiah’s text often referred to as the “Song of the Suffering Servant.” There will not be a Noonday worship service on Friday, March 30th. Instead, you are invited to come to the church anytime between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to take part in “Stations of the Cross.” Various stations with artwork will be set up in Wesley Hall where you can meditate and pray as we mark the day of Christ’s crucifixion.
This year’s Easter Offering goes to Habitat for Humanity. The last home build was in 2016-2017 and we are planning one for 2019. 1st UMC has partnered
with this organization for more than 20 years. You can use the special envelopes provided on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday for this special offering. Please
mark “Habitat” or “Easter Offering” on the memo lines of your check.
This quiet, contemplative service recalls the crucifixion of Jesus. Rev. Sarah Slack and Terry
Wilson will lead this year’s service which will be in Asbury Hall.
On Maundy Thursday evening, we remember the last moments of Jesus before his trial and
crucifixion. It is a time to focus on the new commandment Jesus
gives us to “love one another.” This service will be in the Sanctuary.
*Easter shuttle will be running from 6:45 am until 12:15 pm
from BEHIND the Junior High
School.
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Each Wednesday Night 5:30 Light Meal 6:30 Worship
7:40 Share Groups
Helping the Family Promise Mission Plans are already well underway for the next Family Promise Host Week. It’s coming up April 8th -15th. We have the best group of volunteers who make that happen but more help is always needed and appreciated. After all, it takes a LOT of folks to get the job done. If you can’t volunteer, here’s another way you can help the mission of Family Promise! Participate in the 5K or 1 Mile Resurrection Run on Saturday, March 31st at 8:30 am in Sandy Springs Park. Visit www.runsignup.com and search for “Resurrection Run” to register and learn more about this important fundraiser benefitting Family Promise. Special thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters in Christ who serve in His name. Have a blessed Easter.
Mavis Ziegler and Amy Large Co-Coordinators of Family Promise at 1stUMC
UMW plans for 2018 by: Pat Cherry
The United Methodist Women of 1st UMC met on March 1st. Our leprechaun hostesses were Donna Doede and Beth Porter. The theme of the meeting was NOT YOUR MOTHER’S UMW!! We socialized and really got to know each other as questions were asked of each individual (If your house was on fire, what three things would you take? How did you meet your husband? Etc.) We also asked questions about how we view UMW (What Missions would you spend money and time to support? What group mission tours or visits interest you?) The responses will assist the board in developing plans for programs and activities for the remainder of the year.
All United Methodist women are members, so we invite you to attend.
The PURPOSE of UMW is as follows:
The organized unit of UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative
supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Next Meeting
Please consider joining this group of women in their efforts to fulfill the ideals incorporated in its purpose. Our next meeting is April 5th at 9:45 in room 152. This will be our Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. Rev. Sarah Slack will be our speaker.
2018 Circle Meeting Schedule April 5 May 3 June 7
August 2 September 6
October 4 December 6
April 4th April 11th
Tommy Keeble
April 18th
Lesson 7: Sponsor Rev. Parker Benson
News
The first Sunday of April is Easter Sunday so there will not be a 1st Sunday Funday.
Nathan Irwin Director of 1st Youth [email protected] 865-982-1273
LAST SUNDAY for the Lenten Study - Groove March 25th
6:00 to 7:00 pm in room 153
Denise Johns Director of
1st Kids Ministries
[email protected] 865-982-1273
Safe Sanctuaries Training Sunday, April 15th
Anyone working with children or youth here at the church is required to have
this training which lasts about 60 to 75 minutes.
Sign up at 1stchurch.org in the
“Happening at 1st” section.
Do you enjoy a good book? Every third Monday of the month at 10:00 am a group of people gather in the Church Library (205) to share their thoughts about a book they have all read. The reading material is suggested by the members of the book club. The reading encompasses all genres and subjects. Everyone is invited to participate.
The selections for 2018 can be found in the “small group” section under the “Grow with 1st” tab at 1stchurch.org.
April’s book is: Undaunted Courage
by Stephen Ambrose
Daffodil Show THIS SATURDAY! By now most of you have probably noticed all the daffodils blooming around the church as they are hard to miss. But have you ever seen a blue daffodil? This Saturday, March 24th come check out yellow, white, pink, orange, red and green daffodils and see if you can find a blue one. This special daffodil show is open to everyone from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and will be in Asbury Hall. Admission is free. For more information call or email Lynn
Ladd, [email protected] or 984-6688.
Maryville First United Methodist Church 804 Montvale Station Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37803 Phone: 865-982-1273
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The next edition of The Church Bell comes out on April 9th. If you have something to submit, the deadline for submissions is April 6th
Come explore the many ministries and missions of 1st United Methodist Church, as well as how we are
connected to a global denomination serving Christ. This class will meet for three Sundays in Wesley Hall
and is open to new members and anyone else wanting to learn more about the church.
In memory of: Given by: Don Watson Karl & Sherry Miller Don Watson Allan & Jayne Watson Don Watson Jan & Dyke Tatum Don Watson Mary Lee & Joe Molinaro Don Watson Ann Watson Isham Don Watson Bob & Lila Eby Don Watson Glenn & JoAnn Doig Don Watson David & Shelly Rang Don Watson Doug & Joan Jenkins Don Watson Willard & Brenda Perryman Don Watson James & Regina Watson Don Watson Jack & Patricia Watson Don Watson Carol Arnold Don Watson John Arnold Don Watson Ronald & Deborah Bailey Don Watson Rowena Huffstatler
Don Watson Sandra Miller Don Watson Dan & Chris Johnson Don Watson Lanny & Brenda Holmes
In memory of: Given by: Don Watson Steve & Ruth West Don Watson Phil & Amy Large Don Watson Steve & Shirley Stinnett Melba Knight Steve & Shirley Stinnett Don Watson Larry & Diane Cochran Don Watson Mike & Nancy Allee Don Watson Reggie & Liz Gaskin Don Watson Julia Johnson Don Watson Bookie Reynolds Don Watson John & Pollie Allen Don Watson Tim & Anna Marie Lomperis Don Watson Christian Forum Sunday School Don Watson Turner & Marcia Watson Fisher Don Watson Ernest & Anne Hand Don Watson Jeff & Terri Caylor Don Watson Steve & Kathy Caylor Don Watson Don & Karen Feather Don Watson Bob Ivens Don Watson Jim & Susie Curtiss Don Watson Brad & Patsy Lunde John Rollins Brad & Patsy Lunde
Christian sympathy extended to:
In Memoriam
The family of Andy Hartsell in the death of his father, Ben Hartsell on March 12th
The family of Amy Large in the death of her mother, Virginia Campbell on March 17th
John Rollins
Joined 1st Church November 7, 1982
Entered the Church Triumphant February 14, 2018
Memorials & Honorariums
Welcome Table
Memorial Fund
In memory of: Given by: Bert Reiger Bob & Lila Eby Jerry Harmon Ed Harmon Bert Reiger Ron & Gail Blair