Rev. Tim Bracken

August 19, 2015

Our Staff:

● Pastor ........................................Rev. Tim Bracken

● Minister to Sr. Adults .................... Rev. Pat Hogan

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

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

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

● Interim Youth Director ..................... Kellie Bracken

● Chancel Choir Director .................... Dr. Jim Burns

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

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

● Maintenance Director ......................... Chris Offrey

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

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

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

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

Whew...What a Summer! It has been a hot and busy Summer here at First UMC! It is hard to believe that August is almost over. We had a slew of kids and servants for VBS, over 50 servants to go on mission with Jesus (one group is leaving this Saturday), youth lake and swim-ming parties, Rummage Sale, middle school and senior high Bible studies, new covering for our stained glass and that is just to get started. I am thinking – hoping actually – that the heat has ‘broken’ and we are in for cooler temperatures, but that does not mean we are slowing down. Our Wednesday night meals, choirs, and classes will start up very soon, Ministry Fair in September, the bike ride, new children’s church ministry, men’s

BBQ, youth retreat, church cleaning day, plus much more. My mother always had me involved in every-thing possible (i.e. sports, music, church) because she knew if she could keep me busy I would stay out of trouble – it worked most of the time. Now, we are not staying busy at FUMC to keep everyone out of trouble, nor does our plethora of activities mean that we are really being the church of Jesus (busyness does not equal discipleship). The intention is to offer opportunities for spiritual growth through service, fellowship, worship and study. I want to remind us all that in the midst of all the good things we are doing that we remember our priori-ties at First UMC: Follow Jesus, Love God and others, and Go in mission. Not only is that important for us corporately, but it is important for

us individually. We must take the time to develop our relationship with Jesus. The activity is good, but it can get in the way. If we know our priorities then we can evaluate all of the ‘things’ we have to do and hopefully learn to say no to the good stuff so we can say yes to the best stuff. It is my hope that First UMC will boldly Follow, Love and Go for the Kingdom. That is our call! That is our Mission! I have no doubt that if we are faith-ful to His call that He will build His Kingdom in and through us! Way to go First! Let’s keep going!

WILD

WEDNESDAYS

TONIGHT is Chicken & Fries and Kickball!!

Cost is $3.00

We will NOT meet on August 26th. Dinner and

regularly scheduled activities will resume on

September 2nd.

The church newsletter is printed every two weeks. Any information wished to be entered

is to be submitted no later than noon the Tuesday before it is printed and mailed/emailed.

Newsletter request forms are located in the church office. Information turned in

after this time will not be included until the next newsletter is printed.

Turn in information for the next newsletter by NOON Tuesday, September 1, 2015

From the Pastor

Cleveland, Tennessee

FACTS FROM FIRST

Saturday

September 26

9:00 AM start 25, 50, & 100 km rides

Children 12yrs and younger ride free with a paid parent.

For information call: (423) 472-9881

or online at: www.facebook.com/pages/The-

Cleveland-Circuit-Ride/579758532163349

www.getevent.com/races/event/60080/the-

2015-Don-Ledford-Cleveland-Circuit-Ride-

Cleveland-TN

This ride benefits Family Promise and the

outreach missions of our church. If you

don’t ride...VOLUNTEER! Sign up in Narthex.

New Kitchen rules Effective July 1st, the Health Department has updat-

ed kitchen rules. A representative from each church

group (i.e.-UMM, UMW, CDC, PDO, etc.)

is asked to please attend one of the FREE trainings

held at the Health Dept. the first Tuesday of each

month from 9:00-11:00 AM. The next training

will be September 1. You will need to call an

environmentalist to register, 423-728-7030 ex 168.

Youth Calendar Thanks to everyone for a great summer. We have

made some wonderful memories together and look

forward to the fall and all that has to offer us.

We have changed some of our programming

around and if you were not at the Parent’s meeting,

please talk with Kellie so you can get the latest info.

Calendars for the fall are available and will be posted

online as well. Kellie will be out of the office August

22-29. If you need anything or have questions,

please contact Tobie Boyd.

Mystery Destination—Sunday, August 23rd This will replace youth at 5:00 PM and

return to the church by 7:30 PM.

Future dates you need to be aware of: October 1—Tailgate Party at Cleve/Walker Valley Game

October 16-18—Youth Retreat at Camp Lookout

October 23—5th Quarter Football Party at the Greenway

January 22-24—Resurrection 2016 (sign up today)

Meet John Wesley Meet John Wesley & the Methodists

The pastor is continuing this Wesley study on Wednesday nights through August 26th

about who we are as Methodists and what we believe. Join us at 6:30 PM!

Maria came to Holston Home when her mother could

no longer take care of her because of a drug addiction.

Holston Home’s mission is to provide hope and healing

for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus with

children and families struggling with life’s challenges.

During Maria’s time at Holston, her mother also

received the help she needed to secure housing and

remain drug free. Maria was able to return home

because of the love and support she and her family

received through HUMHC. Please give generously this

5th Sunday, August 30th, and support the mission

of Holston Home for Children.

5th Sunday Offering

First Kidz news Servants Needed in Children’s Ministry!! Could

you give 4 months? Prayerfully consider giving

your time to teach and lead our children! No

one is too old, too young, or not experienced

enough...we’ll train! We are asking for service

beginning August through December, then

again January through May Small Group Leaders:

We will Kick-Off the new program on Sunday,

August 30! (will teach every Sunday from 11:00-12:00 PM, excluding Communion Sundays)

Pre-K (need 1) - K-1st (need 2)

Wednesday Night Wild 1’s Leaders:

Joyful Noise Choir Leader (K-5th)

Bible Study Leaders

Angel Choir Leader (preschool)

1st Kidz Events Calendar August 30 Kick-Off for New Kidz Worship

September 2 Wild 1’s Begins

September 6 Church-wide Family Night

September 13 3rd Grade Bible Presentation

Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 AM

Please make an effort to have one or both par-

ents/guardians present. This is an informational

meeting about new formats and changes in the Chil-

dren’s Ministry. Everyone with a child nursery age

through 5th grade is encouraged to attend. Child-

care and donuts will be provided!

India Mission Trip Dr. Aaron Samuel and the Mary

Diana Samuel Board announce

the first of two trips to India!

The first one will be

this November 2-14, 2015.

The trip provides an opportunity to minister to

the girls of the Mary Diana Samuel Home along

with cultural tours to the Taj Mahal and other

areas of interest. Contact Dr. Samuel at

(423) 339-3524 or Jim Burns at (423) 503-1294

for further information.

Golf tournament The Annual Camp Lookout Golf Tournament will be

on Saturday, September 19th! Let’s play! We need

teams of 4….men and women...and hole sponsors.

Registration and Sponsor brochures are in the

Narthex and church office.

Help Camp Lookout be the best camp around!

Community Garden

Weeding Days & Times

Mondays 5:00-7:00 PM

Thursdays 5:00-7:00 PM

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Our Prayers

Toye Gibson

Britton Gobble

Mike Goodman

Jamie Hargis

Renee Henderson

Gail Howard

Clint Hutto

Nancy Lane

Elaine Larson

Helen Leach

Teresa Lee

Ruth Lee

Neil Liner

Chloe Littrell

Helen Mash

Charlie McDonald

Betty McLain

Lee Mercer

Larry and Barb Miller

Norma Murphy

Sunday School Worship

08/09/15 63 220

08/16/15 N/A 244

Our Presence

Our Gifts Budget Receipts 8/09/14 91,620.50

Receipts to date: 392,645.18

Expenditures to date: 376,111.12

Receipts/Expenditures + or [-] 16,534.06

Budget to date: 436,640.00

Budget Receipts 8/16/14 7,589.56

Receipts to date: 400,234.74

Expenditures to date: 388,313.06

Receipts/Expenditures + or [-] 11,921.68

Budget to date: 450,285.00

N O T I F Y T H E C H U R C H O F F I C E T O A D D O R R E M O V E N A M E S F R O M

T H E P R A Y E R L I S T .

Sunday, August 23 7:30 AM Sanctuary Open for Prayer 8:30 AM Early Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Children’s Ministry Parent Mtg. 10:45 AM Morning Worship 5:00 PM School Prayer Walk Monday, August 24 6:30 PM Scouts Resume Tuesday, August 25 11:00 AM Staff Meeting Wednesday, August 26 6:00 PM Wild Wednesday 6:30 PM Wesley Bible Study 6:30 PM Chancel Choir Saturday, August 29 10:00 AM Bread of Life

Monday—Friday 7:30 AM—CDC 9:00 AM—PDO

Chris Offrey

Carolyn Owens

Gail Ownby

Tilley Phillips

Darci Pittman

Leisha Proctor

Kylene Stump

Cathy Smith

Stuart Switzer

Janice Tate

Addison Thompson

Cameron Touchstone

Emily Varnell

Rosemary Warren

Judy Watts

Joan Wheeler

Corky Whitlock

Jennifer Wilhie

Malcom Youngblood

Harrison Zierenberg

Our service Prayer Team: Tricia Pennington

Ushers: Mark Grissom, Head; Frank Calfee,

Don Wood, Joe Hogan, Ron Merz

Sonshine Kids: Ashley Wright & English Smith

JAM: Jill Ingram

Altar Flowers—reserve special dates today!

Sign-up outside the church office.

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

“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.”

UPCOMING EVENTS: ● August 30—1st Kidz Kick-off

● August 31—Group Exercise

resumes for 5 weeks

● September 2—Dinners and

Regular Activities Resume,

Wild 1’s Begin

● September 3—Gad-A-Bout

Lunch, Friendship Circle ● September 5—UMM Breakfast

● September 6—Family Night

● September 7—CLOSED

● September 8—May Dooley

Circle

● September 10—UMW Ex. Mt

● September 13—3rd Grade

Bible Presentation, Ministry

Fair Sunday

● September 14—CDC/PDO

Board Meeting

● September 15—Rose Circle

● September 19—Camp Look-

out Golf Tournament

● September 20– District Con-

ference

● September 26—Bread of Life,

Circuit Ride

● September 27—UMW Sunday

Our country, our leaders,

and our troops

Dan Varner

Matt Jenne and Family

George McCoin and Family

Karon Steve and Family

Family of Patricia Bishop

Long Term Prayers

Don Alley

Debbie Ambert

Judy Barger

Bernard Branham

Debbie Carter

Rusty Cooke

Kaye Coultry

Bill Creech

Alan David

Bob David

Jordann Dempsey

Lois Ellis

Gary Farner

Kim Faulkner

Karen Fisher

Gil Frederick

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Child Development Center

Phone 423-478-1426

To the Landscaping Fund In memory of Bill Kibler:

David and Ellen Smith

To the Gad-A-Bouts In memory of Bill Kibler:

Bob and Nancy Boyd

To the Bus Fund In memory of Bill Kibler:

Charlotte Shaver

Gifts to the Church