July 2011 Torch

1. As we begin Year 3 together, our elevator campaign is

progressing. Two years ago, an elevator to replace our lift was

the #1 goal expressed by Trinity members. An update is inserted

to celebrate that the Trustees have designated $30,000 in Holley

funds to this project, and the Holston Conference Foundation has

given a $5,000 grant in honor of Rev. Tom Lynch. Your support

is appreciated because this elevator is an investment in our future.

It will extend practical hospitality to members and guests alike.

2. Recently, Bishop James Swanson spoke to The Call

about the denomination’s “Call to Action” for reordering the

church around its disciple-making mission. Here is an excerpt.

How is this different from any other report that calls for

change in the church? Bishop Swanson: The "Call to Action"

gives concrete reality to the fact that “We’re in trouble.” The

research shows that not only are we in the midst of declining

attendance and membership, we also have other serious problems

such as a lack of trust between the units of the church. The "Call

to Action" gives us a plan to address those realities.

What changes will be most obvious to church members?

Bishop Swanson: There will be more emphasis on the local

church. The "Call to Action" is not a plan to revitalize the general

church, but a plan that asks, “How do we live into the vision that

Christ left for us? How do we help the local church live into its

own vision, rather than having the general church or conference

tell the local church what to do?” Each local church will develop

a “Congregational Ministry Plan” for their Charge Conferences

this fall. It will ask questions about needs in their communities,

challenges and threats, signs of vitality and strength, actions they

can take to glorify God, and so on. The answers to these ques-

tions will help the congregation develop a plan that is tailored to

their church and undergirded in prayer. Congregations will be

accountable for the plans they develop, and I will present them to

the 2012 General Conference as our goal for the next 10 years.

What will cause the "Call to Action" to succeed -- or fail?

Bishop Swanson: My biggest concern is that we won’t follow

through. We’ve got to restructure our local churches and focus

on what researchers found were the “4 Key Drivers to Vitality.”

Regardless of church size, vital congregations have:

►Effective pastoral leadership with aspects of management,

visioning, and inspiration

►Multiple small groups and programs for children and youth

►Mix of traditional and contemporary worship services

►High percentage of spiritually engaged laity in leadership roles

The Trinity Torch Pastor: Rev. David Brannock, [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Donna Lowery

Financial Secretary: Jim “Chip” McKenna

Director of Music: Jerry Long [email protected]

Director of Youth: Amy Brown [email protected]

Director of Children: Jennifer McHan [email protected]

Custodian: Tim Cansler

Office e-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (423) 638-7521

Trinity Library: [email protected] Web Page: www.trinity-um-church.org Pastor’s Remarks

JULY 2011

Even if our churches don’t meet all their goals, they will still

become much more productive. We ought never to be satisfied

with our churches just as they are. If we can win 50 to Christ, why

can’t we win 100? We ought never to walk past poverty and

abuse and be unconcerned. We ought never to allow a child to

have an empty plate without wanting to do something about it.

We’ve got to create a hunger and passion to be the Christ in our

hurting communities. I’m expecting 100% participation. I expect

our people to be faithful. Being vital congregations is hard. It is

not an easy task to follow Jesus. I hope our churches will let the

winds of the Holy Spirit blow a change across their communities.

I hope they will be creative and try to see their communities with

new eyes. I’ve seen what our people can do when they get

excited. I know they can do it, if they will challenge themselves.

Please pray that we will be faithful in discerning God’s will for us

and then be obedient in carrying out His plans and purposes.

Blessings,

Pastor David

Prayer List July 2011

For Our Armed Forces Justin Sayler Kenneth Kelley

Brian Benton Jamie Moseley

John Penland Joseph D. Carson

Justin Walter Steven Ayers

Thomas White David Jones

Steven Sams Stanley Keselicka

Jay Burns

For Trinity Members & Constituents

Buddy Kinser

Fran Smith

For Family Members & Friends Bo Tillar Caroline Paul

Rev. Don Nation Eula Mae Ricker

Lucas Broderick Barbara Wilhoit

Addie Humphreys Susan Ramsey

Church in Mission Fran Lynch Baxter-Willow AK

Steve Geegbe/Richard Tefley - Home in Liberia

For the Ministry of Our Church, Its Leaders,

Pastor Brannock & Staff.

For Our Known Bereaved The Family of Virginia Stegall

The Family of Jack Laws

The Family of Bobby Gene Miles

The Family of Dale Anne (Dyke) Ladd

The Family of Rev. Tom Lynch

The Family of Elise Allyson McGill

Healing Needed from Cancer

Ralph Martin Ronnie Hooten

Lynette Bradford Mary Peters

Hugh Well Jeff Rohn

Karen Broyles Payne Earnestine Gray

Susan Ramsey Albert Rasnake

Victor Knapp Carl Lacher

Rick Felton Stanton Whittaker

Richard Arwood Charlotte Nicodemas

Roger Solomon Jimmy Carter

Lynn Rollins Jerry Hackney

Evelyn Blake Michael Renfro

Leonard Harrell Brenda Loveday

Patty Guinn Families and Caregivers of those with cancer For Our Nursing Home &

Assisted Living Members: Dorothy Wilhoit Bonnie Woody

Kenneth Blevins Anna Belle Hankins Beryl Smith Mabel Philbeck

Helen Phillips Evelyn Holley

For Our Homebound Members: Bob George Josephine Gilreath

Patsy Reynolds Belva Drake

Faye Reynolds Norma Cureton

Virgie Gray Doc Dowden

Nellie Basinger Helen Jeffers

Kitty Knittel

And with fond affection we salute you

Kathy Hoard THANK YOU,

for the incredible pianistic gifts you have shared in self-giving ways here at

Trinity United Methodist Church

Jerry Long - Director of Music

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MEET THE NEW DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

A reception for Rev. Tom Ballard, the new

Morristown D.S., will be held at First UMC

Morristown on Sunday, July 24 from 2:30-4:00. You are invited to come welcome him to our district.

Tom Ballard moved to Morristown

from St. Paul UMC in Wytheville, VA.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

the love of God, and the communion

of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

II Corinthians 13:14

JULY BIRTHDAYS 07/01 Brett Kennedy

07/02 Evelyn Holley

07/02 Jason Hill

07/02 Susie Jones

07/03 Miranda Rasnake

07/03 Jeremy Southerland

07/04 Stan Reynolds

07/05 Adam Sell

07/05 Sarah Foshee

07/07 Nicholas Fillers

07/09 Abbi Fawbush

07/09 Duane Clowers

07/09 Eual Shelton

07/09 John Gregory

07/09 Kathryn Harmon

07/10 Will Waldroup

07/11 Lyle Montieth

07/12 Bobby Boles

07/12 Chip McKenna

07/13 Amy Chesnut

07/13 Ian Sayler

07/13 Melissa Hall

07/14 Cameron Foshee

07/14 Frances Million

07/14 Tricia Graham

07/14 Susan Stokeley

07/15 Madison Ray

07/17 Ron Miles

07/18 Bette Dowd

07/18 Cherrise Armstrong

07/18 Jeri Williams

07/18 Julia Cooper

07/18 Suzanne Feltman

07/18 Terry Douthat

07/19 Heather Walker

07/19 Robert Keasling II

07/19 T. W. Harrison

07/19 Wade Harrison

07/20 Norma Seneker

07/20 Richard Walker

07/21 Pat Ricker

07/21 Max Cox

07/22 Brenda West

07/24 Laura Cooper

07/24 Rick Brown

07/25 Joseph Cope

07/25 Lynnell Wills

07/25 Nellie Faye Reynolds

07/26 Alex Franklin

07/26 Jamie Walker

07/26 Kyle Reaves

07/27 Ada Ruth Crum

07/27 Betty Gregg

07/27 Daniel Shelton

07/29 Carolyn Bullington

07/29 Heather Gass

07/29 Jacob Cope

07/29 Kristy Matthews

07/30 Michala Durbin

07/30 Rebecca Anderson

07/31 Steven Sams

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011 GRADUATES!

HIGH SCHOOL Jacob Cope - GHS

Mark Edwards - GHS

COLLEGE & GRADUATE SCHOOL Terran Harrison Ayers - University of Alaska Anchorage

with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (December 2010)

Lauren Edwards - Carson Newman

with a Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Becka Gregory - Walters State

with an Associates of Applied Science in Management/Agriculture Business

Thank you, Kathy Hoard!

After 28 years of faithful dedication and service,

Kathy Hoard is stepping down as our pianist and accompanist.

Thankfully, she is not leaving Trinity.

From time to time, Kathy will fill in as

pianist and accompanist.

We thank God for her beautiful music and spirit.

JULY CHILDREN’S INFORMATION: Jennifer McHan—Children’s Director

July 3rd- Offering for Change For Children

July 5th- FREE MOVIE (meet at church at 9)

Charlotte's Web & How To Train Your Dragon

July 6th- Astro's Game at 7pm

(RSVP REQUIRED)

[email protected] OR 823-8370

July 17th- 21st- VBS Kickin' It Old School 6-8:00


The Rugrats Movie & Shrek Forever After


Wizard of Oz & Yogi Bear

July 29th- Astro's Game at 7pm *Post Game Fireworks*

(RSVP REQUIRED)

[email protected] OR 823-8370 _________________________________________

Attention Vietnam Era Veterans

The Holston Conference would like to have

the names and contact information for laity

and clergy who were in the military

during the Vietnam Era.

Please notify the church office so we can pass this

information on to the District Office.

Thank you.

JULY YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Amy Bown - Youth Director

July 3: We will not be having youth due to the July 4 Holiday.

July 10: Regular youth meeting night from 6-7pm.

Come learn about different people from the Bible.

July 13: We are going River Rafting. More details coming soon!

July 17,18,19, 20, 21: VBS at church from 6-8 pm!!!

We will be helping out where needed. Please come out & support our children learn more about Jesus!!

July 24: Regular youth meeting night from 6-7pm.

July 31: We are going to go to Fun Expedition and eat

afterward!! (tentative)

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Trinity United Methodist Church 524 Tusculum Boulevard Greeneville, TN 37745

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PERMIT 135

Monthly Item Trinity’s Food Bank item for July is Corn Meal.

Donations can be placed in the cardboard boxes provided

in either the Large Fellowship Hall

or

the Old Narthex outside the Sanctuary.

Pick up will be August 7 .

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ECHOES News On Friday evening, July 1st

the ECHOES group will be having their

Monthly Dinner Meeting & Program @ 5:30, SFH. Menu: Roast Beef & Gravy, Cream Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole,

Corn, Slaw, Rolls & Cherry Yum-Yum

The meal will cost $6.00 a person.

R.S.V.P w/ Lucille Cutshaw

Entertainment: Derek Casteel’s Group

DISTRICT OFFICE

“SPECIAL OFFERING” Dear Morristown District Churches,

Our District Superintendents for the past 12

months are leaving after this year’s Conference dis-

misses. In keeping with prior District Superintendents

leaving that job, the Superintendency Committee feels we

should offer each church an opportunity to give them a

love offering. This year the receipts we feel should be

split between Rev. Jenkins & Rev. Nation.

If you wish to participate, please send to: Morristown District Office

P O Box 1592

Morristown, TN 37816-1592

Attention Dixie Miller, by June 30th.

UMW NEWS

Ruth Group - No July Meeting

Shalom Meeting - July 12 @ 6:30, S.H. Pavilion

Maude Landmesser - No July Meeting

School of Christian Mission - July 21-23, 2011

Kingsport, TN. Contact: Martha Katron

423-288-3873 or [email protected]

Social Action Workshop - August 13, 2011

Pigeon Forge, TN. Contact: Mitzi Sadler-Thorne


Annual Meeting - September 17-18, 2011

Lake Junaluska, N.C. Contact: Lynice Broyles


Church-Wide Yard Sale -Sept. 10 (8:00-12:00)

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NEW ADDRESS: Sue Rollins

204 Sunset Blvd.

Greeneville, TN. 37743

Vacation

Bible School Sunday - Thursday

July 17-21 (6-8 pm)

___________________________________ The Lister Circle of Trinity U M Women

has made it to the National Publication

of United Methodist Women's

"RESPONSE MAGAZINE", June Edition.

Their story and three large pictures is featured on

page 16 & 17 of this National Magazine.

The girls will soon be sharing copies with each

family in the church. It is very rare for Holston

Conference UMW to be featured in this magazine,

much less Trinity United Methodist Women,

so we are very excited that they were able to tell

their story about how they do mission.

Georgia Lister, president of Trinity UM Women

July 2011 Torch

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