Thankful Praise

O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder,

consider all the worlds Thy hands have made.

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul,

my Savior God, to thee.

How great Thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul,

my Savior God, to thee.

How great Thou art! How great thou art!

So goes the first verse of the most popular hymn in the Christian

hymnal. It is a song of praise, adoration and acknowledgement for the

power and majesty of God in our midst.

What is it that makes your heart sing praise to God? If your praise is

based upon the circumstances of your life, then it is hollow and thin, lacking

depth and power. Circumstantial praise is as fleeting as the circumstance.

Power and depth come through a relationship based upon mutual love,

grace and perseverance. In our relationship with God, the power comes

through the reality of God’s presence in our lives regardless of the

circumstances. It is the knowledge that God’s love will ultimately prevail.

Our future has been charted, not by what we do, but by what God has

already done. What has God done? Look at the third verse of the great

hymn:

And when I think that God, his Son not sparing,

sent him to die, I scarce can take it in;

that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

he bled and died, to take away my sin;

That is where thankful praise originates in our souls. God is gracious,

God will be with us now and forever, and our future has already been

determined! How can your soul not sing?

Then sings my soul,

my Savior God, to thee.

How great Thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul,

my Savior God, to thee.

How great Thou art! How great thou art!

Larry

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Helping build on the

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More time for crafts

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A new look online

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Collecting Coats

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Prepare for Worship Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 (UMH 810) Romans 10: 8b-13 Luke 4: 1-13

Greeters:

8:15 Morning Glory William Holliday William Russell Bert & Becky Emmerson

10:30 Sanctuary

Pat & Ernie Blankenship Liz Sanders Gary Short

10:30 The Crossing

Gerry & Jane Sanders Dennis & Anita Griffith

Acolytes: The Cox Family

Kids Own Worship Pre-school – Todd & Whitney Davis

Elementary – Anita Brown

Transportation for Shannondale: Glenn Doig

Staff on call: Please contact Brenda (414-8493) or Larry (414-8494) Parsonage (233-2712)

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Prepare for Worship Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 (UMH 819) 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43)

Greeters:

8:15 Morning Glory Bill Mueller Sam Johnson Moe & Suzanne Click

10:30 Sanctuary

Steve & Claudia Hutsell Gene & Peggy Winck

10:30 The Crossing

Don & Marsha McPherson Reggie & Liz Gaskin

Acolytes:

The Cox Family

Kids Own Worship

Pre-school – Mike & Janel Nocton

Elementary – Michael & Susan Best

Transportation for

Shannondale:

Steve Daves

Staff on call: Please contact Brenda (414-8493) or Larry (414-8494) Parsonage (233-2712)

Sunday, February 10, 2013 7:35 AM Morning Glory Rehearsal, 249 8:15 AM Morning Glory Worship, Asbury Hall 9:15 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Disciple Path, Wesley Hall 10:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary (Scout Sunday) 10:30 AM The Crossing, Asbury Hall 11:45 PM Joy Singers Choir Parent Meeting, 249 3:00 PM Confirmation Class, 151 4:30 PM Youth Handbells, 252, 254 5:10 PM Celebration Singers, 249 5:15 PM Evensong Handbells, 252 6:00 PM Bible Study, 214 6:00 PM Youth 6:30 PM Women In the Bible, 243 Monday, February 11, 2013 3:15 PM Primary Praise Singers (K-1), 254 3:15 PM Merrymakers (2-3), Asbury Hall 3:15 PM Joy Singers (4-6), Asbury Hall 6:30 PM Welcome Table Steering Comm., 243 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:00 AM Bible Study, 214 5:30 PM Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, Wesley Hall 6:00 PM Devoted Fitness, Asbury 7:00 PM AA, 128 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:00 AM Middle Schoolers to Chick Fil A 3:45 PM High School Girls Bible Study, Vienna 4:00 PM Confirmation, 151 6:00 PM Recovery at Maryville, 214 6:15 PM Ash Wednesday Service 6:15 PM Men’s Chorus, 249 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Study, Panera 7:30 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, 249 Thursday, February 14, 2013 6:00 AM Men’s Bible Study, 214 9:45 AM Circle 1, 214 10:00 AM Knit Together Ministry, 243 10:15 AM Asagao, 252 11:45 AM Lunch at Miss Lily’s 2:00 PM Art Appreciation, 214 2:00 PM The Way, 215 5:00 PM Welcome Table, Asbury Hall

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Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:35 AM MG Chorus rehearsal, 249 8:15 AM Morning Glory Chorus, Asbury Hall 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:30 AM The Crossing, Asbury Hall 11:45 AM Town Hall Meeting, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Youth Handbells, 252, 254 5:10 PM Celebration Singers, 249 5:15 PM Evensong Handbells, 252 6:00 PM Bible Study, 214 6:00 PM Youth, Asbury Monday, February 18, 2013 10:00 AM Book Club, 216 3:15 PM Primary Praise (K-1), 249 3:15 PM Merrymakers (2-3), Asbury Hall 3:15 PM Joy Singers (4-6), Asbury Hall 6:30 PM COMPASSion Counseling Board, 243 Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:00 AM Bible Study, 214 6:00 PM Devoted Fitness, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Dude’s Bible Study, Taco Bell 7:00 PM AA, 128 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7:00 AM Middle Schoolers to Chick Fil A 3:45 PM High School Girls Bible study, Vienna 6:00 PM Recovery at Maryville, 214 6:00 PM The Way, 215 6:15 PM Men’s Chorus, 249 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Study, Panera 7:30 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, 249 Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:00 AM Men’s Bible study, 214 9:30 AM UMW Board, 243 10:15 AM Asagao, 252 12:00 PM The Way, 215 2:00 PM Art Appreciation Course, 214 5:00 PM The Welcome Table, Asbury Hall 5:00 PM Needle Craft Group, 214 6:30 PM Town Hall Meeting, Sanctuary 7:00 PM AA, 128

Saturday, February 23, 2013

12:00 PM Sojourners Game Day, 214

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Imagine No Malaria

In Memory/Honor Of Given By

Ryan Jones T. R. & M. K. King

Chancel Choir

In Memory/Honor Of Given By Edwin Shelley Kathy & Tom Howard Edwin Shelley Steve & Ruth West Edwin Shelley Jerry & Frances Hodge

Children’s Choir

In Memory/Honor Of Given By

C. Ann Potter Disciple Class

Organ Fund

In Memory/Honor Of Given By

Ramelle Trundle Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Edwin Shelley Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Robert Newman Dwain & Jane Pesterfield Herb Ogle Dwain & Jane Pesterfield

Music Ministry

In Memory/Hionor Of Given By Hannah Rials Mattie Rials Collete Fenneman Jim & Mary Kay Hamlin

Holston Home For Children

In Memory/Honor Of Given By

Ramelle Trundle The Bell Ladies

Memorial Fund

In Memory/Honor Of Given By Robert Newman Jerry & Frances Hodge Robert Newman Ernest & Anne Hand Edwin Shelley Ernest & Anne Hand Edwin Matlock Steve & Shirley Stinnett Robert Newman Heritage Class Edwin Shelley Heritage Class Herb Ogle Bill & Elizabeth Pedersen Jill Cochran Allen & Gail Bray Collette Fenneman Heritage SS Class Edwin Shelley Judy Keller Ramelle Trundle Garst SS Class Jack Turpin Friends

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Congregational Informational Meetings

After careful consideration and analysis of all of the feedback and input from the congregation, the Building Committee would like to recommend several enhancements to the renovation plan. The Building Committee invites YOU to attend an informational meeting regarding the proposed enhancements. There will be three meetings, and you are welcome to attend one or all. The same information will be

shared at all three meetings:

Sunday, February 17th

@9:20 am in Wesley Hall

Sunday, February 17th

@11:40 in the Sanctuary

Thursday, February 21st

@ 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary

David Collins from McCarty, Holsaple, McCarty and members of the Building Committee will be presenting information relating to the enhancements. A Church Conference led by the Maryville District Superintendent will be held, at a later date to be determined, after the informational meetings, to cnsider and vote on the improvements.

A “super” effort

On Superbowl Sunday YOU helped fill up five shopping carts with canned goods, dry foods and much more! All of these items will be delivered to the Food Connection of Blount County. A big THANK YOU to all who participated. If you weren’t able to make a donation this time, the carts are always here and there is always a need for the food.

*Please DO NOT bring any magazines, only food.

Our Church Family

New Members

We want to welcome Bill & Fran Beaty to 1st UMC-Maryville.

They joined the church on January 20th.

Adult Ministry News

Contact Ginny West Case for more information on any of these events, 865-982-1273.

Grace and Gratitude

Adults 50+ who are looking for an uplifting weekend retreat may want to consider taking a trip to Kingsport this Spring for Jubilation 2013. On April 21st—23rd, the Holston Conference brings you this event featuring special worship opportunities, keynote speaker Rev. Ed Kilbourne, and workshops covering a variety of topics. “Grace and Gratitude” is the theme of this year’s Jubilation.

Conference costs range from $175 to $295. The fee covers lodging, five meals, the programs and workshops. Transportation from the church will be provided at a cost of $25. You can find more information online at www.jubilation.holston.org .

New opportunities to get crafty

The first weekend of February about a dozen people came to Wesley Hall to quilt, knit, scrapbook and more. What started as a weekly get together a few months ago is about to get even bigger. In addition to meeting at 6-8 pm on Thursdays, the first full weekend of each month will now be set aside for you to explore your crafty side while enjoying a little fellowship.

Sharon Randolph shows off a quilt she and Lynda Everman made during the “super” craft weekend here at 1st UMC-Maryville. Sharon and her mom (who lives in Florida) started a sewing group for charity called Sewing Hands.

Craft Nights—Thursdays from 6-8 pm

Craft Weekend— March 1st & 2nd

(then the 1st full weekend of each month)

Trip planning This Spring we’ll be hitting the

road to enjoy some great theater and a festival with an international flair. We hope you’ll make plans to join us for one or ALL of these trips. Just contact Ginny West Case (865-982-1273) for more details or to sign up!

Thursday, February 14th Lunch at Miss Lily’s in Townsend Leaving the church at 11:15 am

Saturday March 2nd: (New date) Steel Magnolias at the Cumberland Co. Playhouse

Friday, April 12th: The Festival of Nations at Dollywood

A unique look at the Bible

Later this month renowned Biblical scholar, Dr. Walter Brueggemann will be speaking at Central Baptist Church in Bearden.

His lectures will begin at 7 o’clock each night February 18, 19, & 20. The event will be in the Sanctuary of Central Baptist which is at 6300 Deane Hill Drive just off Kingston Pike . If there is enough interest we will take a church bus.

Special times Supper with Friends - 1st Tuesday of each month. Leave at 5:45 p.m. Lunch with the Gals - 2nd Thursday of each month. Leave at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and Praise- Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist Women

Thank you to the women who have agreed to serve

as UMW officers for 1st UMC in 2013.

President—Mary Kay Hamlin Vice President of Programs &Mission Coordinator for Social Action—Ginny West Case Secretary—Donna Doede Treasurer—Frances Hodge Communications Coordinator—Linda Richards Secretary, Program Resources—Sara Margaret Depew Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth— Mary Helen Peery Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture and

Outreach—Sue Cox

Men’s Connection

ALL men are invited to a time of sharing, food and fellowship on February 11th. This meeting of the Men’s Connection is at the Asbury Place Bistro (in the Clubhouse) at 11:30 am. Contact Ron Werker at 414-8912 if you plan on attending.

February 11th

11:30 am

Asbury Place Bistro

(in the Clubhouse)

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Walking in the footsteps of Jesus

Beginning February 13th, we invite YOU to join us as we take a special journey together. Through Sunday School lessons, sermons and small group studies we will travel to the land where Jesus Christ lived His life and gave His life. We will also bring “The Way” to social media (Facebook and Twitter) where we hope to expand the discussions and keep them going.

Discover “The Way” in Sunday School @9:15 am

Christian Forum—Room 123 Challengers—Room 129 Disciple Class—Room 215 Garst— Room 254 Heritage—Room 153 Inspiration—Room 151 Pairs & Spares—Room 243 Sojourners— Room 126 Trendsetters—Room 214 (starting February 24th) Young Adults—Room 128 Youth— Room 152

Discover “The Way” in Small Groups

Thursdays @ Noon beginning Feb. 14th Room 215 (bring a sack lunch)

Wednesday nights beginning Feb. 20th @6:00 pm Room 215

*Please consider having a home study and invite your friends to attend. All resources will be provided.

February 13th Ash Wednesday Service

6:15 pm

Weekly Topics:

February 17th Baptism and Temptation

February 24th The Healing Ministry

March 3rd Proclaiming the Kingdom

March 10th Calming the Storm

March 17th Sinners, Outcasts, and the Poor

March 24th The Final Week

Free daily devotion guides will be made available following the Ash Wednesday service

on 2/13 and after worship on 2/17.

Emerge Changed Forever

Website: www.fumc-maryville.org.

Telephone: 865-982-1273

Office hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Young Adult Ministry News

1st UMC Contact Information

Some Fat Tuesday fun and Fellowship

If you haven’t bought your tickets to next week’s Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Pancake Dinner there is still time. Proceeds benefit the church’s participation in Imagine No Malaria (a United Methodist Initiative). Every two tickets sold saves ONE life. The goal for the 1st UMC campaign is $15,000. So far you have given more than $8000 to this important effort.

An easy way to save a life

Printing and mailing “The Church Bell” can be an expensive endeavor. However, we are giving you a way to help us save money while saving a life at the same time. If you make the switch from getting a printed version to having it delivered digitally we will give $10 to the Imagine No Malaria campaign. That saves ONE life. Just e-mail us your intent to switch to fumc@fumc-maryville.org along with the e-mail address you want your “Bell” delivered and we will take care of the rest!

Game reminder! Don’t forget about the trip to the Ice Bears game this weekend. There are still tickets available to the game on Saturday, February 9th. We would love to have YOU join us for this fun night of fellow-ship and sport. Tickets are $15. We will be leaving the church at 5 pm. Please contact Asa if you plan on going,865-982-1273.

“An Invisible Thread”

It’s not too late to pick up The Women’s Book Club selection for February. “An Invisible Thread” is an easy read with an inspiring message. The discussions begin February 27th at Panera Bread at 7:30 p.m. See Asa for a copy of the book. The selection for March is “Does this Church

Make Me Look Fat?” by Rhoda Janzen.

Celebrate FAT TUESDAY and help

out a great cause!

Pancake Dinner coming to

Wesley Hall on February 12th

from 5:30—7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5

(on sale now)

Trivia Night

Everyone is invited to join us at the Smoky Mountain Brewery here in Maryville for another fun night of trivia on February 20th. We will be gathering at 7:00 pm and spending the evening eating and challenging our random knowledge. During the last trivia outing our team took home 3rd place!

It’s here!

After several months of planning, the new 1st UMC website is now LIVE! The web address has remained the same www.fumc-maryville.org so if you had it bookmarked you will still be able to find it.

This website features more opportunities for sharing photos and videos. In addition the new website automatically converts into a mobile format for those of you browsing on a smart phone or tablet.

In the coming days and weeks we will be providing you with tips on the new features this website offers. We encourage each of you to take a little time and browse through the site and share it with your friends and family.

One feature can be found in the lower left hand corner where you will find icons that when clicked take you to our social media pages and allow you to make donations online!

Children’s Corner

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Movie and more

The children of 1st UMC–Maryville found a fun way to stay warm Friday, February 1st. More than 40 children came out to The Capitol Theater to enjoy a little fire breathing fun as they watched “How to Train Your Dragon.” The group also enjoyed a little pizza before the movie.

Coming soon …..

The children’s activities continue this Spring here at 1st UMC-Maryville. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

Indoor Pool Party Sunday, March 3rd National Fitness Indoor Pool 3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and invite your friends. Call or e-mail Brittany by February 24th to sign up.

Cave Crawling Saturday and Sunday, April 6th & 7th

Children ages 6 and older (parents need to accompany 6&7 year olds) Raccoon Caverns near Chattanooga

www.raccoonmountain.com

Warm gifts

Right after church on February 3rd, about a dozen children headed out to deliver coats they had collected for the Blount County Fire Department’s Coat Drive.

In all 32 coats were collected. The “mission” trip ended with lunch at Mr. Gatti’s.

Look what I learned!

Sunday, February 10th

Preschool—The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:27)

K-4th Grade—The Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37)

5th & 6th Grade—Knowing Jesus (The Transfiguration)

Sunday, February 17th

Preschool—The Lost Sheep (Luke 10:27)

K-4th Grade—The Lost Sheep (Luke 15: 3-7)

5th & 6th Grade—Taking Care of Those in Need (“Least of These”)

Joyful Noises!

You do not want to miss Sunday School over the next few weeks. Julie Pinkerton will be working with the preschool children with music during the Sunday School hour. They will sing in worship on Easter Sunday (The Crossing) and Mother’s Day (10:30 Traditional)! Be sure they are in Sunday School so they can practice.

Church & Worship Notes

Week of February 3rd—Family Promise

February 10th—Boy Scout Sunday All Boy Scouts are encouraged to attend, wearing their uniform. The Scouts of Troop 81 will be assisting with the Traditional Service at 10:30 as well as having a chance to be recognized for their participation in the Boy Scouting program.

February 10th—Merrymakers chimes in the Morning

Glory Service at 8:15 am.

February 17th—Youth Sunday

The Youth will be leading “The Crossing” service on this day at 10:30 am.

February 17th—Merrymakers, Joy Singers and Children’s Handbell Choirs ring/sing in the Traditional service at 10:30 am.

Save the Date! Children’s Musical, “A Technicolor Promise” is coming April 16th at 6:00 pm!

804 Montvale Station Road

Maryville, Tennessee 37803

Phone: 865-982-1273 / Fax: 865-983-5408

www.fumc-maryville.org