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T he alleluias of Easter are still in the air even though Holy Week and Easter Sunday are now behind us. Over the course of a week there were 14 worship

services here at 1st UMC, ending with the celebrations on Easter Sunday, when more than eleven hundred people came out to hear the good news that Christ has risen!

After years of planning and discussion, renovation work on the church building is finally underway. Early Monday morning, members of the church staff began packing up the Bibles and Hymnals while outside crews came in to start moving the pews, the piano and the organ. The current Sanctuary held its first services back in 1967 and has undergone few changes since. Over the next few months there will be many changes to where you worship, where you have Sunday School, where organizations meet and much more. Inside these pages you will find answers to the following questions to help you better understand the timeline for renovations and how they will impact you.

W here do I worship? page 2

W here will Sunday School classes meet? page3

W here should I park during renovations? page 4

W here do groups meet? page 4

W hat is the renovation schedule? page 2

W here will the clergy offices be? page 4

The Church Bell

Issue 8 April 6, 2015

Where do I worship?

Renovation on the Sanctuary is already underway. As a result, there will be no worship services or activities there for several months. Below is a look at where worship services will be during this time. (*These are all subject to change as renovations continue)

Sunday 8:15 and 10:30 am

Traditional Worship Services Asbury Hall (Lower Level)

10:30 am

Contemporary Worship Services Wesley Hall (Upper Level)

Wednesday

7:00 pm Celebrate Recovery

Asbury Hall (Lower Level)

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Renovation Schedule

Whether in a home or in a church, renovation projects require a few changes in the way we do things, and that will certainly be the case here at 1st UMC over the next few months. Above you will find a color coded chart and floor plan that will help you understand the timeline of the renovations to different parts of the church. The colored lines on the chart correspond with the areas of the building undergoing renovations. We will keep you updated on the renovations here in The Church Bell as well as online at www.1stchurch.org (under the “Renovation News” section on the home page).

The Landing:

A recovery youth program Wednesday Nights beginning at 7:00 pm

(part of Celebrate Recovery at Maryville)

http://storage.cloversites.com/firstunitedmethodistchurch41/documents/facility overview.pdfhttp://www.1stchurch.org/#/1st-stop/renovation-news

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Sunday School Sampler Starting May 24th

Lean on Me Benefit Concert

Sunday, April 19th @6:00 pm New Providence Presbyterian Church

Featuring performances by:

Maryville College’s Off Kilter, Lads and Lassies Special guest emcee:

WIVK’s Gunner

W ith more than twenty Sunday School classes meeting each week, many of you are wondering: here will my Sunday School class meet as the renovation work begins?

The chart below should give you an idea of what’s happening over the next few months. Beginning April 19th, the Christian Trendestters class moves to the Choir Room, the Bible Survey class starts meeting in the Library, and the Disciples class moves downstairs to room 128. These first moves are due to the start of work on the middle hallway upstairs. (This chart will also be available in Sunday School classes.)

Beginning May 24th and going through mid-July, ALL ADULT CLASSES will be meeting together in Asbury Hall during the 9:15 am Sunday School hour. This “sampler” is a great opportunity to see folks you don’t normally see because they attend a different worship service or have their Sunday School class on a different floor! It also provides YOU with a way to hear different lessons and enjoy different styles of Sunday School.

Janet Harville, the Sunday School Superintendent, is working on a schedule of teachers for this special time. Each class/teacher will have an opportunity to lead/teach the adults. Whatever literature and whatever style teaching the class is used to, is what will be shared that day.

Children’s Sunday School Temporary moves start May 24th

The entire Children’s area will be undergoing renovations beginning in late May. Beginning on May 24th and going through mid-July, the Elementary and Youth classes will be divided among the youth room (152 ) and Heritage Classroom (153) across from Asbury Hall downstairs (area pictured above).

The rooms will be divided with a sign on the door letting you know which end your child/youth should enter. The Nursery and Toddler classes will be in the Inspirations Class (room 151).

http://storage.cloversites.com/firstunitedmethodistchurch41/documents/sunday school plans.pdf

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Mission buckets for Zimbabwe This annual hands-on mission project is coming up soon. This year, because of the renovations, all items are asked to be kept at home until May 22nd. The buckets will be filled on the morning of Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 am until Noon. Needed items: 1 bag sugar (4- 5 lb.) 1 bag self-rising flour (4 - 5 lbs.) 1 bag rice (2 lb.) 1 bag dried beans (2 lb.) 1 powdered milk (10 oz. or less) 1 box old-fashioned oats (18 oz. or less) 1 bottle cooking oil (48 oz. or less) 1 box Splenda/sucralose (50 ct. or less) Canned Ham (one 2-lb size or two 1-lb size)

Please contact Jewel Rankin at 981-2770 or Kristi Crandall at 681-3879

for more information.

Dinner and Roast of Tony & Phyllis Crisp Thursday April 30th at 5:30 pm

New Providence Presbyterian Church $35.00 per person

Dinner provided by Olive Garden RSVP to:

Linda Kerr Wells 995-2271 or lindajkerr@bellsouth.net

Where should I park? Where will the clergy be?

While most of the parking spots will remain available during the renovation work, their relevance to worship and meeting spaces will change. If you are physically able, please park farther away from the building. Reserve the spots near the door for people who are going to have to walk farther to get to an elevator once they are inside the building.

Parking is almost always available across the street at Maryville Junior High School. For the time the 8:15 and 10:30 am Traditional services are being held in Asbury Hall, you may also consider dropping off people who are less mobile at the covered walkway on the lower level on the right side of the building as you come off Montvale Station Road.

During the month of April, if you need to see one of the clergy, it will probably be best to call him/her first! Catherine will have a corner of the Library (room 205), Sarah will have a corner of the Shields Class (room 204) and Parker will be in room 147 downstairs. The pastors’ office phones will be in those rooms, but the pastors may not be there when you call or drop by. You can always leave a message on their office phones or call them on their cell phones. Rev. Catherine Nance 865-660-2082 Rev. Parker Benson 770-715-5743 Rev. Sarah Slack 865-640-0807

Where does my group meet?

Scouts Meeting in the same rooms until the end of the school year. Scouts will not meet during the summer. Tuesday Morning Bible Study & Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study Meeting in the Garst Classroom (254). Knit Together Ministry Meeting in the Library (205) Adult & Youth Choir Practice, Handbells No changes in rooms Children’s Choirs Parents, please walk your children in and do not just drop them off. This is a Safe Sanctuary policy. Children’s choirs will meet in the same rooms. UMW Meetings - Either the Garst Classroom or the Library, depending on the size of the group.

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1st News A week of prayer, reflection and celebration!

It started with children walking down the aisles waving palm branches on March 29th and ended with more than eleven hundred people gathering on Easter Sunday to hear the good news that Christ has risen! This year, there were 14 worship services during Holy Week including the three services on Palm Sunday and four services on Easter. In between, dozens of people turned out for noon hour services which featured a different speaker and special music each day as well as some spectacular soups and sandwiches after worship.

Thursday night, more than 150 people gathered for Maundy Thursday, a time to remember Jesus’ command for us to love one another. There was a symbolic hand washing as well as time to remember the Last Supper.

Friday night around a hundred people came together to hear the story of Christ’s crucifixion and leave waiting for the joy of Easter morning. You can find pictures from Holy Week online in the “1st Look” section of www.1stchurch.org as well as on the church’s Facebook page. A video of the anthem, “All Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” from the Traditional Worship services on Easter morning is also available online.

Lessons from Latvia Sunday, April 12th @ 9:30 am

Asbury Hall The pastor of our sister church in Latvia will be our guest this Sunday. Pastor Vivita will bring you updates on how your support for the Latvian church is helping transform lives.

How to keep yourself safe! J.O.Y. (Just for older “youth”) Fellowship lunch and program

April 29th at Noon in Wesley Hall

The Maryville Police Department teaches you ways to spot scams, learn how to protect yourself during ahome invasion

and much more.

Lunch is $5 (Sign up online or call 982-1273 by April 27th.)

Covenant Bible Studies Come take a 24-week journey through the Bible. The study is divided into three 8-week sessions. The focus is on the Covenant between God and his people. Session 1 (Fridays at 10:00 am) started this week, but there is still room at the table for YOU if you want to get started on this meaningful study.

Sign up online at www.1stchurch.org or

call the church office at 982-1273.

General Joint Meeting Thursday, April 16th @ 11:00 am (Room 254)

“Call to prayer and self-denial” Led by Rev. Sarah Slack Lunch will be provided for a suggested $3 donation. Please sign up online at www.1stchurch.org or call the church office at 982-1273 if you plan on coming.

Spiritual Enrichment Event Lake Junaluska, North Carolina April 25th & 26th. Led by Rev. Amy Probst of First Farragut UMC Attendees are asked to bring two pound bags of self-rising corn meal, toothpaste or tooth brushes.

http://www.1stchurch.org/#/1st-lookhttp://www.facebook.com/maryvillefumchttp://www.1stchurch.org/#/1st-stop/event-registration

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Welcome Table In memory of: Given by:

Mike Matzek Patrick & Fae Burkhart Juanita Morton Herman Thompson Juanita Morton Marvin & Jimmie Eaves Juanita Morton Shields Sunday School Class Juanita Morton A.B. & Eula Gray Goddard Juanita Morton Betty Badgett Juanita Morton S.W. Jacobus Juanita Morton Hal & Leslie Bishop Juanita Morton Kristine Tallent Juanita Morton Timothy & Rebecca Rials Juanita Morton Realty III,Inc. Juanita Morton Edwin & Katherine Hoskins Juanita Morton Peter & Karen Gale Juanita Morton Maxine & Stephen Redwine Juanita Morton Doug & Kay Overbey

Building Fund In memory of: Given by:

Roy Smith Ernest & Pat Blankenship

Memorial Fund In memory of: Given by:

Tony Rust Ernest & Anne Hand

Memorials & Honorariums

Presenting the 2015 Confirmation Class Please take time to congratulate these children for taking a big step in their faith journeys. Front row: Quinn Havner, Elizabeth West, John Spence Back row: Tanner Thompson, Harrison Galbreath, Andrew Best, Jack Barham, Reed Barham

Children’s Corner Contact: Denise Johns, djohns@1stchurch.org or 982-1273

Serving others on Easter Sunday Amidst the celebrations of Easter Sunday, children in the 4th to 6th grade Sunday School Class took time to serve a hearty breakfast to members of the Garst Class.

mailto:djohns@1stchurch.org

Sunday, April 12, 2015 7:35 AM Morning Glory Chorus rehearsal, 249 8:15 AM Traditional Worship, Asbury Hall 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Traditional Worship, Asbury Hall 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship, Wesley Hall 11:30 AM CMAT, 113 4:00 PM Financial Peace, Wesley Hall 4:00 PM Jubilant Ringers, 249 4:00 PM Outreach Meeting, 205 4:30 PM Celebration Bells, 254 4:30 PM Jubilant Ringers,252 5:10 PM Celebration Singers, 249 5:15 PM Evensong Handbells, 252 6:00 PM Youth, 152 Monday, April 13, 2015 10:00 AM Circle 2, 205 11:30 AM Men’s Connection, Asbury Bistro 3:30 PM Primary Praise (K-1st) 3:30 PM Merrymakers (2nd/3rd) 3:30 PM Joy Singers (4th-6th) 7:00 PM Recovery, 12 Steps (Men), 204 7:00 PM Recovery, 12 Steps (Women), Room 205

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 6:00 PM Devoted Fitness, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Pickleball, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM AA, 128 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 10:00 AM Covenant Bible Study (Session 2), 205 Celebrate Recovery, Asbury Hall 6:00 PM Light Meal, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Worship, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM The Landing, program for Youth 8:10 PM Share Groups, Various Rooms 6:30 PM Covenant Bible Study (Session 2) 7:00 PM Dude’s Study, Taco Bell 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, 249 Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:00 AM Men’s Bible Study, 254 9:45 AM Asagao Handells, 252 10:00 AM UMW Board, 205 11:00 AM UMW General Meeting, Wesley Hall 5:00 PM Welcome Table, Asbury Hall 6:00 PM Youth Ladies Study, Panera Bread 7:00 PM AA, 128 Friday, April 17, 2015 10:00 PM Covenant Bible Study, Session 1, 254 Sunday, April 19, 2015 8:15 AM Traditional Worship, 249 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship, Wesley Hall 10:30 AM Traditional Worship, Asbury Hall 4:30 PM Celebration Bells, 254 4:30 PM Jubilant Ringers, 252 5:10 PM Celebration Singers,249 5:15 PM Evensong Handbells, 252 6:00 PM Youth to Dinner at Sevierville

Monday, April 20, 2015 10;00 AM Book Club, 105 3:30 PM Primary Praise Singers (K-1st) 3:30 PM Merrymakers (2nd/3rd) 3:30 PM Joy Singers (4th-6th) 6:00 PM Finance Meeting, 254 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:00 PM Devoted Fitness, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Pickleball, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM AA, 128 7:00 PM Witness, 205 Wednesday, April 22, , 2015 10:00 AM Covenant Bible Study, 205 Celebrate Recovery, Asbury Hall 6:00 PM Light Meal, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM Worship, Asbury Hall 7:00 PM The Landing, program for Youth 8:10 PM Share Groups, Various Rooms 6:30 PM Covenant Bible Study (Session 2) 7:00 PM Dude’s Study, Taco Bell 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, 249 Thursday, April 23, 2015 6:00 AM Men’s Bible Study, 254 9:45 AM Asagao Handbells, 252 5:00 PM Welcome Table, Asbury Hall 6:00 PM Youth Ladies Study, Panera Bread 7:00 PM AA, 128 Friday, April 24, 2015 10:00 AM Covenant Bible Study Session 1, 254

HAPPENING AT

Greeters:

8:15 Traditional LeRoy Rud Ray Pack Ed & Ginger Waters

10:30 Contemporary Brenda Clark Anita Brown Al & Jackie North

10:30 Traditional Jane Pesterfield Janet Harville Whitney & Lynn Cox Acolyte: Luke Roberts

Friday, April 17th Come see Dollywood’s

Festival of Nations Bus leaves at 9:00 am

(You will need to purchase your tickets and food)

Register online at:

www.1stchurch.org or call 982-1273

Sunday Commitments April 12th

Greeters:

8:15 Traditional Mike & Cookie Crowson Jerry & Frances Hodge

10:30 Contemporary William Russell John & Sally Thierbach

10:30 Traditional Jim & Rita Warner Betsy Halliday

Sunday Commitments April 19th

NO KIDS OWN WORSHIP ON APRIL 12TH!

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The next edition of The Church Bell will be published on April 20th!

On March 29th, the Youth attended the Confirmation service and dinner to welcome the Confirmands who

will soon be joining the Youth group.

This Sunday, April 12th Pastor Vivita of the Kuldiga UMC church in Latvia will be the special guest during youth. Sunday, April 19th We will travel to Sevierville to eat dinner at Sakura Buffet. The youth ate there on the way back from Resurrection and really enjoyed it. Youth need to bring $10 for dinner. We will all leave the church at 6:00 pm and be back by 8:30 pm

Nathan Irwin, Youth Director nirwin@1stchurch.org

Youth Summer Trip Dates Jr. & Sr. High Assembly - June 29th through July 3rd Grundy, VA Mission Trip - July 5th through July 10th

Charleston Beach Trip - July 19th through 21st

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