Singles Ministry Newsletter
February, 2012 |
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Join Us for Worship!
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Worship each Sunday Morning, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Community Worship
Monday Evening, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Noon Service of Worship and Holy Communion
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Sunday School
Sunday Mornings, 9:40 a.m.
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Snow Policy
If Knox County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all activities (other than worship) at the church are cancelled. Check local TV and internet listings for worship cancellations.
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Singles Newsletter Goes Digital | In our effort to be environmentally friendly, beginning with the February issue, Church Street's Singles Newsletter will go digital and be published by e-mail only.You ma y read it on your computer or print out if needed, but please help us save paper by not printing unless absolutely necessary. Our plan will be to not mail to homes; however, if you absolutely need a hard copy, copies will be available through the church office (865-524-3048) and in literature racks around the church. |
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First Friday Fun Night Dance
Friday, February 3 | |
Join us for our First Friday Singles' Dance
Friday, February 3
Hosted by our Dance Committee, the doors open at 7 pm with a Line Dance Review at 7:15 pm and Swing Dance Lessons from KSDA instructors at 8 pm. The dance with D.J. John Rutherford from ProAudio Sound is from 8 to 11 pm. Dress is casual. Admission is $7 for all ages and includes cold hors d'oeuvres, snacks and soft drinks. Note: Youth must be supervised by a parent and child care is available by calling 521-0290 one week in advance.
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T.N.T -- Thursday Nights Together! | | Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. in Parish Hall. Cost is $7 and meal reservations must be made by calling 524-3048 by the Tuesday prior to the particular Thursday. The evening's program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Join us each Thursday evening to explore these topics:
Thursday, Feb. 2 - Enhancing Your Relationship with Other Species
(Speaker to be announced)
Thursday, Feb. 9 - Enhancing Your Relationship with Those Close to You
Speaker: Paula MacMorran, licensed psychologist and Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Thursday, Feb. 16 - Enhancing Your Life Through Diverse Relationships
Speaker: Deborah Tegano, organization/management and training consultant and U.T. faculty member (retired)
Thursday, Feb. 23 - Enhancing the Spiritual Dimension of Your Relationships
Speaker: Patricia Clendenen, ordained United Methodist minister, educator, spiritual growth leader and consultant
NOTE: For Child Care Reservations, call 521-0290 1 week in advance.
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Faith and Films | |
Sundays, February 5, 12 and 19 -- 2:00 p.m. in CLC 123
Feb. 5: "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978, PG)
A biographical film about the life and career of the early rock and roll star, stars Gary Busey
Feb. 12: "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980, PG)
A biographical film about country music icon Loretta Lynn, stars Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones
Feb. 19: "Beat Street" (1984, PG)
A drama film about New York City hip hop culture of the 1980s. Includes performances by a number of noted hip hop groups |
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Sunday Lunch Bunch | |
February 12
Join other Church Streeters at a church-wide Brunch/Lunch on Sunday, February 12, 10:45 a.m. or 12 Noon. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Call the church office or email Brenda and Doris to make your reservation (bflenniken@churchstreetumc.org and dlively@churchstreetumc.org).
February 19
Singles will gather after church at Louie's Restaurant in Fountain City on Sunday, February 19th. Shirley Kanipes will be at the door to greet Church Streeters -- come join us!
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Ongoing Social and Support Opportunities | |
BRIDGE: Mondays, 6:30 pm, CLC 120. Beginners invited. All levels welcomed.
Contact: John Witherspoon (577-1995)
YOGA: Mondays & Thursdays, 7 pm, room 204, $5 a session. Join at any time.
Contact O.J. Bergeron (992-0685)
DIVORCECARE/REBUILDING: Designed to assist persons who are in the process of separation and ending a marriage or in the process of re-entering the relational arenas. The group meets on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Cox Parlor (room 103).
LINE DANCE: Thursdays...FREE...Doors open at 7 pm for socializing and warmups...Lesson at 7:30 pm in the Gym. First-timers & experienced dancers are welcome! Lessons are progressive, beginning with basic line dance steps and rhythms. Taught by "The Dancing Friends." Co-sponsored by Church Street Singles & Faith Promise Church Small Group Ministry.
FRIDAY GAMES NIGHT: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Fridays, 6:30 to 9 pm in the Gym. Volleyball, Bridge & Board Games ...Bring Snacks to Share. No cost to attend. |
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Dr. Ben Witherington III to be 2012 A. Orin Bishop Lecturer | |
Dr. Ben Witherington III, Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, is the Lecturer for the 2012 A. Orin Bishop Lecture Series at Church Street February 25-26.
Lecture Topic:
Eternal Treasures in Earthen Vessels
Intimations of Immorality in the midst of our Mortality.
Saturday, February 25, sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 26, 9:40 a.m.
and afternoon sessions beginning at 4:00 p.m.
with a supper break*
*Reservations required for supper ($6.50), Call 524-3048 |
| |  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. ~Ephesians 3:20-21 |
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The Coffee House | |
The Coffee House (sponsored by the Singles Ministry)
Friday Evening, February 10
7:00-9:00 p.m.
CLC 120
Drinks and Desserts are $1.00 each
John Waddell, Guitar |
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