| Singles Ministry Newsletter
APRIL 2012
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Join Us for Worship!
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at 8:30 and 11:00
Resume April 11
Monday evenings,
6:00 p.m.
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Click on the link below to download the April Calendar:
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Holy Week Schedule
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Stations of the Cross
Sunday - Maundy Thursday
Sunday: 12 Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Footwashing Service
Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. in the Courtyard
Labyrinth Prayer Walk
Maundy Thursday, April 5, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
in the Chapel
Maundy Thursday Service
April 5, 7:15 p.m. in the Nave
Good Friday Community Stations of the Cross
April 6, 5:15 p.m. on Market Square
(This ecumenical service is sponsored by the downtown churches).
Good Friday Children's/Family Tenebrae Service
April 6, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
7:30 p.m. in the Chapel
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Easter Sunday Services:
Sunrise Service 6:15 a.m. in the courtyard, followed by breakfast ($6.00)
Reservations needed for breakfast, call the church office, 524-3048
Easter Morning Worship Services begin at 8:15 and 10:45
with special music by the Parish Adult Choir and U.T.'s Brasswind Quintent.
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Sterchi Lodge Retreat April 13-15
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Singles Retreat at Sterchi Lodge
in Hot Springs, NC
April 13, 14, 15
Cost is $45.00 - registrations due April 10
This retreat, hosted by Church Street Singles, is in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Enjoy hiking, biking (bring your bike!), singing, volleyball, board games and time for rest and reflection.
Meet at the church Friday evening, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. to drive to Newport for dinner and then continue to Sterchi Lodge. Each person pays for his/her meal Friday evening.
Click on the link below for the registration
form and more details. Please return your registration form along with payment to the church office by April 10.
Download Sterchi Lodge Registration Form
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First Friday Fun Night Dance
Changed to Friday, April 13
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First Friday Singles' Dance Date Changed to
Friday, April 13 for this month
Hosted by our Dance Committee, the doors open at 7 p.m. with a Line Dance Review at 7:15 p.m. and Swing Dance Lessons from KSDA instructors at 8 p.m. The dance with D.J. John Rutherford from ProAudio Sound is from 8 to 11 p.m. 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!
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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. NOTE: For child care reservations, call 521-0290 1 week in advance.
Join us for a Great Series as We Plan Ahead for Summer!
April 12: Get Set for Summer Reading: Beach Books, Bestsellers, and More
Flossie McNabb, Owner, Union Avenue Books; Sheila Woods-Navarro, Bookseller
Reading is a great way to exercise your mind, to learn new information, and to relax. Find out about interesting books (new releases and old favorites) from two professional bibliophiles at Knoxville's only full-service independent bookstore.
April 19: Get Set for Summer Gardening: Flowers, Food and More
David Craig, Ed.D., U.T. Professor (retired), Master Gardener
Gardening can add beauty, nutrition, and recreation to your life. Gather tips from a master gardener (and award-winning teacher) that you can use whether you have significant acreage or only a windowsill.
April 26: Get Set for Summer Activities: Fitness, Figures, and More
Danielle Dimond, M.S., Health and Fitness Director, YWCA
The scales, the mirror, and the hiking trail can give distressing feedback about the ravages of winter on our bodies. Learn from an enthusiastic and skilled professional about how you can have fun while improving your body and your health.
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Faith and Films
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Sundays -- Movie begins at 2:00 p.m. in CLC 123,
followed by discussion.
No Charge -- Everyone is Welcome!
April 1
(last film of the Lenten Series)
King of Kings
A biographical film about the life of Jesus, from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection. Stars Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, and Hurd Hatfield; directed by Nicholas Ray. Nominated for golden Globe (best film score).
No Faith and Films on Easter Sunday.
New Series on American Elections:
April 15
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939, G, 129 minutes)
An inspiring story of a naive man appointed to the U.S. Senate who faces political corruption. Stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Calude Rains. Nominated for 11 Oscars and won 1;
won National Film Registry award.
April 22
The Candidate (1972, PG, 110 minutes)
A dramatic story of an idealistic young U.S. Senate candidate whose integrity is challenged. Stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas.
Norminated for 2 Oscars and won 1.
April 29
A Face in the Crowd (1957, Approved, 126 minutes)
A dramatic story of an Ozark hobo who becomes a TV personality and political king maker. Stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau and Lee Remick. Won National Film Registry award.
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The Coffee House
Friday Evening, April 20
7:00-9:00 p.m.
CLC 120
Drinks, Desserts ($1.00 each)
and Entertainment
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The program is 13 weeks and
uses the DivorceCare DVD series from
Church Initiative located in Wake Forest, NC.
For more information on the program, visit their web site at DivorceCare.org.
Childcare is available by calling the church office one week in advance.
For registration, please call the church office at 524-3048.
Meets Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
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Singles will gather after church at S & S Cafeteria on Kingston Pike on Sunday, April 22. Dorothy Loveday will be at the door to greet Church Streeters -- come join us!
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Ongoing Social and Support Opportunities
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NOTE: NO YOGA, DIVORCE CARE OR LINE DANCE ON MAUNDY THURSDAY.
BRIDGE: Mondays, 6:30 p.m., CLC 120. Beginners invited. All levels welcomed.
Contact: John Witherspoon (577-1995)
YOGA: Mondays & Thursdays, 7 p.m., room 204, $5 a session. Join at any time.
Contact O.J. Bergeron (992-0685)
DIVORCE CARE: Thursday evenings, 7 p.m., parlor.
LINE DANCE: Thursdays...FREE...Doors open at 7 p.m. for socializing and warmups...Lesson at 7:30 p.m. 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 p.m. in the Gym. Volleyball, Bridge & Board Games ...Bring Snacks to Share. No cost to attend.
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"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
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