Greetings!
Here is a quick update on what's going on in the Johnson City District.
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Holy Week Worship and Fellowship
Johnson City District Churches Offer the Following Opportunities During Holy Week:
Palm Sunday Luncheon
Sunday, April 17 12:15 pm Limestone UMC See Flier
Stations of the Cross
Sunday, April 17 - Wednesday, April 20 6:00 - 8:00 pm nightly Cherokee UMC
Come and journey through the Stations of the Cross in solidarity with Christ in his suffering for our sake.
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Mid-Day Services
12:00 pm daily Monday through Friday
First UMC, Johnson City
30 minute service followed by light lunch
Lunch is $5 with all proceeds going to Missions.
See Speaker Schedule
Passover Seder Thursday, April 21 6:00 pm Cherokee UMC
A family-oriented occasion featuring songs, stories, a treaasure hunt, and a delicious meal of traditional foods, ending with the Lord's Supper.
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Renewal Services
Sunday - Tuesday at Marvin's Chapel UMC Wednesday - Friday at Boones Creek UMC 7:00 pm nightly See Speaker/Special Music Schedule Tenebrae Service Friday, April 22 6:30 pm Cherokee UMC Remember the suffering and death of Christ with readings, songs, and the ritual stripping of the Sanctuary. Learn more Easter Story Re-enactment Friday, April 22 7:30 pm Fairhaven UMC |
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Eat Pizza, Support Missions
Join us for a Dough-raiser Monday, April 18
Come to the Pizza Inn, 1800 West Market Street Johnson City between 5 and 9 on Monday, April 18. 10% of all sales and 100% of tips go to our Czech Missions scholarship fund. Volunteers are welcome to help serve, seat customers, bus tables, etc.
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Watch for a collection box in your local church, or bring your donation to the District Office. Learn more |
Two Chances to Tee Off
Buffalo Mountain Camp Scramble for the Kids Golf Tournament
Saturday, April 30 - Cattails at Meadowview, Kingsport. Proceeds go towards Summer Camp Scholarships for area low-income campers. Learn more Czech Missions Golf Tournament Saturday, May 14 - Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Johnson City. Proceeds support the scholarships for Czech Mission Volunteers.
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Hands-On Mission Project
Prepare School Kits for Zimbabwe
In 2009 we were challenged by Holston Conference to assemble 300 School Kits. We TRIPLED that goal by collecting 902 kits! In 2010 we DOUBLED our goal of 400 by donating 801! This year, we have been asked to assemble 300 kits to be sent to Ishe Anesu in Zimbabwe. Let's see how many we can collect this year!
Download the Packing List Learn more about Ishe Anesu
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Mission Trip
Jubilee Project - Sneedville
Join the Carter County Parish for this mission Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. We will be building a handicap ramp and deck for a man who was crippled by a drunk driver and is suffering with parkinsons; and completing several drywall, painting and flooring projects at the Jubilee Center. To join the mission team, call pastor Steph Burkhart at 423-895-1296
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Job Opportunity
One new job opportunity listed.
The Johnson City District has launched a new Job Opportunities page on our website. If your church has an opening they would like to publicize, email us.
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Upcoming Events
3rd Saturday Breakfast
Saturday, April 16
7:00 - 10:00 am
Fairview UMC
Tennessee Human Rights Commission -
Community Listening Session
Tuesday, April 19
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Carver Recreational Center
322 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City
See Flier
Soup Supper
Friday, April 22
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fairview UMC
Men of Praise - "Our Gift to You" Concert
Celebrating the launch of their new CD
Saturday, May 7
7:00 pm
(6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Children's Ministry)
Gray UMC
District Clergy Meeting
Tuesday, May 17 - NOTE CHANGE IN DATE!
10:00 am and 6:30 pm
Cherokee UMC
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