April 2011

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Johnson City District

News Update

Greetings!  

Here is a quick update on what's going on in the Johnson City District.
 
Holy WeekHoly 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.

Learn more 

 

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.

Learn more

 
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 

 

 

Pizza Inn DoughraiserEat 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. 

 

Learn more on Facebook  

Czech Gold Rush

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.

Learn more 



School suppliesHands-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  

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

 

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.

View job opportunities
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 

 

Confirmation Day with the Bishop    
Saturday, May 21
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cokesbury Center, Knoxville
Learn more

Pre-Conference Briefing

Sunday, May 22
3:00 pm
Colonial Heights UMC, Kingsport

Men of Praise - Czech Fundraiser Concert
Saturday, June 11
7:00 pm
Wesley Memorial UMC

Clergy Spouses Luncheon

Monday, June 13

12 noon
Waynesville UMC 

Email the District Office to make a reservation


Table of Contents
Volunteers Needed!
Annual Conference News
Hands-On Mission Project
Job Opportunity
Upcoming Events
 
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The new WORSHIP & SONG materials have arrived!  Stop by the store to check them out along with the following specials:

  • Selected hard cover books are 50% off
  • 30% off selected Bibles
  • Clearance Section has been expanded 
  • Free Shipping through April 25 on Shake It Up VBS orders over $50    
  • Now is the time to order pew and/or communion rail cushions, parament sets and banners while they are on sale through April 29
  • If you used Worship Connection in the past, then you know that site is no longer available.  We have a new website called MinistryMatters.com.  Please visit the link below to check out the resources for this Sunday and learn more about MinistryMatters.com.