October 24, 2013

Welcome to All Souls!

Click to access each section of the newsletter

Got an announcement? City Event? Classifieds? Send it to Katie at katie@allsoulsknoxville.com by Tuesday. Send photos too! Thank you!

All Souls News & Events

Vote in the 10 to the City Survey on how you would like All Souls annual tithe on our budget to be spent. YOU can have a voice on how this money can be spent. Click here to vote. Please complete the survey by the end of Friday, November 22.

Lisa Murray

Need some furniture? We are giving away many pieces of furniture in the Prayer Chapel Renovation project. Some have already been claimed, but those that are left are the rug, the standing lamps, the paisley chair (not the sage green ones), the glass table, the lamp on the glass table, and various accessories. If you would like to claim any of these items, email Katie and arrange with her to come get them by December 1st. Katie@allsoulsknoxville.com.

There will be an Advent Service at 8pm after Church on Sundays for four weeks beginning December 1st in the Prayer Chapel on the 3rd floor. Go eat dinner and then come back for a time of prayer and reflection.

There will be a Pizza Dinner December 1st after church in the Square Room. Bring a few bucks if you can. Thank you!!

Drew Petty and Thomas Delaney

Check out three great articles in the News-Sentinel:

Why I didn't care about my neighbors in Western Heights, by Doug Banister

Hope for Our City: Community leaders and family of slain mother hope for change in the inner city, by our very own Meghan Davis

Hope for Our City: Mentoring program creates strong bond in unlikely pair, by Rebecca D Williams (about Drew Petty and Thomas Delaney)

Hey peeps, check the website every week. We update most of the photos on the home page at least once a week, and twitter several days a week, so make sure you get updated news. http://allsoulsknoxville.com

"Waiting on God" Advent Retreat

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-3pm, 8420 Nubbin Ridge Rd

"I wait for GOD, my soul waits, and in God's word I hope..." (Ps. 130:5)

Advent is a time of waiting, of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. We are all called to wait for God on our faith journey, experiencing these

Gifts of Waiting: Patience, Gratitude, Compassion, Humility, Trust in God, Loss of control, Living in the present.

There will be times of worship with reflective Bible reading, music, and small group sharing, but most of the day is reserved for you to spend alone in directed meditation exploring "What does it mean that Jesus Emmanuel is 'with me'?" and "How can I wait for and experience Jesus' presence during Advent in practical ways?"

For more information or to register, see www.holypaths.org.

We have disconnected the church phone. If you have a need, please email katie@allsoulsknoxville.com, and we will get you connected as soon as possible, or call one of our cell phones if its an emergency. Thank you!

The youth group will be volunteering at Fantasy of Trees on December 1st, which is an annual fundraising event that takes place at the Knoxville Convention Center. The proceeds from Fantasy of Trees benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville's only not-for-profit Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center. For more information and an Entertainment Schedule, click here.

Shawn Mauer and members of the Youth Group

The Nominating Committee is recommending three members to be part of the Shepherding Team slate to serve 2014-2016. These members are Mary Baldridge, Kate Brimer and Daniel Odle. Please use the next few weeks to talk to these servants and pray over their inclusion on the slate, which will be voted as a team (either accepting or declining) on November 24 after the service. If there are any issues with any of these candidates, please contact any member of the current Shepherding Team.

We are working on a photo wall on the back wall of the prayer chapel. We'd love your submissions of photos that help tell the All Souls story. Please send Katie photos that you'd like to submit and they will be reviewed by the design team. Thanks so much. katie@allsoulsknoxville.com

All Souls is brimming over with children! We need more volunteers in our Sunday School program, particularly people who do not have young children themselves. Volunteers help one Sunday a month during the church service. Please call Melanie Leach at 705-9482 or email her at keepingheart@gmail.com if you are interested in sharing God's love through your presence with the delightful little ones at All Souls.

Please pray for the health and continued recovery of Elizabeth Gonzalez

The Yorks are looking for someone sweet, loving, and who really enjoys playing with an energetic 2 year old! It would be babysitting for several thursday nights in a row. We just have our 2 year old Josiah, and we live downtown. It'd be from 6-9 or 6-10pm each Thursday night beginning 13th of Dec. (but excluding the 27th of Dec.) through the end of January. Contact Christin; text or call 865-566-3340. Thank you!

In a world and time where busyness and consumerism seem to dictate how we move toward celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ, we invite you to a weekend of RESTORATION and REDIRECTION. Whether you are familiar with the rhythms of Advent or have never heard of this season of pausing, we welcome you. Lea Kelly & Melanie Leach will be leading the weekend together.The weekend is crafted to offer you quiet, time alone with God, time together with other women of many different ages in the WORD, Worship and Wondering. December 6th - 8th. $120 = Cost for food, materials and lodging at Eagle Rock Retreat Center near Townsend. Space is limited to 30 women and registration deadline November 22. Hold your space with a $60 deposit. Email Melanie Leach at keepingheart@gmail.com for complete registration information.

Thanks!

Classifieds

Selling something, need a place to live, have a place to live, have services to offer? Email Katie at katie@allsoulsknoxville.com.

Sarah Cox

Homes for Rent:

2359 E 5th Avenue Apt. A in Parkridge:

Parkridge 4plex unit with 1Br apartments . Hardwood floors and new windows. Whole building has been renovated for a fresh start. New plumbing, electrical, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, and walk in closets. Paved parking in the rear with well lit alley way's as well as entrances. No pets $500 a month and a $500 deposit to move in. A total of $1,000 so Inquire today. More info.

9108 Cedarpark Lane Apt. C. Great location! Completely remodeled with tile kitchen and bath, and laminate hardwoods. Parking space underneath with personal storage unit! Rents fast so inquire today. More Info

A mother of two of the children on the swim team is seeking a couch and a love seat. Please contact Doug if you can donate one. doug@allsoulsknoxville.com

Mark and Joshua Bryant

Knoxville Community Involvement

Knox Area Rescue Ministries annual Baskets of Hope distribution will be held Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 2-4pm at Knox Area Rescue Ministries.

Baskets of Hope provides families in need with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner for up to six people. This year, because unemployment is still high and many are out of work, KARM expects as many as 1,600 families to seek assistance in providing Thanksgiving dinner for their family. To learn more about this event or how you can help, please visit www.karm.org or call 865.673.6540.

The International Biscuit Festival that happens every May is getting its Biscuity gears turning! We are in need of an Intern for the Spring semester. More information about the internship and how to apply can be found here: http://biscuitfest.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Biscuit-Intern-Ad.pdf

Mary Butler and friends at Global SEEDS

Center Prayer Ministries cordially invites you to join us on November 23, 2013 for Worship and Prayer for the city of Knoxville! We will be meeting at New Birth Knoxville located at 3706 Sevier Heights Road from 7pm-12midnight. We invite you to come as you can and leave as you need to. :)

The Holiday Store is a unique program through The Volunteer Ministry Center for individuals who are living in poverty to do community service work in order to earn points which can be used to purchase gifts for their families. This approach leaves the parent knowing that they worked for the gift and allows the feelings of guilt or shame of being a poor provider (that often come along with charity giving), to be avoided. This approach allows folks to give their families gifts while maintaining their dignity.

VMC is collecting new items (no used) to stock the store for the holiday season. The holiday store will open on December 2nd and will be open until the 22nd. I'm attaching the list of items requested and it is also posted here on VMC's facebook page. Donations can be dropped off at VMC M-F from 8-5 or can be given to Caroline Smith at church and she will take them to VMC.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/volunteer-ministry-center/holiday-store-2013/717070704988882

David Gayk

AMACHI Knoxville On-Going Training-Detecting Signs of Abuse

Monday, December 16, 2013

This training helps ensure the safety of our mentees by having the mentors aware of the different types of abuse, as well as how to go about reporting that abuse.

Location:
KLF Fort Hill Building 901 E. Summit Hill Dr. Ste. 300

Time:
5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Registration:

Contact Info:
For more information please contact Gloria Nolan at 524-2774 or gnolan@klf.org

City Events

Knoxville's Holidays on Ice, presented by Home Federal Bank, is an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Knoxville on Market Square. The Ice Rink opens on November 23rd. Enjoy skating under Christmas lights rain or shine.For questions about Knoxville's Holidays on Ice please call 865-215-4423, or go to http://www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com/.

Winter Wonderland at UT Gardens,

252 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg.

Saturday, December 7th, noon - 3pm, UT Gardens Knoxville

Join us at the UT Gardens for one joyful celebration! It's Winter Wonderland and families from near and far are welcome to take part in this fun-filled event. With seasonal snacks & crafts that children can make and take home, as well as holiday activities that teach kids about the variety of celebrations happening this time of year, there is a little something for everyone. Venture through our gardens for an afternoon of arctic arts and entertainment and be sure to bring your wish list... word around this tinsel town is that Santa will be coming down. Come join in all the reindeer games this year at the UT Garden's Winter Festival! Cost: $5 per child, preregistration is required.

For more information contact Derrick Stowell at 865-974-7151 or dstowell@utk.edu.

Jill Branson, Brad Carter, and Jesse Watkins

The Market Square Farmers' Market Holiday Market is Saturdays, December 7, 14, and 21. Farm vendors from 12 - 3 p.m. Arts and craft vendors from 12 - 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The Market Square Farmers' Market reprises its popular Holiday Market on the three Saturdays before Christmas and invites shoppers to buy local from area farmers, artisan food vendors, artists and crafters. Although the peak growing season is over, regional farmers are offering many root crops, hearty greens, hydroponic vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy and other preserved foods - ideal for serving at festive seasonal gatherings or giving to your favorite foodie. Craft and artisan food vendors will line Market Street, creating a marketplace for handmade items perfect for satisfying recipients on shoppers' gift lists. Items include jewelry, home d�cor, bath and body products, hand-blown glass, pottery, turned wood and folk art. Visit the Market Square Farmers' Market information booth to purchase the market's annual letterpress poster, canvas tote bag and Market Money, which can be used with any vendor on site and even purchased for giving to friends and family as a gift certificate.

Michael and Jennifer Wood

Historic Ramsey House 2614 Thorn Grove Pike in Knoxville, will be taking reservations for our Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday December 7, starting at 12:30pm. Make your reservations now for this popular event as this class fills up quickly. Julia has gotten extra help this year so that we can expand our class to include pomanders and swags along with our traditional fresh green wreaths.

There will be hot mulled cider and holiday treats to welcome you between 12:30 and 1:00. The class will start promptly at one. As in the past you will be asked to provide your own garden gloves to protect your hands and your own garden shears (household scissors are not usually able to cut the heavy stems). If you have any favorite evergreens or berries from your yard that you want to add to your arrangement you are welcome to bring them. All other supplies are included in the $35 charge for the workshop. For reservations, please call Ramsey House at 865-546-0745 Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm.

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ Scrooge The Clarence Brown Theatre's most popular show returns. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. This production sells out quickly so it's best to purchase early. Showtimes November 27 - December 22nd

Clarence Brown Theatre

1714 Andy Holt Ave.

http://clarencebrowntheatre.com/plays/a-christmas-carol/

Get Connected at All Souls

The Ladies' Group (all ages) is now meeting at Cathy Gonzalez's house on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. (1317 Hannah Ave. Knoxville Tn 37921 in Mechanicsville). For questions email Sandy Greek at sgreek37@gmail.com.

Dude group is ramping back up for the fall, and we're moving through the book of James. we want YOU in the group!

friday mornings 7am: 2118 dodson, 37917 (fristoe's house)

coffee and enlightenment will be provided. Email Caleb at fristoe82@gmail.com for more information.

The Soul Mammas: If you are a mom with a young baby interested in hanging out with other moms and their babies you should come hang with the Soul Mammas.

We meet Mondays at noon at varying locations. We talk about mom stuff, spiritual stuff, and have a desire to grow in prayer together. Please email/text Sarah Whisman at yankeevol82@gmail.com or 865-385-1482 if interested!

Spencer and Andrew Hall

If you are a guy over 50 (or close to) and attend All Souls, we'd love for you to come to lunch with us at Fridays in the library at 4 Market Square on the 3rd Floor. $5 for a healthy meal. Email Doug at doug@allsoulsknoxville.com if you can come.

If you are a mom/dad with a crying or rambunctious child, we now have a TV in the prayer chapel that streams the service so you don't have to miss anything. If you are a dad, you can do the same as long as no one is nursing.

If you would like for the church to send you out with prayer during the worship service if you're moving or going on a mission trip contact Jesse at jesse@allsoulsknoxville.com.

If you would like to get involved in a Small Group, please email Buddy Odom or email Jill Branson. odombuddy@gmail.com or bransonfam5@gmail.com. (Jill is probably a safer bet on email).

SHAREhouse, Artist & New City Events

The next concert in the Jazz Lunch series will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, from noon to 1pm at the Square Room. Admission to the concert is $15 and includes a lunch buffet served up by Caf� 4. Tickets are available online at http://www.knoxjazz.org or by visiting Caf� 4 in person prior to the show. The Jazz Lunch performance will feature "Tribute to Vince Guaraldi" with John Thomas Oaks and friends. Musicians Vance Thompson (trumpet), Allen Smith (bass), and Keith Brown (drums) will join Oaks for this special tribute. Pianist/composer Vince Guaraldi came to national attention in 1965 when the Charlie Brown Christmas special first aired on CBS. Guaraldi penned the majority of the pieces for the show and his trio performed all of the music, including "Linus and Lucy," which became the theme song for the Peanuts franchise. Join pianist John Thomas Oaks and friends as they recreate the magic of this iconic piece of Americana.

Ron Wollard and Eric Savage

"Old Dogs, New Tricks", by Sally Govan will be on view at the Market Square Tomato Head Restaurant from November 2, through December 6th, 2013. She will exhibit at The Gallery Tomato Head from December 8th, 2013 through January 4th, 2014. Sally Ham Govan draws figures and dogs and creates digital illustrations of city scenes. She has a BFA in studio art (drawing and graphic design) from the University of Tennessee and an MFA in illustration from the University of Hartford. She designs and edits publications and websites for Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Previously she worked as an art director at Whittle Communications and a graphic designer at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Her website is sallygovan.com. Dennis Sabo will exhibit at The Gallery Tomato Head from November 3rd through December 6th, 2013 For more information, please contact the artist at dsabo.photo@gmail.com.

The SHAREhouse Presents...

Notice...Cancellation:

T. Michael Branner (jazz musican) has had to cancel his performance on Friday, Nov. 22nd at The SHAREhouse, due to unforeseen circumstances on his part. (He has recently relocated back to Knoxville, and ran into some snags trying to pull a band together.)

Service Times & Prayer Opportunities

Church Service: 5pm in the Square Room in 4 Market Square

Come pray with us as we lift up our church body, our city, and each other to God in the chapel of 4MS on the 3rd floor.
Sunday
4 PM Pre-service Prayer
Post-Service Prayer Ministry
Monday
6 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday
8:30 AM Prayer Team Meeting/Prayer for Sunday Service

Contact Us

All Souls Shepherding Team

Web: allsoulsknoxville.com
Email: katie@allsoulsknoxville.com
4 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902

Follow us on Twitter Here!

Sincerely,

All Souls Church

Thanks for visiting All Souls Church! Check us out on the web at www.allsoulsknoxville.com!