Printed Material Orders
 There's still time! Annual Conference printed material must be preordered by Sept. 15. Order on-line at ON-LINE or through the District Office using this |
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 District Revival - Amazing!!
What a witness! The District Revival, August 16-19, answered the question "Can I get a witness?" with a resounding YES. Click on the picture at right to enlarge and read about each wonderful witness--from stories to song and fellowship. (article by John Allen)
As a district, we were challenged to raise $5,000 for Project Jubilee -- DS Tom Ballard agreed to accept a pie in the face if the goal was met. But....if a $10,000 goal is met by District Conference time (September 13), John Keller (Oakland UMC) will join him....and if $10,001 is the total, so will Linda Stransky (Director, Jubilee). You may still help by emailing a commitment to modist@holston.org and/or by sending your check marked "Revival" to Morristown District Office, PO Box 1592, Morristown TN 37816-1592.
Pies will be delivered during the district conference September 13 at First UMC Newport. Come join the fun. |
| District Conference
Each year, the business of the district is conducted during district conference and our churches join together to celebrate the many ministries. The 2015 conference is scheduled
- Sunday, September 13
- First UMC, 212 Washington Avenue, Newport
- 2:30 p.m.
The conference is open to all.
Don't forget to come prepared to cheer as we celebrate "pie day."
(and district leaders, remember to submit your report by September 4 for inclusion in the packet) |
| Charge Conference Locations Announced
Charge conferences in the Morristown District will take on a different look and feel in 2015 as several churches gather together for annual business affirmation and celebration. Six conferences will be held throughout the district on the following schedule:
- October 18, 2 pm at First UMC Newport
- October 18, 5 pm at Central UMC Bean Station
- October 25, 2 pm at Asbury UMC Greeneville
- October 25, 5 pm at Baileyton UMC Greeneville
- November 1, 2 pm at First UMC Morristown
- November 8, 2 pm at First UMC Jefferson City
Charge Conference packets have been distributed to each pastor and are available for download here.
The listing of churches to celebrate at each location are available here. Child care is planned.
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| Lay Servant Ministries Fall training
Location: Bewley's Chapel UMC, Mosheim
Schedule:
- Friday, October 16
- 6 pm registration
- 6:30-9:30 pm class
- Saturday, October 17
- 8 am - 3 pm class (lunch provided)
Registration deadline: October 9 Registration fee: $25 (student will provide book) Courses offered:
- Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
- Lay Servant/Speaker Advanced - Spiritual Gifts
- Lay Servant/Speaker Advanced - Leading Worship
- Lay Servant Advanced - Aging & Ministry in 21st Century
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Wild & Wonderful Senior Adult Ministries
Senior adults won't want to miss Morristown District's senior festival, Wild and Wonderful on Thursday November 9. There are so many good opportunities to fellowship, share, and learn, you'll need to take a look at this flyer to take it all in! Register by mail (see flyer) or online at: wildwonderful.holston.org |
| 2016 Hands-On Mission Project Announced
Holston Conference Missions has announced the 2016 Hands-On Mission Project. Morristown District is challenged to provide food buckets for Liberia. The bucket content will be the same as for the 2015 project:
Each 5-gallon food-grade bucket must contain the following:
- 1 bag sugar (4-5 lb.)
- 1 bag rice (2 lb.)
- 1 bag dried beans (2 lb.)
- 1 box/bag powdered milk (9.6 oz. or less)
- 1 box oatmeal (18 oz. or less)
- 1 bottle cooking oil (48 oz. or less)
- 2 cans (total) meat: ham, spam or tuna (any size as long as it fits in the bucket with other items
More information will be published as the May 31 drop-off date comes near. Click for the Conference Flyer.
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| Gospel Singing Jubilee
Mark your calendars!!! Bring your chairs!! Great food along with great gospel music...Hills Union's eighth annual Gospel Singing Jubilee will be Saturday, September 19, from 3 until 7:30 pm on the front lawn of the church (2383 Hills Chapel Road in Dandridge). Featured gospel artists include Dave Seratt, Deeper Faith, Crimson Ridge, Heart to Heart, Tammy Mouchet, Tim & Kosha Ellison, and Glade Springs Singers. For more information, call 865-397-1833.
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St. Clair BBQ to benefit youth
September 12, St Clair youth will host a BBQ fundraiser on the grounds at 137 St Clair Park Cir, Bulls Gap from 4 to 8 pm. Check out the flyer for more information.
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| Lord's Acre Sales
September 19: Bruner's Grove UMC
2416 Knob Creek Rd. Bybee
Meal 11:30 $7 adult/$4 child
Auction 1 p.m.
Contact Erica Bramhill
September 26: Wesley's Chapel
1525 N. Wesley Chapel Road, Greeneville
Meal -- 5-6:30 pm
Auction-- 7 p.m.
featuring local apple butter, jellies, and numerous crafts
(contact Linda Malone)
September 26: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
711 Mt. Pleasant Road, Greeneville
Barbeque lunch begins at 11:00 a.m.
Sale begins at 12:30 p.m.
(if you would like your church's Lord's Acre Sale or other event announced in the District Newsletter, please send information to modist@holston.org)
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 Concert
Young people from around the area will be inspired at the concert hosted by Salem UMC 230 Boozy Creek Rd. Blountville tn featuring Loftland, Children 18:3 and Decyfer Down.
Date: September 22
Time: 6:30PM
Ticket prices: $12 for General Admission,
$10 for groups of 10 or more
$25 for VIP to get in early for meet and greet before the concert
For more information contact Lewis Kizer 423-525-2489 or see the event page at Facebook.
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What a wonderful way to support the youth at Jubilee Project, who are earning money to attend Resurrection 2016. If you want a "two-fer," you may phone to purchase a ticket and then donate the ticket to someone who would otherwise go hungry that morning (the good folks at Jubilee will make sure it gets to someone in need). Advance purchase is requested....but tickets will be available at the door. |
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