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Welcoming Dinner for New Clergy and Families - July 7 6:00pm Fountain City UMC, Please contact the district office to make your reservations by Friday, July 4th. The District will provide meat and drinks, everyone else please bring a side dish or two and or a dessert. For those that are moving within the District or have moved into the District we ask you to simply be our guests for the evening.
WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT:
Rev. Bill Akers - Clapp's Chapel
Rev. Martha Scott-Atkins - Powell
Rev. Sherry Boles - Bearden
Rev. Barbara Clark - Faith
Rev. Mark Dowell - Inskip -Lynnwood
Rev. Brenda Dowell - Trinity (Assoc. Pastor)
Rev. Matt Hampton - Church St. (Assoc. Pastor)
Rev. Ethan Johnson - Ebenezer (Assoc. Pastor)
Rev. Bill Pendergrass - St. Andrew
Changes within the District
Rev. Jimmy Sherrod - Central
CLERGY RETREAT: Tuesday, August 26 9am - 4pm Camp Wesley Woods
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HOLSTON METHODIST
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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JOB OPENINGS
Middlebrook Pike UMC seeks a Director of Children's Music. This is an interim part-time position for the 2014-15 academic school year. A Bachelors of Music Education or Bachelors of Music is preferred, but candidates working toward these degrees or candidates with experience may be considered. Two to three years of experience in working with children is preferred. This position will direct the older children choir (grades 3 - 5) and will recruit leaders for the other choirs ( two choral groups and two hand bell groups) and provide leadership and support for these ministries. Please send resumes and cover letter to Mike Moses, Church Administrator, at mmoses@middlebrookpike.com by July 25, 2014.
Kodak UMC seeks a pianist for our traditional service music and choral productions. This is a part time position involving Wednesday evening and Sunday morning commitment. If interested, please send resumes to kumcpastor@bellsouth.net.
Central UMC - Knoxville seeks a part-time security person to be responsible for the church building and safety of occupants; 10 hours per week, Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Central UMC, Knoxville, 524-1659, churchcentral@comcast.net
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Presents our 16th ANNIAL
GATHERING
September 12-14
Coker Creek Village,
Tellico Plains, TN
Join us for our sixteenth gathering as we explore Native American culture and spirituality. At this unique weekend event, people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds come together to honor Native American traditions. People of Native descent affirm and reconnect with their heritage while- non-Natives gain understanding and respect for Native traditions.
For more information, brochure and registration please click here, or visit http://thegathering.holston.org
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HOLSTON CONFERENCE SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Sept. 18-20, 2014
MainStay Inn & Suites, Pigeon Forge, TN
We graciously ask you to encourage and finance your ministry assistant or treasurer to attend the 2014 Holston Conference Secretaries Association (HCSA) annual business meeting and conference, which will be held on September 18-20, 2014 at MainStay Suites in Pigeon Forge. He or she will return renewed and excited about the new tips that will help your office to run more efficiently!
This year we will explore mission opportunities that are available through the Holston Conference, ranging from local church outreach to conference-wide initiatives. A refresher on office finances, such as insurance and pastor worksheets, is also on the agenda, and we will hear from a legal expert regarding information needed on form, photo releases, and other legal documents used in the church. We will also revisit a favorite topic- social media - and discuss best practices for using it effectively in our ministry. And, of course we will participate in hands-on mission project as well as enjoy some fellowship and entertainment.
The HCSA is open to any administrative/secretarial/ministry assistant or treasurer who is employed by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church, its institutions, agencies, or churches on a full-time, part-time, or volunteer basis.
For more information and registration please click here.
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HOLSTON CONFERENCE FOUNDATION
E-NEWSLETTER
"Circuit Rider Dispatch" can be viewed at http://holstonlegacy.org. At this site you can sign up to receive their e-newsletter as well as view information containing their latest news and resources. If you have question, call the HC Foundation Office at (865)690-8124. |
 The July Way to Go! Way to Give! resources from the Holston Conference Council on Finance and Administration are now available at waytogive.holston.org and feature camping ministries. Video and bulletin inserts are available for use in your congregations. Share them in worship, Sunday School, small groups, committee meetings, newsletters, and on social media as we give thanks for lives changed through ministries supported by our connectional giving. Resources for November-June are also still available at waytogive.holston.org. Thank you, Holston. You'll never know how many lives you have changed. Way to go! Way to give! |
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Please share this District Newsletter by making copies for others within your Church or forwarding a copy of this email. If anyone is interested in joining the email distribution there is a link at the bottom of the page to add or delete your email address.
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| Partners in Ministry;
The forty days of prayer for transformation are over. I trust that all of you have been seeking God's guidance in better connecting with the people of your community who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Obviously, prayer must the foundation for all of our endeavors in this area as we move forward.
The primary issue that has arisen for some is a concern over what is meant by "...we are willing to consider whatever changes might be necessary..." in the Transformation Covenant every church in our District has been asked to consider.
First, let me share what it does not mean:
It does not mean that the Conference or District has some pre-planned changes churches will be asked to make. It does not mean that the Transformation Team, the District Superintendent or any other leader has specific changes in mind for each church.
Here is what it simply means:
Every church is asked to do two things with commitment and compassion -
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Engage your community. Get to know the people around the neighborhood/community/area of your church. Discover how best to connect with them.
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Seek the Holy Spirit to guide you in doing what you need to do to connect with the people our Lord has given you to disciple for him.
Any changes you make will be up to you as you do those two things.
The District Transformation Team is available to assist you, especially as you seek to engage your community. May this "Annual Conference year" of 2014-15 be a turning point for all the churches in the Knoxville District in connecting with the people closest to them. And the One who "....became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood...." (John 1:14, The MESSAGE) will be most pleased.
Love, Grace & Peace,
Nathan Malone
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Mission Opportunities:
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$1/Day for one year to pay for the new Wesley House! We invite individuals, families and groups to pledge $30/month for one year to pay off the loan for the new building which is expanding our ministry to many more children.
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Volunteer at Wesley House. Call 524-5494 to find out how you or your group can serve the children and staff there. Individuals and groups can make a big difference!
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"Raise the Roof" at Camp Wesley Woods. Several buildings there need a new roof. Any amount will help.
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News From Annual Conference 2014
Here are some highlights and celebrations from our Holston Annual Conference in June:
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Congratulations to Bob Ruth, Charla Sherbakoff and Jimmy Sherrod for being ordained Elders and to Matt Hampton for having his credentials recognized as an Elder.
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Congratulations to Martha Scott Atkins and Brenda Dowell for being commissioned as Provisional Elders.
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Congratulations to Libby Dearing for receiving the Denman Evangelism Award for Laity.
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Holston Conference was recognized as the number one mission-giving Conference in all the United Methodist Church! (And "Holston" is you!)
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The missions offering for education in South Sudan totaled $134,394.
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The "Change for Children" offering totaled $64,340, which will be divided for children's ministries in Africa and Holston Conference.
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10,152 meals were packaged by members and $3,725 given to Stop Hunger Now.
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Over 8,600 health and school kits and food buckets, valued at $194,188, were sent to Liberia and Zimbabwe. (Knoxville District provided 823 food buckets for Liberia.)
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Ministry Opportunity With KARM
This past February and March, Piney Grove UMC in East Knoxville connected with Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) to host about ten homeless men for one night each week. Rev. Larry Anderson was aware of a similar ministry in Nashville called "Room At The Inn." He also knew that during the winter months, there were simply not enough beds for the homeless people in Knoxville, which meant several were left out in the cold. So he encouraged his church to do what they could. They were so blessed in this ministry "experiment" that they have committed to offering it again this winter.
Larry is inviting all of the churches in the Knoxville District to consider this ministry as well. As he put it "If 40 churches in the Knoxville District of the UMC were to commit to hosting one weekend each month from October to November we could free up 400-480 beds per month at KARM. 400 souls would not be turned away during the coldest months of the year and 400 more would receive the love of the Father from the people of Christ."
Each church is invited to consider this ministry and let the district office know by Aug. 14 if you plan to participate. You can contact Larry Anderson at 206-5216 or larryanderson87@comcast.net to get further information about the Piney Grove experience.
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Become a Ministry Partner:
Support the ministry of Camp Wesley Woods with a recurring monthly gift of $14 or more to become a 14 for '14 Ministry Partner. Gifts to our Annual Fund help maintain & upgrade our facilities, care for the natural beauty of Camp, provide transportation to campers, make program resources available, and so much more.
To become a ministry partner, visit http://bit.ly/CWWGive. Select the Annual Fund, and input a gift amount of $14 or more. At the bottom of the page, be sure to click the box to make your donation recurring before clicking "Add donations." Your gift will make a difference in the lives of our campers!
There's Still Time to Register!
Summer Camp started June 1st - space is still available!
If you haven't signed up your child for summer camp 2014 yet, it's not too late! We still have space available for all ages. To learn more and to register, click the link for the grade your child will be starting this fall.
1st through 3rd Grade
4th through 5th Grade
6th through 7th Grade
8th through 12th Grade
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OPPORTUNITIES Available through
Knoxville District BOARD OF MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION
The Board of Missions and Church Extension was established to encourage and support the development of new congregations AND the Redevelopment of existing, promising congregations as NEW CENTERS OF MISSION AND WITNESS; providing assistance in developing strategies for mission, reviewing ministry sites, evaluating loan and grant applications, and making funds available where it serves a missional function. The Board meets three times a year.
The maximum loan available is $10,000. (Larger requests should be directed to Congregational Development at the Conference Office.) Loans are generally no longer than a five year period. Payments should be made quarterly. The maximum grant size shall not exceed $5,000.
Applications are available from the District Office please contact Mary Hawkins 865-470-7005 and submitted to the District Superintendent for consideration . Upon approval from the DS, the application is submitted to the Board of Missions and Church Extension for their consideration.
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 "Be Known"
2015 Resurrection
January 16-18 and 23-25, 2015
Early Bird Registration Deadline for Resurrection is July 1, 2014. Registration is available online or by mail.
Youth groups are invited to participate in the T-Shirt Design contest. The design that is selected by CCYM will receive all the proceeds from their sales after their 10% tithe to the Youth Service Fund. Check out the flyer for guidelines and more important information. Resurrection T-Shirt Design Contest deadline is July 25, 2014.
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2014 School of Congregational Development
Charlotte, NC
August 14-17, 2014
For more information and registration please click here.
Scholarships are also available for Racial/Ethnic participants.
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NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015
It's that time of year again. Please start submitting nominatons for At-Large members to Annual Conference 2015. Click here to download the nomination form.
Next year we will be voting on members to represent Holston at General Conference.
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