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You are invited to attend
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
"It's ALWAYS about the Mission"
Sunday, September 7th at 3:00pm
Washington Pike UMC
Preacher: Del Holley,
Conference Lay Leader
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NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015
Nominations for At-Large members to Annual Conference 2015 are due by Wednesday, September 3rd if you want the nominee name printed on the ballot sheet. Click here to download the nomination form. Although nominations can made from the floor during District Conference it is strongly encouraged that they are received by the deadline. We will be electing 42 At Large Members to Annual Conference 2015.
Voting members for District Conference:
LOCAL CHURCH Chairperson of Administrative Board/Council, Lay Leader
Presidents of UMM, UMW, and UMY; Annual Conference Lay Member (s); Finance Chair; Treasurer; PPR Chair
CLREGY: Clergy under appointment, Retired Clergy
DISTRICT: Lay Leader; Presidents of District UMM, UMW, and UMY; Chairpersons of District boards and committees; District Treasurer; 2014 At Large Members
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 IT IS TIME TO ORDER Calendars $9.00 Handbook/Directory $15.00 Journals (printed) $45.00 (CD-PDF) $6.00 Order deadline: Tues., Sept. 23. Order form for printed Materials you may also order online with a credit card http://printedmaterials.holston.org |
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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered biblically based program of recovery for all of those dealing with life's struggles. Every Tuesday night we will begin our night with a meal starting at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., we have a contemporary styled worship service. This service includes the reading of the 12 steps with their biblical comparisons, testimonies and then the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ.
THIS IS A SAFE PLACE
A place with no judgment or condemnation. A place to "get your life back".
3203 Tazewell Pike (Old Smithwood School) Tuesdays 6:00om NorthKnoxCR.org
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ATTENTION CLERGY
September 7 - 3:00pm District Conference - Washington Pike UMC
September 23 - 10am-Noon District Clergy Meeting- Emerald Youth Foundation
October 8 (Emory & Henry) and October 9 (Tennessee Wesleyan) - Conference Clergy Gathering options
November 4 - District Clergy Meeting - Location TBD
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HOLSTON METHODIST
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Please view the Visa Business CARD Promotions
"SAVE MORE, SO YOU CAN GIVE MORE".......USE POINTS TO SAVE ON EXPENSES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, MISSION TRIPS AND MORE. District Offices/Churches/Conference Agencies have redeemed points for car rentals, hotels, airfares for mission trips, staff holiday gifts and more.
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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 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. |
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The Holston Conference Council on Finance and Administration invites you to view the September resources at waytogive.holston.org. This bulletin insert and video give thanks for the ways your giving through the tithe and second mile gifts supports our Hispanic ministries. See how a young woman in the Maryville District has been encouraged to develop her talents through the support of the church. Use the resources in worship, small groups, Sunday School classes, committee meetings, and any other way that they help your congregation. Be sure to check out the resources for previous months as well.
Resources for November-August are also still available at waytogive.holston.org and the bulletin inserts for some of these months are included in the Annual Conference Book of Reports on pages 87-102. Thank you. You'll never know how many lives you have changed. Way to go! Way to give!
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Youth Worker Training
If you are looking for some continuing education options, there are several to choose from this fall.
The Summit, November 7-8, Nashville, TN
A Creativity Sparker. An Idea Stirrer. An Insight Inviter.
That's what The Summit is all about.
We're all for practical training, but training is not really the focus of this event (there are other events that do that really well). Instead, The Summit is intentionally designed to stir your youth ministry imagination and assist you in discerning God's leading for your wonderfully unique expression of youth ministry.
Use code holston14 for a $30 discount!
The Youth Cartel
Kenda Dean at Tennessee Wesleyan College
November 20-21, Athens, TN
Well known youth ministry author, Kenda Dean, will be in Athens to talk about youth ministry, how we have missed the mark and how we can better reach the needs of our youth. She will also challenge us to think outside the typical youth ministry box! This event will begin Thursday evening and conclude Friday afternoon. More details will be announced soon!
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Lake Junaluska - Fall 2014
Offering Many Experiences
For a full calendar of fall/winter events, go to www.lakejunaluska.com/calendar.aspxÂ
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FLEMING LECTURE SERIES
Church Street UMC, Knoxville, TN will again host the James Fleming Lecture Series, Nov. 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday). Dr. James Fleming, noted archaeologist, biblical scholar and Founder of the Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA will offer 5 lectures on the overall topic, "The Rest of the Story: The Lives of the Apostles." There will be 2 lectures on Saturday morning (9 & 10:30 am) and 3 lectures on Sunday throughout the day (9:40 am, 4 & 6 pm). There is no cost for the lectures, only $7 for Sunday supper between the last two lectures. This is the 17th year that Dr. Fleming has offered these lectures at Church Street. Lecture notebooks and other materials from his center will be available for purchase. CEU's will be awarded for attending all the lectures. For a complete schedule, contact Rick Isbell, Minister of Discipleship, 521-0266 or risbell@churchstreetumc.org
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Job Openings
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The Wesley Foundation at UTK seeks a part-time music director for Sunday evening music rehearsals and worship services. Rehearsals at 4:30pm, and worship is at 6:00pm. Salary $80/week. Send resume to: Tim Kobler, Wesley Foundation at UTK, 1718 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916, or to director@utkwesleyfoundation.org.
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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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Knoxville District Lay Speaker / LAY SERVANT Training September 12-13, 2014 Middlebrook Pike UMC 7234 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 information, schedule, registration, click here
Registration Fee = $40 The registration fee includes lunch on Saturday and all materials for your course.
Workshops
Basic Course
Course Leader: Mr. Del Holley
The Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course is required for all persons who desire to be recognized as local church lay speakers (Book of Discipline (2012) ¶ 267). This course focuses on the three primary aspects of lay speaking ministry: leading, caring, and communicating.
Advanced Course A: Leading in Prayer
Course Leader: Ginny West Case
"Lay Servants Lead Prayer"
ADVANCED COURSE B: DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS:
Course Leader: Rev. Doug Jennings
"Each One A Minister"
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REFRESHER Course FOR LOCAL CHURCH LAY SPEAKERS: Saturday only 1:00-4:00 pm
Principles of Spiritual Leadership: Effective ministry calls for leaders who combine both skills and faith. Transformation for leader as well as the committee, group or ministry being led. This 3 hour course will explore some of the characteristics of effective spiritual leadership such as understanding the mission of the church and vision of the congregation, practicing means of grace and leading together in Christian community.
Course Leader: Mr. Del Holly
Cost: $10 - does not include lunch on Saturday
THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR RE-CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: SEPT. 1, 2014
if you have not mailed your registration please email Bobby Stair so materials can be ordered.
Materials must be ordered in advance now that Cokesbury Bookstore does not have a local store.
Other opportunities for Lay Servant Training
Abingdon District 9/20/14 Pleasant View UMC
Big Stone Gap District 9/20/14 at Gate City UMC, 9/27/14 at East Stone Gap UMC, 10/4/14 at Jonesville 1st UMC.
Morristown District 10/11/14 Shady Grove UMC
Oak Ridge District 9/26-27/14 Midtown Valley UMC
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 Knoxville District Chili Cook-Off: Wednesday, October 8th at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Save the date for the Knoxville District Chili Cook-Off at Fountain City UMC to benefit the ministries of Camp Wesley Woods: Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m.! Recruit a team to cook your soon-to-be-award-winning chili or dessert, then gather your friends and family to vote for your creation! It's just $25 to enter a pot of chili, and it's free to taste! Chili tasters will have the chance to vote for their favorite concoction with their dollars (or checks, or change!). We'll also have a dessert contest and a table-decorating contest. For more information or to register, visit http://www.campwesleywoods.com/chili-cook-offs.html, email ashley@campwesleywoods.com, or call the Camp office at 865-448-2246. Other Fall events at Camp Wesley Woods: You're Never Too Old for Camp! Monday, September 29th. On Monday, September 29th, Wesley Woods will host the second installment of "You're Never Too Old for Camp!" This is a one-day event designed specifically for older adults. The day will begin with fellowship and snacks followed by musical entertainment. We will close out the morning hearing from a great speaker. Following the speaker will be lunch. After lunch you will have a few options. One of our local retired pastors will be leading an onsite hike, one of our camp staff will be giving tours of our garden, or there will be more time to sit and fellowship with campfire songs. Cost is $5 a person. To register, visit our website (www.campwesleywoods.com/events) or contact Mollianne (Mollianne@campwesleywoods.com or 865-448-2246). Fall Open House: Sunday, October 12th. Are you ready to try camp and can't wait until June? Come tour Camp Wesley Woods and get a taste of the activities of the summer during our Open House Sunday, October 12th. Campers may participate in rock climbing, canoeing, crafting, hiking and more. Bring out the whole family and enjoy the afternoon together. Lunch will be served from noon until 1. Activities run from 12:30 until 5. Campers must bring chaperones with them to participate. Cost is $5 per person. Children under 2 may attend at no charge. To register, visit our website (http://www.campwesleywoods.com/fall-open-house.html) or contact Mollianne (Mollianne@campwesleywoods.com or 865-448-2246). Momentum! Young Adult Retreat: Saturday - Sunday, November 1st - 2nd. Attention young adults: November 1st and 2nd, Wesley Woods will be hosting a retreat especially for you. Momentum! will be an overnight retreat focusing on calm in the middle of a busy season. There will be times of worship, times of reflection, times of listening and times of playing. The event is $10 per person, discounts are available on the website. To register, visit our website (http://www.campwesleywoods.com/momentum-young-adult-retreat.html) or contact Mollianne (Mollianne@campwesleywoods.com or 865-448-2246). |
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HOW CAN WE KEEP FROM SINGING?
with Don Saliers, Professor of Theology and Worship Emory University
Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2014
St. Mark UMC
7001 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-588-0808
Who is this event for?
Pastors, church music directors and musicians, choir members, congregational singers - anyone interested in exploring ways to enrich the practice of congregational singing and music in Christian worship.
for more information, schedule, and registration click here.
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CONNECTIONS
Thursday, September 11, 2014
8:15am - 3:15pm
Golden Opportunities Event -A day for all adults, Especially those ages 50 and above.
Alcoa, First UMC
617 Gilbert Street
Alcoa, TN
Prepared by the Maryville District UMC
Golden Opportunities Council
Brochure, information, registration
Registration Deadline: Aug. 28th
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Annual Conference 2015
HANDS ON MISSION KITS
SCHOOL KITS for Zimbabwe
Pack these items in a backpack:
- 3 pks. notebook paper (wide-ruled)
- 1 compass/protractor set
- 1 small calculator
- 1 Backpack (large)
- 1 (12in) Ruler
- 1 Pack of erasers
- 1 (10 pack) of black or blue pens
- 1 (10 pack) of pencils
- 1 small dictionary
- 1 box of crayons
Now is the time to shop for school supplies for our Hands on Mission Kits for next year.
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REZ KIDS
January 18-19 2015
Gatlinburg Convention Center
http://www.rezkidz.com/ for more information or download a registration form here
Our Mission is based on Deuteronomy 6:5-7: "And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up." (NLT)
Not only must we love God with all our heart, but we must consistently teach our children about the Love of Christ and make it a priority to be in constant conversation about the gospel message. Our mission is to equip families with the tools they can use to strengthen their faith together.
At Rez Kidz, we dream of parents and their children committing together to make their faith a priority. We dream of boys and girls who light up with excitement when they walk through the door and leave in wonder about a King who loves them. We dream of families committing themselves wholeheartedly to the commands of the Lord. We dream of watching the gospel message change lives, one family at a time.
That is our mission: to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and to encourage, equip, and build-up families as we glorify our Savior.
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 January 16-18 & 23-25
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, TN
Theme: Be Known
Verse: Jeremiah 31:33-"But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day," says the Lord. "I will put my instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Registration Form for much more information please visit the website: http://resurrectionyouth.com/
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DIVINE RHYTHM
YOUNG ADULTS
January 30-February 1, 2015
Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg TN
Regular Registration Deadline: December 31, 2014 $40 per person
Late Registration Deadline: January 24, 2014 $55 per person
Registration is available online or by mail. REGISTRATION FORM
WWW.DIVINERHYTHM.COM
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