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DISTRICT AT-LARGE MEMBERS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015
| Linda Allen | Christ | | Kate Ambrose | Christ | | Harrison Ambrose | Christ | | Jack Barry | Washington Pike | | Lee Bell | Trinity | | Rusty Boggs | Bookwalter | | Ken Byrd | Bookwalter | | Sue Clapp | Rutherford Memorial | | LeRae Collins | Ftn. City | | Joe Cunningham | Trinity | | John Curry | Bookwalter | | Diane Farmer | Kodak | | Meagan Gass | Trinity | | Charles Gault | Bookwalter | | Jo Gault | Bookwalter | | Brenda Gratz | Ftn. City | | J. Harold Greene | Norwood | | Debra Hall Ferguson | Ftn. City | | Thomas Hammontree | Kodak | | Isaac Harding | Asbury | | Mary Hawkins | Kodak | | Brenda Haymore | St. Mark | | Joe Haymore | St. Mark | | Justin Haynes | Middlebrook Pike | | Ian Hennessey | Church Street | | Glenna Hutchison | Rutherford Memorial | | Bill Hutton | Central | | Dawson Kitts | Trentville | | Anna Lee | Cokesbury | | Anne Loy | Central | | Don Loy | Central | | John McClure | New Life | | Ken Mahoney | Bookwalter | | Crystal Mayerchak | Kodak | | Millie Meese | Cokesbury | | Adam Montgomery | Colonial Hgts | | Pat Newman | Bookwalter | | Nancy Saylors | Middlebrook Pike | | John Shearer | Church Street | | Ralph Skinner | Middlebrook Pike | | Kate Spencer | Church Street | | Bobby Stair | Christ | | Mary Frances Tucker | Ftn. City | | Peggy West | Kodak | | Travis Wills | Kodak | | Cathy Wimberly Young | St. Paul East | | Daphne Winston | Emerald Ave | | TBD | UTK Wes. Found | | | |
Alternates:
| | | Cody Quillen | Central | | Alta Huskey | Ftn. City | | Ally Blackmon | Bearden | | Bailey Hueser | Ftn. City |
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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
October 7 - 10am - Noon -District Clergy Meeting - Emerald Youth Foundation
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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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 October 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 Congregational Development and Revitalization Ministries. The featured story is of our newest chartered congregation in Holston Conference, Out of the Box, in Hillsville, Virginia, which started from the dream of a church youth group. 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.
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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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The Church Street Master Arts Series presents:
The Church Street Parish Adult Choir
A Service of Choral Evensong
Rev. Matt Hampton, Officiant
Tim Ward, Choral Director
Edie Johnson, Organist
Sunday, October 5 at 6 pm
Due to unexpected construction work in the Church Street Nave, this event will be held at:
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
413 Cumberland Ave.
Updated parking information:
- Parking is available in the Central Parking lot that is behind the Cathedral and in the Premier Parking lot across the street (also behind the Cathedral). If attendants are present, let them know that you are parking for Evensong at the Cathedral. The attendant will advise you. You should not pay to park in either lot.
- Park at Church Street and ride the Trolley. We have contracted to have one of the Knoxville's KAT Trolleys to shuttle people from Church Street to the Cathedral and back following the service. The Trolley shuttle service begins at 5 pm at Church Street and ends at 7:45 pm.
- Park at Church Street and walk. Rev. Ashley will gather a group on the front steps of Church Street at 5:30 pm, if you would like to walk as a group.
Click here to see the full series brochure.
You are invited and encourage to eat the evening meal at 5 pm at Church Street then take the Trolley to St. John's. The meal is $7 for adults, $4 for children and $25 for families. To make a dinner reservation by noon on Friday, or call 865.524.3048. The menu is Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green beans, Biscuits, Salad and Strawberry Short Cake.
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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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Administrative Assistant - Ebenezer UMC
This person would serve as the front line "go to person". The ability to multi-task and work with and for a number of individuals is needed. Knowledge in PowerPoint presentations, Publisher, Word, ACS and Constant Contact would be a plus, as well as attention to detail and accuracy, while working independently and as a team member. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am--5:00 pm. Send resume to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1001 Ebenezer Rd., Knoxville TN 37923, or email office@eumcknox.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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PARTNERS IN MINISTRY;
As we continue to stay focused on our mission to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world", one of the greatest locations we have for doing that is Camp Wesley Woods. Every year during summer camp, we hear of high percentages of children and youth who make a commitment of their lives to Jesus Christ, many for the first time.
For the last six years, there has been a steady decline of the number of children and youth from the Knoxville District attending summer camp at Wesley Woods. That is very distressing to me and I hope it is to all of the people of our congregations. If you know of particular reasons why this has developed among your church, please let me or John Erdman (Camp Director) or Don Thomas (Lead Pastor at Trinity UMC and Chair of the Camp Board) know. We really do want to make the summer camp experience one in which you want the children and youth of your congregation and community to participate.
Beyond that, I ask that you all consider two ways you can help turn this around. First, set a goal for the number of children and youth from your congregation AND community/neighborhood you want to send to camp next summer. Determine what the cost will be to meet that goal, then begin planning for how you will reach that financial goal. Maybe you can include some or all of it in the church ministry budget for next year. Maybe you will need to plan some fundraisers for some of it.
Second, begin no later than January to invite children and youth around you to consider going to camp next summer. Target who you want to send and do all you can to help make that happen.
Thank you all so much for all you do and give to further the mission of our Lord in your neighborhood and community. Remember you have a great resource in Camp Wesley Woods!
Love, Grace & Peace,
Nathan Malone
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Youth Fest
Location: Bearden UMC
Date & Time: October 26, 6pm-8pm
Dinner at 6pm
RSVP: Rev. Brenda Dowell, District Youth Coordinator email bdwdowell@gmail.com
for more information download flyer
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EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
Early Response Team Basic Training. An Early Response Team Basic Class will be conducted Saturday 25 October, 2014, 9 am - 5 pm, at Cokesbury UMC N Campus, Cokesbury Center, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 (use the church offices entrance). This course is a requirement for anyone wanting to be certified to participate in Holston Conference ERT responses to disasters.
Early Response Team Recertification Training. An Early Response Team Recertification Class will be conducted Saturday 25 October, 2014, 9 am - 1 pm, at Cokesbury UMC N Campus, Cokesbury Center, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 (use the church offices entrance). UMCOR requires ERT members to re-certify every three years. Recertification is a requirement for any member wanting to be able to continue to participate in Holston Conference ERT responses to disasters. The alternative to recertification is to attend again the 8-hr basic course.
Students for either class will need to bring a three ring binder, pen/pencil, yellow highlighter, and $25.00 cash or check made to Holston Conference for Safe Sanctuaries background check. Lunch will not be provided.
Registration for either class is required, and closes Wednesday 22 October. Please register with Ralph Brock, edwinb2756@bellsouth.net.
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Morristown District -Lay Servant/Speaker Training
October 11, 2014
Shady Grove UMC, Dandridge, TN 37725
For more information click here for call the Morristown District Office 423-586-2942
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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. 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). Camp Creative: Christmas: Sunday, November 16th. It's time to get ready for the Christmas season! Come join us Sunday afternoon November 16th. We will have an afternoon of Christmas crafting, Christmas snacks and Christmas fellowship. The event is open to all ages; under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The cost to attend is $5 per person. This is a pay per craft event. Each craft will have a fee ranging from $1-$20. You only pay for the crafts you choose to make. Crafting will begin at 1pm in Tipton Lodge. To register, visit our website (http://www.campwesleywoods.com/camp-creative-christmas.html) or contact Mollianne (Mollianne@campwesleywoods.com or 865-448-2246). |
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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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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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 PRAYERS FOR THE DISTRICT MISSION TEAM: Please keep the District Mission Team in your prayers as they prepare and travel to South Sudan, November 6-16. They will be visiting the village of Logo and seeing the site where the new church will be built. |
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