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Group CHARGE CONFERENCE
Sunday, Oct. 4 3:00pm
Second UMC, 1524 Western Ave
Second
Piney Grove
Kodak
Martin Chapel
Bethel, Amherst
French Broad
Mascot
Sunday, Oct. 25th 3:00pm
Washington Pike UMC,2241 Washington Pike
Washington Pike
Powell
Bookwalter
Ebenezer
Magnolia Ave.
Zion
St. Paul, Ftn City
Macedonia
St. Paul, East
Please remember all charge conference materials are due to the District Office 1 week before your scheduled meeting.
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DISTRICT CLERGY MEETING
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1:30pm -3:30pm
Location TBD
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HANDS ON MISSION KITS 2016
BACKPACKS FOR ZIMBABWE
Knoxville District will again be collecting backpacks for Zimbabwe for our Annual Conference Hands on Project.
The following items are to be packed in 1 large backpack.
- 3 pks. notebook paper (wide-ruled, loose leaf, approx. 100 to 150 pages per pack)
- 1 compass/protractor set
- 1 solar powered, small calculator
- 1 (12in) Ruler
- 1 Pack of erasers (either pencil cap or wedge/stick)
- 1 (10 pack) of black or blue pens
- 1 (10 pack) of pencils
- 1 small dictionary
- 1 box of crayons (Crayola -24 count preferred)
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2016 District At-Large Members (elected at District Conference) June 5-8, 2016
Linda Allen
| Harrison Ambrose
| Kate Ambrose
| Jack Berry
| Lee Bell
| Austin Byerly
| Sue Clapp
| LeRae Collins
| Diane Farmer
| Jim Fetzer
| Brenda Gratz
| Debra Hall Ferguson
| Isaac Harding
| Mary Hawkins
| Linda Haun
| Brenda Haymore
| Joe Haymore
| Justin Haynes
| Ian Hennessey
| Jack Hill
| Jacqueline Hill
| Tom Hood
| Glenna Hutchison
| Bill Hutton
| Dawson Kitts
| Parker Kitts
| Barbara Knowlton
| Blair Lee
| Anne Loy
| Don Loy
| John McClure
| Walter McMillian
| Ken Mahoney
| Millie Meese
| Robin Miller
| Hadley O'Hara
| Pat Parker
| Nancy Saylors
| John Shearer
| Ralph Skinner
| Kate Spencer
| Bobby Stair
| Mary Frances Tucker
| Peggy West
| Travis Wills
| Cathy Wimberly Young
| Daphne Winston
| Karen Woods
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| Cecil Thigpen
| Noah Hayes
| Rachel Watson
| Phyllis Eldridge
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LAY SERVANT TRAINING
Big Stone Gap District
Lay Servant Training
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015
3 locations
Gate City UMC
Jonesville First UMC
Trinity UMC
for more information and registration click here
Morristown District
Lay Servant Training
Oct. 16-17 Bewley's Chapel UMC
for more information and registration click here
Kingsport District
Lay Servant Training
Oct. 31 First Broad Street UMC for more information contact Richard McKee kgptacademy@gmail.com
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Job Opportunities
ORGANIST - Fountain City United Methodist Church is accepting resumes and letters of application for the position of organist. This is a part-time position requiring Wednesday evening rehearsals, two traditional services each Sunday morning, and other special services throughout the Christian year. Please contact Leslie Graves, Director of Music Ministries, for further information. lgraves@fountaincityumc.org 865-689-5175
DIRECTOR OR CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Church Street United Methodist Church (Knoxville, TN) is seeking a full-time Director of Children's Ministries. The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, at least 3-5 years' experience (or significant experience in children's ministry leadership), along with a strong personal faith consistent with the United Methodist tradition. An
educational background in childhood development and/or Christian education is preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning, implementation, and oversight of a thriving children's ministry. The anticipated start date for this position is October 1, 2015. To apply, submit a cover letter with current resume and contact information for three references. Application materials may be sent to Matt Hampton at mhampton@churchstreetumc.org.
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Emerald Avenue UMC - has 10 copies of Three Simple Rules - A Wesleyan Way of Living, by Rueben P. Job, available for free. If your church would like these copies, please email Pat at pparker@emeraldaveumc.org. No phone calls, please.
Christ UMC -
Lulu Roman Concert
October 17, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets in advance are $10.00, At the Door $12.00 More more information call 865-922-1412.
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DELEGATION FOR
GENERAL CONFERENCE &
JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE
Please keep the following people in your prayers as they prepare for General and Jurisdictional Conferences.
Laity
General Conference Delegates: Del Holley, Emily Ballard, Becky Hall, John Tate, Robert Lockaby, Karen Wright
Jurisdictional: Joyce Moore, John Eldridge, Charlotte McKee, Carolyn Kidd, Ann Travis, Sam England
Alternates: John Powers, Justin Haynes
Clergy
General Conference Delegates: David Graves, Kim Goddard, Sandra Johnson, Carol Wilson, Wil Cantrell, Randy Frye
Jurisdictional: Mark Flynn, Paul Seay, Dennie Humphreys, Eddie Fox, Jerry Russell, Lori Jo Cranford
Alternates: Kristen Burkhart, Catherine Nance
Persons desiring to write to members of the delegation should address their email to:
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LINKS of INTEREST
Bridge Refugee Services
http://www.bridgerefugees.org/
Camp Wesley Woods
http://www.campwesleywoods.com/
Compassion Coalition
http://compassioncoalition.org/
Emerald Youth Foundation
http://www.emeraldyouth.org/
Holston Foundation
http://foundation.holston.org
Wesley House
http://www.wesleyhouse.com/
Wesley Foundation
http://utkwesleyfoundation.org/
Family Promise of Knoxville
http://familypromiseknoxville.org/
Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach (KICKO)
http://kicko.org/
Holston Methodist FCU
http://www.hmfcu.org/
Lake Junaluska
www.lakejunaluska.com
Volunteer Ministry Center
www.vmcinc.org
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
www.karm.org
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Nathan's Note
Let me begin with a big "Thank you!" to Fountain City United Methodist Church for hosting our District Conference last month. I really appreciate their staff and other leaders for their hospitality. Also, thanks to all who attended. Rev. Wil Cantrell offered us excellent words of challenge and encouragement. A ministry budget of $222,940 was adopted for 2016. This is slightly less than a one percent increase over 2015. District leaders for next year were also elected. I am so thankful for the many dedicated people who serve on our various teams, boards and committees that allow us be in ministry together! I am especially grateful for the encouraging support and work of our District Lay Leader, Brenda Haymore. And of course, I cannot leave out a word of gratitude to Mary Hawkins for all she does as our District Administrative Assistant.
Finally, I want to highly recommend two other books to leaders in all of our churches.
The first is Get Their Name: Grow Your Church By Building New Relationships, by Bob Farr, Doug Anderson and Kay Kotan. Here is a description from the Cokesbury website:
There is hope, and you will find it in these pages. Farr, Kotan and Anderson reveal the ways most churches unwittingly misdirect their reach into the community. The authors show in practical terms how to change the habits of leaders and entire congregations, so that invitation is natural, constant, systemic, genuine, and easy. Get Their Name clearly demonstrates how your church can change, and equips your people to share their faith in a way that is effective, biblical, and transformational.
The other book is Just Say Yes! Unleashing People for Ministry, by Bishop Robert Schnase. Steve Harper, professor and author, recommends the book this way:
"Schnase examines how churches say No, then provides an inspiring and practical look at how they can say Yes. We need this book!"
To put it simply: if every church in the Knoxville District implemented half of what is in these two books, we would turn this whole area and beyond upside down for Christ!
Love, Grace & Peace,
Nathan Malone
Mission Opportunities:
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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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Camp Wesley Woods - work teams and capital funds are always welcomed here.
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Our Covenant with Logo Village in South Sudan. Be sure to see the pictures of the new LOGO United Methodist Church at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Golfers, Save This Date!
Monday, April 25, 2016: that is the date for the Camp Wesley Woods Golf Tournament next spring. Both morning and afternoon sessions are being considered. Please mark that date on your calendar or planner and go ahead and recruit your team. Let's fill both sessions to the maximum! (And is there a sponsor you might recruit?) Contact Wesley Woods at (phone number here) for more information.
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Graves Endorsed For Bishop
Rev. David Graves, Senior Pastor of Church Street United Methodist Church, has been endorsed by our Holston Conference delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conferences to be a nominee for election as a bishop. That election process will occur in July at the 2016 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference at Lake Junaluska. Everyone is encouraged to pray for wisdom and discernment for all of the Jurisdictional delegates from across the southeast.
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Come to the Well SEJ Clergywomen's Consultation 2015 October 26 - 29, 2015 Epworth By The Sea
Wade and splash your way through the living water as we consider the story of the woman at the well from John 4. Drink deeply and let the water hold you and heal you. Dip a toe in the water or jump right in...or sit in the sand and let the waves find you.
Together at the well, we'll gather, worship, pray, sing, play, rest, ponder, create, connect, and laugh - a lot. Whether you feel like you're running on empty or walking on water, there's a place for you at the well.
Where: Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia
When: Monday-Thursday, October 26-29, 2015
Who: Clergywomen of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the UMC
Cost: $150; students, $100 (scholarships available)
For more information and registration please visit the website www.sejclergywomen.org
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NEW GRANT DEADLINE FOR FALL
The Holston Conference Foundation stewards nearly 200 special purpose endowments, scholarships and program grants established by individuals, families, and friends that support specific ministries, churches, and institutions.
Grant Application Deadline is October 15, 2015.
These funds are governed by documents put in place by generous donors and overseen by a grant committee made up of members of the Foundation's Board of Directors and other volunteers who carefully review applications and evaluate priorities established by the donor.
Should you wish to discuss establishing a fund through a testamentary gift from your estate please contact Paul Bowman or Roger Redding at 865-690-8124.
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Susannah's House
Susannah's House has been open one year and already has a waiting list! Their annual budget the first year was close to $390,000. Much remodeling had to be done to accommodate the young mothers and their children. See the website for more information about Susannah House's mission for young addicted mothers.
TWO VITAL NEEDS:
- A volunteer grant writer, perhaps recently retired from a grant-writing position. State and federal grants are badly needed to assist with expenses to maintain the program.
- Volunteers who can assist with drop off and take home transportation of patients. Over half the young mothers do not have transportation. Patients currently are from Oak Ridge, Maryville and Knoxville. Requests are waiting from Sevierville for placement in the program.
Call Susannah's House on Monday, Wednesday or Friday if you can help with either need #1 or #2 stated above. The phone number is 865-200-4759. www.cokesbury.tv/susannahshouse
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COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES GUIDE
The following are updates/resources related to United Methodist Communications (UMCOM)
Rethink Church Materials
The next phase of television commercials for this emphasis will be during the Advent Season. They will begin on November 16. There are outreach and worship materials available, many of which are free of charge. (Some have an order deadline of December 1.) Go to umcom.org/rethinkchurchresources
for more information on how to download or order materials. Some items can be imprinted with local church information. The theme is "Church Can Happen Anywhere." (Watch for new resources at Easter and "Back to School" time each year.
General Conference 2016
Information from UMCOM related to General Conference will be available at umc.org/gc2016. Related articles and videos are already posted and will continue to be added as information is available (click on view all to see a complete listing). This address will be a helpful one to share and keep for answering questions or finding factual information about General Conference actions.
In addition, there will be a general conference app that will be available beginning later this fall and being expanded between now and General Conference. Its address will be umcgeneralconference2016.
For General Conference and for updates of news related to The United Methodist Church, please subscribe to United Methodist News Service (UMNS) Daily Digest and/or UMNS Weekly Digest. It is also possible to follow UMNS on Facebook and Twitter. All of this is available free of charge and is requested through umcom.org on their news page (click on UMC news on the left-hand column).
Other Resources
Interpreter Magazine is now available in print, digital and e-newsletter formats. It has expanded its target audience to all active United Methodists and will continue to provide resources and study guides on issues of interest to congregational members. Each church is provided 5 free print subscriptions and unlimited digital subscriptions which expire each December. It is possible to subscribe through the umcom.org site.
In addition, there is a Master Subscription Form at umcom.org which gives an option to sign up for various electronic newsletters. The most popular is MyCom which provides practical tips on church communications, outreach, new technology, giving and worship. Other options are UMNS Weekly, Training, Seasonal Daily Devotions, UMNS Daily, Church and Technology, Giving Notes, eHispanic UMC, and Imagine No Malaria.
Imagine No Malaria
Currently, Imagine No Malaria is at 89.1% of the $75 million goal. The campaign ends in 2016. During the time that The United Methodist Church has been helping to address this issue of global health, deaths from malaria have been cut in half. Resources for local churches who might want to help complete the final $7.5 million of the goal can be found at umcom.org/imagine-no-malaria/. There are particular Advent resources. In addition, collection boxes (similar to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes) are available free of charge for individual use.
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