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 Clergy and Spouse
EPIPHANY BANQUET
Friday, Jan. 8th
Buddy's Banquet Hall
(Bearden)
6:00pm Gather
6:30pm Dinner
COST $10 per person. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and must be made by Monday, Jan. 4th.
Childcare can be available, however; reservations must be made and no later than Monday, Jan. 4th. Bearden UMC has graciously offered to provide childcare if needed. We must know by Monday, Jan. 4th.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, Jan. 8th - Clergy and Spouse - Epiphany Banquet
- Sunday, Jan. 10th - Impacting Ministry - First UMC, Kingston Pike
- Monday, Jan. 11th - Clergy Meeting - First UMC, Kingston Pike special quest Jim Harnish 10am-Noon
- Monday, Jan. 11th - We'll begin collecting Year End Reports at the Clergy Meeting
- Thursday, Jan. 14th - DEAD LINE for submitting Year End Reports
- Thursday, Jan. 14th - 2015 District Apportionments - closing date
- Monday, Jan. 18th - Martin Luther King Day - District Office Closed
- Tuesday, Jan. 19th - HOLSTON CONFERENCE final day to submit your 2015 TITHE and Five Star Church funding
- Jan. 22-24 - RESURRECTION (LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN)
- Jan. 24th - REZ KIDS (LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN)
- Jan. 29-31 "Divine Rhythm"
Wesley Woods Golf Tourney
Date: Monday, April 25, 2016.
Location: Egwani Farms (near Alcoa)
There will be both a morning and afternoon session. Please make any golfers you know aware of this date and ask people in your church to do so as well. Sponsorships at various levels are also sought. Contact Mollianne Hubbs in the Wesley Woods office for more information at (865) 448-2246.
Wesley House Golf Tourney
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at
Time: Lunch at noon; tee off at 2:00
Location: Egwani Farms
Tim Priest, former football star and current game commentator on the Vol Network, will be present to lend his support. Golfers and sponsors are sought. Call Wesley House at 524-5494 for more information.
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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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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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employment opportunities
Bookwalter UMC is seeking a part-time Minister of Youth to join its ministry team. This person will be responsible for planning, organizing and administering a youth program designed to help the spiritual growth and Christian education of youth from grades 6-12. This program would include weekly meetings that entail devotions as well as fun activities. Occasional service projects, mission trips and fundraisers would also be part of the responsibilities. We are looking for an energetic individual of excellent character with ideas of how to reach other youth. Experience and familiarity with United Methodist tradition is preferred. Please email resume' and cover letter to sdoyal7@gmail.com.
Worship Leader - Faith United Methodist Church is accepting resumes/letters of application for the part-time position of worship leader. This position requires Wednesday evening rehearsals, one service on Sunday morning and a few special services throughout the year. Please contact Dr. Mark Dowell for further information. 865/688-1000 info@faithseekers.org
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Holston Conference
43rd Annual Ministers' Spouses Retreat
 S.S. HOLSTON The Chattanooga and Cleveland Districts are preparing for your arrival at our Holston Conference 43rd Annual Ministers' Spouses Retreat.
For those who have never attended or are not sure of what to expect from this event, let me assure you that this designated time apart is worth every moment spent as we greet old friends and meet new ones, share fellowship in songs, laughter, some fresh baked goodies, our banquet meal , get time to shop and experience prayerful camaraderie.
Our theme is "Sail Away" and we'd love to have you join us as we set sail on the S.S. Holston, March 3-5, 2016 at The Oak Tree Lodge in Sevierville, TN.
Our devotional message will be given by Rev. Amy Nutt, Cokesbury/White Oak Campus, Chattanooga, TN.
Flyers/Brochures with registration information and complete schedules will be available from your district office in December.
Scholarships are available for First-Time Attendees - one per District. Registration deadline is February 12, 2016.
If you need additional information contact me via e-mail lisabchattdistrict@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Lisa E. Black, President
Holston Conference Ministers' Spouses
Teresa Sprinkle-Vice President
Tami Bennington-Treasurer
Millie Crum-Secretary/
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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
Holston Conference United Methodist Women
www.holstonumw.org
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A Candle Hard To Light
Vicki and I participated in worship at one of our District churches during Advent. One of the couples in the congregation had been asked to light the candles on the Advent wreath and share a message related to their meaning. The lady shared the message while the man lit the candles. Then there was a long pause while she waited to hand him the microphone for his part. The pause was because he was having a very difficult time lighting the candle of peace. He made three attempts before he finally got the light to shine.
As we approach Christmas, much is happening in our culture and world that makes it difficult to shine the light of peace. There is violence on our streets, mean-spirited political rhetoric and wars constantly raging. Too often, even in our families and other close relationships, there is anything but peace. And usually, the peace we do experience is nothing more than staying away from each other or not addressing certain things when we are together. It is not true peace; only the absence of violence.
One of the prophetic titles given for the Christ-child was that of "Prince of peace." So we who claim to be his followers are to be a people of peace. One of the blessings Jesus gave in the Beatitudes of Matthew included "Blessed are the peacemakers." To be a peacemaker means that you take the initiative for peace; you work for it. It is not a matter of just hoping it comes about; you seek to make it happen. But it is hard work. There are many forces in our lives and world that work to keep that light from shining.
As we approach Christmas and a new year, I invite all of us who claim that Jesus Christ is our Lord to make a commitment to be peacemakers. The key to being able to do so is to stay connected every day to the Prince of Peace. Allow Him to fill you and guide you in all of your relationships and encounters. God bless you as you serve to keep the light of peace shining!
Love, Grace and Peace
Nathan
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IMPACTING MINISTRY 2016
SUNDAY, January 10, 2016
1:30 to 4:45 p.m.
FIRST UMC, Knoxville
3316 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Cost: $5 per person. For registration information please click here.
Available workshops:
- Staff/Parish Relations Committee - Nathan Malone
- Creation Care - Brenda Haymore
- General/Jurisdictional Conference Overview - David Graves
- Hospital Visitation - Dr. Reggie Butler (Chaplin, Fort Sanders Hospital)
- Youth Ministry - Paula Sandoval
- Children's Ministry - Lindsey Almond Piercy
- Lay Servant Ministries - Bobbie Stair
- Church Finances - Bill Kilday
Please note: Choose only one workshop in the first hour. The second workshop in the second hour will be a combined workshop with Reverend James Harnish. Everyone is asked to attend the second workshop with Reverend Harnish.
Special Worship Service
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YOUNG ADULT EVENT
Divine Rhythm is a weekend retreat for young adults. Throughout the weekend we will hear messages by Rev. Jasmine Smothers and be led in worship by The Digital Age. Divine Rhythm will be in Gatlinburg and the Mills Auditorium for a great weekend of worship and service.
Online registration available until January 22, 2016
Fee: $40 per person by Dec. 31, 2015
$55 per person after Dec. 31, 2015
Please mail check and registration to:
Divine Rhythm Registrar
P.O. Box 850
Alcoa, TN 37701
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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.
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 has surpassed 90% 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/.
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MEXICO MEDICAL MISSION TRIP
APRIL 2-10, 2015
IN NEED OF DOCTORS TO PARTICIPATE.
Each spring about 50 volunteers from throughout the Holston Conference of the United Methodist church participate in the Mexico Medical Mission, bringing medical care to 2000 or more persons. Our team staffs two rural medical clinics, one in Tatoxcac and one in Ixtepec. These villages are situated in the Northern Sierra Madre Mountains in the State of Puebla. Many congregations throughout the Holston Conference support this mission with volunteers and funding. This short-term team is led by The Rev. Ramon Torres of Cleveland, and Dr. Paul Brown, M.D., of Johnson City and and Anna Kapoor of Johnson City.
Our Mission
We will be going to the villages of Tatoxcac and Ixtepec in the Eastern Sierra Madre. This mountainous corner of the state of Puebla is a picturesque area with many indigenous people who are descendants of the fierce Aztec warriors who fought the Spanish conquerors in 1517. Thankfully, they will receive us as friends who have come to offer health care to the poor of the area. The Methodist Church of Mexico operates a rural clinic in Tatoxcac, and the Methodist congregation of Ixtepec provides space for our work. We will be working alongside Mexican medical professionals who also take time off from work to volunteer their services. Several team members will be deployed from Tatoxcac each day to provide care in nearby rural villages. Daily devotions are an important part of our team meetings. Our group is organized through the United Methodist Church, but we truly welcome all who want to share in this mission of love and service.
For more information:
Team Leaders:
Dr. Paul Brown, Office 423-794-5500
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COUPLES IN MINISTRY For more information and registration please click here You are invited to set aside some quality time to spend with your marriage partner by attending one of the two retreats that are being offered for couples in ministry in Holston Conference during the month of April. By participating, you can invest in your marriage relationship in an enjoyable and comfortable setting with other couple friends. You will also be affirming your marriage and your marriage partner, as well as giving your spouse a generous gift of your time and attention. This marriage enrichment experience is for couples who have good marriages they want to make better. Marriage enrichment is a process of growth, not therapy. This program provides a safe, supportive community in which marital growth can take place.
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GLOBAL UNITED METHODIST
CLERGYWOMEN GATHERING
August 29-31, 2016
ONE: Birthing a Worldwide Church
Hilton-Americas Hotel and Conference Center, Houston TX
Registration NOW OPEN
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