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We celebrate the birthday of our Nation this month. We are thankful for the freedom to worship God as we see fit.
"O God, Keep our whole country under your protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of sorrow, O Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief and misfortune, Lord of all nations. Bless us with your wisdom, so that the poor may not be oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make this a nation having no ruler except God, a nation having no authority but that of Love. Amen."
The United Methodist Hymnal
Toyohiko Kagawa, (c) 1950 Harper & Brothers
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NEW DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
We welcome and celebrate the following pastors and their families new to Knoxville District and look forward to serving with you.
Matthew Robinson - Beulah
Dennis Loy - East Knoxville Circuit
Jason Subblefield - Ebenezer
Tom Seay - Emerald Ave.
Troy Forrester - First
Elston McLain - Lennon-Seney
Bruce Galyon - Middlebrook Pike
Joe Phillips - Norwood
Leah Burns - Second
Rhonda Hobbs - Trinity
WELCOME to the District Summer Potluck DINNER Monday, July 18th,
Second UMC
All Knoxville District Clergy and family members (active and retired) are invited to attend the welcome Pot-Luck Dinner on Monday, July 18th at Second UMC. We'll gather around 6:00pm and plan on eating at 6:30pm. Please bring a side-dish or two for sharing. Our new and moving clergy are our guests. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Mary Hawkins 865-470-7005. We need to have your confirmation/reservation by Thursday, July 14th. The District will supply, paper products, drinks, and meat.
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employment opportunities
Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church seeking a part-time paid children's director. There is, also, an opening for a part-time paid nursery worker. For more information on these positions contact Pastor Doug Wilder at (865) 776-9451.
Church Street United Methodist Church seeks a part-time secretary to work 24-26 hours per week. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign required. Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to kwoods@churchstreetumc.org.
Bookwalter United Methodist Church is seeking a part time Director of Music for a weekly Traditional Worship service. This person would be responsible for leading the choir in Sunday morning and seasonal performances as well as rehearsals. Please submit a resume to Rev. Stephen Doyal at sdoyal7@gmail.com.
St. Paul UMC, Fountain City is seeking a part-time Music Director to lead the music program and direct the Chancel Choir, experience with Handbells is preferred but not required. Please submit a cover letter and resume to stpaulinfo@bellsouth.net, or call the office for additional details at 865-687-2952.
St. Paul UMC, Fountain City is seeking a part-time pianist/organist. Responsibilities include accompanying the Chancel Adult Choir, and being the primary instrumental musician during Sunday morning worship. Please send a cover letter and resume to stpaulinfo@bellsouth.net, or call the office for additional details at 865-687-2952.
St. Paul UMC, Fountain City is seeking a nursery worker. Responsibilities include: caring for children Sunday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm. Additional opportunities for work may be available with notification. Background check required and First Aid training preferred, but can be provided. If you are interested, please contact the church office for more information: (865) 687-2952 or email: stpaulinfo@bellsouth.net
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MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer at Wesley House. Call 865-524-5494 to find out how you or your group can serve the children and staff there. Individuals and groups can make a big difference!
Camp Wesley Woods - work teams and capital funds are always welcomed here.
Covenant with Logo Village of South Sudan
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Thank You for Backpacks!
We give thanks for all those who participated in our "Hands On" mission project for Annual Conference. Our goal was 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to go to the children of Zimbabwe. You contributed 663! Way to go Knoxville District! Here is a listing of the churches and the number of backpacks they gave.
12- Asbury
59- Bearden 59
3- Bethel FB
25- Bookwalter
12- Central
8- Christ
51- Church Street
20- Clapps Chapel
12- Ebenezer
19- Faith/Inskip
1- First
22- Fountain City
6- French Broad
26- Fairview
10- Oakwood
47- Kodak
20- Lennon-Seney
18- Lonsdale
10- Mascot
19- Middlebrook Pike
20- New Life
3- Hopewell
19- Norwood
27- Powell
14- Rutherford Memorial
5- St. Luke
22- St. Mark
2- St. Paul East
1- St. Paul Ftn. City
2- Sand Branch
19- Second
6- Pleasant Hill
39- Trinity
50- Washington Pike
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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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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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Your Part In Our Ministry Together
I love the image in the Scripture for the Church as the Body of Christ (Romans 12:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12). Each part is different and each one is important to the work of the whole Body. It is certainly an analogy fitting for us as United Methodists, whether on a local church, district or conference level. When each of us as Christians or churches do our part under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, there is much accomplished for the Kingdom.
I was once again inspired at our Holston Annual Conference by hearing and seeing examples of so much that we accomplish because we are in ministry together. We prepare and send pastors to serve local congregations. We provide equitable compensation and sustentation funds for pastors in churches who are financially struggling. We provide support personnel for camps, colleges and many events like Resurrection. We send backpacks, buckets, kits, books and people to may communities and countries.
There are two areas in which I write to challenge all of our churches. First and most importantly is this: what are you doing to make disciples of Jesus Christ? It is always distressing to me to hear of churches that have had no professions of faith in any given year. I encourage you to have particular individuals for whom you are praying and intentional practices in place to help them come to know Jesus in their lives. I challenge every church to set as their goal to have 5% of their average worship attendance as the minimum number of new Christians they will have each year.
My second challenge involves the tithe. I encourage each pastor to be preaching on and teaching about the tithe and how important it is for our spiritual wellbeing that we are giving generously from our resources. Further, I encourage the leadership of each church to be doing their part in our ministry together as United Methodists to faithfully give their tithe each month to our shared ministry in the Holston Conference. Yes, I understand that some churches are struggling, but I also see how churches of all sizes figure out ways to fund whatever they think is important.
I thank God for your part in our ministry together. God has given you gifts and resources for that ministry. I pray that you will be renewed and strengthened in doing and giving your part so that many more people will come to know the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Love, Grace & Peace,
Nathan Malone
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5-Day Spiritual Academy
Holston Conference and the Upper Room are sponsoring a Five-Day Spiritual Academy at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia on July 24-29. "Who's Holding You? Five Days living in the grace of God's caring presence" is the theme. Don Saliers and Robbin Sims are the teaching faculty. The cost is $590, which includes tuition, private room and bath and meals. Registration and payment deadline is July 11. For more information and to register, go to upperroom.org.
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Allies of Knoxville's Immigrant Neighbors (AKIN) wants you to know about important immigration-related events coming up in the next several weeks.
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- Fri., July 8 at 7:30 at St. James Episcopal Church - AKIN's annual meeting - assess past work on Tuition Equality, plan for a busy fall when our voices are needed to combat hateful rhetoric abroad in the land
- Whatever day the Supreme Court releases its immigration case: US v. Texas - 6 PM at the Birdhouse, our local Comité Popular will host the press so media can hear from people directly affected by the case. Allies welcome. Followed by sidewalk procession downtown and gathering at Krutch Park.
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DELEGATION FOR
SEJ -JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE
JULY 13-15 Lake Junaluska
Please keep the following people in your prayers as they attend Jurisdictional Conference.
Laity
Del Holley, Emily Ballard, Becky Hall, John Tate, Robert Lockaby, Karen Wright,Joyce Moore, John Eldridge, Charlotte McKee, Carolyn Kidd, Ann Travis, Sam England
Alternates: John Powers, Justin Haynes
Clergy
David Graves, Kim Goddard, Sandra Johnson, Carol Wilson, Wil Cantrell, Randy Frye, 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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At the end of every summer program, our Friends and Donors gather for breakfast at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church to learn more about our ministry.
Our 11th Annual Friends and Donors Breakfast will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church. Doors will open at 6:45 a.m. with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding by 8:30 a.m. This fun event is a great way to learn more about the ministry of and happenings at Wesley House.
What: Friends and Donors Breakfast
Who Should Attend: New and Potential Friends and Donors of Wesley House
Date and Time: Friday, July 29, 20156:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909
Cost: There is no cost for attending the breakfast, but we do ask for reservations by contacting Ryan Parker at ryan@wesleyhouse.com or (865) 524-5494.
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Holston Conference
Native American Ministries Team
Presents our 18th Annual GATHERING
September 23-25
Coker Creek Village
Tellico Plains, TN
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NOMINATIONS
Annual Conference June 11-14, 2017 AT LARGE MEMBERS
Lake Junaluska
It is time to start submitting nominations for our District At-Large Members for Annual Conference 2017. At Large Members will be elected at our Annual District Conference.
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UMCOR ASSISTANCE
WEST VIRGINIA, FLOOD SURVIVORS
We are answering the call from UMCOR and working with the Sager Brown Depot to deliver directly from one of our storage locations 500 Cleaning Buckets to the collection point for the flood survivors in Beaver, West Virginia.
As we are delivering these Cleaning Buckets we need to replace our supply with at least 500 new cleaning buckets.
How can you help, begin the process of making new cleaning buckets according to the UMCOR web page describing the size of the buckets and the contents. We can use more Health Kits as well. The contents for the Health Kits is on the UMCOR web page too.
Monetary Donations may be made directly to UMCOR .
PLEASE NOTE: We are asking you to help us replenish the supply stock. We do not have a specific collection date. Please contact the District Office to schedule your drop-off.
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