Why Missions? I am often asked, “why are you so interested in missions?” Well, that is a bit of a long story, but can be summed up in one Bible verse. Acts 1:8 says: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” This was the last thing Jesus said on earth – we are to be witnesses. People also ask, “what is the big deal about international missions when there is so much to do here at home?” – a valid question. The answer is the scripture does not give us and either/or proposition it is both/and. We are told to do both. We cannot neglect one over the other. I believe we in the West have lost our since of calling, purpose and identity. We forget that we are all sinners saved by grace and that someone prayed for us, told us the Good News (over and over again), and invited us to Jesus. Jesus left us here to tell others the Good News over and over and invite people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. That is why we “do” missions; because the world needs to know Jesus. Period!
February 6, 2019 From the pastor
Our Staff
Director of Youth Ministry .......................TBA
Director of Senior Adults .......... Karen Wood
Chancel Choir Director ..... Justin McElhaney
Pianist ...................................... Tausha Plate
Organist .................................... Terry Barger
Assist. Director of CDC/PDO ....Karon Steve
Rev. Tim Bracken
2~13~19
A Month of Missions & Outreach Special Speakers in February are:
2/10 - Ramon Torres
2/17 - Ron Houp from Go International
Saturday, February 9th is our Annual Day of Service with oppor-
tunities to cook and serve for Bread of Life, putting together Health
Kits for UMCOR and the Conference Initiatives, and we especially
need people to paint at Arnold Elementary School.
Saturday, February 23rd is Workday at Camp Lookout.
Sign up in the Narthex!!
During February we are collecting non- perishable food items for The Caring Place.
The needed items include: “Cold” Cereal (no jumbo sizes)
Boxed Mashed Potatoes Chicken Helper & Tuna Helper
Canned Chicken & Canned Tuna
The Caring Place Collection
Mission Trip Opportunity
February 9th—Mission & Service Day. Help is needed at Arnold Elementary to paint. Let Kellie know if you can help.
February 17th—Mystery Destination Sign up on the bulletin board outside the youth office.
March 5th—Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Sign up to help.
March 12-14th—Spring Break Mission Trip to Decatur, AL. (UMCOR Warehouse)
YOU are wanted to read scripture every 2nd Sunday of the month.
We desperately need someone for this Sunday, February 10th. Contact Kellie!
Let’s Visit! Do you know of someone who would like to
receive cards, a visit, and/or a phone call? Please give information to Karen Wood.
The Bereavement Support Group will meet for lunch at O’Charley’s on Wednesday,
February 13th at 11:30 AM. Anyone wishing to carpool please contact
Evelyn Brunson at 423-473-8694. If you have lost a loved one or a dear friend, please feel free to join us.
Bereavement Lunch
Administrative Council mtg Administrative Council & Church Visioning
Sunday, February 24th at 5:00 PM Please come prepared to discuss the ideas, goals, and strategies for your
committee and its ministries.
Sacred Road in Washington State June 1-8, 2019
Deadline to sign up is March 15th! Contact Kellie Bracken for details.
First Youth Adventures
We are in search of a few servants who love to pray! The youth ministry is presently under- going some reorganization and we need folks
who would be willing to pray through and pray for this process. The time of commitment
is minimal....a few minutes to 30 minutes a week. You would be communicated with on a regular basis on what to pray for. If you are
interested or need some more information, please contact Kim Muglach at 423-310-6064
or at muglach@bellsouth.net
Prayer for our youth
Words of encouragement There are 4 graduating from the Mary Diana
Samuel Home in India...let’s shower them with lots of letters of love and encouragement as
they move on in their studies/careers. Would you join us? Turn your letters in
by Sunday morning, February 24th.
Pryanka Christie - MD Graduate Paul Daniel - Medical Lab Technician Yogesvari - Starting Nursing School Nalini - Joining the Police Academy
All Ladies Invited! Our United Methodist Women invite
all women to come for our 2019 Call to Prayer & Self-Denial Progam:
Building a Thriving Generation of Children & Youth Worldwide
Thursday, February 14th at 10:30 AM Bring a “brown bag” lunch for afterward and enjoy desserts provided by May Dooley Circle.
NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE TO ADD OR REMOVE NAMES
FROM THE PRAYER LIST.
Sunday, February 10 7:30 AM Sanctuary open for Prayer 8:30 AM Early Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service 5:00 PM First Youth Monday, February 11 7:00 AM Prayer for Revival 11:30 AM Seekers Circle 6:30 PM Cub Scouts Tuesday, February 12 9:00 AM Prayer for Revival 10:00 AM May Dooley Circle 10:00 AM Friendship Circle 5:30 PM CDC/PDO Board Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Council Meeting 8:00 PM Prayer for Revival Wednesday, February 13 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 11:30 AM Bereavement Support Group Lunch 12:00 PM Prayer for Revival 2:00 PM Prayer for Revival 5:30 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM Wild 1’s Kids Choirs 6:15 PM Bible Study 6:15 PM First Youth 6:15 PM Chancel Choir 7:30 PM String Band Thursday, February 14 10:00 AM Prayer for Revival 10:30 AM UMW Unit Meeting 12:00 PM Prayer for Revival Friday, February 15 7:00 AM Prayer for Revival CDC - 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDO - 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
HAPPENING THIS WEEK “I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and do all in
my power to strengthen its ministry by my prayers,
my presence, my gifts, my service, and my witness.”
Our Prayers
Our Presence Sunday School Worship 01/27/2018 63 205 02/03/2018 36 192
Our Gifts
Budget Receipts 01/27/2018 9,504.38 Receipts to Date: 33,127.38 Expenditures to Date: 39,340.50 Receipts/Expenditures + or [-} n/a Budget to Date: n/a
Budget Receipts 02/03/2019 14,565.64 Receipts to Date: 47,693.02 Expenditures to Date: Receipts/Expenditures + or [-] n/a Budget to Date: n/a
Prayer Team: Ginger Buchanan Monthly Prayer Focus: Mary Diana Samuel Home Ushers: Jerry Clevenger, Head; Ernest Adams, Bob George, Mark Johnson, Jim Rufener, Lonnie Jones Altar Flowers—sign up outside the church office.
First Kidz Church begins at 10:30 AM every Sunday in the Christian Life Center. (It does not meet the first Sunday of the month.) Sonshine Kidz is for preschoolers ages 3,4, & 5 Nursery is available for children 3 yrs old and younger. Located in the CLC.
Bonnie Headrick
Gayle Holbrook
Gary Holden
Brenda Holder
Jennifer Wilhite
Open hearts, open minds, open doors...the people of the United Methodist Church.
UPCOMING EVENTS February 17—UMM Chili Lunch
February 17-23—Family Promise
Lookout Workday
March 2—UMM Breakfast
Supper
To the Choir Fund In honor of Jane Ehly:
Her Prayer Partner
423-476-4504 www.clevelandumc.com
Gifts to the Church
March 5th 6:00—8:00 PM
Join us as our youth prepare and serve us all the pancakes, sausage and bacon you can eat
...for a donation!