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Issue 21 November 9, 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of year …. blah blah blah. Yes. Blah, blah, blah. If you are dealing with depression during the holidays that is how all the Christmas hype can sound. Just a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal or blah, blah, blah. The blahs get nosier if you need help and cannot afford it. I am so thankful to be part of a church that has been supporting the dream – which is now a reality – of COMPASSION COUNSELING CENTER. I hope you read the article in the Maryville Daily Times and have visited the center’s website at www.compassion-counseling.com. Greta Smith, Suzanne Stratton, and Rev. Brenda Carroll had a vision nearly five years ago of a counseling center for anyone – whether he or she could afford to pay or not. The ribbon-cutting will have happened by the time you read this! There are two group sessions being offered soon (Details on next page). Please let folks know about them – or perhaps, you would benefit from them yourself!

Blessings,

From dream to reality

In just a few days, hundreds of people will gather in Asbury Hall for the annual Churchwide Thanksgiving Dinner. All you need to bring is a side dish or dessert to share. Meat, bread and beverages will be provided. Following the meal, there will be music from the 1st UMC youth choirs!

Help us know how many folks are coming by signing up online at www.1stchurch.org or

calling the church office at 982-1273.

Memorials & Honorariums

Healing from losses Tuesdays, November 17 – December 15 From 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. In this six-week long group, participants will have an opportunity to express, explore, process experience of losses in a safe, supportive environment. Group members will also be able to find connection and support, as well as learn various ways to heal from grief and loss. Cost: $20 per session, payable at the first session

A group for women: Beyond Perfect, Beyond Fear Wednesdays: November 11th, 18th, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Feelings of shame and fear contribute significantly to anxiety and depression. For women in particular, the need to be perfect, and the fear of failing or not being good enough can cause us to adopt thought patterns and behaviors that create stress rather than relieve it. In this five-week long women’s group, participants will have an opportunity to express, explore, and process the expectations and experiences that lead to shame-avoidant and fearful living. Come find courage and connection in a safe and supportive environment, and learn ways to discover your potential, beyond perfectionism and free from fear. Cost: $20 per session, payable at the first session

Christian sympathy extended to: The family of Rev. Paul E. Brown, Sr. who served 1st UMC from 1962 to 1967. He died on October 29th at the age of 99.

Rick Ziegler and his family in the recent death of his mother.

The Jim Warner family in the death of his mother, Melda M. Warner on November 1st.

Memorial Fund In memory of: Given by: John Wisecarver Margaret Welchance John Wisecarver Debbie, David, Brooke Clark John Wisecarver Rick Philpot John Wisecarver Diane & Eugene Dixon John Wisecarver John Cochran John Wisecarver Jim & Libby Ratledge Chuck Irwin Karl & Sherry Miller Peggy Winck Pat & Bill Gillen Gene Coleman John Cochran

Youth Ministry In memory of: Given by: Chuck Irwin Ouida & Bill Steinkamp

Our Church Family

Commitment Sunday NOVEMBER 15TH!

Pledge cards available online at www.1stchurch.org under the “Giving” tab

For more information and/or to schedule a brief screening or discuss payment options:

Call (865) 724-2325 or send an email to info@cccmaryville.org

The next Family Promise Host Week falls during the week of Thanksgiving. Because the FP Day Center will be closed part of that time, the families will be spending more time here at 1st.

If you can help host even a couple of hours during that time please contact Mavis Ziegler at 865-748-0532 after 3:00 pm on

weekdays or email her at mavisziegler@yahoo.com

Welcome new members (pictured L to R) : Ed & Pat Cherry, Kathy & Barry Evans, Debbie Hitchcock, Brian Terlecki

For more information on any of these events or to sign up for them please visit www.1stchurch.org or

call the church office at 982-1273.

Every Wednesday 6:00 pm—Light Meal 7:00 pm—Worship

8:10 pm—Open Share Groups

November 18th Steve Wildsmith, a recovering addict and writer for The Daily Times talks about Recovery as a lifestyle and its parallels with Christian renewal.

November 25th

Rev. Parker Benson introduces Step 5, Confessing and why when we “FESS” up the “CON” is over.

December 2nd

Rev. Parker Benson takes a look at the process of admitting our wrong doings.

December 6th 5:00 pm Family Night Children’s Music, Program & Crafts December 13th 10:30 am & 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Cantata December 20th 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Christmas Special December 23rd 7:00 pm Contemporary and Celebrate Recovery Christmas “Eve” December 24th 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship

*The Morning Glory Chorus will present specially commissioned music at the 8:15 am Traditional

Worship Services on Sundays during Advent which begins on November 29th.

HAPPENING AT

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, November 12th

5:30 pm New Providence Presbyterian Church

See, Know, Serve ENGAGE!

Everyone welcome! Come hear about all that’s happening at 1st UMC!

Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

November 30, December 7, 14, and 21 Led by Rev. Parker Benson

Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

December 2, 9, 16 Led by Rev. Sarah Slack

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:

Why do we quote Isaiah at Christmas? Wednesday nights at 6:45

December 2, 9, 16 Led by Rev. Catherine Nance

The Jesse Tree

Study for adults and separate study for children Wednesdays 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm

December 2, 9, 16 Led by Rev. Catherine Nance

Maryville First United Methodist Church 804 Montvale Station Road

Maryville, Tennessee 37803 Phone: 865-982-1273 / Fax: 865-983-5408

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There will be a Special Edition of The Church Bell coming out on November 19th!