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A Safe Sanctuary Church
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The Bearings
Bearden United Methodist Church 4407 Sutherland Avenue Mail: P. O. Box 11065, Knoxville, TN 37939
Tom Seay, Pastor
October 10, 2006 Vol. 56, No. 35
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! October 18 - Dinner: 5:30 p.m.; Classes: 6:30 p.m.
Menu: Brunswick stew, cheese cornbread, green beans and chocolate lush for dessert.
Cost: $7 for adults; $3 for children; family maximum of $20. Reservations: By 4:30 p.m. Monday!
GROUNDS WORK DAY FELLOWSHIP
Many thanks to Virginia Kenney, Elizabeth Peters, Robert Hahn, Tommy Edwards, Tom Stooksbury, Steve Allman, Jack Mills, Mike Sherrill, Mike Stamps, Jim McPherson, Donnie Ernst and Joe Burns for their good work on Saturday, Oct. 7th. Shrubs and flower beds were mulched and weeded, shrubs were pruned, and the sanctuary was dusted. Also, last week tiles were replaced in front of the church by Terri McCracken and Jim McPherson. Renee Follum planted the flowers this spring next to the entrance by the Choir Room and we have enjoyed them all summer and fall. Tom Seay provided coffee, orange juice and doughnuts for the workers. This work makes God’s House a more inviting place to worship.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Darryl Millis is in Prague, Czech Republic this week where he will be presented the World Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery Award.
COMING UP. . . .
Charge Conference, Sunday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. . . . We will meet in the sanctuary and Rev. Doug Fairbanks, Knoxville District Superintendent, will be our guest. Everyone is invited to come and Church Council members are especially encouraged to attend.
Church-Wide Fall Retreat, Oct. 27-29 . . . The retreat will be held at Johnston Woods, Cleveland, TN, and Rev. Curt McKee, Holston Conference Evangelist, will be the leader for the weekend. The cost is $100 per family, $80 per couple, and $45 for a single registration. If you want to only attend on Saturday, the cost is $25. There is a limited amount of space, so reservations will be on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made by this Sunday, Oct. 15th. Contact the church office, 588-6562.
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO PAGE DOT & HOYT STEED! Dial 1-877-400-2180 and then enter your zip code when you pray for Dot and Hoyt and in turn they will be paged.
FIFTH SUNDAY OFFERING . . . For more than 111 years, children & families in crisis have looked to the church for help. Your generous gift on Oct. 29th will make a difference!
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WALK IN FAITH To Walk In Faith...What a powerful statement! Taking each day not knowing what the outcome will be but trusting that God's will carry us through to the end. In the midst of illness, heartbreak, financial stress, planning for your family, or any number of factors that impact daily life walking in faith is very difficult to do. We want to control, plan ahead, and know what direction we are headed in before we make commitments or promises. Matthew tells us, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For every-one who asks receives; he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, the door will be open.” The first time I encountered this verse I was 8 years old. I have found its meaning to be true every year of my life since that time. I am amazed when I think back over my life at how many times I have prayed for an answer, strength or guidance in a situation. The road to that answer may have been rocky and many hurdles may have been overcome in the process, but God has always provided an answer. Of course, in the long run, HIS outcome was better than anything I could have ever planned! I have faced so many struggles in my life that it has taken me a long time to come to REALLY know faith and the power of prayer. But you know, for about two years now I have found a strange peace and comfort in times of struggle. You may think that that sounds very odd. I can tell you though that it is because I have faith enough to know that if I pray for God to guide my life, my decisions, and my heart, that he will show me a miracle in the end! As you take this Walk In Faith, please pray for God to show you the direction He wants you to take with Bearden! Stacey Rivers
THE UMW RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006 The schedule is as follows:
Wed., Oct. 11th 7 p.m., empty the storage shed after WNL! Thurs., Oct. 12th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., set-up and pricing Fri., Oct. 13th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., set-up and pricing 4 to 7 p.m. sale for Bearden members Sat., Oct. 14th 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., SALE 1 to 3 p.m., Bag Sale 2-4:30 p.m. will be clean-up.
We always need folks (women and men) who can help unpack boxes and price items. Any block of time you could help, even if it’s just a couple of hours, would be greatly appreciated. If you can volunteer and for further information, contact Judy McKenzie, 368-2060.
KNOXVILLE DISTRICT UMW ANNUAL MEETING: Saturday, Oct., 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cokesbury Center, 9915 Kingston Pike. The speaker will be Ellen Moore, Holston Conference UMW President. Lunch is $6.50 and reservations must be made by Oct. 18. If you would like to attend, please contact Nancy Cooper, 588-5470. Commodities will be distributed between Wesley House and Partners for Children. Bearden's commodity is liquid soap. Please leave your contribution in the UMW basket in the work room next to Janice's office.
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BEARDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHP. O. Box 11065 Knoxville, Tennessee 37939-1065 Telephone (865) 588-6562; Fax (865) 588-6989 E-Mail: info@beardenumc.org Web Page: http://www.beardenumc.org
Tom Seay, Pastor tom@beardenumc.org Bill Balch, Minister of Counseling, 558-8150 Donna Lewis, Director of Children & Family Ministries Shea McClure, Director of Youth Ministries & Recreation shea@beardenumc.org Janice Blair, Church Secretary janice@beardenumc.org Nan Proctor, Financial Secretary nan@beardenumc.org Ellen Raines, Director of Music Ministries Barry Wallace, Director of Drama Jennifer Somerville, Dir., Early Enrichment Program, 588-1492 Lisa Counts, Dir. After School Care Program, 588-6717
CHURCH CALENDAR
Thursday October 12 9:00 AM Rummage Sale Set-up 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics will not meet. 6:00 PM Child Care Board, Ginny Pletz Class
Friday October 13 9:00 AM Rummage Sale Set-up 4:00 PM Sale for Bearden Members
Saturday October 14 7:30 AM Rummage Sale 1:00 PM Bag Sale 2:30 PM Rummage Sale Clean-up Begins
Sunday October 15 8:20 AM Early Riser Choir, Choir Room 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 4:00 PM Beginning Handbells 5:00 PM Handbells 6:00 PM Crossroads I, Odds & Ends Class room 6:00 PM Crossroads I, Ginny Pletz Class room 6:00 PM Youth, Third Floor
Monday October 16 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center
Tuesday October 17 11:30 AM Prayer Warriors, Prayer Chapel 11:30 AM Youth will have lunch with Shea at East West Grill. 3:45 PM Youth will not tutor at Wesley House 4:00 PM Chorus/Bible, Vestal Boys & Girls Club 6:30 PM Line Dancing, Fellowship Center 7:00 PM Trustees, Conference Room
Wednesday October 18 10:00 AM BEEP Chapel with Miss Donna 4:00 PM After School Chapel with Miss Donna 5:30 PM WNL! Meal, Fellowship Center 6:30 PM Academy Classes, Little Lambs, and Kids For Christ 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room
Thursday October 19 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center 1:00 PM Youth will go to the movies at Carmike Wynsong.
6:00 PM Child Care Conference, Fellowship Center Saturday October 21 11:00 AM Youth Fall Retreat, Wesley Woods
“God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” --copied
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Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Knoxville,TN Permit No. 39
WE SUPPORT BEARDEN
By Our Prayers . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . For Our Church Family Dot Steed, Ft. Sanders Regional
By Our Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For October 8 Worship 9:00 A.M. 102 Sunday School 195 11:00 A.M 154 Total Worship 256 By Our Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For October 8 This report will appear in a future edition of The Bearings.
By Our Service . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For October 15 Ushers 9:00—Wade Mitchell (lead), Rob & Kathy Houser, Bob Smith 11:00—David Dickey (lead), Joe Burns, Tommy Edwards, Betty McDow, Wanda Moody Acolytes 9:00—Mattea Sanders; 11:00—Ken & Will Heflin Children’s Worship—Janette Burgin Coffee Stewards—New Beginnings Class
Children’s Ministry Little Lambs will be rehearsing for their Christmas musical, “Angels, Lambs, Ladybugs and Fireflies” on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
K-5th grade children are rehearsing “Angel Alert” on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Please plan your week so the children can participate in the Christmas musical rehearsals.
Snacks Needed. Tuesday is Bearden chorus day at the Vestal Boys & Girls Club. We have 28 children in our weekly chorus there. Each child gets a drink and one Little Debbie Snack Cake at the end of chorus. If you would be willing to donate boxed juices and/or Little Debbies, please drop them by Donna’s office. Thanks!
On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, 6:30 P.M., Bearden Kids for Christ Choir will return to West Town Mall to sing for the Night of Giving.
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. “Angels, Lambs, Ladybugs and Fireflies” by Fred Bock will be presented by the Little Lambs Choir. “Angel Alert” by David and Celeste Clydesdale will be presented by the KFC Choir.
15—Ruth Stulting, Debbie Tegano, Ralph & Kay Beeler 17—Lauren Adam, John Cliff 18—Kristin Lusby, Joe & Dawn Yoder 19—Wes & Melissa Cate 20—Ashley Wilkinson 21—Justin Gardner
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