A Safe Sanctuary Church	The Bearings Bearden United Methodist Church 4407 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37919 [Mail:  P. O. Box 11065, Knoxville, TN  37939] Michael Sluder, Pastor                                                                                                              October 23,  2007                                                                                                                 Vol. 57, No. 42
WALK IN FAITH 2008 -- SERVICE For over 20 years I've had the opportunity to serve in many different ministries at Bearden.  I'd like to say my service has always been a result of prayerful thought, but that's not true.  There have been times I wanted to serve so that I could be with my own kids.  I've served because of a feeling of guilt or loyalty to a friend.  And let's not forget the times I've served to get away from my own kids!  As I continue my run, leap, walk and sometimes crawl in faith, I've had many feelings about service.  Where am I now?  I  WANT TO SERVE GOD!  I praise God that I can serve!  I feel passionate about serving the Lord!  Hebrews 10:24 says, "In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good." I encourage you to try this approach to service and see what happens.  You will be blessed.                          In His Service,                         Nancy Mitchell A thought from my Mamaw-- Man is like a watch: what he says doesn't amount to anything, if he never moves.                        Family Promise (IHN)       Please take time to check the Family Promise       work board posted in the Atrium. We particularly       need male overnight hosts. There are still       opportunities available to serve as evening hosts,       overnight hosts, and to prepare part of a meal.       We are in need of the following supplies:        women’s deodorant, toothbrushes,  toothbrush       travel cases, individual boxes of cereal and       individual bags of chips.  Host Week is 11/4-11/11.                  UMW  ANNUAL FALL MEETING The United Methodist Women's Fall Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 29 at 7 p.m.  We are delighted that the Rev. Patricia A. Clendenen will be presenting our program "Music and Mission."  Her program will discuss the "passion brought to mission work by our forebears and expressed in the hymns of then and now.”  There will be a dessert reception after the one hour program. NEW ARRIVAL Dave and Marty Rodgers are proud to announce the arrival of their grandson, Weston T., who was born October 21, 2007.  He is the son of Michael and Stephanie Rodgers of Yorkville, TN.  Weston was welcomed home by his big brothers, Seth and Nate.		FROM THE PASTOR Last week we looked at the first of our General Rules, Do no harm.  This week we look at the second General Rule, Do good.  Once again in John Wesley’s own words from 1808 here is what he says about doing good.  It is expected of all who continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation, Secondly: By doing good; by being in every kind merciful after their power; as they have opportunity, doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all men: To their bodies, of the ability which God giveth, by giving food to the hungry, by clothing the naked, by visiting or helping them that are sick or in prison. To their souls, by instructing, reproving, or exhorting all we have any intercourse with; trampling under foot that enthusiastic doctrine that “we are not to do good unless our hearts be free to it.” By doing good, especially to them that are of the household of faith or groaning so to be; employing them preferably to others; buying one of another, helping each other in business, and so much the more because the world will love its own and them only. By all possible diligence and frugality, that the gospel be not blamed. By running with patience the race which is set before them, denying themselves, and taking up their cross daily; submitting to bear the reproach of Christ, to be as the filth and offscouring of the world; and looking that men should say all manner of evil of them falsely, for the Lord's sake. Let’s not just be good, let’s do good.  See you in church. Mike          WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! OCTOBER 31, 2007                  Dinner:  5:30 p.m.; Program, 6:30 p.m. Program:  Ministry Fair and Trunk or Treat Menu:       Spaghetti, salad, rolls/bread & dessert. Cost:        $5.00 adults; $3.00 children; family maximum of                  $20.00 Dinner Reservations:  4:30 on Monday afternoon                                         WORK DAY We will have a grounds work day at the church on Saturday, November 3, beginning at 9 a.m.  Please bring your rakes, pruners, gloves, wheelbarrows, etc.  We appreciate any and all participation in getting our grounds ready for winter. WALK IN FAITH COMMITMENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
BEARDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P. 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 Michael Sluder, Pastor msluder@beardenumc.org Bill Balch, Minister of Counseling, 558-8150    Donna Lewis, Director of Children & Family Ministries donna@beardenumc.org Janice Blair, Church Secretary  janice@beardenumc.org Nan Proctor, Financial Secretary  nan@beardenumc.org Brandon Loveday, Director of Music Steve Johnson, Organist/Accompanist Barry Wallace, Director of Drama Jennifer Somerville, Dir., Early Enrichment Program, BEEP, 588-1492 Micki Suffridge, Dir. School Age Program, 588-6717                          CHURCH CALENDAR                      Thursday          October 25 11:00 AM           Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center   6:00 PM           Walk in Faith Captains Banquet,                            Fellowship Center Saturday           October 27 10:00 AM           Team 5 prepares & serves lunch at                            Volunteer Ministry Center. Sunday             October 28     9:00 AM           Worship 10:00 AM           Sunday School 11:00 AM           Worship   4:00 PM           Beginning Handbells, Choir Room   4:00 PM           A Night in Bethlehem Organizational                           Meeting, Sanctuary   5:00 PM           Rings of the Lord, Choir Room   5:00 PM           Living Well Bible Study, Odd & Ends                           Class room   5:00 PM           Dare to Be Daniel, grades 2-5, Holy                           Ghost Stories Work Station   6:00 PM           Youth Snack Supper   6:00 PM           Crossroads I, Odds & Ends Classroom   6:00 PM           Crossroads II, Ginny Pletz Classroom Monday             October 29 11:00 AM           Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center  6:30 PM            Lay Leadership Team (Nominating                           Committee), Conference Room   7:00 PM           UMW General Meeting, Fellowship Center Tuesday            October 30 11:30 AM           Prayer Warriors, Prayer Chapel   6:30 PM           Line Dancing, Fellowship Center   7:00 PM           Staff Parish Team, Conference Room Wednesday      October 31   6:30 AM           Rise & Shine Bible Study meets with                           Charla Sherbakoff   5:30 PM           WNL! Meal, Fellowship Center   6:30 PM           Trunk or Treat & Ministry Fair   7:30 PM           Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday          November 1   9:00 AM           Staff Meeting, Conference Room 11:00 AM           Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center   6:30 PM           Jubilee Praise Team Rehearsal,                           Choir Room Saturday           October 27   9:00 AM           Grounds Work Day. ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS October 28—Flo Gallivan, Amy Hunter 29—Dale Copeland 31—Kim Counts, Betty Johnson, Kathy Rowell November   1—Hudson Classon, Dawson Houser, Larry Wexler, Jr.,        John Whited, Tommy & Brenda Mozur   2—Bruce Ammons, Les Beaver, Peggy Wilson   3—Jeff Webber			Non-Profit Org.                                                                     U.S. POSTAGE                                                                                PAID                                                                         Knoxville,TN Permit No. 39                               WE SUPPORT BEARDEN By Our Prayers . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . For Our Church Family By Our Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For October 21                   9:00 a.m.              67            Sunday School    158                 11:00 a.m.            159            Total Worship      227 By Our Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For October 21     Operating               $ 6,909.67          Sunday School    65.13     BSAP Donation           150.00           FISH                  40.00     Building                       125.00 TOTAL:  $ 7,139.80 As of October 22, 2007 Received YTD                                                        587,859.29 Expenditures YTD                                               $ 565,649.14 Net YTD                                                             $   22,210.15 Prepaid Pledges                                                 $   41,158.16 Annual Budgeted Expenses                                 $ 805,899.00 Building Loan Balance                                       $1,589,293.24 By Our Service . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For October 28 Ushers   9:00—Lee Sherbakoff (lead), Audrey Carroll,                          Joe Cox, Robert Hahn              11:00—Fred Johnson (lead), Greg Blackmon, Dick                          Broyles, Ken & Tammy Knight Acolytes 9:00—Grant Mitchell; 11:00—Abbey & Ally Blackmon Children’s Message—Bearden Puppeteers Children’s Church—Donna Lewis Youth Snack Supper—Darryl & Linda Millis Nursery:  Team D:  Shawnda & Donnie Ernst, Beth & Cale               Lawson, Patty & Brian Murphy, Cayce & James Smith Coffee Stewards—Fellowship Forum Class The Bearden UMC Church Council voted to do A Night in Bethlehem as a church wide project.  This project will provide an exceptional experience for our own church members while offering the experience to the public.  A Night in Bethlehem will occur Sunday, December 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and there are many opportunities for participation.  Two informational/organizational meetings are scheduled.  If you are interested in participating, please make every effort to attend of the meetings.  The first one will be Sunday, October 28, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary and the second will be Sunday, November 4, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  If you have questions, please call Donna Lewis at the church, 588-6562, extension 105. Next Jubilee, An Evening of Worship and Praise Service will be Sunday, November 11, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Center.