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A Safe Sanctuary Church
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The Bearings
Bearden United Methodist Church 4407 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919 [Mail: P. O. Box 11065, Knoxville, TN 37939]
Michael Sluder, Pastor
January 29, 2008 Vol. 58, No. 4
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! February 6 Dinner: 5:30 p.m.; Program, 6:30 p.m.
Program: Ash Wednesday Service, Sanctuary
Menu: Spaghetti, salad, rolls/bread & dessert
Cost: $5.00 each; family maximum of $20.00
Reservations: 4:30 on Monday afternoon
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Geoff and Patty Shuman joined Bearden on Sunday, January 20th. They transferred from Maple Grove UMC in Columbus, Ohio. Geoff and Patty reside at 423 Kendall Road; 37919. Patty is the daughter of Lois Whitehurst. Welcome Geoff and Patty!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
The 4th and 5th graders will be going to Pigeon Forge on Saturday, February 2nd. Meet at the church at 11 a.m., eat lunch at Mr. Gatti’s and then go to the Miracle Theater. Each child will need to bring money for their lunch and games. Permission slips must be completed and returned before they board the bus.
Save the date – February 10, 2008
Jubilee Praise and Worship Service
We will meet at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. Come, celebrate and rejoice!
“LUNCHEON OF LOVE”
Please join the Costa Rica Mission Team for a “Luncheon of Love” on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 12 Noon in the Fellowship Center (11a.m. for those that attend Early Service). We will have homemade spaghetti, salad, bread and yummy desserts! There will also be wonderful entertainment and Christian fellowship! Cost for the lunch will be donations. These donations will go to our Costa Rica Mission Trip this summer! Come join us for a fun Sunday lunch!
CHEAP TALENT NEEDED!!!
The Costa Rica Mission Team is looking for a few talented persons to perform at the “Luncheon of Love” on Sunday, Feb.17th. We are going to pass the hat at the end of each act in an effort to boost our donations at the luncheon. You could be the performer that brings in big bucks for our mission trip. Call Nancy Mitchell at 691-8026, or email at wade_mitchell@webbschool.org if you would be willing to help us out!
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FROM THE PASTOR
Here is the third, and last, of our General Rules. We have contemplated what it means to do no harm and what it means to do good. This week, the general rule focuses on the things we must do in order to continue to grow in our faith. Once again, in John Wesley’s own words.
It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation, Thirdly: By attending upon all the ordinances of God; such are:
These are the General Rules of our societies; all of which we are taught of God to observe, even in his written Word, which is the only rule, and the sufficient rule, both of our faith and practice. And all these we know his Spirit writes on truly awakened hearts.
It is my prayer that God truly awaken our hearts so that his Spirit may write his words there in. See you in church where we strive to stay in love with God. Mike
FAMILY PROMISE
Can you help? If so, call Charla Sherbakoff at 450-5078 or 806-3337. Ø Sat Male Overnight host: 8:30 PM-7:00 AM, Feb. 2 Ø Take Down: 7AM, Feb 3 Ø Drive the trailer to next church - need trailer hitch – Feb. 3, 7AM Ø Drive Family Promise to next host church - Feb 3, 7:30 AM
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER MISSION TEAM NEWS
The team of Steve Richards, Linda Powell, Corky Brooks, Daleta Sawyer, and Lee Sherbakoff prepared and served lunch for approximately 144 people at the Volunteer Ministry Center. This is the largest number that the teams have served. The 4th Saturday of every month, a team from Bearden prepares and serves lunch at the Volunteer Ministry Center, a homeless shelter. Why does Bearden UMC serve? That's just who we are as God's people. Radical way of living.
LOVEDAY SHOWER TO BE HELD FEB. 3
On Sunday, Feb. 3, the Chancel Choir will host a wedding shower in honor of Director of Music Brandon Loveday and his new bride, Amanda, at the church in the Fellowship Center. All Bearden members and friends are invited to drop in between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Gift registries are available at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target. Please join us as we shower the Lovedays with love and good wishes!
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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
Michael Sluder, Pastor msluder@beardenumc.org Bill Balch, Minister of Counseling, 558-8150 Donna Lewis, Director of Children & Family Ministries David Ault, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries david@beardenumc.org Janice Blair, Church Secretary janice@beardenumc.org Nan Proctor, Financial Secretary nan@beardenumc.org Brandon Loveday, Director of Music Charles Parham, Interim 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 January 31 9:30 AM Holston Methodist Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, Conference Room 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics will not meet. 11:00 AM HMFCU Luncheon & Annual Meeting, Fellowship Center 6:00 PM BEEP Staff Meeting Saturday February 2 11:00 AM 4th & 5th Graders Trip to Pigeon Forge Sunday February 3 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 2:30 PM Brandon & Amanda Loveday Shower 4:30 PM Dare 2B Daniel 4:30 PM Youth to the FISH Pantry 5:00 PM Handbells, Choir Room 5:30 PM Youth Super Bowl Party at the home of David, Natalie, Kelsey & John Broyles 6:00 PM Crossroads I, Shepherds of the Word 6:00 PM Crossroads II, Ginny Pletz Class Room Monday February 4 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center 6:00 PM UMW Executive Committee, Conference Room 6:00 PM Westwood Homeowners Association, Fellowship Center Tuesday February 5 6:30 PM Line Dancing will not meet. 7:00 PM Finance Team, Conference Room Wednesday February 6 – FISH Work Day 8:30 AM FISH Staff Arrives, Choir Room 12:30-1:30 PM FISH Deliverers Arrive 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live! Dinner 6:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service, Sanctuary 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room Thursday February 7 11:00 AM Senior Aerobics, Fellowship Center Friday February 8 – Sunday, February 10 Women’s Retreat, Lake Junaluska, NC Saturday February 9 8:30 AM Habitat for Humanity Work Day
BIRTHDAYS
4—Grace Classon, Cayce Smith 5—Bea Kreyling, Charla Sherbakoff, John Tackett 8—Matt McKenzie
YOUTH NEWS!!!
Sun., Feb. 3 We will meet at the church at 4:30 p.m. to support FISH! Then to a Super Bowl party at the Broyles’ from 5:30 til halftime! Wed., Feb. 5 Come join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Youth fun & bible study! 6:15-7:30 Sun., Feb. 10 Jubilee plus! Please see David if you have interest in seeing Starfield next Sunday night! (approx. 7-10PM)
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WE SUPPORT BEARDEN
By Our Prayers . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . For Our Church Family Selmer Bergerson (Tammy Knight’s father), Jimmy Crabtree (Jerry & Judy McKenzie’s brother-in-law), Willa Hand, Joanne Hill, Fred Johnson, Charles Lee (Charla Sherbakoff’s Dad), Parker Logan (Dick & Sarah Kelso’s grandson), Jim & Peggy Longmire (Susan Yanno’s parents), Stacey Rivers, Dot Steed, & Helen Williams. If you have someone you would like your church family to pray for, contact Rev. Sluder or the church office, 588-6562.
By Our Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For January 27 9:00 a.m. 79 Sunday School 201 11:00 a.m. 149 Total Worship 240 Resurrection 12
By Our Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 20 Operating $ 6,141.75 Sunday School 68.50 Human Relations Day 126.00 Building 130.00 Bishop Scholarship 50.00 Memorial 195.00 Initial Offering 21.00 FISH 14.00 Heifer Project 175.00 Costa Rica 2,000.00 Habitat For Humanity 100.00 TOTAL: $ 9,021.25 By Our Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 27 Operating $ 9,086.66 Sunday School 63.45 2007 Operating 89.00 Building 62.00 Initial Offering 9.00 FISH 22.00 Special Donations 164.00 Youth 4.00 TOTAL: $ 9,533.11
As of January 28, 2008 Received YTD $ 56,341.47 Expenditures YTD $ 33,124.02 Net YTD $ 23,217.45 Annual Budgeted Expenses TBA Building Loan Balance $1,578,584.67
By Our Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For February 3 Ushers 9:00—Ralph Beeler (lead), Ed Anderson, Wade Mitchell, John Whited 11:00—Ben (lead) & Dale Rivers, Andy Middleton, Paul Sherbakoff, Haynes Smith Acolyte 9:00—Harrison Mitchell; 11:00—Hannah Thomas Youth Snack Supper—Ken Bielak & Gayla Harris Nursery: Team A: Ann & Les Beaver, Pam & Kenny Hines, Carolyn & Brent Pendergast, Christy & Jeremy Tucker Coffee Stewards—New Beginnings Class Altar Flowers—Lois Whitehurst & Family
“GROWING THE LOVE” POTLUCK DINNER DATES
Have you signed up to participate in Bearden’s Potluck Dinner Dates? If not, you will have one more chance this Sunday, Feb. 3. Just fill out the bulletin insert and place it in the collection plate. This is a wonderful time of fellowship, fun, great food and new friendships. Folks who have been a part of the Dinner Dates thus far have given them great reviews. If you have questions, you can contact Nancy Cooper, 588-5470, or Melissa Cate by email, homemec@tds.net. |
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