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“God Was Here, But He Left Early”
 Jesus
lived on earth for a very short time. His ministry comforted the
afflicted and afflicted the comfortable. Jesus’ words and actions were
threatening to those who wanted Him silenced. The 23rd Psalm was written
to testify to a caring God. Do you believe in a God who cares for His
children and provides for their needs? We have a tendency to reveal our
atheism, our lack of faith in a caring God in several ways.
We seem inadequate to handle the stresses and strains of life. We easily
become morally confused and we allow fear to dominate our attitude
toward life. Many people today are anxious because they do not put their
faith and trust in Jesus. Is God still present for you? Have you sold
out to the way of the world? God is still here and God wants to meet
your innermost needs.
Sunday we will approach God’s throne of grace and receive a blessing. We
hope you are here to reflect, relate, and reclaim your relationship to a
living God who cares about you.
Blessings,
The Early Bird Gets The White Elephant!!!!
 Come
early!!! The youth yard sale will be this Saturday, April 5, from 7:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monies raised will go to support the Relay for Life
event and to help send Allison Bradley to Estonia for this summer’s
mission trip.
 Special
Odyssey For April
The Faithful Men from Fairview UMC are sponsoring the
Cumberland County Playhouse production of “First Baptist of Ivy Gap” on
Thursday evening, April 24, at Fairview. We have reserved 20 tickets for
this play. They are $25 each. The play begins at 7:30 with the doors
opening at 6:30. We will leave the church at 6:15 and return to the
church following the play. Your ticket will be reserved when payment is
received and is non-refundable. If you don’t drive after dark, call
Judy, 982-6192, to work out arrangements.
Join us as we “meet the women of a small town Tennessee Baptist church
during WWII and again a generation later. This wonderful comedy has
heart and drama and features ‘six of the most wonderful characters’
you’ll ever meet!” This was first presented at the playhouse last season
and was held over and sold out.
Mexico Luncheon Planned
 Hope
Bruce will be traveling with Rev. Jim Dougherty, May 6 - 12, as part of
the Mexico Medical Mission Team. The Chancel Choir will host a luncheon
immediately following the 10:30 worship service on Sunday, April 13, in
the W. R. Allen Hall to help Hope with her expenses. The menu will
include tacos, rice, beans, nachos, and assorted desserts. Donations
will be accepted. Reservation forms will be in the bulletin or you may
call the church office, 982-6192.
Do You Have A Missing Dish?
 There
are a number of casserole and other dishes which have been left in the
church kitchen. Please check to see if any are yours. Any left will be
sold in the White Elephant on April 5.
 
Harry Brooks:
M/M Tom Byerly
By
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Youth News
April 3, 4, 5 White
Elephant set-up and sale
April 6 4:00-5:00 - Cornerstone
5:00-7:00 - Youth
Choir
April 13 5:00-7:00- Youth Choir
April 20 4:00-5:00 - Cornerstone
5:00-7:00 - Youth Choir
April 25-27 Retreat!!!
We will travel to Galax, Virginia, and visit Camp Dickenson. The retreat
will be part work, part fun
and all worship. Cost is $25.00. Registration forms are available in
front of Charlie’s office.
Summer Dates
June 6 American Cancer
Society, Relay for Life
June 7-11 Project Cross Road Mission Trip
June 16-19 VBS
July 7-11 Junior & Senior High Assembly,
Early bird (before 5/6/08) cost is $140.00
Attendance:
March 30
Sunday School
135
Worship 8:45
71
Worship 10:30
202
Worship Total
273
“Positive Parenting” - 4 week series
What: Learn practical
ways to implement up-to-date research on raising happy kids. Discussion
will be generated from information gathered from The Greater Good
Science Center. Greater Good is a research center devoted to the
scientific understanding of happy compassionate individuals, strong
social bonds, and altruistic behavior.
When: Sundays in April,
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Top floor
Who: Parents of all
ages....childcare for younger children.
RSVP to Sarah Wimmer
including needs for childcare.
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Rejuvenation Station
8:45 AM
Conductor Charlie
Wimmer
Sunday School
9:30 AM
Traditional
Worship
10:30 AM
Rev. Dan Moore,
Pastor
Scripture
Psalm 23
Sermon
“God Was Here, But He Left Early”
 CAN
Sunday Is This Week
This Sunday, April 6, we will have CAN Sunday. This is
the time each month when we bring non-perishable items to Sunday school
and worship. Our Cornerstone youth will collect them and see that the
items get to the food pantries. Items needed include peanut butter,
flour, sugar, corn meal, cereal, canned fruits, vegetables and meat,
tuna fish, paper products and baby food. Please be generous.
Spring Golf Tournament Is Announced
 The
United Methodist Men is sponsoring the annual Spring Golf Tournament on
Saturday, April 19, at Rarity Bay Golf Club. The first tee time is 12:00
noon. All golfers, regardless of skill level, are encouraged to play.
The cost for the tournament is $60 per player, which includes greens
fee, cart, balls, and a goodie bag. Individual sponsorships and hole
sponsorships are also available. Entry forms and sponsorship forms are
available in the Narthex. Feel free to contact any UMM member or Kevin
Teffeteller for more details.
Cornerstone
This Sunday, April 6, Cornerstone youth will meet
from 4:00-5:00. Please note the new time.
Kid’s Day At The Woods, May 10
Camp will host a day of fun at camp. This is a
great time to visit camp, check out the cabins and meet some of the
summer staff. The event is free, but please register by calling the
church office.
Boys Bible Study....No
Girls Allowed!
Starting on Wednesday, April 9, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. there will be a
Bible study for boys in grades 7-12. It will be held on the top floor of
the church. If you are interested, please contact
Charlie.
Schedule
Sunday, April 6
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
1:00 pm - Trustees
1:30 pm - Bus leaves for Jubilation
4:00 pm - Cornerstone Youth
5:00 pm - Youth Choir
5:00 pm - Positive Parenting Seminar
5:00 pm - Hispanic Congregation meets here
Monday, April 7
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
6:00 pm - Scout Parents Committee
7:00 pm - Hispanic Congregation meets here
Tuesday, April 8
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
3:30 pm - Kindermusik
6:30 pm - Cub Scout Pack Meeting
7:00 pm - Association of Blount County Writers
7:00 pm - Community Chorus
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, April 9
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - FRINS
3:30 pm - Children’s Choir/Son Beam
4:15 pm - Children’s Handbells
4:15 pm - Discovery Club
6:00 pm - Boys’ Bible Study
6:30 pm - Bible Study
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, April 10
8:30 am - PDO
9:00 am - Kindermusik
9:30 am - Old Chimers
3:00 pm - Girl Scouts
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - District Committee - Scouts
6:30 pm - Disciple
7:00 pm - District Scout Leaders
Friday, April 11
Masons dinner meeting
Saturday, April 12
8:30 am - UMM - short meeting and hike
8:30 am - District Day of Discipleship at First UMC, Maryville
5:00 pm - Swim team dinner
Broadway UMC 16 Day
Western Odyssey
August 8-23, 2008
This Odyssey is planned and operated by Knoxville Tours and will be lead
by Ron and Pat Matthews. You will want to bring your camera, and plenty
of film and extra batteries to record the sights of your trip that will
delight your family and friends and awaken wonderful memories of your
never-to-be-forgotten Odyssey.
On day 8 we turn north and leave the state of Utah behind as we enter
the “Land of the Cowboy”, Wyoming. Our stop will be in the Grand Teton
and Jackson area. We will see the majestic mountain scenery of the Grand
Tetons with peaks that rise to heights of over 7,000 feet above the
valley floor. That night we will get a taste of the Old West -
Bar-T-Five style. We travel by horse drawn covered wagons from Jackson
into beautiful Cashe Creek Canyon for a cowboy styled dinner in the air.
Following dinner we will be entertained by the wranglers.
For a full itinerary and tour reservation form, contact Judy in the
church office or Bill Teffeteller at 579-9302. If you have any
questions, call Bill.
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