“Are
You A Real Christian?”
In this day and age we see many persons who would rather be superficial
than genuine. They compromise their spiritual and religious values for
worldly pleasure or gain. When God is our number one priority, our lives
take on an agenda of spontaneity and surprise. We are challenged to back
up our pledge of faith with action. People, challenges, and projects
seem to come our way. They need attention and resolution.
Are you a real Christian, or just a respectable one? Most Christians are
respectable, but it takes a committed one to be real. Most people want
to live peacefully and in relationship to others. However, when it comes
to responding to the challenges that break the heart of God, we are slow
and reluctant. We find ourselves wanting to remain comfortable and
secure. When Christ calls a person, He calls us to think less of self,
and more of God’s call.
Are you responding to God’s call? Are you a real Christian, or just a
respectable one? There is a difference. Come and be challenged. Come and
be open to reality.
In Christ,
Helping Hands Needs Your Help
Due to high heating bills received in March for February,
our Helping Hand fund is almost depleted. We are still receiving a large
number of calls for help. If you are able to help us replenish our fund
we would greatly appreciate it. We help people every six months with
utility bills and medication. Occasionally we will help someone with a
motel room for one night. Checks can be made out to BUMC and mark them
Helping Hand. Thank you for your help.
Broadway Breakfast To Meet
The Broadway Breakfast group will meet at 9:00 a.m.,
Saturday, May 5, at the Airport Hilton. This activity is open to any
member or friend of Broadway. This is a time for fun, food and
fellowship. If you would like to attend contact Judy in the church
office, 982-6192, to make a reservation.
Fifth Sunday Offering Is This Week
Many children, due to circumstances not of their own
making, have never felt love, joy, appreciation, or success. We can give
thanks that Holston Home exists to help children find fulfillment.
Please be generous with your FIFTH SUNDAY gift to Holston Home on
Sunday, April 29.
What Is Your Talent?
We will have our annual talent show this year on
Wednesday, May 2. Our meal will be at 6:00 p.m. followed by the show at
6:30 p.m. in the W. R. Allen Hall.
God did not bless all of us with musical talents, but He did give each
of us individual talent and we hope you will share your gift with your
church friends. We will have tables set up to display your talent items
– art, poetry, scrapbooks, knitting, food, needlework, woodworking, etc.
If you would be willing to give a demonstration, that would be great,
but if not, just a display will help us know more about you and the
things that interest you.
Those of you who are blessed with musical talents, storytelling,
reading, comedy, etc. are asked to perform for us in one of our most
enjoyable programs of the year. Whether you are a beginner or one who
has many years of experience, we would like to hear your presentation.
Please call Elizabeth Mize, or the church office, 982-6192, to reserve
your spot.
Children’s Day
The Holston Conference will be hosting the annual
Children’s day at Camp Wesley Woods on Saturday, May 12. This is a fun
day at camp, with hiking, canoes, and cool crafts. Reserve your place by
filling out a summer fun registration form, available in the church
office.
Attendance:
April 22
Sunday School
143
Worship 8:45
56
Worship 10:30
198
Worship
Total
254
Schedule
Sunday, April 29
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
4:30 pm - Sign Language class
Monday, April 30
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
3:30 pm - Art Class
6:30 pm - Boy Scouts
7:00 pm - Scout Committee
Tuesday, May 1
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
4:30 pm - Kindermusik
6:30 pm - Softball at Springbrook
7:00 pm - District Scout Leaders
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, May 2
8:30 am - PDO
2:00 pm - Art Class
3:45 pm - Children’s Choir/ Son Beam
4:30 pm - Discovery Club
6:00 pm - WFS
6:30 pm - Talent Show
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, May 3
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Old Chimers
10:00 am - Circles
1:30 pm - PDO Board
3:30 pm - Kindermusik
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - Wolf Den
6:30 pm - Disciple
Friday, May 4
Wedding Rehearsal
10:00 pm - Softball at Everett
Saturday, May 5
8:30 am - UMM Golf Tournament
9:00 am - Broadway Breakfast
3:00 pm - Wedding, Foster - Cogdill
Scrapbooking This Saturday
Lori Wade will be conducting a scrapbooking class this Saturday,
April 28, from 9:00 - 12:00 noon, in the W.R. Allen Hall. Come see what it is
all about!
Summer Trip to Amish Country and Lancaster Play Plan
to enjoy a day in the Amish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and see a
play at the Millennium Theatre in Ronks.
The trip is planned for Tuesday, June 26, through Thursday, June 28. The group
will spend the morning and early afternoon at the Kitchen Kettle, an Amish
historical area in Intercourse, PA, where shopping abounds and museums of Amish
life thrive. There is a quilting museum across from the visitors’ center and
plenty of food sampling centers to make quite a lunch. One could even take a
buggy ride with an Amish family. In the afternoon, we will go to the Sight and
Sound Theatre to see “In the Beginning,” a musical play about God’s creation of
the world. Following the show, the group will eat a sumptuous feast at the
Bird-in-Hand Restaurant.
Weekly Worship Opportunities
Rejuvenation Station 8:45 a.m.
Conductor Charlie Wimmer
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Dan Moore
Scripture Matthew 6:25-33
Sermon “Are You a Real Christian?”
Circles Will Meet Next
Week
The following Circles will meet Thursday, May 3, at 10:00
a.m.
Fellowship Circle Hostess: Willie Rose Allen
They will meet at the Allens, 918 Wilder Chapel
Ln., Maryville
Circle 2 Hostess: Lil Tiebout
Program: Sandy Teffeteller
Last Chance To Sign Up For Golf Tournament
The United Methodist Men will be hosting their Spring
Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 5, at Pine Lakes Golf Course in
Rockford. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. It is $60 to enter and all entries must
be in by Sunday, April 29. Individual sponsorship is $25 and a hole
sponsorship is $50 which includes a sign for two tournaments. Entry
forms are available in the narthex. Proceeds benefit the scholarship
fund.
Youth Sunday/ Senior Sunday
May 6 at both services, the youth will lead worship and
celebrate the upcoming graduation of Emily Bruce and Abram Miller.
Welcome New Members
We would like to welcome the following people who have
united with Broadway UMC this month.
On Sunday, April 1, we welcomed Stephens Hays and Chelsea Waters. They
were both members of this year’s Confirmation Class. Stephens is the
daughter of Steve and Julie Hayes and lives at 917 Mt. View Ave.,
Maryville. She is a sixth grader at Maryville Intermediate School (MIS).
Chelsea is the daughter of Eric and Shane Waters and lives at 1108
Havenwood Dr., Maryville. She is a sixth grader at MIS.
On Easter Sunday, April 8, we welcomed Drew McBride and John and Patti
Jelinski. Drew was also a member of the Confirmation Class. He is the
son of Brad and Shannon McBride and lives at 1239 Mildred Dr., Alcoa. He
is a 6th grader at Alcoa Middle School. John and Patti Jelinski joined
us by Restoration and reside at 1452 Cottage Glen Lane, Maryville.
When you see these folks, please welcome them into our church family.
Calling all Crafters!!!!
Come to the W. R. Allen Fellowship Hall on Monday, May 7,
at 10:00 AM for a day of crafting. Items made will be given to the UMW
to sell in August during the 5th Wednesday Night Country Store. Bring
your sewing machine, cutting mats, rotary cutters, scissors, pins, etc.
but most of all bring your sense of humor and a sack lunch! Some fabrics
and trims will be available but feel free to bring your scrap bag
contents if you wish! (Great way to clean out your sewing space.) Prior
sewing experience is not required. For more information call Martha
McFarland, or Jill Fox
Got Family?
Please join us on Sunday, May 6, following the second
service for food, fun and fellowship as we celebrate families. Come and
see what’s new in our Children and Family Ministries!!
Other highlights will be door prizes, entertainment (a ventriloquist and
puppets), and program information about a new ministry for families.
Please bring a dish to share! Drinks will be provided. Hosted by the
Children’s Department and Family Education Committee
Youth News…..
April 29 - No youth.
May 6 - Youth Sunday / Senior Recognition.
Both services
May 6 - D.Y.M.E. Conference Youth Council
Elections
May 13 - Mothers Day, No Youth
May 20 - Relay for life team meeting 6:00.
Summer events
June 8 - Relay for life
June 13-16 - Project CrossRoads Mission
trip
June 25-29 - Vacation Bible School
July 17-21 - Junior and Senior High
assembly
2007 Conference Mission Projects
The Holston Conference has two opportunities for Broadway
to participate in mission projects this Spring. For the "hands on"
project, the Conference has challenged the Maryville District to provide
300 school supply kits to be sent to Liberia. The Missions committee has
set the goal for Broadway to fill 15 of these bags. Empty bags with the
list of needed items were placed in each Sunday school classroom, in the
Narthex and on the table outside the church office on April 15th. Each
bag must contain the items listed below and must also include $5.00 per
bag to cover shipping costs. To help us achieve our goal, please either
fill the bags with the items on the list or place a $25 check in the bag
and we will shop for you. Please return the bags to Nan Taylor, Barbara
Tiller, Sharon Mitchell, Sandra Walker or the church office no later
than May 20th. If you or your group would like to help but don't have an
empty bag, please contact one of the committee members or place a check
in the offering plate with "school kits" on the memo line. List of items
for the bag: 3 70 count spiral notebooks, 1 coloring book, 2 12 packs of
pens (blue or black ink,) 1 small dictionary, 2 boxes of 24 count
crayons, 1 small poncho (these are usually available at Wal-Mart), 2 12
packs of pencils, 1 12 inch ruler, 1 small Bible.
The other Spring Mission Project will be a special offering to benefit
"Living God's Dream"-our ongoing mission work in Brazil. The goal of the
Holston Conference is to raise $100,000. Our offering will be brought to
Annual Conference in June and Broadway will receive Conference Advance
Special credit. We have a wonderful video regarding the work of the
United Methodist church in Brazil and will show it to you at our worship
services in early May. The date for this special offering has been set
for Sunday, May 20th.
We appreciate all you do to support the mission work of the Holston
Conference and Broadway United Methodist Church.
Just A Reminder
The deadline for articles for the Messenger is 8:30 a.m.
Monday morning the week you want something in the newsletter. Articles
will not be accepted after 12:30 on Monday.
