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April 6, 2010 Volume 2, Number 7 |
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I am so thankful for the gift of Jesus Christ and the Resurrection! Amazing love, Amazing grace, Amazing power... It’s all simply amazing! I was personally challenged, inspired and strengthened in the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer throughout our Lenten journey. I hope the new insights, intentionality and time together in this study and with this “simple, but not easy” prayer continue to grow and take root in us in each of us. “So be it!”
I’m thankful that Easter is not just a big day of celebration, though it was that! Easter is a season. For the next 50 days (until Pentecost) we will live in the Season of Easter. This is the time when we focus on the power of the resurrection and the transformation that comes because of it. In Holston Conference, we are following the words of the late, great United Methodist evangelist Harry Denman in these days as this year we observe “50 Golden Days of Evangelism.”
You will soon receive (if you haven’t already) a letter to your home. Please take the time to carefully read about Broadway’s plans of how we will be a part of this exciting time in the life of Holston Conference! Mark your calendars now for Sunday, May 23rd - Pentecost Sunday. We will celebrate worship as a combined congregation that day worshiping at 10 a.m. and after worship having a church picnic at Louisville Point Park. We are praying that at that time, there will be some folks who will chose to step out and receive the gift of baptism and enter into a new life of discipleship.
At Broadway we do so many things so very well! This is a passionate, joyful, bold community of faith. I am proud to be a part of Broadway and the pastor here. Focusing in on our understanding of and living out Faith-sharing allows us to take the next step, as a church, into the mission of the United Methodist Church - ‘to make disciples for the transformation of the world!” Won’t you join me?
See you Sunday!
Shalom,
Welcome New Members We would like to welcome the following people into our church family. Dianne and David Duchenois who reside at 414 Enterprise Way, Maryville 37801. They come to us from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. John and Kim Kidd and son Ajay reside at 1427 Tainan Dr., Maryville 37804. John comes to us from Oakland Heights UMC in Meridian MS and Kim from Alcoa - Maryville Church of God. Bob and Elaine Russell reside at 1606 Pinnacle Point Dr., Alcoa and come to us from Tuckaleechee UMC in Townsend. Bobby and Amy Smith Love and daughter Emilee Smith Busby live at 416 Danbury Ct., Maryville. Mary Matthews and Janet Taylor live at 108 Wesley Lane, Maryville and come to us from Concord UMC in Knoxville.
Fund-raising Lunch On Sunday, April 18 there will be a luncheon sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee immediately following the 10:35 service on April 18th. The price of the meal will be a donation towards getting our new directory completed. We hope to raise in the neighborhood of $1,000. Please plan to attend.
Worship Committee To Meet The Worship Committee will meet immediately after the 10:35 service on April 18. We will go to the Fellowship Hall for the Congregational Care committee luncheon (donations will be used to support the printing of our church directory), but will take our plates to another room to begin our meeting. Please email Kim Hill to let her know if you will be attending. You will receive a separate email or notice concerning details of the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you on the 18th.
Kim Hill, Worship Chair
Let’s Check Out The Titanic
Experience Life As a 19th Century Circuit Rider At the Wednesday Fellowship Supper on April 21, Bob Hayes will amuse and inform you as he relates incidents from the diaries of his great-grandfather, Rev. N. P. Kerr, whose ministry in the Methodist Church began during the Civil War and spanned more than sixty years. Bob will show some photos from the past in telling the sometimes poignant, sometimes humorous, sometimes inspiring story of a 19th-century pastor, his family, and his work.
Menu: Chicken and rice, green beans, salad and banana pudding. Cost: $6.00 - adult; $4.00 - children and $18.00 - family. Reservations need to be in by 10:00 on Tuesday. Childcare provided.
Schedule
Sunday, April 11
Monday, April 12
Tuesday, April 13
Wednesday, April 14
Thursday, April 15
Saturday, April 17
Sunday, April 18
Monday, April 19
Tuesday, April 20
Wednesday, April 21
Thursday, April 22
Friday, April23-25
Greeters For April
Acolytes For April
Helping Hand Statistics for March
Broadway was able to send money to purchase 3 solar
stoves at $120 each. What a wonderful gift! If you have gone online to
see the kind of stove we purchased, you realize that one stove could
possibly help to feed an entire village. When one or two women may be
taking care of 20 or more orphaned children as well as their own, a
solar stove will have a huge impact on the stability of the family
group. Thank you, Broadway, for making a difference in the lives of
people you will never know. Thanks to all the Sunday school groups who participated in the Parcel Post Auction in Willow, Alaska. Broadway sent at least 6 or 7 packages to be auctioned off by our missionary, Fran Lynch. The auction itself is a fund-raiser for the Willow Community Food Bank, transportation assistance, and heating fuel. But the auction is much more than that. It gets people out of their homes and socializing during the long dark months of winter. The community is growing, and the outreach of the Methodist Church is growing as well. They are beginning a book mobile program which also provides lunches for school children during the summer months. And they are reaching out to home-schooled children, who are particularly isolated from others their own age. The Parcel Post Auction brings together people who often don’t know each other even though they live in the same community. |
Rejuvenation Station 8:45 AM Conductor Charlie Wimmer Sunday School 9:30 AM Traditional Worship 10:30 AM Rev. Amy R. Probst, Pastor April 11 Scripture: Mark 4:1-9 Sermon: Contagious Faith: What Evangelism is... and isn’t April 18 Scripture: Luke 15 Sermon: Contagious Faith: Why Share Our Faith?
White Elephant Sale April 10, 8:00-1:00 It’s finally here! This year could be the year that you find what you have been looking for at the Youth’s White Elephant Sale. Items are being taken now. If you have items to be picked up, please contact Charlie at the church.
“What it Means to be United Methodist” Beginning Sunday, April 11 during the Sunday school time (9:30-10:15), Pastor Amy will offer a six week course on “What it Means to be United Methodist.” This video based, teaching and discussion format is intended for anyone who wishes to know more about Methodism or who would like to explore becoming a member of Broadway UMC. The search for the space to house this class is underway, so please respond ASAP to let Judy or Amy know if you are interested. If you are already a United Methodist, but would like to know more about Broadway in particular, the final class of this session (May 16) is designed as a “United Methodist - Broadway Style” class. Questions, comments or to register - please call the church office at 982-6192 or email Amy. Long term United Methodists or spiritual explorer? All are welcome.
Hill Topper Luncheon & Game Day All Hill Toppers (age 65 and older) are invited to this month’s Hill Topper Luncheon and Game Day on Thursday, April 15th at 12:00 noon. We’ll be having soup and sandwiches. There will be a choice of vegetable beef soup and potato soup along with a variety of sandwiches and dessert. There will be no set charge but a donation basket will be set out.
Following the meal Jill Fox will tell us about our new Faith Community Nursing Program. For whose who can tarry, we’ll then have card and board games led by Pat Matthews. Bob Ergenbright will be in charge of the Wii game.
A reservation form will be in the Sunday bulletin on April 11th. Come and join us.
Children’s Corner Thanks for all the fun and singing at the Sunday Morning Wake Up Call. Come be part of it. All children, pre-school - 4th grade are dropped off in room 205 anytime after 9:20. At 9:30 the group sings a few silly songs and move around a little before going to their Sunday school rooms. Parents - all children need to be picked up in their classrooms by 10:20. Ahoy there... Save these dates: June 22-26, 5:30-8:00 for Vacation Bible School! It will be an adventure on the High Seas as we learn about the life of Paul. Keep a watch for Captains Alice and Geni as they will be recruiting a crew to help our children sail deeper into their faith. Summer Camp May 8, Kids day at Camp Families come and enjoy a day at the Woods. Games, hikes and camp fun for everyone. This is a great time to come see the camp before summer, maybe meet your counselor! To register your family contact Charlie.
Camp Wesley Woods summer camp registrations are now being accepted. Camp brochures are available at the church or go to www.campwesleywoods.com for more details. Scholarships are available from Broadway United Methodist Women.
Youth Spring Retreat, April 23-25
Deadline For Next Messenger
Lou Francis:
Pampered Chef Fund Raiser
By the WAY Youth News
White Elephant Sale set up - April 8 & 9, 6:00-8:00
Hospitality Desk Openings
With Much Appreciation Dear Broadway UMC Congregation:
Loving Christ, The Team
Wow!!! What a Party!!!
Love, Tom & Mary Louise Brown
Thank You Broadway
Best, Wilson Paine
Thank You
Richard and Barbara Bailey
United Methodist Men Honor
Bill Landry To Speak
Pastor Amy
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April - Allergies |
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“I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me.” Psalm 69:29 NIV
There are three categories of allergic reactions. Mild
reactions are localized and include a rash, watery or itchy eyes, and
congestion. Moderate reactions can spread beyond the original site of irritation
and cause severe itching and difficulty breathing. The worst reaction,
anaphylaxis, affects the whole body and is rare but life-threatening. Within
minutes severe swelling will make breathing and swallowing difficult, and may
include abdominal pain, vomiting, and mental confusion. Persons severely
allergic to bees, shellfish, or peanuts should carry a dose of epinephrine to
quickly reverse this reaction. Prepared by: Jill Fox, RN, Faith Community Nurse |
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This weekly copy of Broadway Messenger is complete, however it has been re-formatted to allow for its publication to the internet. Some Stewardship (financial) information has been omitted due to its sensitivity. If you are a member and desire a copy of that information, please contact the church office.
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Greetings
Easter People
Whiteoak
Sinks Hike Set for April 17
The
new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is opening this month and the Odyssey
group is going to take a tour. We will leave the church at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 29, (note it is the 5th Thursday) and travel to the
Applewood Farmhouse for breakfast then to the Titanic for our tour. We
should return to the church by 3:00 p.m. The cost of the tour and gas is
$20. Each person will pay for their own meal. Sign up now - spaces are
filling quickly.
Mission
Notes
The
2010 Mexico Medical Mission Team would like to thank you for the love and
prayerful support of Lisa and the entire team. By sharing your equipment with
Lisa more funds could be used for the mission. We are always grateful for the
love and support by family and friends. This allows each of us to focus on the
real mission not only the medical needs but the sharing of God’s love to others.
May each of you be richly blessed for all you are doing for Christ.
