“Into
The Light”
Is the Spirit of Jesus Christ alive
within you? Too many people today feel the joy of Jesus for awhile and
then they fall back into personal endeavors that are more self oriented.
The church was a place to encounter God and then to channel the energy
of Christ’s power to a world in need of redemption. The church has lost
some of it’s dynamic power, because persons refuse to participate in
worship, study, fellowship and prayer. Christmas has become a time for
self fulfillment and sentimental remembrance. It needs to be a time to
feel the power of God and trust in God’s action. We must be
participants, rather than observers.
In this Advent time of preparing our hearts and minds to feel the
presence of God in Christ, let us experience the energy of God’s grace
and love. Realize what God has done. He has brought us out of darkness
into the light of His love. Let us rejoice and be glad. Let us give God
our best in service and sacrifice. Let us feel the energy of God’s
redeeming love. We hope to see you in church.
In Christ,
It’s
Time To Eat Pancakes
Don’t forget, the United Methodist Men’s Pancake
Breakfast is this Saturday, December 8, from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the W.
R. Allen Hall. Proceeds go to the Kerry and Leon Trundle Scholarship
Fund. Cost: $5.00 - adult, $2.50 - child, $12.00 - family. Tickets may
be purchased from any member of UMM or at the door. Make plans to
attend!
H. I. V. - AIDS Ministry
The Holston Conference of the United Methodist
Church is asking for a special offering for the AID’s Ministry. 75% of
the offering will go for the denominational Global AID’s Fund. The other
25% will stay in the Conference to help with The Strength for the
Journey Ministry Project. We will ask for this offering on Sunday,
December 9, here at Broadway.
Edith Leitch
November 30, 2007
PDO
Hosts Silent Auction
The Parents Day Out Program, as part of their
annual Christmas Pageant and Winter Carnival, will sponsor a Silent
Auction. Items will be on the stage in the W. R. Allen Hall, and you
will be able to place bids on Sunday, December 9, and again on Thursday,
December 13. The pageant and carnival will be at 6:00 p.m., Thursday,
December 13. Stop by and see what they have!
Resurrection Youth Retreat, January 18-20
Resurrection is a youth retreat in Gatlinburg, TN.
It is sponsored by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist
Church. It is one of the largest gatherings of U.M.Y. in the country.
There are four sessions in the Convention Center, with great speakers,
music by Star Field and crazy dances with Don. This is always a spirit
filled, life affirming weekend. Resurrection registration forms are
located in front of Charlie’s office. Deadline is December 16.
Schedule
Sunday, December 9
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
4:00 pm - Youth Choir
5:00 pm - Youth Snack Supper
5:00 pm - UMY Angel Tree Shopping
Cornerstone Angel Tree Shopping
5:30 pm - Financial Peace
Monday, December 10
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
5:30 pm - Boy Scouts
6:45 pm - Finance Committee
7:30 pm - Administrative Board
Tuesday, December 11
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, December 12
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - FRInS
3:30 pm - Children’s Choir/Son Beam
4:15 pm - Discovery Club
4:15 pm - Children’s Handbells
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, December 13
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Old Chimers
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - PDO Christmas Pageant & Winter Carnival
6:00 pm - Bear Den
6:30 pm - Disciple
Friday, December 14
2:00 pm - Homeschool 4-H Club
Saturday, December 15
10:00 am - Choir Rehearsal
Kiddos
Korner
Sunday Mornings
in December, 9:30-10:15
The W. R. Allen Hall has been transformed
into the city of Bethlehem. Each Sunday during the Sunday school hour we
will host the Kindergarten-Sixth Grade kids for a Christmas VBS. There
will be songs, Bible stories and crafts.
December 19 The children will host a
Christmas pageant at 6:00 p.m. followed by a yummy potluck dinner
downstairs at 6:30. Parents, we will start gathering and do costumes
around 5:00. If you can not make it at 5:00 just get there when you can.
Practice for the pageant will be on Wednesday during the Discovery Club
time. The pageant will be easy enough for kids that can not make it to
Discovery Club to still participate, so please make plans to help us
celebrate the coming of the Christ child.
Rejuvenation Station 8:45 AM
Conductor Charlie Wimmer
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Traditional Worship 10:30 AM
Rev. Dan Moore
Scripture Luke 1: 67-80
Sermon “Into the Light”
Good Neighbors Progressive Dinner Fundraiser Good Neighbors will be hosting its first ever progressive dinner fundraiser on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will be hosting the appetizers from 5:30-7:00, St. Paul Lutheran will provide the entree of glazed pork loin, grilled chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine and homemade rolls from 6:00-8:00 and Monte Vista Baptist will be closing the evening with a variety of desserts from 7:00-8:30. Tickets are $20/adult, $5/child, $50/family. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Jeanna Stewart at 681-5420.
In Memory
Anita Mock, former member:
Mrs. Sam Roberson
Dot Bratton:
Mrs. Sam Roberson
Carolyn Hunt
Bertha Claybough, mother of Sally Henderson
Carolyn Hunt
Harry Brooks:
Adella Lee - FRInS
Doris Badgett
M/M A. B. Goddard
Fidelia Parham
Dr. & Mrs. Homer Isbell
Barbara Stinnett
John & Mary Baugues
Janie Chandler
Ernest & Pat Blankenship
Marceil Peery
Jerry & Frances Hodge
Virginia Smith Spurlock
M/M Bo Henry - Helping Hand
Flower Calendar For 2008 Is Up
The Flower Calendar for 2008 is now up in the
church office. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember or honor a
loved one. The price of flowers for 2008 will be $40.00. To reserve your
Sunday, call the church office, 982-6192, or stop by.
A Note Concerning Tax Laws
December 31. Donors must deliver or mail (and
postmark) checks on or by this date in order to claim a charitable
contribution deduction for 2007. Checks that are placed in the church
offering on the first Sunday of 2008 will not qualify for a charitable
contribution deduction for 2007, even if the check is predated to 2007
or was actually written in 2007. However, checks that are written,
mailed, and postmarked in 2007 will be deductible in 2007 though they
are not received by the church until 2008.
Attendance: December 2
Sunday School 124
Worship 8:45 48
Worship 10:30 239
Worship Total 287
By the WAY
Youth News.
December 9 4:00-5:00
Youth Choir
5:00 Snack Supper
5:00-8:00 Youth Angel Tree
Shopping
5:00-7:00 Cornerstone Angel
Tree Shopping
December 16 5:00-8:00 Christmas Caroling
and Youth Party
Much Appreciation BUMC
Heartfelt thanks for all the cards, e-mails, visits
and phone calls sent in memory of my father, Rev. Pella W. Mitchell.
Your prayers, hugs and kind words have helped greatly during this
difficult time. Sharon and I are touched with your Christian love.
Sincerely,
Jerry Mitchell
Kuddos To Emily
Emily Armstrong, granddaughter of Barbara and
Richard Bailey, received first place in her age group in the annual
Chilhowee Club Poetry Contest. The poem is titled “Halloween Night”.
Congratulations, Emily!
Update on Consecration Sunday
As of Tuesday, December 4, we have received 114
pledges totaling $344,336.00. If you have not turned in your pledge
card, please do so as soon as possible.
Webmaster's Note:
Wrap
With Blount County Habitat
Get into the holiday spirit while volunteering with
Habitat for Humanity. We will be having a gift wrapping station at the
Maryville Wal-Mart. We need volunteers to help collect donations and
wrap presents for holiday shoppers. All donations will go towards Blount
County Habitat for Humanity. Date: December 14-20, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m. in three hour shifts with at least two volunteers per shift.
December 21-24, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. in three hour shifts with at
least 3 volunteers per shift. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
To sign up or for more information, please call: 982-8717 extension 227
or e-mail
Fitzwater@blounthabitat.org.
Pastor:
Daniel F. Moore
Dir. Of Program and Music: Robert Ergenbright
Dir. Of Children and Youth Ministries: Charlie Wimmer
Director Parents Day Out: Laura Kolarik
Administrative Assistant: Judy Woods
Organist: Gail Hafner
Financial Secretary: Karen Harville
Custodian: Vanessa Ingle
Church Phone:(865) 982-6192
Fax: (865) 982-6142
e-mail:
office@broadwayumc.net
Web Page: www.broadwayumc.net
Parents Day Out: 982-1183
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 desire a copy of that information, please contact the church office.
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