The weekly newsletter of Broadway United Methodist Church

“The Seeds of Love”

Lent is a time of renewal, of experiencing new life. As spring approaches we will see new flowers and plants. We will see leaves return to the trees. There will be a time for planting so the harvest can be fulfilled. Seeds will transform into plants that can be beneficial for our very existence. Are you living in accordance with God’s sown plan? God wants us to grow in spirit and in His truth. He wants us to be intentional about what we do. After all, we are here to serve God.

God calls on us to love one another. The Parable of the Sower tells about how some seeds are not rooted properly and they are snatched away. Are you yielding a harvest for God, or are you being snatched away? We need God to transform us. Are you growing as a Christian, or are you falling away? It hurts to see those who are snatched away by outside forces, or hurt feelings by others in community. Come and ponder the Parable of the Sower.

                                                Blessings,

Golden Council Survey Continues

Forty-eight seniors have already participated in the Golden Council survey of members of Broadway 65+ years old. The suggestions made for senior ministries and the affirmation for the current ministries have been overwhelmingly positive. If you have not yet been contacted for your interview, be patient. Teams have until February 24 to complete their assignments. If, after that date, you have not been contacted, call the church office if you would like to be included in the survey.

Broadway Job Descriptions OnLine
What am I suppose to do in my position at the church?

At the Church Conference on December 2, the Charge Conference approved the updated Broadway Policy and Procedure Guidelines including the responsibilities of all the positions on both the Administrative Board and Council on Ministries. To access that information, CLICK HERE, or go to the church web site and, under “Home,” access the “Administrative Staff and Leaders” page. At the bottom of the page you will find an icon that will take you to the policies and procedures including forms to be used for building usage and wedding requests in addition to all job descriptions. If you do not have access to the internet, you may obtain a hard copy at the church office. If you want a copy of only your job description, contact Bob Ergenbright through the church office.

2004-2008 Guidelines, produced by the General Board of Discipleship, are available in the library on loan. They contain information about all the general areas of ministry in the United Methodist Church such as missions, stewardship, finance, children’s ministries, youth ministries, Christian education, and many more. After General Conference in April 2008, new guidelines will be published reflecting changes in ministry enacted at the Conference. We will make those available as soon as possible.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!   Thanks to you, we had a record breaking silent auction for the Wesley Woods campership fund this year! Due to your creativity and generosity, we had more items donated than ever before and we raised an outstanding $1250.00! Thank you for supporting us in our fundraising efforts.

                                       The Upper Room Class

The 30 Hour Famine has been postponed.

February 24 4:00 - Confirmation Class
5:30 - Youth Choir
6:30 - UMYF - UltimateFrisbee

Sunday, February 24
  8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
  9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
  4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
  6:00 pm - Romans Bible Study
 

Monday, February 25
  8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
  6:00 pm - Children’s Ministry Team
  6:30 pm - Boy Scouts
  7:00 pm - Harp Sing
  7:00 pm - Scout Committee
 

Tuesday, February 26
  8:30 am - PDO
  9:30 am - Transformers
  3:30 pm - Kindermusik
  7:00 pm - Community Chorus
  7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
 

Wednesday, February 27
  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
  6:30 pm - Bible Study; Youth Ministry Team
  7:30 pm - Choir
 

Thursday, February 28
  8:30 am - PDO
  9:00 am - Kindermusik
  9:30 am - Old Chimers
10:00 am - UMW Bible Study
12:00 pm - Odyssey
  4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
  6:30 pm - Disciple

Rejuvenation Station                                    8:45 AM

Conductor                                       Charlie Wimmer

Sunday School                                             9:30 AM

Traditional Worship                                    10:30 AM

                                            Rev. Dan Moore, Pastor

Scripture                                 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sermon                                    “The Seeds of Love”

It’s Not Too Late To Sign Up
Our February Odyssey trip will take us to Concord for lunch at the Apple Cake Tearoom. We will leave the church at 12:00 noon, (following the women’s Bible Study) Thursday, February 28 . We have one of the upstairs party rooms reserved. Following lunch there are some neat gift shops nearby which we can browse through. You will order from their “party” menu and pay for your own lunch. We will collect money on our return for gas. Reservations must be made by 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 25.
 

Children’s Ministry Team

The Children’s Ministry Team will meet at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 25. We will meet in the Message Sunday school room on the top floor.

Youth Ministry Team
The Youth Ministry Team will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, in the Message Sunday school room on the top floor.
 

Clifford Noel (Bob) Cotton

February 16, 2008

Vera Coe

February 16, 2008

Food Kits Due March 2
Sunday, March 2, is Mission Sunday at Broadway. Our church is collecting food kits for the local pantry funds. A kit costs about $15-20 to fill. You may bring a check, but better yet, you can purchase the food when you buy your own groceries, then bring it with you Sunday morning to church. We will be collecting the food and giving it a special blessing during the worship services that morning. Come and be a part of a very worthwhile mission!

A Food Kit contains:
1 box powdered milk 3 6oz. cans tuna
1 2-lb. bag dry beans
1 2-lb. bag rice
2 14.5-oz. cans tomatoes
1 canned ham or Spam

Oodles Of Thanks!!!

What a great night we had at the spaghetti supper! Counting all the workers we served almost 200 plates of noodles. Much appreciation goes to the kitchen crew and Vanda Porter. Many complements have gone to the cooks. Congratulations also goes to our youth group. I think the only drinks or pasta which was spilled was theirs and not on any of our guests! The compliments have come often about what a courteous and polite group we have and I will have to agree. It was a fun night. Thanks for your support of our youth.

                                                Charlie Wimmer

Sunday Bus Pick-up Schedule
Morning View 8:55am
Asbury Place 9:05am
The bus will return immediately following 10:30am worship.
 

A Community Service Opportunity

Transportation to Knoxville Symphony performances from Maryville will be offered again for the coming Symphony Season (2008-2009). The Symphony Bus is available for the Thursday evening performances only. If you would like to reserve a seat on the Symphony Bus or receive more information, please call Minerva Henderson @ 977-8357. Riding the Symphony Bus entitles one to a substantial savings on your Knoxville Symphony Season tickets.

Dot Bratton:
     Frances Taylor - Elevator
Edith Leitch:
     Willa Spears
     Frances Taylor - Elevator
Harry Brooks:
     Willa Spears
     Frances Taylor
 

JUBILATION 2008  JUBILATION, a Senior Adult Retreat at Meadow View Convention Center in Kingsport, TN, on April 6-8, focuses this year on the theme, “I Love to Tell the Story.” In keeping with the idea of telling one’s story, Charles Maynard, Director of Development for Holston Conference Camping and Leisure Ministries, will lead a workshop emphasizing how to enjoy learning more about the stories that have occurred in other families that may have been part of your own family background.

As we look at our own faith journey, Dr. William Carter, author of Peanut Butter Theology, and Roger Redding, Director of Holston Conference Foundation, will discuss how the advantage of aging and the preparation of our lives for retirement fit closely. They will help participants discover ways to make some of the grand decisions that will assist them in having a better retirement experience.

For more information about JUBILATION, stop by the church office for a brochure, including the registration form. And remember, you do not have to drive. The Broadway bus will leave the church parking lot at 1:30 p.m. on April 6. Reserve your seat on the bus by calling the church office before April 2.

For more information, visit jubilation.holston.org on the internet.

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

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