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 Wise
Guys Or Wise Men?”
After Christmas we enter a season known as Epiphany.
Jesus is proclaimed to be the light of the world. We are to be bearers
of his light as well. Are you reflecting the light of Christ Jesus to a
world in need? During Epiphany we celebrate the coming of the Wise Men
to the stable of Christ’s birth. They brought gifts that were fit for a
king. Jesus was the Promised Messiah. The star shone bright leading the
Wise Men to the place of Jesus’ birth. They responded, and went to see
the newborn. Would you have gone?
Which are you - a wise guy or gal or one who realizes there is something
beyond our control and desire? Do you belong to God, or can you do
everything on your own? Surrender your heart to the Power of God and see
that which has come to pass. Come and bring your gifts to the throne of
Jesus. See you Sunday.
In Christ,
CAN
Sunday This Week
Sunday, January 7, we will start the new year with CAN
Sunday. This is the time each month when we bring non-perishable items
to worship to share with our less fortunate neighbors in Blount County.
We then take the items to either the Blount County Food Pantry or the
Food Connection. Items needed include corn meal, sugar, flour, cereal,
canned fruits, vegetables and meat, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna,
paper products and baby food. Please be generous.
Installation Of Church Officers
This Sunday morning at the 10:30 worship service we will
have the installation of church officers. UMW, UMM leaders, and members
of the Church Council and the Administrative Board are encouraged to be
here.
Children’s Ministry Workshop
Do you have a heart for children or maybe you just want
to see what the Children’s Team is cooking up for this year? Please
come; you are invited to the Children’s Ministry Workshop. Anita
Henderlight, the Children’s Ministry Coordinator for the Conference,
will be our guide as we look at how we minister to the children of
Broadway UMC. The workshop will begin on Wednesday, January 10,
5:30-7:30 p.m. The following two Wednesdays we will gather from
6:30-7:30 to bring our plans into focus and make plans on achieving
them. If you would like to be part of this workshop, please contact
Jenny Ottinger or Charlie Wimmer.
Toddler Nursery Volunteers
We have a fun ministry opportunity for you! Each Sunday,
our Toddler Nursery is staffed by a crew of two volunteers. Not only is
this a great chance to be with some awesome kids, it gives some parents
a chance to worship and maybe relax a bit, knowing that their child is
well cared for. We are currently working on the 2007 schedules. If you
would like to help, please contact Vicky Maslowski or Charlie Wimmer.
Attendance:
December 17
Sunday School 118
Worship 8:45
59
Worship 10:30
167
Worship
Total 226
January
Odyssey
The January Odyssey is being planed for Thursday, January
25. Mark this date on your calendar and watch next week’s Messenger for
more details.
Music
Programs Start Up
By the time you receive this the choir will have had
their first meeting of 2007. Epworth Bells resume at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
January 9 and the Wesley Ringers at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11. The
Children’s and Son Beam choirs resume on Wednesday, January 10, at 3:45.
All music groups in the church are open to new members. Everyone is
invited to join singing in either the adult or children’s choirs or
ringing in one of the handbell ensembles. For more information, contact
Bob Ergenbright through the church office.
Upper Room Class To Sponsor Silent Auction
The Upper Room Class is once
again sponsoring a silent auction to benefit the campership fund at Camp
Wesley Woods. Because of your generosity in donating items and bidding
at our other auctions, we have sent several kids to camp who otherwise
could not afford to attend. Camp director David Leach is always very
appreciative of Broadway church and all that we do for Wesley Woods. We
will have the donated items on display at the Youth spaghetti supper on
Saturday, January 27th. Bidding will begin Saturday evening and end at
10:15 on Sunday morning. Winning bids will be announced at the 10:30
service - you may pay for and take your items after church. If you would
like to donate a basket or service to the auction, please contact
Barbara Tiller at 981-9006, Nikki Fordham at 977-4185 or Randy Allen at
982-0473. Thank you!
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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 2:1-12
Sermon
“Wise Guys or Wise Men?”
Schedule
Sunday, January 7
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
1:00 pm - Trustees
5:30 pm - UMY and Parents Meeting
Monday, January 8
8:30 am - PDO
5:30 pm - Tiger Cubs
5:30 pm - Webelos
5:30 pm - Boy Scouts
6:45 pm - Finance
7:30 pm - Church Council
Tuesday, January 9
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
6:00 pm - YOKE Ministries
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, January 10
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - FRINS
2:00 pm - Art Class
3:45 pm - Children’s Choir/Son Beam
4:30 pm - Discovery Club
5:30 pm - Children’s Workshop
6:30 pm - Studies
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, January 11
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Old Chimers
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - Wolf Den
6:30 pm - Disciple
Friday - Sunday, January 12 - 14
Youth at Resurrection
Saturday, January 13
8:30 am - UMM at Asbury Place
Dear Members and Friends,
The Staff of Broadway UMC would like to thank all of you
for your holiday wishes, gifts and goodies which were bestowed upon us.
Your generosity is overwhelming. We hope all of you had a very blessed
Christmas and that you have a wonderful 2007.
Bob, Charlie, Judy, Gail, Karen and Vanessa
Margaret and Dan want to thank the people of The
Broadway United Methodist Church for the Christmas bonus,
and the kindness that were shared with us during Christmas. Broadway is
a very caring community and we are blessed to be part of it. May 2007 be
a year in which we work together to realize God’s blessings and grace.
Thank you all.
Margaret & Dan Moore
FRINS Needs Your Help
Our FRINS group is starting a new ministry. They will be
taking Upper Rooms to the nursing homes in the area who would like them.
You can help by bringing your old Upper Rooms to the church when you are
finished with them. There will be baskets in the narthex of the church
and in the hallway outside of the fellowship hall. Your help will be
greatly appreciated.
Susanna Wesley To Host Fund Raiser
The Susanna Wesley Circle fund raiser will be at 6:30
p.m., Thursday, January 18, in the church parlor. It will include Angie
Kizer from Pampered Chef, Lori Wade from Creative Memories and Becky
Croft from Arbonne Cosmetics. All proceeds will go to charity. Childcare
will be available and all are invited.
January 7 - 6:00 pm -
Resurrection pre-trip meeting,
Youth and Parents please attend
January 12 - 14
- Resurrection Retreat
January 27 -
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