“In
Gear?”
When you put a car in neutral it can be pushed or pulled
rather easily. It’s engine does not create the energy to move it. When
Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last week of his life there were three
kinds of people. Those who had faith in Jesus and His mission. Those who
were against Him, and wanted Him removed. Those who just observed and
tried not to take a stand, but were swayed by public opinion. What group
would you have been in?
The first group shouted praises and said, “Blessed is He who comes in
the name of the Lord.” The second group said, “Crucify Him. Give us
Barabbas.” The third group remained silent, and hoped to be unbothered
by the situation. Palm Sunday is a time to take a stand. Do you realize
what Jesus has done for you? Don’t remain neutral. Get yourself in gear,
when it comes to your response to Jesus. We hope to see you Sunday as we
start Holy Week together.
In Christ,
Sunday, April 1 - Palm Sunday
8:45 a.m. - Rejuvenation Station Service
10:30 a.m. - Traditional Service, Children bringing in the palm branches
Thursday, April 5 - Maundy Thursday
7:00 p.m. - “The Last Living Supper” along with Communion
Friday, April 6 - Good Friday
12:00 noon - Blount County Ecumenical Action Council sponsored service
begins at Broadway UMC and continues at St. Paul AME Zion on West
Broadway
Sunday, April 8 - Easter
7:00 a.m. - Sunrise on front steps of church
8:45 a.m. Rejuvenation Station
10:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship
THE LIVING LAST SUPPER Presented Maundy
Thursday, April 5, at 7:00pm in the sanctuary, the Chancel Choir will
join with the Primed for Time actors and instrumentalist as they present
a stirring musical drama focused on the moment that Jesus, while
participating in a Seder meal during the feast of the Passover,
proclaims that one of those present will betray him. The drama takes
place as each Disciple reacts to the possibility that he may be the one
who will betray the Master, but only one disciple knows for sure the
identity of the true betrayer. The choir supports the drama with songs
describing the actions of the disciples as they participate in a Seder
meal which quickly develops into the moment that Jesus established the
sacrament of Holy Communion. The music also augments the disciples’
monologues and portrays pivotal events in the Biblical story not covered
by the drama.
Ruth Elaine Schram, in setting this poignant drama, says, “When God
called these twelve men to be His disciples and apostles and to
establish the New Testament Church, He chose flawed individuals, people
just like you and me, men who were not saints or even finished products,
but works in progress; men whose qualities needed to be honed, molded
and channeled in positive ways.” In keeping with Ms. Schram’s intention,
this service is a mixture of the Biblical narrative and our modern
discernment of Jesus’ ministry and His call.
During the evening, in addition to the drama, the congregation will have
the opportunity to partake of the elements of Holy Communion in a unique
setting. Everyone is invited to participate.
Attendance:
March 25
Sunday School
141
Worship 8:45
58
Worship 10:30
204
Worship
Total
262
Schedule
Sunday, April 1
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
4:30 pm - American Sign Language
5:00 pm - Cornerstone Kickoff
6:00 pm - Invitation to Old Testament
Monday, April 2
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
3:30 pm - Art Class
5:30 pm - Webelos
6:30 pm - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, April 3
8:30 am - PDO
9:00 am - East Tn Oral Surgeons
9:30 am - Transformers
4:30 pm - Kindermusik
7:00 pm - District Scout Leaders
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, April 4
8:30 am - PDO
2:00 pm - Art Class
3:45 pm - Children’s Choir/ Son Beam
4:30 pm - Discovery Club
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, April 5
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
7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 6
OFFICE CLOSED
12:00 pm - BCEAC Good Friday Service, here
Saturday, April 7
9:00 am - Broadway Breakfast
11:00 am - Easter Egg Hunt at Asbury Place
4:00 pm - Wedding in Chapel
Many Thanks
I want to thank all my dear friends at BUMC for your caring thoughts and prayers
during this difficult time in our lives.
Cheryl & Sten Cooper
Palm Sunday Anthem
This Sunday, the Chancel Choir will sing
Handel’s “Hallelujah, Amen” from his oratorio JUDAS MACCABAEUS. This chorus in
the larger work is sung as the Hasmonians return from a victorious encounter
with the Roman protectorate which ruled Palestine at the time. They thought that
Judas Maccabaeus was the great messiah that Isaiah had foretold. Of course they
later found this to be false, but this great chorus is used today to usher the
true Messiah into the great city of Jerusalem, the city of Zion, the city on the
hill, where he might establish his kingdom on earth and overthrow Roman tyranny-
so the Jerusalem Jews believed. Nevertheless, we now know the rest of the story.
The Children’s Choir Sings and Rings
The Children’s Choir will sing and ring
handbells in the Vicki Wright arrangement of Melinda Hoiland’s energetic
“Hosanna! Hosanna!” The anthem portrays the traditional words of Palm Sunday as
the children shout “Hosanna to our King! Open wide the gates of Jerusalem!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Let all the people sing!”
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 Mark 11:1-11
Sermon “Are You In Gear?”
Confirmation Class Is Coming To a Beginning!
On Sunday, April 1, during the early service two of our
confirmands will have the opportunity to claim their faith in Jesus
Christ. The following Sunday, Easter, we will have one more make that
commitment. Please keep these young people in prayer as they start a new
part of their faith journey.
Stevens Hays
Chelsea Waters
Drew McBride
Welcome To Our Newest Member
We welcome Betty Blazer into our church family. Betty
comes to us from South Ashland UMC in Ashland, KY, and resides at 1141
Fielding Dr., Maryville, 37804. Betty has been attending at Broadway for
several years now and is very active. When you see here, please welcome
her.
CAN Sunday
This Sunday, April 1, is CAN Sunday. This is the time
each month when we bring non-perishable items to Sunday school and
worship to share with our neighbors who are less fortunate. Items needed
include canned meats and tuna, macaroni and cheese, canned fruits and
vegetables, cereal, peanut butter, paper products, flour, sugar and corn
meal. Please be generous.
Circles To Meet
Thursday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Circle Hostess - Elizabeth Mize
Circle 2 Hostess - Pat Matthews
Program - Ruth Fouché
Wave In The Palms
The children are invited to bring in the palm branches
this Sunday, April 1.
Early service: Palms will be carried in during the second praise song.
Kids may gather in the back of the church during the 1st song.
Second service: Palms will be carried in during the first hymn. Please
meet in the back of the church before the service starts.
Easter Morning Sunrise Service
Come celebrate the rising of the Son of God! The youth
will lead us in worship on Easter Sunday, April 8, at 7:00. The service
will be held on the front steps of the church.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 7, 11:00-2:00 at Asbury Place Pavilion.
Everyone is invited to the church-wide family fun event. There will be
lots of eggs to find and a visit from Mr. E.B. (Easter Bunny). Don’t
forget to bring a camera and your Easter basket.
The church will provide hotdogs and drinks. Please bring fruit, veggies,
chips and desserts. (Someone please bring some slaw and chili for the
hotdogs!) We will also be dying Easter eggs, so bring a dozen hardboiled
eggs per family. This event is sponsored by the Children’s, Youth and
Family Life Committees.
Directions to Asbury Place Pavilion - 2648 Sevierville Rd. The Pavilion
is behind Asbury Place on Wilder Chapel Lane, off of Amerine Road. You
may come out Sevierville Road and drive through Asbury or you may come
out Amerine Road.
For more information contact the church, 982-6192 or Charlie at
607-0068.
UMW News
The Maryville District Day Aprart will be Saturday, April
14, at Seymour United Methodist Church. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.
with the meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. Our Maryville District
Superintendent, Carol Wilson, will be the speaker. Cost for the day is
$1.00 for registration and $7.00 for lunch for a total of $8.00. Checks
should be made out to Maryville District UMW. Registration forms are on
the UMW bulletin board outside of the fellowship hall.
We will also be taking items for the Hispanic Mission. The list is on
the bulletin board. You may donate items even if you aren’t attending.
Call Jill Fox, 254-1670, to make arrangements to get items to her.
Youth News
March 30-31, Spring Retreat to Wesley Woods
April 6, Good Friday service at 12:00
April 7, Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, Sunrise Service
April 12, 13, 14, White Elephant Set-up and Sale
White Elephant Sale Is Coming!
April 14, 8:00-1:00
One of the youths favorite events is coming! This event is a great
service project for our church members as they get to clear out those
closets, garages or houses and we, the Youth, get to benefit from
selling all these gifts. It’s a lot of work, a lot of fun and a
fantastic way to share our mission with our community.
Proceeds from this sale will go to support our Relay for Life Team.
April 12 and 13, 5:00-7:00ish will be set up days. April 14, 8:00-1:00
will be the sale. We will need youth and parents to help make this a
success!! There will be a sign-up sheet in the youth room to reserve
your space to work!
5th and 6th grade Youth group
April 1, 5:00-6:00
You are invited to the Cornerstone Youth Group Kick-off Night on April
1, 2007! All 5th and 6th graders are invited to attend and bring a
friend. Be ready for one great hour of fun, fellowship, and worship! We
will start at 5:00, following the final Confirmation class. This group
will meet on the first and third Sunday of the month. Meeting times will
be 4:30-5:30. (The April 1 meeting is at 5:00).The Cornerstone Youth
Night leaders are Craig & Jennifer Barnett. Unless otherwise noted, all
meetings will be in the W.R. Allen Hall.
With Much Appreciation
THANKS SO VERY, VERY MUCH ....For all the helpful,
talented people who made the Broadway United Methodist Women Fashion
Show a big success. Thanks to the following for your expertise and
willing help.
● Jill Fox and helpers for setting up the tables and guiding our
activities for the day.
● Sandy Teffeteller and her kitchen crew, Lana Parham, Vanda Porter,
Anne Johnson, Nan Taylor, Mary Anna King, Sarah and Madeline Wimmer,
Mary Ann Barlow and others for getting the food together and making the
plates look so pretty.
● The UMW Circle Members who cooked the food.
● Dot Brooks, Nay Taylor, Susanne Martin, Beverly Baker and helpers for
making the W. R. Allen Hall a beautiful spring garden with their lovely
table settings and decorations.
● Pat Matthews and the models, who were so pretty in those beautiful
clothes Judy Gardner brought from “The Silk Purse.”
● Lil Tiebout for her skills at the computer to make our tickets and
programs.
● Genny Pope, Maxine McMahan, Martha Tucker and others that helped set
the tables.
● Judy Woods for help with publicity, ticket sales and helping with the
models.
● Cartha Wills and Vivian Paine for greeting and taking tickets at the
door.
● Mary Ellen Naff for playing the piano while we gathered.
AND LAST, BUT ABSOLUTELY NOT LEAST...to all the
United Methodist Men who did a terrific job serving tables, moving
furniture and helping with cleaning up afterward....they really cleaned
up on tips, as well!!!!
We’ll let you know exactly how much was made for our mission projects,
and thanks again to all those who came and enjoyed the fellowship.
Fondly,
Martha McFarland
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
Admin. Asst.: Judy Woods
Organist: Gail Hafner
Financial Sec: Karen Harville
Custodian: Vanessa Booker
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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