“Self-Denial”
In Lent we hear much about denying self and following
God. This is easier said than done. Overindulgence can be a sin of
destruction. What do you enjoy? What gets the most of your time and
energy? Some people fall into the trap of workaholism. If they work
harder they will earn more. Jesus challenged His disciples to think less
of self, and more of others. Only if we were willing to become servants
would we understand the fulfillment of life’s meaning and purpose.
How about you? Are you willing to serve, or do you just expect to be
served? God cares about you. God wants us to be servants who are willing
to sacrifice the desires and needs of self to help others. How are you
doing in this regard? Overindulgence can bring physical destruction and
emotional turmoil. Come and be challenged by the words of Jesus.
In Christ,
Time
To Spring Ahead
There has been a change as to when Daylight Savings begins this year.
When you go to bed this Saturday (March 10) night set your clocks ahead
one hour. If you don’t, you will be an hour late for Sunday school or
worship on Sunday.
White Elephant Sale Is Coming Soon!
Start cleaning out those closets, basements and attics. The youth will
be hosting their White Elephant Sale on Saturday, April 14. You may
bring items to the church anytime AFTER the UMW Spring Fashion Show on
March 24.
Let’s Do Lunch
The Odyssey this month will be going to the Lakeside Tavern in Concord
Park for lunch on Thursday, March 22. We will leave the church at 11:15
a.m. Each person will order from the menu and pay for their own lunch.
We will collect money for gas on our return. Please make reservations by
calling the church office, 982-6192, by Tuesday, March 20.
Attendance:
March 4
Sunday School
157
Worship 8:45
95
Worship 10:30
203
Worship
Total
298
Sign Language Class
The class will take this Sunday, March 11, off due to
spring break. The class will resume on the 18th.
Children’s Ministry Dates
Spring is right around the corner, so get ready to bloom!
● Palm Sunday is April 1 (no fooling!) Be ready to bring the palm
branches into the sanctuary.
● Easter Egg Hunt coming on April 7! Watch for details!
● Don’t forget to mark your calendars for summer choir camp, June 20-22
and VBS, June 25-29! We are going to have a lot of fun. Be sure to tell
your friends too.
Here’s Your Chance
There are many Sundays available on the Flower Calendar
for you to honor someone special. The flowers are $35 and the altar
guild will take care of getting them for you. The calendar is in the
church office or will be in the narthex on Sunday morning.
“The Climate Project” Forum
On Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30pm in the library, Randy
Hudson will present a forum on global warming through an organization
called “The Climate Project.” The information and challenges included in
this program echo those in Al Gore’s movie “An Inconvenient Truth,” a
look at the causes, results of, and prospects for global warming in our
lifetime and that of our children and grandchildren. The question: How
can we become proactive in addressing the issues involved in the global
warming crisis?
Mr. Hudson’s presentation will include visual information conveying
changes that are already occurring in the climate, the reasons for the
changes, and what steps are needed to reduce the impact of global
warming. If you are interested in learning more about this critical
issue in our world today, you will not want to miss this informative
forum.
Chancel Choir Joins College-Community Choir
The Chancel Choir will join with the alumni choir at
Maryville College for a farewell concert in Wilson Chapel in May. During
the next few months, the choir will sing selections included on that
concert. The music has been arranged in each service of worship to
support the theme of Rev. Moore’s sermon and scripture text. More
information will follow concerning the May concert.
Anyone wishing to join the choir and participate in this tribute to the musical heritage of Maryville College and its impact on our community is invited to rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Choir room on the fourth elevator level. The May concert will be the last event in Wilson Chapel before it is torn down to begin construction of the new College-Community Fine Arts Center jointly supported by Maryville College and the cities of Alcoa and Maryville.
Sunday’s Anthem Features Spiritual
Houston Bright, in his 1950
arrangement of the African-American spiritual, I Hear a Voice a-Prayin’,
portrays a sinner praying that the Lord will “save-a my soul.” The bass
section repeats a driving rhythmic line while the other three voices
chime in as the voices of other people praying. With all its energy and
drive, the end of the piece is quite a surprise.
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 8:34-38
Sermon “To Much of a Good Thing”
Maryville District Training Day Is March 25
This year’s Maryville District Training Day will be
Sunday, March 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. here at Broadway. This is a
free event and you may attend one workshop.
Natural Church Development led by Anne Travis, Director of Connectional
Ministries, Holston Conference.
Missions led by Darryll Rasnake, Pastor, Friendsville UMC.
Witness led by Alta Raper, Eric Rieger and Lay Friends.
Communications led by Teresa Williams, Communications Director, Church
Street UMC
Faithbooking, Telling
Your Faith Story
Faith books are a collection of pictures and stories that
demonstrate how alive and active God is in our past, present and future.
This will be an introductory class and will met once weekly for six
weeks. You don’t have to be a “scrapbooker” to begin faithbooking. You
may decide not to put any pictures on the page at all, dedicating more
space to writing your story. For more information contact Lori Wade.
Classes will begin on Wednesday evening, March 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in
the Upper Room classroom. Cost will be $30.00
Positions Available At Camp
Instructors needed to serve in the Outdoor
Education ministry at Camp Wesley Woods. Duties include teaching
students and hosting groups. Part time and full time positions
available. All training will be provided. Please contact David Leach or
Steve Owen at 448-2246.
Schedule
Sunday, March 11
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
6:00 pm - Invitation to Old Testament Class
Monday, March 12
10:00 am - Knit-wits
6:45 pm - Finance
7:30 pm - Church Council
Tuesday, March 13
9:30 am - Transformers
11:30 am - BCEAC, here
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, March 14
10:00 am - FRINS
6:30 pm - Studies
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, March 15
9:30 am - Old Chimers
10:00 am - UMW Executive Committee
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - Friends of Camp Montvale
6:30 pm - Disciple
7:00 pm - Scout Round Table
By the WAY
Youth News
March 11, No Way.... no youth tonight.
March 25, UMY, 5:30-7:30 pm
March 30-31, Spring Retreat to Wesley Woods
April 7, Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, Sunrise Service
April 14, White Elephant Sale
Spiritual Enrichment Experience Is Planned
This year’s Holston Conference United
Methodist Women’s 2207 Spiritual Enrichment Experience will be Saturday
and Sunday, May 19-20, at Lake Junaluska. This year there will be only
one event. Registration forms are on the bulletin board to the left of
the doors to the W. R. Allen Hall. All registrations must be in by April
15.
With Much Appreciation
Dear Friends,
I want to thank the members of Broadway United Methodist Church for your
prayers, visits, food, flowers, phone calls, and cards during my recent
illness. They were greatly appreciated, and I am thankful for such
wonderful friends. I and my family would like especially to thank Dan
Moore for his support.
Sincerely, Nancy R. Buechner
UMW Show Fashions
LADIES...MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
MARCH 24, 11:00 a.m., because Judy Gardner is coming back for “Spring
Into Fashions at Broadway.” She will bring her latest fashions for the
Broadway United Methodist Women’s Fashion Show and Luncheon. You may
purchase tickets from members of UMW or by calling the church office at
982-6192 or Martha McFarland at 983-1064. Deadline for reservations is
March 18. Hope to see you there for this fund raiser for our mission
projects.