“Now
You See Me, Now You Don’t” Jesus knew He would
ascend into heaven, and He wanted the disciples to be ready for life
without His presence. He wanted them to know that they were bound
together by faith, linked together by a drive to restore the broken to
wholeness, and to seek and save the lost. Jesus had brought hope, and He
wanted this message of hope and love to be carried to the world.
We may be separated from those we love and respect, but we must continue
to serve faithfully and loyally. Jesus asked for obedience to the Will
and Way of God. Love one another as God has loved you. Establish the
Kingdom of God on earth. We wonder where God is at times. We would
welcome a clear call and vision.
Sunday we will look at the Ascension. Jesus departed to return to
heaven. He has promised to return. Are you linked to Jesus, or have you
fallen into the trap of out of sight, and out of mind? Come and discover
the presence of God now.
In Christ,
Special Offering For Brazil
This Sunday, May 20, we will take a special offering to benefit "Living God's
Dream"-our ongoing mission work in Brazil. The goal of the Holston Conference is
to raise $100,000. Our offering will be brought to Annual Conference in June and
Broadway will receive Conference Advance Special credit. We have a wonderful
video regarding the work of the United Methodist church in Brazil and will show
it to you at our worship services this Sunday.
Choir Sings Mozart Sunday
This Sunday, the Chancel Choir will sing Mozart’s moving motet,
“Jesu, Word of God Incarnate,” during 10:30am worship. The words that Mozart
chose for this memorable motet help us remember the events of Holy Week as we
prepare for the wondrous ascension of Jesus. The story of Easter is not complete
without “page 2.” We remember Jesus’ sacrifice as he came into Jerusalem on Palm
Sunday, ate the Passover feast with His disciples, was betrayed, tried, and
crucified on Good Friday, rose from the dead on Easter, ascended into Heaven on
Ascension Day, and sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. That is the story, the
whole story, of Easter. Today, as we celebrate the ascension of Jesus, we
remember the sacrifices that made this day possible. “Jesus, Word of God
Incarnate”: Jesus, God dwelling among us.
Let’s
Have Lunch At The Buttercup Tearoom
For our May Odyssey we will be returning to a favorite place. On
Thursday, May 24, we will leave the church at 11:00 a.m. and travel to Lenoir
City to have lunch at the Buttercup Tearoom. Following lunch we will see what is
new in the Cranberry Hollow gift shop. Each person will order from the menu and
pay for their own lunch. Upon returning home we will collect money for the bus.
Reservations need to be made by Monday, May 21.
Relay For Life
Friday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. - June 9, 6:00 a.m.
Relay for Life is an overnight event to raise money for the American Cancer
Society. This year Broadway’s “Youth in the WAY” will have two teams. If you
would like to come join us for some of the fun, the event will be at Maryville
College on Friday, June 8. If you would like to purchase a luminary in honor of
or in memory of someone, you may find forms at the church.
Bible
School Is Coming
Come join us in a Holy land adventure at the "Galilee by the Sea"
VBS 2007, June 25-29th, 5:30-8:15pm. Calling all kids and adults to experience
what is was like to be part of one of the tribes of Israel. We will explore
authentic Jewish customs, become apprentices at a variety of Marketplace shops,
and play games like kids did in Jesus' time. Please help us create a Galilee
Marketplace, Synagogue and daily dramas by contributing the following items or
services. Items marked with an * will be consumed and non returnable. Other
items for borrow need your name and phone number clearly marked. Thank you for
helping us create unique, unforgettable experiences! Place items in the box
marked "VBS' on the stage. Call Jennie Ottinger, for questions. Watch the
Messenger for more VBS want ads and information!!
Fabric for Bible times costumes*
Seamstresses for costumes
Baskets
Plastic fruitIndian blankets
Rope *
fishing nets
4 ft. of 1/4 to 3/8 in. molding *
4 ft. 1/4 dowel*
500 ft. cotton macrame sting*
masking tape*
duck tape*
hand drill
birthday candles*
1/4 in, cotton rope *
ziploc sandwich bags*
wood glue*
1/2 in. dowel*
hand sanitizer*
butane lighters (5)
cedar chips*
Builder of tribal flag stands
In Memory
Mary Anderson:
Linda Green
Claudia & Doug Boring - a Hymnal
Mary Alice & Harrell Coulter - a Hymnal
Carlos Pope, brother of Bill Pope:
Mr. & Mrs. Don Watson - Helping Hand
Helen Cole, mother of Stephanie Jordan:
Hallie Turney - Helping Hand
Upper Room Class - Handbells
Children’s Summer Events
Attention kids! This s
ummer
we have two fun filled weeks just for you.
June 20-22 - Choir Camp
June 25-29 - Vacation Bible School - “Galilee by
the Sea”
Registration forms are available at the church or on line at www.broadwayumc.net.
These are great events to invite friends and neighbors to.
Youth Mission Trip
June 13-16 Once again we will join the ministry of Project Cross
Roads. Project Crossroads spends much of its time helping families in the
Marion, VA, area. In past years Broadway has put down floor trusses in a new
house, replaced sub-floor and paneling in a home that had been hit by flood
waters, added bathrooms, wheel chair ramps, and cleaned out some pretty gross
basements.
If you would like to join the fun, sign-up today! Registration forms are ONLINE
at broadwayumc.net
Do You Have A Graduate?
If you have a graduating college student, please let the church
office know. We would like to know their name, college or university, degree,
and future plans.
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 Acts 1: 6-11
Sermon “Where Is God?”
Francis Wood Sings Sunday
During 10:30am worship, Francis Wood will sing “The Holy
City” by Stephen Adams. As Jesus ascended in Heaven, we reflect on what
the heavenly experience might be like.
BROADWAY PRESENTS Features
Musical Cavalcade Sunday, May 20, at 300pm in the
sanctuary, the Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Son Beam Choir, Epworth
Bells, and Wesley Ringers will join in the joy of music to celebrate
God’s presence in our lives. Selections reflect the various groups’
favorites from this year’s services of worship. Join us as we celebrate
worship at Broadway.
Liberian Missionaries Herbert and Mary Zigbuo Speak
So you want to know who our global missionaries are and
what they are doing. Well, come to the Wednesday Fellowship Supper this
Wednesday, May 23, and find out first hand. Broadway supports Herbert
and Mary Zigbuo in their ministry in the Department of General Education
and Ministry in Liberia. Herbert serves as Director and Mary serves as
Program Director. They spend 60% of their time “on the road.” During the
rainy season, they cannot reach some of the bush villages, so they can
only go there during the dry season. Any travel in Liberia is
treacherous at best. The Zigbuos were refugees in Guinea during the most
recent uprising, but are now back in Ghanta, their present base of
operations. What is it like to be a missionary in a region where just
living is precarious? Learn how God has blessed their ministry and what
impact our Maryville District school kits will have on the life of the
children the Zigbuos live with every day.
Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and
dessert. Reservations must be in by noon on Monday.
By the WAY
Youth News…..
May 20 - Relay for life team meeting 6:00
Summer events
June 8 - Relay for Life
June 13-16 - Project CrossRoads Mission
trip
June 25-29 - Vacation Bible School
July 17-21 - Junior and Senior High
assembly
Attendance:
May 13
Sunday School
142
Worship 8:45
75
Worship 10:30
238
Worship
Total
313
Schedule
Sunday, May 20
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
Harvest Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
3:00 pm - BROADWAY PRESENTS
4:30 pm - Cornerstone
6:00 pm - UMY, Relay for Life meeting
Monday, May 21
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
Tuesday, May 22
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
6:30 pm - Softball, Sandy Springs #3
Wednesday, May 23
8:30 am - PDO
11:00 am - FRINS Picnic
6:00 pm - WFS
6:30 pm - Zigbuos’ from Liberia
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, May 24
8:30 am - PDO
10:30 am - Old Chimers Picnic
11:00 am - Odyssey
6:30 pm - Disciple
Friday, May 25
Wedding Rehearsal
8:30 pm - Softball, Sandy Springs #4
Saturday, May 26
9:00 am - Scrapbooking
6:00 pm - Harris/King Wedding
UMW To
Chattanooga
Ladies, mark your calendar for a mission trip
to Chattanooga. We will be going to the Bethlehem Community Center on June 30
and learn about their work in the southside area of Chattanooga, leaving the
church by bus at 8:30 a.m. We will have lunch at the Gallery Café at 12:30 p.m.
This is a tearoom in an Antique Mall.
The Bethlehem Community Center is one of Holston Conference’s agencies and
receives funds for their work in an after school program similar to the Wesley
House Community Center in Knoxville. We will be taking some items to help them
in this program. Items needed are notebook paper, pencils, magic markers,
crayons, erasers, and/or a story book.
After lunch we will have some free time before heading home. Please mark your
calendar for June 30 and plan to be with us. Watch the Messenger for information
about making reservations for this trip.
Summer Trip to Amish Country and Lancaster Play
Plan to enjoy a day in the Amish country in
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and see a play at the Millennium Theatre in
Ronks.
The trip is planned for Tuesday, June 26, through Thursday, June 28. The group
will spend the morning and early afternoon at the Kitchen Kettle, an Amish
historical area in Intercourse, PA, where shopping abounds and museums of Amish
life thrive. There is a quilting museum across from the visitors’ center and
plenty of food sampling centers to make quite a lunch. One could even take a
buggy ride with an Amish family. In the afternoon, we will go to the Sight and
Sound Theatre to see “In the Beginning,” a musical play about God’s creation of
the world. Following the show, the group will eat a sumptuous feast at the
Bird-in-Hand Restaurant.
Dates To Put On Your Calendar
Sunday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., Ice Cream Social
at Pearson Springs Park.
Sunday, September 23, TBA, Bless the Beasts at Pearson Springs Park.