“Advent Attitude”

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. From the Hanging-of-the Greens to Christmas Eve we anticipate the action of God breaking into our lives in human form. Christmas is the birthday of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What kind of attitude do you have in this time of year? Are you more positive or negative in attitude and action? King Saul, the first King of Israel, was a brave man, but he was the great anti-everything of his time. He lived on negatives. He was against the isms. Anti-Moabite, anti-Hittite and anti-Gibeonite. He lived in opposition to those around him.

How about you? Are you optimistic and tolerant? Are you against the isms of materialism, individualism, capitalism, and hedonism? Some of these isms we might want to oppose. Sunday, we will look at our Advent Attitude. Are we preparing to rejoice in Christ our savior; or are we wrapped up in opposing everything beyond ourselves? Advent is a time to receive and share the love of God with others. Come and be blessed. Come and see what God is doing for you!

                                               Blessings,

It’s Not To Late, Come Hear Ann Graham Lotts
We still have a number of tickets available to hear Ann Graham Lotts (Billy Graham’s daughter) this Friday, November 30, 2007, at First Baptist Church, Concord. The church bus will leave at 5:45 p.m. from the church parking lot. Please call Judy in the church office, 982-6192, to reserve a ticket. There is no cost for the ticket, but you will be asked for transportation costs which includes gas and bus driver fees. Contact Jan Cooper if you have any questions.

Church Conference To Be Held
December 2 at 6:30 in the W. R. Allen Hall we will be voting on officers, policies and budget for 2008. All members are invited to come and vote. Our District Superintendent, Carol Wilson, will be presiding. As a member of the church, you have a vote. Come and get us started in ministry for 2008 and celebrate 2007.

STEWARDSHIP

Attendance: November 25
Sunday School           128
Worship 8:45                        61

Worship 10:30                    207

Worship Total                    268

Sunday, December 2
  8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
  9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
  5:00 pm - Youth Choir
  5:30 pm - Financial Peace
  6:30 pm - Church Conference
 

Monday, December 3
  8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
  7:30 pm - Golden Council
 

Tuesday, December 4
  8:30 am - PDO
  7:00 pm - District Scout Leaders
  7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
 

Wednesday, December 5
  8:30 am - PDO
  3:30 pm - Children’s Choir/Son Beam
  4:15 pm - Discovery Club
  4:15 pm - Children’s Handbells
  7:30 pm - Choir
 

Thursday, December 6
  8:30 am - PDO
  9:30 am - Old Chimers
  1:30 pm - PDO Board
  4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
  6:00 pm - Bear Den
  6:30 pm - Disciple
 

Saturday, December 8
7:00-11:00 am - UMM Pancake Breakfast

Harry Brooks
November 15, 2007

In Memory
We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Jerry Mitchell and family on the death of his father Pella Mitchell.

In Memory
Anita Mock, former member:
     Jane Finch - Helping Hand
     James & Sherry Ward - FRINS
Dot Bratton:
     Chipper & Lynn Edwards
Sister of Edith King:
     Jane Finch - Helping Hand
     M/M Don Watson - Helping Hand
Pella Mitchell, father of Jerry Mitchell:
     D/M Newsom Baker
Harry Brooks:
     Barbara Spears
     Mrs. Sam Roberson
     Ed Harmon
     Lillian Lyle
     Jerry & Jill Page
     M/M Don Watson
 

Flower Calendar For 2008 Is Up
The Flower Calendar for 2008 is now up in the church office. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember or honor a loved one. The price of flowers for 2008 will be $40.00. To reserve your Sunday call the church office, 982-6192, or stop by.

Rejuvenation Station                                    8:45 AM

Conductor                                       Charlie Wimmer

Sunday School                                             9:30 AM

Traditional Worship                                    10:30 AM

Rev. Dan Moore

Scripture                                      I Samuel 14:41-52

Sermon                                      “Advent Attitude?”

Good Neighbors Progressive Dinner Fundraiser   Good Neighbors will be hosting its first ever progressive dinner fundraiser on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will be hosting the appetizers from 5:30-7:00, St. Paul Lutheran will provide the entree of glazed pork loin, grilled chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almondine and homemade rolls from 6:00-8:00 and Monte Vista Baptist will be closing the evening with a variety of desserts from 7:00-8:30. Tickets are $20/adult, $5/child, $50/family. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Jeanna Stewart at 681-5420.

CAN Sunday Is This Week
This Sunday, December 2, 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 in Blount County who are less fortunate. The Cornerstone Youth collect your donations and see that they get to one of the food pantry’s in town. Items needed include peanut butter, powdered milk, canned fruits, vegetables and meats. Canned tuna. Boxed macaroni and cheese, flour, corn meal, sugar, cereal, oatmeal, and baby food. There is also a place on the container in the narthex for donations to our Helping Hand Fund. Please be generous.

By the WAY
Youth News.

December 2 5:00-6:00 Youth Choir
6:30 Church Conference
No Cornerstone

December 9 4:00-5:00 Youth Choir
5:00 Snack Supper
5:00-8:00 Youth Angel Tree
Shopping
5:00-7:00 Cornerstone Angel
Tree Shopping

December 16 5:00-8:00 Christmas Caroling
and Youth Party

Resurrection Youth Retreat, January 18-20, 2008   Resurrection is a youth retreat in Gatlinburg, TN. It is sponsored by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is one of the largest gatherings of U.M.Y. in the country. There are four sessions in the Convention Center, with great speakers, music by Star Field and crazy dances with Don. This is always a spirit filled, life affirming weekend. Resurrection registration forms are located in front of Charlie’s office. Deadline is December 16.

Poinsettia Orders Due
Orders for poinsettias to be placed in the sanctuary December 16 and 23 are due by this Friday, November 30. This year we have the choice of red or white. They are $9.00 each. To place an order stop by the church office or call Judy at 982-6192.

Wrap With Blount County Habitat
Get into the holiday spirit while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. We will be having a gift wrapping station at the Maryville Walmart. We need volunteers to help collect donations and wrap presents for holiday shoppers. All donations will go towards Blount County Habitat for Humanity. Date: December 14-20, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in three hour shifts with at least two volunteers per shift. December 21-24, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. in three hour shifts with at least 3 volunteers per shift. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. To sign up or for more information please call: 982-8717 extension 227 or e-mail Fitzwater@blounthabitat.org.

Sunday Mornings in December, 9:30-10:15
The W. R. Allen Hall has been transformed into the city of Bethlehem. Each Sunday during the Sunday school hour we will host the Kindergarten-Sixth Grade kids for a Christmas VBS. There will be songs, Bible stories and crafts.

December 2, Hanging of the Greens during the 10:30 service.
This is a beautiful service where we transform the sanctuary as we start the season of Advent. The children will be bringing the Chrismon ornaments to hang on the tree.

December 19 The children will host a Christmas pageant at 6:00 p.m. followed by a yummy potluck dinner downstairs at 6:30. Parents, we will start gathering and do costumes around 5:00. If you can not make it at 5:00 just get there when you can. Practice for the pageant will be on Wednesday during the Discovery Club time. The pageant will be easy enough for kids that can not make it to Discovery Club to still participate, so please make plans to help us celebrate the coming of the Christ child.

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

Archived Editions of

November 6, 2007

November 13, 2007