“Envious
Comparisons”
Do you compare yourself to other people? As human beings we have a
tendency to look around and see if others are better or worse off than
we are. Jesus had committed no evil, and yet He had people who wanted to
get rid of Him because they did not understand His mission. Jesus had
lived a life of sacrificial love and He had people questioning His
motives, and His sincerity. Jesus kept to the cause of serving God not
counting the cost of what would happen to Him personally.
Do you have faith that will stand the test of time and trial? When we
are envious of others we never seem to develop our full potential. We
become defensive and greed and arrogance can get a foothold. Sunday we
will look at how Jesus was compared to others, and was rejected. He kept
to His standard of faithful obedience. Life is not fair. However we must
keep to the course of obedience in our relationship to the one who
created us and placed us here for a purpose - God!
Blessings,
UMW
News
There will be a UMW Unit Meeting on Saturday, September
22, at 10:00 a.m. in the W. R. Allen Hall. We will be voting on the
disbursements of our funds to various missions. Your vote is important! Square
One will host this meeting.
Choir Sings “Rock” Song Sunday
This Sunday the Chancel Choir will sing Joseph Martin’s
setting of Luke 19:40 when Jesus said to the Pharisees, upon their demand that
His disciples stop shouting His praises as He entered Jerusalem, “I tell you, if
these were silent, the stones would shout out.” Mr. Martin in “Let the Rocks
Keep Their Silence” affirms that if we continue to praise God and to silence the
doubters, indeed the rocks will keep silent since God’s people are shouting His
praise. He says for the rocks to keep silent and let God’s people shout His
praise. The people’s enthusiasm was misdirected later in the story (Mark
15:6-15) when the crowd shouted for Barabbas to be set free and for Jesus to be
crucified. But the rest of the story is told on Easter morning when the ROCK was
rolled away and the risen Lord triumphed over death in the grave. So, as Jesus
declared coming down from the Mount of Olives, the Rocks really did shout their
praise, in the absence of human praise, as He appeared once again in the world.
Even the rocks of the tomb could not hold Him.
A Night At The Opera
The Trinity Dental Clinic is hosting “A Night At The
Opera” featuring Marana Avant on Saturday evening, September 29, 7:30 p.m. at
Broadway United Methodist Church. Ms. Avant, a mezzo-soprano, is a native of
Seattle, Washington. She most recently debuted with the Tacoma Opera as Beatrice
in Beatrice et Benedict in November 2006. In March 2009, she will be singing
Rosina in Tacoma Opera’s production of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. There will be a
reception following the performance in the W. R. Allen Hall where you may meet
Ms. Avant. Tickets are available in advance in the church office. Single tickets
are $30 and a pair is $50.00
Camp
Wesley Woods
Chili Cook-off
The Maryville District Chili Cook-off and Cake and Pie
Contest to benefit Camp Wesley Woods will be Wednesday, October 17, at
First UMC, Maryville from 6:00-7:30 p.m. To enter a Team, contact Camp
Wesley Woods at 448-2246 or
CLICK HERE.
(We know the Youth already have a team!)
Come
See The New Conference Office
Bishop Swanson and the staff of Holston Conference
invite you to an Open House on Sunday afternoon, September 30,
2:00-5:00, at the new conference facility located at 217 S. Rankin Road,
Alcoa, TN. Sunday’s Open House will be hosted by our Conference United
Methodist Women. Open House will continue through the following week
(October 1-5) from 2:00-5:00 daily except 2:00-4:00 on Friday.
Preview
This Wednesday!
You’ve heard the announcements, seen the posters,
and hopefully have read about the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes in
the Messenger. If you are still not sure what this is all about, or if
it is something you think you would like to participate in, then join us
this Wednesday after the fellowship supper for a 20 minute preview of
this 13 week Christian based financial management class.
The classes will begin on Sunday, September 30th, 5:30-7:30. Membership
kits MUST be ordered this week in order for them to be back in time for
our first class.
For more information, contact Lori Wade at 984-3693.
BUMC Foothills Fall Festival Water Brigade
Broadway is excited to help host visitors from all
over the world as they come to explore Maryville and the Foothills Fall
Festival. We are in a great location to open our doors and offer
hospitality and the Love of Christ. That Love may be offering a cool
glass of water, a quiet place to sit, good conversation, or a clean
place to change a diaper.
How can you help?
To make the best use of our hospitality we need families, Sunday school
classes and individuals to help. Gather a group or come alone and sign
up for a 2 hour (or more) time slot. Jobs include: handing out water,
giving directions to the restrooms or diaper changing stations, and just
talking with people as they come in. Sign up in the narthex in the back
of the sanctuary.
Time schedule to volunteer are:
Friday, October 12 - 11:00-1:30; 1:30-3:30; and 3:30-6:00
Saturday, October 13 - 9:30-11:30; 11:30-1:30; 1:30-3:30; 3:30-6:00
Sunday, October 14 - 11:00-1:30; 1:30-3:30; 3:30-5:30
Fifth
Sunday Offering This Month
Each of us can make a small difference in the life of a
child at Holston United Methodist Home for Children. All of us together
can make a very large difference. You can help to transform the life of
a child who needs to experience love, forgiveness, and wholeness. We
will receive a special offering on September 30th to support this vital
ministry. Please be prepared to give generously.
Margaret Owens:
Jerry Harmon
Betty Weathers
Rejuvenation Station 8:45 AM
Conductor Charlie Wimmer
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Traditional Worship 10:30 AM
Rev. Dan Moore
Scripture Mark 15:6-15
Sermon “Envious Comparisons”
Golf
Tournament Deadline Extended
The deadline for entering the golf tournament or
for being a Hole Sponsor has been extended to Friday, September 21.
Please return your form or call the church office, 982-6192, if you
would like to play or be a sponsor.
September
Planned
We have
had several requests to return to the Mast General Store on Gay Street
for some shopping. On Thursday, September 27, we will leave the church
parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to head to Knoxville for some shopping time
followed by lunch at 11:30 at the Downtown Grill and Brewery. Each
person will order from the menu and pay for their own lunch. Upon our
return we will collect money for gas. Please make reservations with Judy
in the church office, 982-6192, by Monday, September 24.
Bless
The Beasts
The Family Life Committee will once again be
sponsoring a Bless the Beasts service. It will be Sunday, September 23,
2007 at 4:00 at Pearson Springs Park. This is a time to bring your pet,
and Dan will be doing a Blessing of the Beasts. Pearson Springs is a
great place to run or walk your pet. Please join us for this service,
even if you don’t have a pet!
Scholarships
Needed
If anyone would like to donate a scholarship for
the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes that are coming at the end of
September, it would be greatly appreciated. There are a couple of people
who, without the help of a scholarship will not be able to participate
in the class. If you feel led to donate to this, or would like more
information about the class, please contact Lori Wade at 984-3693 or
Charlie at 982-4235.
By The WAY
Youth News
September 23
10:30 Youth to collect offering during worship
4:30-5:30 NO Cornerstone
5:30 NO Snack Supper
NO Youth Choir
5:30-8:00 Youth “Tent Meeting”at
Middlesettlements UMC. Meet at
Broadway at 5:30
September 30
4:30-5:30 Cornerstone
5:30 Snack Supper ($2.00)
5:50-6:30 Youth Choir
6:30-7:45 Capture the Flag (re-scheduled from
Sept. 16)
Harvest Sunday School
September 23, 9:30 a.m. It is time to gather for
the Harvest. The Harvest is an assembly of all of the children’s Sunday
school classes, grades K-4. We will meet in the W. R. Allen Hall for
music, dance, Bible time and learning. This is a fun time together.
Attention Middle School Youth
October 19-20, there will be a Middle School
Retreat at Camp Wesley Woods. We will be joining with several churches
in Maryville and Knoxville for an overnight retreat, good music, great
speakers, awesome worship and just lots and lots of fun! Cost is $35.00.
We will need two parents/youth counselors to go also. Cost for them is
free.
STEWARDSHIP:
Attendance:
September 16
Sunday School
146
Worship 8:45
57
Worship 10:30 197
Worship Total 254
Schedule
Sunday, September 23
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
9:30 am - Harvest Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
4:00 pm - Bless the Beasts
5:30 pm - UMY meet at church to go to Middlesettlements UMC
6:00 pm - Bible Study
Monday, September 24
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
5:30 pm - Webelos
6:30 pm - Boy Scouts
6:30 pm - Nominations
7:00 pm - Harp Sing
7:00 pm - Scout Committee
Tuesday, September 25
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
3:30 pm - Kindermusik
6:00 pm - Success by Six
7:00 pm - Community Chorus
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, September 26
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - FRINS
3:30 pm - Children’s Choir/Son Beam Choir
4:15 pm - Discovery Club
4:15 pm - Children’s Handbells
6:30 pm - Bible Study
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, September 27
8:30 am - PDO
9:00 am - Kindermusik
9:30 am - Old Chimers
9:30 am - Odyssey
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:30 pm - Disciple III
Saturday, September 29
9:00 am - Scrapbooking
12:30 pm - UMM Golf Tournament
7:00 pm - Trinity Dental Clinic Concert
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
This weekly copy of Broadway Messenger is complete, however it has been re-formatted to allow for its publication to the internet. Some Stewardship (financial) information has been omitted due to its sensitivity. If you desire a copy of that information, please contact the church office.
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