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Central UMC Inspire 10.26.16

Central UMC Inspire 10.26.16 - The Monthly Newsletter of Central United Methodist Church.

Inspire Newsletter of the Central United Methodist Church

October 26, 2016 All Saint’s Sunday

Central Lights As odd as this may sound to you (or not), All Saint’s Sunday (celebrated on/or the
first Sunday after November 1) is one of my favorite days in the life of the church. A
The November Central Lights program will day set aside to remember the saints who have died in the past year as well as give
feature Musical Guest, JP Miller. Central thanks to God for their life and witness. It can be a difficult day, as it could, perhaps,
Lights will meet Tuesday, November 1, at open wounds that have begun to heal. However, from my experience, this ritual is
10:30 am. Lunch will follow the program part of the healing process that allows family and friends to pause and remember
($6). All senior and retired members and the impact someone has had on their lives.
friends are invited to attend. Visitors are
always welcome. On Sunday, November 6, we will remember “For all the saints, who
12 people who joined the church trium- from their labors rest,
Coffee @ Welcome Center phant over the past year. We always light an who thee by faith before
additional candle to remember family and the world confessed,
We are looking for volunteers to host our friends of church members who have died as
hospitality table in the Welcome Center on well. Also, during Holy Communion, we invite thy name, O Jesus,
Sunday mornings. It’s easy- you just brew all to light one of many candles that will be be forever blest.
coffee, set out 2 dozen provided prepack- on the altar rail remembering a saint in your Alleluia, Alleluia.”
aged snacks out by 9:25, and after worship life who died this year or 20 years ago. These
clean up the area. There will be instructions rituals remind us of the circle of life and that
provided for brewing the coffee. May our death is as much a part of life as birth.
welcomes be wide and warm!
We will also close out our series called A Church Made for Saving, by being reminded
Young Professionals that a Church Made for Saving isn’t out to save itself — it’s made up of people who
pursue what is honorable, noble and right. It’s made up of people who leave a lega-
Attention all Young Professionals: Are you cy of loving God and loving others.
single? Are you married? Are you 23-48?
Are you looking for some friend requests on It’s a powerful ritual that can often be a healing balm in our grief. We continue to
Facebook??? Look no further! On, Novem- pray for the families who have experienced death over the past year. We pray they
ber 13 at 9:30 am in the 2nd floor Parlor, might find life and life abundantly through the rich mercies of God.
join other Facebookers, Instagramers,
Snapchatters, and Tweeters for refresh- Saints who have joined the church triumphant (November 2, 2015 - October 25,
ments and face-to face conversation to 2016)
discuss fellowship opportunities with your
fellow “Young Professionals”. Thomas Campbell Beck: December 5, 2015
Bernice Bailey: December 14, 2015
Text Service Roy Jack Wagner: February 26, 2016
Alma Rochat: February 27, 2016
Central has a text-message service that Rev. Bill Horner: April 2, 2016
will be used to better communicate with Joe Irick: April 3, 2016
the congregation in emergencies and/or JoAnn Bingham: May 16, 2016
important reminders. To join please text the Jacky Sherrod: June 14, 2016
message: @centralumc to 81010. Spencer Davis: June 24, 2016
Dwight McKeehan: August 20, 2016
Central HUB Larry Gangaware: September 15, 2016

We send out a weekly e-newsletter via Eddie Ousley: September 28, 2016
email to keep people up to date on import-
ant news, reminders, and calendar events. Pastor Jimmy
If you would like to be added to the weekly
e-news list, please contact the church office
at 865-524-1659 or [email protected]

Inspire • October 26, 2016 • Page 2

Ministry Spotlight

Our Beta class, a joyous group of specially The Concerts and Lunch series offer a
gifted students, read about the Heifer musical concert at 12:05 pm followed by
International mission in Sunday School lunch for $6/person.
one day. We decided that this was indeed
a perfect fit for our class to support and Monday, November 21, 12:05 p.m.
maybe, just maybe, come up with the funds Noon Day Vocal Recital by Soprano
to buy a needy family in Nepal a water buffalo. After only a few Michelle Fratus
weeks, other members of the church got involved and before you Monday, December 19, 12:05 p.m.
know it, the whole church was helping us, not only to make our Handbell Concert
goal quickly, but backing us with their generosity with a whop-
ping support that made it possible to purchase entire packages of Tuesday, November 8, is election day! As
animals, including our water buffalo, a heifer and so many more part of our mission to extend hospitality,
animals. We are forever grateful for the church members standing CUMC will provide an Election Day Café
with us in this endeavor and sharing our vision. A big thank you serving snacks and drinks to voters and
from the 2016 CUMC Beta Class. ‡ election workers. We need people to pro-
vide bottled water, soft drinks, homemade
At Holston Home for Children children goodies, and to work 2 hour shifts from 8
are being fed, nurtured, and given a safe am-8 pm on election day. Please sign up
place to grow. Because of the generous on the “Sign-Up Central” bulletin board or
offerings given by doners like you, children contact the church office. ‡
will learn about the love of Jesus Christ and
encounter hope for a better future. You can Good News! It appears that all the bats
help continue in the mission to provide hope and healing to chil- are now gone from our attic and 4th floor.
dren and families struggling with life’s challenges. Here at Central The next step in the process will be to
we will collect the typical fifth Sunday offering for Holston Home remove the ceiling over the gymnasium,
on November 13th. ‡ their favorite former roosting place, and
clean up and disinfect all impacted areas.
Beaumont Bags - Central has been given Our contractors, ServPro, will be doing this
another opportunity to serve! We are work between Monday, October 17 and the end of the month. It
looking for volunteers to go to Beaumont is anticipated that the only impact to the life of the church during
Elementary School on Thursday mornings this period will be the necessity of placing a construction dump-
at 10:00 am to stuff provided food in bags ster on site to receive the debris that will be generated. Also, until
for children who deal with food insecurities further notice the 4th floor is off-limits to ALL personnel. ‡
over the weekend. Can you volunteer to help stuff bags once a
month? Please see the sign up sheet in hallway or call the church Central is providing 86 Thanksgiving boxes
office. for Fulton High School families filled with
everything needed for a delicious Thanks-
Thank You to everyone who helped serve the baked potato bar giving Dinner! How can you be involved in
luncheon to the Beaumont Teachers on October 28th! ‡ this ministry of service?
1. Donate financially to help cover the
Virginia Colson cost(each box costs apprx $35)
7823 Gleason Dr Apt 201 2. Help pick up items from Sams(Friday),
Knoxville, TN 37919 Food City(Saturday), and Second Harvest(Monday Morning)
3. Decorate, Assemble, & Fill the boxes on Saturday, November
Andrew and Ashley Parham 19th in the church Fellowship Hall between 10am-1pm.
10828 Thornton Dr. 4. Work a 2 hour shift on distribution day, Monday, November 21st
Knoxville, TN 37934 between 9:30am-5:30pm.
There is a sign up sheet on the Sign Up Central Board or please
contact Ann Sartwell (865-256-2069) with any questions. ‡

Inspire • October 26, 2016 • Page 3

Central Speaks: Reflections from Our Church Family

To our Central Church family, At the October 24 Leadership Council meeting, Pastor Jimmy began by
asking the full council these two questions: Over the past year (in the life
The Gangaware family would like to thank you for the kindness and of Central), what has energized you and what has given you hope? We
expressions of sympathy you have shown us during these wanted to share some of the answers. Do you agree? What has energized
uncertain days following the death of Larry, our father and husband. you?
Your prayers, cards, calls, visits, and food helped us meet each day know-
ing we are in your thoughts and prayers and have given us the strength “Lots of children on Sundays!”“When we are out in the community, peo-
to face the challenges at this time in our lives. ple ask us to pray with/for them!”“New faces.”“I love having a partner-
We extend a special thank you to those of you who ship with the Winter Market. It has been fun to see all the people in the
contributed to and put on the beautiful reception following the funeral church laughing, playing and supporting local businesses.” “I’m hopeful
service. It was a happy time for all of us amidst our sadness. Please ac- about the updates, maintenance and general care of the building.”“ I
cept our heart-felt thanks for supporting us in such very special ways. appreciate the sermons.”“The staff is really special. They do great work.”
“I’m hopeful because of the relationships being formed and the energy
With gratitude, that is created by those relationships.”

The Gangaware family If you want to share what energizes you or gives you hope, e-mail or call
Pastor Jimmy. His contact information is on the back.

Stewardship Spotlight

On October 30, we will celebrate and honor God with our finan- Thank you for your faithful stewardship of all that God has en-
cial commitments for 2017. Giving, in whatever form, is a spiritual trusted to your care.
discipline. Jesus never shied away from talking about money —
not because he needed it — but because we need to learn how Also please remember to continue to complete and turn in the
to approach our money, that honors God and our neighbor. On Ministry area cards that have been in the bulletin weekly. There
commitment Sunday, you are invited to bring your pledge card is a total of four of these cards: Caring/Learning, Sharing/Praising,
to church and bring it to the baskets at the front during a time of Youth/Children, Serving. If you have been serving in one of these
commitment. If you aren’t unable to be present, you can send it areas in the past THANK YOU! We appreciate you. Please remem-
in by mail or drop it by the office. If you need a commitment card, ber to fill out a card and check that you would like to continue to
Ashley will be more than happy to mail you one. Please contact serve. ‡
her at 524-1659.

Youth News

HOLINESS IS ONE OF THOSE WORDS STUDENTS HEAR THROWN Youth Group Holiness Study
around a lot at church. But how many of your students really Sunday, November 6 - 5:30-7:00 pm
understand what it means? Better yet, how many of them under- Sunday, November 13 - 5:30-7:00 pm
stands how the concept of holiness impacts their lives? Sunday, November 20 - 5:30-7:00 pm

Holiness will take your students on an awesome journey. They’ll Sunday, November 27 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
learn exactly what it means that God is holy, and better yet, why Youth Outing to Market Square
it’s so important. They’ll learn how Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross Lunch and Ice Skating
made holiness readily available to humankind. And they’ll be chal-
lenged to see how embracing the Bible’s call to holiness can have
a dramatic impact on the people they encounter each day. ‡

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Our Vision: Making Christ known by extending hospitality, serving the community, and embracing all.

Central Scrapbook Our Staff

Central welcomes new affiliate member Emalie The Beta Class provided the Prelude Rev. Jimmy Sherrod
Dockery, husband, Bill and their daughter, Haley. on Sunday, October 16th.
Pastor
Central’s Youth and Children enjoy an afternoon outing 865-805-5373
at Oakes Farm on Sunday, October 23rd. [email protected]

Ashley Garren

Administrative Assistant
[email protected]

John Lansford

Director of Children & Youth
[email protected]

Lauren Gangaware

Children’s Ministry Assistant
[email protected]

George Hayden

Music Director
[email protected]

Charles Parham

Organist and Security
[email protected]

Carolyn Cottrell

Pianist
[email protected]

Perry Starkey

Food Services
[email protected]

Jeff Criswell

Custodian
[email protected]

Doug Johnson

Facilities Manager
[email protected]


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