INSPIRE 5.26.17

Inspire Newsletter of the Central United Methodist Church

May 26, 2017 Time of Rest

Central Lights - June 6 “Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not have a
chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and
The May Central Lights program will get some rest.” Mark 6:31
feature guest speaker, Missy Kane. Missy is
a local fitness expert. This Monday, May 29, is Memorial Day. In addition to remembering those who
gave their lives in service to the country, the day also marks the unofficial start to
Central Lights will meet Tuesday, June 6 summer. Many of you will be going on vacation between now and the end of June.
at 10:30 am. Lunch will follow the program Also, many of us will be taking more time to enjoy the outdoors and our friends and
for $6 per person. family.

Central Lights will meet, Wednesday, July 5, Many of us will look for opportunities to rest and relax more often. To take a break
instead of Tuesday, July 4, due to the holiday. and to get away. One of the things I love doing is theater, and I have the oppor-
tunity to be in another show at the Bijou this summer. It’s hard work, but it’s also
WOW Dinner Group rejuvenating and restorative for me.

The Central WOWs women’s dinner group Where will be your place of rest over the next few months? What renews your heart,
(Women of Worship) is open to all women mind and spirit? As you move through the next few months, it would be easy to
who’d enjoy a casual night out with friends be distracted and to become somewhat disconnected from your faith community.
and want to get better acquainted with Gathering in worship, for example, is a weekly reminder that God’s spirit is working
others in the Central UMC community.  Just among us and that we come together to be renewed in our worship of God.
dinner-no program, no cooking! We meet
on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6 pm. I encourage you to stay connected through small group ministry (your Sunday
Please email Sue Renfro at suzannerenfro1@ School class or other group such as WOW’s or the young professionals group). If
gmail.com to RSVP or for more information. you have children, we’ll be offering a different twist on Vacation Bible School this
summer during July so I hope you will find time to help your children continue to
Thursday, June 22 - Sweet Pea’s (on the water) learn and grow in the faith.
Thursday, July 27 - Lakeside Tavern - Northshore Dr
We’ll have opportunities to hear guest preachers (at least three times) over the
Central HUB summer, Tim Kobler from the Wesley Foundation at UTK will be here on May 28,
Emalie Dockery will preach on June 11, and one TBD on July 23.
We send out a weekly e-newsletter via email
to keep people up to date on important news, Pentecost is on June 4 (the sermon title for that day is God Unbound: Snakes, Guitar
reminders, and calendar events. If you would Pickers, and the Holy Ghost), so that ought to be fun! Following worship we will
like to be added to the weekly e-news list, gather for our next Lunch and Learn with information about estate planning from
please contact the church office at 865-524- the Holston Conference Foundation.
1659 or [email protected]
Our worship series from June 18 thru July 9 will continue our Pentecost theme of
Church Directory “God Unbound”. The choir takes the month of July off, but we are planning special
music throughout the month.
Our church directory can be found online
and your mobile device using Instant Church On June 18, what we call ordinary time in the life of the church begins. After
Directory app. You can access the directory Pentecost, the church settles into a five-month period in the liturgical calendar of
by your email as it’s listed in our directory. spiritual growth and discipleship. Our gatherings will be focused around what it
Please let Kathy Gant, [email protected], know if means to be a disciple of Jesus.
you need assistance. The digital directory is
kept up to date with changes, so if you have There are many ways to find rest, and I hope you are able to do that. Enjoy time
a change of address, email, or phone please with family and friends. Find energy in the work you do. Find a place to serve
let us know. If you need an updated printed others. Stay connected with God through prayer, reading of the scriptures and
version please let the church office know. gathering for worship on a regular basis.

That will make for a fulfilling and restorative summer! Pastor Jimmy

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Ministry Spotlight

Mark your calendars for our next Lunch The Concerts and Lunch series offers a
and Learn Session on Sunday, June 4 musical concert at 12:05 pm followed by
immediately after worship service. Paul lunch for $6/person.
Bowman, who works with the Holston
Conference Foundation, will be our Monday, June 12, 12:05 pm
guest speaker. Paul will talk to us about Trumpet Recital by
estate planning and legacy giving, Joel Tillman and Stephen Collins
and discuss the various alternatives
available in supporting the mission and ministries of Central, The United Methodist Women would like
including endowments, gifts of stocks and bonds, real estate, and to Thank everyone who donated items and
many others. And, of course, you will receive a great hot meal pre- came out to shop at their annual UMW
pared by Perry. Plan to come and attend this important learning Flea Market a few weeks ago. We are still
session. Make your reservation by calling the church office today! awaiting the final tally of funds recieved.
Thanks again for your support. The
The 2017 Annual Conference Mission proceeds will go to support local and
Offering will support the ministries national missions.
of Ishe Anesu in Zimbabwe. Holston
Conference congregations are asked to Dear Central Church Family,
give an offering that will help to sustain
the school and community Thank you so much for the wonderful
outreach ministry. baby shower for our son,Cason. We are
still overflowing with joy and apprecia-
We will recieve the special offering here tion! Thank you for the generous gifts
at Central on Sunday, June 4. and time that each of you took to cel-
ebrate our new blessing. All of you are
Please take time to view this video from the conference truly so special and the love I have always
https://vimeo.com/210679884 or visit ac.holston.org felt being a member of Central is now
being passed on to our new family.
Holston Annual Conference is June 11-14 at Lake Junaluska, NC. From the bottom of our hearts thank you
Our Central UMC representatives will be Penney Helms and Rev. for everything.
Jimmy Sherrod. You can find out more about Annual Conference With love and gratitude, Allison, Jonathan,& Cason
happenings on the website at ac.holston.org
Central will be hosting several overnight
Mark Your Calendar groups this summer! Please be aware that
they will be in the building and let’s show
Monday, May 29 them Central UMC hospitality! If you are
Church Office Closed entering/leaving the building between
Memorial Day May 27 to August 1, please do not alarm
the security system.
Sunday, June 4
Lunch & Learn with May 27 thru August 1 - W.O.W. Youth Group
Holston Foundation 10 individuals will be staying on the 3rd and 4th floors all summer.
June 8 thru June 11 - Two Rivers Church - 70 individuals
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23 June 24 - Illinois Group - 24 individuals
Church Office Closed from 1pm-5pm (Ashley Vacation) July 8 thru July 16 - Church of the Bretheren Group - 25 individuals
Volunteers will be in Office from 9am-1pm Daily July 22 - Lousiana Group - 10 individuals
July 23 thru July 29 - Central UMC Youth
Thursday Evenings: July 13, 20, & 27
Vacation Bible School Please contact our Facilities Manager, Doug Johnson,
if you have any questions regarding these groups.
July 23-29 Youth Mission Trip [email protected] or 865-603-4745

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Congratulations 2017 Graduates!

so n of Megan Nicholas Brown Jean Gangaware Jeanette Justus Carlson Nina Irimia Loy
Brown, grandson of University of Tennessee granddaughter of Don & Anne Loy
Masters of Science in Teacher Education
Skidmore College Vanderbilt University
May 11, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Business going on to teach Kindergarten at Lonsdale Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development
M ay 20, 2017 May 12, 2017
moving to NYC
travel ing to Tha iland

Trevor William Parham
grandson of Charles & Patty Parham

Farragut High School
May 20, 2017

will attend Pellissippi State

Alexandria Blake Millines Grace Suzanne Whitaker
granddaughter of Lucy & Carroll Varnell granddaughter of Charles & Patty Parham

Central High School Pellissippi State Community College
May 17, 2017 Associate of Science
May 5, 2017
will attend MTSU will attend MTSU

Youth Schedule Youth & Children’s News

Sunday, June 4 Vacation Bible School
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday Evenings
Youth Group July 13, July 20, & July 27
Sunday, June 11
Youth Outing Contact John Lansford,
After Church [email protected]
Sunday, June 18 or 865-524-1659 if you are
NO Youth Group interested in volunteering or
Father’s Day to register your child today!
Sunday, June 25
NO Youth Group
Youth Mission Trip
July 23-29

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May 8, 2017
Rev. Jimmy Sherrod

Pastor
865-805-5373
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Ashley Garren

Administrative Assistant
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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]

knoxcentralumc.org
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Central United Methodist - Knoxville TN