INSPIRE 8.24.17

Inspire Newsletter of the Central United Methodist Church

Inspire • August 24, 2017 • Page 1 Welcome Home

Central Lights - September 5 Dear friends,

The September Central Lights program will I am so blessed to work with a great staff here at Central. They are faithful people
feature guest speaker, Ashlind Bray, Program committed to our vision. I am excited to announce the addition of Austin Byerly as a
Director, with Ijams Nature Park. new part-time staff member.

Central Lights will meet Tuesday, September 5 In August 2015, Austin Byerly first came to Central as a ministry intern through the
at 10:30 am. Lunch will follow the program Wesley Foundation at UT Knoxville. In the two semesters he was with us, he taught
for $6 per person. Please let Virginia Colson Sunday School, he preached, led in worship, helped with technology, visited peo-
know if you will be attending, 522-6992. ple, attended meetings (among many others things). We learned a lot from each
other during that time together.
WOW Dinner Group
We have a great opportunity to once again work with Austin. The Staff-Parish
The Central WOW dinner group (Women of Relations Committee hired Austin to work as a ministry assistant over the next two
Worship) is open to all women who’d enjoy a semesters. He will not be an intern this time around, but will be part-time paid staff
casual night out with friends and want to get member (non-permanent) position.
better acquainted with others in the Central
UMC community.  Just dinner - no program, His responsibilities will include communications support, helping with worship on
no cooking! We meet on the 4th Thursday of Sundays (technology, preaching, planning), and help with developing a new web-
every month at 6 pm. Please email Sue Renfro site. He will also help provide administrative support for our capital campaign.
at [email protected] to RSVP or for
more information. Austin is in his final year at UTK and is planning on attending seminary in the fall
of 2018. He feels he is being called to ordained ministry in the United Methodist
Thursday. September 28 - Chop House Ftn City Church. We are excited to have this opportunity to work with Austin. We will no
Thursday, October 26 - TBD doubt play a role in his life as he continues to prepare for work in ministry, but we
will also benefit from his skills and talents to help us do the work God has called us
Election Day Café to do.

Tuesday, August 29, is an election day (City When asked about coming back to Central, Austin writes, “It is an exciting time
Primary)! As part of our mission to extend in the life of Central. There are so many great things happening and the future is
hospitality, CUMC will provide an Election Day bright. I’m excited and honored to serve with you again as we extend hospitality,
Café serving snacks and drinks to voters and serve the community, and embrace all.”
election workers. We need people to provide
bottled water, soft drinks, homemade goodies, Austin’s first Sunday with us will be August 27. He is already a part of our family, but
and to work 2 hour shifts from 8 am-8 pm on I hope you will greet him as he joins us in this new role.
election day. Please sign up on the “Sign-Up
Central” bulletin board or contact the church Greater things have yet to come!
office. Donations can be brought to the right
back corner of the fellowship hall. Grace and Peace,

Address Changes Pastor Jimmy

Jackson Whetsel
824 8th Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403

George Scott and Mary Leidig
PO Box 4956
Canton, GA 30114-0246

Morgan and Jordan Shaver
8013 Sabre Drive, Knoxville, 37919

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Ministry Spotlight

We invite you to be in prayer about our The Concerts and Lunch
upcoming capital campaign this fall. series offers a musical concert
The theme for the campaign is “For All
Generations” as we live into our vision at 12:05 pm followed by
of extending hospitality, serving the lunch for $6/person.
community, and embracing ALL. God is
really working tremendously through Monday, September 18, 12:05 p.m.
the life of our congregation, and this is Flute, James Stokes & Guitar, Dyron Moffett Recital
another way for us to step out in faith.
Kickoff Sunday is September 17. We’ll Accompanied by Pianist, Charles Parham
introduce the capital campaign steer-
ing committee, as well as begin our Monday, October 9, 12:05 p.m.
sermon series called The UnCommon Trumpet Recital by Nathanial and Stephen Collins
Way of Jesus.
Accompanied by Pianist, Richard Sidey

Thank You for your kindness during Monday, October 16, 12:05 p.m.
my illness. I appreciate your prayers, Vocal and Organ Recital
visits, phone calls, and food when I
came home. The flowers and balloons Vocalist - Eric White Organist - Brenda Goslee
brightened my room and my spirit.
Sincere thanks to each of you. Monday, November 20 12:05 p.m.
- Ottalee Winegar Choral Concert by Sine Nomine
Thank You for your prayers & thoughts during my recent bout with
Bell’s Palsy. Even though we are not sure why I got it, or how long Monday, December 18, 12:05 p.m.
some of the symptoms might stay, here I sit a month later feel- Ecumenical Handbell Ringers
ing much better. I have truly appreciated your help, calls, cards,
prayers and patience during my healing process. - Ashley Garren 2018 Hands On Mission Kits for Annual Conference

School Kits for Zimbabwe - Central UMC Goal is 10 Backpacks

Pack all items in 1 Large Backpack
3 pks notebook paper (WIDE- RULED)
1 compass/protractor set
1 (12in) Ruler
1 (10-12 pack) pencils
1 (10-12 pack of pens, black or blue
1 small calculator
1 pack of erasers
1 small Dictionary
1 box of crayons

Instructions:
• Remove all tags
• Place school supplies inside the backpack.
• Please use only the quantities listed.
• NO SUBSTITUTIONS or additional items are allowed due to
Customs regulations. This includes notes, cards, photos, religious
tracks, food items or anything else that is not on the list.
• A $5.00 donation for packing and shipping is to accompany each
kit.
• We have until April 2018 to fill these backpacks! We just thought
since school supplies were on “back-to-school specials” and easier
to find right now you might want to go ahead and purchase!
• Please bring filled backpacks to the church office.

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NEW CENTRAL SHIRTS

NEW CENTRAL SHIRTS
Shirts will be available for purchase by Sunday, September 17th, the launch of the Capital Campaign.

Please call the Church office at 524-1659 or email [email protected] to reserve your size.
Thank You!

Ash Gray Polo Shirt Ash Gray T-Shirt
$10.00 each
Logo on front & mission statement and website on back

$8.00 each

Youth Schedule Youth & Children’s News

Sunday, September 3 As we gather every Sunday morning to worship in the Sanctuary, there are 3-10 preschoolers downstairs
No Youth Group in the nursery. These children don’t have a care in the world. They play, have a short lesson, and maybe a
Sunday, September 10 snack, but when the day comes that they start Kindergarten, everything changes.
Youth Group The worship service can be an overwhelming experience for a child the first time they step into “Big
5:30 - 7:00 pm Church”. Over the next few weeks, in Children’s Worship, the elementary school aged kids will be learning
Sunday, September 17 about the worship service and the different experiences that they will have in the worship service. We
Youth Group hope to make the worship service experience more enjoyable for all kids, but especially for those who are
5:30 - 7:00 pm transitioning from the nursery to elementary school.
Sunday, September 24
Lunch after church John Lansford
Sunday, October 1 Director of Children and Youth Ministries
Hunger Hike
Thank You to everyone who agreed to be prayer partners for our teachers and
students. Please remember your educator/student throughout the school year
and send them a card or treat at times when you think they might enjoy or need
it! Exams, Birthdays, Holidays, or Just Because! If you need contact information
for your assigned person please contact the church office. Thank You and don’t
forget to be in prayer for a successful 2017-2018 school year!

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

Central Scrapbook Our Staff

Recognizing Students & Educators Fulton Frenzy Rev. Jimmy Sherrod
3rd Graders Recieve Bibles August 3
Sunday, August 13 Pastor
865-805-5373
3rd Graders (L to R) - Nicky Dunham, William Dunham [email protected]
and Jared Boggs with Rev. Jimmy Sherrod
Ashley Garren
UT Band Ministry
August 16 & August 18 Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
knoxcentralumc.org
865-524-1659 Austin Byerly

Central United Methodist - Knoxville TN Ministry 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]