11-9-15 - Clover

Issue 21
November 9, 2015
The Mini
Church Bell
Transformed by Christ, we will:
TELL,TEACH,TOUCH the World.
From dream to reality
It’s the most wonderful time of year …. blah blah blah. Yes.
Blah, blah, blah.
If you are dealing with depression during the holidays that
is how all the Christmas hype can sound.
Just a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal or blah, blah, blah.
The blahs get nosier if you need help and cannot afford it.
I am so thankful to be part of a church that has been
supporting the dream – which is now a reality – of
COMPASSION COUNSELING CENTER. I hope you read
the article in the Maryville Daily Times and have visited the
center’s website at www.compassion-counseling.com.
Greta Smith, Suzanne Stratton, and Rev. Brenda Carroll
had a vision nearly five years ago of a counseling center
for anyone – whether he or she could afford to pay or not.
The ribbon-cutting will have happened by the time you read this!
There are two group sessions being offered soon (Details on next page). Please let folks know about them – or
perhaps, you would benefit from them yourself!
Blessings,
In just a few days, hundreds of people will gather in
Asbury Hall for the annual Churchwide Thanksgiving
Dinner. All you need to bring is a side dish or
dessert to share. Meat, bread and beverages will be
provided. Following the meal, there will be music
from the 1st UMC youth choirs!
Help us know how many folks are coming by signing up online at www.1stchurch.org or
calling the church office at 982-1273.
A group for women:
Beyond Perfect, Beyond Fear
Wednesdays: November 11th, 18th,
December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Feelings of shame and fear contribute significantly to
anxiety and depression. For women in particular, the need
Healing from losses
to be perfect, and the fear of failing or not being good
Tuesdays, November 17 – December 15
enough can cause us to adopt thought patterns and
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
behaviors that create stress rather than relieve it. In this
five-week long women’s group, participants will have an
In this six-week long group, participants will have an
opportunity to express, explore, and process the
opportunity to express, explore, process experience of
losses in a safe, supportive environment. Group members expectations and experiences that lead to shamewill also be able to find connection and support, as well as avoidant and fearful living. Come find courage and
connection in a safe and supportive environment, and
learn various ways to heal from grief and loss.
learn ways to discover your potential, beyond
perfectionism and free from fear.
Cost: $20 per session, payable at the first session
Cost: $20 per session, payable at the first session
For more information and/or to schedule a brief
screening or discuss payment options:
Call (865) 724-2325 or send an email to
[email protected]
Memorials & Honorariums
In memory of:
John Wisecarver
John Wisecarver
John Wisecarver
John Wisecarver
John Wisecarver
John Wisecarver
Chuck Irwin
Peggy Winck
Gene Coleman
Memorial Fund
Given by:
Margaret Welchance
Debbie, David, Brooke Clark
Rick Philpot
Diane & Eugene Dixon
John Cochran
Jim & Libby Ratledge
Karl & Sherry Miller
Pat & Bill Gillen
John Cochran
In memory of:
Chuck Irwin
Youth Ministry
Given by:
Ouida & Bill Steinkamp
Our Church Family
Christian sympathy extended to:
The family of Rev. Paul E. Brown, Sr. who
served 1st UMC from 1962 to 1967. He
died on October 29th at the age of 99.
Rick Ziegler and his family in the recent
death of his mother.
The Jim Warner family in the death of his mother, Melda M.
Warner on November 1st.
Welcome new members (pictured L to R) :
Ed & Pat Cherry, Kathy & Barry Evans, Debbie Hitchcock, Brian Terlecki
Commitment Sunday
NOVEMBER 15TH!
Pledge cards available online at
www.1stchurch.org under the “Giving” tab
The next Family Promise Host Week falls during the week of
Thanksgiving. Because the FP Day Center will be closed part of
that time, the families will be spending more time here at 1st.
If you can help host even a couple of hours during that time
please contact Mavis Ziegler at 865-748-0532 after 3:00 pm on
weekdays or email her at [email protected]
Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday
Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
November 30, December 7, 14, and 21
Led by Rev. Parker Benson
Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, November 12th
5:30 pm
New Providence Presbyterian Church
Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
December 2, 9, 16
Led by Rev. Sarah Slack
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
Why do we quote Isaiah at Christmas?
Wednesday nights at 6:45
December 2, 9, 16
Led by Rev. Catherine Nance
Every Wednesday
The Jesse Tree
Study for adults and separate study for children
Wednesdays 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
December 2, 9, 16
Led by Rev. Catherine Nance
December 6th
5:00 pm
Family Night
Children’s Music, Program & Crafts
6:00 pm—Light Meal
7:00 pm—Worship
8:10 pm—Open Share Groups
HAPPENING AT
December 13th
10:30 am & 7:00 pm
Chancel Choir Cantata
December 20th
10:30 am
Contemporary Worship
Christmas Special
November 18th
Steve Wildsmith, a recovering addict and writer
for The Daily Times talks about Recovery as a
lifestyle and its parallels with Christian renewal.
November 25th
Rev. Parker Benson introduces Step 5,
Confessing and why when we
“FESS” up the “CON” is over.
December 2nd
Rev. Parker Benson takes a look at the process
of admitting our wrong doings.
See, Know, Serve
ENGAGE!
December 23rd
7:00 pm
Contemporary and
Celebrate Recovery
Christmas “Eve”
December 24th
2:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship
*The Morning Glory Chorus will present specially
commissioned music at the 8:15 am Traditional
Worship Services on Sundays during Advent which
begins on November 29th.
For more information on any of these events or to sign up for
them please visit www.1stchurch.org or
call the church office at 982-1273.
Everyone welcome!
Come hear about all that’s happening at 1st UMC!
Maryville First United Methodist Church
804 Montvale Station Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37803
Phone: 865-982-1273 / Fax: 865-983-5408
Change Service Requested
There will be a Special Edition of The Church Bell coming out on
November 19th!
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