Kern Memorial United Methodist Church Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Kern Memorial
United Methodist Church
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
October 19, 2014
11:00 am Service
The new Sunday night service has a name and a launch date! REVIVE will begin on November 2 at 6:00 pm, preceded by a “pot-luck” supper
and fellowship time at 5:00 pm! This service will be unlike anything else in town, and we are inviting all those who are young and young atheart to join in the celebration! The main entrée and drinks will be provided for the meal, but we are asking for help with the side dishes. If you
can bring a casserole, vegetable, or dessert, please sign up on the tear-off. You may also sign up on one of the designated clipboards in the
Narthex and Family Life Center entry way. Those preparing side dishes are asked to bring them to the Family Life Center at 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Child care is available for children under age 4.
In addition to our excitement over the start of this new service, we are happy to share that Kern has received a grant from the Holston
Conference Witness Ministry Team to support the service, which is intended to reach young adults and young families (and the young at
heart).
Youth Hiking & Picnic—TODAY!
Youth are asked to meet and be ready to leave the church at 1:30 pm for a hike and picnic in Townsend, TN. We will
return to the church between 6:00-6:30 pm. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring water shoes if you want to play in the
creek. For additional information, please check our youth Facebook page or contact Linda Morrison (414-4319 or
[email protected]).
Friday, October 31, 5:30-8:00 pm
Trunk-or-Treat is less than two weeks away! We are hoping to have a parking lot full of cars and candy—
PLUS games, face-painting, and food in our Family Life Center. How can you participate? Decorate your
car and fill your trunk with candy! We also need people to bring cookies or brownies, and also donations of
candy. There will be candy donation bins in the Family Life Center and the Narthex for drop-offs. Please
let us know if you will be here and how you will be able to help, by signing up on the tear-off. Contact
Jennifer Shell, Mike Cox, or Ginger Meadows with questions.
Visitor & New Member Class Series
If you are a visitor or have recently joined the church, please join us for the last two classes in this 4-week series! This series is designed to help
newcomers get better acquainted with Kern—and for us to get to know you better too! Classes are held during the Sunday School hour (10:0011:00 am), in the UMW Room (bottom of stairs, outside Fellowship Hall).
TODAY—The Methodist Church—The Organizational Structure—Pastor Don Morris will lead this class, sharing information about the structure
of the Methodist Church from the Conference to the Cabinet to the Local Church. This class will help participants gain a better understanding of
the United Methodist Church and what it means to be a Methodist. All are welcome.
October 26—Membership 101—Member Expectations & Opportunities—If you have taken the first three classes and are interested in joining the
church, come and learn about the next step.
If you have not turned in your Every Member in Ministry commitments or Estimate of Giving forms for 2015, there’s still time to do
this. Feel free to drop your forms in the offering plate today, or drop them by the church office this week. This is our process for
connecting you to ministry and others in the church.
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Greetings and Announcements
* Entrance of the Cross
Prelude
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
arr. Jonathan Reuss
Invocation
Let us not be deceived by our own pious vocabularies: we are quite up to our necks in the world. The "sanctuary" into which we gather
belongs to the very realm from which it ostensibly offers---sanctuary! Yet, by entering profoundly into worship we might nevertheless hope to
gain at least some critical distance by which to call into question our myriad involvements in a world from which we can by no means extricate
ourselves.
If to be in the world is to be some place in the world, if to live in a free society is to be governed by its laws, if to enjoy the benefits of the
nation is to obligate oneself to its support, then our pursuit of "the Kingdom of God" is probably something less radical than our evangelical
rhetoric suggests!
Though we cannot escape the world, we do have an interest in ordering our relationships within it. If we no longer expect its sudden
apocalyptic dissolution, we do not give up on finite historical redemptions. Lord of the Church and the world, help us to remain stubbornly
un-conformed to a culture that, unchecked, would assimilate us entirely, vigilant against the Church's adoption of its methods, means, and
models, determined to subject ourselves to the transforming influences of the life and teachings of Jesus who calls us not away from but into
the world. Amen.
* Hymn
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Responsive Psalm 99
819-820
* Gloria Patri
* Hymn
68
70
Fairest Lord Jesus
189
In This Very Room
Ron Harris
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Anthem
Offertory Sentence
Today's gospel lesson contains the following instruction to devout Jews living in occupied Palestine at the time of Jesus: "render unto God the
things that are God's"! Would that be a tithe, or some greater or lesser portion of one's resources? Or would it simply be everything, all that one
has and is? Dear parishioner, it is for you to decide!
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Jesus, I Will Ponder Now
* Doxology
94
Children’s Circle
* Hymn
arr. Paul Manz
Julie Martin
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
* Gospel Lesson: Matthew 22:15-22
420
Barbara Osborne
Sermon
“Jesus and the Fourth Philosophy”
* Hymn
How Great Thou Art
Donald Morris
77
* Benediction
* Choral Benediction
* Postlude
Toccata Giocosa
* Congregation Standing
Gilbert M. Martin
Tear-Off
Announcements
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING—TODAY!
There will be a brief called meeting of the Leadership Council today at 12:15 pm
in the Fellowship Hall to discuss a proposal from the Staff-Parish Committee
concerning Kern’s Youth Director Position. Other matters pertinent to Charge
Conference may also be mentioned. All Council members are encouraged to attend.
JEWELRY DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UMW BAZAAR
Jewelry donations for the United Methodist Women Bazaar to be held December 6
are needed. Please label “bazaar” and leave your precious gems in the UMW room.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MEETING
Friendship Circle will meet Monday, October 20, at 7:00 pm in the Church Parlor.
The program will be World Thank offering and plans for the UMW Bake Sale/Mini
Bazaar on December 6.
NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY
A Different Kind of Christmas is a five week study for those who want to re-think the
way that we “do” Christmas. If Christmas festivities and obligations leave you weary
and wanting something more, this will be a great group to discuss alternatives. We’ll
use the video and Mike Slaughter’s book, Christmas is Not Your Birthday, as the
springboard for our discussions. Marcia Walker will lead this group on Wednesday
nights beginning on November 5. If you are interested in participating, please
contact Marcia (414-7321 or [email protected]) or sign up on the tear-off.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
NAME
___________________________
PHONE
___________________________
EMAIL
___________________________
DO NOT SEPARATE NAME FROM
TEAR-OFF!!
Place the tear-off in offering plate.
Sign-up Sheet
Fall Wednesday Niter 10-22-14
GIC, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, FREE MOVIE NIGHT
This event has been cancelled. The parking lot needs to be repaved and the rain has
forced the schedule to be changed. Sorry for any inconvenience this process has
caused.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TO BEGIN OCTOBER 28 (FIRST UMC)
On Tuesdays from October 28 through December 16, Grief Leader Steve Herbes will
provide people with an opportunity to understand the grief experience. This group
will meet at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge at 5:00 – 6:30 pm for eight
weeks. More information can be obtained by calling the church office (483-4357).
SEWING MACHINES…
Jamie, Bud and Glen want to thank Don Morris, Mike Cox, George Smith, John
Napier, Jim McNabb, and Herbert Wright for helping load sewing machines for the
Midwest Mission Distribution Center. It seemed like a small effort on a Friday
morning that only took about an hour, but it will make a world of difference.
WEDNESDAY NITER MENU
Buffet line opens at 5:30 pm. Reservations or cancellations must be made by 12:00
noon on Monday via the tear-off, or by calling the church office (483-5273). If you
fail to attend and did not cancel, you will be expected to pay. Please let us know by
4:00 pm Wednesday if your meal needs to be for take out.
Homemade Chicken Noodle & Vegetable Beef Soups
Dinner Rolls, Large Salad
Coffee, Tea and Lemonade
Homemade Desserts
____ Number of adults/children, 7 yrs &
up—$6.00
____ Number of children, under age 7—
FREE
____ Number of takeout meals
____ Please make an additional
permanent reservation (for
someone who may not be able to
afford the meal).
Pot Luck Dinner – REVIVE service
family-sized side dishes
I will bring ___________________
Trunk or Treat
_____ I will bring my car.
_____ I will bake cookies/brownies.
_____ I will help in the kitchen.
_____ I will donate candy.
_____ I will help in another way:
A Different Kind of Christmas
_____ I will participate in the study.
Our Staff
This Week at Kern
Carol Cox – Pianist
[email protected]
Mike Cox – Treasurer
[email protected]
Julie Johnson – Secretary
[email protected]
Chanda Knight – Camp Faith Coordinator
[email protected]
Ashley Lockridge – Praise & Worship Leader
[email protected]
Kevin Miller – Director of Music
[email protected]
Don Morris – Pastor
[email protected]
Wanda Parks – Organist
[email protected]
Jennifer Shell – Children’s Ministry
[email protected]
Debbie Shope – Program Director
[email protected]
Lindsay Shope – Nursery Coordinator
[email protected]
Karen Spearman –Congregational Care Assistant
[email protected]
Church Office
451 E. Tennessee Ave. Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone: (865) 483-5273 Fax: (865) 483-0192 www.kernumc.org
Participants in Today’s Service
Early Worship Greeter:
Willie Napier
Early Worship Acolyte:
Caleb & Abigail Bennett
P&W Parking Greeters:
Alan & Wendy Hohman
P&W Lay Reader:
Morgan Lindsey
Late Parking Lot Greeters: George Smith/James Carroll
Late Narthex Greeters:
Steve & Shirley Cates
Late Worship Acolyte:
Rachel Arnold
Late Worship Crucifer:
Kay Hamrick
Children’s Circle:
Julie Martin
Late Worship Lay Reader: Barbara Osborne
Offering Counters:
Fred White/Levina Hannon
Participants on October 26, 2014
Early Worship Greeter:
J.C. & June Price
Early Worship Acolyte:
Caleb & Abigail Bennett
P&W Parking Greeters:
Ben & Stacey Arnold
P&W Lay Reader:
Sandy Hicks
Late Parking Lot Greeters: Marvin & Pat McCarty
Late Narthex Greeters:
Fred & Pat White
Late Worship Acolyte:
Farrah Meredith
Late Worship Crucifer:
Kay Hamrick
Children’s Circle:
Tracy Bradshaw
Late Worship Lay Reader: Sherry Smyrl
Offering Counters:
Fred White/Bill Hicks
2014 GENERAL FUND
General Fund October 12, 2014
Needed per week
General Fund YTD
Needed YTD
General Fund Budget
$7,684
10,326
389,769
423,366
536,977
Key: Sanctuary (S), Family Life Center (FLC), Narthex (N),
Fellowship Hall (FH), Parlor (P), Prayer Room (PR), Memorial
Garden (MG), Education Building (EB), Meeting Room (MR),
Youth Room (YR)
DAILY Kern Church in prayer (7 am, 11 am, 7 pm, 11pm)
SUNDAY, October 19, 2014–19th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am Early Worship Service (S)
9:00 am Praise & Worship Service (FLC)
10:00 am Visitor and New Members Class (UMW Rm)
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Late Traditional Service (S)
12:15 pm Special Called Council Meeting (FH)
12:30 pm Nominations Committee Meeting (P)
1:30 pm Sunday Service Planning (FH)
MONDAY, October 20, 2014
9:00 am Monday Morning Maintenance (FH)
5:30 pm Yoga (FLC)
6:45 pm Boy Scouts (FLC)
7:00 pm NO Trustees Meeting (Rm 5)
7:00 pm Friendship Circle (P)
TUESDAY, October 21, 2014
9:00 am Camp Faith (Rm 24)
9:30 am PiYO Strength (FLC)
10:00 am Don’s OT Bible Study (P)
10:00 am Parkinson’s Support Group (FLC)
11:00 am Staff Meeting (MR)
WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2014
9:15 am Yoga (FLC)
10:30 am Mommy and Company (FLC)
6:30 pm Chancel Choir (S)
6:30 pm Adventure Crew (N)
7:00 pm Praise Band (FLC)
THURSDAY, October 23, 2014
8:00 am Prayer Group (P)
9:00 am Camp Faith (Rm 24)
9:30 am Zumba (FLC)
FRIDAY, October 24, 2014
6:00 pm GIC Pizza/Movie Night (cancelled)
SATURDAY, October 25, 2014
SUNDAY, October 26, 2014–20th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am Visitor and New Members Class (UMW Rm)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
10/19
10/20
10/21
10/22
10/23
10/24
10/25
10/26
Robert Webster
Bailey Choudhury, Jamie Nyholm
William Everett, Amber Franklin, Farrah Meredith
Natalie Cross, Carol Doyle, Jayden Ellis,
David Horn, LeAnn Moles, Brett Stooksbury
Zachary Wieger
Joyce Cardwell, Heather Renfro Grieb,
Glenda Tolliver
Mike DeGraw, Abi Tolliver
Carolyn Miller