November 1, 2019

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214 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862

Phone: 865-453-5754 www.1stmethodist.com

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Jeff Lambert pastor@1stmethodist.com (423) 653-7982

Pastor: David Zavona care@1stmethodist.com

Director of Music/Organist: Amanda Barton music@1stmethodist.com

Pianist/Hymn Leader: Mandy Rogers songleader@1stmethodist.com

Crossroads Worship Leader: Ashley Reddick worship@1stmethodist.com

Children/Education Director: Jeff McPeeks children@1stmethodist.com

Youth/Young Adult Director: Kenny Tucker youth@1stmethodist.com

Administrative Assistant: Rhonda Stearley info@1stmethodist.com

Building and Grounds: Steven Ryan

Housekeeping: Mary Patterson

Sevierville First

United Methodist Church

214 Cedar Street

Sevierville, TN 37862

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THE MESSENGERSEVIERVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Church Phone Number: (865) 453-5754

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Sunday, November 3 (all three services)

Please join us as we remember our church members that have passed away within the last year.

Carol Ann Finlay Dorothy Roberts Harvey Wayland Ivan Reiff David Lee Morton Gary Bender Doris Gainer Anna Will Robert “Bob” Goldsmith Sid Blalock William “Wyatt” Moore Paul Waite Wanda Douglas Larry Quarberg Kerry Uhrick

Daylight Savings Time Ends On

Sunday Morning November 3

Therefore, you need to set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday night

so you will be on time for Sunday School and Worship.

Operation Christmas Child If you would like to help with this project there is information on the Mission Board which is located in the Great Hall.

You can pick up your shoebox in the Great Hall. Price to mail your shoebox is $9.00.

Also, please read Do Not Include.

Deadline is Monday, November 18th.

Advent And Christmas Schedule Sunday, December 1 6:00 Elijah Banquet

Sunday, December 8 6:00 Children’s Program-The Best Christmas Present Ever-Dinner & Show

Sunday, December 15 6:00 “Behold, A Savior” Christmas Cantata Presented by The Chancel Choir

Sunday, December 23 5:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Services - (3 Services)

1. Traditional 5:00 2. Contemporary 5:00 3.Traditional 7:00

Advent Study on Wednesday Nights Nov. 20, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 at 6:00

Sevierville First UMC Advent Study Rediscovering the True Wonder of Christmas

On Wednesday, November 20, and we will start a new Advent Study, The Wonder of Christ-

mas. This study explores four elements of the Christmas story that teach us about the wonder of God’s great love for us:

1. A Star 2. A Name 3. A Manger 4. A Promise We look to these wonder-filled aspects of the Christmas story, we will rediscover that the true wonder of Christmas is

found in the love of Christ and made real in our hearts when we share that love with others. Join us this Advent as we

embrace and celebrate the true wonder of Christmas, believing that because of God’s great love and light in Jesus Christ,

anything is possible!

SEPTEMBER SCRIPTURE & SERMON

For Traditional Services

November 3, 2019 Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Sermon: A Message From Above and Beyond

November 10, 2019 Scripture: Proverbs 8:3-9

Sermon: A Word Fitly Spoken

November 17, 2019 (8:30) Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Sermon: The Holiness of God Rev. Jeff Lambert

Sermon: Be Thankful (10:45) Pastor David Zavona

November 24, 2019 Scripture: Romans 8:35-38

Sermon: Who Will Separate Us from the Love of God

For Crossroads Services

November 3 Series: Sacrifice

November 10-24 Series: Be Thankful

November 17, 2019 Reverend Jeff Lambert

Sermon: The Holiness of God Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Online Banking If you are interested in online banking

please stop by the church office and pick up a form. If you

have any questions please contact Rhonda at the church

office 453-5754.

Online Giving Giving made easy with Pay Pal. All

donations go to Sevierville First United Methodist Church.

Prayer Concerns Martin McMahn Jenny Davenport Loris Ogle Joe Foisset Lisa Melton Barbara DiBenedetto Elsie Tarwater Yvonne Broyles Jim Miner Brynlee Roy Jack Bishop Jan Lord Mary Bob Rowe Deya Reyna Imelda McVan Doug Layman Rodney Parsons Donna Huffaker Ruby Zavona Don & Deanna Elrod Jeanne Rawlings Andrew Spadafora Evelyn Hass Angela Mann Mary Cayor Chad Huskey Sylvia McCluney Nancy Hewitt Mary Alice Teague Steve Coblentz Ray Fernandez Marilyn Uhrick Janice Grove Marie Woods Ruth Robertson Sue Hirsch Jack Mulvey Jim Magliaton Linda Wolff Jerry Watson Wendell Lynn Larry Brown Donnie Floyd Don Utterback Kenneth Tucker, Sr. Kevin Flannery Gary Green Jackson Igou Reanan Starnes Bobby Huff Barbara Dresch Leslie Pedersen Chris Watson Kathy Gothard Allen Wendt Rev. Bill Akers Jean Moore Theda Dyer Junior Garner All our Armed Forces Personnel Police, Fire Fighters, and Rescue Squad

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

October 6-27, 2019

Given to the Bread of Heaven Community Dinner in

Honor of Bread of Heaven Community Dinner Staff

& Volunteers and

Johnny and Mary Kate Guinn By Mary Alice Teague

Given to the Bread of Heaven Community Dinner in

Honor of Charlie and Rickie Carver

Ronnie and Sally Shell By Johnny and Mary Kate Guinn

Given to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children

in Memory of Emma Atchley

Paul Waite

Virginia Reagan

Wyatt Moore

By Bill and Carole Yett

Given to the Budget in Memory of Sidney Wade

By Gary and Sandy Wade

Given to the Children’s Ministry KFC in Memory of

Emma Atchley

By Denny and Mary Hensley

Given to the Youth Ministry in Memory of Paul Waite

By Denny and Mary Hensley

OUR STEWARDSHIP THROUGH GIVING

BUDGET 2019: $ 856,669.34

Balance January 1, 2019 105,125.99

Received 2019 570,223.05

Total 675,349.04

Expenses 2019 645,048.53

Money Market Transfer 40,000.00

Balance (9,699.49)

BUILDING FUND Balance Jan. 1, 2019: 12,623.68

Received 2019 101,136.00

Total Building Fund 113,759.68

Expenses 36,573.79

Balance 77,185.89

I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church by my prayers,

my presence, my gifts, my service and my witness.

ATTENDANCE FOR OCTOBER

Oct. 6, 2019 Worship: 308 Sunday School: 129

Oct. 13, 2019 Worship: 221 Sunday School: 109

Oct. 20, 2019 Worship: 303 Sunday School: 104

Oct. 27, 2019 Worship: 286 Sunday School: 99

Sunday, November 24 , 2019 Is 4th Sunday School Missions

On this Sunday the money that is given during

the Sunday School hour is used for Mission Projects!

Fellowship Schedule for: Nov. 3 New Horizons

Nov. 10 Ned Williams

Nov. 17 Mell Trotter /Covenant

Nov. 24 Emmanuel/ Lord’s Lovely Ladies/Rooted

Wednesday Alive Menu

for November If there is a special dish that you would like us

to fix, just leave your request with Rhonda in

the Church Office and we will try to accommodate you.

Hope to see you on Wednesdays! Your Kitchen Crew

Adult/Kid Meal 11/06 - Ham, mac ’n cheese, salad, rolls & dessert.

11/13 - Baked cheddar chicken, rice, salad, rolls & dessert.

11/20 - Hamburger casserole, potatoes, carrots, rolls & dessert.

Dinner served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

No charge but love offering gratefully accepted.

Come and join us - everyone is welcome!

Our Deepest Sympathy We express our sincere Christian sympathy to:

The Family of Wanda Douglas who passed away on

Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Sandi Quarberg on the death of her husband

Larry Quarberg who died on Fr iday, October 4, 2019.

Marilyn Uhrick on the death of her husband

Kerry Uhrick who died on Fr iday, October 18, 2019.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner We are again having a Thanksgiving Dinner for our Thursday Community neighbors. This year’s dinner will be on Thursday, November 21.

As usual, we are asking for help from the congregation. We will need about 24 cooked turkeys (also sliced would be fantastic, but not absolutely necessary). If this is not your cup of tea, we need extra volunteers to help with this event or make a monetary donation towards the dinner? This meal entails extra costs due to the number attending, so every donation is greatly appreciated!!

A sign up sheet will be posted in the Great Hall a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Please consider giving a helping hand for this neighborhood event. Thank you so much.

Congratulations to:

Will and Erika Hewitt on the birth of a daughter

Elizabeth Marie “Ellie” Hewitt born on Monday, September 30, 2019.

Nov. 24-30

Bring Your Oldest

Bible to Church.

Jones Cove School/Wearwood Elementary

We are asking for donations to feed about 35 families. A basket needs to contain: Ham-Mission Committee to supply. Green Beans-2 cans, Corn-2 cans, Sweet potatoes (or yams)-2 cans, Pineapple-2 cans, Instant Mash Potatoes-1 box/13.75 ounces, Mac & cheese-2 boxes, and Desserts. If you are planning on donating rolls or freshly baked desserts, bring them on Monday, November 25. Items can be dropped in the Missions box in the Great Hall.

We would like to welcome our New Member:

Karen Atchley

Sunday, October 13, 2019

55 & Rising - November 11

12:00 noon

Luncheon and

Program: Timothy Holder a Professor and Author at

Walter State Community College.

He will be speaking on the

first six presidents.