April 2015 In this edition: Page 2 Finance Page 3 A Word from Senior Pastor Sermon Schedule Page 4 Pentecost Buffalo Mountain Camp Page 5 Preschool and Children Page 6 Students, Young Adults, Singles & Seniors Page 7 Small Groups Wednesday Night Live Pages 8 & 9 Church Calendar Page 10 Hospitality Page 11 & 12 Missions Page 13 Memorials Page 14 Congregational News Page 15 Birthdays Page 16 Spotlight on Staff Did You Know? . . . Contact Us Church Office 423-246-4471 423-246-1361 (fax) Prayer Line 423-224-1544 Reservations 423-224-1502 Child Care Center 423-224-1527 www.fbsumc.org Multi-Site Ministry Recently, you have heard from the pulpit the vision that we as church leadership and staff believe God is calling our church community to fulfill. That vision is to begin another “campus” of First Broad Street, which in church language is called “multi-site ministry." This simply means that we are planning to start another worship service somewhere other than our current location on Church Circle. When Rev. Andrew Amodei was Associate Pastor at First Broad Street, multi-site was talked about, yet it was realized that First Broad Street was not at a place to move forward with that type of ministry at that time. However, through that process we now see that seeds were planted that have been at work growing over these past years. Our church is now in a place to seriously consider what multi-site ministry could look like for our congregation. Several reasons have led to this specific timing, including overcrowding in contemporary worship, which calls for more room to continue growing, as well as having three appointed pastors in which to open up the possibility for three services happening simultaneously. We are confident that there are thousands of people in Kingsport who would benefit from this new campus. We will be able to reach out to those who are un-churched and those who have been hurt by the church in the past (which we called the de-churched) in a way that we have never imagined. D What Multi-Site Ministry Does Mean: S First Broad Street UMC will begin to meet in multiple locations. S We are already living into this model as we have Traditional worship and Contemporary worship. These worship services are separated by a hallway, yet both are fully First Broad Street UMC. S Multi-Site allows for First Broad Street to add needed square footage for worship, without having to build a new building on our current location, a task which would take time and lots of money. S A new worship site or campus that is “off-site” means that First Broad Street UMC will be able to meet and minister to people we would normally never reach. D What Multi-Site Ministry Does NOT Mean: S Multi-site does NOT mean… That First Broad Street is starting another church. The other site, whatever the name may be, will fully be a ministry of First Broad Street UMC. S Multi-site does NOT mean… That First Broad Street will not give 100% focus to ongoing worship at our current site. The other site or “campus" will be only one aspect of all the ministries that First Broad Street UMC offers to our community. S Multi-site does NOT mean… That Harrison Bell, the proposed campus pastor, will no longer be a pastor at First Broad Street. The multi-site campus will only be part of Harrison’s responsibilities, with much of his responsibilities remaining the same as they currently are. D Steps Forward: S On March 15th, 18th, and 22nd there were informational sessions in which the full vision of the multi-site was cast and individuals were given the opportunity to be part of the launch team. The launch team, which we expect to have at least 50 adults to be a part of, will be committed to going through a training process that will begin the last week of April. S The expected launch date for the new campus will be September 13th, which is the Sunday after Labor Day. S At this time we expect to incubate the campus for 12-18 months somewhere in the downtown area, and then strategically place ourselves in Kingsport where we have the potential to reach the most unchurched and de-churched individuals. If this is something you might be interested in, it is not too late to consider being part of the launch team, and we would love to have you! Simply contact me, Harrison Bell, at 423-224-1517 or at [email protected] for more information. Friends, when God is with us then who can be against us? Won’t you pray for our church as we embark on this new faith journey? It is one that we believe God will bless immensely. Blessings, Harrison Bell Finance Page 2 A Message from the Interim Executive Director . . . ODDS AND ENDS I can only hope that spring has arrived by the time you receive this newsletter. At this writing, we have just experienced the three worst weeks of winter weather that I can remember. Four heavy snows in a period of 11 days followed by freezing rain the next week have placed an exceptional burden on our Building Staff. They have done a wonderful job keeping sidewalks and parking lots cleared so that regular activities could go on as much as possible. They also had to deal with a frozen water line in the Cox building that ruptured and created quite a mess. Of course, all these extra activities were piled on top of their regular duties. If you have the opportunity, please be sure to thank Gary, Fred, and Chuck for all their extra effort. Also, thank Danny Howe who pitched in and helped on several occasions. Much of this work is done behind the scenes, and it takes events like we have just experienced to help us really appreciate all that these folks do for our church. Before we built the Wesley Wing, I used to joke that I could find something 25+ years old within five minutes because we never threw anything away. The basis for this comment was brought home to me on a recent Friday evening when the Church Leadership Council, at the suggestion of Chair Vikki Welch, had their bi-monthly fellowship at the Woodyard Center and helped clean out a couple of rooms used for storage and do some needed painting. More than twenty folks gathered, including several associated with the Child Care Center for food and fellowship. We had fun and we got a lot done. Are we finished? No, but there is now a break room for the teachers, the hallways are painted, and we are moving toward being prepared to deal with internal moves needed during upcoming renovation work on Woodyard Center. As Interim Director Susie Pedersen is proposing, the Child Center would love to have your help in showing the love of Christ to the children entrusted to our care. This can be done in a lot of ways from cleaning and painting to helping the teachers by sharing your gifts. Give Betsy Cooper a call at 224-1527 if you would like to volunteer. They would love to have you! Wishing you a blessed Easter! --Mike McIntire NEW DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE CENTER Our own Betsy Cooper has accepted the position of Director, Child Care Center. Betsy has outstanding qualifications for this important position and feels called to continue her life-long work with young children. She should begin this new role on our staff about the time you receive this newsletter. We are delighted to welcome Betsy to our team and ask that you keep her in your prayers as she begins leadership of this very important ministry. FBSUMC FINANCIAL REPORT YTD ENDING FEBRUARY 28TH Revenue Actual Pledges $ 270,927 Other Offerings $ 75,021 Total Revenue (includes Child Center, Kitchen, etc.) $ 431,889 Budget $ 273,333 $ 124,316 $ 488,444 Expenses $ 426,588 $ 480,306 Surplus/(Deficit) $ $ Capital Debt $ 231,136 Cash on Hand (Working Capital) 5,301 8,138 $ 433,894 All newsletter articles must be submitted for consideration by the first Monday of the previous month for the following monthly newsletter. The deadline for the May newsletter will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, by contacting Meredith Brown at [email protected] or 423-224-1522. All articles are subject to editing. Page 3 Loving God A Word from Our Senior Pastor . . . When you receive this newsletter we will only be a few days away from Easter. I hope you are planning on being present for one or more of our seven services in which we will celebrate the audacious Good News that Christ is Risen! We will begin with a 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Glen Bruce Park. After that it will be one glorious worship experience after another: Traditional and Contemporary at 8:30, 9:40 and 10:45 a.m. Easter is not the only celebration the month of April holds. The weekend of April 11 & 12 is our Confirmation Weekend. On page 6 of this newsletter, John Rowe, our Director of Student Ministries, has an article about Confirmation. He also lists the 24 students participating in Confirmation classes this year (the largest class in recent years). These students have been meeting together every Sunday since last September. March 20-22 was the confirmation retreat at Lake Junaluska. On Saturday, April 11, at 3:00 p.m. you are invited to join the Confirmands, their families and mentors at Wimberly Woods to witness the baptism of some and the "Reaffirmation of Baptism Vows" of those who were baptized as infants. At 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 -my 54th birthday(someone once said, "If no one knows it's your birthday, it's your own fault") we will confirm the faith of this year's class. This is our fifth year in which the Confirmation Service occurs at a time separate from morning worship. This has allowed us to give full attention to what God has done in these young people's lives, bringing them to the moment when they make their public profession of faith. In this evening service, we do not feel constrained by the time factor, but are able to give full attention to these young men and women. Even if you do not know any of the confirmands, they are making a choice to become full members of FBSUMC. As your sisters and brothers in Christ, let me encourage you to support them by making every effort to attend this amazing service where we confirm their faith and invoke the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. With my love and prayers, 8:30, 9:40, and 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) Rev. Mickey Rainwater *unless otherwise noted 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall) Rev. Amanda Dean *unless otherwise noted April 5 Easter Services: Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m., Glen Bruce Park Gazebo (414 Broad Street) Regular Easter Morning Worship: I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:17-26 After the Cross Sermon Series: April 12 Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-15 *Traditional-Harrison Bell; Contemporary-Mickey Rainwater April 19 Mary Magdalene John 20:11-18 April 26 Doubting Thomas John 20:24-29 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast: 10:00 a.m., WKPT (1400 AM) Our Father’s Place 4:00 p.m. (Chapel) April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 No OFP - Happy Easter! Doris Dexter Mickey Rainwater Dory Creech Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. (Chapel) April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 No Evening Worship - Happy Easter! Confirmation Service (Sanctuary) Mickey Rainwater Buddy Bounds Loving God Page 4 Since the historic vote to approve moving forward with selling the Buffalo Mountain property and purchasing property on Bays Mountain at our called District Conferences for Kingsport and the Johnson City Districts, things have really started moving forward. I am sure you have heard we've hired a new executive director, Jeff Wadley, who will come on part-time April 1 and full-time July 1. Jeff is already hard at work on a volunteer basis in preparation for what is ahead. Pentecost at the Market One Combined Sunday Worship Experience When: May 24 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Farmer’s Market Downtown More details coming soon! Jeff has our Board of Directors really focused on working towards restarting this vital ministry by continually calling us to envision campers and staff gathered around the campfire for worship and drawing closer to Jesus Christ with some coming to know Christ for the first time, some discerning a call to ministry, and all being touched by the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ. This is why we are doing what we are doing; we truly believe this is God's vision. Here are some other things currently happening to prepare the way for our reaching God's vision for this ministry: - We are very close to closing on the new site. - Jeff has developed a sustainable programming plan for our new camp that is guiding our site planning for the new site. Along these lines, we are beginning the design part of the process for the new site. - We are also working towards selling the Buffalo Mountain property. - We are close to setting a date for a decommissioning service for Buffalo Mountain to celebrate the many years of ministry and especially the lives impacted by the ministry. We will find ways to build on this rich heritage and the long history of Buffalo Mountain at the new camp. - By next month, we will have a name for our new camp. - We are also looking to build on past partnerships and create new partnerships with other districts, ministries, community organizations and so forth to maximize the impact of our new camp. - The work described above and strategic planning specifically related to fundraising will get us to the place in the next few months when we will embark on a capital funds campaign. We know God will provide the resources to enable us to build our new camp facility and thus reach God's vision for this ministry. Blessings in Christ, Josh Kilbourne Page 5 Growing Together Children’s Ministries We Love Babies at First Broad Street! The birth of a child is such an exciting event, both for the parents and for the church family. When local church members or regular attenders have a baby, Preschool Ministries sends the baby a t-shirt that says "I am God's masterpiece" and sends the parents a gift card, a baby calendar, and information about the church nursery. In addition, the baby receives a hat and baby blanket from our Stitch 'n Pray ministry. If your child (or grandchild) has a baby, we're happy to celebrate the birth with you by publishing the child's and parents' names in the Traditional bulletin and the monthly newsletter as soon as we get the information. Please call the church office at 423-2464471, and let us know the baby's and parents' names and the date of birth. This information is then passed on to the entire church staff and the email prayer team. To schedule a baptism for your child, call the church office or speak with one of our pastors. Preschoolers Our Key Question this month is "Who wants to be my friend forever?" Our Bottom Line is "Jesus wants to be my friend forever." Our Basic Truth is also "Jesus wants to be my friend forever." Our verse for this month is "Go and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19, NIV Here's what we're learning this month: Jesus had to go away to make a way for us to be His friend forever, but He came back, just as He said He would. Jesus gave His friends the very special job of telling others about Him before He left. God sent an angel to help Peter get out of jail so He could tell others about Jesus. Paul and Silas praised the Lord while in jail. God caused an earthquake that freed them, but they stayed to tell the jailer about Jesus. Children Thank you to all of those who helped with/contributed to Rise Up with Jesus! The children had a wonderful time in stations and worship together with their families and of course the egg hunt was lots of fun! What a wonderful way for FBSUMC to be a part of our community! Attention Fifth Graders: Lock In at the church on May 8th! RSVP to [email protected] and be sure to bring a friend!! Rotation Sunday School April/May Theme: Pentecost and Ascension Art and Soul: Don’t miss the Art and Soul program on April 29th for Wednesday Night Live! VBS is coming soon! Vacation Bible School will be held on June 22-26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The theme is Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power. Volunteers are still needed to be shepherds, teachers, and for hospitality. Please contact Katie Blalock at 224-1515 if you would like to help! Coming this summer: Thankful Thursdays What: Fun, fellowship, lunch, Bible Stories, and field trips Who: Rising Kindergarteners – Fifth Grade When: Thursdays from 12-4 Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23 Space is limited, so please make reservations starting now by messaging [email protected]! Growing Together Student Ministries Middle School Spring Retreat (7th and 8th grade) – April 17-18, Doe River Gorge Student Ministry Retreats are some of the most important dates on our calendar! Retreats are an excellent opportunity for our students to get away and rest and relax from the day-to-day stresses and expectations of adolescence. Our students will spend the weekend together growing stronger in their relationship with God through worship and discussion and closer to one another through games, conversations, and community! We are also going to be able to play Bubble Soccer! Your student will leave this weekend with wonderful memories and relationships! Middle School (7th – 8th grades) · Doe River Gorge; Hampton, TN: April 17-18 · Depart FBS @ 6:00 pm/Return to FBS @ 10:00 p.m. · Registration is due April 12 · Cost per student: $50 Youth Sunday – May 3 During the Sunday morning worship services on May 3 our students will be taking over the leadership of all six services. All worship roles (greeters, ushers, music, announcements, liturgists, preaching,…) will be filled by our 6th-12th graders. The sermon schedule will be: Traditional: 8:30 – Newly Burton; 9:40 – Austin Weaver; 10:45 – Aliza Dixon Contemporary: 8:30 – Steven Pedersen; 9:40 – Thomas Jolley; 10:45 – Alden Mason Senior Breakfast FBS is honoring our High School Seniors on Sunday, May 3. The United Methodist Women are organizing a brunch for the High School Seniors and the Seniors’ parents at 9:30 a.m. in the High School room. Please reserve this date for this great celebration. We will also honor them at the church service. We need for you to provide us with some valuable information and pictures to make this a special day. 1. We need 3 pictures of your Senior by April 10. Send photos to Sydney Cooper at [email protected] or leave in an envelope with your name on it at the Church office addressed to Sydney Cooper. Photos will be returned. Please print the Senior’s name on the back of the pictures. A. Baby picture of your Senior, B. Activity picture of your Senior (church event, special hobby, special interest or sport at any age) C. Senior Picture. 2. Information from you about your High School Senior. Full Name; Parents’ Name; Plans after Graduation Favorite Memory at FBSUMC Page 6 Confirmation Weekend – April 11-12 April is a special month for our Student Ministries as we actively confirm our 6th grade students, and they become fullfledged members of our church family. Over the weekend of April 11-12 we will celebrate this rite of passage for our Confirmands with a Baptism and Remembrance Service at Wimberly Woods and the Confirmation Service Sunday Night. This year’s confirmands are: Tristan Brickell Afton Burton Maggie Carter Anna Cole John-Michael Cole Hannah Day Ella Egan Will Everett Sophie Frohlich Val Guiaudrone Caitlyn Heglar Abigail Hilton Izabelle Hilton Tayla Holt William Karst Faith Kestner Andrew Larkins Jackson Martin Addison Metcalf Macee Page Cole Ridings Matthew Thayer Alyssa Williams Noah Williams Hayden Williams Bryan Wilson April 28- Forever Young Fellowship Join us for the April 28 Forever Young Fellowship at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a special guest speaker, Lee Ambrose. In recent years much attention has been given to the benefits of prayer. Praying as a church family during worship is just one way prayer unites us. We are also drawn together when we, as individuals, pray for others and for our church. Prayer offers us the opportunity to deepen our personal relationships with Christ. Praying doesn’t cost anything, can be done anywhere and at anytime, and can change lives. Lee Ambrose discusses the myriad of prayer opportunities here at First Broad Street as well as techniques for developing - or sustaining - a healthy personal prayer life. Lunch Bunch Adventure - April 17 Since our trip was cancelled in February, the Lunch Bunch will travel to the Red Lobster in Johnson City on Friday, April 17. We will meet in the Wanola Parking Lot at 10:45 a.m. and leave promptly at 11:00 a.m. After lunch we will make a side trip to the J. C. Mall. Call Mary Jane McVey at 392-4229 to reserve a spot for you on the bus. Jubilation XV - April 19 - 21 This year Jubilation is moving to the Mainstay Suites in Pigeon Forge instead of Meadowview Conference Center in Kingsport. The reason for the move is purely financial. This is a retreat for older adults (50+) who desire to explore and enhance their relationship with Christ. Brochures are at the front desk in the Church Office. SingleVision an interdenominational Singles Ministry providing Christian fellowship and worship opportunities. For detailed event schedules, contact Jane Adams at 246-1727. Note: Programs at the church begin at 7:15 and no reservations are required to attend only the program. April 6, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Dreams and Their Meanings, Rev. Dr. John Wilson. Menu: beef stroganoff, noodles, carrots, salad, dessert, bread. Cost for meal $7. Reservations for meal required by noon on April 3 by calling 224-1502. April 11, 9:30 a.m., Bus trip to Gatlinburg. Dinner at Apple House Restaurant and Orchard. Call Jane at 246-1727 to sign up. April 13, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Potluck Dinner. Program: D.B. A Capella Choir. Bring food item to share w/ serving utensil and beverage for yourself. No reservations required. April 20, 6:30 p.m., Greenbelt Walk and Dinner at LaCaretta (2008 N. Eastman Rd.) April 27, 6:30 p.m., Potluck Picnic, Shelter 9, Eastman Bays Mountain Recreation Area Page 7 Growing Together Continuing to Explore the Art God Has Placed in our Hearts “When we embrace the beauty of our design, when we recognize that he has made us to be unique expressions of himself, when we receive the gifts he has equipped us with and have the courage to pour them out, we worship.” –Emily P. Freeman, A Million Little Ways Our group of eighteen recently completed a study of Emily P. Freeman’s book, A Million Little Ways. We enjoyed six sessions of sharing our own art and our thoughts about the book. It was such a rewarding adventure that the group plans to continue to meet once a month to pursue ways that we can facilitate more art in our church and worship. If you have questions, ask Joy Eastridge, Margaret Deans or Kay Ann Smith. BP & TLC The Parish Nurse Team is starting something new! We plan to be present most Sunday mornings in the library for blood pressure checks, health and wellness counseling. If you have questions about your physical health, doctor’s appointments and medications, stop by and talk with one of us. We can help you find out with our connections in the medical community. We plan to start in April and be in the library from 9:15-9:45 each Sunday. Stop by and see us. We will be giving away free boxes of raisins to anyone that says hello! If you have questions, please contact our Parish Nurse, Joy Eastridge, RN, BSN, CHPN at jeastridge@ fbsumc.org or 224-1512. Read ‘Em & Reap Book Group You are invited to reap the benefits of belonging to the Read ‘em and Reap Book Club at FBS! Mingle and Munch begins at 6:15 p.m. in Room L38. Lively literary discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. and wraps up at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2015 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, discussion led by Gail Preslar May 21, 2015 The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan, discussion led by Beth Geno with special guests, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Young What Love Is Bible Study The Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning Bible study groups will meet through April 27. We are using Kelly Minter’s book on John 1,2,3 called, What Love Is. We would like to welcome anyone who wants to join either of the groups. Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. – Joyce’s Brogden’s home (1501 Dobyns Dr.) Facilitated by Joy Eastridge. Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.- Gigi Boggan’s (1309 White St) Facilitated by Gigi Boggan. If you have questions, call Joy, Joyce or Gigi. Wednesday Night Live 5:30 p.m. Make reservations by calling 224-1502. Reservations are accepted until Tuesday at noon. For your convenience, you may make standing reservations. Standing reservations need to be renewed each year by calling the reservation line. We only ask that you cancel the reservation if you cannot come on a certain date. Adults: $7; Children 5-11 years: $3; Under 5: Free; Family Max: $25 April 8 Menu: Mexican chicken w/ rice, queso dip, chips, dessert Program: Lucas Higgins and the Praise Team April 15 Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, roll, dessert Program: Thankful Baptist Choir April 22 Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes Program: Earth Day Program w/ Mark Peacock April 29 Menu: Pit ham, sweet potato casserole, green beans, salad, dessert Program: Spring Orchestra Concert, Directed by Gay Aycock Sunday *see recurring 9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 10:45 a.m 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday Recurring Sunday Activities 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, (F) Traditional Worship, (S) Sunday School Classes and Confirmation Class Traditional Worship, (S) Acoustic Contemporary, (C) Contemporary Worship, (F) Traditional Worship, (S) Godly Play, Rm 240 and Preschool Worship, Rm 137 *no GP or Preschool Worship on 1st Sundays Our Father’s Place, (C) Evening Worship, (C) 5 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, 108 Easter Sunday Services 6:30 a.m., Sunrise, Glen Bruce Gazebo Traditional Services 8:30, 9:40 and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary Contemporary Services 8:30, 9:40 and 10:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall 12 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH SonRisers Choir Rehearsal, 108 Blood Pressure Checks, Library Stephen Ministry Class, 241 Namesake Study, Rm L06 Mosaic Youth Choir, Rm 108 Confirmation Service 6:00 p.m. 19 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH Sounds of Joy Rehearsal, 108 Stephen Ministry Class, Rm 241 Namesake Study, Rm L06 Mosaic Youth Choir, Rm 108 26 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. April Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH SonRisers Choir Rehearsal, 108 Stephen Ministry Class, Rm 241 Namesake Study, Rm L06 Mosaic Youth Choir, Rm 108 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Children’s Bells, Rm 235 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Live, F 6:00 p.m. Art & Soul, 232-233 Orchestra, S (ends May 7) 6:15 p.m. Men’s Ensemble, 108 Gospel Group, L15 AMP 6th-12th, Rm 305 7:30 p.m. Sanct. Choir Rhrsl, 108 Contemporary Worship Tm, F 6 13 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. 9:45 a.m. The Holy Spirit, Rm 141 10:00 a.m. Matin Ringers, Rm 206 12:00 p.m. Circle 6, Rm 241 12:30 p.m. Silver Bells, Rm 206 1:30 p.m. Sounds of Joy, Rm 108 3:00 p.m. Worship Plannng, Rm 302 5:30 p.m. Transportation Committee, Rm 241 6:00 p.m. Vesper Bells, Rm 206 Missions Committee, Rm L06 6:30 p.m. SingleVision Potluck Dinner, F 7:00 p.m. Zumba, WC 104 Boy Scouts Troop 51, Rm 305 20 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. Halo Haircuts, Rm 138 9:45 a.m. The Holy Spirit, Rm 141 10:00 a.m. Matin Ringers, Rm 206 12:30 p.m. Silver Bells, Rm 206 1:30 p.m. Sounds of Joy, Rm 108 3:00 p.m. Worship Plannng, Rm 302 4:30 p.m. Kpt District UMW, Rm 241 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm 241 Vesper Bells, Rm 206 Reaching Out Team, Rm L30 6:30 p.m. SingleVision Greenbelt Walk & LaCaretta 7:00 p.m. Zumba, WC 104 Boy Scouts Troop 51, Rm 305 27 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. 9:45 a.m. The Holy Spirit, Rm 141 10:00 a.m. Matin Ringers, Rm 206 11:30 a.m. A Million Little Ways,Macado’s 12:30 p.m. Silver Bells, Rm 206 1:30 p.m. Sounds of Joy, Rm 108 3:00 p.m. Worship Plannng, Rm 302 6:00 p.m. Vesper Bells, Rm 206 6:30 p.m. SingleVision Potluck Picnic, Eastman Bays Mtn, Shelter 9 7:00 p.m. Zumba, WC 104 Boy Scouts Troop 51, Rm 305 United Methodist Men 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday*see recurring No Wednesday Night Live 9:30 a.m. Child Center Chapel, WC 202 11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 2:00 p.m. Circle 2, Rm 141 Growing Together Tm, L30 2:30 p.m. Reaching Out Team, 302 3 & 5:30 Grief Recovery, Parlor 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Pat Davis, 302 6:30 p.m. Breaking Bread, Tencer Res. 2 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor 11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 Church Ministry Council Leadership Team, Rm L30 6:30 p.m. YABS: Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds Residence 8 7:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday 3 Church Offices Closed 14 Contem. Prayer, Rm 236 Circle 4, L30 Circle 5, 141 Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr. Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm 302 Men’s Bible Study, Rm L30 Children’s Council, Rm 241 21 9:30 a.m. Child Center Chapel, WC 202 11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 1:30 p.m. Flames of Faith, Rm 108 2:00 p.m. Growing Together Tm, L30 2:30 p.m. Reaching Out Team, 302 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Pat Davis, 302 6:30 p.m. Breaking Bread, Tencer Res. Kpt District Academy/New Testament, Rm L06 15 7:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 28 Forever Young Fellowship 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall 4 6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright Hall 9:00 a.m. Footsteps: Hiking Club My Notes Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary 9 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 Academy Certified Lay Ministers, Rm L06 YABS: Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds Residence Circle 3, Rm 141 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. Contem. Prayer, Rm 236 Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr. UMW Board, Rm 241 Men’s Bible Study, Rm L30 Building Staff: Gary Lodien CLC Workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Confirmation Baptism and Reaffirmation Service Wimberly Woods, 3 p.m. 16 18 17 Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 Read ‘em & Reap Book, L30 YABS: Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds Residence 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner 11 Bkfast, Bright Hall 9:00 a.m. Academy Certified Lay Ministers, Rm L06 9:30 a.m. SingleVision to Gatlinburg 6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright Hall Building Staff: Chuck Williams Middle School Spring Retreat April 17-18, Doe River Gorge 22 7:45 a.m. Contem. Prayer, Rm 236 10:00 a.m. Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr. 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm 302 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, Rm L30 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 23 Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 Academy Certified Lay Ministers, Rm L06 YABS: Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds Residence 24 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. 29 7:45 a.m. Contem. Prayer, Rm 236 10:00 a.m. Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr. 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, Rm L30 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 30 Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 YABS: Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds Residence Orange Curriculum Conference April 29 through May 1 Looking Ahead: 25 6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright Hall 9:00 a.m. Academy Certified Lay Ministers, Rm L06 Building Staff: Fred Howe Family Missions Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Child Center Chapel, WC 202 11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 2:00 p.m. Growing Together Tm, L30 2:30 p.m. Reaching Out Team, 302 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Pat Davis, 302 6:30 p.m. Breaking Bread, Tencer Res. Kpt District Academy/New Testament, Rm L06 Building Staff: Fred Howe Crossroads Medical Mission 8:30 to 2:30, Rm 141, pkg lot 9:30 a.m. Child Center Chapel, WC 202 11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239 1:30 p.m. Flames of Faith, Rm 108 2:00 p.m. Growing Together Tm, L30 2:30 p.m. Reaching Out Team, 302 6:00 p.m. Bible Study/Pat Davis, 302 Child Care Center Board Meeting, Rm L30 6:30 p.m. Breaking Bread, Tencer Res. Kpt District Academy/New Testament, Rm L06 Saturday Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Labyrinth Prayer Walk April 1-4, Parlor 7 Thursday Contem. Prayer, Rm 236 1 7:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr. Elijah and Elisha, Boggan Residence (White St.) 12:00 p.m. Holy Week Luncheon, F 1:00 p.m. Caregiver Support, Rm 141 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, Rm L30 Recurring Wednesday Night Activities 9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr. Halo Haircuts, Rm 138 9:45 a.m. The Holy Spirit, Rm 141 10:00 a.m. Matin Ringers, Rm 206 11:00 a.m. Stephen Ldrs Team, Rm L30 12:30 p.m. Silver Bells, Rm 206 1:30 p.m. Sounds of Joy, Rm 108 3:00 p.m. Worship Plannng, Rm 302 6:00 p.m. Vesper Bells, Rm 206 Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm 241 6:30 p.m. Circle 1, Parlor SingleVision, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Zumba, WC 104 Boy Scouts Troop 51, Rm 305 Church Ministries Council Orientation Workshop, L44 2015 2012 Location Abbreviations BH Bright Hall CChapel F Fellowship Hall L Library PParlor SSanctuary WC Woodyard Center WW Wimberly Woods Wel. Ctr. Welcome Center Mother’s Day May 10 Pentecost May 24 Reaching Out Page 10 Ministry Opportunities for 2015 Thank you for your patience as we have been transitioning to the restructuring of our ministries under our mission strategy of Loving God, Growing Together, and Reaching Out. Our ministry opportunity forms are now available to sign up online. There will also be hard copies in our Welcome Center. i Loving God i Growing Together i Reaching Out + Inviting ministries are now listed as Hospitality ministries + Hospitality ministries and Missions Area opportunities are Reaching Out i Congregation Care (Parish Nurse and Nurture ministries) i Support Ministries Instructions for signing up online: 1. Visit our website: www.fbsumc.org 2. Click on Information tab 3. Scroll down and click on Volunteer with Our Ministries tab 4. Ministry Opportunities 2015 page with clear instructions as to how to sign up 5. You will be asked to give your name, email and phone number 6. Click on submit Your information will be sent electronically to Sue Hopkins and the ministry leader where you wish to serve. You should be contacted soon by your ministry leader. Reaching Out to Academic Village The Pancake Breakfast was such a blessing to all… that we will return to the Higher Ed Center downtown on Monday, May 4, and host a breakfast the first day of Exam Week. This outreach is for students, faculty, and staff. We will need your help in providing snacks. If you are interested in serving on the event planning team, please contact Nancy Tate at [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE… 6th Annual Red, White & Boom! Road Race Saturday Morning, July 4 Race begins and ends on Charlemont Street behind Wesley Wing Partnering with Phil & Melissa Horner and Fleet Feet Sports Lots of opportunities for reaching out to our community! Details Later . . . If you are interested in serving on the event planning team, please contact Nancy Tate at 423-224-1507 or [email protected]. CPR Offered in April We all sincerely hope that we will never need to know how to perform CPR. But as part of being prepared to help, training is essential. On Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m, the Parish Nurse, Joy Eastridge, will offer CPR/ AED/Adult/Child & First Aid in the community room of the YMCA. The cost is $25/per person and reservations can be made through [email protected]. Outreach on Cancer Unit at Holston Valley Being in the hospital is taxing for both the patient and their support system. As a church family, we do an annual outreach in the kitchen of Wilcox, 3rd floor the unit that most commonly houses oncology as well as hospice patients. During the month of May, we will provide either a meal or a snack on a daily basis for family members and also for staff on W3. We invite you and your friends or family to take a day and bring whatever suits you best: breakfast, lunch, dinner or an in-between pick me up. Our goal is to involve as many members as possible and to have people work in teams of at least two persons. Wayne Hoard and Parish Nurse Joy Eastridge are coordinating this effort. Please contact Joy at 224-1512 or [email protected], if you have questions. UMW Sponsors Mother’s Day Bulletin Looking for a simple way to honor a significant female in your life? For Mother’s Day 2015, the United Methodist Women will sponsor a Mother’s Day bulletin insert with the names of these honored women. Please fill out the form below and return to the Finance Office along with $5 per person you are listing. Deadline will be May 3. Donor name________________ Donor phone_________ Amount of $ attached _____ Name of person in honor of _______________________ Name of person in memory of _____________________ Page 11 Reaching Out Reaching Out through “A Great Day Of Service” Reaching Out Ministries is offering new opportunities of ministry through an exciting new venue called, “A Great Day Of Service.” First Broad Street provides opportunities during the week for the congregation to engage in relationship and ministry through various ministries, such as the Food Ministry, Furniture Ministry, Home Repairs, Halo Haircuts, etc. These opportunities are very important in the life of our congregation and our community, but we realize that some of you may not be able to participate on weekdays due to work and family responsibilities, but would enjoy the opportunity to be engaged in ministry with our neighbors and each other on a Saturday several times a year. The Reaching Out Team has scheduled our first Great Day Of Service for Saturday, April 25th. This will open to all, and will have different ministry opportunities available for all ages to participate in, children through adults. It will be an excellent opportunity for families to serve together. The day will begin with a short orientation before we move into the various mission opportunities. Some of the ministries will be on campus and others off campus. Watch for more details soon in the FBS Happenings, worship folders, and on the website about specific ministries that will be provided and how you can plan to participate in the “Great Day Of Service.” Additionally, please be praying with us as final preparations are made, so that we truly provide an opportunity to connect our neighbors to a loving and compassionate God through this time together. For more information, please call the Missions Office at 423-224-1531. Headed to Belize An informational meeting will be held on April 7 at 6:00 p.m. for people interested in going to Belize September 19-26. This trip, being led by Dr. Joe Smiddy, is for those interested in medical and evangelical mission opportunities as well as medical professionals. For more information, call 224-1532. “Feed My Sheep” Mission Celebration 2015 How exciting it was to see the Fellowship Hall full of children, youth and adults, coming together to package meals that will be shipped to Haiti this month to feed children in a world in which 2,500 children die each day from malnutrition. Partnering with Stop Hunger Now, the participants truly lived into Jesus’ response to Peter when asked if he loved Him. Peter said, “Yes Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep.” The response of the crowd in the Fellowship Hall to Jesus was contagious as the last gong rang, signifying the packaging of 20,088 meals that hold the ingredients for proper nutrition to enable children to be healthy and have the opportunities to grow, learn and know a Jesus of love and grace. This was a truly transformational time in the life of FBS, and through your gifts and prayers, it will become transformational for the children and their families in Haiti who receive the meals packed on March 14. Keynote Speakers Bishop Larry Goodpaster and Rev. Mike Sluder blessed FBS through the vision cast in their messages, while we were enthusiastically challenged by the workshop leaders and missionaries who shared their stories of mission and ministry in our own community, across this nation, and around the world. New opportunities are on the horizon to engage in life and ministry by meeting the needs of those who are marginalized by societies and cultures, while also sharing the great news of a loving and redeeming God. Our children were also blessed with opportunities to learn from our visiting missionaries by hearing stories of life’s struggles in our community and around the world, and how God’s faithfulness is allowing them to be a part of comfort and peace to those who struggle. They packed food buckets that will be shipped to Zimbabwe to be used to provide nourishment for the children of Ishe Anesu, our United Methodist Orphanage in Mutare, Zimbabwe. We celebrate God’s faithfulness lived out in each of you, as you have responded mightily to the opportunity to be in ministry through Faith Promise, pledging over $115,000.00 to support missionaries, ministries and send people of hope, grace, and peace out into the streets of Kingsport and all around the world to feed the sheep that God places along our journey. To make a pledge to Faith Promise, or to learn how you can become involved in the mission ministries of Reaching Out, please call the Missions Office at 423-224-1531. Reaching Out Page 12 New Camp Director to Speak at UMM Jeff Wadley, the new Executive Director of once Buffalo Mountain, will be our guest speaker on April 27 for the United Methodist Men gathering. Jeff will be sharing the name for the new camp, located at the base of Bays Mountain at the site of the camp once operated by The Sullivan Baptist Association. He will also share about immediate and long-term plans for development of the site to provide a vibrant camping ministry for Kingsport and Johnson City Districts and others in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for United Methodist in our area. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn how we can support and enjoy ministry for children, youth, and adults through the camp in the years ahead. Please remember to make your reservation by calling the reservation line at 423-224-1531. We encourage you to bring your spouse, friends, and even young people to this special opportunity. Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. and the program follows. Please call the Missions Office at 423-224-1531 for further information. Bring One Items Weekly Bring One items for April will be as follows: April 5 Spaghetti sauce and noodles April 12 Cash/checks for communion baskets April 19 Canned corn, green beans, peas and fruit April 26 Canned meats such as SPAM, ham, tuna Summer of Reaching Out through Missions Summer is fast approaching, and with it, the many opportunities planned to be transformational in our own community as well as other places. The High School Youth will kick off the summer with their annual mission trip to the Sea Islands of South Carolina, spending a week on Johns Island partnering with Rural Mission Inc. in repairing homes on the Islands. The week of June 20th through 27th will find a team from Johns and Wadmalaw Island here at First Broad Street, working on homes in our community. Members of St. Johns Parish and Rockville Presbyterian Church will be staying on campus here and partnering with our local Home Repair Ministry and the City of Kingsport in this annual event. Our Middle School Youth will head to Saltville July 5th through 10th for their annual mission trip, partnering with Project Crossroads in housing rehab in rural southwest Virginia. We appreciate these, and the many, opportunities that provide experiences of mission and ministry, and look forward to hearing stories of lives changed and life made better for many as we move through the summer season. Please join us in prayer as we continue planning for these experiences, that we are able to share Christ in word and deed. Each youth who participates will be asked to invite three individuals or families to sponsor them for the trips. We thank you for these investments in the lives of the families we will be privileged to serve and the lives of these young people and their journey of discipleship. Watch for more information about these upcoming opportunities and how you can become involved. Home Repair Ministry Seeking Volunteers As the weather becomes warmer, opportunities to assist our neighbors with repairs to their homes become available. We approach this season with a list of repair needs accumulated over the winter months. Cloyd Clipse and Bill Campbell, coordinators for the Home Repair Ministry, are seeking volunteers to assist them with these repairs. It is not necessary to have experience; all you need is a willing heart. Repairs range from plumbing repair, floor repair, minor roof projects, to painting, window replacement, porch repair and wheelchair ramp construction. If you are looking for a great opportunity to make a huge difference in the life of an individual or family who are unable to make repairs to their home while being the hands and feet of Christ, give us a call. For more information, call the Missions Office at 423-224-1531. Page 13 Memorials To give a memorial in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, please mail your check to the Finance Office at 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN, 37660 and mark “memorial” on the memo line of your check. In Memory Of CARPENTER’S HELPERS Alvin Carter-by Patsy Bales Inez Bennett-by friends CHILD CARE CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS Danny Ellis-by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baughman CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Alvin Carter-by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ladd Lib Roper-by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Still ENDOWMENT Lib Roper-by friends John Bardsley and Ross Kingdon-by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Still FIREWOOD Sam Preston, Ross Kingdon, Lib Roper-by friends FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE Lib Roper-by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Howle Jim Witt, Ross Kingdon, Lib Roper-by Jane Adams FRIENDSHIP DINER Jim Witt, Peter Wadewitz, Pat and Mildred Miller-by friends GENERAL Inez Bennett-by Naomi Cunningham Inez Bennett and Lib Roper-by Ann Keith Lib Roper-by Catherine Beals, friends, Moore’s Pharmacy, Mr. and Mrs. Les Heaton, Kathy Hirsch, Dr. and Mrs. Peter Wadewitz, Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick, Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Alley, Rochelle Tillapaugh, Regions Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stapleton Ross Kingdon-by John C. Phillips Lib Roper and Violet “Montine” Smith-by Mr. and Mrs. Nick Grabar Maxine King-by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Melroy Barbara Bettini-by members of Wesley Sunday School Class Violet Smith-by members of Trinity Sunday School Class Michael Collins-by Edith Suit GIRU SCHOOL Inez Bennett-by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fraley MISSIONS Violet Smith-by Mr. and Mrs. James Crowell MUSIC Edgar Martin and Margaret Scott-by friends Bramlet Beard and Jim Witt-by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Still Bryan Smith-by Dr. and Mrs. David Sewell Lib Roper-by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dorr PRISON MINISTRY Janie Brown-by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Still In Honor Of BILLY SCHULZ MEMORIAL GARDEN Dr. Beverly Jackson-by Jane Schulz Life Together Page 14 Welcome Our Newest Member A picture is worth a thousand words.... Get ready for the new pictorial directory. Lifetouch will make pictures in August and September. Those photographed will receive a pictorial directory, a pocket size roster directory, and a free 8 x 10 photo. Watch for future information about sign up. For more information, please contact Membership Secretary, Darres Carter, at [email protected] or 224-1506. Sympathy is expressed to . . . the family of Lydia Haseltine on the death of her mother, Wen Soong Chiang, who died February 18; Harry Fontaine on the death of his brother, Paul Fontaine, who died February 19; Lillian Guenther on the death of her sister, Leola Rowe, who died February 19; Sharon Duncan on the death of her sister, Carolyn Flanary, who died February 21; Rochelle Trent on the death of her stepmother, Texie Lord, who died February 23; Josie Reid on the death of her brother, Walter Hawkins “Hawk” Eggerton, who died March 2; Dan Martin on the death of his mother, Betty Martin, who died March 2; Cheryl Salaita on the death of her father, Darrell (D.A.) Honeycutt, who died March 6; the family of Robert Lin on the death of his father, Stanley Lin, who died March 13; the family of Kathy Powers on the death of her mother, Irene Cecelia North, who died March 14; and Nina Myers on the death of her brother, Larry N. Alderson, who died March 19. In Memory of Our Church Family Members . . . Virginia “Jan” McCartt--March 3 Sympathy is expresed to her husband, Rev. Spurgeon McCartt and her sister, Katherine McDaniel John E. (Eddie) Anderson, Jr.--March 11 Wanda Kesterson--March 11 Andrew Marshall “Andy” Brooks-March 23 Sympathy is expressed to his family. Births Congratulations to Dr. Bobby and Anne Gibbons on the birth of their son, James Truston Gibbons, who was born February 2. Congratulations to Gabby Provenzano and James Range, who were married on March 14 at Highland Fellowship in Gray. Kailyn Reid joined by transfer from Cross Lanes UMC, Cross Lanes, West Virginia, on February 22. She is the granddaughter of Josie Reid and was baptized in our sanctuary in 1990. Kailyn is a student at King University studying business administration. During high school, Kailyn participated in a mission trip to underdeveloped McDowell County, WV, and also assisted her mother in the 3-4 year olds Sunday school class. She enjoys serving others, and especially in helping children learn new things. Please welcome Kailyn! Combating Alzheimer’s with Info “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 If there is one thing about Alzheimer’s that everyone agrees on, it’s this: it’s a terrible and dreaded disease. At this point, our treatments are minimally helpful. As a church family we try to support one another—both those going through the disease and those who are caring for loved ones with it. There are resources available that help us arm ourselves with information. Sometimes preparing can ease some of the stress for everyone involved. We have a set of CDs called, “Creating Moments of Joy” by Jolene Brackey. You are invited to check it out and listen to this very practical program. There are also lots of books and pamphlets that help shine the light on the path forward. The Alzheimer’s Association has a wealth of information on their website, presented in an easy to understand fashion. Additionally, we have a support group for caregivers each month—it is not just those caring for Alzheimer’s patients, but certainly encompasses them. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in room 141. There are usually about ten of us, some from FBSUMC and some from the community. If you have questions or would like to be added to the email list, contact your Parish Nurse, Joy Eastridge, RN, BSN, CHPN. Birthdays Page 15 April 1 Bob Brock Thomas Carty Jennifer Garland Katy Golob Kyleigh Greene Cathy Harvey Bobbie Hutchins Ed Latham Mandy Owens Terry Reed Diane Shaver Matthew Spivey Sarah Testerman Austin Weaver Austin Wyker April 2 Linda Abbott Rachel Bennett Samantha Culhane James Harris David Oaks Chris Rose Ross Smith April 3 Cary Boggs Christian Humbert Walker Wolfe Leighton Wood April 4 Delaney Boyd Lee Cornell James Early John Leonard Jessie Pedersen Sarah Pedersen Brian Robbins Julie Sproles Glenn Ward April 5 Lynn Doane Todd East Victoria Edmisten Sara Fugate Ruth Ann Hoard Laiklyn Meade J Preston Mercer Spencer Murphy Joe Stras Sarah Vaughan April 6 T Duane Barnes Judy Blalock Preston Carter Judy Mosley April 7 Bo Corum Sheila Cox Emily Hammond Joanna Ramey B.J. Reeves Mabel Spivey Miller Spivey Nancy Walker Madeline Williamson April 8 Braden Boyd Ronald Bussey Thomas Click Sydney Culhane Nancy Fritz Leo Giaudrone Drew McIntosh Michael Pappas April 9 Tom Brock Ava Carver Rick Currie Mary Louise Highsmith Eric Salaita Preston Smith Karrie Thomas Lucas Vaughn April 10 Ken Ernst Tim Thayer Edithann Wadewitz April 11 Joe Bettini Art Brown Lawrence Collier Ted Glynn Butch Lady Drew Romance Cheryl Salaita Debra Wurmser April 12 Kathi Boyd Ainsley Collier Elisabeth Cowart Drew Doran Roe Harrison Katie Holt Susan McKee Mickey Rainwater Bryson Thorpe April 13 Lyndsey Brundrit Sara Collins Meredith Dean Robert Goddard Martha Parham Mary Ripley April 14 Angela Duncan Eddie Simmers Rochelle Trent Carter Vickers Kelly Williams April 15 Kyle Bothof Kristopher Forsha Eric Hammonds Tom LaGuardia Juanita Lane Eric Quisenberry Allison Seckler April 16 June Childress Ginny Jenkins Jack Pippin Parker Rose April 17 Gary Casey Jane Dean Judy Deere Joe Doran Nathan Frazier Dona Gilliam Katherine Scoggins Camden Sproles April 18 Lee Ambrose Lily Arnold Lucy Kate Grubbs Betty Jean Isley David Leonard Nicky Mann Ben Morris Brad Onks Margaret Reel Judith Sadler Andy Taylor Mildred Umberger Bailey Workman April 19 Madre Forsha Barbara Lively April 20 Matthew Bonds Michael Golob George Mayfield Anna Moreland Vernon Walker Sithney Wolfe April 21 David Bagwell Jan Gibbons Hunter Jenkins Ron Paul Mary Sewell Jane Skeen April 26 Max Cobble Tyler Culver Kingston Fleming Charles Fontaine McConnell Hobbs Stephanie Jolley George Salaita Gage Taylor Melanie Watson April 22 Candy Alexander Marcine Berry David Dean B.J. Jolley Melissa Kiser Grace Macdonald Sharon Morris Kyle Peterson Penny Roberts Judy Sneed April 23 Emily Bounds Becky Carver Finley Green Brantley Kilgore Bonnie Macdonald Justice Pinney Carolyn Salery Elliot Tate Isaac Tate Cameron Walker April 24 Edith Baker Marla Campbell Maribeth Carty Katherine Culligan Todd Dickson Val George Ellie Gilly Melanie Hutchins Jack Kitzmiller Marjo Reid Caitlin Richardson Kristy Rowe Becky Stone Rhett Warner April 25 Dennis Cleary Janice Cloud Jim Cox Peggy Davis Dennis Golob Brock Jennings Matthew Norville B Fielding Rolston Thom Throp Jordan Willingham April 27 Andrew Bailey Hoyt Denton Sparky Dyson Mike Harvey Thomas Odom April 28 Bradley Bacon Cahill Harvey Marilee Hull Amy Luethke Clara McHorris Ann Morison Emily Philip Martha Provenzano Lane Taylor Tricia Taylor April 29 Henry Boggs Kaile Fletcher Christy Free Glenn Gott Emma Rogers Jill Rose Chase Salyer Andrew Scruggs John Staples April 30 Carly Brooks Angela Dotson Jacob Dunnivant Jennifer Harris Bryce Herlong Phyllis Hill Nancy Mallicote Alexis Mayo Michelle McInturff Kelli Trent Bob West First Broad Street United Methodist Church 100 East Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 423-246-4471 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Pd. Kingsport, TN Permit NO. 169 Return Service Requested Place mailing label here Page 16 Did you know? .... you can see a list of available ministry opportunities by going to the church website at fbsumc.org and clicking “Volunteer With Our Ministries” under the Information menu. Meet Your Staff . . . Child Care Center shown left to right (top photo): Morgan Jones, Ramona Ketron, Bettie Beane, Debbie Howe, Melinda Solomon, April Hooven, Denise Johnson, Missy Quillen, Jennifer Carter and Lisa Berish shown left to right (left bottom photo): Jessica (Turner) Swearinger and Misty Flanary left to right (right bottom photo): Rebecca Blalock, Jo Leftwich, Kim Jeter, and Mary Cain Not pictured: Teresa Hurt and Tonia Dockery Ministry opportunities are listed under the categories of “Loving God,” “Growing Together,” “Reaching Out,” “Congregational Care,” and “Support.” Click the category buttons to see the available opportunities. Put a checkmark by each ministry opportunity in which you have an interest; fill out the contact information at the bottom of the page; then click the Submit button. An email will be sent immediately to the staff contact person for the ministries you selected.
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