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Community Church at
Tellico Village
The Visitor
January 2015
Community Church Concert Series
January – February 2015
Tim Puckett and the Jason Day Trio
Friday, January 30
7:00 p.m.
Jazz Night returns to The Community Church. Join
Tim and friends for an evening of favorite Jazz and
Blues standards and original compositions.
The concert is FREE. A love offering will be received.
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Mayuki Miyashita
Concert Pianist
Sunday, February 15
4:00 p.m.
Prodigy pianist Mayuki Miyashita was
the 2014 Young Classical Musicians
Competition winner, and won second
place in the 2013 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition in New York.
Tickets $10
ONE ANOTHERING…
“Why did the horse need soap?”
I’ve always had fun with what I call “looney lyrics.” Said a few myself. The technical word is “mondegreens:”
Words to songs we can’t understand. So we fill in the blanks. We do that with people too and predictably, it
frequently comes up looney. Christmas songs are not exempt. Some of it comes from unfamiliarity with the
context. In a song, it’s hard to tell the context. If the words are smothered by loud background music or jumbled together on the wrong ak-sent, we fill in the blanks, mostly inaccurate but always funny once you learn
the real thing.
Some of it comes from inexperience. When I was a kid before I had the word “civil” in my vocabulary, I
thought the war-between-the-states was “The Silver War.” I thought they were fighting over silver! Maybe in
some ways they were. If us southerners had just picked our own cotton!
Modern pop groups are notorious for being misunderstood. Before my kids corrected me, I used to sing the
Rolling Stones song “I’ll Never Be Your Pizza Burger.” (Beast of Burden). The best one of all time has to be
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “There’s the bathroom on the right.” (Bad Moon on the Rise). Elvis’ “Don’t
be Cruel” came out “Well its-a 1’oclock, 2 o’clock threech!” (Walk up to the preacher). The best of the Beatles: “The girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes,” “the girl with colitis goes by.” Abba? “See that girl, watch her scream,
kicking the dancing queen.” (diggin.’)
Even the hymnal is not unscarred: “Ride on O Kinky Turtle.” (King Eternal). A dentist’s hymn: “Crown Him
with Many Crowns.” Contractor’s hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation.” Politicians get one: “Standing on
the Promises.” (Yeah right!) For the IRS: “I Surrender All.” And the gossips: “Pass it On.” Electricians: “Send
the Light.” Shoppers: “Sweet Buy & Buy.” Massage Therapist: “He Touched Me.” In the Garden: “Andy walks
with me.” (Who is Andy?)
Now for the Christmas ones. First in Espanol: “Fleas naughty dog.” (Feliz Navidad). “O what fun it is to ride,
in a 1-horse soap and slay.” “He’s makin’ a list, chicken and rice!” Winter Wonderland. “Later on we’ll perspire as we drink by the fire.” The Rudolphies. “Rudolph the red-nosed stranger.” “Won’t you guard my slave
tonight?” “You’ll go down in Listerine!” And of course there’s “Olive the other reindeer!” (Musta been Rudy’s
gal). Frosty the snowman “is a ferret elf I say!” (Fairy tale they say). “On the 1 st day of Christmas my tulip
gave to me.” It wouldn’t be complete without a racist one: “In the meadow we will build a snowman. We’ll
pretend that he is sparse and brown.” Even the terrorists: “O tiny bomb, O tiny bomb” (Tannenbaum). “Get
dressed ye married gentlemen.” “Deck the halls with poison ivy.” Or if you prefer, with “Buddy Holly.”
I say we dedicate the carols to overweight Round John. “We 3 kings of porridge and tar.” “O Come froggy
faithful!” “With the jelly toast proclaim,” (Angelic hosts). “Sleep in heavenly peas.” “While shepherd’s watched
their socks by night.” “Joy to the world, the Lord has gum.” “He rules the world with Ruth and Grace.” For
King Barney: “Noel, Noel, Barney’s the king of Israel.” Oops I almost forgot: “Round John virgin, mother and
child.”
All I gotta say is, I hope ya’ll have a sense of humor! Me? I love to laugh. It’s good for the soul.
Br’er Dan
AT EASE IN ZION:
2nd Mile Smiles: To Cam Williams for supporting those in hard places. To Sarah Hallstrand for teaching the
Seekers Sunday School Class.
Adult Christian Education Opportunities
Center for Lifelong Learning
Winter-Spring 2015
Weekly Small Groups:
Seekers: Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Shared Leadership—Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Hallstrand
 Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM beginning January 11
 Place: The Fireside Room, off the Founder’s Chapel
 Description: The Seekers class uses the Adult Bible Series published by the United Methodist
Church’s Abingdon Press. The theme for the month of January is “What Jesus Taught About
Prayer;” the February theme is “Stewardship for Life.” Discussion-based. The Seekers welcome all
with open arms.

New! Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Marian Smith
 Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM beginning January 11
 Place: Lower Level CLC Room B
 Description: This is a new class that will begin with Max Lucado’s book on Acts. Each individual or
couple will have a book to use for preparation before class, but can also be completed during
class. Discussion-based. All are welcome!

Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leaders: Nancy Owen & Helen Tate
 Time: Wednesdays at 3:00 PM (start date TBD)
 Place: The Parlor (across from the Narthex Café)
 Description: This is a class started by members of the WednesdayChurch! Praise Team, open to
all. Study subjects include: knowing God, growth in faith and beliefs, maturing in the Christian Life,
understanding and using personal gifts. Discussion-based. Call Helen Tate (423-884-2793) for more
information.

Women’s Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Linda Collins
 Time: Thursdays at 9:30 AM beginning January 8
 Place: The “White House” Library
 Description: This is an in-depth Bible study with the free exchange of ideas. Some homework
encouraged. Studying the book of Esther in January. All ladies welcome to attend!

Adult Education Special Events:
Faith Now: Adult Co-Ed Winter Conference
Leader: Bill & Carolyn Blevins
 Time: February 6-7
 Place: The Founder’s Chapel
 Description: How did Christianity become what it is? What’s unique about Christianity in America?
What are the threats to religious liberty today? Explore these questions and more as we journey
through Christian history from the birth of Jesus up to contemporary issues including religious
freedom. To register, contact the church office.

Living Boldly: Women’s Retreat
Leader: Debra Walters
 Time: April 10-12
 Place: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
 Description: “For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
(2 Timothy 1:7) If you want to realize the promise of this verse, consider joining other women for
“Living Boldly,” a weekend of laughter and learning in which participants will attend to soul care in
five areas of life: emotional, social, vocational, spiritual, and cultural. To register, contact the church
office.
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Community Church at Tellico Village
November 2014 Financial Update
Summary:
November total revenue was below budget due to ongoing pledge revenue shortfall. Year-to-date pledge revenue is
3.2% below budget. We are prayerful that expected strong December pledge revenue will help us meet our pledge
budget. Expenditures were over budget for the month due to higher spending in our media/music ministries, timing
of missions spending and expected personnel costs associated with the recent additions. Year-to-date, income is
$44,000 better than budget, with the revenue shortfall more than offset by lower personnel costs and ongoing financial expense favorability.
Our balance sheet remains in a good position. You may notice that the accounting records indicated that we had a
negative cash balance at the end of the month. This was strictly an accounting timing issue as November 30 th receipts were not deposited until December 1st. We deliberately work to keep only enough operating cash to meet our
current needs.
We are also working to finalize our 2015 pledge budget. If you have forgotten or misplaced your financial pledge to
our church, please contact Carrie Tatman in the accounting office. Additionally, if you have any questions about the
status of your 2014 pledges or Imagine pledges, please contact Carrie as well.
Community Church at Tellico Village
($1,000)
Community Church at Tellico Village
Income Statement
Cash & Reserves
Year-to-Date November 2014
($1,000)
Actual
Revenue
1,350.9
November 30, 2014
Budget
1,397.0
Fav/
(Unfav)
(46.1)
Expenses:
Operations
169.2
173.7
4.5
Personnel
591.1
601.9
10.8
Missions
117.9
107.6
(10.3)
Ministries
62.7
68.8
6.1
Finance
397.5
476.5
79.0
1,338.4
1,428.5
90.1
12.5
(31.5) (2)
44.0
Total Expenses
Surplus/
(Deficit)(1)
Cash
(15.8)
Operating Reserve
Fund
170.5
Debt Reduction Fund
34.8
Prepaid Pledges
41.8
Building Maintenance
Reserve
92.0
Other Reserves
96.8
Mortgage Status
2014
Balance – Jan. 1, 2014
(1) Money added to or used from Reserves.
(2) Budget is a loss due to timing of significant pledge revenue
expected to be received in December.
5,130.4
Reduced Through Imagine
Contributions
390.0
Monthly Mortgage Payments
170.4
Balance – Oct. 31, 2014
4,570.0
Serving our Church, Serving our Community
Congratulations to the following church members who were honored for their contributions to our community.
These volunteers were recognized by the village property owners association’s community service awards.
Sharon Addison
Hugh and Jody Brashear
Andy Ewing
Chuck Hitch
Mike Kitchens
Richard Kolasheski
Debbie Mayberry
Fred Quance
Joe Solymossy
Congratulations!
FAITH NOW: How did we get here?
Feb. 6-7, 2015 Registration Deadline Feb. 1
Cost $20 per person includes 4 sessions and lunch
Led by William and Carolyn Blevins
 How did Christianity become what it is?
 What happened throughout the course of history to bring Christianity to where it is today?
 What influenced Christianity in America as we know it?
 Why so many Christian denominations?
 What’s unique about Christianity in America?
 How do we stand up for religious freedom today?
Join friends from the Community Church at Tellico Village as we explore these questions
and more in our winter conference entitled, “Faith Now: How Did We Get Here?” Led by
scholars Bill and Carolyn Blevins, retired professors of religion from Carson-Newman
University, each session will take us on a journey through history from the birth of Jesus
up to contemporary issues such as “How do we protect religious freedom in today’s multicultural society?” So join us February 6-7, 2015 for this enlightening conversation which
will challenge your minds and deepen your faith.
Living
Boldly
Women's Retreat
April 10-12, 2015
Ridgecrest
Conference
Center
(near Asheville)
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
January 12, 2015
11:00 a.m. in the White House
This first meeting of the new year will be something
a bit different. Two of our star knitters; Julie Best
and Carol Ritzenthaler will be demonstrating a new
‘edging’ technique.
If you enjoy knitting and would like to be with other
ladies who also enjoy the craft, join us at this time.
You will need to have a piece of knitting at the
“ready-to-bind-off” point in order to learn the edging.
Call Jan Martin at 458-0755 for further information
as to what supplies you will need.
Knoxville Area Rescue Mission 2015
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The new sign up schedule for
rescue mission volunteers is available for all who are interested in
the narthex at the welcome table.
We are currently signing up
helpers for the time period of
January through May 2015
If you have not volunteered before but would like to
help feed the homeless just give Judy Ristow of the
Mission Committee a call at 458-9137. She will be
more than glad to discuss the details with you and
answer any questions you might have.
FROM THE CHURCH COUNCIL
The council is using this space to wish everyone the
happiest and most meaningful of times during this
holiday season. We also thank you for your understanding, patience, support and prayers during this
time of transition in the church.
Happy holidays to all.
George M. Walter
Council Chairperson
Time, Talent & Treasure
Thanks to ALL!
It is with mixed emotions that I have decided it is
time to end the TTT fundraiser. I want to thank
everyone who participated in any way since it’s
inception in September of 2012. The total amount
raised was $2,979.85.
A special thanks to the fundraising team who in
addition to assisting with the planning helped as
follows: Cindy Giljames for creating the display,
Marcia Higby for keeping the database and display
board up to date, Euleta Jeffrey and Barbara Coe
for making phone calls to thank our participants.
God Bless!
Kathy Milam
Kitchen Angels
It would take a lot of space to list and “thank” all of
you that helped with the kitchen missions and
events in 2014.
Please know that you are appreciated and
thanked. All of you have proven to be a blessing to
me and fun to work with. From those who supported Tellico Joe, Friendship Kitchen, ACT
Luncheon, Family Connection, Lunch Bunch,
Advent Dinner, Recital Lunches, Mardi Gras, Ballet Group Meals, Spaghetti Suppers, Easter
Brunch, Fine Arts Brunch, Appreciation Dinners,
the Cookie bakers, the Bereavement Team who
presided over Memorial gatherings, especially all
the dishwashers who came at a few hours notice
to help out; to the volunteers that make and serve
coffee after both services 52 weeks a year – all of
you play an important role in the life of our church.
We are blessed to have you among us!
Some of you have asked me how we are doing on
the Spaghetti Suppers. The official figure from
January through November is a profit of $7,809 –
the unofficial figure for the month of December is a
profit of $633.31 for a total of $8,442.31 for the
year 2014. Thanks to all of you who support this
event each month.
KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Friendship Kitchen needs a volunteer to lead
Cooking Team #3. Each team is responsible for
the Friendship Kitchen meal (1st and 3rd
Mondays) every other month or six times a year.
The Friendship Kitchen also needs a volunteer to
be the third person on one of the Friendship Kitchen routes. Some of our drivers have been driving
their routes for several years and need a break.
If you are available for either of the two listed
needs please contact me at 458-0878.
A Musical Note
We thought You’d Want to Know…
In 2011 the church commissioned a handbell
anthem composed by Bill Ingram entitled “Joyful
Praise and Celebration” (including Joy’s name and
the name of our two handbell choirs). We are
pleased to announce that the piece has been
published by Red River Music.
You can find it online at:
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/
MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=15898.
December Memorial Gifts
Bette Bierer
Bob and Sue Brackenridge
Don and Donna Fraley
Dick Brown
Jack and Judy Hall
Linda Swift
Willard and Yvonne Bennett
Richard and Marjorie Brooks
Tellico Village Community Concerts
Mrs. Elizabeth D’Aaloia
Ike and Connie Eichenauer
Tigitsi Way Friends and Neighbors
Edwin Gill
Col Robert Groshner
Lynne and Robert Kondziela
Charlene and Andrew McCallum
Norine and Thomas Petruzelli
Robert and Frances Thompson
Rick and Suzanne Zech
Stephen Ministry
Providing more than 4,000,000
hours of Christ-centered care per
year, Stephen Ministers help people with a wide range of needs.
These range from grief, divorce,
unemployment, hospitalization, loneliness, a
spiritual crisis, financial stress, relationship
issues, concerns over aging, rehabilitation
after an illness/surgery, terminal illness, relocation, long-term disability, and a multitude of
other life difficulties.
In our church, we are blessed to have a
trained group of Stephen Ministers who are
ready to be by your side, giving you one-onone care as you move through any of the
above difficulties, and more. You don’t have
to be a member of this church to receive
care. You may even know someone you
would like to refer for care.
Please feel free to call any of the numbers
below, and know, without a doubt, this caring
relationship is free to you for the asking, and
always confidential.
 Church office– 865-458-1516
 Jan Elliott– 865-458-3604
 Peggy Mills– 865-458-0911
 Anne Ingram– 423-884-2335
From the TVCC Mailbox…..
Dear CCTV Congregation,
Our time among you as interim Pastor is moving along. Before any final decisions are made, Libby and I wanted to express our gratitude to the members of this church for the
kindnesses, and encouragement that you showed to us during
the holiday season. We are appreciative, especially having
been here for such a short time. There is among us a gift of
hospitality, namely, knowing how to make people feel at
home. I have said on occasion, we don’t remember much of
what someone says. And about half of what we see. But we’ll
always remember how they make us feel. In that, this church
excels!
From Br’er Dan
Dear CCTV Friends,
We would like to thank everyone who said prayers, sent
cards, and made visits to us this past year.
Joe has had a very successful transplant. We thank good doctors and our Lord, Jesus Christ, for that.
Love to All,
Joe and Kay Klint
Dear CCTV Church Members,
Thank you for wrapping your arms around us this past two
years of our grandson, Sean Karl’s illness.
The prayers, cards and calls were such a comfort to us when
he passed away November 16.
God is good. God is Great.
Love,
Tom and Jerre Karl
Dear Church, Reverend or pastor, Church committee, ladies
and gentlemen.
I take this opportunity to greet you in the name of the father,
the son and of the holy spirit. We are fine and Lions kids feel
happy and loved by you people. We also thank God for your
lovely donation of fifty six thousand, five hundred and forty
six Kenya shilling. (56,546). We are happy to inform you that
the money has been used to put metal doors on both dormitories named Ruth dormitory and Paul dormitory. The dormitories had wooden doors, which I was advised to replace before
the dormitories are re-opened after the closure because of
bedbugs. So thank you very much. We all feel honored and
blessed.
The climate is hot now and many people are busy weeding,
since we had a lot of rain. For us, we have a kitchen garden
which have kales, tomatoes, and spinach for the children.
I was happy to see your beautiful church and good uniforms
for the church choir. You have good instrumentalist too. How
I wish to come and sing with you since I am a singer.
We are okay and ready for Christmas. Otherwise thanks so
much including to the women who make the shawls. We have
made some things too and when they visit us, they will see
their effort. God bless you.
Yours faithfully,
Harriet Nkatha for Lions Academy
January 2015 CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Happy New Year
Sat.
3
2:30 Bulletin Folders
Office Closed
4
5
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
8-11 Nursery available
6
7
8
9
9:30 Crafters resume 2:00 Bells
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
9:00 Bible Study
resumes
2:30 Bulletin Folders
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
12:00 Friendship
Kitchen
10:15 Children’s Church
2:00 Ensembles
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
1:45 Women’s Retreat
Planning
*Inquirers room after both
services.
7:00 AA
7:00 Choir Practice
11
12
13
14
15
16
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
9:30 Crafters
10:00 Finance Team
9:30 Mission Team
9:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bulletin Folders
8-11 Nursery available
11:00 Prayer Shawl
11:00 Trustees
12:00 ACT Luncheon
3:00 Council
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
2:00 Ensembles
2:00 Bells
3:00 Praise Choir
4:30 Spaghetti Supper
9:10 Confirmation class
resumes
7:00 AA
4:00 Children’s Choir
7:00 Stephen Ministry
3:00 Alzheimer’s SG
10
17
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
10:15 Children’s Church
7:00 Choir Practice
18
19
20
21
22
23
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
9:30 Crafters
2:00 Bells
9:00 Worship Team
9:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bulletin Folders
8-11 Nursery available
11:00 Mats Ministry
4:00 Healing Hearts
3:00 Praise Choir
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
12:00 Friendship
Kitchen
12:00 Stephen Leader
Lunch
10:15 Children’s Church
*Inquirers room after both
services
4:00 Children’s Choir
2:00 Ensembles
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 AA
7:00 Choir Practice
24
5-7 Family Connection
25
26
27
28
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
9:30 Crafters
12:00 Lunch Bunch
8-11 Nursery available
2:00 Ensembles
2:00 Bells
9:00 Women’s Cancer 9:00 Bible Study
SG!
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
7:00 AA
10:15 Children’s Church
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 Choir Practice
29
30
2:30 Bulletin Folders
7:00 Tim Puckett
Jazz Concert
31
More About Our Church
General Information
Worship Services each Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 am.
Informal Worship Service each week at WednesdayChurch! 6:00 pm.
Want to Explore Membership? CCTV holds an information session the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 in the
Narthex café. There is also an “Inquirer’s Room” available the first and third Sundays of the month at the end of both
services where you can inquire about membership and other spiritual matters.
Adult Sunday School (when scheduled), between services at 9:10 am.
Tellico Joe Café serves fresh hot coffee and pastries to guests and church members. Café hours are 9 am to noon on
Sundays in the CLC fellowship hall.
Televised services are available on YouTube. Find the link at www.tellicochurch.com. Enjoy scenes from this and
previous services!
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tellicochurch
Spiritual Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Monday 7 p.m., lower CLC
Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group
1st Tuesday of month at 3 p.m., white house
Helping Hands
Carl (408-1400), Dick (458-1946) or Church office (458-1516)
Healing Hearts Support Group
2nd Tuesday of month at 4:00 p.m., white house
Hospitalization Support
Call the church office - 458-1516
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Contact Morry Smith at 458-1219
Parkinson’s Support Group
1st Thursday of month at 2 p.m., lower CLC
Pastoral Counseling
Contact Pastors Dan, Tim or Pastor Rhonda at 458-1516
Prayer Chain
Call Jan Elliott at 458-3604 or [email protected]
Stephen Ministry
Anne - 423-884-2335 / Peggy – 458-0911 / Jan – 458-3604
Visual Impairment Support
Marshall Pierce - 408-0395
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Last Wednesday of month at 9 a.m. white house,
Sandy VerVelde 458-0687
Children and Youth Ministries
Family Connection is a monthly event designed for both parents and children to come together at the church and share
food and family activities along with other families. The “Connection” is held the third Sunday of each month from 5-7 in
the fellowship hall unless otherwise scheduled.
Children’s Music Time meets Wednesdays in the choir room from 4-5 for kids preschool through 1st grade. Kids have
fun while developing musical skills.
Children’s Church takes place each week during the 10:15 service for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. After
the children’s service they adjourn and move to meet in the lower CLC for additional activities.
Weekly Sunday School at 9:10
 Preschool, elementary, tweens and teens all meet in the lower level CLC.
Nursery Care is provided all year long during Sunday School, Sunday Services, and also at WednesdayChurch!
Staff emails
Interim Senior Paster Dan Ivins – [email protected]
Associate Pastor Tim Meadows – [email protected]
Associate Pastor Rhonda Blevins – [email protected]
Minister of Music John Orr – [email protected]
Office Manager Pat Ouderkirk – [email protected]
Director of Media Ministries – Mark Powell– [email protected]
Children & Youth Ministries – Leilani Cooper - [email protected]
Accounting – Carrie Tatman– [email protected]
Receptionist Nancy Moser – [email protected]
Facilities Coordinator Jeff McDaniel – [email protected]
130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN. 37774
General mail – [email protected]
Website – www.tellicochurch.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/tellicochurch