December 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

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Sevierville, TN 37862

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THE MESSENGER

Church Phone Number: (865) 453-5754

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

Advent Study on Wednesday Nights

Started on Nov. 20 - Dec. 6, 13 & 20 at 6:00

Sevierville First UMC - Wesleyan Classroom Rediscovering the True Wonder of Christmas. Our new Advent Study explores four elements of the Chr istmas

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!

BLOOD PRESSURE Free Blood Pressure checks in the Great Hall on the first Sunday of the month between 9:35 am - 10:15 am. The easiest test you’ve taken since kindergarten.

Holston United Methodist Home for Children DECEMBER 29 IS FIFTH SUNDAY!

The churches in the Holston Annual Conference have, for many years, supported the ministry of Holston United

Methodist home for children by receiving a special Fifth Sunday Offering. This provides a sure way to share in the responsibilities of providing care and compassion to children who look to the church at a time of crisis.

Your generous gift on December 29 will make a difference.

ELIJAH BANQUET Sunday, December 1 6:00 pm Great Hall

December 1st marks the end of this year’s Elijah Project. On that evening we will have an opportunity to meet our partners, share dinner and fellowship, and participate in an evening of prayer.

The dinner will be covered dish. Meat, bread and beverages will be provided. You are asked to bring a vegetable, side or dessert to complete the meal.

You don’t want to miss this WONDERFUL evening of food, fellowship, music, and our children preforming “The Best Christmas Present Ever!" Come celebrate Christmas with us.

This is a LIMITED event. Cost is FREE but you MUST have a ticket to attend. See Jeff McPeeks or Rhonda in office for tickets. Deadline for tickets is Sunday Dec 1st.

Baptism

Sunday, October 27, 2019 We would like to welcome: Anna Leigh Wear

DECEMBER SCRIPTURE & SERMON

For Traditional Services

December 1, 2019 Scripture: 1 Corinthians11:23-28

Sermon: The Glorious Hope

December 8, 2019 Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Sermon: Great Anticipation I

December 15, 2019 Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Sermon: Great Anticipation II

December 22, 2019 Scripture: John 1:1-3, 14

Sermon: The Mystery of Christmas

December 24, 2019 Scripture: John 1:6-8

Sermon: Bearing Witness To The Light

December 29, 2019

For Crossroads Services

December 1-24 Series: Roots

December 29 Reflection

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 McMahan 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 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 Nov., 3-17, 2019 Given to the Susan Atchley CCM Scholarship Fund in

Memory of Emma Atchley

By J.T. and Susan Arnold

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Bob Ogle

and in Honor of Loris Ogle

By Al and Cheri Schmutzer

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Charlotte Fox

Georgie Cody By Mike and Diana Sharp

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Imogene Ford

Jerry Latham

By Aliene Kerr

OUR STEWARDSHIP THROUGH GIVING

BUDGET 2019: $ 856,669.34

Balance January 1, 2019 105,125.99

Received 2019 638,758.90

Total 743,884.89

Expenses 2019 668,514.78

Money Market Transfer 40,000.00

Balance 35,370.11

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

Received 2019 103,561.00

Total Building Fund 116,184.68

Expenses 57,387.79

Balance 58,796.89

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

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

ATTENDANCE FOR NOVEMBER

Nov. 3, 2019 Worship: 295 Sunday School: 126

Nov. 10, 2019 Worship: 270 Sunday School: 111

Nov. 17, 2019 Worship: 255 Sunday School: 118

Nov. 24, 2019 In January Messenger.

Fellowship Schedule for: Dec. 1 New Hor izons

Dec. 8 Ned Williams

Dec. 15 Mell Trotter /Covenant

Dec. 22 Emmanuel/ Lord’s Lovely Ladies/Rooted

Dec. 29 New Hor izons

Wednesday Alive Menu

for December 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 12/04 - Lasagna, salad, rolls & dessert.

12/11 - Chicken stew, salad, rolls & dessert.

12/18 - BBQ meatballs, oven roasted potatoes, carrots,

rolls & dessert.

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

No charge but love offering gratefully accepted.

Our Deepest Sympathy We express our sincere Christian sympathy to:

Rocky and Rebecca Ogle on the death of their daughter

Karla Christian Chase who died on Sat., Nov., 9, 2019.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS We need Poinsettias to place in the sanctuary for the Christmas season. Your poinsettia may be picked up on

Tuesday, December 24 after the 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service. The cost is $15.00 and may be given in

memory or honor of a loved one. All gifts will be listed in the bulletin.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 12:00 NOON - PLEASE PRINT

Given by___________________________________________________________________.

In Memory of_______________________________________________________________.

In Honor of_________________________________________________________________.

Please indicate the number of Poinsettias ______. Amount enclosed_________. Payment is due with order.

Christmas Community Dinner Thursday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 22 , 2019 Is 4th Sunday School Missions

On this Sunday the money that is given during

the Sunday School hour is used for Mission Projects!

APRONS & NOTE CARDS FOR SALE! United Methodist Women have a few more

aprons and will be selling them until sold

out. We also have note cards available. The

price is $15 for aprons and $10 for note cards.

They make great presents for family and

friends. Money will go toward UMW mission

projects during the year. See a UMW member or look for us

in the Great Hall between services on Sunday. Thanks for

supporting UMW.

Chancel Choir Presents

“Behold, A Savior”

Sunday, December 15

at 6:00 pm

in the Sanctuary

MISSIONS The month of December you are invited to leave a dollar in the pew following Traditional Services for the Bread of Heaven Community Dinner.

YOUTH ROOMS FUNDRAISER I have an exciting announcement! We have been approached by someone who wants to help us revolutionize our two youth rooms (upstairs middle school room and the youth room downstairs). The donor has offered to match dollar for dollar, up to ten thousand dollars. The vision is to make these spaces second to none. We want to draw the youth of Sevier County to this place, because when they come, we will present the word of God and the love of Jesus Christ to them. This will allow their lives to be revolutionized. We are going to supply new bibles, seating, lighting, our new logo on the wall, a cross on the wall, gaming areas & equipment, new technology, school logos painted on the wall, new furniture, a newly designed space, plus more. If you have a heart for our youth, please consider giving a gift and know that what you give will be matched up to ten thousand dollars. All proceeds will go to the accomplishment of this project. We will be taking matching donations through December 31

st.

Kenny Tucker: Director of the C.I.A.