In this edition:Page 2 Congregational Care

Page 3Congregational News

Page 4Worship Information

Page 5Preschool, Children, & Students

Page 6 & 7Young Adults, Singles, & Seniors

Pages 8 & 9Church Calendar

Pages 10 - 12Missions

Page 13Memorials

Page 14Birthdays

Page 15Administration

Page 16 Demographics

Contact UsChurch Office423-246-4471

423-398-5495 (fax) Prayer Line

423-224-1544Reservations423-224-1502

Child Care Center423-224-1527

www.fbsumc.org

February 2020 Annual Johns Island Dinner Celebrates South Carolina CuisinePlease make plans to join us for the annual Johns Island Fundraiser offered on two nights--Friday, February 21 or Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost per person is $20.00, which contributes to the project cost for the High School Mission Team in June. Reservations can be made by calling the reservation line at 423-224-1502.

Palmetto Pimento CheeseCharleston Style Creamy Pimento Cheese with

Bacon on Tory Toast (English Muffin)

Hilton Head Crab SpreadSurimi Crab in Sherried Soft Cheese on Sea Biscuits (Crackers with Sea Salt)

STARTERS: A plate of each are on the table, but you may request seconds.

SOUPS: You may try both soups if you wish.

Edisto Seafood ChowderCreamy Crab Stock with Shrimp, Fish, and

Mussels (you can request no Mussels)

SeaBrook Pork Chop StewLoin Chops braised with Southern Roots,

Collard Greens, and Hoppin’ John

MAIN COURSES: Half Portions Available for Light Eaters or for those who want to Try Both Main Courses

Charleston Style Shrimp and GritsStone Ground Cheese Grits topped with

traditional Brown Bacon Gravy, Green Onions, and Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp

Low Country BBQ PlateHickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Mama Grace (Sparky’s Grandmother) Low Country Pig Sauce,

Cole Slaw, BBQ Beans, and Mimi (Sparky’s mother) Mac&Cheese

DESSERTS

Bare Branch (Gail’s Family Farm) Banana Pudding

Bananas were brought to SC over the Sea. Gail Dyson’s Family Recipe

Peaches and Cream CobblerSouth Carolina (not Georgia) Peach Cobbler

topped with Whipped Cream

High School Johns Island Fundraiser Featuring Food from the Sea Islands of South Carolina

On-Demand Service at 6:00 p.m. Just signal your server when you are ready to be served. You do not need to wait until the table is full. We may run out of a dish, so if you really want something, order it first (even dessert). For soup or dessert, you may have one of each, but please just One Main Course Full Order or two Half Orders until 6:45 p.m. Water, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, and Decaf Coffee Available.

Page 2 Congregational CareA God of Plenty

“Elisha replied to her, ‘How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?’ ‘Your servant has nothing there at all,’ she said, ‘except a little oil.’” 2 Kings 4:2

In the miracle of the multiplication of the oil, Elisha put the prophet’s widow to work figuring out what she actually does have at hand and how to use that as part of addressing her problem. As we present our problems to the Lord, sometimes he turns the situation around and asks us what we already have in hand and how we can use the talents, gifts, resources, relationships we have developed. In the secular world, we call it “networking.” In our spiritual life, maybe it is more about planting seeds, tending the harvest and being conscious of our relationships with one another.

Our God is a god of abundance. He doesn’t operate on the principles of hoarding or of scarcity. His way is so different from the natural way of the flesh that we must constantly remind ourselves to offer what we have to Him, even if it’s just a little, and He will make it into a gracious plenty—enough and running over.

As we minister to one another in love and compassion, let us not grow weary of doing good and let us continue to hold up with we have to our Master, for He can make our little into a lot, into plenty, into more than enough! --Joy Eastridge

Weight Watchers is well-known for its successful help in losing weight. In contrast with other methods, adherents to WW tend to take off extra pounds and keep it off better. In Kingsport, there are daily meetings on Jack White Drive with programs that combine apps and community and personal coaching.

Check it out by calling 800-651-6000. Call Joy Eastridge, Parish Nurse, for more information and encouragement.

Good at Grief- Grieving can be a long process, sometimes lasting for years and resurfacing after other losses. Led by Chris Taylor and Paula Poe, our grief group meeting on the first Thursday of each month at noon in room 143.

Mom’s Connect- Moms sometimes need to just be together! Casey Johnson is leading this new group that gets together on Thursdays up in room 302, from 9:15-11:00. With Childcare and refreshments provided, the group also offers spiritual care and plain old connection. Contact Brandy to reserve your spot: brobinson@fbsumc.org

AA- Working through a daily walk free of alcohol and other substances is challenging. Most people need others’

help to do it well. AA meets daily, several times a day at the Renaissance Center. Google: East Tennessee Intergroup of AA for more specifics. Staying sober is a great goal. Reach out for help and walk with others on their journeys.

Other ways to connect and support: Through our Congregational Care Team, we also provide casseroles, cards, prayer shawls and blankets, home visitation and much more. Let us know if you have new ideas for us or some area of need. We want to be the church for each other!

Opportunities for Support

Stephen Ministry- Need to talk? Just want someone to listen? A Stephen Minister might be able to help. Contact Brad or Retta Overturf (overturf1@charter.net)

Caregivers Support- On the first Wednesday at noon, caregivers gather to help each other and to learn about caregiving issues. Join us!

Page 3 Life TogetherWelcome Our Newest Members

Sympathy is expressed to . . . the family of former FBS staff member, Jon Latorre, who died December 18;

David Quisenberry on the Dec. 24 death of his father, Orval Quisenberry;

Kathryn Bowden on the December 29 death of her sister, Grace Elizabeth Davis Anderson;

Lori England on the January 6 death of her father, Norman Gray;

Carlo Hoskins on the December 23 death of his sister, Rebecca Inez Absher;

Laurel Bateman on the January 9 death of her father, John Henning Meriwether, MD;

Ellie Early on the January 13 death of her sister, Sara Kates

Congratulations to Austin and Anna Burton on the December 22 baptism during the 8:30 a.m. Traditional service of their son, Easton Thomas Burton, born September 12, 2018.

Congratulations to Darin and Paige Trent on the December 22 baptism during the 8:30 a.m. Traditional service of their daughter, Lily Jane Trent, who was born May 14, 2019.

James Benjamin and Stefanie Woods Weakley were baptized on January 12 at the 10:45 a.m. Encounter service by Rev. Misti McCreary.

In Memory of Our Church Family Members ...

Ethel Hobbs - December 27Sympathy is expressed to her grandson, Ernie Cox.

Nancy Karen Winegar - January 6Clara Mae Quesenberry - January 7

Sympathy is expressed to her son, Richard Quesenberry, and daughter, Sharon Flowers.Bryson Harding - January 12Karen Starnes - January 14

Sympathy is expressed to her mother, Betty Starnes.

Congratulations to Matt and Sarah Hepler on the December 29 birth of their daughter, Cora Rose Hepler; and to Brantley and Margaret Kilgore on the January 8 birth of their daughter,

Catherine “Cate” Ford Kilgore.

Congratulations to Julianna Edmisten and Jeremy Singer, who were married on January 11 at FBSUMC.

Congratulations on recent graduation . . .Graduate school graduate

Chris Baker, Master’s, U. N. C. at Greensboro

Nathan “Ned” West and Erin Kay West joined on December 18 following WNL. Children are Enid Rose and Eve Geneva West.

Joshua Bartholamew, Carrie Carney, and Madelyn Jane Bearden joined on December 22 during the 10:45 Encounter service as transfers from First Presbyterian in Elizabethton.

James Benjamin and Stefanie Woods Weakley joined by baptism and profession of faith on January 12 during the 10:45 Encounter service. Children are Jack and Abby.

Parlor Chats with Randy“Conversations about General Conference 2020”

As we approach General Conference 2020, it is important that FBS becomes informed about how the General Conference business is done, the issues that will be presented, and how decisions made in Minneapolis will impact our denomination, our Annual Conference, and the ministries of our local church. The CLC of our church has set up 16 sessions for our members to meet with our Lead Pastor and become more informed about this upcoming General Conference.

Check weekly publications for the most up-to-date available meetings.

Each session will run about an hour and refreshments will be served.

Attendance will be limited to 12 people in order to facilitate conversation and give those who attend ample time for questions and comments.

Reservations are required and you can make those by calling the reservation line at 423-224-1502. If additional sessions are requested/needed, we will add them to the calendar.

8:30, 9:45, &10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - Dr. Randy Frye 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Encounter (Fellowship Hall) -

Rev. Misti McCrearySermon Series: “The Names of God” in both Traditional and Encounter Worship Services continues February 2 through February 23.

Ash Wednesday is February 26 (Rev. Missy Belote) and will kick off a new series called “Those Who Watched.”

A Word from Our Lead Pastor . . .

Page 4Loving God

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Page 5 Growing Together

Sunday School Theme: All Aboard!!Bible Story Focus: Jesus loves everyone.

Memory Verse: “Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIVKey Question: Who does Jesus love?Bottom Line: Jesus loves everyone.

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Join us every Wednesday (except February 26 which is Ash Wednesday) for LAMBS. We will learn about the miracles of Jesus.

Did you know we have a Daily Prayer Guide?The prayer guide is available as a handout on the first Sunday of every month

and is included weekly as a downloadable pdf file included in the Friday FBS happenings e-newsletters.

A huge thank you to Charles Martin for his dedication in preparing this guide for us each month.

SAVE THE DATE:Terrific Tuesdays Begin March 3 -Volunteers needed!

VBS June 8-12Camp Bays Mountain July 19-24

5TH Grade Lock In April 3 SUNDAY SCHOOL:

Main Idea: No matter how much we mess up, God will always forgive us. Jesus even chose to forgive those who were crucifying

Him. Because God forgives us, we should work hard to forgive others.Bible Memory Verse:

“Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13, NIrV

Bible Story References:-Unmerciful Servant — Matthew 18:21-35

-Zacchaeus — Luke 19:1-10-The Story of the Lost Son — Luke 15:11-24

-Father/Older Brother — Luke 15:21-32Bottom Lines:

-Forgive others because God forgives you.-When you forgive others it can change them.

-Everyone needs to be forgiven.-When you don’t forgive, you miss out.

Kids in Mission!Thanks to all the children who helped in the Food Pantry during the holiday food drive.

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Lunch BunchFebruary 21 @ 11:00 a.m.

Meet in Wanola parking lot to ride the bus to JC to eat at Lola’s Cafe’.

Call Mary Jane McVey at 423-392-4229 for reservations.

Lunch Bunch is designed for widows, widowers, divorced individuals, and friends.

Interested in volunteering your time in any capacity at First Broad Street UMC? Please visit fbsumc.org and click on the Serve tab at top.

Senior Adult FellowshipForever Young

Tuesday, February 1811am -Fellowship Hall

Program: Downsizing !!!!Speaker: Lora Johnson, MSW

Get L’organizedReservations for lunch by noon on Monday, February 17,

by calling 423-224-1502Cost: $7.00

FBS Travelers On the Go!!Plan to visit the new facility of Daniel Boone Wilderness Interpretive Center, Duffield, VA, on February 29 (Saturday.) This is a satellite location of Natural Tunnel State Park. The facility’s mission is to educate visitors on the importance of the Wilderness Road and the role it played in the early steps of the westward expansion of the US. Leave the Woodyard Church parking lot at 9 a.m. There is no admission for the museum. We will spend a couple of hours there and then make a stop at the Hob Nob restaurant in Gate City for lunch.

Let Nancy know if you plan to attend (foy@mounet.com or 423-239-6782).

Read ‘em and Reap Book ClubOn Thursday, February 20, we’ll discuss Is Fred in the Refrigerator by local author Shala Nicely. Shala will be ‘with us’ via a live chat and Sally Currie will be our discussion moderator.

Read ‘em and Reap will meet in the Parlor at FBS at 4:00 p.m. this month because the author will sepak with us via Skype. Everyone is invited to attend!

For any additional information, please email Kay Ann Smith at p_smith@charter.net.

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. Locked door policy: All church doors will be locked at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Enter through the 1st door of the Fellowship Hall. Meal reservations are binding. To cancel, call 423-224-1502 by 8:30 a.m. on Monday.

TALENT SHOW—The talent show is scheduled for March 9—If you would like to participate, call, text, or e-mail Fay Ferguson at 423-707-5127 or atlassfay@aol.com.Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30 PM-Fellowship Hall-Potluck Dinner and Program on Training and Use of Service Dogs with Patty Smyth. Most of us are familiar with the “Seeing Eye” service dog, but today service dogs are trained for many purposes. Penny Smyth, who has multiple sclerosis, will discuss how she uses a service dog and the extensive training the dog has. Dinner: Bring a food item to share and a beverage for yourself. No reservations needed. Tuesdays in Feb.-2:00 PM Casual Afternoon Walks-Greenbelt Parking Area Beside PetSmart (2003 N. Eastman Rd.-East Stone Commons) near the Greenbelt Sign Let’s hope for some warm, sunny afternoons. Attend when you wish. Those who show up determine the direction and duration of the walk. After the walk, those who wish may go for refreshments. Call Jane (423-246-1727) if you plan to walk. Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall-Dinner and “Tunes Through Time” with Chad Bogart, a musician and historian. He will give us a look at the last 200 years of folk music in our area with different instruments and types of music. Don’t miss this most interesting and entertaining program! Dinner: Party chicken, rice casserole, green beans amandine, salad, dessert, bread and beverage. Cost-$7. Reservations are needed by noon, Fri., Feb.7 (423-224-1502). Tuesday, Feb, 11, 5:00 P.M. Dinner at Shoney’s (2227 Ft. Henry Dr) and Movie at NCG Theaters, Ft. Henry Mall (2101 Ft. Henry Dr.) We continue our 2nd Tuesday movies as rates are $5 on Tuesdays. Dinner will be at Shoney;s for their $6.99 Sr. buffet. After dinner we will go to the mall for the movie choice. Call Jane (423-246-1727) if you plan to attend. Monday, Feb. 17, 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall-Dinner and Celebration of President’s Day with Scott Smith The 3rd Monday in February is observed as President’s Day (George Washington’s observed birthday-actual Feb. 22). Scott Smith, 8th grade social studies teacher at Ross Robinson middle school, will look back through time at some of our former presidents and reveal who deserves the rank of “greatest president” and why. Dinner: Pizza, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $7. Reservations are due by noon, Fri., Feb. 14 (423-224-1502). Tuesday, Feb. 18, NOON-MOVIE, NCG Theaters, Ft. Henry Mall (2101 Ft. Henry Drive). Fay Ferguson (423-707-5127) hosts the 3rd Tuesday daytime movie, which usually meets at noon at the theater. Call Fay if you plan to attend in case there is a change to a later time. Refreshments later if desired. Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:00 AM-Bus Trip for Wilderness Road Homes Tour and Lunch at Aubrey’s. Depart the FBSUMC Wanola St. parking lot at 10 AM. We will travel through some historic areas, starting with Rotherwood Mansion and ending up at the upper end of Bloomingdale Rd., to view some of the older historic homes in this area. After the tour, we will travel to The Pinnacle for lunch at Aubrey’s. Cost: Bus $2. Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30 PM-MOVIE NIGHT- Theater Room, 2nd Floor, Wesley Wing. Join us for some sure laughs with an old movie. Free popcorn! No reservations needed. Those who wish may go for a light supper or dessert after the movie. Note: Enter the church through the Wesley Wing doors which will be locked at 6:30 pm. Plan Ahead: If you arrive after 6:30 pm have a cell phone # of someone you know will be there to let you in.

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Wednesday Night Live 5:30 p.m. Make meal 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 August when WNL resumes 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 Programs begin at 6:15 p.m.

February 5: Teresa and Ken Sprinkle Menu: Taco Salad and DessertFebruary 12: John Powers Menu: Pork Roast, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli and Carrots, Salad, Roll, Dessert

February 19: TBD Menu: Fiesta Chicken, Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Chips and Salsa, Salad, Mexican Cornbread, Dessert

February 26: Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary Menu: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Salad, Roll, Dessert

2012 February 2020 Thursday Friday Saturday

My Notes 1

5:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright HallCDL Bus Driver Training

Friendship Diner Bkfast, BHStephen Minister Training, 2415th Grade Bible Study, 232Anxious for Nothing, Rm 143Message of Minor Prophets, L44Fantastic 4th Fun Day, 232MS/HS Small Groups, Rm 305Parlor Chats with Randy, parlor

6:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, Rm 239Mon. A.M. Bible Study, parlorCircle 1, Rm 143Facilities & Finance, 210AMissions Committee, 143Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm L40SingleVision, Fellowship Hall

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.noon5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Morning Joy Women’s Bible Study, ParlorPiloxing, Rm 239Full Bible Study, Rm L30Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Stephen Ministry Supervision, Rm 143Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Flames of Faith, Rm 108Encounter Planning, 104Circle 2, Rm 143Full Bible Study, Rm L30

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Contem. Prayer, Rm 236Total Body Workout, 239An Intro to Logic, 241Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr.Caregivers’ Suppport, 143New Life Group, Rm L34Faithful & Inclusive, Rm L30Grits & Grace Women’s Bible Study, ParlorWN Adult Small Group, 143Men of the Bible, Rm L06

7:45 a.m.9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.

noon6:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

Sunday *see recurring Monday Tuesday Wednesday*see recurring

23 24

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

10 11 12 13 14 15 9

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Lunch Bunch11:00 a.m.

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Third Saturday Build8:30 a.m. to noon

IHN Family Promise February 2 - 9

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9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.noon

Moms Connect, Rm 302Piloxing, Rm 239Thursday A.M. Prayer, ParlorWomen AM Study, Rm L30Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Good at Grief, Rm 143

Crossroads Medical Mission8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rm 141

Johns Island Dinner6 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Johns Island Dinner6 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, 239

Forever Young Fellowship11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall

Encounter Worship, (F)Traditional Worship, (S)Godly Play, Rm 240 *no GP on 1st SundaysSunday School Classes Traditional Worship, (S) Encounter Worship, (F)Traditional Worship, (S)Godly Play, Rm 240 *no GP on 1st Sundays

8:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.10:45 a.m

11:00 a.m.

Recurring Sunday Activities Recurring Wednesday Night ActivitiesChildren’s Bells, Rm 235Wednesday Night Live, FLAMBS, Rm 141Kids JAM, Rm 232Orchestra, SMen’s Ensemble, 108Gospel Group, L15Students Bible Studies, Rm 305Sanct. Choir Rhrsl, 108Encounter Praise Practice, FH

5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Location AbbreviationsBH Bright HallC ChapelF Fellowship HallL LibraryP ParlorS SanctuaryWC Woodyard CenterWW Wimberly WoodsWel. Ctr. Welcome Center

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FBS TravelersDuffield, VA

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5:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright HallCDL Bus Driver Training

Friendship Diner Bkfast, BHStephen Minister Training, 2415th Grade Bible Study, 232Anxious for Nothing, Rm 143Message of Minor Prophets, L44Sunday LifeLight Study, L34Fantastic 4th Fun Day, 232MS/HS Small Groups, Rm 305Praying Together Moving Forward, Chapel

6:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Halo Haircuts, Rm L11Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, Rm 239Mon. A.M. Bible Study, parlorSounds of Joy, Rm 108CLC Meeting, Rm L06SingleVision, Fellowship Hall

8:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.1:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.

Morning Joy Women’s Bible Study, ParlorPiloxing, Rm 239Full Bible Study, Rm L30Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Flames of Faith, Rm 108Encounter Planning, 104Encounter Design, 143Full Bible Study, Rm L30Tues. P.M. Bible Study, 302Parlor Chats with Randy, Parlor

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Contem. Prayer, Rm 236Total Body Workout, 239Circle 4, 302 Circle 5, 143An Intro to Logic, 241Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr.Caregivers’ Suppport, 143UMW Board Mtg, Rm 143New Life Group, Rm L34Stephen Min. Supervision, L37Faithful & Inclusive, Rm L30Grits & Grace Women’s Bible Study, ParlorWN Adult Small Group, 143Men of the Bible, Rm L06

7:45 a.m.9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

noon4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Moms Connect, Rm 302Piloxing, Rm 239Thursday A.M. Prayer, ParlorWomen AM Study, Rm L44SingleVision Plng, Rm 241Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Circle 3, Parlor

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, 239

5:45 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright Hall

Friendship Diner Bkfast, BHStephen Minister Training, 2415th Grade Bible Study, 232Anxious for Nothing, Rm 143Message of Minor Prophets, L44Fantastic 4th Fun Day, 232MS/HS Small Groups, Rm 305Parlor Chats with Randy, Parlor

6:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, Rm 239Mon. A.M. Bible Study, parlorSounds of Joy, Rm 108SingleVision, Fellowship Hall

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.1:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

Morning Joy Women’s Bible Study, ParlorPiloxing, Rm 239Full Bible Study, Rm L30Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Encounter Planning, 104Full Bible Study, Rm L30Tues. P.M. Bible Study, 302

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

Contem. Prayer, Rm 236Total Body Workout, 239An Intro to Logic, 241Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr.New Life Group, Rm L34Faithful & Inclusive, Rm L30Grits & Grace Women’s Bible Study, ParlorWN Adult Small Group, 143Men of the Bible, Rm L06

7:45 a.m.9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Moms Connect, Rm 302Piloxing, Rm 239Thursday A.M. Prayer, ParlorWomen AM Study, Rm L44SingleVision Plng, Rm 241Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Read ‘em & Reap, Parlor

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, 239

5:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright HallSingleVision Day Trip

Friendship Diner Bkfast, BHStephen Min. Trng, Rm 241Anxious for Nothing, Rm 143Message of Minor Prophets, L44Fantastic 4th Fun Day, 232MS/HS Small Groups, Rm 305Praying Together Moving Forward, Chapel

6:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Halo Haircuts, Rm L11Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, Rm 239Mon. A.M. Bible Study, parlorSingleVision Movie Night

8:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.6:30 p.m.

Morning Joy Women’s Bible Study, ParlorPiloxing, Rm 239Full Bible Study, Rm L30Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239Encounter Planning, 104Full Bible Study, Rm L30Tues. P.M. Bible Study, 302Parlor Chats with Randy, Parlor

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Contem. Prayer, Rm 236Total Body Workout, 239An Intro to Logic, 241Furniture Min., Wel. Ctr.New Life Group, Rm L34Stephen Min. Supervision, L37Grits & Grace Women’s Bible Study, ParlorWN Adult Small Group, 143Men of the Bible, Rm L06

7:45 a.m.9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Moms Connect, Rm 302Piloxing, Rm 239Thursday A.M. Prayer, ParlorWomen AM Study, Rm L44Advanced Yoga, Rm 239Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239

9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.Total Body Workout, 239

5:45 a.m. Friendship Diner Bkfast, Bright Hall

Ash Wednesday Service6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Page 10Reaching Out

Mission Trip Opportunity During Spring Break

First Broad Street is planning a mission trip for the week of March 23 through March 28, which is Spring Break Week for Kingsport City Schools. The team will be traveling to Lumberton, North Carolina, to join in the rebuilding efforts of the South Carolina Annual Conference Disaster Response Team. Please place these dates on your calendar, and pray about joining others in the opportunity to share and experience God’s love and grace among a community that was devastated by the floods. There is an age limit of 14 years of age and older. This is a great opportunity for families to be involved together as a Spring Break trip. The cost for the trip is $125.00 per person, with a family rate of $250.00 total per family. Transportation, meals, and lodging are included. Please watch for more information to come out soon, or you may call the missions office at 423-224-1531 and speak with Susie for more information.

Summer Mission Intern Positions Available

Applications for the two annual Summer Mission Intern positions will be available in the mission office beginning January 12, and the forms will be due back by April 1. The role of the Summer Mission Intern is to work with the mission staff and volunteer leaders in local mission ministries, as well as the high school and middle school mission trips. This is a ten-week internship. For more information on this position, please contact Danny Howe in the mission office at 423-224-1531.

185 Holiday Food Bags Provided through Generosity of FBSUMC

We want to thank the congregation for such a generous response to the Holiday Food Bag Drive this Thanksgiving and Advent Season. The food items provided in these bags have enabled us to meet the increased need for food of families and individuals in our communities at once for the most financially stressful times of the year. You have provided 185 bags of food during the Holiday Food Bag drive, blessing many families with food, holiday greetings, and cheer, as well as sharing God’s love and grace to those who come to us for assistance. You continue to bless so many through this and other local mission ministries, and we thank God for his faithfulness lived out through the congregation of First Broad Street.

FBSUMC Hosts Miles for SmilesMiles For Smiles is scheduled to return on March 19th and 20th. This ministry is supported by the congregation and also seeks volunteers to facilitate the free dental care provided to so many throughout the year. Currently needed for our hosting are nurses, runners, lunch servers, and people to assist at the registration table. If you would like to know more about this ministry opportunity, or become a volunteer, please call the mission office at 423-224-1531.

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Weekly Bring One Items for PantryFeb. 2-Cash or checks for local mission offeringFeb. 9-Canned corn, green beans, peas, and fruitFeb. 16-Canned meats such as SPAM, ham, or tunaFeb. 23-Hearty soups and crackers and/or powdered or evaporated milk

Third Saturday Home RepairPlease plan to join us for the 3rd Saturday Home Repair, scheduled on February 15. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in repairing the home of someone in our community while sharing God’s love and compassion. Typical repairs include porch repair, floor repair, siding and insulation, and wheelchair ramp and construction. Experience is not necessary, and this is open to all ages, from children to senior adults. It is also a great opportunity for families to be in mission together. We meet together in the chapel of the church at 8:30 am for devotions and then go from there. Most projects are completed by lunchtime or soon after. We hope you will plan to join us and maybe even bring a friend. Please look for more information on the table outside the Fellowship Hall, or call the mission office at 423-224-1532 for more information.

God Hugs the World Mission Celebration 2020March 6 - 8

We are excited to announce the dates for our annual Mission Celebration, an event that enables us to celebrate God’s faithfulness to the world through First Broad Street, and allows us to vision where God is leading us into ministry in the days ahead. Leading us in the weekend event as Keynote Speakers are Bishop David Graves and Rev. Dr. Kim Reisman. Bishop Graves is the Resident Bishop of The Alabama/West Florida Annual Conference and past District Superintendent of the Kingsport District here in Holston. Dr. Reisman is the Executive Director of World Methodist Evangelism. Rev. Donat Gyurko will also be with us for the weekend representing the United Methodist Church in Hungary. The congregation of First Broad Street and Donat’s

congregations have entered into an In Mission Together Partnership.We look forward to continuing that journey together during his time with us. Rise Against Hunger will be returning with a new challenge for packaging meals that will be sent to an area of the world where children suffer from chronic malnutrition. Other missionaries and mission leadership will be with us during Sunday School on March 8, sharing their stories of transformation and bearing witness to God’s love and grace through mission and ministry.

Please watch for more information soon. Place these dates on your calendar so that we can celebrate the mission of God to the World, in our community, and around the globe.

Page 12 Reaching OutCollege Mission Trip An Inspirational Experience

The College Mission Trip to the Sea Islands provided a great opportunity for 8 college students along with 10 others from First Broad Street to be in partnership ministry with St Johns Parish, Rockville Presbyterian Church, and Johns Island Presbyterian Church. The team concentrated their efforts on two homes that needed floor repair, one home needed new floors in the two existing bathrooms and the other in numerous rooms of the home. Under the direction of volunteers from Johns Island Presbyterian, the homes were repaired and made safer and more functional by the team.

Additionally, members of the churches and community provided most of our evening meals, and we enjoyed a breakfast and Bible Study provided by the men of St Johns Parish. New Years Eve was celebrated by attending an oyster roast and picnic provided by Rockville Presbyterian Church and Cherry Point Seafood, complete with a bonfire and time of fellowship.

We thank the congregation of First Broad Street for this opportunity to continue in the journey of Missions while attending college. Please enjoy the photos below from our trip and pray with these students as they return to school.

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To give a memorial in honor or memory of friend or a 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 Honor Of

MemorialsIn Memory Of

GENERALFielding Rolston and Alex Anderson by Bob and Debra West Fielding Rolston by Reuel and Donna Rolston Jean Hanz by Jim and Mary Ann Harless Joyce Snapp by Rev. Clarence and Betty Dishman Bob Hawk and Helen Langstaff by David and Miggie Atkinson Bob Hawk by Greg and Mary Easley, Diane McCrary Willa Cwik, Celia Cox, Sibyl Beals, Ona Light by friendsEthel Hobbs and Frances Crabtree by Vivian Caffey Helen Langstaff, Jane Schulz, Ann Sturgill, Zena Tholstrup by Jane Adams

ENDOWMENTJane Schulz and Fielding Rolston by Tom and Cindy Haskins Don Bales, Toombs Kay, Fielding Rolston by Jane AdamsPeggy Davis and Jim Hutchins by Mary Sue Still

GENERAL Caroll Richardson and Alice White by Paul Noe

ALTAR GUILD Celia Cox and Dianne Montford by Jane Adams

CAMP BAYS MOUNTAINBillie Chesney and Spurgeon McCartt by Jane Adams Bob Hawk by members of Inquirers Class

CARPENTER’S HELPERS Billie Chesney by Dave and Miggie Atkinson, Mary Sue Still

CHRISTMAS OFFERINGRick and Caryl Russell, Bob and Polly Barnes, Larry and Mary Ann Foster, Jim and Susan Bradford, Tom and Jo Brock by Edwina Anderson and Rip Ripley Kevin Martin by Tim and Linda Martin The Tencer Family by Gloria EcholsPaul and Deb Noe and Jim and Kim Richardson by Carroll Richardson and Alice WhiteMary Sue Still, Randy Still, members of New Fidelis SS Class, FBSUMC Office Staff, Gary Lodien, Linda Murphy, Anne Sorrell, FBS Altar Guild, FBS Music Staff and Ministries by Jimmy and Doris Dexter

CARPENTER’S HELPERS Glenn and Dolores Gott by Lavinia Gott

CHRISTMAS OFFERINGJean Hanz, Joyce Snapp, Agnes Alley, Betty Lou Morley, Klyne Lauderback, Willa Cwik, Gene Still, Jeffrey Dexter by Jimmy and Doris DexterLoretta Arnold, Sibyl Beals, Mary Blackwell, Rolien Brogden, Katherine Buckles, Celia Cox, Nancy Fritz, Wayne Hammonds, Jean Hanz, Jim Hutchins, Helen Langstaff, Klyne Lauderback, Spurgeon McCartt, Dianne Montford, John D. Parker, Fielding Rolston, Jane Schulz, Sue Vermillion by Edwina Anderson

MISSIONSKlyne Lauderback by Bob and Debra West, Steve and Martha Jesse and Family, Lisa Reynolds, John and Diane Breedlove, Susie HawkinsSibyl Beals, Dave Berry, Rolien Brogden, Nancy Fritz, Klyne Lauderback, Katherine McGhee, Betty Lou Morley, John D. Parker by Jane Adams Joyce Snapp, Nancy Fritz, Bob Hawk, Jean Ellington by Mary Sue Still

SINGLES Shirley Helton and Bruce Thomsen by Jane Adams

FURNITUREBob Hasek, Judy Galloway, Klyne Lauderback, Willa Cwik, Betty Lou Morley by Glenn and Dolores GottJim Crowell and Jim Hutchins by Jane Adams

FOOD Church Staff by Members of Circle #1

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Agnes Alley and Joyce Snapp by Jane Adams

MUSICWilla Cwik, Bob Hasek, Betty Jean Isley by Jane Adams Willa Cwik and Betty Lou Morley by Mary Sue StillBetty Lou Morley by Bob and Debra West Betty Jean Isley by members of ACT, Inc.Bob Hawk by Bud and Cheryl Wyker

LIVEWIRES Jane Schulz by Mary Sue Still

SCHOLARSHIPS Jean Ellington by Mary Sue Still

HANDBELLS Ola Home by Roberta Smallwood, Zane and Rebecca Scott, Pat and Harry Turner

FURNITUREChurch Staff by Rick and Beth Witt Rick and Beth Witt by Chad and Celia Beauchamp

FRIENDSHIP DINER Doug Lively by Jane Adams

SINGLESJacquie Dishner, Fay Ferguson, Marlene Hudson, Louise Morrison, John Powers, Dave Redd, Larry Ryans, Carolyn Ryans by Jane Adams

MUSICMembers of Matin Ringers by Lee Cornell

Page 14BirthdaysFebruary 1

Jim BlalockRichard RipleyDavid ShupeRon BennettApril Fletcher

February 2Patsy BalesRuss SalyerDanny HoweAndrew CogginsKevin HammondsJeremiah TateJoseph FrazierParker McGheeLillian Hopkins

February 3Tom HaskinsMary Ruth GrubbsClaire ArbaughJennifer Mason McCloudKristin ParkerCarson MooreCooper MartinJack Robinson

February 4ED Fansler Selma HoodMike LambMary KnierimSteve KilgoreLucas HendersonSamantha Powers

February 5Mae CroweSkip NorrellDave StevensSteven KreinKenneth FrohlichJim NanneyChae WellsCam McReynoldsJett McReynoldsChase JenkinsWill MayhewJeremiah ShaferJonah ShaferWrigley Creech

February 6James MacnaughtonKaren DanielsCindy LemonsJessica BinghamShelby SmithArianna Stubbs

February 7Tom TorbettLisa MorleyBenjamin RogersKatherine MorrissBrady Carter

February 8Milton NelsonBob EatonRobert SmithLuther CainMary KublawiWhitney MellinEmily BlalockLane DukartJulianna SingerEmma Rose

February 9Doris DexterMarjorie ScottGene TinnonPolly BarnesDave AlexanderJim TaylorKay Ann SmithJanet RyanCandace Tanner

February 10Lydia HaseltineDylan ChambersIsabel Wyker

February 11Carolyn Martin-KaneSallie OaksBillie BegleyPhil HornerWendy Rapalo- PrikhodkoAustin LaGuardia

February 12Eunice HallPat QuisenberryDavid LemonsSamuel RogersHarrison HimelwrightKylee Fleming

February 13Margaret MooreVan BlairEthelee PhillipsKaren MooreBrenda MercerHope ParnellTanner Oliver

Thea Mae Lawson

February 14Mary Ann HimelwrightDon OwensJoyce WinsteadJane BowlinLinda BrownStephanie DuncanHannah DysonBess Ramey

February 15Russ HickmanBenjamin HiltonLogan MullinsCatherine ClickVictoria RapaloGraham Robbins

February 16William HowleDon LovelaceJane DoveBertina DewSara DickeyDonna DeasonCameron HardamonJoshua FoglemanDrew ScottWhitley DukartGrant Mongold

February 17Joyce GeorgeNina JonesToshiko HartsockElizabeth WilliamsVirginia MarshallAbigail Bright

February 18Carol PhillipsFrances EldrethBob FeathersRobert Copple

February 19Katherine SmithWillard BoweryNicki ShivellCathy ElliottDebra HoweRob Turner, Jr.Sarah Cottrell

February 20Eric MontressorSarah HendersonKelsey Bailey

Joseph KublawiJenna Burdge

February 21Cindy JewettBrian McDavidBlake Hutchins- Eberhart

February 22Jim HaleGerald HarperMartha KilgoreMichelle KerseyKris SaadehJulie BurdgeMike EganAmber CowartAndy Rogers

February 23Eileen JohnsonKen SprinkleJanet WillsonRich WrightLisa CaseyDenise FisherPamela ButcherCarole MartinJacque RiddleBrian McCallHeather MacdonaldMadeleine SteinerZviko SantanaHolden Jeffers

February 24Cary GrabarCarolyn BakerBeth GenoFred PinneyRob ThurmanNicole White

February 25David GuyMarjean MontgomeryChristy BakerTanner HoltJoshua McCreight

February 26Jewell BrooksMargaret UmbergerBob RussellBetty Jane GreeneLynda PopwellCarney IngramGlenn BerrySusie Mishkin

Beth DunnivantAbby SmithRhyley Vaughan

February 27Susan BaldwinSharon Blevins

February 28Wayne HoardJoanna CrawfordMichael ClifftonSylvia JonesAnita StatenAmy RoseJake GillyJared WilliamsAaron LivelyGrayson ChastainHakim Cornett

February 29Christy Springer

Ways to Give: C At church C Text FBSGIVE to 73256 C Church app: “churchlife” C Online: Give.fbsumc.org C Mail: 100 East Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660

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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 March newsletter will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, by contacting Meredith Brown at mbrown@fbsumc.org or 423-224-1522. All articles are subject to editing.

FBSUMC Financial Report: YTD Ending December, 2019

Revenue Actual Budget Pledges $1,715,717 $1,772,000 Other Offerings $1,538,870 $1,401,892 Total Revenue $3,254,587 $3,173,892 (includes Child Center, Kitchen, etc) Expenses $3,234,200 $3,177,818

Surplus/(Deficit) $ 20,387 $ - 3,926

Capital Debt $ 0

Cash on Hand (Working Capital) $ 906,636 $ 529,636*

*($377,257) more than required

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2019 Demographics

Membership as of Dec. 31 2040Members received Profession of Faith 21 Transfer from other UMC 29 Transfer from other denom. 29 Restoration 1 Members removed Transfer to other UMC 13 Transfer to other denom. 9 Deaths 45 Withdrawals 35 Resident members 1687Non resident members 353Male members 942Female members 1098Baptized members 183Regular attenders 183Avg. worship attendance 755Members who have not attendedWorship in 2019 445 Resident Member Age DemographicsAge Number12-19 14020-30 15131-40 138 41-50 16951-60 23361-70 36571-80 33381-90 11591-99 36