Sunday, October 7, 2012

Children's Fall Party

Our fall party will be be Sunday, October 28 from 4 - 6 pm.  Children of all ages are welcome to come and play games, eat, and trunk or treat.  We need volunteers to bring their cars/trunks and pass out candy for trunk or treat.  Children may wear costumes.

Fire Safety Night

The News Salem Fore Department will have a fire safety night Thursday, October 18 at 6 pm.  Families are invited to come and learn about fore prevention.  Prizes and treats will be given.

Reminder about Worship at the Festival

Come join us for worship at the festival on Sunday October 14 at 11 am on the festival grounds.  We'll have special music and fun worshiping God in the open air. 

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Cleaning Buckets for Disaster Relief

If you are interested in buying supplies for cleaning buckets to be used by the conference or UMCOR there are lists in the bucket at the altar.  If you would prefer to give money to help, please give the money to Donna Franklin or Ruth Stanley and the Outreach team will buy supplies and pack the buckets.  This is an ongoing need so there is no set deadline

Help the Youth Group Prepare for the Festival

The youth group is asking for donations for their festival booth.  There's a list in the narthex of needed supplies.  Please have the supplies back as soon as possible and no later that Sunday October 7.  Please place on the narthex in the box provided.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

KIng's Kids has begun

All kids are invited to come and join us on Sunday nights at 5 pm for fun, fellowship, and discipleship.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Mountian Festival Worship Service

Come join us for worship at the festival on Sunday October 14 at 11 am on the festival grounds.  We'll have special music and fun worshiping God in the open air. 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Clothing Bank Needs

The Clothing Bank is in need of children's clothes: 0-18 months especially (boys and girls), and jeans for boys, girls, and men (all sizes). Any "school clothes" for kids of all ages and sizes would also be greatly appreciated as Dade County Schools recently went back. The Clothing Bank is open to accept donations of clothing Thursdays 9-12 and 4-7. If you need a clothing pickup please call Joe D'Agostino at 398-2729 or e-mail at gansy@tvn.net.  If you're interested in volunteering please contact Bonnie Buffington at bonniebuff@gmail.com. Thank you.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Opportunity to Speak

New Salem UMC is looking into having a series of Sunday Night worship services that highlight healing from a Wesleyan perspective.  We are looking for individuals who have testimonies of God's healing work in their lives.  The series will cover physical healing, spiritual healing, relational healing, and when God doesn't answer the way we think He should answer.  If you have a testimony that you would like to offer please contact pastor Mark at pastor1212@yahoo.com. 

MInistry Opportunity

New Salem UMC has recently received a request for a bed as well as a dresser.  If you have either one of these that you are willing to part with for free or for a relatively low price please email pastor Mark at pastor1212@yahoo.com.  Thank you and God Bless.

5th Sunday Singing

We will be having a 5th Sunday singing on Sunday night September 30 at 6:30 pm.  Our own choir will be leading the singing.  As a special treat the Adkin's Band will be playing.  Spread the word.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Hebrews Bible Study Begins this Wednesday at 7 pm.

Come out and join us and discover why Jesus is so great.

* Charge conference will be held on Monday October 29 at 7 pm.

* Charge conference will be held on Monday October 29 at 7 pm. 

* The Church Council will meet Sunday October 21 at 3 pm. The meeting is open to all members.

* The Church Council will meet Sunday October 21 at 3 pm.  The meeting is open to all members.

* The Trustees will meet Thursday September 20 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall.

* The Trustees will meet Thursday September 20 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall.  

* The Staff Pastor Parish committee will meet Tuesday September 18 at 7 pm.

* The Staff Pastor Parish committee will meet Tuesday September 18 at 7 pm.  

* The Lay leadership team will meet Thursday, September 13 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall.

* The Lay leadership team will meet Thursday, September 13 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall.  

Friday, August 31, 2012

Help Flooding By Preparing Cleaning Buckets



Cleaning Buckets
Chattanooga District churches are asked to prepare cleaning buckets to aid persons who suffer damage due to flooding. Several buckets are available in the district office, or you may use a clean five gallon bucket with a resealable lid. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner.  The list of contents is available in the district office.

Fall Lay Speaker (Servant) Training



Fall Lay Speaker Training
The dates of October 12 and 13 have been set for the fall Lay Speaker Training to be held at Brainerd UMC. Both the Basic and Advanced Courses will be taught. Classes begin on Friday evening at 6:30 till 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. To complete the course, both sessions are required.

The Reverend Reece Fauscett will teach the Basic Course. The Advanced Courses, “Start Here will be taught by Lisa Black and Transformational Evangelism will be taught by Becky Hall.

Pastors have received registration forms, or they are available in the District Office. The cost is $30 and includes curriculum and lunch on

ACCESSORIES ARE NECESSITIES sale to raise funds for our National and World Mission Projects

Who:    First Centenary United Methodist Women
 
What:   ACCESSORIES ARE NECESSITIES sale to raise funds for our National and World Mission Projects*
                                    LADIES' AND GIRLS'
                                                Necklaces, Scarves, Wraps
                                                            Bracelets, Earrings, Rings
                                                                        Hats, Handbags, Belts
                                                                                    Jewelry Boxes, Earring Holders
                                    MEN and BOYS'                  
                                                 Ties, Hats, Jewelry, Belts, 
                                                            Back Packs, Brief Cases    , Wallets
                                                                        Picture Frames
                                    All items are gently used and donated by FCUMC members.  If you have   any questions or wish to donate call:
                                     706-657-7735, or drop off at the FCUMC office, 419 McCallie Ave (enter at Oak St. entrance)                   
                                               
When:  Saturday, September 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
                         Sunday, September 23, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
 
Where:            On the church bridge that spans Oak Street .  Entry will be through the Oak St. Center building, and up the stairs
                        or elevator  
 
Why:    *To raise funds for food, shelter and education around the world.  Women and children are the primary focus of UMW

Volunteers in Missions Leadership Training



LET’S GET TRAINED

UMVIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $25

Who Should Attend: UMVIM Team Leaders needing this training and any person interested in leading a mission team on a trip

A United Methodist Volunteer in Mission (UMVIM) Team Leader Training will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Trinity Center Fellowship Hall, 320 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Please bring a sack lunch.

This course provides you with the tools you will need to lead a mission team from your congregation on a successful mission trip either within the USA or throughout the world. The cost of the course is $25, which is the cost of the Team Leader Handbook you will receive at the UMVIM Team Leader Training.  Please register so that sufficient materials will be available.

For questions regarding the event, please contact the following:
– Maxine or Bob Schultz, 865-482-0080
– Rev. Crystal Smith, 865-483-4357

Register on line soon.  To register use the following:


For questions regarding online registration, please contact
Karen Wright, 865-690-6040.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Camp Lookout Benefit Golf Tournament

Camp Lookout will be hosting a Benefit golf tournament on Saturday, October 6 at the Bear Trace at Harrison Bay.  Tee time is 8am.  Looking for teams of 4, individual golfers and sponsors.  For more information Contact Camp Lookout (706) 820-1163.