Jericho Brass Band Concert

The cluster's annual Jericho brass Concert to benefit the Tri-State Food Pantry is Set for Saturday, March 10 at 6 PM at Trenton United Methodist Church.  For more information about the Jericho Brass Band please visit http://jerichobrassband.org/The_Jericho_Brass/Welcome.html

Hay Haw Show Sign Ups

Hay Haw sign ups will be Monday, February 20 at 7 pm at the New Salem community center.  Anyone in the community is welcome to participate.

St Andrew's Lenten Intiative

For years, as a church outreach project, we have given to The Society of St. Andrew to help feed the poor in the United States.  This year again, it is listed in our mission budget.  However, we are also offering an opportunity this year to each family to take the St. Andrew's Lenten devotional booklet and read it during lent and use an offering box to collect change which will be given to the society to provide food for the hungry.  These booklets and boxes are in the sanctuary and may be picked up at any time.

The Singing Church

The Singing Church

Candler School of Theology is offering a spring conference, The Singing Church: Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Congregational Song, March 19-21. The conference will combine plenary sessions, worship (with lots of singing in many styles, from many cultures) workshops and a special evening with John Bell, internationally known song writer and leader of congregational song. This ecumenical line-up of leaders includes: Carlton Young, Don Saliers, Jimmie Abbington, Tom Long, Tony Alonso, Mary Louise Bringle, Mark Mummery, Dolores Dufner and others. Go to http://tinyurl.com/singingchurch for information and registration.

LeRoy Martin Distinguished Lecture Series at UTC

LeRoy Martin Distinguished Lecture Series at UTC

Jonathan Yeager, one of the professors in the philosophy and religion department at UTC, invites participation in a free public lecture series on Christian History and Thought entitled “Religion in Early America: From the Great Awakening to the Revolution” at 7:00 p.m. February 14, 15 and 16. All lectures will be. in the UTC University Auditorium.

Featured Lecturers include:

February 14 - Gerald McDermott, Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion, Roanoke College

February 15 – Thomas Kidd, Associate Professor of History, Baylor University

February 16 – Catherine Brekus, Associate Professor of the History of Christianity in Divinity School, University of Chicago

For more information call (423) 425-4334 or visit http://www.utc.edu/Academic/PhilosophyAndReligion/events.php .

UMW Sisters in Service Retreat

UMW Sisters in Service Retreat

The 2012 Sisters in Service Retreat offers not only a time of learning, a time of music, worship and praise, but a time for nurturing lasting relationships with other members of the body of Christ. Women of all ages are invited to attend. The Reverend Amy Nutt will be the leader. Overnight accommodations are booked at the Fairfield Inn and Suites (1650 Parkway, Sevierville, TN), across from the Five Oaks Outlet Mall. Registration forms and information may be found at www.holstonconferenceumw.com.

My Sister's House

My Sister’s House

When Rhonda Hobbs was the associate pastor at Burks UMC she noticed that many women in the congregation were working women. She had a vision of helping women who are new to or ready to re-enter the job market find the basic skills they would need to become employed. St. Andrews Center has provided space for the ministry of workforce training. All classes and workshops will be led by qualified volunteers and available at no cost. The project team leader is Pat Marshall. A clothes closet has been established for women who might need professional outfits.

Anyone interested in signing up for the new services and receiving updates about the new schedule is encouraged to contact Burks UMC (mysistershouse@burks.org or by calling the church office at 423-842-4219, extension 140.

Jubilation 2012

Jubilation 2012 – April 22 – 24, 2012

The 12^th annual gathering of senior adults in Holston Conference, Jubilation 2012, will be held at the Meadowview/Marriott Convention Center in Kingsport, TN April 22 through 24. Asbury, Inc. is the sponsor of the event. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Brochures are available from pastors, in the District Office or online at http://jubilation.holston.org.

·         The keynote speaker will be Linda Douty, a frequent speaker on the topics of aging, personal growth and spiritual formation.

·         Entertainment will be provided by award-winning humorist Jeanne Robertson.

·         Charles Maynard will share “A Storyteller’s Look at the Gospel of John.”

·         The Reverend Jim Whedbee will be the worship leader and Judy Whedbee will share “Caution: Hilarity May Lead to Health and Happiness.”

·         Wellness Consultant, Jamie Hyatt will speak on “Healing Oils of the Bible” (Bring your Bible.)

·         Maggie Cooper, Regional Director of Health and Wellness, Asbury Place, will speak on “This is Your Brain…on Stress!!!”

Small Church Ministry

Small Membership Church – Saturday, February 18,

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Ooltewah UMC

The Chattanooga and Cleveland Districts are sponsoring “Moving from Small Church Hope to Small Church Excellence.” Each church is asked to prepare by reviewing church history, significant ministry events, special gifts for ministry and to bring pictures of the surrounding community and church exterior facilities. Lunch is included. There is no cost, but reservations are requested. Call the district office (629-0333) to register.