Sunday, January 22, 2012

Camp Lookout Workday

Camp Lookout will have a work day on February 25 from 7:30 am - 3 pm.  There will be a number of tasks to be accomplished from painting to clean up to splitting logs.

Senior Luncheon

Please join us for our senior luncheon on Tuesday, January 24 at 12 pm.

Monday, January 9, 2012

March Forth for Children

The Holston Conference Children’s Ministry Team is pleased to announce March Forth for Children 2012, March 2-3 at Cokesbury Center in Knoxville. The two day children’s ministry conference will be helpful to volunteers, professional workers, parents, pastors and anyone who loves children. Over 20 quality workshops with excellent leadership will be offered. Mark Burrows, a nationally recognized writer, composer, clinician and director of children’s ministries in Ft Worth, TX, will teach creative ways to engage children in worship. The brochure and registration forms are available at www.holstonkids.org.

Chattanooga District UMM Rally

The Chattanooga District UMM will gather have a rally at Brainerd UMC on March 25 beginning at 4 pm. 

The Day With The Bishop

On Saturday March 10 the conference UMM will have their annual day with the bishop at Concord UMC in Knoxville.  The program begins at 9 am.  More information is available at www.holston.org.

SPPR, LayLeader, and Administrative Council Chairperson Training

District Superintendent Mike Hubble will conduct training for all 2012 SPPR committee members on Sunday January 22 from 3 - 5 pm a Brainerd UMC.

At the same time and at Brainerd UMC, District Lay Leader Becky Hall will lead a training session for lay leaders and administrative chairs

Lay Speaker Training

The district will sponser lay speaker training on Friday April 13 from 6:30 - 9pm and Saturday, April 14 from 9 - 4:30 pm at Brainard UMC.  Please see www.holston.org/events/2012/apr/chattanooga-district-lay-speaker-training/ for more information.

Sewing Class

Bonnie Cayce has started a beginner sewing class every Thursday in January and February from 6-8 pm.  You will need to bring your own sewing machine.  If interested please call Bonnie at 423 - 227 - 0423

Helping Those in Need

The Outreach Ministries Team is currently helping several families in the church with rent payments, electricity bulls, medical appointments and prescriptions.  If you could help financially with these needs, please give either to Donna Franklin or Ruth Stanley or pout in the collection plate with the designation: family needs. 

Officer Training

We will have officer training on February 5 at 3 pm. All officers are asked to attend. 

Officer Dedication

We will have an officers dedication service on February 5 in the 11 am service.

Trustees Meetings

Trustees will meet Thursday January 26 at 7 pm.  Members include: Michael Jackson, Nikki Oliver, Phil Cagle, Kim Forrester, Heather Stanfield, Mike VanVeldhuizen

SPPR Meeting

SPPR will meet Thursday January 19 at 7 pm.  Members include: Jim Bowen, Faye Nichols, Toni Collier, Barbara Bradford, Kevin Stanfield, Buzz Franklin

Lay Leadership Committee Meeting

Lay Leadership will meet Thursday January 12 at 7 pm.  Members include: Judy Stanfield, Clara Vinson, Joey McCormick, Tad Evearitt, Shirley Cagle, John Stanley

Senior Luncheon

Senior Luncheon will begin anew on Tuesday, January 10 at 12 pm.

UMW Meeting

Welcome to New Salem UMW for 2012.  Come join this dynamic group of women this coming Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 10:30AM. As you know, this group of ladies are energetic and good at getting things done.

Let us pledge to make this year one of Faith, Love and Hope for our community and the world.