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From My Perspective
February 7, 2017
Mark your Calendar
February 9
6:30p Experiencing God Study
February 10
12:00p Kitchen Angels
7:00p Knitted Together
February 11
6:00p Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 12
4:15p F5
5:30p Fellowship Dinner
6:00p U-Nite
February 14
6:30p Disciple I Bible Study
February 15
3:30p Wonderful Wednesday
5:00p Children’s Choir
6:30p Pastor Bible Study
6:30p Handbell Choir
7:00p Café Logos
7:30p Chancel Choir
February 16
12:00p WEOs
1:30p Grief Group
6:30p Experiencing God Study
February 17
Newsletter Articles Due
7:00p Knitted Together
February 19
7:30a UMM Breakfast
12:15p Care Shepherds Meeting
6:00p Youth Group - Junior High
6:30p Youth Group - Senior High
February 21
6:30p Disciple I Bible Study
February 22
3:30p Wonderful Wednesday
5:00p Children’s Choir
6:30p Pastor Bible Study
6:30p Handbell Choir
7:00p Café Logos
7:30p Chancel Choir
Several folks have asked me to say something about our
national political landscape, and I’m guessing that an equally
large number of you have wished that I would remain silent.
So I’m wading into something that I know can quickly get me
into hot water. However, I do believe that I have something to
say, and ask that you simply consider the following thoughts.
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I do not believe that God is a Republican or a Democrat. I
believe that God has a different agenda from either of the
political parties. God’s agenda includes justice, kindness,
and a humble walk with Him.
I believe that you and I, as citizens of this great nation, are
obligated to study the issues and the candidates, and make
the best decisions we can. I do not believe that not voting
is a viable option for us. The way we influence government
most powerfully is when we vote.
I believe that God expects us to pray for our elected
leaders. I pray for them often. I pray for leaders from both
parties. When they do good, we fare well.
I make my views known to our leaders. I write my
Congressman, my Senators, and my President, perhaps not
as often as I should, but they at least know I’m watching
and listening.
I don't push my political views from the pulpit. You
deserve better than that from your pastor. I have
conservatives and liberals and moderates and progressives
in my congregation. I value all of you.
We can all get along. It's part of being followers of Jesus.
There's a higher allegiance for each of us.
I’ll see you Sunday. What we do here matters, even more than
the current political landscape. What we do here matters for
eternity.
Upcoming Events
WEOs
WEOs will meet on Thursday, February 16th at 12:00p for a potluck lunch. Mr. Darren Goad and the
high school chorus will present a program of Valentine’s Day music. Please wear something red!
UMM
All men of the church are invited for breakfast on Sunday, February 19th at 7:30a. Rick Cormany, the
assistant coaches, and the basketball team will be our guests.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The United Methodist Men will host a pancake dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, February 28th, from
5:30p-7:00p in the Fellowship Hall. Donations will be accepted to support future UMM projects.
Women’s Bible Study
A new Women’s Bible study will meet for six weeks on Tuesdays, beginning on February 28th at 6:30p in
the New Room upstairs. The group will be using Beth Moore’s new study of 2 Timothy, “Entrusted.” If
you’re interested in joining this group or have questions, please contact Donna Judy.
Ash Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday, March 1st as we observe Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Services will
be held at 4:30p (as part of our Wonderful Wednesday program) and at 7:00p. Note: there will be no
Handbell Rehearsal that day. Chancel Choir will rehearse after the 7:00p service has concluded.
Children & Youth
OPERATING BUDGET
1/22/17
Needed YTD
$39,336
Received YTD
$29,678
Building Fund
$275
Designated Gifts
$709
Received Sunday $6,054
ATTENDANCE
1/22/17
Morning Worship
66
Sunday School
153
Traditional Worship
121
Resurrection Trip
52
Total Worship
239
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
1/29/17
$49,216
$40,997
$650
$1,695
$11,319
1/29/17
100
134
133
233
2/5/17
$59,097
$56,232
$1,975
$1,313
$15,234
2/5/17
97
135
156
253
Nursery, Sunday February 12
Jenna & Laci Carroll
Rob & Kendal Colley, Kari Fender
Nursery, Sunday February 19
Justin & Amy Price
Angie & Michael Hill, Jess Ninnis
Meet and Greet, Sunday February 12
GYFT
Meet and Greet, Sunday February 19
Pairs & Spares/New Spirit
PRAYER REQUESTS
April Salvant
Pat Yanhko
Kathleen Ratcliffe
Doyle Lyons
Nick Pappas
T.G. Gearheart
Dot Sowers
Karen Wayt
Charlie Speed
Johnny Crews
van Kamp
Graham & Jennie
Simmerman
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Ryan Haynes – California
Kerry Keys – South Korea
Jeffrey Kincaid – Hawaii
Elizabeth Venegas – North Carolina
Tribute to Mother - Peggy Hurt, 6/18/23-1/14/16
A year ago, Central lost their oldest member, a member for 47 years.
She kept the nursery about 30 years. She loved watching the children grow-up.
She and my dad (Larry) worked with the MYF and young adults for several years.
I’m sure they influenced many people we may never know about. She loved her church and
her church family, and she always looked forward to the Sundays she was able to go.
Some people called her Ma Peggy, I simply called her Mother. She was always there for me; making doll
clothes or just baking cookies, always taking time to make me a better person. Thank you, Central, her
church family, for letting her share her life with you. Central lost Peggy Hurt, I lost my mother. I miss her.
Her daughter, Fran.
Family Life Center Building Progress
F5/U-Nite
February’s F5 and U-Nite events will be held on February 12th! Drop off your K-5th grade child in the
Fellowship Hall at 4:15p for F5. A fellowship dinner for everyone begins at 5:30pm, followed by our
youth led U-Nite service at 6p. Join us!
Family Game Night
Mark your calendars for Family Game Night on Saturday, March 18th. More details coming soon, but be
assured you won’t want to miss the fun!
Notable Notes
Jubilation
Jubilation 2017, a retreat for older adults sponsored by the Holston Conference, will be held May 1-3 in
Pigeon Forge, TN. Last year this retreat filled up quickly, so register soon! If you plan to attend Jubilation
and would like church provided transportation, please contact the Church Office. If you have questions,
contact Joe Hester. Brochures can be found on the table outside the Sanctuary.
Getting ready to lay some of the pipe down for the bathrooms and kitchen before the floor is poured!