June 30 2009 Newsletter

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Colonial Heights United Methodist Church PO Box 6027 Kingsport, TN 37663

JUNE 30, 2009

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The Colonial News (423) 239-6031 or 6081 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.chumckpt.org The mission of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church is that by the Grace of God and the Guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will LEAD people to Christ, DISCIPLE people in Christ, and SERVE people for Christ!

CHANGES IN THE NARTHEX!!

PAST POISONS AND FUTURE LIVING!

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MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECKS TO CHUMC. DEADLINE IS JULY 8TH QUESTIONS? CALL DRENDA PHILLIPS AT 384-3344

Recently several folks have mentioned inactive members who have gone inactive for a variety of reasons from hurt feelings to being overlooked. I call these “Past Poisons.” For no good reason someone was overlooked, felt a barb, or maybe had a strong negative altercation within the congregation. What ever the reason, poison set in , resulting in infection. What happens then is a downward trend into the status of “inactive.” I want to track down any and every one of these “past poisons” that has someone in an inactive role. If you are one suffering from this kind of poison, please call me at either the church number (239-6031) or my number (765-3577) and let’s set up a conversation. I will promise a good ear and a prayer. Someone might ask, “Pastor, what if you get 20 calls?” Then I make 20 visits! Blessings. In Christ, Pastor Tom P.S. I am going to be out making a number of general visits—taking advantage of daylight savings time. I would love an invitation to your home. Give me a call. - TLS

You may have noticed some changes lately in the Narthex!! The Abiding Friendship Circle realized there was a need to make this area brighter and more welcoming, so we approached the Board of Trustees with our decorating ideas and funding suggestions. After approval from the Trustees, the circle started this process using monies available from past fundraising projects and donations from circle members. We have already purchased and placed several items of furniture and plans are to add chairs, lamps, pictures, decorative items, crown molding, and to have the walls and ceiling repainted. We need your help to get this transformation finished by making a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, a friend, or an event. We have already received several donations that have helped in the purchase of these items, but more are needed. If you would like to help, more information can be obtained by contacting either Nancy Jackson (239-8025) or June Reed (863-4921 or [email protected]). Specific items have already been chosen and approved and are just awaiting purchase with these donations. We hope you will choose to become a part of this process and help us see this project through to completion for all to enjoy. God Bless from the Abiding Friendship Circle.

OUR PRESENCE JUNE 28

UPPER CRUST NEWS

The Front Porch Traditional Service

70 141

Good Samaritan Circle—No meeting in July.

Total Worship

211

Abiding Friendship Circle—No meeting in July.

Sunday School

JULY 10

Golden Oldies in Wytheville

JULY 23

Bays Mountain Planetarium and cookout

147

Our children and youth

Dot Campbell Nancy Collins

OUR GIFTS BUDGET

$

Pastors, Staff and Ministries of CHUMC

Paul Bragg

MEMORIALS

Receipts 6/28

CHUMC PRAYER LIST

5,899

OUR SERVICE JULY LECTOR Mark & Susan Pavlin Please sign up at the Welcome Center to be a Lector in 2009. JULY OFFERING STEWARD Phil Smith

HOMEBOUND MEMBER OF THE MONTH Bob & Ann Cross 310 Lake Aire Drive Kingsport, TN 37663 239-8867 Please let the Crosses know how much they are thought of and cared about by sending a card, calling, or visiting.

Kids in the Kitchen— Tuesday, June 7th from 9 AM—12 PM in the Ministry Center. The first 20 kids (Preschool—5th Grade) to sign up will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Boys and girls will actually learn by doing while we prepare recipes! We will learn kitchen safety and how to follow a recipe. Our recipes will be kid friendly and copies will be sent home with participants to enjoy. The best part is we will be able to taste our creations. The kids will be able to take home samples to share with family members too! Cost is $3.00.

In Memory Of:

Given By:

Joann Bowery

Victoria Cuddy

In Honor Of:

Given By:

Janice Fields Kent and Angie Harris (Jane Harris’ son & daughter-in-law) Ferril Harrison

PROMOTION SUNDAY August 16th is Promotion Sunday. To celebrate, we will be having a church-wide breakfast in the Ministry Center. Breakfast will be served from 8 – 10 AM. Please drop-in for a time of fellowship with your church family! Have you ever wondered what Sunday School programs are offered at CHUMC? Now is your chance to learn! As part of this event, each Sunday School class will be sharing information about their class. Afterwards, classes have the option of either remaining in the Ministry Center for a devotional given by one of our teachers or may proceed to their classrooms during the Sunday School hour (10 -11 AM). At 11 AM, we will have a combined service in the Ministry Center. Old-time Bluegrass/Gospel songs will be shared by the Front Porch Singers. This is a great opportunity for our church to come together in one service to worship the Lord!

Valice Hawkins Brad Jefferson Janet Manning’s father Arthur McNutt

UNITED METHODIST MEN Thursday, July 2 6:30 PM in Ministry Center MENU: Baked chicken, green beans, calico corn, salad, dessert Paul Worsham will discuss his recent Africa trip.

Irvin Schwartz & family on the death of Mary Schwartz and the family of Donald Ellis and Karen Little and family on the death of her brother, Milton Smith

CHUMC’s “Got Talent” Variety Show will be held on October 24th as part of the Church-wide Bazaar. As the final event of the day, we need some enthusiastic volunteers! If you want to be a part of this exciting event, please let us know. Please note that talent is not a requirement! We would like to encourage individuals of all ages, as well as groups (for example, Sunday School classes, circles, youth, etc.) to participate. Come with your own ideas/act or if you need some ideas, our team has some skits available. All we need are volunteers to fill the spots. A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center or you may contact Mike/Melissa Shelton (349-9919) or Shannon/Jeanita Large.

Our hearts could not contain the joy as the flood of love poured our way on Sunday, June 21. My Colonial Heights family showed themselves proud as you went to great expense to honor me and my family. There are some days in life that I will never forget, they are few and far between, but this day will be filled in my heart as unforgettable. As my husband would say, “I am elephant proud and giraffe glad to know you.” Thank you again for every act of kindness and love shown to me and my family. Faith, Hope, Love—Angela Hardy Cross & family To Our Church Family— I want to thank you for all your prayers, phone calls, cards, and visits. My mother has gone home to be with the Lord. We praise the Lord for all he has done for us. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. Love, through Christ our Lord. —Karen & Sonny Little Many thanks to those of you who so willingly helped our Interfaith Hospitality families feel loved the way we love Jesus Christ.

Betty O’Leary

Thanks to Sam Hiester for making a CD for Buffalo Mountain Camp. It was greatly appreciated by all the staff.

Michael Putman (Frances Reed’s grandson)

A special thanks to all who fixed packages to send to Zimbabwe. CHUMC contributed 44 health kits.

Edie Roach Mary Schwartz Harold Shell Betty Starnes Rhea Starnes

GOT TALENT?

Thank you to the family of Angela Bellamy for donating the flowers from the wedding for us to use at Pastor Angela’s reception.

Wanda Stewart Mack Whitlock Joann Wood Our At-Home Members Those who are in a nursing home/assisted living All serving in our military

(If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact Jane Miller in the church office.)

THOUGHTS ON PRAYER Continuing the discussion of A.C.T.S. today. The “S” is for supplication. The dictionary defines supplication as a humble request. In Colossians 1:9-10 Paul prays for the church, “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Do our prayers reflect a concern for God’s will and God’s glory and a desire that our lives will be pleasing to God? Or are our prayers more of a to-do list that we give to God? Asking Him to intervene in the health and financial needs of our family and friends? It is not wrong to ask for these things. But if this is all we pray about we are treating God as a “divine servant” who is there to meet our needs when in fact He is the one who is to be served. Maybe we could humbly ask God what he wants us to do. Ask Him what He is doing and how we can be a part of it.

Why should you come to Calling All Men?

GOLF CART MINISTRY

Someone to keep the Lebanon Road sign updated.

The golf cart has been repaired and upgraded and is now in service. Drivers are needed for the 9:00 worship service, 10:00 Sunday School, 11:00 worship service, and 12:00 after the service. Usually the cart is available 15-20 minutes prior to each time. Some have combined times (ex. some have volunteered to drive both before and after the 9:00 service, which would include the 10:00 schedule , or before AND after the 11:00 service). All times are flexible and your availability at one time slot and/or more is up to you. Please consider this vital ministry. A sign-up sheet is on the welcome center. Volunteer today!

Must be able to spel. Contact Danny Fleming if interested.

FALL CHURCH BAZAAR Beginning the week of June 1 and continuing through the summer months, we will be collecting items for the October Bazaar Garage Sale by appointment. Please call Edna Vesley (239-8955), Nancy Locke (239-9083), or Lesa Worsham (349-5740) to set up a time to deliver your items. Please remember to price your items and no clothing please.

PRAYER VIGIL August 22, 2009 from 6 am until 6 pm Mark your calendars now. Do you have concerns about our church? Do you have concerns about our schools? Turn your worries into prayers. Bring these concerns before the Lord. Help all of us to do this by placing your concerns in the Prayer Concerns Box in the back of the church or ministry center. Hope to see you on the 22nd of August

As a dad, granddad, or just as a man, what kind of legacy do you want to leave in this world? Your legacy is an expression of your personal values, priorities, intentions and is designed to help guide and inspire others. We believe that coming to this gathering will help strengthen your journey of godliness and righteousness.

Legacy Sessions: for Morning and Afternoon Sessions Legacy Session 1: Sharing Your Faith in Hard Times What do you say when a friend has lost his job or there has been a tragedy in your own life? Sharing our faith during these hard times can be difficult and intimidating. Learn how to be ready to live a life that leaves a legacy. Leader: Rev. Jason Roe

Legacy Session 2: Christian Marriage is a Holy Covenant

UNITED METHODIST MEN The UMM meet for dinner on the 1st Thursday of each month. The next meeting is July 2. An excellent meal is prepared for us each month—the menu will be announced nearer to meeting time—and a variety of programs are planned for the coming months. Meeting time is 6:30 PM. Every man in the church is a member and encouraged to attend regularly. Please prayerfully consider being a part of this program of the church. You are needed! The 3rd Thursday of each month a group of men from CHUMC meet at Shoney’s at 8:00 AM for a prayer breakfast—a short devotion and time of prayer for the church, followed by breakfast and fellowship. We leave as we need to. Some of the wives are coming and usually meet separately. Reserve the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 8:00 AM.

How we can strengthen marriages, beginning with our own. Leader: Ginny and Rev. Pete Rowlett

Legacy Session 3: Facebook: You and God are Friends Are you a Facebooker? If so, then you are putting yourself out there for the world to catch a glimpse of who you are, what you stand for and where you are going. Is it accurate? Are you living your life in such away that honors God? You are invited to join the chat; your friends will be online with you. Who knows what might get posted on your wall!

AM only - Youth Session (Adults Welcome) Leader: Roger Williams

PM only - Young Adult Session (Adults Welcome) Leader: Rev. Brad Hyde

Legacy Session 4: Breathing In, So We Can Breathe Out Breathing in the things of God through prayer and other spiritual disciplines; so we can breathe out a life that leaves a legacy that reflects the image of Christ. Leader: Rev. Mickey Rainwater Legacy Session 5: Fatherhood Legacy (Parenting) Being a Godly father centers around our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Living out Biblical truths in our own lives translates into relationships with our children. Our Legacy is our family and our relationships. Leader: Rev. David Graves

Legacy Session 6: A Man, A Can and A Plan The recipe for Financial Security in Challenging Times. Leader: Cliff Amos

REGISTRATION FORMS CAN BE FOUND AT THE WELCOME CENTER OR GO TO WWW.CALLINGALLMEN.NET.