May 5 2009 Newsletter

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2009 MAY 31—JUNE5 6:00—8:30 PM CAMP E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School 2009 takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they Experience and Discover God Everywhere! CAMP E.D.G.E. VBS is not your typical stroll through the woods. It's an action-packed, adrenalinefilled expedition that teaches kids their strengths and that they come from God. VBS will be held starting Sunday evening on May 31st and ending on Friday evening, June 5th with a BBQ for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the week by showcasing some of our songs and artwork.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION AND BENEFIT DINNER FRIDAY, MAY 15 5:30 PM MINISTRY CENTER MENU:

COST:

MAY 5, 2009

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BBQ (Chick-Fil-A Nuggets for children), baked potatoes, baked beans, slaw, dessert, drinks $8—adults

(423) 239-6031 or 6081 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.chumckpt.org

$5—12 and under

A comedy and musical variety show will follow dinner. Silent auction items include admission to Hands-On Museum, golf at Cattails, a Living Will package, restaurant gift cards, a bicycle, collectibles, a session with a local photographer and much more. Make plans to join us!

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!

THE VALUE OF OUR CHILDREN The season is changing and plans are underway for the Children’s Ministry this spring and summer. They are not plans to keep the children busy or a babysitting service, the plans are to engage our children in learning more about Christ. Bible Gang is ending for the school year, which means gears are being shifted to concentrate on VBS preparations. We will be meeting with volunteers to discuss their roles in a Godcentered, fun-filled week of praising Him. Ask how you can help out. We will be taking a group of children to Buffalo Mountain Camp for Kid’s Day for them to explore what the camp has to offer and make them feel more comfortable about staying away from home—not like our Family Camp Night where we pitch our tents inside the Fellowship Hall and do most of our activities inside—so this event is great for all ages. Summer also holds plans for a few extra special days for kids to come and learn more about God while having fun—like our Kids in the Kitchen day. More details will be given closer to time, but I can tell you it will be hands on and we will get to taste our creations.

EARLY BAZAAR RUMMAGE SALE FRI, MAY 29 8:00 AM—2:00 PM SAT, MAY 30 8:00 AM—12:00 PM OLD EDUCATION WING, 2ND FLOOR INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY! You have so generously donated items for our Bazaar Rummage Sale that our storage room is overflowing. Therefore, we are having an early sale in order to make room for additional items that we expect to receive before October. If you have items you would like to donate for this sale, please price them and bring them to the 2nd floor of the “Old Education Wing” (first door on the left after exiting the elevator), by Wednesday, May 27. If there is no one in the Volunteer Office to let you in the room, just leave the items in front of the door.

We, the church, have to reach out to the community and invite them to get involved in what God is doing. It takes each of us caring enough to bring others into the fellowship going on at CHUMC. The children are our future and with them comes their parents.

Remember items should be in good condition and sell for at least 50 cents.

Our task is not to get people to show up to an event. Rather, our task is to get people to see the glory of Jesus Christ. Our events are fun, but we want families to feel welcomed and know that we are a church that values them and their children. What we are looking for is Christ-likeness in every member of the body.—Traci Horne, Director of Programs & Children

If you have large items to donate, Don Lee will be glad to transport them to the church for you. Call 239-5492 or 612-1244.

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

Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Kingsport, TN 37660 Permit #254

OUR PRESENCE MAY 3

The Front Porch Traditional Service

68 144

Total Worship

212

Sunday School

109

OUR GIFTS BUDGET

Receipts 5/3

$ 14,848

OUR SERVICE MAY LECTOR Jim Thoma Please sign up at the Welcome Center to be a Lector in 2009. MAY OFFERING STEWARD Sean Reed

HOMEBOUND MEMBER OF THE MONTH Edna Roach Wexford House 2421 N. John B Dennis Hwy Room 304A Kingsport, TN 37660 Please let Edna know how much she is thought of and cared about by sending a card, calling, or visiting.

If anyone is interested in learning how to make jewelry, please contact Judy Reece at 3497220. If you have a family member graduating from high school or college this month, please call the church office so we can recognize them in the next newsletter.

UPPER CRUST NEWS United Methodist Men—Monthly dinner will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 PM in the Ministry Center. Libby Dearing will be speaking about Sudan. Cost is $10 for dinner. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the church office by Wednesday. Young Adult Taco Dinner—Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Ruth Circle—Meeting on Monday, May 11 at 11:15 AM at Shoney’s. Good Samaritan Circle—Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:00 AM in the lounge. Erma Slaughter Circle—Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 PM at Rose Rowland’s home. 2nd Annual Family Camp Night—Friday, May 15th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM the next morning. That's right! We are camping 'in' in the Fellowship Hall. This is for kids of any age to join us for adventure and fellowship. Sullivan County Baccalaureate Service— Sunday, May 17 at 6:30 PM at Higher Ground Baptist Church on Lynn Garden Drive. Justin Lookadoo will be this year’s featured speaker. Our youth will be going as a group. Meet at the church at 5:00 PM.

MAY 14 MAY 28

CHUMC PRAYER LIST

Ridgewood BBQ - meet at CHUMC at 10:30 AM

Pastors, Staff and Ministries of CHUMC

Mennonite Store, Greeneville - lunch at General Morgan Inn - meet at CHUMC at 9:30 AM

Joann Bowery

Our children and youth

Paul Bragg

Thank you to our church family for your cards, visits, food and prayers after Jane Sarnoff’s illness and death. We appreciate each act of kindness given to our family.—Julie & John Hyatt and the Sarnoff family

Dot Campbell

MEMORIALS In Memory Of: Doris Little Tom & Doris Little Tom & Doris Little Tom & Doris Little Tom & Doris Little Tom & Doris Little Tom Little Barbara Madruga Paul Morton Jane Sarnoff Jane Sarnoff Cecil Street Jeanette Tomlinson Harold Watson Harold Watson Harold Watson Harold Watson Harold Watson Mildred West Mildred West

Given By: Tri Cities Branch, Assoc. General Contractors of TN Ed & Theresa Gibbons Bill & Dianna Haile Mr & Mrs Charles Sipe Phil & Susan Smith Mike & Bea Witt Valice Hawkins Joann Wood Joann Wood Valice Hawkins John & Julie Hyatt Joann Wood Joann Wood Jack & Mary Rose Garland Bill & Dianna Haile Nancy Jackson Doug & Karey Murray Mike & Bea Witt Nancy Jackson Joann Wood

Nancy Collins Betty Dyer

HOLSTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2009 HANDS-ON MISSION PROJECT

Janice Fields

HEALTH KITS TO ZIMBABWE

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

Arthur McNutt

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Betty O’Leary

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Brad Jefferson Janet Manning’s father

Michael Putman (Frances Reed’s grandson)

Given By:

Harold Shell

Michael Sherbet (Betty Dyer’s Great-Nephew) Betty Starnes

THOUGHTS ON PRAYER

Rhea Starnes

When I was in school I learned various tools to help me do better in subjects like spelling. Do you remember "i before e except after c and when it says "a" as in neighbor and weigh?' Well I have also found that I sometimes need tools in my spiritual life to help me remember who is in charge. I want to share one tool with you today. When I pray I use A.C.T.S.

Wanda Stewart

Stop by the Ministry Center to pick up a 2-gallon storage bag for these items. Filled bags should be returned to the church no later than Sunday, June 7. A $5.00 donation for shipping is to accompany each kit. Please make your check payable to CHUMC and designated Zimbabwe. Attach check to the outside of the kit—DO NOT PUT ANY MONEY IN THE BAG. Let’s do our part to reach the Kingsport District goal of 300 kits!

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

A = adoration (praise God) C =confession (getting right with God) T =thanksgiving (getting the right attitude) S =supplication (asking for direction and help for myself and others) I hope that you will find this tool helpful in your prayer life.

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2 toothbrushes 2 tubes of toothpaste (4 oz) 3 bars of soap 1 bottle of roll-on deodorant 1 bottle of cough suppression syrup (Equate) (i.e. Robitussin) 1 bottle of cough suppression expectorant (Equate) (i.e. Delsym) 1 bottle of children’s cherry flavored cough syrup 1 bottle of children’s animal shape vitamins

Edie Roach

Carol Shelton

In Honor Of:

The Kingsport District has a goal of 300 kits. The following items should be included in each kit:

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

You are cordially invited to a Bridal Shower for Liza Brooks fiancé of Jarrod (Bubba) Reed on Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM in the Parlor. Liza & Bubba are registered at Kohls and Bed, Bath & Beyond.