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Cleveland District
Newsletter
Phone: (423) 476-8221
Fax: (423) 559-0436
E-mail: cldist@holston.org
joegreen@holston.org
April 2015
United Methodist
Church
Mary Virginia Taylor, Resident Bishop
Joseph S. Green, District Superintendent
Carol Underdown, Administrative Assistant
ALCOA, Tenn. (March 26, 2015) -- Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor announces
the following projected appointments for the 2015-2016 ministerial year,
effective July 1.
Lauri Jo Cranford, Kingsport District Superintendent
The Rev. Lauri Jo Cranford is a native of Morristown, Tenn., where she grew
up in First United Methodist Church of Morristown. She attended Emory
University and Candler School of Theology where she became active in
university worship, working with Susan Henry-Crowe and Bobbi Patterson.
Both women were instrumental in modeling the diversity of ministry for her.
Her two campus ministers, Richard Ferrell and Bert Scott, helped and
encouraged her as she explored a call to ministry. She entered full-time
ministry in Holston in 1998 following a CPE residency at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She has
served in Oak Ridge and Johnson City Districts and once served in Knoxville at the UTK Foundation. She is
married to Rex Hill, who is also a pastor, and is the stepmother of two adult children, Marissa and Danae. She
and Rex also have a 7-year-old, Breanna, who keeps them on their toes.
Elihugh J. Kilgore, Cleveland District Superintendent
The Rev. Elihugh (Hugh) J. Kilgore responded to the nudging of God’s grace and answered the call of ordained
ministry in 1981. Kiligore was baptized and confirmed at Moorefield United Methodist Church in St. Paul,
Virginia, Big Stone Gap District. He graduated from Carson Newman College with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Religion and went on to receive a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
Hugh has served churches in the Cleveland, Morristown, Tazewell and Wytheville Districts and has served on
the Conference Youth Council, District Board of Ordained Ministry, District Missions Committee, and the
District Camping Board. He is married to Susette McCarty Kilgore for 35 years and they are blessed with four
boys: Ben, Jon, Zach, and Nathan.
Cranford follows the Rev. David Graves in the Kingsport District. Kilgore follows the Rev. Joe Green in the
Cleveland District.
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Prayer Concerns & Praises
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Prayers for Rev. Jim Purser, retired, health concerns.
Please continue to pray for Tillery Phillips, daughter of Rev. Joe Phillips, Daisy UMC, and Alana Phillips.
Please continue to pray for Rev. John Neese, retired, continuing health issues.
Please continue to pray for Mike Goodman (former District Treasurer) battling cancer.
Please be in prayer for Nathan, son in law of Rev. Mike Ogle, retired, and Judy Ogle. Nathan has been diagnosed
with leukemia and is receiving chemo treatments.
Prayers for Rev. Leonard Perry, retired, and wife Ingrid Perry, health concerns.
Prayers for the Rev. Tony Collins, Spring City and Reed Chapel, health concerns.
Prayers for Jim Silcox of Dayton health concerns.
Prayers for the family of Jewell Sterchi, wife of the late Reverend Gordon Sterchi Cleveland District, on her
passing. She passed away February 19, 2015.
Prayers for Rev. Mike Ogle, retired, and wife Judy Ogle, health concerns.
Please remember Rev. Jay Ferguson, Trinity UMC Athens. His father recently passed away.
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Deadline to Order Print Copy of AC Book of
Reports
Good Friday- Conference and District Office
Closed
Easter Sunday
Extended Cabinet
Appointment Cabinet
Pre-Registration Deadline for Discovering
Authentic Worship
Cabinet meeting with Bishop Schnase
Local Pastor Licensing School (3rd and last one)
Clergy Marriage Enrichment Retreat
UMW Leadership Development Days
Lake Junaluska, NC
Cleveland District Ministers Meeting @
Englewood UMC
Missions Ministry Team Board of Ordained
Ministry
UMW Mission Trip to Sager Brown, Baldwin, LA
Native American Ministries Sunday (offering)
Jubilation, Pigeon Forge, TN
Holston Conference Foundation Board
Administrative Professionals’ Day
Worship Conference – Kadak UMC, Kodak, TN
Worship Conference – Mafair UMC, Kingsport,
TN
Training for Care Team Members @ Cokesbury UMC
in Knoxville
Appointment Cabinet (if needed)
Redwine Program Grant Deadline
Margaret Loving Trust Grant Deadline
Hands-On Mission Project
2015
Food Buckets for Liberia
Goal: For every church to participate and to
double what you collected last year!
Pack in a NEW CLEAN food-grade 5-gallon bucket
with lid. The church should buy the buckets and lids and
have individuals fill them. These buckets can be
purchased at Lowe’s.
Each bucket should contain the following:
1 bag sugar (4-5 lb.)
1 bag rice (2 lb.)
1 bag dried beans (2 lb.)
1 box powdered milk (9oz. or less)
1 box oatmeal (18 oz. or less)
1 bottle cooking oil (48 oz. or less)
2 cans (total) meat: ham, spam or tuna (any size as long as
it fits in the bucket with other items)
DROP-OFF SPOT: June 3, 2015 @ Wesley UMC,
Cleveland – 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3405 Peerless Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312
COST: $5/kit for shipping. One check from each church
should accompany the kits. Make checks payable to
Cleveland District and marked “Hands-On Kits”
***DO NOT PUT CHECKS IN BUCKETS***
The check from the church should be placed in an
envelope with the name of the church, number of kits
& amount enclosed. Bring envelope to drop off point.
Please only purchase what is asked for. When going
through customs all items have to be the same.
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GRANT PROPOSAL DEADLINE
APRIL 30, 2015
The Holston Conference Foundation
stewards nearly 200 special purpose
endowments, scholarships and program
grants established by individuals, families,
and friends that support specific ministries,
churches, and institutions.
These funds are governed by documents put
in place by generous donors and overseen
by a grant committee made up of members
of the Foundation's Board of Directors and
other volunteers who carefully review
applications and evaluate priorities
established by the donor.
Applications can be found at holston.org
Please print and return to:
Holston Conference Foundation
P.O. Box 900
Alcoa, TN 37701
The majority of the Foundation grants
furthering United Methodist ministries were
established through estate planning by
thoughtful individuals who wished to leave a
positive legacy. Should you wish to discuss
establishing a fund through a testamentary
gift from your estate please contact Paul
Bowman or Roger Redding at 865-690-8124.
Way to Go! Way to Give! Holston
Conference. Your generosity continues to
touch lives through the shared ministries
supported by the tithe and second-mile
giving. Visit WaytoGiveHolston.org for a
bulletin insert that serves as a thank you note
to your congregations for the ministries
shared in 2014.
In addition, you will find bulletin inserts and
video resources that are intended for use in
your local church beginning in
February. These very special pieces provide a
call from Bishop Dindy Taylor to commit our
time and our 2015 Annual Conference
Mission Offering to Children and Poverty in
the Holston Conference. A copy of the video
with instructional guidance will be emailed
directly to clergy, treasurers, finance
chairpersons, lay leaders, and lay members to
Annual Conference in the near future. Please
use these resources to issue the invitation to
“bring it home” as we give of ourselves to the
most vulnerable in our communities. Thank
you, Holston. Let’s see how many lives we
can change this year!
Be a Five Star Church for 2015
Jeanette Reynolds
Scholarship
The scholarship deadline is May 15, 2015
Contact the Cleveland District Office for
application and Scholarship Guidelines.
423-476-8221
To meet the requirements of Five-Star status, a
church must pay their full 10% Tithe to Conference
for the year and contribute at least $25 to each of
the four Advanced Special areas: International,
United States, Conference and UMCOR.
Camp Lookout News
Summer Camp Registration is Open!! All rising 1st12th graders are invited to join us for a week of
camp this summer. Register before April 1st to
receive a discount.
Camp Lookout’s Children’s Day on May 30th: All
elementary age children and their parents, siblings,
grandparents, and Children’s Directors are invited
to participate in the 2015 Children’s Day at Camp
Lookout. This will be a day of fun and fellowship
with crafts, games, and worship led by the Camp
Lookout 2015 Summer Staff. There is no cost. Bring
a t-shirt to tie-dye and a sack lunch, and we look
forward to seeing you on May 30th!!
It’s time to Register for
Wonders in the Woods 2015
“POWER-UP!...Living the Spirit”
Crafts, Music, Worship, Cooking,
Pickleball, Paddleboats, Fishing, Games –
all in God’s beautiful world at Johnston
Woods! For registration forms and more
information contact David or Mary
Ketchersid, email mhketch@bsumc.org or
call 464-6432
Early bird rates available for those who
register April 1
Clergy Spouses
Mark your calendars!!!!!
March 3-5, 2016 are the dates set for our annual
Clergy Spouses’ Retreat! It is especially important
for Cleveland District Spouses to attend because we
are hosting next year, along with Chattanooga
District. The two districts will meet this summer to
start planning.
Pre-Registration Deadline: April 10th
Cost is $40 per person; optional breakfast with
Barbara Day Miller $5.
Make checks payable to: Holston Conference
Mail to : Holston Worship Event
P.O. Box 850, Alcoa, TN 37701
Register online at: authenticworship.holston.org
Cleveland District
Older Adult News
Events:
Jubilation 2015- April 19-21, 2015 Main
Stay Suites Pigeon Forge. Brochures available at
District Office.
Jubilation XV Storytellers:
Bill Landry
Bill Carter
Beth Green
Maggie Cooper
Charles Maynard Larry Marion
May 11- District Older Adult Council
Meeting 10 a.m. @ Big Spring UMC – New
Members Welcome.
September 28, 2015 9:30 a.m. @ Ooltewah
UMC – “Telling Our Story”
RSVP to Jackie Johnson
docwfj@bellsouth.net or 476-7370
Provided by the Margaret Loving Grant
Live Simulcast! Empowered to Connect Conference
Equipping you to bring hope and healing to adopted and foster children.
April 10-11, 2015 10:00-6:00 Ooltewah United Methodist Church 6131 Relocation Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363
- Register at oumclive.org or 423.238.9216
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Cleveland District UMW
I am so proud of the Cleveland District UMW. We had 22 ladies with 12 first timers at Sisters In Service in
Seveirville on March 14-15. Also, we want everyone to stay tuned we are planning a Mission Fair in
Ooltewah in June. This will be our third time of doing this. It has been 3 years since the last one. We would
be pleased to see you all there. More to follow on this.
Joan Schwiebert
Cleveland UMW District President
Reverend Robert Schnase
Resident Bishop, Missouri Conference
Saturday, April 11, 2015 10:30am – 3:00pm
Concord UMC, Knoxville
Cost $10 (Registration deadline April 1)
Basic Care Team Training
Date:
Saturday, April 25
Location:
Cokesbury UMC (North Campus), 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
Lunch, Snacks and Training Material: provided at no cost to participants
Lodging:
On Your Own
Registration requested by April 15 Contact Laura Shearer to register or for additional information at
865-692-2390 or 865-805-8929 or through email at laurashearer@holston.org
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Lay Servant Training
Chattanooga District Spring Lay
Servant Training
Brainerd UMC
Morristown District Lay
Servant/Speaker Training
Mosheim Central UMC
Knoxville District Lay
Speaker/Lay Servant Training
Christ UMC
April 17-18, 2015
April 17th from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
April 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
April 10-11, 2015
April 10th
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Class
April 11th
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Class
Lunch when prepared
3:00 p.m. Dismissal/Sending Forth
April 17-18, 2015
April 17th
5:30-6:00 p.m. – Registration, Gathering
and Fellowship
6:00 – 9:00p.m. – Workshops: Basic and
Advanced
April 18th
8:00 – 11:45 a.m. Workshops: Basic and
Advanced
11:45 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Provided)
12:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Workshops: Basic and
Advanced
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Refresher Course Only
Registration fee $40
For additional information or questions
contact,
Bobby Stair, Knoxville District Director of
Lay Servant Ministries at 865-776-0580 or
bsstair@comcast.net
Basic and Advanced Course (Living our
United Methodist Beliefs) will be
offered. These courses are offered for
personal enrichment and for Lay Servant
certification. Brochures will be coming
soon via email. Cost is $30 and includes
lunch and curriculum. If you have any
questions contact the Chattanooga
District Office at
423-629-0333
Registration Fee $25 – the book is not
included
For additional information contact the
Morristown District Office
Tazewell District Lay
Servant Training
Rocky Gap UMC
April 18, 2015
9:00 – 11:55 Workshops
11:55 – 12:30 Lunch (Provided)
12:30 – 4:00 Workshops
Registration Fee $25
You are responsible for ordering your
book for the Evangelism Class. Do not
send money to the District Office for the
book.
For additional information contact
Deborah Neal, Tazewell District Lay
Leader at 304-327-8013 or
dbbneal@frontiernet.net
Registration Deadline April 3rd
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annual Conference News
June 7-11, 2015
April 1 – Order Print Book of Reports
Deadline
May 20 – Register for Annual Conference
acregistration.holston.org
May 20 – Deadline to pre-register for childcare - pre-payment is required.
Registration link: http://acregistration.holston.org
[Click on the “Register” tab at the top—second from left.]
Children ages 6 months to rising 6th grade
Lake Junaluska requires all children who will need childcare during Annual Conference
to be registered by May 20. The childcare facility will be staffed according to the Safe
Sanctuaries number requirements.
After you have selected and paid for the desired sessions on the “Registration” page, a
detailed registration form will be emailed to you. Please complete and return this form
NO LATER THAN MAY 20TH to karenwright@holston.org or to Annual Conference,
ATTN: Karen, PO Box 850, Alcoa, TN 37701.
Again this year parents may drop off their children at the Wilson Children’s Complex for
the morning session (Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday) and pick them up after the
afternoon session. All children must be picked up from the complex at the close of the
afternoon session. They may return after dinner for the evening session for an
additional fee.
Lunch MUST be provided for the children who stay at the complex for both the morning
and afternoon sessions. Parents may pre-order a bag lunch for $8.50 that will include a
sandwich (turkey and cheese on Monday and Wednesday; ham and cheese on Tuesday),
baby carrots, banana, Sunchips, cookie, and a carton of milk. Parents who have children
with severe dietary restrictions should provide lunches for their children.
If AC members need to make changes or corrections to an existing registration, they may
contact Karen Wright at karenwright@holston.org or 865-690-4080.
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Clergy Spouses Luncheon
Monday, June 8th at 12:00
Long’s Chapel UMC
133 Old Clyde Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
Come join us for a time of fellowship, fun
and renewal while we enjoy a delicious meal
catered by the Blue Rooster Café.
Cost is $15 per person.
Please mail payment by May 31 to
Rebecca Stapleton, 175 Alpine Ridge Lane,
Gate City, VA 24251 or register online
at http://holston.org
For more information, contact
Carol Hanshew
hanshewhome@gmail.com
865-310-6953
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Special offering- children in poverty
Pastors & Congregations of Cleveland District
Perhaps as many as 1 in 8 children in America will go to bed hungry tonight.
According to the National Center for the
Children in Poverty and the United States Census Bureau Quickfacts, an average of 13% of American Children live in families
living below the poverty line (having income below the $ 23,624 family-income poverty line).
It is more pronounced in single-parent
homes.
The number increases in the South to over 20%.
in Virginia, 25% in Tennessee).
The Holston Area has an average of about 20% Poverty Rate (around 15%
Mississippi show the highest southern rate with 32%.
Further - in Appalachia and in Southern inter-cities, the 20% Southern rate sometimes doubles.
This is unacceptable and
America needs to do something about it.
The Holston Conference Bishop and Cabinet have challenged the HOLSTON CONFERENCE to try to make a
difference - in a nation and world that often seems indifferent.
This year, each church is challenged to take an offering in
behalf of CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN THE HOLSTON CONFERENCE.
We can make a difference in our corner of the
world.
Pastors and Churches are encouraged to help this cause. Please encourage your churches this Spring to receive an offering on
this behalf. Pastor’s needing written or video resources to assist the cause - may refer to the Holston Conference Website or contact
Holston Conference or Cleveland District offices for assistance.
Let’s make a difference. Way to go, way to give HOLSTON CONFERENCE AND CLEVELAND DISTRICT!!!
Thanks & God Bless,
Pastor Glenn Moseley
District Missions Booster & Secretary
Cleveland District Apportionments for 2015
We are grateful to the following churches that have paid 2015 district apportionments in full:
Burkett Chapel UMC
Cedar Springs UMC
Concord UMC
Evensville UMC
First UMC, Cleveland
Goodfield UMC
McDonald UMC
Mt. Carmel UMC
Mt. Olivet UMC
Mt. Zion UMC
Oak Grove UMC
Piney Grove UMC
Pleasant Grove UMC, Cleveland
Pleasant Hill UMC
Reed Chapel UMC
Savannah UMC
Soddy UMC
Spivey UMC
Spring City UMC
Spring Creek UMC
St. Elmo UMC
Tasso UMC
Wesleyanna UMC
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