1. family and parenting
2. children

May 2014
In this edition:
Page 2
Associate Pastors Appointments
Page 3
Children and Youth
Pages 4 & 5
Missions
Page 6
Inviting Ministry
Page 7
Small Groups
Pages 8 & 9
Church Calendar
Page 10
Parish Nurse
Page 11
Senior Adults
Page 12
Memorials
Page 13
May Birthdays
Page 14
Worship and Music
Page 15
Church Family News
Wednesday Night Live
Page 16
Spotlight on Staff
Contact Us
Church Office
423-246-4471
423-246-1361 (fax)
Prayer Line
423-224-1544
Reservations
423-224-1502
Child Care Center
423-224-1527
www.fbsumc.org
Beautiful Day Attracted
Kids and Families to
Children’s Easter Celebration
Approximatley 75 children plus
their families joined us for a fun
Easter Celebration on April 13.
The weather could not have been
better for romping on the church
grounds!
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In generous support of our church, the Bishop has offered FBSUMC the appointment of two associate pastors for
2014 - each uniquely skilled in helping us achieve our specific mission and vision. CLC is excited that God has brought
these gifted individuals to our church as we continue to “love God, grow together, and reach out.”
Amanda Dean
Reverend Amanda Dean grew up in Kingsport,
attending city schools and graduating from DobynsBennett High School in 1997. Amanda was raised
in the United Methodist Church and was actively
involved in leadership roles from a very early age. In
college, Amanda discerned a call to ministry while
active in the East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Wesley Foundation. It was through her experience
with mission trips with Wesley that Amanda
discovered a passion for service. After graduation
from ETSU, Amanda served as a missionary with
Bahamas Methodist Habitat, worked in the southeast
jurisdictional office of United Methodist Volunteers
in Mission, and was the Director of Youth and Young
Adult Ministries at a large church in Chattanooga.
She was accepted to the Master of Divinity Program
at Duke University in 2007.
While at Duke, Amanda balanced academic
demands with her call to be actively engaged in
ministry, serving in several different field education
placements and leadership positions. Amanda
graduated from Duke Divinity in 2010, was ordained
as an Elder in 2012, and has served as the Campus
Minister and Executive Director of Wesley Campus
Ministry at the University of North Carolina in
Chapel Hill for the past four years. She has a heart
for serving God by serving others. Amanda loves
cooking, traveling, Duke basketball, and her fiancé,
Justin Steinmann. Justin and Amanda will be
married on May 24 at First Broad Street UMC (a
decision they made last August!). Justin will begin
work as a principal planner for the City of Kingsport
Planning Department on May 5. They are looking
forward to becoming a part of the First Broad Street
UMC community as they begin their life together.
Harrison J. Bell
and wife, Chelsea
Harrison is so excited to be returning home to East
Tennessee to serve the community of First Broad Street
UMC. Born and raised in Kingsport and Church Hill,
there is no other place that Harrison would rather be
while serving God. He has served extensively in ministry
throughout the greater Kingsport area for many years, first
as Director of Children’s Ministries at Mountain View
UMC, then as interim pastor of Clouds Bend UMC, and
finally as pastor of Mount Carmel UMC from 2009 until
2012. Upon Harrison’s appointment to Mount Carmel, he
was the youngest licensed United Methodist pastor in the
Holston Conference. He is a graduate of both Northeast
State Community College (A.S.), East Tennessee State
University (B.S.), and is currently finishing a Master of
Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Harrison’s professional interests reside in the areas of
contextual preaching, strategic implementation, and mentor
development. He loves missions, local and global, and
has worked alongside of First Broad Street on numerous
mission trips throughout the past several years.
Harrison and his wife, Chelsea, are preparing to celebrate
two years of marriage on June 23. Chelsea is also a
graduate of East Tennessee State University and has
a passion for leading people in worship and all things
“crafts.” Together, you will find them cooking, watching
movies, playing board games, and spending time with
family.
All articles must be submitted for consideration by the first Monday of the previous month for the following monthly newsletter. The
deadline for the June newsletter will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, by contacting Meredith Brown at mbrown@fbsumc.org or 423224-1522. All articles are subject to editing.
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May 4th – Youth Sunday
On May 4th the Youth will be leading
worship for both the Contemporary and
Traditional services.
May 13th – Johns Island Leader’s Meeting
6 p.m. in High School Room
May 14th – Johns Island Parents’ Meeting
6 p.m. in High School Room
There will be notaries in the High School Room
starting at 5:30 to notarize John’s Island applications.
Children’s
Ministries
Our toddlers will spend the month of May learning about
Peter and John. Our focus verse will be “You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16, CEB)
The May focus for our Pre-K class is Peter. We will learn
about Peter’s declaration, John, Tabitha, and Peter’s time
in prison. Our focus verse will be “You are the Christ, the
Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16, CEB)
May 31-June 7 – John’s Island Mission Trip
Imagine actually visiting
Narnia…
… battling at the Fords of
Beruna with Lucy, Edmund,
Susan, and Peter
… crossing a river with
Prince Caspian
… going to an evil Queen’s
underground lair
… watching creation come
to life by Aslan’s breath.
First Broad Street UMC’s Narnia Program takes you to
the places, people, adventures--and the FOOD!--of C.S.
Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. More than a Bible study, this
year-long intergenerational program takes individuals and
families on monthly adventure sessions to engage all the
senses.
On-site discussions, offered in multiple levels, let you
delve deeper into the story and the meanings behind it. Go
“further up and further in” to Christ’s love.
If you have any questions, please contact
fbsnarniaprogram@gmail.com.
You can register online for the next session at
www.fbsumc.org/narnia.
May 4, 4-8 p.m., The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
June 8, 5-10 p.m., Prince Caspian
July 20, 5-9 p.m., Voyage of the Dawn Treader
August 10, 4-8 p.m., The Silver Chair
September 21, 4-8 p.m., The Horse and His Boy
October 5, 4-8 p.m., The Magician’s Nephew
November 9, 3-7 p.m., The Last Battle
Vacation Bible School is almost here!!! It will be on
June 16-20 from 9 a.m.-noon. Invite your friends,
grandchildren, cousins, and neighbors, because this year we
will imagine, create, and build with God at the Workshop
of Wonders! We are still in need of volunteers to make this
event happen. If you can help in any way, please contact
Katie Blalock at kblalock@fbsumc.org. It takes people like
you to have a successful Children’s Ministry, so thank you!
Rotation Sunday School: The children will be learning
about several parables of Jesus in May. The memory verse
for the rotation is: “…there is more happiness in heaven
over one sinner who turns to God than over ninety-nine
good people who don’t need to.” (Luke 15:7) The fact that
Jesus loves us no matter where we go or what we do will be
reinforced.
The Art and Soul Program will be on May 7 at
6:15 p.m. Please come and see a little bit of what the
children have been up to on Wednesday nights this year!
The last Art and Soul until the fall will be on May 14.
Thankful Thursdays coming again this summer! Please
join us (ages Kindergarten-Fifth Grade) on Thursday
afternoons from noon-4 p.m. beginning
on
June 4. We will do Bible stories,
crafts,
missions, and field trips.
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Missions Is a
Lifestyle,
Not an Event
Food Ministry Celebration
Cathy Kilgore, coordinator of the Food Ministry here at
First Broad Street, recently purchased over one hundred
cases of cereal from Second Harvest Food Bank. Each case
contained ten boxes of cereal and cost just over two dollars
per case. We celebrate this opportunity to obtain this cereal
to have available for those who come in weekly needing
assistance with food. We thank the congregation for
providing resources to take advantage of this opportunity,
and we encourage you to remember the “Bring One” items
listed weekly in the worship folder, FBS Happenings, and
the monthly newsletter as you shop for your families.
United Methodist Men will not meet in May.
Please enjoy the Memorial Day holiday
with your friends and family.
UMW May Meeting
The United Methodist Women will meet on Thursday, May
8, for a General Meeting. Mike and Melanie Harris will
present the program on their involvement with Raceway
Ministries. Reservations for supper are due by noon on
May 6. The meal will be served at a cost of $7.00.
UMW Sponsors Mother’s Day Bulletin
Looking for a simple way to honor a significant female in
your life? For Mother’s Day 2014, the United Methodist
Women will sponsor a Mother’s Day Bulletin insert with
the names of these honored women. Please fill out the form
below and return to the Finance Office along with $5 per
person you are listing. (Extended) deadline will be May 4.
Donor Name__________________Donor phone_________
Amount of $ attached _____
Name of person in honor of _____________________
Name of person in memory of ___________________
Team returns from
Sneedville
The First Broad Street/Mt. Carmel
UMC mission team spent a week
in Sneedville working with Jubilee
Project to repair two mobile homes
and prepare the Rescue Squad
building to house work teams this summer. Led by Bill
Campbell and Cloyd Clipse, the team consisted of adults
and children. Plans are underway to return to Sneedville in
September. Please watch for information in the near future.
Nurturing God’s Children
At 1:15 this afternoon, a Kingsport City School bus
arrived at the Child Care Center, and two precious little
boys hopped off, all excited about their day at the Palmer
Center, and thinking ahead to what will happen this
afternoon in their preschool classroom. Both of these
children have special needs and attend a developmental
preschool class at the Palmer Center during the school
year. They spend their afternoons and summers with us at
the Child Care Center.
We have had this connection with Kingsport City Schools
for many years, and it has been a wonderful partnership.
There seems to be an ever-increasing number of young
children who experience delays in their developmental
progress. Our challenge at the Child Care Center is to help
all children prepare for kindergarten. This process actually
starts when children enter our nursery and continues
throughout the preschool years. Not only is our curriculum
a “stepping stone” from one age group to the next, but it is
a Cokesbury curriculum that introduces children to Christ
at an early age. For some children, this is the only “church”
they get, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We
strive daily to provide social, intellectual, spiritual, and
physical guidance for all children.
Children who have additional challenges are a part of our
daily world at the Center. There are several children with
situations that call for special intervention - extensive
food allergies, Autism, speech and language issues, and
other developmental delays. The teachers at the Child
Care Center do a wonderful job providing the extra
nurturing and enhancement needed to help all children
be as successful as possible. In many cases, outside
professionals visit children in our building to provide
Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies. These folks
become a part of our “family” and are great additions to
the resource team.
We are so excited to have the opportunity to work with all
children and families! The Child Care Center has been in
operation since the mid 1940’s and has made the difference
to so many children in those years! We look forward to a
rewarding and successful future!
--Karen Baker
Bring One Items
Weekly Bring One items for May will be as follows:
May 4
Cash/checks for communion baskets
May 11
Spaghetti sauce and noodles
May 18 Canned corn, green beans, peas and fruit
May 25
Canned meats such as SPAM, ham, or tuna
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Exciting Summer of Missions
Just Around The Corner
A summer filled with mission opportunities is about to unfold,
beginning with the annual High School Mission Trip to Johns Island,
May 31st through June 7th. Approximately fifty-five youth and forty
adults will travel to Johns Island to join Rural Mission Inc. in housing
rehab and construction, this being the thirty third consecutive year the
youth group from First Broad Street has participated in mission on the
Sea Islands.
The High School group,
“Project Rise”, will travel
to Costa Rica on June 18th
and return on June 25th.
Working with Steve Semlar, a missionary supported by First Broad Street, the
team will be repairing homes and working with a homeless ministry in San
Jose. This team of seventeen includes eleven high school students, two college
leaders, and four adult leaders. Co-leading this mission opportunity with Susie
Pedersen is Micah LaRoche from Wadmalaw Island who has been heavily
involved with our congregation in mission trips, and who also spends a month
each year in Costa Rica, enabling him to be a great resource for the team.
While the team is in Costa Rica, we will host a mission team here in
Kingsport to assist with home repairs in our own community. This will be
an opportunity to partner with the City of Kingsport and local volunteers
in a week of rehabbing homes and joining together in fellowship. The
team, in Kingsport from June 21st to June 28th, will be from Rockville
Presbyterian Church on Wadmalaw Island and St. Johns Parrish on Johns
Island. Both of these congregations
are essential to our Johns Island
Team, Rockville providing a meal and
volunteers and St. Johns housing our
High School team. We are excited to
have them joining us in mission here in
Kingsport.
Before June turns into July, another team from First Broad Street will depart for Estonia,
leaving on June 20th and returning on July 7th. This team of twenty-one adults and one youth will work at Camp Gideon
and also be able to take in the annual Music Festival in Tallin, Estonia. This will be an excellent time to reunite with our
brothers and sisters in Estonia and see the church continue to grow and
flourish in a place oppressed for so long.
Finally, the Middle School youth will return to Saltville, Virginia, July
6th through 11th to work with Project Crossroads in rehabbing homes
in rural Southwest Virginia. The Middle School youth typically install
vinyl siding on a house selected by Project Crossroads, providing a
family with a warm, dry, and attractive home for years to come. The
youth and adults participating enjoy a week filled with learning and
sharing, recreation, and spiritual fellowship.
Please join us in prayer for all of these teams, the opportunities to
transform through their time and service, and the experiences they will
have in their journey. Watch the monthly newsletter, worship folders,
screens, and website for updates and announcements. We want to thank
the congregation as well as all who have invested resources and time in years past for making these opportunities available
to so many. We look forward to sharing the stories of how you have truly transformed the world in the name of Jesus
Christ through your commitment to missions and support of each one of us!
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“Hospitality
Tips”
Nancy Olson
serves in the
Welcome Center
as a “runner.”
I asked her to
share a recent
experience with welcoming a guest with Christian
hospitality…and the response she received.
Assisting visitors is so very important to make them
feel welcome. Recently, while I was serving in the
Welcome Center, a visitor who had been coming to
the 8:30 service stopped by the Welcome Center. That
Sunday she brought her granddaughter to participate in
Sunday School. I took her to the children's wing and
let someone there assist her with Checkpoint. Also, I
mentioned the Teammates Sunday School class since
it was close to the children's area. She was interested
but wanted to make sure her granddaughter was
happy. I gave her directions to the class and then met
her when she arrived. Several members welcomed
her, and we provided information on the lesson. She
indicated she enjoyed the class.
CHANGE UP!
July 4th
Red, White & Boom! Road Race
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NEW TIME SCHEDULE
MORE FUN
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
We will partner again with Fleet Feet Sports in hosting
the annual July 4th road race. This year the race will
begin at 8:00 A.M. leaving from our church parking
lot…with a different course taking runners down
Broad St…left on Center St…all the way to Mafair
UMC where runners will make a u-turn and return
to the church…AND where we will treat them to
a Pancake Breakfast…mark your calendar…more
details to follow!
When the Teammates weekly email came out, I
requested that her name be added to the list and also
forwarded the email to her. She responded with the
following: "Thank you, Nancy. I am so happy to
have met such a caring person. Thank you for your
kindness."
This shows how important it is to recognize and
help visitors. She indicated she would be back and
hopefully bring the rest of her family.
--Nancy Olson
An A+ Way to Reach Out
to the Academic Village
It’s not too late to help with a baked good for Exam
Week at the Academic Village downtown. Contact
Nancy Tate @ 423-224-1507 or ntate@fbsumc.org if
you would like to help the week of May 5-10.
Special needs parking spaces are available on Sundays and Wednesday evenings for seniors (or others) with
mobility issues who do not have a handicapped sticker; pregnant women, single parents with small children, and
those with short term needs, i.e. recent surgical or rehabilitation patients. The Shuttle Bus is available at the
10:45 service to transport worshipers from the outlying lots. Thank you so much for following these guidelines.
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Growing through GROW Ministries at First Broad Street UMC
Thanks to everyone who came by the GROW Ministries
booth at the Ministry Fair, and a special thank you to those
whose spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, prayer,
faith, and wisdom are being used in fulfillment of God’s
reign on earth and at First Broad Street UMC. The GROW
Ministries at First Broad Street seeks to
equip the people of God for kingdom living.
Through informational and formational
experiences and opportunities, staff and
servant leaders (aka volunteers, but so
much more) strive to create a Spirit-filled
framework where God’s transformational
work can occur. We seek to cooperate
with God’s Spirit in forming disciples of
Jesus Christ, and equipping all disciples to
continue the work of Christ in the world.
We recognize that children are special
people at FBSUMC. In our Children’s Ministry, we
endeavor to cooperate with parents in bringing up each
child in the love and nurture of God. Early experiences of
church and of loving, faithful adult care-givers and leaders
are very important to a child’s faith development. We want
to support and encourage parents as they provide spiritual
nurture for their children in these formative years.
Youth at First Broad Street continue their faith journey
through Bible study, service and worship, surrounded by
mature and loving adults who urge them onto making
Christ the Lord of their lives and to live faithfully as “salt”
at home, school, church and community. Parents continue
to play a role in their children’s faith development, and we
hope to provide resources to them that
will aid these relationships.
For Adults, young and older, GROW
Ministries assist people to connect
to one another through small groups,
Sunday schools, prayer groups, and
fellowship times. Resources for
continued growth are available, as
well as opportunities to work together,
provide care for one another and lifelong engagement with the Spirit.
At each age there is spiritual “work” that is important
for that age; from an infant learning to trust, to an older
person’s work of legacy and wisdom. GROW Ministries is
a part of the larger church, enabling God’s people to fulfill
the call to discipleship through “Loving God, Growing
Together, Reaching Out.” Thank you to each one who is a
part of this ministry, as leader or as participant. May we be
like strong trees, nurtured by God’s Holy Spirit.
--Margaret Deans, Minister of Christian Formation
Save the Dates for the Church Retreat at Bonclarken
Join us for the Church Retreat at Bonclarken with Ed Kilbourne,
sponsored by the Prayer Focus Team and Retreat Committee, from
September 12 -14. More information on page 11.
SingleVision
an interdenominational Singles Ministry providing Christian fellowship and worship opportunities. For detailed
event schedules, contact Jane Adams at 246-1727. Note: Programs at the church begin at 7:15 and no reservations are required to attend
only the program.
May 5, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall. “Cinco de Mayo” Celebration Mexican Potluck Dinner. Bring a Mexican food item to share with
serving utensil and a beverage for yourself. No reservations required.
May 12, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall. Dinner and Program with “Fiddlin’ Carson Peters Band.” Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green
peas, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $7. Call 224-1502 by noon, 5/9, for reservations.
May 15, 6:30 p.m., Putt-Putt (346 W. Stone Dr. at Teasel Dr.) Join hostess Joyce Manis (245-7734) for an evening of miniature golf
followed by a friendly card game.
May 19, 6:30 p.m., Greenbelt Walk and Dinner at McAllister’s Deli. Meet at the Greenbelt sign (2003 N. Eastman Rd-East Stone
Commons) near PetSmart. Following the hour-long walk, we will eat at McAllister’s at 7:45. In case of inclement weather, meet at
McAllister’s at 6:30 p.m. Host: Jane Adams (246-1727).
May 26, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Day Picnic, Shelter 30 Eastman Bays Mountain Recreation Area. Bring a food item to share with a
serving utensil and a beverage for yourself. Paper products and ice will be provided. Horseshoe, volleyball, and bean bag toss are
available, but bring your favorite games as well. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with shelter reserved from 4-10. Kids/grandkids are welcome.
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Lost Dog
My friend’s little dog got lost last week. Lucky
somehow walked out the front door while it was ajar
for a few minutes. Trouble is this doggy is old, blind
and deaf. His owners searched all day. They enlisted
friends and neighbors to look for him. After hours,
darkness descended and no dog. My friend sat sadly
in her chair, praying and trying to figure out what to
do when she heard a distant bark. She excitedly called
her husband and he went back out, following the faint
bark. The dog had found his way out into a nearby
horse pasture. His owner gladly picked him up where
Lucky stood by the guardian horse, a little damp but
no worse for the wear.
This small drama touches our hearts because we all
know the sharp pain of losing a precious thing or a
precious pet. In Luke 15, we are reminded of how
God searches for us when we are lost. He goes after
that one sheep, scours the house for the lost coin, and
hails the prodigal by running toward him with open
arms.
The safety of the Lord’s arms beckon to us, but often
we resist. We wander around, blind and deaf in the
dark world, looking for something that satisfies when
the true home that we seek is open to us all along. As
we journey forward as Easter people, let us embrace
the Christ that longs for us. Let us also pray fervently
for those who continue to wander, that they might be
able to accept the sheltering arms offered to them.
Baby Hats for
Mother’s Day
month of May.
Marcia Lin, coordinator
of Stitch and Pray, is
heading up an initiative
to provide baby hats for
all the babies delivered
at Holston Valley in the
“I would like each hat to be in a separate sandwich
size zippy bag with a piece of paper with your first
name on inside the baggy. I will make little cards,
wishing the baby all the blessings of God's love. By
including your name, it will make it more personal
and tangible for the family. I will put my white mesh
basket downstairs (near basement copy machine) to
collect the hats as you complete them. The last time
we did this, Holston Valley told me that they deliver
about 90 babies each month. I hope to be able to take
100 hats over to help these new mothers celebrate
Mother's Day.
Calling all Caring Callers
“What a delightful conversation I had with my Caring Call
recipient today,” one of our callers said to me today. “She
said she really appreciated the call.”
We need more folks who are willing to commit to being
short term Caring Callers: contacting the recipient once
every couple of weeks to see how things are going and
to get a progress report. Sometimes because of mobility
issues or long term treatments, people are unable to attend
congregational worship and miss that frequent contact with
their church family. Caring Callers let them know they
are not forgotten and help to provide a listening ear and a
measure of compassion.
Mini Make Overs
Debbie Mykytka felt a tug on her heart to start a specialhands on ministry to help women apply make-up. She
is doing this as part of Halo Haircuts outreach on their
regularly scheduled days. Debbie’s desire is to help each
woman feel special and to let them know they are beautiful
in God’s eyes. She is accepting donations of unopened
make-up.
Blood Drive
Tony Valk gave blood on a regular basis. In fact, he was a
5 gallon donor. When illness struck, he became a recipient
of this life-giving substance. Now he challenges all of us to
step up and give at our church’s next blood drive. If you are
healthy, weigh more than 110 lbs, are older than 17, then you
can give. Remember, there are lots of people who are unable
to donate because of past medical history, chronic illnesses,
etc. You might be surprised at how few people actually meet
the requirements. So if you can, please give. Giving blood is
a small pain for a lot of gain. Contact Joy Eastridge with ?s.
April 30, 3-7 p.m.
FBSUMC parking lot
In Honor of Tony Valk
We will also offer an opportunity for participants to sign up
to be on the bone marrow donor registry.
Ages 18 to 44
April 30
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall foyer
Contact Linda Hilton at 423-302-3679 or Joy Eastridge at
423-224-1512 for more information.
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Senior Adults . . .
May Forever Young Fellowship Gathering
The May Forever Young Gathering will be Tuesday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The program
will be given by two of our favorite musicians: John Powers and Matthew Brickey. John is the Director of Music
at Kingsley UMC and Matt is Director at West View Baptist Church on Fairview Avenue. John has a very resonant
baritone voice and Matt is a concert pianist. The menu for the day will be sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes
with gravy, green peas, salad, roll, and dessert. The cost is $7.00. Please make your reservation on the church's
reservation line: 423-224-1502.
Lunch Bunch
The Lunch Bunch will travel to Amis Mill in Rogersville on Friday, May 16, at 11:00 a.m. We will meet in the
Wanola parking lot promptly at 11:00. Call Mary Jane McVey at 392-4229 to make a reservation.
Save the Date!
Church Retreat at Bonclarken in Flat Rock, NC, with Ed and Kathleen Kilbourne
Join us for the Church Retreat at Bonclarken with Ed Kilbourne (sponsored by the Prayer Focus Team and Retreat
Committee) on September 12 – 14, 2014.
We will spend the weekend enjoying God’s beautiful creation as we pray, eat, play and create together as disciples and
friends of God and one another. Our retreat leader will be Ed Kilbourne, familiar to many of us through Confirmation
retreats and Jubilation. This gifted individual has the ability to communicate the Gospel across generations and to engage
everyone in a deep faith walk.
Reservation forms will be available soon. There are a variety of housing options for families and individuals or couples.
This promises to be a wonderful opportunity to grow together in Christ. Go to www.bonclarken.org and
www.edkilbourne.com to learn about our retreat destination and our retreat leaders. Watch for more information and
save the date now!
Join us for The Read ‘em and Reap Book Club at FBS! These titles are in our
church library. Invite a friend to join us!
May 15--Flowers for Algernon by Keyes. Jane Schulz discussion leader
Children Add Warmth At Critical Time
The children of First Broad Street recently delivered firewood to a family
in Kingsport and it just happened to coincide with a sudden cold spell
that saw temperatures plummet for w few days. What a blessing it was to
know that this family would be warm, both from the cold and also from
the love and generosity delivered by the children. As a departing prayer
was said by one of the children, thanking God for the ability to get the
wood to the family, tears of joy and celebration began to fall on the soil
where the living Christ was present in so many ways. First Broad Street,
thank you for continuing to support the ministries that bring Christ and
compassion to so many in their time of need, and enable us all to be
disciples of the one who sought to bring comfort to all! May God bless
these children as they continue in their journey of discipleship
and growth!
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To give a memorial in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, please mail your check to the Finance Office at 100 East Church
Circle, Kingsport, TN, 37660 and mark “memorial” on the memo line of your check.
In Memory Of
BUILDING
Ruth Spicer and Margaret Cornell-by Dr. and Mrs. Larry Newman
James Broach-by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stras
CHILD CARE CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWMENT
Steve Gordon, Fred Bolton, Charlie Eberhart-by Dr. and Mrs. Larry Newman
FOOD
Margaret Cornell-by Elizabeth Tull, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sade, Mrs. Cleve Parnell, Desiree Brumbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brehl, Louise
Ammons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mack, members of Calvary UMC
Jewel Maiden-by Michael Collins
Charlie Eberhart-by Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Wright
Margaret Cornell-by Mary Jo Wolfe, Harry and Sharon Morris
FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Margaret Cornell-by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stapleton, David and Sallie Oaks
Ruth Spicer, Charlie Eberhart, Margaret Cornell-by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grigsby
Lucile Rush, Jewell Maiden, Tom Buck, Ruth Spicer, Margaret Cornell, Charlie Eberhart, Becky Bridwell, Carrie Durham, Steve Gordon,
Beatrice Bailey, Fred Bolton, Fred Thomsen, Mattie Lou Wexler-by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Carter
FRIENDSHIP DINER
Lucile Rush-by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grigsby, Billie Chesney, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Rod Gemayel, Mr. and Mrs. Al Stone,
Nancy Olson, Pat Terrill and Toombs Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor, Nancy Rush, Ken Rush, Stuart Rush, Lucinda
Thomsen, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Snodgrass, Jane Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, Edie Swaim, John Ross
Lucile Rush and Steve Gordon-by Mr. and Mrs. Nick Grabar
Bill Thomsen-by Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rutherford, Anne Rutherford
Barbara Goodlett and Lucile Rush-by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Anderson
FURNITURE
Margaret Cornell-by Billie Chesney
FURNITURE TRUCK
Lucile Rush-by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Snodgrass, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Lively, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Livley
GENERAL
Becky Bridwell-by Pat Carroll
Steve Gordon and Ruth Spicer-by Celia Cox
Ruth Spicer and Margaret Cornell-by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kirk
Mildred Miller, Becky Bridwell, Mattie Lou Wexler-by Louise Ammons
Jewell Maiden-by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stapleton, Peg Norris, Bryson Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Jack King
JOHNS ISLAND
Charlie Eberhart-by Celia Cox
Barney Pendleton-by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Eldridge
LIBRARY
Ruth Spicer and Lucile Rush-by members of UMW
MUSIC
Mattie Lou Wexler-by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Moore, Lorraine McGee
Becky Bridwell-by Debbie Templet
Mildred Miller-by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Eldridge
Ron Shipley-by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Welch
ORCHESTRA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Becky Bridwell and Carrie Durham-by Dr. and Larry Newman
In Honor Of
FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Spurgeon and Jan McCartt’s Anniversary-by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grigsby
JOHNS ISLAND
Mickey Rainwater, Spurgeon McCartt, Louise Ammons, Linda Murphy, Anne Thurman, Darres Carter, Sally Currie, Bob and Dot Dorr,
Vivian and Tom Todd-by Joyce, Elaine, and Anne Eberhart
Sunday
Monday
Recurring Worship Times on Sundays
8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, (F)
Traditional Worship, (S)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9:40 a.m. Traditional Worship, (S)
10:45 a.m Contemporary Worship, (F)
Traditional Worship, (S)
11:00 a.m. Godly Play, Rm 240 and Preschool Worship, Rm 137
*no GP or Preschool Worship on 1st Sundays
4:00 p.m. Our Father’s Place, (C)
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship, (C)
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH
Mosaic Yth Ensemble Rhrsl,
Rm 108
Boy Scouts Court of Honor, F
Mosaic Yth Bells, Rm 206
The Mind of Christ, Rm L06
The Lion, the Witch, & the
Wardrobe, Laurel Run Park
Mosaic Yth Ensemble, Rm 108
4
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Senior Breakfast
9:30 a.m., Rm 305
7:00 p.m.
11
Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH
SonRisers Choir Rhrsl, Rm 108
Blood Pressure Checks, Chapel
Mosaic Yth Bells, Rm 206
Mosaic Yth Ensemble, Rm 108
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH
Sounds of Joy Rhrsl, Rm 108
Mosaic Yth Bells, Rm 206
Mosaic Yth Ensemble, Rm 108
9:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
VBS Training
noon to 2:00 p.m., Rm L44
Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
Children’s Bells, Rm 235
Wed. Nighter, F
Art & Soul, 232-233
Orchestra, S (ends May 7)
Men’s Ensemble, 108
Gospel Group, L15
MS Yth Fellowship, 303
7:00 p.m. Discipleship for HS Youth, 305
7:30 p.m. Sanct. Choir Rhrsl, 108
5
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
19
Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
Sounds of Joy, Rm 108
Worship Plannng, Rm 302
Experiencing God Study, L37
Kingsport District UMW, 241
Stephen Min. Supervision, Rm 241
Pathway Team, Rm L30
Inviting Council, Rm 302
SingleVision Dinner/Prg, L44
Boy Scout Troop 51, Rm 305
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor
Esther, Rm L44
11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239
6:00 p.m. Yng Adult Outreach, Rm L06
6:30 p.m. Contemp. Worship Tm, F
YABS-Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds’
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Women’s Tuesday A.M. Bible Study, Brogdens’
Child Center Chapel, WC 106
Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
Intermediate Yoga, 239
Tuesday P.M. Women’s Bible Study, Rm 302
Breaking Bread, Tencers’
Contem. Prayer, Rm 236
Child Center Chapel, Chapel
Furniture Ast., Wel. Ctr.
Caregiver Support, Rm 141
Stephen Min. Super. Gp, L14
Thinking Theologically, L37
Men’s Bible Study, L30
Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor 8
Esther, Rm L44
11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239
4:00 p.m. Circle 5, Rm 241
4:30 p.m. Circle 4, Rm L30 Circle 6, 302
5:30 p.m. UMW General Mtg/Dinner, F
6:30 p.m. Contemp. Worship Tm, F
YABS-Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds’
7:00 p.m. Circle 3, Parlor
6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner
Bkfast, Bright Hall
Fifth Grade Lock In
4 p.m. - 10 a.m., Rm 232
Contem. Prayer, Rm 236
Child Center Chapel, Chapel
Furniture Ast., Wel. Ctr.
Stephen Min. Suprv., L14
Johns Island Parent Mtg, Rm 305
Thinking Theologically, L37
Altar Guild, Rm 141
Men’s Bible Study, L30
Children’s Council, Rm 241
Contem. Prayer, Rm 236
Child Center Chapel, Chapel
Furniture Ast., Wel. Ctr.
UMW Board, Rm 241
Stephen Min. Superv., 302
Altar Guild, Rm 141
Men’s Bible Study, L30
9
9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
10
6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner
Bkfast, Bright Hall
10:00 a.m. Project Rise Costa Rica Team Mtg, Rm 305
Building Staff: Walter Lawwon
Saturday Volunteer: Anna Manley
Crossroads Medical Mission
8:30 - 4:00, Pkg lot
15
9:30 a.m.
Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor
Esther, Rm L44
11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239
6:15 p.m. Read ‘em & Reap Book Group, L38
6:30 p.m. Contemp. Worship Tm, F
YABS-Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds’
Altar Guild, Rm 141
9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner
Bkfast, Bright Hall
Building Staff: Gary Lodien
Saturday Volunteer: Judy King
Lunch Bunch
11:00 a.m.
Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor
Esther, Rm L44
11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239
6:30 p.m. Contemp. Worship Tm, F
YABS-Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds’
Altar Guild, Rm 141
9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
Contem. Prayer, Rm 236
Child Center Chapel, Chapel
Furniture Ast., Wel. Ctr.
Stephen Min. Supr., L14
Men’s Bible Study, L30
29
9:30 a.m.
Thurs. Morn. Prayer, Parlor
Esther, Rm L44
11:00 a.m. Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga, Rm 239
6:30 p.m. Contemp. Worship Tm, F
YABS-Young Adult Bible Study, Bounds’
June 8 - Pentecost
June 8 - Narnia,
Northrop Farm
June 8 - 14
Interfaith Hospitality
Network
June 8 - 11
Holston Annual
Conference
June 15 - Father’s Day
June 16-20
VBS
June 17
Johns Island Sponsor
Dinner, 6 p.m.
23
9:30 a.m.
17
16
22
28
7:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
My Notes
Building Staff: Fred Howe
Saturday Volunteer: Carolyn Barnes
9:30 a.m.
21
7:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
3
Looking Ahead
14
20
Women’s Tuesday A.M. Bible Study, Brogdens’
Child Center Chapel, WC 106
Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
Intermediate Yoga, 239
Flames of Faith, Rm 108
Tuesday P.M. Women’s Bible Study, Rm 302
Breaking Bread, Tencers’
9:30 a.m.
Art & Soul Children’s Program
6:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall
7:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
2
1
7
7:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
noon
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
FridaySaturday
June 18 - 25
24 Costa Rica Mission Trip
6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner
Bkfast, Bright Hall
Building Staff: Fred Howe
Saturday Volunteer: Kim Price
June 18
Saltville Misison Trip
Parent Meeting, 6 p.m.
June 20 - July 7
Estonia Mission Trip
Forever Young Fellowship
11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall
26
Memorial Day
Church Closed
Women’s Tuesday A.M. Bible Study, Brogdens’
Child Center Chapel, WC 106
Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
Intermediate Yoga, 239
Flames of Faith, Rm 108
Tuesday P.M. Women’s Bible Study, Rm 302
Breaking Bread, Tencers’
Invitation to New
Testament, Rm L30
Thursday
BH
Bright Hall
CChapel
F
Fellowship Hall
LLibrary
PParlor
SSanctuary
WC
Woodyard Center
WW
Wimberly Woods
Wel. Ctr. Welcome Center
6
Women’s Tuesday A.M. Bible Study, Brogdens’
Child Center Chapel, WC 106
Advanced Yoga, Rm 239
Intermediate Yoga, 239
Flames of Faith, Rm 108
Circle 2, Rm 141
Tuesday P.M. Women’s Bible Study, Rm 302
Breaking Bread, Tencers’
Invitation to New
Testament, Rm L30
2014
2012
Location Abbreviations
13
12
Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
Halo Haircuts, Rm 138
Monday A.M. Bible Study, Rm 141
Matin Ringers, Rm 206
Circle 7, Rm 241
Silver Bells, Rm 206
Sounds of Joy, Rm 108
Worship Plannng, Rm 302
Experiencing God Study, L37
Transportation Committee, 241
Creation Connection Tm, L14
Vesper Bells, Rm 206
Pathway Team, Rm L30
SingleVision Dinner/Prg, F
Missions Committee, Rm Lo6
Boy Scout Troop 51, Rm 305
Friendship Diner Bkfast, BH
SonRisers Choir Rhrsl, Rm 108
Mosaic Yth Bells, Rm 206
Mosaic Yth Ensemble, Rm 108
Wednesday
Recurring Wednesday Night Activities
Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
Monday A.M. Bible Study, Rm 141
Matin Ringers, Rm 206
Stephen Ldrs Team Mtg, L30
Silver Bells, Rm 206
Sounds of Joy, Rm 108
Worship Plannng, Rm 302
Experiencing God Study, L37
Stephen Min. Supervision, Rm 241
Vesper Bells, Rm 206
Pathway Team, Rm L30
Circle 1, Parlor
SingleVision Dinner/Prg, L44
Boy Scout Troop 51, Rm 305
25
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
May
30
31
9:00 a.m. Food Ministry, Wel. Ctr.
6:00 a.m. Friendship Diner
Bkfast, Bright Hall
Building Staff: Walter Lawson
Saturday Volunteer: Dot Stapleton
Johns Island Mission Trip
May 31 - June 7
June 22 - 27
Music Week,
Lake Junaluska
June 24
Forever Young Fellowship
June 21 - 28
City Build Week
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May 1
Maecy de Nobriga
Kathie Jennings
Pam King
Bill Kirk
Pete Miller
Betty Lou Morley
Bob Winstead
May 2
Leighton Corum
Trace Corum
John Deason
Margaret Gall
Chris Heglar
Ray Johnson
Daniel Wells
Samantha Williams
May 3
Andrea Jennings
Tom King
Kevin Marcus
Kris Murphy
J T Roberts
Jane Schulz
May 4
Belvin Clapp
Ryon Grubbs
Carol Guest
Julie Johnson
Sue Moricle
Ellen Robbins
May 5
Ben Blalock
Eli Iacino
Wes Moricle
Jake Weaver
Chloe Yarosh
May 6
Taylor Linkous
Thomas Sams
Geri Taylor
Benjamin Thayer
May 7
Christine Cooper
Vince Goodman
Bennett Himelwright
Don Isley
Rondy Lambert
Paul Penland
Penny Simonds
Robert Williams
May 8
Megan Bailey
Kim Pendleton
Mike Rothrock
May 9
Nancy Berry
Evelyn Jackson
Margaret Julian
David Pendleton
James Sullivan
May 10
John Abbott
Philip Bailey
David Geno
Ned Keesling
Jan McCartt
Aaron Moore
Andrew Paulonis
L Gordon Porter
Matt Wampler
Heather Whited
May 11
Larry Clark
Dan Deason
Zula Johnson
Terry Kaylor
Bob McGinnis
T.A. Smith
May 12
Kimberly Norville
Beth Paton
Betty Starnes
Chelsea Strickland
Justin Willingham
May 13
Mara Arnold
Halston Hale
George Taylor
Erica Wadl
George Warwick
May 14
Dena Anthony
Jeff Bark
Bob Funke
Betsy Geiger
Patsy Hammock
Margaret Kirk
Witt Langstaff
Jeff Luethke
May Birthdays
May 15
Samuel Browder
John-Michael Cole
Ella Egan
Ethan Iacino
Wesley Idlette
Jill Mayhew
Brett Savell
May 16
Cathy Bailey
Brody Brooks
Pamela Carter
Eric Fritz
V Wilson Goodlett
Blanche Harvey
Susan Horne
Nancy Siner
Matthew Thayer
Josef Throp
May 17
Bill Clapp
Pat Coleman
Caroline Glover
Patty Holbert
Laura Metcalf
May 18
Stephanie Ash
Brad Blackwell
Hudson Brown
Mary Cunningham
Mosley Hauk
Mayme Pecktol
May 19
Amanda Ayala
Bill DeBusk
Steve Kramer
Betty Moore
Doris Poe
Bob Viers
May 20
Martha Braden
Sharon Breeding
Lisa Chase
Morrison Diamond
Torey Haile
Tanner Holt
Tyler Holt
Nancy Ketron
Jim Poe
W Clay Smith
Andrew Valk
Callie Whetsel
May 21
Patsy Brooks
Colton Marcum
Kinsley Paque'
McKenna Paque'
Martha Wilkerson
May 22
Gigi Boggan
Emily Mallick
Andy Montgomery
Joe Morley
May 23
Maggie Allman
Bill Campbell
Ann Fuller
Greg Hauk
Tucker Holt
Eric Roberts
Judy Shoun
Jane Young
May 24
Mikayla Burrell
Stephen Butcher
Judy Edwards
Connor Herlong
Jerry Hurley
Jordan Jewett
Carly Kestner
Carter Lovelace
Edward Mechem
Everett Mechem
Klaus Schnede
Josh Still
Ben Taylor
Al Wargo
Samson Williamson
May 25
Harry Fontaine
Sarah Suits
Jack Weikel
May 26
Paul Jones
D Lynn Sorrell
Roger Thayer
Sue Vermillion
May 27
Linda Droke
Barbara Evans
Patti Newhart
Jacki Wolfe
May 28
Allegra Collier
Montana Dillon
Ella Jane Fogleman
Pam Hutchins
Gary Keefauver
Evelyn Kitzmiller
Tim Lorimer
Matthew McHorris
Bruce Mullins
Spencer Pinney
May 29
Bethany Brand
Faith Kestner
J P Kish
Daniel Martin
Lorraine McGee
May 30
Alex Bright
Thomas Doub
John Dubberly
John Dunnivant
John Ehrenfried
Emily Foster
Martha Funke
Kelly Hall
Morgan Lamb
Connie Stone
Chase Vineski
May 31
W. Chad Baker
Zachary Battleson
Meredith de Nobriga
Marie Faust
Linda Hawkins
Lyla Haws
Carolyn Kingdon
Gina Moore
Kirby Moore
Jerry Stewart
Casey Williams
Pat Woodham
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Worship & Music
8:30, 9:40, and 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
(Sanctuary)
8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship
(Fellowship Hall)
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Graduates?
If you or someone in your immediate family is graduating
from college or graduate school in May or June, please
contact Darres Carter at dcarter@fbsumc.org or
423-224-1506.
Radio Broadcast: 10:00 a.m., WKPT (1400 AM)
Our Father’s Place 4:00 p.m. (Chapel)
May 4
May 11 May 18 May 25
Mickey Rainwater
Mother’s Day - no OFP
Sarah Suits
Darres Carter
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. (Chapel)
May 4
May 11 May 18 May 25
Lee Ambrose
Jack Weikel
Mickey Rainwater
Spurgeon McCartt
Hands On Mission Kits
FBSUMC Goal: 100 kits
Deadline: May 31
Items to be placed in 1 gallon ziplock bag (sealed):
v (1) 28 oz. box fream of wheat (2 1/2 minute cook time)
v (2) 1 lb. canned hams (or one 2 lb.)
Place sealed 1 gallon bag of food inside a 2 gallon
ziplock bag. v Add 3 packs of wide-rule filler paper, a
compass/protractor set, and a small calculator.
v Include a $5 check (cost of backpack)
These supplies will be placed in backpacks, consolidated
in containers, and shipped overseas to Zimbabwe, Africa.
Your gifts feed and educate the orphaned children of the
ISHE Anesu Project. Project leader Maria S. Humbane
visited FBS during this year’s Mission Celebration. Preassembled kits are available at the Wal-Mart Supercenter,
3200 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport (423-392-0600). They
are kept in the Customer Service Center and cost just
over $20. Please remember to add your $5 check if you
purchase one of these pre-made kits. This is a 2014 HandsOn Mission project of the Kingsport District/Holston
Conference UMC. Cynthia Lewis may be contacted at
cynthialewis75@gmail.com if you have questions.
Dear Friends,
We want to thank each and every one for your prayers,
cards, phone calls, and kind words, during and after my
mother, Bessie Robers, final days, and her going to be with
her Lord on March 30. We received such strength and
peace from all.
Our Love,
Bonnie & Fred Richard & Family
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Church Membership as of 12-31-2013
2251
Church membership as of 3-31-2014
2237
Special Offering on Native American
Ministries Sunday
May 4, 2014
On Sunday, May 4, we will take a special offering for
Native American Ministries, which funds urban ministries
with Native Americans, scholarships for Native Americans
attending United Methodist seminaries, and annual
conference Native American ministries.
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FBSUMC Financial Report
(For Period Ending March 31)
In Memory of Our Church Family Members . . .
Dr. William Broughton Hutchins, Jr. - April 4
Sympathy is expressed to his daughters, Blair, Blake, and
Mandi Hutchins, his brother,
George Hutchins and sister, Kitty Howe.
Mary Richmond - February 23
Pledges-Budgeted
$444,475
Pledges-Received
$424,954
Deficit
$ 19,791
Offering Plate-Budgeted
$ 147,505
Offering Plate-Received
$ 138,216
Deficit
$ 9,289
Operating Expenses-Budgeted
Operating Expenses-Actual
Under Budget Sympathy is expressed to . . .
the family of Gigi Boggan on the death of her mother,
Lena Rose Wehmeyer, who died March 29;
the family of Bonnie Richard on the death of her mother,
Bessie Robers, who died March 30; Walt Scott on the
death of his father, Walter William Scott,
who died March 30; the family of Dannie and David
Shupe on the death of their father, Gerald Shupe, who died
March 31; the family of Elaine Zoeller on the death of her
father, Leroy Graves, who died April 2; Rev. Margaret
Deans on the death of her mother, Margaret Sorensen,
who died April 6; Katie Thurman on the death of her
grandfather, Joe C. Davis, who died April 8; and Hal
McHorris on the death of his sister, Mary Ellen Orsburn,
who died April 11; and Andy Montgomery on the death of
his grandmother, Ruby Montgomery, who died April 20.
Aaron Patrick Dungan, son of Nathan
and Lindsay Dungan, was baptized at
the 10:45 traditional service on March
30. Raleigh Miller was baptized during
the Saturday, April 12, Reaffirmation
of Faith and Baptism Service at Wimberly Woods.
Congratulations to Dieter James Smith
and Allison Nicole Schlather, who
were married in the Chapel on
March 29; and Jeff Noah and Christy
Iacino, who were married on March 25
in Harlan, KY.
$ 722,683
$ 639,463
$ 83,220
Births
Congratulations to Sarah and Drew Pietruszka on the
birth of their son, Seeger Harrison Pietruszka, who was
born March 31; to Matthew and Rebecca Spivey on the
birth of their twins, Mabel Claire and Miller Alan Spivey,
born April 7; and to Tyler and Keturah Eaton on the birth
of their son, Tyker Jairus Eaton, who was born April 9.
Welcome Our Newest Members: Confirmands
Candith Grace Bailey
Mollie Kate Blalock
Abigail Elise Bright
Rita Elizabeth Burch
Thomas Mason Burdge
Sebastian James Fugate
Campbell Denning Garver
Lindsey Elizabeth McCreight
Raleigh Adam Miller
Jason Trent Roberts
Zviko Santana
Connor Bryce Walker
Wednesday Night Live 5:30 p.m.
Make your dinner reservations by calling 224-1502 by noon on Tuesday. (Reservations are recommended.)
Standing reservations, please call 224-1502. Adults: $7; Children 5-11 years: $3; Under 5: Free; Family Max: $25
May 7 Program: Art & Soul Children Sharing
Menu: ham, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, salad, roll, dessert
May 14 Program: FBSUMC Bell Choirs Present “Spring Ring”
Menu: lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert
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Watch your newsletters every month as we continue
to highlight each group of staff. As you see these
staff members, consider stopping them to voice your
appreciation for their roles in the life of the church.
Meet Your Staff . . .
Inviting Ministries . . .
Shown from left to right: Susan Hopkins and Nancy Tate
Confirmation Sunday 2014
(Not all students who participated
were available for the photo.)