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An Easter Musical Celebration presented by the Alcoa First United Methodist Church Music Ministry 4.1-7 ALCOA1stNEWS ALCOA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SCHEDULE APRIL 1 - 7, 2012 SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - PALM SUNDAY 8:30 am NO Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:45 am Easter Musical Celebration “The Wonder of the Cross” 12:00 pm Churchwide Hot Dog Lunch 6:30 pm Palm Sunday Service MONDAY, APRIL 2 9:00 am Monday Morning Prayer 6:00 pm SPRC Meeting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 5:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 6:00 pm Cherub & Jr. Choirs 6:15 pm Wednesday Night Youth (food at 6:00 pm) 6:30 pm Kid’s Club & Jr. Youth 6:30 pm What the Bible Is all About, led by Pastor Joe, Room 149 A Bible study of Exodus, led by Rev. Jerry Page, Room 142 God in the Dock by C. S. Lewis: led by David Duggan, Room 143 A Deeper Look at the Old Testament: A women’s study led by Kim Spencer, Room 155 THURSDAY, APRIL 5 6:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - GOOD FRIDAY OFFICE CLOSED STEWARDSHIP March 25th Attendance 8:30 Worship ....................................... 177 10:45 Worship ..................................... 285 6:30 Worship ......................................... 48 Total Worship ....................................... 510 2012 Operating Budget ................ 812,390 Needed in March ............................ 57,699 Received in March .......................... 60,180 Online giving in February .................. 2,786 Received YTD ............................... 173,588 ONE SERVICE ONLY ON PALM SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 1 Sunday, April 1, 10:45 a.m. I am so excited about our upcoming Easter Musical Celebration “The Wonder of the Cross”. What an awesome experience it is going to be! Our choir will be joined by some very talented musicians that will certainly enhance the experience. We will have 2 flutes, 1 oboe, 3 trumpets, 1 french horn, 2 trombones, percussion, as well as the piano and organ. WOW! Going to be incredible. This musical is about the importance of remembering. On the eve of his trial and execution Jesus made it clear that we were to remember Him and His sacrifice. He instituted the sacrament of the Last Supper to be a central part of the Christian faith – a time to gather as His Body and remember. We cannot stand in the distance and casually observe the sacrifice of the Cross. We cannot pretend it did not happen – that it is less than it is proclaimed to be – that it does not touch our lives. The Cross is not something that we get used to – not something that we can get comfortable with – not something that we can ever take lightly. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, by His own choice died nailed to a Cross for the sins that you and I committed. May we never forget His sacrifice, may we never fail to fall to our knees in thanksgiving for that kind of love, may we never lose the wonder - The Wonder of the Cross. Fellowship Lunch immediately following in the Multi-Purpose Room Everyone is invited!
Transcript of Sunday, April 1, 10:45 a.m. - Clover...
An Easter Musical Celebration
presented by the
Alcoa First UnitedMethodist ChurchMusic Ministry
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WEEKLY SCHEDULEAPRIL 1 - 7, 2012SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - PALM SUNDAY8:30 am NO Worship Service9:30 am Sunday School9:30 am Confirmation Class10:45 am Easter Musical Celebration “The Wonder of the Cross”12:00 pm Churchwide Hot Dog Lunch6:30 pm Palm Sunday Service
MONDAY, APRIL 29:00 am Monday Morning Prayer6:00 pm SPRC Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 45:30 pm Intercessory Prayer6:00 pm Cherub & Jr. Choirs6:15 pm Wednesday Night Youth (food at 6:00 pm)6:30 pm Kid’s Club & Jr. Youth6:30 pm What the Bible Is all About, led by Pastor Joe, Room 149 A Bible study of Exodus, led by Rev. Jerry Page, Room 142 God in the Dock by C. S. Lewis: led by David Duggan, Room 143 A Deeper Look at the Old Testament: A women’s study led by Kim Spencer, Room 155
THURSDAY, APRIL 56:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service
FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - GOOD FRIDAYOFFICE CLOSED
STEWARDSHIP
March 25th Attendance8:30 Worship .......................................17710:45 Worship .....................................2856:30 Worship .........................................48 Total Worship .......................................510
2012 Operating Budget ................812,390Needed in March ............................57,699Received in March ..........................60,180Online giving in February ..................2,786Received YTD ...............................173,588
ONE SERVICE ONLY ON PALM SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 1
Sunday, April 1, 10:45 a.m.
I am so excited about our upcoming Easter Musical Celebration “The Wonder of the Cross”. What an awesome experience it is going to be!
Our choir will be joined by some very talented musicians that will certainly enhance the experience. We will have 2 flutes, 1 oboe, 3 trumpets, 1 french horn, 2 trombones, percussion, as well as the piano and organ. WOW! Going to be incredible.
This musical is about the importance of remembering. On the eve of his trial and execution Jesus made it clear that we were to remember Him and His sacrifice. He instituted the sacrament of the Last Supper to be a central part of the Christian faith – a time to gather as His Body and remember.
We cannot stand in the distance and casually observe the sacrifice of the Cross. We cannot pretend it did not happen – that it is less than it is proclaimed to be – that it does not touch our lives. The Cross is not something that we get used to – not something that we can get comfortable with – not something that we can ever take lightly.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, by His own choice died nailed to a Cross for the sins that you and I committed. May we never forget His sacrifice, may we never fail to fall to our knees in thanksgiving for that kind of love, may we never lose the wonder - The Wonder of the Cross.
Fellowship Lunch immediately following in the Multi-Purpose RoomEveryone is invited!
ALCOA1stNEWS pg. 2
LIVING WATER FUN WALKSaturday, May 5, 8:00 am
Holy Week ScheduleSunday, April 1, 10:45 am service only
EASTER MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Sunday, April 1, 6:30 pm
PALM SUNDAY SERVICE
Thursday, April 5, 6:30 pm
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
Sunday, April 8, 6:45 am
SUNRISE SERVICE(Alcoa Middle School parking lot)
Sunday, April 8, 8:30 am & 10:45 am services
EASTER CELEBRATIONwith Bishop Swanson preaching in both services
(no evening service)
April 1 Elsie Grace Hill, Rachel PryorApril 3 David Hitchcock, Sara SheltonApril 4 Natalie Bailey, Julian Bailey, Jim Keeble, Pam GrafApril 5 Stan Barnett, Robert GibbsApril 6 Debbie GoldbergerApril 7 Becky DerrickApril 8 Wesley Oliver, Frances Presnell, Duana ShaverApril 9 Shelby McNealApril 10 Sammy Davis, Brian PerkinsApril 11 Carol Balshuweit, Everett Gunning, Mike SudhoffApril 12 Amanda Haynes, Faye SundahlApril 14 Amy Barnett, David MorrowApril 15 Julie AilshieApril 16 Will Morrow, Karla SextonApril 18 Jake Amburgey, Rob Daugherty, Katie Hodge, Shawn Kelly, Gene Patterson, Ron Scott, Brett StuartApril 19 Joanie Hodge, Karen WhaleyApril 20 Lee KentApril 21 Ruth BordenApril 22 Braylon Hawkins, Todd Jackson, Larry McNameeApril 23 Gene EavesApril 24 Diane Hafner, David Lawson, Kaitlyn NewmanApril 25 Kristin Lidvall, Betty Rakestraw, Emily CochranApril 26 Marian Coleman, Evan DavisApril 27 Lisa GoinsApril 30 Lucas Blakely, Max Tingle
April Birthdays
SympathyChristian sympathy is extended to Rev. Charles Maynard, Maryville District Superintendent, and his wife, Janice Maynard in the death of her mother, Mrs. Scott. She passed away on Sat., March 24, 2012.
Benefiting the Samaritan’s Purse mission to provide clean and living water to people around the world.
The walk will begin at 8:00am at the First Christian Church (in Maryville) Parking lot so please plan to be there by 7:30am to park and receive your t-shirt. The walk is approximately a 3 mile loop. The cost is $20, which includes the t-shirt and registration deadline is April 15th. For more details about the walk and registration information, please check out the brochures on the table outside Sherry’s office.
If you don’t want to walk but would like to donate, please contact the church office at 982-5551.
Through your gift, many will hear of the gracious Lord who promised, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”. (Isaiah 12:3, NIV)
A CALL TO PRAYERA Day of Prayer for Vital CongregationsSunday, April 15, 4 p.m.St. John UMC, Maryville
Preaching: Rev. Charles W. Maynard. On this special evening, we desire for the Body of Christ to come and be unified in prayer, worship, praise and expectation.
NEW MEMBER CLASSThe next new member class will begin Sun. morning, April 15, at 9:30 am during the Sunday School hour. This class will meet in the chapel, located just inside the main entrance to your right. The class will run for 2 weeks. Pastor Joe will be teaching and all are invited.
ALCOA1stNEWS pg. 3
5th and 6th Grade Mountain Top Retreat April 20-22 Bear Den Lodge, GatlinburgWeekend Activities include: 2 nights at the Bear Den Lodge, 4 meals and plenty of snacks, Bible study and music with youth and college leaders, games, fellowship, fun and Dollywood on Saturday. Return to Alcoa 1st UMC Sunday morning. Cost: $75 1st child and $50 2nd child, plus your spending money at Dollywood. No charge for chaperones. Sign up sheet on Ms. Leslie’s door, you must sign up by April 8th. Questions: [email protected], [email protected], 982-5551
4TH ANNUAL AFUMC TALENT SHOW
MARK YOUR CALENDAR...SUNDAY, APRIL 15 - VBS Luncheon
UMW NEWS FOOD CONNECTIONApril 1 is food collection Sunday. Please bring your food donations and place by the main entry to the church. All food will be taken to the Community Food Connection.
LOCAL MISSIONS SURVEY Don’t forget to fill out your Local Mission Survey and bring it back to church on Sunday, April 1. You can put it in the offering plate, the designated basket in the narthex or drop it off at the church office.
NON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE
PAIDALCOA, TN
PERMIT NO. 8
ALCOA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH617 GILBERT STREETALCOA, TN 37701
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
MINISTRY ASSISTANTS FOR APRIL 1, 201210:45 GREETERS: Kelly and Chris Brewer and Nichole Jones
NURSERY: 9:30 a.m. - Pam Cox, 10:45 a.m. - Kelsey Love
ALCOA1stUMC STAFFJOE GREEN Senior Pastor
JERRY PAGE Associate Pastor
SHERRY SHELTONDirector of Children’s and Student Ministries
DAVY HILL Youth Director
LESLIE STEVENSONAssistant Director of Children’s Ministries
CAROL CRUZEAdministrative Assistant/Secretary
JANA BETH NEUBERT Interim Booth Manager
MIKE TREADWAY Director of Music Ministries
ALICE SANDEFUR Treasurer
JOHNNY WALKER Director of Operations
ANGELA WALKER Housekeeper
MARTHA COBB Organist
SUSIE DOUGHERTY Pianist
CONTACT InformationWEBSITE: www.alcoafumc.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
STAFF EMAIL: [email protected]
CHURCH PHONE: 865-982-5551
CHURCH FAX: 865-982-5558ALC
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MISSIONS CORNER Here’s an update on Lynn and Sharon Fogelman who we met at Celebration 2012. They have arrived in South Sudan and are busy getting settled in. They write that they are trying to formulate a basic plan for the health work they’ll be doing, and mention that the heat is truly a challenge, especially in the afternoons. Remember to pray for these new friends as they get adjusted to their life in South Sudan, and get started with the medical work the Lord has given them to do.
