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Mailed: November 30, 2018

Fellowship Schedule for:

December 2 New Hor izons December 9 Tr uth Seeker s/Lor d's Lovely Ladies December 16 Ned Williams December 23 Mell Tr otter /Covenant December 30 Emmanuel/Pathfinder s/Rooted

Sunday, December 23, 2018 Is 4th Sunday School Missions

On this Sunday the money that is given during the Sunday School hour is used for Mission Projects!

Holston United Methodist Home for Children

DECEMBER 30 IS FIFTH SUNDAY!

The churches in the Holston Annual Conference have, for many years, supported the ministry of Holston United Methodist home for children by receiving a special Fifth Sunday Offering. This provides a sure way to share in the responsibilities of providing care and compassion to children who look to the church at a time of crisis. Your generous gift on December 30 will make a difference.

Church Phone Number: (865) 453-5754

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Jeff Lambert pastor@ (423) 653-7982

Pastor: David Zavona care@

Director of Music/Organist: Amanda Barton music@

Pianist/Hymn Leader: Mandy Rogers songleader@

Crossroads Worship Leader: Ashley Reddick worship@

Children/Education Director: Jeff McPeeks children@

Youth Director: Robert Wear youth@

Administrative Assistant: Rhonda Stearley info@

Building and Grounds: Steven Ryan

Housekeeping: Mary Patterson

Housekeeping: Larry Brown

THE MESSENGER

December 1, 2018 SEVIERVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Lessons & carols

Presented by the

music ministry of Sevierville first

united Methodist church

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 6:00 p.m.

in the sanctuary

Refreshments And fellowship

afterward in the great hall

ELIJAH BANQUET

This Sunday, December 2 6:00 P.M. Great Hall

December 2th marks the end of this year's Elijah Project. On that evening we will have an opportunity to meet our partners, share dinner and fellowship, and participate in an evening of prayer.

The dinner will be covered dish. Meat, bread and beverages will be provided. You are asked to bring a vegetable, side or dessert to complete the meal.

The Hallmark Channel

Our Housekeeper Mary Patterson's Mission "Appalachian Relief Fund", will be featured in one of The Hallmark Channel Christmas Specials with Amy Grant and Vince Gill, called Amy Grant Tennessee Christmas. The show will air on Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 pm.

Monday, December 24

& Communion

Traditional & Contemporary

THANK YOU!

We want to thank everyone who gave so generously to our Appalachian Relief Toy Drive. Because of your response, which far exceeded our expectations, the children of Sevier County will have a very Merry Christmas. Thank you and God bless, Mary Patterson.

Would you like to help us save printing and mailing costs and start receiving The Messenger via e-mail? Please contact Rhonda Stearley at info@ to be added to our list!

214 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865-453-5754

WE ARE DEBT FREE!

We would like thank everyone who may this possible!

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

AUGUST 5 - NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Helen Cooper

By Pat McCumber

Kenneth & Susan Cheek

Ruth Robertson

United Methodist Women

Max & Elsa Rytz

Peggy Roddy

Online Banking If you are interested in online banking please stop by the church office and pick up a form. If you have any questions please contact Rhonda at the church office 453-5754.

Online Giving Giving made easy with Pay Pal. All donations go to Sevierville First United Methodist Church.

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Shawn Stearley Mildred "Billie" Sass

By Johnny & Mary Kate Guinn

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of J.S. Eledge Jean Marshall

By Gary & Sandra Wade

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Bob & Billie Sass By Mike & Denise Sass

DECEMBER SCRIPTURE & SERMON For Traditional Services

December 2, 2018 Scripture: Luke 1:26-35 Sermon: How Can This Be?

December 9, 2018 Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Sermon: The Innkeeper

December 16, 2018 Scripture: Matthew 2:4-18 Sermon: The Herod In Us All

December 23, 2018 Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon: A Third Road to Bethlehem

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Ruby Sneed Carl LaFollette & Mildred Scott

By Peggy Roddy

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Brenda Lambert By Norma Blair Joe & Wilma Zavona Julia Reynolds

Ned Williams Sunday School Class Bill & Betty Ryan

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of All Veterans & in Honor of Veterans Day

By Mike & Diana Sharp

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Imogene Ford Jerry Latham

By Aliene Kerr

Mon., Dec. 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Sermon: God's Indescribable Gift

December 30, 2018 Pastor Susana Lopez

Given to the Building Fund in Memory of Myra Barrett By Victor Barrett

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Rev. James R. Bailes Rev. Bill Ryan

By James Runyan

Crossroads Services December 2-23, 2018 Sermon Series: Arrival December 30, 2018 Sermon Series: Stories

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Bryan Atchley By Gary & Sandra Wade

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Mike Lee - Birthday Brian Costner - Birthday

By Mary Lee

Martin McMahan Bobby Huff Joe Foisset

Prayer Concerns

Jenny Davenport Emma Atchley Lisa Melton

Ivan Reiff Loris Ogle Elsie Tarwater

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Bob & Paige McClure By Ed & Barbara O'Brien

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Mary Alice Teague

Doris Gainer

Tanner Cureton

Yvonne Broyles

David Teague & Jeanne Rawlings

Dixie Shults

Bob Goldsmith

Monnie Carty By James Runyan

Jim Miner Emily Roeder Mary Bob Rowe

Brynlee Roy Jack Bishop Deya Reyna

Judy Watson Jan Lord Elsa Reyna

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Carol Ann Finlay By Mike & Mary Lee

Wayne Floyd

Nancy Cubberley

Carol Ann Finlay Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Rev. Jeff Lambert

Hannah Shavers Jennifer Jones Parris Doug Layman Kathy Wendt Aaron Ramirez

Bryan Atchley Patricia Wiggins Eddie Napier Donna Allison Julia Grisham

Imelda McVann Paul Waite Dennis Snider Sherry Brandt Daniel Thurston

Pastor David Zavona & Pastor Susana Lopez By Johnny & Mary Kate Guinn

Given to the Building Fund in Honor of Rev. Jeff Lambert By Sophianne & Deaken Yett

James Hirsch Randa Miner Clyde Gremillion

June Spence

Rodney Parsons Given to the Building Fund in Honor of The Lambert Family

Barbara Hoerner Barbara DiBenedetto

Donna Huffaker By Willie & Nancy Hayes

All our Armed Forces Personnel

Given to the Youth Fund in Honor of Brian Costner - Birthday

Police, Fire Fighters, Rescue Squad and Our Gatlinburg Friends By Joseph & Thomas

Given to the Chancel Choir in Memory of Carl LaFollette By Denny & Mary Hensley Brian & Beth Costner

Given to the Imagine No More Malaria Fund in Memory of

Mildred "Billie" Sass

By Pat McCumber

Covenant Sunday School Class

Given to the Imagine No More Malaria Fund in Honor of Mike Sass

By A Friend

Given to the CCM (Susan Atchley) Scholarship Fund

By Max & Marianne Rytz

Bruce & Cindy Anders

Tim & Jayne Wise

Jeff & Nancy Rader

Brent & Kristy Wallen

Given to the CCM (Susan Atchley) Scholarship Fund in Memory of Susan Atchley

By Brent Atchley

Our Deepest Sympathy

We express our sincere Christian sympathy to: Reverend Jeff Lambert and family on the death of his mother Brenda Lambert

who died on Friday, November 2, 2018.

55 & Rising

Monday, December 10, 2018 12:00 noon

Luncheon and Program: Musical for the Holidays - Nora Elrod

Given to the Budget in Memory of Mary Turbeville By Janet Taylor

Given to the Budget in Memory of Lisa McMahan By Mike & Diana Sharp

Given to the Budget in Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sass By Bob & Paige McClure

Given to the Budget in Memory of Bon Hicks By Nancy Hicks

Given to the Budget in Memory of Brenda Lambert By Bob & Paige McClure

DISCIPLE

January 6 at 5:00 pm in the

Wesleyan Classroom.

ATTENDANCE FOR NOVEMBER

Nov. 4, 2018 Worship: 286 Sunday School: 109 Nov. 11, 2018 Worship: 252 Sunday School: 111 Nov. 18, 2018 Worship: 306 Sunday School: 104 Nov. 25, 2018 Worship: 256 Sunday School: 95

Given to the Budget in Honor of United Methodist Women By Brian & Beth Costner

Wednesday Alive Menu for Dec.

Given to the Budget in Memory of Virginia Hochnedel By George F. Acred III

Given to the Fair Booth in Honor of All of the Volunteers who helped with the Fair

By Pat McCumber

Given to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children

in Memory of Lois Ball

Paul Bolinger

Juanita Howard

Lisa McMahan

Lisa McMahan

Helen Kerr

Meghann Newman Wanda Newman

Philip Simpson

Ruby Sneed

By Bill & Carole Yett

12/05 - Adult Meal - Chicken pot pie , salad, rolls & dessert.

Kids Meal - Chicken tenders, tater tots, rolls & dessert.

12/12 - Adult Meal - Sweet & sour pork chops, rice, green beans, rolls & dessert.

Kids Meal - Corn dogs, french fries, rolls & dessert.

Dinner served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. No charge but love offering gratefully accepted.

Christmas Community Dinner Thursday, December 20 at 5:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

We need Poinsettias to place in the sanctuary for the Christmas season. Your poinsettia may be picked up on Sunday, December 23 after the 10:45 am service or after the Christmas Eve Service. The cost is $12.00 and may be given in memory or honor of a loved one. All gifts will be listed in the bulletin.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 12:00 NOON - PLEASE PRINT

Given by___________________________________________________________________. In Memory of_______________________________________________________________. In Honor of_________________________________________________________________.

Please indicate the number of Poinsettias ______. Amount enclosed_________. Payment is due with order.

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