ALCOA 1stNEWS. June 1 ~ 30. 1st UMC Alcoa Staff Changes & Appreciation

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1 ALCOA 1stNEWS June 1 ~ 30 First UMC Alcoa Vision Inspired by God s unconditional love, we unite in worship, grow in discipleship, and serve in love. Dear First Alcoa Family, As my time as interim youth director comes to an end, I am reflecting on the many ways you have supported the youth ministry since last fall. I am truly grateful for the prayers you offered in this time of transition. I am also thankful for the cookies you provided, the scholarships you funded, and the students you supported along the way. To the volunteers who served alongside me, I cannot thank you enough. These amazing individuals sacrificed time with their own families (and sometimes their sanity!) to chaperone trips, make meals, and share their witness with our youth. Because of their tireless efforts, our students felt the love of Jesus Christ in so many tangible ways. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your interim youth director and my faith has been strengthened during my time here. Please continue your efforts to support youth ministry at First Alcoa. I know God has big things in store. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or imagine. -Ephesians 3:20 Sincerely, 1st UMC Alcoa Staff Changes & Appreciation Caroline Lamar Pastor-Staff Parish Relations Committee: It s been a busy few months for the members of the committee, but the work has resulted in two excellent hires for the Church. After serving as the Interim Music Director, the Committee decided to make Blake Estes the permanent music director. Blake is already trying to grow and expand the Music Ministry and we are thankful for he and his wife Bonnie and thrilled to have them here. The second hire is a Youth Director. But, before we announce that, the committee would like to extend its gratitude to Caroline Lamar for her work as the Interim Youth Director. Caroline stepped into her role at a critical time and the youth program never missed a beat. She also, along with Ava Neubert, led the search for a permanent Youth Director and she was vital in the process from initially screening resumes to working with the final three candidates as they presented a Youth Program on Wednesday evening. The credit for the Youth Director search belongs to Caroline and Ava and we express our thanks for their selfless efforts in securing the best person for the job. Which resulted in the hiring of new Youth Director Jim Gass. Jim comes to Alcoa First from Broadway United Methodist Church in Maryville where he has served on a part-time basis for several years. Jim, his wife and child will begin their ministry at Alcoa on June 18 th. We plan to formally introduce him to the congregation the following Sunday June 24 th and invite everyone to welcome Jim and his family into this role. Mark Brown, PSPR Chair

2 April 29 Attendance Sunrise Service :45 Worship Morning View...19 Total Worship Sunday School May 6 Sunrise Service :45 Worship Morning View...21 Total Worship Sunday School May 13 8:30 Worship :45 Worship Morning View...11 Total Worship Sunday School May 20 8:30 Worship :45 Worship Morning View...20 Total Worship Sunday School May 27 8:30 Worship :45 Worship...86 Morning View...18 Total Worship Sunday School June 1 June 3 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 28 June 29 June 30 JUNE BIRTHDAYS April Hawkins Landon Daugherty Barbara Adkins, Susan Beavers Josh Hawkins David Duggan, Debbie McBee, Susan McNamee Emma Dickenson Nick Roberts Aaron Goins, Kim Perkins, Tabitha Marsh Frances Gross, James Larrabee Richard Davis, Nick Pasqua, Emilia Pickett Nathaniel Pfeiffer Gus Webb, Jake Weller, Colt McNelly Lynsey Wolfe, Debbie Sudhoff Garrett Dickinson, Carly Lidvall Leslie Muller Tara Hill, Jeff Ridenour Greg Ailshie, Kaela Brewer, Andrew Lawson, Ken Reynolds Ty Harrison, Jim Murchie Pat Scott Andi Heinemann, Lynn Hood Alicia Adkins, Tyler Chamberlain Pat Coulter, Katherine Setliff, Cheryl Varitek, Janice Veal Peggy Roberts Addison McMahan, Charlotte Teague Linda Davis, Collin Ridenour Joel Goldberger, Brooke Gunning, Wynn Maples Special Giving Challenge Campaign In memory of Kenneth Duggan and in honor of David Duggan by, Emmit & Betty Rawls In memory of Virginia Campbell by, Jim & Charmaine Bloomer In memory of Virginia Campbell & Kenneth Duggan by, Van & Janet Lidvall 1 st UMC Alcoa Building Fund In memory of Evelyn Ousley by, Elizabeth Jackson In memory of Helen Spears by, Mary & Fred Bury and Paula Daves In memory of Charlotte Scruggs by, David & Darunee Lawson Handbells In memory of Virginia Strang by, Martha Bibee Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to... The Bledsoe family in the passing of Steve s father, Donnie Bledsoe on May 16. The Humphrey family in the passing of Bob s sister, Cynthia Mehner on May 22. The Pickett family in the passing of Emilia s husband, Paul on May 25.

3 Please Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Springbrook Pool Sunday, June 3, :00 8:30 pm We would like each SS Class to contribute food as follows: Bible Fellowship: Hotdog buns Christian Fellowship/Pathfinders: Chips/Picnic Salads Nova: Hamburger Buns & Hamburger Topping Seekers: Bottled Water & Desserts Sunday Solos: Desserts Wesley & Genesis: Sodas (cans in coolers) & Bottled Water If you are not a member of a SS class, please bring a dessert. Please Bring Items to the Pool. Hope to see you there!!

4 First Alcoa United Methodist Church June 24th-28th, :45-8:15 Ages: 3 yrs.-8th Grade COMING SOON! Middle School VBS Activities BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE INFO! firstalcoayouth

5 VBS ADULT BIBLE STUDY LED BY REX ROGERS Two of Paul s earliest letters are 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. These two letters were written to real people who were experiencing real problems in a world that was not friendly to their Christian faith. You and I can easily identify with these people because we live in a similar world and face many of the same problems. Paul goes on to remind the Thessalonians and us of the hope that comes in the return of Jesus Christ as he points out various events that must precede the Second Coming. Then the Apostle John tells us of the glory that the Second Coming will bring as we look to the Book of Revelation for insight into the future insight into judgment and the ultimate triumph of God over evil. Bring your Bible and join us for Vacation Bible School, and the adult study entitled Preparing for His Return, on June 24-28, from 6:00 8:00 each night (refreshment will be provided). Free of Charge-----Bring a friend-----enjoy fellowship

6 Baptism, Confirmation and New Membership May 13, 2018 Joshua Ronald Paulson Lydia Mae Harrison Caroline Margaret Buchanan Bruce Paulson Kim Paulson Kara Redman Katie Elizabeth Jones Samuel Boyd McNeal Confirm & Reception into Church Confirm & Reception into Church Confirm & Reception into Church Reaffirm & Reception into Church Reaffirm & Reception into Church Reaffirm & Reception into Church Sprinkled & Reception into Church Sprinkled & Reception into Church May 27, 2018 Blake & Bonnie Estes Reception into Church June 3, 2018 Caedon David Jackson Immersed & Reception into Church

7 Undergraduate Students BILL BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP 2018 AWARDS Victoria Inman Entering first year student of Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, with an academic interest in Biology. Danny Lawson Entering first year student of the Haslam College of Business, University of TN, Knoxville. Kyler Sudhoff Entering first year student of East TN State University, Johnson City, TN. Robinson Walsh Entering first year student of the University of TN, Knoxville. Redmond Walsh Entering third year student of the College of Engineering of the University of TN, Knoxville, with a major in Aerospace Engineering. Graduate Students Joye Harrison Amanda Haynes Entering first year student of Liberty University Lynchburg, VA, pursuing Master of Arts in Communications. Entering third year student of Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY, pursuing Master of Divinity.

8 REJOICE! As I write this article, it is May 14, If any of you have been watching the television today or are good with world history, you know that today is a very special day in the history of the nation of Israel. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the rebirth of the Nation of Israel, of May 14, Today is the day that 70 years ago, Israel regained their homeland and became a nation gathered back together. The United States of America is celebrating this 70th Anniversary of Israel by dedicating our US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. In doing so, we are recognizing Jerusalem as the official capital of the state of Israel. On this day as well, Dr. Cormac and Fiona O Duffy are on Mt. Scopus, Israel for the unveiling of a monument being dedicated in celebration of this 70 years. On the monument is a quote from the Pope and the monument represents the unity of Catholic and Protestant alike in our love for the people of Israel and our support of Israel. Today, I have had an old song in my head that I have been singing the chorus of. The lyrics of the song come from Isaiah chapter 55, which is a song celebrating the return of the Israelites to their homeland. Please, take a moment to read the chapter in its entirety. Chapter 11, is the verse that is the theme verse of Gideon s International, who are responsible for the placing of God s Word so this my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return void but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isn t it a blessing to know that God s Word is always true, and always effective? There is assurance in reading, quoting and claiming God s Word. With Israel back in their homeland, we are literally seeing Bible Prophecy fulfilled before us. Isaiah 11:12 reads He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people Judah from the four quarters of the earth. Friends this is what we are witnessing. God has brought his people back together in their homeland. It is being fulfilled before our very eyes. So wonderful is the reclaiming of the homeland that not only are the people rejoicing, but even God s creation is rejoicing. I just love the way in which Isaiah personifies God s creation in verse 12 of chapter 55 of Isaiah reads You will go out with joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and the hills will burst into song before your and all the trees of the field will clap their hands Wow! Isaiah wants the reader to understand the significance of this occurrence of the return of the Jews to their homeland. It is such a grand experience that all of the land and vegetation of Israel burst forth in song, dance and praise. The nation of Israel is back home and so today, we see via television and the internet that Israel has been having a party for the past few days in celebration of their freedom as a people in their own land. You and I, too, have reason to celebrate in that we are united with Christ and at home with God as people who have been redeemed. We have been set free from the burden of sin, bought back with a price and brought home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. People are professing Christ as Savior. All of Springbrook should be rejoicing. The tress of Springbrook are clapping their hands and the Smoky Mountains are bursting forth in song. It is Spring time in Springbrook. It is time to celebrate and rejoice. Students are graduating from school and many people will soon be vacationing. The days are longer, giving us more time to enjoy the great outdoors. God has blessed us in so many ways. We need to give Him all the praise and thanks that is due him. So, "go out with joy and be led forth in peace. Go forth and tell others the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Go forth and bring others with you to church. Go forth and rejoice in Christ our Lord. Shalom, Pastor Ty

9 Dear Church Family, I hope this finds you having a wonderful and blessed day!! There are so many wonderful stories behind our great hymns of the faith, and I wanted to share one with you. The story behind one of our beautiful and beloved hymns, It Is Well with My Soul. Horatio G. Spafford was a successful lawyer and businessman in Chicago with a lovely family - a wife, Anna, and five children. However, they were not strangers to tears and tragedy. Their young son died with pneumonia in 1871, and in that same year, much of their business was lost in the great Chicago fire. Yet, God in His mercy and kindness allowed the business to flourish once more. On November 21, 1873, the french ocean liner Ville du Havre was crossing the Atlantic from the U.S. to Europe with 313 passengers on board. Among the passengers were Mrs. Spafford and their four daughters. Although Mr. Spafford had planned to go with his family, he found it necessary to stay in Chicago to help solve an unexpected business problem. He told his wife he would join her and their children in Europe a few days later. His plan was to take another ship. About four days into the crossing of the Atlantic, the Ville du Havre collided with a powerful iron-hulled Scottish ship, the Loch Earn. Suddenly, all of those on board were in grave danger. Anna hurriedly brought her four children to the deck. She knelt there with Annie, Margaret Lee, Bessie and Tanetta and prayed that God would spare them if that could be His will, or to make them willing to endure whatever awaited them. Within approximately 12 minutes, the Ville du Havre slipped beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic, carrying with it 226 of the passengers including the four Spafford children. A sailor, rowing a small boat over the spot where the ship went down, spotted a woman floating on a piece of the wreckage. It was Anna, still alive. He pulled her into the boat, and they were picked up by another large vessel which, nine days later, landed them in Cardiff, Wales. From there she wired her husband a message, Saved alone, what shall I do? Mr. Spafford later framed the telegram and placed it in his office. Another of the survivors, Pastor Weiss, later recalled Anna saying, God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand why. Mr. Spafford booked passage on the next available ship and left to join his grieving wife. With the ship about four days out, the captain called Spafford to his cabin and told him they were over the place where his children went down. According to Bertha Spafford Vester, a daughter born after the tragedy, Spafford wrote It Is Well with My Soul while on this journey. When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Chorus: It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. Anna gave birth to three more children, one of which died at age four with dreaded pneumonia. In August 1881, the Spaffords moved to Jerusalem. Mr. Spafford died and is buried in that city. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall keep your hearts, your minds through Christ Jesus. - Phillipians 4:7 In His Service, Blake

10 June Calendar FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Ecuador Mission Trip, 1-9 SUNDAY, JUNE 3 8:30 am Traditional Service, Communion 9:35 am Sunday School 10:30 am Fellowship: Coffee & Donuts 11:00 am Contemporary Service, Communion 4:30 pm Bell Choir Practice, Choir Room 6:00 pm Church Wide Picnic/Pool Party Springbrook Pool MONDAY, JUNE 4 9:00 am Monday Prayer Group 5:30 pm VBS Workshop WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 5:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm VBS Workshop 6:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice SUNDAY, JUNE 10 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, :30 am Traditional Service 9:35 am Sunday School 10:30 am Fellowship: Coffee & Donuts 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4:30 pm Bell Choir Practice, Choir Room MONDAY, JUNE 11 9:00 am Monday Prayer Group 5:30 pm VBS Workshop WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 5:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm VBS Workshop 6:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice MONDAY, JUNE 18 9:00 am Monday Prayer Group 5:30 pm VBS Workshop WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 5:30 pm VBS Workshop 5:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 6:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice SUNDAY, JUNE 24 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:35 am Sunday School 10:30 am Fellowship: Coffee & Donuts 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4:30 pm Bell Choir Practice, Choir Room 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Adult VBS, led by Pastor Rex MONDAY, JUNE 25 9:00 am Monday Prayer Group 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Adult VBS, led by Pastor Rex TUESDAY, JUNE 26 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Adult VBS, led by Pastor Rex WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Adult VBS, led by Pastor Rex THURSDAY, JUNE 28 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Adult VBS, led by Pastor Rex SUNDAY, JUNE 17 FATHER S DAY 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:35 am Sunday School 10:30 am Donuts with Dad, Green Room 10:30 am Fellowship: Coffee & Donuts 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4:30 pm Bell Choir Practice, Choir Room

11 Ministry Assistants for June Please contact Pat Scott at if you would like more info or you feel called to serve in this ministry. June 3 Traditional Service Drive Thru Door: Dick & Peggy Abbott Front Hall: Don & Debra Galbraith Host: Elaine Bowers Drive Thru Door for SS: Andrew Lawson Contemporary Service Drive Thru Door: Joe Van Cleave Front Hall: David & Kari Duggan Sanctuary Door: Mary Gross Host: Janeen Saunders Early Nursery: Charleen Reynolds SS Nursery: Jama Boyd Late Nursery: Lindy Hill June 17 Traditional Service Drive Thru Door: Dick & Peggy Abbott Front Hall: Larry Willis & Barbara Stinnett Host: Elaine Bowers Drive Thru Door for SS: Wes Chamberlain Contemporary Service Drive Thru Door: Elizabeth Harrison Front Hall: Bill & Carolyn Daugherty Sanctuary Door: Cindy Brown Host: Kim & Lydia Harrison Early Nursery: TBD SS Nursery: Christy Buchanan Late Nursery: Ava Neubert June 10 Traditional Service Drive Thru Door: Dick & Peggy Abbott Front Hall: Bob & Carol Henry Host: Tony Graf Drive Thru Door for SS: Ed Roach Contemporary Service Drive Thru Door: Alan Garrett Front Hall: Paula Patterson Sanctuary Door: Norma Jones Host: Joy Garrett Early Nursery: Waverly Maples SS Nursery: Heather Davis Late Nursery: April Hawkins June 24 Traditional Service Drive Thru Door: Dick & Peggy Abbott Front Hall: Pat Fling & Peggy Taylor Host: Pat Scott Drive Thru Door for SS: Ron Scott Contemporary Service Drive Thru Door: Joe Van Cleave Front Hall: TBD Sanctuary Door: Don & Andi Heinemann Host: Robert Shipley Early Nursery: Brooke Givens SS Nursery: Heather Davis Late Nursery: Cheryl Varitek

12 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALCOA 617 GILBERT STREET ALCOA, TN RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED First UMC Alcoa CHURCH STAFF TY HARRISON Senior Pastor REX ROGERS Associate Pastor BROOKE STRAYN Director of Children s Ministries JIM GASS Director of Youth Ministries BLAKE ESTES Director of Music GENIA JACKSON Administrative Assistant/Secretary JOHNNY WALKER Director of Operations JOHN TATE Church Accountant BROOKE GUNNING Media Technologies GARRETT DICKINSON & DEBBIE WEST Media Technologies Support LINDA JACKSON Nursery Supervisor WESLEY CARROLL Pianist CONTACT INFORMATION WEBSITE: churchoffice@alcoafumc.com STAFF firstinitiallastname@alcoafumc.com CHURCH PHONE: CHURCH FAX: Beginning Sunday, June 3 Our Traditional Service will be returning to 8:30 and Sunday School will start at 9:35. All other times for Sunday morning will remain the same.