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THE COMMUNICATOR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Church Phone: 690-1060 Church Fax: 691-3157 Website: www.beaverridgeumc.

1 THE COMMUNICATOR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Church Phone: Church Fax: Website: BEAVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Catherine C. Nance, Minister... Church: , Ext Cell: cnance@beaverridgeumc.com MARCH 15, 2012 CALL TO ACTION Matthew 5:43 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shall love thy neighbor..." Welcome to your new "Call To Action" column. Each month we will tell you about this exciting new activity happening throughout the Methodist churches around the world. You may be asking, "What is Call To Action?" The United Methodist church continues to be a spiritual influence in the world for the Gospel. Essential to its ministry are healthy, vital congregations. To that end your Church Council established five Call to Action goals for the year. Each goal will help our church reach out to others both locally and around the world. The first goal set by your Church Council is to increase our average Sunday attendance...seeing our attendance grow each week, even if by only one. Second, to increase the number of professions of faith within our church. Third, to increase the number of small groups we have in order to provide for the different needs of our members and neighbors. This can be a new Sunday School class or a small group study. Fourth, to increase the number of people who participate in our various outreach programs and missions. This is not just going on a mission trip far away, but helping with things such as the Second Harvest food give away or the Food Pantry. And our fifth and final goal is to increase our giving from our annual budget to various mission programs. You gave over $60,000 to missions work last year (outstanding!!). Each dollar was needed and was very much appreciated by those in need! We want to increase that amount. Over the next several months we will explain each of these five goals more in-depth. We will explain the numbers that your Church Council established, how we are doing and, most importantly, what you can do to help. But let's pause here and clarify that it is not just about reaching a goal or achieving a number that was set at the start of the year. The whole program is about creating a vital congregation that is reaching out to others that they may know Jesus Christ as their Savior; to know that there is comfort in His arms for all those who are suffering; to know that others want to help those in need; to know they are loved by Jesus...all those in Karns and around the world...our neighbors. I am excited about what we, together, can do! Stay tuned! In our next article we will explain the first goal that was established and what you can do to help Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church shine for Christ. Steve Lane Church Council Call to Action Coordinator

2 PAGE 2 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Beth Sampsel joins us with her flute on March 25 at our traditional service. She will play the prelude and offertory and will accompany the choir as they sing "Celtic Communion." This anthem is a lovely arrangement of Bunessan, a traditional Gaelic melody. (Yes, you will recognize it!) The music at the traditional service on Palm Sunday (April 1) includes an anthem of celebration (Jesus riding into Jerusalem) and an anthem of somber mood, preparing us for Holy Week. At our Maundy Thursday service (7:00 pm) Jo Ludwig will sing "By My Side" (from Godspell). This poignant song reflects Mary's concern as Jesus prepares to leave to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. At our Good Friday service (Noon) Jo will sing the beautiful spiritual, "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?". Easter Sunday brings celebration with trumpeters. First a fanfare, then the congregation will join in an Easter hymn. Later in the service the choir will sing another anthem celebrating the risen Christ. Passion/Palm Sunday, April 1 This is the day we celebrate Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The children are invited to help begin the service by walking in and waving palm branches. Children need to be lined up in the narthex at 8:50 am for the early service and 10:50 am for the late service if they would like to participate. Maundy Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 pm Maundy comes from the Latin word meaning 'commandment.' On this evening we remember Jesus washing the disciples' feet and telling them he gives them 'a new commandment: that they love one another.' We also participate in Holy Communion remembering the Last Supper. A nursery will be provided during the service for toddlers and infants. Good Friday April 6 at 12:00 noon Sanctuary Good Friday is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. This is a very quiet service with scripture readings and prayer. We 'strip the altar' (remove all the paraments, candles, etc. from the altar) and drape the cross inside and outside in black. Easter Sunday, April 8 Sunrise Service at 7:00 am Randy Creswell will lead us in worship at the cross in the front yard. Bring flowers to place on the outside cross. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 7! The morning will begin at 9:00 with a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the United Methodist Men. At 9:30 the children will be entertained by Danny the Magician. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin after the magic show. This event is open to all children through 5th grade. Bring your Easter basket and join the fun! Worship Services at 9:00 and 11:00 am Nursery provided at both services. Easter Candy Needed Individually-wrapped candy is being collected to fill the plastic eggs for our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Donations may be placed in the designated bin in the church office hallway.

jamtour.com. Jay Lifford, Director of Youth Ministries jay@beaverridgeumc.com 865-690-1060, Ext. 108 It s Tuesday Morning Breakfast & Bible Study!! Join us at 7:20 for Breakfast & Bible Study.

3 PAGE 3 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 ALPHA OMEGA YOUTH PAGE... WHAT S HAPPENING!! Friday, March 16th WINTER JAM 2012!! 10 bands, 1 night, only $10. Artists like Skillet, Sanctus Real, Kari Jobe and more!! We ll meet at the church at 4:30 and be back by 11:30. Cost is $10 per person. For more info on the artists that will be there, check out Jay Lifford, Director of Youth Ministries jay@beaverridgeumc.com , Ext. 108 It s Tuesday Morning Breakfast & Bible Study!! Join us at 7:20 for Breakfast & Bible Study. Bring $1 to contribute towards breakfast. Sunday, March 18th Food For Fools As a special Thank You to our participants in the King/ Queen of Fools competition at the Spaghetti Supper, we re gong to bring them dinner. Meet at the church at 6:00 where we ll have our own dinner. Then we ll go door to door to each Fool s home and bring them a nice, warm, homecooked meal. March 19th-23rd SPRING BREAK!! It s Knox County Schools Spring Break. Enjoy your week!! Sunday, March 25th ZUMA Fun Center!! We ll meet at the church at 5:00 pm and have Snack Supper (be sure to bring $2 with you to contribute to the food), then we re heading to ZUMA for some fun and fellowship. Bring AT LEAST $10 with you so you can play a round of Putt-Putt with us and play some video games. We ll be back by 8:30. Sunday, April 1st WORSHIP NIGHT!! This will be a special night of music and worship!! We ll meet in the FLC Lobby at 6:00 pm and have Snack Supper, then make our way up to the youth room where our Youth Band will lead us in worship. Our special Guest Speaker will be University of Tennessee Return Specialist and former Bearden High School football star Devrin Young. Everything wraps up at 8:00. Hope to see you there. Sunday, April 8th Easter Sunday - No Youth Sunday Night. Spend some time with your family. We WILL have Breakfast & Bible Study during Spring Break!! Meet at the church at 9:00 on March 20th to go to Cracker Barrel, Cedar Bluff, with Rev. Nance and Jack Harvey. NOTE! Snack Supper Schedule March 18th: Jay Lifford and Various Helpers March 25th: Jessica Lifford April 1st: Wendy McGlasson & Catherine Nance April 8th: No Youth...Easter Sunday Below: Beaver Ridge Youth participate in a scavenger hunt at Ingles to stock our church food pantry. CROSSROADS When you come to a Crossroads you have a choice of which way to go. The same applies on Wednesday nights. For those who feel like burning some energy, come to the gym for some fun, followed by a devotional. For those looking for an in-depth, discussion style Bible Study, come upstairs to the Youth Room. Crossroads begins right after Wednesday Night Dinner and goes until 8:00.

PAGE 4 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Get Mission Team Updates! Please be in prayer for our seven church members who will doing mission work in Oklahoma during the week of March 17-24.

4 PAGE 4 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Get Mission Team Updates! Please be in prayer for our seven church members who will doing mission work in Oklahoma during the week of March The team will be re-roofing a parsonage and installing a playground for Christians of the Choctaw Nation. If internet access is available, updates will be posted each day. To track their progress, go to: oklahoma-mission/ Donate to KARM When you donate your gently used items to any Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) Thrift Store, be sure to tell them that you are part of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church. Our church receives credit for those donations. That credit comes in the form of gift cards which we can give to families in need. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank you for being the difference that BRUMC makes in the Karns community. We were completely amazed at the swiftness demonstrated in getting the truck unloaded and the FLC set up on Wednesday evening! Then on Saturday morning you arrived with smiling faces to hand out numbers, guide folks through the distribution line, assist them with getting groceries to their vehicles, and helped to clean up. Your willingness to assist others is phenomenal! Because of each of you, BRUMC served 75 families on Saturday, March 3, Remember, we plan to do this again in September, so mark your calendars and join us! Penny & Mike Williams Collecting for Wesley House Community Center Dorcas Circle will be collecting items such as paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, toothbrushes, etc. for Wesley House through the month of April. Please bring donations to the church and place them in the designated box located down the hall from the office in our collection area. Food Pantry Offering We are collecting cereal and instant rice for our March Offering at the Altar. Thank you for your help in serving those in need in our community. SAVE THIS DATE!! On Saturday, April 21, Beaver Ridge UMC will participate in a Knox County Missions Day. There will be lots of hands-on opportunities for us to make a difference in Knox County. More details to come! Rummage Sale to Support Hands-On Missions It s getting to be the time of year for a good spring cleaning, so please start collecting and saving your unneeded, out-grown, and unwanted items. Beaver Ridge UMC will be holding a Rummage Sale on April 27 & 28. You can drop off items on the evening of Thursday, April 26th following the exercise classes or anytime Friday April 27th. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your items. We will be setting up the sale in the FLC on Friday and expect to open the doors for church members to shop from 4:00-7:00 pm. Doors will open to the public on Saturday, April 28th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Doors will reopen at 1:30 for a $5 bag sale (just $5 for everything you can fit into a paper grocery sack), which will end at 2:30. Remaining items will be donated to a local thrift shop. We need your rummage items and we will need volunteers all three days to unload, organize, collect money, and help out in a variety of ways. If you have questions, please contact Karen Billingsley at

PAGE 5 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Grief Support Class Offered There is no one right way to grieve, but there are some appropriate and healthy ways to grieve.

The group will be led by Rev. Dr. Brett Travis who is the Karns Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain.

5 PAGE 5 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Grief Support Class Offered There is no one right way to grieve, but there are some appropriate and healthy ways to grieve. If you are grieving over the loss of a loved one, whether it was in the last few weeks or a few years ago, we invite you to attend a foursession grief support group at Beaver Ridge UMC. The group will be led by Rev. Dr. Brett Travis who is the Karns Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain. Brett is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel who spent over twenty years in the military Chaplain Corp. He is a clinical pastoral member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) has a private counseling practice in the Karns community. Class will meet from 7:00-8:30 pm on the following dates: Thursday, March 22; Sunday, March 25; Thursday, March 29; and Sunday, April 1. You may register by calling the church office or ing blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com. Saturday, March 24th 8:00 am Outside Spring clean-up for our grounds and buildings; pressure washing, cleaning windows, trimming bushes, general clean-up for spring! (If your Sunday School classroom needs a good cleaning, this would be a good time!) Cost is $12.00 which covers workbook and materials. The course is not just for church members, but is open to all. Senior Beavers Outing for April Our Senior Beavers group will be touring the Dogwood trails on Tuesday, April 10th. Lunch will be eaten at a restaurant somewhere along the trails. Meet at the church at 10:00 am. To reserve a seat on the van, please call Eula Love at Taking Names for "Eat, Pray, Love" Seven ladies met at Aubrey's in March for our "Eat, Pray, Love" gathering. We even had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! (FYI, she's a little bigger than I thought she would be!) On April 13th we'll meet at Flatwater Grill in Oak Ridge for dinner at 6:00 pm. ALL women of Beaver Ridge, plus family and friends, are welcome! Just let me know if you plan to join us so seating accommodations can be made. Hope to see you on April 13! Driver Safety Class for Seniors We have had some interest in having an AARP Driver Safety Class this year. If you think you might want to participate, please call BJ Cox at The cost is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. (You may qualify for a multi year insurance discount. You will want to call your insurance company to find out.) Memorials to Beaver Ridge UMC In Memory Of: Charles Robinson (Ann Shugarts father) Given By: Lucille Kasefang Deborah Stansberry, Altar Flowers Use the altar flower calendar located on the bulletin board across from the library to sign up for flowers for Sunday worship services. Flowers are purchased from Powell Florist. Cost is $25. Dates still available: March 25; April 8; June 24; July 29; August 5 & 12; September 2 & 30.

PAGE 6 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Beaver Ridge Basketball Update Junior High Boys & Coaches, Way to Go!! Our Junior High Boys Basketball Team had an amazing season!

Congratulations to team players Matthew Graham, Josh Morton, Dylan Graham, Zach Field, Jonah Kahm, Chris Garrett, Bryson Baker and Dakota McGowan. They were coached by Mike Graham and Mark Graham.

Registration forms are available in the FLC lobby. For more information, please contact Lori or Lisa at 531-2052 or preschool@beaverridgeumc.com. Great Job, Girls!

6 PAGE 6 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 Beaver Ridge Basketball Update Junior High Boys & Coaches, Way to Go!! Our Junior High Boys Basketball Team had an amazing season! Although they suffered a tough loss to Middlebrook Pike UMC for the championship, our guys played a great game and their church family is very proud of them! Congratulations to team players Matthew Graham, Josh Morton, Dylan Graham, Zach Field, Jonah Kahm, Chris Garrett, Bryson Baker and Dakota McGowan. They were coached by Mike Graham and Mark Graham. Time to Register! Registration is going on now for Summer 2012 and the School Year sessions of Preschool and Parent's Day Out and for Summer T-N-T. Registration forms are available in the FLC lobby. For more information, please contact Lori or Lisa at or preschool@beaverridgeumc.com. Great Job, Girls! Our Beaver Ridge Girls Team ended their season in the tournament with an overtime loss to Concord UMC. Coaches were Jim Myers and Brian Moazen. Team players were Haley Lyell, Jesse Kelly, Jordan Graham, Carly Wilson, Emilee Myers, Abby White, and seniors Nicole LeTellier, Sarah Bowers, Carrie Hopper, Carmen Bowers and Allie Henderson. High School Boys Team Enjoys Good Season Our High School Boys Team also had a good basketball season. They were coached by Jeremy Hobson. Team members were Alex Hopper, Eric Briegel, Matthew Smalley, Tucker Massey, Caleb Cross, Taylor Muirhead, Matt Nauman, Drew Korbinski, Will Harris and Hagan Kennedy. Junior High Boys Basketball Team, Coaches & Minister WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS DATE DINNER MENU COST CLASSES March 21 March 28 April 4 April 11 April 18 April 25 Cavatini Pasta, Salad, Bread, Chess Squares FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH MISSION TRIP Petro s...chili, Chips & all the Fixings, Salad Bar, Heath Bar Cake Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Rolls, Dessert COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER Mexican Spaghetti, Homemade Salsa, Dessert Subway-Style Sandwiches, Chips, Slaw, Ice Cream Treats SPRING BREAK...No Wednesday Night Dinner or Classes Adults: Spiritual Disciplines Lenten Study-Confession; Chancel Choir; Prayer Group Children: Lenten Activities Adults: Spiritual Disciplines Lenten Study-Almsgiving; Chancel Choir; Prayer Group Children: Lenten Activities Adults: Bible Study; Chancel Choir; Prayer Group Children: Fun Activities Adults: Bible Study; Chancel Choir; Prayer Group Children: Fun Activities Adults: Bible Study; Chancel Choir; Prayer Group Children: Fun Activities

7 M A R C H S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T pm Zumba (Gym) 5:30 pm Preschool Ministries Meeting (FLC Lobby) 5:45 pm Aerobics (Gym) PAGE 7 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, th Sunday in Lent 25 5th Sunday in Lent 16 4:30 pm Youth No Confirmation Class 10 am Youth at Hardee s 4:30-6 pm Youth Band 5 pm Handbell Practice 6 pm Youth Snack Supper/ Deliver Food for Fools 10 am Confirmation Class 4:30-6 pm Youth Band 5 pm Handbell Practice 5-8:30 pm Youth Supper & Zuma Fun Ctr. 6 pm Prospective Members Dinner (FLC) 7-8:30 pm Grief Support Group pm Food Pantry Open 6-7 pm Beginner s Yoga (Upstairs FLC) 6-7:30 pm Scout Troop (Ed. Bldg.) 6-8 pm Line Dancing (Gym) 8-9 pm GYM RENTAL pm Food Pantry Open 6 pm Scout Troop (Ed. Bldg.) 6-7 pm Beginner s Yoga (Upstairs FLC) 6-8 pm Line Dancing (Gym 8-9 pm GYM RENTAL Newsletter Deadline 20 9 am Youth Breakfast & Bible Study (Cracker Barrel) 10 am Craft Group 1-2:30 pm Women s Bible Study (Library) 4-5 pm Zumba (Gym) No Aerobics No Boy/Cub Scouts 7 pm Finance Committee Mtg. (Room 209) 8 pm Young Men s Basketball Night (Gym) 27 7:20 am Youth Bible Breakfast (Ed. Bldg.) 1-2:30 pm Women s Bible Study (Library) 4-5 pm Zumba (Gym) 5:15 pm Aerobics (Gym) 7 pm Boy/Cub Scouts 7 pm Church Council Mtg. (Upstairs FLC) 8 pm Young Men s Basketball Night (Gym) 21 5:30 pm Weight- Watchers (Ed. Bldg.) No Wednesday Night Dinner/Activities 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 28 5:30 pm Weight- Watchers (Ed. Bldg.) 5:45 pm Wednesday Night Dinner (Gym) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:40 pm Wednesday Night Classes 7:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 22 4 pm Zumba (Gym) 7-8:30 pm Grief Support Group No Aerobics 6-8 pm GYM RENTAL 29 4 pm Zumba (Gym) 5:45 pm Aerobics (Gym) 7-8:30 pm Grief Support Group attend Winter Jam 6:30-8:30 pm Girl Scouts (Ed. Bldg.) MARCH 16-17: Holston Evangelism Conference 17: 7 am Beaver Ridge UMM help with Valley View UMC Mobile Food Pantry MARCH 17-24: Oklahoma Mission Trip am SPRING WORK DAY AT CHURCH 30 6:30-8:30 pm Scout Troop (Ed. Bldg.) Consignment Sale Set-Up (FLC) 31 8 am-2 pm Children s Consignment Sale (FLC)

BEAVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7753 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN 37931-3343 Non-Profit U. S.

Prayer Service on April 15th at 4:00 pm. The event will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton. The Rev. Dr. Adam E. McKee, III will be preaching.

8 BEAVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7753 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN Non-Profit U. S. Postage PAID Permit #29 Knoxville, TN PAGE 6 THE COMMUNICATOR MARCH 15, 2012 DISTRICT NEWS A Call To Prayer A Day of Prayer for Vital Congregations You are invited to attend an Oak Ridge District Prayer Service on April 15th at 4:00 pm. The event will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton. The Rev. Dr. Adam E. McKee, III will be preaching. This special evening is a time for the Body of Christ to come and be unified in prayer, worship, praise and expectation! And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord s people. Ephesians 6:18 Saturday, March 31 8:00 am - 2:00 pm In the Family Life Center 1/2 price sale starts at 12:00 noon Clothing - newborn to size 16, Easter outfits, swim wear, toys, baby equipment, books, videos/dvds and much more!! CASH ONLY!!!! Sponsored by Mother s of Multiples Lay Speaking Training The 2012 Lay Speaker Training is April 27 & 28, 2012 at Rockwood UMC. There will be one Basic Course and three Advanced Courses. For additional information, please pick up a brochure from the table across from the church office. Next Newsletter Deadline The deadline for submitting articles, dates and photos for the April 1, 2012 issue of The Communicator is March 26th. Please all information to: blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com.

THE COMMUNICATOR I VE BEEN HEALED! Catherine

THE COMMUNICATOR I VE BEEN HEALED! Catherine THE COMMUNICATOR OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Church Phone: 690-1060 Church Fax: 691-3157 Website: www.beaverridgeumc.com BEAVER RIDGE UNITED