Riches gotten quickly will dwindle, but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy. Proverbs 13:11

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If only this time you'd win the lottery! If only there was a coin, or a piece of furniture, or an old book that you would discover in your home that was worth far more than you ever imagined!

1 NOVEMBER 2016 Dear Friends, Riches gotten quickly will dwindle, but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy. Proverbs 13:11 Have you ever found yourself wishing for a bolt from the blue, something so improbably lucky that you'd be set for life? Especially without working for it? If only this time you'd win the lottery! If only there was a coin, or a piece of furniture, or an old book that you would discover in your home that was worth far more than you ever imagined! If only, while digging around in the back yard, you came across something more valuable than your wildest dreams! One reason people dream of things like this is because every now and then it actually happens. Never mind all those depressing statistics about how quickly overnight millionaires go bankrupt. Why can't money just fall into our laps? Which leads me to a California couple, whom we will call John and Mary, who noticed something odd sticking out of the ground in the yard. It was an old can. They dug it up. Then they found another. And another. There were eight cans filled with nineteenth-century gold coins. Real gold coins. Real, rare gold coins. Later, John said, "I thought any second an old miner with a mule was going to appear." The couple contacted a firm that specialized in American coins, and the firm quickly confirmed that the eight cans were filled with over 1,400 authentic, well-preserved US coins dated between 1874 and The coins were worth over ten million dollars! According to a report by Rube Vives in the Los Angeles Times, the couple "said they plan to keep some of the coins and sell others...with the intention of donating part of the proceeds to charity." Some of the rest would be used to pay off their home. Mary was quoted as saying, "Whatever answers you seek, they might be right at home. The answer to our difficulties was there under our feet for years." It's a wonderful story so why don't all of us start digging in our backyards? Of course, it's because this kind of thing almost never happens. As fun as it might be to dream, the Scriptures remind us that when it comes to earning all we can, nothing is more certain to produce riches than hard work. Join us this season as we consider John Wesley's instructions to the people of faith as he suggests what we can do to be successful in our Christian walk and in life. Pastor Larry

PAGE 2 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 CHURCH FAMILY NEWS Christian Sympathy We extend our love and sympathy to Linda Hawley & family in the death of her mother, Frances Brown, on October 4 th.

Births Congratulations to Patrick & Amanda Boshers on the birth of their son, Oliver Patrick, on September 24 th. Grandparents are John & Karen Hackworth.

2 PAGE 2 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 CHURCH FAMILY NEWS Christian Sympathy We extend our love and sympathy to Linda Hawley & family in the death of her mother, Frances Brown, on October 4 th. Best Wishes to Our Newlyweds Congratulations to Greg & Jill Dyer who were married in our Chapel on October 19 th. Jill is the daughter of Alan & Susan Price. Births Congratulations to Patrick & Amanda Boshers on the birth of their son, Oliver Patrick, on September 24 th. Grandparents are John & Karen Hackworth. Congratulations to Adam & Laura Stephens on the birth of their son, William Maverick, on October 27 th. Grandparents are Ron & Lynn Johnson. Wednesday Nights at Beaver Ridge...Your Middle of the Week Refuel! Don t miss out on some great food, fellowship and Bible study on Wednesday nights! Dinner is served at 5:45 and classes begin at 6:30 for all ages (nursery provided). Look for the dinner reservation form inside your Sunday worship bulletin! Remember Our Military As we near the observance of Veteran s Day (Nov. 11) and head into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, let s remember our military troops and especially Lucas Brown and Joshua Harris who are members of our church family. Their addresses are listed below. It would mean a lot to hear from you. Remember, it takes several weeks for mail to get to them during the holidays, so send Christmas cards/packages early! Sponsor a Window Fundraiser Several of you have already given to purchase a stained glass panel for our Sanctuary windows. More panels are available for purchase. They are $500 each and can be placed in memory or honor of a loved one or a favorite program. If you have questions, please contact Randy Creswell (Trustees chair) or Connie Dagley (Church Council chair). CPL, Brown, Lucas, A. CCO 1-327, 1 BCT 101 st PSC 831 Box 0002 FPO A.E PFC Harris, Joshua M. Marine Corps Engineer School PSC Camp Lejeune, NC Church Thanksgiving Dinner Open to All! Thanksgiving Day, November 24 th Dinner served from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm In the Family Life Center Carry-out Meals also available. December Senior Beavers The Senior Beavers will meet at the church on December 5 th at 10:30 to go to Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theater. This will take the place of our regular meeting for the month of December. We will eat somewhere along the way home. Hope you can join us for our Christmas outing! Please call BJ at or Jackie at to reserve a seat on the van. Time to Order Poinsettias! We will begin taking orders soon for Christmas Poinsettias. The cost will be $10 and may be given in honor or memory of a loved one. They will decorate our Sanctuary from December Be watching for order forms inside your Sunday worship bulletin.

3 PAGE 3 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 Thanks from Boy Scouts Boy Scout Troop 50 would like to thank the BRUMC community for helping support scouting in our area. Our first pasta lunch was a great success! The homemade pasta, fresh salad, garlic bread and dessert was enjoyed by all! The event was so successful that we hope to be able to begin a semi annual, Italian tradition! Be looking for the Scouts to prepare another feast sometime this coming Spring. Thank you again! T-Shirt Quilting Class Starts Nov. 13 Join us in the Arts & Crafts Room (Ed. on Sunday afternoons at 12:30 and make your own t-shirt quilt! Class begins Nov. 13 th. Contact Rebecca Young, , for details! Housewarming Party for Our Church Kitchen Sunday, November 13 th 2:00-4:00 pm Family Life Center Bring a gift for our kitchen and drop by for refreshments as we celebrate all that God accomplishes in our FLC! The church is registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The registry can be found under housewarming registries for Beaver Ridge (first name) and United Methodist (last name). We do not have a registry at Target. However, gift cards would be welcome to purchase items still needed after the shower. Women s Christmas Gathering Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us! Beaver Ridge United Methodist Women will have their annual Christmas Gathering on Sunday, December 4 th at noon in the FLC Lobby. We d love to have you join us! Bring a finger food to share and an unwrapped toy and/or Walmart gift card for Morgan- Scott. Sarah Circle will be our hostess and will clean up afterwards. Come celebrate the start of the Christmas Season with the United Methodist Women! December Circles Dorcas Circle will meet Monday, December 19 th for Christmas lunch at Calhoun s in Oak Ridge at 11:00 am. Sarah Circle will meet at Aubrey's on Middlebrook Pike at Cedar Bluff Road on Monday, December 12 th at 6:00 pm for our Christmas celebration. We invite anyone who would like to join us! IN MEMORY OF: Johnny Cooper (Teresa Gillenwaters father) Betty Lois Williams & David Williams Joe Pennell Memorial Gifts GIVEN BY: Harold & Linda Absher Jack & Gerda Kiser Dorcas Circle, Goodwill SS Class, Jim & Peggy Lewis, Frank & Betty Bunner, Agnes Surrett, Jack & Vera Harvey, Bob & Betty Joyce, Vera Sauter, Lucille Kasefang, Jones & Betty Arnold, Ralph Vaughan, Maggie Bloomer, Buddy & Angie Householder, Kevin & Lauryi Knowles (Food Pantry), Jim & Barbara Stevens, Clark & Martha Walker, Warren & Janice Maclin, Suzie s Sewers, Ray & Sharon Jenkins, Nancy DeCosta, Carroll & Bernard Grubbs, Harold & Linda Absher, John & Joann Stapleton, Jalmer Fallon Stained Glass Sanctuary Windows Given by David & Cynthia Walker in memory of Freeman & Dot Walker AND in honor of Frank & Gloria Lucas Given by Good Samaritan SS Class Given by Don & Jacque Kaiser Given by Maggie Bloomer & Jody Gillenwaters in memory of Buck Bloomer & Jim Gillenwaters Given by Charles & JoAnne West in memory of Lorenna Weaver West Given by Carol Brenner Given by Iris Guinn, Sandra Evans & Jennifer Spencer in memory of Jim Guinn Joe & Mary Hunt in memory of James & Virginia Pitts and Columbus & Vernon Hunt Given by Marc & Erica Zuckerman in honor of Bob & Betty Joyce Given by Marc & Erica Zuckerman in honor of Mavis Zuckerman Given by Doug, Joshua & Maria Melton in memory of Susan Melton Given by Bren Larsen in memory of her father, Clayton A. Larsen

It was a great time for both the children

! What a great outreach this event is for

4 PAGE 4 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 Beaver Ridge Children Visit Autumn Care Residents On October 26 th the children of BRUMC made their annual trick-or-treating visit to Autumn Care Assisted Living. It was a great time for both the children and the residents there! Fall Festival Fun! What a wonderful evening we had on October 30 th when Beaver Ridge hosted its annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat! There was not an exact count taken, but we may have had as many as 800 in attendance!! What a great outreach this event is for our community! For the second year, Lily Diggs and her family were the winners for the best decorated car trunk!. Many, many thanks to everyone who helped in any way and we look forward to doing it again next year!

5 PAGE 5 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 About Missions... Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day volunteer sign up is mostly online this year. It's all in one place! You should have already received an invitation through . For those who do not have , there will be sign up sheets available. Suzanne Davidson would love help right away, so please contact her now at Pumpkin Patch A Huge Success!! A total of $2, was raised from this year s Pumpkin Patch! A huge thank you to those who volunteered! All proceeds (sales and donations) will go to support our Food Pantry. Be on the lookout for new and exciting things coming to the patch next year! Hunger Hike Raises Money for Food Pantry Thank you to our Beaver Ridge Youth for participating in the Knoxville Hunger Hike, raising $1, for our Food Pantry! Thank you to all who gave! Help for Hurricane Victims The youth are collecting essentials for our neighbors in North Carolina who face devastation in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Anything and everything will be helpful. Clothes, towels, toiletries, and furniture are just a few examples of needs for these families. Donations can be left in Lisa's office or by the stairs in the FLC. November Altar Call This month the Food Pantry would like to provide a few Thanksgiving fixin's for our clients. You can help with a box of stove top stuffing, a can of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, cream of mushroom soup, or gravy mix. Please bring your food offering to grace our altar with Thankful-Giving during November. Mobile Food Pantry Reminder Valley View UMC Mobile Food Distribution happens again on November 19 th. Contact: Harold Absher, Support the Girls Support the Girls provides homeless women and teenage girls with bras and feminine hygiene products. Slightly used bras and other items may be placed in the designated box in the office hallway. Gently used socks for men, women and children are also accepted. Donations to KARM When you donate items to KARM Thrift Store, be sure to tell them you are from Beaver Ridge UMC. They will send us store gift cards to share with families who are in need of clothing and household items. United Methodist Student Day Offering United Methodist Student Day is one of our special offerings received the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Its purpose is to support United Methodist students as they prepare for life by adding knowledge to their faith. The funds received from the offering go into the United Methodist Student Loan Fund to underwrite scholarships for United Methodist students. Look for special envelopes inside your worship bulletin on November 27 th. Ushers Needed We are in need of a few more Sunday morning ushers. If you are willing to serve in this area one Sunday service per month, blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com and let us know which service you attend. Sunday Morning Sound & Computer Help Needed The audiovisual team is looking for more volunteers to work either the sound or computer on Sunday mornings. Let this be a way to offer your service to the church once a month. Contact Paige Lann for details: carissapaigelann2015@hotmail.com. Daily Devotional Guides Daily devotions can help strengthen our faith and walk with God. Pick up the latest issue of The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide from the narthex or church office hallway.

PAGE 6 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 Y o u t h N e w s! October was busy and wonderful over in SWATland! We had our first staycation since we've welcomed our 6 th graders.

We enjoyed our small group time, as well as worshipping with the Blank Paiges, having lessons, playing laser tag, lifesized foosball and mario kart, grog, and underground church, unloading pumpkins,

We appreciate Tim Brown, Randy Creswell, Julie Graham, Kelly Kelly, Devon Graham, Paige Lann, Jordan Graham, Zach Field, Ethan Porter, and Beth Field for coming by to help!

Anything and everything will be helpful...clothes, furniture, towels, pillows, etc. The youth are raking and running on Nov. 12 th!

On November 13 th, it's shower time. The youth are hosting a church shower for the FLC kitchen. Check the registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond, or pick up a Target gift card.

6 PAGE 6 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 Y o u t h N e w s! October was busy and wonderful over in SWATland! We had our first staycation since we've welcomed our 6 th graders. It was exciting to meet new friends, as well as catch up with friends we've been missing! Twenty-eight youth participated during the weekend! We enjoyed our small group time, as well as worshipping with the Blank Paiges, having lessons, playing laser tag, lifesized foosball and mario kart, grog, and underground church, unloading pumpkins, watching UT football, and eating delicious food. We appreciate Tim Brown, Randy Creswell, Julie Graham, Kelly Kelly, Devon Graham, Paige Lann, Jordan Graham, Zach Field, Ethan Porter, and Beth Field for coming by to help! The youth are collecting items for flood victims in North Carolina. If you have any donations you can bring, please leave them in Lisa's office or at the bottom of the stairs in the FLC. Anything and everything will be helpful...clothes, furniture, towels, pillows, etc. The youth are raking and running on Nov. 12 th! Meet at the church at 1:00 to go to lunch, and then we'll be going to homes of church members to rake their yards! If you know of someone in need, let Lisa know! We'll return to the church by 6:00. On November 13 th, it's shower time. The youth are hosting a church shower for the FLC kitchen. Check the registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond, or pick up a Target gift card. Refreshments will be served and fun is ensured for all! Join us from 2:00-4:00! On Saturday, November 19 th, we're THINKING THANKSGIVING! Come to the Education Bldg. to get Thanksgiving boxes ready for delivery to those in need. On November 30 th we'll be decorating the youth room! Grab your egg nog and cookies and bring a stocking! Let's make The Base look like the North Pole. The youth will also be collecting money to go Christmas shopping for the less fortunate! We will be having a middle school vs. high school showdown this year! Let's see who can raise the most! Last year our boys and girls had a showdown and the boys won, so they'll be enjoying a boys night out on November 20 th right after Youth. It's time to start thinking about Christmas Staycation on December 16-18! Sign up by November 30 th to make sure you get a Secret Swata! Thank you to everyone who joined us for lunch on October 16! We made almost $700! We're so thankful to our church family for their support! All donations go to our amazing youth! Also much appreciation to Kasey Kahm, Kelly Kelly, Lori Hopper, Jesse Kelly and all the parents who brought desserts! You all made the meal a major success! Resurrection will also be here before we know! It will be $40 if you have helped at a fundraiser this year, or $80 if you haven't lent your services before. Resurrection is a fantastic weekend of fun! It is a conference held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. We will stay at a beautiful cabin and enjoy awesome worship and sessions! There will also be free time to explore Pigeon Forge. Don't miss out on an awesome weekend January 20-22! Great job to the Blank Paiges who filled in for worship on October 23 rd! We're so proud of you for standing in front of our congregation and singing God's praises! We had a fantastic time at Central UMC! Each youth from our church was paired up with someone from Central and carved a pumpkin! Winners included a Jack the Skeleton pumpkin, an Ariel pumpkin, and a "pumpkin pie." It's almost basketball time! Our high school boys games start on November 12 th. They'll be hosted at our gym, so come by and watch our boys play! If your youth is interested in playing middle school boys or girls basketball, let Lisa know!

6 PAGE 7 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 A GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7pm-Broadway at Beaver Ridge.

7 6 PAGE 7 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 A GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7pm-Broadway at Beaver Ridge...Youth Fundraiser 13 12:30pm-T-Shirt Quilting Class (Ed. 2-4pm- Housewarming for FLC Kitchen (FLC) 4pm-Youth Band 5-7pm-Youth 20 12:30pm-T-Shirt Quilting Class (Ed. 2pm-Eagle Scout Ceremony for Benjamin Rose (Sanctuary & FLC) 4pm-Youth Band 5-7pm-Youth 7pm-Youth Boys Night Out 27 1 st Sunday of Advent UM Student Day Offering 9 & 11am-Hanging of the Greens 12:30pm-T-Shirt Quilting Class (Ed. 4pm-Youth Band 5-7pm-Youth Decorate Room for Christmas 4 2 nd Sunday of Advent POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE 12pm-UMW Annual Christmas Gathering (FLC Lobby) 12:30pm-T-Shirt Quilting Class (Ed. 4pm-Youth Band 5-7pm-Youth 7 10am-Dorcas Circle (Library) 7pm-Sarah Circle pm-Girl Scout Troop pm-Church Council Meeting pm-Girl Scout Troop pm-Finance Cmte pm-Girl Scout Troop :30am-Sr. Beavers Outing (TN Theater) 6-8pm-Girl Scout Troop :30pm-SPRC Cmte. 8 Election Day 15 7:20am-Youth Breakfast (Ed. 3:30-5pm-Open Doors...Youth Hang Out (FLC) 6:30pm-Cub Sc. 7pm-Boy Scouts 22 7:20am-Youth Breakfast (Ed. 3:30-5pm-Open Doors...Youth Hang Out (FLC) 6:30pm-Cub Sc. 7pm-Boy Scouts 29 7:20am-Youth Breakfast (Ed. 3:30-5pm-Open Doors...Youth Hang Out (FLC) 6:30pm-Cub Sc. Pack 50 (Ed. 7pm-Boy Scouts 6 7:20am-Youth Breakfast (Ed. 3:30-5pm-Open Doors...Youth Hang Out (FLC) 6:30pm-Cub Sc. Pack 50 (Ed. 7pm-Boy Scouts 9 Ob- All Saints Day servance 5:30-6pm-Weight- Accountability Group 5:45pm-Dinner 6:30pm-Chancel Choir; Classes; Prayer Ministry 7:30pm-Praise Band 16 5:30-6pm-Weight- Accountability Group 5:45pm-Dinner 6:30pm-Chancel Choir; Classes; Prayer Ministry 7:30pm-Praise Band 23 No Wednesday Night Dinner or Activities FLC reserved for Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation & Set-Up 30 5:30-6pm-Weight- Accountability Group 5:45pm-Dinner 6:30pm-Chancel Choir; Classes; Prayer Ministry 7:30pm-Praise Band 7 5:30-6pm-Weight- Accountability Group 5:45pm-Dinner 6:30pm-Chancel Choir; Classes; Prayer Ministry 7:30pm-Praise Band & 7-8pm-Gym Rental 6pm-Brownie Troop Church Office Closed 11am-1pm- Community Thanksgiving Dinner (FLC) 9am-4pm-Open Arms Meeting (Ed. 25 Dec pm-Brownie Troop Church Office Closed am-1pm-Youth Basketball Games (Gym) 1-6pm-Youth Raking & Running 2-5pm-Gym Rental 19 6:30am-Valley View Mobile Food Pantry (Meet at BRUMC) 8am-1pm-Youth Basketball Games (Gym) 1-3pm-Youth Think Thanksgiving (Ed. 1-5pm-Gym Rental am-1pm-Youth Basketball Games (Gym) 2-4pm-Gym Rental 10 8am-1pm-Youth Basketball Games (Gym) 2-9pm-FLC reserved for Open Arms Care Christmas Party

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

umw Annual Christmas Gathering, 12:00 Noon, FLC Lobby 11 th..christmas Cantata, 9:00 & 11:00 am Worship Services 18 th..christmas in Appalachia & Dessert Gathering 24 th.

8 BEAVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7753 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN Non-Profit U. S. Postage PAID Permit #29 Knoxville, TN RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PAGE 8 THE COMMUNICATOR NOVEMBER 2016 A Look Into December Mark these special dates on your calendar! 4 th.umw Annual Christmas Gathering, 12:00 Noon, FLC Lobby 11 th..christmas Cantata, 9:00 & 11:00 am Worship Services 18 th..christmas in Appalachia & Dessert Gathering 24 th.christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 5:00 & 8:00 pm 25 th.christmas Day One Worship Service at 10:00 am Lectionary Readings November 13: 26 TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12 or Psalm 118; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 November 20: CHRIST THE KING/REIGN OF CHRIST Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 November 27: 1 ST SUNDAY OF LENT Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Have info for the next newsletter? Send to blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com by November 21 st. Want to be removed from our mailing list or receive newsletter by only? Notify us at or blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com. BEAVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm Friday 8:00am-12:00noon Office: Website: Staff: Pastor Larry Dial, Ext. 101 larry@beaverridgeumc.com Admin. Assistant Betty Lloyd, Ext. 100 blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com Bookkeeper Margaret Melton, Ext. 102 mmelton@beaverridgeumc.com Director of Youth & Communications Lisa Howard, Ext. 108 lhoward@beaverridgeumc.com Children s Director Travis Burnett Music Director Jean Osborne ejeanosborne@yahoo.com Pianist/Praise Band Director Cynthia Brian cbrian@tds.net Preschool Director Vicki Davenport

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