THE CHALLENGER Kingsport District UMC July August 2010

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1 THE CHALLENGER Kingsport District UMC July August 2010 District Office for District information Holston.org for Holston Conference information The Best is Yet to Come! David Graves, District Superintendent What s In This Issue? From the District Superintendent 2-4 Pastoral Changes in Kingsport District 3 Worship Attendance Easter Sunday 5 Conference Fair Share Paid 6 Hands-On Kits/Flood Buckets 6 What s the News from Annual Conference? 7-9 District Conference 10 Nomination Form Member-at-Large AC Charge Conference Schedule 11 UMM Calling All Men, Aug Lay Speaker Training for Fall 12 Safe Sanctuary Training, August Youth Kingdom Quest, July Adult Ministries Kick Off Event, August Holston Calendars & Handbooks- Order now 16 This & That 16 Finding the Vision, Oct. 3, Dr. Lovett Weems 16 Calendar District 17 Pastors Page 18 Please contact the district office or respond to this if you wish to be taken off this newsletter list. TOOLS FOR TRANSFORMATION A skill-shop for Revitalization Leaders (Laity & Clergy) July 16 & 17 Boones Creek UMC Leader: Dr. Lew Parks Cost: None See page 4 for more details 1

2 FROM THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Are We Ready To Go In a New Direction? Friends, as we embark on another Annual Conference year, I give thanks for the opportunity to begin my second year sharing in ministry with you. Last year was a learning experience in many ways for me, but also a blessing as I have met so many people and shared in wonderful times of worship and church life with countless numbers of folks. In the coming year, I hope to spend the majority of my time focusing on our mission of winning people to Christ, seeing people others do not see, transforming lives and changing the world. Rev. Charles Kyker, senior pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Hickory, North Carolina, reminded us at Annual Conference of Jesus call in Luke 19:10, Jesus came to seek and save the lost. I am worn out with declining numbers and a sense of hopelessness. We serve a risen Savior and it is time to act and respond to Christ s call upon the church. As we move through this Conference year, many new opportunities for training and resources will be provided for you; new possibilities for your church to partner with other United Methodist Churches in developing Parish ministries will be offered and suggested. I am looking hard at starting new churches in the Kingsport District one in Sullivan and one Hawkins County. The day of twenty years of declining membership, declining worship attendance, a decline in professions of faith and business as usual is over. I want to encourage clergy and laity alike to be bold and passionate about being the Apostolic Church, remembering our baptism and the words we say in the liturgy of Holy Communion. Enclosed in this newsletter is the worship attendance for our churches this past Easter Sunday. In 2009, the Kingsport District averaged almost 4,500 people in worship in our churches on Sunday morning. This past Easter, we had over 7,500 worshippers. What would it take for your church to average the number you had on Easter every Sunday in 2011 or 2012? God showed you that you can do it. Begin to dream dreams and to have vision for not what is but what can be and then get your faith community together and begin to pray how God would lead you forward and then respond to God s leading. To be frankly honest, there will be a need for many of our churches to make changes and to look at their current reality and to see that they must do things differently. We don t exist to save our churches, but to save lives and proclaim the Gospel in whatever forms that is presented us. At times this is challenging, fearful and overwhelming, but if we truly believe the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:10 May your Kingdom Come, may your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven, we will seek to bring God s Kingdom to the earth. Each time a life is changed the world is changed. In turn, God s Kingdom is changed for eternity. It seems we get caught up in our differences, social principals and political agendas. If you don t like the social principals, there is a way to possibly change them, but United Methodist has been about bringing social change ever since John Wesley began the Methodist movement. The issue becomes we want someone else to do the work and then complain when it doesn t go our way and pick up our toys and go home. If we will all come to the table and focus on the mission of Christ, it will be amazing what can happen. I am praying we can do this in the coming year and turn anger into seeing possibilities, bring hope to the hopeless, grace and love to those who need it so much. I pray for you and ask that you pray for me as we partner together in ministry. On a personal, Nancy and I want to thank everyone for your prayers concerning her recent accident and surgery. She is doing well and it will just be a slow process of rehabilitation. Your support and actions of love have been greatly appreciated and blessed to be a part of your lives and you ours. Let s keep praying and see what God does. The best is yet to come! In Christ, David PS-every pastor along with two or three lay leaders from each church needs to be present if possible for the workshop with Dr. Lew Parks on July 16 and 17. Information and how to sign up is contained in this newsletter. This is another tool for you to bring transformation and vision to your church and ministry. 2

3 (DS continued) As we move into a new Annual Conference year, we say good-bye and thanks to the following pastors who are leaving the Kingsport District: Billy Rines has served Cross and Holly Springs for the last 3 years is now serving in the Abington District. Clint Jones has served the last year at Cloud s Bend and has moved to the Central Texas Conference and is serving as associate pastor of Joshua UMC and also attending Perkins School of Theology. Stephen Burkhart has served the Elm Tree Parish the last 3 years is now serving in the Johnson City District. Clark Jenkins has served as Senior Pastor of First Broad Street the last 3 years is now serving as Morristown District Superintendent. Ken LaDuke has served as pastor of Glen Alpine the last 5 years is now serving in Big Stone Gap District. Eric Starr has served the last year at Pactolus will be attending Law School in St. Louis. Cynthia Thompson has served as the pastor of Surgoinsville First for the last 4 years is now serving in the Chattanooga District. Steve Galyon has served the last year at Vermont has retired to the Chattanooga area. Please be in prayer for these persons as they have blessed our lives and churches in the times they have given leadership to the local church and the Kingsport District. We welcome the following new persons to the District: Mickey Rainwater is Senior Pastor of First Broad Street coming from serving as the Morristown District Superintendent. Dale Gilbert is pastor of Glen Alpine coming from the Morristown District. Nathan Flora is pastor of Morrison Chapel coming from the Christian Church and former chaplain at Milligan College. T.J. Burdine is pastor of Pactolus and will be attending Asbury Seminary. Carol Woody is associate pastor of the Rogersville Parish and will be pursing becoming a Local Pastor. Mark Huffine is the pastor of St. Mark and will be pursing becoming a local pastor. Paul Seay is the pastor of Surgoinsville First and coming from attending school at Princeton and receiving his Master of Theology Degree. Jared Wood is the pastor of Vermont and coming from the Johnson City District. Kenneth Peterson is the pastor of Clouds Bend and will be pursing becoming a local pastor. In addition: Ray Amos Jr. is Senior Pastor of the Elm Tree Parish after serving the last three years at Morrison Chapel. Moreover, Ray just graduated from Asbury Seminary this past May. Congratulations! Susan Arnold is the Associate Pastor of the Elm Tree Parish after serving the last year as pastor of the Rogersville Circuit. Grover Starnes is the pastor of Holly Springs and Arcadia after serving the last 5 years at Arcadia. Richard McKee is the pastor of Bethel and Cross after serving the last year at Bethel. Jerry Jones, pastor of Rogersville First, is the Senior Pastor over the Rogersville Parish. 3

4 (DS continued) Congratulations to: T.J. Burdine, Vickie Fulkerson, Tim Hodges and Cindy Muncie for completing the Local Pastors School. Vickie received her first appointment as pastor of a church in the Big Stone Gap District. Tim is already serving as pastor of Fudges Chapel. Andrew Amodei who was ordained as a Full Elder in the UMC Ray Amos Jr. and Will Shewey were commissioned as Provisional Elders in the UMC at Annual Conference. Sympathy: We extend our Christian Sympathy to Robert Burlingham in death of his mother, Margaret, on May 31 st. Illness: Regina Shelton, pastor of McFerrin and Old Union, was recently hospitalized. Also continue to pray for her sister who is recovering from heart surgery. Charge Conference Schedule: All Charge Conferences of 2010 have to be completed by December 1 st and some information sent into the Conference Office by the 1 st as well. Thus our schedule will be different due to this and most of it is around Direct Billing that begins with bills coming out in December of this year. I am again making it a priority to be in all the churches again this year and have adjusted my schedule to accommodate this goal. I need everyone to put your date on the calendar and to work toward your scheduled time. Moreover, I know that this may put a hardship or extra work on some folks, but I appreciate your help in this matter. Schedule is in this newsletter. =================================== TOOLS FOR TRANSFORMATION: A Skillshop for Revitalization Leaders Friday & Saturday, July 16 & 17 Friday: 7 9 p.m./ Saturday: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Boones Creek UMC (110 Mary St., Gray, TN 37615) Cost: None, only your commitment, prayer & preparation (includes skills-shop materials & meal) Leader: Dr. Lew Parks, Professor, Theology, Ministry & Congregational Development Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Wesley Theological Seminary. Over the past three years, Dr. Parks has developed and trained clergy and lay leaders in over fifty district in North America. This skills-shop is for all congregations seeking to join God actively working into heir community for relevant mission & ministry. Jesus calls all the baptized to GO and as you are going in daily life and activities make disciples. The time together will restore hope, encourage adventure, and transform your thinking toward building the Kingdom of God. Participants will also discover: Core values and the marks of true and excellent congregations The Kingdom of God treasure chest and claim the full inheritance Context and expression of favored mission & ministry Market place and location of relevant ministry Most likely next step and what the Lord requires of us NOW! All Congregations are encouraged to send a team of at least 3 people (clergy member and two lay persons) to this event. For more information contact David Graves, DS, at or davidgraves@holston.org Or Mike Webb, District Lay Leader, or papawwebb@chartertn.net Reservation deadline is July 12. RSVP to the District Office at or kptdist@holston.org Contact the district office for flyers that can be ed or copied. 4

5 WORSHIP ATENDANCE FOR EASTER SUNDAY Church Attendance Church Attendance Adams Chapel 54 Holly Springs 19 Amis Chapel 48 Hulls Chapel 35 Arcadia 85 Kendrick Creek 155 Bethel 49 Ketron Memorial 104 Blountville 200 Kingsley 151 Cameron 16 Lebanon 27 Cassidy 286 Logans Chapel 92 Chalybeate Springs 77 Mafair 352 Clouds Bend 35 McFerrin 106 Colonial Heights 411 Morrison Chapel 110 Community 48 Mount Carmel 136 Cross 36 Mountain View 297 Crossroads 241 Okolona 49 Depews Chapel 57 Old Union 35 Dodson Creek 17 Otes 25 Edgewood 32 Pactolus 64 Elm Springs 65 Persia 65 Emory 82 Rock Springs 123 Fall Branch 72 Rogersville Circuit 62 First Broad Street 1471 Ross Campground 66 First Church Hill 125 Salem 232 First Rogersville 229 St. Luke 58 First Surgoinsville 118 St. Mark 20 Fudges Chapel 61 St. Matthew 105 Glen Alpine 241 Valley Center 37 Grange Hall 72 Vermont 196 Hermon 47 Wheeler 169 5

6 CONFERENCE FAIR SHARE PAID THROUGH MAY Thanks goes out to the following churches who are current or ahead on Conference Fair Share through May. Paid 100% Paid 41% Adams Chapel Arcadia Hermon Mt. Carmel Depews Chapel Bethel Holly Springs Okolona Hulls Chapel Blountville Kendricks Creek Pactolus Kincaid Cameron Kingsley Persia Valley Center Chalybeate Springs Lebanon Rock Springs Clouds Bend Logans Chapel Ross Campground Dodson Creek Mafair Salem Elm Springs McFerrin St. Mark First Broad Street Meadowview St. Matthew We also thank all those churches who are making good effort to be faithful in meeting the Conference and District Fair Share. As the Kingsport District, we are doing very well in these efforts and is greatly appreciated. As a connectional church, everyone s faithfulness is important to the vital ministries across the street and around the world. ================================================================================= HANDS-ON MISSION KITS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010 Elementary School Kits for Liberia: 450 Kits were collected. Thank you to all those who helped with the Hands-On mission project for Holston Annual Conference. The Kingsport District collected 450 kits. Eloise Ellis District Mission Coordinator Flood Buckets/Cleaning Buckets: 18 Buckets were turned in from 7 different church ========================================================================== BE A 5 STAR CHURCH! To qualify for the 5-Star Award, churches must: Pay Fair Share in full AND Give at least $10 to at least one International Advance Special Give at least $10 to at least one U. S. Advance Special Give at least $10 to at least one UMCOR Advance Special Give at least $10 to at least one Conference Advance Special If you need an Advance Special brochure, please contact your mission chairperson or the district office. 6

7 WHAT S THE NEWS FROM ANNUAL CONFERENCE? Just Wondering You have got to be kiddin On the First Vote!! By Voice Vote?? Only three legitimate questions!!? Folks we have a new budget formula. We will send (give) (tithe) 10% of all undesignated church income to the Holston Conference. It will start February 2011and will be submitted monthly along with a new form. Listen don t be trying to think of ways to make the income designated!!! Genesis 28:22, Deuteronomy 16:17. Hurrah and Amen!!! The Francis Asbury Award for higher education went to Rev. Jerry Everley, retiring director of the Wesley Foundation at ETSU. May the Holy Spirit stay with him. Regrets and hurt (need lots of prayer): Holston Conference lost or combined some more churches last year - one new church and active plans for one more ongoing. We ain t gainin. An Oscar for video production State of the Church report. (Bishop Swanson and Conference Lay Leader, Mary Ruth Richards) THERE ARE POWERFUL MINISTRIES IN HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMC. Are we there Kingsport? Bad Taste? No, just plain wrong! Cal Turner, CEO, Dollar General Stores your choice of wit did not fit. It s personal. Rev. Adam McKee, our Grandmothers are together. It was wonderful to be reminded to let selfish opinions go Let it Go, Baby. From across the water where all needs are immeasurable, Boo and Phyllis Hankins brought some good news and thanks from Sudan. (The need is greater than ever.) $150,000 and counting from the conference offering! Phyllis was my Pastor 5 years ago and she took the time to set with me and ask about people she remembered from our congregation. Ain t that what it s all about REMEMBERING JUNE 13-16, 2010!!! Kingsport District Be Proud! Doug Carson, Lay Member to Annual Conference from Fall Branch UMC ================ The 2010 Annual Conference was one of the smoothest conferences I have ever attended. I was particularly impressed with the challenges presented by Rev. Charles Kyker and Rev. Candace Lewis. They laid out growth plans for the church with the main focus on reaching people outside the church. Rev. Kyker said we need to reach, equip and celebrate to have a healthy church. Our God is a God of second chances and so many people have lost their way and need a new chance to know and love the God we worship. It is our job as a Church to help make this happen. Remember, Jesus is the foundation of the Church. Charles Weaver, District Member-at-Large, Member of Salem UMC ================== The scheduling of the ordination service on Sunday set the tone for the conference. The message given by Bishop Carder was on target for the ordinands as well as clergy and laity in attendance. -when we get off course in our journey, take time to remember our baptism and that we are a child of God first. Ministry visual reports showed us what was written in the Book of Reports. I especially enjoyed the State of the Holston Conference co-led by our Lay Leader and Bishop Swanson an excellent training tool to use in local churches. We will more likely remember what we ve seen than what we ve heard we learn in different ways and I think that was applied to this conference. The leadership session shared by Bishop Carder and the CEO of the Dollar General Store was open and honest, a down to earth presentation in a creative dialogue about servant leadership. John Tate led us through the vote on tithing with transparency and clarity. Nancy Tate, District Member-at-Large, Member at First Broad Street UMC 7

8 I think that the biggest realization I bring from Conference is the amazing amount of hard work that a lot of people do in this conference. Folks are working in a vast array of different ministries, each bringing their particular expertise to the table to advance the kingdom. It may be Danny Howe and Boo and Phyllis Hankins in the field doing hands-on mission work. But it is also John Tate bringing his expertise to the financial aspects of running the conference. Each doing what they know how to do. The second thing I bring home from Conference is the amazing groups of young people, working hard when they could just as easily be spending their summer vacation like normal teen-agers. The future of the Church is, indeed, very bright. Harry Ennis, District Member-at-Large, Member at Glen Alpine UMC ==================== Two things I very much enjoyed about my first Annual Conference experience, the early morning worship services in the Chapel and the "State of the Conference" Video by Bishop Swanson and Mary Ruth Richards. Worship is a wonderful way to start the day and center oneself on Christ and the services were well designed and led. I am hoping to obtain a copy of the Video and share it with my congregation. What an awesome overview of all the exciting ways God is offering Himself to our church and through our church! Cindy Muncie, District Member-at-Large, Member at Glen Alpine UMC ==================== Here are two thoughts from Ken Carder's dialog with Cal Turner. If you are in over your head, congratulations; Don't measure: It doesn't matter how many are at church, but it matters if the ones there heard the gospel. We can accomplish much if we pull together as reflected in "offerings" received at AC when over $237,000 (and counting) was given for Sudan, Liberia and Zimbabwe through money, backpacks, health kits, tools and plumbing supplies. This figure also includes the Change for Children. Carol Anderson, District Member-at-Large, Member at Colonial Heights UMC ==================== The conference was very inspirational with dynamic worship interspersed throughout each day. The speakers were very interesting and thought provoking. The live band added a well-received and enthusiastic aspect to the conference. I believe that the approved change in the apportionment formula to a "tithe" system was a landmark decision that emphasizes the faith of our conference. This conference was the most enthusiastic and noncontroversial conference that I have attended in the last eleven years. I learned that there is indeed a new stigma associated with being the "boss". I am anxious to learn how the different apportionment formulas of the various Districts will be affected by the new Holston Conference formula. I left the conference re-energized and optimistic that we collectively are embarking upon a new and exciting journey in our mission to "Offer them Christ." I look forward to next year's conference with great expectation of reported improvements spawned by the actions of this conference. Ross Strickler, District Member-at-Large, Member at Kendricks Creek UMC 8

9 SUMMARY OF AC 2010 Sunday, June 13 General Conference resolutions approved: 7, 8, 9, and 22. Bishop Carders charge: keep focused upon the mission to conduct wonderful worship, grow disciples, and transform communities. Monday, June 14 State of the Conference video Bishop Swanson and Mary Ruth Richards shared how many congregations are claiming their communities for Kingdom and doing much of offer Christ. They modeled a partnership between clergy and laity. CCFA Budget funded by tithing and Direct invoice offered Focus #1 - Building Principled Centered Leaders Bishop Carder conducted a conversation with Cal Turner, retired CEO of Dollar General Stores Mission of stores Give others a better life through meeting their needs (John 8:12) Employee those you serve. Create a family atmosphere Reconsider what you measure be very careful not to measure business activity that cause dysfunctional consequences. Cabinet Report Created an AD Hoc Team to study and evaluate the effectiveness of conference structure. Evening Memorial Service We are living in a celestial stadium with a cloud of witnesses must really focus and run the race with all we have. Tuesday, June 15 Focus #2: New place for new people and revitalize existing places Pastor Charles Kyker Advocates three actions: Reach Equip and Celebrate Reach blessed by reaching others for Christ Equip develop disciples and lay pastors Celebrate reward what you accomplish in Jesus name Rev. Candice Lewis Appreciate the past but do not live there write a new history Acknowledge God s ability to do something new Four actions: Appreciate Acknowledge Allow Align Focus #3 Ministry with the poor Rev,. John Edgar Divine Economy creation of free stores, clinic, and other human needs for free Create a front porch for Kingdom of God Rev. Edgar Wednesday, June 16 Approved both budget, tithing 10% and Direct Invoicing Bishop Swanson preaching and sending forth: Go into the world and meet people s greatest needs offer them Christ! Victor Dingus, District Member-at-Large, Member at Mafair UMC 9

10 DISTRICT CONFERENCE Sunday, August 22 5:00 p.m. Crossroads UMC Forward In Faith Training Leaders Changing Lives 5:00 p.m. Business Meeting 6:15 p.m. Refreshments provided by the church 6:30 p.m. Worship Service Message by Rev. David Graves The Time Has Come! Luke 4:13-30 Who should Attend? Everyone is invited! Who can vote? District Officers: District Lay Leader, Presidents of District UMM, UMW, and UMY, Chairpersons of District boards and committees, District Treasurer, District Administrative Assistant, 2009 District Lay Members at-large to the AC Ministers: Pastors under appointment, Diaconal Ministers under appointment, Retired Ministers residing in the District Local Church Officers: Chairperson of Administrative Board/Council, Lay Leader, Presidents of UMM, UMW, and UMY, Annual Conference Lay Member (s), Finance Chairperson, Treasurer, Pastor-Parish Relations Chairperson ========================================================================== NOMINATIONS FOR KINGSPORT DISTRICT LAY MEMBER-AT-LARGE FOR ANNUAL CONFGERENCE members at large will be elected at the District Conference to represent Kingsport District at Annual Conference in Please send nomination forms to the District Office by August 1. NOMINATION FORM Name: Address: Phone: home: Cell: Church Membership: Brief Statement of experience in the local church, district or conference. This statement will be placed in the district program book so it can be read before the vote. 10

11 2010 CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE KINGSPORT DISTRICT No. DATE DAY TIME CHARGE LOCATION 1 September 12 Sunday 2:30 P.M. Fall Branch 2 September 12 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Depews Chapel 3 September 12 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mount Carmel 4 September 19 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Arcadia 5 September 19 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Old Union-McFerrin Old Union 6 September 19 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Grange Hall-Lebanon Lebanon 7 September 22 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Logans Chapel 8 September 26 Sunday 4:00 p.m. Amis Chapel-Elm Springs Elm Springs 9 September 26 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Fudges Chapel 10 September 27 Monday 7:00 p.m. Community 11 October 3 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rock Springs 12 October 3 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Kendricks Creek 13 October 3 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Ketron Memorial 14 October 4 Monday 7:00 p.m. Salem 15 October 5 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Kingsley-Hermon Hermon 16 October 6 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Cassidy 17 October 10 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Chalybeate Springs-Okolona Okolona 18 October 10 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Dodson Creek-Edgewood Dodson Creek 19 October 10 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Otes 20 October 13 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Wheeler 21 October 17 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Valley Center 22 October 17 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Bethel 23 October 17 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Holly Springs 24 October 19 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Persia 25 October 26 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Adams Chapel-Hulls Chapel Hulls Chapel 26 October 27 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Blountville 27 November 1 Monday 7:00 p.m. Church Hill First 28 November 2 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Crossroads 29 November 3 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Ross Campground-Cameron Cameron 30 November 7 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Cross 31 November 7 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Rogersville Parish Kincaid 32 November 7 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Pactolus 33 November 9 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Colonial Heights 34 November 10 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Vermont 35 November 11 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Elm Tree Parish St. Luke 36 November 14 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Clouds Bend 37 November 14 Sunday 4:30 p.m. St. Mark 38 November 14 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Glen Alpine 39 November 17 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. First Broad Street 40 November 18 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mountain View 41 November 21 Sunday 2:30 p.m. Surgoinsville First 42 November 21 Sunday 4:30 p.m. Morrison Chapel 43 November 21 Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mafair 11

12 UNITED METHODIST MEN CALLING ALL MEN You Are Not Alone! Help Is Available August Cokesbury Center, Knoxville, TN Speakers: Bishop James Swanson, Sr., Bishop Thomas Bickerton, Rev. Dir. Tyrone Gordon Sessions: Dealing with Difficult People Spiritually & Professionally, Fulfillment through Generosity, The Power of Me, Marriages that Last!, The influence of a Dad, Growing Spiritual Giants, Youth Topics, Media Blitz Brochures are available in the district office. ======================================================= BASIC (Taught in 4 evening sessions) Rogersville First UMC, 6:30 p.m. Thursday nights in September: 9, 16, 23, 30. Cost: $15. LAY SPEAKER TRAINING EVENTS KINGSPORT DISTRICT Fall 2010 More information will follow very soon. Contact the district office or Nancy Tate to sign up now. ADVANCED: October 15 & 16 More information will follow in the next newsletter. Nancy Tate ( or ntate@fbsumc.org) District Lay Speaker Director ========================================================================== 12

13 SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING SIGN UP NOW!!! Sunday, August 15 2:30 p.m. Registration (Sign in & receive copy of Safe Sanctuary Policy to review) 3 4:30 p.m. Training Mountain View UMC (If you need directions contact the district office.) Contact the District Office to register by leaving church name and approximate number who will attend. Deadline is Monday, August 9. Another Training is being planned for the Rogersville area sometime between October and next March. ======================================================= YOUTH (Resurrection Early Bird Deadline is July 1) The largest turnout from Holston conference for Ichthus, a Christian music festival held in Wilmore Kentucky last weekend was led by our district. Churches attending include Cassidy, Crossroads, and 1 st Rogersville UMC. Learn more at Summer is a busy and exciting time for the district youth and we have some great events scheduled: KINGDOM QUEST, our main district youth rally, will feature Justin Lookadoo Sunday, July 18 at Colonial Heights 4 6 p.m: Youth leader s workshop lead by Justin Lookadoo. 6-8pm: Youth Rally with Justin Lookadoo. Music will be provided by The Ralph Jeffers Band. Games and prizes included! Adult Volunteers are needed to supervise. Monetary contributions are needed to help pay for this event. Write checks to Kingsport District UMC and mail to P.O. Box 894 Kingsport, TN YOUTH LEADER WORKSHOPS: Saturday, August 7, we are sponsoring a multi-district youth and youth leader workshops at Colonial Heights UMC from 2-4 pm. Topics will include: leading single digits youth groups, Discovery (learning if you as a youth are called to God s ministry), led by Laura Lambert, Conference youth coordinator, and Youth in leadership, led by some of our C.C.Y.M. representatives. Other workshops will be available as well. We are also organizing co-ed softball teams for mixed adults and youth, and youth-only games. Please remember to check our facebook page titled, Kingsport District Youth for events from across the district The District now has a Youth Face Book page. Go to Kingsport District Youth to find out about youth events in our district. This will be linked into our Kingsport District website soon. Youth Leaders Monthly Meeting 3 rd Saturdays each month, Noon, Bojangles on Stone Drive in Kingsport Information and resource sharing, guest speakers, website information OTHER EVENTS Festival of Gifts & Talents October 17 Mountain View UMC 13

14 MIDDLE HIGH YOUTH OVERNIGHT RETREAT Buffalo Mountain Camp August 20-21, 2010 For rising 6th graders through 8th grade, this retreat will be a great opportunity for your group to reconnect and for those new youth members to have a great first experience. We will have great worship time together and other activities may include: Campfire Climbing wall 600 foot Zip Line Games Hiking Disc Golf Boating on the pond Friday, August 20 5:30 pm check-in 6:00 pm supper Saturday, August 21 4:00 pm go home Cost is $40/person which includes program cost, 3 meals and snacks, and lodging in our cabins. Please contact the camp office at or the director at: jason@buffalomountaincamp.org with questions or to register. Buffalo Mt. Camp provides the programming. Groups must bring chaperones. ================================================================================ ADULT MINISTRIES EVENT Several years of dedicated time, effort & prayer by many middle-aged adults through out the conference has gone into developing this meaningful and educational event. It will be well worth the time and minimal expense to attend! Follow Holston Adult Ministries via Social Media Feeds: Twitter: Click Here Facebook: Click Here Event Flyer Would you like to be able to share information about the Holston Adult Ministries event with others who may want to attend? Click on this link to access our Event Flyer to share our message with others! (continued on next page) 14

15 The Holston Adult Ministries Kick-Off Event August 21, (to register) Mark your Calendars: August 21, 2010 Holston Conference Adult Ministries Kick-Off Event The Holston Conference will be hosting the first (and last!) Kick-off event sponsored by the newly formed Conference Adult Ministries Team, August 21, 2010, Cokesbury UMC, North, Knoxville, Tennessee. The keynote speakers are Dr. John Rehder of The University of Tennessee Geography Department and Dr. Robert Martin of Saint Paul School of Theology. Workshops (Pick 3) 1. Your Faith Geography: Mapping Your Journey Dr. John Rehder 2. Rest Areas Rev. Charles Maynard 3. Travel Companions Craig Bates & Dr. Sherry Daniel 4. Detours Bobby Fields 5. Rethink Church: Final Destination Dr. Robert Martin Dr. Rehder s emphasis on faith geography and Dr. Martin s emphasis on Rethinking Church for Adult faith will be reflected in their addresses to the full gathering as well as in their workshop sessions. Other workshop leaders will include: Bobby Fields, from the East Tennessee Alzheimer s Association Craig Bates and Dr. Sherry Daniels will focus on techno-networking for individuals and churches Rev. Charles Maynard, storyteller extraordinaire, will serve as the devotional leader for the one-day The website for this event is Check the website for more information about our speakers, the event and a host of exciting information about this new ministry support and outlet. A link to the registration form may be found now on the website or check out on-line registration later in April. Mark your calendars for this one-time event you won t want to miss. Kick-Off Event Schedule: 9:15 a.m. Event Registration 10:00 a.m. Opening Devotional 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker 11:35 a.m. Workshop Sessions begin (& lunch is served as part of the first session) 3:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker 4:15 p.m. Closing *Participants will choose three workshops. Registration fee for the event will be $20.00 with.5 CEU credits being offered. 15

16 THIS & THAT Holston Conference Calendars can be ordered now through September 7. Cost: $8.50. Go to Holston Conference Handbook & Directory can be ordered now through September 7. This booklet has the pastors, churches, contact information that is current. Cost: $9.50. Go to Job Openings: Rogersville First is seeking a part-time keyboardist for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. This would be an excellent second income opportunity for someone. Please send resumes to 110 Colonial Rogersville, TN or call Mountain View UMC is seeking an organist/accompanist. 20 hours/week. References and background check required. Send resume to 4405 Orebank Rd. Kingsport, TN or vgibson@chartertn.net Kingsport District Fellowship 6 p.m., Covered Dish dinner - Everyone is invited! July 26 Mount Carmel August 23 Church Hill First September 27 Morrison Chapel October 25 Clouds Bend November 22 Community December No meeting Reaching People under 40 while Keeping People over 60: Hinton Rural Life Center, August for more information. A vital weekend workshop for pastors and laity of the small membership church. Finding the Vision of your Congregation Sunday, October 3 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Pleasant View UMC, Abingdon, VA Dr. Lovett Weems will present a one day conference. Topics: From Paying the Bills to Serving God s Vision Moving people from Beginning Givers to Joyful Generosity Practices that lead to Greater Giving Ways to Increase Annual Commitments from Members : Flyers are in the district office. to register. (There is a Saturday conference at First Farragut UMC in Knoxville.) 16

17 KINGSPORT DISTRICT CALENDAR July 5 District office closed 7 New Pastors Orientation, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m., district office 13 Superintendency Committee, 7 p.m., district office 16 & 17 Tools for Transformation Workshop, Boones Creek UMC, Friday (7-9 pm), Sat. (9 4) Register by July 12 by calling district office 18 District Youth Rally, Colonial Heights, 4-6: Workshop with Justin Lookadoo; 6 pm: Concert 20 District Finance Committee, 7 p.m., district office School of Christian Mission: contact your UMW president to register 26 Kingsport Fellowship, Mt. Carmel, 6:00 p.m. 28 Kingsport District Secretary/Admin. Assistant lunch, 11:30 a.m., Courtyard Tea Room Call the district office to make a reservation. August 7 Youth in Mission 3 District event, 2-5 p.m. 15 Safe Sanctuary training, Mountain View UMC, 3-5 p.m. 16 Pastors Picnic, Allandale Mansion, 5 8 p.m. (eat around 6 p.m.) 21 Conference Adult Ministries Event, Cokesbury UMC, 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 22 District Conference, Crossroads, 5 p.m. 23 Kingsport Fellowship, Church Hill UMC, 6 p.m. 28 Lay Leader & Pastor Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., place to be determined September 2 Board of Laity, 7 p.m., District office 9, 16, 23,30 Lay Speaker Training, Basic, Rogersville First, 6:30 p.m. 18 Youth Leaders, Bojangles, noon 20 Pastors Meeting, Fall Branch 9:30 a.m./ Surgoinsville First 6:30 p.m. 21 Roots & Shoots event First Broad Street Secretary/AA Conference 27 Kingsport Fellowship, Morrison Chapel, 6 p.m. October 1 & 2 Early Response Training in Knoxville 3 Funding Your Church s Vision, Abingdon 15 & 16 Lay Speaker Training Advanced Courses 16 Youth Leaders, Bojangles, noon 17 Festival of Gifts & Talents Youth Event Mountain View UMC 18 Pastors Meeting: Kendricks Creek 9:30 a.m. / Grange Hall 6:30 p.m. 25 Clergy Gathering Colonial Heights 25 Kingsport Fellowship, 6 p.m., Clouds Bend November 8 Pastors Meeting: Ketron Memorial 9:30 a.m. / Crossroads 6:30 p.m. 20 Youth Leaders, Bojangles, noon 22 Kingsport Fellowship, Community, 6 p.m District Office closed for Thanksgiving December 6 Pastors Christmas Banquet, 6 p.m., First Broad Street 18 Youth Leaders, Bojangles, noon District Office closed January Day of Discipleship 17

18 PASTORS PAGE New Pastor s Meeting Wednesday, July 7 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. District Office Pastor s Picnic August 16, 5 8 p.m. Allandale Mansion All Pastors, retired pastors and surviving spouses are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish to share. Paper products and meat will be provided. New Pastors do not have to bring anything. Pastor s Meetings: September 20: Fall Branch (9:30 a.m.)/surgoinsville First (6:30 p.m.) October 18: Kendricks Creek (9:30 a.m.)/grange Hall (6:30 p.m.) November 8: Ketron Memorial (9:30 a.m.)/crossroads (6:30 p.m.) December 6 Pastors Christmas Banquet, 6 p.m., First Broad Street January 10: Mount Carmel (9:30 a.m.)/surgoinsville First (6:30 p.m.) February Convocation March 21: Rock Springs (9:30 a.m.)/grange Hall (6:30 p.m.) April 11 St, Matthew (9:30 a.m./crossroads (6:30 p.m.) May 16 Vermont: 9:30 a.m./surgoinsville First (6:30 p.m.) District Superintendent Preaching Schedule July 4 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 22 August 29 Surgoinsville 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Wesleyanna, Cleveland 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. District Conference Worship 6:30 p.m. Fall 11 a.m. ========================================================================== Chaplains needed at Wellmont (Pastors or Stephen Ministers) Contact Gary Metcalf, Director of Pastoral Care at if you d like information or to volunteer. The District Office has an application form. ========================================================================== 18