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Seymour Jason Gattis, Pastor

United Methodist Church

Words from Pastor Jason . . .

March 2017

Staff Highlights - Michelle Hurton You probably do a better job than I do in saying thank you to the staff at our church. Or, you may feel that you don’t say thank you enough. If so then your feelings would coincide with mine. If I said thank you every single day it would not be enough for what our staff does for SUMC. So, over the next few months I am going to use this space to highlight each of our staff members and encourage you to join me in saying thank you. This month’s highlight is Michelle Hurton, Director of Family Ministries and Outreach. Michelle’s work at SUMC goes back to not long after joining the church and becoming the Children’s Direc-tor. She has a heart for children which is why her field of study was in psychology that included additional work in child development and educational psychology. As things evolved and changed within the structure of the church so did her job and responsibilities. Having a passion for mis-sions as well, she moved from children’s ministries to mission and outreach, directing the church’s mission efforts and exploring opportunities for SUMC to make a difference within the community. Her work led to the start of our annual Back to School Blowout and continued man-agement and growth of the Faith Promise Fund and it’s Gifts for the Christ Child fundraiser. Michelle can be found at the church five days out of the week (Sunday-Thursday) coordinating and teaching children’s Sunday school classes, M&M’s programming (Wednesday evening chil-dren’s classes), and nursery care, leading women’s Bible studies, attending community and coun-ty task force meetings, exploring new mission opportunities, and meeting with people looking for benevolence assistance. Outside of what you see, Michelle offers wise advise in staff meetings, challenges ideas to make sure they align with our mission, and is a fun loving presence at out-ings. Not every church has someone like Michelle. The ones that do certainly see the benefit. The ones that don’t have a big hole that needs to be filled. Thank you, Michelle, for all you do. We are cer-tainly a better church and a better staff because of you. Jason

Upcoming . . . .

Men of Faith – You are invited to join us Friday, March 10th at 7:30am at Con-nie’s Kitchen in Seymour.

Contact Thomas Hill at 607-6689 or [email protected] for more information.

Soul Sisters

Soul Sisters will not have their traditional meet-ing in March. We will be serving the meal for Recovery @ Seymour on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 pm. All are welcome at Recovery @ Sey-mour. We hope to see you there.

Join us for scrapbooking Friday, March 24th

from 4:00 — 10:00 pm in the Fellowship

Hall.

March Book . . .

an Invisible Thread

by Laura Schroff

Is “Read More” on your list of things you’d like to do this year? Has it been on your lists before?

Out to Lunch Book Club is a fun way to get yourself off Facebook and to hold yourself ac-

countable to the goal of reading more quality literature. Plus, these next two books are MUST

READS!!! Join us 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Noon. Locations vary, so text or email Rebekah at [email protected].

April Book . . .

Praying Circles Around

the Lives of Your Children

by Mark Batterson

Grandparents as Parents announces Night Support and Education Group March 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. at First Baptist

Downtown Knoxville (transportation provided by CAC with reservations by March 1 – free parking at church). Free dinner

at 5pm for grandparents and children by FBC (dinner reservations by March 1) Support Group program begins at 6:00 p.m

(free childcare). Program presented by Legal Aid of East Tennessee: “Legal Issues Related to Grandparents as Parents.”

Bring questions as we partner to find legal answers and solutions. RSVP by March 1 by calling 865-524-2786 or email don-

[email protected].

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We’d like to wish the following individuals a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the month of March. Birthday Celebrations!

1 – Justin Finchum, Amanda Corallo

4 – Sharon Davis

5 – Shirley Ellis, Peter Corallo

6 – Shelly Hosler

7 – Hallie Lynch

9 – James Lynch

10 – Chester McInturff

11 – John Patterson, Jr., Harry Switzer

12 – George Hyfantis

13 – John Bawcum, Andy Whisler

15 – Nicholas Gioioso, Cleigh Armbrister

16 – Bill McCann, Doug Newport,

Tanya Magness, Terry Thiel

17 – Michael Moser, Tim Stafford,

Joyce Wooliver

19 – Seth Bell, Ginger Jackson

21 – Miranda Pratt

23 – Jeri Whisler

26 – Jason Gattis

27 – Lisa Garren, Paul Terranova,

Matt Johnson

28 – Amanda Crawford, John Patterson, III

If your birthday was not listed in the appropriate month or date, please contact the church office to make sure we have your correct birth date. We’d like to honor you during your special month!

Discovery

March 18, 2017, 10 am- 4 pm

Ministry can look many different ways. Do you feel called to be a pastor in a church? A youth minis-

ter? A worship leader? A music minister? Children's minister? A missionary? Older adult minister?

The possibilities are endless! In the United Methodist Church you can choose to be ordained or to be

a lay person in ministry. Holston Conference knows that your calling is a big deal and we want to

support you along the way!

Discovery is a one day event to help youth explore that calling. Throughout the day you will hear

from people in various aspects of ministry and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more.

There will also be time spent in worship to listen to what God is saying to you. Bishop Taylor will be

with us to share about calling and to encourage you!

Regular Registration Due March 6 $10

To register, fill out the Standard Registration Form found on the Holston Conference website

http://holston.org/ministries/youth/programs/discovery/

and mail it to:

Discovery

PO Box 850, Alcoa, TN 37701

http://holston.org/media/ministry/resource/HolstonConfYouth-RegHealthForm.pdf

This month we are collecting items to make sewing kits and tool kits for our shoe boxes! These donations are needed:

Sewing Kits: Thread, needles, thimbles, small scissors and scraps of fabric which can be cut into squares, small spools of yarn and small sized knitting needles

Tool Kit: Screws, nails, screwdrivers, small sized hammers as lightweight s you can find, plastic or wood model car kits, paint trays, brushes, and stickers to decorate car kits

Thank you! Questions? See Robyn Robb

Operation Christmas Child

VBS Volunteer Meeting is Sunday, March 26th at 4PM in Room 209,

followed by Safe Sanctuary Training.

Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Spark creativity with interactive decorations and experienc-es. Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School transforms our church into a place buzz-ing with excitement!

Please make every effort to attend this volunteer meeting if you are interested in vol-unteering in any capacity with Vacation Bible School this year. “Staff” t-shirts will be handed out to volunteers on a first-come first-serve basis and refreshments will be available.

If you are interested in volunteering with VBS or any other children or youth ministry opportunity and have not had a Safe Sanctuary Training in the past two years, this training is required.

For more information on volunteering for our Maker Fun Factory VBS, please contact Michelle Hurton at 573-9711x11 or [email protected].

March collection

items for ages 5-14.

Quality Crafts

Thank you

New Arrivals in Your Church Library

DVD: John the Gospel of Light and Life by Adam Hamilton, in-

cludes Leader Guide, Youth Study Guide and 3 books

Fiction: Oklahoma Wedding by Cathy Hake, Kelly Hake and Jen-

nifer Johnson

Non-Fiction:

In the Beginning (Genesis) Bible Study Series

The Life Giving Home Experience

10 Curses That Block the Blessing

Christmas-The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (an Advent Study for

Adults)

When God Comes Down (an Advent Study for Adults)

Growing Your Church Through Evangelism and Outreach

Faith: Living a Spiritual Life

Setting Boundaries With Adult Children

The Best Yes

Knowing God

Renegade Gospel: The Rebel Jesus, The Radical Road to the Cross, in-

cludes Leaders Guide and 3 books

My thanks to Joyce Terranova for processing these materials for you to

check out.

We need your donations of newer books with copyrights from 2015-

2017, Thank you!

My prayer for you in 2017 is to read, study and learn all you can about

our God.

Blessings,

Robyn Robb

Wednesday, March 1

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for

dinner or stop by and pick up din-

ner for the family. We will be serv-

ing between 5:15-6:00 pm.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, side dish-

es, and dessert.

Donations help the Youth pay for

upcoming activities.

All Wednesday evening activities will follow this schedule:

5:15—6:00 pm Fellowship Meal

6:00 pm All group activities begin

6:00 pm M&M’s for Children

Childcare will be available until 8:00 pm

Wednesday Shared Supper 5:15 pm

You CAN memorize scripture. Do you know your address without pulling out your driver’s license? Case closed. In Matthew 4, Jesus used Scripture to stand firm against temptation in the desert. He didn’t pull out his pocket Torah and leaf through it until he found the verses he needed. He had them hidden away in his mind and heart, ready to use. The Word of God is pow-erful: during dark times, the Holy Spirit will call out verses to bring you wisdom, strength, and hope. But you have to hide them away first. Here is your:

Memorizing Tip of the Month “First Letter Prompt”

This is a great and super effective technique to use, especially with school age kids. Print only the first letter of each word on an index card with spaces be-tween the words. Those first letters are the clues to the next words. After using this to recall the verse, you will be amazed at how quickly you will be able to say the verse from memory without the first letter prompts.

Thank you to everyone who makes our meal possible! Cost remains $4 per plate, children 2 and under eat free, and the family maximum is $15.* Find the full monthly menu right here and the weekly menu in your Sunday bulletin. RSVP or Standing RSVP is required but no one is ever turned away so by all means, bring a guest! *Family maximum applies to immediate family only: head of households and dependent minor children.

On the Menu this Month (FIVE Wed Nights this Month!!!)

3-1 Youth Fundraiser: Grill & Chill

3-8 Baked Potato & Super Salad Bar, Banana Pudding

3-15 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Italian Side Salad Bar, Garlic

Bread, Carrot Walnut Poke Cake

3-22 Chili, Chips, & Cheese, Pizza, or Mac & Cheese, Side Salad & Toppings Bar,

Sopapilla Cheesecake

3-29 BBQ Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Scalloped Blue Cheese Potatoes, Cole Slaw,

Choice Roll or Bun, Side Salad Bar, Chocolate Cheesecake Pudding Pie

Normal Wednesday Schedule

Ushers

8:45 am

Rick Gillespie & Gina Noles

Paul Hartigan

11:00 am

Bobby Davenport (H)

Don McCartney & Joyce Terranova

PDO = Parents Day Out

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday unless otherwise noted on calen-dar.

5:15 PM Shared Supper

6:00 PM Small Group Activities

6:00 PM Children’s Activities

7:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal

Normal Sunday Schedule

8:45 AM Traditional Worship

9:45 AM Fellowship Time

10:00 AM Sunday School

10:45 AM Fellowship Time

11:00 AM Contemporary Worship

5:00 PM Adult Bible Study

5:30 PM Youth Activities

March 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir 5:00 PM Adult Bible Study 5:30 PM Youth Activities

27 9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day Out) 10:00 AM Women's Bible Study 5:00 PM Scouts 6:30 PM Adult Bell Rehearsal

28 6:00 PM Scout Meetings

1 9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day Out) 3:450 PM Children's Chimes 4:30 PM Children's Choir 5:15 PM Shared Supper 6:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service 7:30 PM Praise Band Re-hearsal

2 6:00 PM Recovery at Seymour 6:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

3 9:00 AM PDO (Parents Day Out)

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5 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir 5:00 PM Adult Bible Study 5:30 PM Youth Activities



8 9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day Out) 3:45 PM Children's Chimes 4:30 PM Children's Choir 5:15 PM Shared Supper 6:00 PM Small Groups 6:00 PM Children’s Activities 7:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal



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12 2:00 PM Order of Arrow Scout Meeting 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir 5:00 PM Adult Bible Study 5:30 PM Youth Activities






18 9:00 AM Groundskeepers

19 2:00 PM Scout (Pack) Meeting 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir 5:00 PM Adult Bible Study 5:30 PM Youth Activities





24 9:00 AM PDO (Parents Day Out) 4:00 PM Scrap booking

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26 4:00 PM VBS Meeting 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir 5:00 PM Adult Bible Study 5:30 PM Youth Activities






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Phone: (865) 573-9711

E-mail: [email protected]

107 Simmons Road

P O Box 1488

Seymour, TN 37865

We’re on the web:

www.seymourumc.com

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“Spring Forward”

Set your clocks 1 hour

ahead, Sunday,

March 12 at 2:00 am!

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