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People Serving People
In the Spirit of Christ.
Inside this issue:
Mission Buckets
April Calendar
1
2
3
4
5
Rummage Sale
DUMC Children
6
7
Kitchen Redo
Shawn Silver Tribute
8
9
UMW
UMM
Jail Ministry News
10
Prayer Concerns April Volunteers Weekly/Monthly Events
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12
DUNLAP UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
April, 2018
Early Worship : 8:30 am
Sunday school : 9:30 am
Worship: 10:30 am
Youth 5:00 pm Pastor Natalie Smart
Cain Family Thank You
Church Survey
Information
Spring Training!
A Thank You to Keith!
April, 2018 Page 3
What would we do without our church family?
Thank each and every one of you for your
prayers, cards, calls and visits during Bernice’s
illness and passing. A special “thank you” to all
who helped prepare and serve a meal for our
family after the funeral. We cherish each of you
and are grateful for your support always.
God’s blessings,
Eddie, Charlotte and the Cain Family.
The N.O.W. Committee has designed a survey to learn in detail how you feel
about your church life and the programs offered. They also would like to
know where you want to see the church go in the next three years. You can
find the survey online at https//www.surveymonkey.com/r/DunlapUMC. If
you would rather fill in a paper copy, they are available in the Narthex or
from Margaret Lane. Thank you for your participation!
If you have someone in the church you would like to see highlighted with a newsletter article, please tell Margaret Lane.
APPRECIATION FOR KEITH MAXWELL
Dunlap UMC hosted the Sequatchie Bell Choir on March 18; we are most grate-
ful for the opportunity to share in worship. On that morning, we discovered that
two of our members were somehow unable to be in attendance. We had
been in practice during the Sunday school hour, all the while in hopes that our
missing ringers would soon arrive. They did not, and at the last minute (literally
the last minute) we corralled Keith Maxwell to join in. Keith played with the
group without benefit of practice and made it look easy. He never asked, just
did everything he could – which was to save the day- and we so thankful that
he did!
Keith is a true professional and a versatile musician. He is always willing to share
his gift of music, and always with beautiful results. Be sure and give Keith some
thanks when you see him!
Bert Esslinger
Page 4 DUNLAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Spring Lay Servant Training for the Scenic South District:
Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 21,
2018 at Flintstone UMC, 2503 Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone,
GA. Basic and Advanced Courses will be offered. Deadline for
registration is April 6, 2018. Registration cam be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to P. O. Box 80353, Chattanooga,
TN 37414. Cost is $30, which includes curriculum and lunch. Call
Margaret Lane at the church office, 423-949-2724 for a registration
brochure.
Page 5 April, 2018
Addison Shock will be our guest pastor on Sunday, April 22, when
we honor the class of 2018. He comes highly recommended by
Kaitlyn and Jake. Addison serves as the Pastor of the TN Tech
University Wesley Foundation. He is a graduate of Mississippi
State University. Since graduation, he has worked in youth minis-
try and done non-profit work. His hobbies are rock climbing, fly
fishing, playing basketball, reading, not eating sugar, organizing
things and lovingly debating. He is currently working on his
Master's of Divinity at Vanderbilt.
Over the next few weeks, John Kell and other trustees will
put a fresh coat of paint on our hallway walls and in the Narthex. If you are proficient with interior painting and have
the time, please volunteer to help John and the trustees with
this springtime spruce-up! Thank you.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
10:30 a.m. Service
Celebratory Luncheon afterwards
DUNLAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Page 6
DUMC YOUTH
RUMMAGE SALE
The Venturing Crew and the Boy Scouts are
teaming up to hold a Rummage Sale at Dunlap
UMC on April 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds
will be used to support both group’s many
projects and competitions.
They are taking donations of sellable items,
including books, at the church office from now
until the sale.
Thank you for supporting their efforts.
Scouting is a great organization and helps our
youngsters prepare for adulthood.
April, 2018 Page 7
DUMC CHILDREN
Easter Sunday Morning @ 9:30 a.m.
Palm Sunday Children’s Sermon: The
children greeted “Jesus” with shouts of
Hosanna and waving palms.
(Thank you, Roland, for all you do!)
PAGE 8 DUNLAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Take a minute and check out the kitchen. Jeannetta Walker has
straightened, tossed out, and organized it so beautifully it hardly
looks like the same facility! And thanks to John Kell for repositioning the freezer, making it so much easier to access, and
opening up a good deal more storage capacity. Wow!
In September of 2016, Sequatchie County was struck
by a tornado. Funds were collected from the community and the church to provide relief to those
most hard hit. Over the past 18 months, these funds
have been carefully managed and distributed by
Melissa Mackey, Of the original $2,939 collected,
$810 remains. The fund, originally titled “Tornado
Relief Fund” has now been renamed “Community
Relief Fund.“ Its purpose remains the same: to help
people in need because of natural disasters such as a
tornado or flood, or by fire and other unforeseen
catastrophes. If you become aware of someone in
need of assistance, please contact Melissa Mackey. In
addition, if you want to contribute to the Community
Relief Fund, please write a check to Dunlap UMC and
designate the funds. Thank you.
Page 9 April, 2018
This month, we recognize Shawn Silver. Shawn was baptized by Reverend Arch Kelly in 1981 and confirmed in 2002 by Reverend Mark McKnight, officially making Shawn one of our most faithful, long-time members of Dunlap United Methodist Church. Shawn is always happy to pitch in and help at the church in any way needed and to do it cheerfully. He particularly enjoys music and those of us in the choir loft know it; lively music always puts a big grin on Shawn’s face. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is one of his best-liked church moments. If he had to pick favorite folks, he’d choose Dot and Howard Hatcher, but he appreciates everyone and enjoys being greeted. Shawn was particularly helpful in our recent weeks of church cleaning, For his help, Melissa Tibbs says a heartfelt “thank you!” for all the heavy-lifting and toting he took care of at her request. When you see Shawn Sunday morning, tell him hello. Like everybody, Shawn loves attention, and you’ll likely get a sweet smile in response. Thanks for all you do, Shawn.
SHAWN SILVER
Page 10 DUNLAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Dunlap United Methodist Women met on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the church. The UMW District President, Willela Douthat attended as their guest. She told the group about joint meetings taking place in some of the valley churches. They are meeting on Sunday afternoons at 2:30. Their next meeting will be on May 6 at the Sardis UMC. Willela left boxes to be filled with children’s toys,
toiletries and clothes. They should be finished by June 16; she will pick them up here, if needed. These supplies will go to Annual Conference and then to Uganda, Africa. The next meeting of the Dunlap UMW will be on April 16, 2018 at the church.
The Dunlap UMM met at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 25th. After the
10:30 service, they hosted a fundraising luncheon serving salads, chili and
soup, and hotdogs.
At their meeting, they discussed opportunities for new projects,
including holding cooking days to feed the hungry. They also discussed new
projects to assist the city of Dunlap. They also received a re-
port of the condition of their very important
funnel cake cooking grill. How can we have July 4th without
that?
Their next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on April 22nd.
Linda Varnell, Betsy Hatfield and Ruth Tate conducted two services in the women’s
pod on March 22nd. There were more women than usual. The emphasis was on
Holy Week. Bill conducted three services, one in B pod and two in C pod; again,
there was a crowd. He also emphasized Holy Week and why it is important to all
Christians. Bill and Linda held a Maundy Thursday communion service. The inmates
have asked for a service on Easter Sunday evening and, depending on how this goes,
Bill and Linda may conduct future Sunday evening services.
Recently a lady in a restaurant in Chattanooga came
up to Linda and told her how much Linda’s efforts at
the jail had meant to her and that she credits Linda
for her success after release. The Jail Ministry is a
true blessing to all who participate.
Page 11 April, 2018
PRAYER CONCERNS
If you have an ongoing concern you wish to include in this list,
please fill out a prayer card found in the sanctuary pews or con-
tact the church office at 949-2724.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS:
Our Pastoral Family
Don Martin
Alex Allen
Phyllis and Randy Cady
Becky Hatfield Card (leukemia)
Terri Wells (Margaret Lane’s niece)
William Austin (Leukemia)
Pam Camp
Martha Lou Reynolds
Cpt. John Kell (Afghanistan)
Howard Hatcher
Mike Vestal, Barbara & Art Coulson
(cont’d)
Cheryl Martin
Robert Robertson
Family of Phyllis Parker
At Home: Shirley Blevins, Vera Adams,
Brookdale Hixson Assisted Living: Mildred Land
April Volunteers
Acolyte Greeters Lay Reader
4/1 Owen Boyer Betsy Hatfield & Leslie Hickman Cantata
4/8 Alyvia Boyer Maggie Greene & Donna Land Curtis Smith
4/15 Kenny Coulson Betty Morgan & Claude Lewis Charlotte Cain
4/22 Brylee Dishman Hank & Cindy Widick Bert Esslinger
4/29 Owen Boyer Bruce & Jeannetta Walker Lois Harris
Children’s Sermon Nursery Worker Praying with Pastor
4/1 Cantata Willavene Dunn No Sermon—Cantata
4/8 Communion Claude Lewis Frank Silver & Curtis Smith
4/15 Hank Widick Betty Morgan Ruth Tate & Charlotte Cain
4/22 Bruce Walker JoAnn Barker Bert Esslinger & Bruce Walker
4/29 Kendra Dishman Linda Lewis Betsy Hatfield & Leslie Hickman
April Usher: Jeff Barger Announcements: Margaret Lane
April Communion Helpers: 8:30 Brian Carrier
10:30 Margaret Lane, Betsy Hatfield, Keith Maxwell
Pastor Natalie Smart
1958 Main Street
Dunlap, TN 37327
E-mail Pastor Natalie:
[email protected] Office: (423) 949-2724
Return Service Requested
DUNLAP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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People Serving People in the Spirit of Christ
CALENDAR OF WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS
UNITED METHODIST MEN UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Fourth Sunday each month 8:30 Third Monday of each month
8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
CHOIR PRACTICE CHILDREN
6:00 p.m. each Sunday in Sanctuary 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS
Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. in Sanctuary Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. in Sanctuary & gym
VENTURE SCOUTS Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. in the gym.
COVERED DISH SUPPER
Second Wednesday of every month—5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
JAIL MINISTRY Fourth Thursday of each month—5:45 at the County Jail
BABS Second Monday of each month—10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
WOMEN’S BIBLE CLASS
Mondays at 9 a.m. in the library
YOGA
Tuesdays & Fridays—4:45 to 6:00 p.m
AA MEETINGS
Tuesday: Open Meeting—5 to 6 p.m.
NA Meeting—6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: Open Meeting—5 to 6 p.m.; Al-Anon @ 5 p.m. (in library)
Saturday: Open Meeting—9 to 10 a.m.
Church office hours are 11 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday. Pastor Natalie will be available mornings
and afternoons, Monday through Thursday, and can be reached anytime by cell phone: 423-364-1726.