Dale’s Doodles

THE LAMPLIGHTER Newsletter of the

SPRING CITYSPRING CITYSPRING CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

September 2016

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Betty Barnes Jesse & Nina Gibbs

Kay Hesselbach Becky Knox

Linda Mullins Daryl Watson

John D. (Danny) Chattin (Spring City Care and Rehab, #203, Hinch St.) Mary Galloway (The Courtyard at Deer Ridge #165-1, 165 Deer Ridge Dr. 37321) Alvamae Greathouse (Spring City Care and Rehab, #309B, Hinch St.) Carl Hesselbach (Spring City Care and Rehab, #208, Hinch St.) Kathleen Reece (Spring City Care and Rehab, #306, 331 Hinch St.) Margaret Scholz (Spring City Care and Rehab, #511, 331 Hinch St.)

Matthew 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no

longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city built on a

hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives

light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before

others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Have you ever wondered what truly will make a

difference in the world? In this season of politics, it seems everyone is saying I can, and I am sure if given the opportunity they could. But the truth is

seasons come and seasons go. What makes a lasting difference is not a political movement, but it is a movement that can change hearts, minds, and

souls. It is a spiritual move of God through the lives of those who follow Jesus and his teachings.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives more than food for thought more than something that will only last for a season.

What Jesus is offering is not an opinion or a

suggestion. When Jesus speaks, we need to listen. Jesus is trying to win over people’s lives in hope they

will transform the work and allow God’s Kingdom to continue to break in. Jesus reminds us that we are the salt of the earth. Salt is valuable and important

not only in the time of Jesus but also today. Jesus reminds us that we are salt.

Jesus says that we are the light of the world. Light

is valuable because it gives life. Without light, there would be no life. Jesus says we are the light of the

world which means we have a message of hope and transformation.

Lastly, Jesus says we are to let that light shine. Let

us use our relationship with Jesus to transform the world.

When we obey Jesus, He will work through us not for

a season, but throughout eternity. If one wants to see the world change, then hearts must be changed. Hearts can change when we share the light of Jesus.

Jesus says by our good works we will glorify our Father in heaven.

So…let your light shine.

Shalom,

Julie York (friend of Emmaly Fisher) Doyle Montgomery (friend of Emmaly Fisher) Rick Martel (friend of Chuck McIlwain) Kim Steed (daughter of Shirley Corbin) Michelle McCuistion (friend of Beth & Steve Keylon) George Meachum (friend of Bill & Caren Ruffner) R. E. Nail (friend of Kevin Garrison) Jordan Nelson (granddaughter of Leon & Nancy Hicks) Kathy Shoopman (daughter of Stella Ray) Louie & Phyllis DeJohn (friends of Sheila and Bob Larson) Montana Runninghorse (friend of Richard DeCroce) Joann Powell (friend of Kathleen Garrison) Judy Graham (friend of Virginia & Dell Bond) John Johnson (friend of Chuck McIlwain) Tammy Blakewell (friend of Helen Miko) David Lenear (brother of Carolyn Hesselbach) Gary Yonke (son of Diane Yonke) Grace Ruffner (niece of Bill & Caren Ruffner) Vern White (brother-in-law of Bill & Caren Ruffner) Emmett Holdren (friend of Joe Lisa) Joe Gallow (friend of Cindy Ross)

Jan Hall (friend of Joanne & Mark McKinnon) Jim Badger (friend of Dan Uhler) Jackie Lawson (Donna Hudson’s cousin) Beth Hower (friend of Rita Uhler) Barbara Swafford (aunt of Scott Messimer) Michele Lawrence (daughter of Richard DeCroce) Anthony Cringoli, Jr. (friend of Richard DeCroce) Nancy Goodwin (friend of Kathleen Garrison) Wilma Jean Waldo (friend of Tammy Boles, Lesia Garrison & Angie Rose) Janie May (Angie Rose’s mother) Olga Conroy (daughter-in-law of John Conroy) Billy Arnold (John Conroy’s son-in-law) Whitney Miller (Beth Keylon’s niece) John Toliver (friend of Judy Ezell) The Family of Betty Barger (sister of Ronnie Barger) The Family of Hazel Hinely (mother of Don Hinely) The Family of Mike Richards (friend of the Arp, Boles, Bowman and Hasting families)

Due to limited space, names are removed the first of each month if the church office (365-6324) has not been notified.

2 Irene Alexander Eddie Boles Jackie Robinson 3 Sheila Larson Jack Phillips 5 Angela Garrison 6 Ronnie Barger Jack Barnes Chris Rose 9 Christina Walling 10 Lauretta Cash 11 Melvin Garner 17 Marilyn Weiss

17 Shelby Williams 18 Naomi Hinely Katie McDonald Tracey Rose 19 Bob Burkhardt Ashley Douglas David Gilliam 20 Jeannette Long Nathan Shaver 21 Carol Beckler Pat Horton 21 Lynda Smith 22 Max Douglas

23 John Conroy 24 Mike Swafford 25 Walt Morse 28 Angie Couch Trevor Gilliam 29 Scott Henderson 30 Michael Shock

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30 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 3:00 District Conference 6:00 Youth

8-9 p.m. AA-FH

8:30 MDO 10:00 Beth Moore Bible Study 12:00 Let’s Do Lunch

3:00 SC Chamber of Commerce Banquet Setup

8:30 MDO 10:00 Beth Moore Bible Study for Women

9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 2:00 Baby Shower 6:00 Staff Parish Team

Youth

8-9 p.m. AA-FH

6:30 Prayer Shawl Team 7:00 Scouts

10:30 TVA Retirees FLC 6:30 Lay Leadership Team

7:00 Scouts

9:30 Momma Tribe 6:30 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Scouts

10:00 Disciple 4

7:00 Choir Rehearsal

8:30 MDO 7:00 Trustees Meeting

8:30 MDO 5:00 Community Meal

8:30 MDO 10:00 New Beth Moore Bible Study for Women

9:30 Momma Tribe

10:00 Prayer Shawl 7:00 Scouts

8:30 MDO

6:00 UMW

10:00 Disciple 4

7:00 Choir Rehearsal

9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Youth

8-9 p.m. AA-FH

10:00 Disciple 4

7:00 Choir Rehearsal

10:00 Disciple 4

7:00 Choir Rehearsal

Church Office Closed

9/4 Ushers

Steve Keylon Walt Morse

Billy Ray Patton Ken Rose

Hosts Carol Price

Lynda Smith

Nursery Loretta Hale

Constance Garrison

Acolyte Hannah Couch

Children’s Church

Wendy Thurman

9/11 Ushers

Bob Larson Marty Gilliam Jerry Smith

Clyde Thurman, Jr.

Hosts Sharon Cowart Mary Drinkard

Nursery Angie Couch

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Acolyte Rachel Heimel

Children’s

Church Susan Maddux

9/18 Ushers

Natalie Baker Shirley Corbin Arthur Osborne

Jerry Henley

Hosts Sheila Larson Susie Strunk

Nursery

Debbie Wilson & Carlie

Acolyte Hannah Couch

Children’s

Church Robin Bolton

9/25 Ushers

Chadley Bowman Bob Larson Walt Morse Jerry Smith

Hosts Glenda Keylon Steve Keylon

Nursery

Angie Rose & Katie

Acolyte Rachel Heimel

Children’s

Church Angie Couch

1 Joe & Molly Graham 10 Gary & Tia Gilmore 23 H. B. & Polly Rankin

2 Tim & Lynne Agee 13 Roger & Margo Hinsdale 26 Ed & Sherry Milligan

Walt & Linda Morse Ralph & Beth Root 27 Melvin & Pat Garner

4 Bill & Brenda Dodson 17 Don & Lynn Hinkle

7 Kevin & Lesia Garrison 19 Gil & Judy Litteken

9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Youth

8-9 p.m. AA-FH

2 - 12:00 Grandview Twirlers Fish Fry & Dance, FLC

FLC is Closed for Set-Up for Guinn’s Baby Shower

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO

8:30 MDO

NOTE FROM JEANNETTE

Fall is in the air. The leaves will change to beautiful colors. May we change more to meet people’s needs, daily and spiritually. You are loved!

Rev. 8/29/2016

MONTHLY REPORT

JULY 2016

INCOME CURRENT PERIOD

YEAR TO DATE

ANNUAL BUDGET

ANNUAL BUDGET

PERCENTAGE

Contributions 28,936.46 194,165.50 354,000.00 54.8%

Mother’s Day Out 1,920.00 17,638.00 24,700.00 71.4%

Other Income 153.39 826.26 1,100.00 75.1%

TOTAL INCOME/GROSS PROFIT

31,009.85 212,629.76 379,800.00 56.0%

EXPENSES

Salaries & Benefits 18,555.15 128,159.48 220,280.00 58.2%

Property Maintenance 4,954.10 27,603.28 57,900.00 47.7%

Office Administration 1,047.44 4,976.11 10,400.00 47.8%

Nurture & Music 473.80 1,458.96 4,100.00 35.6%

Witness 10.00 369.30 1,650.00 22.4%

Outreach - Missions 75.00 525.00 1,500.00 35.0%

Conference/District 4,348.74 24,318.43 41,769.00 58.2%

Church Support 761.72 2,928.42 9,521.00 30.8%

Children’s Ministries 1,996.71 4,380.00 45.6%

Adult Ministries 75.19 1,600.00 4.7%

Youth Ministries 2,000.00 2,000.00 100.0%

MDO Expenses

2,450.00 17,552.63 24,700.00 71.1%

TOTAL

EXPENSES

32,675.95 211,963.51 379,800.00 55.8%

NET INCOME

-1,666.10 666.25 0.00 100.0%

GIVING & MONEY DISBURSED

7/31 8/7 8/14 8/21

General Budget 5,904.99 7,126.00 4,574.00 5,626.70

MDO 1,915.00

Memorial 50.00 25.00

Special 334.99 1,042.85 294.85 2,294.90

TOTAL

6,289.98 8,168.85 4,893.85 9,836.60

SS ATTENDANCE 62 65 61 62

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

195 159 176 165

FINANCIAL & ATTENDANCE REPORTS

Fred & Linda Mullins gave to the Community Ministries Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Kevin & Angie Rose gave to the Sunday School Literature Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Patty Crowder gave to the Memorial Fund in memory of Niran Roy. The Prayer Shawl Ministry Team gave to the Prayer Shawl Ministry Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Richard & Liz Stair gave to the Holston Home for Children in memory of Tuffy Thurman. Susie Strunk gave to the General Budget in memory of Niran Roy. Max & Pat Douglas gave to the Community Ministries Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Lora Lee Wilcher gave to the Memorial Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Joe Lisa gave to the Prayer Shawl Ministry in memory of Niran Roy. Nalini B. Roy gave to the Bereavement Fund in memory of Niran Roy. Patty Crowder gave to the Memorial Fund in memory of Hazel Hinely.

The summer break for our wonderful ladies’ ministry, Let’s Do Lunch (LDL), has ended. The first LDL meeting for fall is Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at noon, in the Family Life Center. We are grateful to Caren Ruffner and Patty Crowder for planning interesting, enjoyable programs, spirit-filled devotions, and scrumptious menus for each meeting of LDL.

Ladies, 60 and up, who plan to attend LDL on Tues., Sept. 20th, should turn in your reservation by calling 365-6324 or email scumc@volstate.net by Thursday, September 15th.

We congratulate two of our

members who were voted to remain in public office by the citizens of Spring City.

Spring City Mayor, Billy Ray Patton was undefeated by two

challengers, and incumbent Max Douglas was voted to remain as a Spring City Commissioner.

Congratulations to the 2016 Our Fair Lady Pageant winner, Sheila

Larson, who was crowned at the Rhea County Fair on Thursday night, August 11, 2016.

ATTENTION COLLEGE STATTENTION COLLEGE STATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS/UDENTS/UDENTS/PARENTS OF COLLEGE SPARENTS OF COLLEGE SPARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS:TUDENTS:TUDENTS: We are

seeking addresses for our young adults who are in college or trade school this fall. Our church wants to stay in touch and let this group know how much we love and care about them. Please email these addresses to Sharon at scumc@volstate.net. If Emmaly Fisher had your address for last year, please confirm that the address has not changed or submit the student's new address. Thanks!

NOTE: If anyone would like to attend the training at

Washington Pike UMC in Knoxville, the date and time

is Friday, September 9, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Phone: (865) 405-2653

Location: Washington Pike UMC

Email: smonty924@gmail.com

On Thursday night, July 28th, Spring City experienced a huge train derailment

that closed both railroad crossings and several streets and lanes going both

ways on Highway 27. Fortunately for us, we have the overpass that allowed

traffic to keep flowing in and out of town and to Highway 68 up to

Grandview.

We are thankful that there were no injuries, and the box cars were carrying

coal instead of hazardous chemicals.

MOTHER’S DAY OUT (MDO) First Day of Fall Session

There were some new faces at MDO on their first day on Tuesday, August 16th. As you can see, nearly all are smiling. Even if a few tears fell at first, they soon were forgotten by meeting new friends.

If you know of a child between the ages of 2 and 5 who would like to attend MDO, please contact the director, Denisea Johnson, or the church office at 365-6324. This program is a great way for children to get involved with other children and learn new educational things in a classroom environment. Everything is biblically and educationally based. Arts and crafts time is fun for the children and an awesome “hands-on” way for them to learn.

MDO applications are available in the church office.

Two and three-year-olds featured above sitting on the bench in the Fellowship Hall.

Four-year-olds enjoyed riding their tricycles in the Family Life Center.

Mr. & Mrs. David Gann of Scottsboro, AL, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Ashlie Catherine Gann of Perry, GA, to Michael James Logan, son of Teresa Kaplan of Mobile, AL, and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Logan of Mobile, AL. Ashlie is a 2008 graduate of Scottsboro High School and 2011 graduate of University of South Alabama. She is employed with State Farm Insurance as a Bank Specialist. Michael is a 2004 graduate of Mobile Christian and 2009 graduate of University of South Alabama. Michael is a partner with New York Life. The wedding will be held September 17, 2016. The couple will reside in Perry, GA. Ashlie is the granddaughter of the late Denton & Gretchen Smith.

Two Lives Become

One

Please Join Us for a

Baby Shower

in Honor of

Ashley & Michael Guinn

Sunday, September 11th 2:00 p.m.

Family Life Center

Gift Registry Gift Registry Gift Registry

Babies R Us, Target, Children’s FairBabies R Us, Target, Children’s FairBabies R Us, Target, Children’s Fair

What a fantastic group of youth gathered on Sunday evening, August 14th at 6 o’clock to meet with Pastor Dale in the Fellowship Hall! First, the youth were led by Pastor Dale in a devotional video study. The study was followed with delicious refreshments and fellowship.

After the study had ended, everyone went to the Family Life Center to participate in a fun, sports-oriented activity.

Featured in the photo above are (front row): Natalie Baker, Hannah Couch, Rachel Heimel, Aaron Heimel; (second row): Cory Pruett, Erin Couch, Ali Smith, Maddie Taylor, Kelsey Clark, Drake Taylor, Josh Heimel; (back row): Pastor Dale, Dakota Herhold, J. T. Baker, Josh Heimel, and Justin Gilmore. Thank you to the volunteers who supply the refreshments and serve as chaperones. Your love and concern for our youth are very important and do make a difference in their lives. We hope that our youth group continues to grow. Please keep the youth and their leaders in your prayers.

AVAILABLE DATES FOR ALTAR FLOWERS:

Sept. 4, 11, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 11.

If you would like to reserve one of the dates above to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory or honor of a friend or loved one, please add your name to the flower chart near the side entrance or call 365-6324.

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At 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 26th, fourteen boarded the church bus to journey to Athens, TN, to tour Mayfield Dairy. Nancy Herhold drove her car, and she and Dakota joined the group for the tour.

In spite of adhering to the hair net rule, those who enjoyed the tour were: Pastor Dale, Sherry & Jerry Norris, Sheila Larson, Joel & Betty Barnes, Theresa Slater, Tia & Gary Gilmore, bus driver, Tommy Hale, Pearl Gilliam, Nancy & Dakota Herhold, Patty Crowder, Bob Larson, and David Gilliam. Yummy ice cream was a special treat they shared after the tour. One last stop was made for lunch at Cracker Barrel before the group headed for home.

Thank you to the Parsonage Team for their recent hard work removing the carpet and flooring in the living room, foyer, dining room, kitchen, hallway and den at the parsonage before the installation of the new laminate floors. You can see how much better the floors look now.

We are so very grateful for the contribution of the full amount of the flooring and labor. May God bless you for your love and generosity!