EDGEFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
This Sunday
BULLETIN
BULLETIN
Prelude Cathy Sidebottom, Annette Gross, Pat Tester/Early Service
Welcome
Prayer
Order of Worship for February 5, 2023
Prelude Cathy Sidebottom, Annette Gross, Pat Tester/Early Service
Welcome
Prayer
*Call to Worship “His Name Is Wonderful” No. 174
*Apostle’s Creed No. 881
*Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” No. 400; vv. 1-3
Announcements/Reminders
The Worship of God with Tithes and Offerings
The Doxology (No. 95)
Children’s Sermon Ashley Sidebottom
Celebration of Birthdays and Anniversaries
Prayer Requests, Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Scripture “Matthew 25: 1-13”
Anthem
Sermon “People Get Ready”
HOLY COMMUNION
*Hymn “Nothing But the Blood” No. 362; 1 & 4
*Benediction
Pastor: The Lord Bless You and Keep You;
People: The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you;
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen
Pastor Estel’s cell: 423-963-9071
Pastor Estel’s email: [email protected]
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday:
8:30 am – Early Worship
9:30 am – Sunday School
10:30 am –Worship
6:00 pm – Youth
6:00 pm – Song and Testimony Service @ St. Paul UMC
Monday:
The quilters will work each Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm in the CLC. (upstairs)
Wednesday:
9:00 am – Mayberry Group (CLC Classroom)
6:00 pm – Romans Bible Study
7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Saturday:
8:00 am – Prayer Time in Sanctuary
Next Sunday:
Sympathy is extended to Mark Lewis in the death of Sandra Lewis.
We will vote on whether to go with Global Methodist Church or stay independent on February 19. For info on Global church (globalmethodist.org) and absentee ballots will be accepted.
On January 8th, Edgefield voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church with the understanding we would incur an associated expense. While the exact cost has not been determined, we believe it to be approximately $70,000 and will be due in March. If there are questions about this expense, please contact the pastor.
The Finance Committee met and agreed that at least part of the disaffiliation expense should be borrowed as opposed to severely depleting our existing funds. We also agreed that the congregation should be given an opportunity to donate and thus reduce the amount borrowed. Beginning immediately, all funds designated as “opportunity fund” on the check’s memo line will be held and applied to the disaffiliation cost when payment is made. Please note one check may be split between normal tithe and disaffiliation expense. Simply list the amount to be applied as Opportunity Fund on memo line.
For all who are financially able, please prayerfully consider making a special donation during the month of February.
Thank You, Edgefield Finance Committee, Tom Hodge, Chairman
December 2022 Newsletter
December 2022 Newsletter
Edgefield United Methodist Church Newsletter
Estel Williams – Pastor
Pastor Estel’s cell: 423-963-9071
Church email address: [email protected]
December 2022
Greetings from the Pastor and welcome to December. Sorry I am late in getting this letter out, but I have been under the weather for almost 2 weeks. Well, guess what, Christmas is just around the corner. But first, let’s pause and back up to November. It was an eventful month filled with activity. The Ruritan, as usual, did a tremendous job on the Veterans Luncheon. It was well attended and the atmosphere and program was wonderful. We had All Saints Day and remembered those who has gone on to their Heavenly Reward during the past year. That included Cecil McGlamery who passed away during the month of November. Our prayers go out to David, Max & Lisa as well as all of his family. Also to all the families who remembered their loved ones on this special day, and thanks to the ladies who put the program together. We also had our annual Thanksgiving Dinner provided by the Methodist Men. It also was a great Greetings from the Pastor and welcome to December.
The House was full of people and wonderful testimonies of what we were thankful for.
Everyone left uplifted and excited about Thanksgiving. A big thank You to the people of St Paul who put the service together.
Now let’s get to Christmas. We have a lot of exciting things planned for this month as we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. (JESUS CHRIST). May each
of you have a Christ Filled Christmas.
PASTOR ESTEL
Sympathy is extended to David, Lisa, and Max in the death of Cecil McGlamery.
Welcome to our new members: Adam, William and Savanna Whitehead
Welcome to our new members: Kim and Dean Baggett, and Jean Sartain
It is time to begin working on the 2023 directory. Please check the 2022 directory and
make sure all info is correct including your birthday.
I need all updates on addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays or name changes. If anything is incorrect or you are new to Edgefield please send me an email with the info. Thanks, Janet Elliott
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: December
Dec. 12 – 6:30 pm – Finance Committee Meeting to set the 2023 church budget.
A light Meal will be served.
Dec. 13 – 6:00 pm – Women of Faith in CLC (Potluck Christmas Dinner and bring gift
under $10.00)
Dec. 16 – 9:30 am – Food Pantry Run
Dec. 17 – 8:30 to 10:00 am– Food Pantry Distribution
Dec. 19 – 8:30 am – Food Pantry Run
Dec. 21 – 6:30 pm – Christmas Service
Dec. 21 – Choir Christmas Party
“Table for One?” will not meet in December
Dec. 25 – 9:30 am – One Worship Service
Dec. 31 – 5-7:00 pm - New Year Eve Communion
*Every Monday, Tuesday, & Saturday (January-November) – 12:00-3:00 pm – “Sew Happy”
Quilters in CLC (upstairs) Quilters will not meet in December.
*Every Wednesday:
9:00 am – Mayberry Bible Study (CLC)
6:00 pm – Romans Bible Study in CLC & On-Line (zoom)
7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Special Gifts
Dear Santa,
I am writing to you about someone that is special to me. I don't know what I would
do without her in my life. She is my rock when I need strength.
Santa, this young woman is so amazing. She does a job that enables her to help
people that have run out of hope. By sharing her own life experiences, which
sometimes can be painful, she teaches them how to be a better parent and all round
better human being. I have seen the results of her work, and I am humbled.
I sometimes wonder what Edgefield Church would do without her. Throughout the
pandemic she never missed a Sunday to speak to the children on Zoom. Since then
she has taken on the role of children's sermons and manages to bring smiles to
everyone's face with the responses she gets from the precious children in our church.
Along with her friend, John Weaver, she teaches a Sunday school class for teens.
On more than one occasion she has stepped into the pulpit on Sunday morning
when Estel has needed her. One time she literally was called less than thirty minutes
before church began because Estel needed to minister to a grieving family. She
always brings a message that someone needed to hear.
Wednesday nights find her at the church either helping Estel with Bible study on
Zoom, or going it alone if duty or life calls him elsewhere. You should hear how she
speaks of the people that participate. You can hear her love for them in her voice.
Besides doing the children's sermon she also does audio visual duty during church,
whenever needed.
As you draw up your list of gifts this year please remember her. Material things are
not important to her. Family, church, and friends are what she cares about. So as you
ponder what to bring her, let me make a few suggestions. Bring her joy in her ever day
life. Bring peace in her heart for the things over which she has no control. Bring her
happiness. because no one deserves it more.
I know you know who I am talking about Santa, and I thank you for your
consideration in this. One final gift I would wish for her is the true understanding of
how proud I am that she's my daughter.
Merry Christmas
Cathy Sidebottom
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Penny Johnson 9
Olivia Bowers 14
John Smith 15
Eric Hughes 17
Terry Parker 18
Judy Graybeal 18
Hunter Hess 19
Darrell Jackson 19
Annette Gross 20
Kelley Collett 21
Peggy Grubb 22
Jill Fandl 22
Don Moyers 25
Pat Powell 26
Morgan Parker 28
Etta Hyder 29
Ivy Smith 31
Scott Carter 31
Buck Peters 31
ANNIVERSARIES:
Jeff & Micki Hess 6
Roger & Deanna Davis 7
Stephen & Kathy Grubbs 12
Lynn & Judy Cross 18
John & Jill Fandl 22
David & Tammie Casasola 23
Bill & Pat Powell 24
Joe & Nancy Broyles 29
Jim & Sherry Blizzard 31
LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Sandy Thomas Haleigh Hearn Steve Howell
Luxe Trivett Mike Devereaux Mary Walker
Carolyn Fletcher Lou Daughtery Stacy Fox
Don Lewis Rebekah Roche Jim Crisco
Sandra Sinard Gene & Susan Shaw Jeff Hyder
Dave Tester William Whitehead Buck Peters
Junior Smith Terry Whitaker John Fandl
Henry McNulty Bonnie Sheldon Linda Wilcox
Joe Broyles Andy Crutcher Carol Vaughn
Johnnie Smith Melissa Garrett Mike Collins
Bill Sawyers Michael Boldosser Judy Cross
Suzanne Groce Gay Lynn Torbett Jean Lipps
Janice Blackburn Clifford Chapman Loretta Kyte
Mary Beth Sidebottom Sean Lovins Donna Cox
Kim Baggett Deborah Webb Allen Odum
Hunter Pendleton Speedy Adams Family
Ryan Cradic Bill Cross Family
Preston Hampton Sarah East Family
Terry Parker Jonathan Powers Family
Broggie Broyles Family
Homebound
Betty Berry Betty Birdwell Carrie Mellons Jean Sartain
Nursing Home Residents
Louise Cross……… Courtyards, 2111 E. Lakeview Drive, Room 110,
Johnson City, TN 37601
Janie Walsh………...Dominion Senior Living, Room 124, 2412 Knob Creek Road, Johnson
City, TN 37601
Brenda Warren….Hillview Health & Rehabilitation, 1666 Hillview Drive, Elizabethton, TN
37643