August - Seymour United Methodist

Seymour
Jason Gattis, Pastor
United Methodist Church
Words from Pastor Jason
August 2016
Recovery 301
This month we continue in our education of the 12 Steps of Recovery. We’ve already looked at steps
1-6 which leaves us with steps 7-12. Where the first 6 steps focuses on the individual and the work
that is done to overcome the inward struggles that is faced, step 7 begins the process of letting go of
those struggles and repairing the relationships that have been strained.
7. We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.
In step 6 a decision was made to begin the process of removing the defects of character that has
brought the person to this point. Step 7 is the point in which the person turns these shortcomings
over to God. It is the moment of confession. It is the move to surrender not only the defects of character but the entire character over to the care of God. This is the freedom that each and every person longs for. And the freedom isn’t just from the compulsive behavior, but from the sins and struggles of the world that was taken away for us by Jesus.
Step 7’s foundational Scripture is found in 1 John 1:9:
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9
8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them
all.
Now begins the work of reconciliation which isn’t an easy task, but is much lighter now after experiencing the freedom from step 7. Where step 4 was an inventory of the individual, this list is an inventory of the lives affected by the person’s compulsions.
What better Scripture passage to guide this step than the golden rule found in Luke 6:31:
Do to others as you would have them do to you. - Luke 6:31
9. We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would
injure them or others
Now for more action. The person can’t just make a list, the list has to be acted on. And this step can
be exciting because it’s the moment the person gets the opportunity to offer something (apology)
without looking for something in return. This action may be the first time in a long time or first time
ever the person’s action and motivation is selfless instead of selfish.
The foundational Scripture for step 9 is found in the gospel of Matthew:
Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there you remember that your brother has
something against you, leave your gift at the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother, then
come and offer your gift. - Matthew 5:23-24
Next month we will conclude our look at the 12 Steps of Recovery with the maintenance steps that
guide, encourage, and motivate the life long process of recovery.
Jason
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Birthday Celebrations!
We’d like to wish the following individuals a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the month of August.
2 – Larry Grubb
3 - Betty Boyer, Mark Whisler
4 - Cari May
8 – Angela Patterson
10 – Gale Widner
11 – Logan Wilson
13 – Elizabeth Corallo
16 – Cindy Smith, George Weller
18 – Mary Beth Switzer
19 – Charles Ogle
21 – Phil Twitty
23 – Aubrey Russell
24 – Thomas Hill
25 – Nicolas Jerman, Kay Farmer
If your birthday was not listed in the appropriate month or date, please contact Michelle Hurton at the church to make sure we have your correct
birth date. We’d like to honor you during your special month!
Youth Calendar for August . . . .
July 31, 2016
Sunday
Sunday Night Youth -SUMC
August 3, 2016 Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cades Cove and Swimming Trip
August 5, 2016
Friday
Back to School Party-JumpJam
(11201 Threadstone Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet @ church
August 7, 2016 Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Promotion Sunday
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NEW 6th GRADE YOUTH AND PARENTS – Bonfire at Gattis House
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sunday Night Youth – SUMC
August 10, 2016 Wednesday
5:30 PM -7:30 PM
August 14, 2016 Sunday
Party with Pross Night at Youth -SUMC
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
August 17, 2016 Wednesday
5:30 PM -7:30 PM
August 21, 2016 Sunday
5:30
August 28, 2016 Sunday
5:30
PM - 6:30 PM
PM - 7:30 PM
Youth Leader Planning/Follow-up Meeting
Wednesday nights start back! Dinner and MS/HS groups
Youth and Parent Picnic at Morrisons’
Sunday Night Youth -SUMC
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Upcoming . . . .
August 12th
Surf Shack Seymour presents Family Movie Night on the Lawn.
“Soul Surfer”
Dance Party, Corn Hole, Ladder Ball… begins @ 8:30 pm.
Movie plays at dusk.
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
This is a completely FREE event.
Parents are encouraged to preview the shark attack scene and
use best judgment.
This event is open to the community and is publicized as such.
Please be here to welcome our neighbors and make new friends!
Wednesday, August 17 we will have a guest speaker following our evening
meal. Bert Emmerson who served as the Appalachian Trail Chaplain for the
Holston Conference during 2015 will talk about his time on the trail and the
people he met. Plan to join us at 5:15 for dinner or 6:00 to hear Mr. Emmerson. Also, information about upcoming Wednesday evening activities will be
available.
Men of Faith – You are invited to join
us Friday, August 12th at 7:30am at Connie’s Kitchen in Seymour.
Contact Thomas Hill at 607-6689 or
thomashill@att.net for more information.
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Soul Sisters
Soul Sisters will resume meeting on Tuesday,
September 6.
Michelle Hurton will be offering a 6 week class for parents called “Spiritual Parenting” by Michelle Anthony on Wednesday nights beginning on August 24th.
Dr. Anthony has written over a dozen resources for Christian Education and Family/Youth Ministries, and is also the Family Ministry Architect for David C. Cook
publishing. This study will help empower parents to be the primary nurturers of
their children’s faith. The class will be video-driven with an hour long video, followed by discussion questions and will run from 6pm – no later than 8pm. There
will be no cost to attend this class, but parents are asked to make a commitment to
attend all classes if possible.
Out to Lunch Book Club
Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Noon, locations vary.
Email Rebekah at RebekahHill@Comcast.net
August book. . .
The Last Sin Eater
by Francine Rivers
September Book. . .
Cold Tangerines
by Shauna Niequist
For August we are collecting
school supplies for boys and
girls ages 5-14 for Operation
Christmas Child. Please drop
your items at the collection center in the main hallway throughout the month.
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Wednesday Shared Supper Returns
August 17th
5:15 pm
Expect brand new menu items as well as old favorites. Your volunteer hosts have some exciting new additions planned for the hour. Anyone with a heart for working hard and serving others is invited to join
the team. Meal is $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.
*Family maximum applies to immediate family only: head of households and dependent minor children.
On the Menu this Month
8-17
Choice Hobo Meals: Hearty Chicken Stew or Chicken Santa Fe, Corn on
the Cob Niblet, Trail Mix, Pot Luck Deserts
8-24
Seasoned Grilled Chicken & Fettuccine Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Side Salad Bar, Choice Chocolate Cake or Fruit Parfaits
8-31
Choice: Jerk Chicken or Seasoned Beef Tacos, Seasoned Black Beans,
Southwestern Corn, Chips, Coconut Poke Cake or Cookie
Wednesday Evening Schedule Fall 2016
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 for Children
Childcare will be available until 8:00 pm
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August 2016
Normal Sunday Schedule
PDO =
Parents Day Out
8:45 AM Traditional Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship Time
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
unless otherwise noted on calendar.
10:00 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Fellowship Time
Ushers
Normal Wednesday
Schedule
8:45 am
Vic & Patti Davis
Bill South
5:45 PM Lost Sheep Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship
11:00 am
5:00 PM Adult Bible Study
Bob Lily (H)
Joyce Terranova & Jean Capps
5:30 PM Youth Activities
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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5:00 PM Adult Bible
Study
5:30 PM Youth
Activities
5:00 PM Adult Bible
Study
5:30 PM Youth
Activities
2:00 PM Order of
Arrow Scout Meeting
5:00 PM Adult Bible
Study
5:30 PM Youth
Activities
11:00 AM Appalachian
Sunday & Potluck
Luncheon
2:00 PM Scout (Pack)
Meeting
2:00 PM Scout Leader
Meeting
5:00 PM Adult Bible
Study
5:30 PM Youth
Activities
5:00 PM Adult Bible
Study
5:30 PM Youth
Activities
9:00 AM PDO
(Parent's Day Out)
10:00 AM Women's
Bible Study
9:00 AM NO PDO
(Parent's Day Out)
10:00 AM Women's
Bible Study
9:00 AM NO PDO
(Parent's Day Out)
10:00 AM Women's
Bible Study
9:00 AM PDO
(Parent's Day Out)
10:00 AM Women's
Bible Study
9:00 AM PDO
(Parent's Day Out)
10:00 AM Women's
Bible Study
10:00 AM Staff
Meeting
7:00 PM Cub
Scout Meeting
7:00 PM Cub
Scout Meeting
10:00 AM Staff
Meeting
6:30 PM PDO
Open House
7:00 PM Cub
Scout Meeting
7:00 PM Cub
Scout Meeting
7:00 PM Cub
Scout Meeting
Gifts have been received as follows. . . . .
To Recovery at Seymour
In Memory of . . . .
Polly Hickman
In Honor of . . . .
Kim Leake
9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day 6:00 PM Recovery 9:00 AM NO PDO
Out)
at Seymour
(Parents Day Out)
6:15 PM Lost Sheep
Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band
Rehearsal
9:00 AM NO PDO (Parent's
Day Out)
6:15 PM Lost Sheep
Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band
Rehearsal
9:00 AM NO PDO (Parent's
Day Out)
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:00 PM Guest Speaker
6:15 PM Lost Sheep
Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band
Rehearsal
6:00 PM Recovery 9:00 AM NO PDO
at Seymour
(Parents Day Out)
12:00 PM Medic
Blood Drive
8:15 PM Family
Movie Night
6:00 PM Recovery 9:00 AM NO PDO
at Seymour
(Parents Day Out)
9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day 6:00 PM Recovery 9:00 AM PDO
Out)
at Seymour
(Parents Day Out)
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:00 PM Evening Activities
6:15 PM Lost Sheep
Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band
Rehearsal
9:00 AM PDO (Parent's Day 6:00 PM Recovery 9:00 AM PDO
Out)
at Seymour
(Parents Day Out)
5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
6:00 PM Evening Activities
6:15 PM Lost Sheep
Ministries
7:30 PM Praise Band
Rehearsal
9:00 AM Back to
School Blowout
9:00 AM
Groundskeepers
To the General Budget
In Memory of . . . .
Earl Blanchard (brother of George Blanchard)
Phil Parker
Annette Steed
Virgil Baker
Pat Summitt
Mildred Stout (sister of Mary Ownby)
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Children’s Ministry . . . .
Children’s Ministries is sponsoring a family trip to the zoo on Monday,
August 1st. Tickets will be $10 for all ages 4 years and older; 3 years
and younger are free. Public school teachers are free with school id. We
will meet at the church at 9:30AM. The first 15 people to sign up on
Michelle Hurton’s office door can ride in the church vans. Other vehicles are charged a $5 parking fee at the zoo. Please bring a bagged lunch or lunches can
be purchased on your own at the zoo. Everyone attending is asked to sign up and ticket
fees can be given to Michelle Hurton. Additional information on the zoo can be found at
www.zooknoxville.org.
PROMOTION SUNDAY is on Sunday, August 7th at 10am in the sanctuary. Babies born
since September 2015, rising kindergarteners, and rising sixth graders will all be celebrated
with a Bible. Children rising into kindergarten, 2nd, 4th will be promoted to the next Sunday
School class in the Children’s Ministries Department. Students entering sixth grade will enter
the youth department on this day as well. If you are a parent of a child in one of these listed
groups, please make plans to attend this brief celebration with your child(ren). Afterwards, children will go into their new classes and parents will be dismissed.
Beginning September 11th Children’s Church will start back up. Children’s church is
offered for all 2nd service children ages 2nd grade and younger. Children can expect a continued worship experience with interactive age-appropriate messages.
Children worship with their families until dismissed to the small chapel where
they continue worship and are engaged in an interactive age-appropriate message.
Children not only participate, but they lead the service; everything from opening
prayer, to praise music, to the reading of the word. Our first sermon series is
from the book of Mark and each week we will engage in different multi-sensory
activities designed to help us discover Jesus. We do not have Children’s Church
on first Sundays.
Children’s Church is taking a break for the summer months. We will resume Sunday, August 14.
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Thank you Surf Shack Seymour Volunteers! Thank you for donating YOU. Thank you for pouring your hearts into these children all week. Everyone is busy and has to make choices about
how they spend their time, their energy, and their resources. We are so
grateful that you followed God’s call to serve His children and His church
with us – and to share the love of Jesus! Surf Shack Seymour VBS was an
amazing week for children. Thank you for serving!
Thank you Seymour UMC family for your prayers, for your donations, for inviting children, and for all who volunteered behind the scenes.
This has truly been a church wide effort.
We made several significant changes this year and saw new successes.
To start, we added middle school programming. As a result, we had over
a dozen middle school kids come out, bring friends, and they had a blast.
We saw less preschoolers but a lot more elementary age children this year
so that was okay. This year we tried to offer more by offering less. By cutting a couple of the stations, we were able to really focus on the things the
kids enjoy most. Our schedule was less hurried and our shared meal was
more relaxed and social. We also tried to invest our resources into some
bigger-ticket items and activities and they were very well received. We
had water activities each night, ending with a family pool party and this
was a big hit with the kids. The 90˚+ temperatures every day probably
had something to with that.
All in all, this VBS event did many valuable things. It brought church
members of all ages and stages together serving side by side. It brought
kids and families onto our campus. It allowed children to learn about Jesus, worship, play, and discover God’s Amazing Love for them.
Thank you for helping to make that happen.
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Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth Hubbs
Organist, John Bawcum
Director Parents Day Out, Susan Cook
Director of Contemporary Worship, Amber Lloyd
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, Steven Mees
Director of Choirs, Gaile Todd
Director of Family Ministries and Outreach, Michelle Hurton
Associate Pastor, Steve Pross
We’re on the web:
www.seymourumc.com
Pastor, Rev. Jason Gattis
E-mail: office@seymourumc.org
STAFF
Jason Gattis, Pastor
107 Simmons Road
P O Box 1488
Seymour, TN 37865
Phone: (865) 573-9711
Medic Blood Drive
Friday, August 12
12—6 PM
Fellowship Hall
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