Newsletter - Fairview United Methodist Church

Fairview United Methodist Church
878 Highway 81 North
Jonesborough, TN 37659
September, 2016
Church Office: (423) 913-2725
E-mail: fairviewunitedmethodist@aol.com
Website: www.myfairviewchurch.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairview-United-Methodist-ChurchJonesborough-Tennessee/215392631831609
Revival
Pastor James Whiteside
September 11 - 14
6:30 pm
Country Breakfast
September 17
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Apple Butter
September 17
7:00 am
Lord's Acre Sale
September 24
Revival
September 11 - 14
6:30 pm
Pastor
James Whiteside
Dear Fairview Family and Friends,
First giving Honor and Praise to our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—Pastor
James come to us presently serving
as Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church
for the last 12 years.
He is married to the Lovely-First Lady
of Ebenezer Gloria Whiteside who is
presently holding the office of
Deaconess. They together share and
are blessed to have 3 children and 7
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Pastor Whiteside is a graduate of
Science Hill High School and after
graduation he attended East Tenn.
State University. He served his
country with 4 years in the United
States Air Force—serving in the
Vietnam War.
Pastor Whiteside begin his Spiritual
Journey by becoming a Deacon at
Thankful Baptist Church, when the
Lord led him to Bethel Christian
Church. The call for the Ministry came
during his short stay at Bethel.
Pastor Whiteside dedicates his
journey for the pure purpose of
serving the Lord and is committed to
leading the lost to Christ.
Pastor Whiteside's group - "His 5 for
Christ", will be bringing the music
on Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Football is in the air and Fall is just about
here. If you are like me, then you are excited!
I love the beautiful colored leaves, the Lord's
Acre Celebration, and this year Revival is
coming to our community.
Growing up, the time set aside for our yearly
revival was a time of excitement, time spent
together praising God and growing in our
commitment to God, family, and community.
Revival cannot be forced into coming, but
there is a way to see the blessings flow.
This is a time for us to pray for God's out
pouring of His might and power.
Please begin to pray daily for our time with
God and for miracles to over flow!
May God bless and keep each of you. I will
meet you at church!
Love Pastor Sarah
Showers of blessings, showers we pled!
Praise be to God!
Fairview celebrated 108 years with
a memorable homecoming service
on August 7th attended by 154 and
led by Kathy Shelton
District Superintendent Walter
Weikel
Rusty Taylor
Carl and Jordan Hensley
Terry Brown, Sarah McMackin, and Karen Briggs
introduced Bishop Virginia Taylor
who delivered
the message.
Phyllis Hankins
There was special music by
Judy D. Jones
Judi Castleberry
Judy G. Jones
and the Coming Home Choir
and the Coming Home Choir
Members of the congregation
shared memories of their
years at Fairview. Ethel Lewis
was the oldest person present
and the Bishop and Rusty
Taylor travelled the farthest.
September Birthdays
September 3
September 13
Our Nifty Nineties include
September 17
September 22
September 27
September 28
Dorothy Rogers, Martha
Archer, Ethel Lewis, Sara
Smith, and Dean Carter.
Following the service the
celebration continued with a
meal in the fellowship hall and
a song service.
Laura Powell
Tammy Sluder
Katelyn Carr
Todd Conley
Malakiah Smith
Sara Smith
Jean Keys
Tony Banchetto
Marie Deakins
September Anniversaries
Sept 4
Sept 5
Sept 7
Carl and Anita Hensley
Jack and Jane Cotrel
Ralph and Betty Fulkerson
OUR VISION
We believe God is calling us to greater
spirituality through the joy of worshipping,
serving, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
In support of this, we will
Special thanks go to the
Homecoming Committee,
Jean Campbell, Judy D.
Jones, Kathy Shelton, and
Karen Woodby, who put in a
lot of hard work to make this
such a special homecoming.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: myfairviewchurch.org
Bulletin Announcements:
Bell Tower Newsletter:
Advertising:
Church Sign:
Prayer Requests:
 Diligently seek to teach God’s word.
 Nurture and reach out to those who are in
need or lost.
 Allow God to work through us individually
and as a congregation.
Jerry Bass
Nancy Maddock
Nancy Maddock
Tammy Sluder
Mike Woodby
Karen Woodby
jock41@embarqmail.com; 202-2327
njpatn@embarqmail.com; 753-3917 or 341-8249
njpatn@embarqmail.com; 753-3917 or 341-8249
tsluder@ab-t.org; 747-1213
mikewoodby@yahoo.com; 753-2726
reeelax@earthlink.net; 341-6985
Johnson City
District News
• District Conference:
Sunday, September 18,
3:00 pm, Munsey UMC. We
are currently accepting
nominations for At-Large
Lay Members to Annual
Conference. If interested in
serving in this capacity,
contact Pastor Sarah.
Holston Habitat ReStore is
Coming
Volunteers are needed to
help get the new Holston
Habitat for Humanity
Johnson City ReStore ready
to open. Work includes
sorting, cleaning, organizing
and unloading donations
and would be MondayFriday 8 am-12 pm. The
Restore sells donated
homebuilding supplies,
appliances, and furniture.
For more information or to
volunteer contact Barry
Osborne at 423-335-5573 or
by email. Link
Local Mission Opportunity
with Czech Team
In early September four of
our Czech friends are
coming to Johnson City on a
mission trip. They will be
working with Appalachia
Service Project on a new
home build in Johnson
City.Your District
Superintendent Walter
Weikel and Office
Administrator Betty
Yeomans-Barton will be
joining them in this project.
You are invited to also be a
part of this mission
opportunity. We need
volunteers to do the
following:
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Join the team,
working alongside our
Czech friends
Tuesday, September
6 - Friday, September
9. ASP accepts
volunteers of all skill
levels. Minimum age is
14.
The work day will be
from 8:30 - 4:30 and
ASP will provide all
the tools needed.
Provide lunches,
water and snacks for
our team during the
work week.
Provide evening
meals for team
members, either by
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hosting them in your
home or church, or by
donating funds to pay
for their meals.
Pray for our team, as
they travel to the US
on September 3,
during their visit, and
as they travel home
September 13.
If you would like to volunteer
for any of the above, please
email Betty or call 9267533.
• Farmapalooza (District
Youth Event), Sunday,
October 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
in Sulphur Springs.
• Wesley Foundation
Auction, Saturday, October
29.
Country Breakfast
Saturday, September 17
7:00 am to 10:00 am
The Men's Group will meet Tuesday,
September 6th, at the church.
The Share Group will meet at the church
on Tuesday, September 6th to wrap up
crafting projects.
Apple Butter Saturday
Saturday, September 17
7:00 am
Pint and Quart Jars Needed
The next Family Promise week will be
October 2-8.
Let's keep in touch with our shut-ins. A
phone call, visit, or card is always
appreciated.
Sara Smith
Dot Rogers
Martha Archer
Wanda and Don Lewis
Ralph & Betty Fulkerson
Helen Campbell
Dean Carter
Jean Campbell
Ethel Lewis
Betty Slowey
753-4448
232-5460.
753-6676
753-2452
753-6667
753-6887
753 4747.
753-6461
753-6340
753-3340
The Lord's Acre Sale will be held
Saturday, September 24th.
Coordinator Anita Hensley says we
will be doing silent auction items and
baskets this year. Ideas for your
Sunday School Class or Group or
yourself include sports, kids, boys,
girls, gardening, cooking, gift card,
grill, teen or see
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/500silent-auction-basket-ideas.htm
As you clean out your closets, garage,
and basement, you can put your priced
flea market items in the old fellowship
hall.
August 22 - 27 was a fun but hot
week working the food booth with
Pleasant Grove UMC.
Two 6-week Bible studies will begin Wednesday,
October 5th.
The morning session - Finding God's Peace - will
meet 10:00 to 12:00.
The evening class - God's Map for Our Living -will be
held 6:45 - 8:00.
Who's Who in the Pew - Vernon Wells
Vernon left his Florida home at 18
and began a 24 year career in the
Navy's elite submarine service,
became more involved with
Christian service, and retired in
1987. During those years he
continued his schooling, ending up
with a Ph.D. in Educational
Administration. He also
volunteered at a SC fire department and for the Civil Air
Patrol. After moving to Tennessee in 1990, he taught
graphic arts at Sullivan Central HS, served as Director
of Operations for the Upper East TN Educational
Cooperative developing an interactive television
network, served as web master for the JC Rotary Club,
and volunteered at Good Samaritan Ministries for 16
years. He finally slowed down a bit after a series of
heart attacks in 1996, but still likes to read, especially
the Bible, fish, and play golf when he's not helping
Pastor Sarah. He's looking forward to deer hunting this
fall at his rural farm. Favorite foods include shrimp and
pineapple upside down cake.
Fairview appreciates Vernon's participation in the choir
and his insights and knowledge of Bible history in
Sunday School class.
SEPTEMBER, 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
6:30
Men's Group
Share Group
Crafting
7
6:00 Choir
6:00 Children & Youth Meal
& Class
8
9
10
11
Communion
12
13
6:30
Crafting
14
6:00 Choir
6:00 Children & Youth Meal
& Class
15
16
17
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Country Breakfast
7:00
Apple Butter
Revival
18
19
20
21
6:00 Choir
6:00 Children & Youth Meal
& Class
22
23
25
26
27
28
6:00 Choir
6:00 Children & Youth Meal
& Class
29
30
24
Lord's Acre Sale