2010 here we come. Not alone but with the hand of THE LAMPLIGHTER God leading us. God is to be praised. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Newsletter of the Shalom SPRING CITY Pastor Dale UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Kathleen Reece (Spring City Care and Rehab # 206A) January 2010 Our Church has been truly blessed with many who were Irene Alexander baptized into Christian fellowship, and new members Gerri Cash DALE’S DOODLES joining the church family in 2009. Following are the Joyce Eicher names of all the newly baptized and those who have Martin Hatcher One of my favorite hymns of the Church is the “Hymn joined our church family. Steve Keylon of Promise”. There is a phrase in this beautiful hymn Kathy Klein that speaks to me in a powerful way. “In our end is our BAPTIZED MEMBERS Russell Lemons beginning” allows me to see there is always hope for Agnes Maddux Natalie Baker Casey Kile every time, thing, experience, and situation. It is not Frank Snyder just words of hope in a time of despair or when we James “J.T.” Baker Nicole Kile Maggie Tammark feel overwhelmed. These words speak with a loud Will Boles Seleana Kile Billy Ray Thurman crescendo of hope with promise, a future filled with Emily Byrnes Kimberli Lange Eleanor Trail Erica Byrnes Kailah McNabb Pete Williams possibilities, and life with purpose. Haley Byrnes Kaleigh Moffitt The year 2009 is almost gone. “There is a time for Whitney Flynn Carlie Wilson Carol Bell (sister of Joyce Eicher) everything” from the book of Ecclesiastes and 2009 has Nora Gilliam Faith Wright Carver Elmore (friend of Miko’s) come to a close. But what a great year God has Brianna Hess Mark Harwood (friend of Helen Kincannon) blessed us with. He is to be praised for His unending Ruby Bell Smith Harwood (friend of Helen Kincannon) blessings. RECIVED INTO MEMBERSHIP Carolyn Hesselbach (daughter of Carl & Kay Steve Arpke Casey Kile Hesselbach) God has been faithful. Just ask…………….. the list is Tonia Arpke Nicole Kile Noka McDonald (mother of Barry “Blue” McDonald) a long one. God has/does answer our prayers. We Natalie Baker Kimberli Lange Janet Nill (friend of Sam Hanson) have had ups and downs, joy and sadness, heartache James “J.T.” Baker Jason Lively Danielle Pigg (friend of Miko’s) and peace but God has always been there to Will Boles Don McLeroy Garrett Tallent (grandson of Judith Barger) experience life with us and stand with us in all things. Virginia Bond Gina McLeroy Marie Taylor(sister of Nina Gibbs) Cindy Burns Bridgett Phillips Erine Wauford (friend fo Miko’s) Lives have been changed because God has changed Amanda Byrnes Carlie Wilson them. Different ministries have been given life and Eric Byrnes Audrey Woody Please remember the first of every month to call with an God has used them to bring hope into His world. update if you wish a name to remain on the prayer list. Kaitlin Couch Lawson Woody In our end……………...We give thanks! Whitney Flynn Faith Wright Kathy Heimel Michael Wright In our beginnings………….We give thanks! Tom Heimel HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda Thursday Friday Saturday New Year’s 1 Jerry Steven Smith 14 Earl Robbins 26 Mary Conroy 1 2 2 John Hanson 15 Gary Drinkard 27 Dina Hess Day 5 Donald Hinkle 16 Dianna Hess 27 Walter Hooper 6 W. Duane Ezell 16 Hailey Elizabeth 28 Diann Foutz 7 Norman Bowman Keylon 28 Theresa Slater 7 Amy Haerr 17 Rachel Heimel 28 Betty Thomas OFFICE CLOSED 10 Clyde Thurman Jr. 18 Linda Gibbs 29 Jenny Chattin 11 Maggie Tammark 20 Marilyn Cooksey 29 Tiffany Dudley Epiphany Sunday 2:00 Prayer Group 8:30 MDO UPWARD Games 12 Ethan Rhymer 21 Linda Witt Mullins 30 Patty Crowder 3 (White) 4 @ Eicher’ s home 5 6 7 8:30 MDO 8 9 5:00 NO Ting-A-Lings 12 Gina Winterberger 22 Ruth Jenkins 30 Fred Sprouse 11:00 Worship Service 6:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00 Youth - FLC 1:30 UMW Afternoon Circle 13 Alexis Neal 25 Steve Barnes 31 Dale Wyrick 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 7:00 Scouts - FH 6:00 NO Ding-A-Lings - Fellowship Hall 6:00 NO Bible Study 7:00 Choir Upward Practice - FLC 6:00 Youth - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Pastor Dale’s “Exodus Experience” with the Society for Biblical Studies in Holy Land Baptism of the Lord 2:00 Prayer Group 8:30 MDO UPWARD Games HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 8:30 MDO (white or Gold) @ Eicher’ s home 10 116:30 UMW - FLC 12 13 1412:00 Deadline for 15 16 1st Sunday after Epiphany 5:00 Ting-A-Lings 1/23 Gene & Dorathy Hastings 6:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry “Let’s Do Lunch” 7:30 Trustees Meeting 6:00 Youth - FLC Reservations 7:00 Scouts - FH 1/25 Ray & Jean Eldridge 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Ding-A-Lings 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC Youth at Resurrection 2010, 7:00 Choir 5:00 Church Council - FH Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Jan. 15 - 17 6:00 NO Bible Study Gatlinburg, TN FAITHFUL WORKERS 6:00 Youth - FLC Pastor Dale in Holy Land 2nd Sunday After the UPWARD Games 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 8:00 MDO 8:30 MDO Epiphany (Green) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 USHERS USHERS USHERS USHERS USHERS 2:00 Prayer Group @ Eicher’ s home 12:00 Let’s Do Lunch Max Douglas Arthur Gilliam Marla Hinzman Billy Ray Patton Jennings Smith 11:00 Worship Service 5:00 Ting-A-Lings 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC Marty Gilliam 6:00 Youth - FLC 5:00 Community Dinner Eddie Garrison Earl Keahey Earl Robbins Jerry Tate Smith 6:00 Bible Study 6:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00 Ding-A-Lings - FLC Kevin Garrison Jerry Henley Steve Keylon Ken Rose Clyde Thurman 6:00 NO Youth - FLC 7:00 Scouts - FH 7:00 Choir Edward Gibbs Leon Hicks Fred Mullins Kevin Rose Pete Williams Youth at Resurrection 2010 HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS Gatlinburg, TN Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Jim & Sylvia Pete & Shelby Johnny Lou Berg Maxine Bullock Sharon Cowart 3rd Sunday After the UPWARD Games Williams Baldwin Tammy Boles Gerri Cash Mary Drinkard 24 Epiphany (Green) 25 26 8:30 MDO 27 28 8:30 MDO 29 30 NURSERY NURSERY NURSERY NURSERY NURSERY 2:00 Prayer Group Lesia Garrison Angela Couch Barbara Lemons Terry Hooper Lesia Garrison 11:00 Worship Service @ Eicher’ s home 5:00 Ting-A-Lings 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC & Kaitlin 6:00 Youth - FLC & Anna & McKenzie Peggy Bowman Kryten Neal 6:00 Bible Study 6:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00 Ding-A-Lings ACOLYTE 6:00 Youth - FLC ACOLYTE ACOLYTE ACOLYTE ACOLYTE 7:00 Scouts - FH 7:00 Choir Hailey Keylon Faith Wright J.T. Baker Will Boles Erin Couch Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC Upward Practice - FLC CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH 4th Sunday After the 9:45 a.m. – Children’s Choir The Family Life Center is Ashley Snyder Wendy Thurman Sharon Baker Robin Bolton Angie Couch Sunday Schedule: 31 Epiphany (Green) 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School open Monday thru Friday YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH 10:45 a.m. – Coffee & Donuts from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Leisa Garrison Angie Couch NO Youth Barbara Lemons Beth Keylon 11:00 Worship Service 3-5:00 Young Adults - FLC 11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship 1/13 for walkers. 1/6 Resurrection 2010 1/27 2/3 6:00 5th Sunday Sing 3:00-5:00 p.m. – Young Adults Scott & Cherie Gray & Sharon 1/20 Rick & Debbie Scott & Cherie NO Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – Bible Study Henderson Cowart Beth Keylon Wilson Henderson 6:00 Youth - FLC 6:00 p.m. – Youth MONTHLY REPORT TO THE GENERAL BUDGET FUND MEMORIALS • Lorene Fourman gave in memory of Gretchen Smith. GIVING & MONEY DISBURSED • Virginia True gave in Memory of Gretchen Smith. TO THE MEMORIAL FUND NOVEMBER 2009 • Carolyn Landreth gave in memory of Edith Landreth, Gretchen • Michelle Sabine gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. Smith & Hazel Ketchersid. • Marie M. Little gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. CURRENT YEAR TO ANNUAL ANNUALBUDGET • Jack & Betty Corvin gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. INCOME PERIOD DATE BUDGET DIFFERENCE TO THE ORGAN FUND • Nancy L. Robinson gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. $28,518.10 $272,652.24 $305,132.00 -$32,479.76 • Edward & Linda Gibbs gave to the Organ Fund in memory of • Ruth Fraass gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. Contributions Denton & Gretchen Smith. • Alma Broyles gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. Mother’s Day Out 3,145.00 25,866.00 28,232.00 -2,366.00 • Betty Ann Huling gave to the Organ Fund in memory of • Nancy Hinch gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. Other Income 173.10 747.05 2,900.00 -2,152.95 Gretchen Smith & Hazel Ketchersid. • Kathleen & Bill Jaco gave in memory of Gretchen Smith. • Larry McCuistion gave to the Organ Fund in memory of • Jack & Karin Traylor gave in memory of Hazel Ketchersid. TOTAL INCOME $ 31,836.20 $299,265.29 $336,264.00 -$38,998.71 Gretchen Smith. • Norma Zoe Glomski gave in memory of Gretchen Smith. • Edward & Linda Gibbs gave to the Organ Fund in memory of • Fred & Linda Mullins gave in memory of Gretchen Smith & EXPENSES Rex Rogers.