APRIL 2017

183 Lafayette Drive

Mary Virginia Taylor, Resident Bishop Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6898
Rev. Dr. Adam E. McKee, III, District Superintendent Office: 865-482-3209 * Fax: 865-483-4515
Lori Hopper, Administrative Assistant, Editor District email: [email protected]

The Place Called Calvary

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him,
and the malefactors, one on the right, and the other on the left. (Luke 23: 33 KJV)

It is commonly understood that the Lenten Season is a time when many Christians observe a period
of fasting, self-denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on the
life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As the weeks go by and the Lenten Season draws to a
close many believers will begin to shift their focus to the Place Called Calvary!
Now what makes Calvary a such a special place?
After all, there were many places that played important and significant roles in Jesus ministry.
There was Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem. And let us not forget the shores of the Sea of
Galilee, the Pool of Bethesda and the various homes that Jesus visited. Every step Jesus took, every
place he visited lead him to the place called Calvary.
Allow me to lift up a few brief points why I have come to understand that Calvary is a special place:
Calvary was a place of Punishment: Jesus willingly subjected himself to an unjust form of punishment. The Roman
Empire had adopted and perfected the practice of crucifixion as a form of capital punishment for convicted criminals.
According to Stephen Mansfield, the New York Times bestselling author of the book entitled Killing Jesus, the
crucifixion of criminals was the perfect blend of death, vengeance, spectacle and terror.
Calvary was a place of Pain: Jesus suffered at Calvary. He experienced unbelievable torment and tremendous pain as he
hung on the cross. The word crucifixion is defined as a method of slow and painful execution in which the victim is tied or
nailed to a large wooden cross and left to hang for several days until eventual death from exhaustion and asphyxiation.
Calvary was a place of Pardon: Jesus set the stage for our salvation and pardon at the place called Calvary. Some people
who lived during the time period of the crucifixion may have misunderstood or even questioned as to why Jesus sacrificed
his life. Thank goodness, John 3:16 has blessed us with divine insight as to why the place called Calvary is so special: For
God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have
eternal life.
In 1919 as a statement of faith, Alfred Barrett wrote the lyrics to the song entitled Pardon on Calvary. In doing so, he
eloquently and profoundly lifted up the Place called Calvary:
O ye who have wandered in sorrow away,
Theres a pardon on Calvary;
A pardon to sinners is offered today.
Theres a pardon on Calvary;
A pardon of love from the Father above. Since Jesus died on the cross for us all,
Theres pardon on Calvary;
Your hearts can be cleansed if you come at His call.
Theres pardon on Calvary.

Grace and Peace,

Adam
 HOLY WEEK SERVICES
IN THE OAK RIDGE DISTRICT
April 9-16, 2017

First United Methodist Church, Concord United Methodist Church Beaver Ridge
Oak Ridge 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville United Methodist Church
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge 7753 Oak Ridge Hwy. Knoxville
Monday, April 10 Noon Devotion
Maundy Thursday, April 13 Sanctuary Led by Rev. Dr. Jim Bailes Palm Sunday, April 9
7:00PM (A Dramatic Presentation of the Last Supper 9:00AM and 11:00AM Palm Sunday Worship
Tuesday, April 11 Noon Devotion
with Holy Communion), Multipurpose Room Sanctuary Led by Rev. Dr. Jim Bailes Maundy Thursday, April 13
Good Friday, April 14 Wednesday, April 12 Noon Devotion 6:30PM, Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary
7:00PM (A Service of Tenebrae), Sanctuary Sanctuary Led by Rev. Dr. Jim Bailes Good Friday, April 14
Easter Sunday, April 16 6:30PM , Good Friday Service, Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 12 Seder Meal
7:00AM Sunrise Service with Holy Communion, Front
6:30PM Worship Center
Lawn Saturday, April 15 Pancake Breakfast and
8:45AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary Maundy Thursday, - April 13 Easter Egg Hunt 9:00AM, Family Life Center
10:00AM Service of Holy Communion, Chapel Maundy Thursday U2Charist Communion Service
11:00AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary 7:00PM Worship Center
Easter Sunday, April 16
Good Friday, April 14 Good Friday Service 6:30AM Sunrise Service, Front Lawn
Luminary United Methodist Church 7:00PM - Sanctuary 9:00AM Contemporary Service, Sanctuary

3401 River Road, Ten Mile 11:00AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary
Saturday, April 15 Easter Egg Hunt and
Palm Sunday, April 9 Activities 9:00AM - 10:30AM, Front Lawn
8:00AM and 11:00AM Palm Sunday Worship Easter Sunday, April 16 Jacksboro United Methodist Church
Thursday, April 13 Easter Worship in both the Sanctuary and 108 Liberty St., Jacksboro
7:00PM Maundy Thursday Service Worship Center at 8:15AM, 9:30AM, and 11:00AM Caryville United Methodist Church
Good Friday, April 14
Church St., Caryville
7:00PM Good Friday Service Wednesday, April 12
St. Mark United Methodist Church 6:00PM Communion Service at Jacksboro
Easter Sunday, April 16 252 N. Main St., Clinton
7:00AM Easter Sunday Sunrise (cemetery behind Saturday, April 15
church, weather permitting) Monday, April 10 Community Easter Egg Hunt 1:00PM sponsored
11:00AM Easter Sunday Worship 12:05PM Led by Rev. Stan Elliott of First Baptist by Jacksboro UMC
Church, Clinton
Easter Sunday, April 16
Tuesday, April 11 9:45AM Easter Worship at Caryville UMC
Oliver Springs Parish 12:05PM Led by Rev. Curtis Akers of Clinton 11:00AM Easter Worship at Jacksboro UMC
Oliver Springs UMC, 513 E. Tri County Blvd. Church of God
Jonesville UMC, 2323 Old Harriman Hwy. Wednesday, April 12
Thursday, April 13 12:05PM Led by Father Julius Abuh of St. Therese Central United Methodist Church
7:00PM Maundy Thursday Service at Oliver Springs Catholic Church 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City
UMC Thursday, April 13 Thursday, April 13
Easter Sunday, April 16 12:05PM Led by Rev. Donna Hester of 6:30PM Maundy Thursday Service
7:00AM Sunrise Service at Oliver Springs UMC Memorial UMC
9:45AM Easter Worship at Jonesville UMC Good Friday, April 14
Thursday, April 13 6:30PM Good Friday Service
10:45AM Easter Worship at Oliver Springs UMC 6:30PM Led by Rev. Dave Grant of St. Mark UMC
Easter Sunday, April 16
Good Friday, April 14 7:00AM Sunrise Service
Mount Hermon 12:05PM Led by Rev. David Speas of 1st Wesleyan 8:45AM Contemporary Worship
Church 11:00AM Traditional Worship
United Methodist Church
235 E. Copeland Drive, Powell Good Friday, April 14
6:30PM Good Friday Service
Thursday, April 13 The 6:30PM Good Friday service will be held at
6:30PM Maundy Thursday Service
Kern Memorial UMC
Memorial UMC. 451 E. Tennessee Ave. Oak Ridge
Easter Sunday, April 16
Sunrise Service with breakfast to follow Easter Sunday, April 16
11:00AM Easter Worship New Century UMC 7:00AM Sunrise Service, Memorial Garden
7:45AM Breakfast, Fellowship Hall
Unaka Street, Harriman
8:30AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
Swan Pond Thursday, April 13 9:00AM Praise & Worship Service,
7:00PM Holy Night service Family Life Center
United Methodist Church 11:00AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
1317 Swan Pond Rd., Harriman Easter Sunday, April 16
11:00AM Sunday Service
Friday, April 14 2:00PM Easter Egg Hunt at Frank Davis
7:00PM Service of Darkness Park, Harriman, TN

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 HEALTH KITS -
2017 HOLSTON HANDS-ON
MISSION PROJECT ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017
The Oak Ridge District has been asked to collect HEALTH KITS for the
Pastors, Local Church Lay Members and Dis-
2017 Holston Annual Conference Hands-on Mission Project.
trict At-Large Members to Annual Confer-
Kits will be collected in the district office and will be sent to the
ence, its time to visit ac.holston.org to
Ishe Anesu Project for Underprivileged Children in Zimbabwe.
register for Holston Annual Conference,
Please note: These are different from UMCOR kits.
June 11-14, 2017
Each kit must contain the following items
packed into a 2-gallon Ziploc bag: Please note the following important dates:

2 bars soap **DEADLINE EXTENDED**

Order TODAY your printed
2 toothpaste (6.4 oz. or less) version of the Book of Reports
2 toothbrushes
May 15, 2017
1 Childrens Chewable Tylenol Deadline to sign-up for Childcare
(or any generic Acetaminophen), 80mg/160mg, (30 ct.) through Lake Junaluska (828) 454-6681
1 washcloth
May 19, 2017
1 Delsym 12-hour for children/adults (3 oz. or less) Deadline to register for: :

1 Tylenol (or any generic Acetaminophen), 500 mg (24 ct.) Holston Annual Conference
1 Benadryl childrens liquid (4 oz.) OR adult tabs (24 ct.) Missions Dinner
5K Run/Walk
1 Aleve (or any generic Naproxen Sodium), 220 mg (24 ct.)
1 Listerine, adult OR childrens Smart Rinse (250 mL or less) A note to Pastors:
If your Lay Member to Annual Conference
has changed, please notify the District Office.
Please give close attention to the medication dosages and
packaging sizes and quantities. Visit ac.holston.org to register and for
additional resources in preparation for
Due to customs regulations, additional items or items in Annual Conference.
sizes/quantities not listed cannot be accepted.
Need assistance? Call the district office (865)
$5 per kit should also be included to cover packing and shipping costs. 482-3209 or contact Charlotte Riggins at the
PLEASE DO NOT PUT MONEY IN THE BAGS! Holston Conference Center (865) 690-4080
[email protected]
Each church should write one check payable to: See you at the Lake!
Oak Ridge District
(Ex: 10 kits x $5 = $50.00)
COMPLETED KITS MUST BE DELIVERED TO ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

Oak Ridge District Office Concord United Methodist Church

183 Lafayette Dr. 11020 Roane Dr.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Knoxville, TN 37934

April 2017 Page 3

Holston Annual Conference Announces

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2017 Mission Offering for Ishe Anesu

Our 2017 Annual Conference Mission Offering is the Ishe

Anesu Project for Underprivileged Children located in
Mutare, Zimbabwe. That name should sound familiar to you.
Every year half of the Hands-On Project supplies (food Change for Children Grants are available to support new and
buckets, school kits, cleaning buckets, sewing kits) are existing ministries with economically disadvantaged children
shipped to Ishe Anesu. Holston Conference has had a pivot- through Holston Conference churches and related United
al role in the creation of and the success of the Ishe Anesu Methodist agencies. Envelopes will be sent out mid-April to
project. each church in each district and collected on Tuesday morn-
ing June 13th 8:30 - 10:00am in front of Stuart Auditorium at
Your support has enabled Holston Annual Conference.
numerous children to receive
the assistance they need to ___________________________________________________
survive and thrive in a very
difficult situation. In fact,
several of the children that 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE CHOIR
we started with are now at-
tending college and doing You are invited to participate in an Annual Conference
very well. We want to insure Choir composed of lay and clergy
the future of the project and this offering is one way we can members of the Annual Confer-
do that. Thank you for your generous gift toward Ishe Ane- ence. The choir will sing during the
su. Memorial Service on Monday, June
12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Spouses
Envelopes will be sent out to churches in each district and who are in attendance for the Annual Conference are
will be collected Tuesday, June 13 at the Annual Conference also welcomed to participate. The anthems and re-
Mission Celebration. hearsal times will be announced soon.

_______________________________________________ When available a recording of the anthem(s) will be

sent to you by email. Please indicate your willingness to
participate and the e-mail address that you would like
MINISTERS' SPOUSES LUNCHEON the anthem recordings sent to by responding to Lori
Monday, June 12, 2017 - 12:00PM Sluder at [email protected] no later than Mon-
Long's Chapel UMC - 133 Old Clyde Road day, May 31st. Please include your name, church, dis-
Waynesville, NC 28785 trict, and e-mail address and if you are clergy or lay.

Catered by Blue Rooster Southern Grill

Cost $20.00 per person
First time attendee - no charge

Make checks payable to:

Holston Conference Ministers' Spouses
Mail to: Tami Bennington
531 2nd Street
Newport, TN 37821

On-line registration will be available.

Registration Deadline is May 27, 2017

For additional information contact Lisa Black

[email protected] or 423-612-7601

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 REPORT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT
DISTRICT CLERGY MEETINGS
DUE APRIL 15
The Committee on Finance of each local
Thursday, April 20, 10:00am church is required to make provision for an
Book Discussion: annual audit of the records of all the finan-
A Disciples Path: Deepening your Relationship with Christ cial officers (including the financial secre-
and the Church by James Harnish and Justin LaRosa. tary, business manager, and/or treasurer)
Reading the book and participating in discussion earns of the church and all its organizations and
0.4 CEU credit. shall report these to the Charge Confer-
Discussion only: 0.1 CEU credit ence.

Thursday, May 18, 10:00am Completed Report of the Annual Audit

forms are due in the District Office by
Program TBD
April 15.
All meetings are at First UMC Oak Ridge
unless otherwise notified.

LAY SERVANT TRAINING SENIOR HIGH AND

JUNIOR HIGH ASSEMBLIES

Two separate events, one fantastic week at one location!

June 26-June 30
WHERE & WHEN COURSES OFFERED Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens
Cleveland District Basic Lay Servant
Registration:
Saturday, April 22 Advanced Courses:
Keith Memorial UMC - Leading Prayer Early Bird: Postmarked by May 1- $225
- Discovering your
Spiritual Gifts Regular Registration: Postmarked by June 9- $275

Walk In Registration: $335

Big Stone Gap District Basic Lay Servant
Saturday, April 29 Advanced Courses: To register, please fill out the Standard Registration
First Pennington Gap UMC - Leading in Prayer Form found at:
- Leading in Worship http://holston.org/ministries/youth/programs/assembly/
and send it with your payment to:

Kingsport District Basic Lay Servant Assembly

Saturday, April 29 Advanced Courses: PO Box 850
Crossroads UMC - Polity Alcoa, TN 37701
- Preaching

Registration forms are available from the District Office

[email protected] 865-482-3209

2016 HOLSTON CONFERENCE JOURNALS

Orders are now being accepted for 2016 Holston Conference Journals
Visit www.holston.org to order yours today! Cost $51.00
If you are unable to order online, an order form is available to download and mail-in with
your check.

April 2017 Page 5

 GO GRAY SUNDAY
May 7, 2017

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Pediatric Brain
Tumor Awareness

Over the past few years, the Hol- GOLF TOURNAMENT

ston Conference Minister's Spous- Camp Wesley Woods
es have all been praying for little Annual Golf Tournament
Miss Tillery Phillips as she has bat- to raise funds for Camp Scholarships
tled a brain tumor that was diag-
Monday, April 24, 2017
nosed when she was 15 months
old. At 3 years old, Tillery just had Morning (8:30) Afternoon (1:30)
her 14th surgery.
The Holston Conference Minister's Information on registration can be found at:
Spouses, at www.campwesleywoods.com
their recent retreat, took an offer- ***
ing to be sent to Alex's Lemonade
Stand to support Miss Tillery and Keep up with Camp Wesley Woods on Facebook:
her family. Now, they want to give www.facebook.com/CampWesleyWoodsTN/
you an opportunity to learn more ***
about this foundation and support
Go Gray Sunday too! Know anyone who hasnt signed up for camp yet?
You can go to: Brochures are available in the district office.
www.alexslemonade.org to learn more about how Alex's ***
Lemonade Stand Foundation helps children like Miss Till-
ery and other children facing childhood cancer. Needs for Summer 2017 Staffing:
You may want to have your church participate with you, MIRs (Ministers in Residence)
maybe your book club, a work team, get as many folks Nurses, paid and volunteer positions.
involved to learn more about childhood cancer and how Camp Counselors (age 17+)
we can make a difference in the lives of these children. ***
If you wish to receive more information or resources
such as bulletin inserts on Go Gray Sunday, have a rep- Camp Wesley Woods would love to come out to talk
resentative of your group contact Alana Phillips at (423) to youth ground, MOPS groups or any groups. Please
827-2804 or [email protected] call camp to set up a time 865-448-2246
_________________________________________
CHURCH SAFETY _________________________________________
The District Office has been provided a booklet and safety
checklist for your church from Church Mutual. This booklet UMW NEWS
addresses several areas of concern
and can at first seem very challeng-
ing. However, the sooner you start District Day Apart
on a routine inspection program, the Saturday, April 22
more likely your facilities and con- Jacksboro UMC
gregation will become safer and
more secure. Speaker: Shirley Keck
The checklist is based on safety studies and actual claims
submitted to Church Mutual and can help you eliminate haz-
Spiritual Enrichment Experience
ards that might lead to costly property losses, personal inju-
ries and legal actions.
Session 1: Friday PM & Saturday AM, May 19-20, 2017
Session 2: Saturday PM & Sunday AM, May 20-21, 2017
You are also encouraged to see the video, Improving Safety Lake Junaluska, NC
at Your Worship Center. It covers many of the areas in the Keynote Speaker: Rev. Grace Hackney
booklet, and will help you organize your self-inspection tour. Musicians: Loretta Bowens and Bryan Underwood
Please visit the website www.churchmutual.com to see the
full range of safety materials. All of these resources are To receive more information on the Oak Ridge District
available at no charge.
United Methodist Women or any UMW activities, please
contact: [email protected]
Please stop by the District Office to pick up your copy of the
"Self-Inspection Safety Checklist".

April 2017 Page 6

 Jubilation 2017
A retreat for adults (50+) who desire to explore
and enhance their relationship with Christ. For brochure and more information
May 1-3, 2017 on Jubilation 2017, visit:
Jubilation.holston.org
Main Stay Suites Pigeon Forge, TN or
Contact Gaye King,
We all have been richly blessed! Join us at Jubilation Holston Conference
2017 as we explore ways we can bless others. Dr. Mick- Older Adult Ministries
ey Elfird will lead us in our general sessions as we ex- [email protected]
plore ways that we can carry out this life-long goal. We 865-690-4080
will bless future generations by receiving an offering
for Holston Conference Camp Scholarships - making it
possible for underprivileged youth to the experience
our conference camps.

MISSIONARY EMERGENCY FUND JEANETTE REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Jeanette Reynolds Scholarships are available to any student
pursuing full time ministry in the United Methodist Church.
The Missionary Emergency Fund, Incorporated, was
The applicant must have a relationship with a church in the
founded in 1920 by Major A.D. Reynolds, exclusively for
Holston Conference. Undergraduate or graduate students
religious, charitable, and educational purposes. The
may apply.
Fund aids in the propagation of the Christian Faith, sup-
ports home and foreign missions engaged in propagating
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2017.
the Christian Faith, provides scholarships and other aid
for students preparing for Christian service work, aids
Complete information is available at:
the active and retired clergy by assisting in the education
http://www.fumcor.org/scholarship-opportunities
of their children and by providing for the comfort and
care of their families, aids in Christian education at home
and abroad, including support and assistance to educa-
tional institutions and to students and teachers, and car-
ries on various charitable, religious, and educational ac- SEED POTATO DISTRIBUTION
tivities either directly or by contributions to organizations
Does your church have a community garden or food
duly authorized to carry on charitable, religious, and ed-
pantry? The Society of St. Andrews will
ucational activities.
distribute seed potatoes on Saturday,
April 22, 2017 from 8:30am till 1:00pm
Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and State
at Concord UMC. Seed potatoes in bags
Street United Methodist Church, both in Bristol and both
of 50 lbs. (or smaller upon request) up to
dear to Major A.D. Reynolds' heart, distribute Missionary
pallets of 2000 lbs. will be available. Please contact Mike
Emergency funds together annually for scholarship pur-
Smith at: [email protected] or 865-300-8150 to
poses and individually for grant purposes.
reserve the amount of seed potatoes you need.
Scholarships are made available to children and spouses
of Holston Conference active or retired clergy, to those _______________________________________________
pursuing vocations in ministry or missions, or to Holston
Conference clergy pursuing further education such as HOLSTON CONFERENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Master of Divinity degrees or Doctorate of Ministry de-
grees. The Spring meeting of the Holston Conference Historical So-
ciety will meet on Saturday April 29 starting at 10 am at
If you would like to apply for the Missionary Emergency Spring City UMC. History of the host church will be present-
Fund scholarship for the 2017-2018 year, please visit the ed by Pastor Dale Wyrick. Society President Brad Scott will
MEF page on Reynolds Memorial United Methodist be leading a discussion on ways to effectively communicate
Church website www.rmumcbristol.org. your church's story and interpret your history. We welcome
Then go to the "More" page and click on the button to fill persons to bring items and presentations of historical interest
out your application online this year. to share. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in
history and United Methodist ministry.

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 JULY 20-22, 2017
Holston Mission u
Central UMC
Lenoir City, TN

BE JUST. BE GREEN
From the United Methodist Book of Discipline
All creation is the Lords, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Water, air, soil, min-
erals, energy resources, plants, animal life, and space are to be valued and conserved because they are Gods crea-
tion and not solely because they are useful to human beings. God has granted us stewardship of creation. We
should meet these stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect. (Social Principles, 160)
United Methodist Women calls for sound stewardship of the earth and environmentally friendly lifestyles
that preserve creation for the benefit of present and future generations.
In line with one of the current National Office Focus Issues and one of this years studies,
Climate Justice, our Mission u is moving closer to Be Just. Be Green. We will be minimizing
our use of non-recyclable products and taking other steps to protect the environment. Please
be planning to bring your own refillable beverage container.

The Spiritual Growth study is Living The Geographic study for adults is Mission-
as a Covenant Community with leaders ary Conferences of the United Methodist
Ginny West Case, Nellie Bragg, and Ju- Church in the United States with leaders Becky
lie Taylor. This study examines major Hall and Anne Travis. This same study is
covenants throughout the Bible and adapted for youth with leader Kacye Castenir
what they reveal about Gods character and children with leader Melissa Hutchinson.
and eternal love for us. It will enhance See the book covers below. The aim of the
your understanding of how God works study is to give an overview of the three mis-
with us, in us, and through us. sionary conferences in The United Methodist
Church, the contexts out of which they grew
The Issue study is Climate Justice with and their current engagements: The Alaska
leader Heather Bennett. This study in- United Methodist Conference, Red Bird Mis-
vites you to understand climate justice, sionary Conference, and the Oklahoma Indian
which means setting right our relation- Missionary Conference are a hybrid of home
ships with each other and the earth. and international missionary work.
Climate injustice is the result of climate
change. The study will challenge you to
see what needs to happen for climate
justice to become a reality in the world today. The
church needs to more powerfully model a way of do-
ing it differently. This will entail not just focusing on
the environment, but also asking hard questions re-
garding financial profit, a growing economy, our inde-
pendent way of thinking and our understanding of

We look forward
to seeing you in
July!!

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