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Hello everyone! Are you ready for a new school year? Here at Shady Grove, we are sad to see summer come to an end, but we are ready to get back into the swing of things! Look below to check out our fall activities, but first let's review what happened in July! updates Jubilee Visit During VBS, our children, youth, and adults collected 2,020 boxes of food for the Jubilee Project! Our staff, along with Helen McClaren, visited Jubilee in early July to deliver the food and were blessed by the gratitude and kindness of the Jubilee staff. Thank you, church, for supporting this wonderful ministry!
Camp Wesley Woods We sent five children to Camp Wesley Woods this year, and they had a great time learning about how God's love is out of this world! Jason joined them during the week as a Minister in Residence, and Eddie came up for a day to visit.  Hamburger, Hot Dot, and Ice Cream Social Our United Methodist Men held their summer fundraiser on July 13th, serving hot dogs and hamburgers to about 60 guests. Members of the church brought homemade ice cream to round out the hot summer Saturday.  Youth Movie Night Our youth got together for a night of Hakuna Matata at the showing of the live-action Lion King. What's newkidz cornerOur Children's Ministry is growing! As such, we have several exciting announcements. Children's Church Starting August 11, Shady Grove will be offering Children's Church for children ages 3-2nd grade during the 11:15 service. Families will worship together during the first half of the service and go with Mrs. Ashley to King Street prior to the sermon. There they will engage in a lesson that parallels Jason's sermon, along with crafts and activities. Parents will pick up their children in King Street after the service. Ashley is asking that every parent who has a child attending Children's Church volunteer to be on a rotation as an assistant to teachers Ashley Wren and Tonya Moyers. We are so excited to begin this new step with the hopes of reaching out to young families within our church and our community! Sunday School This Sunday, August 4, is our Promotion Sunday here at Shady Grove, and we will be unveiling a new children's Sunday school class that morning! We will now have a class for children PreK-1st grade and children 2nd-5th grade. Our PreK-1st group will meet in our current Sunday school room in the hallway across from the downstairs bathrooms, and our 2nd-5th grade will meet in Ashley's old office. We are thrilled that the growth in the Children's Ministry has led to new classes that will engage children at each age level. Wednesday Night Kickoff Our first Wednesday Night of the new school year will be August 7 from 6-7:30. Children K-5th will meet in King Street and will dismiss from the large Sunday school room downstairs. Nursery will be offered for children birth-4 years old. We can't wait to start a new year! ignite youth August Worship August 4th| Promotion Sunday, Join us at both services as we welcome upcoming 6th graders into Ignite Youth. August Mission Projects Wednesday, August 14 | Ignite youth will be packing bags for Access Life. Our youth will gather in the fellowship hall at 6pm for food and fellowship. Saturday, August 17 | Ignite youth will be supporting Access Life at Cherokee Dam in many ways such as being a buddy, manning different stations, and helping with food. If you are interested in helping let Eddie Thomas or Helen McClaren know so that we can pre-register all volunteers. August Wednesday Nights During the month of August we will be doing a series called Lifelines. The big idea is Godly friendships let you be real. We hope to see everyone Wednesday’s at 6pm. August Sunday Mornings During the month of August our youth will be choosing our discussion topics in Sunday Small Group. Remember to text Eddie Thomas your ideas. Tween Choir Are you interesting in singing? This year we are starting a tween choir for 6th-8th graders. The first night of choir will be Wednesday, August 14th at 5pm. If you have any questions feel free to contact Eddie Thomas or Linda Matthews. Youth Council Meeting Join us Thursday, August 8th at 6:30pm to learn about what’s happening with youth. Volunteers are requested to be there and any youth that would like to participate are encouraged to attend. Volunteers We are always looking for volunteers to help support the youth ministry on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Eddie Thomas is looking for volunteers to teach and assist in the small group on both days. This is a great opportunity to invest in the lives of the young people in our church. If you are interested in helping with a small group, please contact Eddie Thomas. We are looking for the following volunteers o Sunday Small Group Leader – This person would be willing to teach our High School Small Group. o Wednesday Night High School Boys Small Group Assistants – This person would assist with our High School Leader in small group breakouts. Notes from the music department Chancel Choir- Carnegie Hall and Christmas Concert Our wonderful Chancel Choir has worked hard all summer learning music for worship, and also for our trip to New York. We have been invited to sing in Carnegie Hall in November. Most of the choir will be going along with some members of our church and relatives of the singers. We hope you will come to our Christmas Concert on December 15th at 4:00 to hear this glorious music written by Mary McDonald. Mary’s daughter, Beth Smith, will be here to play for us again this year. Tween Choir We are beginning a new “Tween Choir” for those kids who have moved up into youth group and still want to sing. This rehearsal will be held on Wednesdays at 5:00. We’ll be singing in worship in the fall. King's Kidz Children's Choir The King’s Kidz will begin this Sunday, the 4th at 10:00 right after the Traditional service. We will be in the choir room for about 20 minutes. You will hear them in worship soon, too. If you attend the 9:00 service and your child should be in this choir, please stay and let them sing----or pick a Sunday school class to be a part of. You will be blessed! missions moment Food For Kids at Piedmont School We collected Food for Kids at Piedmont School in July. Our youth are packing 500 bags at their Back to School Bash/Lock-In on Aug. 2nd. These will be delivered to the school to be given to food-deprived children on Fridays so they have food to eat over the weekend. Last year, we packed 1260 bags of food for 42 children each week of the school year. We wish to thank each person who generously donated food items or money to make this local mission a success. Remember Jesus said, "I was hungry and you fed me...whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." God bless each of you. Access Life Expo Access-Life Expo is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Aug 17th, at Cherokee Dam in Jefferson City. This is a FREE event for individuals and families living with disabilities to enjoy God's great outdoors. Event is from 10am-2pm, but as volunteers, we are asked to arrive by 8:30am. Shady Grove has provided the food every year. We still need volunteers to help cook hotdogs and serve. There are also other areas you can volunteer: being a buddy to a disabled person, crafts, games, and kayaking, or come out on Fri. the 16th and help with set-up. It's not too late to sign-up and you will be blessed! There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. You can also register online at www.access-life.org or by calling 1-352-455-9926. We also collect gently used disability equipment and supplies to be given out at the Belize Access-Life Expo in January. These can be brought to the event or our church. For further information about the Expo or Collections, you may call Helen McClaren at 731-694-7271. new member spotlight
New Members We had four people join the church in July: Lindsey and Jake Clyde, Tammy Knierim, and Lynn Reeves. If you see them, make sure to welcome them to Shady Grove! upcoming events  Our final Picnic in the Park is tomorrow from 11-1 at the Field of Dreams. Come out for hotdogs, games, and fellowship!    Promotion Sunday Sunday, August 4 our children will officially be promoted to their new grades for the upcoming school year. Our upcoming sixth grade students will be honored in both services and will begin attending youth, and our four-year-olds will move up to the PreK-1st Sunday school class.  Wednesday Night Kickoff Our Wednesday Night Activities will resume on August 7th. Join us for the fall kick off of King's Kidz, Ignite Youth, Adult Bible Study, and Chancel Choir from 6-7:30. We can't wait to see you!  Sunshine Ambassadors The Sunshine Ambassadors, a disabilities dance group, will be performing at the Modern worship service on Sunday, August 11 at 11:15am. A joy to watch, they will bless you and bring a smile to your face. They will also be performing at the Access-Life Expo on Saturday, August 17th.  Pampered Night For Cancer Patients Woodlawn United Methodist Church is hosting a pampered night for cancer patients to love on those who have been diagnosed with cancer on August 22nd at 7:00 at the Smokey Mountain Home Health Conference Center in Newport. For more information about this event, contact the church office. don't forget to check out our calendar for more upcoming events! Sermon Sneak Peek August 4- "The Old Man Passed Away" (2 Corinthians 5:13-20) August 11- "He Said Must" (Luke 17:3-4) August 18- "All the People Said 'Amen'" (1 Chronicles 16:36; Revelation 7:11-12) August 25- "Can I Get a Witness?" (Psalm 107) prayer RequestsJamie Finchum, Howard Matthews, Kyndall DeMaria, Pat Howard, June Hunter, Shirley Hammond, Sherri Franklin, Pat Bettis, Billy Jean Chambers, Jamie Heald, Tim Barker, Frankie Simms, Jan Enoch, Mark Strange, Frank Miller, Barbara Beehler, Ann-Marie Myers, Cindy Stapleton, Shut Ins: LC & Lois Batson, Emily Fox, Maxine Williams, Pat Bettis, Betty Reneau We can't wait to start this new year! Keep following this newsletter to see what's happening here at Shady Grove!
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Hello everyone! Summer is in full swing, and we have been busy here at Shady Grove! We have a lot coming up in July, but first let's look at what happened in June: Updates Homecoming We had a wonderful combined worship service on Homecoming Sunday, June 2. Both services came together to worship and create a unique service that reminded us of the home we have in Shady Grove.  Youth Hiking Trip Our youth went on a great adventure at Margarette falls in June. It was a great day of fun and fellowship. ROAR VBS We had an amazing week of VBS as we adventured through Africa and learned that when life is wild, God is good! We had a total of 69 kids attend and over 50 volunteers. Ashley Wren would like to thank everyone who gave their time or resources to make this week so successful. We couldn't do it without you! Children's Sunday This past Sunday, our children led us in worship. They were so excited to share what they had learned during VBS. what's newkidz corner 5th Grade Bible Study We still have three studies left! We will meet on July 3, July 17, and July 31 at Helen McClaren's house. Call Ashley Wren with any questions. Wesley Woods Our kids leave for Camp Wesley Woods this Sunday afternoon! We have five children attending camp this year. Please be in prayer for them next Sun-Fri as they have fun playing and learning about God! ignite Youth Youth Summer Events Join us on July 19 for Movie Night! We will meet at the church and head to Sevierville to watch the Lion King. If you are interested in going please let Eddie Thomas know no later than Friday, July 12. Cost will be $5.00. More details to follow. Join us on August 2nd for Back to School Bash. We will be meeting at the home of Gerald Suttles, 1046 Highway 139, Dandridge, TN 37725. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun! Bring your swimsuit and prepare to get wet. If you are interested in coming let Eddie Thomas know no later than Friday, July 26. We would like for you to bring a snack to share (chips, Cookies, etc.). Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to help support the youth ministry on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Eddie Thomas is looking for volunteers to teach and assist in the small group on both days. This a great opportunity to invest in the lives of the young people in our church. If you are interested in helping with small group, please contact Eddie Thomas. Volunteer Meeting We will be having a Volunteer Leader meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at 6pm. If you plan on volunteering during the 2019-2020 school year, we ask that you join us to hear about all the exciting things that will take place. missions moment Food for Kids at Piedmont School We are collecting the food items listed below over the next 4 weeks to share with food-deprived children at Piedmont School. These children who live right at our back door do not have food to eat over the weekends. Last year we supplied food for 42 children every week of the school year. Our children and youth will pack the items and pray over them; then the bags will be taken to the school. A bag that is discretely placed in a child’s own backpack on Fridays will provide the child food to eat over the weekend. These young children must fend for themselves, so PLEASE buy “Kid Friendly Foods.” The items are broken down into 4 food groups and each child will get 2 items per group. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Grain Group Instant Oatmeal Fruit and Grain Bars Protein Group Peanut Butter Crackers Beef Ravioli (or similar) Dairy Group Pudding Cups Easy Mac & Cheese Fruit/Veggie Group Applesauce Fruit Cups “I was hungry and you fed me.” Matthew 25:35 Access Life Expo The Access Life Expo is Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 2pm. This is a FREE event for individuals and families living with disabilities to come enjoy God’s great outdoors. It will be held at Cherokee Dam in Jefferson City. There are several opportunities for you to get involved. Shady Grove will again be providing the food. If you wish to help purchase hotdogs or condiments, sign up on Sunday mornings in the narthex or contact Helen McClaren. There is also a signup sheet in the Narthex if you want to help at the Expo: -We need 25 to 30 volunteers to help cook hotdogs and to serve them. We also need folks to make pimento cheese sandwiches. -Volunteer to be a buddy to a disabled participant and share their excitement as they enjoy God’s great outdoors. -Help Friday Aug 16th with set-up beginning 8AM. - We will collect Mobility items to take to Belize. Contact Helen at 731-694-7271 or bring items to the event. **Volunteers and Participants need to register ahead of time at www.access-life.org or 1-352-455-9926 or check sign-in sheet if you want Helen to sign you up. Volunteers need to arrive by 8:30am. There will be a disability awareness and prayer time at 9:30am adult Bible studyThe Adult Bible Study will meet July 24 from 6-7:30 at the house of Penny and Steve Douglas. Please call the church at 865-397-7453 for details. upcoming events  Hamburger and Ice Cream Social The United Methodist Men will be hosting their annual hamburger and ice cream social on July 13 at 1:00 in the fellowship hall. They will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings. Please bring your favorite homemade ice cream and join them during this time of fellowship.  Youth Movie Night Join us on July 19 for Movie Night! We will meet at the church and head to Sevierville to watch the Lion King. If you are interested in going please let Eddie Thomas know no later than Friday, July 12. Cost will be $5.00. More details to follow. Administrative Council Meeting There will be an Administrative Council Meeting on July 29th at 6:30 in King Street. All are invited to attend. New Sunday School Class Pastor Jason will be leading a new Sunday School class beginning July 14 at 10:00am. The class will focus on how to share Christ with people of other faiths. They will meet in the left-most classroom in the youth suite. All are invited to attend.  Back to School Bash Everyone is invited to join King's Kidz at our Back to School Pool Party on August 1 from 6:30-8:30 at the City of Jefferson Outdoor Pool on 704 W. Jefferson Street. Pizza, desserts, and drinks will be provided. Invite your friends and come and celebrate the beginning of another school year! Please email Ashley Wren at children@shadygrovedandridge.org with any questions.  Sermon Sneak Peak July 7- Something to Eat (Matthew 14:15-21 July 14- Your Turn in the Pool (John 5:1-9) July 21- What's a Funeral Without Jesus (Luke 7:11-18) July 28- One Thing I Know (John 9:1-38) prayer requests Immediate Need: Barbara Beehler, Eileen Harris, Ann-Marie Myers, Glen Barnett, Mark Sisk, Cindy Stapleton, Helen Carr, Nic Raunborg, Kenny Bean, Wendy Siers, Braden, Collette, Steven Chambers, Frankie Simms, Judy Fox, Betty Scruggs, Gayle Bean, Carrie Bean, Kenny Bean, Butch Baxter, Mark Strange, Mitzi Lewis, Paul Lee Holbert, Ernie Jarnigan, Bo Bohannon, Jan Enoch, Pat Bettis, Frank Miller Long Term: Jamie Finchum, Howard Matthews, Betty Reneau, Kyndall DeMaria, Pat Howard, June Hunter, Becky Seals, Shirley Hammond, Sherri Franklin, Shirley Harris, Pat Bettis, Billy Jean Chambers, Jamie Heald Shut Ins: LC & Lois Batson, Emily Fox, Maxine Williams, Pat Bettis Make sure to check back with us at the beginning of every month to see what's going on at Shady Grove!
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