The First-Centenarian - Volume 13, No. 36 April 29, 2022
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The First-Centenarian
Volume 13, No. 36 April 29, 2022
Vision Statement of First-Centenary United Methodist Church: Build a healthy and diverse community of disciples of Jesus Christ.
A Message from
Staff Parish Relations
Sydney Crisp, Staff-Parish Relations Chair
Reverend Michelle Hunter Introduction
It gives me great pleasure to welcome
Reverend Michelle Hunter who will
be joining us as the new Minister of
Congregational Care. Michelle will be
replacing Pastor Laura Shearer who will be
70 Plus Luncheon retiring as of June 21. Rev. Hunter’s start
Friday, June 3, 2022 at Noon date is June 13.
Reverend Hunter is from Tuscaloosa,
Have you reached that grand Alabama and is a graduate of Memphis
age of 70 years? Then, you Theological Seminary. She will be joining
must put a special date on your us from the Northern Alabama Conference
calendar! Save Noon on this where she is an Ordained Deacon.
date for the First-Centenary 70 Michelle has had extensive experience in
Plus Luncheon. You will not pastoral care and hospice ministry. Her
Rev. Michelle Hunter
want to miss this celebratory most recent ministry has been serving as
gathering of our community -- the the Chaplain at Hospice of Chattanooga.
first in 2.5 years! Watch for more Michelle has an adult son, Drew, who lives in Auburn, Alabama. Her
to come! constant companion, Hamilton, is a 13-year-old Shih Tzu whom she
P.S. - Anyone under 70 who adores.
would like to assist in this
Many thanks to Pastor Laura for her caring and compassionate
birthday celebration, please
ministry to members of our congregation and their families. We wish
contact Erin Wallin at
her health and happiness in her retirement.
erin_wallin@comcast.net.
This Sunday in the Sanctuaryy
The Children’s Choir from Oak
Grove United Methodist Church in
Decatur, Georgia will participate in
the 8:30 and 10:45 worship services. The choir, under the direction
of John Cowden, are in Chattanooga as part of a mini spring tour.
In addition to singing in worship, they’ll present two “concerts” at
Morning Pointe, and will enjoy a visit to the Aquarium. Children in our
older elementary choir will join them to sing one song in the 10:45
service. We look forward to their visit! Communion will be served in
both services, and Dr. Mark Gooden will preach.
CLERGY CORNER
OR
RNER Prime Time Wednesday
As we Dinner at 5:15 and Classes at 6 p.m.
bask in the Youth & Children’s programs start at 6 p.m.
afterglow
May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Scripture Study with Pastor Mark
of Easter, it
is well and The Lost Art of Dying led by Rev. Laura Shearer
good that The book by L. Dugdale, MD will lead us in examination
we continue Rev.. Dr
Rev Dr.
Dr. LL.. Clark
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J of our own thoughts about life and death. The book
the self- Minister of Faith & Work is based on the wisdom of dying well derived from
examination we began during centuries of Western Judeo-Christian cultural practices.
Lent. We live in what some
May 18 and 25
refer to as the “in-between
Bible Study with Pastor Will – Colossians
time”… in between Christ’s time
May 18 – Chapters 1-2 May 25 – Chapters 3-4
on earth two millennia ago and
the future second coming. We DINNER INFORMATION
know the promise of Revelation Adults – $10 each (meal or salad) Children – $5; 3 & under free Family max – $30
21:4, “And God will wipe away Please make dinner reservations by 4 p.m. Monday.
every tear from their eyes; Go to firstcentenary.com/prime-time-wednesday for dinner reservations.
there shall be no more death, May 4 MENU: Baked Spaghetti, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread, Strawberry
no sorrow, nor crying. There Shortcake Pudding, Nut and Berry Salad
shall be no more pain, for the
former things have passed
away.” Our Pre-K hall’s theme
The second coming of Jesus this month of May
is a source of encouragement is a Scavenger Hunt ...
since it reminds us that there
is something more than this God saw everything He had
broken world. But before Jesus made. And it was very good.
will be seen returning in the Genesis 1:31
clouds however, there is work We are excited to dive into
to be done here on old planet the creation story with the
Earth. We are called to love tiniest of First-Kids.
others in all we do.
In Genesis 2, God gives a CLERGY CORNER (cont’d)
job description to the creatures news is that the one who saved us has the power to transform us for
made in His image. Our role this restoration work. Our actions of restoration reveal the condition
is not just to cultivate dirt, of our hearts and the work we do is evidence of our faith.
although all who dirty their It seems like a flawed plan, but God expects us to be the ones
hands with the earth, know aligning with Him in this work of restoration. That is why, how we
that it is good work. The root do our work – paid and unpaid – is so critical. It is not just work
cultivate is the origin for our for all the practical aspects of work, but it is our part of advancing
word culture. We are given the the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. For that reason, as resurrection
responsibility for developing people, it is critical that all of our work be done with excellence. Paul
society or culture. We know reminded the people of Colossae (and us) that they are to work, not
that since the disobedience of for man, but for the Lord.
Eve and Adam, we live in the God is working at this very moment, right here in River City.
midst of sin. As we execute Christ’s crucifixion, death and resurrection compel us to commit that
our primary call, of loving God we will engage, in all we do, to advance God’s work of restoration
above all else and loving our … restoration in our neighborhoods, restoration in our schools,
neighbors, each of us are restoration in our government, restoration in our economy, and yes,
engaged in the restoration of even restoration in our churches.
this broken world. The good – Clark
2
Meet Our New Members Baptism
who joined April 24
Ali C
Alice Catherine
th i Rantz,
R t daughter
d ht off Chris
Ch i
Ryan Archer transferred from Jose and Desiree Russell – and Sarah Rantz, received the Sacrament
Belmont UMC in Nashville. Jose transferred from Fairview of Holy Baptism in the The Vine on April 24.
His wife, Caroline, is already UMC and Desiree transferred Also pictured are Reagan and Jacob Rantz.
a member. Their children are from Colonial Heights Christian
Rebekah, 5, and Thomas, Church in Kingsport.
almost 3.
Congregational Care Contact
Call the church office at 423-756-2021
Our focus for May is
or (865) 805-8929 for pastoral care.
RESILIENCE!
You must be able to
get back up when others
knock you down.
But those who trust in
the Lord will receive new
strength. They will fly as
high as eagles. They will run
and not get tired. They will
walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
TO HEAR ALL ABOUT THIS IN PERSON JOIN US ON SUNDAYS!
• Sunday School @ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• First Kids Virtual Sunday Lesson Video links will be
posted on Sunday morning, beginning @ 9 a.m. for you
to show your children when it fits best in your family’s
schedule. (Pick your own family God time!)
• Children’s Worship begins at 11 a.m., for both PreK
Worship and Elem Worship. Elementary kiddos will be
picked up from “Big Church” after the Children’s Moment.
VBS 2022 June 27 - July 1
Participants and Volunteers sign up!
FIRST-CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
P. O. Box 208
Chattanooga, TN 37401
419 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
37402
Dr. C. Mark Gooden,
Senior Pastor
(423) 756-2021
www.firstcentenary.com
Oak Street Playhouse presents... Hallelujah Girls SUNDAY WORSHIP
May 1, 2022
April 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. 3rd Sunday of Easter
AND May 1 at 2 p.m. Services also available online
The action in this rollicking Southern at www.firstcentenary.com
comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the
Sanctuary at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
abandoned church-turned day spa where Change in Plans
this group of friends gathers every Friday Acts 9:1-20
afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the Dr. C. Mark Gooden
Cast women realize time is precious and if they’re
The Vine at 10:45 a.m.
Amii Williams going to change their lives and achieve their
What Gives you Worth?
Denise Frye dreams they have to get on it now! By the time
Matthew 11:28-30 & Luke 12:7
Kim Jenkins the women rally together to overcome their Rev. Barry Kidwell
Jo Schendel obstacles and launch their new, improved lives,
you’ve got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will Sunday Night Worship at 5 p.m.
Rebecca Lapp
make you laugh out loud and shout “Hallelujah!” Rev. Barry Kidwell
Coylee Bryan
Bobby Daniels To purchase tickets, Reading from the Lectionary
Mike Pala scan the QR code or go to Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) Psalm 30
www.brownpapertickets.com and Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19
Kimberly Tyner Jones,
type in Oak Street Playhouse. Televised sermon by Dr. Gooden;
Director Lent THE MISSION - To Bear Witness
Visit us on the web at www.firstcentenary.
com/the-oak-street-playhouse. Televised on Channel 12, WDEF-TV
at 6 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. each Sunday.
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