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New Sermon Series And Several New Classes Begin In January At Christ UMC

Thursday, January 02, 2014

A new sermon series at Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road, will begin this Sunday, called Loving Generously. In this five week series there will be a brief video each week that follows the fictional Donovan family met last year in the Living Generously series as they learn how to be generous in their relationships. If you would like to participate in a discussion group during this series, please consider attending one of the following classes. At 8:30 a.m., Welcome Class for those new to Sunday School – M3. At 10 a.m., Lighthouse –A4; Today’s Life – M2; Almost Adults – M4; and Service Station – A14.

There will be a new study, "This I know For Sure" by Babbie Mason on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Room M-5 begining January. There will be Food For Thought for great study of scriptures and relevance to your life. For more information contact Becky Hall at 892-9363.

Mom2Mom will begin "Setting Boundaries for Women: Six Steps to Saying No, Taking Control, and Finding Peace" led by Dr. Cathy Turner on Jan. 9, 10:00-11:30, Room M-5. This class is for moms of infants through teenagers and is a great way to make new friends and support each other through the parenting years. Childcare is provided. Contact Cathy for more information 892-9363.

The East Brainerd Community Theater will hold auditions for its spring musical, "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Sunday and Monday, Jan. 12 and 13, at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist.

Parts are available for men and women ages 15-50. Auditions are open to the public. Actors can audition either night. Please prepare a short song. Accompanist provided. Show dates are March 21-23 and March 27-29. For more information, please call Stephanie Pearson at 902-1797.

The Ladies Supper Club will be meeting this Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bonefish Grill on Gunbarrel Road. Please call Ann Boleman to make a reservation at 855-8701. The Ladies Supper Club was formed to encourage single women who are age 50+ to make and build strong friendships. The group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Reservations are required each month.

Women of Worth (WOW) will begin "Finding Purpose" led by Dr. Cathy Turner on Jan. 8. The study will help you discover you Spiritual Gifts, personal style, and passions so that you can better understand your God-given purpose. Join us Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30, Room A-14. Childcare provided with reservation. Contact Cathy for more information 892-9363


April 15, 2014

Prayer Vigil Is April 23 In Response To White Civil Rights Events

April 14, 2014

Bob Tamasy: What’s God Got To Do With It?

April 11, 2014

Holy Week Services Announced By Grace Episcopal


God’s Unconditional Love: The Antidote for Hate is the subject of the weekly Wednesday evening service April 23 at 7 p.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist. The person who leads the service ... (click for more)

There’s been considerable discussion about how – and even if – spiritual faith should intersect with how a privately-owned company should be run. What’s God got to do with it, right? The question ... (click for more)

Holy Week services following Palm Sunday, leading up to Easter at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. are:   Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. – This liturgy commemorates Jesus’ ... (click for more)


Church

Prayer Vigil Is April 23 In Response To White Civil Rights Events

God’s Unconditional Love: The Antidote for Hate is the subject of the weekly Wednesday evening service April 23 at 7 p.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist. The person who leads the service (an elected layperson) has put together readings on this topic so participants can think prayerfully about upcoming ‘white civil rights’ events in the community.  The Wednesday meetings ... (click for more)

Bob Tamasy: What’s God Got To Do With It?

There’s been considerable discussion about how – and even if – spiritual faith should intersect with how a privately-owned company should be run. What’s God got to do with it, right? The question has even reached the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. I’m not the person to weigh in on this issue from a legal perspective, but a broader concern is involved here. We often hear religion ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Strong Winds, Freezing Temperatures In Chattanooga Forecast; Growers Advised To Take Precautions With Young Crops

A cold front with strong winds was moving into the Chattanooga area today and was set to bring freezing temperatures overnight. Area growers were advised to take precautions with their young crops. Temperatures were expected to drop into the 20s. Here is the freeze warning: ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ... (click for more)

Zachary Bryant Was 6-Year-Old Killed Monday At Chattanooga Valley Elementary

Zachary Bryant has been identified as the 6-year-old boy who was killed after being run over by a school bus on Monday at Chattanooga Valley Elementary School. Authorities said the kindergarten student had just gotten off the bus when it moved forward and struck him. Walker County coroner Dewayne Wilson said he was killed immediately in the 7 a.m. incident. Funeral ... (click for more)

Opinion

What's Wrong With The City Recycle Program? - And Response (2)

Being new to recycling, I have lots to learn.  I rely on 311 and the attendants at the neighborhood collection centers to assist in building my knowledge.   Recently, I had an experience that makes me reconsidered my recycling efforts.  I loaded up my car, called 311 to verify what I could take, only to be blocked by the attendant at my neighborhood collection ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: That Billboard & Much More

Now that early voting has started and our strawberries have hopefully survived this last blush of winter, allow me to catch up on some things but, first, here’s a letter from a concerned reader I feel compelled to share: “There is something I have noticed throughout Brainerd, East Brainerd, Dayton, etc. A billboard has been put up, I believe by the Health Department of Hamilton ... (click for more)


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