41st ANNUAL SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE APRIL 25-26, 2015

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1 A PROGRAM OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN 41st ANNUAL SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE APRIL 25-26, 2015 Rev. Amy Rollins Probst was appointed Lead Pastor of First Farragut United Methodist Church in June, Previously, she served as pastor at Broadway, Dunlap, East Ridge, and the Sunbright Circuit (Sunbright, Mount Vernon and Rugby Road) United Methodist churches in the Holston Conference. Amy received her Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity in She graduated from Marshall University in 1994 with a BA in psychology and German. While at Marshall, Amy was a distinguished Yeager Scholar and studied at Oxford University for a summer and in Germany for a semester. She grew up at First United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN, where her parents and her brother and his family continue to live and worship. Amy and her husband Chris enjoy a never-boring life with their three daughters: Anna Grace (born in 2004), and twins Callie and Cassie (born in 2008). Their mischievous pups, Bella Bigfoot and Molly, fill out the family. Amy s heart and spirit are in love with the church, and she is convinced that its future lies in recovering the understanding that the church exists to spread good news to the people who aren t here yet. Our United Methodist vision is to make disciples for the transformation of the world. Amy s desire is that together we receive the many gifts God showers upon us with joy and purpose, so that we can live and share our Christian love and grace, in witness to Jesus Christ, with a world that knows much darkness. 91 N. Lakeshore Drive Lake Junaluska, NC Fax: (828)

2 2 Tawana Teague is an Assistant Professor of Music and heads the Music Department at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN. She is the choral director for Northeast State Singers, is involved in Northeast State s Targeted Leadership and Development Program and Innovation Team, a Tennessee Promise Mentor, and serves on various college committees. Before coming to Northeast State, she taught at Roane State, Chattanooga State, and Southwest Virginia Community College. She sings with Voices of the Mountains, and in 2013, Tawana provided special music for the Holston Conference Clergy Spouse s Retreat. She is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, Music Friends, and has served as Music and Handbell Choir Director throughout the Holston United Methodist Conference. In addition to her college responsibilities, Tawana is Abingdon District s UMW Coordinator for Education and Interpretation. Tawana received her Associate of Arts in Music from Gardner-Webb College/University, Bachelor of Music Education from Mars Hill College/University with an emphasis in Voice and Music Education. She received a Master of Church Music Degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The University of Louisville School of Music with an emphasis in Church Music, Choral, Music Education, Opera, and Voice. She sang with the Kentucky Opera Company in Louisville, KY & the Palm Beach Opera Company in Palm Beach, FL. She is married to Mike Teague, Pastor of Benham s Circuit in the Abingdon District, and they have a son, a daughter, a grandson, and a grand-dog. Besides visiting the family in Indiana and Virginia, she also enjoys reading, singing, teaching, and watching Turner Classic Movies. Frederica C. Cook is a native of Abingdon, VA. She had the opportunity to acquire a love and appreciation for all kinds of music beginning in elementary school. She began playing the piano as she sat beside her mother on the piano bench at the age of 5 and began taking formal music lessons at the age of 8. She began developing her musical skills and talents quickly and started playing the piano for church services at the age of 9 at her home church Charles Wesley UMC, Abingdon, VA. She was the accompanist for the school choral group throughout her high school years while enhancing her musical talents and skills. She attended Emory & Henry College as a music major specializing in piano. She also took lessons acquiring the skills to become an accomplished organist as well. She later graduated from Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA with a B.A. Degree in Organizational/Business Management. However, she has continuously used her musical talents/abilities in church, community or wherever asked to do so. Frederica is a member of John Wesley UMC in Bristol, VA and has been the organist/director of music for a number of years. She is currently serving, and has served for the past six years, as the church organist/pianist at Virginia Avenue UMC, Bristol, TN. Frederica is a member of the UMW Executive Committee Abingdon District serving on the Nomination Committee; and a member of AGO (American Guild of Organists) Upper East TN/SW VA Chapter. and is employed with Wellmont Health Systems. Frederica and her husband live in Bristol, VA. They are the proud parents of one son, daughter-in-law, and an adorable 9-year old gifted and talented granddaughter. 2

3 3 TINA MORGAN is a lifetime resident of McMinn County, TN. She is a graduate of Hiwassee College where she received an A.A. in Religion and TN Wesleyan College, where she received her B.S. in Church Vocations with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. She taught dance at Ms. Lisa's Dance Studio for 10 years and now uses her love of dance for the glory of God. Tina spent 5 years in parttime ministry until she began her full-time ministry in Tina began working at Trinity UMC, Athens in April of She is responsible for the oversight of all age level and family ministries with special emphasis in the youth ministry. Tina serves on the Holston Conference Nurture Team, UTC Wesley Foundation Board of Directors, and Camp Lookout Board of Directors. She is currently in the candidacy program in the Holston Conference for ordained ministry. Tina has been married to her husband, Paul, since May of They live in Riceville, TN with their dog and cat. The Prayer Labyrinth at Lake Junaluska Many of you have probably been to Lake Junaluska a number of times over the years, and I m wondering if you ve ever noticed one particular feature of the landscape: the prayer labyrinth. This path is cut into the grass on the lawn beside Memorial Chapel on the side away from Stuart Auditorium. Maybe you walked right past it or over it without noticing, maybe you saw it but didn t understand its use. Whether you have used this path or not, or if this is your first time at Junaluska, I encourage you to look for the labyrinth and use it. A prayer labyrinth provides a spiritual discipline that can enrich your prayer life and bring you closer to God. A labyrinth is not a maze. It is a single path that wraps around itself, symbolizing a journey from the outside world toward God and then back into the world after coming closer to the Creator. The use of these labyrinths is an ancient spiritual practice used in many faith traditions. In medieval Europe there were often such paths inside cathedrals or on the grounds of churches. Do not rush as you walk through the labyrinth. Take all the time you need. Pause when you feel inclined to do that. If you encounter another person, simply step around them or step aside so that the other person can pass you. There are three parts to your journey. As you enter the labyrinth, you begin your inward journey. You are encouraged to let go of all that is keeping you from being close to God. Shed your worries and anxieties and focus your thoughts on our Creator. The center of the labyrinth symbolizes union with God. When you reach this place, stop, reflect on your relationship with God and be aware of God s presence. The final step is the outward journey when you retrace your steps and return to the entrance. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk back into everyday life refreshed and closer to your Lord. 3

4 4 PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT AND RESERVE A ROOM AT LAKE JUNALUSKA STEP I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. Fill in Part I and mail to your District President with a $15.00 check payable to Holston Conference UMW before April 15, Please note: the name you register with will be the name used on your name tag. Registration after April 15 or the day event begins at Lake Junaluska is $ The list of District President s addresses are below. CHILDCARE If you are registering children, please include childcare fees of $10.00 per child, with your registration check and the Part I form. Childcare is available for children, ages 2-9. Children 11 or under may room with you for free if you complete Part II, Register for your Room. If you are requesting childcare, please fill out the required children s form found on the website at and children must be registered by April 15th. Information you supply by registering will allow us to have enough supplies for everyone. Childcare will be at the Terrace Hotel DISTRICT PRESIDENTS Abingdon Prue Oxendine 236 Country Meadow Circle Bristol TN Big Stone Gap Gayle Kilgore 7860 South Fork Road Pound VA Chattanooga Joyce Guice 3910 Lake Haven Circle Chattanooga TN Cleveland Joan Schwiebert 1626 Crestway Drive Athens TN Johnson City Kathryn Wilhoit 1161 Willow Springs Drive Johnson City TN Kingsport Lynn Carson 2412 Reservoir Road Kingsport TN Knoxville Sue Clapp 6704 Circle Road Corryton TN Maryville Nancy Lampe 2609 Stock Creek Road Knoxville TN Morristown Margaret Forby 118 Skyview Drive Greeneville TN Oak Ridge Monica Sheppard-Viator 4429 Plymouth Drive Knoxville TN Tazewell Sabrina Johnson 312 Horsley Drive Pearisburg VA Wytheville Deborah Carte 1503 N. Main Street Hillside VA PART I REGISTRATION FORM SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE APRIL 25-26, 2015 NAME: PHONE: ( ) ADDRESS: FIRST TIMER YES NO DISTRICT: CHURCH: CHILDREN ATTENDING WITH ME NAMES/AGES Please mail this part to your District President, by April 15, 2015, with your registration fee of $15. The registration fee after April 15th is $20. Childcare is available for children 2-9 years old if preregistered by April 15th. The childcare form is online at 4

5 Hands on Conference Mission Project The Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal LET'S START AT SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT! During 2015, we as Holston Conference United Methodist Women will be supporting projects of The Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal overseen by Koni Purscell. Koni covers the southwest Virginia area. She develops programs aimed at systemic change for people in this rural area. Programs have included work with food banks, summer gardens, children's ministries, thrift stores, and Christmas assistance for some 500 families. This year, the Shepherd s Staff Cooking Class is being revived. The Shepherd s Staff Cooking Class takes place in a local church, and includes low-income students. Students are taught how to cook a nourishing meal and sent home with the basic ingredients to help the students prepare the healthy meal at home. We are God's Hands! In addition to local units sending their mission dollars through their local treasurer for the Big Stone Gap District Church and Community Renewal, Donna Tisdale, Holston Conference Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator, has invited all who are attending Spiritual Enrichment to bring items listed below which will benefit the Christmas gift program and the cooking class. You can bring items from those who are unable to attend. Director Koni has expressed the great need for toothbrushes also. HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMW YOU ARE BEING CHALLENGED TO COLLECT OVER 1000 TOOTHBRUSHES AT THIS EVENT. TOGETHER WE CAN SURPASS BRING YOUR DISTRICT S OTHER SUPPLIES, ALONG WITH THE TOOTHBRUSHES. LET S SURPASS THE GOALS AND SHOW THE AWESOME SUPPORT OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN. All gifts items to are to be collected when you register at Bethea Welcome Center. ALL DISTRICTS Toothbrushes, both child's and adult's (general supply and stocking stuffer) Toothpaste (general supply and stocking stuffer) ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES DESIGNATED TO SPECIFIC DISTRICTS AS LISTED BELOW: Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Chattanooga Districts collect: Sets of measuring cups (for the cooking class) Cleveland, Johnson City, Kingsport Districts collect: Sets of measuring spoons (for the cooking class) Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown Districts collect: 2 lb. Bag of Self Rising Corn Meal Oak Ridge, Tazewell, Wytheville Districts collect: 2 lb. Bag of Self Rising Flour Monetary Gifts will be collected throughout the year, through your District Treasurer. These funds will allow this organization to use as needed. 5

6 6 STEP II RESERVE YOUR ROOM. Rates are per person per night. Children 11 years old and under who stay in the room w ith their parents are free. Roommate requests, if mailed, must be reserved at the same time. Notify Lake Junaluska immediately of any room changes. Meal cost is $ The three m eals for this event include: lunch on Saturday, dinner on Saturday evening, breakfast on Sunday. Reservation Options please use one of these options to place your room reservation. 1. BY MAIL: A printed reservation form may be sent with your deposit to: Holston UMW Spiritual Enrichment Experience, Lake Junaluska Reservations, PO BOX 67, Lake Junaluska, NC Please complete the Part II form and send with your check. Please send a separate form and check for each roommate in the same envelope. 2. BY PHONE: Call Lake Junaluska Reservations at You will need a credit card to reserve your room and reservation cost is listed below. If you have a roommate, please reserve both registrations together to assist the reservation staff at Lake Junaluska in assigning the rooms. 3. ONLINE: A new option is the direct online room reservation link for this event. Put the following address in your web browser: and enter code 6307 in the online booking section. You will need a credit card. If you have a roommate, please reserve both registrations together. We suggest you keep a copy of the forms or online registration for your records. Cancellation policy for participant lodging reservations: 30 days or more before an event receive deposit minus a $15 per person processing fee. 29 days or less before an event deposit forfeited. In case of emergency, the switchboard number at Lake Junaluska is You may leave this number with family and friends. PART II LAKE JUNALUSKA ROOM RESERVATION FORM SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE APRIL 25-26, 2015 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CONTACT PHONE ( ) I AM REQUESTING HOUSING (Please mark your 1st and 2nd choices.) Deposit equal to the first nights lodging is due at time of reservation. Roommates should send make reservations together. Rates on this form does not include the 3 meals which will be $33.00 and is not optional. Rates below are per person. Rates do not include the cost of meals. SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD Terrace $ $56.00 $39.00 $33.00 Lambuth $ $54.00 $37.00 $31.00 PLEASE LIST ROOMMATE(S) PLEASE INDICATE IF HANDICAP ROOM IS NEEDED. PLEASE SEND AN EXPLAINATION WITH YOUR RESERVATION. If you are mailing your reservation, please send this portion and with your check to Lake Junaluska, PO Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC Roommates should mail their forms and deposits together. 6

7 7 TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE SATURDAY, APRIL 25 10:00 5:00 Room Registration at Bethea Welcome Center (Rooms may not be available for check-in until after 4:00 PM.) 10:30 12:00 SEE event registration at Bethea Center 11:30 1:00 Lunch at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms 1:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium 1:30 Opening Worship Service at Stuart Auditorium 3:30 5:00 Personal Spiritual Growth Opportunities Prayer Room in Harrell Center Prayer Labyrinth next to Memorial Chapel Prayer activities in Memorial Chapel Visit Gardens 5:30 7:00 Dinner at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms 7:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium 7:30 Evening Worship Service AFTER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Reading Program Room, Junaluska Store, Prayer Room, and Memorial Chapel open until 10 PM Practice for Communion servers and ushers will follow the evening worship service; please meet at the front of the auditorium. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 7:30 8:30 Breakfast at Terrace and Lambuth Dining Rooms 9:15 Gathering Music at Stuart Auditorium 9:30 Morning Worship Service and Communion READING PROGRAM ROOM at Harrell Center The Reading Program encourages United Methodist Women to think critically about current issues through an annual selection of member-reviewed books. It offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your spirituality and to broaden your understanding of our mission work. Some of the newest books can be found in the Program Resource Room, located in Harrell Center, Room 202, and will be open prior to the opening worship service, following the service, and before the evening worship service. It will not be open on Sunday. 7

8 8 Holston Conference United Methodist Women Spiritual Enrichment Experience Amy Thomas, Communications Coordinator 80 Splatter Creek Limestone, TN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID JEFFERSON CITY TN PERMIT NO. 87 Return Service Requested 2015 CALENDAR OF HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMW EVENTS April April May 23 June 7-11 July August 8 September Mission Trip to Sager Brown, Baldwin LA Spiritual Enrichment Experience, Lake Junaluska NC Mujeres en Accionˊ Worship Event, Mt. Zion UMC, Afton TN Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska NC Holston Conference Mission u Event, Central UMC, Lenoir City TN Social Action Workshop First UMC, Sevierville TN Conference UMW Annual Meeting District Officer Training Lake Junaluska NC Each District United Methodist Women of Holston Conference have events scheduled. Please refer to the district calendar for more information. United Methodist Women s Day should be observed on a Sunday selected by the local unit in consultation with their church s pastor. 8