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The Visitor
Community Church at
Tellico Village
February 2015
Living Boldly
Women's Retreat
April 10-12, 2015
Ridgecrest Conference Center (near Asheville)
“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” If you want to realize the promise of
this verse from 2 Timothy 1:7, then consider joining the women of the Community Church at Tellico Village for our
retreat “Living Boldly”.
Gathered with other women in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, you will feel like
you’re miles away from the rest of the world. So come away. Explore the depths of faith. Return to “Live Boldly” in
the days to come.
Worship leader for the conference, Nancy Owen, has also served as Worship Leader for WednesdayChurch! at the
Community Church for over five years. She has an extensive music background and enjoys connecting people with
the love of God and the worship that follows.
Debra Walters is conference retreat leader and a Board Certified Chaplin. She has served Asera Care Hospice in
Atlanta for eight years in pastoral care and grief counseling. She began this journey into spiritual direction and end
of life care over thirty years ago. Debra also has a masters in ministry from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer
University where she is obtaining her doctoral degree in ministry. She has also written extensively on Living Boldly
and Dying Well and currently is a bible teacher and leads a prayer team ministry.
Registration forms and detailed information available at the Welcome Desk or church office.
Registration Deadline February 22, 2015
FAITH NOW: How did we get here?
Feb. 6-7, 2015
Cost $20 per person includes 4 sessions and lunch
Led by William and Carolyn Blevins
 How did Christianity become what it is?
 What happened throughout the course of history to bring Christianity to where it is today?
 What influenced Christianity in America as we know it?
 Why so many Christian denominations?
 What’s unique about Christianity in America?
 How do we stand up for religious freedom today?
Join friends from the Community Church at Tellico Village as we explore these questions
and more in our winter conference entitled, “Faith Now: How Did We Get Here?” Led by
scholars Bill and Carolyn Blevins, retired professors of religion from Carson-Newman
University, each session will take us on a journey through history from the birth of Jesus
up to contemporary issues such as “How do we protect religious freedom in today’s
multicultural society?” So join us February 6-7, 2015 for this enlightening conversation
which will challenge your minds and deepen your faith.
Registration Deadline Feb. 1, 2015
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ONE ANOTHERING...
“Pathfinders”
My friend Tom McKibbens is interim pastor at the church I just left. It is in a similar place as this one; not
geographically but situationally. He points out that there are two ways a congregation can spend the
interim period between settled pastors. The most common way is by reclining. The easy-chair model; that
charges a search committee to go fishing for another senior pastor and in the interim wait till the new
pastor arrives to set a course of action. That is the typical way most churches proceed.
A more productive way he calls the pathfinder model. A pathfinder never remains in neutral but moves
ahead, deliberately, aware of the terrain so the church can continue to improve, change and experiment.
Yes, even during the interim. That’s what interims are for.
The search process swings both ways. The committee has questions of the candidate and the candidate
will have questions of the church. My biggest question would be how adaptable is this place? Some? Not
much? Some of each?
Just realize this. Fit is not static but dynamic. Fit is not a one time thing. Having a good fit is always in a
constant state of adjustment. Those unwilling to adjust will not have a good fit in any endeavor. How willing
are our people to adjust to the new and unfamiliar? I have been able to experience some of that firsthand
in my time here.
The Apostle Paul provides us with the biblical formula (Philippians 3:13-14). The most important thing is
Paul didn’t see himself as one who has “arrived.” But he offers three areas that make for a successful
process: “forgetting what lies behind,” “straining toward what lies ahead,” and “pressing toward the goal.”
Three qualities that surely make for healthy pastor/congregational relationships: flexibility, persistence, and
perseverance. When those three are present church can be good. Without any one of them, not much.
I hope our church will have the pathfinder approach. I believe it has the most to offer.
Br’er Dan
2nd mile smiles: to Lowell Studebaker for his volunteer work with the Fire Department and rescue efforts.
At Ease in Zion
Council Notes
The council spent a large portion of the January meeting discussing the 2015 church budget.
However, we were not able to finalize the budget in order to present it to the membership for their
approval. We need your help! One thing that is delaying our action is we have not received
responses from all of you. There are almost 100 boxes of offering envelopes that remain in the
narthex. If you haven’t returned your pledge card, please do so, and don’t forget to pick up your box
of offering envelopes.
An update on the senior pastor search. The final four candidates have been selected. They should
be in Tellico in February for face to face meetings with the search team. Your continued prayers for
the success of their selection would be helpful.
In His service,
George M. Walter
Council Chairperson
Community Church Concert Series Spring 2015
Mayuki Miyashita
Concert Pianist
Sunday, February 15
4:00 p.m.
Prodigy pianist Mayuki Miyashita was the 2014
Young Classical Musicians Competition winner,
and won second place in the 2013 Kaufman Music
Center International Youth Piano Competition in
New York.
Tickets $10 each and can be purchased in the
narthex on Sundays or the church office.
1865: Anonymous 4
With Bruce Molsky
March 12, 2015
7:00 p.m.
The four vocalists of Anonymous 4 have
performed for sold-out audiences on
major concert series throughout the
world. Joining with Bruce Molsky, the
Rembrandt of Appalachian fiddle, they
explore the music of the Civil War.
Tickets $10.00 each.
The Raleigh Ringers
Saturday, May 2, 2015
7:00 p.m.
America’s premier, professional handbell ensemble combines technical artistry with innovative staging and showmanship.
Tickets $10 each.
Adult Christian Education Opportunities
Center for Lifelong Learning
Winter-Spring 2015
Weekly Small Groups:
Seekers: Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Shared Leadership—Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Hallstrand
 Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM
 Place: The Fireside Room, off the Founder’s Chapel
 Description: The Seekers class uses the Adult Bible Series published by the United Methodist Church’s Abingdon Press. The February theme is “Stewardship for Life.” Discussionbased. The Seekers welcome all with open arms.

New! Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Marian Smith
 Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM beginning January 11
 Place: Lower Level CLC Room B
 Description: This is a new class that will begin with Max Lucado’s book on Acts. Each individual or couple will have a book to use for preparation before class, but can also be completed during
class. Discussion-based. All are welcome!

Adult Co-Ed Small Group Bible Study
Leaders: Nancy Owen & Helen Tate
Time: Wednesdays at 3:00 PM
 Place: The Parlor (across from the Narthex Café)
 Description: This is a class started by members of the WednesdayChurch! Praise Team,
open to all. Study subjects include: knowing God, growth in faith and beliefs, maturing in the
Christian Life, understanding and using personal gifts. Discussion-based. Call Helen Tate
(423-884-2793) for more information.
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Women’s Small Group Bible Study
Leader: Linda Collins
 Time: Thursdays at 9:30 AM
 Place: The “White House” Library
 Description: This is an in-depth Bible study with the free exchange of ideas. Some homework encouraged. All ladies welcome to attend!
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WednesdayChurch! Lenten Series
Exploring the Human Journey. Topics Include
Created from Dust
In the Image of God
 Male and Female
 To Care for Creation
 Jesus, Our Model
 To Whom Much Is Given Much Is Required
The Journey begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 P.M.
Join Us!
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Community Church at Tellico Village December 2014 Financial Update
Summary: While pledges fell short of budget by $43K (3.1%), we were able to more than offset it through the
mortgage restructuring we accomplished in March. Our financial expenses were $91K below budget and most all
other areas were at or below budget as well. For the year total revenue was above expenses by $42K, which was
added to our Operating & Building Reserves. One positive area of overspending was in our missions area where our
special missions collections exceeded both budget and 2013.
Our balance sheet ended the year in great shape. The Operating and Building Reserves are now over $265K. Prepaid
pledges (2015 pledges made in 2014) are over $150K. This is important as it helps the church to meet its obligations
through the year. Most importantly, Imagine Campaign contributions in December enabled us to pay down an
additional $90K on our mortgage balance. The mortgage balance at the end of 2014 was down to $4,441K. While this
may still seem like a lot, we celebrate this level because, collectively, we have paid off ½ of the initial cost of the new
sanctuary. We are truly blessed to have such a generous congregation!
We are still missing a few 2015 pledge cards. Pledges are an important tool in helping us plan for our financial needs.
So, if you still haven’t submitted your pledge card, please contact Carrie Tatman in the accounting office to help us
complete our 2015 Budget. 2014 was a very successful year for the church. We enter 2015 with new challenges to do
God’s work. Thank you for your support!
Community Church at Tellico Village Income Statement - Full Year 2014
($1,000)
Actual
Budget
Fav/(Unfav)
1,512.5
1,567.7
(55.2)
Operations
183.1
187.5
4.4
Personnel
653.1
656.5
3.4
Missions
137.4
128.9
(8.5)
Ministries
65.5
81.9
16.4
Finance
430.8
522.3
91.5
1,469.9
1,577.1
107.2
42.6
(9.4)
52.0
Revenue
Expenses:
Total Expenses
Surplus/(Deficit)(1)
(1) Money added to or used for reserves
Community Church at Tellico Village
Cash Reserves ($1,000)
Mortgage Status
(1,000’s)
December 31, 2014
Cash
6.6
2014
Balance – Jan. 1, 2014
5,130.4
Operating Reserve Fund
173.3
Debt Reduction Fund
10.1
Reduced Through Imagine
Contributions
480.0
Prepaid Pledges
150.2
Monthly Mortgage Payments
209.5
Building Maintenance
Reserve
92.0
Other Reserves
113.3
Balance – Dec. 31, 2014
4,440.9
Book Review
Dr. Robert M. Puckett
LET ME TELL YOU A STORY, Life Lessons from Unexpected Places and Unlikely People; Tony Campolo,
Thomas Nelson, Nashville, 2000, 223 pages, $12.99.
EARTHY MYSTICISM, Spirituality for Unspiritual People; Tex Sample, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 208, Paperback, 104 pages.
CRADDOCK STORIES; Fred B. Craddock (Edited by Mike Graves and Richard Ward), Chalice Press, St .
Louis, Missouri, 2001, Paperback,155 Pages.
All the best preachers I ever heard were great storytellers, and Tony Campolo, Tex Sample, and Fred Craddock
are among the best. They learned the art of storytelling from Jesus whose parables are among the greatest
stories ever told. Stories well told have the power to be entertaining and captivating at the same time. Clarence
Jordan practiced that art well. His stories often snuck up on you and suddenly you knew that they were about
you!
Tony Campolo is a pastor, author, lecturer and professor of sociology at Eastern College, in St. Davids,
Pennsylvania. He says that he learned the importance of storytelling from the Danish philosopher Soren
Kierkegaard who declared that the Christian gospel is not so much heard as it is overheard! In fact it is always
overheard if it is heard at all according to Kierkegaard. What is overheard is the major theme of this book. Many
of these stories reveal how God loves all people of all races and tribes. One such story is the Hasidic story of
when the Israelites are delivered from the Egyptians at the Red Sea and the Egyptian armies are drowned.
There is a big celebration in heaven and one of the angels asked archangel Michael, “Where is God?” Michael
answered, “God is off weeping because many thousands of His children were drowned today!” Then there is the
story of the African-American woman who worked in a soup kitchen. (p. 9) As the door was opened for the
hungry street people to come in she prayed, “Lord, we know you’ll be comin’ through the line today, so help us
to treat them well!” (p. 28) Finally, there is the story of the elderly woman who underwent serious surgery when
her prospect of recovery was slim. “The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was the blurred image of
her doctor in his white doctor’s jacket. She smiled and said, ‘Hello, God! My name is Mary!’ That is faith’s
assurance in action.” (p. 204)
Tex Sample is a freelance lecturer, workshop leader, and preacher. He was the Bible leader at the Annual
Conference of the International Council of Community Churches last summer in Omaha. He confesses that he
does not find much help in conventional approaches to spirituality. He is moved best by his observance of what
is going on in ordinary human lives, and this is what his stories are about. Stanley Hauerwas says about Earthy
Mysticism “To tell a truthful story well is not easily done. To tell a truthful story well about God’s refusal to
abandon us is even harder. But in this beautiful book of pain, tragedy, and healing Tex Sample tells stories of
God’s refusal to abandon us truthfully.” His most moving story for me was about his personal experience working in the oil fields of Mississippi when he was eighteen. The work was hard and it was hot that summer. He
worked with an older African American who knew more about the work than Tex did but he was white, so he
was the boss. One morning the water can had been stolen off the truck but Tex decided to go ahead without
one. His fellow worker found an old rusty syrup can and filled it with water. As they struggled through the day,
the heat got the best of him and he had to accept the black man’s offer of water from the rusty syrup can.
Having never drunk from anything after a black person, he took the can with a trembling hand and drank. He
said “As I drank, it hit me. This is the cup of salvation given for you... I was being served Communion!” (p. 35)
One of Craddock’s most moving stories was about an experience in the middle of winter in a Canadian bus
station where he was served some awful soup. He could not eat it, but it was warm. A poor woman came and
asked for a glass of water. The greasy spoon waiter demanded that she had to buy something in order to get
the water and stay long enough to get warm. She had no money and was told she must leave. When she started to leave, everyone there got up to leave with her and the waiter said, “All right, all right, she can stay.” Everybody sat down, and he brought her a bowl of soup. Fred decided to try the soup again and found that it was not
so bad after all. He said, “I have no idea what kind of soup it was. but I do recall when I was
eating it, it tasted a little bit like bread and wine. Just a little like bread and wine.” (p. 84)
A good story well told can fill one’s life with deeper meaning!!
Adopt a Valentine
Financial Yeast Seminar
February is “Adopt a Valentine Month”
benefitting the Kids First Child Advocacy
Center. You can “adopt” one or more children
for $25 each. Your gift will be used in the
crucial work of helping abused children.
Offerings can be put in the Special Offering
Envelopes located in the pew racks. Please
indicate on the front of the envelope and your
check that you are donating to the “Valentine
Offering”.
Presented by the Stewardship Committee
Thursday, February 19, 2015
7:00- 8:00 p.m. in the Choir Rehearsal Room
A Service of Healing Prayer
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
*Illness
*Injury
*Surgery
*Grief
*Memory loss
*Depression
*Broken relationships
***We all need healing from something!
Join friends at the Community Church for a service
of healing prayer on February 11 at 6:00 p.m. An
invitation will be issued for those wishing to receive
a special anointing with oil.
*Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing.
*Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to
pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the
Master. Believing prayer will heal you, and Jesus
will put you on your feet.
*And if you’ve sinned, you’ll be forgiven - healed
inside and out.
-James 5:13-15 The Message
Wishing Well Ongoing Collection
There is a basket on the side of the Wishing
Well where you can drop off your used ink cartridges. They are recycled by the Good Samaritan Center to help pay some of their expenses.
This seminar will be an informative question and
answer discussion on estate planning and tax implications as they pertain to The Endowment Fund
of Tellico Community Church established September 18, 2014.
Presenting the seminar will be sought after
speaker, Victoria Tillman, of Anne M. McKinney
P.C. Attorneys. Victoria has been with this firm
since 2001 and focuses her practice in the areas of
estate planning, estate and trust administration,
and estate and gift taxes.
The Purpose of the Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund is established to further the
overall mission of the church and to cushion the
church from the effects of the up and downs of the
economy on our congregation’s giving.
The Fund provides opportunities for members and
friends to make charitable gifts to the church that
will be a source of financial support beyond the
term of the annual operating budget. The Endowment is not intended to replace the regular giving
of church members for established purposes and
programs which are normally funded through the
church’s operating budget. Rather, endowments
and other designated funds should enhance and
expand the overall ministry and outreach of the
Church to make Disciples of Christ.
Kitchen Volunteers Needed
The Friendship Kitchen needs a volunteer to lead
Cooking Team #3. Each team is responsible for the
Friendship Kitchen meal (1st & 3rd Mondays) every
other month or six times a year.
Also needed is a volunteer to be the third person on
one of the Friendship Kitchen meal routes.
Call Judy Stiles at 458-0878.
2014 Caps, Socks & Mittens Drive
Thank you to everyone for your generous donations of caps, socks, scarves and mittens during this year’s drive. We netted
just under 1000 items which went to Good Samaritan of Loudon County and Good Shepherd of Monroe County. Your
support of the Mission Team’s event is greatly appreciated as always. We know the recipients of these items would say
thanks to you as well. You warmed the heads, hands and especially the hearts of so many. THANK YOU!
From the TVCC Mailbox…..
January Memorial Gifts
In Loving Memory of….
Stephen Ministry
Our team of 30 Stephen Ministers provided
more than 1,000 hours of one-to-one care in
2014. Each minister typically serves one care
receiver at a time and meets with that person
once a week offering Christ-centered care.
Men are matched with men, women with women. The caring
relationship lasts for as long as the need remains.
Will you reach out in 2015 to receive this offering of loving
care and concern for whatever you might be going through?
No matter how minor or major the issue, this gift is free for
the taking. You don’t even have to be a member of our
church. It’s up to you to ASK.
Contacts:
Jan Elliott 865-458-3604 / Peggy Mills 865-458-0911
 Anne Ingram 423-836-2717 / Church Office 865-458-1516
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Bette Bierer
Jim and Jan Elliott
William (Bill) Burch
Polly and Timothy Click
Floyd and Mary Lou Foster
David and Mary Frierson
Edward and Catherine Galante
James and Pamela Gecsei
Art and Gene Heidrich
Emily and John Jeffcoat
Joe and Nancy Lamberth
H. William Lurton
Barney and Kathleen Mead
William and Wilma Shipnaugh
Vic and Suzanne Vickery
Rarity Bay Women’s Club
Jack and Lynn Asinger
Carolyn Brown
Martha Jean Brown
Brenda and David Bryan
Richard and Shirleen Edens
Don and Helen Tate
Louise and Dick Teising
David and Patricia Van Leeuwen
Alice McWilliams
Lagonda Norwood
Thurman Clardy
L. Andy and Hilda Anderson
Gloria Cox
Good News Class Forest Hills
UMC
Linda Swift
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Walters
“Lunch Bunchers” Celebrate in December with Mystery Santa
Our monthly Lunch Bunch get together held in December was a special event. Prior to
being served the food our special guest Santa Claus made a visit passing out candy
canes, and then leading everyone in a Christmas carol. It was so nice of him to take
time out of his Christmas delivery preparations to spend time with us.
After Santa was done, the Lunch Bunch gang enjoyed a delicious fare of stuffed
shells, garlic bread, “something green” and Santa brownies (in honor of our guest).
Lunch was prepared by our super chefs Robin Zang and Judy Stiles. There was also a
special team of volunteers there to help serve and clean up.
Lunch Bunch meets the last Tuesday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. in the CLC. If
you are interested and would like more information about joining this group call Nancy
at the church office at 458-1516.
Marilyn Hensley with Santa
Can you guess who he is?
February 2015 CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
8-11 Nursery available
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
9:10 Children’s Sunday School
and Confirmation classes
9:15 Adult Bible Study – Fireside room (Hallstrand)
9:15 Adult Bible Study – Lower
CLC/ Rm. B (Smith)
10:15 Children’s Church
*Inquirer’s room after both
services
9:30 Crafters
12:00 Friendship
Kitchen
2:00 Ensembles
7:00 AA
2:00 Bells
3:00 Alzheimer’s SG
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 Choir Practice
9:30 Bible Study
10:00 Music Team
2:00 Parkinson’s SG
7:00 Stephen Ministry
2:30 Bulletin Folders
8:30 - 2:00
Adult Ed.
Faith Now!
8
9
10
11
12
13
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
8-11 Nursery available
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
9:10 Children’s Sunday School
and Confirmation Classes
9:15 Adult Bible StudyFireside room (Hallstrand)
9:15 Adult Bible Study – Lower
CLC/ Rm. B (Smith)
10:15 Children’s Church
5-7 Family Connection
9:30 Crafters
11:00 Prayer Shawl
Group
2:00 Ensembles
7:00 AA
10:00 Trustees
2:00 Bells
2:00 Healing Hearts
9:30 Mission Team
12:00 ACT Luncheon
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 Choir Practice
9:30 Bible Study
2:30 Bulletin Folders
15
16
17
18
19
20
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
8-11 Nursery available
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
9:10 Children’s Sunday School
and Confirmation classes.
9:15 Adult Bible Study –
Fireside room (Hallstrand)
9:15 Adult Bible Study – Lower
CLC/ Rm. B (Smith)
10:15 Children’s Church
*Inquirer’s room after both
services
4:00 Mayuki Miyashita
Concert Pianist Performance
9:30 Crafters
12:00 Friendship
Kitchen
2:00 Ensembles
7:00 AA
10:00 Finance Team
2:00 Bells
9:00 Worship Team
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 Choir Practice
9:30 Bible Study
3:00 Council
4:30 Spaghetti Supper
6:30 Stewardship
Program- Choir
rehearsal room
7:00 Stephen Ministry
2:30 Bulletin Folders
22
23
24
25
26
27
8 & 10:15 Worship Services
8-11 Nursery available
9:00 Tellico Joe Café
9:10 Children’s Sunday School
and Confirmation classes
9:15 Adult Bible Study Fireside room (Hallstrand)
9:15 Adult Bible Study – Lower
CLC/ Rm. B (Smith)
10:15 Children’s Church
9:30 Crafters
2:00 Ensembles
7:00 AA
12:00 Lunch Bunch
2:00 Bells
9:00 Women’s Cancer 9:30 Bible Study
Support Group
3:00 Praise Choir
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 WednesdayChurch!
7:00 Choir Practice
6:30 - 8:30 Adult Ed.
Faith Now!
2:30 Bulletin Folders
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Valentine’s
Day
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More About Our Church
General Information
Worship Services each Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Informal Worship Service WednesdayChurch! each week at 6:00 p.m.
Want to Explore Membership? There is an “Inquirer’s Room” available the first and third Sundays of the month at the
end of both services where you can inquire about membership and other spiritual matters.
Adult Sunday School (when scheduled), between services at 9:15 a.m.
Tellico Joe Café serves fresh hot coffee and pastries to guests and church members. Café hours are 9 am to noon on
Sundays in the CLC fellowship hall.
Televised services are available on YouTube. Find the link at www.tellicochurch.com. Enjoy scenes from this and
previous services!
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tellicochurch
Spiritual Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Monday 7 p.m., lower CLC
Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group
1st Tuesday of month at 3 p.m., white house
Helping Hands
Carl (408-1400), Dick (458-1946) or Church office (458-1516)
Healing Hearts Support Group
2nd Tuesday of month at 4:00 p.m., white house
Hospitalization Support
Call the church office - 458-1516
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Contact Morry Smith at 458-1219
Parkinson’s Support Group
1st Thursday of month at 2 p.m., lower CLC
Pastoral Counseling
Contact Pastors Dan, Tim or Pastor Rhonda at 458-1516
Prayer Chain
Call Jan Elliott at 458-3604 or [email protected]
Stephen Ministry
Anne - 423-884-2335 / Peggy – 458-0911 / Jan – 458-3604
Visual Impairment Support
Marshall Pierce - 408-0395
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Last Wednesday of month at 9 a.m. white house,
Sandy VerVelde 458-0687
Children and Youth Ministries
Family Connection is a monthly event designed for both parents and children to come together at the church and share
food and family activities along with other families. The “Connection” is held the third Sunday of each month from 5-7 in
the fellowship hall unless otherwise scheduled.
Children’s Music Time meets Wednesdays in the choir room from 4 to 5 for kids preschool through 1st grade. Kids
have fun while developing musical skills.
Children’s Church takes place each week during the 10:15 service for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. After
the children’s service they adjourn and move to meet in the lower CLC for additional activities.
Weekly Sunday School at 9:10
 Preschool, elementary, tweens and teens all meet in the lower level CLC.
Nursery Care is provided all year long during Sunday School, Sunday Services, and also at WednesdayChurch!
Staff emails
Interim Senior Paster Dan Ivins – [email protected]
Associate Pastor Tim Meadows – [email protected]
Associate Pastor Rhonda Blevins – [email protected]
Minister of Music John Orr – [email protected]
Office Manager Pat Ouderkirk – [email protected]
Director of Media Ministries – Mark Powell– [email protected]
Children & Youth Ministries – Leilani Cooper - [email protected]
Accounting – Carrie Tatman– [email protected]
Receptionist Nancy Moser – [email protected]
Facilities Coordinator Jeff McDaniel – [email protected]
130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN. 37774
General email – [email protected]
Website – www.tellicochurch.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/tellicochurch