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The mission of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church is that by the Grace of God and the Guidance of
the Holy Spirit, we will LEAD people to Christ, DISCIPLE people in Christ, and SERVE people for Christ!
This Spring our congregation enrolled in the “lay HOLSTON CONFERENCE NIGHT
care giving system” called THE STEPHEN MINIS- AT SMOKIES STADIUM
TRY. We did this to enhance the care we can give Sunday, August 2
our members and community. The Stephen Minis- Let’s all get together to
try trains people in basic skills necessary for help- watch the Smokies vs.
ing others. The training is done through lecture, Carolina Mudcats, followed
discussion, video, experiential activities, and more. by a Christian Concert by
We believe that our congregation will reap many SONICFlood. Sign up at
benefits and blessings through involvement in this the Welcome Center to
ministry of care. ride the bus and for tickets. We have al-
ready purchased 30 tickets for CHUMC and
The training is extensive but also exciting. The will buy more if needed! The game starts at
commitments are all left up to you. Those who 5:00 PM and cost is $11.
chose to become “Stephen Ministry Care Givers”
will be part of a system and never left to walk alone CAMP MEETINGS
in ministry. Sulphur Springs, Monday, August 3
Jonesville, Tuesday, August 4
God is using this system in several thousand
churches to effectively give loving care in the name CALLING ALL MEN
of Christ. An interest meeting will be held on Sun- Saturday, August 8
day, July 26 at 6:45 PM. Classes are projected to United Methodist Men at Sevierville Events
begin Sunday, August 16. This meeting and the Center
training are open to everyone. All men interested in attending are welcome
to go.