Recent Events

(Yesterday's Latest News and Upcoming Events)

Youth Groups Capture Worship Service

The different youth groups took over the worship service on March 6th.  They planned the service and the Radical Generation presented the message based on the main message they heard and were all touched by at Resurrection.

The younger youth helped with the service and entertained with their bell choir number.

Adult Choir Enjoying New Book

Practice is every Sunday evening from 6:00-6:45

The Adult Choir is enjoying practicing out of their latest book that contains some more contemporary numbers such as "Days of Elijah," "I am a Friend of God," "Ancient Words," "In Christ Alone," "Here I am to Worship," "How Great is Our God," and "The Happy Song."  They've even been incorporating violin, saxophone, bongos, maracas, and a rain stick into some of their numbers.  It may not cutting edge for everyone, but it is for us.  They're always on the lookout for additional voices, no musical knowledge or ability is required.

Annual Kite Flying Day is March 20th

Event Begins at 2:00

The annual Kite Flying Day will be Sunday, March 20th, at 2:00.  Bring your own kites!  There will be fun, refreshments and prizes for all.

The event, sponsored by the church and the New Connections Sunday School Class, will either take place at the church or in the field below the church, depending on the weather and amount of moisture in the ground.

Adult and Teen Rotation Sunday School Underway

January and February Rotation, return to regular classes in March

The adult and teen classes have divided into four rotating classes for the months of January and February.  They will spend two weeks in each class before returning to their regular classes and schedules in March.   The regular classes will meet as needed after Sunday School to plan any special activities.

While in the rotation schedule, everyone will get a chance to attend the following classes: Family Relations, led by Debbie Cogburn; Stewardship, led by Dan Duggar; Witnessing, led by Mark Proffitt; and two Nooma Studies led by Clay Arwood.

2011-12 Church Activities Calendar being Planned

February publication date approaching rapidly

The annual church birthday, anniversary, activity and special event calendar is being prepared for publication in February.  All church classes, groups, organizations and individuals are encouraged to meet and plan for their upcoming events so they may be included in the calendar.

Everyone is also encouraged to verify that their birthdays and anniversaries are on the correct dates.

The preliminary 2011-12 calendar is available here as a .pdf document.

Bible Class Planning Annual Ground Hog Breakfast

February 5th Event Raises Seed Money for Pounds and Talents

The annual Ground Hog Breakfast will be held on Sat., Feb. 5th, at the Community Center.  This is open to everyone but only church members may pay to eat.  This breakfast will consist of items made from ground hog or sausage and is used to raise the money needed to get the Pounds and Talents gold coins.

Radical Generation Travels to Resurrection on January 15

The Radical Generation will be spending the weekend in Gatlinburg as they attend the annual Resurrection event.  They'll be leaving Friday and returning early Sunday afternoon.  They'll be attending music and worship sessions with thousands of other youth as well as enjoying a Saturday afternoon at leisure in Gatlinburg.

Adult Choir Enjoying New Book

Practice is every Sunday evening from 6:00-6:45

The Adult Choir is enjoying practicing out of their latest book that contains some more contemporary numbers such as "Days of Elijah," "I am a Friend of God," "Ancient Words," "In Christ Alone," "Here I am to Worship," "How Great is Our God," and "The Happy Song."  They've even been incorporating violin, saxophone, bongos, maracas, and a rain stick into some of their numbers.  It may not cutting edge for everyone, but it is for us.  They're always on the lookout for additional voices, no musical knowledge or ability is required.

Younger Youth Group Meets Weekly

Team and Mission Kids have resumed meeting every Sunday evening at 6:00 following a short Christmas and snow break.  This is for all youth from age 3 to 10.  They have activities and projects and snacks and enjoy programs from such youth leaders as Linda Duggar, Debbie Cogburn, Larry and Marilyn Lutackas, Randy and Renda Davenport, Alan Gleason, Clay Arwood, and others.  They will also be learning to be a youth bell choir led by Cindy Kricko and are planning a trip to the zoo when the weather warms up!

Reading through the Bible in a Year Study Nears End

There's just a few weeks left for the weekly Bible Study meeting that has been reading through the Bible in a year.  The few hardy souls who've stuck with the program encouraged others to attend the Bible study meeting on Tuesdays at 6:00.

A new course of study will start as soon as the Bible-in-a-year assignment is completed and meetings will continue every week.

1st Annual post-Christmas Concert a Success

event organizer described it as "a talent show for Jesus"

After being initially planned as a Dec. 26 Boxing Day Concert, the event was snowed out and became an Epiphany Concert that was held on the afternoon of Jan. 2.

The concert featured a variety of performers singing or playing a variety of instruments such as Lillie on the violin; Susie on the recorder, Vicie and Margot on the flute; Brooke on the clarinet; Cindy on the saxophone; and Lydia, Michaela, Katie and Doug on the piano.  Soloists included Susie, Lydia and James.  The youth (Skye, Jeremy, Susie, Katie, Katie and Michaela) performed, along with the Tone Chime Choir and the Wind and String Ensemble.  Reed was also there with some magic tricks, along with his capable assistants. Video of most of the performances can be found here

All Sorts of Christmas Activities Planned for this Season!

Christmas is always a busy time

See below for a list of activities

Angels on the Altar

Hardins Chapel supports the Gifts for Kids by their angels on the altar program.  Every year there are a large number of boy and girl angels of various ages who appear on the altar rail.  People take them and buy an age- and gender-appropriate gift that they bring back to the altar to be taken to the Gifts for Kids Distribution.

Bible Class Trips

The Bible Class will be taking their annual trip to North Carolina on Dec. 11 for the Lake Junaluska Singers Christmas Concert, Christmas Craft Show, supper at Granny's Chicken Palace and a tour of the decorated rooms at Lambuth Inn.

They will be taking some people they're adopting for Christmas out for a pizza lunch, to select their Christmas trees at the Fall Branch Christmas Tree Farm, and then to a musical play at the Lamplight Theatre before returning to the peoples' homes to help them set up and decorate their trees.

Christmas Program

The annual Christmas program will be held on Sun., Dec. 12, at 3:00, with refreshments to follow in the Community Center.

Christmas Covered Dish Lunch

The annual Christmas covered dish lunch will be on Sun., Dec. 18, after Sunday School.

Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas Eve Service will be on Friday, Dec. 24, at 5:30.  The pastor has been planning and thinking about this service which will feature lots of candles, singing and reflection.

Boxing Day Christmas Concert

Something new this year!  Lydia will be leading some of our talented folks in a Boxing Day Christmas Concert at 3:00.   There will be piano solos and duets, singing, tone chimes and a special appearance by the Hardins Chapel Wind and String Ensemble!  For refreshments bring whatever goodies you had left over from Christmas!

Annual Epiphany Party

The annual Cogburn Epiphany party will be held on Wed., Jan. 5, at the Community Center.  This will be their 23rd year.  

Lord's Acre and Pounds and Talents Has Banner Year!

This year turned out to be a very successful one for both Pounds and Talents and the Lord's Acre. The totals are currently as follows:

Lord's Acre Market - $594.00

Lord's Acre Supper - $1091.20

Lord's Acre Auction - $9367.40

Lord's Acre Totals - $11,052.70

Pounds and Talents so far - $11,900

Total for both to date - $23,052.70

25% of this amount will automatically be placed in our Long Term Savings Account that is being collected so our grandchildren will be able to expand or build a new church when they need it.

The rest of the funds will be used for various projects such as sending the children to church camp, financing the Home Mission Emergency Fund, and carrying out other church missions and projects.  We try not to spend it on ourselves.

Ashlee Wins Blog Contest!

Ashlee Kizer, wife of Rev. Lew and mother of L.B. and Daisy and Millie T. Dog, as well as award-winning healthy living blogger, was one of the winners of Project Food Blog to attend the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival in San Francisco.  The festival is Nov.5-7, so Wade McAmis will be speaking for Rev. Lew on the 7th and Communion will not be until the following Sunday.  Check out Ashlee's daily blog at Lew & Ashlee plus Two

Younger Youth Group to resume meeting Perhaps as early as Nov. 7!

The youth group for the younger children will begin meeting again soon, perhaps as early as Nov. 7, at 6:00 at the church.  There will be a planning meeting for anyone interested on Sun., Oct. 24, at 6:00 at the church to finalize and organize plans for the group.

Annual United Methodist Women Sunday will be Oct. 24

The UMW women will once again take charge of the worship service on Sun., Oct. 24, for their annual UMW Sunday.  They will be providing worship leadership as well as a skit and a report on their activities, accomplishments and goals.  Special members will also be recognized.

Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, Oct. 31

The annual Trunk or Treat will be held at the church on Sun., Oct. 31.  This alternative to traditional trick-or-treating consists of a short entertaining message to the youth followed by their getting treated out of the trunks of the congregation.

This year there will be a special treat as the Ruritan will also be hosting a Halloween party at the community center on the same night!

Veterans To Be Recognized

All the veterans, living and dead, of Hardins Chapel, the community and friends and families will be recognized during the worship service on Sunday, Nov. 7.  Coast Guard veteran Larry Lutackas is putting together that part of the service.

Lord's Acre and Pounds and Talents 2010 Huge Success!

Pounds and Talents Exceeds Goal by $3500

The annual Lord's Acre was held Sat., Oct. 16, on a lovely and sunny fall day.  There was plenty to buy and to eat and a large crowd.  The Farmer's Market, supper and auction took in over $11,000 dollars.  When combined with the Pounds and Talents money the total for the two fundraisers was a little over $23,000.

Radical Generation Youth Group Begins Meeting

The Radical Generation Older Youth Group will begin meeting again on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 6:00 at the church.  This group is open to all youth from age eleven through eighteen.  They are looking for some new members having lost three of their number to college this year.  They will be having a Spaghetti Lunch fundraiser in November to help fund their upcoming activities.

Fall Activities for Children and Youth Being Planned

The fall and winter activities for the younger people of the church are currently being discussed and planned.  In addition to the activities of the youth groups, the annual Trunk or Treat will take place this year on Halloween Sunday.  The Christmas program that always stars the young people is also being discussed.  The Children's Bell Choir will soon begin practicing for Christmas.

Choir Practice Resumes after a Summer Break

The Adult choir will begin practicing again after taking a month or two off for the summer.  They will be learning new numbers, including several from a new book of classic Christian contemporary music.  It would be a wonderful time to join the choir, no musical talent, knowledge or ability is required.

Sermon and Sunday School Series on Matthew Continues until Advent

The worship services and the Bible Class will both be based on a study of the Gospel of Matthew until the first week of Advent.

Pounds and Talents 2010 Ends Oct. 10

annual fundraiser to get renewed emphasis this year; Monthly Newsletter of Projects Published

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Pounds and Talents fundraiser and chairpersons Dan Duggar and Jimmie Higgins are going to give an increased emphasis to the program.  Pounds and Talents is a fundraiser that relies upon the talents and skills of the church members as they take a bag of seven gold or silver dollars and then see how they can increase them until they're collected in October.  The project gets its name from the parables found in Matthew and Luke.

The goal this year is to raise $7500 by October.  For more information on Pounds and Talents and the Lord's Acre, click here.

Church Library Undergoes Major Reorganization

Over 230 new books and dvd's added in past few months

The Church libraries have undergone a major reorganization in the past two months to make room for a number of new commentary sets and other individual volumes.  Most of the Time-Life series were moved to the overflow room to make room for the new Biblical materials.

The purpose of this was to make the library easier to access and to increase the number of basic Bible commentaries and Biblical and theological information so that anyone who wanted to research a topic in more depth could do so easily, whether they were life-long Bible students or new to the faith.

Among the commentary sets recently added were The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds, both New and Old Testaments; The Holman Old and New Testament Commentary set; The Beacon Bible Commentary on the Old and New Testaments; The Life Application New Testament Bible Commentary; The Tyndale Old and New Testament Commentaries; Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series on the Old and New Testaments; The Expositor's Bible Commentary on the Old and New Testaments; and various volumes from the Mastering the Old and New Testament commentary series and the Storyteller's Guide to the Bible.

There were also a number of other individual books added to the library and there have been books on Easter, Christopher Columbus, and a series of books on how to respond to your parents and about talking to God added to the children's library.

There have also been twenty-nine dvds of family appropriate movies added to the audio-visual section of the library that are being kept in the children's library.

The only major part of the reorganization that remains to be done is the relabeling of some of the books and the updating of the card catalog to reflect a new and simplified Dewey Decimal system now being used.

For pictures and all the latest library listings and map of the shelves, click here.

Sermon-Time Nursery Being Used

The nursery has been successfully moved upstairs and is now being used during the worship service.   Before the sermon each week, two volunteers will take any babies or children up to the age of 4 years to the nursery if their parents desire and will keep them occupied so that the parents can concentrate on the sermon.  They are then brought back to the sanctuary in time for either the monthly Communion Service or the closing hymn.

As soon as the sound technician is back from his honeymoon he is planning on hooking up a speaker to the nursery so that the nursery workers will be able to hear the sermon.

Kizer Twins Baptism Upcoming

L.B. and Daisy Kizer will be baptized in a charge-wide service at Mosheim Central on Saturday, May 29, at 11:00.  A reception will follow at the Anna Sue Ward park.

United Methodist Women's Annual Bake Sale Postponed

Due to a scheduling conflict at Wal-Mart, the annual UMW bake sale has been moved from May 8 to June 12.  Come early for best selection; they will be sold out and packed up by 12:00!

Bible Class Plans Summer Outings

The Bible Class has planned several trips for the summer.  On Friday, May 7 they will go out to eat at Chuckwagon BBQ and then go to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center to watch the Greeneville High School final concert of the year starring senior Lydia Cogburn.

On May 22 they will travel to Carter's Fold for a bluegrass concert.  They will go to Boone, NC, on July 10 to eat at Daniel Boone Inn and to watch the outdoor drama, "Horn in the West.  Then on July 31 they will travel to Elizabethton to dine at Ridgewood BBQ and then watch the outdoor drama "Liberty" at Sycamore Shoals State Park.

Father's Hand Puppet Ministry to visit church on May 23rd

a joint project of Hardins Chapel and the Father's Place

The Father's Hand Puppet Ministry from Hampton, TN, will travel to Hardins' Chapel for a performance on Sunday, May 23, at 6:30.  The event will be preceded by a meal at 5:00 for the Father's Place Ministry who will be joining the church for the show.  This is to make up to the attenders of the Father's Place the Christmas meal and play that was snowed out every time it was planned.

Strong Ties Continues Sunday Evening Singings

The Bluegrass gospel group Strong Ties will be at Hardins Chapel on Sunday evening, June 27, for an outdoor concert under the church pavilion.  A cookout is also being planned for the evening. 

Radical Generation Youth Group Plans Summer Activities

Following their successful 24-hour famine that raised money for the local Humane Society animal shelter, the Radical Generation Youth Group will be holding their annual yard sale on Friday, July 9th and going camping the weekend of July 23-24th.

Vacation Bible School Dates Announced

Vacation Bible School will run this year from Sunday, July 18 through Thursday, July 22.

Pounds and Talents 2010 began on April 18

annual fundraiser to get renewed emphasis this year; Monthly Newsletter of Projects to be Published

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Pounds and Talents fundraiser and chairpersons Dan Duggar and Jimmie Higgins are going to give an increased emphasis to the program.  Pounds and Talents is a fundraiser that relies upon the talents and skills of the church members as they take a bag of seven gold or silver dollars and then see how they can increase them until they're collected in October.  The project gets its name from the parables found in Matthew and Luke.

The goal this year is to raise $7500 by October.  For more information on Pounds and Talents and the Lord's Acre, click here.

Church Library Undergoes Major Reorganization

Over 230 new books and dvd's added in past few months

The Church libraries have undergone a major reorganization in the past two months to make room for a number of new commentary sets and other individual volumes.  Most of the Time-Life series were moved to the overflow room to make room for the new Biblical materials.

The purpose of this was to make the library easier to access and to increase the number of basic Bible commentaries and Biblical and theological information so that anyone who wanted to research a topic in more depth could do so easily, whether they were life-long Bible students or new to the faith.

Among the commentary sets recently added were The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds, both New and Old Testaments; The Holman Old and New Testament Commentary set; The Beacon Bible Commentary on the Old and New Testaments; The Life Application New Testament Bible Commentary; The Tyndale Old and New Testament Commentaries; Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series on the Old and New Testaments; The Expositor's Bible Commentary on the Old and New Testaments; and various volumes from the Mastering the Old and New Testament commentary series and the Storyteller's Guide to the Bible.

There were also a number of other individual books added to the library and there have been books on Easter, Christopher Columbus, and a series of books on how to respond to your parents and about talking to God added to the children's library.

There have also been twenty-nine dvds of family appropriate movies added to the audio-visual section of the library that are being kept in the children's library.

The only major part of the reorganization that remains to be done is the relabeling of some of the books and the updating of the card catalog to reflect a new and simplified Dewey Decimal system now being used.

For pictures and all the latest library listings and map of the shelves, click here.

Temple Maintenance Support Group Begins Anew on Apr. 11 from 5:00 to 6:00

After a few slow weeks, the Temple Maintenance Support group will begin a new study with a new emphasis and commitment from its current members and a call to any who'd like to join in a brand-new 6-week study.  It is a combination of a weekly 20-minute video and a workbook study that combines Christian and Biblical principles with the latest in life-style management, stress control, goal-setting and nutrition information.  It covers much more than a diet modification and can benefit anybody, not just those who want to lose weight.  (For those who do have weight loss as one of their goals, there will also be an optional weigh-in time so you can measure your progress in that area.)

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Held Saturday, Apr. 3

The traditional Easter Egg Hunt had beautiful weather and a large crowd.  We lost count, but believe that we hid about 500 eggs.  We also found some real eggs with a Killdeer nest in the egg hunting grounds.  Click here for pictures of the day.

Holy Week Services - Thursday, Apr. 1-Sunday, Apr. 4

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held at our sister church, Mosheim Central, this year at 7:00 both nights.  The Sunrise Service will be held Easter morning under the Hardins Chapel Pavilion.  The traditional free buffet breakfast will be provided by the Ruritan Club following the service.  Regular Easter morning worship service will be at 9:00 with Sunday School to follow.

Spring  Special Singings Schedule Announced

Four special events to take place April through June

One Purpose will be singing at Hardins Chapel on Sunday evening, April 11, at 7:00.

Charlie Ross will be stopping at Hardins Chapel as part of his spring singing tour.  He will be performing during the worship service on Sunday, April 23 before preaching.

The Father's Hand Ministry of Hampton Baptist Church, a puppet show for all ages, will be at Hardins Chapel on Sunday Evening, May 23, at 6:30.

Strong Ties will be playing and singing at Hardins Chapel on Sunday evening, June 27, at 7:00.

All Children and Youth Interested in Church Summer Camp Asked to Tell Camp Coordinator Soon

Early Bird Discount Ends on Apr. 1

Any children and youth who would like to attend Church Summer Camp at Buffalo Mountain are asked to get in touch with Camp Coordinator Cindy Kricko as soon as possible.  The church tries to pay for as much of the camp as they can and would like to get the Early Bird Registration Discount that ends on Apr. 1.

Church Libraries Undergoing Restocking and Reorganization

The Church libraries are currently in a bit of disarray as they are being stocked with new popular level commentaries on both the Old and New Testaments and are being reorganized to make everything easier to find and to utilize additional shelving in the Children's Library..

A list of the over one hundred new books will be published in the bulletin as soon as the renovation is complete.

The Church libraries consist of three collections: The Powell Johnson Children's Library;  The Naomi Johnson Adult Library, and an overflow room that is now housing the old hymnals, duplicate copies, fiction collection, Encyclopedias, and the various Time-Life Series such as the Old West, The World of Art, the Story of Aviation, and the Encyclopedia of Collectibles.

Pastor Issues Challenge to Entire Church

The entire congregation of Hardins Chapel has been challenged by the pastor to read through the Bible in a year.  This began on January 24th and will continue through January of 2011.  The daily Scripture readings shouldn't take more than 15 minutes a day and a list of them can be found on the 2010-11 church calendar.  The week's readings will be the basis of the lesson and discussion at the Tuesday Night Bible Study and Meal that meets each Tuesday with the meal at 6:30 and the study from 7:00-8:00

Annual Ground Hog Breakfast was Sat., Feb. 6

The annual "Ground Hog" breakfast was Sat. Feb. 6, from 8:00 to 9:30.  This is a fundraiser to provide the seed money for the 2010 Pounds and Talents Project.  For more information on Pounds and Talents, click here.

United Methodist Women Plan Year's Activities

1st event was Soup and Sandwich lunch on Feb. 14

The United Methodist Women met and put together a full calendar of activities and fundraisers for the upcoming year.  In addition to their monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday at 7:00, usually at the church, they are planning the following for the next few months:

Sat., Mar. 27 - UMW District Day Apart at Pine Grove

Tuesday, Apr. 13 - Mission Trip

Sun., Apr. 25 - Senior Graduation Banquet

Sat., May 8 - Bake Sale

Sat.-Sun., May 15-16 - UMW Spiritual Enrichment

Temple Maintenance Has Begun - Never too late to join!

The Temple Maintenance Program has begun meeting on Sunday nights at 5:00 at the church.  This is a Bible study, support and educational club that meets to consider healthy lifestyles and how to maintain our personal Temple of the Holy Spirit.  Weigh-ins are optional and everyone attending will be paired with a support and accountability partner.  The study is being led by Pastor Lew and Ashlee and is always open to new members.  It is not a diet club, but a lifestyle retraining and education with a Biblical emphasis.  (It may sound like we'd be misreable, but we have fun and we're losing a little weight while doing so!)

Few Brave Souls Endure Wind, Rain, Cold for Annual Kite Flying

The annual Kite Flying afternoon took place on Sunday, March 14.  ,Due to the dreary weather, the event was moved to the hill next to the cemetery with the prizes and refreshments at the pavilion.  It started out as cold and windy, soon advanced to a light drizzle and that turned into a steady cold light rain.  There were plenty of prizes and refreshments to go around and all who attended had a good if chilly time.  Pictures will follow soon.  Click here for some pictures from previous Kite Flyings 

Lord's Acre Has Another Successful Year!

The 2009 Lord's Acre was another great success.  There was some concern when the usually pleasant fall weather dropped into the low 50's and 40's and a light rain fell off and on during the day.  The Country Market had to be moved inside and people didn't spend as much time as usual looking at the auction items.  Despite the cold weather, people still lined up for the buffet supper and even stood in line outside.  The auction was as exciting and fun as ever and there were several first-time visitors who promised to return next year.  We even had coverage of the event in The Call Magazine from the Holston Conference!

To link to the Call Magazine article, click here.

To go to pictures from this year's event, click here.

 For pictures from previous Lord's Acres, tips on what to bring or expect, or information on the Lord's Acre and Pounds and Talents history and purposes, click here

Hardins Helped Again with Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Once again Hardins Chapel helped again with the annual Thanksgiving meal delivery located at Cedar Hill CP Church.  The meal reaches out to the lonely and needy throughout Greeneville and Greene County. This year there were around 1840 meals served, up from last year's record numbers of 1630.  For more information on this project, visit their website at www.thanksgivingoutreach.org

New Thursday Evening Bible Study and Meal Moves to Tuesday

The former Thursday Evening Bible Study and Meal is now the Tuesday Evening Bible Study and Meal.  The covered dish fellowship meal begins at 6:30 at the Community Center with a Bible study led by the pastor that goes from around 7:00 until 8:00.  During the adult's Bible study the children and youth have a supervised homework room.  A short adult choir practice follows the Bible study from 8:00 to 8:30. (Pictures from the first meeting here)

Worship Service Liturgy Ready

The worship planner for the rest of the year is now available online.  This ever-changing document contains the currently scheduled scriptures, sermon titles, hymns, and some of the choir selections for upcoming weeks.  It does change frequently, so check the weekly bulletin for actual liturgy.  Click here for the tentative schedule.

Bible Class' Blackberry Jam All Sold!

The Bible Class' made their annual kettles of blackberry jam on Sat., Sept. 5, from about 6:00 am until 1:30 pm.  Pictures are available here.  The famous open-kettle jam is available for purchase for only $5.00 a pint and has now all been sold, despite there being a record number of 452 pints made.  All proceeds go to the Hardins Chapel Pounds and Talents Fundraiser.

Fall Revival Was Last Week in September

The 2009 fall revival took place during the final week of September, from Sunday the 27th through Tuesday the 29th, at 7:00 pm each night.  There was a covered dish supper on Sunday night and special music each night.  The evangelist was the Rev. Doug Smailes from Christ Church United Methodist in Sutton, West Virginia.  You can learn more about Rev. Smailes at his church website

Small Group Meetings for 20-30-year-olds Begins

Pastor Lew and Ashlee are opening their home for a small group meeting of those in the 20's to 30's age bracket.  It will consist of a meal and sharing of Scripture and discussion.  It will meet at the Mosheim parsonage on the second and fourth Monday nights unless otherwise announced.

Summer Sunday School Attendance Drive Ends with Picnic, Trip to Astros Ballgame

The 2009 Summer attendance drive ended with a nearly tied score between the two teams that earned base hits and runs through weekly attendance at Sunday School.  Prizes were given out each week and Tennessee Tex himself in attendance before Sunday School to pass out tickets to the winning team.  Both teams were treated to a picnic at Doak Park at Tusculum and free tickets to the final home game and fireworks show at the Astro's Ball park.  The exciting game paled beside the suomo wrestling match that pitted Richard Guy against the modestly victorious Pastor Lew.  Pictures of the event and video of the wrestling match and subsequent victory dance (which must be seen to be believed) available here. (victory dance to come soon)

Radical Generation Yard Sale Held in July

If you're looking for a bargain, then you need to attend the annual Radical Generation Yard Sale on Friday, July 10, at the Hardins Chapel Community Center.  There will be too many items to count and all proceeds and donations will go to benefit the teen youth group with their ministries and activities. 

Kids' Day Returned in July

After a break of a year or two, the annual Kids' Day returns to Hardins Chapel on Saturday, July 11.  This time of games and refreshments will serve as an introduction to the upcoming Bible School.  It will take place on the church grounds from 5:00 to 7:00.