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Eastman named Bible chair at McCallie SchoolStaff ReportDr. David Eastman will join McCallie School as the Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible and Bible department head for the 2018-19 school year. School officials say the hire continues McCallie’s dedication to the “thoughtful study and analysis of the Bible.”Eastman is an associate professor and head of the religion department at Ohio Wesleyan University. He’s a graduate of Ohio State and has master’s degrees from the University of St. Andrews, Universite de Poitiers in France, Gordon Conwell Seminary and Yale. He also holds a Ph.D from Yale.“Dr. Eastman’s credentials are impeccable, and he will continue to help our boys learn about the Bible in a way that is accessible but thorough,” said Headmaster Lee Burns. “At McCallie, we look to nurture the spiritual, intellectual and physical growth of our students, and this appointment will help us continue that important mission established by McCallie’s founders.”Eastman is an expert in the New Testament and early church history. He is also a man of deep faith whose concern for his students was evident during the interview process, according to school officials. Beyond his biblical scholarship, Eastman is a scholar of baseball. He played semi-professional baseball in France and will do some baseball coaching for McCallie.A thoughtful study and analysis of the Bible has been part of McCallie’s curriculum since the founding of the all-boys boarding and day school in 1905. Coursework in the Bible department remains a requirement for graduation.The Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible was established in 1986 by Rodolph G. Sherrill and Glenda Hamilton in memory of their father.McCallie currently serves 941 students in grades 6-12 from 24 states and 10 countries.
MUSIC
‘ Sunday singing service: Fairview United Methodist Church, 3901 Hamill Road in Hixson, will hold a musical worship service, with congregational hymns and special music, at 11 a.m. Sunday. www.fairviewumchixson.com.
‘ Jeremy Camp: Contemporary Christian artist brings his “The Answer” tour to City Church, 7122 Lee Highway, at 7 p.m. Sunday, with special guest Micah Tyler. $75 for VIP/preferred seating (with early entry at 5:45 p.m., post-show meet-and-greet and photos), $30 general seating. signup.thecitychurch.cc ($5 off with code JC2018).
‘ Sunday Afternoon at Simpson: Series at Simpson United Methodist Church, 601 McFarland Ave. in Rossville, continues with organist Heather Peel at 3 p.m. Sunday. Playing since age 14, Peel has a Bachelor of Science in organ performance from Southern Adventist University and Master of Music in organ performance from Arizona State University. She is a teaching associate in the music department at SAU and organist at First Lutheran Church in Chattanooga and has plans to obtain her doctorate in organ performance. 706-866-3410.
‘ Benefit concert: Jazz pianist/composer Donald Brown performs 6-8 p.m. May 5 at Brainerd Presbyterian Church, 1624 Jenkins Road. Tickets are $15 and available at the church or on eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Volunteers in Medicine, Channels of Love and Youth for Christ.
FUNDRAISERS
‘ Spring sale: Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Ave. in Rossville, will have its 32nd annual spring sale of flea-market items, clothes, toys and household goods 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today, rain or shine. Proceeds benefit local missions and The Cottage. 423-488-4860, 706-866-4194.
‘ Spring Fling: Heritage Point Baptist Church, 60 Dyer Bridge Place in Ringgold, Ga., will host this fundraiser for children and youth summer camp 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Craft vendors and direct-sales representatives will offer merchandise including clothing, skin care, jewelry, food, crafts and home goods. Snack and lunch concessions will be available. 706-858-0976.
‘ Food-packing event: Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, will host its second annual food-packing event to benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank at 1 p.m. Sunday. Second Presbyterian Church also is helping with the volunteer effort in the gym. 423-877-8527.
‘ Rummage sale: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, will hold its annual rummage sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5. Merchandise will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Concessions will include baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Proceeds support missions and other outreach efforts. 706-866-0232.
‘ Lyerly festivals: Lyerly United Methodist Church seeks vendors for its 10th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Craft Festival, set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine Saturday, Aug. 11, at Dowdy Park, corner of Highways 27 and 114 in Summerville, Ga. A Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum train will arrive with visitors at 12:45 p.m. Booth rental is $20 for a 15- by 15-foot space. For a vendor application, call Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 or email Marie Hanna at mariehanna@windstream.net.
‘ Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., still has copies of its latest cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $2 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Church at the Movies: The Net Church, which holds service at two area AMC theater locations, offers children’s programming, suitable for babes in arms through sixth-graders, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays through Mother’s Day at East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace, and Bradley Square 12, 200 Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland. The mashup of movie scenes will offer insights relevant to everyday life. Popcorn and drinks will be served. For more, visit netchurch.cc.
‘ Bible Conference & Spring Revival: Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, 1734 E. Third St., continues its fourth annual event this weekend. Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Education and Empowerment Seminars on various topics. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., worship with guest speaker Dr. Marvin T. Smith, senior pastor of Mount Olive Institutional Baptist Church of Saginaw, Michigan; 6:15 p.m., revival with Dr. Daryn Crenshaw, senior pastor of Christ Community Baptist Church of Racine, Wisconsin, and Dr. E.L. Branch, senior pastor of Third New Hope Baptist Church of Detroit. Monday and Tuesday: 6:15 p.m., revival with pastors Smith and Branch. 423-629-6115, gwenmcclendon@orchardknob.org.
‘ Pause: A Prayer Retreat for Moms: Designed to give busy moms an opportunity for spiritual rest and renewal through guided and individual times of prayer, 8:30 a.m.-noon today at Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Suite 200, Red Bank. $15; includes breakfast. Limited child-care space: $5-$10. To register, visit www.chatthop.org/events-calendar.
‘ Scholarship luncheon: The United Methodist Women of Jones United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, will host a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in the church gymnasium. Proceeds go to the Martin College Scholarship Fund, honoring the Rev. Randy Martin, Chattanooga district superintendent of the United Methodist Church, his wife, Patsy, and his late parents, Bob and Marie Martin, who were members of Jones UMC. Donations will be accepted at the luncheon, or mail a contribution to Martin Scholarship, Jones Memorial United Methodist Women, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN 37412; Attention: Malissa Burdick, treasurer.
‘ Pastors luncheon: Based on early response, the Tri-State Christians United for Israel planning team has scheduled two free luncheons for area pastors and church leaders: noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at Dalton Golf and Country Club and noon-1 p.m. Friday at Patriot Hall in Ringgold, Ga. The organization will give a brief update on issues regarding Israel and introduce the new CUFI coordinator for Georgia, Alabama and parts of Tennessee, Pastor Victor Styrsky. There is no charge for the lunch with reservations. Call Margaret Bean at 423-645-1552.
‘ Cemetery work day: Anyone with friends or family buried in Payne’s Chapel Cemetery in Hinkle, Ga., on Lookout Mountain is asked to take part in a beautification effort on May 5 (rain date May 19). Bring garden tools and wheelbarrows if you have them. Drinks provided. Questions? Call Debbie Pataky at 706-820-2095.
‘ Commitment: The Spiritual Legacy of Pat Summitt: This Christian education class will be led by the Rev. Joel Huffstetler 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 6, 13 and 20 in the Parish Hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St. NW in Cleveland, Tenn. Summitt, the legendary head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012, died in 2016 at age 64 after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. 423-476-5541.
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