Senior Spotlight: Sarah Cheatham

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors. Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2026! 

 

Meet Sarah Cheatham!

 

What high school are you graduating from?

L&N STEM Academy

What are your plans for next year?

I am attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and am pre-medicine! I am majoring in Biochemistry with a concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology and pursuing a minor in Neuroscience.

What is your favorite bible verse?

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2

If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I were to eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would have to be some sort of pasta dish. I love Cheese Ziti, Fettuccini Alfredo, Chicken Parmesan, Cajun pastas, and anything with pesto.

If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Drink more water, get bangs and face framing layers, and put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid of other people, you either won’t remember or won’t care about 95% of your embarrassing moments anyway.

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

Some of my favorite movies are “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” ,“The Grand Budapest Hotel”, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once”.

What is your top book recommendation?

The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot, by Marianne Cronin

What is your favorite Church Street memory?

My favorite memory has been a culmination of the past couple of months. My family and I are incredibly grateful for all of the delicious meals and kind cards/flowers we have received from the Church Street congregation. It has made us feel connected in a time that feels dark and lonely.

What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?

I’m mainly excited for the classes I’ll be taking in college, specifically Comparative Invertebrate Biology, Microbial Pathogenesis, Immunology and Virology, and Cancer Biology.

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Senior Spotlight: Seth Stalcup

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2025!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester, and it has been so much fun learning their answers!

Meet Seth Stalcup!

What high school are you graduating from?

Christian Academy of Knoxville

What are your plans for next year?

Business Management at UTK

What is your favorite bible verse?

Philippians 4:9

If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Waffle House Hashbrowns

If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Save money

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

1) Superbad

2) Star Wars (Clone wars)

3) Cars 2

What is your top book recommendation?

The Bible

What is your favorite Church Street memory?

My first Resurrection retreat

What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?

To meet new people

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Senior Spotlight: Lucy Cooper

One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2025!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers!

Meet Lucy Cooper!

What high school are you graduating from?

Central High School

What are your plans for next year?

I plan on studying Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

What is your favorite bible verse?

Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.”

If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

FRESH fruit salad

If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Don’t take everything so seriously, you are a person, not achievements!

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

I’m not a big movie watcher but I love the Chernobyl documentary!

What is your top book recommendation?

Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

What is your favorite Church Street memory?

Homecoming services after choir tour

What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?

I’m excited for new experiences and growing into a more independent and dedicated person.

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Senior Spotlight: Garrett Carroll

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2025!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers!

Meet Garrett Carroll!

What high school are you graduating from?

Hardin Valley Academy

What are your plans for next year?

I plan on going to UTK and majoring in Biological Sciences and most likely a minor Chemistry.

What is your favorite bible verse?

John 15: 12-13

If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chicken Caesar Salad

If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Do not let other people influence your decisions. You know yourself the best and know what you can do.

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

1) Blade Runner 2049

2) Avengers Infinity War

3) The Wild Robot

What is your favorite Church Street memory?

My favorite Church Street memory was all the times I went to Camp Hogwarts when I was younger. I thought it was so magical!

What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?

I am excited to meet new friends and begin my adult life with all the new responsibilities.

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Senior Spotlight: Pauline Schneiter

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2025!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers!

Meet Pauline Schneiter!

What high school are you graduating from?

Knoxville Catholic High School

What are your plans for next year?

I am planning to attend American University, to double major in Chemistry and International Relations.

What is your favorite bible verse?

John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chicken Alfredo

If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Not everything has to be perfect. If you’re trying, the pieces will fall into place.

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

1) Sound of Music

2) Pride and Prejudice

3) Beauty and the Beast

What is your top book recommendation?

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

What is your favorite Church Street memory?

My favorite Church Street memory is probably looking at the stars and singing around the campfire during SLA my Junior year. I have numerous special memories from Church Street, and I cherish all the friendships.

What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?

In the next season of my life, I’m excited to explore new communities and further my academic interests.

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Senior Spotlight: Hannah Blake

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2024!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers! Check back in each week to get to know our seniors better and help to cheer them on as they wrap up high school and prepare for their next steps.
Meet Hannah Blake!
What high school are you graduating from?
L&N STEM Academy
What are your plans for next year?
Studying Computer Science (most likely at Virginia Tech)
What is your favorite bible verse?
Hebrews 12:1
If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
sushi
If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Step out of your comfort zone more often.
What are your top 3 favorite movies?
Cars 2, Black Widow, Legally Blonde
What is your top book recommendation?
the Bible! It’s my favorite book. Other than that, I would say The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green.
What is your favorite Church Street memory?
Watching my little sister’s baptism
What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?
learning new things and meeting new people!
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Senior Spotlight: Meg Atkins

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2024!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers! Check back in each week to get to know our seniors better and help to cheer them on as they wrap up high school and prepare for their next steps.
Meet Meg Atkins!
What high school are you graduating from?
Webb School of Knoxville
What are your plans for next year?
To attend the University of Tennessee
What is your favorite bible verse?
Proverbs 3:5-6
If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My dad’s steak, potatoes, and broccoli
If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Don’t let the fear of trying something new deter you from trying something you are interested in.
What are your top 3 favorite movies?
27 dresses, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, The Hunger Games
What is your top book recommendation?
American Royals
What is your favorite Church Street memory?
watching minions with the kids from the Wesley house during MAD in the City
What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?
Meet new friends from all over
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Senior Spotlight: Annabel Jumper

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2024!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers! Check back in each week to get to know our seniors better and help to cheer them on as they wrap up high school and prepare for their next steps.
Meet Annabel Jumper!
What high school are you graduating from?
West High School
What are your plans for next year?
Studying Biochemistry on a Pre-Med track at Furman University
What is your favorite bible verse?
Psalm 23: 1-6
If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi and Tillamook Mudslide Ice Cream
If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Don’t worry about being perfect, everyone else is more worried about themselves
What are your top 3 favorite movies?
The Princess Bride, The Sound of Music, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail
What is your top book recommendation?
The Doll People by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
What is your favorite Church Street memory?
The first campfire at SLA and the 7:20 Youth Band alarm
What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?
All of the new friends and opportunities!
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Senior Spotlight: David Johnson

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One of our favorite things about the spring semester each year is celebrating our graduating seniors.  Welcome to the Senior Spotlight series for the graduating class of 2024!  Our seniors answered interview questions earlier this semester and it has been so much fun learning their answers! Check back in each week to get to know our seniors better and help to cheer them on as they wrap up high school and prepare for their next steps.
Meet David Johnson!
What high school are you graduating from?
Karns High School
What are your plans for next year?
I have been accepted into East Tennessee State University’s Honors College and marching band. I plan to double major in Biology and Geosciences with a concentration in paleontology.
What is your favorite bible verse?
John 14:1–2, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”
If you could choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fish and chips
If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?
I am dyslexic. When I was in elementary school and learning how to read, it was very frustrating. I would tell my younger self, “don’t give up; it gets better.”
What are your top 3 favorite movies?
Jurassic Park III, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
What is your top book recommendation?
Jurassic Park
What is your favorite Church Street memory?
Each year, I enjoy bringing my Argentine Red Tegu to the Blessing of the Animals because Pastor Rick gets so excited to see how much she has grown. I also really enjoyed visiting all of the different churches and Lake Junaluska during our confirmation year.
What are you most excited about going into the next season of your life?
I’m looking forward to spending time learning about paleontology at the Gray Fossil Site. I’m also looking forward to all of the things I will get to experience as part of ETSU’s Honors College Changemakers Program.
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Summer Update 2024

Weekly Schedule:
Worship – Sundays, 8:30AM & 11:00AM
Sunday school – Sundays, 9:45-10:45AM
Bible Study – Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30PM

 

Happy Summer!!

Can you believe that we are already here?! We are looking forward to a great summer of mission, growth, and fun together!

Our weekly newsletter will have a simplified format for June and July. Keep up to date with all of our upcoming events and projects!

Weekly Bible Study

We will meeting on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 PM beginning June 11. We’ll study the book of Colossians together each week!

Operation Backyard

This Friday and Saturday, we are working together to serve a local homeowner! We will begin at 7:30 AM to try and beat the heat. If you have signed up, you should have already received info from Jenny!

Additionally, some prep work will be done on the house on Thursday morning. If you are interested in helping in any capacity, let Jenny know!

We could use a couple of other adults with some construction experience to help with this project. Please contact Jenny if you are interested!

Rafting the Ocoee

This Sunday, our group is traveling to the Ocoee River for white-water rafting. If you are going on this trip, you should have already received an email. Be sure to complete the online waiver!

Youth Choir Reunion – July 28

If you sang in the Youth Choir under Tim Ward’s direction (2009-10 school year through present), you’re invited to come & sing on Sunday, July 28! Join us for the 8:30 service as we sing together and honor Tim on his last Sunday at Church Street. There will also be a reception following 11:00 AM Worship!

MAD Info

Be on the lookout for important MAD in the City information coming your way in the weeks ahead! There are lots of logistics to pull off a mission project like this, so we need lots of hands. Stay tuned!

Wesley House Project – Thursday, 9:00 AM

Church Street Missions are helping with classroom clean-ups tomorrow at Wesley House from 9:00AM-1:30PM. If you are interested, bring a water bottle and come in clothes you don’t mind messing up. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Catherine – cnance@churchstreetumc.org

 

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