Do you have the desire to travel with other church members on a mission adventure to Nicaragua? Well, this is your chance! We will be going back to Leon, Nicaragua for our fourth summer to work with El Ayudante Ministries. We will have a variety of ministry options: VBS, Healthcare, Construction, Sports [...]
“The Style of Christmas” was printed in bold type on the front of the very flashy looking booklet that we received from a local retail establishment a couple of weeks ago. The picture on the front very quickly set the tone of this mailing, and it was pretty obvious that it wasn’t really going [...]
We are collecting coats and jackets for the Fountain City Ministry Center. If you have unused coats or jackets at your house, please bring them to the church and deposit them in the marked collection barrels near Wesley Hall. Let’s keep our community warm this winter!
We have a new website—but we also have some new features! You can read the news section and always know what is happening at FCUMC. You can sign up to receive The Spirit via email on Tuesdays, instead of having to wait until Saturday to read it! Check out our church calendar, as well as [...]
Have you already scheduled your vacation days for this summer? Well, keep these 2008 mission dates in mind!
Mexico Medical Team — May 6-12
Nicaragua Mission Trip — May 23-30
Youth Choir Tour — June 2-6
Middle School youth to Nashville — June 22-28
High School youth to Chicago — July 6-12
Family Mission trip to Louisville, KY — July [...]
Ever wonder where all those children go during 11:00 a.m. services? An average of 40 children gather in Wesley Hall each Sunday for a time of worship. We praise God through song, listening to his Word, and talking to Him in prayer.
Come be a part of growing our children in discipleship! Join us [...]
Laughing, I said “I’m stuck in the middle!”
It’s cold outside so it is box-maze time again at the Hanshews. With 57.8 feet of cardboard confusion, switchbacks, bonus-rooms, and roundabouts, there are plenty of places for my six foot frame to get “stuck.”
“Here daddy, use the life-safer,” said Thomas as he handed me the telescoping, [...]
This report was given by Alta Huskey to the members of the November 12, 2007 Charge Conference at Fountain City United Methodist Church.
It has been a privilege to be Lay Leader this year. I’ve spent most of the year learning about my responsibilities, and I appreciate your patience and encouragement. I hope next [...]
At the conclusion of last week’s Building Committee meeting, after everyone was tired and ready to go home, Don-never-flagging-in-zeal-Hanshew asked two questions. If we took the questions seriously, it would mean we would be around a while longer. In spite of our beginning-to-flag-in-zeal states of being, we listened patiently. Then, all of a sudden, [...]
I hope you read the article in the News Sentinel which featured one of our IHN families. Mark has now signed for an apartment and hopes to be moved in soon.
December 9 - 16: we will have an opportunity to host the IHN Families at our church. I know many of you have [...]
Men! Are you a “morning person?” Would you like to learn more about the Bible in an atmosphere of great fellowship, stimulating discussion, and plenty of coffee and donuts? If so, then maybe the Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study is for you. We meet every Tuesday morning, 7:00-8:00 a. m., in [...]
The Caregivers Support Group will begin a book study beginning on November 21: Caregiving — A Way Of Life by Kenneth C. Haugk. Dr. Haugk is founder of Stephen Ministry. We would like to invite anyone who is, will be, or has been a Caregiver to join us. We meet on Wednesday night from [...]
Dance for Joy! invites you to witness their Christmas performance at Fantasy of Trees on Wednesday, November 21st, at 5:15 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. We are a Christian dance ministry based here at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Directed by MaryCatherine Landry, classes are available for children from 3 years old through [...]
Early Childhood Ministries serves the youngest members of our church. Our ECM staff provides childcare so that grownups can participate in the ministries of the church. We are looking to add a new member to our team. All applicants must be 18 years or older, have reliable transportation, complete Safe Sanctuary training, have flexible [...]
Tamale orders may be picked up in the church kitchen (near Wesley Hall) on Sunday, November 11 and Sunday, November 18 both before and after Sunday School and after the 11:00 worship services.
To make alternate arrangements for picking up your tamale order, call Nancy Nolen. Thanks for your order, and enjoy!
Your attendance and your prayers for our Financial Commitment Sunday are requested. This time of worship will be on Sunday, November 11, in all three morning worship services. If you did not receive your card in the mail, or have misplaced it, there will be cards available on Sunday.
We hope you will prayerfully [...]
The Charge Conference is our annual local church business session in the United Methodist church that connects us with the larger church as our district superintendent comes to preside. Dr. Doug Fairbanks will be with us on Monday, November 12, 7:00 p.m., to conduct this time when we celebrate our ministry in 2007 and move [...]
This Sunday is the deadline to bring in your filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Place your shoebox (or shoeboxes) on the altar before the 8:30 or 11:00 worship services. Don’t forget to bring in those boxes, and thank you for being a part of this amazing mission!
Our church is privileged this year to host the Community Thanksgiving service in our sanctuary. This time of community worship will be on Sunday, November 18, at 6:00 p.m. Please plan to join with our sisters and brothers from around Fountain City to give our praise and thanksgiving to God. If you would [...]
Friday, Nov. 9 — Petro’s and Fire Pit: 7pm at Andrew Williams’ house (1817 Longcress Drive)
Saturday, Nov. 24 1:00 pm– UT vs. Kentucky Game day Football Party at Jordan Spradling’s (4625 Simona Rd.)
January 25-27 — Divine Rhythm Young Adult Retreat, Pigeon Forge, TN — Featured speaker is Shane Clairborne from Resurrection 2002.
For more information about [...]
Are you looking for after-school care for your teenager or know of someone who could benefit from an after-school program here at our church? Then look no further! We offer a unique program right here at FCUMC called The Net where students can come and relax, do their homework, and hang out with their friends at a safe place after school. If you are interested, there are a couple of spots available, so act fast by calling Patricia Paden at 689-5175 ext. 119.
Openings are available immediately in the Toddler and Four Year-Old Classes. Contact Susan Todd, Director of the Preschool for more information. (689-5518)