If God is love how then shall we live? This is the question posed by a book of that title by Phillip Gulley and James Mulholland. On January 6 the 21st Century Christians class will begin a study of this book. The authors help us rediscover grace in an ungraceful world. This study will stretch [...]

On Saturday, January 5, there will be a WEE Worship “meet and greet” at 9:00 a.m. in Wesley Hall. Come and see what this wonderful ministry is all about. If you are not yet Safe Sanctuary trained, there will be a training session immediately following the meeting.
To find out more about WEE Worship contact Jennifer [...]

An informational meeting will be held January 6, to provide more details on the church mission trip to Leon, Nicaragua next summer. We will meet in the choir room at 5:00 p.m. and will be able to give details about the trip and answer any questions you may have. All adults who are [...]

Would you like to know more about United Methodist beliefs and practices? Or conflict resolution? Or domestic violence? Or some particular area of ministry? If so, “Impacting Ministry” is for you. It is an afternoon that will allow us to explore various ministry opportunities and is sponsored by the Knoxville [...]

Abandonment, abuse and neglect are the issues dealt with on a daily basis at Holston United Methodist Home for Children in Greeneville. With your help, children can experience hope, trust, anticipation and salvation. For more than a century, Methodists and Holston Home have worked together to minister to the needs of children, youth and families [...]

In our traditional worship services on Sunday mornings during this Advent season, we are blessed to be able to use original writings from Elaine Wilson and Andrew Duncan. Elaine has written the litanies used each Sunday and Christmas Eve for the lighting of the Advent wreath candles. The words to the musical response [...]

ALL parents, regardless of age, gender, or marital status, are urged to mark their calendar now for a special Wednesday Parent Partners Workshop on February 13, from 6:30-7:45 in the sanctuary. Our special guest will be David Lynn, author of Home Grown Faith and an associate of The Youth and Family Institute.
In preparation, the Parenting [...]

This music video was shown at the 2007 Baby Shower for Jesus on December 23. It shows our children as they decorated, filled, and brought in their shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We were able to use that footage along with the footage from Samaritan’s Purse to show the children how their gifts are used [...]

Beginning Sunday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. a new opportunity to study together will be offered. This will be a seven-week study and we will meet in Room 106.
“Stepping Up” by Beth Moore is a study of the Psalms of Ascent (120-136). On three different occasions the Jewish people were required to go up to [...]

A prelude in music at 4:30 p.m. will begin our worship opportunities for Christmas Eve. The 5:00 service will incorporate our traditional “impromptu Nativity” and Holy Communion. Families with young children will especially enjoy this service. If your child would like to be a part of this service, please come to the narthex by [...]

All children are invited to come celebrate Jesus’s birthday on Sunday, December 23. Children should meet at 9:45 in their regular classrooms and The Gathering. We will share a time of worship in the gym and end with a snack in our classrooms. If you are new to our church, or have children who are [...]

It is our
wish for you
during this season
that you would know the
full blessing of the birth of our
Savior. May his love, joy and peace
live in your heart
and in your life for today
and throughout the new year.
As a part of our church family at
FCUMC, you are a blessing to us as
as we worship, study and [...]

Please come by the office to sign up on the 2008 flower calendar to have flowers placed on the altar in memory of or in honor of a loved one. There are several dates available, but the calendar can fill up quickly. Stop by the office soon to choose the date you want.

Those college students interested in applying for a spring scholarship from the church need to apply by January 10.
Please note that you need to reapply for the spring semester scholarship.
Applications are available in the church office, or can be downloaded here.

Contributions must be received by December 31 to go toward your 2007 contribution statement. If you plan to bring your year-end offering to the church office, please be aware that the office will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25.
If you mail your offering, it must be postmarked on or before December [...]

Call Teresa Teague to pick up your shirt. The NET is also selling FCUMC license plates for $8. Thank you so much for your support!

Attention Parents! There are openings in the Parent Night Out cooperative program! If interested, you would commit to participating January, February, March and April 2008. The night out is offered on the second Friday of every month from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. You would work one night and have three [...]

WBIR will be broadcasting the Chancel Choir’s Christmas Cantata “What Child Is This” on the following dates:

Saturday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, December 25 at 12:00 p.m.

Tell your friends and family!

The United Methodist Men will meet in Wesley Hall on Tuesday, December 18th. We will elect officers and plan meetings, missions and fellowship events for 2008. The formal start of the meeting is at 6:30 with an opening prayer and dinner by Doug Shipman, but men start arriving for fellowship at 6 p.m.. [...]

BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Brownies
Kids Menu: Hot Dogs, French Fries, Fruits & Veggies
Iced Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
Cost:
Adults - $6
Children (5th grade & under) - $3
Families of 3 or more - $16
Senior Citizens (65+) - $5
Make your reservations on the worship attendance card, or call the church office (689-5175) before noon on Tuesday, [...]