Transitions are not easy. Many scholars say we are living in a time of transition—from the modern era to the postmodern. Whenever a shift occurs, large or small, it leaves all parts of our life in flux. The life of the church is no exception to experiencing this challenge with change as [...]
We will be putting together a slideshow for the morning worship services on Mother’s Day (May 11 - don’t forget!). If you have digital pictures of these important women in your family, please submit them by May 7 via email to Jennifer Smiddy at jsmiddy@fountaincityumc.org.
This Sunday the choir will present a new song written in an “old” style - the gospel swing. The title is “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” and that is just what the words to this anthem speak of - a redeemer full of love and mercy, grace and power.
Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Fountain City United Methodist Church
Featuring Area Resources for Children With Hearing Loss and their Families
Network with other Families and Meet Adults who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Family-friendly events ?will feature information about:
• Hearing Loss • Hearing Health • Cochlear Implants • Literacy • [...]
We want to recognize, in The Spirit, all FCUMC members who are graduating from high school or college this spring. If you are a graduate, or know of one, please send the information to the church office by May 9. Please note in your email subject line “Graduation info” and send to fcumc@fountaincityumc.org [...]
May 17: Family Service Project: Parents, bring your children to the church as together we work to tidy our lawn and gardens around the church. We will meet at 10:00 and work until noon. There will be weeds to pull and flowers to plant.
June 3, August 5: Church Wide Swim Party [...]
The Nicaragua Mission team is looking for a few good suitcases to transport medical supplies. The style of the bag does not matter but the zippers on the bag must be in working condition (and it’s helpful if they have wheels.)
If you have an extra suitcase, contact Melissa Smith (689-5175) or Mark Biagi.
The 2008 General Conference of the United Methodist Church began on April 23 in Fort Worth, TX and will conclude on May 3. This body of 1000+ delegates is the legislative body of our denomination and is the only group authorized to speak for the United Methodist Church. As a result of its [...]
We still have some Sundays when no one has signed up for flowers. If you have never done this before, it is very simple. We already have a florist who takes care of the flower arrangements and delivers them to the church. All you have to do is tell us what you would like! If [...]
Spring will be “sprung” at Cove Lake in May. After a pretty drive, our destination is the Rickard Ridge Restaurant. The restaurant welcomes its customers to BBQ with a view! Pit-master Mark Rickard has been part of an award-winning competitive BBQ team for several years, and he specializes in smoked BBQ pork and chicken. The [...]
Women of the Church are invited to attend the Third Annual MOPS Banquet Celebrating Motherhood. You don’t have to be a mother of a preschooler or even a mom to attend. We invite anyone who would like to celebrate mothers to join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Music will be provided [...]
April 19, 2008: 10:30 a.m.
A week or two ago during staff meeting our church administrator, Stan Frazier, made a comment that has stayed with me. He pointed out that all of the ministries of the church were continuing throughout the capital campaign. He added that he had heard that some churches shut down during capital [...]
Invitation to Inspiration (6:30)
Marisa Boright,?“God has healed my mind”
Fellowship Meal Menu (5:30)
Chicken Sandwich, Sun Crisp Chips, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Peach Cobbler?Kids: Same as Adults, Veggies & Fruit, Cookies
Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee
Adults $6, Children (5th grade and under) $3; Families of 3 or more $16, Seniors (65+) $5
Make your reservations on the worship [...]
I wish I knew how to persuade our congregation to step up to sacrificial giving for our Capital Campaign. No, I mean I wish I knew how to persuade our congregation to step up to sacrificial giving so that our next “bricks and mortals” effort would go through the roof. “Mortals” was not [...]
This past Sunday during our special 5:00 p.m. worship service, we celebrated as 26 Confirmation students joined the church! During the past nine months the Confirmation students have been on retreat, visited other churches, talked openly about our faith (even the hard questions), and have come to a new place of living out love, [...]
The scriptures teach us to “be strong in the Lord” - yet we often continue to try to rely on our own strength! Daniel had to rely on God when faced with a den of hungry lions - and our anthem for this Sunday tells Daniel’s story with energetic and upbeat music. We hope that [...]
April is Disability Awareness Month. Our congregation and community includes many children and adults with special needs - and our goal is to welcome and incorporate people with special needs into the spiritual community of the church. We feel that this is an important goal since many parents of children with disabilities are often fearful [...]
As we anticipate a successful conclusion to our Capital Campaign, we are looking forward to celebrating what God is doing through us at Fountain City United Methodist Church. With that in mind, please note the change in schedule for Sunday morning, May 18. Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school classes will not meet that [...]
Thank you to everyone who signed up to pray for an hour during the Prayer Marathon from 6:00 p.m. May 2, until 6:00 p.m. May 3. There is still room for others to come if you would like to participate in praying for individual requests from your church family. There are sign-up cards [...]
Following the 24-Hour Prayer Marathon, we will be observing the sacrament of Holy Communion. What better way to finish our time of prayer and devotion than coming to the Table!
The service will begin Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. and is open to everyone - not just those who have participated in the prayer marathon. [...]
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)