In a departure from the usual schedule, a called session of Annual Conference will be held on Sunday, June 1, at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E. Third Avenue, Knoxville. Clergy will meet for a session at 4:00 p.m., and the ordination service will begin at 5:30 p.m. This will give our folks [...]
When someone joins the church and either claims the name of Jesus for the first time in their life or is transferring from another denomination, there are specific questions that are asked. You can check them out in the United Methodist Hymnal, found in the office or sanctuary, on page 33 and following. [...]
Most of us would not hesitate to say, “I am a Christian.” But most of us would probably feel uncomfortable saying, “I act like a Christian.” Jesus did not just talk to and teach his disciples. He “walked the talk” and acted on his teachings. In doing so, Jesus set the [...]
June 14 at the Worlds Fair Park! Featuring Bishop James Swanson.
Come and sing with the Jesus in the Park Celebration Mass Choir! Rehearsal times will be June 1, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and June 8, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll be learning: Lord We Lift Your Name On High, Allelujah Melody and [...]
The New World Generation Youth Choir of Hendersonville (TN) First United Methodist Church will present “Never the Same” on Sunday, June 15th, at 7:00 PM at Bookwalter United Methodist Church, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville. This powerfully dramatic musical deals with the important subject of youth suicide from a Christian perspective.
Very few people are aware [...]
General Conference has come and gone, and for the most part, it was not even a blip on the national media. For many who are not longtime United Methodists you still may be wondering what General Conference was and is. In short, on April 23, some 994 delegates and about 5,000 others gathered in [...]
Applications are now being accepted for the Sonny Melton Scholarship to be awarded for fall semester 2008. It is preferred that interested applicants plan to major in education and have been or are currently active in the music ministry of the church. Candidates applying for this scholarship should submit in paragraph form a [...]
Summer is the time that we can practice a different kind of pace - and worship in The Journey this summer will be no exception. Starting June 1 and continuing through the end of July, we will be offering a “movie and a sermon” emphasis. We will be watching clips from recent family-friendly [...]
For the next two years the mission focus of our Holston Conference will be Sudan. This is an exciting, and unprecedented, move. Many of you have heard Don Hanshew talk about his passion to make a difference in Sudan and have asked how you can become involved. The most important way to [...]
Individually, we may question how large of an impact we can have on the world, but when we put 910 Holston Conference churches together in spreading the Good News to Sudan the possibilities are astonishing! This Sunday we will be taking a Holston Conference Special offering to support our work ongoing in Sudan. [...]
Please be in prayer for the 2008 Nicaragua mission team as they leave for Leon, Nicaragua, on Friday, May 23. While in Leon, they will be leading Vacation Bible Schools in local school and churches, offering medical care to rural villages, and finishing a kitchen at a school that will help with a nourishment [...]
You can sense the excitement down every school corridor – it’s coming! You can hear the enthusiasm as families begin to plan for vacations and leisure activities – it’s coming! Even our church has begun to schedule things a little differently — it’s coming!
So what’s all the excitement about? Summer is coming!
Many [...]
June 3, August 5: Church Wide Swim Party at Inskip Pool. This is an excellent opportunity for families, Sunday school classes, church groups, and folks of all ages to gather around the pool for a social evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Please call LeRoy Hatcher at 689-5175 for call-ahead reservations. This is not required [...]
The VBS mission this summer will be providing toiletry items for homeless children of our local IHN program. Please support our kids in VBS and those in need in our community by bringing travel-size toiletry items that will be grouped together to make personal toiletry kits. Look for drop-off points in the main hallway and [...]
Rising first-graders through fifth-graders (rising sixth-graders) are invited for a fun-filled day at Camp Wesley Woods. We will enjoy an adventurous hike to the waterfall, canoeing on our lagoon, and a refreshing swim in the pool. Wear your bathing suit and tennis shoes, and bring a sack lunch, drink, and towel. Please do not bring [...]
Children’s Stewardship Art Show and Auction Total: $5,215
…and counting!
Time spent enjoying God’s creation through the eyes of our children: 2 hours
…and watching their eyes light up as they experienced your appreciation.
Using our Gifts and Talents to Glorify God: Priceless!
…stewardship in action!
Art auction proceeds benefit our Capital Campaign. Thank you for encouraging our children [...]
Meet our summer youth workers
For the next twelve weeks we are excited to have working with our youth ministry Meagan Brandl (pictured left) and Rebekah Wilson (pictured right).
Meagan is from Clinton and just graduated from Emory and Henry College with a degree in history and religion. She has worked the past three summers at Camp [...]
First, the GOOD NEWS!!
What a wonderful event we had on Sunday, May 18, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Could you have thought of a more fitting conclusion to our capital campaign than the heartfelt gathering of God’s people joining in fellowship and celebration for our “heritage” and our “future”? The spirit of [...]
Our VBS is coming closer and we will soon be singing and learning about God’s Big Back Yard! Order your VBS T-shirt now! ($8.00 each) Order forms are available on the VBS registration table. Please turn in your completed form with payment no later than May 25.
The families of IHN are coming, and we are short-staffed in the area of activities. We need 14 volunteers to provide just two hours of relaxation and fun for these delightful children. If you have a free evening the week of May 25-31, please call or email Jackie Laney (773-2240 or jackie_laney@hotmail.com).
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)