If you have lost someone close to you or you know someone who has, then perhaps the help provided through a GriefShare support group can ease the pain and emptiness you or another may be feeling.
GriefShare is a nondenominational seminar series featuring videos of some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief and recovery who [...]
Bishop Daniel Wandabula of the East Africa Conference is a passionate and gifted preacher and bishop. You will not want to miss him being with us on June 22 in both of the traditional services.
Bishop Wandabula, a former pastor in Uganda, has an Episcopal area covering five countries, most of which have been torn apart [...]
Our pastors have returned from Annual Conference and have been re-appointed to our church. Jim Whedbee and Don Hanshew will begin their seventh year serving Fountain City UMC. Melissa starts her sixth year as a pastor with us, but this time she is transitioning from Local Pastor to Elder.
We are pleased to [...]
Our church is making efforts in a variety of ways to become more energy efficient. We would like to invite you to do the same in your own home as we all become better stewards of God’s creation. One way you can do this is completing a free online energy audit by June 30. Go [...]
Father’s Day 2008 has come and gone, but the role of fathers continues every day of the year. Our responsibilities and opportunities never lessen any, even as the nest becomes empty. They just change a bit.
On this past Father’s Day, Judy and I recalled that exactly 35 years ago, we had become the [...]
Don’t miss the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Sand Diego Padres! We will follow our routine of meeting at the church at 6:00 a.m., traveling to Corbin Kentucky for a stop at the Shoney’s Breakfast Bar, then continuing to the Great American Ball Park for the game (first pitch is at 12:10). We usually return home [...]
Thursday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. ?Concord United Methodist Church Sanctuary
This gifted ensemble of 23 children from the nation of Uganda has a story to tell. Most of the children are orphans and are among the most impoverished in Africa. Nine of the 23 are from the refugee camps of Gulu (near the Sudan [...]
You can make a sound investment in the future with your gift to Holston United Methodist Home. You will help to transform the life of a child who needs to experience love, forgiveness, and wholeness. We will receive a special offering on June 29 to support this vital ministry.
More information about the Holston Home for [...]
Parents and Guardians,
VBS is coming, and we are planning on hosting 250 children. Keeping everyone safe is a big job and a top priority. In order to keep everyone safe and secure we will be following our normal procedures for the drop-off and pick-up of children during VBS. All children second-grade and under will need [...]
I have wondered for some time why we in North America (as well as in other places of the world) are so obsessed with entertainers and other celebrities. Many follow their every move and find great joy in learning all about their latest live-in lovers, divorces, etc. Admittedly, not all celebs practice such [...]
Come eat some great food and support the mission work of our youth on Saturday, June 28 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Knoxville Center Applebee’s. Tickets are $5 per person and are available from any FCUMC youth.
Bring your lawn chairs!
Join us for our kick-off at Fountain City Park at 5:00 p.m. - and please don’t forget to register ahead of time! (It helps us to plan better for the number of kids coming.)
On a related note - we are wanting to be good stewards and save money on our craft expenses. [...]
Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study - beginning June 17
Tuesday, June 23 - Pool party at Christina and Casey Burroughs’ house - Meet at FCUMC at 6:00 p.m. - Food provided
June 27-29 - College Mission Trip to Benton, Tennessee - Come help us roof a building on Saturday and go rafting [...]
As a church we raised $2,122 for the Holston Conference Mission offering for Sudan! Well done Fountain City! Our offering will be combined with the offerings from the other 910 churches in the Holston Conference. This total will be announced in the next Spirit. Your gifts will make a significant impact [...]
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear our own Bishop Swanson at “Jesus in the Park” on June 14 at World’s Fair Park!
Saturday, June 14, 11:00 a.m. - games and entertainment; 4:00 p.m. - musical concert; ?5:00 p.m. - Bishop Swanson preaches.
Your pastors are at Annual Conference as we write a note of appreciation to our youth choir for their powerful presentation of the gospel this past Sunday in our traditional services. To see and hear the 50 youth offer Christ to all of us was inspirational and sent us off to Conference even more [...]
A great way to honor your father on Father’s Day is to submit a photograph to the annual father’s day slideshow. The slideshow will be presented during all of the worship services on Sunday, June 15. Please send your picture to Andrew Duncan (aduncan@fountaincityumc.org) by Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 noon. If you have a [...]
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)