By now, you have probably heard that we are having a pastoral change in June. Don is moving to Weber City, VA, and Daniel Ogle is coming from the Johnson City district.
     As hard as this pastoral change will be on our congregation, it is not the end of Fountain City United Methodist Church as we know it. As the pastors have said before, it is not about us! It is about God working through the laity to make continued ministry happen.
     So yes, Don will be leaving and Daniel will be coming but there is a lot of ministry that will continue to happen. Our children's ministry is preparing for over 300 children that will be involved in our Vacation Bible School June 20-24. Our youth ministry is gearing up for a summer-load of activities that will leave the youth energized and the youth workers ready for a nap. We have six mission trips that are scheduled between now and August and our missions committee is working hard to schedule hands-on projects for each month this summer.
     Of course, we will continue to offer three engaging and dynamic worship services each Sunday morning. As you can see, the pastors may look different but the ministry will continue! My prayer is that we will continue to look for ways that we can grow in our relationship with God and then in turn, be of service to the world around us. I'm glad that we are on that journey together!
-- Melissa

$3.00 Brown Bag-a-Bargain 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Drop off: Thursday, 4/29, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Drop off: & Set-up: Friday, 4/30, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
No Early Drop Offs
No Computers or TVs Accepted
Call Julie Knoefel, 405-7251, with questions.

Circle 10 will have freshly baked muffins, sweet bread and sausage balls for sale on Sunday, May 9, to help raise money for missions. Give a treat to your mother, grandmother, aunt, or just buy for yourself or a loved one and help raise money for missions. The missions supported through this sale will be Wesley House and the Nicaragua Mission Trip.
Look for us in the main hallway and support missions!

Be sure to look for the FCUMC tent at Honor Fountain City Day in the Park on May 31. We will be guiding barefoot walks in the park that will help raise money for the Nicaragua Mission Team to buy flip-flops to give to those in need. If you would like to pre-order a t-shirt please contact Kelley Flatford, 660-5868, kflatford@gmail.com by May 5.

Music, Food, crafts and fun for all!
Guest speakers include US Representative John J. Duncan, Channel 10 Newscaster John Becker and Cartoonist Charlie Daniel.

Ladies and girls of all ages are invited to join us for great snacks and door prizes! Childcare will be available for children under age 3. Tickets are $5 per adult (children are free) and can be purchased in advance in the church office or at the event. Proceeds go to the Fountain City Ministry Center and to construct wells in Sudan. For more information, call the church office or check out the church website.

Come learn the basics of how to coupon like a pro. Learn where to find coupons, information about store policies and how to maximize your savings. Please contact Jennifer Ward, 414-3176 for more information. Childcare is only available if you register by Friday, April 30. Please contact Becca Pendergrass at 804-6102 or rpendergrass@fountaincityumc.org

The UMW will meet on May 11 at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow provided by Circle 1. Sue Clapp, UMW Vice President of the Knoxville District, will have the program on "Highlights of the UMW Assembly" that she attended in April.
Circle 2 is asked to bring snacks for Wesley House.

Divorce is scary. If you have experienced divorce, you know that it can be a difficult journey on many fronts. We are offering a one-night class designed to help you understand and make a plan for your new financial realities. This class will offer some practical advice and help you navigate new steps of financial stability. The class and booklet are free. Childcare is provided. Online pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

 
Changes in the Children's Hallway Coming Soon!

Everyone is invited to join together at Ijam’s Nature Center for a time of fellowship and some of the many outdoor activities it offers.

VBS kickoff in the park: June 20
VBS daily: June 21 - June 24
In just a few weeks, we're taking a journey back to ancient Egypt... without leaving the church! Find out what happened to Joseph as he went from Pharaoh's prison to the palace. Become part of living history by leading a grade-level group called an Egyptian family or by helping a shopkeeper in the marketplace. Sign-up sheets for area leaders, area helpers, class shepherds, registration and support teams, and youth volunteers are posted in the main church hallway. Be sure to sign up soon!
Registration and t-shirt orders will begin Sunday, May 2. VBS music CD's will also be available for $5 each. Get ready to spend a while on the Nile!

 
Youth Calendar
The NET taking registrations for 2010-2011

Registrations and a $50 deposit for ALL youth summer mission trips are due Sunday, May 2.

Sunday, May 2, at 6:00 p.m.in Wesley Hall

Sunday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall