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April 2015
212 Hotel RoadKnoxville, TN 37918fountaincityumc.org865-689-5175
Missions CelebrationEmerald Youth Foundation
From its humble beginnings, The Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) has been strongly connected to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Many FCUMC members were among the earliest supporters and mentors for the Foundation in their goal to develop and support urban leaders who love Christ and want to help transform their communities. That support isn’t just in the past; any inventory of the Foundation’s core supporters and leaders is sure to include many FCUMC members. It is with that connection in mind that we are excited to welcome EYF President Steve Diggs and Director of Christian Community Development Kevin DuBose to speak in worship as part of our Mission Celebration on Sunday, April 19. Steve will speak in the traditional worship services and Kevin will speak in The Journey as they share their experiences of the hope of the Gospel to change lives in the heart of our city. Following their sermons, we will have the opportunity to make our Faith Promise Commitments for 2015 as we imagine how God might further the kingdom through us. Faith Promise is more than just a slogan or campaign. No, Faith Promise is the vehicle through which God uses us to change lives in our city, our nation and our world.We ask that you prayerfully consider how God might be inviting you to share in supporting missions through Faith Promise.
Missions CelebrationMissions Celebration will be April 17-18. The event starts with dinner and a program on Friday night, followed by our Stop Hunger Now packaging day on Saturday. The goal this year is to package 40,000 meals that will feed the hungry around the world. To accomplish the goal we need 200 volunteers. The day is divided into two 2 hour shifts, and you can register to participate on our church website. On Sunday, During the Sunday School hour representatives from Lost Sheep, Fountain City Ministry Center, Volunteer Ministry Center, Agape House, Open Door Community Meal, Wesley House, Project Crossroads, Jubilee Project, and Henderson Settlement, as well as a new partner with our church: SIFAT, will speak in our adult classes.
April Worship at FCUMC
April 5, EasterThe God Who Resurrects
April 12Unlocking the DoorJohn 20:19-31
April 19Missions Celebration
April 26Cofirmation Service (Combined Worship)Why Are You Standing Here?Acts 1:1-11
We will have one combined worship service on Sunday, April 26, as we celebrate Confirmation Sunday. Our confirmation students have taken seriously what it means to learn who Jesus is and what it means to follow him with their lives. In order to more faithfully live up to our commitments to support them in Christian faith, we will come together as one church family to worship at 11:00 a.m., in the sanctuary (there will be no 8:30 a.m. service). We hope that you will make plans to join us as we support our confirmation students and their families on this special day.
Pastors: Randy Frye, Daniel Ogle, Amy Aycock
Our Gifts
Weekly Offering
Feb. 16-22 $13,524.68Feb. 23-March 1 $47,517.64March 2-8 $35,742.83March 9-15 $21,243.59March 16-22 $19,917.91
Our ServiceApril Greeters and Ushers
Greeters: Louise Nelson, Larry and Sharon Smith, Mary Fredna Danford, Bill and Betty Dyke, Rachael Hedgepath
8:30 Traditional ServiceHead Ushers: Charles and Celia Thompson; Scott and Twila Womack
11:00 Traditional ServiceHead Ushers: John Meade,Mike Hensley; Richard and Sonja Bock, Bill Reseigh, Hugh Cannon, Mark Sharpe, Harry McLeod,Doug Cox, Walden Buttram
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS8:30AM - Traditional Worship Sanctuary
9:30AM - Coffee & Fellowship Fellowship Hall
9:30AM - Sunday School for all ages Churchwide
11:00AM - Traditional Worship Sanctuary
11:00AM - The Journey(Contemporary Service) - Gym
Our PresenceSunday, Feb. 22
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 8
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, March 22
Sunday School 213 416 357 357 327
8:30AM Traditional Worship Canceled 200 192 191 193
11:00AM Traditional Worship 197 288 307 280 251
11:00AM The Journey 93 140 121 89 85
Celebrate Recovery Canceled 54 69 71 60
Total Morning Worship 290 682 689 631 589
EMERGENCY ON CALLApril 3-5: Daniel Ogle, 474-0544
April 10-12: Amy Aycock, 423-276-1065 April 17-19: Randy Frye, 228-5510 April 24-26: Daniel Ogle, 474-0544
Medical TransportationJean Payne, 688-4165
Stephen Ministry Gail Clift, 922-9408Intercessory Prayer
Mary Bolton, 688-6277Tom Harrington, 687-9460
April DriversBefore Church: Brent Eldridge 494-5154After Church: Chuck Johnston 689-0057
Our Sympathies
We express our sympathy to Joni Coker and family in the death of her mother, Mildred Lee (Millie) Manley, on February 26, 2015.
We express our sympathy to Steve Johnson and family in the death of his father, Bert Johnson, on March 4, 2015
We express our sympathy to Martha Koho and family in the death of her mother, Elizabeth Schilling, on March 1, 2015.
We express our sympathy to Kevin Kercher and family in the death of his mother, Sharon Kercher, on March 9, 2015.
Our Celebrations
We celebrate the birth of William Thomas Nester to Mike Nester and Virginia Sykes on March 11, 2015.
Steve Diggs
Kevin Dubose
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Easter Celebrations
Early Childhood Ministry participants celebrated Easter with an egg hung on Sunday, March 22 following worship. A beautiful spring day was enjoyed by children and parents.
FCUMC Tweets
FCUMC is now sharing news and faith in 140 characters or less on Twitter. Follow @FountainCityUMC on Twitter to get all the latest news and information.
Don’t tweet? You can check out FCUMC’s Twitter page at www.twitter.com/FountainCityUMC
FCUMC Preschool Openings
There are still limited openings for the FCUMC pre-school’s 2015-16 school year. Contact Susan Todd at 689-5518 or [email protected] for more information.
UMW Associate Member Opportunity
Fountain City United Methodist Women are committed to growing in Christian faith and changing lives in Knoxville and around the world. This group has four quarterly general meetings each year and provides opportunities for learning, service and fellowship through four diverse circles: Sarah Circle, Wesley Circle, Ruth Circle and Supper Circle. If you are interested in membership contact Marie Perelman, Betty Dougherty or any circle leader.
How to become an Associate Member of UMW:1) Make a pledge to missions
2) Participate in at least one UMW fundraiser every year
3) Stay Informed of UMW news and activities via Facebook or e-mail and participate as it suits you
Please contact Marie Perelman, [email protected], for more information about UMW.
2015 Financial UpdateThrough the first two months of 2015, we have received $217,223 in gifts while totaling $228,797 in expenses.
Thank you so much for your faithfulness and generosity in giving. Your gifts enable us to make disciples and change in lives in the name of Jesus every day.
You may make gifts to Fountain City UMC online at www.fountaincityumc.org. For more information or if you have questions about your giving, you may contact church administrator John Patterson or financial assistant Dee Dee Seals at 689-5175.
Capital Campaign UpdateIn 2008, FCUMC embarked on a three-year capital campaign to update and renovate the church building in order to enable us to worship God faithfully and transform the community well into the future. Improvements to the church as a result of this campaign include the new welcome center, an expanded narthex area, an elevator, as well as various infrastructure repairs and renovations.
At the time we received pledges of $2.6 million in order to make the necessary improvements. We recently completed a second three-year campaign in order to reduce our indebtedness on this project during which we received gifts of $797,546.
We are so very grateful for your generosity in giving to this campaign as these gifts have reduced our building debt to $1,166,003. Even though the campaign technically ended at the end of 2014, you may continue to give to the capital campaign by indicating so in the memo line on your check or by designating through online giving. Please pray for our financial leadership teams as we discern our next steps to move forward as we continue to make disciples and change lives in Jesus’ name.
Stop Hunger Now1 day. 2 hours to serve200 volunteers needed40,000 meals
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as we package meals for the hungry through Stop Hunger Now. This is an opportunity to make a difference by volunteering--an opportunity for all ages. Volunteer shifts are divided into two shifts: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 200 volunteers are needed to help reach our goal of packaging 40,000 meals on April 18.
You can help by participating in the event and also by financially contributing to help us work to end hunger. For more information, contact Mike Taylor at 898-0837.
Register online at www.fountaincityumc.org.
New FCUMC Members
Becky and Jeremy Mills, pictured with children Nate and Abbey, joined during The Journey on March 15.
Ron and Karen Mills joined during The Journey on March 15.
If you are interested in joining FCUMC through membership or have questions about what membership means contact Amy Aycock at [email protected] or 689-5175.
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In Memory and In Honor
CHOIR FUNDIn Memory of Bert Johnson by Sara Stewart In Honor of Charlotte Musgraves by Chloe HarringtonIn Honor of Joy Wynn by Chloe HarringtonIn Honor Becky Wynn by Chloe HarringtonIn Honor of Mary Emma Scott by Chloe HarringtonIn Honor of Joan Griffey by Chloe Harrington
CONGREGATIONAL CAREIn Honor of LeRoy Hatcher by Bill and Martha Routh
FAITH PROMISEIn Memory of Bonnie Bates by Tom HarringtonIn Honor of Ruthie McLeod by Bill and Martha Routh
FOUNTAIN CITY MINISTRY CENTERIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Joe and Teresa Benson, Sam and Becky Johnston, Mike and Lisa Compton, Rudy and Carol McBee, Ruthie and Harry McLeodIn Memory of Mary Ruth by Tom HarringtonIn Memory of Mildred Manley by Tom HarringtonIn Memory of Ruth Sloan by Mike and Lisa ComptonIn Memory of Bobbie Searcy by Mike and Lisa ComptonIn Memory of Virginia Frye by Tom HarringtonIn Memory of Sandra Hatcher by Tom Harrington
GENERAL FUNDIn Memory of Grace Buhler by Lee and Susan Iglehart, David and Lucy Smith, Alice Zaft and John O’neil, Charlotte Musgraves, Lynn Carringer, Sarah WeeksIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Lee and Susan IglehartIn Memory of Evelyn Carter by Charlotte Musgraves
HOLSTON HOME FOR CHILDRENIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Bill and Betty Addonizio
KITCHEN FUNDIn Honor of Roger Bates by Bill and Martha Routh
OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY MEALIn Honor of Richard Bolus by Bill and Martha Routh
SOUND AND TAPE MINISTRYIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Greg Smith and Barbara Smith
STOP HUNGER NOWIn Honor of All the UMW by Marie Perelman
THE NETIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Louise NelsonIn Memory of USAF Lt Col Jimmie and Mary K. Nelson by Valeria Nelson
FCUMC Pastors and Program Staff
Office: [email protected]
Randy Frye, Senior [email protected]: 120
Daniel Ogle, Associate Pastor for Connectional [email protected]: 110
Amy Aycock, Associate Pastor for Membership [email protected]: 116
Leslie Graves, Director of Music [email protected]: 108
Daniel Doubleday, Director of Youth [email protected]: 107
Mark Seals, Contemporary Music [email protected]
Sherri Smith, Director of Children’s [email protected]: 117
Jenny Cook, Early Childhood Ministry [email protected]: 115
Susan Todd, Director of [email protected]: 105689-5518 - Preschool
Missy Adams, Church and Community [email protected]
Jean Payne, Older Adult Ministries688-4165
Caitlin Taylor, The NET [email protected]
For additional staff listings, visit fountaincityumc.org.
UMW: LOCAL MISSIONSIn In Memory of Joan Griffey by Ruth Circle, Janice Stevens, Laura RaneyIn Memory of Dot Stuart by Charlotte MusgravesIn Memory of Virginia Frye by Charlotte MusgravesIn Memory of Dottie Parker by Charlotte MusgravesIn Memory of Lucy Schumpert by Charlotte MusgravesIn Honor of Dot Phillips by Charlotte MusgravesIn Honor Betty Adams by Charlotte Musgraves
UMW: WESLEY HOUSEIn Memory of Joan Griffey by Loudon Funeral Home, Hugh and Janice Hixson, Thomas & Alma Skidmore, Charles and Ann Durham, Pam McTeer Reddoch, Ellen C. Keith, William and Janet Delk, Gene and Ethel Carden, Graham and Alice Green, Gordon and Ellen Fowler, Marilyn Manes, Bob and Betsy Ryan, Mary H Smith, Ralph and Harriett Cabbage, Dr Leon Cochran, Conrad and Wanda Majors, Ginger Lowery, Marilyn Berry, Phyllis Driver, Gary and Sandy Cannon, Dr Bill and Patricia Riggins, Tom and Helen Click, Margaret Worley, DJ and Jean Moore, Gordon and Sue Cox, Sanderson Funeral Home, Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, Larry and Charlotte Acuff, Eleanor Thurman, Evelyn McWilliams, Justine McTeer, Zeno and Liz Brown, Bill and Martha Routh, Ray Webber, Retirees Group, Sidney McTeer, Guy and Mary Frances Tucker, RB and Susan Schumpert, Troy and June Lawson, Dolores Smith, Grace Funeral Home, Charlotte Musgraves, Warren Prator, Lili Holbert, Don and Suzi Durham, Mike and Donna Hathaway, Sarah Ridenour, Neal and Jackie Cook, Polly Kelly, Carolyn Rogers, Her Canasta ClubIn Memory of Grace Buhler by Gene and Ethel Carden, Charlotte Musgraves, Guy and Mary Frances Tucker, Retirees Group
Holy Week at FCUMC
For the last several weeks as we have journeyed through Lent, we have been intentional about paying attention to God’s character as we experience it in the Bible. As we approach Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem and his arrest, mock trial and crucifixion, we are reminded again of God’s unconditional love for us that is revealed in Jesus’ obedience and sacrifice.
To help us prepare to receive the gift of Resurrection on Easter Sunday, during Holy Week we will worship together on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. On Thursday, we will relive the Last Supper and Jesus’ Commandment to love one another. On Friday, we will experience the darkness of Good Friday. For it is only after we walk through the betrayal and suffering of Maundy Thursday, the death of Good Friday, and the waiting of Holy Saturday that we can truly celebrate Resurrection on Easter Sunday! Holy Week WorshipMaundy Thursday7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Good Friday7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Easter Sunday8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary11:00 a.m. The Journey, Gym
Scroggie Mission Endowment Funds Missisons The Scroggie Mission Endowment Fund supports missions in our community and around the world. Each year ministries are invited to submit applications for funding. The Scroggie Mission Endowment Fund Committee has announced the recipients of 2015 funding:
Local Missions National Missions Global Missions Celebrate Recovery Stop Hunger Now ESUMC PragueBenevolence Fund Henderson Settlement Mexico Medical TeamServe Knoxville Liberia Education ProjectYouth Mission TripThe NETOpen Door Community MealWesley HouseFCUMC Feeding FrenzyFCUMC GED ProgramFountain City Ministry CenterProject Serve
In 2015, the Scroggie Mission Endowment Fund will give nearly $39,000 to missions!
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April 2015 Calendar Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Service (Sanctuary)
Friday, April 3 7:00 p.m.: Good Friday Service (Sanctuary)
Sunday, April 5Easter Sunday
Thursday, April 9 9:30 a.m.: MOPS (Room 135)
Friday, April 1011:00 a.m.: Retirees’ Meal & Meeting (Wesley Hall) 7:00 p.m.: High School Lock-in (Old Fellowship Hall)
Monday, April 1310:30 a.m.: Retires Ministers’ Meeting (Wesley Hall) 6:00 p.m.: Girl Scout Troop 20670 (Room 137)
Tuesday, April 1410:00 a.m.: UMW Ruth Circle (Room 135) 1:00 p.m.: UMW Afternoon Circle (Room 137) 6:30 p.m.: UMW Supper Circle (The Creamery)
Thursday, April 16 6:30 p.m.: Personally Experiencing Prayer (Room 138) 6:45 p.m.: Bariatric Support Group (Choir Room)
Friday, April 17 3:30 p.m.: Confirmation Retreat (Off Site) 5:00 p.m.: Pairs & Spares Fellowship (Wesley Hall)
Saturday, April 18 8:00 a.m.: Stop Hunger Now (Gym)
Monday, April 20 6:00 p.m.: Preschool Staff Meeting (Wesley Hall)
Saturday, April 255:30 p.m.: Open Door Community Meal (Wesley Hall)
Sunday, April 2611:00 a.m.: Cofirmation Service-Combined Worship (Sanctuary)12:00 p.m.: Confirmation Banquet (Wesley Hall) 4:00 p.m.: Mission Team Meeting (Room 137)
Monday, April 27 7:00 p.m.: Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Gym)
Tuesday, April 28 9:30 a.m.: UMW Executive Board (Room 135)
Thursday, April 30 5:00 p.m.: Drop Off for Rummage Sale (Wesley Hall)
Upcoming EventsCHURCH OFFICE CLOSED, APRIL 3 The church office will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. Make plans to join us for Good Friday worship at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
EASTER BUTTERFULY RELEASE, APRIL 5Children’s Ministry will celebrate a butterfly release on Easter Sunday, April 5 following both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services in the courtyard across from the church offices. Join us as we celebrate new life in Christ. Please bring flowers from your garden to decorate the Easter cross. Place your flowers on the cross in the narthax (will be in the courtyard following early service).
FAMILY PROMISE OBSTACLE COURSE CHALLENGE, MAY 9Family Promise will host OBSMONGE, an obstacle course race that will have participants climbing over, going under and charging through obstacles of all shapes and sizes on May 9 at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. There will be several heats, including competitive, individual and family. There will also be a team challenge. Learn more about the race at www.obsmonge.com and register through April 30.
Confirmation RetreatWe have had a great confirmation class this year, who have actively participated in Sunday School as well as serving in Jesus name in a variety of ways. They will participate in a two-day retreat on April 17-18 at the church. As part of this experience the confirmation class will join in packaging meals through Stop Hunger Now on Saturday, April 18. Confirmation Sunday is April 26. We hope that you will make plans to be in worship that day, as we celebrate our confirmands in a combined worship service at 11:00 a.m. and this exciting step in their faith journey.
We hope that you will spend time praying for our confirmation students and their mentors as they continue their journey through confirmation by focusing on who Jesus is, what it means to follow him, and how we do that within the church.
Annual Rummage Sale
Over $4,000 has been donated to missions through the success of last year’s rummage sale. That money goes to help change lives in our community and around the world. Your rummage makes a difference in the lives of others. Please consider donating items and volunteering your time for this year’s rummage sale.
When (volunteers needed to work the sale):Saturday, May 2 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ($3 Bag-a-Bargain 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Donation Drop Off: Thursday, April 30 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday, May 1 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No computers or TVs accepted; no early drop offs
Set-up (volunteers needed):Friday, May 1 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer contact Julie Knoefel at 405-7251 or [email protected].
YOUTH CALENDARApril 10High School Lock-In
April 17-18Confirmation Retreat
April 18Stop Hunger Now
April 26Confirmation Sunday
CHILDREN’S CALENDARApril 5Easter Butterfly Release
April 18Stop Hunger Now
May 6Children’s Music Ministry Spring Program
For more information on children’s activities contact Sherri Smith at 689-5175 or [email protected].
REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Sundays 8:30 a.m.: Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary) 8:30 a.m.: Children’s Worship –(Room 215) 9:30 a.m.: Sunday School 11:00 a.m.: Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)11:00 a.m.: The Journey Worship Service (Gym)11:00 a.m.: Children’s Worship (Wesley Hall)11:00 a.m.: Wee Worship (Preschool Hall)11:00 a.m.: Godly Play (Room 215) 4:00 p.m.: Youth OffeRing Handbells (Room 208) 5:00 p.m.: Youth Choir (Choir Room)
Mondays 8:30 a.m.: Preschool (M-F) 9:00 a.m.: Aerobics (M, W, F) (Gym) 3:30 p.m.: The NET (M-F) (The NET Room) 4:30 p.m.: Dance for Joy (M & T) (Old Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m.: GED Classes (M & W)(Room 106) 7:00 p.m.: Boy Scouts (Room 135) 7:00 p.m.: Cub Scouts (Room 207) 8:00 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous (M, W, F)
Tuesdays 7:00 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Room 137) 9:00 a.m.: Staff Meeting (Room 137) 9:30 a.m.: Knox Co. Adult ELL Classes (T, Th) (Room 106-112) 4:00 p.m.: Off Broadway Kids Worship Ensemble (Choir Room) 5:30 p.m.: Grief Share (Room 138) 6:00 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery (Old Smithwood School) 6:00 p.m.: Knox Co. Adult ELL Classes (T, Th) (Room 106-112)
Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.: Genesis Handbells (Room108) 5:30 p.m.: Fellowship Meal (Gym) 6:30 p.m.: Youth (Old Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m.: Wednesday Night Live Children’s Programing 6:30 p.m.: A Journey With Jesus (Room 202) 6:30 p.m.: Invitation to Genesis (Wesley Hall) 6:30 p.m.: Studying the Story (Room 137) 6:30 p.m.: Behold the Lamb of God (Room 205) 6:30 p.m.: Tollers Handbells (Room 109) 7:30 p.m.: Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 7:30 p.m.: Journey Band Rehearsal (Room 136)
Thursdays 5:00 p.m.: Dance for Joy (Old Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m.: Yoga – Adult Class (Wesley Hall) 7:30 p.m.: Volleyball (Gym)
KidsCan for Christ
Thank you for helping fill the tomb with food to support the Fountain City Ministry Center throughout Lent for KidsCan for Christ.
A special thank you to Melissa Greene for creating the beautiful tomb where we were able to share our gifts this Lenten season.
He is risen! The tomb is empty!
