God desires FFUMC to be an intentional, vibrant, growing faith community transformed through prayer, scripture, worship, and study.
God wants us to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors
and each other as we invite, accept, connect, serve, and share the love of Christ.
If it is raining, please look for updates on location.
September is Hunger Action Month
September is hunger action month and the Society of Saint Andrew, one of the hunger fighting agencies that we support, has prepared a calendar. The calendar provides a daily scripture, plus suggestions for prayer, thought, and action. You can pick up a calendar on the Serving Team table or download one
here.
Helping end homelessness,
one family at a time!
Family Promise Host Week
Begins on Sunday
Many people are needed to help as we welcome homeless
families into our church for a week, providing a safe place for children and their families to sleep.
Volunteers are needed for:
set up (9/16) and breakdown (9/23)
staying over night 9/16 (1 slot), 9/18 (1 slot) 9/19, 9/22 (1 slot)
fellowship 9/17, 9/18, 9/22
linens 9/19, 9-23
Please sign up on Sunday! For more information or to volunteer, contact Steve Krupski at (865) 548-7487.
Save the Date: September 30 -
A Way Forward
A presentation on "A Way Forward" will be held on September 30th at
5:30 p.m. Please join us to learn information and a timeline for "A Way Forward" in the United Methodist Church. If you need childcare for children 0-5 years, please sign up on Main Street or email Paige.
Monday, October 15 - Guest speaker Sam Venable (Columnist for the News Sentinel) will join us for dinner at the Petros Iron Skillet Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by
October 7 by emailing
Anita Oberdecker or call 865-675-1415. R
estaurant is located on Watt Rd. at junction of I-40. $5.00/person will be collected toward speaker's fee.
November 14 and 15 - Overnight pre-Christmas trip to BILTMORE Estate. We have a great group with 23 people going on this very special trip.
Friday, December 14 - JOY Group Annual Christmas Dinner at Fox Den Country Club at 6:30 p.m.