Celtic Worship this Sunday, April 27 | | Typically our Community Celtic Worship Services take place on the second Sunday of the month at 5:00. As in April the second Sunday was Palm Sunday, St. Stephen's has decided to move the Celtic Worship to April 27. They will host another Celtic service, two weeks later, on May 11. FUMC will host again on June 8. For more information, contact Jenny Caughman (jcaughman@fumcor.org). | | Willing Workers Set To Assist You on May 3 | | The dedicated team of FUMCOR Willing Workers has scheduled a Spring Work Day for May 3. This is a great opportunity to get some support with household tasks like trimming shrubs, attaching hoses, and replacing bulbs or batteries. Please contact Mark Diemer (865-483-5410) to discuss projects and confirm a visit to your home on May 3! We look forward to seeing you then! | | Register now for Vacation Bible School! Students Pre-K (5 years) through 6th Grade can join us for a week of fun as we learn about the Fruits of the Spirit through engaging Bible stories, crafts, games, and more! | | Volunteer for Vacation Bible School | | |
Would you like to be part of an amazing week teaching students about God's love for them? Join us for Vacation Bible School and have fun alongside our students by playing games, making crafts, hearing Bible stories, and more. Volunteers are vital in making VBS a successful week, and we can't wait for you to join our team!
Volunteers must meet Safe Sanctuary guidelines and attend a volunteer meeting. If you would like to know if you meet our guidelines for volunteering, please contact Shelby Fowler at sfowler@fumcor.org. Follow the link below to register as a volunteer!
| | Welcome Our New Recovery Staff Member | | |
We are thrilled to welcome Brandi Pedigo, our new First Recovery Women's Coordinator. Brandi is a mother of three who is passionate about helping individuals struggling with addiction and supporting their families. She has demonstrated strong leadership within the recovery community and possesses a deep commitment to serving God. Please join us in welcoming Brandi to the FUMC staff.
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Did you know that FUMCOR has a new Nursing Room? Located on the third floor just outside the balcony entrance (Room 301), you will find this private room with a rocker, changing station, and audio/video feed options from the Sanctuary. We are happy to have this new private, quiet space for parents and their newest family members!
| | Volunteer for Youth Pride Fest | |
 | | The FUMCOR Social Concerns Committee is seeking volunteers to help with the Oak Ridge Youth Pride Fest 2025. As in years past, we're looking for folks from our congregation to help with this annual event to be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. This year's theme is "Freedom to Express Ourselves." LGBTQIA+ Youth will have the opportunity to experience fellowship and fun in a safe space. Help is needed with check-in, snacks, and activities for all or part of the afternoon. Activity stations will include Art, Games, Drama, Reading/Books, Expression (Selfies), Crafts, Zen-Tango, Face Painting, and more. Our own Rev. Ken Sauer has volunteered to be the "dunkee" in a dunking booth sponsored by the Social Concerns Committee (note that our volunteers may try their luck at "dunking the minister"!). If you can't participate in person, help is being sought to supply snacks for the event as well. To sign up, please contact Greg Smith at smit92611@gmail.com.
| | April Special Offering - Children and Family Ministries | | |
During the month of April, our congregation will have the opportunity to support our Children and Family Ministries through our special offering. The church’s financial support for this ministry means that we can continue to provide a safe, loving, and fun environment for families.
We offer monthly events that are designed to give families the opportunity to spend time with one another, connect with others, and grow in their relationship with God. Along with our monthly events, we have yearly events that could not happen without the financial support of our church family. This summer marks our fourth year creating our own Vacation Bible School curriculum. Creating our own curriculum has been wonderful, but it comes with a larger financial burden as we are creating and purchasing all the materials needed to make a memorable week for the students who join us. This year, we will enjoy “Game Night: Learning to Win with Jesus!” Your financial gifts will help us bring games alive right inside our church building!
Our Children and Family Ministry is full of wonderful families who are eager to connect and be invested in First Church. We ask that you help support them by supporting this ministry through your gifts of giving or volunteering.
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Worship for April 27
Second Sunday of Easter
Scripture Readings:
Revelation 1: 4-8
Psalm 118: 14-29
Acts 5: 27-32
John 20: 19-31
8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship - Multipurpose Room
Preaching: Rev. Denna Hornby, Rev. Jenny Caughman
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In the Hospital/Dismissed
Please check the whiteboard outside of the church office for the most up-to-date information.
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