REV. DON HANSHEW, SENIOR PASTOR

REV. CHASE CRICKENBERGER, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Dear Church Family,

We've had so much to celebrate this week! Let me share just a few of the highlights.

CPR Training: Last Sunday, we trained 19 volunteers and staff in CPR. This is one step, of many, we are taking to ensure that when we gather as a community of faith, we have appropriate safety measures in place.

Ministry Fast Facts Update: We are launching a monthly “Ministry Fast Facts” update. Read the most recent one here. It covers attendance trends, quick ministry stories, and a financial snapshot.

Fundraising Soup and Salad Dinner Results: The United Women in Faith pulled together a missions fundraiser this past Wednesday. Through their generosity, they were able to raise over $1,000 for local missions! Thanks be to GOD!

Christ Without Borders: Also this past Wednesday, we launched a four-week class during Fountain City Fellowship called Christ Without Borders. The idea is to help us understand the interconnectedness of our global community through the lens of Christian faith. Our guest was Rev. Samuel Dzobo, a native of Zimbabwe, and currently our Associate District Superintendent. His story was powerful! On October 25, we will welcome Rev. Danny Castillo. He is a native of Mexico who currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church in Maryville. Rev. Castillo serves on many ministry teams in the Conference, is an exceptional leader, and is the son-in-law of long-time members Rocky and Kathy Castenir. 

Yours In Christ,

Pastor Don

Fountain City Connect • October 22, 2023 • 12:15 p.m.

We invite everyone to stop by Wesley Hall this Sunday to enjoy some snacks and discover your next steps in growing in faith and connecting with others. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or long-time member, you will find this gathering a landing place to start your journey in calling Fountain City United Methodist Church home. We hope to see you there!

Fountain City Fellowship Fall 2023

Check out our Wednesday night fellowship class opportunities. We are confident you will find a class that interests you whether it involves growing in your faith, spiritual renewal, or personal growth. Learn more and register here!

A new class began this past Wednesday which might interest you called Christ Without Borders: The Global Community And The Connections We Share. This class embarks on a journey that transcends geographical boundaries and explores the interconnectedness of our global community through the lens of Christian faith. Details at the link above.

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

October 25, 2023 • 5:30 PM

Register here. Online registration for our fellowship meal closes at midnight on Monday. Please note that there is separate registration for classes and activities.

Menu: Chicken pot pie, green beans, rolls, tossed salad, peach cobbler.

Lighter meal: Baked chicken tenders with mixed steamed vegetables.

Meals include an entrée, sides, a dessert and a beverage.

• Adults: $10
• Seniors (65+): $7
• Youth (MS & HS): FREE
• Children (Birth-5th Grade): FREE
• Family Max: $25

NOTABLE NEEDS

WAYS TO SERVE



Donate Halloween Candy for FCUMC Trick-or-Treat Stations

Deadline: Wednesday, October 25

FCUMC’s Outreach Committee will host 3-4 Trick-or-Treat stations in area neighborhoods this Halloween! We need donations of individually wrapped candy. Please follow this link for our Amazon Wishlist or drop off bags of candy at the church office no later than October 25. Thank you for your support of our outreach efforts in Fountain City!

Our neighbors in the park will be facing cold and wet winter nights soon. We want to give them a little warmth with waterproof below freezing rated sleeping bags. We hope to collect 30 of these sleeping bags and your Sunday school class, small group or you as an individual can help. We have collected 17 sleeping bags to date.

Order sleeping bags here and have them shipped to 212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918. Or you can write a check to the church for $49, and put "sleeping bags" in memo line and we will purchase the sleeping bag for you. Two of our church members have volunteered to deliver the sleeping bags to our park neighbors. Wow! Such a worthy cause!

KARM Coats for the Cold

For 38 years, KARM has collected warm winter coats for those less fortunate, ensuring they are adequately protected from the cold weather. Winter coat collection goes through November 11 at all locations of KARM Stores and Prestige Cleaners. Please mention that you are from FCUMC during drop off. We will receive coat tickets from KARM based on our donations and beginning November 13, customers with a Coats for the Cold ticket can "purchase" a coat at a KARM Stores location. For more information, please check out KARM's Coats for the Cold webpage.

Blessing Box needs:

• Peanut butter
• Tuna pouches or cans
• Hygiene items
• Shelf stable individual milk servings
• Chef Boyardee products
• Chunky soups

(We are really low on these items!) Volunteers are needed to fill the box on Sundays and Fridays in November. We are grateful for all donations and volunteers! God bless you!!

NEWS AND NOTES

THE MORE YOU KNOW

Come Home to Bethlehem registration will be available in Realm beginning October 31. We will offer a free community dinner, music, fun for the young, fun for the old, fun for the family. Live music, live nativity, live animals and did we say live fun? Join us!

Bethlehem Tree Setup

Church classes, groups, or individuals who will be setting up a tree for Bethlehem should have their tree, ornaments and tree skirt at the church on November 20, 21 or 22 for set up. Tree setup can occur on any of those days between 9 a.m. and noon. We will have all the trees lit for Thanksgiving Sunday. If you have questions, please contact Donna Lewis.

FOUNTAIN KIDS



Parents' Night Out & Kids Glow Party

Parents, it’s time for another date night! We will have a glow dance party with games and Armor of God devotion.

Drop off your kiddos at the FCUMC Gym and enjoy a night out! The cost is $15 per child ($20/max per family). Register here >

Fall Semester Finale: West of Bethlehem

Wednesday, November 15 • 6:30 PM

We will have our Wednesday Night Meal at 5:30 p.m. and then we will be blessed by a play titled West of Bethlehem by The Word Players. This event is family friendly, spiritual and a lot of fun along the way.  Mark your calendars and share with friends. Let’s pack the house for dinner and this delightful spark into our Advent Season. No registration is required for the play but we ask that you register for the meal.

Fountain Kids recently completed a five week study of the Armor of God.This amazing Fountain Kids group takes on highlights from the book of Daniel next!

Youth Ministry

Middle School Retreat

November 3-5, 2023

Middle School parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for the fall retreat on November 3-5. We can't wait to see how God uses our time together and how we grow as a group! If you have not signed up for our retreat weekend, do it today!

Youth Group Bonfire • October 29 • 6-8 p.m.

We are having a bonfire! Join us at the Iglehart farm where we will roast hotdogs, make s'mores, as well as have a lesson for both Middle and High School groups. Middle Schoolers should meet in the Church choir parking lot at 5:45 p.m. and we will bus to the farm. We ask that High Schoolers provide their own transportation and meet us at the Igleharts' (6161 Edmondson Lane 37918) at 6 p.m. We are looking forward to a wonderful fall evening together and can’t wait to see everyone there!

ADULT MINISTRY

Our Wednesday Night Meal in support of the United Women In Faith's missions was prepared by this wonderful team of ladies and Chris Hurst, our Director of Food Services.

Thank you for helping us raise over $1000 for local missions! We hope you enjoyed the meal!

GriefShare Fall Session

August 16-November 8 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join anytime! GriefShare is a friendly, caring group who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Childcare is available for the evening sessions. Register here. Facilitator: Dixie Bopp.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

• 8:30 a.m. Traditional service
• 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Discipleship
• 11:00 a.m. Traditional service
• 11:00 a.m. The Journey Contemporary service
• Childcare and children's ministry will be provided from 8:30 a.m. through the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. worship services.

Bulletin for October 22, 2023

FOUNTAIN KIDS SUNDAY SCHEDULE

• Fountain Kids Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.
• Fountain Littles Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. 
• Fountain Littles Childcare • 11 a.m.
• Fountain Kids Bible Experience • 11 a.m.

COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAYS AT THE WELCOME CENTER

Join us before or after worship! Stop by the Welcome Center from 8:15-11:15 a.m. and let us bless you! See you Sunday!

THE SPIRIT NEWSLETTER

Check out the October 2023 edition of The Spirit Newsletter.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

NEXT UP AT FCUMC

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• October 22: Retirement Reception for Ralph Paden
• October 22: Fountain City Connect
• October 27: Parent's Night Out Glow Party
• November 3-5: Middle School Retreat
• November 15: West Of Bethlehem play

Pastor On Call

After Hours & Weekends

When you need urgent pastoral care while the church office is closed, text or call 865-888-0192 to reach the

pastor on call.

Pastor Don's email:

[email protected]

Pastor Chase's email:

[email protected]

Live-Streamed Worship Services:

11:00 a.m. The Journey Contemporary worship and 

11 a.m. Traditional worship

 are live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Our Tuesday night Celebrate Recovery service is live-streamed on the CR North Facebook page and available on YouTube after its conclusion.

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