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REV. DON HANSHEW, SENIOR PASTOR

REV. RACHEL COLLINS, PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP

Dear Church Family,

I love Christmas! The lights, friends, food, and spectacular worship experiences always warm my heart and cause me to pause to soak in the moment.  


We've had some amazing moments this month. Just this past week, our church was blessed to host over 500 people for our two magnificent choral cantatas! What a joy it was to see the Sanctuary filled with music, praise, and the fellowship of so many hearts united in the celebration and beauty of worship and music. Thank you to our choir, musicians, and all who served to make these events possible. Truly, God’s glory was on full display through their gifts.


Missed it? The concert will be broadcast on television as follows:

  • Christmas Eve 7-8 p.m. on WBXX CH20  
  • Christmas Day • -6-7 a.m. on WATE TV6    
  • Christmas Day 6-7 a.m. on WBIR TV10 
  • Christmas Day 12-1 p.m. on WBIR TV10 


As we approach Christmas Eve, I invite you to continue this journey of worship and wonder with us. Invite a friend! This year, we offer three distinct opportunities to gather and celebrate the birth of Christ as listed below.


In anticipation of these sacred moments, I’m reminded of the words of the angel in Luke 2:10: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” This good news—God with us—is the foundation of our hope and joy, not just on Christmas, but every day.

Let us celebrate this good news and share the love of Christ with all who enter our doors. Be in prayer for those who may join us for the first time—that their hearts may be touched by the story of Jesus' birth and the warmth of our community.


I look forward to seeing you this Christmas Eve as we light the Christ candle and rejoice in the Savior who has come to us. May your days be filled with peace, hope, and the expectancy of God’s presence among us.


With Christmas blessings,

Pastor Don

Christmas Eve Worship Services • December 24


  • Family Nativity Service • 4 p.m. A family-friendly worship service in the Sanctuary. Grandparents, aunts and uncles-if you have grandchildren or nieces and nephews visiting, they are welcome to participate in our student ministry service. They can be an angel or shepherd or star. We would love to have them join us!
  • Contemporary Candlelight Service • 6:30 p.m. This is a combined Journey and C.R. service which will carry traditional Journey elements, including songs, communion, and a candlelight Silent Night, while also incorporating a couple of C.R. touches to welcome those joining us that evening. Celebrate Recovery will have their usual Tuesday night meal at 5:30 p.m. It’s going to be a beautiful way to celebrate Christmas together as the body of Christ. Cant wait to see you there!
  • Traditional Candlelight Service • 11 p.m. This candlelight Holy Communion service in the Sanctuary will include traditional hymns.


Advent Devotional Week Four: Signs and Signposts

Check out our Advent Devotional for Week Four of Unlikely Characters in God's Story.


How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom. His dominion endures from generation to generation.

DANIEL 4:3

SERVING OTHERS



North Knoxville Warming Center

Sign up to join the volunteer movement! Our Warming Center will open on nights of frigid temperatures below 25 degrees. The Warming Center will be active on Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22. Volunteers will have a 3-day advance notification.


For more information on the North Knoxville Warming Center at FCUMC, please check out our website.


Sweet potato pie sale in Wesley Hall on Sunday, December 22 after 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services for flood relief donations.These pies were made from locally gleaned potatoes and every penny will go to a great cause!




Volunteers Needed For Early Response Team

  • Project Location: Corryton, TN
  • Timeline: Late January or Early February
  • Project Details: House Rebuild. This home was severely damaged by Helene and has been approved for the team to coordinate repairs and rebuild.
  • Contact Information: Kurt Wiberley; Team Coordinator, 865-313-3295 or kwiberley@mac.com


Blessing Box needs:

  • Cereal- individual serving packs
  • Oatmeal
  • Granola bars
  • Hygiene items: deodorant, bar soap and Cottonelle wipes


Thank you and Merry Christmas to all who serve and support this mission!

NEWS AND NOTES

We Are Looking For A Youth and Young Adult Director

We ask for your prayers as we search for a Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry. Though we will publicize in many outlets, the best candidates almost always come from a friend of a friend. That link between us, and finding the best candidate, may be you! Have your friend check out the job description and other information. Applications are rolling, with interviews starting in January.

Service of the Longest Night December 22 • 6:30 p.m.

This service is for all who long for a silent night. A little slice of peace. A moment of encouragement. Some time to ourselves in the presence of the Holy. We hope to see you there!





Christmas Pageant

By Fountain Kids and FCUMC Youth

December 24 4 PM

Mark your calendar to come out on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. to support student ministries You will be blessed by the children and youth of our church who you may not see on a weekly basis. We have amazing young families, children and youth! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy them and be blessed by their love for Christ.

An End-of-Year Giving Opportunity!

As we approach the final stretch of 2024, we find ourselves needing $70,000 to finish the year on solid financial ground. 


The good news? Historically, the last four weeks of the year are the strongest for giving, and together, we can make this happen! We believe this goal is well within reach, but it will take all of us coming together to make a final, impactful push. We invite you to prayerfully reflect on how God is moving through you to support the incredible work being done through our church. Let’s finish the year strong and ready to step boldly into 2025. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity—let’s do this together!


2024 Financial Gifts must be postmarked by December 31 or dropped off in the church office by Tuesday, December 31 by noon.

FOUNTAIN KIDS



Fountain Kids Ministry is in the Christmas Parade tomorrow!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Fountain City Christmas parade time. If your family wants to ride on the float (or walk and handout candy with Christmas Eve information attached), please dress warmly in layers and bring a Christmas blanket to cover up on the float. 


Be at the Fountain Road parking lot where we keep our buses at 8 a.m. tomorrow and Cheryl will drive you to the closest drop off. We are #40 in line.


Folks are invited to bring chairs and blankets to watch the parade from our campus on Hotel Rd. We are excited to see the Fountain Kids float pass by!

YOUTH MINISTRIES




Resurrection 2025

January 24-26 at LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN

Students in 6th-12th grades are invited to register for Resurrection. The total cost per student is $200 which includes lodging, food, and entertainment. Please pay the $50 deposit at the time of registration and the remaining balance is due on January 20, 2025. There is a discount for families with multiple students. Partial and full scholarships are available – just ask Donna Lewis!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

  • 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
  • 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Discipleship
  • 11:00 a.m.Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
  • 11:00 a.m. Journey Contemporary Service in the Gym
  • Childcare and children's ministry is provided from 8:30 a.m. through the conclusion of the 11 a.m. worship services.


Combined 11 a.m. Worship Services, Sunday, December 29

On Sunday, December 29, we will have an 8:30 a.m. Traditional service in the Sanctuary and a combined 11 a.m. Traditional worship service with the Journey in the Sanctuary. Don’t miss a great way to help our church unite around worship! We will share in Holy Communion.


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.


Bulletin for Sunday, December 22, 2024


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 December 2024 edition of The Spirit Newsletter.


CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.


NEXT UP AT FCUMC

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 21: Fountain Kids Float in Fountain City Christmas Parade

December 22: Longest Night Worship Service at 6:30 pm

December 24: Fountain Kids & FCUMC Youth Christmas Pageant

December 24: Christmas Eve Worship Services

January 15: Fountain City Fellowship on Wednesday Nights returns

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Pastor On Call

After Hours & Weekends

When you need urgent pastoral care while the church office is closed, text or call 865-689-7894 to reach the

pastor on call.


Pastor Don's email:

Pastor.Don@fountaincityumc.org

Pastor Rachel's email:

Pastor.Rachel@fountaincityumc.org

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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