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July 5, 2026
John 10:11–14 | John 11:25–26
“I AM the Resurrection and the Life”
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Join us this Sunday as we conclude our "I AM" sermon series with Jesus' powerful words, "I am the Good Shepherd" and "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 10:11–14; John 11:25–26). As we reflect on these promises, we will be reminded that Christ knows us by name, walks beside us through every season, and offers hope and new life that even death cannot overcome. During worship, we will also recognize the impact of camp ministry and give thanks for the lives that continue to be shaped by God's grace. We hope you will join us as we gather in worship.
If you helped with camp, please wear your t-shirt Sunday!
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This Sunday we will be
serving Communion
Many people bring a jar or two of peanut butter on communion Sundays as an offering. The peanut butter goes to the Community Food Connection of Blount County.
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The Sandal Fund
Green Meadow maintains a special fund to support church community in times of financial need, known as the Sandal Fund. Any cash left on the altar during Communion is added directly to this fund.
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*For corrections, additions, or updates to the calendar,
email GreenMeadowPastor@gmail.com
Adult Sunday School 9:30
Children's Sunday School 9:30
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30
Sunday Evening Worship (Sudanese) 5:30
Finance Meeting – July 6, 6:30, church library
2nd Thursday Social Dinner - July 9, Pizza Hut, Hwy 129
United Women of Faith - July 22, 12:00, Fellowship Hall
Blessing of the Backpacks – August 2, during worship
Finance Meeting - August 3, 6:30 Library
Choir Practice returns August 4
Council Meeting – Next Meeting August 17, 6:30
You can read June's minutes here.
District Day with the Bishop – September 2 more info to come
*For more information on these activities and events, see below...
Groups:
- Sunday School 9:30 am - children through adult
- Sunday Lunch at Panera - following worship
- Finance Committee - Every First Monday at 6:30
- Council Meeting - Every third Monday at 6:30
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United Women in Faith 12:00 - Every fourth Tuesday of the month For the full 2026 Unit schedule, click here.
- Tuesday Bible Study 2:00 Library
- Tuesday Evening Choir 6:00 pm Sanctuary (On break until Aug 4)
- Tuesday Cub Scouts Pack 285 6:30 pm Education Building
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Wednesday Book Club 6:30 pm – Last Wednesday of the month
- Thursday Lunch Bunch at Southland Cafe - 11:30 am
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Thursday Supper Group 6:00 pm - Second Thursday of the month: Pizza Hut on Alcoa Hwy (Hwy 129)
- Thursday NA (Narcotics Anonymous) 6:00-7:30 pm
- Earth Club Earth Club events for everyone happen periodically.
To book an appointment with the Pastor, click here
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Although this directory is best viewed from a phone, you can go to members.instantchurchdirectory.com and create an account to view this directory. If we have your email address, you can access this directory. Or you can click on this Excel form Click Here
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Mailing a check to the church?
You can send it to: Green Meadow UMC
P.O. Box 485 Alcoa, TN 37701
| | Or send a payment through Venmo @GreenMeadowUnitedMethodistChurch | | |
July 12 - August 2
July 12: Delighted by God
Psalm 126:1-3; Zephaniah 3:17
Before we ever accomplish anything for God, God delights in us. Too often we measure our worth by what we do, but Scripture reminds us that we are first and foremost God's beloved children. As we learn to receive God's love with gratitude, our hearts are renewed with joy, hope, and praise.
July 19: From Worry to Trust
Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 10:13-16
Life often fills us with worry, uncertainty, and responsibility. Jesus gently invites us to look beyond our fears and trust in God's faithful care. As we learn to slow down, notice God's blessings, and embrace the simple joys of life, our faith is strengthened and our hearts find peace.
July 26: Trusting God into the Future
Exodus 16:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
When churches and individuals face uncertainty, it is easy to become discouraged or long for the past. Yet throughout Scripture, God provides in unexpected ways and calls God's people to move forward in faith. This week we will discover how trust, gratitude, and holy imagination help us recognize the new things God is doing among us.
August 2: Joy That Welcomes Others
Zechariah 8:4-5; Acts 2:46-47; John 2:1-11
The joy of God's people has always been a witness to the world. From the wedding at Cana to the fellowship of the early church, Scripture reminds us that shared meals, generous hospitality, and genuine celebration reveal the goodness of God. As we conclude our series, we will consider how a joyful church becomes a welcoming place where others experience God's love and grace.
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Next Linking Laity ZOOM Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
The next Linking Laity for Empowerment will feature Deaconess Margaret Frazier, Intergenerational Ministry Specialist. Margaret will share the different programs and events for our various age groups. Please share this with others and have them register. You will have time to share or ask questions. We would love to see YOU on ZOOM!! Register here.
For more information, email Becky Hall at BeckyGHall@gmail.com.
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Join us as we explore Experiencing Emmanuel.
• How do we experience God in times of joy and in challenging times of anxiety, fear, or sadness?
• Can we experience God’s presence in community as we work for justice?
Come learn together to transform the world! Mission u will explore the times in the Bible when people experienced Emmanuel, or “God with us.” What can we learn from these encounters with Emmanuel to inform our discernment of faith, hope, and love in action?
The study leaders for the adult classes are: the Reverend Walter Cross, Reverend Dr. Angela Hardy Cross, Ms. Karla Kurtz, Reverend Carol Price Guthrie, and a Virtual Study Class led by Ms. Becky Hall.
The youth study leader will be the Reverend Austin Byerly, and the children's study leader will be Deaconess Mitzi Sadler-Thorne.
This study is open to all clergy, laity, young adults, and youth!
Come join us!!
July 17 - 18, 2026
State Street United Methodist Church, 650 Valley Dr, Bristol, VA
Sponsored by the Holston Conference United Women in Faith
Click here for the brochure and more information!
Register online here!
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Choir Rehearsals Taking a Summer Break
Choir rehearsals will take a break during the months of June and July. Regular rehearsals will resume later this summer, on August 4, and we are grateful for all those who faithfully share their musical gifts throughout the year.
Even while rehearsals are paused, the choir loft remains open on Sunday mornings for anyone who would like to help lead the congregation in singing hymns. Have you ever thought about trying choir but were unsure about making a long-term commitment? Summer is a wonderful time to give it a try.
No experience or ongoing commitment is required. Anyone is welcome to join for a Sunday or a few weeks simply for the joy of singing and helping lead worship. Whether you have sung in choirs for years or have never sung with a group before, there is a place for you.
If you are interested, simply come up to the choir loft before worship on Sunday morning. We would love to have you join us!
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Each week, the bulletin includes Continuing the Conversation: Living the Word Together, a few short questions connected to the sermon that invite reflection on how God’s Word shapes daily life.
These questions can be used over lunch after worship, around the dinner table, in a small group, or in conversation with a friend. The hope is simple: that the sermon continues beyond the benediction through thoughtful conversation and lived discipleship.
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We invite all women to join in our purpose "to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. We are turning “faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.”
Contact: Glenda Eastridge 865-984-8682 eastridge_gs@bellsouth.net
| | Mission U, July 17-19, 2025 at State Street UMC | | UWF 2026 Program Schedule | | |
Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday at noon
for shared lunch, program, and action.
For the full 2026 Unit schedule, click here.
| | On the last Sunday of each month, we pass the Blessing Bucket and share a blessing and an offering. These connectional ministries help our understanding that congregations can do more together to transform the world for the sake of Jesus Christ. To see 2026's full list click here. | | |
Our United Methodist Social Principles remind us,
"We affirm that all creation belongs to God... Human beings,
nonhuman animals, plants, and other sentient and nonsentient beings participate in the community of creation, and their flourishing depends upon the care of all God's creation."
July 2026
Get rid of your junk catalogs. Over 100 million trees are cut down annually to produce junk mail. You get waste, clutter, and deforestation. Opt out of unwanted catalogs through Catalog Choice, a free service from the Story of Stuff.org.
Let your lawn grow taller. Traditionally manicured lawns do not allow enough water to sink into the ground during peak rainfall events. Instead, the rain washes over the surface, carrying pollutants with it. Taller grass has deeper roots, which absorb rainwater, replenish groundwater, and keep streams alive during drought times.
Get rid of concrete, brick, and tile where you can. Replace it with soil and plants or with chipped wood for a pathway. Temperatures will drop, rainwater will soak in, and pollinators will find a home.
Retreat to renew. With your family, friends, or church group spend a day or more at a United Methodist camp or retreat center. Immerse yourselves in God’s creation and community. Hike, paddle, explore, volunteer, and decompress in these “sacred places apart.” Check with your church office to find a camp nearby.
Improve access to nature. Research has found that two hours a week in nature significantly improves health and wellbeing. Lower income neighborhoods, however, have much less access to greenspace. Speak up and dig down to advocate for parks and plant more trees.
Don’t mix hot and plastic. Heat causes plastic to release microplastics and harmful chemicals, which harm human health. Don’t microwave food in plastic. Don’t drink hot coffee or tea in “paper” cups that are lined with plastic. Don’t feed your baby with a plastic baby bottle. Use shatterproof glass or ceramic instead.
Shop farmers markets. Your purchases support pasture-raised meats and eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic and regenerative farming practices. Additionally, because the produce is from the local area, transport emissions and costs are cut.
Wash your car without wasting water. Use a bucket and rag; don’t let a hose run. Or take the car to a car wash that recycles water.
Reduce food waste is a climate action that’s accessible to us all. Choosing appropriate portions or planning for leftovers, monitoring and using what’s in the fridge, and composting are each actions that reduce wasted food and therefore methane, which harms the planet.
Conserve water. Set up a rain barrel, plant tea bags with your flowers and veggies to hold moisture longer, use leftover pet water on the plants. Inside, fix leaks, add a low-flush toilet, install a fine-spray shower head, take shorter showers, run the dishwasher only when full. Presoak silverware and dishes in a container rather than rinsing with running water.
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Church Finance
Year to Date Giving: $57,122
Estimated Year-to-Date Expenses: $62,583
Annual Budget: $150,200
June 28, 2026
Sunday School - 26
Worship - 50
March - April
Peanut Butter 97 lbs
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Chip Hultquist: Calvin Jones on comfort care.
Bill West: daughter-in-law, Hannah.
Karen Mathas recovering from surgery
Those Grieving
Pam Gildre: Carrie, dealing with cancer
Dianne Scent: sister Karen, radiation treatments
Mary Lynn Roy: Sharon Mitchell, liver cancer.
Hilde Phipps: brother Doug cancer.
Cindy Wells: Dennis Walker
Tracy Gormley and Beverly Jordan: mother, Pat.
Our Nation and the political unrest
Seedbed Initiative – praying for next steps in ministry
Julie Hamlin: Nephew, Tim Kopf.
Dan Moore: Margaret with ongoing health issue
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