eNews

February 26, 2026

The deadline for submissions for eNews and bulletin announcements is noon on Wednesday.

(423) 378-9620 ∙ Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:00am-4:00pm.

COMING UP AT MAFAIR

Sunday

9:45am Sunday School

10:30am Chancel Choir warmup ∙ 105

11:00am Worship ∙ Sanctuary

3:30pm Stephen Ministry ∙ 107

Monday

6:00pm Recovery Resources TN ∙ TPC

Tuesday

8:00am Morning Hope Breakfast ∙ TPC

10:30am Intercessory Prayer Group ∙ 104

2:00pm District UWIF ∙ FH

Wednesday

3:30pm Worship Planning ∙ 103

5:30pm Dinner ∙ FH

6:15pm Kids' Choir ∙ B05

6:15pm Youth ∙ 205

6:30pm Bible Study ∙ FH

6:30pm Kids' SPLASH ∙ B08

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal ∙ Sanctuary

Saturday

8:30am Men's Breakfast ∙ Pop's Restaurant

TWELVE-STEP GROUPS AT THE PROSPECT CENTER

These are all open meetings and for men and women unless otherwise specified.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:00pm every day

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30am and 7:00pm Sundays

Alcoholics Anonymous (Women), 6:30pm Wednesdays

Al-Anon, 4:00pm Sundays

Drug Addicts Anonymous, 8:30pm Fridays

Narcotics Anonymous, 12:00pm Thursdays

Narcotics Anonymous, 7:00pm Saturdays

YOUTH NEWS: WHAT WE ARE STUDYING

We’ve jumped into a new series on the Beatitudes, and instead of just asking, “What do these teach us to do?” we’re asking, “What do these show us about who Jesus is?” Each week, we discover that the Beatitudes reveal the heart of Jesus; His humility, His mercy, His compassion, and His deep love for people. It has been powerful to watch our youth connect with Jesus not just as a teacher, but as a Savior who truly understands them and invites them close. Please pray that our youth would continue to see Jesus clearly and grow in their love for Him! 

-Annie 

MERGER MESSAGE

It's been just over fifteen months since Mafair and St. Mark started worshipping together. Initially, we spent one Sunday a month together at St. Mark and another Sunday a month together at Mafair. With unanimous approval at the church conferences, the merger became "officially official" at the Annual Conference this past June.

With immense gratitude for the dedicated efforts of our Unity Team, we are pleased to provide you with an update on our recent achievements and the tasks that lie ahead.

• Each week, we have come together in worship and fellowship at Mafair, strengthening our community bonds.
• We have successfully relocated essential furniture from the Maple Street property to our church, and we are currently in the process of determining the optimal placement for these items.
• Additionally, we have moved the paintings that once adorned the chancel at St. Mark, which will now be prominently displayed in the first-floor hallways of Mafair.
• The bell has also been relocated and is now positioned at the main entrance of the Fellowship Hall, with plans to affix a plaque to the masonry in honor of this tradition.
• The scripture from Habakkuk 2:20 will be painted above the entrance to our sanctuary.
• The sale of the Maple Street property has been completed, and the Unity Team has compiled a list of items and projects to be funded by these proceeds, which will be reviewed by the Church Leadership Council at their upcoming meeting.

We deeply value your input and involvement in this process, as it reinforces our shared purpose and connection within the Mafair community. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission.

PACKING LUNCHES AT SHADES OF GRACE

If you'd like to help pack lunches for our friends at Shades of Grace, there are sign up sheets on the bulletin board across from the office. See Gloria Friedrichs for more information.

BIRTHDAY LIST

02/01 Marie Krohn

02/04 Will Weatherall

02/05 Jason Bright

02/06 Susie Weatherall

02/09 Ti Alley

02/09 Don Manus

02/13 Bernice Keesling

02/15 Jill Davenport

02/15 Anna Jeter

02/19 Glenn Cheek

02/27 Jonah Robinson

02/27 John Tolleson

03/01 Emma Slaughter

03/06 Ginette Tolleson

03/13 Michael Krohn

03/15 Bob Ewing

03/17 John Weatherall

03/18 Warren Larson

03/20 Dawne Davidson

03/25 Melinda Maddux

03/25 Timothy Robinson

03/26 Nadine McMackin

Don’t see your birthday listed? We probably don’t have it in our records. Call or text the office at 423-378-9620.

PRAYER CONCERNS

Linda DeBord; Doris Cox; Warren Larson; Ann Keith; Nellie Stover; Amy Reedy; Joyce Weldon; Jacques Weldon (Joyce Weldon's nephew); Philip Weldon (Joyce Weldon's brother); Kristy Bright (Jackie Tranbarger's daughter); Phyllis Charles; Susan Flanary; Amanda Flanary; Randy Smith; Pauline Smith; Roni Acuff; Mike Hartwyk (Bobbie Carico’s nephew); Billy Reeves (Jackson Coleman’s grandfather); James Bowden (Helen Alley’s father); John W. & Kellie with family; Kyle Mustard (Annie Coleman’s grandfather); Ronald Manning (client of Dot Stover’s); J.C. Qualls (Jason Robinette's brother-in-law); Dunna Jordan. 

To add a name to the prayer concerns, please fill out a green sheet in the pew racks or contact Ray in the church office.

If you would like to be added to the Prayer Warriors list and receive an email when prayer requests come in, please email Ray at rjohnson@mafairumc.org.

You are also welcome to join the Intercessory Prayer Group that meets in the Ladies’ Parlor on Tuesdays at 10:30am.