A Publication of Concord United Methodist Church - January 9, 2025


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MISSION BLITZ 2025 – January 17-21 (MLK Weekend)

Theme: "That I May Serve"


The Mission BLITZ is approaching quickly so please take this time to follow the link to sign up. We have opportunities to serve both at the church and throughout our community. These events are open to participants of most ages and skill levels. We invite you to review the brochure for a full list of projects and register to participate in this impactful weekend of service. Click here for the brochure.

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SERVING OTHERS

SAGER BROWN MISSION TRIP

Join our team as we travel to Baldwin, Louisiana to work at the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot. We’ll leave the church, Saturday, February 15 and return Saturday afternoon, February 22. We’ll do a variety of tasks at the depot and in the community. The team stays in dorms, eats at the cafeteria and enjoys each other’s fellowship. Cost for the trip is $350 and a $150 deposit is required when registering. Participants are limited to 25. At this time there are 5 spots left. Transportation, housing and most meals are included. To register, please visit concordunited.org/events.

 

SHEPHERD OF HOPE FOOD PANTRY

Food needed for January - Cereal (no sugar added), Jelly (plastic jars), Syrup, Large Canned Soup, Canned Meat, and Deodorant. Items can be placed on the silver food pantry racks. Thank you so much for your generous support! The Pantry is open on the 1st Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and the 3rd Monday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd. Anyone needing food is welcome to drive through starting in the West driveway.


MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGER NEEDED

Missions is looking for someone to manage our medical equipment and devices that we loan out. If we have to many of some items or items need to be repaired, we work with Joni and Friends, Knoxville, they refurbish mobility devices and share them around the world. We pass extra devices along to other churches and encourage the sharing of equipment in their congratulations and larger community.  Would you be interested in helping with this? If so, email missions@concordunited.org. We would be glad to answer any questions you have and empower you to serve in this vital ministry.  

 

2025 FREE CALENDARS NEEDED

We like to give out the coming year calendars to our pantry guests. If you receive any free calendars that you don't need and would like to donate them, you can put them in the plastic tubs on the silver pantry shelves. Thanks!

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY


CONNECT TO GOD AND CONCORD

Connect to God and Concord is a four-week group that introduces persons to what we believe about God and the mission and vision of Concord United Methodist Church. This group is for persons new to Concord and those who are looking for a group to connect with. This group will discuss the mission and vision of Concord, the history of the church, Methodism, and Concord, learn about what we believe about God, and interact with the various ministries at Concord. This group is led by our pastors and staff.  Group meets January 26, February 2, 9, 16. Please sign up using this link: Connect to God and Concord Sign Up Link.

 

JOHN WESLEY AND THE METHODIST MOVEMENT STUDY GROUP

Join our 6-week study meeting on Wednesday night from 7:00-8:00pm focused on John Wesley and the Methodist Movement beginning January 15. This group is open to all persons and those going on the Wesley Heritage tour are particularly encouraged to attend. The study, “Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It” is by Adam Hamilton and will study the life and teachings of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. The study is led by Pastors Wil, Sabine, and Glenna. Sign up using this link: John Wesley and Methodist Movement Study Group Sign Up


DEEPLY ROOTED - MATTHEW

Deeply Rooted is Concord’s focus on reading the Bible inductively. We read Matthew on Wednesdays, January 29 - April 23, from 10:00am-11:30am in the Worship Center Classroom, room 144. This group is open to persons new to reading the Bible as well as those who have been reading the Bible for a while. Pastor Brooke Hartman and Nicole Morris lead this group. A binder with handouts and a copy of the NIV translation of Matthew is provided for a cost of $5. Register at this link: Deeply Rooted - Matthew Registration Link

STUDENT MINISTRY


SUNDAY, January 12

SMALL GROUPS- 10:00-10:50AM

Confirmation: Room 243

Middle School: Room 242

High School: RM 240

YOUTH CHOIR

5:00-5:50PM in the Choir Room


WEDNESDAY, January 15th

YOUTH

6:30-8:00pm in The Studio


IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING ON

Sunday, January 12th @6pm in the Worship Center

Come hear the vision for Student Ministries this year and receive important information

KIDS MINISTRY


NURSERY/PRESCHOOL SUNDAY

8:50am-12:00PM Preschool Wing

 

SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUPS

10am - 10:50AM (K-5th)

Drop off in the Crossroads (Room 76)

 

KIDS WORSHIP 

11AM - Gym (K-5th)

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 

5:30-6:30PM Free community dinner

6:15-7:15PM Crescendo (K-5th) 

SHARING CHRIST

Sunday, January 12, 2025

9AM & 11AM Traditional Services

Sermon: Producing Your Life Plan 

Scripture: Joshua 6 – selected verses 

Pastor: Brooke Hartman


Hymns: O Worship the King - UMH 73

Have Thine Own Way, Lord - UMH 382


9AM & 11AM Contemporary Services

Sermon: Producing Your Life Plan 

Scripture: Joshua 6 – selected verses

Pastor: Wil Cantrell

OUR GIFTS


Gifts have been given in:


Honor of the Brass Fund


Memory of

  • Mike Fields to the Missions Fund
  • Tim Zarate to the CADES fund
  • Joy Paynter to the CADES fund
  • Susan Dietz to the CADES fund
  • Curt James to Habitat for Humanity
  • Vice Sica to Habitat for Humanity
  • Bettye Fulton to the CADES fund
  • Deanna Heflin to the Food Pantry

PASTOR ON CALL

January 11-12 - Brooke Hartman - 865-288-7436


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