A Publication of Concord United Methodist Church - March 6, 2025

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SERVING OTHERS

TIME TO PLAN FOR THE GARDEN

Have you ever wanted to adopt your own spot in the church garden or learn how you can help with the general areas? Well, your chance to learn about everything related to our garden is here! Come join Mike Smith as he leads the planning for the garden in 2025 and takes applications for those special garden spots. The meeting is Wednesday, March 19 at 7:15 pm in Rm 145 (across from the Worship Center).

MEETING NEEDS

A church member needs a lift chair. Do you have one to sell or loan? Contact Ruth Ramsey at 504-452-1400 

FOSTER CARE NEEDED FOR 2 LARGE CATS - A friend of the church dealing with health issues needs someone to care for both cats, please contact Jane Currin, jcurrin@concordunited.org or 865-288-7427.

HELP MAKE SOUP MIX

On Sunday, March 16, there won't be any children or student activities during the Sunday School hour. While many will be out of town during spring break, there will still be some here. So, we've decided it would be a good time to make our Five Bean Soup mix to give to area food pantries. Come join us at 10 am in the gym... families, individuals and all ages welcome!

OUR GIVING MADE A DIFFERENCE

When Hurricane Helene hit at the end of September, we knew the need would be great. Our church's response in making donations of items and money, delivering items, and working at distribution centers and homes was phenomenal. One of the distribution/relief centers we sent items to was in Swannanoa, North Carolina, near Asheville. We were made aware of them through Concord United member Pete Lloyd whose brother lives close to the center. They let us know of specific items they were in need of and we supplied two truckloads from your donations and items we got from our thrift store. Click HERE to read the letter of appreciation we received from them this week. We really did make a difference in many lives!

SHEPHERD OF HOPE FOOD PANTRY

The Pantry is open on the 1^st Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and the 3^rd 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. Food items requested for March: Baking mix (Bisquick), boxed mashed potato flakes, jelly (no glass jars), granola bars and toothpaste

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 2025

The United Methodist Men are grateful for the generosity of the congregation in this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring collection. You donated a record $3898 to bring our 19-year total to $39,261. This money will be distributed evenly to four organizations that feed the hungry: Wesley House Community Center Pantry, Society of St Andrew, the Love Kitchen, and Mobile Meals. 

FIND YOUR PLACE TO CONNECT DURING LENT

Join one of our groups focusing on Kingdom Come Lent Series:

Sunday Mornings - 10AM

• Parents with Youth – Room 246
• Searchers – Room 145
• Commitments – Room 54
• Reading Through the Bible – Room 155
• Parenting Connections – Room 55
• Biblical Insights – Room 50
• Parenting with Faith – Room 52
• Women Seeking Wisdom – Room 174

Other Days

• Knowing God More - Weekly Zoom Meeting on Mondays at 11:00AM
• Morning Glories (Women) – Monday mornings off-site
• Grace and Fellowship Group (Women) – 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30PM in Fellowship Hall
• Joyful (Women) – 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00PM, Room 243

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY

PROJECT LINUS OF EAST TN SEWING DAY & CELEBERATION

Saturday, March 8 Concord United Gym & Fellowship Hall, 10 AM to 4 PM

Concord United is excited to host a full day of sewing, knitting and crocheting activities to support and celebrate our chapter, Project Linus of East TN. Demonstrations will be held throughout the day and a special surprise celebration is planned for 1:30. Come see all the different ways to get involved with Project Linus! Contact Deb@ProjectLinusEastTN.org to RSVP or for more info.  

FASTING & PRAYER

As we journey from Ash Wednesday to the cross and the empty tomb, we encourage fasting. Just as Welsey instilled in the first Methodists, we invite you to fast on Fridays, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11 and April 18. It is a Christian tradition to fast on Friday, as it represents the day Jesus was crucified and sacrificed for us.

We recommend one of the three options for fasting weekly during Lent:

• Fridays from 9am-3pm (The hours of the crucifixion.)
• Fridays until 3pm
• Fridays until Sundown

As mentioned, fasting means abstaining. Abstaining from food is one method of fasting. We can also fast from other items, such as screens and social media.

55+ LUNCH GANG

Join us at Noon on March 10 for lunch at China King, 925 US-321, Lenoir City. We ask that you please register so that we know how many to expect. www.ConcordUnited.org/events

James and the Giant Peach Jr. Amazon Wishlist

We are excited to share that an Amazon Wishlist has been created for our upcoming production of James and the Giant Peach Junior! The list contains various prop items needed to bring this fantastic show to life, and we would love for anyone who feels led to contribute by purchasing items from the list. Your support would be a wonderful blessing to our production, and every donation, no matter the size, helps make this performance even more special for our children and the community. If you’re interested in helping, please feel free to check out the wishlist and see how you can be a part of this exciting project. Thank you for your continued love and support! CLICK HERE FOR WISH LIST

SHARING CHRIST

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