Concord United Methodist Church - September 10, 2026

WE CAN'T WAIT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!

 

SERVING OTHERS

 

BED BUILD – Saturday, September 12

If you enjoyed helping at the bed build we had at our church a few weeks ago or you couldn’t come to ours, here’s your opportunity to help at one. Bunks across America is partnering with Lowe’s and Sleep in Heavenly Peace to sponsor one at the Lowe’s at Cedar Bluff from 9am to noon. You can sign up online by clicking HERE.


MOBILIZING KNOXVILLE – Saturday, September 12

Mobilizing Knoxville hosts monthly workdays where minor car repairs (including oil changes) are completed for free or at low-cost for approved clients. Volunteers of all skills are needed to make these workdays a success. September 12th location, Thomas Tuning and Service, 10630 Checkerboard Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932. Click HERE to sign up to help. Let’s come together and Serve Under the Hood because reliable transportation changes lives!


OFFERING AT THE ALTAR – Sunday, September 13

Be sure to bring your food for Offering at the Alter this Sunday, September 13th. You can place your items at the altar or leave on the silver food pantry shelves in the hallway or the covered drive outside the Worship Center. Didn't get a bag? No problem, just bring in any kind of bag. Food items requested are Boxed Potatoes, Large Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetables, Shampoo and Conditioner


THE THRIFT STORE

The Thrift Store is in need of volunteers! We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for any amount of time that you can give. Free for an hour a month? Free for a day a week? WE NEED YOU! We have shelves that need organizing, clothes that need sorted, bags that need folded and much much more! Our store helps support our community with keeping prices low on items people need, and we couldn't do it without all of our volunteers. PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE POSITION - The Thrift Store is looking for a friendly, dependable part-time Sales Associate to join our team for 20-30 hours per week. In this role, you will operate our POS system, assist customers in the store and on the phone, perform opening & closing tasks, and unload donations from vehicles when needed. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to mmcneil@concordunited.org. She will provide you with a full job description.If you have any questions, please call Megan McNeil, Store Manager at 865-394-9741.


OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOU AND YOUR TRUCK

Our Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry is looking for volunteers with full-size pickup trucks with open beds to pick up pallets of food from the Second Harvest warehouse in Maryville. The product will be on a 4' x 8' pallet, with a maximum weight of 1,000 lbs. If you are able to help or have questions, please contact Gerri Crutchfield at gerricrutchfielf@gmail.com.


JARS NEEDED

Missions is collecting jars to use for canning apple butter that will be made in November. Sizes needed are half pint, pint or wide mouth quart jar. You can bring them to the missions office or leave them on the silver food pantry racks. Thanks!

 

SEPTEMBER PANTRY LIST

Requested pantry items: Boxed Potatoes, Large Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetables, Shampoo and Conditioner. Drop off on the silver rack in the connector or outside the Worship Center under the covered drive. And you can always help with a financial donation at ConcordUnited.org/give and select Food Pantry or with a check with Food Pantry in the memo line. Thanks for helping support our pantry.

READY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP IN SERVING? 

At Concord, we believe that God calls us all to serve, there is a place for all to serve, and there is a need for all to serve. You can serve through opportunities within the walls of the church, beyond the walls of the church, or in one-time opportunities. Check out https://concordunited.org/serve/ for more information.

 

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY

FALL BIBLE STUDIES - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JUMP IN!

We hope you'll join us this fall for one of our Old Testament studies! To learn more and register, visit www.concordunited.org/bible-studies. 


UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UWIF) - September 13 is Connection Sunday!

Join other women for connection, lunch, and a service project

Ladies, we invite you to join us for UWIF Connection Sunday next Sunday, September 13. Stop by our table after either worship service to learn more about who we are, the friendships we share, and the ways we serve our church and community. Then join us for lunch and a service project in the Fellowship Hall hosted by the Deborah Circle. We will finish two blankets to donate to a ministry as the cold weather approaches. All women are invited!

Sign up for the Family Ministry Newsletter for weekly updates!


STUDENT MINISTRY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

10:00-10:50AM Small Groups

Join us upstairs in the Students Area for Sunday Small Groups.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

2:00PM - Meet at the church to load the vans for Loop the Cove.

No Regular Wednesday Student activities



TWEENAGERS


Mark your calendars and join us on September 27 for a garden tour and s'mores! Learn about the ways our Community Garden blesses those around us. Sign up here!

KIDS MINISTRY


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

NURSERY/PRESCHOOL SMALL GROUPS

8:50AM - NOON Nursery and Pre-K Programming

 

SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUPS

10AM - 10:50AM

 

11:00- Kids K-3 will be dismissed from the 11:00 Worship Services for Kids Service. Pick up in The Studio.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

2:00PM - Meet at the church to carpool to Loop the Cove.

No Regular Wednesday Nursery/PreK or Kids activities.


THIS & THAT

CADES NEEDS YOUR HELP - Please donate handmade items to sell at the craft fair! All proceeds will go towards Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services. The Craft Fair is Saturday, November 14 - 9AM-2PM. All items are needed by November 1. For more info, contact cadesprogramdirector@concordunited.org - 865-675-2835.


BLESSING OF THE BLANKETS - Join us for the Blessing of the Blankets in all four services, Sunday morning, September 27.  This annual blessing will be a special way to recognize Project Linus and celebrate the many ways we are Cultivating a Heart of Generosity through Service at Concord United.  

SUNDAY WORSHIP


Sunday, September 13, 2026


Traditional 9AM & 11AM

Sermon: Cultivating a Heart of Grace

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45, Jonah 4, I Timothy 1:12-17

Pastor: Wil Cantrell


Hymns:

"O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"

- UMH 57

"Amazing Grace" - UMH 378



Contemporary 9AM & 11AM

Sermon: Cultivating a Heart of Grace

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45, Jonah 4, I Timothy 1:12-17

Pastor: Brooke Hartman

COMMUNITY CARE NIGHT


Wednesday, September 16


5:15 PM – Free Community Meal

Menu: Chicken Sandwiches, Green Beans, Potato Salad


6:15 PM – Worship

Theme: The Story of the Lost Son

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Speaker: Wil Cantrell


6:30 PM – All Ages Groups & Activities

Click Here for Full Schedule


Invite your friends to join you!


OUR GIFTS


We have received the following gifts:

In memory of

Ann Hackett to the Building fund

Rick Harrison to the Music fund

Deanna Heflin to the Food Pantry

PASTOR ON CALL

Brooke Hartman - 865-254-8021

OUR LIVES


The love and sympathy of the congregation is extended to

  • Emily Hart on the death of her mother, Patricia Winningham, on September 3.


  • Bob & Michelle Culbertson on the death of her father on September 8.


  • Frank Turner on the death of his sister this week.


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