A Publication of Concord United Methodist Church - September 26, 2024

SERVING OTHERS

5TH SUNDAY OFFERING FOR HOLSTON HOME FOR CHILDREN - Holston Home for Children as been helping children for more than 100 years. The facilities are located in Greenville, Tennessee and we are proud to have the opportunity to support the ongoing work of this organization. Our support comes from our Fifth Sunday offerings. Every time there is a month with a fifth Sunday in it, we take an offering on that day for Holston Home. We encourage you to likewise support Holston Home. You don't have to wait until a Fifth Sunday, we will gladly receive your gift and forward it on to them at any time. For more information, click here.


APPLE CROP DROP - October 4 & 5 - Once again this year we are getting apples to share with local food pantries. We will need your help bagging apples on Friday, October 4 beginning at 4:30 pm and Saturday, October 5 at 8:30 am. Please join us in the East parking lot, bring your family, friends and co-workers to bag 40,000 lbs. of apples into 10 pound bags. Come to one or all to participate! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT CROP DROP - November 1 & 2. Contact Missions@concordunited.org if you have questions.


SNACKS FOR WESLEY HOUSE - Wesley House needs snacks for fall break. They will be hosting 85 children all week. In addition, they need snacks every day after school. Would you consider buying individually wrapped snacks? No peanut butter crackers or goldfish please, they receive these from another source. We will have tubs by the silver racks. They need items like rice crispy treats, packs of cookies, boxes of chips, lemonade mix or cool aid packs. Email Missions@concordunited.org for more information.


FEED THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY - HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS - It is time to start collecting items for the Holiday food baskets. Last year we handed out over 600 baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can donate from the list below or monetary donations are also accepted at ConcordUnited.org/give.

 

HOLIDAY FOOD LIST: Canned Cranberry Sauce, Canned Yams (29oz), Cake Mix, Frosting, Brown Sugar (1-2 lbs), Coffee, Tea (family size bags), Stuffing, Gravy Mix, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Canned Green Beans, Reusable Shopping Bag

 

APPLE BUTTER MAKING - MISSIONS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER - Be sure to join us at Harvest Camp for all the fun of making apple butter in the hills of Virginia Wednesday Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov.10! This is Mission's major fund raiser to help finance all our mission projects and we can use all the help we can get! Click here for more info and to register.

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY

OUR PATH - Our Path helps us learn to put our faith into action by sharing Christ, serving others, and growing in faith. Our Path group meets for 6 weeks beginning Sunday, October 6 in the Fellowship Hall. We use the book A Disciple's Path to guide our next steps in following Jesus in concrete ways. This group is led by Roxanna Jones and Pastor Brooke Hartman. To register, go to concordunited.org/events.  

 


MEN'S 12 STEP GROUP - Begins September 22- A new Men's 12 Step begins Sunday, September 22 at 5:00PM in Room 190. This group will focus on learning about, discussing, and practicing the 12 Steps. The 12 Steps are spiritual tools that support us in our daily life. This group is open to anyone with hurts and not limited to alcohol or drugs. Register at the following link: 12 Step Registration Link. For more information, contact Pastor Brooke at bhartman@concordunited.org.  

 

CHECK OUT THE 55+ NEWSLETTER - Click here to see a copy of the 55+ activities.

STUDENTS


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Small Groups - 10:00-10:50AM

Confirmation - Room 243

Middle School - Room 242

High School - Room 240

 

WEDNESDAY, October 2

5:30pm- CCN Dinner

6:30pm- Student Worship

7:15pm- Small Groups

 

Fall Break OBY, October 13

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Harvest Camp, November 8-10

Register Here


**Student Newsletter Alert**

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CHILDREN


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)

No Kids Worship 9/29. Join us for the Family Service!

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 

5:30-6:30PM Free community dinner

6:15-7:15PM Crescendo (K-5th)


FAMILY SERVICE - Traditional

September 29 - 11AM

Families join us for this special service in the 11AM Traditional. Crescendo is singing for the first time this school year! 

 

No Kids Worship 9/29 due to the Family Service.

SHARING CHRIST

Sunday, September 29


9AM & 11AM - Traditional


Sermon: Leaving A Legacy

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Pastor: Wil Cantrell



Hymns:

This is My Father's World - UMH 144

Take My Life, and Let It Be - UMH 399




 9AM & 11AM - Contemporary

Sermon: Leaving A Legacy

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Pastor: Brooke Hartman

OUR LIVES


The congregation mourns the loss of:



Nelle Strange, Concord Member since December 7, 1980, who died on September 23. Nelle's Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, October 3 at noon. They will receive friends at 11AM at Concord United.


Brian Neville, Concord Member since June 11, 2023, who died on September 24.


Bettye Fulton, Concord Member since December 29, 2002, who died on September 25. Bettye's Celebration of Life will be on Sunday, September 29 at 3PM. They will receive friends at 2pm at Concord United.

PASTOR ON CALL

September 28-29

Mike Stallings - 865-288-7431


MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE

855-CRISIS-1; 855-274-7471

THIS & THAT


CONCORD COMMUNITY NIGHT - October 2- Menu: TBD

 

CONCORD PICKLE BALL - Paddles and balls available, all skill levels welcome! Tuesdays, 2-8PM - For more information, contact Joan De Tar, 865-966-6728, ext. 242.


CANNING JARS NEEDED - Half pint, pint and wide mouth quart jars are needed. If you have any you can donate, leave them on the silver food pantry racks or bring them to the missions office. We could use the rings too, if you have them.

 

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by CADES - Tuesday, October 1 from 10am-Noon - on the east side of Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville upstairs in room 243. The support group will have special guest speaker Certified Elder Law Attorney Bailey Schiermeyer, JD of Elder Law of East Tennessee who will discuss Legal and Financial Decision Making. A $500-valued certificate will be given away at this meeting for a Free Consultation at Elder Law of East Tennessee. Refreshments will be provided. To make reservations to attend this special presentation, call CADES at 865-675-2835.


CHURCH OFFICE GREETER/RECEPTIONISTS NEEDED - The church office is seeking warm and welcoming individuals to assist with answering phones, opening doors, and greeting visitors on a daily basis. This role may also involve occasional projects. Shifts are 3-4 hours long, and you can select dates, times, and frequency that best suit your availability. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Catherine Barnett, 865-288-7423. The work is straightforward, and while our daily activity is generally moderate, your assistance would be invaluable. No experience necessary, but you do need to have good hearing. You are welcome to bring tasks from home to occupy your time if desired.

OUR GIFTS


Habitat for Humanity in memory of Curt James


Community Garden in memory of Gary Ramsey


Habitat for Humanity in memory of Vince Sica


Building Fund in memory of Sam Guinn



Building Fund in honor of Melodie Knight

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