A Publication of Concord United Methodist Church - September 12, 2024

SERVING OTHERS

HARVEST CAMP - Be sure to join us 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! Can't go? You can still help. We need canning jars. Specifically, half pint, pint and wide mouth quart jars. 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. Click here for more info and to register.

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

LOOP THE COVE FOR CADES FUNDRAISER - Run, Bike, Walk or Sponsor - Wednesdays in September - $40 per entry - For more information go to ConcordUnited.org/cades

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE HOLSTON HOME FOR CHILDREN OFFERING - September 29

GROWING IN FAITH

ADULT MINISTRY

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.  

HOPE RISES, a conversation about the addicted mind/belief system - First Farragut United Methodist Church will host a conversation about the addicted mind/belief system on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. Ashlee Crouse will facilitate (CPRS, RCPF, Metro Drug Coalition, Regional Faith-Based Coordinator). This event is tailored for youth and adults.

Topics include the impact of addiction on the brain and why connection in recovery is so important.

Participants will learn:

·        why people use, abuse, and become addicted to substances.

·        how substance misuse impacts perception, decision-making, and self-control.

·        what the mind needs to recover from substance use disorder.

For more information or to register, visit Register online at https://ffumc.org/event/hope-the-addicted-mind-belief-sunday-september-22/ or call the church office at (865) 966-8430. 

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.

The support group, which is affiliated with Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc., meets on the 1^st Tuesday of each month. Anyone in the community who gives care to an elderly individual is welcome to attend.

To make reservations to attend this special presentation, call CADES at 865-675-2835.

SHARING CHRIST