Thursday, September 17, 2026

There will be a Council of Stewards Meeting on Monday, September 28 at 6:00 PM.

The meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall and all are invited.



Wednesday Night Together

Wednesday Night Together continues! We've had a great response to Mahjong and it is currently on hold for new members. We have other offerings here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2AA2FEC07-65561976-wednesday#/

As always, if you prefer to sign up with a person, contact Suzanne.Newman@hfumc.org or 615-824-8725 x 114 and we will connect you.

Wednesday Night Together meals can be paid at the door ($10) but must be pre-reserved the Monday before the Wednesday night event by noon. To reserve each week, you have several options.

1) Sign up on the clipboard the week before

2) Sign up outside the church office

3) Call the church office at 615-824-8725 x 114

4) Email suzanne.newman@hfumc.org

The boxed meal for WNT for September 23 is from Panera and includes a turkey/cheddar sandwich, caesar salad, chips, and cookie. Cost is $10 at the door but must be pre-reserved by Monday, September 21 at noon.

The boxed meal for WNT for September 30 is from Joyfully Created and has an option of dilly chicken salad or fruity chicken salad, and also includes 2 rolls, a cookie, and chips. Please specify which chicken salad you would like, and reserve by Monday, September 28 at noon.

Lemonade and water is always available.

Dinner begins at 5:15 PM, classes start at 6:00 PM, and childcare is provided.

"Really Bad Girls of the Bible"

Wednesdays Starting September 9 - November 4

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in Poe Williams

Eight of the Bible’s most notorious females strut across the pages of Really Bad Girls of the Bible with troubles that still hit home in the twenty-first century.

The Medium of En Dor crossed over to the dark side. Jael stood up to a ruthless enemy. The Adulteress was caught between a rock and a hard place. Athaliah made a bid for power that ended badly. Bathsheba captured the wandering eye of a king. Herodias made a cruel request of her husband. Tamar exchanged her widow’s weeds for a harlot’s garb. And the Bleeding Woman had a serious health issue only a great physician could handle.

Sign up here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2AA2FEC07-61536818-slightly



Men’s Cool Stuff Meet Up

Sunday, September 27 at 12:15 PM

Bring something cool and come ready to share! Join us Sunday, September 27 at 12:15 PM at the Outdoor Pavilion. A barbecue lunch will be provided! Please email suzanne.newman@hfumc.org if you will attend to get a good head count for food!

Bring a favorite collectible, tool, piece of memorabilia, hobby item, family treasure, or anything else with a good story behind it. Come share your cool stuff, hear some great stories, and enjoy fellowship with other men at HFUMC.

Tuesday Night Dance Classes

6 PM - 7:15 PM in Genesis Hall

Join Pam DiMaria for Tuesday night dance classes in Genesis Hall! Singles and couples are welcome, and no partner is required. Enjoy the music, get some steps in, and make new friends.

September Schedule

• Sept. 8: Beginner Merengue
• Sept. 15: Beginner American Rumba
• Sept. 22: Beyond Beginner Salsa
• Sept. 29: Beyond Beginner Salsa

No experience is needed for the beginner classes. Beyond Beginner Salsa requires familiarity with the basic step, turns, and crossbody lead.

Please arrive around 5:50 PM. Shoes with backs and soles that allow you to pivot are recommended.

Lunch & Learn Sunday

Sunday, October 4 at 12 PM



Join partners of our mission team on Sunday, October 4th at 12:00 p.m. in the Genesis Hall to learn from Eric Soard about the amazing ministry being offered through Wesley College in Tanzania. Wesley College is a United Methodist initiative that recruits, trains, and empowers young men and women from remote places in Tanzania to become valuable and respected leaders in their villages by offering them otherwise, unattainable education and job skill training. Eric will share ways we can support, serve, and pray for this ministry. He can also offer information about travel mission opportunities and exploration trips. Lunch will be provided.

HFUMC Youth Pumpkin Patch

Sale Starts October 11



The annual Pumpkin Patch at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church is a church and community favorite Fall activity and is just around the corner!

This year’s Pumpkin Patch will run from October 11th to 31st - with our truck unload scheduled for Sunday, October 11. Lunch served at 12 PM -12:30 PM and unloading starts at 12:30 PM.

Sign up to unload!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A9A628AAFACE9-65901436-hfumc#/

Sign up for a shift!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A9A628AAFACE9-65898432-hfumc?useFullSite=true#/

Disciple Spiritual Growth Opportunities

Delayed Until October

Have you ever wanted to take a deeper dive into God's Word? This fall, we are offering several study opportunities designed to help you grow in your faith and strengthen your spiritual walk.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please sign up using the QR code. If you have questions, contact Pastor Scott or Pastor Jason.

We invite you to join us as we grow together in faith, discipleship, and our understanding of Scripture.

Sign up here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2AA2FEC07-65030757-disciple#/

Fall Break Food Bags

Help feed kids in Sumner County during fall break! Pick up a food bag and packing instructions this Sunday in the Atrium welcome center and the sanctuary lobby and fill it with essential items to provide a week's worth of meals.

Please return filled bags by September 27.

If you have any questions or would like to help deliver bags, please contact Heather Rountree at hrountree84@icloud.com, 931-252-4770 or Brittany May at Brittany.May@hfumc.org, 615-389-1256.



Monthly Collection for Hendersonville Samaritan Center

The Samaritan Center assists local families in need with a food bank, funded in part by its thrift store. HFUMC has a collection bin near the church office. Each month, we’ll post the most-needed item—for September, please bring canned peas, canned beans (not green beans), and shelf milk to help support our neighbors!

Elevator Service Notice

The sanctuary elevators (all 3 floors) will be out of service for scheduled maintenance.



If you or someone you know has a golf cart that could be used to help transport congregation members and visitors from the parking lot to the front door of the sanctuary during this period, please let the church office know. Your help would be a wonderful blessing to those who need it most.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Say It With Flowers

You have an opportunity to honor, recognize, or memorialize someone with flowers in our services. For a suggested donation of $40, an arrangement will be on the altar of both services, which you can take home afterwards. A dedication for that Sunday will be listed. This is a great opportunity to share the beauty of friendships, love, and thankfulness.

Limited Sundays are available, please contact lile.rogers23@gmail.com, or Suzanne Newman in the church office to see if your special date is available



Every week, we come together to celebrate the ways in which God is moving in our lives and community through “God Sightings.” These are stories of faith, answered prayers, acts of kindness, and moments where we witness God’s love at work.

Youth Fall Retreat

Our youth had a great weekend together at Fall Retreat! They spent time in worship and fellowship, enjoyed games, and even went whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. We’re grateful for the opportunity for our students to build friendships and grow in faith together.

Watch Worship With Us Online or In-Person!

8:30 Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

10:45 Contemporary Service in the Gym