Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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#/

Wednesday Night Together

Starts TONIGHT!

Wednesday Night Together is kicking off tonight! 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 dinners will be available for a cost of $10 per box. The deadline will always be the Monday before at noon if you would like to reserve a box. You can pay at the door, but must have one pre-reserved. Call the office at 615-824-8725, x 114; sign up on the bulletin board outside the office, or email Suzanne.Newman@hfumc.org.

Watch our website for what food box will be available for September 16.

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

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.

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. A barbecue lunch will be provided!

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 p.m. Shoes with backs and soles that allow you to pivot are recommended.

"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



Fall Youth Retreat

Saturday, September 12, Leaving at 6:30 AM

Fall Retreat! Come enjoy a weekend away with our youth group. We will also fellowship with one another through worship, games, and white water rafting down the Ocoee River!

Saturday, September 12, 6:30 AM - Sunday, September 13, 5 PM (may be a earlier/later depending on the itinerary. Will know closer to time and students will message parents when we leave and have an ETA)

Our hope this weekend is to grow closer to God! We will spend time in worship, small groups, and go through several stories in scripture pertaining to our theme. Our goal is that we step outside of our normal day-to-day and seek to encounter God.

Sign up here!

https://onrealm.org/hfumc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OTQxZWQ2YzAtMTY5ZS00OWJmLTkzY2EtYjRhMjAxMTAwNTJj



Young at Heart

Thursday, September 17 at 11 AM in Genesis Hall

Join us for this month's Young at Heart luncheon! We're excited to welcome Joey Holland to talk about wildflowers and waterfalls. Lunch is $12.

Please RSVP to Deanna Fuqua at 615-969-7287 by Monday, September 14.



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.

Safe Sanctuaries Training Opportunity

Wednesday, September 16 from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Thank you for your interest in working with one of our important ministries. In order to maintain the safety and integrity of our children’s, youth, and vulnerable adult ministries, we require each volunteer to submit to a background check AND attend a mandatory Safe Sanctuaries training either in person or online. 

This sign up is for the training be offered on Wednesday, September 16 from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM in CLC-255 (Searchers Class).

Friends First Respite Care volunteers are encouraged to sign up.

Sign up here!

https://onrealm.org/hfumc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OWJlZGVmZTYtNjFiMS00ZmE5LTk1NTItYjRhMzAxNDI5YTk1



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.

Church Courtyard

A big thank you to the Ben Alexander Class for taking on the courtyard cleanup project! We’re grateful for their hard work and for Randy and David, who joined in to lend a hand. Thank you for helping keep our church grounds looking their best!

Watch Worship With Us Online or In-Person!

8:30 Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

10:45 Contemporary Service in the Gym