Join in a fun afternoon of Bingo, crafts, Valentine snacks, and more! All of our family events are for all ages, so come join the fun this Sunday! Contact Shelby Fowler (sfowler@fumcor.org) for more information. | |
Celtic people knew that nature can teach us a lot about our lives, especially our spiritual lives. Our lives have natural rhythms, which are often reflected in nature. Natural rhythms will be the focus of Sunday’s Community Celtic Service, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at FUMCOR. If you are unable to attend in person, the service will also be live-streamed and can be accessed at fumcor.org/live. For more information, contact Jenny Caughman (jcaughman@fumcor.org). | |
UWF Valentine's Bag Project | |
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United Women in Faith is reaching out to our wonderful community to invite you to an event that is close to our hearts. On Monday, February 10, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, we will gather to pack Valentine's bags for our beloved shut-ins. These bags will include essential care items and awesome goodies. Homebound people can often feel isolated, but as many of us are aware in our own lives, these feelings can escalate during cold winter days. Let's show these wonderful folks that we care about them. Each bag will be personally delivered later that week.
Please contact Cara Weigel (rcweigel@comcast.net) if you have any questions.
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Senior Adult Luncheon Reservations Due | |
Reservations for February's Senior Adult Luncheon are required by Thursday, February 13. This month's program will feature the Oak Ridge High School chorus and a menu of Italian lasagna. Call the church office (865-483-4357) to reserve your spot. | |
Spring Tea Planning Meeting | |
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Save the Date for the Spring Tea on May 10 at 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to join you for fellowship and fun with your church! Seating is limited, and reservations will open soon.
If you would like to help organize the tea this year, mark your calendar for Sunday, February 16. The Tea Team will meet in the library after 11:00 a.m. worship. Contact Pastor Denna Hornby (dhornby@fumcor.org) or Shelby Fowler (sfowler@fumcor.org) for more information.
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Help the Ecumenical Storehouse in March | |
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First UMC is scheduled to be the volunteer group running the Ecumenical Storehouse throughout the month of March. Office and warehouse volunteers are needed. If it's been a while since you last volunteered, or if you have not volunteered in the past, this is a great opportunity to serve our local community. No heavy lifting is required. The times for volunteering are each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning in March.
If you have questions or would like to sign up please call, text, or email Barbara Hudak-Scheirer: 731-780-5689, bhs4639@gmail.com.
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Scholarship Applications Are Available | |
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Are you a graduating senior or current college student? Please visit https://fumcor.org/scholarships/ to apply for scholarships made available through our church.
Applications are due by April 15. For further information, please contact Pastor Denna Hornby (dhornby@fumcor.org).
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February Special Offering - Wednesday Night Community Meals
In February, First Church's special monthly offering will support the Wednesday Night Community Meals. Did you know this important outreach ministry of First Church is not funded through the general budget but rather through grants and donations? Approximately 180 meals are packed by volunteers each Wednesday evening, meaning over 9,000 meals are served annually. Your support of the Community Meal Program serves a critical need in our community while also opening doors to life-giving fellowship.
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Worship for February 9
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 6: 1-8
Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15: 1-11
Luke 5: 1-11
8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship - Multipurpose Room
Preaching: Rev. Ken Sauer, Rev. Denna Hornby
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In Sympathy
Christian love and sympathy are offered to the family and friends of Ron Ashline, who joined FUMC on November 18, 1984, and died on February 1, 2025. We ask for prayers for Ron's wife, Peg, and all of Ron's family and friends. Services for Ron will take place at the church tomorrow, Saturday, February 8. There will be a Receiving of Friends at 4:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m.
In the Hospital
Charlene Reynolds (MMC)
Dismissed
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Our Giving
Offering 1-27-2025 through 2-2-2025: $49,767.50
2025 YTD offering: $154,952
2024 YTD offering: $119,479
January Monthly Special Offering: $1,380.00
February Monthly Special Offering: $720.00
Thank you to all of you who mailed in your financial gifts or continued to give online.
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