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Breakthrough Prayer
God, dismantle my attitude that material blessings represent your "everything" - so that the glorious reality of what you mean by "everything" may flood through me. Amen.
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The Summer Shoppe will be held tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, with setup beginning this afternoon. It's not too late to volunteer or to make a donation in support of the Summer Shoppe.
This year, Summer Shoppe will provide food and household staples for more than 240 people (50+ families)!
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus, for loving your neighbors, and for feeding the hungry.
| | Join us this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel for our Evening Grace service, where we will reflect on our continual decisions to put our trust in God. We will examine Step Three and related scripture, accompanied by innovative music by our talented FUMC musicians. We look forward to seeing you at Evening Grace on Sunday! | |
| Vacation Bible School starts Monday, and it's not too late to get registered! You can follow the link below to register your child today. Email Billy Price (bprice@fumcor.org) for any questions you may have. | | |
Second Saturday Servants is a new opportunity for you to help out First Church “by our service." The church needs YOU to help with projects both inside and outside the building.
Join us on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. near the front entrance of the church. If you can’t attend in June, please add us to your calendar.
Questions? Contact Janet Townsend (townsend1625@gmail.com) or Gielda Reese (gieldareese@gmail.com).
| | June 14 Is Rainbow Sunday | | Rainbow Sunday is coming, and you’re invited to a day overflowing with joy, color, and courageous love. On June 14, we’ll celebrate the diversity of God’s creation, honoring the Christ who embraced outcasts, lifted the marginalized, and defied the boundaries of exclusion. The morning begins with a full breakfast at 8:45 in the Multipurpose Room, followed by one vibrant combined worship service at 11:00 in the Sanctuary, featuring the Equality Chorus, our Choir, and Contemporary Worship Band. Rev. Caryl Russell will bring a message of hope, justice, and belonging. Come shine with us; your presence makes the rainbow brighter. | | The Community Celtic Worship service will be held at First Church on Sunday, June 14, at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to gather in the Sanctuary for this quiet, contemplative service in the Celtic tradition. | | |
Come join our congregation and friends as we learn to play Mahjong!
Classes will be taught by Knox Tiles and will meet June 30 (Mahjong 101) and July 7 (Mahjong 102 - The Charleston) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All supplies will be provided.
After classes, we hope that groups will form to play together, have fun, and fellowship! We look forward to sharing this time together!
Details to know:
• Space is limited. Please RSVP soon by emailing Pastor Denna Hornby (dhornby@fumcor.org).
• Cost is $45 for both classes, payable to Knox Tiles at the Venmo site provided at registration. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please contact Melissa Charles at 865-607-4110.
Questions? Contact:
Pastor Denna at dhornby@fumcor.org
Melissa Charles at 865-607-4110
Melanie Fillauer at 865-719-2623
| | What's the best thing in the world on a hot summer day? Ice cream, of course! It's time to dust off the old ice cream maker and pull out those "tried and true" recipes (or polish the spoon and empty the stomach). First Church is having an Ice Cream social on Sunday evening, July 5, following Evening Grace worship. Gather on the front lawn (we'll move to the MPR if the weather requires) to enjoy homemade (or not) ice cream, a little bit of friendly competition (who does it best?), and plain old-fashioned fellowship. It's guaranteed to be a great summer evening with even better company. All are welcome! | | Ecumenical Storehouse Volunteer Opportunity | | Volunteers are needed in June for the Ecumenical Storehouse. In 2026, First Church is only responsible for providing volunteer leaders for one month. June is it! Volunteers are needed for warehouse and office duties on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. No heavy lifting is required. For more information or to sign up, please call or text Barbara Hudak-Scheirer at 731-780-5689 or follow the link below. | |
June Special Offering -
Reconciling Ministries Network
| | The Special Offering for the month of June will support the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). RMN is committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church. FUMC became a Reconciling Congregation in January 2023, and we will celebrate being in the RMN on Rainbow Sunday, June 14. | |
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Worship for June 7
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 49: 8-16a
Psalm 131
1 Corinthians 4: 1-5
Matthew 6: 24-34
Matthew 9: 9-13
8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship - Multipurpose Room
Preaching: Rev. Ken Sauer, Rev. Clair Sauer
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In Sympathy
Please be in prayer for the families and friends of:
Randall Weir, who died on May 5. A celebration of Randall's life will be held at Weatherford Mortuary today, June 5. The family will welcome friends beginning at 3:00 p.m., and the service will begin at 5:00 p.m. The burial will be on Saturday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Garden.
Steve Bell, who died on May 30. Steve's life will be celebrated tomorrow, June 6, at FUMC. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. The service will begin at 3:00 p.m., followed by an ice cream social reception in the Fellowship Hall.
Bob Boyle, son of Joanne Boyle, who died on June 1 in Knoxville. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
In the Hospital
None that we are aware of at this time.
Dismissed
Linda Goodwin
Wayne Houlberg
Pat Ryan
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Offering 5-25-2026 through 5-31-2026: $17,219.75
2026 YTD Offering: $651,397
2025 YTD Offering: $604,539
May Special Offering (First Recovery): $3,390
Thank you to all of you who mailed in your financial gifts or continued to give online.
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