Concord United Methodist Church 12.1.16
Sunday, December 4 - 6:30 PM
Concord Choirs Presents - 
Appalachian Winter

"A babe will cry, a mother sigh, the earth will greet her Lord; and God will send a winter wind, and hope will be restored."  This is a line from Concord's Christmas cantata, "Appalachian Winter", a work that celebrates the coming of Christmas with songs and tunes born or nurtured in early America's Appalachian region.  Presented by Concord's Chancel Choir and Youth Choir, the cantata also features a full orchestra including members from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the East Tennessee Wind Symphony, and the Concord Orchestra.  Also featured will be soloists Nancy Owens, Wendy Maness, and Katy Warnick, with Jonathan Maness playing guitar.  Narration will be provided by pastors Larry Trotter, Wil Cantrell, Glenna Manning, and Chris Luper.  We hope you will come to experience the beauty and majestic sounds of "Appalachian Winter" this Sunday night, December 4 at 6:30 in the sanctuary.  Be sure to bring a friend, and come early as seats will fill up fast.

CONCORD'S
ADVENT SCHEDULE

There are so many wonderful opportunities to invite friends during the holidays. Check out the many events that are happening and make plans now to attend and to bring a friend!


WORSHIP -  12/3
 
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

Waiting For Direction
Rev. Wil Cantrell
 
Scripture:  
Luke 1:26-35, 47-55
                                                  
Scripture Readers: 
8:45 a.m. Gracie Hows
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  CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

Waiting For Direction
Rev. Larry Trotter
 
Script ure: 
Luke 1:26-35, 47-55
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ATTENDANCE 
Worship - 890 
Sunday School - 393

OUR GIFTS

Gifts have been given in memory of:
-   Ken Schneider (Youth Scholar-ship Fund)
-  Bobby Yates (Building Fund)



Quick Links


THIS WEEK (and beyond) 
 
MISSION TRIP TO SAGER BROWN UMCOR, February 4-11 -  A different kind of mission trip for adults of all ages to the UMCOR Depot in Baldwin, LA.  Fees cover transportation, lodging, mission participation & meals at Sager Brown. Individuals will need to purchase 8 meals during travel and any extra sightseeing adventures. Early bird fee $150, before 12/3. Fees $175-12/4 or later.  We have spot 26 spots.   
 
IT'S HABITAT TIME IN TENNESSEE  - After a busy week, the house is in the dry!! Our servants will wait while contractors do the sheet rock, plumbing and HVAC between now and Christmas. To volunteer for tasks in January, please call/text Chuck Parmele at 865-414-4463 or email him at parmelecc@aol.com.    

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA  - Saturday, December 3, 8:00 - 11:00 AM in the Worship Center.  Tickets available now. Click here to purchase tickets.  Tickets also are available for purchase on Wednesday Night, November 30. Ticket  Cost:  $5 each and $5 for 2 - 4x6 pictures with Santa.

COOKIE WALK AND CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, December 3 - 9 AM - Noon - Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd. - Choose from 1,000's of homemade cookies and a wide variety of unique handcrafter items. All proceeds benefit The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry.

CUMC Preschool's "Deck the Halls", December 5 - 8 - We will have beautiful themed baskets and trees and many other items to bid on. Hours 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and Wednesday night, 5:00- 7:30. For more info, contact Preschool Office. 966-6730.

PROJECT LINUS - Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 PM, Room 207 (The Parlor)
Please join us for our Project Linus Christmas Party!  Come enjoy this time of fellowship and learn more about the work of Project Linus in our community. Contact LeighAnna Colgrove for more info: 966-1259. 
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THIS & THAT
POINSETTIAS  - Forty poinsettias have been ordered for the Advent season and can be given in memory or in honor of loved ones. Cost: 10. Order forms are located at information stations. Payment must be included with order and place in offering plate or return to the church office. Deadline: November 30. The plants may be taken home after the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

CONCORD UMW Art-A-Palooza SILENT AUCTION continues this Sunday, December 4th at 9:30 during the Shoppes at Concord.  There are many auction items and buy it now items.  New items have been added. Click here to check them out.  Money raised through the silent auction will be donated to both local and international missions so feel free to be generous in your bidding!

CROP DROP - SAVE THE DATE! DECEMBER 10 -  Servants of all ages are needed to serve for a few hours to bag sweet potatoes into 10 pound bags that will be donated to area pantries and agencies.  We will begin at 8 am and work until the taters are in the bags! 

THANK YOU Becky Goin, JoJo Adams, Freida Souder, JoAnn Ross, Rose Wilkes, Linda Collins, Brandon Hinkle, Joe Beets and Mike Stallings for giving their time to help decorate the church for Christmas last week. If you are interested in making a beaded Chrismon for the sanctuary tree there are a few that still need to be made. Please contact Joan De Tar, 966-6728.
                         
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