Concord United Methodist Church February 23, 2017
YOUTH AUCTION
THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Get your tickets for  this luau-themed silent and live auction to support 
the youth mission trip,  scholarship fund, and the general youth budget. 
Tickets: $10 Adults, $5  children 12 & under. 
Purchase tickets at welcome centers on Sunday or  click here . 
Childcare available by reservation.
WORSHIP -  2/26
 
 
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

Why?
"Why Church?"
Rev. Wil Cantrell
 
Scripture:  Matthew 16:13-20

Scripture Readers:
8:45 a.m. Jack Wilson
11:00 a.m. Carole Conklin

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  CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP


Why?
"Why Church?"
Rev. Larry Trotter

Scripture:  Matthew 16:13-20

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ATTENDANCE 
 
Worship -  861
Sunday School - 445
 

OUR LIVES

The congregation mourns the loss of
Tom Santich, member of Concord since February 8, 2015, who died on February 14.


OUR GIFTS

Gifts have been given in memory of:
- Sandy Palmer (Building Fund, CADES Fund, UM Men)
- Jerry Patrick (CADES Fund)
- Bill O'Dell (CUMC Scholarship Endowment)
- William Ghormley, brother of Becky Eaker (Building Fund)
- Charles Fethe (Good Samaritan Fund)
- Bobbie Himes (Good Samaritan Fund)
- Ann Henry (Good Samaritan Fund)
- Cheryl Price (Good Samaritan Fund)

A gift has been given in honor of:
- Julia Freer (Missions Fund)



PASTOR ON CALL
After hour and weekend emergency number
865-321-1149

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

VBS, July 10-14, 9:00 AM 

MOSAIC: Music & Creative Arts Camp, July 17-21


THIS WEEK (and beyond)

COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAY - Saturday, February 25 -  9 AM

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - Wednesday, March 1 - Noon or 6:30 PM - Sanctuary

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY - March 5 - If you would like to join, contact any of the pastors and let them know of your desire.  

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, March 7 - 10 AM - E224 - This month's speakers will be Dr. Noi Nuyen and his wife Jamie Nuyen, Nurse Practitioner who will speak about what to look for when considering residential care. Anyone in the community who gives care to an elderly individual is welcome to attend.
THIS & THAT

NEW STUDIES BEGINNING -  New studies are continually beginning and here is a look at what is up and coming for all adults:
  • March 5 - Sunday mornings from 9:50 to 10:45 join Pastor Glenna Manning in Room 126 for a Lenten study as we explore the last week of the life of Jesus. 
  • March 7/8 - Join Pastor Glenna Manning as she leads the Lunch and Learn through the Lent study by Tom Berlin, Restored:  Finding Redemption in our Mess. The class meets from 11:30 to 1:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (same lesson both days).
  • March 8 - Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 in Room 296, join Pastor Glenna Manning  in a study of Adam Hamilton's Book, Revival as we learn about how John Wesley and how he took the message of Christ into the world and how we can do the same. 
Come join us for one or all of these studies.  If childcare is needed for any class, let Glenna know.   

THANK YOU! UMM is grateful for this year's donors and the 16 UMM volunteers and Cub Scouts who manned the Soup Pots. We collected $1871, which brings our 11-year total to $17,900. These funds will be distributed evenly to The Society of St. Andrew, The Love Kitchen, Mobile Meals and Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry.

CONCORD COMMUNITY GARDEN - Applications are being accepted February 17 - March 2. If you would like to adopt a row or raised bed for the 2017 garden please see Mike Smith to obtain a copy of the "ground rules" and adoption form. 

COMMUNITY GARDEN GENERAL INTEREST MEETING - Thursday, March 9, 6:30 PM, Room E-110.

SERVE IN GUATEMALA, JULY 22-30 -  Join us on a Summer Mission trip to the Highlands of Guatemala. Deposit of $250 is due by March 1. The trip is designed for adults and youth 9th Grade and older. For more information contact Kim Weakley or Jane Currin.

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP - March 12-16 - Plymouth, NC - Designed for    Adults of all ages,    Youth 9th Grade & Older and  Children 2nd Grade & Older with parent(s). Register Now!

TEA PARTY - Mark your calendars for a United Methodist Women sponsored English style tea party on April 1 at 2 PM. The afternoon will include a "Best Hat" contest, photo op and a special dance presentation by the Summerville's. Watch for more details.

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