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PASTORS: TOM BALLARD, KRISTEN BURKHART
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IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR DECEMBER 15, 2019
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
1) Isaiah 35:1-10 2) Luke 1:47-55
(UMH
199)
3) James 5:7-10 4)
Matthew 11:2-11
LET'S FINISH 2019 WELL!
The year is almost over. Let's finish it well! Have you checked to make sure that you are current on your 2019 financial commitment? Have you thought of making a special year-end gift? Part of discipleship is investing our dollars in kingdom causes, and we are approximately $60,000 away from meeting our year-to-date budget.
If you have questions about your 2019 gifts, please contact Ashley Garren in the church office.
Let's step up and make this year great for Christ and Fountain City UMC!
Thanks to everyone who has submitted their
ALL IN For Christ commitments for 2020.
We currently have 167 financial commitments for $840,630 total. In addition to financial commitments, we have received 60 commitments for service in some capacity. Compared to 2019 at this time, we are encouraged that 45 giving units have increased their financial commitment. However, our number of financial commitments is down by 30, and our dollar commitments are down by $80,000, comparatively. Obviously, we have some catching up to do. Financial giving is part of faithful discipleship. If you haven't submitted your commitment yet, please do so now. If you need a form, please go to
this link
, or drop by the church office. Let's be
All In
For Christ in 2020!
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THE SEASON OF ADVENT
We invite you to join us
each Sunday during Advent
in one of our three worship services as we light the Advent wreath and prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ into our hearts and lives. Please plan on joining us at the following worship events as well.
Come! Celebrate Christmas - The FCUMC Choirs' annual Christmas Concert will be held next Sunday,
December 15 at 3:00 pm and Monday,
December 16 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Broadcast times for the Come! Celebrate Christmas concert are December 24 at 7:00 pm on WATE and December 25 at 6 am on WATE and WBIR.
Christmas Eve Services on Tuesday,
December 24:
- Children and Family Nativity Service at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. We would like to welcome kiddos visiting from out of town to join in the Nativity Service! All children should meet in Wesley Hall at 3:30 pm to don their costumes.
- Contemporary Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm in the Gym.
- Traditional Candlelight Service at 11:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
We hope you make FCUMC your home during this Advent season.
JOURNEY with us
through December!
The season of Advent
is a time to prepare
for Christmas and the coming of the best gift ever given, Jesus! Let
us help you sing during this Christmas carol season with hope, love, peace, and joy instead of saying "Bah! Humbug!"
Join us in The Journey worship service on
December 15 and 22 at 11am
as we look at redeeming our Christmas Scrooge-like tendencies.
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NOTABLE NEEDS
PLACES TO SERVE
SERVE MEALS AT KARM
We are serving meals at KARM on the second and fourth
Fridays of the month from September through May. Volunteers are
needed from 4 - 6 pm
Feel free to bring your teenagers! Youth are welcome to serve if they are at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve a meaningful ministry right here in Knoxville! We will need six volunteers for each Friday committed. If you are willing and able to serve, please contact Clarence Carter at (865) 356-0001.
ADULTS 50+ SERVICE PROJECT
Stuffed Animals & Toys for Judge Irwin's Court
Check out this WBIR report on the impact that these stuffed animals and toys have on the children passing through the Knox County Juvenile Court. Each child coming through Judge Irwin's courtroom (through no fault of their own) may select an animal or toy to keep. In addition to stuffed animals of all colors and sizes, we are collecting toys for boys 12 and up who prefer action figures, Match Box cars, Hot Wheels, trucks, and airplanes. There is still time to contribute to this special service project. All items must be brand new!
Judge Irwin's supply of toys is dwindling so please consider donating by dropping off new toys at the church office.
We will continue to take donations into the new year. Questions? Contact the church office at (865) 689-5175 or email
Carolyn Rogers
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NEWS
& NOT
ES
THE MORE
YOU KNOW
CHARLES SLOAN
The Charles Sloan Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the Spring semester. Applications are available in the church office and should be returned to the office by
Monday, December 30.
This scholarship was established to provide funds as available to assist students in completing their college education. Grants from the Scholarship Committee are made from the following criteria:
- Recipients will be considered on the basis of need, and the condition of the student maintaining a satisfactory scholastic performance.
- Priority will be given to students who are members of FCUMC and intending to study a curriculum connected with the church. All other consideration will be given to other students continuing their college education.
For more information, contact the church office at (865) 689-5175.
THE UPPER ROOM
For many, the Christmas season can be a difficult time. The Upper Room provides resources for the season, giving voice and hope to those who are grieving or experiencing loss. Check out these words of hope from
The Upper Room, a global ministry dedicated to supporting the spiritual life of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully.
DECEMBER HIATUS
The following programs will resume in the New Year: Team Craft!, Youth Bells, Youth Choir, Sunday Night Youth, GriefShare, Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals, Wednesday Night Fountain Kids, Celebrate Recovery Step Studies, and Realm Training Sessions. "A New Year, A New You" begins
Wednesday, January 8.
NO CHILDCARE ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR'S EVE
So that our child care providers may be with their families, there will be no child care on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
SAFE SANCTUARIES REMINDER
Children should not be unsupervised in church hallways and bathrooms during worship service. Thank you for your attention and help with this.
Miss Donna.
SIGN UP FOR THE FLOWER CALENDAR
Altar flowers are a beautiful way to honor & memorialize a special person or event in your life. Flowers are arranged by Petree's Florist and cost $65. Contact
Melissa
in the church office at (865) 689-5175 for available dates in December and into 2020.
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Check out the December
edition of
The Spirit
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NEXT UP AT FCUMC
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Check out our
calendar
for a complete list of this week's events.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY -
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 pm
Join us for food and games! Students should bring a gift that's $10 or less for the white elephant gift exchange. They can also wear an ugly sweater for our Ugly Sweater Contest! Don't miss out on the fun!
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Get in the Christmas Spirit! Join us as the FCUMC Choirs sing and ring in the celebration of Christ's birth. The program will also be broadcast on television on Christmas Eve at 7pm on WATE & on Christmas Day at 6am on WATE and WBIR.
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FAITH PROMISE SUNDAY
Our Faith Promise Sunday will be December 22. Mission envelopes are available in the pews.
OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY MEAL
Our monthly Open Door Community Meal will be on Saturday, December 28, at 5:
45 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Join us for a delicious meal with our Fountain City community!
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PASTOR ON CALL
Kristen Burkhart (865) 357-6354
Fountain City United
Methodist Church
212 Hotel Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-5175
www.fountaincityumc.org
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WORSHIP WITH US
Traditional Service
8:30 am & 11:00 am
(Sanctuary)
The Journey
Contemporary Worship
11:00 am (Gym)
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