FCUMC Update: February 18

Magnify the Lord our God!
Bow low at his holy mountain
because the Lord our God is holy!
- Psalm 99:9

PASTORS: TOM BALLARD, KRISTEN BURKHART

IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2020

7TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

1) Exodus 24:12-18 2) Ps 99 ( UMH 819)

3) 2 Peter 1:16-21 4) Matthew 17: 1-9

ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 26

FELLOWSHIP MEAL & WORSHIP SERVICE

We will enjoy our regular Fellowship Meal at 5:30 pm, then we will join together in the Sanctuary for our 6:45 pm Ash Wednesday Service. We will observe a sermon, followed by the imposition of ashes, an ancient tradition of ashes and oil to

remind us of our humble dust beginnings.

DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

AVAILABLE ASH WEDNESDAY

Daily Lenten Devotions with scripture readings, reflections, and prayers will be available beginning on Ash Wednesday. Please pick up your copy in the Narthex on Ash Wednesday, and in The Journey and in the Narthex the following Sundays until they are gone.

LENTEN STUDIES - SPRING 2020

Beginning on March 4, we will begin three Lenten Studies on Wednesday Evenings. Please take a look at the options below and click on the "Register here" link to sign up for your preferred class.

THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY

Rev. Dr. Jim Dougherty leads a 7 session study based on The Heart of Christianity by Marcus J Borg. Register here! The book for this course is optional and is available for purchase in paperback and eKindle versions at amazon.com. We will not be meeting during Knox County Schools Spring Break or during Holy Week.

NEHEMIAH

Rev. Dr. Kristen Burkhart leads a 7 session Lenten Study on Nehemiah as we seek to rebuild our relationship with Christ, the church, and one another. Register here! There is no book for this course. We will not meet during Knox County Schools Spring Break or during Holy Week.

THE GOD WE CAN KNOW

Rev. Tom Ballard leads a 7 session Lenten Study based on The God We Can Know by Rob Fuquay. Register here ! The book is available for purchase in paperback or e-book from Cokesbury.com and Amazon.com. If you need assistance registering, please contact the church office at (865) 689-5175. We will not meet during Knox County Schools Spring Break or during Holy Week.

TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND

One year from now, we are anticipating several people from Fountain City UMC traveling to the Holy Land. To be able to make such a pilgrimage to places referred to in scripture adds a dimension to our reading and learning. The Society for Biblical Studies has arranged a 10-day itinerary for us, Dan to Beersheba, February 11-20, 2021, with an optional 4-day extension, The Wonders of Petra. Check out the itinerary by clicking here. We will actually be in the Holy Land on Ash Wednesday, which will be unforgettable, no doubt. A trip of this magnitude doesn't come together overnight, so I invite you to begin giving it some prayerful consideration. If you are interested, we have information available in the office for you to review. Without a doubt, this experience will be life-changing and life-enhancing.

NOTABLE NEEDS

PLACES TO SERVE

KIDS CAN FOR CHRIST - 40 4 40

FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 5

Our Fountain Kids' annual Lenten food drive, Kids Can For Christ, kicks off on February 26, Ash Wednesday! We will be collecting canned goods until Palm Sunday for the Fountain City Ministry Center. We are asking each person to collect 40 food items during Lent for donation. A cart will be in front of the gym on Sunday mornings for The Journey drop off and a table will be in the Narthex for Traditional drop off. Your donations are much appreciated!

HiSET at FCUMC is seeking language/reading tutors for our growing program. Curriculum materials are provided, so no preparation is necessary. Mondays and/or Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 106. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Debby Dykeman at 615-336-5640.

FAMILY PROMISE - APRIL 5-11

Family Promise is an important ministry impacting the lives of families right here in our city: single mothers, parents working hard to get back on their feet, children thrown into the instability of being homeless. And our church body has the privilege of partnering with Christ UMC in Halls as we help homeless and low income families work to achieve sustainable independence. Our responsibility is one meal and one overnight as a host. Please contact Debbie Pickett if you are available to help with this important ministry.

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NEWS & NOT ES

THE MORE YOU KNOW

FCUMC'S DON DARE HONORED WITH GOVERNOR'S AWARD

FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING

On Saturday, February 15 at the 34th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards, Don Dare received a Lifetime Achievement Governor's Award in Broadcasting. Don has been in the broadcasting industry for 50 years, twenty-four of those years at WATE-TV, our local ABC affiliate. Please click here to see the full story. Congratulations Don!

PARENT NOTIFICATION: Teens and children should be not roaming the church hallways during worship services. It compromises the security of all areas of the church. We are a Safe Sanctuaries church and take the safety of our children very seriously. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

CHANGES TO ELECTRONIC GIVING

If you currently give electronically (reoccurring or one-time gifts), the church is transitioning to a new electronic giving software. We need to inform and assist you in the transfer process. Please contact our church financial assistant, Ashley Garren via email, phone (865) 689-5175, or stop by the church office. Thank you for your continued financial support of Fountain City UMC.

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 this year.

WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP MEAL
Don't forget to make a reservation for our Fellowship Meal by noon today! Dinner is from 5:30 - 6:15pm in the Gym. Please note that we will NOT accept Visa/MC credit/debit cards this semester for Fellowship Meals.

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Check out the February edition of The Spirit !

NEXT UP AT FCUMC

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Check out our calendar for a complete list of this week's events.

ADULTS 50+ COLORING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Join the fun! If you have never been to our amazing coloring group, now is the time. It is easy, fun and free. Please join our host Susan Schumpert on Thursday, February 20 from 1-3 pm in Room 137. We will have plenty of supplies on hand or you are welcome to bring your own supplies. We look forward to seeing you there!

ADULTS 50+ LUNCHEON - MARCH 13 AT 11:30 AM - WESLEY HALL

Our March luncheon will center around happiness in the little things and how that ties into your overall health. Our special speaker will be Nita Pettibone. Lunch is $6 and will be a selection of sandwiches, chips, fruit, and cookies from McAllister's Deli. Please register by March 10. Questions? Contact the church office at (865) 689-5175 or email Jeanie. Live a Happy, Healthy Life!

CONFIRMATION SHABBAT SERVICE - FEBRUARY 21
Our Confirmation Shabbat Service with be at 5:30 pm on on February 21, followed by food and games. Please plan on joining us!

MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT - MARCH 6
Mark your calendars and plan to join us from 7pm -

midnight on March 6 for our Middle School Night. More details coming soon!

OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY MEAL

Our monthly Open Door Community Meal will be on Saturday, February 22, at 5:45 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Join us for a delicious meal with our Fountain City community!

MISSION CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Mark your calendars! Our Mission Celebration Weekend will be March 27-29 with our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event on Saturday, March 28. We need 200 volunteers to sign up! Please register here to help our church pack 260,000 meals!

ROCKY RAILWAY VBS - June 22-25, 2020

All Board! While planning summer vacation and family visits, please remember our amazing VBS. The dates are set for June 22-25. Registration will open March 1. Rocky Railway VBS will take kids on a ride they will never forget!

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

WORSHIP WITH US

Traditional Service

8:30 am & 11:00 am

(Sanctuary)

The Journey

Contemporary Worship

11:00 am (Gym)

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