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Happy New Year and Welcome to 2017 ---
Make it a Great New Year to Deepen Your Faith!
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Following is the information you need to stay up to date on opportunities to grow in your faith journey. Have questions? Contact Glenna Manning, Pastor of Discipleship (gmanning@concordumc.com)
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We continue to offer a wide variety of classes and studies as we enter into the New Year.
Follow this link
to see a full description and dates for each of the following studies or pick up a copy of the catalog at any of the Welcome Centers:
- Counterfeit Christianity: The Persistence of Errors in the Christian Church - Mondays, beginning January 9, facilitated by Pastor Mike Stallings
- Disciple I - New Testament - Tuesdays, beginning January 10 (a morning AND an evening section), facilitated by Rev. Jim Bailes
- Financial Peace - Tuesday evenings, beginning January 10, facilitated by Dennis Collins
- God's Mysterious Ways: Suffering, Grace and God's Plan for Joseph - Lunch and Learn on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning January 17, facilitated by Pastor Glenna Manning
- Seamless: Understanding the Bible as a Complete Story (Women's Study) - Wednesday evenings, beginning January 11, facilitated by Kim Mink
- A Way Through the Wilderness, Wednesday evenings beginning January 11, facilitated by Joan De Tar
- The Essentials: Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs, Wednesday evenings, beginning January 11, facilitated by Pastors Wil Cantrell and Larry Trotter
- The Longing in Me: How Everything you Crave Leads to the Heart of God (Women's Study), Thursday mornings, beginning January 12, facilitated by Joan De Tar
- Open Your Bible: God's Word is For You and For Now (Mom's Group), Friday mornings, beginning January 13, facilitated by Kim Mink
- Food for Thought - "In the Dust of the Rabbi", a DVD/discussion study by Ray Vander Laan, Wednesdays evenings beginning January 11, facilitated by Janie Wendleken.
Men's Play and Pray continues to meet on Wednesday evenings as well as Centering Prayer on Tuesday afternoons.
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Sunday mornings continue to be a wonderful time to deepen your faith walk and to develop rich and lasting relationship with others. We offer a variety of classes for all ages and interest.
Follow this link
for a listing and description of our current offerings or pick up a copy of the classes at any of the Welcome Centers.
If you are new to Concord, please note that we will have a Connect to Concord Class beginning on January 22 and you are invited to attend this 6-week class to learn more about Methodism and life in the congregation of Concord UMC.
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To assist you in your personal discipleship walk there are several excellent books available for sale outside Glenna's office. Each book cost $10. Stop by, take a look, and pick up one or more to help you to grow deeper in your faith walk in 2017.
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WESLEY HERITAGE 2017 TOUR
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Remember!! January 15, 2017 is the deadline to let Glenna know of your intention to be a part of the Wesley Heritage Tour to England in May 2017. Contact her if you have any questions.
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Ministry for those aged 55+
To make a reservation for any activities, call Joan De Tar, 966-6728, or sign up at the reception desk in “The Church Sign Up Book.”
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Upcoming News & Activities
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Senior Technology -
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m., Room 219 - Bring your cell phone, laptop, Kindle, or other devices you may need help in using.
Friendship Club
-Wednesday, January 18, in The Studio followed by lunch. The musical group Brandywine is the entertainment. Cost is $5.
Boomers and Primetimers
- In 2017 we will expand ministries for those 55+ by creating two areas of ministry -- Boomers and Primetimers. Boomers will predominately be for those aged 55 - 70, and Primetimers will be for those 70+. However, adults may choose any group or both groups in which they are interested. A formation team to plan for Boomer activities will be held on Monday, January 23 at 11:00 in the Skybox (upstairs in the Worship Center) or 7:00 in Room 226. Select a time that is best for you and come and give your input for this vital group.
Service Opportunities - In 2017 we look forward to continuing and expanding our ministries of outreach including Grace Ministry (monthly visitation for shut-ins), Extend the Table (quarterly communion ministry), Concord Hope and Concord Caregivers and TLC (weekly meals). All persons are invited to take part in serving our members through these ministries.
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Concord UMC | 865.966.6728 | 865.966.3624 | 11020 Roane Dr. Knoxville, TN 37934
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