March
2020
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" And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you." (Psalm 39:7)
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL - Each Monday morning you can receive a devotion with a Scripture, a message and opportunities for reflection and prayer, written by the pastors, staff and laity of Concord UMC. If you are not already receiving the devotion and would like to do so, please click on this link and select "Lenten Devotional."
GROWING IN FAITH
Sunday Morning Classes

We celebrate the great adult classes offered each week and the faithful leaders who facilitate them. Classes meet from 9:50 - 10:45 and a listing and description of all classes can be accessed through this link . Come join the fellowship!

Weekday Studies

Join in fellowship with others and deepen your faith by participating in one or more of these opportunities. More detailed information on class descriptions can be found through this link .

  • Tuesday/Wednesday Lunch & Learn (same study both days)- Bring your lunch if you desire and join in a Lenten study, "And the Angels Were Silent by Max Lucado. The study will run March 3/4 to April 7/8 from 11:30 - 1:00, Room 296, Facilitated by Pastor Glenna Manning.
  • Food for Thought - This class meets and covers a variety of material on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 in Room E109 (in Worship Center) and is led by Rev. Bill Kilday, Janie Wendelken and LeAnne Trotter.

  • Wednesday Night Lenten Study - Joan De Tar & David Humphries will offer a Lenten study for adults by Magrey R deVega entitled "Embracing the Uncertain" on Wednesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 (Room 226) - beginning March 4.
  • Soul Sisters - Women's fellowship and study facilitated by Joan De Tar will offer a Lenten study by Adam Hamilton "Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple" - 10:00 - 11:30 beginning February 6. (Room 296) -

  • Moms Group
  • Daytime Group meets each Friday from 9:30 - 12:00 for fellowship and study. Beginning February 28 the group will do a Lenten study, "This Life That is Ours." Room 296, facilitated by LeighAnna Colgrove and Jenny Gergely).
  • Evening Group is now meeting on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6:00 - 7:00 in Room 296. The group is facilitated by Kristen Hicks and Becca Means.

For more information on classes studies or small groups,
contact Glenna Manning, Pastor of Discipleship (gmanning@concordumc.com) 
OPPORTUNITIES
March 8 - Love to Stay Marriage Enrichment

Parents are invited to leave your children (birth - grade 5) with us an enjoy some quiet time together offsite from 6:00 - 7:30. Parents are provided with a marriage tip card, a small gift, and quality childcare. Please pre-register children by contacting Diana Stolt (dstolt@concordumc.com)

Women's Retreat: "Lift Up Your Eyes"

A special women's retreat will take place in Townsend, TN on April 24 - 26 . (Note this is a date change from previous announcements.)

Join with other women from all generations as we spent time in fellowship and spiritual renewal in Townsend and Cades Cove of the Smokie Mountains. The event beings on Friday evening, April 24 and concludes around noon on Sunday, April 26. We will enjoy community building activities, yoga, cultural exploration and deepening our relationship with God. There will also be some wonderful food as well!! Cost is $120/person (double occupancy); $180 for a single room (limited number available); $80 (triple occupancy) and $60 (four to a room).

Space is limited so sign up ASAP by registering through this link .

(Contact Glenna for more information).
Monday Lunch Gang - Join other 55+ folks for lunch our monthly lunch. The next gathering is March 9 at Aubreys (9208 Middlebrook Pike). Meet us there at noon. Reservation can be made by following this link to the church website , signing the book in the reception area, or contacting Joan (joan@concordumc.com or 966-6728)

Friendship Club - Join others for lunch and program at 10:30 on March 18 in the Studio (lunch is in the Worship center.)

Jubilation Pigeon Forge - Save the date from April 20 - 22 to attend the annual Conference event for persons 55+ for a time of renewal, fellowship and learning about issues related to the senior population. Brochures with more information are available from Joan.
Contact Joan De Tar, 55+ Adult Coordinator (joan@concordumc.com) for more information on events for those aged 55+.
11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
865-966-6728
www.concordumc.com