September 17, 2020 | Concord United | 865-966-6728
THINK BIG, MEET SMALL - JOIN A SMALL GROUP TODAY!
"Small group has provided me with friendship, support, laughter and moments of much needed sanity in the midst of life’s insanity. My life is much the better for it."- Howard Jackson
Concord believes in the power of small groups to help us grow in our faith and we know that during this time of social distancing we need them more than ever. So we are challenging every adult in our church to be a part of a small group this fall. For those who are not already a part of an ongoing group, we're starting new small groups in October. To sign up, go to concordumc.com/smallgroups and click "Join a Small Group". When you sign up you'll have the chance to tell us what type of group you are interested in and whether you would prefer to meet in person or via Zoom. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday Mornings join us online at ConcordUMC.com/kids for Sunday School lessons for Preschoolers through Tweenagers .
CONCORD KIDS CONNECT - All K-3rd graders are invited to attend one of two identical "Outdoor Group Time" sessions on September 27 from 2:30-3:30pm or 4-5pm on the front lawn for a devotional, fellowship, and activities. Space is limited, registration required. Click here.
TRUNK OR TREAT - Sunday, October 25, 4-5 PM - Drive through the trunk parade and at the end your children will receive a bag of candy. There will also be a costume photo contest at the covered entrance for families, individuals and most one for the most creative.
RECOVERY WORSHIP ON THE LAWN - MONDAYS - United In Recovery will have outdoor worship on the church lawn every Monday at 6:30 followed by outdoor open share groups at 7:15. Join us this Monday to hear Pastor Wil talk about "The Problem with Pessimism."
LOOP THE COVE FOR CADES - Help support CADES in re-opening by participating in the Loop the Cove for CADES fundraiser! Run/Bike/Walk/Ride the Cades Cove Loop which offers vehicle-free access each Wednesday, through September 30 OR sponsor our team as they run the 11 miles. The entry fee is $35 per entry and you will receive a t-shirt & water bottle. Click here to register to participate or to sponsor our team.
GROW
WEEKLY STUDIES - Until we are approved to do otherwise, we will meet through Zoom.
Tuesdays - August 18 - September 22 - "Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name" by Max Lucado is being offered.from 11:30-1:00. If you cannot attend the Zoom gathering, you can still participate by receiving a video of the lesson after it is offered in Zoom. To sign up and/or to receive a book for either or both of these studies, email gmanning@concordumc.com.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
August 23 - September 20 - The Gospel of Mark, the first of the Gospels to be written and a framework for the other synoptic Gospels. Our Weekly Bible Study is taped and available through a video link weekly on Saturday afternoons. To sign up, contact gmanning@concordumc.com
September 13 - November 1 - David L. Holmes’s The Faiths of the Founding Fathers - You are invited to participate in the New Visions Class’s eight-week study Sundays via Zoom from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/newvisionsconcord.
SUNDAY EVENING CLASS
August 30 - Building Bridges Part 2 will kick off at 7:00 pm. Click here to register.
HOW TO GIVE
There are many ways to continue giving.
1) Mail - 11020 Roane Drive - 37934
2) Online - Concordumc.com/give
3) Text - Text CONCORDUMC to 73256 to give by phone.
Join us for Worship on the Lawn Sundays, September 20, October 4 and 18 at 6:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and a mask (required). Worship will be on the front lawn and we ask you to park in the front lots. We also ask that you bring an index card with your names and contact info on them to help us keep an attendance record. While we are not yet allowed to open our buildings, we can gather for worship together outside as long as we stay smart and safe. We've missed you and we can't wait to see you at Worship on the Lawn.
STUDENT MINISTRY
WORSHIP & MOVIE NIGHT - October 3, 7:00 PM - All students, grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for worship and a movie. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket, wear your mask (required) and don't forget to complete the new waiver required for all in person events.
STUDENT MINISTRIES SHOW - We're working to put together an On Demand style experience for students full of fun and worship. The show will be released Sundays at 5:30pm beginning September 6 on IGTV and Facebook, so check it out, share it, and like it.
SERVE
DONATION THURSDAYSeach week from 5–7 pm, bring your items to the West Parking Lot Shed for safe drop off. To arrange drop off or pickup of large furniture, mattresses or box springs, contact Jane Currin, jcurrin@concordumc.com.
FOOD PANTRY - The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry needs the following items - Vegetable Oil (12oz), Boxed Meals (Like Hamburger Helper), Bottled Syrup (24oz), Boxed Potatoes (15oz), Large Cans Soup (18–20oz}, Conditioner (10–16oz)
