In this Issue
January 11, 2012
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Worship With Us
January 15, 2012
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Traditional Services
(8:30 & 11:00)
"Listen Up"
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Sermon by Daniel Ogle
Contemporary Service
(11:00)
Holy Communion
“Do This in Remembrance"
1 Corinthians 11:23-27
Sermon by Melissa Smith
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Follow Us
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Pastor's Message
If you were in traditional worship during Advent, you might have heard me complain, almost ad nauseam, about our eight-year-old pre-lit Christmas tree that had several lights that weren’t working. We finally just put a lot of decorations in those areas, so it was not so obvious. Anyway, you “need” to know the rest of the story. We broke down and bought a new tree last week: 50% off and then another 20%. Not a bad deal, huh? We are already looking ahead to next year.
Now, when it comes to saving money, looking ahead can be a good thing. However, most of the time we spend far too much time looking way down the road and fail to see what is just ahead of us. It is good to plan, but not when it takes our attention away from today and its needs.
I have found that when I take care of today and its needs, along with some bit of careful planning, I am most likely to meet my goals. As a follower of Christ, it is easy to concentrate so much on where I want to be five years from now that I fail to live today as a faithful disciple. Unlike the broken pre-lit lights, I don’t want just to hide my sinful ways. I want to fix them.
In this new year (which is quickly becoming “not so new”), I pray that we might all seek to live faithfully today and build on that faithfulness tomorrow. As John Wesley so wisely reminded us a few hundred years ago, we are all moving toward perfection – and I might add -- one day at a time.
-- Jim
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For the Entire Church Family
Current Calendar
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Wednesday Night Starts Back, January 11
Meet & Greet
Rev. David Graves
Nominee for Bishop From Holston Conference
Sunday, January 29
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at FCUMC
Rev. Graves will be speaking @ 3:30 p.m
Rev. David Graves, son of Fred & Billie Graves, cordially invites you to join him at this meet and greet event which is a great opportunity to:
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Connect with Rev. David Graves’ heart and passion for the Kingdom of God
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Offer Rev. David Graves your support
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Learn more about process of being a candidate for Bishop in the United Methodist System
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Develop a deeper understanding of the United Methodist connectional system.
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Offer financial gift to help with expenses for running for Bishop. (NOT tax deductible.)
Please make checks out to: David Graves for Bishop
(Mail checks to): Gary Poe, 4528 Chickasaw Rd.
Kingsport, TN 37664
Join this journey @ www.davidgraves4bishop.com
Sisters in the Spirit
All girls are invited to meet at the Regal Cinemas at West Town Mall at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16. We will watch Beauty & The Beast (3-D), purchase your ticket online or at the box office. Showtime is 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sherri Smith, ssmith@fountaincityumc.org.
Monday Morning Bible Study
"Jonah - Navigating a Life Interrupted" by Priscilla Shirer
Begins January 23, 9:30 a.m., room 107
More information on-line.
Women's Retreat at Eagle Rock Camp
March 9-10
We look forward to a great time of fellowship around the Word of God as Bebe Gilloly leads us in a study she has entitled “The Fear Factor: Refusing to be a Contestant.” Registration forms can be picked up in the church office and in Sunday school classrooms. Cost is $75, registration and money must be in by February 24. Direct any questions to: Leanne Ballinger (660-9473,or lballinger@comcast.net) or Melissa Coram (454-1461 or melissacoram@yahoo.com)
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Children's News
January 20: Mother Son Camp-In
February 11: Father Daughter Valentine Dance
February 21: Pancake Supper and Family Lent Event
February 19: BEAUTIFUL 2012 parent meeting
February 25: BEAUTIFUL 2012, an event for Girls and their Moms
March 9: Family Fun Night, Skate Party
Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:40-7:20 p.m. in room 208 for Commongrounds, parenting and coffee. We’re talking about the "Five Love Languages of Kids" beginning this week, January 11, 2012.
Coming Soon:
Parenting with Love & Logic Class
Parents' Night Out
We Are Going on a Bear Hunt!
Friday, January 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Come join us for a Mother/Son camp-in adventure! Bring your sleeping bags and your boys for dinner, campfire songs, nature crafts & s'more fun! Cost is $5 per person. Call the church office to register. For more information, contact Sherri Smith, ssmith@fountaincityumc.org. |
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