A Publication of Concord United Methodist Church - May 9, 2024 | |
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CHILDREN'S COAT HANGERS NEEDED - The Thrift Store is in need of coat hangers for children's clothing. If you have extra, please bring them to the church or The Thrift Store. Thank you!
FOOD BUCKETS - Concord will once again be participating in the Holston Conference Hands-on Mission Project and provide food buckets to the Zimbabwe Ishe Anesu Project for Underprivileged Children. Our goal is to put together 50 buckets. If you would like to help fund this project, you can "purchase" a bucket for $50 or half a bucket for $25. This will pay for the food (canned chicken, sugar, flour, rice, dried beans, dried milk and vegetable oil), bucket, lid, and shipping. You can give online at concordunited.org/give and select Food Buckets or with a check with Food Buckets in the memo line.
ELK GARDEN FAMILYN MISSION TRIP - Join Missions as they travel to Elk Garden School Community Ministry in Rosedale, VA (near Lebanon). We’ll depart the church on Thursday, June 27 and return Saturday, June 29. Teams will be making repairs to the building and working in the community gardens, stocking the pantry and a wide variety of other tasks. May 15 is the last day to get the early bird discounted price of $100. After May 15, cost for the trip is $125.
OPERATION BACKYARD – May 30-June 1 - Our students will be working in the community with Operation Backyard Thursday, May 30 thru Saturday, June 1 building access or wheelchair ramps. Operation Backyard will set us up with a work site and all the materials we’ll need but the students need adults to work alongside them. They will also be working on a few projects at Wesley House. Could you help supervise or with them? If so, click here to sign up.
MAY PANTRY NEEDS - Cooking Oil, Canned Meals (Ravioli, SpaghettiOs, Beef Stew), Toothpaste, Cereal (no sugar added)
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CONCORD WELCOMES MORGAN ECKLES
AS THE NEW ASSISTANT
CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR
We're thrilled to share the exciting news that Morgan Eckles is joining us as our new Assistant Children's Director! Morgan, along with her family, has been an integral part of the Concord community since November 2016. Her official start date is May 21st. When you see her around the church, please take a moment to introduce yourself and extend a warm welcome, ensuring she feels embraced and valued from day one.
Hello CUMC family! My name is Morgan Eckles, and I am thrilled to join Victoria in our children's ministry! My family and I have been church members since we moved to Knoxville almost nine years ago, and my children grew up in our church and loved their time in our children's ministry. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, and we have four children: Army, 19, Aggie, 18, and twins, Abe and Abby Lu who are 15.
I have worked in education and with children all my working career and through graduate school as I pursued degrees in counseling psychology and education. I am excited to be a part of this time of growth in our church and our children's ministry specifically. Great things are ahead for our church, and I look forward to meeting everyone and building relationships that connect, serve, and grow our church families. ~ In Joy, Morgan
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ADULT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Sharing Our Story sponsored by 55+. All adults are welcomed to attend. June 23-26 - 2:00-5:00 PM - Worship Center - We will have a variety of activities, including worship, speakers, snacks, crafts/art and more. We will conclude our 4 days together with a celebration and worship at Community Care Night on June 26, 6:30 p.m. Contact Joan De Tar, 865-966-6728 or 865-719-0661. Cost: $10 for the 4 days - Register at ConcordUnited.org/events
TRAVEL WITH THE PASTORS - WESLEY HERITAGE TRIP TO ENGLAND - SPRING 2025 - We want to invite you to join us on a Wesley Heritage Tour of England where we will see first-hand the places where John Wesley lived and preached in England. Rev. Wil Cantrell, Rev. Sabine Collins, and Rev. Glenna Manning will providing leadership on the trip. We anticipate the trip departing April 22, 2025 and lasting for 9 days. If you are interested in this experience, please join us for an informational meeting in the chapel on Sunday May 19 at 6pm. Sign up for the information meeting here: Wesleyan Heritage Tour Information Meeting Link.
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STUDENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Small Groups - 10:00-10:50am
Middle School - 242
High School - 240
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
CCN Dinner
5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Night Students
6:30-8:00pm
Last Sunday Night of the Semester!!!
Congrats Graduates!
Join us in praying over these students and their families as they approach this exciting moment in their lives.
Student's Summer Calendar: Check out all of the exciting activities happening this summer! ConcordUnited.org/summer
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CHILDREN
SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUPS
10am - 10:50am
Drop off in the Crossroads (Room 76)
K-5th grade
KIDS WORSHIP
(no Kids Worship - 5/12)
FAMILY WORSHIP - Sunday, May 12
Families join us in the sanctuary at 11:00 for our family service. The crescendo kids will have a 10:30 practice before the service. There is no kids worship at 11:00.
NURSERY /PRESCHOOL SUNDAYS
8:50am-12:00 pm Preschool Wing
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
5:30-6:30 Free community dinner
6:15-7:30 Crescendo and Community Kids
SIGN UP TODAY!
Vacation Bible School & Mosaic
July 8-11 - Register for both events at ConcordUnited.org/events.
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THIS & THAT
COMMUNITY CARE NIGHT
5:30-6:30 PM - Free Dinner
6:30-7:00 PM - Worship
7:00 PM - Small Groups
MAY 15 - Dinner - Chicken Salad on pita, chips, tossed salad, pizza rolls for kids
SERMON SERIES - WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL - Pastor Brooke shares her experiences walking in the footsteps of Paul in Greece on Wednesday nights, April 17–May 22. We walk through each of the pilgrimage locations. There is a free meal from 5:30-6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by worship from 6:30-7:00.
KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO - Have you ever wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet, or just learn some new stitches. I have a group for you. Knit One Crochet Two meets every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in Room 145. We will teach you how, no experience needed. This would be a great summertime activity for kids 4th grade and up. We would love to pass this art down to the next generations. Contact Joan, 865-966-6728 for more information
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OUR GIFTS
Gifts have been received in memory of:
Ellen Smith (CADES Fund)
Deanna Heflin (Food Pantry)
John North (Building Fund, CADES Fund)
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OUR LIVES TOGETHER
The congregation mourns the loss of Edith Muldrew, Concord member since January 1, 1956, who died on May 4.
The congregation mourns the loss of Rita Dabbs, Concord member since February 19, 2012, who died on April 5.
The love and sympathy of the congregation is extended to Gretchen Allen on the death of her brother, Douglas Phillips, who passed away on April 22.
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday, May 12, 2024
9AM & 11AM - Traditional
Sermon: The Catholic Spirit
Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15 & John 13:34-35
Pastor: Wil Cantrell
Hymns:
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - UMH 139
Go, Make of All Disciples - UMH 571
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9AM & 11AM - Contemporary
Sermon: The Catholic Spirit
Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15 & John 13:34-35
Pastor: Brooke Hartman
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HOW TO GIVE
By Mail - 11020 Roane Drive - 37934
Online - Concordunited.org/give
Texting - Text CONCORDUNITED to 73256
In Person - Offering boxes located at exits.
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BECOME A FRIEND
OF CADES
Our CADES ministry needs your help to continue improving the quality of life for senior adults and their families. Please consider supporting and advocating for those in our community living with dementia by becoming a Friend of CADES. To make a difference, visit ConcordUnited.org/CADES or call 865-675-2835 for more information.
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PASTOR ON CALL
May 11-12 - Wil Cantrell
865-288-7424
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE
855-CRISIS-1; 855-274-7471
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Concord United Methodist Church | 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
865-966-6728 | ConcordUnited.org
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