I was at the fitness center one Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago and was talking with a fellow who is an active Baptist layman. He confessed that he was “playing hooky” from church. Then he looked at me with a puzzled look and said: “What about you?” I told him we take a break from many of our activities on Wednesday evenings during the summer. He said, “We probably should because attendance is way down.”

I hope our Wednesday evening summer break has given people a chance to rejuvenate a bit and get ready to re-group. We have great dinners waiting for us, along with dynamic music ministry opportunities. There are other spiritual growth activities for our children, youth and adults, including Bible studies and additional small groups.

This Wednesday evenin, August 24, is the ministry fair in the gym. At that time, everyone has an opportunity to preview the offerings for the fall and sign up for those groups that need registration ahead of time. The full range of programming will be available on the following Wednesday, August 31.

Don’t be caught at the fitness center, or anywhere else, on Wednesday night. Come and give your faith a spiritual workout.

Jim

Living and Responding Through Faith

August Salt & Light

The August Salt & Light offering goes to support the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM), SEJ the

short-term mission agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. UMVIM exists to promote, encourage, and enable Christians to exemplify “Christian Love In Action” through short-term mission service in the United States and abroad. UMVIM also provides comprehensive training programs for individuals and team leaders to help them prepare themselves and their teams for the mission field.

Church Ladies Unite!

By now EVERYONE knows about our 46th Church-Wide Bazaar on Saturday, November 5 but did you know that Circle 11 is "manning" the "Yum! Yum! Booth" this year? Yes and we need YOUR help to make it the best General Store ever!!! Whether you bake, make candy or bread, layer jars with the best ingredients, make jellies, jams, pickles or other home-canned items, we need YOU! Together we can make a great impact for missions at this year's Bazaar. Please call 310-0476 and leave a message about what you plan to bring and thanks to everyone for your help!

For the Entire Church Family

Current Calendar

Disciple Bible Study Coming This Fall

Live Debt Free! Financial Peace University

MOPS/MOMSnext Ready for a New Year!

"Fingerprints of God", Fall Bible Study

GED Classes Begin August 29

Young Men's Bible Study

Church Wide Picnic, September 18

Net News

Conference 2012 Emphasis

The Holston Conference mission emphasis for 2012 will be Vietnam. The Conference is seeking the names of all United Methodists who are Vietnam veterans. If you would supply us with the following information, we would be most grateful. Please send an email fcumc@fountaincityumc.org or mail to FCUMC, 212 Hotel Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918, by August 24:

Name:
Branch of Service:
Home Address:
Phone:
Email:

Ministry Fair and Wednesday Night Dinner

August 24

We are excited to kick off our Wednesday Night programming August 24 with a dinner and ministry fair. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a ministry fair. You will have the opportunity to learn about the various ways that we Love God, Experience Christ and Serve People through the ministries of the church. We have a very strong slate of education opportunities this fall and we hope that you will check out a preview of the classes available for you to help you grow in the love and knowledge of God.

Parsonage Update

Spring and summer 2011 have brought many severe storms to the Fountain City area, and our church parsonage has been plagued with water issues. With the last of these storms in June, we encountered our worst flooding yet. We solicited the expertise of several contractors in our church to determine the best solution.

Upon review of our claim by the insurance company, we were told that approximately $8,450 of our claim would not be covered. Repairs to the exterior foundation drain system are not covered by property insurance. The remainder of our claim did however cover the replacement (again!) of carpet in the basement area.

Although we did not expect insurance funds to cover all expenses incurred, we were not prepared for a shortfall of this amount. If you feel led to assist in overcoming this shortfall, (above and beyond your regular giving), we would welcome your gift. If you have questions about the situation, please contact me at extension 109 or jpatterson@fountaincityumc.org.

Thank you,

John Patterson

Church Business Administrator

Children's News

Upcoming Events

August 24: First Wednesday Night Dinner

Registration for Wednesday Night Programming
August 29, 7:00 p.m.: Children’s Ministry Team Meeting

Youth News

Check Out the Youth Page!
Youth Calendar

Upcoming Events:

August 24: Last day to sign up for "Worship in the City"

August 27: Worship in the City

August 28: Whitewater Rafting Registration Due ($35)

August 31, 6:30 p.m.: Youth Group Begins

September 4: Labor Day Weekend, No Growth Groups

September 11, 12:00 p.m.: Whitewater Rafting

September 18, 4:00 p.m.: Church Picnic

(No High School Growth Groups)

September 23, 6:00 p.m.: Confirmation Kick-Off

October 2, 12:00 p.m.: Youth Activitiy

Fall Retreat Registration Deposit Due ($35)

October 12-16: Fall Break, No Youth Activities

November 2: Fall Retreat Balance Due

November 4-6: High School Fall Retreat

November 11-13: Middle School Fall Retreat

December 18, 6:00 p.m.: Youth Group Christmas Party

December 18: Resurrection 2012 Deposit Due ($35)

January 8: Parent Meeting

Resurrection 2012 Balance Due

January 13-15: High School Resurrection

January 20-22: Middle School Resurrection