Fountain City United Methodist Church

Making Disciples. Changing Lives.

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Fountain City UMC
212 Hotel Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-5175
spirit@fountaincityumc.org

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  • The book of John gives us four chapters' worth of Jesus' last moments with His disciples. Beginning in chapter 13, we get a seat at the Passover table as Jesus entrusts the weight of Heaven into the hands and feet of twelve fickle and flighty men, not yet enlightened and empowered. . And here we are, centuries later, hearing again the words of Jesus one sunrise away from His death march, over the crackle of unleavened bread and a splash of wine, between the traditional recitations of the Passover feast recalling God's mercy and attention toward an afflicted people. . Above all, Jesus tells these men heavy with wine and sleep and celebration, love. Love as Jesus has loved. Pay attention as Jesus as paid attention. See the world as Jesus has seen the world. Above all, Church, love as relentlessly and recklessly as Jesus has loved. Love with your very lives. . That, above all, is our identity and calling card as followers of Jesus Christ. That, above all, is our charge. That, above all and of utmost importance, Church, is our proof.
  • Just look at these lovely ladies! Did you know we have a fun aerobics class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in our gym? Join us at 9am for a great workout!
  • It's Fall (sorta...almost?) in Tennessee! We've got a big week coming up, so mark your calendars! . As always, tonight is our Celebrate Recovery service beginning at 6:30pm. If you've never been out to FCUMC on a Tuesday night, we encourage you to join us! . Wednesday is our first churchwide fellowship meal beginning at 5:15! Please help Doug and his staff plan accordingly by reserving your plate by noon today! You can register online or by calling the church office at (865) 689-5175. . Following dinner, our #FountainKids will have a kick-off celebration on the front lawns! Parents, sign your kids in starting at 6:15pm in the Welcome Center. They'll have inflatables, food, fun, games, the whole shebang! . It's also our first @fcumc_youth night of small groups! Join us in the Old Fellowship Hall for worship and a lesson, then break out into small groups for some good discussion. . We'll also have our first week of Fall Programming for our adults. Check out our website for a list of classes! . Then Sunday, we will have a special Parents Meeting at 9:45am in Wesley Hall. If you have a student, K-12th, in one of our ministries at FCUMC, we encourage you to come! Ministry leaders will be on hand to answer all of your burning questions! . See you at ALL THE PLACES!
  • We are so excited to be one of the church sponsors for the next @knoxhabitat Build coming this fall! We need volunteers (ages 16+) for each day - no experience needed! Link to sign up in the profile. Let’s raise this roof! . #fcumc #fcumcmissions #habitatforhumanity
  • It's back-to-school time in Tennessee! Would you join us in praying over our students, teachers, administrators, and staff? . Father, you are a God of beginnings, of life and resurrection, of back-to-back chances, You who makes all things new. We pray for this special time of beginning a new school year for our loved ones heading into classrooms and cafeterias all across our city. We pray for that sense of excitement and anticipation to carry these students throughout their day. We pray for our teachers, those who have committed to pouring into our children, who get up each morning and stand watch on the front lines against bullies and bad grades. We pray for our administrators and our staff, the backbones of our school system who prop up our beloveds with the support to soar. . We pray for this new school year, this chance to do our best, to love our hardest, to seek You in every corner of every classroom, at lonely lunch tables, on each court and field, in the hearts of our friends and classmates, in every hard, good, right choice. . You are a God who has promised over and over to go before us. Help our students cling to that promise. . #fcumc #fcumcyouth #fountainkids #backtoschool
  • Our youth are headed back out on the mission field! They leave first thing this Sunday morning. Join us during the 8:30am service to commission them, pray over them, and send them on their way! . #fcumc #fcumcmissions #fcumcyouth
  • I scream you scream! Our Adults 50+ ministry are heading to @mayfielddairy tomorrow and have room for thirty more friends! We’ll take a tour of the plant, watch a video on its history, and enjoy a delicious scoop of ice cream (perfect for this summer weather)! . We’ll be traveling in style via motor coach (equipped with air conditioning, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, and a restroom)!!! Departing from church at 9:45am and returning before 4:00pm. Cost is $6 plus the cost of lunch at Michael’s Casual Dining in Athens. Join us! . #fcumc #fieldtrip #weallscreamforicecream #🍦
  • Guys, you NEED these baked goods in your life. (His mercies are new in the morning, right?) The KARM Dragon Boat team will be hocking some delicoius baked goodies outside of Wesley Hall Sunday, June 10. Bring your dollars and your sweet tooth!!

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