March 2017 Connecting Church and Community Fairview United Methodist Church Maryville, Tennessee March 5, 2017 March 11, 2017 From the Pastor s Desk Today, "Ash Wednesday" marks the beginning of a new season in the Christian Church. It's the season of Lent (the word literally means "Spring season"), a time the Christian Church has historically focused on "disciplining" the body, mind and spirit through spiritual practices. Along the way that idea evolved into "giving up" something for Lent. Another way of looking at is, "Lent is a time for adopting and practicing the disciplines that would prepare us to receive the mystery of Easter (P. Wilson)." In recent years, the emphasis has been on "taking on" something for Lent, rather than "giving up" something. The writers of "The New Handbook of the Christian Year" have said, "Lent is...taking upon ourselves the intention and the receptivity to God's grace so that we may worthily participate in the mystery of God with us." Oh, we have all but forgotten about "God with us," "Emmanuel," haven't we? And yet Lent calls us back to remember God's plan all along. "Intentionality" and "receptivity to God's grace" become two things to "take upon" ourselves during Lent. What would that look like? It would certainly include: repentance, fellowship, prayer, fasting, meditation on the Scriptures, worship, reflection on the meaning of our baptism, and acts of service to others. Such intentionality becomes the means by which we experience anew God's grace in our lives. We want to help you to prepare in such a way that you do not just leap into the celebration of Easter. We want to help you with the journey to "receive the mystery of Easter." In addition to the special worship services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday), we want to encourage you to be in worship each Sunday of Lent as we move through a new sermon series called "Hostage." The goal of this series is to look at some of those wilderness places of our lives where we get stuck, but they are places where God's grace can still find us and transform us. Here's what the next few weeks are going to look like: March 5 "Hostage: Bitterness" Hebrews 12.14-15 March 12 "Hostage: Worry" Romans 14.23 March 19 "Hostage: Addictions" Genesis 4.7 March 26 "Hostage: Anger" Ephesians 4.26-27 April 2 "Hostage: Lies" 2 Corinthians 10.3-4 I look forward to seeing you as we come together to worship the living God this Sunday. You know what I always say at this point? The beginning of a new series is a great time to invite someone to join you for worship. Who might that be? May God give you the grace to keep a "holy Lent." With my love and prayers, Pastor Mickey
Sunday Worship Attendance: 771 2017 Annual Operating Budget: $1,619,630.00 Contributions Received This Week: $23,518.82 Operating Budget Contributions Received YTD: $260,918.37 2016 Mortgage Debt Outstanding (updated 10/31/16): $291,869.00 Schedule of Events FUMC By the Numbers Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday, March 05, 2017 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Discovery Class 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship - Remedy campus 11:00 AM Worship-central campus 3:00 PM Sticks 3:00 PM Faithful Men 4:00 PM Youth Choir 4:00 PM Youth Choir Parent Meeting 5:00 PM Kids' Choir 5:00 PM Women's Bible Study 5:15 PM Youth 6:00 PM Worship Building Fund Contributions Received This Week: $2,020.00 Building Fund Contributions Received YTD: $28,722.28 Thank you The Robert (Bob) Bailes family would like to express our appreciation for all the kind words, the food, the many visits and the lovely service that was provided by our Fairview family and friends. It was a true homecoming for our family and our Dad. The Bailes Family PRAYER We may have very little to give our friends, but however little of this world s goods we possess, we may give them the priceless treasure of our prayers. Allen Rathbone and family, on the death of his mother, Clara Rathbone; and Mark Law and family, on the death of his mother, Bonnie. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers. Need to reserve the FUMC Van for an upcoming church trip? Remember to call the office, 983-2080, and get your reservation on the Church Calendar with Roxanna to guarantee the van is available on your date! Monday, March 06, 2017 9:00 AM Learning Tree 10:00 AM Beginning Knitting 4:30 PM Speaking the Word in Española 6:15 PM Women's Bible Study 6:30 PM Cub Scouts pack 184 Tuesday, March 07, 2017 9:00 AM Learning Tree 9:30 AM Women's Bible Study 10:00 AM Best Tedford Circle 2:00 PM Dona Steppe Circle 4:30 PM Christian Movement 6:00 PM Project Healing Waters fly fishing 6:00 PM Sports Celebration 6:30 PM Beginning Knitters Wednesday, March 08, 2017 9:00 AM Learning Tree 11:00 AM Wednesday Nights in the Morning 6:00 PM Kids free play in the gym 6:00 PM Orchestra 6:30 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Bible Study at Remedy 6:30 PM Compelled (18-26) 6:30 PM Dream New Dreams 6:30 PM Fusion (6th grade) 6:30 PM Kids Bible Buzz 6:30 PM Woman's Study 6:30 PM Worship Choir 6:30 PM Youth 7 & 8th grades 7:00 PM Pete Schoepe small group 7:30 PM Kids story time in the chapel 7:30 PM Youth Dance 8:00 PM Youth grades 9-12 Thursday, March 09, 2017 9:00 AM Learning Tree 10:00 AM Quilters 1:00 PM Devotional Writing Workshop 4:30 PM Christian Movement 6:30 PM Beginning Knitters 6:30 PM Pickleball 6:30 PM Ruth Remix Circle 7:00 PM Moms in Prayer Friday, March 10, 2017 7:00 PM A.A. Meeting Saturday, March 11, 2017 8:30 AM Make up for sports 5:00 PM Parent Night Out EMPLOYMENT: If anyone is looking for a part time caregiver, please contact Roxanna Jones, 983-2080.
March is Bike Elf Month for the FUMC Keenagers WHEN: MONDAY, MARCH 13 WHERE: TIME: LUNCH MENU: FUMC GYM 11:30 A.M. HONEY BAKED HAM BUFFET LUNCH You won t want to miss Bike Elves, Dewayne & Leigh Wilson and FMC s own Gary Taylor, a Bike Elf Director, talk about how much fun these people have getting kids outside on bicycles and how you might be able to help. For more information about Bike Elf, check out the Bike Elf Facebook page (facebook/bikeelf) or their web site at www.bike-elf.org. Sign up form is located at the Welcome Table. This SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH is the final day to sign up. Questions.contact Jane Chadwick at 980-9728. The Seekers Sunday School Class again challenges adult classes to a fund raising contest. We will provide breakfast for the Sunday School class that raises the most money between February 19 and March 5 for the: Pregnancy Resource Center 3028 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Their mission is to minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those facing difficult decisions regarding unplanned pregnancies by offering life-affirming alternatives to abortion, to promote God s plan for sexual purity, and to offer God s restoration to those who are hurting from past abortions. Just as we did last year we will determine the winning class based on a per capita amount. In order to do this we will use the attendance books to discern the number of class members, so please make sure your book is up to date. You also need to make sure your class name is on the bottle tag. On the church line put FUMC Class Name. Last year we raised $7412.72. The Topical class who averaged $60.29 per class member was treated to breakfast. Good Luck!
Attention Volunteers! John 316 Outreach Community Workday Saturday, March 25th: 8am-12pm Kick-off Celebration 7:30am at Fairview UMC (2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville, TN 37803) There is a place for ALL AGES and skill levels to serve. All you have to do is sign up through our website- based on your interest, and we will do the rest! You will be contacted via email to confirm your jobsite location and project leader. If you don't want to volunteer to be on a job site but love to bake, organize, or clean- then we have something special for you too! So mark your calendars, begin to pray for God's presence on this day, and spread the word! Forward this email to friends, family, and co-workers- because... TOGETHER, we make a DIFFERENCE! Questions? Call 865-336-9262 If you wish to sign up for altar flowers for this year, the blue sign-up book is in the Narthex of the sanctuary, or contact Millie Stoutt at mstoutt@utk.edu or 621-6594. This may seem early, but you may also go ahead and sign up for the Easter lilies; Easter is April 16. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the blue book; we don't know the exact price yet for the lilies as it usually depends on how well the crop does this year. Symbolism of flowers on the altar -- resurrection. The news is out.. Youth Choir will be traveling to Michigan for their summer tour! The choir meets on Sundays at 4:00 in the choir room. If you are a youth planning to go on tour you must be at practice. Please keep the preparations and everyone involved in tour in your prayers as we start another great year of bringing Jesus to another city! We are going to have "Church work days" starting the weekend of March 11th and going until April 8th. We ask that every Sunday School class commit to a block of time to work on some much needed tasks at the church. The class can pick the date/time that works best for them and communicate with Jamie Chapman to coordinate the church being open and supplies being available. A list of tasks that need to be worked on is being developed and will be offered on a fist come fist served basis. I will be coming around and speaking to individual Sunday School classes over the next few weeks to get them signed up. Or a representative can contact me directly via email-jlcpharmd@gmail.com
Campus Remedy is excited to announce. Jamie Talley will be with us as our Intern Worship Leader! Jamie feels led to join the ministry and we are blessed to have him interning with us as he pursues what God has planned for him! Save the Date...Remedy Work Day April 1 John 316 Community Work Day March 25 See Paul Priest on Sunday for more details!
Youth Choir Participants!! There will be a Parent Meeting at 4:00 this Sunday, March 5. We will meet in A203 above the offices. If your youth will be traveling on choir tour, it is important that you be there. If you cannot make the meeting please contact Ms. Yvonne (yshelgren@fairview-umc.org) so the information can be sent to you. Thanks! YARD WORK TIME IS APPROACHING! Youth choir teens will come to your home and assist you with flower beds, yard work, spotless windows, organized garages, and power washed walkways. We have willing teens who want to earn money for their summer music ministry trip. They will help you with the labor at your home this spring. Hire a youth today and get the dirty work out of the way. Contact Christine Valentino @ 740-6647 to schedule your teens.
March 1 (Wed) ASH WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM SERVICE (Note: All Wednesday night programming is cancelled ) March 4 (Sat) Sports Ministry Game Day Mar 5 (Sun) Children s Choir (5pm upstairs) Mar 7 (Tues) LAST DAY to register for March PNO March 7 (Tues) Sports Ministry End of Year Celebration March 11 (Sat) PARENT S NIGHT OUT 5-9 PM PARENT S NIGHT OUT Saturday, MARCH 11TH 5-9 PM Age 3 (must be potty trained) through 5th grade Cost: $15/child with $30 maximum for a family. (Cost includes dinner, snack, games, movie and a craft) Registration forms are available on our website or in the Office. Payment is due at the time of registration Spots are limited so sign up today! Mar 12 (Sun) Children s Choir (5pm upstairs) Last day to register for PNO is March 7th
Bible Buzz Wednesday Nights 6:00-6:30 Supervised play time in the gym or on the playground 7:30-8:00 Late Pick up in the chapel (For parents with on campus activities) 6:30-7:30 BIBLE BUZZ/Fusion Classes (Upstairs kid wing) K-2nd in Room B203; 3rd-5th Room B204; 6th Fusion Room B218 11th: MARCH PARENT S NIGHT OUT APRIL 14th: EASTER CELEBRATION EVENT 21-23rd: FUSION CONFIRMATION RETREAT 7th: 13th: MAY HERITAGE SUNDAY PARENT S NIGHT OUT JUNE 11-16th: VBS 26-30th: MUSIC CAMP 8th: 3-7th: 9-14th: JULY PARENT S NIGHT OUT SPORTS & CHEER CAMP FAIRVIEW CAMP WEEK AT CWW Send a Join Request to: Fairview Nursery Families Fairview is a place to connect with Christ and with each other. This FB group is a closed group where our busy nursery families can find: COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP ENCOURAGEMENT UPCOMING EVENTS WHAT CHILDREN ARE LEARNING