July 2015 Welcome John Gargis, Associate Pastor: Evangelism

Our Presence
Our Gifts
Sunday,
May 24
Sunday,
May 31
Sunday,
June 7
Sunday,
June 14
Sunday,
June 21
Sunday School
313
359
363
416
332
8:30AM
Traditional Worship
164
203
178
193
170
11:00AM
Traditional Worship
300
254
231
256
216
11:00AM
The Journey
89
78
163
122
98
Celebrate Recovery
106
95
99
102
105
Total Worship
659
630
671
673
589
Weekly Offering
May 18-24
May 25-31
June 1-7
June 8-14
June 15-21
$26,268.64
$24,582.56
$40,727.42
$25,002.42
$16,266.90
Our Service
July Greeters and Ushers
Greeters: Cheryl Bible, Susy Gray, Mary
Emma Scott, Bill and Nancy Cloud, Susan
Norton, Wanda Major
8:30 Traditional Service
Head Ushers: Barry and Louanne
Clabough; Larry and Sharon Smith
11:00 Traditional Service
Head Ushers: John Bolton, Gary McMahon;
Dean Vance, Sherman and Elizabeth
Morton, Charlie Durham, Ken Lett, Kenton
Page, Chuck Johnston
Our Sympathies
We extend our sympathy to Lynne Carringer and family in the death
of her mother, Martha Landfair, on May 19, 2015.
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Evelyn Blakeley,
who passed away on May 20, 2015.
We extend our sympathy to Will McTeer and family, in the death of
his mother, Justine McTeer, on May 21, 2015.
We express our sympathy to Betty Edwards and family in the death
of her husband, Charles Edwards, on June 2, 2015.
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Robert Axley in
his death on June 7, 2015.
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS
8:30AM - Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
9:30AM - Coffee & Fellowship
Fellowship Hall
9:30AM - Sunday School for all ages
Churchwide
EMERGENCY ON CALL
July 3-5: Randy Frye, 228-5510
July 10-12: Amy Aycock, 423-276-1065
July 17-19: John Gargis, 310-4783
July 24-26: Randy Frye, 228-5510
July 31-August 2: Amy Aycock, 423-276-1065
Medical Transportation
FCUMC Church Office, 689-5175
Stephen Ministry
Gail Clift, 922-9408
Intercessory Prayer
Mary Bolton, 688-6277
Tom Harrington, 687-9460
11:00AM - Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
11:00AM - The Journey
Gym
July Drivers
Before Church: Gene Patton, 389-3409
After Church: Chuck Johnston, 689-0057
Pastors: Randy Frye, Amy Aycock, John Gargis
212 Hotel Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
fountaincityumc.org
865-689-5175
Welcome John Gargis,
Associate Pastor: Evangelism
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”-Galatians 5:22-23
The most important
thing to know about
John Gargis is that he is
a passionate follower of
Jesus Christ and seeks
to walk in the fruit of the
Spirit. Even through the
briefest encounters with
John his passion and love
of Christ shines through.
FCUMC is proud to
welcome John Gargis
as the Associate Pastor:
Evangelism. He most recently served as pastor of Lincoln Park UMC in
Knoxville along with serving on the staffs of both KARM and Emerald
Youth Foundation.
John is a second career pastor who has previously owned technology
companies in Knoxville. His own recovery story has led him to play a
role in Celebrate Recovery leadership for more than 10 years. In ministry,
John seeks to reach out to those who are lost and seeking “especially
people on the fringes,” he said.
As Associate Pastor: Evangelism, John will have primary responsibility for
Celebrate Recovery and hospitality ministries. John will preach in both
traditional and The Journey worship services. “Sharing the good news
and applying it today is my passion,” he said.
Pastor Randy Frye noted, “John’s passion for and effectiveness in
connecting hurting people to the healing Christ will enable our
congregation to be a place where lives are transformed. He has a unique
ability to relate to people from all walks of life and from all types of
challenging circumstances, as well as the tireless energy needed to build
an ongoing ministry of evangelism within our community.”
John and his wife, Becky, are experiencing life as new empty nesters.
They are the proud parents of two sons: Sam, who attends the University
of Memphis on a ROTC NAVY scholarship, and Matthew, a recent high
school graduate who will begin at UT-Chattanooga in the fall. Becky,
John’s wife of 26 years, serves as director of customer care for Radio
Systems. (Also pictured is Sandy, the Gargis’ one year old rescue dog.)
John plans to visit the Sunday School classes to introduce himself in the
coming weeks. You may also welcome John via email at
[email protected] or connect with him on social media.
Sermon Series: Living the Story
July 5
The Story We are Living
Acts 9:1-9
July 12
Finding a Guide
Acts 9:10-19a
July 19
Facing Obstacles
Acts 9:19b-30
July 26
How Does the Story End?
2 Timothy 4:6-18
Get Social
Want to get to know John Gargis
better? Connect with Fountain City
UMC in new ways? Get social! Follow
John and FCUMC on social media today:
www.facebook.com/FountainCityUMC
www.facebook.com/jgargis
@FountainCityUMC
@John_Gargis
@FountainCityUMC
@JGargis
July 2015
Pastor Cornered
Randy Frye, Senior Pastor
On July 12 five members of our church will leave for Albania to participate to work
with our Albanian UMC partners as they host a five day children’s camp. The camp will
be held in the mountain city of Pogradec; and for many of the children who will be
attending, this will be their first introduction to the Christian faith. For the majority of
children in attendance, this is possible only because of the gifts sent from our Vacation
Bible School missions offering and gifts from our Faith Promise.
Vacation Bible School: Everest
FCUMC held Vacation Bible School June 22-25. The church welcomed children to learn, sing,
play and celebrate throughout the week. At Everest VBS, children learned how to conquer
challenges with God’s mighty power. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and leaders who
made this ministry possible.
Our team members will be assisting the Albanian leaders with games and storytelling.
In addition, each afternoon we will work with the praise bands from the Pogradec and
Tirana congregations, teaching them new songs and helping them with music lessons
and worship ideas. On Sunday, July 19 I will preach at the Pogradec UMC and the team
will return home the following day.
Meals from FCUMC’s Stop
Hunger Now Event in
April have been shipped
to Zambia! Our meals,
combined with the
generosity of others, have
been shipped in a container
filled with 285,120 meals,
29 donated solar light kits
from Lighting for Literacy
and hundreds of donated
WAPIs (Water Pasteurization
Indicators).
Team members include: Mark Seals, Mark Biagi, Zach Wood, Kelsey Stewart and me. We
ask for your prayers as they travel, as their meet new friends, share their gifts and live
out the Gospel among the people of Albania.
--Randy
Melton Scholarship Accepting Applications
Fountain City’s Woman Of the Year
FCUMC students have
an opportunity to
apply for scholarship
funds through the
Melton Scholarship.
Congratulations
to
FCUMC member Mary
Ellen Whittaker, who was
recently named the 2015
Fountain City Woman of
the Year. Mary Ellen has
been a resident of Fountain
City for 51 years and
was received the award
during the annual Honor
Fountain City Day. This is
a well deserved award for
a faithful servant to our
church and community.
To qualify for the
Melton Scholarship, applicants must have participated
in the music program of the church and plan to pursue a
career in education.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of application
and resume to the church office by Friday, July 10. For
questions, contact Brenda Gratz at [email protected].
Our Celebrations
Congratulations and best
wishes to Matt Nolen and
Melinda Hudson who were
married on May 16, 2015, in
Estes Park, Colorado.
Thank you to all who served
and made sharing these
meals possible. Your service
has made an impact on the
lives of others in the name of
Christ.
UMW Tablescapes
Holston Annual Conference: Engage
Pastors and lay servants from across the Holston Conference gathered at Lake Junaluska on June
7-11 for Annual Conference. Delegates were elected to represent the Holston Conference at General
Conference and the Southeast Jurisdictional (SEJ) Conference including our own Randy Frye. Randy
was elected by his clergy peers and will serve as a delegate to both General and SEJ Conferences in
2016. Congratulations, Randy!
During Annual Conference we also celebrated the service of ordination where FCUMC’s Amy Aycock
was ordained as an elder in the Holston Annual Conference. Congratulations, Amy!
Members of FCUMC UMW
recently participated in
Tablescapes, an event to
benefit Wesley House. The
FCUMC tablescape was a
Christmas themed table set
by Mary Simpson.
Wesley House is a ministry
that seeks to empower
children and families
through service and
education in Knoxville. To
learn more about Wesley
House visit
www.wesleyhouse.org.
Please share your congratulations with Mary Ellen when
you see her. FCUMC is proud to have her as a member of
our faith church family. Congratulations, Mary Ellen!
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Your Service:
Stop Hunger Now Impact
fountaincityumc.org
Introducing LeRae Collins, Director of Communications
In Memory and In Honor
BENEVOLANCE FUND
In Honor of Pairs and Spares SS Class by Missy Adams
In Honor of Valeria Nelson by Missy Adams
FAITH PROMISE
In Memory of Justine McTeer by Tom Harrington
In Memory of Evelyn Blakely by Tom Harrington
In Honor of Dan Kelly by Bill and Martha Routh
In Memory of Daveyne Pugh by Woody and Kathy Farrell
UMW: WESLEY HOUSE
In Memory of Justine McTeer by Beverly Slocum
In Memory of Joan Griffey by Beverly Slocum
Youth In Mission
FOUNTAIN CITY MINISTRY CENTER
In Memory of Evelyn Blakely by Jimmie Mynatt, Dorothy
Higgitt, Frank and Anne Callaway, Hayne Blakely Family
In Memory of Charlie Edwards by Tom Harrington
In Memory of Harold Ray by Robert and Ginger Pettway
In Memory of Mary Ruth Hudson by Tom Harrington
In Memory of Elizabeth Lane by Tom Harrington
GENERAL FUND
In Memory of Justine McTeer by Lillian Holbert, John and
Karen Needy, Robert and Kathy Farrell, John and Anna Mays,
Harriet Smith, Rudy and Carol McBee, Mary Emma Scott,
Gene and Ethel Carden, Mrs. Jack Thurmon, Steve and Kim
Summers, Charlotte Musgraves, Larry and Charlotte Acuff
In Memory of Evelyn Blakely by Bob, Mary and Caroline
Straight, H.E. and Anna Christenberry, Charlotte Musgraves,
Lee and Susan Iglehart, Eugene and Suzanne Stowers
In Memory of Grace Buhler by Richard Tumblin
In Memory of Charles Hurlock by Gene and Ethel Carden
In Memory of Burt Johnson by Robert and Sarah Ownby
In Memory of Harold Ray by Evelyn McWilliams, John and Anna
Mays, Danny and Shelia Thompson, Tom and Pam Reddoch,
Johnny and Juanita Griffin, Mark and Dawn Hamilton, Fay Ray
In Honor of Jim Whedbee by Bill and Martha Routh
In Honor of Steve Garvey by Bill and Martha Routh
In Justine McTeer by Jimmie Mynatt
In Memory of Justine McTeer by Wanda, Greg, Jeff and
Jennifer Lett, Linda Rittenhouse
In Memory of Sandra Hatcher by Larry and Alta Huskey
In Memory of Ken Baker by John and Anna Mays
FCUMC’s youth group served for a week at Black Mountain
Home for Children, which serves abused and neglected
children. They built trails and served throughout the week.
Celebrating Amy’s Ordination
John Gargis, Associate
Pastor: Evangelism
[email protected]
Ext: 110
Amy Aycock, Associate
Pastor: Discipleship
[email protected]
Ext: 116
LeRae Collins, Director of
Communications
[email protected]
“Communications is ministry. Jesus was
the ultimate communicator! I’m excited to
serve and share the stories of how Fountain
City UMC is transforming lives and making
disciples through new communications
tools,” LeRae said.
Sherri Smith, Director of
Children’s Ministries
[email protected]
Ext: 117
LeRae has long been an active and
committed member of FCUMC with her
husband Benjamin, who teaches and
coaches basketball at Gresham Middle
School. They will welcome their first child, a
baby girl, due this month.
With the recent appointment of John Gargis to our pastoral staff, we have made some
changes in titles and responsibilities.
Amy Aycock has a new designation: Associate Pastor: Discipleship. As such, she will be
responsible for our programs of spiritual growth and the assimilation of our new members
into full participation in our church family. She will also have primary responsibility for
preaching in The Journey and leading The Journey worship planning team.
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Randy Frye, Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Ext: 120
Leslie Graves, Director of
Music Ministries
[email protected]
Ext: 108
Pastoral Changes
FCUMC celebrated Amy’s ordination with an indoor picnic
that included a quilt for participants to sign, cornhole,
food and fellowship. Thanks to all who planned the event
and those who came out to celebrate Amy’s ministry and
ordination.
Office: 865-689-5175
[email protected]
The Director of Communications position is a new one and LeRae will coordinate the
church’s communications, which include the newsletter, e-news, social media and other
communications ministries.
You may contact LeRae to welcome her or to
share news with her at [email protected].
PAIRS AND SPARES SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
In Memory of Charlie Edwards by Fountain City Lions Club,
DJ and Jean Moore, Rudy and Carol McBee
THE NET
In Honor of Sharon Mays by Mac English
In Memory of USAF Lt. Col Jim Nelson by Valeria Nelson
LeRae is no stranger to FCUMC or our
communications ministry. For the past two
years she assisted our communications
ministry and played a large role in publishing
the monthly newsletter and producing the
weekly e-mail update. During this time,
she also served as chair of the FCUMC
Communications Ministry Team.
LeRae also serves United Methodist
Communications in Nashville and prior
to that coordinated Holston Conference’s
record-setting Imagine No Malaria effort
that raised more than $1.3 million to save
lives across the globe.
OLDER ADULT MINISTRY
In Honor of Jean Payne by Bill and Martha Routh
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of Jim Dougherty by Bill and Martha Routh
In Memory of Justine McTeer by Mark Biagi, Christian
Fellowship SS Class
In Memory of Charles Hurlock by Lee and Susan Iglehart
We are thrilled to announce that LeRae
Collins has joined the FCUMC Staff as
Director of Communications.
FCUMC Pastors
and Program Staff
John Gargis will serve as Associate Pastor: Evangelism. His primary responsibilities will
be to work with our greeters, ushers and follow-up with visitors as we welcome new
people into our congregation and lead them into church membership. John will also
have primary responsibility for Celebrate Recovery and will also preach in The Journey
and traditional worship.
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Daniel Doubleday, Director
of Youth Ministries
[email protected]
Ext: 107
Jeanie Tillman, Director of
Older Adult Ministries
[email protected]
Mark Seals, Director of The
Journey Worship
[email protected]
Jenny Cook, Early Childhood
Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
Ext: 115
Susan Todd, Director of
Preschool
[email protected]
Ext: 105; 689-5518 - Preschool
Caitlin Taylor, Director of The
NET
[email protected]
For additional staff listings,
visit www.fountaincityumc.org.
July 2015 Calendar
Thursday, July 2
6:30 p.m.: Personally Experiencing Prayer (Room 138)
Friday, July 3
Church office and building closed
Sunday, July 5
Family Promise Week Begins
Monday, July 6
10:30 a.m.: Retired Ministers’ Meeting & Meal (Wesley Hall)
Tuesday, July 7
9:30 a.m.: August Registration – Knox County ELL (Room 106)
6:00 P.M.: August Registration – Knox County ELL (Room 106)
Friday, July 10
11:00 a.m.: Retirees’ Meeting and Meal (Wesley Hall)
Tuesday, July 14
9:30 a.m.: August Registration – Knox County ELL (Room 106)
5:00 p.m.: UMW Church Wide Event (Gym)
6:00 p.m.: August Registration – Knox County ELL (Room 106)
Wednesday, July 15
10:00 a.m.: Luncheon Fundraiser for The Manor at Northgate (Wesley Hall)
Thursday, July 16
6:45 p.m.: Bariatric Support Group (Choir Room)
Sunday, July 19
4:00 p.m.: Mission Team Meeting (Room 137)
Monday, July 20
7:00 p.m.: Boy Scouts (Room 135)
REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Sundays
8:30 a.m.: Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
8:30 a.m.: Children’s Worship – (Room 215)
9:30 a.m.: Sunday School
11:00 a.m.: Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m.: The Journey Worship Service (Gym)
11:00 a.m.: Children’s Worship (Wesley Hall)
11:00 a.m.: Wee Worship (Preschool Hall)
Mondays
9:00 a.m.: Aerobics (M, W, F) (Gym)
8:00 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous (M, W, F)
Tuesdays
7:00 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Room 137)
9:00 a.m.: Staff Meeting (Room 137)
10:00 a.m.: SLAM Middle School Event
6:00 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery (Old Smithwood School)
Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.: “The Great Eight: A Study of Romans 8” (Room 137)
6:00 p.m.: Wednesday Night Youth (Old Fellowship Hall)
7:00 p.m.: Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
7:00 p.m.: Journey Band Rehearsal (Room 136)
Thursdays
9:00 a.m.: Preschool Playground Playdates (Choir Room Playground)
9:30 a.m.: UMW Book Study (Room 137)
10:00 a.m.: SLAM Middle School Event
5:00 p.m.: Grief Share (Room 137)
7:30 p.m.: Volleyball (Gym)
Saturday, July 25
5:30 p.m.: Open Door Community Meal (Wesley Hall)
Monday, July 27
6:30 p.m.: Cub Scouts (Room 207)
7:00 p.m.: Boy Scouts Court of Honor (Wesley Hall)
Tuesday, July 28
9:30 a.m.: August Registration – Knox County ELL (Room 106)
Thursday, July 30
8:00 a.m.: Youth Operation Backyard Service Day
Friday, July 31
8:00 a.m.: Youth Operation Backyard Service Day
Upcoming Events
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY, WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JULY 1
You’re invited to an adult summer Bible study on Wednesday evenings beginning on July
1 through July 29. “The Great Eight: A Study of Romans 8” will focus on this impactful
chapter of the Bible. The study will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 137. Bring
your Bible and a study guide will be provided. Contact Carol Lytle, 688-4391 or
[email protected], to register. (No childcare available.)
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED, JULY 3
The church office and building will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day.
FAMILY PROMISE, JULY 5-11
You once again have an opportunity to share
Christian hospitality through Family Promise.
FCUMC will host Family Promise Sunday, July 5
through Saturday, July 11. Any talent or time you
can share makes a difference in changing the lives
of our guests and helps make them self-sufficient.
We especially need overnight hosts and volunteers to spend an hour in the evenings
with children and youth playing games, reading or doing other activities. Please
consider showing hospitality and serving to support this ministry. To volunteer or for
more information, contact Woody Farrell (207-3367), Roby Trotter (206-7685), Debbie
Pickett (688-0763) or Gordon Fowler (660-6469).
I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY: STOR YTELLING AND FELLOWSHIP EVENT, JULY 14
UMW will host a churchwide fellowship and storytelling event on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30
p.m. in Wesley Hall. All ages are welcome! Ann Scroggie will share us with local stories
and Charles Goan will play piano while we feast to UMM’s picnic fare! A love offering will
benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of East Tennessee. Reservations for dinner and childcare
(three and under) are required. Reservation deadline is noon on Friday, July 10.
Wednesdays
Wednesday Night Youth,
6:00 p.m.
(No meeting July 1 or 29)
Sundays
High School Fun Nights, 6:00 p.m.
July 30-August 1
Operation Backyard Service Days
CHILDREN’S CALENDAR
For more information on
children’s activities contact
Sherri Smith at 689-5175 or
[email protected].
Honoring
Daniel and Erin
Welcome Jeanie Tillman
Director of Older Adult Ministries
FCUMC welcomes Jeanie Tillman as the
new director of older adult ministries.
Jeanie Tillman has spent her career in
ministry creating and building multi-level,
comprehensive ministries that make a
difference in the lives of others for over 28
years. She has previously served at Church
Street UMC in Knoxville and most recently
served at Highland Park UMC in Dallas,
Texas. We are excited that Jeanie will now
use her gifts and talents to serve FCUMC’s
older adult ministries.
FCUMC honored Daniel
and Erin for their years of
ministry with a farewell
reception. Thank you to all
who participated.
Look for more information about Jeanie in
the August newsletter. You may contact Jeanie at the church office, 689-5175, or
[email protected].
Making Disciples. Changing Lives.
YOUTH CALENDAR
Tuesdays and Thursdays
SLAM Middle School
Ministry, 10:00 a.m.
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Please continue to pray
for Daniel as he begins his
ministry as pastor at Colonial
Heights UMC in South
Knoxville.