Posts from February 2022
2022 Lent Devotional
Making the Road: Walking Through Lent These devotions are based on the Spanish poet Antonio Machado’s poem, “Walker.” Machado writes: “Walker, there is no road, the road is made by walking.” Machado’s poem resonates because it feels as if there is no road in front of us. The soil of our well-worn Lenten path has been overturned by the pandemic. If we want to follow Christ this Lent, we’ll need to prepare the way and make the road. We’ll need…
Bulletin – February 27, 2022
Five Cents-A-Meal OfferingThe Five Cents-A-Meal offering will be received Sunday. You may place it in the basket by the door as you leave Worship Sunday or you may contribute online. One-fourth of this offering will go to Shades of Grace United Methodist Church. Ash Wednesday ServiceThe Ash Wednesday service will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary on March 2 and will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook.
Bulletin – February 13, 2022
This Sunday we will have a special offering sponsored by our Youth, the Souper Bowl of Caring. Donations of $1 (or more) will go to help the Second Harvest Food Bank and will be greatly appreciated. Bask in the Blessing of Brahms!The exquisite Paramount Chamber Players will be in concert in our sanctuary Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. Reserve tickets by calling 423-383-7876, or online by clicking here or in our lobby Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come Jam with “Abraham Jam,” the nationally recognized trio…
Bulletin – February 6, 2022
New Wednesday Night ClassYou are invited to a new Wednesday night class, starting February 9, where Dr. Shelton will lead a discussion of the “Apostles’ Creed,” based on author Adam Hamilton’s book, “Creed: What Christians Believe.” You can attend either in person or watch it online. Like our Fall season, there will be no dinner provided, but you may bring your food to the class. Please pick up a book at the church office (only 5 dollars) or you may…