Here’s a link to a downloadable copy of the March 7 bulletin:
FUMC Bible Studies on YouTube
We are in the process of setting up and testing a church YouTube channel. All Lenten Bible Study sessions are posted there. If you like YouTube, please subscribe:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBBsyKrzQFw5_ucJOt18mA
Bulletin for Feb, 28, 2021
the order of worship and coming events
This is the second Sunday in Lent and here is the bulletin, easily downloadable in PDF format. PLEASE NOTE: Instead of what is printed in the bulletin, today’s Scripture is John 6:16-21 and the sermon title is “Overboard with Trust.”
Special Events
Lent began on Wednesday, Feb. 17 (Ash Wednesday). We did not have in-person Ash Wednesday services, due to Covid-19 restrictions. But Pastor Buddy began a weekly Lenten Bible Study on Ash Wednesday. The pre-recorded video sessions are available on Facebook and on our website, posted every Wednesday. Audio versions are available on Sermon by Phone at 1-423-226-6437 and on our usual podcast sites: Buzzsprout, Stitcher, Google, etc.
Sunday worship services are available online, in the parking lot and in person to all mask-wearing social distancers at 11 a.m. To hear the most recent service: call (1-423-226-6437), use the Facebook link to Buzzsprout, or go to the Worship Highlights web page.
The Monday Community Meals began on Feb. 1 and are “to go” only. Meals may be picked up 4 – 6 p.m. There is no charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. Contact Evelyn Stemmann or Sheppie Dunn, if you’d like to help.
Class writes, shares meditations
The Sonshine Sunday School class has written “Meditations for Advent and the New Year” and would like to share it with the congregation. Copies will be available in the church vestibule. Or you can download it in PDF format now.
How We Can Help Globally re COVID-19
Here’s a recent report about what our church is doing re the pandemic around the world. Thank God that there are so many ways in which we can help.
COVID-19: The church’s far-reaching impact in mission from Global Ministries on Vimeo.
New Page for our COVID-19 Updates
We now have a web page on which we will post items related to the coronavirus, our church, and our neighborhoods. Here’s where to find the new page: Covid-19 Updates.
Many groups and individuals are working hard to prepare our church building for when we can again worship in our sanctuary. Please continue to support them with your prayers and encouragement.
Where to Find Our Online Worship
Where to Find Our Online Worship
We still do not know when we will be permitted to return to our sanctuary for Sunday worship, due to the coronavirus restrictions. Meanwhile, we will continue to offer online worship experiences. You can find them on this site on our Worship Highlights page or link to them via Facebook or https://www.buzzsprout.com/197301
You can also call in to hear the service from any phone at any time at: 423-226-6437.
Guide for Low-Income Seniors
From time to time we mention special resources that seem particularly pertinent to our Copper Basin communities or to the mission of our congregation. Today’s suggestion is Senior Housing for Low-Income Residents. We are grateful to Joan King for bringing it to our attention. 
New Resources for Caregivers, Seniors
Caring.com has a website for caregivers that has information on many topics with which you may be grappling, including assisted living, memory care, and home care. Check it out: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/tennessee
You will find other helpful information on the assistedlivingtoday.com website, including this Assisted Living Options for Low-Income Elders piece.
We hope to have an entire webpage devoted to community resources soon. If you have suggestions of what to include, please call the church office or send us an email.
There Will be GriefShare But We Don’t Know When
Our GriefShare team will inform you as soon as possible when we are able to begin the next session Learn more about this support group on our GriefShare page. Or call Lonney at 706-455-8249 for more information. 