THE HOPE OF EASTER

IS ALWAYS WITH US

Whether you feel like all the news out there is bad or you feel that we've become too divided, it's good to know that there is one piece of good news that can UNITE us all!  The GOOD NEWS of Christ's resurrection is the focus of Easter, but it's a message we carry with us all through the year. 


On Easter Sunday, April 9th, we celebrated the good news of Christ's death and resurrection because it is a reminder of us continually being made new by God's love and saving grace. Beginning at sunrise and throughout the rest of that Sunday we proclaimed the GOOD NEWS, sang it together, and soaked in the whole experience because the fear that came just days before had been replaced with an abundance of joy. 


Easter isn't just one day, it's a season of 50 days and something we are reminded of EACH SUNDAY.   


Scroll down for highlights from the 2023 Easter Celebrations. 

EASTER IS FOR EVERYONE

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP

Easter is a shared experience of Christians around the world, one that lasts for several weeks. And although different congregations and parishes may celebrate it in different ways, the message is one of unity in Christ. 

Here are a few highlights from the celebrations of Easter Sunday 2023 here at 1st Church. 



REV. JONATHAN JONAS - SERMON FROM 10:30 TRADITIONAL WORSHIP


REV. SARAH SLACK - SERMON FROM 10:30 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP


EASTER REJOICING - 1ST UMC CHANCEL CHOIR, BLACK OAK BRASS QUINTET & MORNING GLORY CHORUS


HALLELUJAH CHORUS - 1ST UMC CHANCEL CHOIR & MORNING GLORY CHORUS


EASTER PHOTO BOOTH 2023


2023 EASTER OFFERING


Since 1994, 1st UMC has been a fervent supporter of the Habitat for Humanity program here in Blount County helping with 15 home builds (and many others through the work of 1st Church Members working on other builds.)   In 2023 we are one of the sponsors for a Faith Build in memory of Warren Harris, a committed Habitat Volunteer and member of Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. 


Broadway UMC, the Holston Conference of the UMC, New Providence Presbyterian and Monte Vista Baptist Church are a few of the other sponsors of this home build. 


This Easter we asked you to consider making an offering above and beyond your regular giving to help us fund our portion of this Faith Build for Habitat for Humanity.  As of May 2nd, you had given $17,000 for the Easter Offering. Each gift helps offer hope and new beginnings to a family already working to make dreams become a reality. 


GIVE TO EASTER OFFERING


You can also put your gift in an envelope and place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning.  Just mark your check with "Easter Offering". 


To mail a gift, please send your check to:

1st United Methodist Church

804 Montvale Station Road

Maryville, TN 37804