holy week
From jubilant celebrations marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, to the somber setting of the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Holy Week helps us walk with Jesus in his final days. Along the way we are reminded of his focus on a "new commandment" and the meaning behind
"The Last Supper."
easter 2019
Easter ... It all begins at sunrise with a special service on the front lawn of the church where people gather to be the first hearing the "good news".
From there, the celebrations move inside for 8:15 am and 10:30 am traditional worship services filled with the sounds of an orchestra, the chancel choir and a special Easter message. Downstairs in Asbury Hall at the 10:30 Contemporary Worship service, praise God and his good news with uplifting songs and the good news that Christ is risen, he is risen indeed!
the message
CHRIST IS RISEN!
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
On Easter Sunday, the purple cloth on the cross in front of the church will be replaced by a white one, a sign of Christ's resurrection.
Whether you are a long time church goer, haven't attended in awhile or it's your first time coming to church, the message of Easter is one of HOPE. 1st UMC invites you to experience the joys of this special day as together we celebrate the risen Christ and what his resurrection means for all of us.
SUNRISE SERVICE
7:00 am
Front Lawn of the Church
As the sun comes up, news about the empty tomb where Jesus' body was laid begins to spread. The Easter celebrations at 1st UMC begin on the lawn of the church where you will gather to hear the "good news" and take communion. This is a simple and brief service.
8:15 am
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary (upper level)
(The 8:15 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship Services both feature the same music and order of worship. Both services fill up quickly, so you may want to come early to get a good seat.)
Easter at 1st UMC is truly a special time. A 60+ member choir, a full orchestra, and a pipe organ fill the Sanctuary with joyous music and the pastors deliever the Good News about the Resurrection of Christ.
It all begins with Christ Arose, a prelude with piano and trumpet.
Later, the organ and orchestra (which includes violins, violas, cells and string bass, trumpets, trombones, French horn, tuba and timpani, present Thine Be the Glory.
This is followed by Easter Festival a special anthem featuring the voices of the choir and the congregation. The anthem segues into the opening hymn, Christ the Lord is Risen Today.
The final anthem, How Excellent Thy Name is a lenghty piece from George Friederich Handel proclaiming the greatness of our Lord, "Above all heavens, O King adored."
There will be a shuttle running from BEHIND Maryville Junior High School
to the Porte Cochere entrance of the church from 6:45 am to 12:15 pm.
10:30 am
Contemporary Worship
Asbury Hall (lower level)
A lot of new and exciting things are happening in the Contemporary Worship Service. We invite you to come and be part of the excitement on Easter morning with pre-worship music and fellowship starting at 10:15. Come praise God and hear his good news with uplifting songs and the message that Christ is Risen, He is risen indeed!
There will be a shuttle running from BEHIND Maryville Junior High School
to the Porte Cochere entrance of the church from 6:45 am to 12:15 pm.
10:30 am
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary (upper level)
(The 8:15 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship Services both feature the same music and order of worship. Both services fill up quickly, so you may want to come early to get a good seat.)
Easter at 1st UMC is truly a special time. A 60+ member choir, a full orchestra, and a pipe organ fill the Sanctuary with joyous music and the pastors deliever the Good News about the Resurrection of Christ.
It all begins with Christ Arose, a prelude with piano and trumpet.
Later, the organ and orchestra (which includes violins, violas, cells and string bass, trumpets, trombones, French horn, tuba and timpani, present Thine Be the Glory.
This is followed by Easter Festival a special anthem featuring the voices of the choir and the congregation. The anthem segues into the opening hymn, Christ the Lord is Risen Today.
The final anthem, How Excellent Thy Name is a lenghty piece from George Friederich Handel proclaiming the greatness of our Lord, "Above all heavens, O King adored."
There will be a shuttle running from BEHIND Maryville Junior High School
to the Porte Cochere entrance of the church from 6:45 am to 12:15 pm.
The Message of EASTER!
2019 Easter Offering
The Bill Mueller Habitat for Humanity Build
Since 1994, our church has built 14 houses for families in Blount County. Each
family who lives in a Habitat House is required to give 350 hours of sweat equity
(working on other peoples’ homes as well as their own). They also make monthly
payments before the home is built to save approximately $1,500 for their down
payment.
The total cost of building a Habitat for Humanity House is more than $120,000. Our
church is asked to provide at least $48,000 of the building cost as well as supply lots of volunteers!
This Easter please consider making an offering above and beyond your regular giving that would offer hope and new beginnings to a family who is already working hard to make
dreams become a reality.
Habitat of Blount County has designated 1st United Methodist’s 15th home in honor
of 1st UMC member, Bill Mueller. Bill has worked on hundreds of homes through Habitat and has taught so many volunteers the skills and patience needed to bring hope and home
to folks in our community.
To give to the Easter Offering you can CLICK HERE or simply write "Habitat" in the memo line of your check, placing it in the offering plate during worship or amil it to the church:
1st United Methodist Church - Maryville
804 Montvale Station Road
Maryville, TN 37803
The home build is at 225 Bessie Harvey Avenue in Alcoa. If you are interested in volunteering please CLICK HERE.
Last year, our Easter offering for Habitat totaled $20,700. Together, we can make the difference in the lives of a family in Blount County.
Blessings to you as we near the end of our Lenten journey and look forward to
Easter Sunday!
Noonday Worship
Monday, April 15th -
Thursday, April 18th
Sanctuary (upper level)
Maundy Thursday
Worship
April 18th @7:00 pm
Sanctuary (upper level)
On this evening, we focus on the new commandment Jesus gives to us to "Love One Another." The story of Jesus washing the Disciples' feet is read and we share in "The Last Supper" remembering these last moments before the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
*Childcare will be provided.
stations of the cross
friday, april 19th
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
wesley hall
On Good Friday there will NOT be a Noonday worship service. Instead you are invited to participate in The Stations of the Cross. This is an ancient meditative pilgrimage where one walks the Way of Sorrows with Jesus to his death on Calvary Hill.
Depicted in twelve visuals, the Stations highlight pivotal moments in Jesus’ final hours. On Good Friday, The Stations of the Cross will be set up in Wesley Hall. A guidebook will be available with scripture lessons and prayers to help you contemplate the final hours of the life of Jesus.
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 19TH
7:00 PM
ASBURY HALL (LOWER LEVEL)
On Friday evening, we move from the intimate and private setting with the disciples to the very public and humiliating display of ‘justice’ before corrupt power. The story of the crucifixion is read and worshipers leave in darkness.
It is a reminder of the hopelessness and finality that was surely sensed among our Lord’s followers. We return early on Easter morning at the sunrise service (7:00 am) to shout the Good News that Death and Hate and Fear are defeated!
*Childcare will be provided.
