1st United Methodist Church

our call to go.do.

putting faith

into action

So faith by itself; if it has now works, is dead.

-James 2:17

For more than 150 years, the people of 1st Church have served as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ here in Maryville and around the globe.

In this way the people of 1st United Methodist Church are putting faith into action and working to improve the lives of others while showing Christ's love, compassion and grace.

REACH OUT TO MINISTRY/MISSON LEADERS

LET US KNOW WHERE YOU WANT TO go.do.

helping people stay warm

january collection

During the winter months several warming centers and shelters open up when temperatures drop below a certain temperature. The one in Maryville is located at First Baptist Church. When it is open, volunteers are needed to help serve meals and other tasks. Please contact Rev. Jonathan Jonas if you are interested in volunteering at the warming center.

Several United Methodist Churches in Knoxville also serve as Warming Centers. These include Vestal UMC, Cokesbury Church, Magnolia Avenue UMC and Fountain City UMC.

On the last two Tuesdays of January we are asking for you to bring in items that may help the people in these warming center. Drop off the following items in the bin at the Porte Cochere on January 21st and January 28th from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

New packages of socks
Hand warming packets

where can we SEND YOU TO

GO.DO.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

-Acts 1:8

God has given each of us certain gifts that we can use to serve others in the name of Christ.

Our goal to REACH, CONNECT, EQUIP and SEND is not a four step process that comes to an end when we Go.Do. In fact it actually starts the process over again as putting our faith into action allows us to REACH into the lives of others who may not know the love of Christ.

Whether you are a long time follower of Christ or someone still exploring what that means, serving in even in small ways can help you grow in your faith. So, where can we SEND you to Go.Do?

WELCOME TABLE

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

FAMILY PROMISE

DAYBREAK RESPITE CARE

Scroll down for a look at our Go.Do. Calendar and other

opportunities to Go.Do.

Go.Do.

Calendar

Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...

an easy way to go.do.

the blessing box

Take what you need, leave what you can. Those are the simple instructions for the 1st UMC Blessing Box at the front of our parking lot. Church members made this parking lot pantry to help serve immediate needs for food items.

Donating items to the Blessing Box is a simple way to put your faith in action. Please bring non-perishable items ONLY. You can put items in the box at any time. At certain times of the year, we may also ask for specific items to be donated so be watching for those.

a call to go.DO. OVERSEAS

KULDIGA, LATVIA

Kuldiga United Methodist Church is a sister church to 1st UMC Maryville. For more than a decade the people of 1st Church have supported this Latvian church in many ways including financial support and repeated mission visits.

Ron and Carol Werker of 1st UMC-Maryville have traveled to Kuldiga on several occasions (along with others from 1st Church). Both are active in the U.S. Friends of Latvia organization which supports United Methodist efforts in the Baltic nation.

UPDATES FROM KULDIGA

GO.DO.

WITH DONATIONS TO

KNOX AREA RESCUE MINISTRIES

YOUR DONATIONS

HELP US HELP OTHERS

Over the years we have partnered with Knox Area Rescue Ministries in many different ways. We encourage you to help out KARM by going to one of their centers and donating items as part of the Corners of Your Field partnership.

When you drop off items, please be sure and tell the folks at KARM that you are donating on behalf of 1st United Methodist Church - Maryville.

Through this partnership, KARM Stores return a portion of the value of the donated items in the form of KARM gift cards to the church so that we can directly help those in our care. Learn more about KARM, what items you can donate and where to find donation drop offs at karm.org .

where your

tithes and offerings

transform lives

Throughout the year, the people of 1st UMC support dozens of missions and ministries,

many of them through their volunteer work.

Generally 30% of the church tithes and offerings are allocated toward

the Mission & Compassion Outreach of the church.

Below you will find organizations that the church is helping with financial support.

Click on the organizations/ministries in yellow to learn more about them.

Local Outreach

Boys & Girls Club

Blount County Community Food Connection