Our mission is to be an open gathering place to nurture Christians in training who, equipped by the Holy Spirit, go into the world and share the light of Jesus Christ.

January 11, 2009
Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Broken Songs
We all have broken songs -- places in our life, and in our hearts, that are in need of healing. Sometimes we feel that people -- and even life -- have failed us. Thankfully, Jesus' blood never fails.

"Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet"

 

 

What's happening in The Meadow ...

  • School of Hope: This mission to young parents and parents-to-be who have withdrawn from school due to early pregnancy has opened its doors for the third year. If you are able to help financially, e-mail Linda Daugherty, SOH coordinator.

To find out more,
read The Daily Times' latest story about the
Family/Day Center

During a called Charge Conference on Dec. 3, 2008, at Green Meadow, the community of faith was in one accord to formalize our cooperative mission with Family Promise of Blount County. That includes renovations for the purpose of housing the Family Day Center under a lease agreement to be negotiated by the trustees of Green Meadow and Family Promise of Blount County.

What's happening elsewhere ...

  • The Potter's House UMC: Dr. Tony Collins provides the following link to a blog that has been set up to show the weekly progress being made on our newest mission congregation: thepottershouse-umc.blogspot.com. Tony says, "I encourage you to subscribe to the blog and you will automatically receive an e-mail each time the blog is updated. We are very excited about how the work is coming. However, we are in need of lots of help. ... We have work for skilled and non-skilled laborers. Please call me at 865-805-4184, or e-mail me at tonycollins@bellsouth.net to let me know that you are coming."
  • Habitat for Humanity Build: The Maryville District of The United Methodist Church is sponsoring two Habitat for Humanity houses. One is completed and another is being planned for spring 2009. The builds are being  done in partnership with the Blount County Habitat for Humanity. Read more here.
  • Maryville District Newsletter: Be up to date on all the happenings within the Maryville District. Find out more.

 

Green Meadow UMC
1633 Louisville Road
Alcoa, TN 37701

Looking for community? We are not a "program church," but we do offer grace and love.

The School of Hope has begun its third year of serving young parents. Can you help change lives?
God's people in The Meadow are engaged in the missio dei ... God's mission of love.
Interested in the Christian faith? We don't have all of the answers, but we would enjoy journeying with you to find them.