United Methodist Men
is a multi- generational, creative, supportive fellowship of men whose primary purpose is to help its members know God, grow spiritually, and seek His will daily. Members are encouraged to participate in the total life of the church and to declare the centrality of Christ in their lives and in all their relationships.
Membership is open to all male members of the congregation and the community.
UMM Calendar
Meetings & Projects
January 2012
14 - Monthly Meeting
14 - Take down Asbury Nativity Scene
21 - Installation Banquet
29 - Present Faithful Servant Award
February 2012
11 - Monthly Meeting
11 - Wesley Woods Firewood after meeting
March 2012
10 – Monthly Meeting
10 - Day with the Bishop – Concord UMC
April 2012
14 - Monthly Meeting
14 - Church Spring Cleanup
14 - Wildflower Hike – White Oak Sinks
30 - Wesley Woods Golf Tournament
May 2012
12 - Monthly Meeting
19 - Spring Golf Tournament – Lambert Acres
June 2012
9 - Monthly Meeting
July 2012
NO MONTHLY MEETING
August 2012
NO MONTHLY MEETING
Calling All Men – Cokesbury Center (TBA)
September 2012
8 - Monthly Meeting
UMM Sunday TBA
October 2012
6 - Monthly Meeting
13 - Fall Golf Tournament – Laurel Valley
November 2012
10 - Monthly Meeting
18–25 - Faithful Servant Award Nominations
December 2012
1 – Monthly Meeting
1 – Asbury Place Nativity Set-Up
2 – 9 - Faithful Servant Award Balloting
8 – Annual Pancake Breakfast
January 2013
12 - Monthly Meeting
12 - Take down Asbury Place Nativity
20 - Present Faithful Servant Award
19/26 - Installation Dinner / Green Meadow
Activities occur throughout the year and include:
● Constructing a new porch at Camp Wesley Woods (see photo)
● Attending the Holston Conference “Day with the Bishop”
● Sponsoring a Spring Wildflower Hike to White Oak Sinks
● Maintenance projects at the sanctuary and parsonage
● Nativity Scene at Asbury Place, Maryville
● Sponsoring the Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ Award
Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month throughout the year at Asbury Place Maryville (formerly Asbury Acres). The meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast. Around 9:00 a.m. the men gather for a time of devotion and a brief business meeting that usually ends by 10:00 a.m. Often the group goes on to work on a scheduled project.
Fundraising events throughout the year provide the financial resources needed to support the Youth Scholarship Fund and other worthwhile projects. For example, in 2011 the UMM completed a three-year pledge to the Camp Wesley Woods Capital Campaign. There are three fundraising events this year.
Spring Golf Tournament
– Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Lambert Acres Golf Course
Fall Golf Tournament - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Laurel Valley Golf Course
Pancake Breakfast – usually the first Saturday in December to coincide with the Maryville/Alcoa Christmas Parade. This festive event features all-you-can-eat regular or (our now famous) blueberry pancakes. Sausage and orange juice complete the menu. After breakfast, everyone heads outside to enjoy the parade.
United Methodist Men's Sunday - Usually held in late September, or mid October, The United Methodist Men conduct both worship services.
The Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ Award
A church cannot function with only a paid staff. Many volunteers are needed to keep the church alive and growing. Several of our members
give freely of their time and talents serving others and living a life representative of a true Christian. Every year, the UMM sponsor an award to honor a member from our congregation who represents the true nature of a Christian servant, but who have not been recognized for their service to others. Each Fall the UMM solicit nominations from the congregation at large. The congregation then selects the recipient and the UMM present the award in January.
Annual Meeting The UMM celebrate the past year in January with an Annual Dinner Meeting that concludes with the official installation of new officers.
Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ Award presented to
Bob Hubbs by UMM President Robert Russell as
Bob's family looks on
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