Holy Week Afternoon Service - Tuesday

3/31/15

3/31/15

Description:Rev. Barbara Clark of Faith United Methodist Church in Knoxville brings the message.

Sermon - Renovation Treasures

11/2/14

11/2/14

Description:Rev. Catherine Nance8:15 Traditional Worship Service

2012 Year in Review

Description:It is difficult to cover everything that happens in the life of a church this size. But here's an attempt to at least bring you some of the highlights of 2012.

A Night in the Global Village

Description:During Spring Break this year, the Youth from 1st UMC will be traveling to Arkansas to take part in Heifer Project's Global Village program. This 3rd World experience teaches them about hunger, poverty and survival.

Acolyte

Description:You see them each week lighting the candles at the altar and assisting the pastors, but how did the practice of acolyting begin? Chuck takes a look in this edition of "Chuck Knows Church."

Affirmation of Faith

Description:Have you ever tried to sum up your beliefs in a few sentences? That's kind of the idea behind some of those passages you read each week in worship. Chuck takes a closer look.

All Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

April 5, 2015

April 5, 2015

Description:The anthem for the Easter Sunday Traditional worship services.

Apportionments

Description:Chuck helps use the familiar potluck dinner to explain the apportionment system in the United Methodist Church.

Are we there yet?

Description:Volunteers are a key to success when Vacation Bible School. Why not consider helping out this year. For more information visit www.1stchurchevents.org .

Away in a Manger

Description:The classic Christmas hymn sung during the early evening service and living nativity on Christmas Eve 2012.

Away in a Manger

Description:Music Director Terry Wilson led the children and the congregation in this classic Christmas hymn during the later evening Christmas Eve services.

Awkward Invitation #1068

Description:How you invite someone to church might just be as important as actually inviting them. Here's an entertaining look at how NOT to invite someone to church.

Baptism

Description:In this episode, Chuck takes a look at one of the two sacraments of the United Methodist Church.

Benediction

Description:Your pastor usually ends each worship service with a short prayer or some familiar words. So, what's behind this thing we call a Benediction? Chuck has some answers.

Bible Translations

Description:The King James version, the New Revised Standard version, the Contemporary English version ... just how do you decide which translation of the Bible to use? Chuck brings you an insightful look into the question.

Cantata Bagpiper

Description:Here's a little taste of the 2012 Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata. This piece features bagpiper Tracy Wilson.

Conversation Matters: Homosexuality and the Church

February 28, 2016

February 28, 2016

Description:Dr. Phillip Sherman of Maryville College led this discussion on homosexuality and how the United Methodist Church has handled the subject over the years.

Covenant Bible Study

Description:Begins February 4th, 201510:00 am and 6:30 pmMore information available at:http://www.1stchurchevents.org/new-page-2/

Crossing the Red Sea

Description:So how exactly did Moses bring people out of Egypt and to the other side of the Red Sea? Chuck entertains you with a few answers and some re-enactments.

Disciples

Description:Jesus had twelve disciples, but were they the only ones? Chuck brings you a few answers as he explores what it means to be a disciple.

Doxology

Description:So what is the most popular piece of music in the Christian Church? Chuck has the answer!

Fall, Fun, & Faith Festival -promo

October 1, 2014

October 1, 2014

Description:Coming your way on October 26th from 3 until 5 pm. More information available at www.1stchurchevents.org !

Good Friday

Description:Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified, so how did it get its name? Chuck has some answers in this edition of Chuck Knows Church.

Great Heritage/Great Future

November 2, 2014

November 2, 2014

Description:This is the campaign video for the church's Stewardship and Capital Campaigns.

Habitat Home Build 2014

Description:Get out those hammer and nails and those checkbooks and help make the dream of owning a home a reality for a local family. This year's home build is August 19th - September 2014.

Holy Week Afternoon Service - Wednesday

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015

Description:Rev. Sarah Slack brings the message.

Hope from South Sudan

Description:One of the missions the Holston Conference supports in South Sudan is the building of a new orphanage. This video takes a closer look at how this mission got started and where it is heading.

Invite 1

Description:When it comes to inviting someone to church, sometimes extending an invitation to someone you normally wouldn't associate with IS the right thing to do.

Invite 2

Description:Things aren't always as they seem. That's especially true when inviting someone to chruch.

John Wesley

Description:Here is a lesson on the founder of Methodism as only Chuck could tell it.

Joy to the World

Description:Enjoy a little taste of the Chancel Choir 2013 Cantata.

Kingdom Rock - Pray about everything

Description:Here is a taste of the song "Pray about everything," part of this year's VBS at 1st UMC.

Maundy Thursday

Description:What is Maundy Thursday all about and why do we observe it? Chuck brings you the answers in this edition of Chuck Knows Church.

Moses Sighting

Description:From June 1st through June 5th the numbers of Moses sightings are likely to go up as 1st UMC brings you Wilderness Escape, an exciting hands-on Bible School filled with activities and music.

New Testament

Description:Get a fun lesson in the origins of the New Testament.

O' Holy Night

Description:Here is a taste from the 2013 Chancel Choir Cantata.

Parables

Description:A parable is a succinct, didactic story which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles. But what does that mean? And why did Jesus use parables? Chuckle along with Chuck as he talks about "Parables" on this his SIXTY-THIRD show!

Pictures from Pukuka

Description:These are pictures from our outreach ministry in the South Sudan where we have assisted in funding and construction a permanent church building.

Professional Comic turned Preacher

Description:An interesting story of a man who made people laugh that is now ministering to people in bars and on the street.

Reasons

Description:This video takes a look at the many reasons people DON'T come to church and helps dispel each of them in an effort to help you invite others to church.

Samuel's Call

October 26, 2014

October 26, 2014

Description:Sermon from the 8:15 Traditional Worship Service on 10-26-14.

Shalom!

June 2014

June 2014

Description:This is the song that closed out each session of VBS (Wilderness Escape)

Stepping into God's Future - Pt. 1

October 2012

October 2012

Description:This is the first in a series of 3 videos showcasing both the present ministries and future ministries of 1st UMC.

Stepping into God's Future - Pt. 2

October 2012

October 2012

Description:This is the second in a series of 3 videos showcasing both the present ministries and future ministries of 1st UMC. The focus of this segment is the outreach efforts of the church and how it impacts lives.

Stepping into God's Future - Pt. 3

October 2012

October 2012

Description:This is the last in a series of 3 videos showcasing both the present ministries and future ministries of 1st UMC. The focus of this segment is the outreach efforts of the church and how it impacts lives.