Check out these banners in our sanctuary.

Our new banners came in and were placed in the sanctuary yesterday. Isn't it a change? The work that the mission teams and church members did makes Piney Grove UMC look brighter than ever.

After...

Before...

Isaiah 26:12
"LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us."

...And we thank Him for it.

Do you have an extra...

Times are exciting at Piney Grove UMC!

We are in the process of adding a new Sunday School class for children who are in early elementary school and preschool. Our Wednesday night program is made up of teenagers (boys and girls) and children who are sixth grade and younger.

Can you help us with...

Prayer

Sunday School material for all ages listed above

Craft supplies for 14-15 grade school children and preschoolers

Posters to hang on the walls in the children's room

A table and chairs for little people

Sing-a-long CDs

Tall bookcases, shelves, storage cabinets

A large colorful area rug

Small plastic toys for preschoolers (no stuffed animals please)

Two step-up stools for the bathrooms

Storage totes (4) that will slide underneath the length of a pew

A candlelighter that an acolyte can use

If your church is upgrading its program or if you have extra items on hand, let us know. Except for craft supplies, nothing on the list needs to be new. We are open to gently used working items.

Our little church is grateful for what God is doing. We give back by collecting food for a local pantry, hosting a free movie and pizza night on Wednesday and through other outreach efforts. 

If you are looking for a church home, why not give us a try? We would love to welcome you for a visit or a lifetime. 

Young Adult Methodists final meeting for 2013

Tonight the Young Adult Methodists McMinn (YAMMS) are having their final meeting of 2013. The group decided to meet at Jones Chapel for this evening. On tap are board games, snacks and someone is bringing chili.

The McMinn County churches that were represented at the last meeting are:

Piney Grove
Jones Chapel
Mars Hill

Do you want to be part of something bigger? Do you want to make a difference in McMinn County? This is the group to join.

All Methodists from McMinn County who are between the ages of 19 and 35 are welcome. Meeting places and times will rotate among the churches listed above. Be sure to check out the Facebook page and come join us! The url is http://bit.ly/YAMMS or try the QR code

Young Adult Methodists McMinn on FB

Piney Grove UMC gets a new QR code

Piney Grove now has a new QR code. The graphic will bring you back to this blog. It can be printed on bulletins or worship materials. People who have a QR reader on their smart phone can easily use the graphic. Open the app and hold it over the code. You will be directed to this blog in just a few seconds.

The code will make it a little easier for you to keep up with all the good things that are happening at Piney Grove UMC in Athens, Tennessee. If you don't have a church home, then come see us. Worship is at 11:00 am on Sundays and the Wednesday night youth meets at 6:00 pm.

You may have just found a place to call your church home.

Fire department fundraiser is cancelled for today

You can't argue with Mother Nature. She wins every time. The fundraiser that was scheduled for today is rained out. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

We hope to plan another fundraiser for sometimes in 2014. In the meantime, if you were planning to stop by and make a donation, please give it directly to the fire department. They work hard to serve our community. No doubt that they will appreciate the support.

Claxton Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser, Athens, Tennessee

Santa photos – on a Fire truck!
Piney Grove United Methodist Church

proudly hosts a benefit fundraiser for the

Claxton Volunteer Fire Department
Riceville, Tennessee

Saturday, December 14

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Held at:

Piney Grove UMC

767 County Road 750

Athens, Tennessee

Santa photos from 3:00 – 4:30

Christmas carol sing-a-long from 4:00 – 5:00

Refreshments in the fellowship hall throughout event

Pick up fire safety information throughout event

Come have a great time!

We have a new youth group. Come join us on Wednesday night

New Youth Group

Forming now!

Free Pizza and a Movie

Wednesday Nights, 6-8 pm.

All youth are invited.

No love offering taken.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger?
Do you want to make a difference in the world?

If yes, then this youth group is for you. Our brand new

youth group is just starting out. There is room for you,

your ideas and a friend. Why not come and join us?

Piney Grove United Methodist Church

767 County Road 750 (Landfill Road)

Athens, TN 37370

35.456200,-84.542252

Email: hello@hopeforhealing.org Phone: 865-964-6673

http://pineygroveumc.blogspot.com

Traditional worship service: Sunday, 11:00 am.