First United Methodist of Copperhill TN

Worship highlights recorded March 3, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Copperhill on Transfiguration Sunday.  Listen to the prelude, a hymn, Scriptures (from Psalm 99, Exodus 34 and Luke 9), and the sermon.  Sing along and pray along, as we worship God.

Highlights of the worship service recorded Feb. 17, 2019.  We pray that it will be a blessing to all who hear.  Included are: Prelude A Modern Affirmation of our Faith Scriptures from Jeremiah 17, Psalm 1, Luke 6 and I Corinthians 15 The sermon

Highlights from the Feb. 3, 2019 worship service include: Prelude Hymn  of Praise Scripture:Jeremiah 1:4-10 Responsive Reading: Psalm 71:1-6 Scripture: Luke 4:21-30 and I. Cor. 13:1-13 Sermon

We all face rejection.  Jesus' first sermon was rejected -did you ever think about that? We need to forgive when rejected, and not reject anyone--lest we sin.  These highlights from the Jan. 27 worship service include: Prelude and Call to Worship Scriptures from I Cor. 12 and Luke 4 Singing of the Gloria Patria and Doxology (join us in singing praises to God) Prayers and the Sermon

This recording of highlights from the January 20, 2019 worship service includes: The Gloria Patria (do sing along with us) Scripture: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Doxology (Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow) Hymn: Love Divine Gospel: John 2:1-11 Sermon by Pastor Tom

Highlights from Dec. 30 worship service include Scriptures, "What Child is This?" with soloist Ben Thatcher, and hymns and prayers.  Join us for worship Sundays at 11 a.m. at "the church on the hill" in Copperhill TN.

This 4th Sunday of Advent worship service posed some wonderful questions: "Have you ever wondered about the significance of where and when you were born? Think of the significance of being born in the USA. Is there anything insignificant in your life?" Thanks to Pastor Tom for preaching, Jerrie Sue Massengale for playing, the choir for singing, and Dura Montgomery for leading the Advent...

The Second Sunday of Advent calls us to reconsider the PEACE of Christ. In his sermon, Pastor Tom challenges us with these questions:Do you know the difference between believing in God and trusting God with your life? How do we work for peace in today's world? Where are you in your own understanding of Jesus? The Scriptures for this Sunday were: Malachi 3:1-4,Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 2:1-6...

Do you trust in God's righteousness, or are you more self-righteous?  Are we truly humble as we wait for the coming of Christ, or are we practicing a false humility?  Do we really believe that Christ came for ALL people?  These are a few of the questions raised during the sermon on the First Sunday of Advent,, recorded Dec. 2.

In each life happiness and sadness are so often intertwined. How can we help but worry? How can we honestly be thankful for the sad times and for the bad things that happen to us? These highlights of the Nov. 18 worship service present some tough questions but also remind us that "Whatever we're going through, God is there." The Scripture lessons for this Sunday were: Joel 2: 21-27,...

Pastor Tom Reed poses some tough questions about life during this sermon: Why do people respond as they do?  How well do we know each other?  Are you a true Christian?  The Scripture readings include Mark 12:38-44 and Hebrews 9:24-28.  

“What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus asked you that question right now, for what would you ask?; Pastor Tom leads us in reflecting on this and related questions in this podcast, recorded on October 21, 2018.

The rich young man asked a common question: "What must I do to be saved?" You've probably had a similar question--if you've thought much about God at all. In his sermon, Pastor Tom discusses both salvation and blessings. Included in this recording, made Oct. 14, 2018, is music (Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano), a Scripture reading (Mark 10:17-31), and prayers.

Recorded on Oct. 7, 2018, World Communion Sunday.  The recorded highlights include: The Gloria Patria The Scriptures: Mark 10:2-16; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 2:5-12 Pastor's Prayer and the Lord's Prayer The Doxology Pastor Reed's sermon on God's Extravagant Generosity -- and what response will each of us give? Closing: May the Road Rise to Meet You (a traditional blessing)

This service, UMW Sunday, was recorded on August 12. Thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano, Dura Montgomery, Cathy Turner, Bettye Collis, Joy Turner, Janice Burger, and Marti Lane for their worship leadership roles. A special thanks to our guest speaker, Ann Miller Woodford from Andrews, NC, for sharing her life story with us and for helping us understand some history of our Tri-State regio...

Highlights from the August 5, 2018 Worship Service. Pastor Tom Reed was in the pulpit, assisted by Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano, the choir, and Choir Director Carolyn M. Smith. Which comes first, in God's way of doing things--forgiveness or repentance? How "good" does one have to be to be loved by God? Pastor Tom led us in considering these and other questions of faith based o...

David was a great King -- and a great sinner. Like him, we all must choose between good and bad -- but also between good, better, and best. How often do we compromise for good and neglect what's best? Does God really want us to understand our enemies? Pastor Tom Reed is in the pulpit, Jerrie Sue Massengale is at the piano. The music director and hymn story teller is Carolyn Smith. Recorded Ju...

How well do you know the Holy Spirit? One thing is for sure, God's Spirit cannot be put in a box. Let's think together about the Disciples' experiences of the Holy Spirit--and about our relationship with our Counselor, Helper, Comforter. Special thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano and Pastor Tom Reed at the pulpit. Date recorded: May 20, 2018

Everyone has experienced fear and fears-- King David did, the disciples did, we do. But God enables us to overcome fear by using faith and love. Worship Leaders: Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano; Carolyn M. Smith, Choir Director; and Pastor Tom Reed in the pulpit. Recorded: 07/08/2018