Johnson County, Tennessee Long Term Recovery Group
Hurricane Helene was the September storm that wreaked devastation and death from Florida north including the northeast Tennessee mountains.From the Johnson County Tennessee Long Term Recovery Group (JCLTRG):
For the last five months, Johnson County residents have joined together to help their neighbors during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Individuals, organizations, churches, businesses, and local governments have joined hands to provide relief, help clean up, hammer boards, carry water, and haul debris. We've come a long way, but we have so much more to do to see our community return to our way of life and know that our neighbors are safe, warm, and housed.
Thanks to the guidance of organizations who specialize in disaster relief and recovery, the Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group has been established to bring a collaborative spirit and partnership model for Disaster Recovery. Local businesses, churches, nonprofits, and individuals who want to coming together to assist in the rebuilding of homes and lives.
Any Johnson County organization can join the JCLTRG. Individuals who are not affiliated with a group can also join the JCLTRG.
We hope you will join us for this opportunity to be part of the solution for the rebuilding of our community.
Visit their website for more information. JCLTRG
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Johnson County, TN, affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book-gifting program, is supported by the Johnson County Public Library and First United Methodist Church and provides free, high-quality books to eligible children from birth to age five.The Johnson County, TN affiliate of the program is supported by the Johnson County Public Library and First United Methodist Church.
The program delivers specially selected, age-appropriate books to registered children each month, personalized with the child's name and mailed directly to their home.
The Imagination Library of Johnson County began in 2017 and has expanded to all areas of Johnson County. We are thankful for all the donors and sponsors.
According to the Imagination Library, the eligibility criteria are defined only in terms of the child's age and residence.For inquiries, you can email imaginationlibaryjoco@gmail.com or call (317) 560-4566.
Volunteer Schedule
Members of the congregation joyfully volunteer their services to make First UMC a welcoming place for members and visitors alike. The schedule is published to cover from March through February of the year. Volunteers rotate and normally serve six Sunday's per year. Opportunities include setting up the coffee, tea, drinks and snacks before Sunday School begins; greeting people as they enter the front door; delivering a Children's Sermon; overseeing Children's Church; and maintaining the church bulletin board. PDF for March 2025 through February 2026Missions
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our ministry with and for all of God’s people is a blessing to many, especially to us.We provide support through the generous support of our members as well as proceeds from the ministry of Unique Boutique, our gently used clothing ministry.
Money can be provided for food, gasoline, home heating products, and shelter.
Contact: Neighborhood Service Center
Telephone: 423-727-6633
Or the church office 423-727-7554
Grief
The pastor is available for assistance in planning a funeral and for grief counselling.
Illness Injury
Illness, sudden or chronic, and injury can result in members of the parish being unable to join the regular ministry of the church. We can help with meals, activities of daily living, and trips to receive medical treatment.
Home Bound
Our home bound members receive a weekly newsletter by mail. He Touched Me is often requested by members a friends of the church just because they like it. Periodic greeting cards are mailed to celebrate birthdays and to let our home bound know we are thinking about them. Visits are made to those in assisted care facilities and nursing homes. Here is a sample of the newsletter so you can see what we send out.