Everyone stay in and stay warm today. All services have been cancelled due to the weather, it is still coming down!!
We'll try it again next week!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PDH
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Bye Bye Blog!! :)
Dear Readers,
In as much as I enjoyed setting up and posting to this Blog last year, FCC has moved on to the world of Facebook, Twitter and the World Wide Web!!
With all of this floating round out there, as you can see, the blog has fallen by the wayside a bit.
You can still find older issues of our newsletter here and you will find some basic information about us. Log on to www.fccerwin.org to find out more about us and our happenings! Be "friends" and "like" us on fb and see what we're doing here and in our community!
We're all in need of God's mercy, grace and forgiveness, we invite you to come and join us for Worship anytime!
God Bless you all in 2011
In Him
P. Hemphill
In as much as I enjoyed setting up and posting to this Blog last year, FCC has moved on to the world of Facebook, Twitter and the World Wide Web!!
With all of this floating round out there, as you can see, the blog has fallen by the wayside a bit.
You can still find older issues of our newsletter here and you will find some basic information about us. Log on to www.fccerwin.org to find out more about us and our happenings! Be "friends" and "like" us on fb and see what we're doing here and in our community!
We're all in need of God's mercy, grace and forgiveness, we invite you to come and join us for Worship anytime!
God Bless you all in 2011
In Him
P. Hemphill
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
E'Caster November 2, 2010
THANK YOU TO GOOD CO-WORKERS
Another great experience! The Trunk or Treat hosted by First Christian on Saturday evening turned outto be really worthwhile. Although pounds of candy were distributed (to parents’ concern and dentists’delight!), there were more good things received than just the sweets.The conservative estimate of children who came through our line was over 400, and we saw lots of families in addition to the children. Since there was a coloring contest, about 100 children of various ages competed for prizes. Even more registered in a drawing to receive an “I-Pod Shuffle” along with some other toys appealing to children, all of them leaving us their names and addresses so we can follow up with invitations to come worship and fellowship with us in the future. So we definitely made many good contacts with people from the community.
Because this event has already begun to bear fruit, we want to thank the many people who helped in different ways. A few decorated their car or truck, and stood out for nearly three hours – some even in costume, while countless others brought bags of candy in recent weeks to keep those trunks replenished, and all are appreciated. But I want especially to note the hard work and great ideas of Andy Frazier in
planning and developing the details of this year’s version of a seasonal tradition. He came up with the ideas of the coloring contest and give-away, including delivering some picture pages to local schools and pre-schools in advance, and his tireless work in supervising our efforts really sparked the whole event.
First Christian is blessed to have Andy and his family with us, and we clearly benefit from his attitude and energy in working not only with our children and youth, but with all aspects of our church life. As we see more evidence of new life and enthusiasm within the congregation, we continue to see Andy at work in the midst of it. The church has taken a positive step toward developing a good leadership team,
so now we need to keep praying for guidance as we look toward the future.
Noting Andy’s good work brings me to a point of expressing thanks once again for the several people who serve in numerous roles within this church. A few put in hours of work each week, but many bless us regularly with their faithful presence and participation, and it all adds up to good kingdom investment. We praise God for good co-workers. As Jesus said, there is a tremendous need all around us, and we
must all “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”[Matt.9:38] Thank you to those who serve – and there is always room for many more.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Time Change!! - Fall back an hour on
Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2:00am
Guest Speaker Missionary Art Jablonski
Wednesday Night, November 17th @ 7:00pm
Thanksgiving Dinner
Next Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00pm!
Our dinner will be catered by Three Peas in a Pod
and will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving
dinner. To help defray the cost we’re asking for a
donation of $6.00 for age 12 and up; $3.00 for
ages 6-11; children under 5 no charge.
Look for reservation slips in the foyer, you may
drop slips in the offering plate or call the office by
Blood Drive!
Friday, Nov. 12th 12:30pm-5:30pm
FCC Fellowship Hall
For appt call 423-202-5619
Walk-Ins welcome after 2:00pm
Enter Drawing for: Dinner for 2 at Toby’s Rock Creek Café OR Delta Airline tickets!
Missions Minute
What kind of missions does FCC support?
There are literally thousands of worthwhile ministries and organizations seeking support from local churches and individuals so they can continue to do their work for the Lord’s kingdom or care of the local community. Obviously we can not help all of them. At FCC we have sought to find a balance of different kinds of ministries. We have identified three major groupings of programs which we try to support about equally.
Very general headings of these groups are Benevolence, Foreign Evangelism, and Education. Benevolence would include works such as children’s homes and Appalachian Christian Village that care for well-being and teaching of children or elderly. Our support for foreign evangelism would go to places like Art Jablonski in Poland and the Smelser family with Northern European Evangelism in Germany. Johnson Bible College and Emmanuel School of Religion are examples of those institutions in the education category which are preparing leaders for the next generation to continue the work of the church.
Join us Wed. Nov. 17 at 7:00pm to hear Art Jablonski report on his recent work.
November 4th to place your reservation!
Another great experience! The Trunk or Treat hosted by First Christian on Saturday evening turned outto be really worthwhile. Although pounds of candy were distributed (to parents’ concern and dentists’delight!), there were more good things received than just the sweets.The conservative estimate of children who came through our line was over 400, and we saw lots of families in addition to the children. Since there was a coloring contest, about 100 children of various ages competed for prizes. Even more registered in a drawing to receive an “I-Pod Shuffle” along with some other toys appealing to children, all of them leaving us their names and addresses so we can follow up with invitations to come worship and fellowship with us in the future. So we definitely made many good contacts with people from the community.
Because this event has already begun to bear fruit, we want to thank the many people who helped in different ways. A few decorated their car or truck, and stood out for nearly three hours – some even in costume, while countless others brought bags of candy in recent weeks to keep those trunks replenished, and all are appreciated. But I want especially to note the hard work and great ideas of Andy Frazier in
planning and developing the details of this year’s version of a seasonal tradition. He came up with the ideas of the coloring contest and give-away, including delivering some picture pages to local schools and pre-schools in advance, and his tireless work in supervising our efforts really sparked the whole event.
First Christian is blessed to have Andy and his family with us, and we clearly benefit from his attitude and energy in working not only with our children and youth, but with all aspects of our church life. As we see more evidence of new life and enthusiasm within the congregation, we continue to see Andy at work in the midst of it. The church has taken a positive step toward developing a good leadership team,
so now we need to keep praying for guidance as we look toward the future.
Noting Andy’s good work brings me to a point of expressing thanks once again for the several people who serve in numerous roles within this church. A few put in hours of work each week, but many bless us regularly with their faithful presence and participation, and it all adds up to good kingdom investment. We praise God for good co-workers. As Jesus said, there is a tremendous need all around us, and we
must all “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”[Matt.9:38] Thank you to those who serve – and there is always room for many more.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Time Change!! - Fall back an hour on
Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2:00am
Guest Speaker Missionary Art Jablonski
Wednesday Night, November 17th @ 7:00pm
Thanksgiving Dinner
Next Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00pm!
Our dinner will be catered by Three Peas in a Pod
and will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving
dinner. To help defray the cost we’re asking for a
donation of $6.00 for age 12 and up; $3.00 for
ages 6-11; children under 5 no charge.
Look for reservation slips in the foyer, you may
drop slips in the offering plate or call the office by
Blood Drive!
Friday, Nov. 12th 12:30pm-5:30pm
FCC Fellowship Hall
For appt call 423-202-5619
Walk-Ins welcome after 2:00pm
Enter Drawing for: Dinner for 2 at Toby’s Rock Creek Café OR Delta Airline tickets!
Missions Minute
What kind of missions does FCC support?
There are literally thousands of worthwhile ministries and organizations seeking support from local churches and individuals so they can continue to do their work for the Lord’s kingdom or care of the local community. Obviously we can not help all of them. At FCC we have sought to find a balance of different kinds of ministries. We have identified three major groupings of programs which we try to support about equally.
Very general headings of these groups are Benevolence, Foreign Evangelism, and Education. Benevolence would include works such as children’s homes and Appalachian Christian Village that care for well-being and teaching of children or elderly. Our support for foreign evangelism would go to places like Art Jablonski in Poland and the Smelser family with Northern European Evangelism in Germany. Johnson Bible College and Emmanuel School of Religion are examples of those institutions in the education category which are preparing leaders for the next generation to continue the work of the church.
Join us Wed. Nov. 17 at 7:00pm to hear Art Jablonski report on his recent work.
November 4th to place your reservation!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Broadcaster October 26, 2010
Yes, I've been remiss again in posting to blog! I really am trying to get it together...but now a note from Dave's desk...
“TAKE ANOTHER LOOK”
I drove over from our home to Erwin twice on Monday. In the morning as I came over, all the colors I had marveled at on Sunday were gone! There were no trees visible at all. In fact, the very highway was not visible, nor even the white lines on it. I was driving over during that horrendous downpour Monday morning, and the visibility was nil for a while. Obviously,I (and a lot of other drivers)just had to pull
over for a few moments before continuing on. But then I came back again on Monday evening, just before sundown, and the sun was breaking through clouds and highlighting different hillsides and slopes of the surrounding mountains: it was absolutely gorgeous! Even more amazing than what I had enjoyed on Sunday, probably because of the contrast from the morning.
It is not news to mention that First Christian Church has been through some stormy times recently.Several people have expressed alarm at the low attendance for worship services and the low offerings each week. In times like these our vision seems extremely low; some would say that the bright days were all in the past. But just as the mountains in all their beauty were still there all day on Monday, so we need
to get our perspective clarified and realize that God’s hand has not left His church.
When you think back to Jesus’ ministry in the days just before He went to Calvary, the Gospels tell us that His Apostles didn’t seem to catch on to what was happening. As He anticipated the great drama of the Crucifixion, they were arguing with each other about who was going to have the greatest position in His coming kingdom. From His arrest in the Garden, during His trials, and then while He suffered and died, almost all of the Twelve fled in fear and fretted about saving their own skin. It seemed there couldn’t have been a more unlikely group with which to found the Church! But then the Risen Lord drew them back together and refocused their vision on what His ministry really had been about. After His Ascension, the Holy Spirit filled those same unlikely and apparently unqualified followers, and thousands of people were baptized and became part of the worldwide Body of Christ.
We have to remember that this is Jesus’ Church, not ours. And when His Spirit is at work in His people,“the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” [Matt. 16:18] Through the centuries the Church has had stormy times, but it is still His Church. And even when it is hard for us to see, He is still working in and among us. Now it is our privilege to be faithful servants and seek to let His Spirit lead us where He will.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
~
Thanksgiving Dinner
Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00pm!
Our dinner will be catered by Three Peas in a Pod
and will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving
dinner. To help defray the cost we’re asking for a
donation of $6.00 for age 12 and up; $3.00 for
ages 6-11; children under 5 no charge.
Look for reservation slips on 10/31 & 11/7. You
may drop slips in the offering plate or call the
office by November 4th.
~
Trunk or Treat—Saturday, Oct. 30th.
The kiddies will start showing up at 5pm’ish so if
you’re planning on handing out candy and want to
decorate your car and prepare for the hordes you may
want to get there at 4:00-4:30!!
All children are invited to enter our COLORING
CONTEST!! Check out www.fccerwin.org to
download you coloring sheet! Entries in 7:00pm at our
Trunk or Treat location.
ALSO
Rumor has it there will be a drawing for an iPOD
Shuffle! All entries must be in by 7:00pm at our Trunk
or Treat location. All of those who enter will need to
pick up and fill out an entry from in it’s entirety.
Exclusions: FCC Members
~
For your information:
If you would like to come to Church and or
Bible Study and can’t drive yourself we’d be
happy to help OR
If you’re unable to attend Worship Service
and would like to have Communion brought
to you…
Please call the Church Office for more
information
~
5th Sunday Hymn Sing
Sunday, October 31 @ 6:00pm Lily Dale will host
~
Missions Minute
Our missions program has been one of our strongest outreach ministries here at FCC. Over the years we have been blessed to be able to support a missions program that is a significant percentage of our general budget. Our mission’s budget for 2010 is slightly over 24% of our general budget. This does not include special offerings like the Haiti offering taken in February, or the special missions Sunday offering taken in August..
Unfortunately we are currently running behind on our weekly offerings in support of missions. So far this year our church giving to missions is about $10,000 behind what the budget calls for at this time of year. Fortunately, the Boone Estate is helping, but we should not and can not keep depending upon this source. Our missions program is an extremely important segment of our ministry and we must continue to support it generously. The solution to our deficit is not lower our budget, but rather to prayerfully and intentionally trust the Lord to bless us as we increase our personal giving to His work.
Next week we will look at how FCC categorizes the missions we support.
PDE
“TAKE ANOTHER LOOK”
I drove over from our home to Erwin twice on Monday. In the morning as I came over, all the colors I had marveled at on Sunday were gone! There were no trees visible at all. In fact, the very highway was not visible, nor even the white lines on it. I was driving over during that horrendous downpour Monday morning, and the visibility was nil for a while. Obviously,I (and a lot of other drivers)just had to pull
over for a few moments before continuing on. But then I came back again on Monday evening, just before sundown, and the sun was breaking through clouds and highlighting different hillsides and slopes of the surrounding mountains: it was absolutely gorgeous! Even more amazing than what I had enjoyed on Sunday, probably because of the contrast from the morning.
It is not news to mention that First Christian Church has been through some stormy times recently.Several people have expressed alarm at the low attendance for worship services and the low offerings each week. In times like these our vision seems extremely low; some would say that the bright days were all in the past. But just as the mountains in all their beauty were still there all day on Monday, so we need
to get our perspective clarified and realize that God’s hand has not left His church.
When you think back to Jesus’ ministry in the days just before He went to Calvary, the Gospels tell us that His Apostles didn’t seem to catch on to what was happening. As He anticipated the great drama of the Crucifixion, they were arguing with each other about who was going to have the greatest position in His coming kingdom. From His arrest in the Garden, during His trials, and then while He suffered and died, almost all of the Twelve fled in fear and fretted about saving their own skin. It seemed there couldn’t have been a more unlikely group with which to found the Church! But then the Risen Lord drew them back together and refocused their vision on what His ministry really had been about. After His Ascension, the Holy Spirit filled those same unlikely and apparently unqualified followers, and thousands of people were baptized and became part of the worldwide Body of Christ.
We have to remember that this is Jesus’ Church, not ours. And when His Spirit is at work in His people,“the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” [Matt. 16:18] Through the centuries the Church has had stormy times, but it is still His Church. And even when it is hard for us to see, He is still working in and among us. Now it is our privilege to be faithful servants and seek to let His Spirit lead us where He will.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
~
Thanksgiving Dinner
Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00pm!
Our dinner will be catered by Three Peas in a Pod
and will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving
dinner. To help defray the cost we’re asking for a
donation of $6.00 for age 12 and up; $3.00 for
ages 6-11; children under 5 no charge.
Look for reservation slips on 10/31 & 11/7. You
may drop slips in the offering plate or call the
office by November 4th.
~
Trunk or Treat—Saturday, Oct. 30th.
The kiddies will start showing up at 5pm’ish so if
you’re planning on handing out candy and want to
decorate your car and prepare for the hordes you may
want to get there at 4:00-4:30!!
All children are invited to enter our COLORING
CONTEST!! Check out www.fccerwin.org to
download you coloring sheet! Entries in 7:00pm at our
Trunk or Treat location.
ALSO
Rumor has it there will be a drawing for an iPOD
Shuffle! All entries must be in by 7:00pm at our Trunk
or Treat location. All of those who enter will need to
pick up and fill out an entry from in it’s entirety.
Exclusions: FCC Members
~
For your information:
If you would like to come to Church and or
Bible Study and can’t drive yourself we’d be
happy to help OR
If you’re unable to attend Worship Service
and would like to have Communion brought
to you…
Please call the Church Office for more
information
~
5th Sunday Hymn Sing
Sunday, October 31 @ 6:00pm Lily Dale will host
~
Missions Minute
Our missions program has been one of our strongest outreach ministries here at FCC. Over the years we have been blessed to be able to support a missions program that is a significant percentage of our general budget. Our mission’s budget for 2010 is slightly over 24% of our general budget. This does not include special offerings like the Haiti offering taken in February, or the special missions Sunday offering taken in August..
Unfortunately we are currently running behind on our weekly offerings in support of missions. So far this year our church giving to missions is about $10,000 behind what the budget calls for at this time of year. Fortunately, the Boone Estate is helping, but we should not and can not keep depending upon this source. Our missions program is an extremely important segment of our ministry and we must continue to support it generously. The solution to our deficit is not lower our budget, but rather to prayerfully and intentionally trust the Lord to bless us as we increase our personal giving to His work.
Next week we will look at how FCC categorizes the missions we support.
PDE
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
TRUNK or TREAT!!
We will have our annual Trunk or Treat at the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, October 30 from 5:00p-8:00p. If you plan on participating in handing out candy and decorating your car you might want to be there a bit earlier!
We will have a coloring contest and rumor has it an ipod Shuffle will be given away in a drawing.....check out www.fccerwin.org for more details!
The Erwin Merchants Association is also closing down part of Main Street to hand out candy as well...it may prove to be our biggest and best T or T ever!!
If you cant make it out on Saturday evening but would like to donate candy you my bring your dontations to FCC on Mon. Tues. or Thurs. from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Join us!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Broadcaster Highlights - October 5, 2010
Yes, I know it's been hit and miss on the blog lately! There are so many new and exciting things going on right now that quite frankly I forget to post to the blog, my apologies!
I'm thinking by 2011 the blog may be phased out since we now have the website thanks to Andy being so handy! Sorry Andy I couldnt resist that :)
I will slowly learn "how to" post the news letter directly on the web site.
I feel renewal in the air - I also feel the pressure starting to build as we approach the busiest season of the year. From now until the end of December it will be Katie bar the door. (I just keep tossing names out there!)
Stay centered loved ones; keep your eye on the Cross and make time for God and His word every day and especially when you are overwhelmed, let Him quiet your spirit and feed your heart! Join us this Sunday as we learn more about Heroes of the Old Testament:
Sunday, Oct. 10
Speaker…….David Roberts
Sermon Title
“A Runaway Faces God”
Sermon Text
Genesis 28:10-22
And now...
From the desk of David Roberts......
AFTERTHOUGHTS OF AN APPLE FESTIVAL
Well, the big festival is over for another year! Our youth (aided by a host of
hard-working adults) earned a great sum from the parking provided to festival-goers, and the little booth in front of our building offered both balloons and maps for the festival locations – plus some good information about First Christian Church. We really do thank all those who worked so hard and helped this church to have a positive presence at this big occasion.
As I have thought about the occasion, I keep coming back to the apple part of it. Donna and I went up to Coffee Ridge as part of our annual enjoyment of the festival, and we bought our usual bushel of apples.There is nothing better than buying them fresh from the orchard (including a price far less than buying apples in a store – apples that have traveled halfway across the country or around the world to get here!)But the brothers Willis, who are working one of the last three orchards still fully functioning on the Ridge, said this may be the last year for their orchard to continue. People shun paying $12 a bushel for their apples and prefer to pay as much as a dollar an apple in stores. It is sad to think that a local industry is fading away due to short-sighted economic decisions.
When we first started coming to the festival, some 28 years ago, we hardly saw any apples available for sale among the booths. At the time it seemed strange that the festival claimed to be about apples, but they
were hard to find. Now there are several booths that sell them, but I’m not sure if any actually come from Unicoi County orchards. I guess that’s another sign of the times.Mulling over these thoughts brought me to think that any apples we get today will be gone at least by spring, if not long before. And that reminded me of the old stories of Johnny Appleseed, the legendary man who went everywhere planting apple trees all over the countryside. Assuming those stories to be based on some kind of fact, that represents someone providing apples far beyond the fruit of a single
season. A good apple tree, well cared for, can produce an abundance of apples – literally for a lifetime. And those thoughts brought me to the role of Christians in the church today. All of us are here for only a season, no matter how many years we may count up in the process. And the lasting benefit of our having been here can be found best in the seeds we plant along the way. Jesus’ commission to His followers was/is to “make disciples,” and the ongoing life of the church always depends on that very process. We in the church today have a tremendous blessing of having been able to enjoy the fruit of those who have gone before us. Our most important job now is to make sure we are planting trees that will bear fruit for generations to come.
Have you scattered any seed this week? Let’s all encourage one another to keep on keeping on!
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Trunk or Treat
Candy Donations…..
FCC will host a Trunk or Treat again this year on
Saturday, October 30th beginning at 5:30pm;
rain or shine!
We need candy for this event!
You will find boxes for your
donations in the foyer and
In the main Hallway.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
This Sunday, Oct. 10
Please plan to stay a few minutes following the Worship Service to vote on Elder/Deacon nominees.
~
Monday, Oct. 11
Committee Dinner Meetings @ 6:00pm hosted by Beverly Britt & Angie Moore
Followed by the
Board Meeting @ 7:30pm
In the Booster Classroom.
~
Ministers Appreciation
Potluck Meal
Sunday, October 17 following the Morning Worship Service.
October is Clergy appreciation month. In recognition of this we will have a carry in potluck meal to honor Dave and Donna Roberts and Andy and Kim Frazier.
Beverage and Bread provided.
~
Trunk or Treat
Will be on Saturday,
October 30th beginning at
5:00-5:30pm
~
5th Sunday Hymn Sing
Sunday, October 31
@ 6:00pm
Lily Dale will host.
Happy Birthday to:
Tommy Phillips-14
Jack Gardner-15
Happy Anniversary
Shelton/Gail Thompson-14
I'm thinking by 2011 the blog may be phased out since we now have the website thanks to Andy being so handy! Sorry Andy I couldnt resist that :)
I will slowly learn "how to" post the news letter directly on the web site.
I feel renewal in the air - I also feel the pressure starting to build as we approach the busiest season of the year. From now until the end of December it will be Katie bar the door. (I just keep tossing names out there!)
Stay centered loved ones; keep your eye on the Cross and make time for God and His word every day and especially when you are overwhelmed, let Him quiet your spirit and feed your heart! Join us this Sunday as we learn more about Heroes of the Old Testament:
Sunday, Oct. 10
Speaker…….David Roberts
Sermon Title
“A Runaway Faces God”
Sermon Text
Genesis 28:10-22
And now...
From the desk of David Roberts......
AFTERTHOUGHTS OF AN APPLE FESTIVAL
Well, the big festival is over for another year! Our youth (aided by a host of
hard-working adults) earned a great sum from the parking provided to festival-goers, and the little booth in front of our building offered both balloons and maps for the festival locations – plus some good information about First Christian Church. We really do thank all those who worked so hard and helped this church to have a positive presence at this big occasion.
As I have thought about the occasion, I keep coming back to the apple part of it. Donna and I went up to Coffee Ridge as part of our annual enjoyment of the festival, and we bought our usual bushel of apples.There is nothing better than buying them fresh from the orchard (including a price far less than buying apples in a store – apples that have traveled halfway across the country or around the world to get here!)But the brothers Willis, who are working one of the last three orchards still fully functioning on the Ridge, said this may be the last year for their orchard to continue. People shun paying $12 a bushel for their apples and prefer to pay as much as a dollar an apple in stores. It is sad to think that a local industry is fading away due to short-sighted economic decisions.
When we first started coming to the festival, some 28 years ago, we hardly saw any apples available for sale among the booths. At the time it seemed strange that the festival claimed to be about apples, but they
were hard to find. Now there are several booths that sell them, but I’m not sure if any actually come from Unicoi County orchards. I guess that’s another sign of the times.Mulling over these thoughts brought me to think that any apples we get today will be gone at least by spring, if not long before. And that reminded me of the old stories of Johnny Appleseed, the legendary man who went everywhere planting apple trees all over the countryside. Assuming those stories to be based on some kind of fact, that represents someone providing apples far beyond the fruit of a single
season. A good apple tree, well cared for, can produce an abundance of apples – literally for a lifetime. And those thoughts brought me to the role of Christians in the church today. All of us are here for only a season, no matter how many years we may count up in the process. And the lasting benefit of our having been here can be found best in the seeds we plant along the way. Jesus’ commission to His followers was/is to “make disciples,” and the ongoing life of the church always depends on that very process. We in the church today have a tremendous blessing of having been able to enjoy the fruit of those who have gone before us. Our most important job now is to make sure we are planting trees that will bear fruit for generations to come.
Have you scattered any seed this week? Let’s all encourage one another to keep on keeping on!
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Trunk or Treat
Candy Donations…..
FCC will host a Trunk or Treat again this year on
Saturday, October 30th beginning at 5:30pm;
rain or shine!
We need candy for this event!
You will find boxes for your
donations in the foyer and
In the main Hallway.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
This Sunday, Oct. 10
Please plan to stay a few minutes following the Worship Service to vote on Elder/Deacon nominees.
~
Monday, Oct. 11
Committee Dinner Meetings @ 6:00pm hosted by Beverly Britt & Angie Moore
Followed by the
Board Meeting @ 7:30pm
In the Booster Classroom.
~
Ministers Appreciation
Potluck Meal
Sunday, October 17 following the Morning Worship Service.
October is Clergy appreciation month. In recognition of this we will have a carry in potluck meal to honor Dave and Donna Roberts and Andy and Kim Frazier.
Beverage and Bread provided.
~
Trunk or Treat
Will be on Saturday,
October 30th beginning at
5:00-5:30pm
~
5th Sunday Hymn Sing
Sunday, October 31
@ 6:00pm
Lily Dale will host.
Happy Birthday to:
Tommy Phillips-14
Jack Gardner-15
Happy Anniversary
Shelton/Gail Thompson-14
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Broadcaster Sept 21, 2010
From the Ministers desk......
“THERE’S A LOT GOING ON AROUND HERE!”
By nature and by Jesus’ directions, churches are supposed to be about serving others and helping those in need. And I’m thankful to witness that this congregation takes that direction seriously.
For a relatively small church, 1st Christian in Erwin already gives a lot and serves a lot. The Operation Christmas Child for needy children around the world, now going on, is one prime example; so is the Backpack program in the summer for local children in need; all of Erwin and Unicoi County benefit from this church’s hosting and participating in the regular blood drives for the Red Cross; and the special offering for Haiti relief early last spring (of about $13,000 beyond regular offerings all on one weekend!) was amazing. Sincerely, as someone newly aware of the details, I am very impressed with the generous and giving spirit of this church. I could cite more examples of giving and serving beyond the normal (that is, what all churches do just to keep things running internally), but most of you are already familiar with them.
But in saying this I am also aware of the yet untapped potential for outreach and impact God has placed in our hands. Over the next few months I hope we can dream and pray together about how God can use this modest congregation to do great things in His Kingdom, both locally and even worldwide. When God gives great gifts to us, He is enabling us to do great things with them. Without a doubt, God has richly blessed us in this church, and I marvel to think what we may be able to be a part of because of such blessings.
Please add to your prayer list a request for God to guide us in grasping the vision of what He has in mind for us. It will take prayer, exciting imagination, and courageous effort, but it might well be the most exciting and life-changing chapter in the history of this church. Who knows? We may be part of something even bigger and better than what we’ve already seen!
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Family Outing Postponed…
The outing that was scheduled for this Sunday, September 26th has been postponed until later in October! Be watching for details!
Hymnals
Due to lack of use and storage issues the Board approved removing our old unused Hymnals. We will keep the set currently in use titled,
The Celebration Hymnal.
If you care to go through the older ones and pick out books that are in memory of or in honor of a loved one please feel free to do so! You may even know of someone who’d like to have all of them. They will be available in the “New” Library until October 31, 2010.
Cantata Practice:
This Sunday
Sept. 26 @ 6:00pm
Be sure to listen to your cd’s!!
The Education Committee
Is seeking someone to fill these positions:
There are two Sunday’s vacant in the Toddler Nursery:
We need someone for the 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday of each month.
See Gail Thompson.
The 4th Sunday of each month is open for the Wee Worship group.
See Andy Frazier
Or
call the Church office...
ETCHA SHOE DRIVE
LAST CALL FOR SHOES!
Cleaned your closets out this summer? You’ve got till Monday, Sept. 27th!
Here’s what to do:
Tie pairs of shoes together by their laces.
Shoes with out laces, use rubber bands and band pairs together.
NO shoes with spiked heels.
Place all shoe donations in the plastic bags in the foyer and hallway (under the
b-day/anniversary board). If you have any questions feel free to call
Ron Hicks at (735-7602).
2010 Apple Festival Parking
The festival will be held October 1st & 2nd. We need YOUR help! The SATURDAY sign up sheet has lots of slots still open!! :)
This Sunday, Sept 26.
Speaker David Roberts
Sermon Title
“Remembering Who We Are”
Sermon Text
Acts 15:5-11
Prayer
Tommy Phillips
Communion Meditation
George Coley
Elders
B. J. Moore; Shelton Thompson
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore;
Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Janie Whitson
Greeter
Andy/Kim Frazier
Nursery:
1st hour…......Gail Thompson
2nd hour….....Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Wee Church
2-5 yrs………………………...
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
www.fccerwin.org
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-542-9494
Youth Min……423-743-5338
“THERE’S A LOT GOING ON AROUND HERE!”
By nature and by Jesus’ directions, churches are supposed to be about serving others and helping those in need. And I’m thankful to witness that this congregation takes that direction seriously.
For a relatively small church, 1st Christian in Erwin already gives a lot and serves a lot. The Operation Christmas Child for needy children around the world, now going on, is one prime example; so is the Backpack program in the summer for local children in need; all of Erwin and Unicoi County benefit from this church’s hosting and participating in the regular blood drives for the Red Cross; and the special offering for Haiti relief early last spring (of about $13,000 beyond regular offerings all on one weekend!) was amazing. Sincerely, as someone newly aware of the details, I am very impressed with the generous and giving spirit of this church. I could cite more examples of giving and serving beyond the normal (that is, what all churches do just to keep things running internally), but most of you are already familiar with them.
But in saying this I am also aware of the yet untapped potential for outreach and impact God has placed in our hands. Over the next few months I hope we can dream and pray together about how God can use this modest congregation to do great things in His Kingdom, both locally and even worldwide. When God gives great gifts to us, He is enabling us to do great things with them. Without a doubt, God has richly blessed us in this church, and I marvel to think what we may be able to be a part of because of such blessings.
Please add to your prayer list a request for God to guide us in grasping the vision of what He has in mind for us. It will take prayer, exciting imagination, and courageous effort, but it might well be the most exciting and life-changing chapter in the history of this church. Who knows? We may be part of something even bigger and better than what we’ve already seen!
Yours in Christ,
RDR
Family Outing Postponed…
The outing that was scheduled for this Sunday, September 26th has been postponed until later in October! Be watching for details!
Hymnals
Due to lack of use and storage issues the Board approved removing our old unused Hymnals. We will keep the set currently in use titled,
The Celebration Hymnal.
If you care to go through the older ones and pick out books that are in memory of or in honor of a loved one please feel free to do so! You may even know of someone who’d like to have all of them. They will be available in the “New” Library until October 31, 2010.
Cantata Practice:
This Sunday
Sept. 26 @ 6:00pm
Be sure to listen to your cd’s!!
The Education Committee
Is seeking someone to fill these positions:
There are two Sunday’s vacant in the Toddler Nursery:
We need someone for the 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday of each month.
See Gail Thompson.
The 4th Sunday of each month is open for the Wee Worship group.
See Andy Frazier
Or
call the Church office...
ETCHA SHOE DRIVE
LAST CALL FOR SHOES!
Cleaned your closets out this summer? You’ve got till Monday, Sept. 27th!
Here’s what to do:
Tie pairs of shoes together by their laces.
Shoes with out laces, use rubber bands and band pairs together.
NO shoes with spiked heels.
Place all shoe donations in the plastic bags in the foyer and hallway (under the
b-day/anniversary board). If you have any questions feel free to call
Ron Hicks at (735-7602).
2010 Apple Festival Parking
The festival will be held October 1st & 2nd. We need YOUR help! The SATURDAY sign up sheet has lots of slots still open!! :)
This Sunday, Sept 26.
Speaker David Roberts
Sermon Title
“Remembering Who We Are”
Sermon Text
Acts 15:5-11
Prayer
Tommy Phillips
Communion Meditation
George Coley
Elders
B. J. Moore; Shelton Thompson
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore;
Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Janie Whitson
Greeter
Andy/Kim Frazier
Nursery:
1st hour…......Gail Thompson
2nd hour….....Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Wee Church
2-5 yrs………………………...
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
www.fccerwin.org
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-542-9494
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Monday, September 13, 2010
Coming up...
First Christian Church offers several Committee's to serve on. The committee's meet on the 2nd Monday of every month for a pot luck dinner and then each committee meets for discussion on business of the Church.
There is a break in July and August, and then again in the month of December. September is the month we begin having our meetings after the summer break, the first one being tonight. It has been in the Broadcaster but of course you can only view it here if I remember to post it here. My apologies!
We encourage you to be active on a committee. Each Committee Chairperson has a seat on the Board. Following the Committee Dinner Meetings the Board of FCC meets and each Committee Chair brings thoughts, ideas or needs to the board.
This is your opportunity to be heard..........
Our first meeting of 10/11 is tonight at 6:00pm
Christian Circle Meeting
Thursday, September 23
This will be a Salad Supper hosted by Joy Circle, so bring your favorite salad! We will have our business meeting after dinner and all annual reports are due.
This is also the time of new officer elections.
For more detail on our Ladies Circle Groups go to the right of this, you may have to scroll down. Look for the big yellow smiley like the one above.......
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Blog-caster 9/7/2010
From the desk of Dave Roberts: We Begin Again
Although I have been around First Christian Church in one capacity or another for many years, I am beginning a new role as the Interim Minister now. This congregation and its leadership ministry have been through difficult times recently, but we are thankful to be able to serve with you and to look forward to what the Lord has in store for us as a new chapter opens. We will continue to pray for the Stamper family as they seek to know where the Lord is leading them, and many here are hoping that they find greater blessings in the days ahead than the sorrow and pain they have known for the last year and more.
When the Elders asked me to begin as Interim Minister on Sept. 1, I was sorry (in many ways) that I already had commitments that will take us away for about 10 days (two Sundays) in order to tend to our grandchildren in Kentucky. So though we have begun to serve with you, Donna and I will be absent right at the start for these few days. At the same time I must confess that there are several ways that I don’t regret being gone, in that we get to spend time with four precious children while their parents take a vacation trip (one that our son won in a contest). Three of them are almost 5 years old, and their sister is 6, so they are the age when grandparents are still extra special, and we thoroughly enjoy those times – exhausting though they are.
We look forward to discovering what God is about to do through this congregation, and we hope you have that same positive anticipation. Given all the negative elements of the world around us and the reasons we could cite that declare we are not able to make any difference, our view could be discouraging. However, when you factor in the power of God and the way His Spirit has moved through His people in times past, who knows what wonders the future holds for us.
As the chorus states, “We serve a mighty God.” It is important to remember what a small group of uneducated and unimpressive men in Galilee saw happen when Jesus left them with the Great Commission. Therefore we can only imagine what may be in store for us right here in Erwin, TN. Now we begin again – and since we’re walking by faith, let’s walk together as the Lord leads us.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
R. David (Dave) Roberts
BLOOD DRIVE
A blood drive will be held at the
Fellowship Hall on
Friday, September 10th
From 12:30pm—5:30pm
All presenting donors have a chance to win a $1000.00 gift card!
For an appt. Call Gwen Hunter at
423-202-5619
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Elders Meeting
Sunday, September 12th at 3:30 in the Booster Classroom
Committee Dinner Meetings
Resume in September!
Monday, September 13th the Committee Dinner meetings will resume. Hosting in September:
Janie Whitson and Sandy Whitson.
The dinner will be at 6:00pm.
Board Meeting
Monday, September 13th at 7:30pm.
Happy Birthday to:
Kenner Martin-17
Alan Miller-18
Circle News
Christian Circle
will meet on Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Details later!
Hope Circle will meet on
Thursday, Sept. 16th at
10:30am
Joy Circle will meet on
Thursday, Sept. 9th at 2:00pm
GIVE US YOUR SHOES!
Cleaned your closets out this summer? We’ve got till the 27th of this month!!
Here’s what to do: Tie pairs of shoes together by their laces. Shoes with out laces, use rubber bands and band pairs together. NO shoes with spiked heels.
All other types of footwear are wanted such as: men’s, women’s and children’s sandals, tennis shoes, flip-flops, boots, etc.
Place all shoe donations in the plastic bags in the foyer and hallway (under the
b-day/anniversary board).
If you have any questions feel free to call
Ron Hicks at (735-7602).
2009 Apple Festival Parking
The festival will be held October 1st & 2nd
We need YOU to help park cars! There is a sign up sheet in the foyer. All proceeds go into the youth fund at First Christian Church.
Although I have been around First Christian Church in one capacity or another for many years, I am beginning a new role as the Interim Minister now. This congregation and its leadership ministry have been through difficult times recently, but we are thankful to be able to serve with you and to look forward to what the Lord has in store for us as a new chapter opens. We will continue to pray for the Stamper family as they seek to know where the Lord is leading them, and many here are hoping that they find greater blessings in the days ahead than the sorrow and pain they have known for the last year and more.
When the Elders asked me to begin as Interim Minister on Sept. 1, I was sorry (in many ways) that I already had commitments that will take us away for about 10 days (two Sundays) in order to tend to our grandchildren in Kentucky. So though we have begun to serve with you, Donna and I will be absent right at the start for these few days. At the same time I must confess that there are several ways that I don’t regret being gone, in that we get to spend time with four precious children while their parents take a vacation trip (one that our son won in a contest). Three of them are almost 5 years old, and their sister is 6, so they are the age when grandparents are still extra special, and we thoroughly enjoy those times – exhausting though they are.
We look forward to discovering what God is about to do through this congregation, and we hope you have that same positive anticipation. Given all the negative elements of the world around us and the reasons we could cite that declare we are not able to make any difference, our view could be discouraging. However, when you factor in the power of God and the way His Spirit has moved through His people in times past, who knows what wonders the future holds for us.
As the chorus states, “We serve a mighty God.” It is important to remember what a small group of uneducated and unimpressive men in Galilee saw happen when Jesus left them with the Great Commission. Therefore we can only imagine what may be in store for us right here in Erwin, TN. Now we begin again – and since we’re walking by faith, let’s walk together as the Lord leads us.
Yours in Christ,
RDR
R. David (Dave) Roberts
BLOOD DRIVE
A blood drive will be held at the
Fellowship Hall on
Friday, September 10th
From 12:30pm—5:30pm
All presenting donors have a chance to win a $1000.00 gift card!
For an appt. Call Gwen Hunter at
423-202-5619
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Elders Meeting
Sunday, September 12th at 3:30 in the Booster Classroom
Committee Dinner Meetings
Resume in September!
Monday, September 13th the Committee Dinner meetings will resume. Hosting in September:
Janie Whitson and Sandy Whitson.
The dinner will be at 6:00pm.
Board Meeting
Monday, September 13th at 7:30pm.
Happy Birthday to:
Kenner Martin-17
Alan Miller-18
Circle News
Christian Circle
will meet on Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Details later!
Hope Circle will meet on
Thursday, Sept. 16th at
10:30am
Joy Circle will meet on
Thursday, Sept. 9th at 2:00pm
GIVE US YOUR SHOES!
Cleaned your closets out this summer? We’ve got till the 27th of this month!!
Here’s what to do: Tie pairs of shoes together by their laces. Shoes with out laces, use rubber bands and band pairs together. NO shoes with spiked heels.
All other types of footwear are wanted such as: men’s, women’s and children’s sandals, tennis shoes, flip-flops, boots, etc.
Place all shoe donations in the plastic bags in the foyer and hallway (under the
b-day/anniversary board).
If you have any questions feel free to call
Ron Hicks at (735-7602).
2009 Apple Festival Parking
The festival will be held October 1st & 2nd
We need YOU to help park cars! There is a sign up sheet in the foyer. All proceeds go into the youth fund at First Christian Church.
Friday, August 27, 2010
What? No Broadcaster?
II Peter 1:12-13a
So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory...
Sigh......I have no good exuse for not posting the Broadcaster this week, the truth is I totally forgot to do it. Period.
I recall my mother getting so angry with me at times because my exuse was, "I forgot!" I mean, how can you help it? How do you stop forgetting things?
I post notes, I leave things laying so I practically trip over them!
I cant tie a string around my own finger because I lack that particular grace.
Yet another reason to "firmly establish" yourself in the Word. Read it so often that you remember it, keep it always at the forfront of your mind!
So what do YOU do to remember? I invite your comments as this seems to be a serious issue...and not just for the "older" set either! I just keep thinking, if it's this bad now what will happen to me in ten years time? Thank goodness for GPS! Now if I can just remember where I put the darn thing!!!!!!! :)
God Bless you readers, I will post high lights of last weeks B/C soon.....or not?
So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory...
Sigh......I have no good exuse for not posting the Broadcaster this week, the truth is I totally forgot to do it. Period. I recall my mother getting so angry with me at times because my exuse was, "I forgot!" I mean, how can you help it? How do you stop forgetting things?
I post notes, I leave things laying so I practically trip over them!
I cant tie a string around my own finger because I lack that particular grace.
Yet another reason to "firmly establish" yourself in the Word. Read it so often that you remember it, keep it always at the forfront of your mind!
So what do YOU do to remember? I invite your comments as this seems to be a serious issue...and not just for the "older" set either! I just keep thinking, if it's this bad now what will happen to me in ten years time? Thank goodness for GPS! Now if I can just remember where I put the darn thing!!!!!!! :)
God Bless you readers, I will post high lights of last weeks B/C soon.....or not?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Blogcaster...Aug 17, 2010
Weekly Memory Verse
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 1 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
From the minister...
God commissioned him to be a missionary to the Assyrian capital of Nineveh. Jonah, probably for many reasons, was not very receptive to God's direction and tried to run away from his responsibilities. All of us are very much aware of the consequences that accompanied that rebellion on the part of Jonah.
After he was delivered from his experience in the belly of the fish, God called him again as a missionary to Nineveh, and this time Jonah answered the call. The end result was a great revival as the entire city repented in sackcloth and ashes. It also allowed us to see Jonah at his most selfish state. A missionary who grieved over the fact that the people to whom he preached repented.
It would seem obvious that when God calls us to do something, we ought to do it. It should be equally clear that if we refuse we could get into a lot of trouble. And we should learn that when we do something for God we have to be willing to accept the results, leaving God to assess how he will handle the situation.
Just as Jonah, so many years ago, was given a commission by God to tell the message of repentance and the promise of forgiveness, we have been given a challenge to bear a message to the rest of the world. Paul describes it like this in his letter to the Romans: 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? (Romans 10.14-15a; NLT)
Grace and Peace,
Tim
August 8 Church Picnic
Was it hot? YES! Were there bugs? YES! Did we all follow the Bingo instructions? NO!
But we did have fun and we did dine on fine fare.
I can't believe it's already come and gone now! If you'd like to see more pics check us out on facebook! www.facebook.com/fccerwin
This is trouble with a capitol "T" !!
Chow line...YUM!
Horse Shoes anyone?
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Coming Sunday, August 29, 2010
This year the Missions Committee chose:
CARE AND SHARE
and
EAST TENNEESSEE CHILDRENS HOME
All tithes taken up on 8/29, unless specifically designated, will go to these two missions. It’s always hard to decide which mission (s) to select to receive the special funds as all mission efforts are worthy.
Please prayerfully decide what you’re able to give and know that it will be a blessing to both organizations.
COMMUNITY NEWS!
ETCHA
FUN DAY & OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE BETWEEN
2:00PM—4:00PM
CATERING WILL BE PROVIDED BY
PARTNERS BBQ
FAMILY, VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS FROM 1:00PM-4:00PM
COME JOIN THE FUN!
RSVP FOR FAMILY DAY (423) 542-4423
And...
9th Annual
Appalachian Christian Camp
Golf Scramble!!
Format: 4 Person Select Shot
Men/Women welcome!
Entry Fee $380.00 per team
$95.00 per person.
Lunch and door prizes included!
More info? Call 423-743-3910
Or golf@campacc.com or visit our web: www.campacc.com
Happy Birthday…
Gladys Bowman
Happy Anniversary
Bob/Marsha Edwards-28
Lee/Patti Hemphill-31
Our prayer concerns never end; lift them up in prayer even as you read their names...
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Gloria Guarini is having some health issues.
Mitzi Gwaltney is awaiting blood counts to go up so she can have 2nd round of chemo.
Suzie Hughes had some minor surgery done and awaits pathology reports.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Zella Kanam, Gene Bowman, Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price, Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
THIS SUNDAY...
Sunday, Aug. 22
Speaker
Sermon Title
Sermon Text
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
David Eunson
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour...….Sally Ann Sneyd
2nd hour…...Sally Ann Sneyd
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…….…..Suzie Hughes
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 1 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
From the minister...
God commissioned him to be a missionary to the Assyrian capital of Nineveh. Jonah, probably for many reasons, was not very receptive to God's direction and tried to run away from his responsibilities. All of us are very much aware of the consequences that accompanied that rebellion on the part of Jonah.
After he was delivered from his experience in the belly of the fish, God called him again as a missionary to Nineveh, and this time Jonah answered the call. The end result was a great revival as the entire city repented in sackcloth and ashes. It also allowed us to see Jonah at his most selfish state. A missionary who grieved over the fact that the people to whom he preached repented.
It would seem obvious that when God calls us to do something, we ought to do it. It should be equally clear that if we refuse we could get into a lot of trouble. And we should learn that when we do something for God we have to be willing to accept the results, leaving God to assess how he will handle the situation.
Just as Jonah, so many years ago, was given a commission by God to tell the message of repentance and the promise of forgiveness, we have been given a challenge to bear a message to the rest of the world. Paul describes it like this in his letter to the Romans: 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? (Romans 10.14-15a; NLT)
Grace and Peace,
Tim
August 8 Church Picnic
Was it hot? YES! Were there bugs? YES! Did we all follow the Bingo instructions? NO!
But we did have fun and we did dine on fine fare.
I can't believe it's already come and gone now! If you'd like to see more pics check us out on facebook! www.facebook.com/fccerwin
This is trouble with a capitol "T" !!
Chow line...YUM!
Horse Shoes anyone?
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Coming Sunday, August 29, 2010
This year the Missions Committee chose:
CARE AND SHARE
and
EAST TENNEESSEE CHILDRENS HOME
All tithes taken up on 8/29, unless specifically designated, will go to these two missions. It’s always hard to decide which mission (s) to select to receive the special funds as all mission efforts are worthy.
Please prayerfully decide what you’re able to give and know that it will be a blessing to both organizations.
COMMUNITY NEWS!
ETCHA
FUN DAY & OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE BETWEEN
2:00PM—4:00PM
CATERING WILL BE PROVIDED BY
PARTNERS BBQ
FAMILY, VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS FROM 1:00PM-4:00PM
COME JOIN THE FUN!
RSVP FOR FAMILY DAY (423) 542-4423
And...
9th Annual
Appalachian Christian Camp
Golf Scramble!!
Format: 4 Person Select Shot
Men/Women welcome!
Entry Fee $380.00 per team
$95.00 per person.
Lunch and door prizes included!
More info? Call 423-743-3910
Or golf@campacc.com or visit our web: www.campacc.com
Happy Birthday…
Gladys Bowman
Happy Anniversary
Bob/Marsha Edwards-28
Lee/Patti Hemphill-31
Our prayer concerns never end; lift them up in prayer even as you read their names...
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Gloria Guarini is having some health issues.
Mitzi Gwaltney is awaiting blood counts to go up so she can have 2nd round of chemo.
Suzie Hughes had some minor surgery done and awaits pathology reports.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Zella Kanam, Gene Bowman, Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price, Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
THIS SUNDAY...
Sunday, Aug. 22
Speaker
Sermon Title
Sermon Text
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
David Eunson
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour...….Sally Ann Sneyd
2nd hour…...Sally Ann Sneyd
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…….…..Suzie Hughes
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thinking of the Stamper family...
I'm pretty sure I'll never forget the phone call from Sandi Stamper a year ago today, August 12, 2009. It's as clear to me now as it was then, my disbelief as real. She told me words no mother wants to hear.
Andrea was in the hospital herself, she'd just had surgery that very day and I thought that is why Sandi was calling. But the words coming out of her mouth weren't about Andrea, but about Aaron. I couldn't even understand what she was saying at first...but slowly the words sank in. Aaron has Leukemia...
No one knew anything...for days shock, chaos and fear reigned.
I left immediately to go and sit with Andrea until her aunt could get there so Sandi could join Tim and Aaron in Johnson City. Andrea's main goal was to leave and go to her family, it was surreal. It still is. Aaron passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010.
Looking back it feels like five years have passed, then on the other hand it's like it was just yesterday. So much heartache, so much suffering.
In talking with Tim today I realize over and over again how inadequate I am in helping this family deal with a grief I just cant grasp, prayer is all I have to offer and I do always and I do now...
Father, today especially, I lift Tim, Sandi and Andrea up on the wings of prayer, this date is etched forever on their hearts as is June the 4th. Only you O Lord can help carry them through this next year of firsts, only You can help them deal with the pain of loss. I don't begin to understand it Lord, only You can see the whole plan. Be with them. In Jesus name...
Andrea was in the hospital herself, she'd just had surgery that very day and I thought that is why Sandi was calling. But the words coming out of her mouth weren't about Andrea, but about Aaron. I couldn't even understand what she was saying at first...but slowly the words sank in. Aaron has Leukemia...
No one knew anything...for days shock, chaos and fear reigned.
I left immediately to go and sit with Andrea until her aunt could get there so Sandi could join Tim and Aaron in Johnson City. Andrea's main goal was to leave and go to her family, it was surreal. It still is. Aaron passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010.
Looking back it feels like five years have passed, then on the other hand it's like it was just yesterday. So much heartache, so much suffering.
In talking with Tim today I realize over and over again how inadequate I am in helping this family deal with a grief I just cant grasp, prayer is all I have to offer and I do always and I do now...
Father, today especially, I lift Tim, Sandi and Andrea up on the wings of prayer, this date is etched forever on their hearts as is June the 4th. Only you O Lord can help carry them through this next year of firsts, only You can help them deal with the pain of loss. I don't begin to understand it Lord, only You can see the whole plan. Be with them. In Jesus name...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Blog-caster August 10, 2010
Weekly Memory Verse
Jesus answered, “it is written: “Man does
not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4
From the Minister...
If someone had been asked in 1968 which nation would dominate the world in watch making during the1990s and into the twenty-first century the answer would have been uniform: Switzerland. Why? BecauseSwitzerland had dominated the world of watch making for the previous sixty years.The Swiss made the best watches in the world and were committed to constant refinement of their expertise. It was the Swiss who came forward with the minute hand and the second hand. They led the world in discovering better ways to manufacture the gears, hearings, and mainsprings of watches. They
even led the way in waterproofing techniques and self-winding models. By 1968, the Swiss made 65 percent of all watches sold in the world and laid claim to as much as 90 percent of the profits.By 1980, however, they had laid off thousands of watchmakers and controlled less than 10 percent of the world market. Their profit domination dropped to less than 20 percent. Between 1979 and 1981,fifty thousand of the sixty-two thousand Swiss watchmakers lost their jobs. Why? The Swiss had refused
to consider a new development—the—the Quartz movement—ironically, invented by a Swiss. Because it had no main-spring or knob, it was rejected. It was too much of a paradigm shift for them to embrace.Seiko, on the other hand, accepted it and, along with a few other companies, became the leader in the watch industry.The lesson of the Swiss watchmakers is profound. A past that was so secure, so profitable, so
dominant was destroyed by an unwillingness to consider the future. It was more than not being able to make predictions—it was an inability to re-think how they did business. (James Enery White, Rethinking The Church, Baker Books, 1998, p. 20)
Past success blinds us to the importance of seeing the implications of a changing world and past accomplishments are no guarantee of future success.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
***Youth News***
The school year is officially back in gear, and with it will be many new activities competing for the time of your family especially your children. Kim and I are experiencing this now with Hannah and Noah both starting their first year of preschool and participating in activities like soccer and dance. Our schedules will soon be filled up and overflowing with more than we can possibly do. The challenge for all parents is, "How do we choose what is the best use of our time as a family?"
Psalm 119 is a fascinating passage of Scripture that uses the 24 letters of Hebrew alphabet to start each stanza. It is the largest chapter in the largest book of the Bible, right near the center or heart of God's Word. Do you know what it is about? It is a prayer of one who delights in and lives by God's Word. The second letter "Beth" begins in verse 9 and reads, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word." The last verse of the same stanza for the letter "Beth" says, "I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."
Have you scheduled time for you and your family to dwell in God's Word? What priority does God have among your schedule and the schedules of your kids? Is He first, or does he get whatever is left over? At FCC we hope that our times to meet for Sunday School, Family Gathering, or our local outings will be more than just a thing to fill your schedule, but something that allows you and your family to make God a priority in your life. Those things we do at the church are just the beginning of making Him a priority in your home.
In Christ,
Andy Frazier
It’s a new look!!
In case some of you haven't noticed
there are some subtle changes taking
place! In the next couple of weeks you
will notice some class room’s being
moved around, Andy Frazier’s office will
now be across the hall from the main
office in the “old” choir room.
If you’d like to see how it will eventually
be laid out check out the plans in the
foyer!
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Prayer of PRAISE! I had an email from Denise Ray, in it she said, "I am cancer free and doing well!" Thank You Father!
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Gene Bowman, Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Suzie Hughes, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan,
Jack/Norma Ingle, Doris Johnson, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
Happy Birthday…
John Shores-20
Jody Moore-21
Lena Jo Gardner-23
CANTATA PRACTICE
The first practice will be this Sunday, August 15th at 6:00pm
Be sure to listen to your cd! If you didn't get a copy of the practice schedule please let Katie Jones know or call the Church Office!
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your giving on this Sunday.
This Sunday, Aug. 15
Speaker………..Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“God Wants Us to Be Sure”
Sermon Text
Romans 8:38-39
Prayer
Andy Frazier
Communion Meditation
George Coley
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour….….Gail Thompson
2nd hour…….Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..…Sally Ann Sneyd
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Jesus answered, “it is written: “Man does
not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4
From the Minister...
If someone had been asked in 1968 which nation would dominate the world in watch making during the1990s and into the twenty-first century the answer would have been uniform: Switzerland. Why? BecauseSwitzerland had dominated the world of watch making for the previous sixty years.The Swiss made the best watches in the world and were committed to constant refinement of their expertise. It was the Swiss who came forward with the minute hand and the second hand. They led the world in discovering better ways to manufacture the gears, hearings, and mainsprings of watches. They
even led the way in waterproofing techniques and self-winding models. By 1968, the Swiss made 65 percent of all watches sold in the world and laid claim to as much as 90 percent of the profits.By 1980, however, they had laid off thousands of watchmakers and controlled less than 10 percent of the world market. Their profit domination dropped to less than 20 percent. Between 1979 and 1981,fifty thousand of the sixty-two thousand Swiss watchmakers lost their jobs. Why? The Swiss had refused
to consider a new development—the—the Quartz movement—ironically, invented by a Swiss. Because it had no main-spring or knob, it was rejected. It was too much of a paradigm shift for them to embrace.Seiko, on the other hand, accepted it and, along with a few other companies, became the leader in the watch industry.The lesson of the Swiss watchmakers is profound. A past that was so secure, so profitable, so
dominant was destroyed by an unwillingness to consider the future. It was more than not being able to make predictions—it was an inability to re-think how they did business. (James Enery White, Rethinking The Church, Baker Books, 1998, p. 20)
Past success blinds us to the importance of seeing the implications of a changing world and past accomplishments are no guarantee of future success.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
***Youth News***
The school year is officially back in gear, and with it will be many new activities competing for the time of your family especially your children. Kim and I are experiencing this now with Hannah and Noah both starting their first year of preschool and participating in activities like soccer and dance. Our schedules will soon be filled up and overflowing with more than we can possibly do. The challenge for all parents is, "How do we choose what is the best use of our time as a family?"
Psalm 119 is a fascinating passage of Scripture that uses the 24 letters of Hebrew alphabet to start each stanza. It is the largest chapter in the largest book of the Bible, right near the center or heart of God's Word. Do you know what it is about? It is a prayer of one who delights in and lives by God's Word. The second letter "Beth" begins in verse 9 and reads, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word." The last verse of the same stanza for the letter "Beth" says, "I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."
Have you scheduled time for you and your family to dwell in God's Word? What priority does God have among your schedule and the schedules of your kids? Is He first, or does he get whatever is left over? At FCC we hope that our times to meet for Sunday School, Family Gathering, or our local outings will be more than just a thing to fill your schedule, but something that allows you and your family to make God a priority in your life. Those things we do at the church are just the beginning of making Him a priority in your home.
In Christ,
Andy Frazier
It’s a new look!!
In case some of you haven't noticed
there are some subtle changes taking
place! In the next couple of weeks you
will notice some class room’s being
moved around, Andy Frazier’s office will
now be across the hall from the main
office in the “old” choir room.
If you’d like to see how it will eventually
be laid out check out the plans in the
foyer!
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Prayer of PRAISE! I had an email from Denise Ray, in it she said, "I am cancer free and doing well!" Thank You Father!
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Gene Bowman, Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Suzie Hughes, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan,
Jack/Norma Ingle, Doris Johnson, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
Happy Birthday…
John Shores-20
Jody Moore-21
Lena Jo Gardner-23
CANTATA PRACTICE
The first practice will be this Sunday, August 15th at 6:00pm
Be sure to listen to your cd! If you didn't get a copy of the practice schedule please let Katie Jones know or call the Church Office!
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your giving on this Sunday.
This Sunday, Aug. 15
Speaker………..Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“God Wants Us to Be Sure”
Sermon Text
Romans 8:38-39
Prayer
Andy Frazier
Communion Meditation
George Coley
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour….….Gail Thompson
2nd hour…….Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..…Sally Ann Sneyd
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
New? Old? Sorry who are you again?
I have wanted to call our new youth minister by our previous youth ministers name for weeks now and it finally occurred to me why that is as I was browsing facebook and saw the "old guys" picture! LOL! Check it out!
This is Bart Price "old guy" and the rapidly growing Baby Joe.....
And this is Andy Frazier "new guy" and his youngest child Noah.....
This is Bart Price "old guy" and the rapidly growing Baby Joe.....
And this is Andy Frazier "new guy" and his youngest child Noah.....
Blog~caster Highlights...8/3/2010
Weekly Memory Verse
Thy word is lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105, NIV
A NOTE FROM THE MINISTER...
You might be interested to know that: “Only 41% of Americans attend church services on a typical weekend. Each new generation becomes increasingly unchurched. Slightly over one half (51%) of the builder generation (born before 1946) attends church in a typical weekend. But only 41% of the boomers (born 1946-1964) and 34% of the busters (born 1965-1976) attend church on the weekend. The younger generation, the bridgers (born 1977-1994), indicates that only 30% attend church. (Surprising Insights from the Unchurched p. 33).
A German soldier was wounded. He was ordered to go to the military hospital for treatment.When he arrived at the large and imposing building, he saw two doors, one marked, "For the slightly wounded," and the other, "For the seriously wounded."
He entered through the first door and found himself going down a long hall. At the end of it were two more doors, one marked, "For officer" and the other, "For non-officers." He entered through the latter and found himself going down another long hall. At the end of it were two more doors, one marked, "For party members" and the other, "For non-party members."
He took the second door, and when he opened it he found himself out on the street. When the soldier returned home, his mother asked him, "How did you get along at the hospital?" "Well, Mother," he replied, "to tell the truth, the people there didn’t do anything for me, but you ought to see the tremendous organization they have!” The soldier’s comment describes many churches in our day: really organized, but accomplishing little. What ministries are we propagating within our community? In the way of ministry what are we accomplishing? What are we doing to build relationships? The unchurched are concerned with what we are doing in the name of Jesus.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
THIS Sunday, August 8th
Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite
covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug
spray will be provided. Tables are also provided
for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds
of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together,
it will not be complete with out
YOU!
ATTN: ELDERS/DEACONS AND ALL
STAFF, SAY CHEESE!
We need your picture! Please plan to stay for
a few minutes after the Worship Service
this Sunday the 8th so we can take a quick
pic of you for the Web Site! You’ll also fill
out a mini bio!
If you can’t stay on the 8th, please plan on
the 29th for sure, thanks!
PDH
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your giving on this Sunday.
Happy Birthday…
Jo-Lynn Martin-14
Mary Ruth Little-14
Ralph Hampton-17
~
Happy Anniversary
George/Charlotte Miller-15
Andy/Kim Frazier-17
Thank you…
In Memory of
Aaron Stamper
Mary Davis
by:
Faye Hensley
Aaron Stamper Scholarship:
Mr/Mrs George Miller
This Sunday, August 8
Speaker………Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“The World Speaks With Uncertainty”
Sermon Text
1 John 4:5
Prayer
Beverly Britt
Communion Meditation
Lee Hemphill
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Tracy Moore
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour…...….Janie Whitson
2nd hour…...…Janie Whitson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs……….....Angie Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Thy word is lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105, NIV
A NOTE FROM THE MINISTER...
You might be interested to know that: “Only 41% of Americans attend church services on a typical weekend. Each new generation becomes increasingly unchurched. Slightly over one half (51%) of the builder generation (born before 1946) attends church in a typical weekend. But only 41% of the boomers (born 1946-1964) and 34% of the busters (born 1965-1976) attend church on the weekend. The younger generation, the bridgers (born 1977-1994), indicates that only 30% attend church. (Surprising Insights from the Unchurched p. 33).
A German soldier was wounded. He was ordered to go to the military hospital for treatment.When he arrived at the large and imposing building, he saw two doors, one marked, "For the slightly wounded," and the other, "For the seriously wounded."
He entered through the first door and found himself going down a long hall. At the end of it were two more doors, one marked, "For officer" and the other, "For non-officers." He entered through the latter and found himself going down another long hall. At the end of it were two more doors, one marked, "For party members" and the other, "For non-party members."
He took the second door, and when he opened it he found himself out on the street. When the soldier returned home, his mother asked him, "How did you get along at the hospital?" "Well, Mother," he replied, "to tell the truth, the people there didn’t do anything for me, but you ought to see the tremendous organization they have!” The soldier’s comment describes many churches in our day: really organized, but accomplishing little. What ministries are we propagating within our community? In the way of ministry what are we accomplishing? What are we doing to build relationships? The unchurched are concerned with what we are doing in the name of Jesus.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
THIS Sunday, August 8th
Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite
covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug
spray will be provided. Tables are also provided
for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds
of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together,
it will not be complete with out
YOU!
ATTN: ELDERS/DEACONS AND ALL
STAFF, SAY CHEESE!
We need your picture! Please plan to stay for
a few minutes after the Worship Service
this Sunday the 8th so we can take a quick
pic of you for the Web Site! You’ll also fill
out a mini bio!
If you can’t stay on the 8th, please plan on
the 29th for sure, thanks!
PDH
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your giving on this Sunday.
Happy Birthday…
Jo-Lynn Martin-14
Mary Ruth Little-14
Ralph Hampton-17
~
Happy Anniversary
George/Charlotte Miller-15
Andy/Kim Frazier-17
Thank you…
In Memory of
Aaron Stamper
Mary Davis
by:
Faye Hensley
Aaron Stamper Scholarship:
Mr/Mrs George Miller
This Sunday, August 8
Speaker………Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“The World Speaks With Uncertainty”
Sermon Text
1 John 4:5
Prayer
Beverly Britt
Communion Meditation
Lee Hemphill
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Tracy Moore
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
Nursery:
1st hour…...….Janie Whitson
2nd hour…...…Janie Whitson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs……….....Angie Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Join us for Worship this Sunday...
A recent facebook post written by Ann Rice caught my attention as well as several others. This is the direct quote as seen:
Rice wrote, “For those who care, and I understand if you don't: Today I quit being a Christian ... It's simply impossible for me to ‘belong’ to this quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group. For ten years, I've tried. I've failed. I'm an outsider. My conscience will allow nothing else.”
Rice then added another post explaining her decision on Thursday:
“My faith in Christ is central to my life. My conversion from a pessimistic atheist lost in a world I didn't understand, to an optimistic believer in a universe created and sustained by a loving God is crucial to me," Rice wrote. "But following Christ does not mean following His followers. Christ is infinitely more important than Christianity and always will be, no matter what Christianity is, has been or might
become."
The saddest part of this commentary is the fact that this individual, as well as countless others, are seeing how un-Christlike Christians can be. It is a heartbreaking fact and one that we as individuals need to pray we can start changing. Being a Christian just doesnt make us perfect but oh how I wish I could be!!
If you've studied the word at all, why would we model ourselves after another human being? Especially knowing the only perfect person is Jesus Christ? God commands that He come first, the first Commandment sums that up as does the following: (btw, I dont recall a scripture that tells us to be like each other...)
Deuteronomy 6:4-8
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
As for separating ourselves from other Christians it's apparent the author didnt study or understand the book of Acts which points to none other than community, unity, forgiveness and love. We are all fallible!! With out Christ we become as nothing. I think the only point I agree on is that Christ indeed is central to my faith, and who can help but mentally quote John 3:16? As unperfect as we are we are still to commune with one another, we're still to be accountable to one another....
Hebrews 10:25 states:
Let us not give up meeting together, (emphasis mine) as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Meeting together is vital to the walk, meeting together is praying together, praying together is staying together. I thank God for the spiritual mentors in my life and for the Church families I've had the privilege to know here in TN, in KY and NC. I simply cant imagine trying to do this on my own.....
As a Christian I can only apologize and ask forgiveness for the times I've let those down who watch me. Keep you eyes only on Jesus brothers and sisters, commune with all fellow believers, pray to do your very best. I dare say we all have our crosses to bear.
In Him
PDH
Rice wrote, “For those who care, and I understand if you don't: Today I quit being a Christian ... It's simply impossible for me to ‘belong’ to this quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group. For ten years, I've tried. I've failed. I'm an outsider. My conscience will allow nothing else.”
Rice then added another post explaining her decision on Thursday:
“My faith in Christ is central to my life. My conversion from a pessimistic atheist lost in a world I didn't understand, to an optimistic believer in a universe created and sustained by a loving God is crucial to me," Rice wrote. "But following Christ does not mean following His followers. Christ is infinitely more important than Christianity and always will be, no matter what Christianity is, has been or might
become."
The saddest part of this commentary is the fact that this individual, as well as countless others, are seeing how un-Christlike Christians can be. It is a heartbreaking fact and one that we as individuals need to pray we can start changing. Being a Christian just doesnt make us perfect but oh how I wish I could be!!
If you've studied the word at all, why would we model ourselves after another human being? Especially knowing the only perfect person is Jesus Christ? God commands that He come first, the first Commandment sums that up as does the following: (btw, I dont recall a scripture that tells us to be like each other...)
Deuteronomy 6:4-8
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
As for separating ourselves from other Christians it's apparent the author didnt study or understand the book of Acts which points to none other than community, unity, forgiveness and love. We are all fallible!! With out Christ we become as nothing. I think the only point I agree on is that Christ indeed is central to my faith, and who can help but mentally quote John 3:16? As unperfect as we are we are still to commune with one another, we're still to be accountable to one another....
Hebrews 10:25 states:
Let us not give up meeting together, (emphasis mine) as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Meeting together is vital to the walk, meeting together is praying together, praying together is staying together. I thank God for the spiritual mentors in my life and for the Church families I've had the privilege to know here in TN, in KY and NC. I simply cant imagine trying to do this on my own.....
As a Christian I can only apologize and ask forgiveness for the times I've let those down who watch me. Keep you eyes only on Jesus brothers and sisters, commune with all fellow believers, pray to do your very best. I dare say we all have our crosses to bear.
In Him
PDH
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Family Outing July 28, 2010
Check it out on facebook for pictures! Looks like a great time was had by all!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Braodcaster 27, 2010
From the Minister...
John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there as a candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with just a few people huddled together. They were singing some old slow funeral type hymn that was depressing.
Later that day he took a walk in downtown Houston and came upon a jewelry store. It was some sort of grand opening and there were bright lights and a greeter at the door to welcome you in with a smile. Inside there was a celebration going on. There were refreshments and people having a good time talking and laughing with each other. They welcomed him and offered him some punch. He said that after attending both the church and the jewelry store, if the jewelry store had offered an invitation, he would have joined the jewelry store!
Bono from the band U-2 said, “Christians are hard to tolerate. I don’t know how Jesus does it.” Where have we gone wrong? Could it be that we have developed an uninviting subculture, as portrayed above, and refuse to change?
Dan Kimball in his book, They Like Jesus But Not The Church, says that we have lost touch with the mindset of this present generation. Our world has changed whether we like it or not. Galadriel, the elf queen, from the movie Fellowship of the Ring speaks of changes occurring in Middle Earth; “The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in earth. I smell it in the air.”
The fact is the world is changing, hence the reason this present generation is disappearing from most churches. Two-thirds of the twenty-somethings in any given community are leaving the church or want nothing to do with the church. As Kimball says, the churches’ response to this is denial, believing the culture will come to its senses and come back around to the church. There is too much at stake to wait and see.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
Weekly Memory Verse
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
1 John 5:11 (NIV)
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this
special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your tithe, we’re so blessed in this county.
Can you believe it’s almost time for the
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC??
Sunday, August 8th, will be the day—Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi will be the place!
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug spray will be provided. Tables are also provided for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together, it will not be complete with out
YOU!
Happy Birthday…
Ethel Hatcher-7
Lori Alexander-7
H. J. Sparks-10
Noah Frazier-10
Mary Campbell-11
Anniversary Wishes…
Michael/Stephanie
Edwards-July 27th
David/Kathy Eunson– Aug. 4
Dale/Mary Ruth Little– Aug. 11
Thank you…
Memory of Aaron to the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund
Kathy LawsonIn
Nancy Keeran
To the Memorial Fund
Mark/Sandy Whitson
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 12
~
Hope Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 19
~
Love Circle August Dinner Outing
To be announced
This Sunday
August 1
Speaker………..Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“The Bible Speaks With Certainty”
Sermon Text
1 John 5:11-13
Prayer
Jack Gardner
Communion Meditation
Tommy Phillips
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; Jody Moore
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Nursery:
1st hour….….Gail Thompson
2nd hour…….Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs………...…Jody Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
www.fccerwin.org
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there as a candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with just a few people huddled together. They were singing some old slow funeral type hymn that was depressing.
Later that day he took a walk in downtown Houston and came upon a jewelry store. It was some sort of grand opening and there were bright lights and a greeter at the door to welcome you in with a smile. Inside there was a celebration going on. There were refreshments and people having a good time talking and laughing with each other. They welcomed him and offered him some punch. He said that after attending both the church and the jewelry store, if the jewelry store had offered an invitation, he would have joined the jewelry store!
Bono from the band U-2 said, “Christians are hard to tolerate. I don’t know how Jesus does it.” Where have we gone wrong? Could it be that we have developed an uninviting subculture, as portrayed above, and refuse to change?
Dan Kimball in his book, They Like Jesus But Not The Church, says that we have lost touch with the mindset of this present generation. Our world has changed whether we like it or not. Galadriel, the elf queen, from the movie Fellowship of the Ring speaks of changes occurring in Middle Earth; “The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in earth. I smell it in the air.”
The fact is the world is changing, hence the reason this present generation is disappearing from most churches. Two-thirds of the twenty-somethings in any given community are leaving the church or want nothing to do with the church. As Kimball says, the churches’ response to this is denial, believing the culture will come to its senses and come back around to the church. There is too much at stake to wait and see.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
Weekly Memory Verse
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
1 John 5:11 (NIV)
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this
special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your tithe, we’re so blessed in this county.
Can you believe it’s almost time for the
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC??
Sunday, August 8th, will be the day—Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi will be the place!
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug spray will be provided. Tables are also provided for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together, it will not be complete with out
YOU!
Happy Birthday…
Ethel Hatcher-7
Lori Alexander-7
H. J. Sparks-10
Noah Frazier-10
Mary Campbell-11
Anniversary Wishes…
Michael/Stephanie
Edwards-July 27th
David/Kathy Eunson– Aug. 4
Dale/Mary Ruth Little– Aug. 11
Thank you…
Memory of Aaron to the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund
Kathy LawsonIn
Nancy Keeran
To the Memorial Fund
Mark/Sandy Whitson
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 12
~
Hope Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 19
~
Love Circle August Dinner Outing
To be announced
This Sunday
August 1
Speaker………..Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“The Bible Speaks With Certainty”
Sermon Text
1 John 5:11-13
Prayer
Jack Gardner
Communion Meditation
Tommy Phillips
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; Jody Moore
Communion Preparation
Katie Jones
Greeter
Nursery:
1st hour….….Gail Thompson
2nd hour…….Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs………...…Jody Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
www.fccerwin.org
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Monday, July 26, 2010
What We're Up To!
The pics you see below are from the very first "Family Gathering" event. This event was created and, still in it's infancy, by our new Youth Minister Andy Frazier.
The first outing was a movie night right here in Erwin TN.
As of September 1, 2010 there will be a weekly "Family Gathering" on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. We encourage parents to bring their children and join us!
For more info check out www.fccerwin.org and click on the Family Gathering banner.
On to local Missions.........
Each year FCC sponsors a hole at the annual East TN Christian Childrens Home Golf Tournament. This year the players were: Jerry Whitt, one of our Deacons and a friend of his Carroll Deaton, Lee Hemphill another Deacon and Andy Frazier our Youth Minister.
Yep...this is us!
Lovely shot of the Elizabethton Golf Course
Our Golfers...
(L) Lee Hemphill (R) Andy Frazier
(L)Carroll Deaton (R)Jerry Whitt
Random shot's.........
The first outing was a movie night right here in Erwin TN.
As of September 1, 2010 there will be a weekly "Family Gathering" on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. We encourage parents to bring their children and join us!
For more info check out www.fccerwin.org and click on the Family Gathering banner.
On to local Missions.........
Each year FCC sponsors a hole at the annual East TN Christian Childrens Home Golf Tournament. This year the players were: Jerry Whitt, one of our Deacons and a friend of his Carroll Deaton, Lee Hemphill another Deacon and Andy Frazier our Youth Minister.
Yep...this is us!
Lovely shot of the Elizabethton Golf Course
Our Golfers...
(L) Lee Hemphill (R) Andy Frazier
(L)Carroll Deaton (R)Jerry Whitt
Random shot's.........
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Broadcaster July 20, 2010
From the Minister:
COMEBACK!
The Center for Missional Research states that we are closing between 3,500 and 4,000 churches a year. This same research also indicates that we need to be starting about 13,000 churches a year just to keep up with the population growth. On average we are starting about 3,300 churches. It’s not rocket science to see that we are not even replacing the churches that are closing.
Those statistics should trouble us and we should begin to think about how to reverse this decline. The first thing we need to do is make sure we don’t become a casualty. So, WE ALL need to pray that the Lord would lead us to revitalization.
I am a great fan of sports comebacks, be it football, basketball, or baseball. It is exhilarating to watch a team or individual rededicate themselves to whatever discipline is necessary to play at a high level again and win. This is the reason a little book caught my attention sometime back. It is entitled Comeback Churches. It is practical advice from over 300 churches that have gone from declining or closing churches to become vibrant growing congregations. Is it easy to make a comeback? NO! Is it worth it? YES! It’s time to make the COMEBACK!
Grace and Peace,
Tim
WE NOW HAVE A WEB PAGE!!
Check it out at: www.fccerwin.org
It’s new and there is more to come, this is only the beginning!!
The blog will stay active for the time being...
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your tithe, we’re so blessed in this county.
Can you believe it’s almost time for the
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC??
Sunday, August 8th, will be the day—Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi will be the place!
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug spray will be provided. Tables are also provided for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together, it will not be complete with out
YOU!
August B-days
Jerry Whitt-1
Charles Flowers –2
Jean Mauk –2
~
August Anniversaries
B. J. and Betty Moore-3
Thank you…
In Memory of Aaron to the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund
Marjorie Williams
FYI
If you’d like to read the Christian Standard or the Lookout, there are some older issues available in the foyer.
If you’d like more see me!
P. Hemphill
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 12
~
Hope Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 19
~
Love Circle Outing
To be announced
THIS SUNDAY
JULY 15TH 2010
Speaker….…..David Roberts
Sermon Title
“More Than Those Who Wait For Morning”
Sermon Text
Psalm 130:1-8
Prayer
Lee Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Beverly Britt
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B.J. Moore; Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour...….Sally Ann Sneyd
2nd hour…...Sally Ann Sneyd
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs……...…Suzie Hughes
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
COMEBACK!
The Center for Missional Research states that we are closing between 3,500 and 4,000 churches a year. This same research also indicates that we need to be starting about 13,000 churches a year just to keep up with the population growth. On average we are starting about 3,300 churches. It’s not rocket science to see that we are not even replacing the churches that are closing.
Those statistics should trouble us and we should begin to think about how to reverse this decline. The first thing we need to do is make sure we don’t become a casualty. So, WE ALL need to pray that the Lord would lead us to revitalization.
I am a great fan of sports comebacks, be it football, basketball, or baseball. It is exhilarating to watch a team or individual rededicate themselves to whatever discipline is necessary to play at a high level again and win. This is the reason a little book caught my attention sometime back. It is entitled Comeback Churches. It is practical advice from over 300 churches that have gone from declining or closing churches to become vibrant growing congregations. Is it easy to make a comeback? NO! Is it worth it? YES! It’s time to make the COMEBACK!
Grace and Peace,
Tim
WE NOW HAVE A WEB PAGE!!
Check it out at: www.fccerwin.org
It’s new and there is more to come, this is only the beginning!!
The blog will stay active for the time being...
Prepare for:
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, August 29, 2010 has been set aside as our annual Missions Sunday. All offering collected on 8/29 will go into the Missions Fund and the Missions Committee will select a mission or missions to receive this special blessing.
Prayerfully consider your tithe, we’re so blessed in this county.
Can you believe it’s almost time for the
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC??
Sunday, August 8th, will be the day—Appalachian Christian Camp in Unicoi will be the place!
We will eat at 5:00pm but come early to PLAY!!
The dinner is pot luck so bring your favorite covered dish.
Drinks, plates, utensils, serving pieces and bug spray will be provided. Tables are also provided for your dining comfort!
Frisbees, volley ball and soft ball are available.
Following the meal we will have several rounds of BINGO, with PRIZES!
This is our Church family summer get together, it will not be complete with out
YOU!
August B-days
Jerry Whitt-1
Charles Flowers –2
Jean Mauk –2
~
August Anniversaries
B. J. and Betty Moore-3
Thank you…
In Memory of Aaron to the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund
Marjorie Williams
FYI
If you’d like to read the Christian Standard or the Lookout, there are some older issues available in the foyer.
If you’d like more see me!
P. Hemphill
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 12
~
Hope Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 19
~
Love Circle Outing
To be announced
THIS SUNDAY
JULY 15TH 2010
Speaker….…..David Roberts
Sermon Title
“More Than Those Who Wait For Morning”
Sermon Text
Psalm 130:1-8
Prayer
Lee Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Beverly Britt
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B.J. Moore; Lee Hemphill
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour...….Sally Ann Sneyd
2nd hour…...Sally Ann Sneyd
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs……...…Suzie Hughes
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Broadcaster July 13, 2010
From the Minister...
BUSINESS AS USUAL ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
In the past five years what has been happening in denominations across the board in the USA?
1) Presbyterians – 3.7% loss in 2007 – highest loss in one year in their entire history of 216 years.
2) Episcopalians – 115,000 loss in the last 3 years.
3) Methodists – Loss of 50,000 people a year and are at the lowest attendance in reported history.
4) One denominational leader recently said – they are actually crossing the line and the median average age of attender was over 60 years in age. And if trends continue, half of their population will be gone in the next 5 years.
5) 10% of the population considered themselves Baptist in 1995. In 2006 only 3% did.
6) Disciple of Christ - 11% loss.
7) Lutherans – 4% loss.
8) Reformed – 6% loss.
9) Church of Christ - 9% loss.
10) In the Assemblies - In the last 5 years we had a slight growth (2%) and planted 534 churches, but closed 500.
7 in 10 Protestants age 18-30, both evangelical and mainline, said they quit attending church by age 23.
If we keep doing business as usual, we will die!
Grace and Peace,
Tim
WE’RE ON THE WWW!! (World Wide Web)
Check it out at: www.fccerwin.org
It’s new and there is more to come, this is only the beginning!!
Special Luncheon
The Membership Committee is sponsoring a special luncheon this Sunday , July 18th following the Morning Worship Service.
This will be a light catered luncheon to give you the opportunity to fellowship and get to know our new comers as well as catch up with those we haven't seen in awhile. Everything will be provided so come and share this time with us!
Family Outing…
You’re invited to join us for a “bring your own” picnic lunch and possibly a little swimming!
Wednesday, July 28 from 11:00am—2:00pm.
We’ll plan on meeting at the Fellowship Hall Parking Lot. Hope to see you then!
Andy
(P. S. Maybe just maybe he wont make you dress up like a cow!)
Check out our industrious Youth Minister and his family - Apparently Chic Filet runs an annual promo stating if you dress like a cow you eat for free, well......pictures speak louder than words! Lookin' good guys! pdh
Prayer Concerns and Updates
Polly Miller is back at home.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Eloise Hughes; George Coley; Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Suzie Hughes, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Jack/Norma Ingle, Doris Johnson, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
Love Circle!!
Love Circle will meet to clean the FH next Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm.
Bring whatever cleaning supplies you want and get ready for the FUN! :)
Mini Bulletin Board News…
You’re invited! Seeger Chapel, Milligan College. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. “The Legend of Wiley Jake” a musical comedy about Jacob and Esau. FREE!
~~
Chris Tomlin will be at Freedom Hall in JC on Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 7:00pm.
Pre-sale tickets July 16-22
use code “tomlin”
~~
Area Wide Senior Rally October 14, 2010 at Boones Creek Christian Church.
Register for $15.00 by October 11, 2010
Success Blood Drive!!
A hugely successful Erwin Community Blood Drive was held Friday, July 9th, at FCC Fellowship Hall as a tribute to the memory of Jordan Dwomick and Aaron Stamper. The following individuals from FCC gave the Gift of Life as their tribute:
~
Ben Diehl
David Eunson
Andy Frazier
Diana Gardiner
Ron Hicks
Shawn Kenney
Gail Thompson
Shelton Thompson
This Sunday...
July 18
Speaker….…..David Roberts
Sermon Title
“Who is this King of Glory?”
Sermon Text
Psalm 24:1-10
Prayer
Kathy Eunson
Communion Meditation
Seth Jones
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Shelton Thompson; Jerry Whitt
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour…..….Lori Alexander
2nd hour….….Lori Alexander
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..…Sally Ann Sneyd
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
BUSINESS AS USUAL ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
In the past five years what has been happening in denominations across the board in the USA?
1) Presbyterians – 3.7% loss in 2007 – highest loss in one year in their entire history of 216 years.
2) Episcopalians – 115,000 loss in the last 3 years.
3) Methodists – Loss of 50,000 people a year and are at the lowest attendance in reported history.
4) One denominational leader recently said – they are actually crossing the line and the median average age of attender was over 60 years in age. And if trends continue, half of their population will be gone in the next 5 years.
5) 10% of the population considered themselves Baptist in 1995. In 2006 only 3% did.
6) Disciple of Christ - 11% loss.
7) Lutherans – 4% loss.
8) Reformed – 6% loss.
9) Church of Christ - 9% loss.
10) In the Assemblies - In the last 5 years we had a slight growth (2%) and planted 534 churches, but closed 500.
7 in 10 Protestants age 18-30, both evangelical and mainline, said they quit attending church by age 23.
If we keep doing business as usual, we will die!
Grace and Peace,
Tim
WE’RE ON THE WWW!! (World Wide Web)
Check it out at: www.fccerwin.org
It’s new and there is more to come, this is only the beginning!!
Special Luncheon
The Membership Committee is sponsoring a special luncheon this Sunday , July 18th following the Morning Worship Service.
This will be a light catered luncheon to give you the opportunity to fellowship and get to know our new comers as well as catch up with those we haven't seen in awhile. Everything will be provided so come and share this time with us!
Family Outing…
You’re invited to join us for a “bring your own” picnic lunch and possibly a little swimming!
Wednesday, July 28 from 11:00am—2:00pm.
We’ll plan on meeting at the Fellowship Hall Parking Lot. Hope to see you then!
Andy
(P. S. Maybe just maybe he wont make you dress up like a cow!)
Check out our industrious Youth Minister and his family - Apparently Chic Filet runs an annual promo stating if you dress like a cow you eat for free, well......pictures speak louder than words! Lookin' good guys! pdh
Prayer Concerns and Updates
Polly Miller is back at home.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Eloise Hughes; George Coley; Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Suzie Hughes, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Spencer Moore
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Jack/Norma Ingle, Doris Johnson, Martha Hartsell, Polly Miller
Love Circle!!
Love Circle will meet to clean the FH next Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm.
Bring whatever cleaning supplies you want and get ready for the FUN! :)
Mini Bulletin Board News…
You’re invited! Seeger Chapel, Milligan College. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. “The Legend of Wiley Jake” a musical comedy about Jacob and Esau. FREE!
~~
Chris Tomlin will be at Freedom Hall in JC on Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 7:00pm.
Pre-sale tickets July 16-22
use code “tomlin”
~~
Area Wide Senior Rally October 14, 2010 at Boones Creek Christian Church.
Register for $15.00 by October 11, 2010
Success Blood Drive!!
A hugely successful Erwin Community Blood Drive was held Friday, July 9th, at FCC Fellowship Hall as a tribute to the memory of Jordan Dwomick and Aaron Stamper. The following individuals from FCC gave the Gift of Life as their tribute:
~
Ben Diehl
David Eunson
Andy Frazier
Diana Gardiner
Ron Hicks
Shawn Kenney
Gail Thompson
Shelton Thompson
This Sunday...
July 18
Speaker….…..David Roberts
Sermon Title
“Who is this King of Glory?”
Sermon Text
Psalm 24:1-10
Prayer
Kathy Eunson
Communion Meditation
Seth Jones
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Shelton Thompson; Jerry Whitt
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour…..….Lori Alexander
2nd hour….….Lori Alexander
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..…Sally Ann Sneyd
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Broadcaster Highlights July 6,2010
From the Pastor:
A number of years ago Norman Cousins wrote an editorial in the Saturday Review in which he reported a conversation he had on a trip in India. He was talking with a Hindu priest named Satis Prasad. The man said he wanted to come to our country to work as a missionary among the Americans.
Cousins assumed that he meant that he wanted to convert Americans to the Hindu religion, but when asked, Satis Prasad said, “Oh no, I would like to convert them to the Christian religion. Christianity cannot survive in the abstract. It needs not membership, but believers. The people of your country may claim they believe in Christianity, but from what I read at this distance; Christianity is more a custom than anything else. I would ask that either you accept the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life and in your affairs as a nation, or stop invoking His name as sanction for everything you do. I want to help save Christianity for the Christian.”
Have we become so unlike the Jesus to whom we make our profession of faith? Ghandi said one time after visiting this country, “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Where have we gone wrong? Is it possible that we need to return to the very basic tenets of the Christian walk? “Religion that God the Father accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world's evil influence.” (James 1.27 – NCV)
Grace and Peace,
Tim
We’re almost there!
Summer Back Pack Program:
The 3rd delivery is scheduled to happen tomorrow, 7/6 we’re almost past the halfway mark! We need 80 more boxes to finish our goal FOR THE SUMMER folks—that’s it!
Don’t forget, if you’d like to donate funds we now have it set up and you can contribute to the fund as part of your regular tithe, or see Katie Jones or
Patti Hemphill. Be sure to check out the side bar on the right hand side to see what it's all about!
THE KIDS IN THIS COMMUNITY NEED YOU!
Special Luncheon
The Membership Committee is sponsoring a special luncheon on Sunday , July 18th following the Morning Worship Service to honor and to:
Formally welcome the Stamper’s home;
Welcome the Frasier family to FCC and to Erwin;
Thank David and Donna Roberts for their time here.
This will be a light catered luncheon to give you the opportunity to fellowship and get to know our new comers!
Everything will be provided so come and enjoy!
July Birthdays
Toby Gardiner-14th
B. J. Moore-14th
Michael Edwards-17th
Larry Rosolina-22nd
July Anniversaries
Jack/Beverly Britt-20th
John/Jo-Lynn Martin-20th
Thank you…
Memorial gifts given in memory of Aaron Stamper
to the Memorial Fund and/or
the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund.
Phil/Carolyn Guinn
Julie Whitlock
M/M David Roberts
M/M Gene Bowman
This Sunday, July 11
Speaker…....….Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“What Do We Know For Certain?”
Sermon Text
I John 5:11-13
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Tracy Moore
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour……...Janie Whitson
2nd hour…......Janie Whitson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..……...Angie Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
A number of years ago Norman Cousins wrote an editorial in the Saturday Review in which he reported a conversation he had on a trip in India. He was talking with a Hindu priest named Satis Prasad. The man said he wanted to come to our country to work as a missionary among the Americans.
Cousins assumed that he meant that he wanted to convert Americans to the Hindu religion, but when asked, Satis Prasad said, “Oh no, I would like to convert them to the Christian religion. Christianity cannot survive in the abstract. It needs not membership, but believers. The people of your country may claim they believe in Christianity, but from what I read at this distance; Christianity is more a custom than anything else. I would ask that either you accept the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life and in your affairs as a nation, or stop invoking His name as sanction for everything you do. I want to help save Christianity for the Christian.”
Have we become so unlike the Jesus to whom we make our profession of faith? Ghandi said one time after visiting this country, “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Where have we gone wrong? Is it possible that we need to return to the very basic tenets of the Christian walk? “Religion that God the Father accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world's evil influence.” (James 1.27 – NCV)
Grace and Peace,
Tim
We’re almost there!
Summer Back Pack Program:
The 3rd delivery is scheduled to happen tomorrow, 7/6 we’re almost past the halfway mark! We need 80 more boxes to finish our goal FOR THE SUMMER folks—that’s it!
Don’t forget, if you’d like to donate funds we now have it set up and you can contribute to the fund as part of your regular tithe, or see Katie Jones or
Patti Hemphill. Be sure to check out the side bar on the right hand side to see what it's all about!
THE KIDS IN THIS COMMUNITY NEED YOU!
Special Luncheon
The Membership Committee is sponsoring a special luncheon on Sunday , July 18th following the Morning Worship Service to honor and to:
Formally welcome the Stamper’s home;
Welcome the Frasier family to FCC and to Erwin;
Thank David and Donna Roberts for their time here.
This will be a light catered luncheon to give you the opportunity to fellowship and get to know our new comers!
Everything will be provided so come and enjoy!
July Birthdays
Toby Gardiner-14th
B. J. Moore-14th
Michael Edwards-17th
Larry Rosolina-22nd
July Anniversaries
Jack/Beverly Britt-20th
John/Jo-Lynn Martin-20th
Thank you…
Memorial gifts given in memory of Aaron Stamper
to the Memorial Fund and/or
the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund.
Phil/Carolyn Guinn
Julie Whitlock
M/M David Roberts
M/M Gene Bowman
This Sunday, July 11
Speaker…....….Tim Stamper
Sermon Title
“What Do We Know For Certain?”
Sermon Text
I John 5:11-13
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Tracy Moore
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour……...Janie Whitson
2nd hour…......Janie Whitson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs…..……...Angie Moore
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Broadcaster June 29, 2010
“In the beginning”
One of the best things in life is getting the opportunity to begin something
new. Whether it is the first day of a new school, or the start of a new job, or the
first year of a marriage or the first moments of being a parent or a grandparent,
many of the feelings are the same. There is a lot of joy and excitement about the
possibilities, mixed with some terror about the unknown.
As followers of Christ, we can begin each new endeavor without fear
because of the first four words of the Bible, “In the beginning, God . . .” The most
amazing part of that phrase is the fourth word, “God.” Before even time began,
God already was! He goes out before everything we set out to do, like the pillar
of fire and pillar of cloud that directed and protected the Israelites. Our faith in thefact that God is wherever we go, gives us the confidence to do anything He calls
us to.The days, weeks, months, and years ahead of us are still unknown to us.
There are many difficult challenges ahead if we are to have a significant impact
on those in our community that need Christ. But this is why God has brought us
here to this place in the world at this time in history, and He already knows what
He wants us to do. We are the right people for the job and just need to be faithful
in doing the work He has prepared for us.On a personal note, on behalf of our whole family I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has welcomed us and helped us throughout our move from Florida to Tennessee. We praise God for all of you
and the opportunity He has given us to begin to know, love, and serve you in the
beautiful corner of His creation. I cannot wait to see what God is going to do.
In Christ,
Andy Frazier
BLOOD DRIVE
At First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Friday, July 9th—12:30pm-5:30pm
Give blood as a tribute to the memory of
Jordan Dwomick and Aaron Stamper.
(Mementos in their memory will be given to
each donor!) All presenting donors have a
chance to win a $1000.00 gift card.
(423) 202-5619 for appt. or walk in!!
FYI!!
Randy Smelser (one of the missionaries we
support) was scheduled to lead a combined Sunday
School and preach on July 4th. Due to an
unforeseen health issue he can’t come. There will
be no combined Sunday School this Sunday!!
CHECK OUT THE SUMMER BACK PACK PROGRAM UPDATE FOLLOWING THE NEWSLETTER!!
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Eloise Hughes had a fall last week and broke her rib, she was in the hospital but is now home recovering.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Betty Moore, Suzie Hughes, Betty Gouge, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Doris Johnson, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Kira Whitson, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
North Side Hospital-Polly Miller
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Jack/Norma Ingle
Thank you…
Memorial gifts given in memory of Aaron Stamper
to the Memorial Fund and/or
the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund.
Louis Bodenhamer
Rex/Linda Mathes
East TN Ministerial Assoc.
Mr./Mrs. Lee Hemphill
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kim Frazier - July 11th
CIRCLE NEWS
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs. 7/8/10 @ 2:00pm
~
Hope Circle will not meet in July.
~
Love Circle will meet to clean the FH kitchen on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm.
*** BOARD/COMMITTEE NEWS***
Remember, in July and August there are NO committee dinner meetings.
~
The Board will meet on
July 12th at 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!
Sunday, July 04
Speaker…....….Andy Frazier
Sermon Title
“Freedom to Serve”
Sermon Text
Galations 5:1,13
Prayer
Andy Frazier
Communion Meditation
Jack Gardner
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Shelton Thompson;
Tracy Moore
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour….....Gail Thompson
2nd hour…....Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs………...
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
One of the best things in life is getting the opportunity to begin something
new. Whether it is the first day of a new school, or the start of a new job, or the
first year of a marriage or the first moments of being a parent or a grandparent,
many of the feelings are the same. There is a lot of joy and excitement about the
possibilities, mixed with some terror about the unknown.
As followers of Christ, we can begin each new endeavor without fear
because of the first four words of the Bible, “In the beginning, God . . .” The most
amazing part of that phrase is the fourth word, “God.” Before even time began,
God already was! He goes out before everything we set out to do, like the pillar
of fire and pillar of cloud that directed and protected the Israelites. Our faith in thefact that God is wherever we go, gives us the confidence to do anything He calls
us to.The days, weeks, months, and years ahead of us are still unknown to us.
There are many difficult challenges ahead if we are to have a significant impact
on those in our community that need Christ. But this is why God has brought us
here to this place in the world at this time in history, and He already knows what
He wants us to do. We are the right people for the job and just need to be faithful
in doing the work He has prepared for us.On a personal note, on behalf of our whole family I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has welcomed us and helped us throughout our move from Florida to Tennessee. We praise God for all of you
and the opportunity He has given us to begin to know, love, and serve you in the
beautiful corner of His creation. I cannot wait to see what God is going to do.
In Christ,
Andy Frazier
BLOOD DRIVE
At First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Friday, July 9th—12:30pm-5:30pm
Give blood as a tribute to the memory of
Jordan Dwomick and Aaron Stamper.
(Mementos in their memory will be given to
each donor!) All presenting donors have a
chance to win a $1000.00 gift card.
(423) 202-5619 for appt. or walk in!!
FYI!!
Randy Smelser (one of the missionaries we
support) was scheduled to lead a combined Sunday
School and preach on July 4th. Due to an
unforeseen health issue he can’t come. There will
be no combined Sunday School this Sunday!!
CHECK OUT THE SUMMER BACK PACK PROGRAM UPDATE FOLLOWING THE NEWSLETTER!!
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Eloise Hughes had a fall last week and broke her rib, she was in the hospital but is now home recovering.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Edith Yates, Pete Chitwood, Betty Moore, Suzie Hughes, Betty Gouge, Stamper family, Mitzi Gwaltney, Doris Johnson, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Terry Jarrett, Lou Thornberry, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Kira Whitson, Denise Ray, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging –Jo Jackson; Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
North Side Hospital-Polly Miller
Christian Care Center-Kathryn Sparks
Shut-ins-Charles & Billie Flowers, Joan Hicks, Jackie Duncan, Jack/Norma Ingle
Thank you…
Memorial gifts given in memory of Aaron Stamper
to the Memorial Fund and/or
the Aaron Stamper Scholarship Fund.
Louis Bodenhamer
Rex/Linda Mathes
East TN Ministerial Assoc.
Mr./Mrs. Lee Hemphill
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kim Frazier - July 11th
CIRCLE NEWS
Joy Circle Meets
Thurs. 7/8/10 @ 2:00pm
~
Hope Circle will not meet in July.
~
Love Circle will meet to clean the FH kitchen on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm.
*** BOARD/COMMITTEE NEWS***
Remember, in July and August there are NO committee dinner meetings.
~
The Board will meet on
July 12th at 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!
Sunday, July 04
Speaker…....….Andy Frazier
Sermon Title
“Freedom to Serve”
Sermon Text
Galations 5:1,13
Prayer
Andy Frazier
Communion Meditation
Jack Gardner
Elders
Shelton Thompson;
B. J. Moore
Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt
Communion to shut-ins
Shelton Thompson;
Tracy Moore
Communion Preparation
Lori Alexander
Greeter
Seth and Katie Jones
Nursery:
1st hour….....Gail Thompson
2nd hour…....Gail Thompson
Classrooms:
Sunday School
2’s-4’s…………. Jody Moore
K-1st………….Kathy Eunson
2nd-5th……….. Becky Moore
6th-……………. Angie Moore
Church
2-5 yrs………...
1st-5th……………. Sanctuary
Service Times
Sunday School…….. 9:45 am
Morning Worship….10:45 am
Wed. Bible Study….. 7:00 pm
Wed. Youth………….7:00 pm
Contact Information
Church Office Phone
743-3811
fccerwin@embarqmail.com
On the Web:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p
Minister……...423-388-9862
Or 423-743-4222
Youth Min……423-743-5338
Summer Backpack Program...
We are soooooo close folks! Thanks to you and your generous contributions we've almost completed our goal for the summer!
We have met our goal for the 3rd delivery which will be made 7/6, matter of fact we've met the 4th delivery goal also! YES! As it stands now we only need a total of 80 more boxes of cereal cold or hot...that's it!!
Can we do it?? YES! I believe First Christian Church WILL do it! Just keep on bringing in those boxes of cereal OR you can contribute funds if you dont get out and shop, just earmark your $$ Backpack Program.
By the way, a few of those pictures are of the downstairs area where the food is being kept. A couple are of a trip to Sam's in JC to buy cereal and oatmeal......then we have several of volunteers helping pack up the goodies to be delivered!
Two more deliveries to go!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Fathers Day Breakfast...
My husband snapped a few pix on his phone and e'd them to me. I mean, he had all the time in the world Father's Day Sunday. The ladies that cooked only had to be there at like 7:00am no biggie...NOT!! :) We lovingly slaved away over hot stoves to prepare a huge country breakfast!! Now gentlemen you KNOW what happens when a kitchen full of chatty women get together yes? Of course we only talked about how very much we love our men...........snicker, seriously!
The menu consisted of biscuits and home made sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage patties, lucious hashbrown casserole, baked apples and cherry donut holes....I think that's it? Oh, and homemade stawberry freezer jam.
The tables and decorations looked very nice and the theme was of course sports!
Upon arriving the gentlemen received the standard door prize ticket and if the number was just right they received a home made pound cake!
And when looking at the pictures you wonder what some of these guys have on their heads, yes, they are crowns.....King Daddy-o's for the day, ok I cant even believe I typed that. All in all it turned out quite nice. Thanks to all who pitched in and again, congrats to Mark Whitson who was named Father of the Year but sadly had to work!! Our next event is the FCC picnic in August...watch for details!
Click on pic for larger view
The menu consisted of biscuits and home made sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage patties, lucious hashbrown casserole, baked apples and cherry donut holes....I think that's it? Oh, and homemade stawberry freezer jam.
The tables and decorations looked very nice and the theme was of course sports!
Upon arriving the gentlemen received the standard door prize ticket and if the number was just right they received a home made pound cake!
And when looking at the pictures you wonder what some of these guys have on their heads, yes, they are crowns.....King Daddy-o's for the day, ok I cant even believe I typed that. All in all it turned out quite nice. Thanks to all who pitched in and again, congrats to Mark Whitson who was named Father of the Year but sadly had to work!! Our next event is the FCC picnic in August...watch for details!
Click on pic for larger view
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