John Ortberg tells of two men, one man Paul in his mid-seventies, with no faith background, woke up one morning with a sudden urge to go to church…that urge led him on a journey and a commitment to follow Jesus. Every week he comes to church marveling at the things he gets to learn about prayer, worship and faith.
The second man, Ralph (not his real name), stopped going to church. He is a well known minister and speaker. Ralph still believes in God. But he got burned out on the local church – it came to feel like a relentless drive for numbers and success and program and hype.
Paul and Ralph, says Ortberg, are examples of a dynamic just below the surface in many churches. People who are new to the church often grow the quickest and appreciate it the most. People who have been around a while often feel the least helped and the most used. A study called REVEAL found there is a certain point in spiritual development when church activities cease to correlate to perceived spiritual growth. The Barna Group found that most people believed spiritual growth consists of trying hard to follow the rules in the Bible, which meant that people said they don’t grow because they lack motivation.
Ortberg says, “Those of us who work in churches do it because we believe in the power of God to change lives: ‘we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ’” (Eph. 3.15). When this happens, we die a little, even if the church is increasing numerically.
Consider this: Why aren’t many churches transforming lives? Is it that we offer the wrong message, the wrong measure, and the wrong means? Jesus said, “’Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flowing from within,’ by this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believe in Him were later to receive” (John 7.37-39).
The Christian walk is not something produced; it exists independently of us. It is the Spirit of God. The only way to become the person God made you to be is to live with the Spirit of God flowing through you like a river of living water (Ortberg).
(Leadership Journal and John Ortberg are credited with the inspiration for this article)
Grace and Peace, Tim
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEGE GRADS!!
Diana Gardiner will graduate on May 8 with a Bachelor’s of Social Work. Diana has received an award for Outstanding Social Worker.
Seth Jones will graduate on May 8th with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Technology.
God bless you both now and always!
ATTN: ELDERS
The regularly scheduled meeting fell on Mothers Day this year so the meeting date was changed to THIS Sunday,
May 2nd at 3:30 pm
COMMITTEE DINNER MEETINGS AND
BOARD MEETING Monday, May 10th
The Committee Dinner hosted by Gail Thompson will begin at 6:00pm in the Fellowship followed by the Committee Meetings.
The Board of FCC will meet at 7:30pm
in the Booster Classroom.
If you are on the board it is important that you plan to attend the meetings.
Ladies Night Out
It’s time for the annual Ladies Night Out Feast, hosted by the men of FCC!!
It will be held on Saturday, May 15th
at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The meal will be catered by 3 Peas in a Pod. There will be door prizes and fun! Reservation slips will be available this Sunday, April 25th also on May 2nd and May 9th, please get them in early so plans can be made! Guests are welcome…...The men of FCC look forward to honoring you!
Happy Mothers Day!
Stuff, things and FYI :)
Ninth Street Baptist has invited FCC to join and participate in their VBS this year. It will be held the 2nd week in June. If you’d like to serve in this ministry call
Ninth St. @ 743-7551 for more detail
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If you would like to participate with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life this year in any way, or want to purchase a luminary in honor/ memory of someone or sign up for the talent show, call the NE TN & Mid South Division @
423 926 2921 for details.
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Sunday, May 16th Baccalaureate @ First Baptist Church 7:00pm. The Unicoi County Ministerial Assoc. is offering a $1000.00 College Scholarship to graduates. The Town of Unicoi is offering 2 post high school grants, any educational field, one for $1000.00 and one for $1500.00. Applicants should contact their schools Guidance Department for details.
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May 6th is the National Day of Prayer
Watch the local news papers for details!!
Blood Drive
Friday, May 14th at
FCC in the Fellowship Hall. 12:30pm-5:30pm
For appt: 202-5619 (Gwen)
Walk ins welcome
Enter a drawing to win a CRUISE for two!
Also a drawing for dinner for two at Toby’s.
Circle News...
Love Circle
Meeting, Tues.
May 4th @ 6:30pm
Joy Circle
Meeting, Thurs.
May 13th @2:00pm
Hope Circle
Meeting, Thurs.
May 20th @ 10:30am
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Doris Johnson, Beverly Britt, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON!
Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper for updates
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson
Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks, Polly Miller
Birthday Blessings To:
Shelton Thompson-2
Judy Webb-4
George Miller-5
This Sunday, May 2
Speaker…..….David Roberts
Sermon Title
“The Church is Meant to Grow”
Sermon Text
Eph. 4:1-7, 11-16
Prayer
Jack Gardner
Communion Meditation
David Eunson
Elders
B. J. Moore; Shelton Thompson
Deacons
John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt; Jared Shoemaker;
1 Volunteer
Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore; John David Sneyd
Communion Preparation
Angie Moore
Greeter
Lori Alexander
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………...…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:
fccerwintn.blogspot.com
Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
What Memory?
Everyone tells me memory gets a little worse as we age...I am very much in trouble if there is any truth to this, which of course it's been proven that there is but, I can pretend right?!
As you can see, or not that is, the Broadcaster for April 20th never made it to the blog and here it is Sunday morning April 25th. I remembered it last night in the wee hours. Sigh. I did not mean to lie in my earlier post, so does that mean it was still wrong, since I didnt mean to? :)
I do apologize to my loyal readers, reader? If you are reading this and would like to receive the news letter via email, send me a note at fccerwin@embarqmail.com and I'll get you on the list!
Have a blessed day and a wonderful week ahead!
As you can see, or not that is, the Broadcaster for April 20th never made it to the blog and here it is Sunday morning April 25th. I remembered it last night in the wee hours. Sigh. I did not mean to lie in my earlier post, so does that mean it was still wrong, since I didnt mean to? :)
I do apologize to my loyal readers, reader? If you are reading this and would like to receive the news letter via email, send me a note at fccerwin@embarqmail.com and I'll get you on the list!
Have a blessed day and a wonderful week ahead!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hello!!
8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9)Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
11) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12)I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13)I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:8-9;11-13
The Broadcaster for April 20th will be posted tomorrow, it would seem my blogging is a bit behind!! Thank goodness Spring is here, pollen and all, seems there is always something to complain about isnt there? It's to cold, it's to hot, to much pollen, to little rain.
I think we just look for things to complain about sometimes!
Paul preaches on being content in the "state" we're in and I pray that I can eventually get to that point! All we need to do is look around at this world and we can see that though we gripe and complain we are BLESSED!
Thank you Jesus for every single one of our blessings and let us keep ourselves focused on YOU and everything that is right in our lives and trust You to handle what is wrong.........
11) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12)I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13)I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:8-9;11-13
The Broadcaster for April 20th will be posted tomorrow, it would seem my blogging is a bit behind!! Thank goodness Spring is here, pollen and all, seems there is always something to complain about isnt there? It's to cold, it's to hot, to much pollen, to little rain.
I think we just look for things to complain about sometimes!
Paul preaches on being content in the "state" we're in and I pray that I can eventually get to that point! All we need to do is look around at this world and we can see that though we gripe and complain we are BLESSED!
Thank you Jesus for every single one of our blessings and let us keep ourselves focused on YOU and everything that is right in our lives and trust You to handle what is wrong.........
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Broadcaster April 13, 2010
A Moment in the Mirror
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and,after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. (James 1:22-24)
Who came to a sign at the fork of the road
He looked one way and the other way too
The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head,
And his chin, and his pants. - And he said to himself, "I’ll be taking a chance.
If I go to Place One, that place may be hot
So how will I know if I like it or not.
On the other hand, though, I’ll feel such a fool
If I go to Place Two and find it’s too cool
In that case I may catch a chill and turn blue.
So Place One may be best and not Place Two.
Play safe," cried the Zoad,
"I’ll play safe, I’m no dunce.
I’ll simply start off to both places at once.
And that’s how the Zoad who would not take a chance
Went no place at all with a split in his pants.
The words of Dr. Seuss really do describe many people. Those depict the commitment level of many who wear the name Christian. But is that the commitment that Christ is looking for when He says: “…If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” (Luke 9.23-24) ---- The life with Christ is not an easy way …. Or the easy road….It’s not being a FAN, but a FOLLOWER. You should be satisfied with nothing less than being a FOLLOWER.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
First Christian Church in Erwin, TN is seeking a Youth Director:
Duties shall include: Planning and implementing
children's/youth activities, bible studies, and
special events. Applicant must be dedicated to
the cause of Christ. Send résumé to:
First Christian Church
Attn: Youth Committee
307 S. Main Avenue
Erwin, TN 37650
For questions call 743-3811 Mon., Tues, or Thurs. 8 a.m.-2p.m.
or 743-6026 anytime.
Missions 2010
Summer Backpack Food Program
We took part in this last summer and it was a roaring success. Thanks to YOU children in our community were fed through the summer.
There are about 120 children on the list this year, the need is real and these kids need our help. Churches and businesses through out the community will be asked for different food item’s. Ours will be Instant Oatmeal and Cold Cereal, the single serve packages. Unless you go to a “mega store” most grocers sell the boxes of instant oatmeal and cold cereal that have 10 packages each. Look at it this way:
To take care of 1 child all summer bring in: 5 boxes (10 pk) of instant oatmeal OR 5 packages (10 singles) of cold cereal
If you’d like to take care of 2 kids just double it up!
There will be 5 deliveries this summer and our first collection date is 5/22/10.
You are invited to attend
East Tennessee Christian Home
And Academy
“Growing girls God’s way”
BENEFIT DINNER
6:30 PM
Friday, April 23, 2010
Boones Creek Christian Church
105 Christian Church Road
(Exit 17 Off 126, Next to Cracker Barrel)
Entertainment by J4 Band
Guest Speaker: Sonny Smith
Acclaimed Milligan College Graduate, SEC Auburn Basketball Coach, TV Sport’s South Broadcaster.
No meal tickets needed, but an opportunity to contribute to the ministry of ETCHA will be given.
Reservations needed: 423-542-4423
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Jerry Whitt’s sister-in-law Maxine Whitt is having health issues.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Doris Johnson, Beverly Britt, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON!
Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper for updates
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson
Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks, Polly Miller
52 Club 2009(Perfect Attendance)
Award pins will be handed out this week on Sunday, April 18, 2010 before Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Congratulations to:
Seth Jones 1 year
B. J. Moore 4 years
Patti Hemphill 7 years
Charlotte Miller 8 years
George Miller 9 years
Betty Gouge 10 years
Katie Jones 12 years
Pete Chitwood 15 years
Beverly Britt 19 years
David Eunson 20 years
Jack Britt 24 years
Buster Hughes 24 years
Marjorie Williams 51 years WOW!!
If you feel you’ve been overlooked please see B. J. Moore
Happy Birthday to:
Mark Whitson-25
Pete Chitwood-26
Jo Jackson-26
~Thank You's~
To the Home Department, thank you for the beautiful Easter Lily. To Hope Circle,
thank you so much for your many kindnesses. I appreciate being remembered by my church friends. To Joy Circle, thank you for the lovely springtime card-it brightened my day!
Joan Hicks
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To the Home Department,
Thank you so much for the beautiful Easter lily!
Gene and Gladys Bowman
Weekly Memory Verse
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.
I Peter 3:18
This Sunday, April 18
Speaker…..….David Roberts
Sermon Title
“I Am The Way”
Sermon Text
John 14:1-7
Prayer
Kathy Eunson
Communion Meditation
Lee Hemphill
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt; Jody Moore;
1 Volunteer
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; Jody Moore
Communion Preparation
Betty Gouge
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
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.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and,after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. (James 1:22-24)
Who came to a sign at the fork of the road
He looked one way and the other way too
The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head,
And his chin, and his pants. - And he said to himself, "I’ll be taking a chance.
If I go to Place One, that place may be hot
So how will I know if I like it or not.
On the other hand, though, I’ll feel such a fool
If I go to Place Two and find it’s too cool
In that case I may catch a chill and turn blue.
So Place One may be best and not Place Two.
Play safe," cried the Zoad,
"I’ll play safe, I’m no dunce.
I’ll simply start off to both places at once.
And that’s how the Zoad who would not take a chance
Went no place at all with a split in his pants.
The words of Dr. Seuss really do describe many people. Those depict the commitment level of many who wear the name Christian. But is that the commitment that Christ is looking for when He says: “…If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” (Luke 9.23-24) ---- The life with Christ is not an easy way …. Or the easy road….It’s not being a FAN, but a FOLLOWER. You should be satisfied with nothing less than being a FOLLOWER.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
First Christian Church in Erwin, TN is seeking a Youth Director:
Duties shall include: Planning and implementing
children's/youth activities, bible studies, and
special events. Applicant must be dedicated to
the cause of Christ. Send résumé to:
First Christian Church
Attn: Youth Committee
307 S. Main Avenue
Erwin, TN 37650
For questions call 743-3811 Mon., Tues, or Thurs. 8 a.m.-2p.m.
or 743-6026 anytime.
Missions 2010
Summer Backpack Food Program
We took part in this last summer and it was a roaring success. Thanks to YOU children in our community were fed through the summer.
There are about 120 children on the list this year, the need is real and these kids need our help. Churches and businesses through out the community will be asked for different food item’s. Ours will be Instant Oatmeal and Cold Cereal, the single serve packages. Unless you go to a “mega store” most grocers sell the boxes of instant oatmeal and cold cereal that have 10 packages each. Look at it this way:
To take care of 1 child all summer bring in: 5 boxes (10 pk) of instant oatmeal OR 5 packages (10 singles) of cold cereal
If you’d like to take care of 2 kids just double it up!
There will be 5 deliveries this summer and our first collection date is 5/22/10.
You are invited to attend
East Tennessee Christian Home
And Academy
“Growing girls God’s way”
BENEFIT DINNER
6:30 PM
Friday, April 23, 2010
Boones Creek Christian Church
105 Christian Church Road
(Exit 17 Off 126, Next to Cracker Barrel)
Entertainment by J4 Band
Guest Speaker: Sonny Smith
Acclaimed Milligan College Graduate, SEC Auburn Basketball Coach, TV Sport’s South Broadcaster.
No meal tickets needed, but an opportunity to contribute to the ministry of ETCHA will be given.
Reservations needed: 423-542-4423
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
Jerry Whitt’s sister-in-law Maxine Whitt is having health issues.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Doris Johnson, Beverly Britt, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON!
Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper for updates
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson
Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks, Polly Miller
52 Club 2009(Perfect Attendance)
Award pins will be handed out this week on Sunday, April 18, 2010 before Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Congratulations to:
Seth Jones 1 year
B. J. Moore 4 years
Patti Hemphill 7 years
Charlotte Miller 8 years
George Miller 9 years
Betty Gouge 10 years
Katie Jones 12 years
Pete Chitwood 15 years
Beverly Britt 19 years
David Eunson 20 years
Jack Britt 24 years
Buster Hughes 24 years
Marjorie Williams 51 years WOW!!
If you feel you’ve been overlooked please see B. J. Moore
Happy Birthday to:
Mark Whitson-25
Pete Chitwood-26
Jo Jackson-26
~Thank You's~
To the Home Department, thank you for the beautiful Easter Lily. To Hope Circle,
thank you so much for your many kindnesses. I appreciate being remembered by my church friends. To Joy Circle, thank you for the lovely springtime card-it brightened my day!
Joan Hicks
~~~~~
To the Home Department,
Thank you so much for the beautiful Easter lily!
Gene and Gladys Bowman
Weekly Memory Verse
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.
I Peter 3:18
This Sunday, April 18
Speaker…..….David Roberts
Sermon Title
“I Am The Way”
Sermon Text
John 14:1-7
Prayer
Kathy Eunson
Communion Meditation
Lee Hemphill
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt; Jody Moore;
1 Volunteer
Communion to shut-ins
George Coley; Jody Moore
Communion Preparation
Betty Gouge
Greeter
Gloria Guarini
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.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Broadcaster 4/6/2010
Funeral arrangements for Jordan Dwomick:
Visitation from 4:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday, April 8 at the High School Gym followed by the funeral service at 7:30pm. Graveside services at the Evergreen Cemetery at 11:00am Friday, April 9. Those attending this service should be at Valley Funeral Home by 10:15am Friday morning for the procession.
A Moment in the Mirror
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. (James 1:22-24)
I read a story the other day that I believe portrays the power that sin can have in our lives; a power that can leave us helpless and destitute. The story is also a depiction of the liberating victory the resurrection brings to the life crippled and enslaved by sin.
A little boy visiting his grandparents was given his first slingshot. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit his target. As he came back to Grandma’s back yard, he spied her pet duck. On an impulse he took aim and let fly. The stone hit, and the duck fell.
The boy panicked. Desperately he hid the duck in the woodpile, only to look up and see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch that day, Grandma said, "Sally, let’s wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today. Didn’t you, Johnny?" And she whispered to him, "Remember the duck” So Johnny did the dishes.
Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing. Grandma said, "I’m sorry, but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally smiled and said, "That’s all taken care of. Johnny wants to do it." Again she whispered, "Remember the duck." Johnny stayed while Sally went fishing.
After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and his sisters, he couldn’t stand it any longer. He confessed to Grandma that he’d killed the duck. "I know, Johnny," she said, giving him a hug. "I was standing at the window and saw the whole thing. Because I love you, I forgave you. I wondered how long you would let Sally make a slave of you.” Don’t let sin make a slave of you.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
Combined Sunday School Class
This Sunday, April 11 in the Sanctuary.Join us for Sunday School and Worship to learn more about Good News Productions
Guest Speaker Kevin Morrow
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Monthly Meetings:
Elders Meeting
Sunday, April 11 in Booster Class @ 3:30pm
Committee Meetings
Monday, April 12
CORRECTION TO LAST WEEKS NEWS LETTER: THERE WILL BE NO DINNER AS THERE ISNT A HOST FOR APRIL
If you’d like to host a dinner please note the vacancies below and call the office!
Committee Meetings begin at 6:30pm
Months open for Committee Dinner Hostess:
November; March; April
Board Meeting:
Monday, April 12 at 7:30 in the Booster
Classroom
You are invited to attend
East Tennessee Christian Home
And Academy
“Growing girls God’s way”
BENEFIT DINNER
6:30 PM
Friday, April 23, 2010
Boones Creek Christian Church
105 Christian Church Road
(Exit 17 Off 126, Next to Cracker Barrel)
Entertainment by J4 Band
Winner of CBS National Talent Contest, 2009
Guest Speaker: Sonny Smith
Acclaimed Milligan College Graduate, SEC Auburn Basketball Coach, TV Sport’s South Broadcaster.
No meal tickets needed, but an opportunity to contribute to the ministry of ETCHA will be given.
Reservations needed: Call
423-542-4423
52 Club 2009
(Perfect Attendance in Sunday School)
Award pins will be handed out on Sunday, April 11, 2010 before Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Congratulations to:
B. J. Moore 4 years
Patti Hemphill 7 years
Charlotte Miller 8 years
George Miller 9 years
Betty Gouge 10 years
Pete Chitwood 15 years
Beverly Britt 19 years
David Eunson 20 years
Jack Britt 24 years
Buster Hughes 24 years
Marjorie Williams 51 years WOW!!
If you feel you’ve been overlooked please see B. J. Moore
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
*Our heartfelt sympathy, prayers and concern go out to the Dwomick family in the loss of their daughter/sister Jordan.
*The hope for Aaron is to be in transplant by weeks end!!
*Denise Ray will have knee surgery (today) Tuesday 4/6.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Beverly Britt, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON! For updates visit:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson
Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks, Polly Miller
Thank -You
In memory of
Jordan Dwomick by:
Jerry/Gay Whitt
~
Dear Home Dept.
Thank you so much for the Easter Lily, it is the most beautiful one I have seen.
Jackie Duncan
~
Dear Friends,
Thank you for all your warm wishes, thanks and generous gifts, we ask God’s blessing to be upon you all.
Your sister in Christ,
Sheri Shoemaker
Happy Birthday To:
Carson Moore-4/15
Sandy Whitson-4/15
Circle News
Joy Circle
Thursday, April 8th
at 2:00 PM
Hope Circle
Thurs., April 15
at 10:30 AM
Attn: ALL CIRCLES
See bulletin board in hallway for an upcoming Beth Moore
Event on April 24th
Offering April 4, 2010
Regular……………….…....$3925.00
Memorial Fund………………..25.00
Bud. Missions………..……….190.00
Unbud. Missions………...….250.00
Youth Fund……………….…....50.00
Total……………….....$4440.00
Needed to meet budget
Regular……………...…..….$2724.75
Missions…………………….….603.27
Total……………….....$3328.02
This Sunday, April 11
Guest Speaker
Kevin Morrow from
Good News Productions
This is one of the missions we support.
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Tommy Phillips
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt; 2 Volunteers
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Jerry Whitt
Communion Preparation
Betty Gouge
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
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.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Visitation from 4:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday, April 8 at the High School Gym followed by the funeral service at 7:30pm. Graveside services at the Evergreen Cemetery at 11:00am Friday, April 9. Those attending this service should be at Valley Funeral Home by 10:15am Friday morning for the procession.
A Moment in the Mirror
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. (James 1:22-24)
I read a story the other day that I believe portrays the power that sin can have in our lives; a power that can leave us helpless and destitute. The story is also a depiction of the liberating victory the resurrection brings to the life crippled and enslaved by sin.
A little boy visiting his grandparents was given his first slingshot. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit his target. As he came back to Grandma’s back yard, he spied her pet duck. On an impulse he took aim and let fly. The stone hit, and the duck fell.
The boy panicked. Desperately he hid the duck in the woodpile, only to look up and see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch that day, Grandma said, "Sally, let’s wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today. Didn’t you, Johnny?" And she whispered to him, "Remember the duck” So Johnny did the dishes.
Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing. Grandma said, "I’m sorry, but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally smiled and said, "That’s all taken care of. Johnny wants to do it." Again she whispered, "Remember the duck." Johnny stayed while Sally went fishing.
After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and his sisters, he couldn’t stand it any longer. He confessed to Grandma that he’d killed the duck. "I know, Johnny," she said, giving him a hug. "I was standing at the window and saw the whole thing. Because I love you, I forgave you. I wondered how long you would let Sally make a slave of you.” Don’t let sin make a slave of you.
Grace and Peace,
Tim
Combined Sunday School Class
This Sunday, April 11 in the Sanctuary.Join us for Sunday School and Worship to learn more about Good News Productions
Guest Speaker Kevin Morrow
~~~~~
Monthly Meetings:
Elders Meeting
Sunday, April 11 in Booster Class @ 3:30pm
Committee Meetings
Monday, April 12
CORRECTION TO LAST WEEKS NEWS LETTER: THERE WILL BE NO DINNER AS THERE ISNT A HOST FOR APRIL
If you’d like to host a dinner please note the vacancies below and call the office!
Committee Meetings begin at 6:30pm
Months open for Committee Dinner Hostess:
November; March; April
Board Meeting:
Monday, April 12 at 7:30 in the Booster
Classroom
You are invited to attend
East Tennessee Christian Home
And Academy
“Growing girls God’s way”
BENEFIT DINNER
6:30 PM
Friday, April 23, 2010
Boones Creek Christian Church
105 Christian Church Road
(Exit 17 Off 126, Next to Cracker Barrel)
Entertainment by J4 Band
Winner of CBS National Talent Contest, 2009
Guest Speaker: Sonny Smith
Acclaimed Milligan College Graduate, SEC Auburn Basketball Coach, TV Sport’s South Broadcaster.
No meal tickets needed, but an opportunity to contribute to the ministry of ETCHA will be given.
Reservations needed: Call
423-542-4423
52 Club 2009
(Perfect Attendance in Sunday School)
Award pins will be handed out on Sunday, April 11, 2010 before Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Congratulations to:
B. J. Moore 4 years
Patti Hemphill 7 years
Charlotte Miller 8 years
George Miller 9 years
Betty Gouge 10 years
Pete Chitwood 15 years
Beverly Britt 19 years
David Eunson 20 years
Jack Britt 24 years
Buster Hughes 24 years
Marjorie Williams 51 years WOW!!
If you feel you’ve been overlooked please see B. J. Moore
PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES
*Our heartfelt sympathy, prayers and concern go out to the Dwomick family in the loss of their daughter/sister Jordan.
*The hope for Aaron is to be in transplant by weeks end!!
*Denise Ray will have knee surgery (today) Tuesday 4/6.
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Beverly Britt, Sandy M. Heritage, Levi Gardner, Jackie Duncan, Terry Jarrett, Billie Flowers, Lou Thornberry, Jack/Norma Ingle, John Marr, Maurice Love, Ramona Gouge, Stamper family, Kira Whitson, Gene/Gladys Bowman, Denise Ray, John Martins father, Jack Britt, Tim Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Martha Hartsell, Spencer Moore, Kathryn Sparks
TEAM AARON! For updates visit:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronstamper
IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
UCMH Long Term Care – Ruth Marie Masters, Edyth Price,
Helen Miller
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo Jackson
Ken and Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper
Christian Care Center-Ruth Evans
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Joan Hicks, Polly Miller
Thank -You
In memory of
Jordan Dwomick by:
Jerry/Gay Whitt
~
Dear Home Dept.
Thank you so much for the Easter Lily, it is the most beautiful one I have seen.
Jackie Duncan
~
Dear Friends,
Thank you for all your warm wishes, thanks and generous gifts, we ask God’s blessing to be upon you all.
Your sister in Christ,
Sheri Shoemaker
Happy Birthday To:
Carson Moore-4/15
Sandy Whitson-4/15
Circle News
Joy Circle
Thursday, April 8th
at 2:00 PM
Hope Circle
Thurs., April 15
at 10:30 AM
Attn: ALL CIRCLES
See bulletin board in hallway for an upcoming Beth Moore
Event on April 24th
Offering April 4, 2010
Regular……………….…....$3925.00
Memorial Fund………………..25.00
Bud. Missions………..……….190.00
Unbud. Missions………...….250.00
Youth Fund……………….…....50.00
Total……………….....$4440.00
Needed to meet budget
Regular……………...…..….$2724.75
Missions…………………….….603.27
Total……………….....$3328.02
This Sunday, April 11
Guest Speaker
Kevin Morrow from
Good News Productions
This is one of the missions we support.
Prayer
Patti Hemphill
Communion Meditation
Tommy Phillips
Elders
George Coley; Jack Gardner
Deacons
John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt; 2 Volunteers
Communion to shut-ins
Jack Gardner; Jerry Whitt
Communion Preparation
Betty Gouge
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
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.,
8:00am-2:00pm
Minister (cell) 388-9862
Minister (home) 743.4222
Int. Youth Min…….220-6646
Interim Minister
David Roberts…....542-9494
Stamper Address
Target House I
Room 208/Aaron Stamper
1811 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Saturday, April 3, 2010
We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to Ted, Lisa and Jessica Dwomick in the loss of their daughter and sister Jordan. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
Father God be with this family during this tragic time, oh Lord I pray for Your grace to blanket their spirits, pour Your strength and light into hearts darkened by sadness. Father the secret things belong to You alone, we dont understand it when things like this happen but you oh Lord know the future, You alone carry the answers. Father we know that Jordan has seen Your glorious face even as she entered into Your kingdom, I ask Lord that her family find comfort in that fact. In the name of Jesus our Savior amen.
Father God be with this family during this tragic time, oh Lord I pray for Your grace to blanket their spirits, pour Your strength and light into hearts darkened by sadness. Father the secret things belong to You alone, we dont understand it when things like this happen but you oh Lord know the future, You alone carry the answers. Father we know that Jordan has seen Your glorious face even as she entered into Your kingdom, I ask Lord that her family find comfort in that fact. In the name of Jesus our Savior amen.
Happy Easter!
Well, I can see that I've been quite slack in posting lately! Life is so crazy sometimes.....
I see that I didnt even get around to posting our news letter and here it is Saturday! Now I could have sworn I did that?
Tim Stamper and the WHOLE family will be with us tomorrow, Easter Sunday. We hope you will join us for our combined Sunday School class at 9:45am with speaker David Roberts and then for worship at 10:45am with Tim Stamper.
We also have breakfast together on Easter mornings at 9:00am just bring your favorite breakfast dish, coffee and beverages on us!
This morning I will leave you with this hymn which has been floating through my head all weekend...........
I serve a risen Saviour; He's in the world today.
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him He's always near.
In all the world around me I see His loving care,
and though my heart grows weary I never will despair.
I know that He is leading, thro' all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing will come at last.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian! Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
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