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
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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
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Hope Circle Meets
Thurs., Aug. 19
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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
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