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
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