“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
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Hope Circle will not meet in July.
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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.
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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
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