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!
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Chris Tomlin will be at Freedom Hall in JC on Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 7:00pm.
Pre-sale tickets July 16-22
use code “tomlin”
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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:
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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
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