Broadcaster Sept 21, 2010

From the Ministers desk......

“THERE’S A LOT GOING ON AROUND HERE!”

By nature and by Jesus’ directions, churches are supposed to be about serving others and helping those in need. And I’m thankful to witness that this congregation takes that direction seriously.

For a relatively small church, 1st Christian in Erwin already gives a lot and serves a lot. The Operation Christmas Child for needy children around the world, now going on, is one prime example; so is the Backpack program in the summer for local children in need; all of Erwin and Unicoi County benefit from this church’s hosting and participating in the regular blood drives for the Red Cross; and the special offering for Haiti relief early last spring (of about $13,000 beyond regular offerings all on one weekend!) was amazing. Sincerely, as someone newly aware of the details, I am very impressed with the generous and giving spirit of this church. I could cite more examples of giving and serving beyond the normal (that is, what all churches do just to keep things running internally), but most of you are already familiar with them.

But in saying this I am also aware of the yet untapped potential for outreach and impact God has placed in our hands. Over the next few months I hope we can dream and pray together about how God can use this modest congregation to do great things in His Kingdom, both locally and even worldwide. When God gives great gifts to us, He is enabling us to do great things with them. Without a doubt, God has richly blessed us in this church, and I marvel to think what we may be able to be a part of because of such blessings.

Please add to your prayer list a request for God to guide us in grasping the vision of what He has in mind for us. It will take prayer, exciting imagination, and courageous effort, but it might well be the most exciting and life-changing chapter in the history of this church. Who knows? We may be part of something even bigger and better than what we’ve already seen!

Yours in Christ,
RDR

Family Outing Postponed…
The outing that was scheduled for this Sunday, September 26th has been postponed until later in October! Be watching for details!

Hymnals
Due to lack of use and storage issues the Board approved removing our old unused Hymnals. We will keep the set currently in use titled,
The Celebration Hymnal.
If you care to go through the older ones and pick out books that are in memory of or in honor of a loved one please feel free to do so! You may even know of someone who’d like to have all of them. They will be available in the “New” Library until October 31, 2010.

Cantata Practice:
This Sunday
Sept. 26 @ 6:00pm
Be sure to listen to your cd’s!!

The Education Committee
Is seeking someone to fill these positions:

There are two Sunday’s vacant in the Toddler Nursery:
We need someone for the 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday of each month.
See Gail Thompson.

The 4th Sunday of each month is open for the Wee Worship group.
See Andy Frazier

Or
call the Church office...


ETCHA SHOE DRIVE
LAST CALL FOR SHOES!

Cleaned your closets out this summer? You’ve got till Monday, Sept. 27th!

Here’s what to do:
Tie pairs of shoes together by their laces.
Shoes with out laces, use rubber bands and band pairs together.
NO shoes with spiked heels.

Place all shoe donations in the plastic bags in the foyer and hallway (under the
b-day/anniversary board). If you have any questions feel free to call
Ron Hicks at (735-7602).

2010 Apple Festival Parking
The festival will be held October 1st & 2nd. We need YOUR help! The SATURDAY sign up sheet has lots of slots still open!! :)

This Sunday, Sept 26.

Speaker David Roberts

Sermon Title
“Remembering Who We Are”

Sermon Text
Acts 15:5-11

Prayer
Tommy Phillips

Communion Meditation
George Coley

Elders
B. J. Moore; Shelton Thompson

Deacons
Lee Hemphill; Jody Moore;
Tracy Moore; John David Sneyd; Jerry Whitt

Communion to shut-ins
B. J. Moore;
Lee Hemphill

Communion Preparation
Janie Whitson

Greeter
Andy/Kim Frazier

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

Wee 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:
www.fccerwin.org
fccerwintn.blogspot.com

Office Hours:
Mon.,Tues.,Thur.8:00a-2:00p


Minister……...423-542-9494
Youth Min……423-743-5338