First Baptist Church of Knoxville Integrating Baptist Beliefs with Celebrating the Christian Year Calendar

Web Edition, October 6, 2011

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Movie Night Friday, October 7, 6 PM Taught by Dr. Hatley, Wednesdays through October 26 We will show the movie October Sky, the true story of The study takes a look at the seasons and celebrations Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired of the Christian Calendar and relate how each by the first Sputnik launch to build a rocket, despite supports varying Baptist beliefs. Materials will be the skepticism of the entire town. The movie is free. provided for the eight-week study. Knowledge of the Popcorn and drinks are $1. Bring your lounge chairs, Christian Year Calendar is not necessary to participate. sleeping bags, and the whole family and join us in Trentham Hall. The Bridge
Wednesdays, thru November 9 ~ Trentham Hall

Join us at The Bridge each Wednesday in Trentham Hall. This session we will be studying, Taking Your Soul to Work: Overcoming the Nine Deadly Sins of the Workplace, by R. Paul Stevens and Alvin Ung. Lunch line opens 11:50 AM; Dr. Shiell speaks at 12:15 PM.

Flower Arrangement Workshop

October 25, 6 PM, Money Classroom

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The Flower Committee invites those interested in arranging flowers for the Sanctuary to join us. If you love flowers but have never done any arranging, workshops are available in October, taught by Angela Ellenburg and Karen Smith.

Workshops are open to all. Please call Sydnor Money at 951-1206 or Karen Smith at 384-1676 if you would Friday, October 21 Join the Saints Alive! on Friday, October 21 for lunch at like to participate. Cumberland State Park and a matinee of Fiddler on the Roof at Cumberland Co. Playhouse. The cost of $45 includes play ticket, lunch, and transportation. Call Trunk or Treat 2011 Kim at 246-4655 by Sunday, October 9 to reserve your Sunday, October 30, 4 PM spot. Vehicle decoration sign ups begin this Sunday, October 2. Sign-up sheets are in Sunday School folders. We need lots of pre-wrapped candy! Bring candy donations beginning Sunday, October 2. Baskets are Getting the Love You Want - Couples' Retreat marked in the hallways and Welcome Center. Please A couples retreat based on the Imago Relationship remember due to allergies, NO candy with nuts or Therapy approach developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for peanut butter! Contact Susan Tatum to volunteer of for more information statum@fbcknox.org or 246Couples. This practical approach helps married and 4666. unmarried couples rediscover the joy and spiritual potential of being together and explores ways to develop a deeper, richer relationship. Register by email Habitat for Humanity to gdavid@pastoral-counseling.net See pictures of the Habitat Build on Facebook. or by phone by calling 865-584-9001. Saints Alive! Road Trip Second Annual City-Wide Women's Retreat October 22, 9 AM 3 PM Speaker Jan Silvious and musician Tina Hutchison lead a retreat for women titled, Hope for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. Come, spend some time with us as we explore the 'hope' that awaits and the 'help' that is yours, if you will take it! Admission is free, but registration is required by contacting Sandy Wisener at swisener@hotmail.com or 865-803-3093.

Sanctuary Flowers October 9, 2011 Flowers are given by Scott and Janice Tipton in loving memory of Sheri Tipton Stewman, Oliver(Tip) Tipton,Jr., and Worth Walton,Jr.

Staff Celebrations Birthday October 10 Abigail Hammer Work Anniversary October 8, 2005 Margaret Hughes

Prayer List 9-21-11 Gerry Elliott, Parkwest 459 Jan Houser, UT 438 Brian Daniel, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL

Moms Connection Interest Meeting

Friday, October 14, 10:00 a.m., Blue Room

Nursing/Retirement Home of the Week Hillcrest South 1758 Hillwood Dr. (37920)

Bring and snack and join us as we discuss the future of this ministry. Moms with children of all ages are welcome. Childcare is available by reservation to Susan Tatum by Thursday, October 13.

Enjoy the Habitat Build Video by clicking it above.

Mayme Swinney Room 212

September Calendar
Wednesdays, noon The Bridge Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Study with Dr. Hatley Saturdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29 Habitat Build October 7 Movie Night October 18-25 Family Promise October 20 Deacons' Meeting October 22 Saints Alive! October 22 Womens Retreat October 30 Trunk or Treat

Ministry Needs
Flower Committee Arrangers needed for Sunday worship & Christmas decorating Candy for Trunk or Treat Gifts for Christmas Brunch laundry supplies, kitchen supplies, personal hygiene items, pajamas, socks (more details available in First Light and at fbcknox.org) Community Ministry Need A woman who is graduating from a transitional program into her own apartment is in need of: kitchen table and chairs, bedroom furniture, and a mattress. Contact Carol McEntyre at 246-4661 or cmcentyre@fbcknox.org.

Attendance & Giving September 25, 2011 Sunday School First Community 11:00 AM Deaf Passage Combined Weekly Giving MTD Giving Monthly Need YTD Giving YTD Need SunTrust Loan Beginning Balance Current Balance Principal Interest 418 87 575 32 12 706

Menu, October 5 The Bridge Pot Roast Potatoes Green Veggie Slaw Salad bar Dessert

In Service This Week October 9-15

In Service (cont'd)

$39,979.66 Wednesday Dinner $39,979.66 Pork Wings $156,333.33 Scalloped Potatoes $1,308,459.14 Green vegetables $1,443,076.92 Salad bar Slaw Dessert $650,000.00 $429,786.78 $220,213.22 $32,025.16

TV Ministry Team Steve Bowman Marion Carter Betty Vawter Paul Ivie Vince Vawter First Comm. Worship Hospitality Seva Ball Scott Tipton Court & Jenny Lewis Minister On Call - (865)246-4650 Mark Moeller October 7 Dave Ward October 8-9 Mark Moeller October 14-16 First Comm. Worship Greeters Kim Pieratt Welcome Center Greeters Betty Chandler Host Ministry Team Russ Linger, Bart Pemberton Hospital Ministry Team Steve Bowman, Barbara Eubank

New Member Ministry Preschool Extended Care Jenney Headrick, Katie Gugliotta Spencer Hudson Bob Calloway Monitor: Daniel Headrick Loaf Ministry Team Marion & Diane Graybeal Marion & Diane Graybeal Bob & Carolyn Calloway Jack & Barbara Eubank David & Tina Higdon Outreach Deacon Jim Plemmons TeleCare Ministry Mercy Jeyaraja Rao & Sandy Wisener
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First Baptist Church of Knoxville

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