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Faith Fellowship CP Weekly Update - December 6, 2017
Church Website:
www.faithfellowshipcp.org
General Email:
Prayer Request:
Building Maintenance:
Pastor Greg Tucker
12/6 Nehemiah Project Meeting 4:30 pm
12/8 Trip to Smoky Mountain Elementary 7 am
12/9 Saturday Mobile Meals 9:30 am
12/9 Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am
12/10 Session Workshop 11:30 am
12/12 Session Meeting 7 pm
12/16 Men's Prayer Breakfast 8 am
Phone Number
865-242-4086 [email protected]
FFCPC Elders
Building/Grounds
Larry Boyd (865) 966-6559 [email protected]
Fellowship/Administration &
Personnel Audrey Nester (804) 387-0868
[email protected] Stewardship and Growth/Finance
Andy Davidson (630) 995-1953 [email protected]
Worship Gayle Bowman (865) 310-3042
[email protected] John Morton (865) 250-8270
[email protected] Missions
Frances Poore (865) 599-0083 [email protected]
Christian Education Kim Maiden (865) 382-8344 [email protected]
Session Clerk Regina Stinnett (865) 898-3001
12/16 Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am
12/17 Christmas Cantata 10:00 am
12/17 Church-wide Christmas Dinner 5:30 pm
12/19 Building and Grounds Meeting 3:30 pm
12/19 Stewardship & Growth Meeting 6:00 pm
12/24 Christmas Eve Morning Worship 10:00 am
12/24 Christmas Eve Service 5:00 pm
All planned events must be scheduled through the church office to ensure there are no scheduling
conflicts.
Western culture's Christmas celebration abounds with
unique issues and temptations. But, I do not do Scrooge
well. As I write, I have the lights turned on the Christmas
tree in the dark hall of the narthex. A lighted tree still brings
out the kid in me. But, our society does go a bit crazy
during December. There is this mystical lure of Christmas
and much is misguided and misplaced concerning it's
meaning. If we stay occupied with the Person of Christmas,
Jesus, you can fend off the snares of Christmas according to
the world. Fix your heart on Jesus and set your mind on the
words of Hebrews 12:3 NIV and consider Jesus deeply. Fill
your thoughts, expectations, and desires with your
trustworthy and eternal Lord. And let FFCPC help.
Participate in our Advent Sunday worship services. Let's
keep the momentum of our gatherings growing. Come and
bring family, friends, and neighbors for our Christmas
Cantata, "Touched by a Child, Touched by a King,"
December 17 at 10 am. Remember, there is One who waits
to fill your heart and renew your hope this Christmas. His
name is Jesus!
Christ in Every Heart, Pastor Greg
Attendance: Worship - 76
Sunday School -29
Weekly Income: $9,593 Fall Festival donations: $849.65
YTD Income: $268,801
December Noisy Offering
$106.62
YTD - $3,058.01
November Mobile Meals
23 deliveries made
Year-to-date
251 deliveries made
November Report for West Knox Food Pantry (WKFP)
36 deliveries, 127 people served including 50 children, 8 volunteers from FFCPC.
WKFP YTD
378 deliveries, 1,420 people served, including 563 children.
Sunday Advent Message: The Joy-Filled Beginning of the
Gospel, Mark 1:1-8 NIV
Upcoming Choir Rehearsals
To get ready for the Cantata on December 17, there are
several rehearsals scheduled for choir. Here is the schedule:
Thursday, December 7th, 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 9th, 10 am
Thursday, December 14th, 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 16th, 10 am
Mission of Hope Shoes &
Socks and Christmas
Delivery This Friday, December 8th, we will be doing our
Christmas Delivery to Smoky Mountain Elementary
School. We will meet in our parking lot and LEAVE by 7
am. All the Shoes and Socks are in and we will observe the
Mission of Hope folks loading the truck on Thursday! It
will be an exciting day! If you can, wear some Christmas
12/9 Wanda Weigel
12/21 Ed Close
12/29 Lucy Hawkins
12/29 Don Mitchell
1/3 Clay Stewart
If you find your birthday is listed incorrectly in our publications or left off, please notify the church office.
Evelyn B Paula B (Rhonda's supervisor)
Hugh B (Susan Mc's father) Family of Mary Campbell
Kristin C (Pastor Greg's daughter)
attire.
Each year, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church collects a
"Gift to the King Offering". This year, it is designated to go
to the Istmina Cumberland Presbyterian Mission in
Columboa. South America. The church is going to make a
donation to this, but we wanted to give anyone the
opportunity to make a donation as well. We will take up this
collection on Sunday, December 10th during the
offering. If you are interested in making a donation, please
write a check to Faith Fellowship CP Church, and put "Gift
to the King" in the memo field of your check. Put it in the
offering plate. Then we will send one check from the
church.
Choir Christmas Cantata The Choir at Faith Fellowship will be presenting, "Touched
by a Child, Touched by a King", by John Purifoy on Sunday
morning, December 17th, during Morning Worship. Make
plans to attend and receive a blessing from this music.
Ed & Phyllis C
Jack & Wilma C
Family & Friends of Pam Craig
Millie D.
Jane & Charlie E
Floyd H
Dee I (Daughter-in-law of Cindy I)
Jack K
Rita & Larry L
Michelle L (Larry & Rita's niece)
Jackie L
Dean N
Ken N
Tony R
Phyllis S
Michael S (Barbara's brother)
Doug S
Carolyn S (Phyllis C sister)
Maurine S
Sue Stewart and Family
Linda S (Rose Ann's Sister)
Bob S (Jack & Rose Ann's friend)
Pat and Mayo S
Brian VM
Charlotte W
Wanda Wi
World Refugees
Hugh Y
We have updated the prayer list. If you have been removed and wish to remain on the prayer list, please notify the office. If you have someone to be added to the prayer list, please send an email
Bible Study We are temporarily suspending our Thursday Evening Bible
Study this Thursday, Nov. 16 through Dec. 28. This gives
the choir some added time & flexibility with scheduling
practices for the Christmas Cantata.
Choir practice will begin at 6:30pm each Thursday night
prior to the Cantata presentation Sunday morning Dec. 17.
We will resume our regular Thursday night schedule with
Bible Study on January 4 at 6 pm & Choir practice at 7 pm.
Treasurer's Report Eight Things:
1. December has always been a very special month within
our church for giving beyond our regular gifts and offerings.
If you have been blessed and are willing and able to help our
Church build the Rainy-Day Fund - write Rainy-Day Fund
on your check. These donations are tax exempt. 2. If you are contributing to a memorial, please write
"memorial" and the persons name on the check in the memo
field. The Church office will send an acknowledgment. 3. Charitable Contributions are deductible in the year you
make the donation. All 2017 donations need to be made by
December 31, 2017. If you mail a check, it must be post
Administrative and Personnel
Chair - Regina Stinnett
Audrey Nester, Elder
Lori Rosenbloom
Jim Stinnett
Building and Grounds
Larry Boyd, Chair
Larry Boyd, Elder
Bob Bridges
Christian Education
TBD, Chair
Kim Maiden, Elder
Leslie Gallaher
Frances Poore
Mary Nell Yarbro
Fellowship Committee
Wanda Wise, Chair
Audrey Nester, Elder
Carol Conklin
Lori Rosenbloom
Lori Stevens
Dorothy Morton
Wilma Coker
Phyllis Close
Mary Nell Yarbro
Finance Committee
Jim Stinnett, Chair
marked no latter December 31, 2017. 4. The November Financial summary will be distributed to
all active members and active non-members by mid-
December. 5. Many thanks to the Adult Sunday School classes for
buying two new Dyson Vacuum cleaners for our Church.
They should be here next week. 6. Our Realtor, Linda Meese, has added a larger "Property
for Sale" sign on the west side of the property. We had a
showing last week - haven't had any feedback yet. 7. Contributions were on plan for the first week of
December. 8. Reminder - FFCPC financial books are open to all active
members. If you have any questions, see Lori or me. Jim Stinnett
Christmas Dinner Mark your calendars for our Church-wide Christmas
Fellowship Dinner. It will be on Sunday, December 17th at
5:30 pm. Please plan to join us. A signup sheet will be in
the Narthex this Sunday. Please sign up so we will know
how many are coming.
Women of Prayer Tuesday
Andy Davidson, Elder
Ken Nester
Lori Rosenbloom
Missions Committee
Regina Stinnett, Chair
Frances Poore, Elder
Leslie Gallaher
Bill Masters
Gary Fox
Audrey Nester
Jim Stinnett
Ken Nester
Dorothy Morton
Stewardship & Growth Committee
Randy Stevens, Chair
Andy Davidson, Elder
Gary Fox
Dan Maiden
Rhonda Tucker
Lori Stevens
Worship Committee
Sally Smith, Chair
Gayle Bowman, Elder
John Morton, Elder
Greg Tucker, Pastor
Jennifer Gibson, Choir Director
Bill Masters
Wanda Wise
Hugh Yarbro
Nehemiah Project
Pastor Greg Tucker
Gary Fox
Bob Bridges
Sally Smith
Morning Bible Study The Women of Prayer Tuesday Morning Bible Study
is studying Seamless, Understanding the Bible as One
Complete Story, by Angie Smith which began October 17th. You still have time to join these ladies. Seamless covers the
people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them
together into the greater story of Scripture. Whether you've
grown up hearing Bible stories of you're exploring Scripture
for the first time, the full story of the Bible can be
overwhelming. Experience the Bible as a whole as you gain clarity and
confidence in your understanding of Scripture. Discover a
biblical context that reshapes and brings to life stories from
the Old and New Testaments. Each week is accompanied by maps, general Bible facts, and
word studies. If you are interested in attending this Bible Study, please
contact Mary Nell Yarbro at (865) 679-9246 or Dana Rose
at (865) 679-0624.
Ornaments for Tree in
Narthex The Christmas tree in the Narthex is our Church Family
Christmas Tree. It contains ornaments that church members
and non-members have donated for the tree over the last few
years. If you would like to donate a Christmas ornament,
Audrey Nester
Ken Nester
Andy Davidson
Darryl Downing
Regina Stinnett
CPWM Officers
for 2017-2018
President - Audrey Nester
Vice President - Dorothy Morton
Secretary - Leslie Gallaher
Treasurer - Regina Stinnett
CPMM Officers
for 2017
President --Randy Stevens
Vice President - Andy Davidson
Secretary - Andy Davidson
Treasurer - Ken Nester
Responsible for Sunday Morning Fellowship Food/Drink
December 10
Audrey Nester & Wanda Wise
Weekly Greeters December 10
Jim Stinnett & Charlie Ledford December 17
Glenna Nicely & Dorothy Morton December 24
Michael & Ashley Craig December 31
Clay Stewart & Andy Davidson
please make sure it is a Christian-themed ornament, and
write your last name and the year, 2017, on the back of the
ornament, and bring it on any Sunday prior to Christmas and
put it on the tree.
Need Volunteers Building and Grounds Committee is looking for some new
members. The responsibilities are listed in the Job
Description found here. Password is faith. Please
prayerfully consider whether you could serve on this
important committee for our church. If you do want to join
this committee, contact Larry Boyd at [email protected] or
(865) 966-6559
Charlie & Jane Everett have a new temporary address while
he is in the VA hospital in Augusta, GA. The plan is that he
would be there through December. They appreciate all the
cards, calls, and prayers.
P O Box 12589
Augusta, GA 30914
Ushers for December Ed Close
Dean Nester
Sally Smith
Gayle Bowman
Church Cleaning Schedule
December 2017
12/9/17 XXXXXXX
12/16/17 Men's Prayer Breakfast
12/23/17 Friendship Class
12/30/17 Bible 101 Class
During your rotation, it will be the responsibility of the team to clean, or arrange cleaning of the church
building.
Weekly Schedule
TUESDAY
Women of Prayer Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30. They are studying Seamless, Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story, by Angie Smith. Contact Dana Rose at (865) 679-0624 if you are interested.
Retired Old Fellows (ROFs) Retired Old Fellows (ROFs) will not be working this
Thursday, December 7th.
T-shirts We are now taking orders for Faith Fellowship Church T-
shirts. These are teal with the church logo on the left
front. Long sleeve and short sleeves are available. If you
are new, get yours now! There is a signup sheet on the table
in the Narthex. Short sleeves are $10 and long sleeves are
$13. If you have any questions, contact Dorothy Morton at
[email protected] or (865) 850-6187.
Ladies' Lunch Group
at 11:30am. Contact Dorothy Morton at 986-5279 or [email protected]; schedule is posted on bulletin board at church.
THURSDAY
Thursday Night Bible Study at 6:00pm.
Choir Practice at 7:00 pm
Ladies' Lunch Bunch will NOT meet
this week.
FISH Pantry Collections
We are continuing to collect toiletries for
the West Knox Food Pantry (FISH) on
an ongoing basis. We have a container
in the Narthex to collect these and will
take them every month or so to the
pantry when it is our turn to deliver for
FISH.
Flowers for the Altar
Bible 101 Class - Nehemiah
Study
The Bible 101 Sunday School Class is in Chapter 13 of the
book of Nehemiah. Gary Fox is the teacher. EVERYONE
is invited, Gary does a super job and the participation is
great. Come join your friends in Bible 101 this Sunday.!!!
The residents of Concordia Care Nursing Home (formerly
Kindred Nursing Home) that FFCPC has been helping are
extremely pleased with their new clothing and other items
including fresh haircuts. We have received a new list from
them for additional items they would like to have. Here is
their Christmas Wish List: Socks with grip bottoms Body Wash Soft snacks, bread and butter pickles Diet Soda Easy adult coloring books Colored pencils
If you would like to provide flowers for
the altar in memory or in honor of
someone, please contact the office at
(865) 988-8522 to let us know.
Kroger Community
Rewards The Kroger Community Rewards
program is helping us raise money for
the CPWM. It is an easy way to support
our church and the CPWM. Simply
enroll your Kroger Card in the program,
following the link below. https://www.kroger.com/communityrewa
rds
One misconception is that if you sign up
for the Community Rewards Program,
you won't get your fuel points. This is
NOT true! You will be able to do both!
Devotion books, large print if possible Simple activities Picture books These wish lists are also available on the table in the
Narthex.
Latest Photo Directory (9/04/17) (password faith)
Directory
Photos from the CPWM Ladies Christmas
Dinner: Click HERE
Photos from Decorating the Church for
Christmas: Click
HERE
Photos from the Thanksgiving Dinner and Music by the
Kitts: Click HERE
Photos from the Fall Festival: Click HERE
Photos from Garage Sale: Click HERE
Photos from our Second Harvest Food Giveaway: Click
HERE
Photos from our Tacky Fellowship Dinner: Click HERE
Sermons:
http://www.faithfellowshipcp.org/sermons.html
Use this link to order on AmazonSmile
and support our CPWM:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-0565686
Sign up for AmazonSmile and designate
our church women's ministry. .5% of
what you buy is donated to our
CPWM. It's that easy. See details on a
handout at church or at this link:
http://www.faithfellowshipcp.org/amazon-smile-instructions.html
FYI - Amazon Prime can be used with
Amazon Smile.
Links to Other Websites
Denominational Website
Unification Task Force
Confession of Faith
Missionary Messenger
eVotions - a daily devotion from the denomination
AmazonSmile for Faith Fellowship
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-0565686
Kroger Community Rewards
https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards
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