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Judd Shaw
General Presbyter
865-688-5581, ext 103
James McTyre Stated Clerk
865-268-9628 Bri Payne Executive Director, John Knox Center
865-376-2236 Dana Hendrix Office Manager
865-688-5581, ext 101 Gwen Pyle Financial Administrator
865-688-5581, ext 102 Office Mailing Address:P.O. Box 5436 Knoxville, TN 37928-0436 Office Fax:865-689-3364 Office Hours:8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
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John Knox Center News
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Summer Staff Commissioning Service - June 3
11:00 AM at Second Presbyterian Church
2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Please come and join us for this service and meet the young men and women who will be working with your kids and youth this summer. We look forward to seeing you there!
 Please Pray for Our Summer StaffThis summer we have a fantastic staff filling a variety of roles. We will have people serving as counselors, lifeguards, support staff, nurses and chaplains. Please pray for energy, creativity, and enthusiasm.Register for Camp John Knox today!
Camps are filling up fast, so register at johnknoxcenter.org2012 JKC Retreats and Events
 JKC Family Picnic: Sep. 16 Family Camp Out: Oct 12-14 Haunted High Ropes: Oct 27 Women's Retreat: Nov 2-4 Advent Dinner: Dec 7 Make sure to friend us on Facebook for updates and news.
Kids Meet God at Camp!
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Healing & Wholeness Service
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Thursday, June 21 at 7pm
New Hope Presbyterian Church
1705 Merchants Drive, Knoxville
A Presbytery Healing and Wholeness Service will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Knoxville. All are invited for prayer, Scripture reading, and silent meditation organized by the Support Mission Team.
Please join us before worship for a 6:00 p.m. potluck dinner sponsored by the Connect Mission Team. Bring a dish or dessert to share. New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1705 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912. (865) 687-3911.
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School of the Laity
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Register Now for Summer Class: Reformed Theology
The PET School of the Laity is offering a class on Reformed Theology, taught by Dr. Buran Phillips, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. It will meet at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Athens (205 North Jackson St.) on June 23 and August 18, from 9am to 3pm, with lunch provided at the church.
Suggested readings will be posted on the School of the Laity page of the PET website (under News & Events). The cost for this course is $65, and registration is due by June 15. We are a group of very enthusiastic learners who would love to have you join us.
Online information and registration
Mail-in registration form
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| General Assembly News |
The 220th General Assembly of the PC(USA) will meet in Pittsburgh, PA, June 30-July 7. Learn more at oga.pcusa.org/section/ga/ga/ . Follow all Assembly business at www.pc-biz.org.
Please be in prayer for all attending the General Assembly, especially our commissioners: the Rev. Emily Anderson, the Rev. Michael Stanfield, Elder Jack Danner, and Elder Connie Umbach; and our Young Adult Advisory Delegate, Jennifer Carter.
Post-GA discussions concerning the actions taken there are in the works and will be announced soon.
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| Presbyterian Campus Ministry |
Bid for 2012 FootVol Parking Spots at UT-Knoxville! The UT-K Presbyterian Campus Ministry is now accepting bids for reserved parking spots for the 2012 FootVol season! Simply mail or email in your bid of $175.00 or higher to the Presbyterian Campus Ministry before July 15th. Winners will receive a reserved parking spot at the PCM (on campus), along with bathroom privileges in the PCM building, and use of our basement kitchen.
Starting Bid: $175 Mail to: 1831 Melrose Ave. Knoxville, TN 37916 Call: 865-394-9242
Bidding closes July 15th. Winners will be notified by August 1, 2012.
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| From the Peacemaking Committee |
INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKING SPEAKER
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The Peacemaking Committee is happy to announce this year's International Peacemaking Speaker for PET will be Linda Macktaby, representing Lebanon and Syria. Each year, around the time of World Communion Sunday (Oct. 7 this year), PC(USA) provides speakers from around the world.
Linda Macktaby earned her M.Div. degree from the Near East School of Theology and works as youth program coordinator for the Forum for Development, Culture & Dialogue. As time allows, she also preaches at the Evangelical Church in Kfarshima, Lebanon. Linda will speak to the Christian presence in the Middle East and the role of youth in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Her schedule is not yet specific, but Linda will be available to PET churches sometime around Friday, Oct. 5 to Oct. 12. If your church would like to have Linda speak, please email Donna Schall (schalldon@att.net), including a first and second date/time choice. When confirmed, we'll provide her visit and speaking schedule, so that people can hear her at nearby churches.
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Fellowship and Fun at
Mission: Fishin'
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The participants in the April 28th Mission: Fishin' event at John Knox Center had a great time of fun, fellowship, and a fish fry.
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News and Events Around the Presbytery
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Health Luncheon on "Fall Prevention" - June 20 The monthly Health Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge (1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike) will be held Wednesday, June 20, at 12 Noon in Room 102 in the Activities Building. Jay Willard, Jr., Covenant Health Senior Physical Therapist, will speak on "Fall Prevention." The program is free and open to the community. Lunch is $5.00. (Note new location) Call 865-483-1318 for reservations. Come and bring a friend!Presbytery Staff Meetings in June
The Presbytery staff will be meeting in the following locations in June: June 4 - Concord Presbyterian Church, Concord June 11 - Highland Presbyterian Church, Maryville June 18 - TBA June 25 - John Knox Center, Ten Mile Let us help you connect! If you have a guest speaker or educational event planned for your church and you would be willing for the whole presbytery to participate, please submit an article for our monthly newsletter (see details below). If the Connect Mission Team can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact team moderator Brad Palmer - palmersb1957@yahoo.com or 865-687-3911.
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| Spread the news! | We invite you to share your news with us. All articles and news items must be submitted by the 20th of the month prior to publication. Send your information to Dana Hendrix, dana@presbyteryeasttn.org.
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