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| Fruits of the Spirit Feed Souls, and More | |
A special thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work to make the SonHarvest County Fair Vacation Bible School such a great success. It was all about the fruits of the Spirit, and it would not have been possible without so many willing hearts and hands to do whatever it took to share Christ with the children. More than 60 volunteers worked to give nearly 90 children a chance to experience God's word through song, play, craft, drama, and even snacks. After our closing program, enjoyed by Bible School attendees and their families, we held our own Go Hog Wild County Fair.
In the spirit of our VBS theme, the children collected donations for the work of Heifer International (www.heifer.org), which provides farm animals, seeds, water systems, and lessons in how to care for and benefit from them to people in need of sustenance around the world - including the United States. The children raised $922, then an extraordinary anonymous donor contributed $5,000, raising the total to $5,922! A heartfelt thank you to you all! ~ Cathy Newton |
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Photos from Vacation Bible School | |
Lilly Osborne and Joel Newton teach the kindergartners about a very important fruit of the Spirit, Love, on the first day of VBS.
Some of the children and volunteers enjoy time outdoors.
Joel Newton threw himself headfirst into the fun and games. |
Racing Ahead to Share Christ |
Our next Sharing Christ service opportunity will be Saturday, August 27, during Race Weekend.
Menu
Chicken Casserole
Green Beans
Marinated Slaw
Tammy Connolly is coordinating this event. If you would like to volunteer, call her at 423-968-3831 (h) or 276-628-7213 (w), or email her at lconn4691@btes.tv. |
Fairmount Neighborhood Enjoys a Night Out at FPC |
On Tuesday, August 2, First Presbyterian Church hosted a Neighborhood Night Out for our neighbors in the Fairmount area. Booths lined the walkway in our front yard, and 300 to 400 people enjoyed live music, disc golf, and refreshments. The event was a cooperative venture among many social service agencies, the Boy Scouts, FPC, and the City of Bristol, TN. We thank all the volunteers who represented our church so well!
Above, Hawley Heglar (in uniform, center) participates in the event as a member of the Troop 3 Boy Scouts leadership team. Below, Barbara Daniel talks with firefighter Kevin Cross. PHOTO CREDIT: DYAN BUCK
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Men's Breakfast This Saturday |
The men of First Presbyterian Church are invited to breakfast this Saturday, August 6, 8:00-10:30, in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Dave Welch at the church office or dwelch@fpcbristol.org. |
Next Women's Retreat March 16-18 |
Our 2012 FPC Annual Women's Retreat will be one week later than it has been in years past. The dates are March 16-18. Please mark those days on your calendar and plan to join us then! |
Fall Schedule for Choirs, Youth Groups, and Programs | |
Choirs, youth groups, and our regular Wednesday evening dinners and programs return soon. In fact, our indefatigable Sanctuary Choir has already begun the new rehearsal year. Below, you will find the starting dates for the activities that will resume in the next few weeks.
Sunday, August 21
9:00 a.m. Cherub Choir
5:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Fellowship/Welcome Sixth Graders!
7:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship /Welcome Freshmen!
Wednesday, August 24
4:15 p.m. Children's Handbells
4:45 p.m. Youth Handbells
4:45 p.m. Savior's Singers Children's Choir
Sunday, August 28
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Kickoff
4:45 p.m. Jubilate Youth Choir
Wednesday, September 7
5:30 p.m. Fellowship Dinner
6:15 p.m. Adult Program
6:15 p.m. Kid Connection
Monday, September 12 5:30 p.m. Sanctuary Bells |
Revised Events Schedule Important News for FPC Mowers |
Thank you to all for helping to maintain our church lawn! Your gift of time is very important, and your service to the church, community, and God is greatly appreciated by many.
Below are the weddings and other special events currently scheduled for the summer. Please do not mow at all during the hours listed unless other instructions are noted. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Galliher during business hours at 423-764-7176.
Please keep in mind that the custodians work early on Fridays and do not work on Saturdays. Therefore, if you mow after Friday morning, you may need to use the leaf blower to clear the sidewalks.
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Saturday |
August 6 |
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Elswick/King Wedding |
Sanctuary | |
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Saturday |
August 20 |
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
McElroy/Reynolds Wedding |
Sanctuary | |
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The entry for Friday, September 2, applies to Tom Daniel for mowing in the courtyard only! | |
Friday |
September 2 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
McClellan/Zeiler Rehearsal |
Courtyard | |
Saturday |
September3 |
10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. |
McClellan/Zeiler Wedding |
Courtyard | |
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Saturday |
October 15 |
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Lily/Griffith Wedding |
Sanctuary | |
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Friday (yes, Friday!) |
October 21 |
2:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
Playl/Marios Wedding & Reception |
Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall |
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Mowing Teams through August 20 |
August 3-6: Stuart Parker & Kathryn Parker
August 10-13: Joe Hagerty & Aaron Brooks August 17-20: Jim White & Jim Arnold |
Desperately Seeking Gardeners |
Our church needs a few good men and women to help maintain our beautiful courtyard. Many weddings and other events are scheduled over the next several weeks, and we want to look our best for our guests and congregants. We need extra hands to trim, prune, and weed one or two hours a week. If your schedule is too full for a weekly commitment, we would welcome you with open arms whenever you can manage it. We provide the tools..Please call Tom Daniel for details at 423-764-7677. |
BFIA Needs Diapers for Local Children |
The Evangelism & Outreach Committee is requesting donations of diapers for Bristol Faith in Action. BFIA has an urgent need for diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, but especially sizes 4 and 5. Please drop off your donations at the Little Red House. The E&O Committee will deliver the diapers to BFIA. Thank you! |
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Music Notes | |
Music Participants: August 7: Sanctuary Choir; Josh King, violin. August 14: Sanctuary Choir.
Choir Picnic: The Sanctuary Choir and families will gather for fellowship during our annual picnic on Wednesday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Ann and Pete Holler. If you're interested in joining the choir, the picnic is a great way to get to know folks. Everyone attending will bring a covered dish to share. To make reservations, contact the Feys at the church, by phone or e-mail. ~ Vicki & Steve Fey |
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Sunday Worship | |
August 7: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Communion
Lessons: Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Job 42:1-6
Sermon: Understanding Suffering, Gordon Turnbull
Hymns: This Is My Father's World; I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry; For the Bread Which You Have Broken
Anthem: This Do in Remembrance of Me
By the Numbers for July 31: 8:30 a.m.: 156; 11:00 a.m.: 125
August 14: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lesson: Isaiah 10:33-11:9
Sermon: Word of Judgment, Word of Hope, Gordon Turnbull |
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In Our Prayers
Ruth Musser
An extensive list of prayer concerns, "Pray for One Another," is available for pickup at the church each week.
Birthday Prayer Fellowship
August 7 Keith Blair, Mitch King, Mark Mervis, Jeannie Williams
August 9 John Turnbull
August 10 Loretta Thomas
August 11 Cheyenne Poteat
August 12 Mary Bailey, Madison Ratliff, Penn Story
August 14 Kim Gildroy, Liz Hicks
August 16 David Frazier
August 17 Jane Nickels, John Ratliff
August 18 Jack Southerland
August 19 Mary Nell Harris, Sherry Worley August 20 Parke Morris, Jim White |
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Sunday, August 7
8:30 a.m. Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, August 8
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 9
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3 Meeting
Wednesday, August 10
4:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, August 11
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study
12:00 p.m. HeartsBurn Bible Study, Java J's
Sunday, August 14
8:30 a.m. Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, August 15
4:45 p.m. Administrative Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 16
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. Heart to Heart Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3 Meeting
Wednesday, August 17
6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Picnic
Thursday, August 18
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study
12:00 p.m. HeartsBurn Bible Study, Java J's |
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