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on First Presbyterian Church
August 30, 2012 |
Collecting Items for Brazil Mission Trip |
 Our Brazil mission team is hard at work planning for its upcoming trip to Natal in September. There are simple, practical ways that you can share in our outreach to our partners in Felipe Camarão. We have already heard of the hope to collect costume jewelry to share with the women of this community. And through Sunday School our children are collecting sets of Crayola magic markers for the schoolchildren. They would be thrilled to have your help in amassing enough sets for all their "marker pals."
One more item would be easy to collect and great to share: baseball caps. If you have any unused or slightly worn ball caps to share with our friends in Natal, please bring them by the church office through Sunday, September 9.
Once more, the items we are collecting: ball caps, costume jewelry, and Crayola markers. They need to be in the church office by September 9, so that our team can pack them for the trip to Natal. Thanks for your help! |
FPC to Hold Hymnal Event September 8 |
In anticipation of the 2013 publication of Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal, we will sponsor a hymnal event at the churchthat will be open to all, whether clergy, choir singers, worship committee or Session members, or congregation members. Churches in both Holston Presbytery and Abingdon Presbytery are also being invited. This event will take place on Saturday, September 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and will be led by the Reverend Meg Flannagan, joined by the Feys and others. The day will feature worship, workshops, seminars, a light lunch, and lots of singing!
RSVPs are requested. If you missed the September 1 deadline, there is still time to sign up. Just email the Feys (svfey@fpcbristol.org) or call the church office (423-764-7176).
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Schedule |
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9:00 |
Registration and coffee | |
9:30-10:00 |
Morning Prayer (location to be announced) | |
10:00-11:30 |
Introduction to the hymnal, by the Reverend Meg Flannagan (location TBA) | |
11:30 |
Light lunch, Fellowship Hall | |
12:00-12:45 |
Outline of content, and theological and language reflection, by Steve Fey (location TBA) | |
12:50-1:30 |
Teaching global music to your congregation, by the Reverend Meg Flannagan (location TBA) | |
1:40-2:00 |
Midday/Sending Prayer, Chapel |
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Wednesdays in September
Adults Take a Guided Walking Tour of the Old Testament |
 Please join us for an incredible journey of faith and learning, as we set off on A Walk Through the Bible. Starting Wednesday, September 5, and continuing through the rest of the month, Dr. Fred Foy Strang will lead us in a highly creative, interactive learning adventure that will be as much fun as it will be effective. Using hand motions, catchphrases, and group reviews, we will experience the Old Testament in new and refreshing ways that will rekindle a desire to read and pray again through the Scriptures. Not only will this series lay a strong foundation for understanding, but it will also provide the resources for experiencing even more deeply God's love for us. Each leg of our journey will begin at 6:15 p.m. Books will be available for $10.
Fellowship Dinner for September 5
Before setting off on a tour to nourish your spirit, be sure to join us for a relaxed meal and fellowship at 5:30. Next Wednesday we will dig into comfort food: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, rolls, and dessert. As always, our dinner is presented by Mary Lee Schiesz. Patti Hagerty will help her in the morning, and two Poteats will serve and clean up in the evening.
Student Ministries Small Groups
Katie Arnold and her team invite all middle school and high school students to take part in a relationship journey by joining a small group on Wednesday evenings at 6:00, immediately after the Fellowship Dinner. The groups are led by adults and made up of students of the same age and gender. For the next five weeks, students will take part in a study called "STARTING To Go Where God Wants You To Be." Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and be challenged while immersed in authentic community!
Wednesday Night Kids
The Wednesday Night Kids are studying "God's Wonderful World," and we began at the beginning with the first day of creation. As we continue week by week, we are building a creation tower to demonstrate God's wondrous works over the days of creation. On September 5 we will learn more about the second day as we add to our Creation Tower and participate in activities related to Sky and Water. If you haven't yet joined us, there is still time to be a part of this study. Classes are available for four-year-olds through first grade and for second through fifth grades. |
Student Ministries News
5th Quarter Fun Begins September 7 |
 All high school students are invited to "5th Quarter" after Tennessee High School home football games, September 7 and 14 and October 12 and 26. 5th Quarters will take place at the Carter family's home, 1720 Clifton Road, Bristol. Bring your friends and enjoy fellowship around a bonfire, with s'mores and games.
Parents: Please sign up to help chaperone these events and assist with parking. Drivers: Please be very careful as you come up and down the Carters' narrow driveway!
Student Ministries Fellowship
There will be no Student Ministries Fellowship this Sunday, because of the holiday weekend. Student Ministries Fellowship will resume September 9.
We are looking for families to provide dinner on Sunday nights for Student Ministries Fellowship. If you are interested in preparing a meal or providing a purchased meal, please contact Diedre Pendley at pendleyd@btcs.org. Help feed our hungry teens! |
Year-to-Date Financial Summary |
Our financial summary, as of July 31, is as follows:
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Year-to-Date Financial Summary (July 31, 2012) | |
2012 |
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July Actual YTD |
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July Budget YTD |
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Over/(Under) Budget | |
Revenue |
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Pledges |
$ |
323,567 |
$ |
338,804 |
$ |
(15,237) | |
Offerings |
$ |
80,267 |
$ |
71,308 |
$ |
8,958 | |
Other Gifts & Income |
$ |
77,694 |
$ |
55,372 |
$ |
22,322 | |
Required Budget Transfer from Prior Years' Surplus |
$ |
- |
$ |
46,400 |
$ |
(46,400) | |
$ |
481,527 |
$ |
511,884 |
$ |
(30,357) | |
Expenses |
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Evangelism & Outreach |
$ |
18,378 |
$ |
23,754 |
$ |
(5,376) | |
Worship |
$ |
78,781 |
$ |
76,040 |
$ |
2,741 | |
Christian Education |
$ |
95,976 |
$ |
129,937 |
$ |
(33,962) | |
Administration |
$ |
156,376 |
$ |
175,366 |
$ |
(18,989) | |
Building & Grounds |
$ |
100,012 |
$ |
89,490 |
$ |
10,522 | |
Fellowship & Miscellaneous |
$ |
16,096 |
$ |
18,182 |
$ |
(2,086) | |
$ |
465,619 |
$ |
512,768 |
$ |
(47,149) | |
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Net Position: |
$ |
15,908 |
$ |
(884) |
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Highlights
- Pledges: Undesignated pledges are roughly $13,000 below expectations, while designated pledges are under by $2,200.
- Evangelism & Outreach: Because designated pledge income is behind budget, the corresponding expense commitments are behind. As this income is received, the corresponding E&O benevolences are disbursed.
- Worship: Because unbudgeted income from weddings & conferences has been received, worship expenses have increased a corresponding amount.
- Christian Education: Under budget on expenses primarily due to corresponding Income line items being under budget for Youth & Adult CE.
- Administration: Expenses should begin to approach budget in the latter part of the year, as certain planned expenditures will occur (i.e., new computers).
- Building & Grounds: Over budget due to the transfer of Capital Contingency funds to cover expenses associated with roof flashing repairs. (Associated income item offsets unbudgeted expenses.)
- Fellowship: Much of the variance is due to Wednesday night dinner income being over budget and expenses being under.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron Brooks, Finance Chair |
Mowing Schedule through September 15 |
Even when the weather is sultry, you can enjoy a brisk breeze as you ride the Tiger Cat over the church lawn. You'll see the following volunteers doing just that in the coming weeks:
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Karen White-Smith & Eric Cline
Sept. 5-8 Aaron Brooks & Stuart Parker
Sept. 12-15 Jon McClain & Dan Gross
If you'd like to take a turn on the Cat, contact Randy Cook at npolecook@aol.com or 423-956-1541. |
From Steve & Vicki Fey Music Notes | |
Music participants for September 2: Sanctuary Choir; Bill Criswell, violin.
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Sunday's music: The African-American Spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" first gained wide exposure through concerts in the late nineteenth century by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Its creation has been credited to Wallace Willis, a freedman living in Oklahoma who had been a slave in the Choctaw Nation. Its reference to Elijah's ascent is appropriate as we conclude our look at the stages of life and consider death and resurrection. The musical setting is by Moses Hogan (1957-2003); his arrangements of spirituals set a new standard in the latter part of the twentieth century. The middle hymn, "Lord of All Hopefulness," written in 1931, has been widely used in hymnals since its creation, almost always set to the tune Slane, which is strongly associated with the text "Be Thou My Vision." For a recently published hymnal, a new tune was written by David Schwoebel, who currently serves a Baptist church in Richmond, Virginia. The text by Jan Struther (1901-1953) reminds us that Christ is with us through each part of our day and each stage of our life; Struther is best known as the author of Mrs. Miniver. The new melody effectively captures the comforting nature of the text.
Program of note: Soprano Rachel Barker, accompanied by Vicki Fey, will present a recital on Saturday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the King College Memorial Chapel. Rachel was a scholarship student in our choir while she was at King College and received her master's degree from Westminster Choir College. It is always a privilege to have Rachel sing with us when she is home. There is no admission for the recital, but donations will be gratefully received to assist Rachel with the upcoming audition season in Europe. |
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Sunday Worship | |
September 2: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lessons: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; 1 Corinthians 15 (selected verses)
Sermon: God of Our Lives through Death, Gordon Turnbull
Hymns: If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee; Lord of All Hopefulness;
Thine Is the Glory
Anthem: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
By the numbers for August 26: 8:30: 114; 11:00: 135 |
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In Our Prayers
Cathy Andersen
Jim Bowdoin
Sue Cannon
Dorothy Dollar
Bill Goforth
Mary Nell Harris
Sharon Hatcher
Vivian Hill
Carolyn King
Mary Landrum
Ruth Musser
Sue Olsen
Bob Vann
An extensive list of prayer concerns, "Pray for One Another," is available for pickup at the church each week.
Birthday Prayer Fellowship
September 2 Karen Landore, Jillian Madison
September 3 Nancy Carter, Kinser Crutchfield, Randy Van Horn
September 4 Jess Beckner, Evan Harr, Judy Slaughter
September 5 Randy Cook, Morris Hoover, Jack Richardson
September 6 TJ Abel, Jon Paul Harr, Margaret Wade
September 7 Patsy Ward
September 8 Orin Buck, Bobby Dabbs, Evie Davis. Lewis Dulaney |
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Sunday, September 2
8:30 a.m. Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Cherub Choir
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, September 3
Church office closed for Labor Day holiday
Tuesday, September 4
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group
2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 3, Scout Wing
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing
7:00 p.m. Heart to Heart Bible Study
Wednesday, September 5
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study, New Mothers' Room
4:15 p.m. Children's Handbells
4:45 p.m. Youth Handbells
4:45 p.m. Savior's Singers Children's Choir
5:15 p.m. Nursery for Evening Program
5:30 p.m. Fellowship Dinner
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Kids
6:00 p.m. Student Ministries Small Groups
6:15 p.m. Adult Learning
7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 6
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study
12:00 p.m. Thursday Noon Bible Study, Bristol Grind House
8:15 p.m. Praise Team, Fellowship Hall
Friday, September 7
9:30 p.m. 5th Quarter, The Carters' Home
Saturday, September 8
9:00 a.m. Hymnal Event, Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Chapel |
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