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Welcome to All Souls!
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If you would like to put an announcement in the newsletter, whether it's yours or an event that you'd like to share in the city (that takes place downtown), please type up announcements with a few (3-5) sentences that include ALL necessary information and send to Jill Branson in the office at jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
Our Easter Service will be held at Old Mechanicsville Park at 10 am April 5. Please bring a chair. You may park at the Helen Ross McNabb's facility. Please note there will be no evening service. Interested in being baptized at our Easter service? Contact Doug at doug@allsoulsknoxville.com.
All are welcome to join the Charles' Easter celebration. We will host an open house for brunch at 11:30 am on Easter Day. Bring a side dish if you are able. Remember that one is never too old for an egg hunt. Our address is 6722 Crystal View Way, 37919. Please RSVP at lscharlestn@yahoo.com.
We celebrate Maundy Thursday on April 2 at 6 pm in the Square Room.
Our evening together takes its inspiration from the Last Supper, where Jesus washes the feet of his disciples and gives them the deeper command to love as He loves, and He promises the Holy Spirit will come (John 13-17). We celebrate the story together with a potluck meal and a short service with music, teaching, foot washing, and Eucharist. Bring a dish to share. We will provide drinks and utensils.
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Some of you have asked about Susanne Hassell's recurrence of multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. She posts updates and prayer requests during her journey on a Caring Bridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/suhassell. Click on the box at the top to "Get Susanne's Journal Notifications."
If you'd like to take the Roberts Family a meal upon the birth of Henry Mack, please visit this link. If you need to search, last name and password are both "roberts."
Looking for a place to connect with people at All Souls, talk about the sermon, and enjoy a meal? On Sunday, April 12th, immediately following the service, anyone interested in "Dinner and Discussion" is welcome to come up to the conference room (3rd floor of 4MS). Steve and Amy Duncan and Vincent Charlow will facilitate this weekly group. The meal on the 12th will be provided. Please email amy.duncan@comcast.net if you plan on coming so that enough food is prepared. Also, if you will be needing childcare, please let Amy know that as well.
PRAISE! A few months ago we asked the body at All Souls to be in prayer for Markel and Kiyana who were needing to be adopted by a loving family. God has answered this prayer! Paul and Caroline Fortenberry will be adopting this brother and sister next month! Close friends will be giving the Fortenberrys a shower to welcome these new children to their family. To see the the registry click here. Here are some additional items that have been requested: 1 full size bed for Markel, 1 dresser for Markel, family board games, bikes and helmets, basketball, football, basketball goal (movable one), zoo passes, Dollywood passes, puzzles, coloring books, sidewalk chalk, beach towels, giftcards: Visa, Target, Kroger, any restaurants, movie gift cards. Markel likes drawing, basketball, football, comic books, the colors blue, and green. Kiyana likes Barbies, Monster High, "Frozen" (especially Olaf), crafts, the color gold.
March Shepherding Team News -
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Responding to the expanded role of staff of All Souls in the past year, the by-laws were changed to read thusly: "The lead Pastor and up to two additional staff shall be ex officio voting members of the Shepherding Team." Jill Branson has been added as the second additional staff with voting privileges.
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The development of a new granting process for Ten-to-the-City (the church's tithe) will begin later in the year and will involve the support of the All Souls body. In order for our small groups to bless the city in the meantime, small group grants of
up to $500 are once again available. Your group may access the application on the church website.
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In an effort to ensure the safety of our children and as we consider ways to care for our families well, the Shepherding Team approved funding for background checks to be administered on all volunteers who have contact with our children and youth. This is a proactive measure suggested by our insurance company.
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While public announcements and invitations are extended to All Souls attendees for the many Bible studies supported by those in our church, there is thirst for more knowledge of the Word. The Shepherding Team is developing ways to provide more support for Scriptural instruction and edification.
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Members of the Shepherding Team ask for your prayers for an upcoming overnight retreat March 27-28.
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Get Connected at All Souls
Dude Group: TUESDAY mornings 7 am: 2118 Dodson, 37917 (Fristoes' house) Email Caleb at fristoe82@gmail.com for more information.
All Souls Youth Group: If you have a child in Middle or High School who would be interested in hanging out with an awesome group, studying the Word, and/or sharing a meal together, you can find us every other Sunday after the service in the library at 4 market Square. Email Shawn Mauer at smauer10@gmail.com for our meeting schedule.The Soul Mammas: If you are a mom with a young baby interested in hanging out with other moms and their babies you should come meet with the Soul Mammas. We meet Mondays at noon at varying locations. We talk about mom stuff, spiritual stuff, and have a desire to grow in prayer together. Please email/text Laura Cottrell at lauracottrell@gmail.com or 865-771-6225.
Our Exodus out of Egypt is finished and we are traveling to Galatia
to dig into grace, identity, and our individual mission. Join us Monday nights at 6 pm in the prayer chapel. Mark Pate and Danny Norman will be teaching.
Reading the Gospel of John together:
A time of reading, dialogue, and prayer...all are welcome at the Otises' house every Tuesday, 7-9 pm, 2117 Jefferson Avenue. For more information, contact Stephen at 865-776-6587 or otispink@hotmail.com.
If you are a guy over 50 (or close to) and attend All Souls, we invite you to lunch with us on Fridays at 12:15 pm in the library at 4 Market Square (3rd Floor). Bring your own sack lunch. Email Doug at doug@allsoulsknoxville.com if you can come.
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Knoxville Community Involvement
All Souls does not take formal positions on doctrinal or ethical positions outside of the Creed. We do, however, support our people as they, under the authority of scripture, in prayer and through community, discern the way of Christ in our world. Following Augustine, we believe in essentials, unity, in non-essentials, charity and in all things love. We celebrate all the diverse ways our members follow Christ in the world, even when we disagree with one another. Announcements in the update reflect the many ways our people are serving God in our community. They do not reflect All Souls' endorsement of a particular issue, doctrinal position, or cause.
Ballet Gloria Dance Company presents "Water & Fire Suites" and other works for our spring concert.
Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Hardin Valley Campus
Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm.
Join us for a fantastic evening of dance and music, with live music composed and performed by Wendel Werner and other local talents. All levels of Ballet Gloria will present concert works as well. Molly Duncan, daughter of Steve and Amy Duncan, will be dancing in this performance. With one show only, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity to support the arts in the greater Knoxville community! Tickets are $15/adults and $10/seniors & students. You can get tickets at the Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts or from company members. Call 865-689-8525 for more information or questions concerning group rates.
Knox Heritage Art and Salvage could use your help. To find out how and to read about All Souls' member, Austin Ferber, go here.
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Support KLF's Operation Backyard and the Amachi Program at Heels and Wheels
Johnson University Campus
Saturday, April 18, 8 am Registration, 9:30 am Event Begins
The Wells Fargo Heels & Wheels Duathlon consists of a 5k run/18k bike/3k run duathlon, a 5k run, and a Fun Walk. Lunch is also provided. The running portion of the course is on a variety of surfaces while the cycling portion is all paved roads. The 1 mile Fun Walk is all paved, completely on campus, and occurs at the same time as the duathlon.
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Cost of Poverty Experience
Tuesday March 31 from 2 - 5 pm at Fellowship Church. Be sure to register HERE !
Poverty is an epidemic in the United States affecting an estimated 46 million Americans. Knox County is no different than the rest of the US. Though we have a thriving community with much wealth and growth, one out of six in our county lives in poverty.
For those of us who do not fall into the poverty category we most likely have a very difficult time truly understanding what life is like for those who do. The Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E.), created by Think Tank, Inc., is an event that offers a glimpse into the lives of low-income individuals and families living in the community. It is a snapshot of the obstacles that are faced, the decisions that are made, and the consequences that impact these families every day.
Compassion Coalition's Salt & Light Luncheon has been rescheduled for April 23 after two weather cancellations! Please be sure to RSVP for the new date even if you signed up for an earlier date. The luncheon will introduce you to Volunteer Knoxville (VK) - an exciting new networking center in Knoxville! VK's mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to take action that changes the world by making it easier to be involved in building communities and helping our neighbors. This is an opportunity to find just the right place to use your time and talents to make a difference in Knoxville. The luncheon is 11:30 am - 1 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, 37919. A $5 donation for lunch is asked, payable at the door. Please RSVP to Gina: 251.1591 x2 or gina@compassioncoalition.org.
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Selling something, need a place to live, have services to offer? Email Jill at jill@allsoulsknoxville.com. Hello friends! I wanted to share something with you all that I'm very excited about. I've recently started a small business called Milk + Honey. It is a small boutique cake shop making wedding and birthday/event cakes and cupcakes. If you are getting married, celebrating a graduation, anniversary, or event I would love to make your cake! You can go to www.milkplushoneybakeshop.com to see a gallery of my work. Feel free to call or email me with any questions at Kristin Ponsonby, phone: 713.817.1154, email: kristinponsonby@gmail.com.
If you are interested in donating any picture frames you no longer want for Fulton High School's "Capture the Moment" themed prom please email joemorelock@gmail.com. Any sizes or types of picture frames will work!
There are paid summer internships available with Thrive Lonsdale. Thrive Lonsdale seeks to connect children with deep spiritual, emotional, academic, and physical needs with caring adults who have been blessed with abundance in those areas. Applications are due March 23. Contact Sarah Foster at volunteer@thrivelonsdale.com.
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Events in the City
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
Start Time: 7:30 am on Sunday, March 29
The Marathon course is a 26.2 mile journey through scenic Knoxville. The course has been designed to show-off our city and run through several of its interesting neighborhoods.
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A Very Special Arts Festival
West High School
3300 Sutherland Ave
Apr 1, 9 am - 12:30 pm A Very Special Arts Festival is a unique event that celebrates the artistic endeavors of Knox County school-aged students having diverse abilities. The event is not a competition, but an event that provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to share their talents, works of art, and accomplishments with an interested audience. The event includes a wide variety of activities in music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Workshops of "make and take" arts and crafts, demonstrations, exhibits of art work, and performances by individuals with disabilities are all elements of the festival. The main purpose of the event is to encourage and stimulate feelings of self-worth and to provide opportunities for students with disabilities to get together and express their creative talents in areas where there are no handicaps... the arts!
Poets Green and Stewart Featured at KWG Program In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Knoxville Writers' Guild will feature award-winning poets Connie Jordan Green and Art Stewart during its April program. Stewart, who specializes in "science flavored poetry," will read from his newest book, "From Where We Came." Green will read poems from her upcoming collection titled "Household Inventory," which received the Brick Road Poetry Press Award. She'll also share about the making of the collection. A $2 donation is requested at the door.
Guys and Dolls
Apr 3 & 4, 7 pm
Set in Damon Runyon's New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon. Tickets
Jazzspirations LIVE: Knoxville's Smooth Jazz Concert Series
Jazzspirations LIVE is Knoxville's ONLY Smooth Jazz Concert Series. Brian Clay, radio show host and national recording artist, performs and invites regional and national artists to share the stage at The Holiday Inn World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville.
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Service, Prayer Times, and Information
Church Service: 5 pm in the Square Room in 4 Market Square
Come pray with us as we lift up our church body, our city, and each other to God in the chapel of 4MS on the 3rd floor.
Sunday
4 pm Pre-service Prayer
Post-Service Prayer Ministry
Monday
6 pm Evening Prayer
Wednesday
8:30 am Prayer Team Meeting/Prayer for Sunday Service
All Souls offers several classes for children during our Sunday evening service on the third floor. There is a nursery for babies under the age of one and two classes for 1 to 2-year olds that meets during the whole service on the third floor. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 stay for the first part of the service and then come upstairs for a time of Bible stories, songs and fun. Contact Melanie Leach at 865-705-9482 or keepingheart@gmail.com.
If you have a crying or rambunctious child, we now have audio in the prayer chapel.
If you're moving or going on a mission trip and would like for the church to send you out with prayer during the worship service, contact Jesse at jesse@allsoulsknoxville.com.
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Marie Alcorn | Mary Baldridge | Doug Banister | Kate Brimer | Danny Bullington | Dan Holbrook | Ginger Kielarowski | Daniel Odle | Jesse Watkins
Web: allsoulsknoxville.com
Email: jill@allsoulsknoxville.com
4 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
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