Presbyter's Post for December 1, 2015

Presbytery Staff

Judd Shaw
General Presbyter
865-688-5581 ext. 103

James McTyre
Stated Clerk
865-688-5581 ext. 104

Bri Payne
Executive Director, John Knox Center
865-376-2236

Dana Hendrix
Office Manager
865-688-5581 ext. 101

Office Mailing Address
P.O. Box 31625
Knoxville, TN 37930-1625

Office Fax
865-689-3364

Office Hours
8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

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Advent and Christmas Events around the Presbytery

Advent Greeting from Judd Shaw, General Presbyter - click HERE

"For unto us a child is born,

to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

Advent and Christmas Activities in the Presbytery

(locations and phone numbers listed at the end)

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Sequoyah Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:30 p.m. Dinner in Barron Hall, cost $6, RSVP 522-9804; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Concert in the Sanctuary

Thursday, Dec. 3

At South Doyle High School, Knoxville - 7:00 p.m., Combined choirs of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, and the South Doyle Singers present Handel's Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 6

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston - 3:30 p.m., Hanging of the Greens; 5:30 p.m., dinner followed by worship

Farragut Presbyterian Church - 6:00 p.m., Service of Lessons and Carols

First Presbyterian Church, Cleveland - 6:00 p.m., Moravian Love Feast

First Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge - Evening Communion service and caroling at the Morgan County Residential Recovery Court.

New Hope Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga - 6:30 p.m., Taize Service with communion at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Chattanooga

Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church, Sevierville - 10:15 a.m., Christmas Revelation with guest musicians Rachel Ribble and Company.

Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:00 p.m., Sequoyah Hills Christmas Tree lighting at the Talahi Fountain on Cherokee Boulevard

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 9:00 a.m., Alternative Christmas Bazaar

Monday, Dec. 7

Eusebia Presbyterian Church, Seymour - 6:30 p.m., Service of Comfort and Hope-especially for those who have experienced loss

Tuesday, Dec. 8

First Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge - 6:30 p.m., Service of Memory and Hope. Some folks call such services a "Blue Christmas" service -- it's for everyone, but especially for those for whom the holiday season is difficult.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:30 p.m., Children's Christmas Program in the Sanctuary. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Call 688-2163 to make a dinner reservation.

Graystone Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:00 p.m., Dinner and Christmas Handbell concert following (call the church office 577-0287 to RSVP)

Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:15 p.m. Dinner in Barron Hall, cost $6, RSVP 522-9804; 6:00 p.m. Sing Christmas Carols in the Sanctuary; 6:15 p.m. Children's Choirs Concert in the Sanctuary.

Thursday, Dec. 10

Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 12:00 p.m., The Church & Community Holiday Luncheon in Barron Hall featuring the Singing Seniors Choral Group. RSVP by Tuesday, December 8 at 522-9804. Cost of the meal is $5.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 8:55 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., a special musical Christmas program will be performed by our Chancel Choir.

New Hope Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga - 10:45a.m., Cantata during worship service.

New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville - 9:00 a.m. and 11:05 a.m., Chancel Choir will present their Christmas Cantata at both services.

Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 11:00 a.m., worship service featuring the Magnificat by Antonio Vivaldi

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:00 p.m., A Service of Lessons and Carols presented by Westminster's Choirs; 6:00 p.m, SHAZAM! (A Collection of Christmas Miracles!), a play presented by the youth and children of the church.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston - 6:30 p.m., dinner followed by a Musical Nativity Pageant; evening concludes with dessert .

Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:30 p.m. dinner in the Fellowship Hall, followed by Christmas Carol Sing at 6:00 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:15 p.m., Craft night for kids; 7:00 p.m., performance by Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra

Friday, Dec. 18

Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:00-8:00 p.m., Special Yuletide Tales in the Fellowship Hall: Hot cocoa, popcorn, come in your pajamas

First Presbyterian Church, Spring City - Live Nativity, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (also Dec. 19 & 20) We invite you to experience the story of Christmas as it's been told generation upon generation. Walk along a lighted path and stop at 6 stations to hear the story unfold. Stay for a moment at the manger and ponder the meaning of Jesus' birth for you and for the world. Warm yourself by the fire, sip hot chocolate and create holiday memories with your family and neighbors. The Live Nativity is a gift to the community from First Presbyterian Church, Spring City. Free admission and parking.

Saturday, Dec. 19

First Presbyterian Church, Spring City - Live Nativity 6:00-9:00 p.m. (also Dec. 18 & 20 - description above)

Sunday, Dec. 20

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston - 11:00 a.m. worship service, the Bethel Choir and musicians will present an Advent Music Program

Clover Hill Presbyterian Church, Maryville - 11:45 a.m., worship "Breath of Heaven" Cantata; 5:00 p.m., Songs and Stories; Food and Fellowship

Eusebia Presbyterian Church, Seymour - 10:45 a.m., Everyone is invited to re-enact the Christmas story as we worship.

First Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge - 10:00 a.m., worship service, Lessons and Carols

First Presbyterian Church, Spring City - Live Nativity 6:00-9:00 p.m. (also Dec. 18 & 19 - description above)

Graystone Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 11:00 a.m.,Christmas Music Sunday

New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville - Noon, Round the Table Carol Sing lunch.

Northminster Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga - 11:00 a.m., our AMAZING choir will be offering their annual Christmas musical in worship.

Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church, Sevierville - 10:15 a.m., worship service highlighting music of the mountains by the trio Maybe Music & Kris with hammered dulicimer, lap dulicimer and acoustic guitar instruments

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 7:30 p.m., Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" One-man show by Mark Cabus

Friday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston - 7:00 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Clover Hill Presbyterian Church, Maryville - 5:00 p.m., Service of Lessons and Carols

Concord Presbyterian Church, Concord - 11:00 p.m., Service of Lessons & Carols, communion & candle lighting.

Eusebia Presbyterian Church, Seymour - 6:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Worship (candlelight and communion)

Fairfield Glade Community Church - 4:00 p.m., Worship service

Farragut Presbyterian Church - 6:00 and 11:00 p.m., Worship service

First Presbyterian Church, Cleveland - 5:00 p.m., Worship service

First Presbyterian Church, Sevierville - 5:30 p.m., "A Candlelight Christmas Cantata" presented by the choir.

First Presbyterian Church, Spring City - 5:30 p.m., Candlelight Service

Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:30 p.m., Children's Service - Children of all ages are welcome - Children perform all parts of the service; 7:00 p.m. , Candlelight Service - special message, Choir, communion.

Graystone Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion

Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 7:00 p.m., Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols with communion.

New Hope Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga - 7:00 p.m., Candlelight service with lessons and carols.

New Prospect Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:00 p.m., Service of Lessons and Carols with communion

New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville - 5:00 p.m., Children's service; 7:00 p.m., Lessons & Carols with Candlelight and Communion; 11:00 p.m., Acoustic Carols, Candlelight & Communion

Northminster Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga - 6:00 p.m., casual all-ages Candlelight Service

Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 6:30 p.m., Special prelude music; 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall

Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville - 5:00 p.m., Family-friendly Christmas Eve Service which includes our young people and a live nativity, infant nursery provided ; 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is more traditional and includes Communion

Sunday, Dec. 27

Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston - 11:00 a.m., A Service of Lessons and Carols

New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville - One service at 10:30 a.m. with a jazz ensemble and Christmas carols.

Locations and phone numbers:

Bethel: 203 S. Kentucky Street, Kingston TN37763 / 865-376-6340

Clover Hill: 809 Clover Hill Rd, Maryville, TN 37804 / 865-983-8431

Eusebia: 1701 Burnett Station Road (at US 411), Seymour, TN 37865 / 865-982-6332

Fairfield Glade: 521 Snead Drive, Fairfield Glade TN 38558 / 931-484-7412

Farragut: 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Farragut TN 37934 / 865-966-9547

First, Cleveland: 433 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland TN37311 / 423-476-5584

First, Oak Ridge: 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN / 865-483-1318

First, Sevierville: 500 Belle Avenue, Sevierville TN 37862 / 865-453-2971

First, Spring City: 268 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, TN / 423-365-5315

Fountain City: 500 Hotel Road, Knoxville TN 37918 / 865-688-2163

Graystone: 139 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville TN 37920 / 865-577-0287

Lake Hills: 3805 Maloney Road SW, Knoxville TN 37920 / 865-577-8510

New Hope, Chattanooga: 7301 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga TN 37421 / 423-892-0853

New Prospect, Knoxville: 4920 Prospect Road, Knoxville TN 37920 / 865-577-5835

New Providence: 703 West Broadway, Maryville TN 37801 / 865-983-0182

Northminster: 4791 Hal Drive, Chattanooga TN 37416 / 423-894-3773

Second, Knoxville: 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919 / 865-523-2189

Sequoyah Hills: 3700 Keowee Ave. SW, Knoxville TN 37919 / 865-522-9804

Westminster: 6500 Northshore Drive SW, Knoxville TN 37919 / 865-584-3957

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The Presbyter's Post is an occasional publication from our General Presbyter, Judd Shaw. The events listed in this edition were submitted by the churches in response to an all-church solicitation for Advent and Christmas event information.

The Presbytery's regular e-newsletter is published monthly. 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.