Local Construction
Much like the endless construction taking place in Knoxville, First Baptist also must be maintained. Over the last few years, we have completed projects, installations, repairs, and updates.

Some are based on functionality, such as handrails throughout the buildings. Parts of construction are for inclusiveness - a newly installed handicapped entrance to Trentham Hall, so all are free to access First Baptist. Other renovations are for upkeep, including the recently installed boiler package.

For a complete list of recent renovations, as well as a look into their importance, follow the link to First Baptist's blog.
Family Promise: A Look into Local Homelessness
We’re often scared of homelessness,” Jim Plemmons said. “We don’t even know really what it looks like. It can be scary and make you think you have to be trained or be an expert to deal with it. But most people are just folks like us.”
 
Homelessness affects 2675 individuals in Knoxville. A small number of those are mentally ill or have criminal history. The majority, however, are those who have fallen victim to circumstances of life: the victims of crime, tragedy, or personal error.
 
Enter Family Promise, a partner ministry of First Baptist that addresses the issue of homeless families.
 
“You get to be close to these families and get to know their story, and you realize these are single moms or single dads,” Plemmons said. “These are folks who just fell on a hard time, and we’re not here to fix them. We’re just here to provide a safe place and love on them.”

To learn more of First Baptist's relationship with Family Promise and Knoxville's homeless, click the button below!
Wednesday Update
In order to keep our newsletter concise, our announcements are attached as a PDF called the Wednesday Update. This same document is handed out at Wednesday Night Dinner, and it also includes menus.
Please click the button below to download.
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Community Opportunities & Needs
Opportunities  within First Baptist
Kids Hope Mentorship
Our Kids Hope Mentors will begin a new year of service in just a few short days with South Knox Elementary School. Volunteer Mentors meet with their “littles” for one hour once a week for a time of playing, talking, and schoolwork. These mentors are modeling servant leadership that often goes unnoticed. If you would like to get involved in this ministry there is still time. Whether you are a college student or in retirement, you are welcome! Contact Arthur Clayton ( aclayton@fbcknox.org or 865-246-4661) today to get involved in the life of a child. 
Needs within Knoxville
Share the Gospel, Help the Homeless
Knoxville Area Rescue Missions is seeking volunteer bible study leaders to facilitate studies with homeless guests. The thirty minute bible studies are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am and 11:30 am in the Launchpoint Lab area. Email scannon@karm.org with a time and date if interested.
Opportunities within Knoxville
Golf Tournament Benefiting Family Promise of Knoxville
October 28, 2017 at the Williams Creek golf course will be a charity golf tournament benefiting Family Promise of Knoxville. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to aid homeless families through Faith Promise of Knoxville. the cost in $75 per person or $275 per team, and for further donations you may become a sponsor at the tournament. Enter a team online at Eventbrite.com (search for "family promise") or call 865-584-2822 for further information.
Free Expungement Clinic hosted by Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance
The Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance is hosting an expungement clinic on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, for those whose criminal history is holding them back. For further information, call the UT Expungement Hotline at 865-974-6775.
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