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Issue: 33

August 8, 2018

In This Issue

Care & Prayer Concerns

Quick Links

Sermons

Events Calendar

Tennessee Valley District Newsletter

The Interpreter

"The Call"

UMNews

Circuit Rider Dispatch

Kroger Community Rewards Program

About First Farragut UMC

Oak Ridge District

First Farragut UMC Facebook Page

Calling all

Congregants and Cookies

for Pastor Appreciation

Ice Cream Social

All church members are asked to meet on Main Street this Sunday at 3 p.m. to honor the three pastors affiliated with our church: Rev. Don Thomas, Pastor Chuck Powell, and Chaplain Janie Powell.

Come celebrate Rev. Don's more than 40 years in ministry ; Pastor Chuck, who was recently licensed as a local pastor at this year's Annual Conference ; and Pastor Janie, who is a chaplain at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Share with them how much they are appreciated.

The reception, "How Sweet It Is," is being hosted by the Staff Parish Committee. The committee h opes to see everyone there.

Lots of h omemade ice cream should be well-frozen by the appointed hour. Y -u-m-m-m. Lemonade is also on the menu. All that is needed is you.

Those bringing cookies for the reception are asked to drop two dozen off in the church kitchen by noon.

Join us for Pastor's Coffee

August 26th at 10:00 a.m.

Have you been visiting with us and think it's time to step forward and become a member? Or perhaps you'd just like to learn

more about First Farragut or about The United Methodist Church. Join Pastor Don and other staff and key leaders in the office lobby for Pastor's Coffee! This

invitation to mix, mingle, and greet is also a chance to have a snack, ask some questions, and hear some next steps in the process toward church membership at First Farragut United Methodist Church. Please RSVP by emailing Randee or calling the church office at (865) 966-8430.

ALL ARE INVITED!

If your student is college bound, please email Randee their updated address. If they are commuting from home, please email Randee too. Jeanette Kruspki sends our college students notes and goodies to let them know their First Farragut Family is praying for them while they are in school. Thank you!

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

Questions? Email Chuck Powell.

August 5 - Back to School Dinner

August 12 & 19 - UMYF @ 5:30 p.m.

August 26 - Lake Day

August 10 - Smokies Event

Thursday, September 13 - Dinner at Abuelo's in Turkey Creek at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Sunday, September 9.

November 14 & 15 - Holiday Trip to Biltmore Estate and Asheville, NC. Contact Anita Oberdecker for more information.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Information Desk

9:00 a.m. - Joyce Nall

10:00 a.m. - Ann Walker

Greeters

9:00 a.m. - Jim & Diane O'Brien

11:00 a.m. - Jeanne Huie

Please contact Lara Burn if you would to sign up to greet on Sundays.

Ushers

9:00 a.m. - Doug Hulme, Alvin Jenkins, & Joe Bradford

11:00 a.m. -

Sign up with this link!

Rolling Schedule: Randy Kirchner, Jay Kirchner & Scott Hilbelink

Congratulations to the following

who will have birthdays this week!

August:

8 - Andrew Pruett

9 - Ryan Barker

Sarah White

12 - Lynne Hans

Charlie Harden

13 - Barbara Collins

14 - Cecil Byers

Hunter Rayson

Ben Warnick

FINANCIAL PULSE

As of June 30, 2018

YTD Total Contributions: $286,623.90

YTD Total Expenses: $283,787.23

YTD Net Operating Total: $ 2,836.67

YTD Total Capital Gifts: $ 72,427.50

Attention Kroger Shoppers!

Don't forget to re-enroll!

If you shop at Kroger, please click here to visit the Kroger Community Rewards secure website and click on "Enroll" to register your individual Kroger Plus card to First Farragut UMC's account
(# 84417).

We received $ 168.66 from your shopping last quarter!

I remember a quote that went something like this: "You don't have to be a culinary expert to recommend a restaurant to a friend, nor a botanist to speak excitedly about a rose. You don't have to know the intricacies of theology to speak lovingly and convincingly about God's Good News in Jesus Christ. And you don't have to have a seminary degree to invite a friend or neighbor to 'come along to church on Sunday.'" So let me simply and humbly say, "See you Sunday morning, and for ice cream Sunday afternoon!"

Don

Upcoming Learning Opportunities at First Farragut

Disciple Fast Track: New Testament

Mondays, beginning Sept. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Conference Room 209 Facilitator: Pastor Don Thomas

This 12-week study explores the new Testament through reading, video, and class discussions. Participants should plan to read the Bible and study manual daily to prepare for weekly class meetings. Topics focus on Jesus and what it means to follow faithfully. Class size is limited to 12.

A Disciple's Path: Deepening Your Relationship

with Christ and the Church

Thursdays, beginning September 6 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Music Room 210 Facilitator: Rev. Chuck Powell

United Methodists are known for their commitment to prayers,

presence, gifts, service, and witness. But what does that really mean? This class explores those topics while helping participants develop spiritual practices, discover unique spiritual gifts, and engage in ministry. The study brings transformation to the participant's life and to the lives of others and the world. Class size is limited to 12.

This class will meet for six weeks. It will not meet on October 11 due to fall break (Knox County Schools).

Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life

Wednesdays, September 5-October 24 at 1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 209 Facilitator: Renni Morris

How can we age in the most positive way? How can our outlook be meaningful, hopeful and joyful? This lively and strategic class explores topics including: facing aging and dying; living with limitations; doing inner work; living in and out of community; prayer and contemplation; redeeming loss and suffering; and leaving a legacy. Participants will leave with ideas and practices essential to living the Last Third of Life with purpose.

We will meet September 5 for an introductory session.

The book, Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life (Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan) is available on Kindle and in paperback through www.amazon.com or www.cokesbury.com . Participants should plan to purchase their own books. All are welcome!

Advent 101

Wednesday, November 28 at Noon

Conference Room 209 Facilitator: Renni Morris

This one-day class (approximately 1½ hours long) is designed to help you have a more meaningful Advent and Christmas season. Learn about the purpose of Advent and explore the resources available to make this season of waiting powerful and life-changing. Bring your own lunch - water, lemonade and coffee provided. All are welcome!

Sunday School classes meet at 10:00 a.m. each week. More information about classes is available here.

CHILDREN

Power Up!

Sunday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m.

(K - 5th grade)

Want to be "in the loop" on all Children's Wing activities?

Pasta and Bluegrass Festival

Saturday, August 25th

New Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

New Location:

S acred Heart Cathedral School

711 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

A fun family festival with 15 competitive pasta tastings, including
gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options! Live bluegrass music from The Y'uns, and more, a kids carnival with blow-ups, face painting, cotton candy, homemade dessert silent auction and Italian Market where craft items will be sold. All proceeds benefit Family Promise of Knoxville. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids (5 to 12 years old) and kids under 5 are free. We also need event sponsors who purchase a number of tickets based on the level of sponsorship. Contact or email Steve Krupski to sponsor or purchase tickets. You can also purchase tickets online at www.eventbrite.com . For more information, search Pasta and Bluegrass on Facebook. Join us at Sacred Heart Cathedral School to support this life changing ministry for families!

Upcoming Events!

Ice Cream Social, Sunday at 3 p.m.

Church Picnic, September 16

Family Promise, September 16-23

Trunk or Treat, October 28 - 6 p.m.

Chili Cook-off , November 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Service, November 11 - 6:00 p.m.

Family Promise, November 18-25

CCD, December 2 - 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa - December 8 - 9:00 a.m.

Church-wide Christmas Celebration - Dec. 12 - 5:30 p.m.

Stop by and pick up a

"Welcome to Your Home B ucket" for a new neighbor. They are available at the Information Desk.

NEW RESOURCES

First Farragut UMC's Footprints Ministry serves as a bridge to connect church and home. Click here for our current recommendations.

Care and

Prayer

Concerns

Please remember the following care

and prayer concerns this week:

Christian Missionaries Everywhere
Brian Bartosik
Richard Bartosik
Karen Blazer
Troy Cato (colon cancer, son of Renee Alley's friend)
Lee Collins
Lisa Davis (brain cancer, friend of Carrie Linn)
Marilyn Halas & Family (son Carl has colon cancer)
John Hankins
Charlie Helms
Emily Van Zant Howard (hospitalized)
Jeanette Krupski (shingles)
Kris Lane (son-in-law of Steve & Jeanette Krupski)
Cheryl Lewis & Family (chemo treatments continue, friend of Harden Family)
Phillip Luster (husband of Brenda Bradford's niece)
Steve Palmer (Pancreatic issues, friend of Carrie Linn)
Michael Rainwater
Jolanda Rice (cancer, mother of Jeanette Krupski)
Sarah Roberto
Robin & Kathy Robinson (Robin has cancer, friends of Sandi Wilkins)
Julianne Schoolcraft
Mendi Smitherman (unexpected additional surgeries for cancer, friend of Barb Collins)
Becky Luther Tannehill (breast cancer, Carrie Linn's aunt)
Judah Thacker (brain cancer, Molly Veness' friend's nephew)
Bill Van Pelt (heart blockage)
Charles Van Zant (recovering from heart attack)
Trecia Walters (cancer, Mark Overbay's cousin)
Virginia Zanti (cancer)
Military Personnel & their families

Intermediate and long-term concerns are held in prayer daily through our

prayer chain and prayer groups.

If you have a prayer concern,
please contact

the church office at 966-8430 or [email protected].