May 20, 2022

Seeking Additional Ushers

Ushering on Sunday morning is an opportunity to meet and welcome members and visitors, and to be of service to Second Presbyterian.  All it takes is a smiling face and a friendly attitude. You may usher as frequently or infrequently as you wish, but the schedule is usually once a month.  There are also a few instructions for new ushers.  

If you are interested in contributing in this way, please text or email

Betsy Foster:    865-406-4800   or    betsyfoster47@gmail.com

Thank you!

There are still spots available for the Women's Connection Conference at

Montreat, August 12-14.

If you would be interested in joining other ladies from 2^nd Pres. for a fun and enriching weekend away, please contact Pastor Sarah. 

To learn more about the conference, follow this link: https://montreat.org/events/wc-202

If you like to shop, this month (May)

the FISH Pantry mission is in special need of the following household and personal items:

 -Liquid Dish Soap

 -Shampoo

 -Deodorant

 -Toothpaste

Our once-a-month FISH team receives phone call requests for food and these additional items; they are then sorted, packed, and delivered to each client's household.

All donations should be newly purchased, and any quantities would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact the church office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org)

if you have items you would like to drop off at the church.

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE FOOD (other than for pets).

Please also note...

Thanks to your generosity, we have plenty of the following items for now:

bath soap, toilet paper, and both children's and adult diapers,

so we do not need more of those items at this time.

Did you know? This list changes monthly to reflect current needs!

Thank you!

Prayer List:

Please keep Angela Godsey, Arlys Milligan, Beverly White, Baby Doux Robertson, Bobbie Denton, Dee Jones, the family of Joyce Robertson, Peter Douglas Hamilton, and Sue Jacox in your prayers. 

On the Pastoral Care page of our website, we will share more specific updates regarding those on our prayer list. It will be updated frequently by the church staff.

Please contact the Church Office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org) with prayer concerns to be listed in the weekly email or bulletin.

Names remain on the prayer list 4 weeks unless requested by the individual or a close family member of the individual to keep them on longer.

May - June Upper Room

Devotional books are available,

in the narthex and vestibule.