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SPEN
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SEALING THE PARKING LOT
Sealing the parking lot and striping is planned for August 31, Sept 1 &2.
This is subject to change due to weather between now and then. As of now they will seal the lot on Thursday and Friday and paint the lines on Saturday. If access to the church is needed during this time you would have to park at Brookdale and walk across the yard to enter the back doors of the welcome center.
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2024 SPENDING PLAN
In September the council will begin working on the 2024 spending plan. As some have requested, this year we are going to allow time at the beginning of the process for members of the congregation to have their voices be heard. Please approach any of the council members with your suggestions, comments and concerns.
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WORSHIP Coordinator - Elizabeth Anger
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IN PERSON & LIVE STREAM WORSHIP
13th Sunday After Pentecost
August 27, 2023
9:30am
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
Assistant Minister: Art Hafner
Lector: Becky Spaulding
Usher: Perry McClellan; Jim Weeks; Susan Weeks
Sound: Will Ludwig
Camera: Jim Huston
Tellers: Dee Dee Walker; Kris Zimmer
Altar Guild: Bertha Franks
Greeter: David & Ruth Silseth
Flower Outreach: Gloria Leonard; Barbara Miller
Altar Flowers: Warren Bielenberg in honor of wedding anniversary.
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SPECIAL MUSIC - Chase Hatmaker & Gail Hafner |
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FELLOWSHIP
After Sunday Service. This week's hosts are James & Carla McMillion; Carol & Herb Perry.
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CHOIR PRACTICE
Wednesdays at 6:00pm. except on Faith & Family nights it will be at 6:45pm.
HAND BELLS PRACTICE
Begins again Tuesday, September 5 , at 6:00pm.
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PASTOR RICK’S DISCUSSION
Pastor Rick will be leading a discussion on Faith & Civic Life as part of an ELCA study on the subject. The class will start on September 3 at 6PM. As part of the study, we will have the opportunity to send a response to the ELCA as they compose an official social statement on the topic.
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FAITH FORMATION Coordinator - Winnie Johnson
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Youth classes start Sunday, September 3rd
Adult Sunday School starts Sunday, September 10th.
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BIBLE STUDY
Bible study will continue on
Wednesday mornings at 10:30am.
The study series is called "Salvation Now."
Any questions? Ask Winnie Johnson 865-324-4211.
Bring your bible and join us.
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Lutheranism 101: A 4-Part Series
In the Southeastern Synod, we are engaging our laity in Fall 2023 to enter into a series called “LUTHERANISM 101, a 4-part series." These will be 4, 1.5 hour online classes to help our laity (and perhaps rostered ministers) to engage in learning about the basics of the Lutheran faith and tradition.
Register just ONCE for all 4 sessions. Attend as many as you can
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FELLOWSHIP Coordinator - Shari Martin
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YOUTH GROUP (Grades 6-12)
POOL PARTY AT THE OHSIEKS:
Next Sunday , August 27, 2023,
3PM – 6PM. Bring your swimsuit and a towel. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to the church by Thursday
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WELCA ACTIVITY DAY
Monday, August 28 at 1:00pm.
Committee for Women's Service meets as well.
KATIE’S TABLE
WELCA is collecting purses to be sold at the Convention (September 15-17) to benefit scholarships for girls.
Drop off your donation in the Welcome Center.
They are also still collecting pop tops.
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FAITH & FAMILY DINNER
Wednesday, Sept. 13th
6:00pm
Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Hot Dogs, Potato Chips and ice cream.
Sign up in the Fellowship Hallway so that Dorian knows how much deliciousness to prepare.
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Men in Mission
Thursday, September 14, 2023
7:00pm
Meet for pizza, fellowship and a discussion over how we are planning to use our budget the rest of the year.
Please bring a non perishable food item for the Blessing Box.
Sign up in the Fellowship Hallway so that we know how much pizza to order.
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SPAM
Event: Lunch and Shopping.
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023.
Time and Place: Meet at Saint Paul's parking lot to carpool at 9:15 a.m. or meet at Carver's Orchard and Applehouse Restaurant for lunch at 11:00 a.m.
(3460 Cosby Highway, Cosby, Tennessee, 37722)
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CREATIVE HANDS
Thursdays at 10:00am
We will be making chemo hats for the cancer center and baby blankets for the Pregnancy center.
If you have any questions just let Ann Munson know 386- 631- 3967.
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SERVING - Coordinator Ann Munson
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SUPPLIES FOR GUATEMALA TRIP
Mike Nowak requested that we start a collection of medical supplies for his trip again this December to Guatemala. All supplies are welcome but he said they especially need vitamins and wound care items. There will be a bin in the Welcome Center for donations. You can also donate cash by putting in your Giving Envelope and writing "Guatemala" on the front or bring to the office.
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FOOD CONNECTION COLLECTION
The need for cereal continues to be their number one priority, along with canned/package chicken, crunchy peanut butter, canned tomatoes, and milk.
Donations (including monetary ones) can be left in the box just inside the front door.
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CFC Connections
Click here to get the latest edition of the Community Food Connection newsletter.
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MEMBERSHP/OUTREACH Coordinator - Warren Bielenberg
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GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS
Opportunities
September 10, 2023
1. Bring extra groceries to the church for Food Connection
2. Man the Food Drive at Food City 11am -6pm
3. Clean Community Food Connection facility. There will be a two hour period that day that we will go and do the cleaning that the volunteers don't usually have time to do.
Sign up on the board in the Fellowship Hallway.
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LIBRARY NEWS
Max Lucado is a well-known Christian author who has a way of saying things in a very clear way to make you think. We are lucky enough to have a number of his books in our church library. They are gathered on a shelf to the left as you enter the library. He has written books for adults and children. Check one out! The library is open anytime.
Max Lucado is a pastor in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from a Christian college in Abilene, Texas and decided he wanted to be a missionary. After getting a master’s degree in Bible, he and his wife moved to Brazil to serve as missionaries for five years before returning to Texas.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
The next meeting will be in person Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:00pm.
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BIRTHDAYS ~ ANNIVERSARIES |
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
8/24 - Nathan Rundle
8/27 - Ann Hall
8/29 - Anna Judway
8/29 - Dorian Leigh Caldwell
8/30 - Mary Ann King
8/31 - Kevin Dornfeld
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
9/01 - Patty Zachmann
9/02 - Sherri Clark
9/02 - Micah Walker
9/03 - Loda Wylie
9/06 - Lainey Wilson
9/08 - Betty Ludwig
9/08 - Alyssa Rundle
9/09 - Pam Culross
9/10 - Steven Pack
9/12 - Denny Mansmith
9/14 - Scott Wilson
9/15 - Lyla Lindquist
9/16 - Ken Hancock
9/19 - Joe Birdwell
9/19 - Linda Foster
9/20 - Marsha Wynn
9/23 - Kurt Baltutat
9/23 - Dawn Liner
9/24 - Neil Rothe
9/27 - Warren Bielenberg
9/27 - Jillian Garner
9/27 - Sam Joyal
9/28 - Courtney Snoderly
9/28 - Sierra Nowak
9/29 - Bob Block
9/29 - Tom Gill
9/29 - Keith Sauter
9/30 - Elizabeth Anger
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
8/25 - Fred & Joan Beaver
8/26 - Tom & Rasa DeLafosse
8/27 - Bob & Barb Miller
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
9/02 - Rick & Susan Ward
9/03 - Will & Betty Ludwig
9/05 - Ralf & Liz Boedefeld
9/06 - Rene & Kris Zimmer
9/10 - Bud & Faye Muly
9/12 - Herb & Carol Perry
9/17 - Brian & Darla Kaufman
9/17 - Mike & Pam Culross
9/20 - Denice & Joe Birdwell
9/25 - Zachary & Melinda Goodsell
9/27 - Karl & Sandi Weber
9/30 - Susan & Neil Rothe
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Office Hours M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 865-982-4285
BUILDING USE REQUEST
Please contact the church office(see above) to have your meeting or event added to the church calendar. This will ensure a space is available for you to meet. Some events require a Building Use form
Thursday August 24, 2023
10:00am – Creative Hands
11:30am - Lunch Bunch (O'Charley's)
Sunday, August 27, 2023
9:30am - Worship Service
3:00pm - Pool Party at the Ohsiek's
Monday, August 28, 2023
1:00pm - WELCA Activity day
6:00pm - Stephen Ministry
Wednesday August 30, 2023
10:00am - Prayer Group
10:30am - Bible Study
6:00pm - Choir Practice
Thursday August 31, 2023
10:00am - Creative Hands
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2023 Council
Summary of Council meeting of August 21, 2023
The Congregation Council met on August 21. These are highlights of the meeting. Council liaisons and ministry team coordinators are making a concerted effort to contact all those who responded to the Time and Talent Survey. A Safety Day where members can practice CPR and using the AED is being planned, as well as become aware of other safety issues. The parking lot will be resurfaced (and the church unavailable) August 31 through September 2, weather permitting. September 10 will be a special emphasis on the Community Food Connection for “God’s Work; Our Hands” work day. Work is beginning on the spending plan for 2024.
The next Council Meeting will be Monday, September 19, 2023, at 7:00pm.
COUNCIL MINUTES
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The prayer board is located in the Narthex just outside the Sanctuary.
You may add names of those you wish to have prayers lifted up throughout the month. Please email the office to have your request included.
At the first of each month the prayer board is cleaned, with the exception of Service Persons and Home Bound.
Members:
Care & Concerns: Ed Martin; Rene Zimmer
Illness: Julie Rutherford; Ruth Law
Hospitalized: Marty Lewis; Frank Rutherford; Carol Galyon
Transitional Care:
Home Bound: Karl Weber; Virginia Frye; Karin Bell
Grieving: Family of Fred Beaver
Hospice:
Service Men/Women & Responders:
All Military Personnel and Reserves: Sam Thompson; Eddie Brown; Samuel Gregg; Chadwick Hollar; Devin Fair; Blake Merrifield; Cole Luedtke;
HR Hickman; Casey Walters; Greg Morris; Christi (Wetzel) Albershiem; Jason Albershiem; Sarah Kreider; Josh Osborne
All First Responders; Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMT’s; Frontline Medical Personnel
Other:
Family & Friends: Pat & Judy Sanders
Illness: Dave Royer (hiatal hernia, pneumonia); Linda Senne(stroke); Linda Franzen; Cayden Farmer; Judy B.
Care & Concern: Dave Roger(rehab & awaiting surgery); Kathy Kaun
Grieving: Friends and family of Marie Ibbetson
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