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New Providence Presbyterian Church

"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"- Frank Scully

It's Not Too Late!

Your stewardship committee would like to express sincerest thanks to all that have pledged your next year's financial contribution to New Prov. If you're human and have managed to forget to turn that in, it's not too late! We'll gladly continue to receive any and all pledges. You may make this pledge on our website at www.newprovidencepres.org/donate and scrolling down or use the pledge cards in the pew racks.

Again, thank you for your generous financial support of our church.

Homecoming Sunday - 10/20

Sunday, October 20, brings to an end homecoming weekend at Maryville College and during our services, we celebrate our long-term relationship with them. We will recognize our college scholars that Sunday as well.

Climate Series Continues

Our five-week study of Jim Antal's thought-provoking book, Climate Church, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change continues this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Eastminster Hall.

Maryville College professor Dr. Andrew Irvine will facilitate the discussion on chapters 3-4. Future moderators include the Rev. Laura Bogle of Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on October 20 (chaps.5-6); Dr. Peggy Cowan, retired MC professor on October 27 (chaps.7-8) and Dr. Adrienne Schwarte, associate professor at MC on November 3 (chap. 9 and epilogue). The last meeting will include a discussion of where we go from here.

Antal's book is available online. Everyone is encouraged to attend one or all of the sessions even if you missed Antal's excellent presentation on September 29th or haven't read the book. Each Sunday session will be held at 2 p.m. in Eastminster Hall and is open to the public. Invite your friends!

Contact Ginny Ayers ( [email protected]) or Carrie Eaton ( [email protected]) for more information.

Discipleship to Leadership Classes Offered

Are you interested in learning more about how our church operates? Join us for "Discipleship to Leadership" classes that are open to all church friends and members.

Topics will include what it means to be called, what scripture teaches about accepting a call, organization and leadership of the Presbyterian church and New Providence church, opportunities to serve within those organizations, as well as what it means to be a Deacon or an Elder.

We will meet in the chapel from 10 -11 a.m. Sunday, October 20th, from 9-10 a.m. Sunday, October 27th, then again from 10-11 a.m. on Sundays, November 3rd and 10th.

Reserve Your Spot on the Cemetery Tour Now - 10/26

On Saturday, October 26th, the Adult Education Committee will offer guided tours of the New Providence Cemetery from 3 - 6 p.m.

The tours raise awareness of the importance of this sacred and historically significant space. The guided tours are open to the public and will provide information on several of the individuals buried there.

Tickets are $15 per person, payable at the event, and will support the maintenance of the cemetery.

Because parking is very limited at the cemetery, please park at New Prov and we'll provide the ride.

To reserve your spot, go to www.newprovidencepres.org/cemeterytours.

Contact Carrie Eaton ([email protected], 865-984-7440) for more info.

St. Paul Is Coming! - 10/27

On Sunday, October 27, we will have one service of worship at 10:30 a.m., and we'll be joined by our friends from St. Paul AME Zion church.

We will worship together and then gather in Westminster Hall for a potluck lunch. The church will provide the meat and drinks, so please bring a side dish or dessert and plan to join us for lunch after the service.

The morning schedule will be:

9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Fellowship & Coffee
10:00 a.m. Children's Music Practice
10:30 a.m. Combined Service
12:00 p.m. Potluck Lunch

End Food Insecurity! - 10/20-31

During the last two Sundays in October, the NPPC Youth will be collecting canned goods for their annual Trick or Cans event.

Trick or Cans is a community-wide event where local high schoolers canvas Maryville neighborhoods on Halloween collecting canned goods. All donations go to the Community Food Connection, a local non-profit seeking to end food insecurity in Blount County. There will be boxes available in the Narthex and the Atrium where you can leave your canned goods between October 20th and October 31st.

If you have questions, feel free to e-mail Louden Young, Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations and Mission ([email protected]). So go through your pantries and help our Youth make this the most successful Trick or Cans yet!

For more information about CFC, go to cfcblount.org

LIFT Looking for Kitchen Volunteers

We are getting ready to start our LIFT (Let's Inspire Families Together) literacy program for fall. We are looking for people to help in the kitchen from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursdays, October 17, 24, November 7, 14, and 21. It's easy! It's fun! And, oh so important, someone will always be working with you.

Please contact Marge Meredith ([email protected],
301-646-9693) if you have even one of these dates open on your calendar.

Online Giving

New Prov is now accepting online donations. Click on the following link or go to www.newprovidencepres.org/donate any time and simply choose where you wish your funds to go (either the Operating Budget or the Capital Fund) and follow the directions.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Penny Bever, Coco Everett, or call the church office (983-0182) for assistance.

Phone Extensions

When you call the church at (865) 983-0182, as soon as the recording begins, you may dial any of the extensions below or dial 5 for the directory and dial the person's first or last name: