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God desires FFUMC to be an intentional, vibrant,  growing faith community transformed through prayer, scripture, worship, and study.

 

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Issue: 40
October 18, 2017
In This Issue
Quick Links
Dr. Steve Blakemore
The Gospel According to Charles
This S unday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and neighbors to visit First Farragut and enjoy an afternoon of music 
and hospitality!
New Member 101 Class
If you are a new member or you are considering membership, this class is 
for you!

November 5th & 12th
R oom 208 (Prayer Room) - 10:00 a.m.
Week one: Focuses on Wesley/United Methodist Church.
Week two: Focuses on First Farragut UMC.
Facilitator: Pastor Don
Rise Against Hunger
Saturday,   November 11th!

Please plan to be a part of our Rise Against Hunger International Food Ministry event on Saturday, November 11th, from 10 a.m. - noon in our sanctuary. This is an action-packed event for all generations: you can stand, sit, or even be a runner! We need at least 100 volunteers to package 20,000 meals in 2 hours. Thank you to Jen and Josie Braun's Girl Scout Troop #20377 who are sponsoring this event with the Serving Team. You can sign up at the Ministry Fair on this Sunday or click on this link   to sign up. We arel asking volunteers to donate at least $10 when they register for this event.
 
What is Rise Against Hunger In 1998, envisioning a world without hunger, Ray Buchanan - a United Methodist minister - founded Stop Hunger Now. In 2017, Stop Hunger re-branded to become Rise Against Hunger.  815 million people, accounting for 11 percent of the world's population, suffer from hunger according to a recent report published by the United Nations, World Food Program, World Health Organization and the UN Children's Fund. This figure represents an increase of 38 million people over the prior year, primarily due to growing political conflict and climate related issues. Despite recent setbacks, the world remains on a trajectory to end hunger by 2030. Two decades ago, more than 23 percent of the world's population was malnourished, which is now reduced to 11 percent. Economic growth and focusing on solutions such as increasing local food production and promoting greater access to nutritious food, healthcare and education have worked to reduce the number of those who go to bed hungry each night.
October is "Undies Sundays" Month!

Which Children's Sunday School Class can fill their basket with the most socks & undies?  The winning class will celebrate with a Dunkin' Donuts breakfast!!

During the month of October, we will accept donations of socks and underwear for Wesley's Attic!  Cash donations are also appreciated and will be used to purchase items which are needed the most!  Items can be placed in the boxes on Main Street or in the baskets in the Children's Sunday School Classrooms!

Wesley's Attic has requested the following items: Unisex white ankle (crew) socks - Children's sizes S, M & L; and Boys Briefs or Boxers, Sizes 4-20.  Items can be left in the collection box by the UMW table.
In addition to Cleaning Kits  and Hygiene Kits , Holston Conference Disaster Relief has asked local churches to respond to another emergency need, School Kits. The Puerto Rico School System has been closed for the remainder of the school year.  The school children of Puerto Rico will be sent to several places in the continental U.S. to continue their school year. Central Florida is one the places where the children will be sent.  The Florida Conference has accepted the offer from Holston Conference through Holston Conference Disaster Response Ministries to provide UMCOR School Kits to the displaced Puerto Rican children.

The Serving Team will provide supply lists for School Kits at the Ministry Fair this Sunday, October 22, and at the Missions table after that. The Serving Team will also provide the bags for kit items. 

Please bring your school kit donations,
along  with Cleaning and Hygiene Kit donations, to the Missions Table on Main Street by 
Sunday, November 12 . Thank you for your generous support of Disaster Relief in 
a time of great need. 

Senior Mobile Meals Needs Leader
Once each month for several years, we (along with several other churches) have prepared meals for seniors that receive meals durin g the week but not on weekends. We currently have someone who is willing to lead this group of great and eager volunteers through December. After that, unless a leader is found, we will no longer continue this ministry. The hardest part of this leadership is recruiting volunteers and they are already in place. Interested? Ask ALVIN in person or email Alvin for the rest of the story.
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Congratulations to the following 
who will have birthdays this week!

October:
            18 - Amy Albaugh
           20 - Jacob Tankersley
            22 - Frank Koontz
                   Steve Krupski
                   Garret Anderson
           23 - Sarah Roberto
           24 - Connie Griffith
                   Lexie Van Pelt
           25 - Michael Rainwater
                   Jeanette Krupski
                   Frances Harris
                   Leo Rainey
                   Haley Van Pelt    
NEW RESOURCES
First Farragut UMC's Footprints Ministry serves  as a bridge to connect church and home. Click  here  for our current recommendations.

FINANCIAL PULSE
As of September 30, 2017:

YTD Total Contributions:     $427,031.78
YTD Total Expenses:             $416,541.59
YTD Net Operating Total:     $10,409.19
YTD Total "FTF" Gifts:          $72,676.00
   (Forward to Freedom)
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 $152.18 from your shopping last quarter!
   
This Sunday, October 22, hosts our Ministry Fair between worship services, refreshing our glimpse into the many opportunities for discipleship at FFUMC. This launches our "I'm In" stewardship emphasis, helping us prepare for our ministries in 2018.
 
I'm reminded of the old story told about a young preacher tasked with delivering his first stewardship sermon. He ended the sermon by suggesting that everyone go home and think seriously about what it means to be thankful for God's gifts. The suggestion was good, but the way the young preacher got there had put most folks to sleep.
 
After the service, someone mumbled, "Too many big seminary words that don't mean a hoot around here." So, encouraged by friends to speak to the young preacher, the chair of the church council went up and offered a few words of advice: "You did a good job, preacher. But we need you to talk to us and not to your seminary professors."
 
"What do you mean?" asked the earnest young preacher.
 
"Well," said the chairperson, "if you want us to say thanks for God's gifts, tell it to us straight. Around here, we need to be reminded we came into the world bare-bottomed and bawl'n. Everything, from then on out, is a gift."
 
Good advice. As we head toward Commitment Sunday on November 12, I hope my messages are plain speak, helping you think and pray seriously how you can say thank you for all God's gifts, with and without tears.
            
 
Your Pastor and Friend,
 
      
CHILDREN

         
No Godly Play on Sunday
 
October 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Half-Time
Join us for a  time of fellowship and dinner.  PLEASE RSVP to Paige
if your child plans to be in attendance.  It's for grades K-12.  
 
Trunk or Treat 
October 29th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m.
We will have "Heavenly Box Office" On November 5th 
from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 pm. We will eat dinner and watch 
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. This if for children ages 3-5th grade and parents are welcome to stay if they are able. Please RSVP to Paige  before October 23rd .
 
 
 
Want to be "in the loop" on all Children's Wing activities? 
Be sure to join our Facebook group (FFUMC Children's Ministry)!

We've adopted a mile-just behind our church!
Join us as we serve our community by helping clean up. Available for those 11-years-old (w aiver needs to be signed by both parents for youth 11-17 years old to participate)  and older. Make it a family event!  Sign up at the Information Desk. This is a q uarterly event and our f irst date is Saturday, October 28, 2017. We will  meet at 8:30 a.m. at FFUMC.
 
Remember to wear long pants, gardening gloves and a hat. Bring a bottle of water. Have fun! That's it! Please sign up at the Information Desk and pick up a waiver.  Contact email Clark Brekke or call  865-966-0608.
Youth

United Methodist  Youth Fellowship   (UMYF)

Please sign up on Sunday for our  YOUTH JAM FALL RETREAT - November 3rd - 5th 
Or you can email Chuck to RSVP.

Sunday (meet at church at 5:30 p.m.) - T4FFUMCYaFGAPH
Wednesday, October 25 - Half-Time @ 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 29 - Trunk or Treat @ 6:00 p.m. 
Resurrection 2018 - January 19-21, 2018
10th Annual Christmas Community Day
December 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Let's join together to bring Christmas to our neighbors in need with food, necessities, books, clothes, gifts, fellowship, Santa! Donation boxes are on Main 
Street by the Missions table. Here are opportunities
to help now:

Donate Necessities Post-it's of the items we need are on the CCD  Donation Request bulletin board on Main Street, please take the ones you will purchase  or visit our Amazon Smile "FFUMC CCD 2017" Wish List.

Donate Toys and Gift Bags : Please pick a stocking gift tag up and drop off in the collection box unwrapped toys (around $10) for age and gender of child. Gift bags also needed, especially medium and large bags. 
You can also visit our Amazon Smile "FFUMC CCD 2017" Wish List  
f or toys.

Donate Books or McKay's book credit slips : Bring your gently used children's books, or any books you would like to donate to the collection boxes. If you are able, take your books to McKay's Book Store and leave credit slip in envelope in the collection box.

Donate Gently Used Coats, Hats, or Mittens Drop off in collection box for coats.
 
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, please mark  CCD on your check and place in offering plate on Sunday morning.  CCD is funded by the Rita Hommel Endowment and  your  generous contributions.
   
Volunteer: Sign-up sheets will be available as of October 29 on the Missions table. If you have any questions, contact Laura Derr.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Information Desk :
9:00 a.m. -- Lara Burn
10:00 a.m. -- Judy Westenhaver

Greeters:
9:00 a.m. -- Charlie & Drema Harden
11:00 a.m. -- John & Connie Griffith

Ushers:
9:00 a.m. -- Ned Rayson, Barry Goss, 
& Kelly Clancy
11:00 a.m. -- John Matson, JohnTempleton, 
& Marty Layman
Upcoming Events
 

Thursday, October 26 - Fun and Games night with a light meal of finger foods and snacks at 6:30 p.m. We enjoyed some fabulous Halloween costumes last year and are looking forward to seeing what our imaginative group comes up with for this year! Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss this evening of intriguing games, food and fun! For questions, contact Joyce Nall or Judy Bensey.

Friday, November 17 - Guatemala Trip presentation by Clark Brekke at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room at church.

Friday, December 15 - Annual JOY GALA CHRISTMAS DINNER at Fox Den Country Club at 6:30 p.m.
Care and 
Prayer 
Concerns

Please remember the following  care 
and prayer concerns  this week:
  • Christian Missionaries Everywhere
  • Tom Butcher (cancer, Sandy Noble's former boss)
  • Lee Collins
  • Marvin Combs (friend of Barb Collins)
  • Jill Cox (home)
  • Lisa Davis (brain cancer, friend of Carrie Linn's)
  • Cindy Daugherty Galyon  
  • Jerry Halas (heart problems, Marilyn Halas' husband)
  • J.T. Hankins (at home with PT)
  • John Hankins (late stage colon cancer)
  • Charlie Helms (home)
  • Kenneth Henderson (Parkinson, Marilyn Halas' father)
  • David Johnson, Jr. (end stages COPD, father of Jan Sangid Ghorashi)
  • Kris Lane (son-in-law of Steve & Jeanette Krupski)
  • Cheryl Lewis & Family (radiation and chemo, friend of Harden Family and daughter of Norma Jean Melcher)
  • Brenda Lounsbury & Family (Brenda's father's cancer has returned and is terminal)
  • Calista Mallison (niece of Tyler & Tara Mallison)
  • La Gonda & Lee Mapes (La Gonda's uncle, dementia-Ben Atchley State Veteran's Home )
  • Delilah Mason  (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, daughter of Jessie Noble and granddaughter of Sandy & Rosetta Noble)  
  • Norma Jean Melcher (serious kidney issues, mother of Cheryl Lewis)  
  • Gary Phillips (Anchor Rehab in Aiken, SC) 
  • Tyler Pritchard & Family  (Tyler is hospitalized with serious injuries, Tara Mallison's cousin)
  • Bill & Sherry Purdy (friends of Alvin Jenkins)
  • Michael Rainwater
  • Jolanda Rice (cancer, mother of Jeanette Krupski)
  • Sarah Roberto (recovering at home )
  • Judith Russell (former FFUMC member)
  • Randy Sedlacek (hospice, Jodie Petersen's father)
  • Melody Schwab (breast cancer, friend of Jean Fowler)
  • Jimmy Taylor ( Clinical Research Participation)
  • Becky Luther Tannehill (breast cancer, Carrie Linn's aunt) 
  • Trecia Walters (Mark Overbay's cousin)
  • Judy Westenhaver (death of sister)
  • Angela White (cancer, daughter of Judi Evans, NAMI coordinator)
  • Greg Wilson (chemotherapy, friend of Paige Morgan)
  • Carol Yonkey & Family ( death of daughter Vivian)  
  • Michael & Janine Zaiser (Michael will be deployed soon; Janine is expecting third child in March; their twins are 2 1/2 years old; Michael is nephew of John & Brandi Matson)
  • 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 admin@ffumc.org.
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