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Issue: 34
August 15, 2018
In This Issue
Church Picnic
UMYF
College Bound
Greeters & Ushers
Happy Birthday!
Children
Care & Prayer Concerns
Quick Links

Dear First Farragut Family,

Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement in my ministry. Your kindness and generosity continue to inspire and amaze me. 

Thank you, 
Chuck



Dear First Farragut Family, 
 
Thank you so much for the celebration we shared last Sunday, for the Book of Worship and the Communion set you gave me, and for honoring my journey in vocational ministry. It means so much to share my ministry and my life with you,  and for the role you play in my work at the hospital.
 
Sincerely, 
Janie Powell
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!


Join us for food, fun,
and fellowship!
Sunday, September 16, 2018
(after 11:00 a.m. contemporary service)

McFee Park
917 McFee Road
Knoxville TN 37934
Youth
United Methodist  Youth Fellowship   (UMYF)

Questions? Email Chuck Powell.
                                                                                                                                                                                 
Sunday - UMYF @ 5:30 p.m.
August 26 - Lake Day
September 16 - Church Picnic
 September 2, 9, 23 & 30 UMYF @ 5:30 p.m
 
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!

November 14 & 15 - Holiday Trip to Biltmore Estate and Asheville, NC.
Contact Anita Oberdecker for more information. 
Last day to register is August 26.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Information Desk
9:00 a.m. -  Judy Bensey
10:00 a.m. - Gail Duncan

Greeters
9:00 a.m. -   Betty Collins & Gail Hulme
11:00 a.m. -  Okon & Robbeline Enyenihi
Please contact Lara Burn if you would to sign up to greet on Sundays.

Ushers
9:00 a.m. -  Doug Hulme, Calvin Harris 
& Earl Nall 
11:00 a.m. - 
Sign up with this  link!
Rolling Schedule: Todd Bocik, Robin Herrington & Ryan Reddick
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Congratulations to the following 
who will have birthdays this week!

August:
16  - Allen Burt
        John Templeton
19 - Joyce Judge
        Jocelyn Sutton
20 - David Thomas
22 - Andres Cortes
        Helen Swan
        Nicolas White
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!
 
Sunday's celebration of ministry was a fun and wonderful event for me personally. Many thanks to Cookie Spillers, Judy   Bensey , Sandi Wilkins, and all the Staff-Parish team, for making it happen. The ice cream and cookies made it an especially sweet time of fellowship and affirmation of ministry from the congregation.  
 
The gift of a much appreciated 50mm lens for my camera, a lens kit,   kind notes,   and a clergy stole from Guatemala, given by Clark Brekke, is gratefully received. I am most thankful for the gift of loving and being loved by the children, youth, and adults of First Farragut.  
 
I quote from the poem, "A Pastor to the People,"   by Grace Noll Crowell:  
 
You are my people, given to love,  
To serve, to shepherd through the days ahead;  
I pray that I may be worthy of  
This honor; I am glad that I was led  
To come to you, that through the gentle grace  
My lines have fallen in this pleasant place.  
 
And for the joy of serving with the wonderful staff of this church, and collegiality with Chuck and Janie Powell, I am humbled to be, in the concluding words of Crowell's poem:  
 
Builders together for eternity.  
 
Don  
      
CHILDREN

  Power Up!
Sunday, August 19, 26
September 9, 23, 30
 5:30 p.m.   (K - 5th grade)


Kindergarten Kick-off - September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
(Menchie's in Turkey Creek)

Want to be "in the loop" on all Children's Wing activities? 
Be sure to join our Facebook group 
(FFUMC Children's Ministry)!
 
Upcoming Learning Opportunities at First Farragut
Sign up at the Information Desk on Sunday.


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.
New Location: Youth Central      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.


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
 
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!
Inflatable Mattress

If you are the individual we borrowed an inflatable mattress from for VBS, we appreciate your generosity. You may pick it up in the hallway by Paige's office.
Upcoming Events!
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
  • Karen Blazer
  • Troy Cato (colon cancer, son of Renee Alley's friend)
  • Lee Collins
  • Lisa Davis (brain cancer, friend of Carrie Linn)
  • Marilyn Halas (son Carl  has colon cancer)
  • John Hankins 
  • Charlie Helms
  • Emily Van Zant Howard (hospitalized, Joyce Judge's sister) 
  • 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].
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