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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: 42
October 10, 2018
In This Issue
Happy Birthday!
Children
Care & Prayer Concerns
Quick Links
Small Group Opportunity 

Confronting the Controversies: 
Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues

Friends of Faith  Sunday School Class 
October 7 - November 18
10 a.m. Music Room 210
(across from the worship center)

This seven-week class incorporates
video and class discussion.  For additional information contact Renni Morris at  865-386-8125 or email her at   rmorris@ffumc.org .

In celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, please remember to show your appreciation and pray for our pastors and those who support them in their role. 

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with
each other.                     1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Youth
United Methodist  Youth Fellowship   (UMYF)

Questions? Email Chuck Powell.  
Sunday - UMYF @ 5:30 p.m.
October 21 - 5AFFUMCGAPHaDE
October 28-Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
October 28th at 6:00 p.m.

If you would like to provide a trunk, email Paige or sign up at the Information Desk. 

Allergy friendly treats are preferred but  PLEASE NO PEANUT OR NUT CANDY. 
Please arrive at 5:30 p.m. to set up your trunk.

Monday, Oct. 15
Guest speaker Sam Venable 


November 14 and 15 - Overnight pre-Christmas trip to BILTMORE Estate. 

Friday, December 14 - JOY Group Annual Christmas Dinner at Fox Den Country Club at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Information Desk
9:00 a.m. -  Betty Collins
10:00 a.m. - Carol Taylor

Greeters
9:00 a.m. -   Bob & Lib Alston
11:00 a.m. -  Todd & Donna Bocik
             
Please contact Lara Burn if you would to sign up to greet on Sundays.

Security Ushers
8:45 a.m. - Harry Pullum
10:30 a.m. - Mackenzie Quesenberry

Ushers
9:00 a.m. -  Doug Hulme, Alvin Jenkins & Joe Bradford
11:00 a.m. - open
Sign up with this  link!
Rolling Schedule: Randy Kirchner, Scott Hilbelink, Marty Layman
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Congratulations to the following 
who will have birthdays this week!

October:
11  - Utang Enyenihi
13 - Tim Hill
         Betty Mackebee
         Stella Maddux
14 - Amanda Cleveland
         Donna Waugh
15 - Regina Ferrell
         John Griffith
16 - Susan Pickering
         Penelope Pruett
         Piper Pruett
17 - Cindy Galyon
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.
FINANCIAL PULSE
As of August 31, 2018

YTD Total Contributions:     $372,819.53
YTD Total Expenses:             $386,640.45
YTD Net Operating Total:     ( $13,802.92)
YTD Total Capital Gifts:         $ 90,083.50
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 
(EY756).  
 
We received $ 161.06 from your shopping last quarter!
  

 
James Moore in his book, Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, But, I Have Several Excellent Excuses, tells the story of the stagecoach riders of the old west. Did you know there were three classes of stage coach tickets? There were first-class, second-class, and third-class tickets. When the stage coach broke down (which happened often enough), the first-class riders could stay aboard while the others got off. No matter if the coach had to be pushed or repaired, they could remain seated. The second-class ticket holders had to get out of the coach but didn't have to do any work. The third-class riders had to get off and push when the coach broke down.
 
Rev. Moore says that these three stagecoach classifications fit the ways various people relate to their church as well. Some believe they have a first-class ticket and they sit there thinking they are to be catered to, pampered and waited on. Some believe they are second-class ticket holders. They ride along until there is a problem and then they get off and become detached spectators. They watch while someone else fixes the problem then they get back on and go along for the ride. There are others who live with their third-class tickets. They ride along until there is a problem and then they get off and push, pull, or do what's needed to get the stagecoach moving again. This metaphor begs the question - which one are you?
 
If I may be bold to say, all of us must ride third-class to the Kingdom of God. Give generously of your time, talents, treasures, and witness. Perhaps, at your age and stage of life, the only gift you can give is money - or time or talents or service or witness. Only you know. If First Farragut is to thrive, and as Christians we are to flourish, every one of us must find ways to become the servants Christ is calling us to be.

 
Chili Cook-Off & 2019 Operating Campaign Kick-Off

Put on your apron, dust off that cookbook, and get out your crock-pot!

We're going to have a good old-fashioned Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off. There'll be lots to eat - you won't want to miss out! We will also kick-off our 2019 Operating Campaign with a table game at the dinner. Come join the fun!
 
There's no charge for the night's event but we ask that everyone RSVP so we can make sure to have plenty to eat! Please indicated whether you will bring chili or cornbread to the dinner when registering. Please sign up at the Information Desk or online.
FALL CHURCH OUTDOORS WORKDAY
 
The fall FFUMC workday is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, starting at 8 a.m., with a rain date of November 3. We will not be spreading mulch this time, but we will be planting daffodil bulbs, pruning, weeding and transplanting. Coffee will be provided. Y'all come!!
CCD Updates

Please join us in planning our 2018 Christmas Community Day event! Our upcoming organizational meetings are Sunday, October 21 and November 18, Noon-1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. A light lunch will be served. To make lunch reservations, contact Laura Derr at L_derr@prospectman.com.


CCD Team Leaders Needed
As planning goes forward, several teams need leaders or co-leaders, including Kitchen, Dining Room/Christmas Café, Volunteer Break Room, and Books Teams. Please say yes to a leadership opportunity! You will receive training and a blessing by getting involved. Contact Laura Derr for more information.

CCD Necessities Items
Again this year we are asking for donations of necessities for our CCD families: laundry detergent, dish soap, bar of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine products, diaper and baby wipes. 

Please look for the bulletin board on Main Street covered with sticky notes.  Take a note or two and return the items to the Necessities box  by 
November 11.  If you have any questions, contact Beth Hilbelink, 

CCD Gift Center
The Gift Center Elf will be visiting adult Sunday School classes soon to ask for monetary donations to purchase $10 gifts for children who attend CCD. Last year we were able to purchase and distribute 250 gifts for children from infancy to age 18!

 
CCD Donations
Over the years, CCD has been greatly blessed by financial donations from the congregation. If you prefer to make a financial donation to CCD, please mark CCD 2018 in the memo line.

You may also be connected to a business or have fundraising contacts that would support this community ministry. If you need a written letter or more information about CCD, contact Pamela Milliken, pamela@themillikens.com.

    
CHILDREN

Trunk or Treat - October 28 at 6 p.m.

Want to be "in the loop" on all Children's Wing activities? 
Be sure to join our Facebook group 
(FFUMC Children's Ministry)!

Care and 
Prayer 
Concerns

Please remember the following  care 
and prayer concerns  this week:
  • Christian Missionaries Everywhere
  • Judy Bensey
  • Karen Blazer
  • Father of Erica Kay Burnette (dislocated shoulder)
  • Troy Cato (colon cancer, son of Renee Alley's friend)
  • Lee Collins
  • Brooks Curtis (recovering from surgery, Paige Morgan's friend's son)
  • Lisa Davis (brain cancer, Carrie Lawson's friend)
  • Kylen Ellis & Michelle (Michelle is Kylen's mom. Kylen has rare form of leukemia.)
  • Marilyn Halas (son Carl  has colon cancer)
  • John Hankins 
  • Charlie Helms

  • John Houser (home) 

  • Emily Van Zant Howard (hospitalized, Joyce Judge's sister) 
  • Jeanette Krupski 
  • Kris Lane (son-in-law of Steve & Jeanette Krupski)
  • Cheryl Lewis & Family  (chemo treatments continue, friend of Harden Family)
  • Deanne Lucas' sister
  • Phillip Luster (husband of Brenda Bradford's niece)
  • Paula Northcutt (bone marrow donor )
  • Steve Palmer (Pancreatic issues, Carrie Lawson's friend)
  • Michael Rainwater 
  • Jolanda Rice (cancer, Jeanette Krupski's mother)
  • Sarah Roberto
  • Robin & Kathy Robinson (Robin has cancer, Sandi Wilkins' friends)
  • Rachel Rolefson (breast cancer, Randee Schoenike's friend)
  • Julianne Schoolcraft
  • Mendi Smitherman (cancer, Barb Collins' friend)
  • Paul Swan
  • Becky Luther Tannehill (breast cancer, Carrie Linn's aunt)
  • Judah Thacker (brain cancer, Molly Veness' friend's nephew)  
  • 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 admin@ffumc.org.
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