September 30, 2022

We are in 

PHASE GREEN

To see the precautions in each phase, please refer to the chart below, which can also be found on the home page of our website, www.2ndpres.org.

The October 2nd Edition is now available. Click to read. 

Pastor Tim's Thursday Noon Bible Study will resume on Thursday, October 13^th at 12:00 noon. It will be a 6-week study on the book of Ruth, looking at Ruth as an example of protest literature. The class will be held in Fireside Room (Library).

Presbyterian Women 

EVERYONE IS INVITED! Join with Presbyterian Women members on Tuesday, OCT. 11 at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall to hear a discussion on the Volunteer Ministries’ new Caswell Manor and its accompanying support services for the former homeless. Hear VMC’S CEO Bruce Spangler, VMC’s head of clinical programs, and VMC’S supervisor of case managers talk about this amazing challenge to homeless issues.

Twenty-five percent of this offering stays with our congregation to support peacemaking and reconciliation in our own community. 

If you like to shop, this month (September) , the FISH Pantry mission is in special need of the following household and personal items:

* Shampoo 

* Dish Soap

Our once-a-month FISH team receives phone call requests for food and these additional items; they are then sorted, packed, and delivered to each client's household.

All donations should be newly purchased, and any quantities would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact the church office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org)

if you have items you would like to drop off at the church.

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE FOOD (other than for pets).

Please also note...

Thanks to your generosity, we have plenty of the following items for now:

Bath soap, toilet paper, adult and children's diapers (except children's sz. 0 & 1) , so we do not need more of those items at this time.

Did you know? This list changes monthly to reflect current needs!

Thank you!

Prayer List:

Please keep Lily Wu and family, Nancy Wallace, Elizabeth Wallace,

Arlys Milligan, Beverli White, Bobbie Denton, Doux Robertson, Fran McLean, Frances Johnson,

Jerry Young, Pat Wininger, and Peter Douglas Hamilton

On the Pastoral Care page of our website, we will share more specific updates regarding those on our prayer list. It will be updated frequently by the church staff.

Please contact the Church Office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org) with prayer concerns to be listed in the weekly email or bulletin.

Names remain on the prayer list 4 weeks unless requested by the individual or a close family member of the individual to keep them on longer.