October 07, 2022

We are in 

PHASE GREEN

There are currently no Covid precautions being followed. Individuals are encouraged to follow precautions that are best for them.

Pastor Tim's Thursday Noon Bible Study  will resume THIS 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.

SECOND READERS WILL MEET THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12^TH at 11:30 a.m. at the Buckingham Clubhouse. We will be discussing Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson. If you are interested in joining us, please do! Bring a lunch and something to drink, plus your thoughts and insights about the book. If you have questions, please call Margaret Sullivan at 865.363.3967.

PASTOR TIM WILL GIVE A SABBATICAL REPORT on Wednesday, October 19^th. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. for dinner. Fried chicken will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. At 6:30 p.m., Pastor Tim will give a presentation on what he did and some of what he learned on his sabbatical. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and have discussion at the end. All are invited!

Adult Sunday School – Faith, Science, and the Future Class

We use The Wired Word – a weekly topical lesson that applies the Bible to “stories ripped from the headlines.”

Join us! Sundays, 9:45 a.m., The Barbour Room

Contact Dick Dodson (rtdodson52@gmail.com) if you would like to be added to the weekly topic email list.

DUE TO A CHANGE IN HER PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT STATUS, Brittiany Kaha has had to leave her position as our Media Coordinator. Thanks, Brittiany, for your work the last 3 months! Our new Media Coordinator is Marta Villalta. Marta recently moved here from California, where she worked for the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church. Look for Marta’s bio in the November 2^nd Edition. She will be in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning this week. Her email will be mvillalta@2ndpres.org. 

If you like to shop, this month (October) , 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 , 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.