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WORSHIP ORDER

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STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

Next Sunday, November 6, we will open our stewardship pledge period, a time when friends and members of our congregation are asked to prayerfully consider our response to God’s call for our church – and our response to God’s abundance in our lives.

You should have received a pledge card in the mail this week.

Please consider how you can help support the mission and ministry of the 2nd Presbyterian Church with your financial pledge.

On our Commitment Sunday, November 20, you will have the opportunity to offer this pledge card during the worship service.

Alternatively, there is the option of making your pledge online through a link on the church website or by clicking the button below.

Thank you for your commitment to the mission and ministry of 2nd Presbyterian.

PLEDGE FORM

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

On November 8, from 10:00 - 11:30, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall and continue this year's Bible study “Gentiles in the New Testament". This month's story is the "Samaritan Women at the well," John 4:1-42.

Our outreach will be West View School with the school principal or the Community Site Coordinator representing the school. If you are interested in mission activity and Bible Study, you're invited!

JOIN US! Share your interest and your enthusiasm.

Our PW Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

FRIENDSGIVING

Pastor Tim's Thursday Noon Bible Study is in The Barbour Room at noon on Thursdays. We are looking at the book of Ruth as an example of protest literature.

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.

CASWELL MANOR

Caswell Manor will be VMC’s second permanent supportive housing site with 48 one-bedroom apartments each with a private kitchen and bathroom. Permanent supportive housing works to solve chronic homelessness. Caswell Manor will build on the success of Minvilla Manor to place more people in permanent, stable housing. VMC and its community partners will offer all the necessary services to ensure a positive, lasting, cost-effective outcome.

Bins are in the Atrium for donation drop-off. Donated items should be new.

Questions? Contact Charlotte Klieman at kliemanchar@gmail.com or Leonard Bailey at lbailey@chartertn.net

Below is a Wish List for Caswell Manor's 48 apartments to come online soon. Help make our neighbors feel welcome as they move into their NEW HOME!

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

* DEODORANT

* DISH SOAP

* SHAMPOO

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.

Feel free to contact the church office at 865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org, if you have items you would like to drop off at the church.

WE ASK YOU TO NOT DONATE FOOD (other than for pets).

Also, note that we have plenty of the following items for now: Bath soap, toilet paper, and 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 for your generosity!

Please keep Kristi Maples, Sue Jacox, the family of Charles Wu, and the family of Charlsey Dunn, Pat Wininger, Jerry Young, Frances Johnson, Arlys Milligan, Beverli White, Doux Robertson, and Peter Douglas Hamilton in your prayers.

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 with prayer concerns to be listed in the weekly email or bulletin (mvillalta@2ndpres.org, 865.523.2189)

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