2nd Pres Weekly E-News

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WORSHIP ORDER

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

To learn more about the different COVID phases please, click here.

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.

Next Sunday, November 20th is Commitment Sunday. You are invited to place your completed pledge card on the offering plate during the offering. If you forget yours there will be extras available in the Narthex. Alternatively, you can fill out a pledge online through the Pledge Form (below) or a link on the church website’s home page(2ndpres.org) or drop your card by the office or mail it to the church before the end of the year.

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

PLEDGE FORM

POINSETTIAS for Christmas, in honor or memory of loved ones, can be reserved now!

Click this link for the reservation form, or pick one up in the Narthex or Atrium. Return the form and your check to the church office, or place them on the offering plate.

Flowers will be delivered in time for Sunday, December 11th, and will remain in the sanctuary through Christmas Eve. Memorials and honoraria will be listed in a bulletin insert.

If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Smith in the church office, at 865-523-2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org.

USHER COORDINATOR

There is a fun opportunity waiting for you if you want to become better acquainted with Second Presbyterian folks and do not want to go to meetings: be of service to Second by becoming our next Usher Coordinator. It is a position that requires only a few organizational skills. If you are interested, contact Betsy Foster at 865-406-4800.

A MESSAGE FROM UKIRK

At UKirk UTK, we rely on financial support to make God’s love known to all students at UT Knoxville. Every gift is extremely important to the future of this ministry. Please consider financially supporting UKirk through a one-time or recurring gift. To do so, please go to our website, https://www.ukirkutk.org/support/

We are grateful for your prayers and financial support.

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!

Thank you to the congregation for the generous donations to this effort so far. Our last delivery of items to VMC will be November 28th. Please drop off your donated items no later than Sunday, November 27th.

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 Kennedy Wilson, Kristi Maples, the family of Charles Wu, 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.