Posts from October 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank FPC Member Volunteer Opportunities – November 2022
Please join us for another day of service at Second Harvest Food Bank. After two previous workdays, the group voted by large majority to continue this on a monthly basis. We also wanted to arrange a Saturday date for those who cannot participate during weekdays. So, we have two opportunities in November: 1) on Saturday, November 12 from 10am until noon, and 2) on Wednesday, November 16 from 1-3pm. We just have afternoon session on the 16th because the morning…
Bulletin – October 30, 2022
Dedication SundayDedication Sunday is this Sunday, October 30. Please remember to bring your pledge cards. We will celebrate with punch and cookies in the foyer after each service. Trunk or TreatJoin us for our Trunk or Treat from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30 in the parking lot. All are welcome. Invite your friends. Wear a costume and bring a bag of candy! Update for RekindlingAn update for Rekindling Results will be done the 1st of November. If you have a…
Outreach Service Project at Second Harvest Food Bank – October 26, 2022
“Thanksgiving Project” is underway at Second Harvest Food Bank and First Presbyterian Church volunteers were there to help! Over 10,000 food boxes will be packed and delivered to qualified Northeast Tennessee families for a complete Thanksgiving meal. Along with the boxes, each recipient will receive a bag of fresh produce and a frozen turkey or chicken. It was another fun and gratifying day for sixteen FPC volunteers on October 26, as we did our part in preparing hundreds of those…
National Recycling Day at Goodwill November 15, 2022
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2022, and is designed for high school and college students age 16 plus to earn one to eight hours of community service while experiencing recycling and sustainability programs that support Goodwill’s Core Value #11: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse & Repurpose. Please distribute as appropriate to your youth ministry staff to share with students who need community service to meet financial aid, course, or graduation requirements during the 2022 Fall Semester. Pre-registration is required…
Bulletin – October 23, 2022
Prayer and Praise“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them.” ~ Matthew 18:20When: Wednesday, October 26, 8:30am – 9:00amWhere: FPC History RoomWhat: Prayer and PraiseBring your prayer requests and paper and pencil and let’s gather together to lift our prayers and praises.Who: Contact Mary Glenn Lively with questions 423-963-8310 Message from the Outreach CommitteeThe FPC Children’s Center Liaison will be realigned from Administration Committee to Outreach, Membership and Evangelism Committee effective January 1,…
Bulletin – October 16, 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank WorkdayPlease join us for another day of service at Second Harvest Food Bank on October 19. After two previous workdays, the group voted by a large majority to continue this on a monthly basis. We will have two options for this date: morning between 10:00 a.m. and noon, and afternoon between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each session is limited to 15 people, so check your calendars and let Bob Stoots know if you would like to work…
All Saints Day November 6: Services and Preparation
…we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…from Hebrews 12:1) The worship committee invites you to help prepare a parament* for the communion table on All Saints’ Sunday, November 6. Fabric and markers will be in the church foyer for the next three weeks leading up to the service. Use the marker to write the names of those who taught—inspired—encouraged—challenged—comforted—walked alongside you in your journey of faith, but who have now joined the great company of the saints in heaven.…
