Web Edition, November 10, 2011 First Baptist Church of Knoxville Combined Worship Service & Love Feast

Sunday, November 13, 11 AM All worship services will be combined at 11:00 AM (no First Community or Deaf Worship, but the service is interpreted for the deaf), followed by the annual Love Feast. Members are asked to bring a dessert for the Love Feast. A called business meeting will immediately follow the 11 AM worship service to vote on the budget for 2012. Generosity Testimony Samar Adams
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Saints Alive! Excursion Friday, November 18, bus leaves FBC at 10:30 AM Join the Saints Alive! on Friday, November 18 for a tour of the Bush Bros. Museum & General Store. The cost of $25 covers transportation; museum tour is free. Well lunch at Captain Bobs Fish Restaurant bring your own money for lunch. Call Kim at 246-4655 by Monday, November 14 to reserve your spot. Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 10, 8 AM Delivering From Memory Dr. Shiell's New Book When the New Testament was read publicly, what eect did the performances have on the audience? In Delivering from Memory, William Shiell argues that these performances shaped early Christian paideia among communities of active, engaged listeners.

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Sanctuary Flowers November 13, 2011 Flowers are given in loving memory of and with thanksgiving for the life of Dexter A. Christenberry by Chris Christenberry.

Books are available for purchase at the reception desk for $12.

On Saturday, December 10, we will host the 7th Annual Christmas Brunch. Information about items being collected for distribution at the Brunch is online Knoxville Nativity Pageant 2011 and in First Light. The Knoxville Nativity Pageant invites you to participate in the choir rehearsals in the choir suite at Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Dr. FBC Knoxville Welcomes UT Athletics Icon from 7-9 PM on Tuesdays Nov. 15, 29 and Dec. 6. Richmond Flowers, Jr. Registration is from 6-7 PM each rehearsal night in Sunday, November 20, in both worship services the Welcome Center. Richmond Flowers speaks from a diverse background Dress Rehearsal is from 10:30 AM2:30 PM (lunch combined with sports, sales, and marketing, combined provided) on Sat, Dec. 10 at the Civic Coliseum. with his Christian faith and the inspirational ways it Performances are Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 PM, Dec. 12 & has influenced his life and work. 13 at 7 PM. The choir warms up before each performance. Contact Janelle Witt at 384-4129 or janellewitt@comcast.net. Montgomery Village Baptist Center Collections The RAs are collecting gently used mens and womens clothing, toys, and small household goods (small appliances, dishes, silverware, etc.) Please deposit goods near the collection table at Wednesday night dinner or bring them to the RA room (Second Floor). The goods will be delivered to the Baptist Center at Montgomery Village near the end of November. Border Mission Trip March 17-24 First Baptist is partnering with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at UT for a spring break mission trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, March 17-24. In partnership with Buckner, we will be building a house for a family in need. The team will also sort humanitarian aid items at Buckners warehouse, host a block party, and build bookcases for a literacy project. The BCM is bringing around 60 students, so van drivers and team leaders are needed. If you cannot swing a hammer, we still have a place for you to serve! Deadline to sign up is December 1. For additional information contact, Carol McEntyre at cmcentyre@fbcknox.org or 246-4661.

Staff Celebrations

Prayer List

(Joseph) Ken Casey, Vanderbilt Hospital 9657

Nursing/Retirement Home of the Week

NHC Knoxville 809 E. Emerald Ave. (37917) Alma Elliott Room 306A

November 22 - Decorate for Christmas! All are invited to join the Flower Committee Elves at 9 AM for a day full of fun. We'll adorn the exterior and prepare inside for the Hanging of the Green service on November 27.

Calendar
November 9 6:30-7:30 Shiell Book Release Party November 13 Combined Worship at 11 AM, No First Community or Deaf Worship, Called Business Meeting after 11 AM Worship, Love Feast following business meeting November 16, 6 PM Deacon Ordination Service November 20 Richmond Flowers, Guest Speaker in both worship services November 27 First Sunday of Advent 6 PM Hanging of the Green and Fellowship on the Lawn

Ministry Needs
Flower Committee Arrangers needed for Sunday worship & Christmas decorating Gifts for Christmas Brunch details online and in First Light Household Goods for Montgomery Village

Attendance & Giving Sunday School 405 First Community 112 11:00 AM 410 Deaf 40 Passage NA Combined 562 Weekly Giving MTD Giving Monthly Need YTD Giving YTD Need SunTrust Loan Beginning Balance Current Balance Principal Interest $42,291.60 $$42,291.60 $$156,333.33 $1,466,852.57 $1,623,461.54

The Love Feast Members are asked to bring a dessert to the Love Feast this Sunday, November 13.

In Service This Week

In Service (cont'd)

Wednesday Dinner Menu

Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey & Dressing Ham Peas $650,000.00 Green Beans $425,886.85 Potatoes $224,113.15 Salad Bar $34,210.62

Minister On Call - (865)246-4650 TV Ministry Team Dave Ward November 11-13 Link Hudson Michael McEntyre Nov. 18-20 Reba Green Marion Carter First Comm. Worship Elaine Rhodes Hospitality Charles Brooks COMBINED WORSHIP AT 11 AM Tiffany Brooks Seva Ball First Comm. Worship Greeters COMBINED WORSHIP AT 11 AM Host Ministry Team Russ Linger, Bart Pemberton Welcome Center Greeters Mary Nelle Robbins, Beth Nagel Hospital Ministry Team Bill Coley, Sydnor Money Preschool Extended Care Tiffany Brooks, Morgan Johnson New Member Ministry Monitor: Charles Brooks COMBINED WORHSIP AT 11 AM Reggie Keaton Loaf Ministry Team Mark Palmer & Windie Wilson Outreach Deacon Bob & Jan Houser Bill Christenberry Jack & Barbara Eubank Amy Pickle TeleCare Ministry Pat Harper

First Baptist Church of Knoxville

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