Let`s Keep on Trucking! - First Farragut United Methodist Church

Care & Prayer Concerns
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John & Kris Barnes (friends of the O’Briens)  Beverly & Chuck Landguth (Beverly has
tumor behind lung, chemo starts soon; friend of Joe
Nancy Barrett (friends of the O’Briens)
Bradford)
Richard Bartosik
 Sandy Noble (extreme pain in shoulder and
Karen Blazer
neck)
David Bradford (grandson of Joe & Brenda
 Gary Phillips
Bradford)
 Bill & Sherry Purdy (friends of Alvin Jenkins)
Betty & Cecil Byers
 Annette Reeves (home)
Kristin Cabage (Anita Oberdecker’s daughter)  Jolanda Rice (cancer, mother of Jeanette Krupski)
Annie Davis (death of husband Spencer)
 Judith Russell (former FFUMC member)
Clyde & Rosemary Floyd
 Frances Wilkins (home)
Susan Good (stage three Non-Hodgkins
 Carol Yonkey (breathing difficulty, Brenda
lymphoma, Spanish translator for Mobile Pantries)
Jenny Gregory (friend of Diane O’Brien)
Jan & Bob Hall (Jan diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer. She has been a FISH delivery volunteer, and is
member of Cokesbury UMC)
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Drema Harden (death of brother Chuck)
Steve Krupski (vision problems)
Bradford’s sister)
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Military Personnel & Families:
Jake Bowling, Harrison Foy, Meghan
O’Brien Jackson, Simon Jackson, and
Derek Reeves
Intermediate and long-term concerns are held in prayer daily through our prayer chain and prayer groups.
If you have a prayer concern, please contact the church office at 966-8430 or admin@ffumc.org.
JOY (Just Older Youth)
We are a fun-loving group of adults, ages 50 and older, who are active and involved. JOY’s goal
is to make a difference in the lives of our peers and our community by providing avenues of
interaction, mission outreach, nurture, and declaring God’s power and love to succeeding
generations. We invite you to join the fun and friendships!
For more information, contact Anita Oberdecker at 675-1415 or anitaoberd@aol.com.
July 28: See below.
Sunday, August 14:Mamma Mia! at the Cumberland Playhouse at 2:30 p.m.
Let’s Keep on Trucking!
“Let’s Keep on Trucking,” is the Joy Group’s July 28th event hosted by
Martha Auxier, Necia Carter, Jeanne Huie and Cookie Spillers. Dinner
begins at the Iron Skillet restaurant on Watt Road at 6:00 p.m. and will
include a speaker from the Tennessee Department of Safety. At least
one lucky attendee will roll away with a brand new truck. Email, contact
one of the hosts, or sign up at the Joy bulletin board on Main Street to
RSVP by July 26th. See you there Good Buddy, 10-4.
Martha Auxier gmauxier@tds.net
Necia Carter ncarter247@hotmail.com
Jeanne Huie jtjhhuie@bellsouth.net
Cookie Spillers cookiejd@aol.com
The Hunger Table will feature fresh items, i.e., dill and
parsley this week. As well as kale, onions and sweet and hot
peppers. Please stop by and pick up any produce you can use!
All donations support our hunger ministries at FFUMC.
Children
Want to be “in the loop” on all Children’s Wing
activities? Be sure to join our Facebook Group (FFUMC
Children’s Ministry) and “The City” Parents’ group!
No Godly Play in July. Godly Play will return August 14, 2016.
Children’s Ministry Survey: Stop by the children’s ministry survey table
on Main Street and enter for a chance to win a restaurant gift card!
We appreciate your feedback!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 2ND GRADERS:
Please contact Paige Morgan at pmorgan@ffumc.org
before July 15th to indicate the name your child
wants engraved on their 3rd grade Bibles. The Bibles
will be presented during worship on August 7th.
Youth & Young Adults
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)
Sign up for volunteer opportunities on our bulletin
board on Main Street!
Thursday, July 7—Putt Putt Golf & Games/Lunch
Sunday, July 10 @ 5:30 p.m. — UMYF Summer Game Night/Pizza Party
Wednesday, July 13 — Smokies Game (12:00 p.m.)
Sunday, July 31 @ 5:30 p.m. — UMYF
Upcoming Events
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Afternoon Music
Concert Series
Next Sunday, July 10 at
3:00 p.m. when FFUMC presents our second concert in the
afternoon music series. Our
own Ned Rayson and his
Tennessee Bluegrass band,
The Jar Tippers, will perform
and they will be joined by
special guest ‘Barney Fife,’
impersonated by Sammy Sawyer. The afternoon will be lighthearted and in
the spirit of Mayberry. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun.
Admission is free.
Your Stewardship Team is planning to off
er Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University this fall
and would like to know if you are interested in attending. Our plan is to also invite the community to participate and we would appreciate learning of any interest
your friends and neighbors may have in the program.
Financial Peace University teaches God’s way of handling money. The cost of
the program is $93 per person/couple. If you are interested email Jen Braun at
finance@ffumc.org or go to www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ to learn more.
July 3, 2016
First Farragut United Methodist Church Staff:
Don Thomas, Lead Pastor
Chuck Powell, Director of Youth Ministries
Paige Morgan, Director of Children & Family Ministries
Jennifer Braun, Financial Administrator
Randee Schoenike, Administrative Assistant
Teresa Belles, Hostess & Kitchen Coordinator
Jayme Lyttle, Contemporary Worship Leader
Renni Morris, Director of Spiritual Formation
John Morris, Director of Choirs
David Morgan, Accompanist
God desires First Farragut United Methodist Church (FFUMC) to be
an intentional, vibrant, growing faith community transformed through
prayer, scripture, worship, and study.
God wants us to make a real difference in the lives of our
neighbors and each other as we invite, accept, connect,
serve, and share the love of Christ.
www.ffumc.org  12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934  865.966.8430
Gathering
Let Freedom Ring
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
David Morgan
Renni Morris
Ron Collins, Barb Collins, Renni Morris & Phil Scheuneman
Ivy Enyenihi, Acolyte
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Responsive Prayer
*Hymn
America the Beautiful
Morning Prayer & The Lords’ Prayer
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 2:2-10
Offertory
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
UMH 696
Rev. Don Thomas
Rev. Don Thomas
David Morgan
Please record your attendance on the register and pass it to your neighbor. EVERYONE is invited to
complete the section for address and telephone, and all worshippers are encouraged to check any box applying to them.
*Doxology
Sermon
“Chosen and Precious”
Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Hymn
This Is My Song
*Benediction
Rev. Don Thomas
UMH 437
Rev. Don Thomas
 At points marked with an asterisk, those who are able may stand.
11:00 AM Worship
CALL TO WORSHIP
WORSHIP & PRAISE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESPONSIVE PRAYER
WORSHIP & PRAISE
MORNING PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Peter 2:2-10
OFFERING
Brother
SERMON
“Chosen and Precious”
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
WORSHIP & PRAISE
*BENEDICTION
Calendar of Events
The Truck is Coming!
9:00 AM Worship
Jayme Lyttle
More than Conquerors
Josie Braun, Acolyte
Paige Morgan
Boldly I Approach
Rev. Don Thomas
Rev. Don Thomas
Praise Band
Rev. Don Thomas
Praise Band
Rev. Don Thomas
 At points marked with an asterisk, those who are able may stand.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP TODAY!
We are so glad you are here! Please let our greeters and ushers know if they can help you in any way.
(Hearing devices are available for your use at the Usher’s Table outside the Worship Center.)
If you are a visitor, please stop by the Friendship Table at the back of the Worship Center
to receive information about First Farragut United Methodist Church and connection possibilities.
A Nursery is provided on the lower level for infants through Pre-K. Children’s bulletins and worship activity
bags are available outside the Worship Center. A “cozy room” is available for those little worship attendees
who may need a little extra wiggle room or privacy to snuggle up.
A word about Holy Communion: First Farragut celebrates an “open” table. All who wish to receive the
sacrament are invited to do so, regardless of denominational affiliation or church membership.
The bread used is Gluten-free. We also welcome children to participate.
First Farragut UMC’s Footprints Ministry serves as a bridge to connect church and home
Whether your household has 2.5 kids and a dog, or just yourself, this ministry is about YOU.
Life happens outside of Sunday mornings, and we want to make sure we’re helping other members
of our church family in those everyday life moments!
Mobile Pantry Food Giveaway with Central UMC
Saturday, July 30
July 3, 2016 — July 10, 2016
FFUMC and Central UMC will distribute a Second Harvest
truckload of food on Saturday, July 30 at Central UMC, 301
Hickory Creek Rd., Lenoir City. We will also distribute school supplies and children’s clothing from Wesley’s Attic. Last August we served 252 families in
Loudon, Knox and surrounding counties.
During July we will be collecting gently used coats and school supplies.
You may bring coats to the coat box by the Missions table. You may
pick up school supply kits on Sunday, July 10. These kits will need to be
returned by July 24.
We need congregational servers on both Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30,
but especially on Friday afternoon when we move clothing totes to Central, and
Saturday morning to distribute clothing. Please sign up on The City or stop by
the missions table to sign up for a shift. Mobile Pantry is a family-friendly ministry. We celebrate our partnership with Central; you will meet new friends in
Christ, support our neighbors in need, and receive a blessing!
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!
Do you love puppies? Would you like to help
our wounded Veterans? If so, please consider
becoming a Puppy Raiser for Smoky Mountain
Service Dogs (SMSD). Our mission is to
enhance quality of life for Veterans with disabilities by providing customtrained mobility assistance service dogs at no cost to the Veteran. Our
Puppy Raisers provide a loving, patient environment for approximately
12 months, during which time our young puppies can learn and grow.
Puppy raisers are responsible for teaching basic house manners and
obedience skills under the guidance and direction of our trainers. Puppy
and Raiser will participate in regularly scheduled, individualized lessons
at our kennel. The Puppy Raiser also accompanies the puppy to
scheduled vet visits, takes the puppy out into public several times each
week, and is available the majority of the day to provide consistency
while the puppy learns. SMSD provides food, medications, vet care
expenses, training classes and more. You provide your time and your
love! To find out more, visit www.smokymountainservicedogs.org. To get
started, contact a Volunteer Coordinator by clicking the “Volunteer” link
on our website, or by sending an email to smsdvolunteer@yahoo.com.
The flowers on the altar are given to the
GLORY OF GOD and IN HONOR OF THE
WEDDING OF KELLI REESE & CALVIN
KEATS by Ken and Ondie Reese.
Today
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Traditional Worship
Sunday School for All Ages
Contemporary Worship
VMC Meal Preparation — Kitchen
VMC Food Pick Up
Monday, July 4
Office Closed
Tuesday, July 5
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a m.
6:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting — Room 208
“Anchor Management” Bible Study — Various Homes
Stewardship Team Meeting — Conference Room 209
Wednesday, July 6
5:30 p.m.
Prayer Team Meeting — Conference Room 209
6:45 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice — Music Room 210
Thursday, July 7
7:30 p.m.
Praise Team Rehearsal — Worship Center
Friday, July 8
5:00 p.m.
Overnight Youth Group from Dallas, Texas
Sunday, July 10
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Traditional Worship
Sunday School for All Ages
Contemporary Worship
Set up for Concert in Worship Center
Inviting Team Concert Series featuring The Jar Tippers
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) — Youth Central
For more details, please visit our website at www.ffumc.org.
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How to Contact Pastor
(865) 966-8430 office
(865) 256-0120 mobile
dthomas@ffumc.org
Attendance From 6/26/2016:
Total Worship Attendance
9:00AM Worship
11:00AM Worship
Total Sunday School Attendance
208
110
98
101
If you become aware of a health or prayer concern, please contact one of the following:
Rev. Don Thomas, Lead Pastor, at dthomas@ffumc.org or 865-256-0120
Doug Hulme, Lay Leader, at doughulme18@gmail.com or 865-335-2314
Jason Yarbrough, Lay Leader, at jason.yarbrough@petnetsolutions.com or 865-386-6360
For the day-to-day activities or operations of the church, please contact:
Randee Schoenike, Administrative Assistant, at admin@ffumc.org or 865-966-8430
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