03-22-2015 - Karns Church of Christ

KARNS CHURCH OF CHRIST
March 22, 2015
SUNDAY NEWS
HOME OF THE SOUTHEAST INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
Elders
Don Denton
Gregg Woodall
Don Wagner
Tony Williams
Tony Turner
March Servant Elder
Gregg Woodall
Ministers
Steve Higginbotham
Justin Morton
Deacons
Michael Albert
Brad Alsup
Bob Anderson
Dave Benner
Lance Champion
Terry Clark
Chris Cox
Dan Dresser
Gentry Jackson
John Hoffarth
Chris Pegg
Don Scott
John Seibel
Steve Smith
Jeff Snyder
Dale Tanner
Gary Woodall
Our Goal
To be transformed by God by…
Reflecting the life of Jesus,
Giving hope to the lost,
And growing as a family,
Being bound together by the cross.
(865) 691-7411
The Karns 2015 Congregational Growth
Planning Session
By Tony Turner, for the elders
As you know, we will have a
congregational growth planning
session on March 29th after the
meal. The elders have determined
that it would be beneficial to ask the
congregation for ways to improve in
four specific areas: outreach and
evangelism; worship; education; and
involvement ministries. The purpose
of the session is to involve the
congregation in better serving our
church family, the Karns community, and God.
Just as the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in
numbers (Acts 16:5), so too will the
Karns congregation grow. We want
to make sure that our emphasis is
not on worldly goals, but on
strengthening our faith, serving our
community, and serving our God.
We want the Lord to add to our
number daily those who are saved
(Acts 2:47).
This growth planning session is very
important to the elders. We want
and need your input on how we can
be more effective in sharing the
gospel and loving one another.
Please plan to be there on March 29.
It should take about 2 hours.
The elders love each and every one
of you, and desire your participation.
We have prayed about the growth
planning session, and will continue
to do so. We take very seriously the
instructions to elders in 1 Peter 5:13: “The elders who are among you I
exhort, I who am a fellow elder and
a witness of the sufferings of Christ,
and also a partaker of the glory that
will be revealed: Shepherd the flock
of God which is among you, serving
as overseers, not by compulsion but
willingly, not for dishonest gain but
eagerly; nor as being lords over those
entrusted to you, but being examples
to the flock.”
www.KarnsCOC.org
SUNDAY NEWS
THIS WEEK AT KARNS
Today
• Egg Hunt begins at 4:30 p.m.
Details in adjacent column.
• MS/HS Devo at 7 p.m., small
fellowship room. Bring finger
foods.
Tuesday, March 24
• Ladies’ Class at 10 a.m. in small
fellowship room.
Saturday, March 28
• Young Ladies’ Day in
Wartburg. Girls leave here at
8:45 a.m.
• Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting at
9 a.m.
Sunday, March 29
• Congregational Potluck &
Meeting after morning service.
Looking Ahead
Ignite!
March 30
Shut-in Ministry
April 5
Makin’ Music
April 11-12
Spring Advance
April 17-19
Southeast Lectures
April 26-29
Jr/Sr Banquet
May 1
Church Picnic
May 2
HS Senior Night
May 17
Church/Eat/Church
May 24
5th Grade Promotion May 28
Egg Hunt Today
This event will be for youngsters 5th grade and
under today at 4:30 p.m. here at the building. Bring
finger foods to share and 30 pre-filled eggs. Please
don’t bring anything containing nuts.
Elders’ & Deacons’ Meeting
There will be an important elders' & deacons' meeting on Saturday,
March 28th from 9 - 10 a.m. This meeting is about the upcoming
congregational planning session for growth and improvement. Coffee and
doughnuts will be available.
Congregational Potluck & Planning Session
Bring some good ideas and some good food next Sunday, March 29th for a
Potluck/Meeting. After the meal, the elders would like this to be an
opportunity for the church family to brainstorm and share our ideas with
them as outlined on the cover of this bulletin.
Young At Heart Picnic
“March Madness with Oscar Mayer, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Much More”--Young At Heart Picnic!
This fun event will be Saturday, March 28t from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at the
home of David and Sally Roff. If convenient, please bring a simple side
dish, dessert or salad. Sign up by Wednesday, March 25th, on the Young
at Heart bulletin board.
LECTURESHIP
April 26-29, 2015
A once-a-year opportunity begins Sunday, April 26th
at 9 a.m. and closes with the 7:30 p.m. lecture on the
following Wednesday evening.
Our church family always works hard to make the
lectureship a hospitable, enjoyable and spiritually
nourishing event. Plan now to be a part of it. Sign up
sheets will be posted in future.
SUNDAY NEWS
Sympathy
John Shoup (38 year-old nephew of Annette Street) passed away from
a heart attack Sunday night. Keep the family in prayer as they grieve.
Prayer List
Susan Aragon will have foot/ankle surgery at Parkwest this Tuesday.
She will be in a cast for 6 weeks afterward.
Doug Sebring has a heart test scheduled for March 30th.
Lucy Wright (Brenda Slate’s mother) broke her leg and they are unable
to do surgery. She will be going into rehab soon. The family requests no
visitors at this time.
Hope Mabry (grandmother of Rebecca (D) Fields and Emily Griffith) is
declining rapidly.
Hannah Clark is recovering from elbow surgery.
Jill Clark (daughter of Allen & Marlene Monroe ) had back surgery this
past Friday.
Response
John DeMastus came forward for prayer last Sunday. Pray on his
behalf as he desires a closer walk with Jesus. He is an encouragement to
all of us.
Family News
Directory Changes
Jeremy Sweeney
709 High Point Way
Knoxville, TN 37912
Phone:865-306-2889
Billy Fields Family
9105-C Woodpark Lane
Knoxville, TN 37923
Donnie Iverson Family
1107 Hayslope Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Onita Hartley
Phone: 865-308-5997
Heads-Up For Teens
•
Makin’ Music Memo: We will
leave for FHU at 10 a.m. on
Saturday morning April 11th
and return on Sunday the 12th.
You will need enough money
for 3 meals.
•
Middle and high school students
will be going to Lake Frances for
Spring Advance from April 17th
through the 19th. Details soon.
•
The ACT date scheduled for
April 18th is also the same
weekend as Spring Advance.
Please plan accordingly.
Continue to Pray For…
Helen Caldwell, Joyce Cawood, Ron Dugger, Ray Ford, Jim Gill, Bettye
& JV Hawkins, Stan Hornbaker, Polly Huber, Catherine Jernigan, Chris
Kelsey, Bob Leake, Roy Loveday, Marie Lynch, Steve Martin, Gene
Molchan, Jean Thomas, Bob & Anna Young.
Prayer For Prisoners
There is a green basket in the foyer containing personal prayer requests
from our Bible students in the local jail. Please pick one up today.
Bible Correspondence Graders
Remember to update the Active Student Book
monthly and sign the front page. If you have
any questions, or would like to
assist with great work, see Wendell Agee.
Last One Out?
If you’re the last one out of the
building, be sure to turn off all the
lights and turn off the coffee pots.
Thanks!
Southeast Announces New Director
KARNS CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday News
March 22, 2015
SUNDAY NEWS
Privileged to Serve
Morning
Evening
Announcements: Carrol Street
Announcements: Carrol Street
Song: Heaven Holds All to Me, 836
Karns Church of Christ 6612 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-691-7411
office@karnscoc.org
www.karnscoc.org
Song: You Are My All in All, 529
Prayer: Jonathan Huddleston
Times of Services: Song: He Bore It All, 331
Song: In Loving-Kindness Jesus Came, 510
Communion and Collection
(Attendance cards taken during next song)
Sun. Bible Study: 9 am
Sun. Worship: 10 am, 6 pm
Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm
Song Leader: Chris Cox
Song: Here I Am to Worship, 8
Prayer for the Sick: Don Denton
Presider: Ben Woodall
(Attendance cards taken during next song)
Song: No Tears in Heaven, 794
Song Leader: Steve Aragon
Song: The Greatest Commands, 774
Reading: Jeremy Stiles
Prayer: Bennie Williams
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Reading: Barry Haile
Song: Just As I Am, 920
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, 300
Song: Softly and Tenderly, 880
Song: Open My Heart, 442
Prayer: Jay Insell
Prayer: James Meadows
Sound & Video:
TBD
C. John Chavis
Camera:
Jonathan Woodall
Welcome Center:
Amy Jackson
Gretchen Elliott
Nursery:
Hannah Cox
Candace Foust
Song: Ring Out the Message, 740
Rachel Cox
Attendance Cards:
Isaac Hillis
Nathan Hillis
Drew Martin
Jackson Martin
Wednesday: March 25
Announcements: John Gott
Song Leader: Matthew Menarchek
Speaker: Don Scott
Prayer: Rick Compton
ARE YOU VISITING?
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INFO CENTER
2015 Statistics
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Attendance: 292
Contribution: $15,303
Average: $14,382
Budget: $14,500
Placed Membership: 8
Baptisms: 9
Responses: 6
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of
our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with
thanksgiving;
Let us shout joyfully to Him with
psalms. “
—Psalm 95:1-2
Be sure to visit our Welcome Center located in the foyer.
If you have children, greeters at the Welcome Center will help you find your child’s
classroom. A nursery is available for nursing mothers and a “training” room for parents
with toddlers.
• Please don’t feel obligated to participate in the offering. The offering is for those who
consider Karns their church home.
• Be sure to fill out a Visitor Card located in the pew in front of you and pass it to the end
of your row.
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