This year’s Rally Day will follow the traditional model of an open house and will feature the myriad ways in which to be involved in the life of the church. Each committee will have a display table to highlight the different functions and activities of that group. You will have the opportunity to speak with committee and group organizers to help you find your niche within the church community. You are also welcome to sign up for activities that interest you.
We encourage ALL church members (and friends!) to join us on Sunday, August 29 at 9:00 a.m. Rally Day will kick-off with a catered congregational breakfast. When the children and youth are excused to visit their new Sunday school classrooms, the adults are asked to view the displays, mingle, and sign-up to volunteer or participate in activities.
There will be a drawing that morning for exciting prizes donated from within the Knoxville community. Some of the prizes you can win include:
A weekend in Montreat (courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. William Pender)
Autographed copies of books from local authors
Gourmet dinner for up to 12 people prepared and served in your home (courtesy of Mary Wilson)
Scrapbook supplies
Restaurant gift cards
Original artwork
There are many ways to earn tickets for the prizes. One way is to simply show up! Another way to earn tickets is to follow the “Worship +2 theme“. Worship + 2 means that in addition to attending church services on Sunday, you share your spiritual gifts in at least 2 other ways. For example, you attend worship, volunteer in the FISH Pantry, and are a member of a First Fellowship group. There are many different facets of church life; we encourage you to recognize the movement of God’s spirit in our midst, by identifying your own talents and gifts.
For more information regarding Rally Day, please contact Alyssa at alyssa@fpcknox.org or Mary Wilson at mary@fpcknox.org.
Bring a friend (or two or three!)! We look forward to seeing you on Rally Day!
Rally Day continues with a pool party at the Peninsula Club, 2222 Houser Road, 37919 from 4 – 7 p.m. FOR ALL AGES! Please bring your own drinks. Pizza and a light dessert will be delivered to the party. The cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family. Basketball and ping pong are available as well.
Peninsula Club Directions:
I-40 E. – Take Papermill Road exit & get in Northshore lanes. Go through traffic light onto Northshore Drive. Go across Kingston Pike and straight through the lights at Baum Drive and at the Northshore/Westland/Lyons View intersection. Turn left onto Lyons Bend Road (at Westminster Presbyterian Church). Follow this curvy road for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto Houser Road. The club is .8 mile on the left, just past Harrison Keepe subdivision.
I-40W – Take the Papermill Road exit. Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp. Turn left onto Northshore Drive. Follow directions from above from this point forward.
Pellissippi – Exit Northshore Drive. Head east towards the Rocky Hill area. Go through Rocky Hill (Pilot, Weigels, Butler & Bailey, etc.). Take a right onto Lyons Bend Road (just past Westminster Church), and follow directions from above from this point forward.
What: The men’s fall softball team, the Fightin’ Turnips, plays each Tuesday night. The league and any needed equipment are being paid for by the Church through a fund set up for exactly this type of function. Bonnie Hollingsworth, a major league pitcher, was the father of Holly Watts and grandfather of Rachel Trentham. The Hollingsworth Fund was created in his honor to have sports activities for the Church. Even if you can only play sporadically we would love to have you.
When: We will play Tuesday nights at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, or 9pm. The games will begin on August 10th and will be at Knox County SportsPark, 8050 Oak Ridge Hwy.
Contact: Preston Smith
ORDER YOUR SOFTBALL HAT!
We have designed a new softball hat and whether you play or not we want to give everyone a chance to order one. The hats are $20 and will be fitted in S/M or L/XL sizes. Please let us know what size you want when you place your order. Click on the link below to see what the hats will look like:
Presbyterian Women (PW) is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of more than 300,000 women. The programming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community.
Purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
To support the mission of the church worldwide
To work for justice and peace and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom
Join a Circle
Typically, Presbyterian Women in the Congregation are organized into small groups, called circles. A circle is where:
Faith is nurtured and growth takes place.
Women are challenged to stretch beyond their limits.
Women move beyond the safe places of life, reaching out to others.
Christian leadership is born, nurtured and sent forth into ministry.
Circle Moderators/Primary Teachers
Circle 1 – Judy Cagle (moderator) & Phyllis Driver (Bible)
Circle 2 – Maria Otzenberger (moderator) & Doy Barron and Peg Whitacre (Bible)
Circle 3 – Mary Ann Piper (moderator) & Anne Pittenger (Bible)
Drs. Hughs, Davis and Schilling have provided a hard copy of their presentations from Vacation Bible School. Text versions are available by clicking on the links below.
Since the time of Emperor Constantine, Christians have been journeying to the Holy Land. In February of 2011, Dr. William Pender will be leading a 10-day trip to Israel (with options for extensions to Jordan and Egypt). This trip is open to church members as well as family and friends of the church. Travelers on such trips find:
that the Biblical story comes alive in new and refreshing ways
that that their own faith is renewed
that the company of fellow, faithful travelers is rewarding.
Dr. Pender is an experienced group leader and will augment the excellent guide leadership that comes from Educational Opportunities (EO).
EO provides all the travel arrangements—air fare, hotels, transportation, food and lodging, site passes, and expert tour guides. EO has over 35 years of experience in such trips. Brochures about the trip are available in the church office; the same information is available at the EO website:
Email Dr. Pender (william@fpcknox.org) with any questions you might have as well as the information on how to register online at the Educational Opportunities website.
The Monday Women’s Bible Study will begin an 8-week study, “Stories for Life: Parables of the Kingdom of Matthew” on June 7th. The group will meet at 9:45 a.m. on the first and third Monday of each month–June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 16, and September 6 and 20. Class size is limited. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary Wilson at mary@fpcknox.org. Join us for the opportunity for an in-depth study of Jesus’ parables.
This fellowship group was organized by some of the younger families of First Presbyterian. They organize monthly family-friendly events for those with children. Past events include trips to Smokies baseball games, an annual hay ride, a Harvest Party in October, and trips on the lake.
February 27 – Girls’ Day and Evening Out
April 16-18 – Fall Creek Falls Retreat
May 23 – Lunch at Soccer Taco on Market Square after Church
June 12 - Day at the Lake at Dale at Pam Teague’s Home
September 26 – Open to Suggestions!!
October 10 – Tentative Cookout
December 18 – Annual Christmas Party (need a host)
For more information, please contact Kelli Morelock, 922-7418
What: The Turnip Patch Knitters, with organizers Lucie Polk and Gray Roberts, knit items to be given to senior citizens and infants. If you knit, or would like to learn how, and are interested in participating in this service project, please contact Lucie at 249-6275 or Gray at 584-2939 for more information.
When: The knitting group meets:
-The second Thursday of the month from 10:00-noon
-The third Tuesday of the month from 10:00-noon
Location: All of these meetings will be held in the library.
When: 9:00am to 11:30am the first Tuesday of each month.
Where: FISH pantry on the lower parking deck
FISH Pantry Item of the Month: The children of the church are asking the congregation to help them with a service project.They will be collecting the following items each month in a box in the Children’s Area or the items can be given as alms after each Chapel Service. All items collected will be used to help stock our FISH pantry.
g church services on Sunday, you share your spiritual gifts in at least 2 other ways. For example, you attend worship, volunteer in the FISH Pantry, and are a member of a First Fellowship group. There are many different facets of church life; we encourage you to recognize the movement of God’s spirit in our midst, by identifying your own talents and gifts.
programming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community.
Typically, Presbyterian Women in the Congregation are organized into small groups, called circles. A circle is where:
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