First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville

September Newsletter 2008

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Permanent Link | Posted in Church News at Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Handbell Kick-off: August 24

If you have ever thought of ringing handbells or learning more about handbell ringing, you will not want to miss this Sunday’s Handbell Kick-off.  The handbell kick-off is for High School-Adult ages.  The schedule is as follows:

12:15-12:25 p.m.-Snack:  Fruit & Cheese

12:25-1:00 p.m.-Handbell Fundamentals-Learn the basics of ringing (music reading is not a prerequisite for this session.)  New ringers will have a bell partner/coach who will ring the same bells.
1:05-2:15 p.m.-Rehearsal.  The rehearsal will include a beginning, intermediate, and advanced level piece.  Participants may observe or ring on any of the pieces.  Beginning ringers may double a position.

Permanent Link | Posted in Church News at Monday, August 18th, 2008

PW Lecture Series: Dr. Amy Pauw

What: The annual Presbyterian Women’s Lecture Series continues to bring some of the most important minds in Christian theology and biblical scholars, reinforcing our deeply thoughtful Presbyterian Heritage. This year will be no different when Rev. Dr. Amy Pauw comes to visit (Learn more about the history of the Lectrure Series and Dr. Pauw by clicking on her name or picture). Anyone is welcome to attend any of the events and childcare will be provided.

Lecture Series Schedule

Sunday, September 7
8:45am -  Chapel Sermon:  Faith and Work
Sermon Texts: Ecclesiastes 2:18-25 and James 4:13-17

9:45am  - Sunday School Chapel Lecture: ”The Ephesians Moment: Being the Global Body of Christ”
Sunday School texts: Eph. 2:1-11; Eph. 4:1-6, 11-16

11:00am - Sanctuary Sermon:  Faith and Work
Sermon texts: Ecclesiastes 2:18-25 and James 4:13-17

6:00pm -  Sunday Evening Dinner

7:00pm - Sunday Evening Lecture : “Living on Borrowed Breath”
Sunday Evening Text: Proverbs 8:22-31

Monday, September 8
12:00pm -  Monday Luncheon  Lecture: ”African Theology for North American Pastors”

6:00pm - Monday Evening Lecture : ”Life in the Face of Death”
Monday Evening Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

7:00pm - Dessert

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult Education, Calendar Items, Church News, Presbyterian Women at Monday, August 18th, 2008

First Church Participates in “Voices of the Land”

What: Bring your family and friends to the FREE two-day public Grand Opening Celebration of the “Voices of the Land” exhibit at the East Tennessee History Center.

When: Saturday, August 23 (10:00am-7:00pm) and  Sunday, August 24th (12:00pm - 5:00pm)

Where: Our graveyard will be featured both days from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The first hour costumed storytellers will give first-person accounts of the lives of 6 of the famous people buried in our graveyard.  They are as follows:

• Gen James White (Dr. John McClure)
• Rev Samuel Carrick (Dr. William Pender)
• Gov William Blount (Dr. Paul Rader)
• Mrs. Mary Blount (Mrs.Becky Dwarshuis)
• Mrs Margaret Ramsey (Mrs Judith Cagle)
• Abner Baker (Andrew Whaley)

Jack Neely will conduct tours of the graveyeard starting at 3:00pm. There will be FREE trolley rides to other historical sites downtown as well as music on Market Square and activities for both children and adults in Krutch Park and along Clinch Avenue. The grand opening of the “Voices of the Land” exhibit in the History Center is also FREE and spectacular!!! Plan to join the fun and support your church members.

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News at Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Fellowship: Golf Tournament at Willow Creek

What: The First Presbyterian Church Golf Tournament . The format will be 4 person best ball and prizes will be awarded for longest drive, closest to the pin, and the top 4 team scores.  Following the round, we will have a catered lunch.  The cost for each player is $55.  The Hollingsworth Sports Fund is covering the cost of the lunch and prizes.

RSVP: Please  sign up on the bulletin board by the elevators in Fellowship Hall.

When: September 6 at 8:00 a.m. We will have a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. 

Where: Willow Creek Golf Course. 

Contact: Please contact Preston Smith at 773-9497 or email psmith@imagepoint.com if you have questions.  

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News, Fellowship Fun at Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Fellowship: Canoe Trip on the Holston

What: Canoe Trip (and/or kayake) on the Holston River along Strawberry Plains . The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of a 2-person canoe. There is no charge to bring your own canoe.You must bring your own life jacket. Bring sun block, bottled water, and pack a lunch. If you have a conoe or kayake that we could borrow please let us know.

When: Saturday, August 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

RSVP: Please sign up in advance on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the elevator in Fellowship Hall.

Where: Meet at the Jesus’ Friends parking lot at 8:00 a.m. to carpool to Strawberry Plains launch site.

Contact: Bryce Elliott at 546-2531 or email bryce@fpcknox.org

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News, Fellowship Fun at Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Rally Day Kickoff Celebration

Rally Day will be held Sunday, August 24. Rally Day is the kickoff to the new Sunday school year and a special celebration. We invite and encourage the whole congregation to gather together as one body in Fellowship Hall. Reacquaint yourself with old friends, tell a few stories from the summer, and introduce yourself to those you haven’t met before or that might be new to our church. NO early service as Rally Day is the break and transition from our summer Chapel Worship: Prayer and Communion back to our school year early service, Chapel Worship: Font & Table which begins at 8:45am Sunday, August 31. There will NOT be normal Sunday school for the adults and youth and a shortened welcome version for elementary children and younger as they move up to their next class by grade or age.

The schedule for Rally Day is as follows:

• 9:00am-9:40am - A Congregational Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
• 9:40am-9:50am - 2008-2009 Sunday School Teacher Introductions and Commissioning. (Please note that we will honor our 2007-2008 Sunday school teachers at the congregational meal on Sunday, September 21) 
• 9:50am-10:05am – Starting with the Two Year olds and ending with the 5^th graders each class will be introduced and taken by their Sunday school teachers to their respective classrooms for short orientation ending at the normal 10:40am time. (Toddlers and Infants can be taken down to the nursery rooms at anytime starting at 9:30am)
• 10:05am-10:15am – The new adult Wednesday night classes and Wednesday Children’s Program, starting September 3, will be introduced. Folks will have their first chance to sign up, there is limited space, for an intensive Bible Study led by Fritz Schilling as well as hear about the other new and exciting class offerings. There will also be a sign up for volunteers to help with different aspects of the children’s program.
• 10:15am-10:30am - Each adult class is invited to introduce the topics to be studied this Fall.
• 10:30am-11:00am - Coffee and OJ Fellowship (No donuts due to 9:00am breakfast)
• 11:00am-12:00pm - Worship in the sanctuary- Rising Second Graders will receive a Bible during a special Children’s Time, the new class of Confirmands will be confirmed, and the leaders of the 2008-2008 Presbyterian Women will be installed.

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News at Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

First Seniors: Jeraldine Macon “The Titanic”

What: First Seniors will have their first meeting of the Fall. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. The speaker, Jeraldine Macon, will have interesting displays and stories about the Titanic.

When: September 25 at 9:30am

Where: James Park Classroom

Contact: Ken Hansen, krh9205@knology.net

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News, First Seniors at Friday, August 1st, 2008

Fellowship: Children’s Pool Party

What: The Spences are going to host an end of summer pool party for kids and their parent(s), guardian, or grandparent(s). We’ll swim, play games, hang out, of course eat, and probably swim some more. Please bring your favorite pool accessories and a little cash to help pay for the meal.

Where: At the Spence family ranch on the river. Please contact the church office for directions (546-2531) or the Spences (see below).

When: Saturday, August 23 at 4:00pm

Contact: Marianne or Jason Spence , email: spence@popesgardencenter.com

Permanent Link | Posted in Children News, Church News, Fellowship Fun at Friday, July 25th, 2008

Bruce Reyes-Chow’s Blog as Moderator

For those that are interested www.mod.reyes-chow.com is the blog for the new PC USA moderator. We will put the link to the blog permanently under the resources heading.

Brief Bio about new PC USA Moderator
An ordained minister since 1995, this 30-something California native is the founding pastor of Mission Bay Community Church. Bruce just loves Northern California and San Francisco and is excited about the possibilities for the ministry in the Mission Bay and Potrero Hill districts of the city. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a special major in Asian American Studies, Sociology, and Religion in 1990 and from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1995. He has served the Presbyterian Church (USA) over the years as a preacher, worship leader, and keynoter.As the main speaker / preacher / talking head at MBCC, Bruce believes that a good message is one that is relevant, is compelling, and creates an emotional and intellectual connection between life and faith. He is firmly convicted that life is just chaotic and that the key to finding security amidst the chaos is not to put life in a rigidly controlled box, but to embrace and claim God’s presence in the ambiguity–a difficult way to live, but a way that honors the authenticity of our lives and strengthens our relationship with God. Bruce has lived in San Francisco since 1989 after growing up in Sacramento and Stockton. He now lives in the Oceanview district of San Francisco with his wife since 1990, Robin Pugh; and three daughters, Evelyn, Abigail, and Analise. His free time is filled with hanging out in cafes, cheering on those awesome Oakland Athletics, and riding his Triumph Bonneville T-100, “Trixie Triumph.”

Permanent Link | Posted in Church News at Friday, July 18th, 2008