Bulletin – August 17, 2025
BLT Lunch Sunday! Please join us for BLTs on Sunday, August 17 in the Fellowship Center after the 10:30 a.m. service. Only white bread will be offered to make the sandwiches. If you want any other kind of bread, please bring it with you. Claudia Byrd is graciously preparing these for us. Thank you Claudia! We will also officially welcome our new Director of Music Ministries, Amy Smith, at this time.
Bulletin – August 10, 2025
What is “Holy Interruption”?Some of you noticed a new name for one of our parts of worship last week!Last December our Space for Grace worship service began to meet weekly and part of our worship order was Holy Interruption. This name came from another PC(USA) congregation who desired to implement a more intentional sharing of the peace of Christ that didn’t feel as rushed. This new name reminded that congregation to take their time and truly enjoy each other’s presence through sharing the peace…
Bulletin – August 3, 2025
New Worship Schedule Beginning August 3 Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held Sunday, August 3 at the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the purpose of electing officers. Nominees for Elder: Wes Combs, Candi Harker, Julianna King, Larry Maston, Daniel Robertson, Kathy Ruffel, and Paul Smith. Nominees for Deacon: Judy Cox, Jamie Davis, Mark Davis, Ella Deakins, Alex King, Sarah King, Greta Robinette, and Cindy Sharitt.
Bulletin – July 27, 2025
Potluck LunchOur potluck lunch will be held after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, July 27 in the Fellowship Center. The CF&N Committee will provide chicken fingers. Bring anything else you like to the Fellowship Center kitchen as early as 9:30 a.m. Join us for a time of great food and fellowship! New Worship Schedule Begins August 38:30am ~ Chapel Worship10:30am ~ Sanctuary Worship Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held Sunday, August 3 at the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the purpose of…
Sanctuary Worship Update
July 20, 2025 Hello First Presbyterian! Today our Session voted and approved the time change request for the Sanctuary. Beginning August 3rd, the following Sunday morning schedule will start: 8:30am Chapel Worship10:15am Fellowship in the Foyer (Coffee and fellowship)10:30am Sanctuary Worship (Nursery available) Sunday School start times will be communicated from your teachers. If you want to join a class please reach out and I will connect you. Choir practice times will be communicated by Amy Smith to the choir. We will begin to update our…
Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank August 20, 2025
First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, August 20. Please join us if you can. Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and indicate your time preference; morning (9am-11am), afternoon (1pm-3pm) or both!
Bulletin – July 20, 2025
Pancake BreakfastA pancake breakfast fundraiser for Rhys Wilkins’ Eagle Scout project will be held Sunday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Center. Dinner at the Kitchen at Grace MeadowsLet’s get together and go to dinner at the Kitchen at Grace Meadows on Thursday, July 24. Meet at church at 4:30 p.m. Contact Barbara Foust at (423) 306-6514. Potluck Lunch A potluck lunch will be held after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, July 27 in the Fellowship Center. The CF&N Committee will provide chicken fingers. Bring…
Bulletin – July 13, 2025
Ice Cream SocialJoin your church family for delicious ice cream on Sunday, July 13 in the Fellowship Center after the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Enjoy ice cream with your choice of syrups, sprinkles, various toppings and whipped cream! Second Harvest WorkdayFirst Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, July 16. Please join us if you can and bring a friend. Summer months present good opportunities to engage the youth as well as friends and family. Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280)…
Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank July 16, 2025
First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, July 16. Please join us if you can and bring a friend. Summer months present good opportunities to engage the youth as well as friends and family. Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and indicate your time preference; morning (9am-11am), afternoon (1pm-3pm) or both!
