Ministries
Staying Calm – Bible Study Starting September 18, 2024
STAYING CALM… There is a madness to our time in history; the world has gone mad, and it is taking us with it. It is so depressing to watch the news that many people have stopped watching. Humanity isn’t doing well. Our ANXIETY LEVEL is through the roof. We dread what may happen next but what we fear may happen is often worse than what does happen. Many people have clearly lost hope. They look for good news, but don’t…
Bulletin – September 15, 2024
Wednesday Nights at FPC Our Wednesday night dinners will resume on September 18, and Dr. Mike Shelton’s series will begin that evening. We will have pizza, salad and dessert for our first meal of the season. Please see the bulletin announcements for details about cost and registering for dinner. We’re looking forward to another wonderful season of lessons, great food and fellowship! Fellowship OutingFriday, September 20Lunch at “The Farmer’s Daughter”Cost is $22.00.Meet at the church at 10:00.Call Barbara Foust at 423-306-6514 to sign…
Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank September 18, 2024
Volunteers and staff at Second Harvest Food Bank are hustling to keep up with demand for “Food for Kids” back to school program that launched in August. First Presbyterian Church volunteers will meet there on September 18, to put packaged food items into bags and boxes for delivery to Kingsport Elementary School children in need. This is a busy time of year at the Food Bank, and our contributions of time and talents are much needed and appreciated. If you…
Bulletin – September 1, 2024
Brown Bag Lunch Bible StudyBring your own lunch!Thursdays beginning Sept. 5 at 12:15 p.m. in F102 *No prep required. Do not feel you have to be a Bible scholar to attend Bible study.*No commitment needed, just show up!*No need to worry about speaking in the group if you don’t want to.*Bring your Bible and a notebook. Bibles and paper will be available also. *Russ will communicate if schedule changes
To Be Continued…In Us – A Sermon Series on Acts Beginning May 5, 2024
Beginning May 5, 2024, Dr. Shelton will do a sermon series entitled “TO BE CONTINUED”, based on Acts. Luke, its author, calls it “ACTS OF APOSTLES” but it might be called the ACTS OF HOLY SPIRIT. Acts was never meant to be APOSTLES’ GREATEST HITS. The main character wasn’t John, Peter, or Paul but the HOLY SPIRIT. Luke picks up after Easter. The Disciples wait in an Upper Room, huddled in fear. The HOLY SPIRIT comes in a mighty way…
Brown Bag Lunch Bible Study
Brown Bag Lunch Bible Study Bring your own lunch!Thursdays at 12:15pm in F102 Quick Info:*No prep required. Do not feel you have to be a Bible scholar to attend Bible study.*No commitment needed, just show up!*No need to worry about speaking in the group if you don’t want to.*Bring your Bible and a notebook. Bibles and paper will also be available. *Russ will communicate if schedule changes. Thursday Bible Study Reading Schedule September 5: Genesis 2:15-25: PartnersSeptember 12: Genesis 9:8-17: Noah’s…
Bulletin – August 11, 2024
Sunday School KickoffWe will kick off another Sunday school season on Sunday, August 11. All children and youth will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall downstairs for their program. Russ will lead the program with our youth. All adult classes plan to meet in your regular classroom. Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held Sunday, August 11 at the beginning of the 11 a.m. worship service for the purpose of calling Russ Pearson to the associate pastor position. Later that day, the Ordination and Installation service will be held at…
Bulletin – August 4, 2024
Sunday School KickoffWe will kick off another Sunday school season on Sunday, August 11. All children and youth will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall downstairs for their program. Russ will lead the program with our youth. All adult classes plan to meet in your regular classroom. Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held Sunday, August 11 for the purpose of calling Russ Pearson to the associate pastor position. Later that day, the Ordination and Installation service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in…
Bulletin – July 28, 2024
Reception for Mark DavisPlease join us as we bid farewell to our music director, Mark Davis, who is retiring after more than 18 years at First Presbyterian. A reception honoring Mark will be held in the church foyer following the 11:00 a.m. worship service Sunday. Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held August 11 for the purpose of calling Russ Pearson to the associate pastor position. Later that day, the Ordination and Installation service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to…