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Date Families Served Families Registered

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January 10 73 6,983

December 13 68 6,972

January 17 83 6,986

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February 2017

Sunday MorningSunday MorningSunday MorningSunday Morning Church School 9:45 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Broadcasts of 11 a.m. Worship Service: Kingsport ~ Radio Station WKPT 1400 AM/94.3 FM Johnson City ~ Radio Station WKTP 1590 AM/97.7 FM

Online ~ http://tunein.com/radio/WKPT-1400-s30347/

Sunday, February 5 Scripture: Luke 7:1-17 Sermon: “Raising the Widow’s Son”

Sunday, February 12 Scripture: Luke 7:18-35 Sermon: “Are You the One?”

Sunday, February 19 Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Sermon: “Forgiven at Jesus’ Feet”

Sunday, February 26 Scripture: Luke 9:28-45 Sermon: “Transfiguration of Our Lord”

One Worship ServiceOne Worship ServiceOne Worship ServiceOne Worship Service As you may have already heard, Session voted on a

recommendation from the Renewal Committee at our Decem-ber meeting to transition into having only one service of wor-ship. Last Summer we had one worship service, and we re-ceived a lot of positive feedback from the congregation. At the June meeting of Session, we discussed the possibility of permanently switching to one worship service. We ultimately decided to refer this question to the Renewal Committee. Based upon an overwhelming preference heard in the congre-gational surveys, the Renewal Committee recommended to Session that we make the change to one service of Worship. One service of worship will unite our two worshipping communities into one, and this will strengthen our church. Last Summer we found that a larger attendance in the Sanc-tuary brought more energy and joy into the experience of wor-ship. This is not only a benefit to the worshiping community, it also makes a significant difference to visitors. A full sanctuary will unquestionably make a better impression. Combining our worship services will help us grow. There are two decisions that need to be made – the time for worship to begin each Sunday and the day when we will switch to one service. Our Worship Committee has been assigned the task of evaluating the pros and cons of various alternatives. Worship will then submit a report and recom-mendation to Session, and Session will ultimately decide. If you would like to share your thoughts on these questions, please contact one of the members of the Worship Commit-tee. Below you will find a list of the Worship Committee mem-bers. The members of Session are listed on an insert included in this newsletter. Session firmly believes that transitioning to one ser-vice of worship will be in the best interest for our church and church’s future. Your thoughts, your opinions, and your sup-port are greatly appreciated. The Session of First Presbyterian Church

WORSHIP Roger Goin ‘18(Chair) Peggy Smith ’19 Liz Stothart ‘18 Lynetta Johnson (At large) Sue Redmon (At large) Carol Francisco (At large) Jimmy Oliver (At large) Paula Scott (At large) Jenny Clemmer (At large)

Mark Davis – Staff Liaison

Centennial Celebration

The Church Mouse Remembers ...

February 1945, the Tipton family donated steeple bells to First Presbyterian in honor of their son George who was killed in France during WWII. Front, left to right: George Thomas Tipton (killed in action WWII), Dr. Enoch William Tipton, and Katherine Tipton (Brown); Back, left to right: Joseph Nelms Tipton, Enoch William Tipton Jr., and Kate Nelms Tipton.

(Please see more from the Centennial Committee on page 4)

Soup FestSoup FestSoup FestSoup Fest Soup Fest will be held on Febru-ary 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fel-lowship Hall. This annual crowd-pleaser is a friendly competition featuring a variety of soups from the many talented cooks in our congregation. Prizes will be awarded for the best soups in the following four categories: Best of the Bird (chicken), Soup on the Hoof (beef), Garden Variety (vegetable), and Wild Card (anything goes). With all of the entries in each of the categories, you're bound to either find an old stand-by or maybe even discover a new favorite or two. The winning recipes will also be pub-lished in a future newsletter and stored in the church's ar-chives. Please bring your soup entry in an appropriate con-tainer. There will be tables reserved for each category and attendants at those tables will provide the entries with index cards to label each one.

This is a fun-filled evening of food and fellowship. Make ready your favorite recipes and we'll see you at Soup Fest on February 15. Desserts will be provided. Please let the church office know by Monday, February 13, if you are coming and whether or not you will be bringing soup for the competition. If you have questions, please contact Becca Wright.

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February 24-26 The theme this year is “God is in our midst.”

Come join us as we have fun, sing songs, and grow in faith.

Contact Russ for more information and for pricing.

Youth Sunday February 12, 2017

Come join us in worship on Sunday, February 12 as our Youth lead us at the

8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

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Valentine Care PackagesValentine Care PackagesValentine Care PackagesValentine Care Packages The Congregational Fellowship and Worship Committee will be sending another “Care Package” to our 24 college stu-dents around Valentine's Day just to remind them that their church loves them! If you are interested in contributing to this project, we will be accepting donations through Wednesday, February 8. Needed items include, but are not limited to:

♥Non-perishable food items, individually wrapped (peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, breakfast bars, candy, gum, trail mix, microwavable mac and cheese, soup, popcorn, granola bars, pretzels, cookies, Valentine candy, etc.) ♥Monetary donation to be used for gift cards

Contributions can be dropped off at the church office or a member of the committee will be happy to pick up your items. Should you have questions or need more information, please contact: Nancy Knisley (865-919-3879), or Becca Wright (963-9617) Thank you!

PW Bible Study for FebruaryPW Bible Study for FebruaryPW Bible Study for FebruaryPW Bible Study for February Please join us as we gather for PW Bible Study Wednesday, February 8 at 10:45 a.m. We are studying Horizons Bible Study “Who Is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes.” Our lesson is Lesson Six: According to Hebrews. Please read Hebrews 1-6; 12-13. All women are welcome.

Evening Bible StudyEvening Bible StudyEvening Bible StudyEvening Bible Study Evening Bible Study will gather Monday, February 13, in the Memorial Parlor of our Fellowship Center. You are encour-aged to arrive around 6:30 p.m. Sharing joys and concerns will begin at 6:50 p.m. Peggy Smith will lead our study of “Who is Jesus?” with Lesson Five: According to Paul. Re-member to bring canned goods for the food pantry. An open invitation is extended to all no matter where you may be in your faith journey.

Men’s Breakfast in FebruaryMen’s Breakfast in FebruaryMen’s Breakfast in FebruaryMen’s Breakfast in February Please join the men of the church as they gather for the Feb-ruary Men’s Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. Please come and bring a friend for a morning of good food, fellowship and Bible study.

Thank You We would like to thank everyone who gave us Christmas gifts and also for all the food, cards and prayers. Thank you so much. We really appreciate all of you! Rick and Tammy Hicks

Stock ContributionsStock ContributionsStock ContributionsStock Contributions If you are planning to give stock to the church, please notify Bev Johnson, Financial Administrator, in writing prior to your donation. Thanking you in advance.

February Birthdays!February Birthdays!February Birthdays!February Birthdays!

2nd: Jean Adams, John Porter, Jenny Clemmer, Julia Grecol, Bill Mooberry 3rd: Joanne Mackintosh 4th: Robin Bell, Oliver Arrowsmith 5th: Peyton Lambton 6th: Marian Adams, Evie Heindselman 7th: Harold Childress, Olivia Collins, Evelyn Cantrell 10th: Susan Jackson 11th: Sallie Oaks, Mitch Byerley, Hagan Dietrich 12th: Bill Bryan, Helen Baylor, Ben Capel, Bruce Capel 13th: Martha Walker 14th: Pam Cox, Lori Krause 15th: Bob Hauk 16th: Zoe Anne Cagle, Issac Conner, Aaron Pendleton 17th: Mike Wilkins, Gary Collins, Jennifer Kline 18th: Henry Booher 19th: Judy Booze, Paul Banda 20th: Liza Howle 21st: Bill Phlegar, Burts Compton, Alexis Jennings, Kennon Crymble 22nd: Mary Beggerow, Hunter Cagle 23rd: Greta Robinette 24th: Catherine Tucker 25th: Flint Gray, Don Thompson, Kim Thomidis, Craig Denison, Briggs Mink 26th: Bob White, Lynetta Johnson, Tim Krause, Thomas Young 28th: Dub Lady

Pledge Update ~ Year to DatePledge Update ~ Year to DatePledge Update ~ Year to DatePledge Update ~ Year to Date (as of January 23, 2017)

Pledges Budgeted to Date: $63,228.01 Pledges Received to Date: $57,915.26 Difference: ($5,312.75) Special Offerings - 5 cents a meal (December) $381.15 (a portion went to Second Harvest) White Gift $500.00 Joy Gift $734.00 Christmas Eve $967.00 (Went to Campus Ministry House)

Remember Our FriendsRemember Our FriendsRemember Our FriendsRemember Our Friends

In Nursing Homes

Asbury @ Baysmont Carolyn McConnell

Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

505 N. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

Charlotte McKay

In Residential Living

Asbury Place Jean Adams, Martha King, Rudy Greear,

David Valentine

North Lake Gardens 1300 Montreal Road, Tucker, GA 30084

Margaret Austin Smith, No. #110

In Assisted Living

Brookdale Kingsport Laura Jane Yantz, #508

Cornerstone Village (Magnolia Assisted

Living) Joanne Boswell

Asbury @ Steadman Hill Campus

Lynnie Chadwell; Anna Holland; Joanne Mackintosh; Glen Painter,

Crown Cypress

Alpha Rice (mother of Donna Quillen and mother-in-law of Cheryl Rice)

Preston Place Suites

Ann Bingham; Charlie Sydnor

Centennial Bearing FruitCentennial Bearing FruitCentennial Bearing FruitCentennial Bearing Fruit

Project for PreschoolProject for PreschoolProject for PreschoolProject for Preschool

Sunday School ClassSunday School ClassSunday School ClassSunday School Class Don Thompson receives mittens, gloves and hats (to be given to children in the Clothes Closet) from Rowan Good and Oliver Arrowsmith who, as part of the 3 and 4-year-old Sun-day school class, collected items to keep little ones warm this winter.

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January 2017 The Family Promise ministry touched many lives in 2016 – both the homeless families participating in the program and the volunteers who served them. Thanks to our faithful Church members who took time out of their hectic schedules to stay with the families or prepare meals: Alan, Barbara L., Barbara and Larry, Beth, Bob, Carolyn, David C., David G., Debbie, Debra and Will, Diana, Dorothy, Emily, Gail, Gary, Jane, Jenny, Jim, Karen and Don, Kim, Linda and Pete, Mari-an and Bill, Marsha and John, Mary Beth, Peggy, Ridley, Ross, Sharon, Steve, Sue, Sylvia, Teresa, Tom, and Troy. Special thanks to our faithful schedulers, Florence and Robin, and to our breakfast and staples organizer, Laura. All prayers are also much appreciated. Without these dedicated volun-teers, First Presbyterian’s participation in this ministry would not be possible. If you would like to be a part of our effort to minister to homeless families in 2017, please contact Liz or Gray Stothart (246-1661 or LStothart@embarqmail.com). In December, we hosted two mothers and their small children. Unfortunately, one mother and her six-year-old daughter had to spend a night away from our Church in a motel when the child became very ill. The other family was comprised of a mother and two children, a boy and a girl, both under two years. In addition to our regular volunteers, we are looking for one or two people to take home and launder the sheets and towels used by the families after they spend the week in our building. No need to hurry; you would just need to have them ready before the next host week, six months later. We have had as few as two people in the program and the maximum number is fourteen. Please talk to Liz or Gray if you would be willing to serve in this capacity. In 2017, we will be hosting families during these weeks: March 5-12 at St. Dominic Catholic Church June 11-18 at First Presbyterian Church September 3-10 at St. Dominic Catholic Church December 17-24 at First Presbyterian Church

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Volunteer of the Month We would like to thank Emily Gaude for her beautiful and inspired work on the big bulletin board across from the Sanc-tuary during Advent and now for the winter season. She has wonderful, creative ideas for future bulletin boards as well. Emily is one of our newer members and has already found ways to “be the hands of Christ” at First Presbyterian Church. She helps the office staff by stuffing the worship bulletins on Fridays, and she has a glorious soprano voice and blesses us Sunday mornings during Worship as a part of our Chancel Choir. Thank you, Emily!

Let’s Build a HouseLet’s Build a HouseLet’s Build a HouseLet’s Build a House The Habitat for Humanity Faith Build project was approved by the Session. Habitat volunteers will be needed on Monday April 10, Tuesday April 11, Friday May 12, and Saturday May 13. We will be working with nine other churches to build the house for the Madine Skaggs Family. Peter Borg will be the project coordinator for Habitat. Gary and Catherine Tucker will be our on site coordinators. We will have sign up sheets in the foyer each Sunday or you can get in touch with me: 737-3328 or azcole@charter.net. Tony Cole Outreach and Evangelism Committee

February ChurchFebruary ChurchFebruary ChurchFebruary Church Night SuppersNight SuppersNight SuppersNight Suppers

5:30 p.m. Dinner Served 6:00 p.m. Prayer and prayer concerns 6:15 p.m. Program or Devotional

Wednesday, February 1

Chicken and Dumplings Green Beans Baked Apples Garden Salad Corn Muffins

Cake Tea, Lemonade and Coffee

(Devotions) Finance Committee Serving

Wednesday, February 8

Specialty Pizza Bar Garden Salad

Valentine Sweets Tea, Lemonade and Coffee

(Valentine Theme Party) Worship Committee Serving

Wednesday, February 15

Soup Fest Soup

Crackers/Corn Muffins Cookies

Tea, Lemonade and Coffee Congregational Fellowship and Nurture Committee Serving

Wednesday, February 22

Chinese Buffet Beef and Chicken Entrees

Rice - Noodles Mixed Vegetables

Cupcakes Tea, Lemonade and Coffee

(Devotions) Discipleship Committee Serving

Lent Devotion 2017Lent Devotion 2017Lent Devotion 2017Lent Devotion 2017 This Lenten Season the Discipleship Committee will offer a weekly devotion based on the “I am” statements from the Gospel of John. Each week will focus on one of the state-ments such as “I am the bread of life” or “I am the light of the world”. A pastor or member from the committee will write a devotion and prayer. The weekly devotion will also include a Bible reading, suggestions for daily prayer, service oriented activities, and individual activities to help live into the theme of the week. We are planning to have copies available for pick up at church as well as a downloadable copy on our website. Be on the lookout for more information soon.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

11:00am-12:30pm Choir Rehearsal, featuring Past and Present Choir Members 12:30pm-1:30pm Choir Luncheon 1:30pm-4:00pm Church Open House, Community Invited Historical Displays and Video 2:00pm-4:00pm 1980’s Youth Group Reunion “Gutter Buster” 7:00pm-8:00pm Evening Entertainment: Musical Presentations by youth and adults Storytelling Opening 75th Anniversary Time Capsule Creating 100th Anniversary Time Capsule 8:00pm-8:30pm Time to visit and recall memories Popcorn and Lemonade

Sunday, March 19, 2017

10:00am Worship Service 11:30am **Catered Luncheon Cost: 0-5 Free 6-12 $5 13-Adult $10

*Family Maximum $40

** Reservations required by March 3 and binding * Family = parent(s) and their dependent children

History Room and displays open 9:00am-9:45am and following the luncheon.

Be certain to “sign” the TimeLine located in the main hallway - across from the Johnson Parlor. This will be available throughout the weekend to indicate your part in our history.

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