First Presbyterian Church 600 W. Main Street Morristown, TN 37814423/586-4281 www.fpcmorristown.com Midsummer, 2014

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Summer Sermon SeriesPlease join me for my Summer Series of Sermons on "Dirty Words in the Bible". Actually theyaren't really dirty words, but hopefully the title got your attention. The language of words is amysterious thing and meanings can change according to theological context and current culture. Iplan on focusing on five words SIN, SALVATION, REPENTANCE, ATONEMENTand

FORGIVENESS. All of these words actually mean different things to different people. My intention is not to tell you their 'proper'

meaning, but to explore some of the things we might think about when we hear these words including some cultural baggagethat we attach to them. I've enjoyed researching these words for this series and I hope you will enjoy the challenge of thinkingabout them in old and new ways.

In God’s peace,Gary

Boasting in the LordLast month Rick challenged us to not be so humble when we are talking about the things that

God is doing in and through us. He said, and I agree, that “the world needs to know that God is alive and active and moving”.That is certainly true here at FPC. Here are just a few things that we have done in the in the name of God in the last year:• $5,000 of support went to the Haiti Education Fund.• FPC sent a group of members to serve as short term missionaries to Camp Celebrate with contributions of $2,355

(Not just money - people doing mission)• Helped to send Brooke Austin to Guatemala on a mission trip-$1,250• Gave $5,000 to help someone get braces• FPC is actively and intentionally growing in our ability to care for people with special needs in our community. With the

creation of The Hidden Treasures Academy. In addition to volunteer support of the program and space usage,contributions of $9,300 have been given.

• The church supplied easily more than 100 gifts/prizes for the Luke 14 festival, as well as having 3 FPC members on theleadership team for it, and 10 more volunteered to help people with disabilities. Elizabeth Gibson planned and ran allof the booths! FPC also supplied tables so the families could eat together. I believe Missions contributed as well.

• Men's Ensemble honored our nation at 2 Icebears Hockey games.• Men's Ensemble and FPC Jazz have gone to Regency.• FPC hosted a dinner for the Morristown Christmas parade participants• Men's Ensemble sang for the Morristown Christmas parade• Young Ringers did a half-hour concert at the beginning of Morristown Regional Cancer Center's Annual Christmas

Ornament Ceremony to support and lift up people and families struggling with cancer.• FPC Jazz and Young Ringers played for the Rose Center's Christmas Open House.• FPC members regularly volunteer at Daily Bread.• FPC helped pay some bills for a single mom with a special needs son.• We provide a rehearsal and performance home for the Morristown Community Choir, as well as the Lakeway Children's

Choir.• Boy scouts and Girl scouts have a home here.• We hosted over a thousand kids and families at Trunk or Treat.• Tons of love and caring for families grieving a loss of a loved one.• On Christmas Eve we gave $3,097 to MATS• The Giving Tree provided Christmas presents for Children.• The Five-Cents a meal offering, along with the help of our fellow Presbyterians in Holston Presbytery gave five local

agencies $7,975, split between Daily Bread, ALPS, Central Services, MATS, Food on Foot, & Senior Citizens’ Center.• Through the efforts of the youth we are helping to end sex trafficking and sweat shops through the Red Thread project

with donations of $965.

• Through Special Offerings we supported:$464 to Peace Offering$502 for Pentecost Offering$917 for the Joy Gift$1,980 to Holiday Hope Fund$1,925 to Helen Reed Love Offering$2,370 for Bennett Love Offering$284 for One great hour of sharing,$958 for Presbyterian Women’s Birthday offering$164 to Montreat scholarship fund$908 to MATS for Shelter Sunday$2,335 for the Kopituks to go to Camp Celebrate

• 120 Snack bags are provided to Helping Hands every month so people can have weekend snacks.• Congregational Care provides weekly weekend meals for our homebound members and those who are recovering from

an illness.• The Youth just returned from two mission trips back to back where they helped 15 children and families learn about

Jesus during a day-time VBS, and shared the love of God with a community on Lick Skillet Road as we provided somehome rehabilitation to a new friend.

• Our Children visit the nursing home and retirement center and send cards.• We have 9 active Stephen Ministers and 9 care receivers who have logged over 550 hours of ministry.• Members are transported to Sunday School and Church.• Preparations are made for communion • Teams of volunteers Give Home Communion

Activities of Presbyterian Women:Congregational Care and Support for 2013• A monthly Thursday morning Bible study is held during the school year and is followed by a $5 lunch prepared by

council members or lunch out.• A Christian book club meets in homes of members. Appetizers are enjoyed before the book discussion. Books

discussed this year have been "The Last Sin Eater" by Francine Rivers, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" byRebecca Skloot, "Never Let Her Go" by Ann Rule, "The Wedding Machine" by Beth Hart, "The Girls of Atomic City"by Denise Kiernan, "Windows on the Past" by Druanna Overbay, Cut to the Bone" by Jefferson Bass.

• Snacks are provided in the Narthex between services on the 5th Sunday of any month.• A prayer chain is maintained for church members who request prayer.• Quarterly visitations are made to PW in assisted living/nursing homes or in shut-in situations. Small gifts (such as

Fleece scarves, terrariums in mason jars, Celtic Christian pillows, homemade Christmas cards, Messionic Prophecybooklet) are made by the Hands-on-Mission committee for the members to deliver during these visitations.

• Baby blankets are knitted for newborns in the congregation.• Lap blankets are made for congregation members who have long-term hospital stays.• A bulletin board at the church entry into the Fellowship Hall is prepared quarterly with a different theme.• Mailings are made to college-age church members 4 times a year with contents such as Walmart gift cards, etc.• A Memorial Service will be presented at our May meeting in memory of Vivian Gerber.• New church members are encouraged to participate in PW.• A fall kickoff cover-dished dinner was held on September 15, 2013 with the theme "The Study of the Book of Psalms"

open to all women of the church. Anne Taylor presented an overview of this past year's Bible study of the Book ofPsalms.

Local Missions for 2013• Collected soup labels for ALPS (Alzheimer's Programs and Services in our community)• Collected toiletries and other items (hair brushes, hand held calculators, playing cards) for Bags of Love which is an

organization that helps children who have been removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse.• Recycled Sanctuary flowers ready to be delivered to anyone who needed their day brightened.

Presbytery Missions for 2013• Contributed $100 to Holston Presbyterian Missions• Contributed $500 to Sunset Gap• Made gift baskets of bath and beauty products for Sunset Gap auction

Global Missions for 2013• Celebrated the PW birthday offering during the Mother's Day (May 12, 2013) morning worship service and sent

$1,104.75 to Holston Presbytery for the 2012 designated missions• Sent the "Least Coin"offerings ($62.37) that were collected at circle meetings to the ecumenical, world Least Coin Fund• Donated $750 to the Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. that supports the missionary work of the Dutro family who have

shared the message of Jesus with the boys in an orphanage in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico since 2002• Conducted silent auction to provide money to fill additional Operation Christmas shoe boxes. Total made on the

auction was $1,127• Filled and sent 105 Operation Christmas Shoeboxes to Samaritan's Purse Ministry in North Carolina and I haven’t even

begun to talk about all the people who give of their time to work on a committee, teach Sunday School, help with VBS,prepare a Wednesday night meal, a Christmas Dinner, a Palm Sunday lunch, a reception of meal for those who arebereaved, wash dishes, lead a small group, make bulletin boards, bring snacks for our Amazing Grazing, in betweenSunday School and church, carry a tape of Sunday’s worship to our shut ins, trim trees, pressure wash sidewalks, plantnew flower beds, sing in a choir or ensemble, play an instrument, or just show up and pray.

God is alive and moving among us. FPC is a great place to be. Let’s spread the word and keep sharing God’s love.

Praising God, Gary

Additional Family Life Center Capital Campaign ????

Q - Are we going to have ANOTHER Capital Campaign for the Family Life Center?A - NO

Q - Should I keep paying my uncompleted pledge?A - Yes, if you have not fulfilled your previous commitment, please continue to pay.

Q - Is the Family Life Center cost entirely paid for?A - Not quite - There is a balance of $239,222 left on the 5.5 million dollar cost.

Q - Don't we need another campaign to pay the $239,222 cost?A - No, because we borrowed that amount from OURSELVES (from our endowments) and we are paying a 4%return to the Church on that loan from our building fund.

Q - How can we borrow from OURSELVES?A - We have more than a Million Dollars in endowments. We can not spend the gift principal from the endowment,but we can invest the gift principal where it will earn the best return. CDs were earning less than 1%, we were payingthe Bank 5.35% on our construction loan. A 4% return was in keeping with prior endowment earnings.

Q - But we still “owe” $239,222 - why not pay it back even to ourselves?A - If we got an “estate gift” for the entire debt, we could pay back the endowment accounts, but where would weinvest the endowment funds to earn more than 4% with safety? As long as we can not safely earn more than 4%, ourFamily Life Center Building is our best safe investment.

Q - But how do we make sure that we can pay a 4% return (about $9,600) onthe $239,222?A - By adding an additional “line item” to our operating annual budget of $10,000.

Q - Why would we want to do that?A - So that we earn a fair return on our endowments without having to have a Fourth Building Fund Campaign.Hopefully, our members will be willing to increase their pledge to the annual operating budget in order to avoidhaving another Building Fund Drive.

Q - When should we pay off the remaining $239,222 debt even though it is toourselves?A - When the market would provide a higher safe return than we are paying ourselves through this method. We justmight get some “estate” gifts! God does provide!

One last note - The Finance Committee is proud that we have retired $5,250,000 of our cost in less than 10 years. If we hadnot added more than $175,000 cost for the replacement of the Sanctuary Windows to the Building Fund debt, we wouldnearly have the Family Life Center cost paid without having borrowing anything from our endowment funds. God is GOOD!

By the time you read this newsletter, the summer will be more than half over. I guess the saying istrue, “Time flies when you are having fun.” I want to start this article with some Scripture: Ephesians 4:32 says, Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.Proverbs 11:17 says, A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.Colossians 3:12 says, Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness,humility, meekness, and patience,1 Peter 3:9 says, Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were

called, that you may obtain a blessing.Philippians 2:1-30 says, So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, anyaffection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of onemind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of youlook not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours inChrist Jesus,Colossians 3:14 says, And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.1 Peter 4:8 says, Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

For those who were in church this past Sunday, July 13th, you received a preview of this article, but I hope youcontinue to read on and see how we all might be a blessing to others. In the beginning of May Amy (herein called Wifey forease of my story) and I took a trip to AZ to visit my parents. My father has begun his retirement plan (it has been 2 years foralmost 8 years now) and we wanted to have one final trip to AZ before they moved away. I was able to visit my favoriteburger place, In-N-Out, worship at my former church, Mt. View Presbyterian Church, and enjoy some golf.

I guess I should give a brief bit of background. Wifey is a very athletic person who played various sports growing up. Soccer, basketball, and volleyball were all sports in which Wifey competed, and she actually went to Covenant College on avolleyball scholarship. All of this is to say that golf was not a sport Wifey played growing up, but rather just began the sportthis past summer. Wifey, like many golfers, gets frustrated when she doesn’t play well and can become her own worst enemywith her negative thoughts on the course. So while in AZ I did what every loving husband would do, I took Wifey to the golfcourse driving range for a lesson. After mentioning this to Wifey I realized that I might have overestimated my expectationsfor Wifey’s desire to play golf. She was in AZ to soak in some sun, sit by the pool, and have fun, not play golf. Butnonetheless we headed to the golf course to get a lesson from a woman my father held in high regard. We were not initiallysure why my dad felt so positive about this golf teacher, but we were quickly convinced. Amy was the name of the golfteacher, and we affectionately called her AZ Amy. AZ Amy was a cheerful woman in her mid-forties who had an infectiouspersonality. It seemed like everything that came out of her mouth was positive. Even when Wifey and I hit poor shots, andespecially when we were frustrated, AZ Amy had a positive comment to lift our spirits. Wifey is not excited to do things sheis not good at, especially when we are paying for them, but with our interaction with AZ Amy I found that Wifey wanted tocome back. Wifey wanted to pay for another lesson to spend more time with AZ Amy. We ended up having a total of threesessions with AZ Amy. We did learn some things about our golf swings, but more importantly learned how a positive attitudeand kind spirit can leave people wanting more.

The Scripture references above and the AZ Amy story led me to ponder how our world might be different if weloved first, through kind words and actions, and criticized later. I remember learning in a college psychology class that it takesbetween 5 and 10 positive statements to counteract each single negative statement. In a society that is so quick to criticize,condemn, and speak poorly about things I wonder how we got so far off course. I am trying to have lunch with each of ouryouth this summer as a way to connect and share on a more personal level. During each of these lunches I have talked aboutpossessing a spirit of Christ in how we interact with one another. I have encouraged our youth to share/think/express 3positive statements in all situations before sharing a criticism/negative. Would you be willing to try the same experiment?

Thinking specifically about our church. I wonder how the culture within our church would be different if we weremore positive, in all circumstances. Rather than being critical of the sermon, music, lack of people, etc., we might think abouthow God could be speaking to someone else in the respective pew through the message, songs, and people. I think it hasbecome easy for people to criticize and, as Scripture says above, I don’t think that is the course God desires for us. So I inviteyou to join the youth and follow Scripture. Let the love of God shine through you in all circumstances. I firmly believe that ifwe lived out what God desires for our lives that we would become a place that more seekers of God would desire to visit andworship. When asked about the greatest commandment Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and withall your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love yourneighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” If Jesus said it, let’s live it.

—Your Brother in ChristRev. Kyle Schmidt

Underground Youth SpotlightI have included some information about some of our youth in the previous newsletters and I want to continue to draw someattention to the blessings of God in our youth. This installment I would like to bring some attention to Rebekah Allen. Have you ever met someone who was always positive, kind, and loving? Rebekah embodies what it means to be a wonderfulchild of God. Amy and I noticed soon after meeting Rebekah how she is always smiling. Whether she is sharing aboutactivities on her farm, the most recent scholar’s bowl results, or how her family life is going, Rebekah is always smiling. Thejoy just seems to ooze from her skin. As I was writing my main article for this newsletter installment various people keptcoming to mind that I believe embody what I believe we need more of here at FPC. Rebekah is one of those people. If youhave not had the pleasure of meeting Rebekah yet, I encourage you to seek her out and allow her to share the love of Godwith you. Rebekah is a blessing to many. You can thank me for the introduction later.

Community Cash UpdateI am amazed at the success of our grocery card program! With both Food City and Ingles cards available to you, the GroceryCard program has sold over $21,500 in cards, with the two stores donating over $1075 back to our youth mission efforts. Forthose who may still be out of the loop, here is how the program works: The Youth are able to buy the cards at a 5% discountand then sell them to you at face value, which makes 5% for our various Youth Mission efforts, like trips, donations to helporganizations, and more. Cards are available in $25, $50, & $100 denominations. Cards can be used at the Food City frontcheckout, bakery/deli, pharmacy, or Gas ‘N Go attendant window. This is an easy way to help support the youth missionefforts. It is really a win-win. So come by the youth table, or find Kyle, and get some cards or get some more information. We thank you for your unending support.

Underground UpdateWe had a busy start to the summer and are now resting up for the close of summer. We have been on a pair of mission trips,helped with Vacation Bible School, had a pool party, had lunch gatherings, met for youth on Sundays and Wednesdays, beento Dollywood, and more. We are thankful to FPC for its support, allowing us to use church resources, and unending prayers. May God be pleased with our unified efforts.

Youth Rummage SaleThe annual Youth Rummage Sale will be August 1st and 2nd. Our youth are excited to help you clean out your no-longer-needed treasures. Let Kyle know if you would like to schedule a pick-up. We have made many pickups of treasures already,and will continue to pickup items through Tuesday, July 22nd, before we begin setting up for our fundraiser. As our majorone-time fundraising event for the year we hope that you will be able to participate in some manner. Last, but not least, weask for your prayers as we seek to share the love of God with all.

Rummage Sale Help Needed!Do you have good organization skills, a knack for pricing items, or a desire to spend time with youth doing missions? We wouldlove to have you join us as we prepare for our upcoming Rummage Sale. We literally have jobs for all skill levels, from heavy lifters,to folks who can sit in a chair while working. Please contact Kyle to get on the list, or see how you might share your gifts. We willbegin set-up on Wednesday, July 23rd, with the sale Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd. We thank you for your efforts,prayers, and support.

Wednesday Nights ReturnWe have missed seeing your faces this summer and look forward to getting back together in August. Yes, August 13th will be our first Wednesday back. Details are still being finalized, but you won’t wantto miss this night of fun, fellowship, and food. Dinner will begin being served at 5:30pm, with dinnerservice concluding at 6:30. We will have a homemade ice cream contest, cake walks, games for all ages,and more. Gary will also give a brief overview of the Wednesday night offering this fall.

For those that want a sneak peak of the offering, Wednesdays this fall will consist of Garyleading a Covenant Bible Study. Below you will see information from the Cokesbury website on theoffering:

THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF COVENANT speaks to an enduring commitment between God and God’s fruitfulpeople. It’s a promise — to live in a loving relationship with and for each other. So the purpose of COVENANTBIBLE STUDY is to engage participants in conversations about this unique and special relationship — as well as ourrelationships with each other and the world around us — as we study the Bible together.

COVENANT is based on the understanding that it is through community — through shared reflection andengagement—that we can best discover the Bible’s transformative power. It is rooted in the simple idea that we live wellwhen we love well. The goal of COVENANT BIBLE STUDY is to deepen our understanding of scripture while alsohelping us respond together in answering God’s call to a faithful life in Jesus. So it embraces a learning experience thatbuilds trust in others and confidence in scripture for each participant — leveraging not just scriptural examples but alsopersonal memories of God’s faithful love. It helps participants, through sharing and conversation, apply the Bible totheir personal story. Which not only helps cultivate a lifelong trust in God, it helps each participant discover the Bible asa friend for life. COVENANT IS A 24-WEEK [we will break it into 8 week blocks], IN-DEPTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY in whichpeople read and discuss the Bible together; learning how to love God — and others — better. It differs from otherBible studies in that it emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern throughout the entire Bible. Itunderscores the unique relationship that God chooses with us as God's people. The program covers both Testaments— discussing books from each in a way that shows the interconnectedness of scripture as a whole.

But deep, committed study needn’t be complex. It should be flexible. Relevant. And engaging. That’s whyCOVENANT BIBLE STUDY is broken into three eight-week modules — each dealing with a different aspect of whatcovenant means: CREATING, LIVING, TRUSTING

We pray that you will consider joining us on this journey. Participant books will be available to view andpurchase August 13th. For more detailed information check out the following website: www.covenantbiblestudy.com.

May God bless our efforts to draw closer to Him and one another.

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN? We are excited to share that Kathy Stewart will bepreparing/catering our Wednesday night meals beginning on August 20th. Kathy has prepared themeals for First Baptist the past few years and is excited to add the hungry folks at FPC to the pot. Meals will be prepared at FBC and transported over to FPC on Wednesday afternoons. With thisnew plan it is really important for people to sign-up for Wednesday night meals. We will not have the luxuryof throwing something on the stove/grill if we have people eating that didn’t sign-up. Please help us have an accurate countby signing up in the Sunday bulletin, or contacting Janie by the close of business on Mondays. We have to turn in ournumbers to Kathy first thing on Tuesday morning. Menus will be circulated in the preceding Sunday’s bulletin and in theeNews. The price for meals will be $7 for adults, $4.50 for kids 5th grade and younger, with a $21 cap per families. Wewelcome any questions.

An AMAZING DayI probably should be tired right now. Yesterday was Church at The Lake. It started

before dawn with a lot of lifting and moving and setting up a lot of gear. Then rehearsals andworship. Then the day ended with cleaning and lifting and moving back lots of gear. But,instead of being tired, I’m elated! What an awesome time yesterday was!!

So many people jumped in and helped make the day great! It started with RJ, Greg andNolan lugging in and setting up our sound system. Before long, a large group jumped right in

and helped set up tables and chairs and food. Then all of the musicians from the Youth Praise Team, the VBSBand, and the Men’s Ensemble showed up and rehearsed and prepared to praise God during worship. After theservice, there was SO much food! I didn’t know where to start, but I finished very stuffed. Then, like thebeginning of the day, so many people jumped in and helped with clean up. It went like clockwork and was donein no time. Plus all the people with boats offering rides and water skiing. This was a great day in the life of ourchurch.

When we at FPC join together, we do great things! I hope throughout the year we can reflect back onthis day and stay excited about our church and our family as being alive and active for God and for each other.There really is a lot to be excited about!!

Rick Kopituk

A WIN, WIN, WIN, WIN GIVING SITUATION

Over the past decades, FPC has amassed many boxes full of various hymnals. We may not have knownwhy, but God did. Recently, we’ve made an effort to find people and places where they could be put to good use.This past week, Keystone Presbyterian has asked for many copies of our previous hymnal. They are currentlyalternating between the old, old blue hymnal and the old, old maroon hymnal. The hymnals will be a welcome andmuch appreciated addition to their worship.

Now here’s a bit of a twist. A group at Russellville UMC create beautiful wreathsand angels from old hymnals. They then sell them and all of the money goes to their foodministry which provides food for families in need. And there is one lady who regularlypurchases many angels and brings them as gifts to people living in nursing homes.

So, God blessed us over the years with hymnals, which now bless other churches,families in need, and people in need of nursing care. God’s gifts always seem to multiply,and while it’s true we can’t “out give” God, it’s really cool to watch Him move, and it’sunbelievably awesome to be a part of what He is doing through FPC!

THANK YOU FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!On the first night of Camp Celebrate, we watched a video recorded by Joni Erickson Tada.

It was a personal welcome to the camp to all of the STM’s (short term missionaries) and thecampers. In it, she personally named and thanked FPC, along with 5 other churches for ourleadership role in making this phenomenal event happen. (I don’t want to be a “name-dropper”,but it was really kind of cool to have the head of a major international ministry announcing our churches name)

And it was a phenomenal event! FPC’s financial support and leadership roles in decorating and preparingthe camp, the ministry to the children, the youth, and the Mothers of children with disabilities truly made adifference in people’s lives. Really, it is not an overstatement to say that lives were changed during this week. Formany, it was a much needed week of rest, relaxation, fun, and a chance to be accepted and loved. And as one younglady put it, a chance to walk around and not be stared at and whispered about.

But, there really were some life-changing moments during the camp. For instance, Chatequa Pinkston (whocoined the name of our own Hidden Treasures Academy), mentioned that she had been refused an electricwheelchair from the state. She wasn’t complaining - just lamenting that with her rather severe Cerebral Palsy, shewas now totally dependent on others for transportation to everything she does. (Chatequa came from animpoverished inner city section of Tampa, but has managed to earn a Master’s in Computer Science - independenceis important to her) A lady sitting at the table with her knew a person at a personal mobility company. She made aphone call, and when Chatequa gets home, a chair will be waiting for her. (These chairs cost thousands of dollars)She will be so much more independent and able to function on her own.

A single mom has been overwhelmed in her struggle to raise her daughter with physical and hearingimpairments, and some severe behavior concerns. A 34 year veteran special education teacher with two adoptedspecial needs children of her own came alongside this young lady and has formed a support group for her. She willalso be helping this mom work out some issues related to her daughter’s education. Her daughter’s STM (a youngstudent at Bryan College who was fluent in sign language and plans on going into Audiology) has also gotteninvolved. You could see the tension lift and relief on her face as the week passed.

These are just two of a dozen or more stories like this that came out of this week where lives were reallychanged, and we at FPC were a significant part of it! We have so many awesome people here willing to give andserve. God is clearly working through us!!

Rick Kopituk

Presbyterian WomenFALL KICKOFF DINNER

The annual Presbyterian Women's Fall Kickoff Dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday,September 7, 2014 from 5 - 7pm. It will be a wonderful way to start our new season of Bible study. We willhave a covered dish dinner and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert and the Presbyterian

Women will provide the ham. Tickets are free but reservations are needed. We will have sign-up sheets and distribute ticketsafter the worship service on August 24th and 31st. It will be a wonderful program and Nellie Foust will present a preview ofour Bible Study which will be based on Chip Ingram's program Why I Believe. All women of the church are invited. Our regularBible Study classes will begin on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:30am in the Theater.

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB

Our book club is for women of all ages. If you haven't checked us out, this will be the time to do it. Why?Sandy Storms is hosting with a hot dog roast, s'mores, and apple cider making. Come join us as we get to knowone another better over a bonfire and a good book discussion.When: Friday, September 26, 5pmWhere: Carl & Sandy Storms' homeBook: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (better get on the list at the library). #1 N.Y. Times Best Seller "Brilliant . . .It's the

kind of book that can be life-changing.If you have any questions, please call Polly Holtkamp (586-0013 or 423-231-5322).

Note from Greg

Dear members, Session, and staff of FPC, MorristownI want to first express my many thanks to you as a congregation for your display of love and

compassion for holding such a wonderful reception for me on June 29th. Your love and kindness is greatlyappreciated and my family and I are blessed to have had the opportunity to serve 10 years at FPC.

It would be impossible to list all of the amazing things I have seen God do through the manyministries of FPC through the years, and the numerous lives that I have seen God touch in special ways thatonly He can provide. But what is important to remember is that Christ was working through each of youand has great plans for each person at FPC.

Throughout the time I served alongside you, there were many who stepped up and answered thecall to serve. To the many Session members over the years, I say thank you for the support and encouragement that you werewilling to give and for your dedication to look toward the future. Many elders rotated on and off session during my 10 years,and I was blessed to serve with most all of you in direct and indirect ways.

There are not enough pages it seems at times to thank so many people who have touched my life and the life of myfamily. But I do want to thank the staff of FPC that I served by day after day for the joy and blessings of ministry that Ishared with you. Gary, Kyle, Rick, Polly, Janie, and the numerous part-time staff that I have worked with, know that you toohave been a blessing to me and that I am honored to have served with each of you.

God has great plans for FPC and His church. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and there is no doubt that yoursgoes with me and my family. Many blessings to you all.

In Christ, Greg Cartwright

THE JULY MOVIE will be Monday, July 28th, at 6:00pm, in the Theater. The movie for July will be Heaven is forReal, rated PG. Please make plans to join us for a film, popcorn, and fellowship.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE would like to invite all adults to a movie on Tuesday,August 12 at 1pm. Please indicate on the Friendship Pad that you will be attending or call Janie in thechurch office.

HAITI EDUCATION FUND

We plan to again contribute to the Haiti Education Fund, which we did last year. We sent$5000 last year. For $75 you can sponsor a child’s tuition for a year in school, for $111 you can

include uniforms, milk, and a Bible. There is information on the Mission bulletin board, or Linda Handel will be glad toanswer any questions you may have. You may also go to www.haitifoundation.org/HEF. Just mark checks HEF.

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Regular Schedule

(see below)

Rummage Sale Set Up

25

Rummage Sale Set Up

26

Rummage Sale Set Up

27 (Five Cents-a-Meal Offering)

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

11:45am Session, 201a

5pm Youth Activities

Rummage Sale Set Up

28

6:30pm AA, Room 201B/C

7-8 pm Yoga, 119-20

6pm Movie Night, Theater

Rummage Sale Set Up

29 30 31

Regular Schedule

(see below)

Mutt’s Day

Regular Thursday Schedule

7am Men’s Breakfast

8:30am Staff Meeting, Choir Suite

Noon Al-Anon, 201c

7:00pm Boy Scouts, 301

Bruce Campbell 15Treva Purkey 16Sam Morgan 16Miller Goan 17Caroline Keesee 19Bowe Craine 20Philip Breeding 20Polly Holtkamp 21Suzanne Lovell 23Julian Culvern 23Marty Allen 24Barbara Hale 25Hugh Portrum 26

John Pratt 27Scott Reams 28Maris Medford 29Sue Atkins 29Braxton Lovell 29Andrew Street 31

ANNIVERSARIESCharles & June Buhlmann 20Wayne & Sharon Lucas 23David & Terri Tilson 25

Connor Clarke 2Ron Smith 3Gene Smith 3Monty Sams 3Thomas Traywick 4Laura Wadlington 5J. B. Sams 12Judy Bennett 12Killian Schoenhoff 12David Deneau 13Carl Storms 14Billie McElroy 15Cindy Kington 15Doug Moses 16

Robin Hurt 16Russell Foust 17Nancy O’Dell 19Philip Breeding 20Owen Colvin 20Jim Harrison 22John Holmes 24Sutton Smith 24Ashley Moore 25Savannah Cordry 25Jackie Fisher 26Greg Eichelman 26Charlie Cleary 26Mark Reynolds 28Ray Bible 28

ANNIVERSARIES

Brian & Leslie Pratt 1Deborah & Bill Sanders 7Jack & Patsy Cartwright 10

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Youth Rummage Sale

2

Youth Rummage Sale

3

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

2pm Smokies Game & Concert

4

6:30pm AA, Room 201B/C

7-8 pm Yoga, 119-20

5

6pm Evangelism, 205

6pm Buildings & Grounds, 201c

6 7

Regular Schedule

(see below)

6pm Worship Comm., Choir Suite

8 9

Stephen Ministry Retreat

10

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

3pm re:Ignite Youth Rally

11

6:30pm AA, Room 201B/C

7-8 pm Yoga, 119-20

12

11am Congregational Care, FH

1-3pm Movie, Theater

5:30pm Human Resources, 117

6:30pm Christian Education, 106

13

5:30pm Wednesday Night

Kick Off

6:30pm Early Ensemble

6:30pm AA, Room 201B

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

14

Regular Schedule

(see below)

15 16

17

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

5pm Underground Youth

18

6:30pm AA, Room 201B/C

7-8 pm Yoga, 119-20

19 20 5pm Young Ringers, 314

5:30pm Supper

6:15pm Children’s Program

6:15pm Choristers, 300

6:30pm Adult/Youth Program

6:30pm Early Ensemble

6:30pm AA, Room 201B

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

21

Regular Schedule

(see below)

22 23

24 (5 Cents-a-Meal Offering)

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

11:45am Session

5pm Underground Youth

25

6pm Movie Night, Theater

6:30pm AA, Room 201B/C

7-8 pm Yoga, 119-20

26 27 5pm Young Ringers, 314

5:30pm Supper

6:15pm Children’s Program

6:15pm Choristers, 300

6:30pm Adult/Youth Program

6:30pm Early Ensemble

6:30pm AA, Room 201B

7:30pm Sanctuary Choir

28

Regular Schedule

(see below)

29 30

31

9:30am Worship

10:45 Sunday School

5pm Underground Youth

Regular Thursday Schedule

7am Men’s Breakfast

8:30am Staff Meeting, Choir Suite

Noon Al-Anon, 201c

4:30pm Girl Scouts, 301

6pm Cub Scouts, 301

7:00pm Boy Scouts, 301