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ADULT
Our Sunday morning service is at 10:30am. We also offer an online service on a live feed that will be available here at 10:30am or later. We encourage you to join a Sunday school class at 9:15am.
This Sunday Jason will be speaking on When Are You Full ~ Full from Romans 8:1-4.
September memory verse: Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. ~ Romans 8:1-2
Current Sunday School Classes:
~Dr Mattingly's class meets in the Sanctuary. They are studying the Gospel of Mark.
~Jason & Shannon Warden's Managing Anxiety class meets in Room A1.
~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are studying Matthew.
~Randi Nussbaum''s class meets in the KidMin Worship Room. They are studying The Formational Home.
We will be offering our What We Believe Sunday school class on October 5, 12, 26 and November 2. This class is designed for visitors, new members and regular attenders but is open to all. If you would like to attend this class please email Dena or sign up in the foyer. We ask that you sign up so we can prepare enough materials.
We are asking you to submit topic ideas for our church to discuss and study during our upcoming Hot Topics sermon series in 2026. A box and note cards are available at the Connect Center in the foyer.
We need trunks and candy for our upcoming Take Courage Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 29. Candy donations will be accepted starting this Sunday, September 21. You can reserve a spot for your trunk here. We hope you will plan to join us and start planning your trunk now!
Copies of our 2025 Bible Reading Plans are available at the Sign Up Center and below. We hope that you will choose the one that suits you best and encourage you to use it throughout the year.
2025 Printed Bible Reading Plan
2025 Family Bible Reading Plan
We invite you to download our app and directory. Here is a short video to help you download it. You can also use the QR code located throughout the foyer. If you are still having trouble, just give us a call or an email and we can help. There will also be people available in the foyer to help if needed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Q-9HFCdTo. On this app you can view upcoming events, link to our online service, view the weekly bulletin, access our online giving and our church directory. Use your phone number to access your profile. There you can update your information and approve what information you want for yourself and your family displayed in the directory. You can add a picture for each member of your family to your account. You can also send a picture to Dena and she can add it it to your account.
A list of small groups is available here and in the Welcome Center kiosk. If you would like help connecting with a group, please contact the office and we will help connect you to a group.
The September 2025 newsletter has been mailed. You can also get a copy here.
Attendance for last Sunday:
Adult SS ~ 71
Youth SS ~34
Kids SS ~ 42
Worship ~ 254
Kids Worship ~ 56
2025 Monthly Budget..........$45,740
Month to Date Giving...........$25,678
Building Fund Balance.......$224,237*
*This number is total giving (with interest) less expenses paid out and will be updated as available.
We have received several questions about the easiest way to set up online giving. Of course you can go to https://farragutcc.com/giving to give. We also want you to know that you can Text To Give. Text to 1-844-407-6015 the amount you want to give and send. You will then receive instructions on how to set up Text To Give.
FCC travel mugs are available for purchase in the foyer. We are asking for a $10 donation for each cup. We will be giving these mugs to visitors and wanted to make them available to the congregation as well.
Follow along with the sermon on your smartphone or tablet. Each Sunday Jason will post a live event on the YouVersion Bible app. The live event will include places to take notes and scripture used during the sermon. It may also include quotes mentioned, links to websites for more information, and surveys. Here are the steps to get to the event:
Download the YouVersion Bible app:
Go to "Menu"
Go to "More" at the bottom of the menu
Go to "Events"
Enter in the Search bar "Farragut"
You can also access the live event from our Church app under through the Bulletin.
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2025 Activity calendars are available in the foyer! You can also get a copy here.
Frogmore Stew Fellowship Meal at Richard & Carolyn Goff's home (11411 Yarnell Road) on Friday, September 19 at 6:00pm. To help with parking at this event we are offering the church bus to deliver people (contact Dena to reserve your spot) and also ask that those attending try to carpool.
Bonfire and Weenie Roast at the Ballards home (148 Admiral Road) on Friday, October 10 at 5:00pm. Remember to bring your lawn chair. Sign up in the foyer.
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MEN
A Men's Small Group meets every Thursday at 7am at Einstein Bagels on Campbell Station Road.
A new Men's Bible study will meet every other week on Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in Room A1. This group is studying Brother Lawrence's The Practice Of The Presence Of God. See Brent Hosier for information. They meet next on Wednesday, September 24.
A Men's Prayer Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the foyer @ 2pm. See Ron Schmidt for information.
A Men's ministry page is now available on our website. Go here to check it out.
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WOMEN
Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 6:00pm in Room A1. They will be studying Max Lucado's You Are Never Alone. Please let Margaret Rosenbalm (rosem@charter.net) or Pat Staats (pstaats@thinkackermann.com) know if you plan to attend and would like to have a book. The cost is $9.00. They will meet next on Tuesday, September 23.
Dena Cunningham will be leading a video driven Bible Study on Monday evenings at 6:00pm beginning September 29. The study is Come Home by Caroline Saunders. In this 7 session study that follows the theme of home through the Bible, we'll affirm that our longing for home is good and purposeful; pointing us to our truest home which is found in Jesus. The cost of the book and video access is $22. Since we start so soon, it might be quicker to order your own books. The links to order are below. Please sign up in the foyer if you plan to attend.
Come and join other ladies from the church on our Craft Days on Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25 as we fellowship and work on our craft projects, and maybe even learn something new! We meet in the KidMin Worship Room from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Join for one or both days, or even just a few hours! Bring your own lunch, snacks, and craft project. Contact Dena Cunningham or Peg Kennedy if you have any questions.
The annual Smoky Mountains Christian Women's Fall Getaway at SMCC is Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28. Register here. This year's theme is She Laughs. You can look forward to speakers, crafts, dinner at Buck Bald and more. Read more about the weekend in their
letter here.
A Women's Ministry page is available on our website. Go here to check it out.
A Facebook page has also been established. You can access it here.
You can go to either of these resources to get the latest events planned for our women.
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SERVE
"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." ~ Ephesians 4:16
Become a Prayer Buddy for one of our children or students. Signups are in the KidMin/Youth Center Hallway.
Newborns In Need are collecting boys and girls warm sleepers in sizes preemie, newborn, and 0-3 month during their Sleepers In September event. This event runs from September 1 through October 31. There will be a collection box available for any donations. Pick up a flyer at the Sign up Center.
The next Newborns In Need meeting is October 2 at 4:00pm. Come help as they sort and prepare the items given to local hospitals.
The Senior Meals ministry is looking for new clients to bless with Saturday meals. The only requirement is that they live locally. See Doris Cole or Dena Cunningham if you know of someone or have any questions. These meals make a difference! They are also looking for another church to partner with us once a month.
We have two volunteer opportunities that are a great way to meet others that attend FCC:
~Greeters
~Coffee Station volunteers
Contact Dena Cunningham for information.
Be part of a prayer team that meets on Sunday mornings and the first Wednesday evening of the month to pray for our church and staff. You can pray for one Sunday a month from 9:15-10:15am OR the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm. Contact Angie Davidson or Dena Cunningham if you are interested.
We also have a group of ladies (Lydia Prayer Group) that meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am. If you are interested in this group, please contact Judy Jones.
The September Card Care List is available. You can pick up a copy in the Welcome Center kiosk or here. Notice we have included our Kids and Youth birthdays. We hope you will send them well wishes!
If you would like the Prayer Card for this week you can get it here.
Our CARE Food Pantry has the opportunity to provide food for the UT Student Food Pantry! We need the following items to help fulfill their needs: Nature Valley bars, tuna packages (not cans), Easy Mac microwavable cups, and canned fruit.
Our CARE Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Food Pantry items of the week:
Microwavable Ramen Noodle type cups, microwavable mac & cheese and pasta cups, individual cups of applesauce, fruit, jello and pudding.
Did you know that when you take your donations to KARM and mention Farragut Christian Church we get KARM gift cards that we can pass along to those in need. We had 60 donations credited to us for April-June 2025. Because of those donations we will receive $240 in KARM gift cards to hand out to those in need.
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Young Adults
This group is designed for young adults age 18-26 years in or out of college.
The Young Adult Ministry has a small group that meets on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm in Room A1. They are currently studying It's All About Relationships.
~New Young Adult Instagram: farragutcc_ya
~New Young Adult Facebook page: Farragut Christian Church Young Adults
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STUDENTS
Youth Sunday School ~ 9:15am meet for a time of fellowship and study. Bring your Bible and your own coffee!
Wednesday night Youth Group (6th-12th grade) meets from 6:00-7:30 for evenings filled with food, fun, worship and Biblical youth applicable lessons.
Sunday Night Small Groups have resumed! Middle School students meet at the Sealey's home from 4:45-6:30pm and the High School students meet at the church from 5:00-6:30pm.
Follow us on social media and Remind for updates on Summer activities.
Upcoming schedule at a glance:
9/21 Sojourn Mentee Event
10/8 - 10/11 Middle School PCB Retreat
11/21-11/23 High School ATL SICOM Retreat
Ways to stay in the Loop:
Remind-Text Message Information
Parent Information-
Text: 81010
Text this message: @parentfcc
Student Information-
Text: 81010
Text this message: @fccyouthtn
Social Media
Instagram: _fccstudentmin_
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KIDS
September Volunteers of the Month!
Nursery ~ Jen Higgins
Preschool ~ Sean and Bonnie Stewart
Elementary ~ Barbara Warden
Farragut Kids Sunday Night Bible Study meets 5:00-6:30pm. Sunday night program, Dig In, is available for Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary age kids.
Farragut Kids Sunday school meets Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:15am.
Wednesday night Bible study for Elementary kids meets in the KidMin Worship Room from 6:00-7:15pm. We will resume with the study, Foundations Worldview.
Take Courage Trunk or Treat is Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00-7:15pm. Bring your friends and family! Hot dog meals will be available for $3 each. All the candy and games are free!
Sign your child up today to receive regular prayer from a trusted adult in our church family! Contact Randi to sign up!
We need volunteers to help out on Sunday nights in the Fall! See Randi if you would be willing to help.
Preschool Worship and Nursery is available during the 9:15 and 10:30am service.
~On Sunday, Check your preschooler/infant/toddler in at the KidMin Check-In Station located in the foyer. There, your child will receive their name tag/check out tag, and can proceed to their classroom.
~PLEASE adhere to our sick policy. If your child is experiencing ANY symptoms of any illness, please stay home and enjoy the online option.
~DO NOT leave campus.
~Please be very prompt in checking out your child. Check out will be in your Preschool/Nursery class.
~Be prepared for some separation anxiety with your preschooler. Please keep your phone with you, on silent. If your child struggles getting adjusted in the classroom, we will text you.
We offer our KidMin Worship at the church at 10:30am. All policies for Preschool Worship will also be in effect for our big kids.
