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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, some of our High school seniors (Jaelan Downey, Natasha Gard, and Kyle Regan) will be speaking on Finding Contentment from Ecclesiastes 12:13.
Current Sunday School Classes (9:15am):
~Dr Mattingly's class meets in the Sanctuary. They are studying the Gospel of Mark.
~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are studying Matthew.
~Jason & Shannon Warden's Managing Anxiety class meets in Room A1
~20s & 30s Life Group meets in Room A4
Our Interns are coming! Our Interns are coming! Brad and Mackayla's first Sunday will be Sunday, May 24. We encourage you to share a meal with them during their stay with us. Thank you to those who signed up to provide for their Welcome Baskets. Those items are due THIS Sunday, May 17. You can sign up to Eat With An Intern below.
Join us in celebrating our High School Seniors THIS Sunday, May 17! Our graduating seniors will preach, speak, and lead the service. It's a great opportunity to encourage our seniors and hear God's word. Seniors will have tables set up in the foyer to socialize before and after service. Please take a moment and drop by to verbally encourage them or leave a card with words of wisdom. Our graduating Seniors are: Nick Adams, Sophie Dixon, Jaelan Downey, Garrett Driskill, Natasha Gard, Cailin Harrison, Addesyn Marlowe, Kyle Regan, Sophia Reichert, Ruth Shved, Aiden Tate, and Grayson Wright.
Our annual Memorial Day Picnic will be on Sunday, May 24 at 5:00pm. Come and enjoy food and fellowship and cheer on our kids participating in the Mini Indy 500. FCC will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. Please bring a side and/or dessert to share. And, don't forget your chair!
All are invited to a Baby Shower honoring Sydney Hosier on Sunday, May 31 at 3:00pm. Sydney & Tanner are having a boy and are registered at Amazon and Target (links below).
Jason will be offering our What We Believe Sunday school class beginning May 31. This four week class will introduce you to Farragut Christian Church. He will discuss How Farragut Christian Church Is Like Most Churches, What Is Unique To Farragut Christian Church, Baptism and Communion, and What The Church Ought to Be. Please sign up at the Connection Point, call the church office or email Jason if you would like to attend.
You are invited to hear information for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic for March 6 - March 13, 2027 (during Knox County's Spring Break). This trip is open to Middle School through adults (Middle school through age 15 must be accompanied by a parent). We will meet in the KidMin Worship Room during the Sunday school hour (9:15am) on Sunday, May 31. Come hear the details for the trip and ministry opportunities for the project. See Tom Lacey for more details.
Sign ups have begun for the 2026 Summer Sewing Camp! You can get the dates and course descriptions here and at the Connection Point in the foyer. Sign up with the QR code at the Connection Point or below for the course you desire as spaces fill up quickly.
Rakin' In The Misson Funds ~ If you or someone you know needs some yard work, our Alaskan Mission Trip Team would love to help. All proceeds will go to help our Sojourn Leadership Team serve in Alaska this summer. Email Kenny if you have any chores that need to be done!
Copies of our 2026 Bible Reading Plans are available at the Connection Point and below. We hope that you will choose the one that suits you best and encourage you to use it throughout the year.
2026 Printed Bible Reading Plan
2026 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.
Attendance for last Sunday:
Adult SS ~ 66
Youth SS ~ 37
Kids SS ~ 45
Total for Sunday School hour ~ 148
Worship ~ 292
Kids Worship ~ 68
Total for Worship hour ~ 360
2026 Monthly Budget..........$48,027
Final April Giving...................$71,359
Month to Date Giving...........$36,542
Building Fund Balance.......$219,739*
*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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2026 Activity calendars are available at the Connection Point! You can also get a copy here.
For those who signed up to join us for dinner at the Old Mill and the show at the Grand Majestic Theater on Wednesday, May 20, we will depart FCC at 1:30pm and return around 8:00pm.
One of our favorite events, Breakfast In The Park is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 9:00am at Founders Park (Campbell Station Park). Sign up at the Connection Point to attend. You can also sign up to bring a breakfast item to the event.
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MEN
A Men's Small Group meets every Thursday at 7am at Einstein Bagels on Campbell Station Road.
A Men's Bible study meets 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.
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
The Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study that meets every other Tuesday at 6:00pm in Room A1 will meet next on May 19. They are studying Max Lucado's In The Footprints Of The Savior. See Margaret Rosenbalm or Pat Staats with any questions.
Our Women's Craft Days will be Friday & Saturday, May 22 & 23 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Join other women as we work on our individual crafts. Join us for one day or both or even just a few hours. Bring your own lunch and snacks.
Jacki Sturdivant and her friend Liz are offering a Barn Quilt Painting class on Friday, May 29 or Saturday, May 30. See Jacki if interested.
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
It is that time of year again when you have opportunity to sign up for our Communion Preparation ministry volunteers. We need individuals, families, or friends to sign up to serve for one month. This is a great opportunity to serve in your church! Sign up at the Connection Point!
Allison Hobbs has sent us her February newsletter. You can read it here.
The next Newborns In Need meeting is Thursday, June 4 at 4:00pm. Come help as they sort and prepare the items given to local hospitals.
Our CARE Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help patrons sign in and "shop" the pantry on a Thursday night the pantry is open. Depending on the number of volunteers we have, you may only serve once every 2-3 months. Call Linda Coombs at (865) 671-6277 or contact Dena Cunningham at the church office if you are interested.
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.
We 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 May Card Care List is available. You can pick up a copy in the Welcome Center kiosk or here.
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:
Vienna sausages, spam, canned vegetables and canned fruit, small cans of tomato paste, small jars of jelly.
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 106 donations credited to us for July-September 2025. Because of those donations we have received $420 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 will resume in the fall.
~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. These will resume in the fall.
Sunday Night Small Groups have paused until the fall semester.
Mark your calendars for these other events (information coming soon):
May 24 Summer Parent Meeting including parents of rising 6th graders
Summer camp registration is open! Dates with FCC leaders are:
June 14-19 @ Appalachian Christian Camp 7th-9th grade Wilderness Camp with Ryan Kent
June 28 - July 3 @ Smoky Mountain Christian Camp 7th-12th grade with Kenny Shubert
July 19-24 @ Smoky Mountain Christian Camp 5th-6th grade with Dane Ogden
Other weeks are also available at each camp.
Follow us on social media and Remind for updates on activities.
Visit farragutcc.com/youth for registration and more info
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
May Volunteers of the Month!
Nursery ~ Kerry & Chase Guedry
Preschool ~ Millie Jerviss
Elementary ~ Holley Marlowe
Farragut Kids Sunday Night Bible Study has paused until the Fall semester.
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 in the fall.
VBS Registration is OPEN! The first 50 kids registered will get their own Rainforest Falls drawstring backpack. VBS will be July 27 - 31 at 5:30 - 8:00pm.
You can order a Rainforest Falls VBS t-shirt for your child! All proceeds will go to offset the cost of the nightly dinner. Use the QR code located at the Sign - Up Center or go here today to order.
Join us for our annual Mini Indy 500 on Sunday, May 24 from 5:15-6:00pm (during the Memorial Day picnic). Bring your bikes, trikes, and scooters for an evening of age-graded races, free play, bike wash, and ending with a bike parade! A designated preschool trike/scooter area will be available. Don't forget to wear your closed-toed shoes and helmet!
Get Ready! Our summer reading club is returning! Join us for the Into The Rainforest: A Reading Adventure kick-off on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00pm. Reading club is open to all kids age 2 years to 5th grade and encourages our kids to read and earn prizes. We will meet each week through July 22. Each week will feature a mystery reader and a fun food craft. Go here to our Book Club page to get all the rules and more information.
Summer Camp registration is open! Dates with FCC leaders are:
July 5-10 @ Appalachian Christian Camp 4th-6th grade with Randi Nussbaum
July 19-24 @ Smoky Mountain Christian Camp 5th-6th grade with Dane Ogden
Other weeks are also available at each camp.
We need volunteers to help out on Sunday! 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.
