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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 Joseph Found ~ Finding Joseph from Genesis 50:15-21.
Current Sunday School Classes (9:15am):
~Dr Mattingly's class meets in the Sanctuary. They are looking at the Letter of First John.
~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are studying Luke.
~April Kilinski's Prayer in the Night class meets in A3.
~20s & 30s Life Group meets in Room A4.
Our Mother's Day Out (MDO) program is looking for a teacher, assistant teacher and subs. Please contact Teresa Goff at 865.806.7751 if you are interested.
Pei Wei is sponsoring a fundraising event for the Prom of the Stars on Friday, October 16 from 5:00 - 8:00pm. They will donate 25% of sales to the prom. That night, just present their flyer which you can pick up at the Connection Point or print from here. Bring your family and invite your friends!
All are invited to a Wedding Shower for Ryan Kent and Kendra Rice on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00pm. They are registered at Amazon.
Join us as we encounter Jesus through music, poetry, Scripture, visual gallery displays, and creative expressions of praise at our Creative Arts Worship Night on Saturday, October 24 from 6:00-7:30pm. Sign up or show up to share your Creative Arts Worship at the Connection Point in the foyer or email randi@farragutcc.com.
You are invited to a Baby Shower honoring Troy & Chloe Harris on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00am at the church. Troy & Chloe are registered at BabyList.
Our annual Christmas Project, Full Service will begin Sunday, November 8. Watch for more information as it becomes available and in the November newsletter.
Mark your calendars for our Ministry Fair on Sunday, November 15. During our morning services you will be able to visit displays and talk to ministry leaders to learn about the different ministries here at FCC.
Also, on Sunday, November 15 at 4:00pm, there will be an IMPORTANT All Volunteer training. This is a must for current volunteers in any ministry and an opportunity to understand the expectations of the ministry.
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 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 ~ 52
Youth SS ~ 26
Kids SS ~ 27
Total for Sunday School hour ~ 105
Worship ~ 246
KidMin Worship ~ 46
Total for Worship hour ~ 293
Sofia Weaver was baptized last Sunday and the Weaver family joined the church last Sunday
2026 Monthly Budget..........$48,930
Month to Date Giving...........$27,492
Building Fund Balance.......$287,293*
*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.
We will take a Riverboat Cruise with a luncheon at the peak of fall colors down the Tennessee River on Friday, October 23. The cost is $56 per person payable to Peg or Bill Kennedy, or Diane Oliver by Sunday, October 18. Sign up and get information today at the Connection Point in the foyer.
Be a blessing! Join us in serving a nourishing, warm meal to those in need. KARM graciously prepares the meal. Our volunteers will man the food line and the dining hall: plating food, serving drinks, transporting trays, cleaning up and assisting guests as needed. They have requested that we wear short sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toed shoes, as well as have any long hair tied back. They only have space for 10 volunteers at a time so we have scheduled 2 different evenings to serve; Wednesday, November 18 and Friday, November 20. Please sign up individually so we can monitor the number of volunteers each night. The van/carpools will depart from FCC at 3:15pm, sign in at KARM at 3:45pm and serve dinner from 4:00-6:00pm. You can get a flyer and sign up at the Connection Point 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 Men's Prayer Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the foyer @ 2pm. See Ron Schmidt for information.
We hope you will join us for one of our most popular Men's Ministry events, You Bring It, We Grill It on Saturday, November 7 at 4:30pm. Bring your favorite meat to put on the grill. Bring your sons, invite your neighbors and family. Watch for sign up information coming soon.
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 will meet next in Room A1 on Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00pm. They will study Max Lucado's Because of Bethlehem. Please see Margaret Rosenbalm or Pat Staats if you have any questions.
Mark your calendars ~ our next In Good Company gathering is scheduled for November 11 @ 6:00-7:15pm. In Good Company is a monthly gathering for women of all ages to slow down, connect, and encourage one another.
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
Our Trunk or Treat is just around the corner! The Kids Ministry could use candy donations for the event. Look for the donation box beginning Sunday, October 4.
The Sower's Sewing Ministry will meet for their final 2026 meeting on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00am - 1:00pm. They will be working on items for the Cerebral Palsy Center and Breast Connect. Please RSVP to Sandy Bumbalough.
The next Newborns In Need meeting is Thursday, December 3 at 4:00pm. Come help as they sort and prepare items to be given to local hospitals. They also have a wish list on Amazon if you would like to otherwise help this organization.
Newborns In Need's Sleepers in September will be accepting donations of warm sleepers from September - November. They need sizes preemie, newborn, and 0-3 month.
We are in need of volunteers to make and clean up coffee at our HeBrews Center on one Sunday morning per month. If you are interested please see Dena Cunningham.
We need someone (or family or group) to prepare Communion during the month of December. Please see Dena Cunningham if interested.
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 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 October 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: cereal or granola bars, peanut butter or cheese crackers, plain tuna packages (not cans), Easy Mac microwavable cups, and microwavable soups.
Our CARE Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Food Pantry items of the week:
Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, hamburger helper.
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 123 donations credited to us for April - June 2026. 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 are studying Jeremiah.
~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 in The Youth Center. Bring your Bible and your own coffee!
Wednesday night Youth Group (6th-12th grade) meets from 6:00-7:30 in The Youth Center for evenings filled with food, fun, worship and Biblical youth applicable lessons.
Sunday Night Small Groups:
Middle School meet at the Sealeys from 4:45-6:30pm
High School meet in The Youth Center from 5:00 - 6:30pm
Mark your calendars for these events:
January 8 - 10 TCTC (watch for sign up info coming soon)
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
October Volunteers of the Month!
Nursery ~ Kendra Rice
Preschool ~ Nikki Sawyers
Elementary ~ Shelby Jameson
Farragut Kids Sunday Night Bible Study, Dig In: Growing Faith That Goes Beyond Sunday Morning from 5:00 - 6:30pm.
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 are studying Kids Around The World.
4th & 5th Grade Parents ~ there is a SuperStart! Informational Meeting on Sunday, October 18 at 9:30am in the KidMin Worship Room. Note: SuperStart 2027 is March 5th-7th.
Start planning now for our You Got This! Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30 from 6:00 - 7:30pm (or until it is dark.) Join us for mystery stations, loads of candy, exciting games, family fun, and a hot dog meal option. Candy donations will be accepted starting October 4.
We will have our Farragut Kids Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 - 6:15pm in the KidMin Worship Room for preschool and elementary friends. Turkey and ham will be provided. We are asking families to bring in a side dish to share. Scan the QR code located in the Youth/KidMin hall or go here to sign up.
We need volunteers to help out on Sundays! See Randi if you would be willing to help.
Looking Ahead:
December 4 ~ Night In Bethlehem ~ 6:00-7:30pm
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.
