E-NEWS


  • 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 Courageous And Creative Parenting ~ Finding Family from Exodus 2:1-10.


    Current Sunday School Classes (9:15am):

    ~Dr Mattingly's class meets in the Sanctuary. They are studying the Gospel of Mark. (Jason will be the substitute teacher for June 28 and July 5).

    ~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are studying Matthew.

    ~20s & 30s Life Group meets in Room A4. April Kilinski is teaching.


    There are still some spots available for the 2026 Summer Sewing Camp! We have even added an additional Backpack class! You can get all 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.

    2026 Summer Sewing Camp


    Volunteers are needed for VBS. Our VBS is July 27 - July 31 from 5:30 - 8:00pm. You can go here to register.


    You can participate in a love offering to bless our interns by donating in the donation boxes in the foyer or go here to donate online.


    Our Fourth of July Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 5 at 5:00pm. FCC will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings. Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share. We will celebrate rain or shine. Don't forget your chair.


    Everyone is invited to a Wedding Shower celebrating Bradley and Mackayla on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00pm in the church foyer. Bradley and Mackayla are registered at Amazon and Target, links below.

    Amazon

    Target


    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 Online Reading Plans

    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.


    The July 2026 newsletter has been mailed. You can also get a copy here.


    Attendance for last Sunday:

         Adult SS ~ 54

         Youth SS ~ 37

         Kids SS ~ 32

         Total for Sunday School hour ~ 123


         Worship ~ 276

         Kids Worship ~ 51

         Total for Worship hour ~ 327



    2026 Monthly Budget..........$48,930

    Month to Date Giving...........$48,146

    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.











  • 55+

    2026 Activity calendars are available at the Connection Point! You can also get a copy here.


    There is an Ice Cream Social on July 25 at 3:00pm at Richard and Carolyn Goff's home (11411 Yarnell Road). Come, bring a friend, and enjoy homemade ice cream and cookies together. We will meet rain or shine! Please sign up at the Connection Point in the foyer. Invitations to hand out to your friends are also available there. We could use a few more ice makers full of ice cream. Please sign up at the Connection Point if you can provide.




  • 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.


    A Men's ministry page is now available on our website. Go here to check it out.



  • WOMEN


    The Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study that meets every other Tuesday at 6:00pm in Room A1 will not be meeting for the summer. They are studying Max Lucado's In The Footprints Of The Savior. See Margaret Rosenbalm or Pat Staats with any questions.


    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.






  • 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


    We are in need for Communion Preparation ministry volunteers for the month of December! We need individuals, families, or friends to sign up to serve for one month. This is a great opportunity to serve in your church! There are still a couple of months available. Sign up at the Connection Point!


    Allison Hobbs has sent us her Spring newsletter. You can read it here. She also sent an update that their trip to Ukraine has been cancelled due to Russia recently bombing that area. She asks for prayers for the camp and the people there.


    The next Newborns In Need meeting is Thursday, July 2 at 4:00pm. Come help as they sort and prepare the items given to local hospitals.


    You are invited to Ability Ministry's 40th Anniversary Celebration on August 15 at 1:00pm. Lunch will be served at noon. Riverwood, 3123 Pride Road, Louisville, TN.


    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 June 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 132 donations credited to us for January - March 2026. Because of those donations we have received $430 in KARM gift cards to hand out to those in need.








  • 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.


    Game Night at Brosey Game Company in Lenoir City on Friday, June 26 at 6:00pm. RSVP is not required but is helpful.


    ~New Young Adult Instagram: farragutcc_ya

    ~New Young Adult Facebook page: Farragut Christian Church Young Adults


  • 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 events:

    June 28 - July 3 SMCC Combined Week

    July 9 Nascar Speedpark

    July 13 Middle School Kentucky Splash

    July 16 Middle School Hiawassee River

    July 23 High School Hiawassee River

    July 27 - July 31 VBS

    August 3 - August 6 Middle School PCB Beach Retreat



    Summer camp registration is open! Dates with FCC leaders are:

    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

    Facebook

    Instagram: _fccstudentmin_








  • KIDS


    June Volunteers of the Month!

    Nursery ~ Kate McKinney

    Preschool ~ Kayla Jones

    Elementary ~ Jackie Ballard


    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.


    Our summer reading club, Into The Rainforest: A Reading Adventure is on Wednesdays 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.


    Preschoolers are invited to a Water Play Day at the church on Monday, June 29 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Lunch will be provided.


    Elementary age kids are invited to a Water Play Day at the church on Thursday, July 16 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Lunch will be provided.


    Kids in 3rd - 5th grade are invited to participate in a Lemonade Stand benefitting Isaiah 117 House on July 18 from 11:00am - 3:30pm. See Randi for more details.


    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.


    KidMin Calendar of Events:

    June 29 Preschool Water Play Day - 10am - 12pm

    July 5 - July 10 4th-6th Camp @ ACC

    July 12 Preschool VBS Volunteer Training - 9:15am

    July 16 Elementary Water Play Day - 10am - 12pm

    July 18 3rd-5th Grade Lemonade Stand

    July 19 Elementary VBS Volunteer Training - 9:15am

    July 19 - July 24 5th-6th Camp @ SMCC

    August 2 Rising Kindergartener Parent Meeting - 9:15am

    August 9 Promotion Sunday

    August 9 Farragut Kids Backpack Prayer Event - 4pm


    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.