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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 Loving Generously ~ Sharing Your Story from Acts 4:32-37.
Sunday School Classes:
~Dr Mattingly's class meets in the Sanctuary. He is teaching on Philippians.
~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are studying Esther.
We want you to tell your story! Sign up in the foyer to schedule a time with Aaron.
Please join us in our annual Christmas Project. We will again be providing items for Christmas Vacation boxes for the families at The Restoration House of East Tennessee. We will also provide some items for Riverwood along with some gifts for 3 Riverwood residents who do not have family. A Christmas tree is located in the foyer with ornaments requesting certain items for this project. Please take an ornament, purchase the item(s), and return the item(s) unwrapped with the ornament attached by Sunday, December 1. There are also ornaments with items that have already been purchased by FCC that you can make a donation for.
All are invited to a Wedding Shower for Troy and Chloe (Nussbaum) Harris on Saturday, November 30 at 2:00pm. Come and help us celebrate the newlyweds! Please have a Bible verse in mind to highlight when you arrive. The couple is registered at Amazon.
Johnson University invites you to the Festival of Christmas Joy on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The program will feature several Johnson University groups. They will perform a program of sacred and seasonal music in the Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30pm for the dinner which begins at 6:00pm. Door open at 6:45pm for those who wish to attend just the program. You MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS to attend the dinner, but the program is free. Paid dinner reservations are required. Make reservations online at www.JohnsonU.edu/FOCJ or by calling 865.251.3498 by November 22 (cost is $25 for adults and $10 children's menu for those under 12). Come with your small group, Sunday school class, family, and friends for a festive launch of the Christmas season. In order to sit with your group at dinner, you must inform us by November 22.
Join us on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00pm for our Family Christmas Celebration. We will gather together to sing some Christmas carols, hear special music from our kids and our worship team, pack the Christmas project items, and pray over the boxes for those receiving them. We ask that you bring a finger food to share and we will enjoy those treats to end the night.
If you are interested in helping with The Hurricane Helene Flood Relief you can donate through the church here or in the offering boxes located in the foyer.
Copies of our 2024 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.
2024 Printed Bible Reading Plan
2024 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 and the day and time they meet is available here and in the Welcome Center kiosk. If you would like to connect with a group, please contact the office and we will help connect you to a group.
The November 2024 newsletter has been mailed. You can also get a copy here.
Attendance for last Sunday:
Adult SS ~ 65
Youth SS ~ 27
Kids SS ~ 34
Worship ~ 221
Kids Worship ~ 57
2023 Monthly Budget..........$48,200
Month to Date Giving...........$30,129
Building Fund Balance.......$203,136*
*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.
The Deacons have established an email address for you to be able to contact them about issues with the building or any other help that is needed from the Deacons. Their email address is deacons@farragutcc.com.
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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2024 Activity calendars are available in the foyer! You can also get a copy here.
This Saturday, November 16 at 1:00pm at the Goff's Farm is our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Remember to carpool if you have signed up to attend. There are a few spaces left on the bus; contact the office if you would like to ride the bus.
Join us as we celebrate our Lord's Birth and the Christmas Season on Friday, December 6 at 5:00pm. We'll enjoy a catered dinner buffet stocked full of fabulous FOOD and FELLOWSHIP with treasured friends. Guaranteed to fill your cup with JOY! The cost is $10 per person payable at the event. Sign up in the foyer TODAY!
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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 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 group is studying a video series titled "From Beginning to Forever" by Elizabeth Woodson. They meet in the first classroom (A1) every other Tuesday at 6pm. This group meets every other week and will next meet on November 26.
Joy To The World Advent Study
Celebrate the Good News of Christmas
In this 5-session Bible study, you’ll spend the weeks of Advent learning to celebrate the good news of great joy found in the Christmas story. With daily personal study, engaging activities to transform your study experience, and Christmas worship featuring Ellie Holcomb, this beautiful resource will help you delight in Jesus's birth and joyfully anticipate His return this Christmas season and all year long. Go here to read a sample and view a promo video. A sign up sheet is available in the foyer. Please indicate if you will purchase your workbook or if you would like to order it through the church. This study will meet on Mondays December 2 - December 30. See Dena Cunningham with any questions.
Joy To The World Interest Letter
Our much anticipated Women's Ornament Exchange is Saturday, December 7 at 5:30pm. Bring a wrapped ornament and join us for this fun evening. Watch for additional details.
Come and join other ladies from the church for our Craft Days on Friday & Saturday, January 10 & 11 as we fellowship, work on our craft projects, and maybe even learn something new! We meet in the KidMin Worship Room from 10:00am - 5:00pm. We would love for you to join us 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.
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
Prom of the Stars is fast approaching! You can help now by sponsoring a table for 10 guests for $350. You can sponsor a table in honor/remembrance of someone if you wish. Forms for this are available at the Sign Up Center. Watch for information in 2025 about our Prom Fundraiser, Dress Fitting Day, and volunteer opportunities. The Prom is scheduled for Saturday, March 1.
The next Newborns In Need meeting will be Thursday, December 5 at 5:00pm. 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!
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 November 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:
Canned peas and green beans, Hamburger Helper, canned chicken, Vienna sausages
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 57 donations credited to us for July-September 2024. Because of those donations we received $210 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 launched its new series, World Religions, where you will dive into what other religions believe and compare them to our Biblical Worldview on Sunday evenings from 6:45-7:30pm. This in-depth look into how and what others believe is guaranteed to help your better understand and share the Gospel to those who we live next to and/or serve.
~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 5:45-7:15 for evenings filled with food, fun, worship and Biblical youth applicable lessons.
Sunday Night Small Groups meet from 5:00-6:15 at the church. These groups will resume in January.
TCTC Registration is open! The Tennessee Christian Teen Convention (TCTC) is an annual weekend (January 10-12) event in Gatlinburg, TN. TCTC brings in dynamic speakers, spirit-filled worship leaders, up-and-coming artists, and more to help facilitate space for students to grow in their faith. This is a can't miss event! Cost is $185 for the first 30 students, $200 for students after the first 30. Scholarships and work opportunities are available for any student in need. Sign up and get information here.
The High School Fall Retreat in the greater Sevierville/Gatlinburg area will be Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24. The cost is $125 which covers travel, lodging, food*, and a Gatlinburg activity! *You will need to bring money for one meal in Gatlinburg. Get information and sign up here.
Dates to Remember:
~11/22-11/24 High School Fall Retreat
~12/22 Youth Christmas Party (note day change)
~1/10-1/12 TCTC
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
Volunteers of the Month!
Nursery ~ Barbara Warden
Preschool ~ Jennifer Jameson
Elementary ~ Holley Marlowe
Farragut Kids Sunday Night Bible Study meets 5:00-6:30pm (note the time change). Sunday night program will resume in January.
Farragut Kids Sunday school meets Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:15am.
Beatitudes continues on Wednesdays. Where kids learn first hand all about the wonderful ways that God shows His love in our lives, no matter the circumstances. Elementary kids will join us in the KidMin Worship Room from 6:00-7:15pm.
Give Thanks November Family Challenge:
Giving thanks isn’t just something we do at Thanksgiving; we can have a year-round attitude of gratitude! The Bible encourages us to give praise and thanks to God, for the big things and for the little things too. Being thankful reminds us of God’s goodness and love, and studies have shown that fostering gratitude helps reduce anxiety because anxious thoughts and grateful thoughts can’t coexist. We hope you'll take advantage of this easy resource to help you build an attitude of gratitude at home and remind kids to give thanks to God every day! Using this resource is simple: Each day, use a coin to scratch off one bubble. Read the verse and say the accompanying prayer. That's it! We hope this Give Thanks Scripture Scratch-Off gives your kids a fun and exciting way to make gratitude, prayer, and scripture-reading a daily habit this fall season.
Preschool through 5th grade can join us for our Farragut Kids Friendsgiving on November 17 from 5:00-6:15pm. As friends we will enjoy some yummy food, watch Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving Movie, and decorate cookies together! Visit the Farragut Kids Facebook page to sign up for Friendsgiving sides. Turkey and ham will be provided.
Join our Christmas event that will transport families back in time to Bethlehem to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As families travel through the indoor/outdoor Bethlehem Marketplace, they'll share authentic, multi-sensory experiences and discover the miraculous impact of Jesus' birth and life! Night in Bethlehem is Friday, December 13 at 6:00-7:30pm.
Pick up a calendar at the KidMin Resource Table located in the KidMin/Youth Hallway to stay up to date with all that is happening in KidMin through the holidays! You can also get a copy here!
Mark Your Calendars:
11/3-11/30 Give Thanks Scripture Scratch Off Family Challenge
11/17 Friendsgiving @ 5:00-6:15pm
12/8 Preschool & Elementary Sing on stage & Christmas Packing Event
12/13 Night In Bethlehem @ 6:00-7:30pm
12/22 Breakfast In Bethlehem @ 10:30am
12/24 Christmas Eve Live Nativity @ 5:00-6:00pm
We need volunteers to help out on Sunday nights! 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 office 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 COViD-19 or any other 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 at the Preschool/Nursery counter in the foyer.
~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.
