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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 Hope For Your Family ~ The Story Of Hope from Ephesians 5:21-23.
Sunday School Classes:
~Jason Warden's class meets in the Sanctuary. He is teaching on Revelation.
~Mike Morrison's class meets in Room A2. They are currently in Revelation.
You are invited to a Couples Wedding Shower honoring Anola Smith and Colton Carter on Sunday, September 22 at 2:00pm in the foyer. Colton and Anola are registered at Amazon.
Dr Gerald Mattingly will begin teaching Philippians in the Sunday school class located in the Sanctuary. Here is a description of his class: "Although the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christians at Philippi (in the northeast region of modern Greece) is only four chapters long, it contains a wealth of doctrinal and practical material. Paul wrote this great document to his friends to help them have a deeper understanding of Christian faith and practice. We can learn much from it today! Let's begin our study on the first Sunday of October and finish by Christmastime. Our survey will include some background information (geography, history, archaeology), but we'll plan to use most of our time on a verse-by-verse study of the biblical text."
Jason will be teaching the What We Believe Sunday school class in Room A1 beginning October 6. This class is designed for new members, those who regularly attend services, and those who are visiting with us. This class will introduce you to Farragut Christian Church. We ask that you sign up for this class so we can prepare enough materials. You can sign up in the foyer, email Dena or Jason, or call the church office.
Most Family Groups will begin meeting for the fall in September. Check with your family group leader to get details.
Save the Date for Church Partners of the Smokies Celebrating 75 Years. Join them for dinner and an evening with special guests remembering and celebrating all that God has done in the area churches for the last 75 years. October 6 at The Foundry, dinner is 5:00pm with program to follow. No cost to attend.
You are invited to Anola Smith and Colton Carter's wedding on October 26 at 5:00pm. The wedding is at Anderson Ridge, 127 Williams Lane, Sweetwater, TN 37874. A reception will follow. Please RSVP to Emily Eagle by October 1 if you plan to attend.
We want you to tell your story! Sign up in the foyer to schedule a time with Aaron.
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 September 2024 newsletter has been mailed. You can also get a copy here.
Attendance for last Sunday:
Adult SS ~ 53
Youth SS ~ 48 (includes 19 parents)
Kids SS ~ 24
Worship ~ 211
Kids Worship ~ 59
2023 Monthly Budget..........$48,200
Month to Date Giving...........$27,434
Building Fund Balance......$219,725*
*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.
Potluck and Hymn Sing will be Sunday, September 22 after worship service. We will collect monetary donations for the Worship Team during the lunch. Bring a dish to share. Sign up in the foyer.
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Strong Stock Farm on Friday, September 27. We will be treated to an evening of horse drawn carriage rides, corn hole, croquet, games, and cards. After working up our appetites, we will enjoy a Taco Bar buffet. S'mores and cookies around the firepit will cap off our evening. The cost is $35 per person payable to James/Diane Oliver by Sunday, September 22. We will depart FCC at 3:00pm. Please sign up in the foyer if you plan to attend.
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MEN
A Men's Small Group meets every Thursday at 7am at Einstein Bagels on Campbell Station Road.
Join us for You Bring It, We Grill It on Saturday, September 28 at 5pm. We will provide the sides, you provide the main dishes. This is for all men of the church, bring your sons, invite your friends and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun. Sign up in the foyer.
A Men's ministry page is now available on our website. Go here to check it out.
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WOMEN
Are you looking for a Women's Bible Study? On Tuesday, September 3, the Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study group began a new video series titled "From Beginning to Forever" by Elizabeth Woodson. They meet in the first classroom (A1) every other Tuesday at 6pm. The cost for this study is $15 per person. For more information contact Margaret Rosenbalm at 865.705.2381 or Pat Staats at 865.705.0427. This group will next meet on September 17.
The Smoky Mountain Christian Women's Fall Getaway at Smoky Mountain Christian Camp is Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29. The theme this year is "About My Father's Business". You can register and get information here and read about the retreat at our Sign Up Center.
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
Newborns In Need will be collecting warm sleepers (size newborn or 0-3 months) throughout the month of September. Look for the donation bin in the foyer.
The Sower's Sewing Ministry will meet on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00am - 1:00pm to work on projects for Newborns In Need. RSVP to Sandy Bumbalough.
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! Read what a couple of clients have said in notes sent to the church:
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.
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:
Cereal, Hamburger Helper, canned chicken, Vienna sausages, canned pastas
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 145 donations credited to us for March - June 2023. Because of those donations we received $350 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.
Dates to Remember:
~10/18-10/20 Middle School Fall Retreat
~11/8-11/10 High School Fall Retreat
~12/15 Youth Christmas Party
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
Farragut Kids Sunday Night Bible Study meets 5:00-6:30pm (note the time change). Sunday night program will meet on September 8, 15, 22, & 29 and October 13, 20, & 27 for the fall session.
Farragut Kids Sunday school meets Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:15am.
Did you know that there is a KidMin Resource Table located in the KidMin/Youth Hallway? Stop by there on Sundays to get the latest information on all things KidMin!
Mark Your Calendars:
10/16 BeeAttitudes Wednesday Night study (elementary age) begins
10/27 Scuba Trunk or Treat
11/3 Give Thanks Scripture Scratch Off Family Challenge
12/13 Night In Bethlehem
12/22 Breakfast In Bethlehem
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.
