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FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | MARCH 2011
Volume 50, No. 6
IN THIS ISSUE
Price Tags...Dr. Price encourages us as a church to be about God’s work inside the church and in the community.
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Fullness of LifeA former church member encourages us to focus on Christ to find true happiness in life.
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Worship the OneScott Andrews reminds us to be in constant worship with God.
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First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter
Join the FBC Celebration Orchestra
We are looking for instrumentalists to join our FBC Celebration Orchestra. This is a great time to join. We want to encourage you to dust off your woodwind, brass or stringed instrument and join us as we celebrate in worship each Sunday. We want to especially encourage our young people that are playing in their high school bands to consider joining the orchestra. Your Band Director will be glad that you are getting the extra experience and the Lord will be happy that you are using your talent for Him.
The FBC Celebration Orchestra rehearses every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Worship Center and plays for our 10:45 service and special events. Our Worship Pastor, Scott Andrews, would love to talk to you about becoming involved in this ministry. For more information call 453-9001 or email Scott at [email protected]. Better yet grab your instrument and come on Wednesday and make a joyful noise.
It is a joyous blessing to see our loving Lord at work in individuals and the body collectively at FBCS. The Spirit that prevails here is of the Lord.
We are praying our loving Lord will invest His minister in your pulpit. He will be a blessed man and we pray a man who will himself be a blessing to you. There is no limit to what PEOPLE AND PASTOR TOGETHER can achieve in this community through this church.
Change is inevitable and, though frequent, it always requires adjustment. Uncertainty prevails when that with which we are familiar is replaced. It is not the norm. Doubtless, all members have an idea of the change they would like to see in the world. Change often gives birth to fear. To that, I share two words found eighty times in the Bible: “Fear not!”
The ships of fear and faith sail into the harbor of the mind. Only the ship of faith shold be allowed to anchor. God is the pilot of the ship.
“Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6
Evaluate what you can do personally to make the church an even better one. There is always room to improve. What ministry can you perform that will be a blessing to others? Find it and get lost performing it. There is a delight associated with doing God’s
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Price Tags...will and work.
I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge on behalf of Trudy and myself our thanks for your grace, love, and thoughtfulness. It is an honor to serve with you. We are humbled by your spontaneous kindness. It is a signature characteristic of this fellowship.
I am going to be teaching at a Christian retreat center in Bermuda on April 11-23. This lovely retreat was developed by British Christian businessmen. I have been holding these retreats at this ocean front resort for some years. In the mornings, there will be 30 minutes of Bible study. Persons will then be free the remainder of the day. The scenery is stunning and the food gourmet. Visit www.Willowbank.bm and consider joining me. Feel free to join me for a couple of days or the entire retreat.
In Christ, Nelson Price
UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st
Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office
Psalm
37:4
SonRise Senior Breakfast & Bible StudyTuesday, March 1st; 9:00 am/Parlor
Triple L LuncheonTuesday, March 8th; Noon/FLCSpecial Musical guest: . Bring a covered dish.
Children’s ChurchSunday, March 13thK-6th grade will meet in the Chapel, 8:15 & 10:45 services.
40 Days wtih Jesus Bible StudyWednesday starting March 16th; 6:00 pm/FLCLed by Jerry Hyder
Celebration CraftersThursday, March 17th; 9:00 am/E-218
PEP MomsFriday, March 18th; 9:15 am/ParlorSpecial Guest Speaker; Mrs. Jeanne Davis. Breakfast will be provided.
Crown Financial SeminarFriday, March 18th; 6:30 pm-9:30 pm/FLCSaturday, March 19th; 8:30 am-12:00 pm/FLC$25 per person, refreshments will be served and childcare will be provided. You can register at www.crown.org or at the Welcome Center. For more info please call Kristie in the office at 429-6303.
Preschool/Nursery School Bible StudySunday, March 20th; 5:00 pm/Parlor
RA Line Glider RacesWednesday, March 30th; 6:30 pm/ChapelAll ages welcome.
DivorceCareWednesdays; 6:00 pm, Room E-234Any questions please call Kristie at 429-6303.
Grief ShareMondays; 6:00 pm/E-229A weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Contact Lisa in the church office for more details.
Men’s RetreatApril 15th & 16th/Fall Creek Falls State ParkGolf, food, hiking, fishing, Bible Study! Sign up now for this year’s Men’s Retreat. Dr. Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church Morristown will be the speaker. More details and registration envelopes are at the Welcome Center.
Music Camp 2011 Presents “The Amazing Grace Race”July 18th-22nd; 9:00 am-12:00pmFor grades 1-6 completed. Presentation July 24th at 6:30pm in the Worship Center.
Upcoming Events
Special AnnouncementsOpportunity to ServePlease contact Tammy at 429-6304 if you are interested in working with the Children’s ministry or Special Friends ministry. Inclement Weather Policy ChangeIn the event of inclement weather Wednesday night activities, except Prayer Meeting and Church Supper, will follow the public school system schedule. During the rest of the week Upward, Youth and College activities will be held/cancelled at the discretion of the ministry pastor.
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Bible Drill ProgramsTo help train your children in the Word we have a few Bible drill programs here at FBC. These programs are to help your children memorize scripture, find the books of the Bible and to learn more about God’s Word. Times are listed below:Youth Bible Drill, High School Bible Drill, Youth Speaker’s Tournament and/or Xtreme Bible Challenge; if interested in any of these programs please contact Susie Delozier at 604-3287. Bible Buddies, Grades 1-3; Room C-220/5:30pm. Children’s Bible Drill, Grades 4-6; Room C-212/5:30pm
March GladnessInreach - Outreach Emphasis at FBC Sevierville. Join us for C.A.R.E. on Tuesday evenings in the Fellowship Hall (Building B). Dinner is provided from 5:30-6:30pm, C.A.R.E. works from 6:30-7:30pm. You can make cards, make phone calls, go on visits, write notes of encouragement or pray. There is something for everyone to do! Help us as we make contacts and invite people to church. Contact Kristie Russell at 429-6303 for more information.
March2011
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BUDGETMary Burchfiel Sam & Kay JustusThurman Ownby Mae KeenerBen Cusick Bob & Becky BarnesLon Sutton Beulah SuttonHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceGeorge Headrick Barbara HeadrickRichard Wall Robert Wall Sr.TV MINISTRY Sandy Webb Robert & Sandy FoxPearl Watson Joe & Elizabeth WilliamsRay Kerley Joe Woods SS ClassRichard Wall Homer & Betty Prince Imanelle Hardin Janet ReederLIBRARYWilliam BruhinRoy Von CampbellCarl OgleRuth CasparZelma JohnsonHarold AtchleyDavid MillsRichard WallBobby GardnerSharon CooperRegina Day FIrst Baptist ChurchDonation Sharon McKenzieCHRISTMAS DECO.My Mother Jama Cate’s
Birthday, Dec. 16th Shirley Matthews
UPWARDDale King Larry & Lou LaFolletteMUSIC MINISTRYMike Williams Joe & Libby WilliamsPaul & Ruth Galyon Robert & Sandy FoxDeane Williams Gail Haggard Katherine WelchRichard Wall Gail HaggardCHILDREN’S MINISTRYBruce Owenby Joe & Libby WilliamsHarold Atchley FBC Children’s DepartmentLOTTIE MOONRuth BeaverDeane WilliamsWillie DelozierGeorge Headrick Herman & Jean HuffOur Grandmother
Ellen Pace Kay & Sam JustusBelle TarwaterFrances Yoakum Carl & Sue YoakumMr. & Mrs. James BeckMr. & Mrs. Clell Watson Tony WatsonGary Lawson John & Eleanor HayesDwight McMahanRoger McMahan Beulah McMahanMike Williams Mr. & Mrs. Harold OwnbyDwight McMahanRoger McMahanBill BerrierBilly Berrier Mike, Linda &
Brandon BerrierLee & Julia Mize Evelyn PhillipsRev. Andy Wilson Parker Audrey’s MayTrula Brackins Donald BrackinsDr. Wayne HicksJason Hicks Leah BrackinsLarry Hill Andrew & Laura Boling
TRIBUTEDGIVING
Attendance Report 1/2/2011 1/9/2011 1/16/2011 1/23/2011 8:15am Worship 520 421 510 530 9:30am SS 1206 1074 1359 1321 10:45am Worship 1100 983 1347 1256 6:30pm Worship 276 308 368
Biblical Stewardship 1/2/2011 1/9/2011 1/16/2011 1/23/2011 Total Weekly Needs $ 94,759.17 $ 94,759.17 $ 94,759.17 $ 94,759.17 Tithes & Offerings 105,898.81 70,529.73 97,042.69 74,523.46 Building Fund 730.00 627.00 1,915.00 766.00 Designated Fund 16,083.18 312,160.66 2,169.50 1,791.05
New MembersJordan AtchleyKyle ThomasGregory HouseholderJoslin NaveCorey WatsonAlison BridgesLena Ashleigh EdwardsJoey Andrews
Recently HospitalizedKristy ElderTom HarrisWanda HendersonNorma HesterButch SmithNorma HeadrickPat OwenBuddy GlennBill DavisCarole MilamB.J. ByarsNoah MillsapsLindsey SuttonPeyton ProffittKay JustusSteve Callis
• The following families wish to express their deep appreciation to the church for kindness shown during their recent loss:
Family of Carolyn Newcomb Family of Dennis BeasleyFamily of Ray Kerley
• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church:
Wanda Graves June & Paul Parrott Bill Davenport Georgia Kelly
• Lee Kenna in the passing of her brother
• Thelma Austin in the passing of her sister
• Beverly Gorden in the passing of her father
• Linda Mills in the passing of her husband, David R. Mills
• Joyce Wall in the passing of her husband, Richard Wall
• Peggy Witt in the passing of her sister, Sharon Cooper
• Stephanie McReynolds in the passing of her mother, Pat McReynolds
• Jillian Wilson in the passing of her mother, Regina Day
• Bernice Millsaps in the passing of her husband, Noah
Thank You Notes
Sympathy to
Memory of Our Son, Tommy Parrott
Bonnie McCarter Rush & Louise ParrottYOUTH DEPT.Ray Galyon Helen OwnbyCARE MINISTRYDeane Williams Ita BlalockPRAYER MINISTRYVivan Baker Ita BlalockAddie Broughton Clell & Betty Jean KingOUTREACH MINISTRIESAddie Broughton Charles LesterHELPING HANDSAddie Broughton Woody & Jane JacksonGary Lawson Don & Carol Rogers Charles FrenchAddie BroughtonZelma Johnson James & Carolyn PowellOur Grandmother,
Eula Matthews Bobby, Madlin, McKenly
& Levi MatthewsGary Lawson Vickie PeoplesOur Son Tommy’s Birthday Rush & Louise ParrottLee Hughes David A Cooper Trustee Joe & Thelma DepewPat McReynolds Rowena McFallsKITCHENMae Stoffle Terry & Gail GossettCHOIRBenton & Randy Latham Evelyn LathamSONRISE SENIORSMary Jo Rambo Miller Don & Marjorie
Leatherwood & FamilyPARK ROAD PROJECTBryan Blalock Jo Blalock
IN HONORCHRISTMAS STOREOur Parents, Micky &
Harry McMahan Mr. & Mrs. Ricky AtchleyTom & Joyce Morgan Kay & Sam JustusOur Sunday School
Teacher, Marie Temple Marie Temple SS ClassOur Children, Freda & Ray
Meade, Betty & Lonnie Galton, Buddy Delozier, & All our Grandchildren
Rex & Louise DelozierHELPING HANDSMr. & Mrs. Lynn AbbottMr. & Mrs. Tommy Watson Larry & Charlene CastleLOTTIE MOONThird Grade SS Workers,
Choir Workers, Middle School Youth Workers
Jeff & Deana JohnsonBuddy & Carolyn Glenn John & Eleanor HayesOur Teachers for
Christmas, Larry Fox & Bud Cannon
Larry Fox SS ClassMy Galyon &
Ownby Family Helen G. OwnbyOur Pastors Mr. & Mrs. Alvin ScrivnerJoe Woods & Warren Hart Joe Woods SS ClassCraig & Jessica Mintz Sis IngleMy Grandchildren
Lynzi, McKenzie, Kelsey & Addison
J.B. & Shirley MatthewsCHILDREN’S DEPT3rd Grade & Kindergarten
SS Teachers Bryan & Kristi AtchleyBrandon Newcomb’s
2nd Birthday Carl & Kathy FlynnYOUTH MINISTRYHelen Ownby Phil & Karen OwnbyTV MINISTRYHelen Ownby Mike & Beverly Ownby
COLLEGE MINISTRYAustin Williams & Kaysi
Knight’s Graduation from Carson Newman College 2010
Joe & Elizabeth WilliamsBUDGETAll My Church Family Ann KelchPARK ROAD PROJECTMy Father, Verlin Overbay’s
95th Birthday Lyle & Judy Pat OverbayBUILDING FUNDMy Brother, Rev. W.A.
& Dorothy Galyon’s 68th Anniversary
Rex & Louise Delozier
IN MEMORYBUILDING FUNDRay Kerley William Kerley’s
Management Staff at East Idaho Cr. Union
Ray Kerley Kenneth & JoAnn Huff Lee & Janell Stegman Melba DelozierRon Von Campbell Rex & Louise DelozierZelma Johnson Howard & Juanita
HardemanZelma JohnsonRay Kerley George & Peggy SeatonZelma Johnson Melba DelozierRay Kerley Rowena McFallsGary Lawson Adult IV Wallace
Sunday School ClassJane Temple’s BirthdayRichard Wall Melba DelozierDr. Wayne HicksJason Hick’s Birthday Leah Brackins
The Fullness of Life: Christ-centered HappinessBrandon Kennedy
At times, the pursuit of happiness is fleeting or as elusive as chasing after the wind. Other times, we begin to think we have reached the unreachable pinnacle of life, the point of life that is most satisfying. But once we make camp we notice that we are looking for more. The realization that you have to continue your pursuit to reach your aspirations is daunting. This process continues and every attempt to push for advancement echoes failure. Then it finally sinks in that this ordinary life is just pointless, for it is impossible to reach happiness - despite our yearning for that virtue.
This yearning for happiness is something internalized within each person. The arduous part of this pursuit is the subjectivity of “happiness”. Happiness may carry a greater or lesser meaning from person-to-person. However, when we align our thoughts within the parameters of Scripture, we see a slightly different view of happiness.
In Scripture, the Biblical view of happiness
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one day gather around the throne and worship the one who died for you and for me to take away the sins of the world. I cannot imagine the moment we all see Jesus face-to- face for the first time. Without a doubt, every Christian feels the same way. In the meantime until that day, we have the opportunity to worship Him daily and then corporately on Sunday. The private time you spend with the Lord each and every day will only enhance the time we spend together on Sundays as a body of believers.
As the Worship Pastor at FBCS I want to encourage you to make worship a priority in your life. I find myself worshipping the Lord in my car as I drive from place to place... sometimes in the solitude of my office, especially when I am planning worship. I get so excited about what God has led me to plan
is interconnected to the life given to us by Christ. “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” ~John 10:10. Jesus calls His followers, not to a dour and miserable life, but to a full, joyful life where life has meaning - glorifying the Father. But Jesus warns us that the thief desires to steal and kill and destroy our lives. The thief uses every tactic to achieve this goal. Sometimes these tactics include our thoughts.
Thoughts can be motivating or crippling. Our thoughts that test the authority of God and His Word are strongholds of wrong thinking and behavior. That is why we must take every thought captive.
“For though we walk in flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.” ~2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Thoughts of happiness are as evasive as the wind, unless we pursue a Christ-centered happiness, more specifically known as joy. What keeps us from living in Christ-centered happiness is not our sin but our thoughts from sin. Our thoughts of guilt, insecurity, or doubt keep us from living a free life in Christ Jesus. The thief seeks to steal freedom by guilt. The thief seeks to kill our freedom with insecurity. The thief seeks to destroy our freedom in doubt. But there is freedom. Freedom in Christ.
Jesus came to give us life and so that we can have it abundantly. This fullness of life is only possible if you know God. Knowing God brings us to a Christ-centered happiness. For we recognize that we were as good as dead, but God put all our sins on His innocent Son. Christ became sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). The fullness of life is Christ taking sin so that we can become the righteousness of God.
that I cannot contain myself...much less wait until Sunday. I find opportunities to worship in my daily contact with my family and with others. It is an act of worship to proclaim God’s goodness to you and showing God’s goodness to others. Stop right now! Don’t read any more! Okay you have to read this to know what I want you to do, but take time this moment to Worship, Sing, Pray, Listen, and Read God’s Word.
You finished? Wasn’t that refreshing? Really I hope you didn’t even finish this article because you got so caught up in spending some alone time with God.
Revelation 5 said thousands of thousands. We will not be thousands of thousands this Sunday, but we could be if every believer made worship a priority. Don’t miss out on what God has for you today and every Lord’s day!
Worship the OneScott AndrewsAssociate Pastor: Worship
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!
And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
Those of us who proclaim Jesus as Savior will
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Roland MaddoxExec. Associate Pastor
Scott AndrewsAssoc. Pastor of Worship
Jerry HyderAssoc. Pastor of Adults
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