FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | AUGUST 2012

Volume 67, No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Pastor’s HeartBro Dan encourages us to continue to be a church that loves and pastors people.

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RevolutionNick Campbell talks about our relationship with Christ.

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Sewing for the Savior Page 5

First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter

Revolution Nick Campbell Assistant Student Minister: Middle School “I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” – Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)

This summer has had many opportunities for all to participate in church led events, trips and activities. I hope in writing this that you have found yourself able to participate or at least observe some of these amazing opportunities!

Our youth traveled to Panama City in early July where our theme was Revolution. God has been moving in the hearts of our students in a major way and I want to share some thoughts on why this theme has been and will continue to be important to all Christians.

Once we start a relationship with Christ, we must be on guard to have a revolutionary attitude every day. Our relationship with Christ is anything but normal. We are called to share with the world who Jesus is and what he has done for us! We must continually choose to revolt against what the world says is good, fun and acceptable and look to what Christ says is acceptable. Sometimes this means giving up things we don’t want to give up, breaking off relationships we are in because they are not honoring God, or even going and apologizing and mending relationships that we have injured because we were not following God. A revolution in our life must be Christ led, where we are looking to Him and letting Him lead us. No matter the outcome, effect on others feelings, or situation, we must ALWAYS honor Christ with our actions and words.

As I wrap this up, I want you to take a look at your life and ask yourself: “Am I leading a life of Revolution for Christ EVERY day?” If not, I encourage you to look at what is stopping you from giving all to Christ and letting Him take complete control of your life. Let God take out your “stony, stubborn heart and replace it with a tender, responsive heart.”

I recently had a very meaningful “exit interview” with one of our members who is moving out of state. Debbie Campbell is going home to Ohio to be close to her grandson (only grandparents truly understand the irresistible gravitational pull of a grandchild).

Debbie is leaving with a lot of tears because of what First Baptist Church has meant to her. I know Debbie will be missed by our Celebration Choir and our Friday Night Lights group. She has been a faithful member and she has used her gifts to bless the Bride of Christ.

Debbie told me that she decided to become a member of First Baptist Church during the interim. When she shared her decision with friends from her church in Ohio, they asked her, “How can you join a church that doesn’t even have a pastor?” Debbie’s reply is one of the greatest compliments I have ever heard about a church: “Because that church knows how to pastor people!”

My prayer is that we will always be a congregation that knows how to pastor people – to love and care and nurture one another. I thank God for our greeters, ushers, pastors, parking ministry, Sunday School workers, and other ministry leaders who provide servant leadership to the First Baptist “flock”. I thank God for all our members who do the “little things” that make our church warm and friendly. I am proud to be part of

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From the Pastor’s Heart...a church that overflows with the love of Jesus.

Let’s keep it up, church family. For Debbie, the “little things” were simple invitations to sit with someone in worship, to share a meal with new friends, and to join a Sunday School class. We can all do little things like that. Little is much when God is in it, and a lot of little acts of love can add up to a big-hearted church!

I love being your pastor!

Dan Spencer

UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st

Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office

Ez. 36:26

Sonrise SeniorsTuesday, August 7; 9:00am/Parlor

Triple L LuncheonTuesday, August 14; Noon/FLCSpecial Guest: Images of Grace. Bring a covered dish.

Camp Read-A-LotAugust 1 & 85:00pm/LibraryAges 4 thru completed 6th grade.

The PlungeAugust 1 & 8Age 4 go to Preschool area at 6:00pmKindergarten thru completed 6th grade at the Crossing at 6:00pm

CC&O Summer ScheduleAugust 1, 15, 29Orchestra; 5:45pmChoir; 6:30pm

Spirited Singles Summer Luncheon Sept. 16 Noon in the ParlorRSVP with Lisa in the church office by Sept. 10(Singles age 50+)

Fashion Meets Faith Saturday, September 22; 8:00am-2:00pmJoin us for an interactive and fun women’s conference. Cost is $20 (lunch included), registration begins August 26.

Upcoming Events

Special AnnouncementsOnline GivingContributions may be made online by visiting the church website at www.fbcsev.org. One-time or recurring contributions may be made. Giving is simple, easy and secure. 

Ministry OpportunityThe King of Kings needs ambassadors! Royal Ambassadors need your help! Calling all men who would be willing to serve the Lord each Wednesday night and at other special events. Join the fellowship and fun of serving God and helping the boys in 1st through 6th

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grade learn how to be “Ambassadors for Christ”..II Corinthians 5:20!! Please call the church office or Jeff Johnson (865-428-8890) if you would like to be a part of this Children’s Missions opportunity.

Fall Activities All regular Wednesday night activities will start back September 12. This includes LCU and children’s activities.

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Claude Ownby Charles & Jean Ownby Gregg & Tracy Price Conley & Carolyn

Murrell Mike & Mary Lee Tony Watson Belva Glaspie Buddy & Carolyn Glenn JC & Shirley King Mary Ellen Henry Arley Johnson Jr.

ConstructionClaude Ownby Sevierville Chapter

#138 Order of the Eastern Star

Jimmie & Marie Temple Ruby Maples Robert Freeman Senator & Mrs.

Doug Overbey Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan

Burnett First Baptist

Church Knoxville Sanctuary Choir

Diane M. Ripatti Dean & Carolyn Williams Barbara Butler Bill & Clara Carroll City of SeviervilleLIBRARYWalter Adams IIIJake MooreKellie SpicerClaude OwnbyRonnie McCroskey First Baptist ChurchTV MINISTRYLon Sutton Beulah SuttonClaude Ownby Brian McMahan JB & Shirley Matthews Beulah McMahan

and Mike, Linda & Brandon Berrier

Lennis Williams Ruby Whaley & FamilyPRESCHOOL Claude Ownby Tommy & Carolyn

McMahanTN ADULT HOMEMae Ownby Keener Chuck & Kathy SextonBryan BlalockCarmey OgleCharles Blalock Jo BlalockDelmar Helton Bobbie PickensAugust L. Valentine Albert & Kathy ValentinePaw Paw Rachel BurkeJoe Burke Will BurkeDan Kirkland Judy K. WhaleyJohn Hollenbaugh Gary & Ethel HollenbaughWestly McGill Anna Faye MatthewsGene DouglassWalter AdamsRonnie McCroskey Jimmie & Marie TempleJo StoffleMildred & Velmar WilliamsOur dads Carl Yoakum

& Mack Ward Clyde & June WardMy father, James K Greene Jimmie Faye TrotterJohn Anderson Daisy AndersonEd HarrellClyde Maples Judy HarrellMilo Connatser Ruby MaplesJim B Atchely Kay AtchleyIrvin RawsonWJ Settlemir Johnny & Myra SettlemirKatherine Haynes Mildred KingCS Little Gerald MoyersRev. Jeffie Crye

TRIBUTEDGIVING

Attendance Report 5/20/2012 5/27/2012 6/3/2012 6/10/2012 8:15am Worship 590 580 592 728 9:30am SS 1263 1154 1243 1346 10:45am Worship 1286 1133 1286 1149 6:30pm Worship 360 321 496 656

Biblical Stewardship 5/20/2012 5/27/2012 6/3/2012 6/10/2012 Total Weekly Needs $ 92,822.23 $ 92,822.23 $ 92,822.23 $ 92,822.23 Tithes & Offerings 74,738.23 76,240.46 85,005.29 105,298.22 Building Fund 516.00 440.00 917.00 1,810.00 Designated Fund 3,799.83 5,062.63 2,049.00 9,800.66

New MembersMargaret “Maggie’ EwingJaden JonesHaley Grace AtchleyAngel Cropper Sarah DavidsonChristian KiserPeggy SummersKassadi Mace

Recently HospitalizedBetty AdamsJoann McMahanDon RogersDorothy SimpsonAnna Frank HammerCarolyn HendersonTammy ThomasPaige BohananJames PowellMatt PenlandEmily CantwellBobby DeadmonCarl McCarterLawrence FrommLonnie GalyonMartha Gilchrist

• The following families wish to express their deep appreciation to the church for kindness shown during their recent loss:

Family of Claude Ownby Family of Gene Douglas Ethel Hollenbaugh

• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church:

• AJ Douglass, Patsy McQueen & Marilyn Trotter in the passing of their father, Gene Douglass

• Brooke McCoy in the passing of her grandfather, Thomas Boyenton

• Christy Chesteen in the passing of her fiance, Randy McCloud

• Karen Coleman in the passing of her father, Richard Gaulke

• Isaac Adams in the passing of his father, Walter Adams III

• Jana Chapman in the passing of her sister-in-law, Cindy May

• Maxine Ownby in the passing of her husband, Claude

• Steve Moore in the passing of his father, Jake

• Reece Milton in the passing of his sister

Thank You Notes

Sympathy to

Jack CryeLuther Reed Vickie ReedMy dad, Winfred O Ogle Hazel TaylorJulius Kohl Ben & Linde BaldwinBirdwell Connatser Mr. & Mrs. Randy CorradoDwight McMahanBill BerrierWalter AdamsGene Douglass Mike, Linda & Brandon

Berrier and Beulah McMahan

James C Pullen Jim & Teresa PullenMr. Edgar Etherton Margaret EthertonLela Hurst Stewart & Freda SharpRev. Lonnie HaleBryce Broughton Jerry & Shirley BroughtonJim Hess Howell R FinleyGary W Lawson Nancy LawsonMr. StinsonMr. Helms Larry & Melinda StinsonLarry Hill Andy & Laura BolingAriel Rovira Dana & Joan GarrisonWilbert MurphyHunter Thompson Johnny & Mary ThompsonMajor McCarterJoe McFarland Bob & Diane McFarlandCharles E Depew Joe & Thelma DepewOur Fathers, Jerry

Gibson & Jim Mills Jerry & Yvonne GibsonDave Watson &

Glenn Murrell Dale & Ruth MurrellClyde Ownby &

Willie McGaha Mike & Beverly OwnbyJohnsie Thomas Shirley ThomasCarlton WhiteTurley MaplesPearl Lewelling

Marvin & Carlene MaplesEverette Clifton Charles & Alma CliftonWyatt Jackson Woody & Jane JacksonBenjamin Riley MillsAlfred Kugler Jeff & Linda MillsWoody McCroskey Belva GlaspieMy father, R Lee Mize Norma HeadrickVBSLarry Williams Larry & Janice SorrellYOUTHDennis Beasley’s Birthday Debbie Beasley

IN HONORMOTHER’S DAYMy Mom Lana Ogle Caleb OgleSharon Blazer Scott & Jennifer FinchumOur grandkids Stephanie,

Max & Samuel Knowles Steve & Susan MooreAlice Murphy Johnny ThompsonMyrtle Worth Sam & Kay Justus BUILDING FUNDWalter Adams Rex & Louise DelozierTN ADULT HOMEJerry Broughton Kanetha BroughtonBrian Lee Loveday James Loveday &

Michele HowardHarry McMahan Ricky & Leslie AtchleyJohn Carver & Phil

McMahan Bill & Jonna McMahanTravis Hicks Leah BrackinsJoe Woods Martha DooleyAndy Boling Chesney BolingCharles Ownby Will & Janet JohnsonDon H Gibson Albert & Kathy Valentine

Bill Burke Rachel & Will BurkeStephen R Whaley Judy WhaleyMy father Ruby MaplesRoger Allen Alyson AllenPete Yoakum Jennifer RuleJason & Olivia Loveday Sammy & Leia LovedayRex Delozier Louise DelozierBenjamin Baldwin Ben & Linde BaldwinCarl Corrado Mr. & Mrs. Randy CorradoNellie Bicksler V. DavidsonRalph RobertsonWayne Bruner Marc & Kim RobertsonGeorgian Freels Margaret EthertonSteve Riffey Shaun & Jennifer AdkinsJerry Broughton Jerry & Shirley BroughtonRobert Shultz Larry & Melinda StinsonJim AtchleyPete Myers James & Barbara AnthonyTom Moody Evelyn HarperCharlie Johnson Stefanie JohnsonMarvin Maples Carlene MaplesMISSIONS MINISTRYRobert Alewine AnonymousCHILDRENS DEPTCamille AllenDenita GallowayKellye LethcoHanna MaplesCheryl MoorePayton RochesterJennifer RuleMolly SpurlockBarb TinkerBelinda Tinker Deana Johnson

IN MEMORYBUDGETJake Moore Buddy & Carolyn GlennRonnie McCroskey Belva GlaspieHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceKellie M Spicer Charles & Jean OwnbyRonnie McCroskey JB & Shirley MatthewsGeorge Headrick Barbara HeadrickBUILDING FUNDClaude Ownby Dwight & Elaine Stokes David & Margaret Goode Portia Ramsey Dale & Ruth Murrell Albert & Kathy ValentineEvelyn Myers McCarter Rex & Louise DelozierPARK ROAD PROJECTClaude Ownby Rex & Louise DelozierHELPING HANDSClaude Ownby Billy & Lucy MaplesBarrett Ladd’s birthday Dorothy LaddMUSIC MINISTRY

Sewing for the Savior Elaine Cutshaw

Several members of our church made, provided supplies, and financed the delivery of 137 pillowcase dresses for Orbit Village in Kenya recently.

Linda Seaton and I were aware that other area churches had similar ministries, but neither of us had any idea that the Lord was working on us individually to get involved in this ministry. I mentioned it to Linda because of our shared interest of sewing. To my surprise, like me, Linda had already spoken to Cyndy Waters about sending dresses to Orbit, but unlike me, she had already set a goal and solicited others in her Sunday School class to get involved.

Even though I was a little behind in the vision, members of my Sunday School class and friends throughout the church jumped on board once I began promoting this ministry. Ladies who loved to sew, but had not expressed their talent in years, suddenly had a God-ordained way to share their creations. They far surpassed our expectations.

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national ministry that had great results in cities like Charlotte, North Carolina. An organization that started as a result of Sunday’s revival invited evangelist Mordecai Ham to Charlotte. In one of those meetings, Billy Graham received Christ as his Savior and later became the most prominent evangelist of our time.

When you think you don’t have much to offer, remember Sunday school teacher Edward Kimball, who spent a Saturday afternoon reaching out to someone in his class. God has a special way of using routine faithfulness in the “small things” to accomplish great things!

What may seem insignificant, mundane, routine, or small is often used by God to show His power over all.

One lady made 30 dresses, others took great pains with details and professional quality sewing skills. Another provided a tiny stuffed bear with a “Jesus loves you” message to be placed in each dress pocket. One gentleman gave $50 to buy supplies. Dozens of people gave material and pillowcases while three individuals paid the shipping costs for this 40-pound gift.

The dresses have now been delivered, and it is difficult to describe the pleasure that each of us felt as we saw the smiles on the faces of those little girls across the world as they modeled their first new dress. What a sense of accomplishment for accepting the Lord’s challenge to do our best.

With these pictures, Cyndy explained that 40 more dresses are needed for the 7th and 8th grade girls in Orbit Village. So, our sewing machines started humming again. What an incredible way for anyone with even limited sewing skills to be involved in an ongoing mission and it can be done from the comfort of your own home. Anyone interested in this ministry can contact me at 933-6230.

God uses small things to accomplish great things for His glory.

Small ThingsOur Daily Bread

Skeptical about the usefulness of a small lunch, Andrew said to Jesus, “What are [these five loaves and two fish] among so many?” (John 6:9). Yet the little lunch in the hands of Jesus turned out to be a huge blessing. So, before you think that you don’t have much to offer Jesus, consider this:

Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher in Boston, decided to visit a young man in his class to be sure he was a Christian. That day he led that man, Dwight L. Moody, to the Lord.

Moody, the Billy Graham of the 19th century, had a major impact on Wilbur Chapman. Chapman, a prominent evangelist, recruited Billy Sunday to join in his evangelistic campaigns. In turn, Sunday launched a

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