First Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee

Family of Promise ~ February 21-27

For one week each quarter, First Baptist houses and feeds homeless families who are working toward self-sufficiency through the ministry Family of Promise.

Help minister to these families by signing up to spend the night at the church with them. To be an overnight host, contact Jeff Sharp at 803-4547. You can also get involved by signing up to bring the families a meal. To provide food, contact Judy Russell at 675-2318.

FBC Welcomes Amy DePriest

As we say "goodbye and thanks" to Phyllis Adams, we say "hello and welcome" to Amy DePriest.

Amy is our new Ministry Assistant for Finance and comes to us as a 2005 graduate from The University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s in Accounting.

Lenten Bible Studies with Carol McEntyre ~ Brown Chapel,  Wednesday nights ~ February 24 through March 24 ~ 6 PM

In Flawed Families of the Bible, David Garland and Diana Garland offer an honest and careful reading of scripture, showing that the families of the Bible were not so different from imperfect families today. Even so, God worked through those imperfections to reveal hope and grace to families then, just as he does today.

Diana Garland will join us by conference call during the study on Wednesday evening, March 17. The books are available for purchase on Wednesday nights in Trentham Hall and on Sundays in the Reception Area. The cost is $15.00.

Mid-week Lenten Services

12:10 PM – Worship             12:30 PM − Soup & Sandwich Lunch               Lunch is free, but donations will be accepted

Come worship and fellowship with your neighbors during these brief midweek Lenten Services:

March 3 ~ Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley at Main

March 10 ~ First Presbyterian Church, 620 State Street

March 17 ~ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 W. Vine Avenue
 
March 24 ~ St. John's Cathedral, 413 W. Cumberland Avenue

RA Race Day ~ Sunday, February 28 ~ Trentham Hall ~ Noon

Mark your calendars - it's RA RACE DAY! All of our RAs and their families are invited to attend this annual afternoon of thrills and excitement!

Women on Mission ~ Tuesday, March 2 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Room 302

 Joe and  Linda Ledford will tell about their Resort Ministry in Townsend, TN. Lunch will be served in Trentham Hall at noon. All churchwomen are invited to attend.

Sacred Choral Concert – Furman Singers ~ Sunday, March 7 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Sanctuary           Preschool childcare provided

Join us for the final offering in our 2009-10 concert series as the Furman Singers share a magnificent concert of sacred choral works, as well as lighter fare to close out the evening. This will be the final tour for Dr. Bing Vick as conductor of the Furman Singers after a successful 40-year career as their leader. A love offering will be taken. The concert is free, but tickets are needed and are available on Sunday mornings in the Welcome Center, or by calling Kim in the Music Office, 246-4655.

Menu – March 3

Pot Roast
Potatoes
Carrots
Green beans
Salad Bar
Slaw
Kid’s Meal - Pizza

Valentine Banquet~Sunday, February 14, 2010 ~ Trentham Hall ~ 6:00 PM
Catered by The Entertainer  ~ Program by our own Judy Johnson & Troupe

Wednesday Night Speakers & Events

February 17                            Ash Wednesday Worship Service
February 24-March 24       Carol McEntyre - series on Flawed  Families - How God's Grace Works Through Imperfect Relationships

Ash Wednesday Service ~ Wednesday, February 17 ~ Sanctuary ~ 6:00 PM

Lent begins with the traditional Ash Wednesday service. Our church will hold its fifth Ash Wednesday service on February 17. Dinner will be served at the regular time in Trentham Hall. There will be no childrens choirs or mission activities that evening in order for parents to attend this service with their children. There will be childcare for children, birth through age five, during the service. Don't miss this amazing opening to the season of Lent. Make plans now to come and bring a friend with you.

FBC’s Got Talent! UPDATE ~  Friday, February 19 ~ Trentham Hall ~ 5:00 PM
What do Gerry Jack, Court Lewis, Andrew Starling, Jon Burnett, Caroline and Sarah Cate Hatley, Bob Anderson, Jo Ward, Dasha Witt, James Schade, Jim Elliot, Lauren Hudson, and Issac and Nicky Austin have in common?

They are ALL participating in FBC's Got Talent! We have just a few more openings for children and adults, so contact Susan Tatum TODAY to participate! Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a night of fun! Bring a dessert  & join us at 5:00 PM for supper. We'll start the show at 6:00 PM. You never know who may show up!

Celebrating Grace!  Choir Festival of Praise ~ Sunday, February 21 ~ Sanctuary ~ 7:00 PM  

Preschool Childcare Provided
Join the choirs of First Baptist Church Knoxville; Central Baptist Church, Bearden; Broadway Baptist Church; Central Baptist Church, Fountain City; Monte Vista Baptist Church, Maryville; and First Baptist Church, Oak Ridge as we form a 300-voice choir to fill the Sanctuary with the music of hymns selected from the new Celebrating Grace Hymnal, produced in cooperation with Mercer University. Dr. Gregory Bunn will be our guest organist and Mary McDonald will be our guest pianist for the evening. The concert is free, but tickets are needed. Tickets are available on Sunday mornings in the Welcome Center.

Border Mission Trip - Deposit Due Feb. 15 ~ April 24-May 1
 Be a member of the team from First Baptist, Knoxville, that will travel to the Rio Grande Valley on the Texas/Mexico border from April 24-May 1.
Construction ministry will be a focus of the trip, but other ministry options will also be available. We will partner with the ongoing ministry of CBF and Buckner in the area.

Prayerfully consider making this trip. Cost of $1,000 includes airfare, lodging, and most meals. Application and $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due Monday, February 15. For further information, contact Carol McEntyre at 546-9661 or Julie Blakeley at 584-0589.

Grand Opening of the Next Door

The Next Door is a ministry with women coming out of prison.  The program offers case management, job placement, and recovery support services to help these women get on their feet.

In November, First Baptist welcomed The Next Door to begin using office space in our building. On February 17 at 10:00 AM, you are invited to help the Next Door celebrate the Grand Opening of their new transitional living facility at 2636 Maryville Pike.

Family of Promise

February 21-27
For one week each quarter, First Baptist houses and feeds homeless families who are working toward self-sufficiency through the ministry Family of Promise.

Help minister to these families by signing up to spend the night at the church with them. To be an overnight host, contact Jeff Sharp at 803-4547. You can also get involved by signing up to bring the families a meal. To provide food, contact Judy Russell at 675-2318.

Menu

Wednesday
February 17

Chicken Teriyaki
Broccoli
Mac and Cheese
Salad Bar
Vegetable Soup
Kids - Pretzels with Cheese

A team is being assembled to help a disabled woman clean her current home and move into a new home. If you are handy with a mop, a broom or a scrub brush we could use your help. We also need people to help pack and move her possessions to the new home. Contact Carol McEntyre at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 246-4661 to get involved.

Video Message Board

Thank you to members of the Missions Council for giving the funds to purchase the new video message board that is hanging on the wall outside the reception area.  This board was purchased to display photos of all the missions activities at First Baptist.  Groups within the church are invited to submit digital copies of pictures to Carol McEntyre for display on the board.

Yard Sale to Benefit Latino Church

The Latino congregation, led by Victor Perez, is organizing a yard sale to help raise funds for the church's benevolence fund. If you have items that can be donated, please contact Victor Perez at (865) 389-3991 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to arrange for pickup.