When Barbara Eubank first came to First Baptist almost 29 years ago, she had never been in a church with a library before. She always loved books and reading, but she didn’t know that with her church membership also came a library membership. “I always thought the library was only...
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.” Isaiah 11:6. Often, children say the most enlightened and illuminating things, unmarred by societal pressures and...
First Baptist Knoxville has an ongoing partnership with South Knox Elementary School. We participate in activities at the school, host luncheons, and this December, we’ll offer a Christmas shop for SKES families. Our most longstanding ministry with South Knox, however, is our KidsHope...
First Baptist’s first annual Christmas Shop will take place on December 5, and will benefit 75 children from South Knox Elementary School families. This shop is the next step in our 11-year partnership with SKES. Gifts will be available for all the children in participating households...
South Knoxville Elementary is not a normal school. Upon entering the building, you are greeted with welcoming smiles and helpful attitudes. Halls decorated with creative bulletin boards inspire children to embrace leadership and friendship. Library desks shaped like puzzle pieces encourage...
My personal assumption was that I could eat rice every day for three meals and be fine, until I was on my twentieth consecutive meal of rice and it had been only a week. Such is life in Ilijan, Batangas, Philippines, where I lived for two months as a missionary this summer. I can say where I was...
Our interns for the fall started last Wednesday! We are looking forward to a semester or learning and teaching these three students from the University of Tennessee. Without further ado, meet our fall interns! Katie Green | Interning with Arthur Clayton Degree: Hispanic Studies &...
The members First Baptist’s Food Co-Op confide in each other, laugh and cry together, and support each other. They view Co-Op as a family. “Before I came here, I could hardly keep up. I don’t know how I made it,” said longtime member, Kay England. “I wouldn’t...
Laura Beth Myers is a vibrant young woman who has been an integral part of First Baptist life from the time she was a child in our children’s ministry, to her years in our youth group, to the young adult ministry. Today, First Baptist is thrilled to commission her to full-time ministry...
Who is Kennie Riffey? If you were to pass Kennie Riffey on the street, she might not strike you as a woman who was an international project manager who has visited over 65 countries. You might not know her international travel strongly influenced her desire to do home renovations and...