christianity should not be a well kept secret -...
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Elders
Gregg Woodall
Tony Williams
Tony Turner
Dave Benner
Terry Clark
Gary Woodall
October
Servant Elder
Tony Turner
Ministers
Steve Higginbotham
Justin Morton
Deacons
Michael Albert
Brad Alsup
David Baldwin
Lance Champion
Rick Compton
Chris Cox
Dan Dresser
Ben Griffith
Walt Hillis
John Hoffarth
Gentry Jackson
Bill Leeth
Chris Pegg
Dustin Roberts
Don Scott
John Seibel
Steve Smith
Jeff Snyder
Dale Tanner
Daniel Tanner
Lee Toothman
Christianity Should Not Be a Well-Kept Secret
By Terry Clark, for the elders
Before the 9/11 tragedy, I traveled to New
York for a business meeting. I flew to Newark,
NJ and boarded a bus service to New York
City. After my meeting, I walked to a bus tick-
eting and transfer station in the ground floor
of the World Trade Center. I purchased my
return ticket, thanked the agent, expressed that
he have a nice day, and proceeded outside to
wait on my bus. About 5 minutes later, the
ticketing agent came outside to speak to me.
He asked me if I was a Christian, and I gladly
replied yes. He proceeded to tell me how rude
folks had been that particular day, how he ap-
preciated my kind words and the manner in
which I spoke to him, and knew I must be a
Christian.
We often sing, “they will know we are Chris-
tians by our love”. In a world seemingly filled
with chaos, anger, contempt and hate, Chris-
tians must be a light - a beacon to gravitate
towards. Do people around us (coworkers,
neighbors, waiters, social media, etc.) know we
are Christians by our actions or speech? Are
we different? Do we stand out?
“Do all things without complaining and disput-
ing, that you may become blameless and harm-
less, children of God without fault in the midst
of a crooked and perverse generation, among
whom you shine as lights in the
world” (Philippians 2:14-15).
“You are the light of the world. A city that is
set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they
light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a
lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in
the house. Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works and glorify
your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
Our community is growing and people will be
looking for answers to the troubles in this life.
They may put their faith in mankind or them-
selves, but they will not be fulfilled. Let’s be a
light to our community in word and in deed so
that they may be drawn to God.
In a world seemingly filled with chaos, anger, contempt and hate, Christians must be a light.
Sunday News
Today
Area-wide teen devotional at Norwood
church of Christ. We leave here at 3:30 p.m.
and return by 7 p.m.
L2L oral reading, 4 p.m. in room 6.
L2L speech practice, 4 p.m., room 12.
Monday, October 16
Monday with the Mortons (all teens), 6:30
p.m. Pick-up time is 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17
Ladies’ class at 10 a.m. in classroom 5-B.
Childcare is provided.
College-age/Young Adult Bible study will
meet at the Comptons’ at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18
Plugged In (for teens). We’ll leave here at 5
p.m. and go to Pizza Inn. Bring money for
supper.
CYC applications are on the youth table.
College-age/young professionals need to stay
for a Forever His meeting and to set up the
rooms after services.
Friday, October 20
Forever His Fall Harvest Party for teens and
young adults with special needs from 6-9 p.m.
Volunteers should be here by 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 21
Golf Outing at Deadhorse Lake Golf Course,
7:30 a.m. See adjacent column.
Sunday, October 22
L2L Oral Reading, 4 p.m. in room 6.
L2L Song Leading, 4 p.m. in room 12.
Young men will lead the p.m. service.
MS/HS devo after p.m. services in the large
fellowship room. Bring finger foods and drinks.
Deadline to sign up for Young at Heart
“Dinner and a Play” event. See adjacent column.
Fall Festival!
Our annual Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 28th here at
the building. A sign-up sheet is posted on the family board. The
chili supper begins at 6 p.m. followed by Trunk or Treat at 7:30
p.m. Wear non-scary costumes or casual clothes and bring
pre-wrapped candy to hand out (no nuts please). There will be
contests and prizes.
Golf Outing
There will be a golf outing for all ages on Saturday, October 21st
at Deadhorse Lake Golf Course starting at 7:30 a.m. The cost is
$35 per player. See Lee Toothman for any questions. A sign-up
sheet is posted on the church bulletin board. The deadline to
sign up is Sunday, October 15th.
Young at Heart Activities:
Saturday, November 11th: Thanksgiving buffet lunch
aboard the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. We will carpool from
the church building at 11:30 a. m. and the cruise begins at
noon. The cost is only $5. Details and a sign-up sheet are on
the YAH board.
Friday, November 3rd: Let John Hoffarth know if you are
interested in going out to dinner and then seeing a play by
signing up on the Young at Heart board. Details are on the
board. Sign up by Sunday, October 22nd.
Special Collection October 29th
We will have a special collection October 29th to
help cover the cost of additional pews, classroom
items, sound room equipment, security equipment
and additional parking space. Our goal is $70,000
above the normal contribution for that day.
Please prayerfully consider making a commitment
to this project.
100 Verse Challenge
This is for everyone! Each week, memorize the
verses posted in the bulletin and recite them to a
buddy. Memorization checklists are in the foyer.
The verses this week are: II Cor. 1:8-14.
Prayer List
Friday & Charity Akpan request prayer for themselves and
their family back home.
James Meadows fell, requiring stitches. He is home recovering .
Brittany Boppana (Loy Molchan’s daughter) is recovering from
recent brain surgery. Keep her and the family in your prayers.
Cass Stauder (Mike Albert’s aunt) is in hospice care. The family
could use cards and the address is Jim and Cass Stauder, 9825
Becker Street, Allen Park, MI 48101.
Micah Cate (Forever His camper) will be hospitalized in
Virginia for about 3 months for health issues.
Continue to pray for Jim Huff. Check the family board for a list
of items we are collecting to put in a basket for him. Deadline
to bring items is Sunday, October 22nd.
Sheila Mason (Melissa Johnston’s stepmother) is having triple
bypass Monday. Keep her and Melissa’s father, Mike, in prayer.
Continue to Pray For:
Helen Caldwell, Margaret Cagle, Charles & Natalie Davis, Ron
Dugger, Carolyn Ford, Jim Gill, Bettye Hawkins, Gary & Bonnie
Henderson, Polly Huber, Jim Huff, Chris Kelsey, Gabe Martin,
Steve Martin, James & Beverly Meadows, Mattie Lou Robinson,
Marilyn Snyder, Rosemary Spivey, Jean Thomas, Don & Ann
Wagner.
Baptisms
Rejoice with Brandon Holeton, Malik Taylor and Ta’sean
Yeary, who were baptized into Christ last Sunday. Cards may be
sent to 8550 Harold Duncan Way, Knoxville, 37931.
Welcome New Members
Chad & Jentry Bradstreet, who work with TN Children’s
Home, placed their membership with us. Their address is: 8568
Harold Duncan Way, Knoxville, 37931.
Brandon Wyrick, who was recently baptized, has placed his
membership. He is the fiancé of Cindel Oakley. His address is:
5813 Tennyson Dr., Knoxville, 37909.
Graduation Invitation
Andres DeLeon will be graduating from high school this
Monday at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to the TN Children’s
Home Gym for the celebration! Congratulations Andres!!
Sunday News
Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies
2nd Quarter Class Schedule
October 23-December 22, 2017
Freshman/Sophomore (room 6-–however, subject to change)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8:00-9:50 a.m. —- Acts (Steve Higginbotham)
10:00-10:30 a.m. —- Chapel
10:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —- Greek 2 (Bob Cowles)
12:30-1:40 p.m. -— Lunch Break
1:40-3:30 p.m. —- Life of Moses (Dale Babinsky)
Tuesday/Thursday
8:00-9:50 a.m.—-Personal Evangelism (Mark Hanstein)
10:00-10:30 a.m.—-Chapel
10:40-11:30 a.m.—-Personal Evangelism
11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—-Educational Work of the
Church (Dale Babinsky)
12:30-1:40 p.m.—-Lunch Break
1:40-3:30 p.m.—-Educational Work of the Church
Junior/Senior (room 12)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8-9:50 a.m. -— Personal Counseling (Bob Cowles)
10-10:30 a.m. -— Chapel
10:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -— Contemporary Concerns
(Mark Hanstein)
12:30-1:40 p.m. —- Lunch Break
1:40-3:30 p.m. -— Romans/Galatians (Will Hanstein)
Tuesday/Thursday
8-9:50 a.m.-— Critical Thinking (Jody Apple)
10-10:30 a.m.-— Chapel
10:40-11:30 a.m.—- Critical Thinking
11:40 AM-12:30 p.m.-—Prophets 1 (Jody Apple)
12:30-1:40 p.m.-— Lunch Break
1:40-3:30 p.m.—- Prophets 1
Women’s Program Classes Monday 6-8 p.m.—Interpreting the Bible
(Dale Babinsky—room 12)
Wednesday 6-8 p.m.—Principles of Communication
(Miranda Morton—basement)
Sunday News
Morning
Song Leader: Darren McCoy
Song: We Have Heard he Joyful Sound, 725
Prayer for the Sick: Tony Turner
Reading: William Albert (1 Chron. 29:10-15)
Song: I Will Pray, 671
Song: And Can It Be, 336
Presider: Jon Smith
Communion and Collection
(Attendance cards collected during next song)
Song: This World Is Not My Home, 795
Prayer: Chris Trice
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: I Must Tell Jesus, 467
Song: I’ll Live On, 993
Prayer: Jeff Bauman
Announcements: Donnie Iverson
Nursery:
Yvette Guthrie Linda Estes
Mary Beth Seibel
Welcome Center:
Conrad Slate Brenda Slate
Karns Church of Christ
6612 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-691-7411
www.karnschurch.org
Office Hours: 8 am-4 pm
(Monday—Friday)
Times of Services:
Sun. Bible Study: 9 am
Sun. Worship: 10 am, 6 pm
Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm
2017 Statistics
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Attendance: 314
Contribution: $13,663
Average: $15,982
Budget: $17,000
Placed membership: 61
Baptisms: 19
Responses: 48
Our Goal
To be transformed by God by
Reflecting the life of Jesus,
Giving hope to the lost,
Growing as a family,
Bound together by the cross.
Evening
Welcome/Reading: Donnie Iverson (1 Peter 3:10-12)
Song Leader: Steve Aragon
Song: The Lord Has Been Mindful of Me, 516
Prayer: Dale Tanner
Song: Love Lifted Me, 521
(Attendance cards collected during next song)
Song: Whispering Hope, 500
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: What Will Your Answer Be? 869
Song: O Sacred Head, 359
Song: I Know That My Redeemer Lives, 489
Prayer: Clint Patterson
Sound/Video:
Ben Woodall Gentry Jackson
Daniel Cheatham
October Attendance Cards:
Blake Russell Cooper Russell
Dryden Roberts Alex Leeth
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Announcements: Richard Johnston
Song Leader: Tim Hann
Speaker: Nathan Watkins
Closing Prayer: Curt Davidson
Usher Office Drive Thru: Brad Alsup
Usher Library Entrance: Dustin Roberts
Dear Visitors, Please Excuse Our Mess!
God has blessed us and we are growing! Due to this growth, our facilities are under construction and
some areas may be “restricted” and possibly dangerous. We ask the following of members & visitors:
1) Please do not enter or exit through the main 4 doors in the foyer or the door beside the
library and prevent your children from using these doors. Use the drive-through beside the
front foyer or the drive-through on the office side.
2) Also, please do not let your children into any construction areas. Thank you for your patience!