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Elders
Gregg Woodall
Tony Williams
Tony Turner
Dave Benner
Terry Clark
Gary Woodall
Aug. Servant Elder
Gregg Woodall
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
We Are Family By Dave Benner, for the elders
The theme for our family retreat on
September 2-3 is “We are Family.” This theme
reminded me of the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates
who used the Sister Sledge anthem, “We Are
Family,” throughout the year. They ended up
winning the World Series over the Baltimore
Orioles in 7 games. In fact, the Pirates were
down 3-1 in the series and had to win the final
3 games. Maybe there is something to this idea
of a team playing as a family or perhaps a
family playing as a team.
God instituted marriage and the family in the
Garden of Eden (Genesis 2). He created Eve
as a helpmeet and mate for Adam. This started
the family of man. Within the family of man is
the family of God. God call the Israelites His
family in Amos 3:1 and Christians are
considered God’s family today (Ephesians
3:15). “Behold what manner of love the Father
has bestowed on us, that we should be called
children of God!” (I John 3:1)
Every family has its challenges and it seems
especially true in God’s family, the Church.
We need to balance our earthly family needs
with serving God. We need to love our family
members and work together to advance His
Kingdom. Loving one another is a distinctive
feature of Christians (John 13:35). In order to
properly love our family we need to get to
know each other better.
For this reason, the Karns’ eldership decided
to have a family retreat. We want to emphasize
that the retreat is for all. It is for the young
and old, singles and married, families with
children and any other category of Karns’
members.
Justin outlined the schedule for the retreat in
the bulletin two weeks ago. Let me assure you
that there will be activities, learning, free time
and just plain fun for all.
We are family!
Sunday News
Invite Someone!
Our Summer Series will continue on Wednesday,
August 16th. The theme is Tweets From Heaven. The
guest speaker is Bob Cowles, minister of the
Norwood church of Christ. His topic is Matthew 5:33-34 “You have
heard it said, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the
Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all” Bring a friend.
Baby Shower August 20th
There will be a baby shower for Kayla (Johnston) Conley on
Sunday, August 20th at 4 p.m. in the small fellowship room. She
is having a boy and is registered at Target. If you would like to
donate toward a large gift, see Sherrye Woodall.
“Money Tree” Bridal Shower
There will be a bridal shower for Sheryl Boyer (bride of
Southeast student, Connor Boyer) on Sunday, August 27th at 4
p.m. in the small fellowship room. Sherrye Woodall and Judy
Brown are collecting for the money tree.
Polishing The Pulpit Trip
We are taking a small group to PTP on Wednesday, August
23rd. This is open to the congregation. The bus leaves Karns at
7:15 a.m. and we’ll be back in time for evening services. Bring
money for lunch and dinner.
Sign up on the main church bulletin board if you’d like to go. We
have printed a few schedules and they are on the table under the
main church bulletin board. More information may be found at
polishingthepulpit.com.
MS/HS Devo
Teens will meet for a devotion on Sunday, August 27th after even-
ing services. More details are coming.
College-age & Young Professional Lunch
There will be a lunch provided for the college-age and young
professional group after morning services on Sunday, August 27th.
The luncheon will be held here at the building and more details will
be coming soon!
Today
Area-Wide Teen Devo at Clinton
church of Christ. The bus will leave at
3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15
Bible study for college-age and young
professionals at the Comptons’ home
from 7:30-8:30 pm.
Wednesday, August 16
Wednesday meal, 5:30—6:15 p.m.
Summer Series continues with guest
speaker Bob Cowles. See adjacent
column for details.
Deadline to sign up for the Family
Retreat.
Sunday, August 20
Baby Shower for Kayla Conley at 4
p.m. in the small fellowship room. See
details in adjacent column.
Coming Up:
MS/HS Devo August 27
Boyer Wedding Shower August 27
College-age Lunch August 27
Plugged In August 30
Karns Family Retreat September 1-2
Fall Bible Quarter begins September 3
Autumn Care Devo September 3
Classes move up September 3
AM Ladies’ Class resumes September 5
PM Ladies’ Class September 5
Church Potluck September 10
RUSH deadline September 10
The deadline to sign up
for the Family Retreat is
this Wednesday!
Sympathy
Clovis Box (grandfather of Rachael Box) passed away on Sunday,
August 6th in Alabama. Remember Rachael and the family in prayer.
Prayer List
G.C. Robinson is now under hospice care. Please, no visitors at this
time. Your prayers for G. C. and the family are appreciated.
Michelle Hargett (sister-in-law of Terry Albert) is battling
cancer and recovering from surgery she had last week in Memphis.
Terry is there to help care for her. Cards may be sent to her at: 345
Oaks Drive, Brownsville, TN 38012.
Sherry Rose (sister of Terry Albert) is recovering from abdominal
surgery. Her address is: 715 Curtis Street, Paris, TN 38242.
Rebecca (D) Fields and Emily Griffith continue to appreciate our
prayers after the loss of their grandmother, Hope Mabry.
Clara Cline (Jeremy Stiles’ grandmother) fell and is hospitalized.
They are running tests to determine the cause of her health issues.
Bobbie Cole (LaVerne Maddox’s sister and member at Arlington) is
dealing with heart problems and requests prayer.
Continue to Pray For:
Helen Caldwell, Margaret Cagle, Ron Dugger, Carolyn Ford, Jim
Gill, Bettye Hawkins, Gary & Bonnie Henderson, Polly Huber,
Chris Kelsey, Gabe Martin, Steve Martin, James & Beverly
Meadows, G.C. & Mattie Lou Robinson, Marilyn Snyder, Rosemary
Spivey, Jean Thomas, Don & Ann Wagner.
Opportunity To Evangelize
Our Bible correspondence course ministry is continuing to grow.
We get requests as a result of advertising on our digital sign outside,
the church website, and referrals from other students. Therefore, we
always need more graders. If you would like to help, see Jonathan
Huddleston.
Karns “We Are Family” Retreat
When: September 1st and 2nd.
Sign-up Deadline: Wednesday, August
16th
Where: Lake Frances Retreat, Crossville,
TN
Who: All ages in our Karns church family
Cost: $50 per person or $150 for families of
3 or more (Give fees to Justin Morton).
Purpose: Grow in our fellowship and
worship as a family of God.
Sign-up Note: Sign up on the appropriate
sign-up sheet. There will be one for all the
guys and one for the ladies. The sleeping
arrangements will be cabin style (climate
controlled) with a guy’s side and a girl’s
side. Mothers with young children will be
together.
Transportation: The bus and vans will be
available for those needing a ride.
Sunday News
The deadline to submit items for the
announcements and bulletin (except prayer
requests) is noon on Thursday.
New Member
Melanie Collins has placed her membership
with us. Welcome her to the Karns family!
Her address is 106 Tansi Lane, Oak Ridge,
TN 37830. Phone: 865-406-2132.
Tuesday Meals
Check the family board for the TLC sheet
each week and sign up to help each Tuesday.
Our sick and shut-ins appreciate this so
much!
Help With College-age Events
Sign up on the family board if you are willing
to provide food for the college-age activities.
These events may be at the building or
elsewhere. See Rick Compton if you have
questions or would like to host one of the
their get-togethers.
Sunday News
Morning
Song Leader: Tommy Warren
Song: I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord, 381
Prayer for the Sick: Gary Woodall
Reading: Kaleb Collins (Psalm 98:1-3)
Song: A Wonderful Savior, 545
Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, 300
Presider: Kyle Lindner
Communion and Collection
(Attendance cards collected during next song)
Song: Each Step of the Way, 463
Prayer: Jeff Smith
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: Why Do You Wait Dear Brother? 977
Song: Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen, 625
Prayer: Rick Compton
Announcements: Richard Johnston
Sound/Video:
Donovan Fields Jonathan Woodall
Tyler Copeland
August Attendance Cards:
Joseph Aragon Ian Beatty
Gabriel McHone Eli McHone
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, August 6, 2017
Attendance: 371
Contribution: $15,617
Average: $16,153
Budget: $17,000
Placed membership: 38
Baptisms: 11
Responses: 41
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.
Online Resources Available
Our services are broadcast live at www.youtube.com/user/karnscoc.
Archives of our video sermons: vimeo.com/channels/karnschurch.
Our website (karnschurch.org) contains many Bible articles and sermon outlines.
Archives of our audio sermons are posted at karnschurch.org/audio-sermons.
Evening
Welcome/Reading: Richard Johnston (1 Chronicles 29:10-15)
Song Leader: Daniel Tanner
Song: O Thou Fount of Every Blessing, 237
Prayer: Lee Toothman
Song: We Will Glorify, 401
(Attendance cards collected during next song)
Song: Hilltops of Glory, 797
Sermon: Will Hanstein
Song: Why Do You Wait? 977
Song: ‘Tis Set the Feast Divine, 471
Song: We Have An Anchor, 478
Prayer: Eric Cutrer
Nursery:
Rose Anne Martin Victoria Baldwin
Stefany Nelsen
Welcome Center:
Betty Jones Shelba Kennedy
Wednesday, August 16
Announcements: Carrol Street
Song Leader: Friday Akpan
Speaker: Jody Apple
Prayer: Curt Davidson
Door 6 Usher: Jonathan Woodall