Newsletter

Dear Church Family,
Have you been enjoying fall? Fall break has been lots of fun for our family. And of course, the fall brings some exciting fun events for our church family as well!!!
Have you made plans to attend the Fall festival this Sunday?

Both these events are aimed not only at enriching the community experience of our church family but also reaching our community. Your presence makes all the difference!

Here are some important thoughts to remember from Ellen White:

"Some think that if they give money to this work, it is all they are required to do; but this is an error. Donations of money cannot take the place of personal ministry. It is right to give our means, and many more should do this; but according to their strength and opportunities, personal service is required of all.""With earnest hearts, let us inquire, Who is my neighbor? Our neighbors are not merely our associates and special friends, they are not simply those who belong to our church, or who think as we do. Our neighbors are the whole human family. We are to do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. We are to give to the world an exhibition of what it means to carry out the law of God.Go to your neighbors one by one, and come close to them till their hearts are warmed by your unselfish interest and love. Sympathize with them, pray for them, watch for opportunities to do them good, and as you can, gather a few together and open the Word of God to their darkened minds. Keep watching, as he who must render an account for the souls of men, and make the most of the privileges that God gives you of laboring with Him in His moral vineyard."
—The Review and Herald, January 1, 1895.

Our prophecy meetings continue tonight, tomorrow morning, and tomorrow night! Christ is being lifted up. People are making decisions for Him. I hope to see you there!

Have a blessed Sabbath,
Pastor Jason 

October 19 (Sabbath) Prophecies Decoded 5:30 p.m. How to Postpone Your Funeral
October 20 (Sunday) Fall Festival 3-6 p.m. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with live music, exotic animals, food, and community fun!
October 20 (Sunday) Men’s Support Group 7 p.m. Meeting at the Apison Behavioral Health Center.
October 22 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Meeting at the church.
October 22 (Tuesday) Prophecies Decoded 5:30 p.m. Desolate Planet
October 22 (Tuesday) LCA School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
October 23 (Wednesday) Pathfinder Meeting 6 p.m.
October 23 (Wednesday) Executive Committee Meeting 7 p.m.
October 24 (Thursday) Elders Meeting 7 p.m.
October 24 (Thursday) Men’s Study Group 7 p.m. Upstairs in the church.
October 25 (Friday) Prophecies Decoded 5:30 p.m. Return of the Woman
October 26 (Sabbath) Church Fellowship Meal
October 26 (Sabbath) Prophecies Decoded 5:30 p.m. Testimony of Jesus

October 27 (Sunday) Women’s Ministry Gift-in-a-Jar 4-6 p.m. Ladies, please see the sign-up sheet in the church lobby for more details.
October 31 (Thursday) Reformation Day Event 5:30-7 p.m. This Reformation Day, forget the fear and join us for fun, games, and costumes. Come dressed in your best reformation attire. Invite friends and family!
November 7 (Thursday) Church Officer Calendar Party 5:30 p.m. New and returning church officers, join us in the church fellowship room for our Calendar Party. Please bring a list of events and dates planned for your ministry in 2025, along with a budget request for the funds you will need. We will provide food for those who RSVP. Click the link to RSVP! https://forms.gle/vCcjZuYLYQ63yWqg6

Volunteer for the Fall Festival Lizette is looking for help with our annual fall festival. If you would like to help with stage set up, electrical set up, take down and clean up, or help provide decorations such as mums, cornstalks, or pumpkins please contact (423) 667-7921.

Please remember these individuals and situations in your prayers this upcoming week!

• Bill & Linda Lewis' son Scott having a third major back surgery on Monday
• Linda Druham's serious heart problems
• Edie Maria gallbladder surgery
• Holland family with the loss of Daryl Holland's Mother
• Lynn Phibbs recovering in Memorial hospital after having surgery
• Lonnie Heath after the death of her husband Harold
• Colleen Long's total shoulder replacement surgery
• Beth Scott's granddaughter, Emma who is undergoing surgery
• Ellen Purple recovering from hip replacement
• Carolyn Springer's surgery recovery
• Malcolm Seheult fighting brain cancer
• Mona Karst's healing of arm and shoulder injuries
• The Teachers and students at LCA. 
• Our church's Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs. 

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Thank you to those who have sent in photos! We greatly appreciate it!

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