FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | NOVEMBER 2011

Volume 58, No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE

Price Tags...Dr. Price encourages the church as we prepare for the man God has brought to lead us.

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FBC on MissionScott Andrews shares about upcoming mission trips.

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Hearts on FireInsight into the annual youth conference.

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First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter

Are you Ready? Royce Bailey Associate Pastor Children

This past Sunday Dr. Bobby Welch brought a prophet’s word to our church. He used the Word of God to stir our hearts in preparation for the man God will bring to lead us as Senior Pastor. If you did not hear the sermon on the morning of October 16, treat your soul and get the CD.

Along these same thoughts of anticipation of a new Pastor, the Lord pricked my heart as I was reading in the book of Luke. In Luke 7:24-28, Jesus gives the heavenly affirmation of John the Baptist and the work he was doing in clearing the way for Jesus. John the Baptist was unlike any prophet ever. He was rough, tough and cut straight to the heart when he preached. In other words, he was a cornbread and buttermilk preacher. Pretty plain!

Jesus questioned the crowd as to what they went to see in the wilderness. “A reed shaken by the wind? A man clothed in soft garments?” In other words, Jesus said they had such a preconceived notion about the man they couldn’t hear the message. Wow, what about us?

As we anticipate the man of God that will lead us as Senior Pastor, are we filled with selfish questions or are we anticipating the Word of God spoken through the Man of God? I have been challenged not to look at the man or his appearance but to listen for the voice of God. I encourage each of us to pray as never before, to work as never before, to anticipate as never before as we welcome and co-labor with our new Pastor. For our Lord’s glory!

Within days you will be blessed to meet your potential new pastor. This is a day for which we have all been praying.

Your Pastor Search Committee has lovingly and diligently sought God’s man. Their extensive effort has been bathed in prayer by this congregation. Everyone who has prayed for their efforts can rejoice that our loving Lord has answered our prayers.

I know and love your potential pastor. You will also. I have preached in his church and heard his people speak so positively of him, his wife, and their family. He has cultivated a warm and friendly church with an atmosphere not unlike FBC Sevierville.

He is a very good pulpiteer and of equal importance a people person. As a couple, he and his wife embody social graces. As a preacher, he combines conservative scholarship with wit and wisdom. When your new pastor stands before you, you can be certain great diligence has been used in seeking him. The committee has considered this a spiritual endeavor and sought the mind of the Father from the beginning.

Ephesians 4:11 states, “He gave some (to be)...pastors and teachers...”

Note, “He (Christ) gave some...”

A pastor is Jesus’ gift to His church. He who receives a gift receives the giver. He who rejects a gift rejects the giver. In receiving him, you honor the One who through your Pastor Search Committee is giving him to you.

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Price Tags...Pray for and anticipate the best and you won’t be disappointed. This is the dawning of a new and good era for the church.

One factor regarding your new pastor. He will be one blessed man to come to this church. God is smiling on him. From day one, I have said there is no room for ego, but occasion for gratitude that our loving Lord has used you who comprise this membership to grow a rare church. I know he is leaving people who love him. I also know what he is soon to experience. He is coming into a loving fellowship. You have proven yourselves to be.

“Miss” Trudy and I came here knowing we would be leaving. In God’s perfect time, we will. We will go with hearts of thanksgiving for the honor of serving with you. We are in no hurry, but we at Gods’ disposal. In the mean time, let’s continue to grow in grace and knowledge.

In Christ,

Nelson L. Price

(Please visit my website and let others know about it: www.nelsonprice.com)

UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st

Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office

1 Peter

1:3

Sonrise SeniorsTuesday, November 1st; 9:00 am/Parlor

New Connections ClassAre you a new member of this church? Are you thinking about becoming a member of this church? Do you just want to know about all of the different ministries and how you can get plugged in here? Then join us on Sunday, November 6th for 3 Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room E-237.

Colossians-Led by Craig MintzJoin Craig for this verse-by-verse study through the book of Colossians starting Sunday, November 6th at 5:15 p.m. in Building E, Room 220.

Festival of HolidaysMonday, November 7th; 6:30 pm/FLCGuest Speaker – Jeanne DavisHostess Sign-Ups begin September 18Event Sign-Ups begin October 9

Triple L LuncheonTuesday, November 8th; Noon/FLCPlease bring a side dish. Special guest Lee Lofton & Karen Hill.

Children’s Church Sunday, November 13thK-3rd grade will meet in the Chapel, 8:15 & 10:45 services4th-6th grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall, 10:45 service only

PEP MomsFriday, November 18th; 9:15am/ParlorWe will have food, fun, fellowship,and devotion with Karen Koerten as our guest speaker.

Hearts On Fire 2011 – 25th YearNovember 18th & 19th Gatlinburg Convention CenterSpeakers David Nasser & Clayton King.Concert by the David Crowder Band.Worship led by the Hearts On Fire Band.Interpretive Dance by 3D.If you would like to be a part of this year’s Hearts On Fire please watch for announcements in the bulletin. Volunteer Sign-Ups will begin soon.

2011 Singing Christmas Tree December 4th & 5th at 6:30pmGod sent us the greatest gift in His son Jesus Christ. Our Worship and Drama ministries want to invite you to this years’ presentation of The Singing Christmas Tree…THE GIFT! Mark your calendars and invite everyone you know to come celebrate the birth of our Savior. There is no admission as this is our gift to our community

Upcoming Events

Special AnnouncementsOpportunity to ServePlease contact Tammy at 429-6304 if you are interested in working with the Children’s ministry, Special Friends ministry or with Mother’s Day Out.

Wednesday Night Bible StudyThe 12 Disciples : An In depth Bible Study on how Jesus chose ordinary people to do extraordinary things for God. Wednesday Nights 6pm in the Family Life Center. Led by Jerry Hyder.

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Operation Christmas ChildIt’s time to pack your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Our collection dates are October 23-November 13th. Pick up your supplies at the Welcome Center. Please use regular size shoe boxes only. Please do not use oversized shoeboxes as this causes each family to get the box and not each child. Also, the plastic shoeboxes are encouraged because the kids and families can reuse those for many things.

Hearts On Fire Youth Conference – 25th Year – Volunteer MeetingSunday, November 6; immediately following the evening service in the Parlor. If you would like to volunteer to help with the conference on November 18 & 19 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, please sign up in the lobby. Even if you have volunteered for many years, we would ask that you make every effort to attend the meeting on November 6.

Nov.2011

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My Grandmother, Lavada Wertz

Donna KramerGrace Maples JB & Shirley MatthewsDavid Lintz Charles & Jean OwnbyBob PressleyDavid Lintz Jimmie & Marie TempleVirginia Amburn Bob & DeeDee

TrenthamGeorge Headrick’s

Birthday Barbara HeadrickJim Lindsey Wilma WardLonnie Trentham William J. TurnerLoving Memory of

George Headrick His Children; Judy,

Butch, Darlene & Cheri LIBRARYArchie McMahanJames RandlesBill SchimmelBob PressleyDavid LintzGeorge Tramel First Baptist ChurchMUSIC MINISTRYJR Randles Gail HaggardJewel McCuistonJR RandlesArchie McMahan Jimmie & Marie TempleJR Randles Joe & Jean WoodsJR Randles Joe Woods SS Class

David Lintz Dot LaddPARK ROAD PROJECTSue Yoakum Doug & Lori BlalockArchie Ray McMahanVirginia Amburn Jo BlalockStella Cate McCarterGrace MaplesNorman CreasyRichard EasterlyCora BaileyJewel McCuistonVirginia AmburnArchie Ray McMahanJudge C. Howard Bozeman Lyle & Judy Pat OverbayCHRISTMAS STOREDavid Lintz Curtis & Shirley KingCHILDREN’S MUSICPaul & Ruth Galyon Robbie & Sandy FoxPRAYER ROOMFloyd Koester Larry & Lou LaFolletteJR Randles William & Wanda RandlesMalcolm Smith Frances SmithGOLDEN STATE OFFERINGRobert Delozier &

Our Parents Mrs. Robert DelozierLonnie TrenthamVirginia Amburn John & Eleanor HayesMISSIONSLonnie Trentham Harrison & Constance

Gonser Russell & Patricia Brien Clyde & Betty Jean

Trentham Robert & Susan Long Tom & Jeanette Meyer Dave & Diane

Noack & Family Dick & Pat Northrup

& FamilyWilbur Reed Albert & Kathy ValentineHELPING HANDSDavid Lintz

TRIBUTEDGIVING

Attendance Report 9/11/2011 9/18/2011 9/25/2011 10/2/2011 8:15am Worship 587 489 522 528 9:30am SS 1297 1167 1178 1168 10:45am Worship 1126 1011 1066 1160 6:30pm Worship 366 301 290 292

Biblical Stewardship 9/11/2011 9/18/2011 9/25/2011 10/2/2011 Total Weekly Needs $ 94,759.17 $ 94,759.17 $ 94,759.17 $ 92,063.62 Tithes & Offerings 84,366.16 72,104.16 71,848.57 75,228.10 Building Fund 291.00 1,101.00 430.00 687.00 Designated Fund 4,214.75 31,001.00 33,066.24 8,844.00

New MembersDolly BakerBrooke McCoyJodi BreedenHallee KingIsaac HuskeyMichaela HuskeyNancy Hoff

Recently HospitalizedFlora BakerWoody JacksonAmanda GunninghamRalph RobertsonMarjorie MountWallace ConnerAnna Faye MatthewsHelen BlackBill OwnbyJoan McMahanMary JustusKatie BarnesCathy SmithJane JacksonWeston UnderwoodCraig RuckmanMargaret Etherton

• The following families wish to express their deep appreciation to the church for kindness shown during their recent loss:

Brooke Ownby & Family Family of Jewel McCuiston Family of JR Randles, Jr. Family of Archie McMahan

• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church: Sue Cobb Shirley Matthews Cathy Smith

• Liz Gibson in the passing of her brother, Bill Schimmel

• Jackie & Ronnie Randles in the passing of their husband and father, James

• Georgia Ellis in the passing of her father, George Tramel

• Jim & Nancy Thomas in the passing of their brother and brother-in-law

• Phyllis Lintz in the passing of her husband, David

• Aileen Tarkington in the passing of her brother-in-law, Bob

• Kent Reed & Kaye Thomas in the passing of their father, Wilbur Reed

Thank You Notes

Sympathy to

Dorothy Johnson James & Carolyn PowellGary Lawson Jim & Kay TarwaterTV MINISTRYJewel McCuiston Herman & Jean HuffJR Randles David & Margaret GoodeLoving Memory of Lon Beulah SuttonWORLD HUNGERBryan Blalock Jo BlalockHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceDavid Lintz Don & Marjorie

Leatherwood

IN HONORBUILDING FUNDJack & Elizabeth

Denton’s Birthdays Joe & Jean WoodsCHILDREN’S DEPT.Morgan Ramsey’s Birthday Terry & Gail GossettSTATE MISSIONSDr. Price & Mrs. Trudy Katie Walker

IN MEMORYBUILDING FUNDJewel McCuiston Dale & Ruth MurrellArchie McMahanVirginia AmburnJR RandlesVelma SuttonGeorge Tramel Rex & Louise DelozierLon Sutton Beulah SuttonVirginia AmburnRoy Charles PattyNina Smelcer Richard & Carol AtchleyCharlie Reagan Kay Atchley, Leslie

Blanton & Kristi LacyWilbur Reed Rex & Louise DelozierBUDGETHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceLonnie TrenthamVirginia Amburn Lowell & Carolyn GlennRoger McMahan’s Birthday Beulah McMahan, Mike,

Linda & Brandon BerrierMy Mother, Archie

McMahan Tommy McMahan

First Baptist Church on Mission Scott Andrews Associate Pastor Worship/Missions

The Missions Committee has planned several mission trips for the coming year. These mission projects must have people. Our plans for 2011–2012 include the following with approximate dates. We hope to have all the dates finalized in the next few weeks. If you are interested, we would appreciate you calling the Missions Office, 429-6303 and let us know of your interest.

Orbit Village Project – Late Winter/Early Spring We will be working with the children of Orbit Village as well as the church there, Orbit Baptist Church. We will also be working with the Orbit Baptist Church, Mathare with the primary project of conducting a crusade in one of the largest slums in the world.

Haiti - TBD We are still on call to help in this Disaster Relief project. This mission project will require strong backs as we continue to help the Haitian people recover.

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Send questions or comments to newsletter@fbcsev.org

kingdom has been impacted by young men and

women who have made decisions to surrender

to full time ministry while attending the

conference.

Hearts On Fire has welcomed the likes of such

speakers as Will Graham, Kirk Cameron, Tony

Nolan, David Nasser, Dave Edwards, Sean

McDowell and the phenomenal music of Third

Day, Casting Crowns, 33 Miles, Charlie Hall.

Leader

Hearts On Fire is led by Scott Carter. His life’s

goal is to point young people toward the Father

and for their hearts to burn with a commitment

to Christ!

What We Believe

We believe that the Bible is God’s Holy and

inerrant Word. It is God’s way of being a “lamp to

Ukraine Orphanages – May It is our hope that we can send a team of folks to join with other churches in ministering to the boys and girls whose lives have been severely affected by poverty and despair. We will work in several orphanges through out the country of Ukraine. Time is of the essence in putting this team together. If you are interested, please contact us today. We only have a short time to make a go/no-go decision.

West Africa - TBD Our association and state convention are partnering with the Jos people of Nigeria. We are looking at several different projects available to us and will have more details soon.

Delaware - July We will return again in the summer of 2012 to conduct a music camp for the the folks of High Tide Baptist Church. This event has become a highlight of their summer and a great outreach tool for the church. Anyone who has participated in our music camp here at FBC would be equipped to participate in this mission endeavor.

Montana - Late Summer/Early Fall As we continue our partnership with the Gallatin Valley Baptist Church, we have been asked to come and help them in a community project doing maintenance, repair and paint work.

The Missions Committee is also currently considering local mission projects here in our very own Appalachia. There are folks with great needs here in our back door and we want to participate in those projects. These will be short-term and require minimal travel.

God has led us to be an Acts 1:8 church. We could not go without the financial and prayer support of His people. Pray about where God might use you and let us know today.

our feet and a light to our path,” (Psalm 119:105).

We believe in the Trinity...the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Ghost. All distinct, but yet three in one.

We believe that there is only one way to Heaven

and that is through Jesus Christ the perfect Lamb

of God. We believe that anyone who asks the

Father for forgiveness of their sins, with a

repentant and surrendered heart, becomes a

child of God. Hearts On Fire is open to all

denominations. We do however, affirm and

identify with the Baptist faith and message.

Mission

Our mission is to evangelize those without Christ.

We want every believer who attends the confer-

ence to leave with the gift of God ablaze in their

hearts. “This is why I remind you to fan into

flames the spiritual gift God gave you…”

~II Timothy 1:6

Hearts on Fire

They said to each other, “Were not our hearts

burning within us while He talked with us on the

road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

Who We Are

Hearts On Fire is a youth evangelism conference

that began in 1986. The desire of Hearts On Fire

is to see middle and high school students find

an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus

Christ. We passionately reach out to believers by

encouraging them in their walk with the Lord

while also challenging them to walk in the truth

and integrity of Christ.

Over the past 25 years Hearts On Fire has grown

from 150 attendees to over 8,000 attendees. We

have seen literally thousands of teenagers come

to faith in Christ and countless lives changed. The

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Roland MaddoxExec. Associate Pastor

Scott AndrewsAssoc. Pastor of Worship

Jerry HyderAssoc. Pastor of Adults

Address317 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862

Office HoursMonday- Friday8:00am - 5:00pm

Office Phone(865) 453-9001(865) 428-3920 (fax)

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Craig MintzAssoc. Pastor of Young Adults and Discipleship

Royce BaileyAssoc. Pastor of Children

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