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1 Farragut Presbyterian Good news banner Praising God Serving Others Growing in Faith Ash Wednesday March 6 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper 7:00 p.m. Worship Service Pastor Reverend Matt Nieman matt@fpctn.org (call or text) Administrative Staff Dawn Zilles Office Administrator office@fpctn.org Lori Corbett Bookkeeper bookkeeperfpc@gmail.com Children s Enrichment Program Beth Hallman Director bhallman@tds.net Music Ministry Dr. Angela Batey Director of Music abatey@utk.edu Tami Newsom Associate Director of Music tnewsom3@utk.edu We are a diverse and welcoming community of believers, called by God, graced by Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve God through worship in the Reformed tradition, compassionate service to all, and the nurturing of each other so as to grow in faith together. 1

2 Good news banner 2 A Word from our Pastor Reverend Matt Nieman Awakening to God s Beauty Every year, Presbyterians Today publishes a Lenten devotional. This year s devotional is titled, Awakening to God s Beauty. In Ash Wednesday s devotion, author Krin Van Tatenhove writes that two themes combine to form the perfect inspiration for this season: objects like ashes that remind us of our mortality and the beauty of creation that reminds us of our blessings. This Lent, I encourage you to take time to be awakened to the beauty around us. With the grass starting to green and the daffodils already blooming, beauty is all around us. Take time to notice how the earth is being regenerated after a long winter s nap. In the midst of this beauty, and amid the reality of our limitedness as humans, we think of God and ascribe to God the praise for all we have. In Psalm 8, David does not shrink from this responsibility. He exclaims, O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Indeed, all we have and enjoy is due to the creator s majesty all around us. May the six weeks of this season serve as a gentle reminder of this glorious reality. Fresh Look Project Update The Fresh Look renovation project is on the horizon. All of us on the leadership team are itching for the work to begin. As it seems with every construction project, we continue to wait until final steps are completed. During the first week of March, we hope to settle on a final price with the contractor for the project. Once the Session has done that, we will enter a contract and wait for a permit from the Town of Farragut. Once the contract has been signed and the permit granted, the work will begin. Thanks for your continued patience and investment. 2

3 Good news banner 3 LENT 2019 Ash Wednesday: March 6 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary featuring Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion Feast, Faith, and Fellowship Dinner, Program, and Evening Prayer in Fellowship Hall featuring mission agencies FPC supports March 13 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper 7:00 p.m. Program Family Promise Mary Thomson LeMense, executive director March 27 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper 7:00 p.m. Program Morgan Scott Project Crystal Thompkins, executive director April 10 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper 7:00 p.m. Program Office on Aging Angela Grant, manager of aging services 3

4 Good news banner 4 Are you interested in learning what it means to be Presbyterian, or what our reformed traditions are about? Maybe you would like more information on how FPC is structurally organized and about the many activities that are part of our church life. Our next Chat with Matt two-sunday series will be held on March 17 and 24 in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School time (9:45). All from our church family, both members and visitors, are invited to come and learn more about our faith, our church, and our governing body. For more information, please contact Gale Montgomery, gmb1121@aol.com. It is needed and it is coming: an updated church directory! We will begin taking pictures in the Narthex starting the first Sunday in April. Anyone who is happy with their current picture can note that on the register. Children have grown a lot in the two years since our last pictures, so please make it a priority to get a quick family picture taken. Thank you, from the Church Life Committee. We welcome Rosemary DenUyl as an affiliate member here at FPC. Her late husband s family name is Dutch and is pronounced denial. She is a long-time member at Mars Hill Presbyterian church in Athens, TN, and plans to maintain her permanent membership there. She was on the session as a deacon years ago and has served as elder and Clerk of Session, both in Athens and in Greenville, SC. She and her husband raised their family in Athens, where he was employed at Bowater Pulp and Paper Company and she worked at Cleveland State as Director of Business and Industry. After their three sons were grown, they spent eight years in Greenville, SC, the Bowater company headquarters, where they were involved in an active church, and Rosemary served as Elder and Clerk of Session. She was Director of The Management Center, a training center for Business and Industry for the South Carolina University system. In 1996, at the time of her husband s retirement, they built a home on their Watts Bar lake lots where the family had enjoyed camping through the years. Rosemary still enjoys living there when the weather is warm and sunny, but in the gloomy months of winter she and her two dogs are happy in a condo in Farragut, very near one of her sons. One son is Director of Engineering at Dual Commercial LLC and lives with his wife in Farragut. Two sons are retired and one still lives in the Athens area, but the other son and one grandson live here in Knoxville. Her local grandson is a project manager and works for Cross Engineering. His wife is a nurse in the cardio department at UT hospital. They have a ten-month-old son and three-year-old daughter. Her other grandson is Chief Resident in radiology at Cleveland Clinic, OH, where his wife is employed in private practice as an ob/gyn doctor. They have two young daughters. While not participating currently, Rosemary was a Rotarian in Greenville and Athens. She was one of the first female members invited to membership in Greenville. Since retiring she has been active in a Garden Club in Athens, she switched her PEO membership to one here, and enjoys reading and participating in a book club. 4

5 Good news banner 5 And he said to them, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Luke 10:2 Family Promise is featured on TV again! If you Google WBIR Family Promise Story, and then click on the video about hope, you will see one of our FP guest families talking about the importance of Family Promise to her. Alicia and her family were at Westside for just one night because they had signed a lease for their new apartment on Sunday, the 24 th. We met them on Monday, when they came to eat dinner and pick up their personal items. They were literally dancing with joy. Alicia said she was so grateful for Family Family Promise dates for /27-2/3 5/26-6/2 8/11-8/18 10/13-10/20 Promise, so much so she has signed up to be a volunteer. Her partner has a new job, and their son was excited about starting in a new school after a less than pleasant experience in his former one. What a wonderful new beginning, and we pray for their success and happiness. Please consider becoming part of this blessed interfaith ministry that helps hard working families find a new home and better paying jobs and training. FPC had 21volunteers working with families, both hands on and behind the scenes, during our most recent hosting week. You can make a difference in a family s life during a most difficult time, and receive so much in return as you interact with our guests. Next hosting week MAY 26 JUNE 2. (NEW DATE) Contact Beth bethloyless@hotmail.com or Looking to get involved with VMC? Meal Groups are a great volunteer opportunity. These groups provide meals for those working hard to escape the streets and achieve housing. The next VMC lunch will be on Monday, March 25. The coordinator will be MaryAnne Walls. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MaryAnne Walls at or maryannewalls@aol.com. 5

6 Good news banner 6 Second Harvest Food Re-Packing The Outreach Committee is again sponsoring a volunteer food packing activity at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Maryville. The activity consists of transferring dried cereal from a large box container into much smaller bags. There is some bending and standing on the concrete floor during the three hour activity. The outing will occur on April 20 from 9 am to 12 noon with a maximum of 25 slots open to FPC volunteers. The FPC coordinator for this outing is Kirk Morris. Please notify Kirk at kirk.morris58@gmail.com if you d like to join in. We did this same activity in March last year and there was good fellowship and fun for a worthy cause. Transportation and logistics will be forthcoming. Food Pantry Update... On February 18 the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry served 52 families with the help of 30 servant volunteers from 3 partner churches. Our pantry volunteers, John Begovich and Becky Thomason, presented the pantry director, Jan Darnell, with an $811 check from the funds collected by the FPC youth from the Souper Bowl of Caring. In addition, we gave the pantry $100 worth of KARM Care Cards to distribute to guests as needed. Thanks to everyone for their support of the pantry! Would you like to help at the pantry? The training dates for March are: Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. Training is at Faith Lutheran Church Please sign up for the training by sending an to shephopepantry@gmail.com at least 2 days before the training indicating which session you would attend. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Nicholls at bettynicholls@gmail.com. 6

7 Good news banner 7 Posies for the Pantry Saturday, April 6, 2019 (rain or shine) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Farragut Presbyterian Church 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Your purchases will support The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry. The pantry is open 2 Mondays each month and serves over 100 families in need. Supporting Vendors: Pope s The Junction ~ a wide variety of flowers, herbs, succulents & hanging baskets Tennessee Naturescapes, Clinton, TN ~ ~ native shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and grasses suited for our soil and climate Brian Whites Nursery, Maynardville, TN ~ ~ Hosta Man has a large variety of unique hostas Poverty Barn, Farragut, TN ~ David Bolus Unique Creations ~ repurposed and wooden items for your garden The pantry is located at Faith Lutheran Church and is a combined outreach of Faith Lutheran, Concord United Methodist, and Farragut Presbyterian Church. 7

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9 Good news banner 9 Calling All Women of the Farragut Presbyterian! Please join us for our annual Spring PW Dinner Tuesday, April 9 6:00 p.m. Wonderful Music Lively Fellowship Delicious Catered Dinner The catered dinner cost is $10. Tickets will be on sale after worship on March 17, 24, and 31. Music provided by revolution UT's All-Female Acappella Group just back from ICCA Competition in Gainesville, FL 9

10 Good news banner 10 A Sure Sign of Spring! Presbyterian Women is sponsoring our yearly collection of items to supply the Newton Child Development Center in Chattanooga. A collection basket will be in the Narthex, and we will deliver items on Tuesday, March 19. This project is open to everyone. If you are interested in the delivery road trip, see Mikie Lancaster or contact at mikielancaster@gmail.com. Items needed are: art supplies, especially fat crayons and pencils, cleaning supplies and detergent, Kleenex and paper towels, pull-ups and wipes. Monetary donations are always welcome. Join A Circle! Circle #1 Circle #3 2 nd Tuesday, 10 a.m. 2 nd Wednesday, 10 a.m. Leaders: Janet Tinder, Leaders: Mikie Lancaster, Merle Andrew, Jo McElhaney, March meeting in home of Meets at the Church Ineke Straatsma, Circle #2 Circle #4 2 nd Tuesday, 10 a.m. 1 st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Leaders: Judy Ireland, Leader: Ashley Boone, Lucy Fleming, Meets at the Church Meets at the Church Child care is available upon request It's just around the corner! Do you love to read? Do you enjoy small group discussions? Then, this is for you! We are currently taking suggestions of books you would enjoy reading or that you think others might enjoy. A list will be compiled after which we will follow-up with one or two sessions of group discussion. Please send your ideas to Lois Burris at chickade399@gmail.com or call

11 Good news banner 11 Music at FPC Dr. Angela Batey, Director of Music Music for Lent A collage of Lenten symbols: purple... fasting... simplicity... preparation... baptism... quiet... ashes... renewal... conversion... the cross... repentance... the catechumenate. The evolution of the Church's liturgical practices has certainly produced a rich and intricate tapestry for the season of Lent. Lectionary passages reinforce the special nature of the season. The music in worship used during this season also builds on this groundwork, helping to bring alive the themes and moods of the liturgy, helping to set the season apart. Few people today would think of Lent as a season for liturgical music, because Christmas has almost cornered the market. Unsatisfied with its own ample store of tunes, Christmas absorbs other seasonal compositions. Handel's Messiah, no matter what you have heard, is an Easter oratorio, and the "Hallelujah Chorus" celebrates the Resurrection not the Nativity. Lenten music has its own particular beauty full of somber, minor sonorities. Lent has been an enormous source of inspiration for composers, the birthplace of gems like the hymn "O Sacred Head Now Wounded." In a way, Lenten music began before the Church did. Jesus and the apostles sang Passover hymns on the first Holy Thursday, as testified by the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The earliest Christians often sang of the passion and death of Christ, although their music is mostly lost. The High Middle Ages was a rich seedbed of penitential music. The Dies Irae ("Day of Wrath"), attributed to the 13th-century musician Thomas of Celano, was eventually incorporated into the Requiem Mass in the 16th century. To this day, composers take great delight in using this apocalyptic text as a starting point for magnificent (and very loud) orchestrations. Bach's name is inseparable from sacred music, especially Lenten music, due largely to his four oratorios based on the Gospel accounts of the Passion. Two of them are lost, but the St. John Passion and St. Matthew Passion are high-water marks for depth and complexity. From the opening notes of the St. John Passion, we are invited to contemplate a world thrown out of balance by sin and the innocence of the Lamb to be slain; in Bach's own understated way, the trial sequence of the St. John Passion chillingly reminds us of the world's darkness. For our worship during Lent, the area of hymn selection has great impact on the mood of our liturgies. Looking specifically at Lenten hymnody, we see that there are certain traditional hymns, coming from a number of sources (German chorales, spirituals, English hymn tunes). The hymns "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days," "Were You There?" 11

12 Good news banner 12 and "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" are familiar to most congregations and should be a part of every Lent. The introits and anthems sung by the choir during the Lenten season are chosen very carefully, as always, with the goal of enhancing the spoken Word. Tami Newsom, our organist also makes selections very carefully, avoiding those joyful pieces which are better saved for Easter or Ordinary Time. You will hear that Lenten music is not simply more of what is played or sung during Ordinary Time, but has a character of its own. Purple tells our eyes it is Lent; texts tell our mind it is Lent; prayers tell our hearts it is Lent; and music tells our ears it is Lent. Lent, like Advent, is a time for solemn and sober thought about one's sins leading to repentance. It denotes a quiet time for watching, waiting, and praying for Christ's passion and resurrection. Annual Spring Pops Concert Sunday, April 28, 6:00 p.m. UT Contemporary Acappella This concert features three groups from the University of Tennessee: revolution (all-female), VOLume (all-male), UT Singers (co-ed) 12

13 Good news banner 13 Beth Hallman, Director Registration for the new school year has begun at CEP. We are a state licensed 3 STAR preschool and Parents Day Out for children aged one to five years old. Our hours are from 8:30am until 2:00pm. Our new school year will begin on August 26, For more information us at cep@fpctn.org. You can also call February was a busy month. The children had a visit from the Knox County Library. Besides reading some wonderful stories, we learned how to take care of our books. The Knoxville Zoomobile also visited. We met Monty the python, Linguine the ferret, and Owen Quilson the hedgehog. Valentine s Day had many special treats and activities. The Valentine exchanges were lots of fun. The children in each classroom decorated shoeboxes to put all their Valentines and goodies in to take home. Then each child gave out their valentines. They were so excited. This was also an opportunity to talk about kindness, sharing, and being a good friend. Our curriculum themes this month are Dr. Seuss, shamrocks and clovers, spring, and weather. We hope The Cat in the Hat (aka Ann Slagle) will be visiting our school again this year to help celebrate Dr. Seuss week. CEP was hit with lots of illness just like the school systems. Hopefully this month everyone will get well and feel better. The CEP staff work daily to keep the classrooms clean and sanitized. Thank you for your many generous donations. We need paper plates, paper towels and napkins, along with snack items such as goldfish crackers, teddy grahams, graham crackers, and animal crackers. Also think of us when cleaning out your toys, games, books, and puzzles. Anything CEP can t use we pass on to KARM. I am so grateful for all of the prayers and support FPC continues to give us. If you would like to volunteer to be a guest reader in a classroom or have a talent you would like to share, please let me know. Items Needed Paper towels Napkins Paper Plates Boxes of Tissues Teddy Grahams Animal Crackers Goldfish Crackers 13

14 Good news banner 14 9:45 a.m. Children and Youth Education Wing K-5 are walking through a fun story rotation series called "Spark." Each month one Bible story is featured, with a different weekly "rotation" of the story, using music, art, games, drama, cooking, video, or serving etc. to experience the store more deeply. Our Youth are using the Sparkhouse Echo series, a Bible overview for youth using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. Through this story-based approach, students find meaning and identity in the biblical narrative. Topics Class Library "Drop-in" on this group led by Jenny Trussell. Each week we will discuss a variety of topics. Grab a cup of coffee and join us. No studying involved! Monday Connection Parlor Days of Awe and Wonder: How to Be a Christian in the Twenty-first Century by Marcus Borg. A leading scholar of the historical Jesus, Borg has offered profound wisdom and inspiration, a new way of seeing and living the Christian life, for believers, students, and lay readers. Borg has taught us that by developing a deeper understanding of Jesus and the New Testament we can discover a more authentic way of being. This book showcases some of this most enduring and insightful writings including many previously unpublished works that explore the Christian faith and what it means to be a Christian in the 21st century. Adult Bible Study Room A This quarter' study begins with God's demand for our complete and undivided love as shown in passages from Deuteronomy and Psalms. It proceeds with our response to God's love in the advent of Christ, and the Epistles' interpretations of the nature and extent of our responses to God's love in Christ. It concluded with passages from three of the Psalms expressing glorification of God. 14

15 Good news banner 15 Prayers for Our Church Family Beth Allen, Bob and Mary Jane Bowman, Judith and Phill Bradbury, Pam Bradshaw, Sara Clapp, Wayne Davis, Stuart Daw, Cathy Dorman, Billie Fain, Jim and Elise Gillenwater, Shirley Greaser, Tyrone and Margo Gregory, Marge Griffith, Paul Hanson, Sue Lester, Ron and Jeanette Mann, Paul and Peggy Monger, Deena Ramey, Steve Tinder, George White For a complete prayer list that includes friends and family, or to join our prayer group, please contact the church office. Military Joshua Meador, Stephen Peterson, Justin Rich, Kevin Shelton, David Sparks, Mark Wurth Mission Workers Mark Hare and Jenny Bent Haiti Carlton Cobbie and Dessa Palm Philippines Dear FPC friends, I am at a loss for words to thank all of you for your kindness during my Mom s recent passing. The cards, s, hugs, and words of condolence were very meaningful to me and my family. As difficult as a time like that can be, I felt carried along by your thoughts and prayers. She loved all of you very much, and mentioned many times how much she felt at home at FPC. Thank you for the many ways you expressed your love for her. With love, Barbara Emery Tuesday, March 26 2:00 p.m. Parlor We have patterns for both crochet and knitting for full size shawls and pocket prayer squares. 15

16 Good news banner 16 Hello FPC! Session My name is Mason Administration Warren and I am so excited to Bruce Wilson become apart of the FPC community as the Director of Jimmy Loyless Children s and Family Ministries. I am incredibly grateful that you all have trusted me with such an important task such as faith formation. As my Church Life time begins, I believe its only Susan Harbin right that you all know a little bit Gale Montgomery more about me. Carolyn Neighbors I am a lifelong Presbyterian from Dublin, Georgia, and Trish Turner as of this May, will be an alumnus of Maryville College. I am the oldest of two siblings, with my younger sister, Maylee, a sophomore at Maryville College. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by educators, with many of my family members serving as teachers and pastors. Having grown up in Property the PCUSA, I have a passion for all things Presbyterian! I Rick Van Allen have attended the Montreat Youth Conference, as a participant Scott McKinney and as stage leadership, ever since I was 14 years old having not missed a year since! I have also participated in the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, as a member of the production team as well as a participant. However, my experience does not only reside in the youth realm! I also attended General Assembly in 2016 as an observer. It is through all of those Clerk of Session experiences that I realized that I was being called to serve the Janet Tinder church in a larger capacity. Thus, for the past two summers, I have served as the Youth Intern for Reid Memorial Church in Augusta, Georgia. Financial Report as of January 2019 Once again, I am truly excited to begin working with you all. I look forward to the Actual for times of fun and faith formation January ahead! Sincerely, Mason Warren Christian Education David Key Bev Lomax Outreach Betty Nicholls Wayne Walls Worship and Music Brenda Luggie Lynn Kszos YTD January Budget Operating Income $62,741 $48,934 CEP Income $12,697 $12,964 Total Income $75,438 $61,898 Operating Expenses $43,697 $48,998 CEP Expenses $9,077 $8,872 Total Expenses $52,774 $57,870 Total Income less Expenses $22,664 $4,028 16

17 Good news banner 17 ALL MEN ARE INVITED COME JOIN US!!! March 14 and 28 8:00 a.m. in the Narthex Contact John Neighbors for more info or CIRCLE #1 2nd Tuesday 10:00 a.m. CIRCLE #2 2nd Tuesday 10:00 a.m. CIRCLE #3 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. CIRCLE #4 1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Check website for more information 17

18 Good news banner 18 9:00 a.m. (Monday Friday) All classes held in the Fellowship Hall Instructor Michelle Henry Line Dancing Classes Intermediate Step Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall For questions contact Chuck Stuewe at or Yoga Classes TGIF Gentle Yoga Fridays at 7:00 pm Chair Yoga Mondays 10:00-10:30 All classes meet in Room A Vinyasa-flow style yoga appropriate for beginner and intermediate, and chair yoga for beginners and those with limited mobility. Dress in proper fitness attire. For TGIF bring a yoga mat and prop (block or strap.) Classes are taught by certified yoga instructor Jenny Trussell. 18

19 Good news banner 19 Birthdays 03/01 Beth Martin 03/03 Olivia Colloredo 03/07 Terry Olberding 03/08 Michelle Henry 03/13 Mia Key 03/16 Stuart Daw 03/17 Linda Stutzenberger 03/17 Holly Gary 03/20 Kent Williams 03/20 Michael Wright 03/20 Daniel Thomason 03/20 Sam Hopson 03/22 Jerry Seiler 03/23 Chris Kszos 03/24 Carol Kraft 03/24 Lynn Kszos 03/27 Paul Johnson 03/28 Dixie Heflin 03/28 Ciaran Fitzgerald 03/29 David Stutzenberger 03/29 Bill Lester 03/29 Mark Scheuer 03/29 Carol Evans 03/30 Fay McMahan 03/31 Jo McElhaney Fun, Food, and Fellowship for Fifty and older! Evening: Saturday, March 9 6:00 p.m. Aubrey's 9208 Middlebrook Pike Dessert at the home of Debbie and David Long Daytime: Thursday, March 21 11:30 a.m. Bonefish Grill Turkey Creek Anniversaries 03/09 Van and Dixie Heflin 03/20 John and Becky Thomason 03/21 Clay and Denise Griffin 03/23 Jerry and Beth Martin 03/24 Nathan and Byrd Mathis 03/29 Stuart and Donna Phillips 19

20 GOOD NEWS BANNER Kroger Community Rewards Program: The Community Rewards program is a free and easy way to support the Christian Education Ministry at Farragut Presbyterian Church: If you shop at Kroger, you can link your Kroger reward card to FPC. It won t affect your fuel rewards or cost anything to participate-it s essentially a vote on how Kroger should allocate their charitable donation budget. Amount donated is based on the total $ spent at Kroger by linked FPC members. Sign up, or re-enroll today! Visit Our organization number is YU915. Farragut Presbyterian Church 209 Jamestowne Boulevard Knoxville, TN Phone: office@fpctn.org Website: Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm Friday 9am-1pm Get Social! Did you know the church has a social media agutpresbyterian/ om/fpcknox/ Emily Sweetland is our volunteer social media coordinator. You can promote your upcoming event or news via FPC instagram, facebook, or twitter by sending an to social@fpctn.org. Emily will get the news out via our social media channels. 20