Love God, Serve Others, Change the World
730 Steekee Street
Loudon, TN 37774
Phone 865-458-5790
www.blairlandbaptist.org
Pastor Jon Henson
Morning Praise and Worship
Call to Worship
“Blessed Assurance” 572
“Open Our Eyes, Lord” 633
Welcome: Pastor Henson
Celebration Hymns
“The Lily of the Valley” 626
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” 630
Message from God’s Word
“Understanding the Seasons of Life”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Invitation to Respond to God’s Word
“Just As I Am” 488
Closing Celebration
“More Precious than Silver”
October is “Pastor Appreciation Month”. We are very thankful for Pastor Jon & Nancy. They are a blessing to our church and community. Let them know how much you appreciate him and all he does for our church. Continue to pray for Pastor Jon, his family, and our church.
Take Note – There will be no Wednesday evening church services on Wednesday, October 9th due to that’s when our local school is on fall break.
Deacon’s Meeting – Please meet on Sunday morning, October 13th at 10:30am in the fellowship hall.
Deacon Ordination – On Sunday, October 13th at 11:00am, a special service will be held for the ordination of two new deacons to our church family. We hope you come and support these dedicated men.
Community News!
Second Harvest Food Bank mobile pantry will distribute food here, October 18th at 10am-12pm (or until all allotted food has been given out).
Candy & Treats Community Event!
All children are invited to our annual “Candy & Treats Community Event” on Thursday, October 31st here at our church in the MAC!
Children are welcome to come between 6:00pm – 7:30pm for treats and fun!
We have a sign –up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC for those that want to participate and do a table. It would be great if we had tables lined up all around the MAC!
We Need Your Help! We want to have a CANDY DRIVE during the month of October. We have so many children come to this event. Even though everyone that participates brings candy, we still need more.
There will be containers in the MAC, and in the fellowship hall to drop off candy. Deadline to bring candy will be Wednesday, October 30th. Thanks for your help!
Mission News!
Please remember in prayer Tennessee Missions. The theme this year is “All Things Tennessee”.
Please help us pray for all the many missionaries and ministries throughout Tennessee. These special missionaries and those that help in these ministries give of their time and talents to help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ!
We will have our Love Offering for Missions in November, 2024.
*Prayer Guides are available in the MAC on tables with bulletins.
Special Offering:
We have been receiving an offering for our special project fund. Our goal is to raise $30,000 for a new air conditioner unit for the MAC/gym.
To date, we have received $21,237 of our goal of $30,000. thank you so much for giving so generously!
~ In Loving Memory ~
A contribution has been made to the special fund in loving memory of James “Bear” Webb by Tressea Webb.
A contribution has been made to our church in loving memory of Glenn Townson by Kim West, Rhonda Tallent, Leslie Bivens and families.
Thank you for these contributions.
Nursery & Children’s Church
Today, Sunday, October 6th
Nursery
11:00am – Jeff & Joy Trout
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – April & Kaylyn Miller, Kayla Trout
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Next Sunday, October 13th
Nursery
11:00am Worship – Jennifer Cosner
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Kari, Jackson & Hallie Presley
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Weekly offering September 29, 2024
Regular Offering $3,494.00
Special Offering $10,512.00
Building Fund $535.00
Online
Regular Offering $1,355.40
Building Fund 127.75
Total $16,024.15