Sunday September 3, 2023

Sunday September 3, 2023

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
“Love Lifted Me”  508
“Thou Art Worthy”  100

Welcome: Pastor Henson

 Celebration Hymns
“Standing on the Promises” 410
“I Am Resolved”  566

Praise & Worship
“Always”
“Jesus’ Name”

Message Grom God’s Word: Pastor Henson
“Using the Bible to Make Wise Decisions”
Psalm 81:8-14

Invitation
Just As I Am”  488

Closing Celebration
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”  602


Hostess Committee – Please meet for a brief meeting next Sunday, September 10th in the fellowship hall at 10:30am (after Sunday school).

Willing Workers Class Meeting – Please meet Monday, September 11th at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall.

Soul Sisters – Ladies please join us on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall.

Second Harvest Food Bank will be distributing food here on Friday, September 15th from 10:00am till 12:00pm.

Church- Wide Picnic! Everyone is invited to our annual Church-Wide Picnic on Sunday evening, September 17th at 5:00pm. This year our picnic/fellowship will be in the MAC/gym.
The church will provide the meat, bread, drinks and paper goods; we ask that you bring the trimmings and desserts. Please see Bonnie Wear on what to bring.

We hope you make plans to join us for this great time of fellowship!


Mission News!

Please remember in prayer Tennessee Missions. The theme this year is

 “All Things Tennessee”
“With God All Things Are Possible” Matthew 19:26

 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, 2023.
*Prayer Guides are available on tables with bulletins.


Upward Basketball Sign-Ups

Evaluation and Orientation:

Pre-K thru 4th Grade boys and girls
Monday Nov. 6, 2023  between 6-8 PM
Thursday Nov. 9, 2023  between 6-8 PM
Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation.  They will take place in the Ministry Activities Center (MAC).

We encourage all children ages preschool through 4th grade to come join our team! So please share this information with your children, grandchildren, other family members, neighbors, and help us spread the word throughout the community!

Who to Contact:

If you have any questions please Contact Jeff Harris:
jharris@blairlandbaptist.org
Church office at 865-458-5790
Reach out on Facebook too!

Registration Information

Register online at:
https://registration.upward.org/UPW84927

Cost

1st thru 4th grade is $65
Preschool – Kindergarten: $45
Use discount code PREK24 when registering.


       Nursery & Children’s Church
Sunday, September 3 (Today)
Nursery
11:00am
Worship – Jeff & Joy Trout
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)

Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Jaida & Easton Grady
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)

Sunday, September 10 (Next Week)
Nursery
11:00am
Worship – Dustin & Kasey Lyles
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)

Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Angie & Ian Tallent
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)


Weekly Offering August 27, 2023
Regular                 $3,436.00
Missions                    $50.00
Building Fund       $140.00      

Online                  $1,170.40
Building Fund         $50.00      
Total:                  $4,855.40