FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | NOVEMBER 2010

Volume 46, No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE

Price Tags...Dr. Price gives us a challenge to reach out to those who are unchurched.

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Unusual NationTeresa Loveday shares about a recent mission trip to a women’s prison.

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Coming HomeA member shares about the peace she has had since she found Christ a few years ago.

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First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter

Unusual NationTeresa Loveday

Just before His ascension into Heaven, Jesus gave the com-

mand to go and to make disciples of all nations. My nations

- two prisons.

The first trip was to a men’s prison where I had volunteered

to run a carnival in celebration of men graduating from a

weekly Bible study emphasizing becoming better fathers.

Upon arriving at the prison, plans changed. I would be

a Family Assistant to the prisoner, talking to the prisoner

about his relationship with Jesus, praying with him, and

escorting his two young boys into the prison for the carnival.

All enjoyed the carnival and a delicious lunch. The gospel

was presented by a juggler. I left the prison in very high

spirits.

This year the experience was entirely different. Upon arriv-

ing at the women’s prison, we all waited in a room, praying

for the mothers, the children, and the day. Approximately

two hours later, instead of escorting three children into the

prison, I went alone. The mother was distraught, crying

bitterly. Although April was a stranger to me, I found myself

crying with her and praying for her. She had not seen the

children for five months, and had not touched them for

seven months, and had received only two short notes from

them because they were too young to write.

April tried to make the most of the day, playing games,

watching the fun, and eating candy. She left the carnival

early because she was so upset, leaving without saying

good-bye. The ride home was not the celebration of the

previous year.

Who would have ever thought God would send me as a mis-

sionary to a prison and that my audience would be murder-

ers, burglars, drug traffickers, and more? This year eight

women and five children accepted Jesus as their Lord and

Savior. Although I didn’t win April to the Lord, I was there to

love her and through a very difficult day, reminding her of

Jesus’ love. Pray that God will continually place people who

are willing to go to ALL nations and make disciples.

He has done and is doing a very good job building the part of it that gathers for worship at 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. You who constitute the membership and serve as His laborers have reason for two extreme emotions: humility and pride.

There are two kinds of pride. One is ego-based and improper. The other means to be ashamed not to be your best. That is the kind you obviously have - you want to be your best for Him. He doesn’t require of any of us that we be the best at anything. He desires us to be our best at everything we undertake.

It is humbling to realize He, the creator of the universe. is willing to use us in building His church. Here is a construction assignment. Studies show that most people will attend church if given a warmhearted, personal invitation by a friend. The holiday season is an ideal time to invite friends to the many special events coming up. People are often intimidated by going to a big church building and not knowing their way around. Therefore, be specific. Designate an obvious place and time to meet. Even offer to pick them up and bring them. These special events are “entry events.” If they come they will likely like it and want to come back for other activities.

That is a good idea, but often good ideas go unimplemented because there is no strategy for carrying them

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Price Tags...Jesus Christ said, “I will build my church...”

out. Therefore, stop now and plan your strategy for who you will invite, when and to what. Write yourself a time line and execute your plan.

As your Interim Pastor, I am one of His supervisors on the job site and I like what I see. Remember, to edify is to build up. I see people bulding people up in the Lord. Be a Minister of Edification.

It is a joy to share with you. I would like to share the results of 37 visits to the Bible Land. On these trips, I have researched aspects of Bible times and customs not known here. The result is a novel entitled “The Chronicles of Nicodemus.” It relates to the resurrection. Reviews have been good and response excellent. It is written to disprove and dispel present day misunderstandings related to the resurrection. Copies will be available after services starting October 31.

We will return to the Bible Land May 3-13, 2011, for the forty-first time. Visit my website (www.nelsonprice.com) to view a soon-to-be-posted brochure on the trip. There you will also find articles on numerous Bible topics and current events.

Thanks for allowing me the joy of experiencing Christ alive in His body, His church. Come prayed up every time we gather.

Dr. Nelson Price Interim Pastor

UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st

Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office

Phil. 1:6

Sonrise Senior Breakfast & Bible StudyTuesday, November 2nd; 9:00am/Parlor

New Connections ClassNovember 3rd; 5:45pm-7:30pm/E-229All new members and visitors invited. The class will help you find out more about our church and how you can get connected to people and ministries here.

Triple L LuncheonTuesday, November 9th; 12:00pm/FLCSpecial Musical Guest: David Sutton (sings with Triumphant). Bring a covered dish and also a new unwrapped toy for the Christmas Store Project.

Children’s ChurchSunday, November 14thK-3rd grade will meet in the Chapel, 8:15 & 10:45 services.4th-6th grade will meet in the Fellowship Hall, 10:45 service only.

Festival of HolidaysMonday, November 15th; 6:30pm/FLCYou can register at the Welcome Center, cost is $20 per person.

PEP Moms MeetingNovember 19th; 9:15am-12:00pm/ParlorJoin us for food, fun, fellowship and devotion with Cyndi Waters as our Guest Speaker. Breakfast will be provided. Bring a new or used book to donate to the Orbit Village Project.

Hearts on FireNovember 19th & 20thGatlinburg Convention CenterGrades 7-12; sign up at the Crossing or by calling Amanda at 286-6978. Cost is $35, this includes loding, 3 meals and a t-shirt.

Operation Christmas ChildOctober 31st-November 21stStart saving your standard size shoe boxes now! Pack one, two or more and donate extra shoe boxes you may have for this ministry. Drop off at the Welcome Center.

Ladies Home Bible StudyMondays; 1:00pm/home of Janice MotternLed by Ellen Williamson, please call Janice at 932-6235 for directions and information.

DivorceCareWednesdays; 6:00pm, Room E-234Any questions please call Kristie at 429-6303.

FBC Living Christmas Tree Presents “The Christmas Song”December 5th & 6th; 6:30pm/WCFrom the moment the angel appeared to Mary and later to Joseph; to the Decree of the Census and their journey to Bethlehem; their desperate search for shelter leading them to a humble manger, and finally, the breathtaking joy of the Christ Child’s birth; you will be drawn into the majesty and miracle of the Christmas story as never before.

Upcoming Events

Special AnnouncementsOpportunity to ServeTwo full time Preschool workers needed. GA & RAs teachers needed. We also need volunteers to help with our special friends in the Special Needs Ministry. Please contact Tammy at 429-6304 if you are interested.

Food DriveGA’s & RA’s will be collecting food for World Hunger donating to our food pantry until November 17th. They will be collecting at both entrances of the main building.

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Bible Drill Programs Youth Bible Drill, High School Bible Drill, Youth Speaker’s Tournament and/or Xtreme Bible Challenge; if interested in any of these programs please contact Susie Delozier at 604-3287. Bible Buddies, Grades 1-3; Room C-220/5:30pm. Children’s Bible Drill, Grades 4-6; Room C-212/5:30pm

Adopt-a-ScholarIf you are still interested in “adopting” one of our college students please call Amanda at 286-6978.

Hearts on Fire XXIV - 2010November 19 & 20, Gatlinburg Convention CenterSign up at the Welcome Center to volunteer for this year’s Hearts On Fire Youth Conference. We will need many volunteers to fill the positions at two separate sessions this year. We will be holding a meeting on Sunday, November 7, following the evening service, at The Crossing. It is very important that everyone volunteering tries to attend, as Hearts On Fire is growing and things are changing. If you have any questions please contact Judy Steele at 776-2629.

Nov.2010

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Gene & Judy HuskeyLIBRARYRuth Beaver First Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Bruce

BowlingCHILDREN’S CHOIRPaul & Ruth Galyon Robert & Sandy FoxCHRISTMAS STOREDonald Shultz Clell & Betty Jean KingGeorge DunnDoris Thurman Curtis & Shirley KingSTATE MISSIONSHoney Greg & Tracy PriceMy Parent’s Birthday Melba DelozierHELPING HANDSMaude SiscoMargaret LesterWallace LaymanMolly Green HowardTom AgeeEnglish McCarter Lyle & Judy Pat OverbayMISSIONSMargaret Lester Bruce & Linda HInckleyMUSIC MINISTRYDr. Jack Fuson Katie WalkerLarry BeckMargaret Lester Joe & Libby WilliamsNURSERYBelle Tarwater Thomas & Carolyn

McMahanPARK ROAD PROJECTWallace Layman

Rex & Louise DelozierWallace LaymanDoris ThurmanKenneth GalyonKate ReedRuth Beaver Jo BlalockWORLD HUNGERBryan Blalock Jo BlalockJulia SlussRuth Beaver Mike, Linda, Brandon

Berrier & Beulah McMahanGOLDEN STATEJohnny F. Flynn Don & Marjorie

Leatherwood

IN HONORBUILDING FUNDBob McFarland Rex & Louise DelozierNURSERYLois McMahan Thomas & Carolyn

McMahanBUDGETLeroy Dyer Conley & Carolyn MurrellOur Baby, Canon Richards Chuck & Elizabeth

RichardsBro. Randy & Jeanne Davis Katie WalkerMUSIC MINISTRYOur Choir Jack & Barbara AnthonyRuth Fuson Katie WalkerUPWARD PROGRAMOur Granddaughter

Morgan Elizabeth Ramsey

Terry & Gail Gossett

TRIBUTEDGIVING

Attendance Report 9/12/2010 9/19/2010 9/26/2010 10/3/2010 8:15am Worship 547 554 547 502 9:30am SS 1329 1364 1244 1165 10:45am Worship 1276 1127 1094 1178 6:30pm Worship 317 232 320 353

Biblical Stewardship 9/12/2010 9/19/2010 9/26/2010 10/3/2010 Total Weekly Needs $ 91,151.35 $ 91,151.35 $ 91,151.35 $ 94,759.17 Tithes & Offerings 72,450.66 92,531.27 83,758.54 89,039.98 Building Fund 916.00 1,021.00 516.96 956.00 Designated Fund 3,917.25 3,603.15 7,873.50 10,054.25

New MembersGary AllenOlga LovedayThomas WardPeyton MarshallChad GibsonBrandy WilliamsDesiree WilliamsMichael & Carol GrizzleJames Ted GreeneRussell, Angela & Madison BrooksFran & Steve WeaverChad, Tina, Hannah & Colin Ross

Recently HospitalizedBeulah LoweDaniel FrankRosa HernendezMax WatsonAlisa JohnsonJune ParrottHailey TurnerPete SkramstedNancy PalmerJerry BroughtonRalph Chance

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

Family of Wallace Layman Family of Linda Gann Family of Ruth Beaver

• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church:

Butler & Ladd Families Ed & Belva Glaspie

• Dale Murrell in the passing of his sister, Vita Finchum

• Belinda Conner in the passing of her brother

• Josephine Osbourne & Roger Allen in the passing of their sister & aunt, Dolores Annello

• Hazel Rolen in the passing of her daughter, Doris Thurman

• Yvonne Gibson in the passing of her mother, Marcella Mills

• Jarrod Wilson in the passing of his brother-in-law, Greg Joyner

• Phil & Dottie Simpson in the passing of their son-in-law

• Bobby Spicer & Carroll Ogle in the passing of their mother & sister, Deane Williams

Thank You Notes

Sympathy to

IN MEMORYBUILDING FUNDMattie MurrellRuth BeaverKenneth GalyonMaude Sisco Mike & Beverly OwnbyWallace Layman George & Peggy SeatonBUDGETHoney Greg & Tracy PriceElben WhiteJimmie TurnerKenneth Galyon Jean Turner WhiteLinda Gann Conley & Carolyn MurrellFred Eppele Don & Marjorie

Leatherwood & FamilyRoger Brackins Dewayne & Libby LawsonLarry Beck Harold & Sue OwnbyTV MINISTRY Ruth Beaver Joe Woods SS ClassDonald Moore Christa RoachDoris Thurman Jimmie Faye Trotter

Coming HomeNancy Silvestris

I was born into this world under some pretty extreme circumstances. My mother had struggled with severe Hypertension most of her life and during the period she was preg-nant with me, her condition became uncon-trollable. Our chances for survival were slim and my condition was worsening by the hour and my survival was estimated at 20%. I was delivered 6 weeks premature and weighed 2lbs 13oz. My life long battle was just begin-ning.

As the severity of my trauma lie silent, prob-lems begun to develop by age 2. After having been examined by many Pediatric special-ists, and now approaching 4, a diagnosis was made. My left side was 1/2 the muscle mass as the right, I was fitted with leg braces, my left arm was fixed to the center of my chest and my speech was poor. My parents were told I had Cerebral Palsy.

The Primary Physician advised my parents to not have high expectations for physical or scholastic achievements. However, they had other plans. Extensive physical and speech

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can do this with full confidence, because He is

completely trustworthy.

FIRST FOCUS

We must focus our hearts and minds on Him.

Colossians 3:1-2 instructs us to set our hearts and

minds on things above, not on earthly things.

A great way to do this is starting the day with

prayer and time in His word. A great resource for

this is the First Focus devotions, which you can

sign up for on our church website.

FIRST FAMILY

A key component to keeping Christ first is being

faithful to His family. Every member of the family

at FBC is important to one another, and we must

stay connected. Hebrews 10:25 calls us to not

forsake the assembling of ourselves together.

Sundays are an important day for family get

togethers, as we encourage our brothers and

sisters and worship our Father in heaven.

therapy, three times a day. was required. My leg was extended and the braces were gone. Through testing it was discovered I was profoundly hard of hearing which caused my speech difficulties, I was fitted with hear-ing aids and began to speak audibly. After the addition of my two sisters, my mother’s illness took her from us when I was 10.

High School created new challenges, socially I was ostracized daily. One day my speech teacher requested I sing for her. She heard I sang well and had achieved the highest scores at district and state competition each year. She introduced me to Very Special Arts, a program funded by the Kennedy Foundation to allow those with disabilities to perform in the Arts. I became a charter member and assisted in many major fund raising programs and sang solo perfor-mances. Miraculously I earned a Choral Scholarship to a local college and continued on to the University of Central Florida where I earned an AA degree in Psychology. I had an army of angels assisting me along the way.

“God was in the driver’s seat and I did not yet fully know him.”

A spiritual change was in order and through friends, my dad and I discovered Sevierville/Pigeon Forge. We established a business and on many occasions I found myself in con-versation with a staff member concerning church and Christianity. Visiting her home one day I questioned her about how at peace she always appeared. Although I attended church, I felt like a piece of the puzzle was missing. I never fully comprehended the Bible nor understood how to seek the Truth. She explained the Roman Road. From that day forward God has been leading my life and opened doors to First Baptist Church Sevierville. Inside I found my home and my new life with God. He directed me to baptism and my life altering walk alongside Him.

Once you experience that walk through those doors, you’ve come home.

Do you have a testimony you would like to share with others? Send it to mystory@fbcsev.org

FIRST FRUITS

When Christ is first in our lives, we give Him the

very best we have to offer. This involves setting

aside at least ten percent of our finances to give to

His church and work in the world. We do this be-

cause we recognize that all we have is His anyway!

FIRST AND TEN

Seeking Him first means walking by faith, spending

time with Him, fellowshipping with believers and

giving ourselves to His service. Let me close with

the challenge to keep moving forward in this. One

of the leaders of the two minute drill offense in the

NFL is Brett Favre. Once he was asked what the key

to being successful in offense is and he said, “keep

getting first downs.” In the same way, we must

keep moving forward, to get closer and closer to

Christ. We must keep first things first!

First Things FirstChris KirbyAssistant Student Minister

It’s football time in Tennessee! This time of year,

there’s one question that is debated on TV and ra-

dio, at parties and offices and that is Who’s Number

One? Through the season, teams will battle for that

prized position at the top as they work towards a

goal of national championship. This battle for top

goes on in our hearts also and God makes it clear

that the number one spot belongs to Him. We are

told in Matthew 6:33 to “Seek first the Kingdom of

God and His righteousness and all these things will

be added to us as well.” What does it look like for us

to seek Him first?

FIRST FAITH

It begins with placing our faith in Him. We must

choose to trust His work on the cross for our salva-

tion, and then trust His spirit to guide our lives. We

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