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Christ Offers Forgiveness For Everyone Everywhere
Join us for a time of casual fellowship with coffee/tea/juice and pastries as we hear the message in the Fellowship Hall.
Join us for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, August 31 and
stay for the service at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS for the CHILDREN!!
We are excited to be offering Wonderful Wednesdays for the month of July for the children.
Time each week is 6:30-8:00pm. All are welcome.
July 9th is outdoor game night. We will have larger than life outdoor games such as Giant Yahtzee, Huge Twister
and others.
July 16th is Tie Dye night. We will tie dye t-shirts, shoes, bandanas, and anything that is 100% natural fiber such
as cotton.
July 23rd is Art Night. Come prepared to bring out your inner artist with painting, sculpting, and other art forms.
July 30th is Water Night and our finale. We will have many kinds of water games and activities and homemade
ice cream.
Please invite the children you know for this unique opportunity to learn about the Gospel of Jesus through
play.
Hope & Restoration Event
“Renewing Our Strength” Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 6pm-9pm (Gathering time 5pm-6pm)
6:00-6:30pm Welcome and Fellowship
6:30-6:45 Opening Devotion & Prayer
6:45-7:30 Testimony Sharing: Stories of Hope
7:30-8:30pm Vision Board Creation
8:30-9:00pm Closing Prayer & Worship Song
“Restoring Joy” Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 9am-4pm (Gathering time 8am-9am)
9:00-9:30 Welcome & Light Breakfast
9:30-10:30 Bible Study: Scriptures of Hope
10:30-11:00 Prayer and Reflection
11:00-12:00 Self-Care Workshop — Breakout Sessions:
1. Self Care – Restoring the Soul
2. Art Therapy – Hope Through Creativity
3. Stress Management – From Calm to Chaos
4. Prayer – Conversations with God
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-1:45 Speaker Dr Carol Price-Guthrie
1:45-3:00 Service Project: Acts of Restoration
3:00-3:30 Group Activity: Prayer Circles
3:30-4:00 Closing Worship & Charge
Guest Speaker: Dr. Carol Price-Guthrie
Dr. Guthrie holds a PhD in Human and Social Services and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Philosophy. Carol mentors women, young adults, and youth in a program she co-founded, “Outside These Walls.” She enjoys music, reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Suicide Survivors Loss Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm on the 2nd floor; enter at the back of the church.
If interested, call/text Scott at 615-806-0881
Reserving our Event Space: If you would like to use our sanctuary (center aisle), Fellowship Hall or covered pavilion for your event please contact the church office at 865-689-3349. Facility usage fees will apply.