September 16, 2022

We are in 

PHASE GREEN

To see the precautions in each phase, please refer to the chart below, which can also be found on the home page of our website, www.2ndpres.org.

Discovery Class

A Discovery Class began this morning and will continue the next three Sunday mornings, concluding on Sunday, October 9^th. We gather at 9:45 a.m. in the Library/Fireside Room. The Discovery Class is for those who want to know more about being Presbyterian, more about 2nd Presbyterian Church, or who are thinking of uniting in membership with this congregation. Pastor Tim will lead discussions on Presbyterian theology, the history of 2nd Presbyterian Church, and how our congregation organizes itself for mission and ministry. At the conclusion of the class, those who are not already members will be given the opportunity to unite with this congregation in membership, should they so desire. A New Member Sunday will be held shortly thereafter. It’s not too late to join the class, if you’re interested.

If you like to shop, this month (September) , the FISH Pantry mission is in special need of the following household and personal items:

* Diapers (sz. 0 & 1)

* Shampoo 

* Dish Soap

* Toothpaste

* Gallon Size Ziplock Bags

* Powder Detergent

Our once-a-month FISH team receives phone call requests for food and these additional items; they are then sorted, packed, and delivered to each client's household.

All donations should be newly purchased, and any quantities would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact the church office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org)

if you have items you would like to drop off at the church.

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE FOOD (other than for pets).

Please also note...

Thanks to your generosity, we have plenty of the following items for now:

Bath soap, toilet paper, adult and children's diapers (except children's sz. 0 & 1) , so we do not need more of those items at this time.

Did you know? This list changes monthly to reflect current needs!

Thank you!

Prayer List:

Please keep  Arlys Milligan, Beverli White, Bobbie Denton, Charles and Lily Wu, Doux Robertson, Fran McLean, Frances Johnson, Jerry Young, Pat Wininger, and the family of Pam Maples in your prayers. 

On the Pastoral Care page of our website, we will share more specific updates regarding those on our prayer list. It will be updated frequently by the church staff.

Please contact the Church Office (865.523.2189 or bsmith@2ndpres.org) with prayer concerns to be listed in the weekly email or bulletin.

Names remain on the prayer list 4 weeks unless requested by the individual or a close family member of the individual to keep them on longer.