LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES TO SHARE THANKSGIVING SHARE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS For many international students, experiencing Thanksgiving in an American home may be their first and only chance to share a holiday celebration with an American family. Lee Leadbetter will be matching international students with host families in the next month before Thanksgiving. Last year we were able to bless 23 students with a hearty American Thanksgiving celebration in various homes. If you are interested in hosting an international student this Thanksgiving, please contact Lee (292.3439 | leeleadbetter@gmail.com).
CONDO FOR SALE ANDREW & KATHERINE STEPHAN, 1622 CHENOWETH CIRCLE It's official, we put out the "for sale" sign today! Our goal is to sell our condo and find a bigger place in West Knoxville. Please pass the word if you know someone who is looking for a condo. It has been a great home for us in a wonderful neighborhood. We are trying to sell it "by owner," so just have anyone interested contact Katherine (719-1229). To see a photo, follow this link (URL). CATS NEED GOOD HOME INDOOR, DECLAWED, AFFECTIONATE Indoor cats need a great home(s). Due to allergy issues that are complicating health issues, we need to find a home(s) for our cats. One male, one female (brother and sister). They are declawed and must remain indoor cats. They are in great health and are very affectionate. If you are interested, or know someone who could provide them a loving home(s), please contact Jill Temple at 865-216-7667 or jtempleoffice@comcast.net.
BRIDGE REFUGEE SERVICES VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION NOV 20 | 7:00 PM — Bridge Refugee Services is East Tennessee's local refugee resettlement agency. They resettle about 200 refugees a year, and they rely HEAVILY on volunteers. Volunteers do anything from providing transportation to doctors' appointments to helping do office work at the Bridge office to helping pick up and deliver donations. A volunteer's involvement can be as much or as little as he or she wants. Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bridge office (inside New Covenant Presbyterian, 5520 Ball Camp Pike). It's a great way to find out how to get involved with what Bridge is doing in Knoxville. The orientation will last a little more than an hour.
MISSION TO THE WORLD (MTW) SUMMER INTERNSHIP Designed to give the participant a taste of missionary life and ministry experience overseas, as well as enable many to confirm their calling, Mission to the World provides summer internship opportunities to support current ministries on the field. The dates for the 2008 Summer Internship Program are May 27 – July 30, and include a pre-field and debrief training. LEARN THE CATECHISM BY MUSIC SHORTER CATECHISM MUSIC AVAILABLE You have heard us sing a few selections of the Shorter Catechsim in worship. Did you know you could purchase the music on iTunes or order the CD? Click on these two links for a preview: Chief End of Man and God Direct Us.
PARISH WOODSHOP PERU NEEDS YOUR HELP The woodshop economic project, Parish, that Brad Ball and Chris Bolton have begun in Peru is running seriously low in funding. Parish needs your help to make it through the Fall, Winter, and Spring so representatives can attend market, sell the already crafted furniture, and become a self-sustaining business and ministry. Please consider sending a gift soon, one time or monthly, made out to "Christian Missionary Society" at the following address: CMS, PO Box 52250 Knoxville, TN 37950. Read Proverbs 23 and know that your prayers and gifts are treasured by all in Peru. HOPE RESOURCE CENTER RESTORING HEARTS MINISTRY You can be FREE from the pain of an abortion! Restoring Hearts, a Ministry of Hope Resource Center, offers an 8-week spiritual support group for women who have had an abortion. You are not alone. Safe and confidential classes will begin soon. For more information please contact us at 525-HOPE, ext. 105 or restoringhearts@hoperc.org. All inquiries are confidential.
OPPORTUNITY TO BLESS MOTHERS
Hope Resource Center needs diapers! The Earn While You Learn program offers parenting education & material assistance to those who have chosen life for their babies. They need diapers in sizes Newborn, 1 & 2. For more information on Hope Resource Center or to arrange for a diaper pick up, please call Tamara Ownby 544-7776 x 112.
PIANO FOR SALE
GREAT CONDITION
Will Collins has an upright piano for sale, lightly used, great condition. Contact Will at 712-5500 for more information.