—THIS WEEK —
HARVEST WEEK
Week of October 5-11 | To Support Food in the Fort
Harvest week will coincide with the women's Bible studies to raise support for Food in the Fort. Contact Francie Brown or Beth Hamilton with questions.
REDEEMER VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Interest Meeting Sunday, Oct 12 @ 12:45 PM | Barley's
Everyone is welcome to join Matt Grimsley and Beth Meadows for a "Visual Arts at Redeemer" interest meeting this Sunday, October 12 at 12:45 (after the 11 o'clock service). We'll be meeting at Barley's in the Old City for lunch/brunch. We'll be discussing the monthly art shows in the lobby at Redeemer and other art-related ideas. The purpose is to form an art committee and to better this ministry. We would love to hear your input if this is something you have an interest in. Coming to this meeting does not obligate you to be on the committee.
CHILDREN’S AND ADULT CHOIR ON SUNDAY EVENINGS
Seasonal Children's Choir @ 5 PM, Adult Choir @ 6 PM | Redeemer Sanctuary
Redeemer’s seasonal adult choir will be gathering again this Fall to take part in the Service of Lessons and Carols on December 7. We have some really beautiful pieces planned and we need all voices to come and participate. Adult choir will practice on Sunday evenings at 6 PM starting on September 14. Childcare will be available during rehearsal. We are also pleased to introduce a new children’s choir program, which is open to all children between the ages of pre-school and 5th grade. This ensemble will also participate in the Service of Lessons and Carols as well as providing fun and interactive musical training. The children’s choir will practice before the adult choir on Sunday evenings at 5 PM starting on September 14. For more information, speak with Amy Porter (865.521.7807 | amyhporter@hotmail.com).
—COMING EVENTS—
THRIVE- YOUTH GATHERING 3rd-5th GRADERS
Monday, October 13 | 6:00 PM — 8409 Thornbury Ct.
Thrive is our new ministry for grades 3-5. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. We will meet this Monday evening at the home of Peter and Becky Kraslawsky (8409 Thornbury Ct). Come join us for dinner, games, and a time of worship. We hope to see you there! Contact Erin Payant for more information (901.490.3928 | Email).
6TH - 8TH GRADE YOUTH GROUP
Monday, October 13 | 6:10 PM — 1318 Montford Lane
All 6th-8th grade students are invited to join us this Monday at 6:10 PM at the Linardo's home (1318 Montford Lane) for an evening of fun! Middle school youth group will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday monthly. Call Tyler Anthony with questions (901-338-4184). Hope to see you there!
MOSSY CREEK FELLOWSHIP
Monday, October 13 | 9:00 PM — Carson-Newman College Music Building
If you have friends at Carson-Newman College, please let them know about a new grassroots RUF-like campus ministry that will be launching on campus this Fall on Monday nights. The pastors of Redeemer will be spearheading the teaching for this ministry. The first meeting is set for Monday, September 8 @ 9 PM in the Music Building. For more information, speak with Matt Grimsley (865.454.1619 | Email).
SAMSON SOCIETY MEETING
Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM | Cokesbury Center
The Samson Society is a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility and recovery—serious, but not grave. Samson guys are traveling-companions on a great spiritual adventure, not grim pilgrims on a death march to personal holiness. Men of Samson Society challenge each other daily to believe the incredible news that God actually knows us, loves us, and has restored us to himself. Join the men Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 PM for the meeting at Cokesbury Center, 9915 Kingston Pike. A meeting after the meeting transpires around 8 PM.
REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF)
Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM | Alumni Memorial Building (AMB) 210
College and University students, you are invited to attend the RUF campus ministry beginning at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 19. Brent Harriman is the campus minister; additional details can be found at: http://www.utk.ruf.org/.
FOOD IN THE FORT
Wednesday, October 15 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Redeemer Fellowship Hall
Food in the Fort will open this Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM. If you are interested in volunteering, please come whenever you can (between 10:30 AM and 1 PM) to help shoppers with groceries. If you are unable to physically come and help out, please consider spending time in prayer for the ministry! Contact Eddie Young with questions (865.712.1963 | eddie@foodinthefort.org).
INTRODUCING REDEEMER SEMINAR
October 16 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM — 923 Windgate Street, 37919
Introducing Redeemer is the means by which those who are interested can find out more about the vision and mission of Redeemer. It is also a great way to connect with other folks from the church as well as the church leadership. If you are new to Redeemer, or if you have never attended the seminar, we hope that you will come join us on October 16. Attending a seminar obligates you to nothing, but is very helpful in understanding the big questions about Redeemer. As with all IR seminars, dinner is provided and childcare is available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Matt Grimsley (454-1619 | Email).
CAMP VESPER RETREAT
Friday-Saturday October 17-18 | For Middle & High School Students
All youth grades 6-12 are invited to come on our Fall Retreat at Camp Vesper Point the weekend of October 17-19. Please turn your forms into Tyler or Erin’s mailbox in the church office by Tuesday, October 14th. If you are interested and have not received information about the retreat, please contact one of the interns. We hope you can come! Contact Tyler (Email | 901-338-4184) or Erin (Email | 901-490-3928).
STUDENT LUNCH
Sunday, October 19 | 12:45 PM — 7112 Cheshire Drive, 37919
Students, join us for a lunch gathering on Sunday, October 19, directly following the 11 AM service at the home of John & Marisa Stone (7112 Cheshire Drive). Redeemer Student Lunch is a monthly gathering of food and fellowship for university and college students. The final fall student lunch after October 19 will be held on November 9. If you are a university or college student in under-grad, graduate, or post-graduate studies, please come and join us! Directions will be provided here on October 19.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES OFF FOR FALL BREAK
NO Studies the Week of October 19-24 | Fall Break
There will be no official Bible study gatherings the week of October 19-24 due to Fall Break. Regularly scheduled Bible studies will resume the week of October 26. Contact Francie Brown or Beth Hamilton with questions.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY "WINTER WHITE CHOCOLATE WELCOME"
Saturday, January 10, 2009 | 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Place TBA
All women of Redeemer are invited to join us for the Women's Winter White Chocolate Welcome event! This will welcome all women back after the holidays and kick off another round of Bible studies for the rest of winter and into spring. Come and share food, friendship and plans for the new year. We hope to see you all there!
WOMEN'S WINTER/SPRING BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN
Week of January 26 - February 1 | Winter/Spring Bible Studies
All women are invited to participate in a Bible study during the winter and spring months. Contact Francie Brown or Beth Hamilton with questions.
REDEEMER WOMEN'S SPRING RETREAT
Friday-Saturday, April 17-18, 2009 | Time & Place TBA
All women of Redeemer are invited to join us for the Women's Spring Retreat. If you have never experienced a Redeemer women's retreat, then it should be a must on your list of 2009 new things to enjoy. All who come are in for an awesome time! We hope to see you all there.