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September is Name Tag Month - get your name tag at the sanctuary doors
Retreat Registration Deadline has been extended to Sept. 16. Full info and Sign up here.

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Youth and Children's Ministry: This week's schedule
GLAD Opportunities: Sunday buddies and Library chaperones needed. More info
New City Online Directory Update: log in instructions
Mind, Body & BBQ Sept. 26 at Hope for the Inner City. Great opportunity to tour HFIC's facility and learn more about the ministry. Flyer with more info

Discover Your Place: Fall Ministry Fair – Sept. 13th

Are you looking for a way to connect, grow, and make a meaningful impact? Join us this Sunday, September 13th, from 9:00 to 9:50 am in the Fellowship Hall for our Fall Ministry Fair. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how the Lord is moving at New City and to discover avenues for plugging in with your gifts and abilities to serve our congregation and the wider community. We invite you to explore the many ministries and committees that make our church family thrive. If you represent a ministry or committee and would like to reserve a table to share your vision, please reach out to Percy Rolleston by Monday, September 7th.

Sunday School Resumes

Classes for all ages resume next Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 am. Three adult classes are being offered:
1. Andrew Kean will be leading the Young Adults class (college age up to 35, but the "young at heart” are welcomed). We will read and discuss Paul Miller’s A Praying Life. Books will be provided. See Andrew Kean to claim your copy!
2. Charlie Ingram will be leading a Bible Study from the Old Testament on the book of Ezekiel. All are welcomed.
3. Ron Lowe will be leading a study on Augustine.

55+ Faith, Fun, and Fellowship in the Park Sept. 18

The 55+ community will enjoy faith, fun and fellowship under the sun when we meet Friday, September 18 at Tennessee RiverPark. We will gather at 11:30am at Pavilion #4 and serve a box lunch, enjoy a devotional from Carl and Karen Ellis, live music, and a variety of outdoor activities. Limited transportation will be available from the church parking lot. Suggested donation: $5. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held at the church. Sign up by Monday, Sept. 14.

Choir Rehearsals Resume Saturday Sept. 19

The New City Fellowship Choir resumes rehearsals for the Fall 2026 season. The first rehearsal is Saturday September 19th at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary. No audition is required. If you are 12 years of age or older and want to sing, you are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Young or Prakash Wright.

Monday Women's Bible Study Starting Sept. 14

We are resuming a women’s Bible study this fall, meeting Mondays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm. While we are a group comprised largely of young mothers, this group is open to any woman who is looking for fellowship with other women in the Word of God. This fall we will be studying the book Behold and Believe by Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel. This study looks at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the book of John. Our hope is that we would encounter Jesus in fresh ways and that we would be changed to look more like Him. Please contact Elise Young (865) 765-6762 for more information.

ESL OPPORTUNITIES

Calling All Foodies: Cook for a Cause with ESL!

Our English as a Second Language ministry (ESL) is looking for a couple of people who would be interested in planning meals and cooking on a rotating schedule. It would involve planning a meal, shopping, and cooking for about 60 people. There are plenty of helpers in the kitchen, and the church will reimburse for the cost of food. If this is something that you might be interested in, please email Kelsey Dupree or text her at 423-582-6887; or contact Howard and Susan Anderson at 423-762-1361.

Support ESL through Childcare

The English as a Second Language Ministry provides childcare during the classes, so parents can focus on their English lessons. There is a need for volunteers to help with caring for the children of ESL families on Sunday afternoons from 5 -7 pm. If you would like to help, please contact Sandra Smith or Bill DeWaters.

Last Week's Sermon

The Truth on Trial

John 18: 28-40

Rev. Kevin Smith

This Week's Sermon

The Truth on Trial Part 2

John 18: 28-40

Rev. Kevin Smith

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Continue in Prayer

This week's prayer list

For those in our Church and Community who are ill, having surgery, grieving, recovering and/or shut in.

JoAnn Byrom
Wanda Collins
Jimmy Davis
Shirley Madewell
Cathy Surgick
John & Regina Word

Prayer Hub: Share and pray for requests on our church website.

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Wednesday Zoom Prayer Meeting

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This month’s New City Prayer Guide.

PCA Prayer Guide.

Sunday Morning Prayer

Anytime from 9:00 - 10:00 am in the prayer room (Fellowship Hall 1st classroom next to Rudy’s Room refreshments area).

Happy Birthday!

LaTicia Sims 9/14

Clarice Mollenkoft 9/15

Howard Anderson, Jr. 9/15

Carol Ann Ferguson 9/16

Bekah Griggs 9/17

Elizabeth Schmurr 9/18

Rosalyn Ruffin 9/18

Karen Ellis 9/19

Carter Harbin 9/20

Pat Rolleston 9/20

Happy Anniversary!

William & Lucille Harrison 9/14

Tom & Donna Tigar 9/16

Bill & Sarah DeWaters 9/20

Heidelberg Catechism #125

Q. What does the fourth petition mean?

A. “Give us this day our daily bread” means:

Do take care of all our physical needs1

so that we come to know that you are the only source

of everything good,2

and that neither our work and worry
nor your gifts can do us any good without your blessing.3

And so help us to give up our trust in creatures
and trust in you alone.4

1 Ps. 104:27-30; 145:15-16; Matt. 6:25-34
2 Acts 14:17; 17:25; James 1:17
3 Deut. 8:3; Ps. 37:16; 127:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:58
4 Ps. 55:22; 62; 146; Jer. 17:5-8; Heb. 13:5-6

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Church Phone Extensions

If you reach the church office (423) 629-1421 after hours or at a time when staff are out or on another call, you are now able to connect to church staff and leave messages as needed. You can follow the options given or if you know a staff member’s extension, you can dial it at any point during the greeting.

Here’s a list of extensions:

Rosalyn Ruffin, Office Administrator 100
Billy McKillop, Exec. Pastor 107
Daniel Young, Music 110
Darius Griggs, Youth 207
Gianna Rakes, Youth 201
Jeff Rakes, Communications 204
Kash Wright, Asst. Music 109
Kevin Smith, Sr. Pastor 106
Pat Rolleston, Next Gen 200
Percy Rolleston, Children 203
Samara Davis, Community Integration 205
Sandra Smith, ESL 206
Shirley Plummer, Bookkeeping 102

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