Elders

Gregg Woodall

Tony Williams

Tony Turner

Dave Benner

Terry Clark

Gary Woodall

Aug. Servant Elder

Gregg Woodall

Ministers

Steve Higginbotham

Justin Morton

Deacons

Michael Albert

Brad Alsup

David Baldwin

Lance Champion

Rick Compton

Chris Cox

Dan Dresser

Ben Griffith

Walt Hillis

John Hoffarth

Gentry Jackson

Bill Leeth

Chris Pegg

Dustin Roberts

Don Scott

John Seibel

Steve Smith

Jeff Snyder

Dale Tanner

Daniel Tanner

Lee Toothman

We Are Family By Dave Benner, for the elders

The theme for our family retreat on

September 2-3 is “We are Family.” This theme

reminded me of the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

who used the Sister Sledge anthem, “We Are

Family,” throughout the year. They ended up

winning the World Series over the Baltimore

Orioles in 7 games. In fact, the Pirates were

down 3-1 in the series and had to win the final

3 games. Maybe there is something to this idea

of a team playing as a family or perhaps a

family playing as a team.

God instituted marriage and the family in the

Garden of Eden (Genesis 2). He created Eve

as a helpmeet and mate for Adam. This started

the family of man. Within the family of man is

the family of God. God call the Israelites His

family in Amos 3:1 and Christians are

considered God’s family today (Ephesians

3:15). “Behold what manner of love the Father

has bestowed on us, that we should be called

children of God!” (I John 3:1)

Every family has its challenges and it seems

especially true in God’s family, the Church.

We need to balance our earthly family needs

with serving God. We need to love our family

members and work together to advance His

Kingdom. Loving one another is a distinctive

feature of Christians (John 13:35). In order to

properly love our family we need to get to

know each other better.

For this reason, the Karns’ eldership decided

to have a family retreat. We want to emphasize

that the retreat is for all. It is for the young

and old, singles and married, families with

children and any other category of Karns’

members.

Justin outlined the schedule for the retreat in

the bulletin two weeks ago. Let me assure you

that there will be activities, learning, free time

and just plain fun for all.

We are family!

Sunday News

Invite Someone!

Our Summer Series will continue on Wednesday,

August 16th. The theme is Tweets From Heaven. The

guest speaker is Bob Cowles, minister of the

Norwood church of Christ. His topic is Matthew 5:33-34 “You have

heard it said, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the

Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all” Bring a friend.

Baby Shower August 20th

There will be a baby shower for Kayla (Johnston) Conley on

Sunday, August 20th at 4 p.m. in the small fellowship room. She

is having a boy and is registered at Target. If you would like to

donate toward a large gift, see Sherrye Woodall.

“Money Tree” Bridal Shower

There will be a bridal shower for Sheryl Boyer (bride of

Southeast student, Connor Boyer) on Sunday, August 27th at 4

p.m. in the small fellowship room. Sherrye Woodall and Judy

Brown are collecting for the money tree.

Polishing The Pulpit Trip

We are taking a small group to PTP on Wednesday, August

23rd. This is open to the congregation. The bus leaves Karns at

7:15 a.m. and we’ll be back in time for evening services. Bring

money for lunch and dinner.

Sign up on the main church bulletin board if you’d like to go. We

have printed a few schedules and they are on the table under the

main church bulletin board. More information may be found at

polishingthepulpit.com.

MS/HS Devo

Teens will meet for a devotion on Sunday, August 27th after even-

ing services. More details are coming.

College-age & Young Professional Lunch

There will be a lunch provided for the college-age and young

professional group after morning services on Sunday, August 27th.

The luncheon will be held here at the building and more details will

be coming soon!

Today

Area-Wide Teen Devo at Clinton

church of Christ. The bus will leave at

3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, August 15

Bible study for college-age and young

professionals at the Comptons’ home

from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 16

Wednesday meal, 5:30—6:15 p.m.

Summer Series continues with guest

speaker Bob Cowles. See adjacent

column for details.

Deadline to sign up for the Family

Retreat.

Sunday, August 20

Baby Shower for Kayla Conley at 4

p.m. in the small fellowship room. See

details in adjacent column.

Coming Up:

MS/HS Devo August 27

Boyer Wedding Shower August 27

College-age Lunch August 27

Plugged In August 30

Karns Family Retreat September 1-2

Fall Bible Quarter begins September 3

Autumn Care Devo September 3

Classes move up September 3

AM Ladies’ Class resumes September 5

PM Ladies’ Class September 5

Church Potluck September 10

RUSH deadline September 10

The deadline to sign up

for the Family Retreat is

this Wednesday!

Sympathy

Clovis Box (grandfather of Rachael Box) passed away on Sunday,

August 6th in Alabama. Remember Rachael and the family in prayer.

Prayer List

G.C. Robinson is now under hospice care. Please, no visitors at this

time. Your prayers for G. C. and the family are appreciated.

Michelle Hargett (sister-in-law of Terry Albert) is battling

cancer and recovering from surgery she had last week in Memphis.

Terry is there to help care for her. Cards may be sent to her at: 345

Oaks Drive, Brownsville, TN 38012.

Sherry Rose (sister of Terry Albert) is recovering from abdominal

surgery. Her address is: 715 Curtis Street, Paris, TN 38242.

Rebecca (D) Fields and Emily Griffith continue to appreciate our

prayers after the loss of their grandmother, Hope Mabry.

Clara Cline (Jeremy Stiles’ grandmother) fell and is hospitalized.

They are running tests to determine the cause of her health issues.

Bobbie Cole (LaVerne Maddox’s sister and member at Arlington) is

dealing with heart problems and requests prayer.

Continue to Pray For:

Helen Caldwell, Margaret Cagle, Ron Dugger, Carolyn Ford, Jim

Gill, Bettye Hawkins, Gary & Bonnie Henderson, Polly Huber,

Chris Kelsey, Gabe Martin, Steve Martin, James & Beverly

Meadows, G.C. & Mattie Lou Robinson, Marilyn Snyder, Rosemary

Spivey, Jean Thomas, Don & Ann Wagner.

Opportunity To Evangelize

Our Bible correspondence course ministry is continuing to grow.

We get requests as a result of advertising on our digital sign outside,

the church website, and referrals from other students. Therefore, we

always need more graders. If you would like to help, see Jonathan

Huddleston.

Karns “We Are Family” Retreat

When: September 1st and 2nd.

Sign-up Deadline: Wednesday, August

16th

Where: Lake Frances Retreat, Crossville,

TN

Who: All ages in our Karns church family

Cost: $50 per person or $150 for families of

3 or more (Give fees to Justin Morton).

Purpose: Grow in our fellowship and

worship as a family of God.

Sign-up Note: Sign up on the appropriate

sign-up sheet. There will be one for all the

guys and one for the ladies. The sleeping

arrangements will be cabin style (climate

controlled) with a guy’s side and a girl’s

side. Mothers with young children will be

together.

Transportation: The bus and vans will be

available for those needing a ride.

Sunday News

The deadline to submit items for the

announcements and bulletin (except prayer

requests) is noon on Thursday.

New Member

Melanie Collins has placed her membership

with us. Welcome her to the Karns family!

Her address is 106 Tansi Lane, Oak Ridge,

TN 37830. Phone: 865-406-2132.

Tuesday Meals

Check the family board for the TLC sheet

each week and sign up to help each Tuesday.

Our sick and shut-ins appreciate this so

much!

Help With College-age Events

Sign up on the family board if you are willing

to provide food for the college-age activities.

These events may be at the building or

elsewhere. See Rick Compton if you have

questions or would like to host one of the

their get-togethers.

Sunday News

Morning

Song Leader: Tommy Warren

Song: I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord, 381

Prayer for the Sick: Gary Woodall

Reading: Kaleb Collins (Psalm 98:1-3)

Song: A Wonderful Savior, 545

Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, 300

Presider: Kyle Lindner

Communion and Collection

(Attendance cards collected during next song)

Song: Each Step of the Way, 463

Prayer: Jeff Smith

Sermon: Steve Higginbotham

Song: Why Do You Wait Dear Brother? 977

Song: Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen, 625

Prayer: Rick Compton

Announcements: Richard Johnston

Sound/Video:

Donovan Fields Jonathan Woodall

Tyler Copeland

August Attendance Cards:

Joseph Aragon Ian Beatty

Gabriel McHone Eli McHone

Karns Church of Christ

6612 Beaver Ridge Rd

Knoxville, TN 37931

Phone: 865-691-7411

office@karnschurch.org

www.karnschurch.org

Office Hours: 8 am—4 pm

(Monday—Friday)

Times of Services:

Sun. Bible Study: 9 am

Sun. Worship: 10 am, 6 pm

Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm

2017 Statistics

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Attendance: 371

Contribution: $15,617

Average: $16,153

Budget: $17,000

Placed membership: 38

Baptisms: 11

Responses: 41

Our Goal

To be transformed by God by

Reflecting the life of Jesus,

Giving hope to the lost,

Growing as a family,

Bound together by the cross.

Online Resources Available

Our services are broadcast live at www.youtube.com/user/karnscoc.

Archives of our video sermons: vimeo.com/channels/karnschurch.

Our website (karnschurch.org) contains many Bible articles and sermon outlines.

Archives of our audio sermons are posted at karnschurch.org/audio-sermons.

Evening

Welcome/Reading: Richard Johnston (1 Chronicles 29:10-15)

Song Leader: Daniel Tanner

Song: O Thou Fount of Every Blessing, 237

Prayer: Lee Toothman

Song: We Will Glorify, 401

(Attendance cards collected during next song)

Song: Hilltops of Glory, 797

Sermon: Will Hanstein

Song: Why Do You Wait? 977

Song: ‘Tis Set the Feast Divine, 471

Song: We Have An Anchor, 478

Prayer: Eric Cutrer

Nursery:

Rose Anne Martin Victoria Baldwin

Stefany Nelsen

Welcome Center:

Betty Jones Shelba Kennedy

Wednesday, August 16

Announcements: Carrol Street

Song Leader: Friday Akpan

Speaker: Jody Apple

Prayer: Curt Davidson

Door 6 Usher: Jonathan Woodall