1. education
2. alumni and reunions

KARNS CHURCH OF CHRIST
April 26, 2015
SUNDAY
NEWS
SUNDAY NEWS
Welcome to the Southeast Institute Of Biblical Studies Lectures
Elders
Don Denton
Gregg Woodall
Tony Williams
Tony Turner
April Servant Elder
Tony Williams
Ministers
Steve Higginbotham
Justin Morton
Deacons
Michael Albert
Brad Alsup
Bob Anderson
Dave Benner
Lance Champion
Terry Clark
Chris Cox
Dan Dresser
Gentry Jackson
John Hoffarth
Chris Pegg
Don Scott
John Seibel
Steve Smith
Jeff Snyder
Dale Tanner
Gary Woodall
Our Goal
To be transformed by God by…
Reflecting the life of Jesus,
Giving hope to the lost,
And growing as a family,
Being bound together by the cross.
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A Great Homecoming
By Justin Morton
This week is an exciting week for our
Karns family. All week long our building
will be buzzing with activity because it’s
Lectureship week. Every morning from
about 7:00 until 9:00 each evening,
people will be walking the halls, looking
at book displays, hearing the Gospel presented and eating lots of delicious food
together.
This week is always a favorite for many
of our Karns members, as well as many
men and women throughout the brotherhood. The Lectureship is a week where
former students and their families return
for a physical and spiritual feast. It
presents a great opportunity for many of
us to reunite with brothers and sisters
who hold special places in our hearts.
For many of us, the Southeast
Lectureship week is one immense
homecoming.
As wonderful a homecoming as this
reunion may be, it fails in comparison to
the great homecoming that will take
place when all the saved are called home
to heaven. How splendid it will be to be
reunited with all those we loved in this
life who have already passed on! After
the child David conceived with
Bathsheba died, he longed for the day
that he could be reunited with him again
in heaven (2 Sam. 12:23). I, like most of
you, have lost some people I love dearly.
Not a day goes by I don’t think about
them and miss them. I look forward to
heaven so I can be reunited with them
once again around the throne of God.
When we think about our Lord preparing
a special place for us in the dwelling
place of God, a place that is more beautiful than we can fathom, where we will
know no sadness and have the opportunity to be reunited with our loved ones
who have gone on before, the only thing
that could make that homecoming any
better is the fact that it will last forever (I
Thess. 4:17).
Our enjoyable homecoming this week
will come to an end in just a few short
days. We will say our goodbyes and look
forward, Lord willing, to seeing each
other again a year from now. But thanks
be to God that the day is coming when a
GREAT, never-ending homecoming will
take place. How magnificent that
homecoming will be!
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SUNDAY NEWS
THIS WEEK AT KARNS
Today
• The Southeast lectures begin!
Brochures are in the foyer.
• There will be a church potluck
after morning service in the large
multipurpose room. Our visitors
are our special guests.
• Tickets for the Appreciation
Dinner are available in the foyer.
Tickets are $15 each. Children
under 5 eat free, but need a
ticket.
Monday, April 27
• Appreciation Dinner for Hugh
Fulford at 5 p.m. in the large
multi-purpose room.
Going to St. Croix?
If you are going to St. Croix this summer on our mission, please submit
your $500 fee to Sherrye Woodall by April 30th.
Church Family Picnic
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd. The picnic begins at 4 p.m. in
McFee Park. Food will be provided by Buddy’s Bar-B-Q at 5:30 p.m.
Bring chairs, blankets, and outdoor games. Be sure to sign up on the
church family board ASAP. The deadline to sign up is this Wednesday!
Bridal Shower
There will be a shower for Susan Insell on Sunday, May 3rd, at 4 p.m. in
the small fellowship room. She will marry Eric Vaughn on May 16th in a
private ceremony. She is registered at Target, Kohls, and Bed Bath &
Beyond. See Sherrye Woodall to contribute to a large gift.
Tuesday, April 28
• Alumni & Friends Dinner, 5
p.m. in large multi-purpose room.
K-5 Bible Day Camp
Wednesday, April 29
• Sponsors’ dinner in the large
multi-purpose room at 5 p.m.
• All Bible classes will meet in the
auditorium.
• Deadline to sign up for the
church picnic.
Teenage Christian Camp
Friday, May 1
• Jr/Sr Banquet—be here at 5:30
p.m. You may bring one guest
and your $30 fee goes to Justin.
Saturday, May 2
• Church Family Picnic at 4 p.m.
in McFee Park. See adjacent
column.
Sunday, May 3
• Senior photos due.
• Sign-up deadline for golf outing.
• Bridal shower for Susan Insell
at 4 p.m. See adjacent column.
This fun, one-day event for K-5 children is Saturday, May 16th from 9
a.m.– 2 p.m. The cost is $5 to cover lunch and snacks. Sign up on the
youth board by May 10th. Postcard invitations are in the foyer.
Camp is for ages 8-19. Register online at Teenagechristiancamp.org. Kids
who attend Karns may attend 1 week for free. See Sherrye Woodall for a
voucher code to enter when you register.
Southeast Leadership Camp
May31st‐June7,2015
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SUNDAY NEWS
Sympathy
Ronald Clement (grandfather of David Gerlach) passed away. Cards may be
sent to David at 5708 Acapulco Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921.
Marquan Ousley’s brother passed away Thursday night.
Prayer List
JV Hawkins has been hospitalized since last Sunday and continues to
experience a series of mini strokes. Both he and Bettye need prayer.
Pricilla Lingle (sister of Bettye Hawkins) is recovering from major surgery.
Wendell Agee will have a heart cath this Wednesday.
Doug Sebring will follow up with the doctor in 3 months due to ongoing
health issues.
Shelba Kennedy came down with a virus on Friday.
Matthew Bishop is awaiting test results.
Sherry (friend of the Slates) has been diagnosed with a rare and serious
condition.
Brandon Riggs (brother of Dawana Hawk) remains in serious condition.
Ashley Dunkin (Bob & Dawana Hawk’s daughter) is having serious health
issues.
Anthony Florence recently suffered ill effects from a spider bite.
Harlie Shrader (friend of Brad Alsup) will begin treatment for lymphoma on
Tuesday. Cards may be sent to him at: 5100 Campbellsville Rd., Pulaski, TN
38478.
News & Notes
Congratulations!
On Senior Night, May 17th, the
following seniors will be honored:
Will Albert
Jonah Cheatham
Ethan Guthrie
Matthew Higginbotham
Sarah Smith
Wesley Smith
Claire Williams
Have You Noticed?
We now have a valance over our
screen in the front of the auditorium.
It was made by Lance Champion
and installed with the help of his
brother, Jason Champion, our own
Dan Dresser, Lee Toothman and
Jeremy Stiles. Job well done!
Be sure to take note of the 50th
Anniversary board in the hall
created by Sherrye Woodall.
Continue to Pray For…
Helen Caldwell, Joyce Cawood, Ron Dugger, Ray Ford, Jim Gill,
Bettye & JV Hawkins, Stan Hornbaker, Polly Huber, Catherine
Jernigan, Chris Kelsey, Bob Leake, Roy Loveday, Marie Lynch, Steve
Martin, Gene Molchan, Jean Thomas, Bob & Anna Young.
Attention 7th-12th Grade!
Horizons is July 5—10. Here’s
what you need to do:
• Register online and pay your
$100 deposit at www.fhu.edu/
Horizons by May 17th.
• After registering, text the
word “Horizons” to Justin.
Golf Outing
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course is the
location for the golf outing on
Saturday, May 9th. Sign up on the
family board by May 3rd.
SUNDAY NEWS
Morning
Evening
Announcements: David Lipe
Congregational Singing: Paul Morgan
Song Leader: Andy Griffin
(Attendance cards taken during announcements.)
Song: We’re Marching to Zion, 808
Prayer for the Sick: Tony Williams
Song: I Know Whom I Have Believed, 552
Announcements: David Lipe
Prayer: Jody Apple
Evening Lecture: Dan Jenkins
Song: Nearer, Still Nearer, 533
Invitation Song: O Heart Bowed Down With
Sorrow, 883
Communion and Collection
Song for Lord’s Supper: Ivory Palaces, 803
Presider: Josh Tubbs
Closing Song: When We All Get to Heaven, 790
(Attendance cards taken during next song)
Prayer: Frank Williams
Reading: Raney Webb (Romans 5:6-11)
Sermon: Jay Lockhart
Song: There’s a Great Day Coming, 923
Song: Live for Jesus, 397
Prayer: Edwin Jones
Sound & Video:
Donovan Fields
C. John Chavis
Camera:
Jonathan Woodall
Welcome Center:
Conrad Slate
Nursery:
Kathy Turner
Lindsey Seibel
Attendance Cards:
Ian Beatty
Connor Cheatham
Times of Services:
Sun. Bible Study: 9 am
Sun. Worship: 10 am, 6 pm
Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm
2015 Statistics
Song: We Praise Thee, O God, 33
Prayer: Steve Higginbotham
Karns Church of
Christ
6612 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-691-7411
[email protected]
www.karnscoc.org
Brenda Slate
Sarah Martin
Dakota Nicholson
Devin Brewer
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Attendance: 317
Contribution: $14,786
Average: $13,910
Budget: $14,500
Placed Membership: 13
Baptisms: 11
Responses: 8
“O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek you;
Wednesday: April 29
My soul thirsts for You;
Announcements: Southeast Staff
Song Leader: Shannon Sewell
Speaker: Bill Watkins
Prayer: Southeast
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.”
—Psalm 63:1
Online Resources Available
Edited archives of our video sermons can be found at vimeo.com/channels/karnschurch.
• Our website (karnscoc.org) contains many Bible articles and sermon outlines.
• Archives of our audio sermons are posted at karnscoc.org/audio-sermons.
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The Southeast lectures will be broadcast live at
https://www.youtube.com/user/SoutheastIBS