Love God, Serve Others, Change the World
730 Steekee Street
Loudon, TN 37774
Phone 865-458-5790
www.blairlandbaptist.org
Morning Praise and Worship
Opening Hymn
“He Lifted Me” 509
Hymn of Fellowship
“Something Beautiful” 507
Welcome: Pastor Charles Henderson
Celebration Hymns
“There Is A Fountain” 336
“Rock of Ages” 342
Praise & Worship
“Shout To The Lord“
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Message from God’s Word
Pastor Henderson
“Battered, Scattered, and Why It Matters“
Acts 8:1-8
Invitation “Oh How He Loves You and Me” 349
Closing Celebration
“Victory In Jesus 353
Deacons Meeting – Today at 4:00pm in the fellowship hall.
Sign Language Class –by Emily Kirkland (finger spelling, interpretation, and conversation) Today from 4:00pm – 4:45pm in the MAC.
Upward Evaluations!
We need volunteers to come and help with our Upward evaluations. Tuesday, November 4th & Thursday, November 6th 6:00pm – 8:00pm each night.
There is a sign-up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC on the bulletin board.
Willing Workers Sunday School Class – Please meet Saturday, November 8th at 11:30am in the fellowship hall.
Second Harvest Food Bank mobile pantry will distribute food here, Monday November 10th at 10am-12pm (or until all allotted food has been given out).
Upcoming Second Harvest Dates:
Monday, December 1st
Come join us!
Sunday Night Bible Study!
Tonight at 5:00pm in the Church sanctuary. Childcare will be provided in the MAC.
** We have books available to those that want one. **
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
We are very thankful for Pastor Charles & Jennifer. They are a blessing to our church. Since this is “Pastor Appreciation Month” please take a moment and encourage Pastor Charles. Let him know how much you appreciate him and all he does for our church. Continue to pray for Pastor Charles, Jennifer and our church.
Candy & Treats Community Event!
All children are invited to our annual “Candy & Treats Community Event” on Wednesday, October 29thhere at our church in the MAC! We’re doing it this year the Wednesday before Halloween.
Children are welcome to come between 6:00pm – 7:30pm for treats and fun!
We have a sign –up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC for those that want to participate and do a table.
We Need Your Help!
CANDY DRIVE during the month of October.
There are containers in the MAC, and in the fellowship hall to drop off candy. Deadline to bring candy will be Sunday, October 26.Thanks for your help!
We have a sign –up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC for those that want to participate and host a table.
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO HOST A TABLE!
Ladies Fall Retreat November 14-16, 2025
Weekend full of fun & fellowship, Bible study, Worship, games and crafts.
Cost: $130 (two nights) $65 (one night)
There is a sign up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC on the bulletin board.
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, September 10th. If you have any questions, please see Leslie Bivens.
*There are children’s bulletins & crayons on the bulletin board in foyer of the MAC (Ministry Activity Center).
Mission News! Please remember in prayer Tennessee Missions.
“Striving TOGETHER AS ONE for the faith of gospel” Philippians 1:27Please help us pray for all the many missionaries and ministries throughout Tennessee. These special missionaries and those that help in these ministries give of their time and talents to help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Remember we will have our Love Offering for Missions in November, 2025.
*Prayer Guides are available on tables with bulletins.
Operation Christmas Shoeboxes!
We will be collecting shoeboxes again this year. They will be available soon.
For children around the world, a shoebox is often their very first gift. Given together with the Good News of Jesus Christ, it communicates God’s love to a boy or girl in need. So, it is important to make sure your gift is …
FUN—includes a “wow” item and other toys
FULL—packed to the brim with additional school supplies and personal care items
PERSONALIZED—prayed over and contains a note/photo from you, which are often the child’s favorite items!
Box Ideas: Dolls, small cars or trucks, slinky, playdoh, chalk, crafts, puzzles, sunglasses, crayons, color books, markers, pencils and pencil sharpners, stuffed animals, comb & brush, cute band-aids.
DO NOT INCLUDE: Soap, food, candy, used items, liquids, breakable items.
*Bring boxes back by Sunday, November 2nd
TIME CHANGE! Daylight Savings Time ends & we fall back an hour Sunday, November 2nd.
~ In Loving Memory ~
A contribution has been made to the building fund in loving memory of Michael Bivens by Leslie, Lucas, Blair, JD & Zamarion
Nursery & Children’s Church
Today, Sunday, October 26th
Nursery
11:00am – Joy & Kayla Trout
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Leslie Bivens
(Deborah)
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Next Sunday, November 2nd
Nursery
11:00am – Sara Harris & Hallie Presley
(Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Ginger Pittman & Robin Townson
(David)
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Weekly offering October 19, 2025
Regular Offering $5,825.00
Office $580.00
Building Fund $95.00
Online
Regular Offering $2,929.63
Building Fund $400.00
Total $9,829.63