Sunday May 17, 2026

Sunday May 17, 2026

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
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name  43

Hymn of Fellowship
“Great & Mighty”  129

Welcome: Pastor Henderson
Graduate Recognition

Celebration Hymns
“Come, Holy Spirit”  382
“Breathe on Me”  396

Praise & Worship
“Lion and the Lamb”
“What He’s Done

Message from God’s Word:  Pastor Henderson
“Power to the People”
Ephesians 1:19-23

Invitation
“Pass Me Not” 489

Closing Celebration
“Awesome God” 88


Graduate Recognition

 Jordan Belvin – University of Tennessee
(Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
with a concentration in Systems Engineering)

Congratulations! We’re proud of you. We celebrate your hard work and pray for God’s continued direction for you and your family

Willing Workers Sunday School Class – Please meet Monday, May 18th at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall.

 IT’S A GIRL!  Ladies, please make plans to join us for a Baby Shower honoring Kaleigh Garner Spencer on Sunday afternoon, June 7 at 2:00PM in the fellowship hall.  Kaleigh is registered at Amazon and Target.  Help us show our love and support to Nick and Kaleigh as they get ready to welcome this sweet baby girl!


May Happenings

 Second Harvest will be here distributing food on Friday, May 22nd from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Summer Events

  • CentriFuge Youth Camp: June 1-5
  • VBS: June 8-10
  • Honduras Mission Trip – June 12-19
  • Crossings Children’s Camp – June 20-23

Vacation Bible School

Please begin praying for our Bible school, the children & youth that will come, and all those that will participate. We will need volunteers. Pray where YOU want to serve. There is a sign-up sheet posted in the foyer of the MAC. If you have any questions, see Jeff Harris or call the church office. 865-458-5790. 

Illumination Station – Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is. This summer, VBS will shine a light on the truth of who Jesus really is. Meet us at Illumination Station for the brightest week of the year. Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world!”

“GLOW” (God Lights Our World)

We have some exciting things happening this summer for our children & youth. On GLOW nights we will have a Bible story, craft, games, and a puppet performance!
Mark your calendars for these special dates & watch the bulletin for more details.
June 24th, July 29th & August 5th

 We will continue to meet each Wednesday during the summer at 6:00pm.


Team Kid – Bring your children and teens for a midweek boost! Wednesday nights at 6:00pm  include Bible lessons, fun games, and refreshments. It’s a great place to connect, learn, and laugh together.

Adult Bible Study – Come join us on Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the sanctuary.

Community News:

Volunteers are needed at the Loudon County and Monroe County Habitat ReStores for cashiering (the most critical need), stockroom help, clean-up, and organizing.  Short, flexible shifts are available.

If you are interested please contact:
Amanda (amanda@loudoncountyhabitat.org
865-816-0684


~ In Loving Memory ~

A contribution has been made to our church in loving memory of Mike Bivens by Denso Manufacturing.
Thank you for this contribution.


 

Nursery & Children’s Church

Today, Sunday, May 17th
Nursery
 11:00am – Kasey Lyles & Rhonda Tallent
Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)

Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am –Joy Trout & Kaleigh Spencer
(The Prodigal Son)
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)

Next Sunday – Sunday, May 24th
Nursery
 11:00am – Jeff & Joy Trout
Ages: Babies – 2 yrs.)

Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am –Ginger Pittman & Robin Townson
(Peter)
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)


Weekly offering May 10, 2026
Regular Offering $3,612.00
Honduras                $100.00
Youth Camp            $100.00
Building Fund        $320.00

Online
Regular Offering  $737.65
Honduras                $51.10
Special Projects      $76.65
Building Fund        $50.00
Total                  $5,047.40