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
“When We All Get To Heaven” 772
Hymn of Fellowship
“Soon and Very Soon” 757
Welcome: Pastor Henderson
Celebration Hymns
“We’re Marching To Zion” 416
“My Savior First of All” 768
Celebration Hymns
“Going Home To Heaven”
“Hymn of Heaven”
Message from God’s Word: Pastor Henderson
“The First of the First”
Acts 13:4-12
Invitation
“Just As I Am” 488
Closing Celebration
“What A Day That Will Be” 762
Willing Workers Class Meeting – Please meet Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall for class meeting & fellowship.
Second Harvest will be here at our church distributing food on Friday, August 21st at 10:00am.
Soul Sisters! Come join us on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. It will be a sweet time of fellowship and encouragement for all women.
It’s Twins!! CJ Hughes Oody is expecting twins in just a few weeks! CJ is the daughter of Chucky & Kim Hughes and the granddaughter of Barbara Hughes. To show our love and support to CJ and her husband Tyler, we are taking donations to purchase a gift card to help with diapers and formula expenses. If you would like to make a donation, please see Karen Harris. Deadline for donations will be Sunday, August 30. Thanks so much for your help!
Serving Opportunities!
We have one more class in need of loving, dependable teachers. If you feel led to serve in the 1st–3rd Grade, please let Pastor Henderson or Jeff Harris know. Also, if you would like to volunteer in the Nursery or Children’s church, please let Leslie Bivens know.
Your willingness to help makes a huge difference in the lives of our children & church.
Remember in Prayer…our students, teachers, & staff as they go back to school/college.
We pray that 2026-2027 is a wonderful, safe, and joy‑filled year for everyone. May students and adults alike let their light shine brightly for Christ in every place He leads them. May God bless you and keep you, and may His love guide your steps throughout the year.
We declare the words of Jeremiah for each one…“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Nursery & Children’s Church
Today, Sunday, August 16th
Nursery
11:00am – Gabe & Lakin Hampton
Ages: Babies – 3 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am –Jennifer Henderson & Lori Beaty
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Next Sunday – Sunday, August 23rd
Nursery
11:00am – Lucinda & Carissa Wayman
Ages: Babies – 3 yrs.)
Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Dustin Lyles & Jordan Belvin
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)
Weekly offering August 9, 2026
Regular Offering $8,058.00
Bus/Van $90.00
Building Fund $195.00
Online
Regular Offering $982.09
Building Fund $245.55
Total $9,570.64