Sunday September 13, 2026

Sunday September 13, 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

Call to Worship
“September 11 (25 years later)”  Video

Opening Hymn
“At the Cross”  323

Hymn of Fellowship
“Victory in Jesus”  353

Welcome: Pastor Henderson

Celebration Hymns
“I Love to Tell the Story”  444
“I Am Thine, O Lord”  552

Praise & Worship
“Battle Belongs”
“Always”

Message from God’s Word:  Pastor Henderson
“The Incident at Iconium”
Acts 14:1-7

Invitation
“Softly and Tenderly”  479

Closing Celebration
“The Longer I Serve Him”  520


Happy Grandparents Day! We thank God for the grandparents who guide with grace, teach with patience, and model a life of faith. May the Lord bless you today and every day as you continue to pour into the next generation.

Children’s New Christian Class We’re excited to help our newly saved and baptized children learn more about what it means to follow Jesus. This class reminds them that God loves them and helps them grow through Bible time, prayer, and fun activities that strengthen their walk with Him.  This class will be led by Casey Goodwin & Kari Presley.
It begins this morning September 13th at 10:00am.
The class is 8 weeks, and will be in the MAC video/sound classroom
If you have any questions, please contact Casey or Kari. Parents, if your child will be attending, please take a moment to sign them up. The sign‑up sheet is located outside Jeff’s office.


Willing Workers Sunday School Class Meeting: Tuesday, September 15 in the Fellowship Hall

Soul Sisters:  All ladies are invited to gather on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm.  Come enjoy a sweet evening of fellowship, devotion, and encouragement.  We’ll have door prizes and a great time together.

Church-wide Picnic!  Everyone is invited to our annual church-wide Picnic on Sunday evening, September 20th at 5:00pm in the MAC/gym. The church will provide the meat, bread, drinks and paper goods; we ask that you bring the trimmings and deserts.  Please see bonnie Wear on what to bring.  We do ask that if you can stay that morning and help us put out the tables and chairs.
We hope that you make plans to join us for this great time of fellowship.

***DATE CHANGE*** Second Harvest will be at our church distributing food on Monday, September 28th at 10:00am.


Welcome Little Ones!

We thank God for these beautiful gifts of life and celebrate alongside their parents and loved ones.  May the Lord bless these little ones and surround each family with joy, strength, and His perfect peace.
“Ella Grace” & “Neyland Charles” Proud parents Tyler & C.J. Oody.

“Maisie Ruth” Proud parent Jordan & Grace Beaty


Upward Basketball

2026-2027 Upward Basketball

Registration Information

Register online here at https://registration.upward.org/UPW91386 

The registration cost per child for Basketball is $65

Deadline for Registration is 11/13/2026

Cost

The registration cost per child for Basketball is $65

We encourage all children ages preschool through 4th grade to come join our team! So please share this information with your children, grandchildren, other family members, neighbors, and help us spread the word throughout the community!

Evaluation anD Orientation

Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation.  They take place in the Ministry Activity Center (MAC) as follows:

Monday November 2, 2026, between 6-8pm
Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 6-8pm

Who to Contact:

If you have any questions, please Contact Jeff Harris:
jharris@blairlandbaptist.org
Contact Jeff at 865-771-2208
Reach out on Facebook too!


Nursery & Children’s Church

Today – Sunday, September 13th
Nursery
 11:00am – Caleb & Madison Rutherford
Ages: Babies – 3 yrs.)

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

NEXT Sunday, September 20th
Nursery
 11:00am – Jaida Grady & Katie Belvin
Ages: Babies – 3 yrs.)

Children’s Church (Fellowship Hall)
11:00am – Keri, Jackson & Hallie Presley
(Ages 3yrs. – 2nd grade)


Weekly offering, September 6, 2026
Regular Offering   $4,669.00
Building Fund          $595.00

Online
Regular Offering  $2,847.35
Building Fund         $185.55
Total                     $8,296.90