WEEK OF MAY 19, 2019 - KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

VBS is June 9-12

6:15-8:30 p.m.

For children ages 3 (and potty-trained) through those

who are currently completing 5th grade

Registration begins May 19 in person at Laurel or online at

https://vbspro.events/p/events/laurelathensvbs

VBS Work Day May 25

9:00-12:00

Come help us put together props, decor, costumes, and supplies for VBS!

Laurel International

Outreach Needs YOU!

The International Ministry’s Conversational English Program needs extra volun-teers on Wednesday evenings (6:45pm) during the summer. We depend upon help from primarily our college students (Johnson University & UT) during the school year, but they have now left town for the summer. There are already sev-eral internationals currently waiting for a speaking partner, due to their previous partner being a college student who has left for summer break. More new inter-nationals will arrive each week, each one needing someone to talk to.

There are several ways that you can help:

1. You can be a one-on-one speaking partner with the conversational English program. This class meets in the gym. The only experience or qualifications that you need is an interest in meeting other people, be a native English speaker, and be a servant of Christ.

2. You can assist in the ESL class for adults or the ESL class for children. These classes teach basic English and life skills in the U.S. This class meets in the UT or “Orange” classroom across from the gym. Robin Nelson will be providing a 3-week training session for those interested in assisting in these classes on May 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

If you have any questions, please contact Desiree Munn: desiree.munn@yahoo.com The Laurel International Outreach classes meet Wednesday nights from 6:45pm – 7:45pm.

Harding Academy Chorus Visit May 18 & 19 Fifty-three members of the Harding Academy Chorus from Searcy, Arkansas, will be with us May 18 & 19. They arrive Saturday evening, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. and will sing for us in the auditorium during Bible class Sunday, May 19.

Housing is still needed for them for 15 of them Saturday night, May 18. If you can house some of these students, please sign up this Sunday in your Bible class or on the clipboard in the foyer, or you can email Mike Buckley at mikebuckley@laurelcc.org and let us know how many people you can keep and whether you prefer to house males or females. Thanks so much!

FAMILY NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome new member! Tim Watson, husband of Rachel (Doty) Watson, placed membership May 5. Tim is a security guard for West Town Mall. Their address is 5003 Clover Road, Knoxville, 37912.

Congratulations! Rand Ford graduates from the US Coast Guard Academy May 22 with a mechanical engineering degree. He will be commissioned as an Ensign and report to the USCG Diligence in Wilmington, NC.

Luke Tumblin, John & BillieTumblin’s grandson, is graduating from High School in Las Cruces, Texas.

Zachary Guyette and Jessalyn Jennenga were married at Laurel Church of Christ on May 4, 2019.

New address:

Darias Woodall is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. His address is available in the printed bulletin or through the office.

Thank you…

Dear Laurel Family,

Thank you for the beautiful flowers sent to our mother's and grandmother's ser-vice. We appreciate all your prayers, cards, texts and calls as they brought us great comfort during this difficult time. - Bob Elder and family

Lori and I are want to extend our appreci-ation for the thoughtful cards and expres-sions of love following the passing of her brother David. The love of our Laurel fam-ily is something to be treasured and we are sincerely thankful. - Frank & Lori Cardwell

We want to thank you all for the cards, phone calls, visits and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you all so much for the beautiful flowers that were given to honor our sweet daddy. We are blessed to have such a loving church family! We appreciate your love and support. Thank you again. - Tracy & Douglas Shelley & the Luther Barbra Family

Remember in prayer...

Kate Connelly had back surgery Monday, May 13 at Vanderbilt.

Continue to pray for… Clarence Crisp, Barbara Dugger, Katie Duggin-daughter of Steve & Susie Lowry, Lisa Acuff, John Tumblin, Art Ainsworth ‘s family members, Bryan Forrest & David Griffiths, Edie McCreary - aunt of Joel, Andrew & Wesley McCreary, Tony McDowell, Elizabeth Thompson, Jordan Cardwell, Colman Wright, Doris Patterson and her daughter- Aimee Davis; Cheryl Samson-Ron Clark, Jr.’s cousin, Mike Far-rar’s mother-Roberta Farrar, Wanda Bar-ton-Ursula Hall’s mother, Glen Thomas-Joanne Asmanes’ son & Donna Farrar’s brother, Edith Ready -Cindy Mease’s mother, Sherri Guyette’s mother, Dave Clark-Betsy Palk’s father.

May 12, 2019 $17,123.23 Weekly Budget $21,627.00 YTD $346,956.72 YTD Budget $410,913.00

Contribution Report

Dear Ladies, Thank you so much for a wonderful year of Bible study and fellowship. You are an awesome group of women who are so loving and supportive. We love our gifts! Thank you. In Christian love, Ellen Keim and Frankie Williams

Summer Schedule Ladies' class will meet once a

month for lunch on the third Tues-day of each month @ Bearden's

Panera @ 11:00 a.m. in the backroom. Ellen Grissom will be

teaching on Psalms. The dates are June 18 (Psalm 73); July 16 (Psalm

90); and August 20 (Psalm 150).

ALL ladies are welcome!

Electronic Giving Electronic Giving has been implemented and a number of people are now using electronic methods to make their con-tributions. If you have any questions about electronic giving methods, you may contact Breck Habegger or Scott Stewart at: Breck Habegger - bjhabegger@gmail.com (423) 312-3435 Scott Stewart - scott.lawrence.stewart@gmail.com (210) 865-1584

For more information, scan the barcode at right or visit the Giving Information page of our web-site: https://www.laurelcc.org/members-info/giving/

MINISTRY UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

Meets Thursdays through May 30 10:00-11:55 a.m.

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar & support group

designed to help people who are hurting,

and we want to help.

Laurel Church of Christ 865-524-1122

www.griefshare.org

Wednesday Night Dinners

will resume in August.

Third Step Celebration is Tuesday, May 14

We will have a testimony, singing and prayer time.

Our meal starts at 6:30 p.m. and our session starts at 7:00 p.m.

Our

Dorcas Basket will go to

Aimee Davis (Doris Patterson’s

daughter)

The basket will be in the

foyer until May 31st.

New ELL (English Language Learners)

Teacher Training Who: Looking for 3 more adults interested in working with interna-tional children on Wednesday nights at Laurel this summer and/or fall

What: Laurel ELL teacher training, taught by Robin Nelson, certified ELL teacher with Knox County Schools

When: May 15 and 22 at 6:45 p.m.

Where: Children's Ministry office (downstairs, room 11)

Why: We currently have about 30 international children attending Laurel with their parents on Wednesday nights! We are in need of additional teachers to work with them in smaller groups to learn ba-sics of the Bible while practicing their English skills.

Please contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorbee@gmail.com ASAP for more information and to register for the training. We need your help!

CALLING FOR REAL VOLUNTEERS:

The CSC NEEDS 15 people to help paint and landscape the CSC Thursday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be work-ing with 15 volunteers from one of our local Home Depots who have given the CSC a $2,000 grant!

Contact Clint if you can help: davidclintburnett@gmail.com or (864) 529-8738.

Save the Date!

Thank you to the Laurel Ladies who participated in IfTable this

past year!

This summer we will meet all together at the church building in the Laurel Room Thursday night,

June 20, for a Summer Salad Supper & IfTable Discussions

from 6–8pm.

Please note - this is for ALL Laurel ladies.

Worship Assignments For Sunday, May 19, 2019

May 25 VBS Work Day

May 23-24 LYF Middle School Camping Trip

June 2-6 LYF WorkCamp

June 9-12 VBS

June 18 Ladies Class lunch @ Panera– 11:00 a.m.

June 22 3rd Annual International Ministry Cookout OUR SERVICES Worship each Sunday at 8:45-9:45 and 11:00-12:00 Bible Classes 10:00-10:45 Wednesday Night Bible Classes 6:45 p.m.

SUNDAY NIGHTS Small groups, called Heart to Heart Groups, meet at various times and locations (see list in the foyer).

One H2H group meets in room #8 from 6-7 p.m. when DST, and 5—6 p.m. when EST. Commun-ion is offered by this H2H group.

CONTACT US AT: 865-524-1122

P.O. BOX 10248 3457 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919

laureloffice@laurelcc.org www.laurelcc.org

Follow us on Twitter @laurelccknox

CONTACT ELDERS

Joe Durnin 865-809-1360 Gary Guyette 865-803-4474

LAUREL CALENDAR

8:45 A.M. SERVICE Opening Prayer:

Doug Shelley

Lord's Supper: Bob Elder

Closing Prayer:

Max Dawson

Lord's Supper-Serve:

Rick Farr, Jeremiah Smith,

Doug Shelley, Max Dawson,

Roger Reeves, Brad White, Tim

Howell, Jonathan Woods

Ushers: Joe Connell & Kelly

Milam

11:00 A.M. SERVICE

Opening Prayer:

Justin Ross

Lord's Supper:

Lucas Nossaman

Closing Prayer:

Andrew Dorsey

Lord's Supper-Serve:

Ty Roberts, Andrew McCreary,

Ford Little, James Little, Chris

Davis, Sr., Chris Davis, Jr., Joe

Anderson, Ron Anderson

Ushers: Bobby Clemmons &

Kevin Ross

GREETERS

9:30-9:50

John & Billie Tumblin

Phil & Nancy Coleman

GREETERS

10:30-10:50 Adelle Cooter, Betty Greer Oliver Chavannes

P.O. Box 10248 Knoxville, TN 37939

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