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June 7, 2026

The Freedom of Knowing Jesus Is Enough

Many people spend their lives wondering if they have done enough for God.

Have I been good enough?

Have I prayed enough?

Have I served enough?

Have I earned God's favor?

These questions are not new. The believers in Galatia wrestled with the same struggle.

False teachers had convinced them that faith in Christ was not enough. They needed Jesus plus religious works. Jesus plus the law. Jesus plus human effort.

Paul's response was direct and urgent.

"You foolish Galatians!"

The issue was not intelligence. The issue was spiritual confusion.

The Galatians had already received the Holy Spirit through faith. They knew Christ had saved them. Yet they were being tempted to believe that what began by faith must now be completed through human effort.

How often do we do the same thing?

We trust Christ for salvation, but then spend years trying to earn His approval.

The Gospel teaches something different.

Abraham was declared righteous because he believed in God. This happened centuries before the Law was given. God's plan has always been salvation by faith.

The Law serves an important purpose. It reveals our sin and our inability to save ourselves. It points us to our need for Jesus.

And Jesus accomplished what we never could.

He perfectly obeyed the Father.

He fulfilled the Law.

He bore our curse on the cross.

He paid our debt completely.

Because of Him, believers can live with assurance, peace, and confidence.

The Christian life is not about striving to earn God's love. It is about living in grateful response to the love already given through Christ.

The Gospel remains wonderfully simple:
Jesus is enough.

Reflection Questions:

  • Am I trusting Christ or my own efforts?
  • What areas of my life reveal a tendency to "earn" God's approval?
  • How does knowing Jesus paid my debt change the way I live?

Reflect and comment. If you want to discuss salvation with Pastor Terry, please call the church office (865-453-4647). 
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Grace Is Enough

Many people spend their lives trying to earn God's approval. They strive to be good enough, religious enough, moral enough, or successful enough. Yet Scripture teaches a radically different message.

In Galatians 2, Paul confronts Peter because Peter's actions were sending the wrong message about salvation. Peter had been freely fellowshipping with Gentile believers until certain Jewish believers arrived. Suddenly he withdrew, fearing criticism.

Paul recognized the danger immediately.

The issue was bigger than table fellowship. The issue was the Gospel.

If people begin believing that faith in Christ must be supplemented by works, traditions, or human effort, then grace is no longer grace.

Paul reminds us that "a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ."

That truth remains just as important today.

Many believers understand grace at conversion but then spend the rest of their lives trying to maintain God's favor through performance. We begin measuring our standing with God by our successes and failures rather than by Christ's finished work.

But Paul points us back to the cross.

When we place our faith in Christ, we are united with Him. His righteousness becomes ours. His victory becomes ours. His life becomes our life.

This does not lead to careless living. Instead, it produces loving obedience.

Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments."

We obey because we love Him.

We serve because we love Him.

We worship because we love Him.

The Christian life is not driven by fear of losing salvation but by gratitude for receiving it.

Grace is enough.

Christ is enough.

And because He is enough, we can walk confidently by faith every day.

Reflection Questions:

  • Am I trying to earn God's approval?
  • Do I obey Christ from love or obligation?
  • Where do I need to trust God's grace more fully?

Reflect and comment in the space below.
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Week of June 1, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)
  • Tues., June 2: 
    • Men's Bible Study, 7 a.m. (weekly)
    • Hearts for Internationals Dinners at International House, 3 p.m. (through Sep. 1)
    • Campus Enhancement Team meeting, 4 p.m.
    • Deacons' meeting, 5 p.m.
    • Pigeon Forge Community Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m. (through July 10)
  • Fri.-Sun., June 5-7: Pigeon Forge Cemetery Fundraiser (at the cemetery)
  • Fri., June 12: Vacation Bible School, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Wed., June 17: Fellowship Meal, 5 p.m.

Happy Birthday, Tennessee!

It's Great to Be a Tennessee Vol!

June 1 marks the 230th birthday of the State of Tennessee, and we're proud to call this remarkable place home. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau and the Mississippi River, Tennessee is a rich blend of landscapes, cultures, and traditions. Carved from the western territory of North Carolina in 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state admitted to the Union, with General John Sevier serving as its first governor.

For thousands of years before statehood, Tennessee was home to Native peoples, including the Muskogee Creek, Yuchi, Shawnee, Cherokee, and Chickasaw. Many of our towns, rivers, and even the state's name trace their roots to Native languages. "Tennessee" likely comes from Tanasi, a Cherokee town located along the Little Tennessee River, though the exact meaning of the word remains uncertain.

Tennessee is divided into three parts that are "geographically, culturally, legally, and economically distinct." The Grand Divisions are legally recognized in the state constitution and state law and are represented on the flag of Tennessee by its three prominent stars.1  Local weathercasts often stop at the invisible line of the nearby region, unless severe weather threatens from there.

Tennessee is called the Volunteer State, so named when hundreds of volunteers stepped forward during the War of 1812, many of them led by General Andrew Jackson, who later became the seventh President of the United States. Later during the Mexican-American War, when President Polk issued a call for a couple of thousand soldiers, over 30,000 volunteered, and the name stuck. Today, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville is known as the Home of the Volunteers. "It's great to be a Tennessee Vol!" is often chanted at home and away football games, capturing the spirit of being a Tennesseean wherever we are.

After the Civil War, Tennessee was the first Confederate state readmitted to the Union. Interestingly, the western region of the state voted to secede from the Union while much of East Tennessee remained strongly pro-Union throughout the war. That division caused brothers to fight against brothers; fathers against sons. Tennessee was also the only Southern state to abolish slavery before the end of the Civil War, doing so through a constitutional amendment in early 1865—months before the 13th Amendment was ratified nationally.

Tennessee is widely regarded as the birthplace of country music, thanks to the influential Bristol Sessions of 1927. Tennessee is also home to Memphis barbecue, Mountain Dew, Piggly Wiggly (the nation's first self-service grocery store), and miniature golf—each an interesting part of the state's cultural story.

The first Native American newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix, was published in 1828. Scientists developed the atomic bomb in the secret city of Oak Ridge during World War II. Early touchscreen technology was pioneered by University of Tennessee alumnus Dr. Samuel Hurst, whose innovations helped shape the touchscreen devices we use today.

Today, Tennessee is known as a leader in technology, agriculture, manufacturing (especially automobiles), and research. Tourism brings in millions of dollars to each region as well: East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), the country's most visited national park; Nashville, the Home of Country Music; Memphis, the Home of Rock 'n' Roll; Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and Lookout Mountain. And "Rocky Top" is considered one of the most recognized college fight songs in the world!

Tennessee is a state of contrasts—mountains and rivers, farms and factories, country music and cutting-edge research. Yet through it all runs a strong sense of heritage, community, and volunteer spirit.

Here in East Tennessee, we have the privilege of welcoming millions of visitors each year to the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg2—many of whom worship with us during their stay. Happy 230th Birthday, Tennessee! 

 1Source: Tennessee Department of State. "Tennessee Symbols and Honors" (PDF). Tennessee Blue Book, 2005–2006. p. 516. 
2Click the gallery images at the end of this page for more information about cities and regions of Tennessee.

Vacation Bible School will be here before you know it!

REGISTER NOW!
Be sure to register your kids and grandkids for this day of fun! We'll learn about Jesus, make some crafts, have snacks, and learn some new songs! 
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Week of May 17, 2026
By the end of this post, you'll have the latest news and information for First Baptist Church. Be sure to share the link with family & friends!

Gather with us this Sunday for worship and Bible study. It all starts at 9:15 a.m.

See you there!

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Every Tuesday in May: Ladies' Book Study, 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International weekly meals, fellowship, laundry services  (through Aug. 24)
  • June 5 - 7: Pigeon Forge Cemetery Fundraiser
  • Fri., June 12: Vacation Bible School, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
  • Wed., June 17: Fellowship meal, 5 p.m.
  • Sun., June 21: Father's Day ? 

Coming June 12th!

REGISTER BY JUNE 7

We are excited to announce that First Baptist Church will host a three-hour condensed Vacation Bible School on Friday, June 12th. The theme of VBS will be “Illumination Station: Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is.”

The verse of the day will be John 8:12: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

FBC will advertise the event through flyers, ads, and signage. Our goal is to register 100 children for the day's activities. The kids will get to attend sessions for crafts, recreation, STEM activities, and, of course, snacks. Their craft activity will include creating a tie-dyed t-shirt to take home.

We need volunteers! If you can help with snacks, lead the children to their next rotation, etc., please sign up with the church office or on the sheet in the sanctuary hallway. Be sure to include your t-shirt size when you sign up. Every volunteer will get one!

Campus Outreach Students & Staff Arrive Soon

This week, we are excited to welcome the staff of Campus Outreach - Central Illinois, who will be worshipping with us for the summer. The students will arrive on Tuesday.

We’re thrilled to have Campus Outreach here, as they work in the community and spread Jesus' message. They will also participate in Sunday worship as members of our choir, assist in the nursery as needed, and engage with the students of the International Student ministry during the week. As you meet these staff and students in the coming weeks, take a moment to welcome them into our fellowship.

If you're not receiving our weekly e-newsletter which includes the next Sunday's
worship bulletin and prayer list as well as other news you need, subscribe today!

CONNECT

Seven Students Received the Mable Reynolds Scholarship?

Congratulations to the Mable Reynolds Scholarship winners of 2026: Amelia Woodrick, Madison Rucker, Emily Powell, Karlee Poole, Kenzie Parton, Bella Gentry, and Connor Breeden. We can't wait to see what you accomplish in your future endeavors! 
Through First Baptist Church, rightnow MEDIA(r) offers free access to thousands of Bible study videos for all ages. Scan the QR code or click the button to create your account and access the videos today.
WATCH A VIDEO
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Week of May 10, 2026
By the end of this post, you'll have the latest news and information for First Baptist Church. Be sure to share the link with family & friends!

Gather with us this Sunday for worship and Bible study. It all starts at 9:15 a.m.

See you there!

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Every Tuesday in May: Ladies' Book Study, 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall
  • Sun., May 17: Mable Reynolds Scholarship winners to be recognized during worship
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)
  • Fri., June 12: Vacation Bible School, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Coming June 12th!

REGISTER BY JUNE 7

We are excited to announce that First Baptist Church will host a three-hour condensed Vacation Bible School on Friday, June 12th. The theme of VBS will be “Illumination Station: Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is.”

The verse of the day will be John 8:12: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

FBC will advertise the event through flyers, ads, and signage. Our goal is to register 100 children for the day's activities. The kids will get to attend sessions for crafts, recreation, STEM activities, and, of course, snacks. Their craft activity will include creating a tie-dyed t-shirt to take home.

We need volunteers! If you can help with snacks, lead the children to their next rotation, etc., please sign up with the church office or on the sheet in the sanctuary hallway. Be sure to include your t-shirt size when you sign up. Every volunteer will get one!

Sermon Series on Galatians continues

Pastor Terry began his new sermon series, Liberty for All!, last Sunday. Join us as we continue our study of Paul's letter to the Galatians -- often called the "Magna Carta of Christian Liberty -- this summer.

Want to dive deeper into Galatians during this series? 
Click on the link below to access free study videos and video series.

Once you log in, click on the church name at the top to access curated lists of videos: Current Sermon Series, Adults & Families, Kids Content, and more.
WATCH A VIDEO

If you're not receiving our weekly e-newsletter which includes the next Sunday's
worship bulletin and prayer list as well as other news you need, subscribe today!

CONNECT

Scholarship Winners to be recognized on Sunday

Seven students will be recognized this Sunday as winners of the Mable Reynolds Scholarship. Before Sunday, the scholarship winners will be announced during the PFHS Awards Day on Thursday, May 14. Graduation is Thursday, May 21.

Please welcome these students and their families as they join us for worship.
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Week of May 3, 2026
By the end of this post, you'll have the latest news and information for First Baptist Church. Be sure to share the link with family & friends!

Gather with us this Sunday for worship and Bible study. It all starts at 9:15 a.m.

See you there!

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Every Tuesday in May: Ladies' Book Study, 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall
  • Sun., May 10: Mother's Day
  • Sun., May 17: Mable Reynolds Scholarship winners to be recognized during worship
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)

Mother's Day Gift Sent in Honor of FBC Mothers

Each year, First Baptist Church sends a $500 donation to the TN Baptist Children's Home in honor of all our mothers.

You can give online, too. Simply click the link above to go to our giving page. Select Mission Fund Receipts and type Children's Home in the memo line.
Learn More

New Sermon Series begins on Sunday, May 10

Pastor Terry begins his new sermon series Liberty for All! this Sunday. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Galatians -- often called the "Magna Carta of Christian Liberty -- this summer.

Galatians' key themes include justification by faith, freedom from legalism, the sufficiency of grace, life in the Spirit rather than the flesh, and unity in Christ. 

Want to dive deeper into Galatians during this series? 
Click on the link below to access free study videos and video series.

Once you log in, click on the church name at the top to access curated lists of videos: Current Sermon Series, Adults & Families, Kids Content, and more.
WATCH A VIDEO

If you're not receiving our weekly e-newsletter which includes the next Sunday's
worship bulletin and prayer list as well as other news you need, subscribe today!

CONNECT

Scholarship Winners to be recognized on May 17

The students receiving a gift from the Mable Reynolds Scholarship will be recognized during worship on Sunday, May 17. Before Sunday, the scholarship winners will be recognized during the PFHS Awards Day on Thursday, May 14. Graduation is Thursday, May 21.

The Mable Reynolds Scholarship, an award for graduating seniors at Pigeon Forge High School and former PFHS graduates, is given each year to students who plan to attend full- or part-time undergraduate studies or seminary. Scholarship applicants are asked to list the extracurricular activities they have participated in at school and at church over the years, and to provide a Faith Journey Statement. The statement speaks to their faith life inside and outside the church, how their faith has impacted their lives, and their career decisions. We also require recommendations from a pastor or youth leader and one other person.

Over $75,000 in scholarship funds have been given to 40+ students since 2017. The scholarship is an open-ended gift designed to carry on the many good deeds and years of service by Mable Reynolds (mother of the late Richard Williams) during her lifetime and is funded solely by the family.
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Week of April 27, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Mon., May 4: Deadline for Mable Reynolds Scholarship applications.
  • Sat., May 2: Baptist Men's Breakfast, 8 a.m. in the fellowship hall
  • Every Tuesday in May: Ladies' Book Study, 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)

Spring Rod Run was a HUGE Success

Total donations for the Spring Rod Run = $11,415.31!

We had beautiful weather for the Rod Run this spring and our visitors were extremely generous. We touched the lives of hundreds of folks in those few days. We may never know what our witness may have sparked, but we know that God works in mysterious ways. Continue to pray that the Holy Spirit continues to work in the lives of our visitors.

We extend a HUGE thank you to Kevin W. and his team of volunteers! Your work is appreciated!

100% of donations go to the FBC Missions Fund. 

Ladies' Book Study Continues through May

The Tuesday morning Ladies’ Book Study will continue through May. If you haven’t been attending, don't worry—you are still welcome to join us! The current study focuses on the book *Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You* (Faithful Lives Series). You can miss a meeting or two and still stay on track.

 

The group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Sometimes we have a light lunch afterward. For more information, please contact the church office.

Upcoming Sermon Series

Pastor Terry will be on vacation next week and has planned a new series beginning on May 10:
  • Liberty for All, a study on the book of Galatians (13 weeks)

Rev. Alan Duncan to Speak on Sunday, May 3

A former pro-football player, a church strategist for the IMB, and a retired senior associate pastor (Manley Baptist Church, Morristown), Rev. Alan Duncan currently serves as the Associate Director of Missions Mobilization for the Tom Elliff Center for Missions at Carson Newman University (TECM). He helps work with churches that have high school or community college students who feel called to missions or ministry. The TECM provides a non-academic missions fellowship where students can allow the Lord to prepare them for a lifetime of missional service.

Alan and his wife, Andrea, are the proud grandparents of eight grandsons and three granddaughters.

Mable Reynolds Scholarship Applications now available for PFHS Seniors & Graduates

The Mable Reynolds Scholarship, an award for graduating seniors at Pigeon Forge High School and former PFHS graduates, is given each year to students who plan to attend full- or part-time undergraduate studies or seminary. Applications are due to the church no later than May 4, 2026. More information is available via the application link below.
Apply Now
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Weeks of April 13 & April 20, 2026
(I will be on vacation the week of April 20. This blog post will cover events coming up during that week as well as this one. Blessings, Wendy)

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Sun., Apr. 19: a short quarterly business meeting after worship
  • Sun., Apr. 26: 1:30 p.m., Fill Food Bags for Students
  • Mon., May 4: Deadline for Mable Reynolds Scholarship applications.
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

We have surpassed our $3,000 goal! Thank you for your generous donations! We will continue to accept donations throughout April.

Current Sermon Series and Curated Video Lists

Pastor Terry started a new sermon series on the Book of Jude on Sunday, April 12. The next series begins on May 10. Here's a quick peek at the titles and Bible references, along with some free videos for more in-depth study.

  • Beginning April 12, Defend the Faith, a study on the book of Jude (3 weeks)
  • Beginning May 10, Liberty for All, a study on the book of Galatians (13 weeks)

Curated Video Lists

(This is what your screen looks like when you go to the RightNow Media site.)
Check out the curated lists of videos: 
  • Current Sermon Series
  • Adults & Families
  • Youth Interests
  • Church Leader Training
  • Kids' Content
  • Special Holidays

Besides these lists, you can create your own collection of videos to watch and share.
Check out these videos

SPRING ROD RUN IS HERE!

This weekend is significant for First Baptist Church. We are welcoming thousands of visitors to Pigeon Forge, and we have a wonderful opportunity to minister to and witness to them. A smile, a bottle of water, a hot dog, or a prayer—each gesture demonstrates Christ's love to our new friends and our community.

 

On Sunday, we are always blessed to have many visitors join us for worship before they head home. We will see both new faces and familiar ones, and each person presents an opportunity to offer genuine hospitality.

 

Thank you to Kevin, John F., John W., and all the volunteers who helped make this event possible. The funds raised through parking lot donations support the various ministries of FBC in our community and beyond.

Mable Reynolds Scholarship Applications now available for PFHS Seniors & Graduates

The Mable Reynolds Scholarship, an award for graduating seniors at Pigeon Forge High School and former PFHS graduates, is given each year to students who plan to attend full- or part-time undergraduate studies or seminary. Applications are due to the church no later than May 4, 2026. More information is available via the application link below.
Apply Now
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of April 6, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Wed., April 15: Spring Rod Run Setup***
  • Thurs. - Sat., Apr. 16 - 18: Spring Rod Run***
  • Sun., Apr. 19: a short quarterly business meeting after worship
  • Sun., Apr. 26: 1:30 p.m., Fill Food Bags for Students
  • Mon., May 4: Deadline for Mable Reynolds Scholarship applications.
  • Fri., May 22: Campus Outreach leaders arrive
  • Mon., May 25: Memorial Day. Church office closed.
  • Tues., May 26: Campus Outreach students arrive
  • Mon., June 1: Hearts for International Meals (includes on-site laundry through Aug. 24)

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering update

We've raised $3,457 for North American missions so far! Thank you for your generous donations! We will continue to accept donations throughout April.

Upcoming Sermon Series

Pastor Terry has a couple of sermon series lined up for the coming months. Here's a quick peek at the titles and Bible references.

  • Beginning April 12, Defend the Faith, a study on the book of Jude (3 weeks)
  • Beginning May 10, Liberty for All, a study on the book of Galatians (13 weeks)

SPRING ROD RUN IS COMING!

We’re getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors to Pigeon Forge for the Spring Rod Run this month—and it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to show the love of Christ in simple, meaningful ways.

Kevin W. is once again coordinating volunteers, and we’d love for you to be part of it. You can help with setting up the parking areas on Wednesday, April 15, or serve during the Rod Run by assisting with parking and greeting guests as they arrive.

John F. and John W. will also be setting up the Prayer Tent—complete with free hot dogs! This has become such a special outreach, offering encouragement, conversation, and prayer to people as they pass by our campus.

On Sunday, we’re always blessed with many visitors joining us for worship before they head home. We’ll see both new faces and familiar ones, and each person is an opportunity to extend genuine hospitality.

Let’s welcome everyone with a warm smile, a kind word, and a heart ready to serve—trusting God to use even the smallest interactions in a big way.

Mable Reynolds Scholarship Applications now available for PFHS Seniors & Graduates

The Mable Reynolds Scholarship, an award for graduating seniors at Pigeon Forge High School and former PFHS graduates, is given each year to students who plan to attend full- or part-time undergraduate studies or seminary. Applications are due to the church no later than May 4, 2026. More information is available via the application link below.
Apply Now
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Week of March 30, 2026

Join us for Easter Worship

  • Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday celebration with the choir presenting portions of "Grace That Amazes, an Easter musical." Worship will be broadcast live on Facebook and saved to YouTube. You can download a copy of the bulletin from fbcpf.com/sermons. 

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
     -- during worship, Choir to present select pieces from "Grace That Amazes, An Easter       Musical"
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

We've raised $3,437 to date!

We've surpassed our goal of $3,000!!!!

With support from the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Troy (and Chanel) Gause moved from mowing the grass at a church with an elderly membership to planting a dynamic church in Marrero, Louisiana. When you give, it's more than a gift; it's fuel for the Great Commission, for church-planting missionaries like Troy and Chanel to reach unchurched families in their community and grow a dying church into a growing gospel witness that the community is seeing and being drawn to.
Learn More

SPRING ROD RUN IS COMING!

We’re getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors to Pigeon Forge for the Spring Rod Run this month—and it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to show the love of Christ in simple, meaningful ways.

Kevin W. is once again coordinating volunteers, and we’d love for you to be part of it. You can help with setting up the parking areas on Wednesday, April 15, or serve during the Rod Run by assisting with parking and greeting guests as they arrive.

John F. and John W. will also be setting up the Prayer Tent—complete with free hot dogs! This has become such a special outreach, offering encouragement, conversation, and prayer to people as they pass by our campus.

On Sunday, we’re always blessed with many visitors joining us for worship before they head home. We’ll see both new faces and familiar ones, and each person is an opportunity to extend genuine hospitality.

Let’s welcome everyone with a warm smile, a kind word, and a heart ready to serve—trusting God to use even the smallest interactions in a big way.
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of March 23, 2026

Calendar & Other News

  • Sat., Mar. 28: 4 p.m., KCHC Showcase
  • Sun., Mar. 29: Palm Sunday / Observance of the Lord's Supper
  • Tues., Mar. 31: 3 p.m., Hearts for International prepares dinner for international students (every other week until May)
  • Thurs., Apr. 2: KCHC Last Day
  • Fri., Apr. 3: Good Friday
  • Sun., Apr. 5: Easter Sunday (The church office will be closed on Easter Monday.)
  • Thurs. - Sat., Apr. 16 - 18: Spring Rod Run***
  • Sun., Apr. 19: a short quarterly business meeting after worship

*** Contact Kevin Walker to volunteer for the Spring Rod Run parking ministry. Reach out to John Fedoronko or John Woodward if you're interested in helping with the prayer ministry. 

Click below for Local and Regional Baptist News

Sevier County Baptist Association News

Worship with us! 

Click here to learn more about worshipping at FBC-Pigeon Forge.
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Palm Sunday – “Hosanna!”

“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” – Matthew 21:9
Join us on Sunday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. as we remember Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and begin our journey toward the cross together in worship. We will celebrate the Lord's Supper during worship, and Pastor Terry will bring the message.
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Easter Celebration – He Is Risen!

Join us Easter Sunday at FBC Pigeon Forge (10:30 a.m.) as we celebrate the victory of Christ over sin and death. Invite a friend, bring your family, and come expecting joy. The adult choir will present parts of "Grace that Amazes: An Easter Musical" during worship. Pastor Terry will bring the message.

If you are unable to attend worship in person, please visit our Facebook page and join us there. Comment that you're worshipping with us so we can say Hello!

Let’s walk through this sacred week together—reflecting deeply, praying earnestly, and rejoicing fully.
More About WORSHIP at FBCPF
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Holy Week Bible Study Helps

Holy Week invites us to slow down… to walk with Jesus from the cheers of Palm Sunday to the shadow of the cross—and finally to the joy of the empty tomb.

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, we want to provide you with meaningful ways to engage Scripture personally and with your family throughout the week.
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Billy Graham once said,

“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’”

That love is the heart of Holy Week.

Follow along on Facebook for a day-by-day, 
hourly review of Holy Week events.

Prayer Guide for the Week

  • Thank Jesus for His obedience.
  • Confess areas where you need His grace.
  • Pray for someone who needs the hope of the resurrection.
  • Ask God to prepare your heart for Easter worship.
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Daily Scripture Prompts

Set aside 10–15 minutes each day to read:
  • Monday: Matthew 21–22
  • Tuesday: Matthew 23–25
  • Wednesday: Matthew 26:1–16
  • Thursday: Matthew 26:17–75
  • Friday: Matthew 27
  • Saturday: Psalm 22
  • Easter Sunday: Matthew 28

Consider journaling one answer daily to this question:

What does this passage show me about Jesus?
More Holy Week Prompts
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Holy Week Bible Study Videos

Access powerful Holy Week and Easter video studies through our church’s RightNow MediaTM subscription. Look for the bookmarked studies on our on the Passion Week, the Last Supper, or the Resurrection. If you need help accessing your free account, contact the church office.
Video Links
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Holy Week With Children & Grandchildren

  • Read the Easter story aloud from a children’s Bible each evening.
  • Create a simple “Resurrection Garden” with soil, rocks, and a small empty tomb.
  • Share communion as a family on Thursday night, explaining the meaning of the bread and cup.
  • On Saturday, talk about waiting and hope—how the disciples didn’t yet understand Sunday was coming.
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Video Links
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Week of March 16, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Friday, March 20: The First Day of Spring!
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday
-- during worship, Observe the Lord’s Supper
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
     -- during worship, Choir to present select pieces from "Grace That Amazes, An Easter       Musical"
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser
  • Thursday thru Saturday, April 16-18: Spring Rod Run

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

We've raised $2,167 to date!

Near Richmond, Virginia, Fred and Casey Weymouth, have turned a "fix" into The Fix, a recovery and discipleship program to help students grow in their walk with Christ. Former homeless heroin addicts, Fred and Casey, understand what it means to be trapped in addiction and living on the streets. They now minister to those in recovery, their families, and the local community. "We have junkies receiving Christ," says Fred, "then never picking up a needle again. Only Jesus can make that happen."

Your generosity is more than a gift. When your church gives to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, it's not just dollars in an offering. It's the fuel God uses to send missionaries, plant churches, and bring the hope of Jesus to the lost across North America.

Help us reach SURPASS our goal of $3,000 this spring. 
Please give generously.

Learn More

Preparing for Easter

Easter is often considered the single-most important event in the Christian year. As we prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday, we have a few events coming up as a part of the season.

  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday worship with the Lord's Supper
  • Holy Week: Special posts on this blog and social media with ways to prepare for Easter, a day-by-day schedule of events of Holy Week during Jesus' time, and more.
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday celebration with the choir presenting portions of "Grace That Amazes, an Easter musical."
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of March 9, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
  • Wednesday, March 18: Fellowship meal and concert with Faith Baptist Church Youth Choir (Bartlett, TN)
  • Friday, March 20: The First Day of Spring!
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday
-- during worship, Observe the Lord’s Supper
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
     -- during worship, Choir to present select pieces from "Grace That Amazes, An Easter       Musical"
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser
  • Thursday thru Saturday, April 16-18: Spring Rod Run

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Your generosity is more than a gift. When your church gives to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, it's not just dollars in an offering. It's the fuel God uses to send missionaries, plant churches, and bring the hope of Jesus to the lost across North America.

Help us reach our goal of $3,000 this spring.
Please give generously.

Learn More

From Attenders to Family: Building Biblical Community in the Church

Series Conclusion

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone.” ~Galatians 6:10

Biblical community is a gift, but it is also a calling. Over these three posts we’ve seen why community matters, how it grows, and why it is worth pursuing even when it becomes difficult. Yet true Christian community was never meant to remain inside the walls of a church building.

When believers live as a genuine family—encouraging one another, carrying burdens, and extending grace—our relationships become a testimony. The world -- our community -- notices when people love one another with patience and humility. As Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

So here is the challenge for our church family:
Don’t let community stop at the church doors.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” ~ Hebrews 10:24

Carry it into your homes.
Carry it into your workplaces.
Carry it into the everyday rhythms of life in our community.

Invite someone to dinner. Pray with a neighbor. Encourage a coworker. When the love of Christ moves beyond the sanctuary and into our daily lives, the church becomes exactly what God designed it to be—a living witness to His grace.

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” ~Matthew 5:16

Considering your experience with this (or any other) church family, share below some challenges you've experienced in your church (here or anywhere). Share ways you've overcome those challenges and how it affected your church life.
  • What practical step will you take to strengthen community this month?

Preparing for Easter

Easter is often considered the single-most important event in the Christian year. As we prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday, we have a few events coming up as a part of the season.

  • Wednesday, March 18: Fellowship meal and concert with Faith Baptist Church Youth Choir (Bartlett, TN)
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday worship with the Lord's Supper
  • Holy Week: Special posts on this blog and social media with ways to prepare for Easter, a day-by-day schedule of events of Holy Week during Jesus' time, and more.
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday celebration with the choir presenting portions of "Grace That Amazes, an Easter musical."
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of March 2, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Saturday, March 7
-- 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s Breakfast
  • Sunday, March 8
-- 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time Starts
  • Friday, March 20: The First Day of Spring!
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday
-- during worship, Observe the Lord’s Supper
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser
  • Thursday thru Saturday, April 16-18: Spring Rod Run

From Attenders to Family: Building Biblical Community in the Church

When Community Gets Hard (And Why It’s Worth It)

From Attenders to Family - Part 3

At First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, we often talk about being more than a place people attend. We want to be a church family.

But let's be real: Family is a gift — and sometimes family is hard.

When people move from surface conversation to shared life, differences appear. Preferences clash. Feelings get hurt. Misunderstandings happen.

But Scripture prepares us for that.

Colossians 3:12–14 tells us to “put on… compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another… forgiving each other… and above all these put on love.”

You don’t need to “bear with” someone unless they sometimes frustrate you, occasionally stretch you. You don’t need forgiveness unless someone fails or disappoints you.

But conflict is not proof that the community is failing. Sometimes it’s proof that it’s real. If we want deep community, we must also be willing to practice deep grace.

The Posture of Unity

Ephesians 4:2–3 urges us to live “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit.”

"Eager to maintain...." Unity does not maintain itself. We must be eager for it.
In a town like ours — where some families have been here for generations and others are new to the area — it takes humility on both sides. It takes patience. It takes listening.

That means:
  • Listening more than speaking (James 1:19)
  • Refusing gossip
  • Going directly to someone when there’s an issue (Matthew 18:15)
  • Choosing grace over assumption

Healthy churches are not conflict-free. They are grace-filled.

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Growth through Friction

Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron.”

Sharpening involves contact. Friction. Pressure.

Sometimes the very relationships that challenge us are the ones God is using to refine us. Community is one of His primary tools for spiritual growth.

If we walk away every time something feels uncomfortable, we may be walking away from the very growth God intended.

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Our Witness to a Watching World

Jesus said in John 13:35, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Our love — especially when tested — becomes our witness.

In a place like Pigeon Forge — where thousands pass through every week — people are watching. Visitors step into our worship services every Sunday. Some stay. Some move here. Some are searching.

What will they see?
Not perfection.
But patience.
Not uniformity.
But unity.
Not distance.
But love.

A church that forgives quickly and loves deeply becomes a powerful testimony.

A watching world does not need to see a perfect church. It needs to see a forgiving one. A patient one. A humble one.

A Simple Challenge

If you want deeper community:
  • Stay 15 minutes longer after church.
  • Sit somewhere new.
  • Invite someone to lunch.
  • Share one honest prayer request.
  • Extend forgiveness quickly.

The church becomes family when we act like family.

Community isn’t built in a day. But it is built—one conversation, one invitation, one act of grace at a time.
Considering your experience with this (or any other) church family, share below some challenges you've experienced in your church (here or anywhere). Share ways you've overcome those challenges and how it affected your church life.
  • Which quality in Colossians 3 do you find most challenging to “put on”? Why?
  • How can we pursue unity without avoiding hard conversations?
  • What practical step will you take to strengthen community this month?
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of February 23, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Sunday, March 1
-- Week of Prayer for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering begins
  • Tuesday, March 3
-- 10 a.m., Ladies’ Bible Study Resumes (thru May 26)
-- 5 p.m., Deacons’ Meeting
  • Saturday, March 7
-- 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s Breakfast
  • Sunday, March 8
-- 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time Starts
  • Wednesday, March 18
-- 5 p.m., Fellowship meal with visiting youth choir; concert to follow. Details forthcoming.
  • Friday, March 20: The First Day of Spring!
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday
-- during worship, Observe the Lord’s Supper
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser
  • Thursday thru Saturday, April 16-18: Spring Rod Run

Week of Prayer for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering begins Sunday

Our goal is $3,000. Help us by giving generously.

LEARN MORE

New Ladies' Book Study Begins March 3

To ensure we have ordered enough copies of the book, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway behind the sanctuary or call the church office to add your name to the list (865) 453-4647.

All FBC-Pigeon Forge ladies and their friends are invited to attend a new book study with Gale Adams that begins Tuesday, March 3. The weekly meetings will be held in the fellowship hall beginning at 10 a.m. and will continue through May 26. The study focuses on the book Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You, written by John MacArthur. Books will be provided on the first day.
MORE INFO

From Attenders to Family: Building Biblical Community in the Church

How Community Actually Grows 

From Attenders to Family - Part 2

In Part 1, we saw that biblical community isn’t optional — it’s part of God’s design for His church.

In a place like Pigeon Forge, relationships can easily stay at the surface. Life moves quickly. Schedules fill up. Faces change from season to season.

But at FBC Pigeon Forge, we believe God calls us to something deeper.

If we truly want to move from attenders to family, we must ask a practical question: What does it actually take to build real community here?

Because a healthy church family doesn’t just happen. It grows when we pursue it — intentionally, consistently, and together.
If community is essential, how does it actually grow? At First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, we don’t just want to gather for worship — we want to grow as a church family.

But real community doesn’t happen automatically. It is intentional. Not accidental.

A healthy church community doesn’t happen because people like each other. It happens because leaders create space for it and members prioritize it.

Hebrews 10:24–25 tells us to “consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.” Notice the intentional language — consider how. Biblical community requires thought, effort, and initiative.

Community grows and deepens when we create space for it — and when we step into that space.  

Practical Structures That Foster Community

The early church didn’t just believe in fellowship; they practiced it. Acts 2:46 says they were “attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes.” They gathered in large settings and in living rooms. Worship and tables both mattered.

At FBC Pigeon Forge, we create space for that kind of connection through:
  • Sunday School classes
  • Small group gatherings
  • Choir and music ministry
  • Service opportunities
  • Shared meals and fellowships

Structure doesn’t guarantee connection — but it creates opportunity for it.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a class or getting involved in a ministry, this may be your gentle nudge. Community often begins with simply showing up consistently.

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Community Beyond Sunday 

If our relationships only exist in a pew for one hour a week, they won’t grow deep roots.
Galatians 6:2 calls us to “bear one another’s burdens.” That can’t happen if we don’t know what those burdens are. It requires conversation. Presence. Follow-up.

Real connection grows when we:
  • Send a text during the week
  • Visit someone who is sick
  • Celebrate answered prayers
  • Sit together at a ballgame or share a meal

If our relationships only exist in a pew for one hour, they won’t grow deep roots. Romans 12:10 challenges us to “outdo one another in showing honor.” That means we don’t wait to be invited. We take initiative.

Hospitality isn’t about having a perfect home (or an awe-inspiring church building). “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling” (1 Peter 4:9). It's about opening our lives to each other.

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Building Community in a Transient Culture

Pigeon Forge is a special place.

Some of us have deep roots here. Others are newer to the area. And every Sunday, we worship alongside guests who may only be with us for a short time.

That makes intentional community even more important.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 reminds us, “Two are better than one… For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”

Community strengthens faith. Isolation weakens it.

The church becomes family not when everyone knows everyone — but when someone chooses to know someone.

This week, don’t wait. Reach out. Invite. Follow up.

Long-time members can:
  • Invite newcomers into conversation
  • Share the story of what God has done here
  • Help someone feel at home quickly

Newer members and visitors can:
  • Introduce themselves
  • Join a class early
  • Step into service opportunities

At FBC Pigeon Forge, we want to be more than a place people attend while they are in town. We want to be a church family that reflects Christ’s love clearly and consistently.
Community doesn’t grow by accident.

It grows when someone takes the first step. It often starts small—but grows through intentional pursuit.

This week, who could that someone be?
Considering your experience with this (or any other) church family, share below some ways you've experienced church growth.
  • What ministry or gathering at FBC has helped you feel most connected?
  • How can we better welcome both long-time members and newcomers into meaningful relationships?
  • Who could you intentionally encourage or invite this week?
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 
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Week of February 16, 2026

Calendar Updates

For more calendar information, access our active calendar via the Ministries tab on this website.
  • Tuesday, March 3
-- 10 a.m., Ladies’ Bible Study Resumes (thru May 26)
-- 5 p.m., Deacons’ Meeting
  • Saturday, March 7
-- 8 a.m., Baptist Men’s Breakfast
  • Sunday, March 8
-- 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time Starts
  • Friday, March 20: The First Day of Spring!
  • Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday
-- during worship, Observe the Lord’s Supper
  • Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
  • Monday, April 6: Church office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, April 16
-- set up for Spring Rod Run fundraiser
  • Thursday thru Saturday, April 16-18: Spring Rod Run

New Ladies' Book Study Begins March 3

All FBC-Pigeon Forge ladies and their friends are invited to attend a new book study with Gale Adams that begins Tuesday, March 3. The weekly meetings will be held in the fellowship hall beginning at 10 a.m. and will continue through May 26. The study focuses on the book Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You, written by John MacArthur. Books will be provided on the first day.

The book description:

Celebrated for their courage, vision, hospitality, and spiritual giftedness, it's no wonder women were so important to God's place revealed in the Old and New Testaments. It wasn't their natural qualities that made these women extraordinary but the power of the one true God whom they worshipped and served. Their struggles and temptations are the same trials faced by all believers at all ages.

In Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur, you'll learn more than fascinating information about these women, you'll discover--perhaps for the first time--the unmistakable chronology of God's redemptive work in history through their lives. These women were not ancillary to His plan, they were at the very heart of it. And this book includes their amazing stories.

The twelve women studied in this book are Eve (Genesis 3:20), Sarah (Genesis 11-25), Rahab (Matthew 1:5-6), Ruth (Ruth 1-4), Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2), Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1-2), Anna (Luke 2:36-38), The Samaritan woman (John 4), Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42), Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27:56-61), and Lydia (Acts 16:14).

To ensure we have ordered enough copies of the book, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway behind the sanctuary or call the church office to add your name to the list (865) 453-4647.

New Blog Series:
From Attenders to Family: Building Biblical Community in the Church

At First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, we are grateful for every person who walks through our doors. But our desire is greater than simply filling a sanctuary.

We believe God has called us to be more than a place people attend. He has called us to be a church family.

In a town like Pigeon Forge — where life moves quickly and many pass through — it’s easy to settle for surface-level connection. But Scripture paints a deeper picture: a church that shares life, bears burdens, and grows together.

That kind of community doesn’t happen by accident.

In this three-part series, we’ll explore:
  • Why biblical community matters
  • How it grows in practical ways
  • And why it’s worth pursuing — even when it’s hard

Our prayer is that God continues shaping FBC Pigeon Forge into a church where people are not only welcomed — but truly known and loved.

Let’s grow together.

Why Community Matters (More Than We Think)

From Attenders to Family -- Part 1

At First Baptist Church - Pigeon Forge, we gather every week to worship, pray, sing, and hear God’s Word.

But we are called to be more than a gathering.

We are called to be a family.

Community in the church is not a side ministry. It is not something only certain personalities enjoy. It is part of God’s design for His people.

From the beginning, Scripture shows us that God exists in relationship. The Trinity models eternal, perfect community. In Acts 2, the early church devoted themselves not only to teaching and prayer, but to fellowship. They shared meals. They shared possessions. They shared life.
The church is described in 1 Corinthians 12 as a body — many parts, one whole. A hand cannot say to a foot, “I don’t need you.” In the same way, none of us thrives spiritually in isolation.
We attend.
We observe.
We leave.
But attendance is not the same as belonging.

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.

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Friendly Is Good. Connected is Better.

By God’s grace, FBC Pigeon Forge is a friendly church. Visitors are greeted warmly. Smiles are genuine. Conversations happen.

But friendliness and deep connection are not the same thing.

Friendly means people feel welcomed.
Connected means people feel known.

And being known takes courage.

A church can be friendly without being deeply connected.

Being connected means:
  • Someone notices when you’re absent.
  • Someone prays specifically for your request.
  • Someone walks with you through hardship.

That kind of community does not happen accidentally. It grows when we move beyond surface conversation and allow others into our lives. If we want to move from attenders to family, we must choose connection over comfort.

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What Holds Us Back?

If community is so important, why is it sometimes difficult?
Let’s be honest:
  • We are busy.
  • Some of us have been hurt before.
  • Vulnerability feels risky.
  • It’s easy to attend and leave quickly.

In a town like Pigeon Forge, where life moves fast and many people come and go, it can be tempting to keep things comfortable and shallow.

But shallow relationships don’t sustain deep faith.

If we want to move from attenders to family, it will require courage.

It may mean:
  • Staying a little longer after worship.
  • Introducing yourself first.
  • Sharing something more than “I’m fine.”
  • Joining a class or ministry where relationships can grow.

Community always requires someone to take a step.

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Becoming the Church God Designed

At First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, we want to be a place where people don’t just sit beside one another — they walk beside one another.

Where prayer requests are specific.
Where burdens are shared.
Where victories are celebrated together.

The church becomes strongest not when the sanctuary is full — but when hearts are connected. 

This is the kind of church we believe God is shaping us to be.

And it begins with each of us deciding that community matters more than convenience.
Considering your experience with this (or any other) church family, tell us what you think about this subject.

Comment below with your thoughts or suggestions on how the community in a church environment differs from other communities.
  • When have you experienced true Christian community? What made it meaningful?
  • What keeps people from moving beyond surface-level relationships at church?
  • What is one risk you could take to deepen your connection this month?
Click the link above to access the latest news for Tennessee Baptists. 

The Barriers We Don't Always Admit

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Upcoming Events
Why Social Media Matters
Baptist News & Reflector

Mark your calendar!

Here are a few of our upcoming events. Click this link for a more detailed calendar.
  • Saturday, February 7, 8 a.m.: Baptist Men's Breakfast
  • DATE CHANGE: Electronics Recycling Event, February 10TH. Turn in your old electronics for FREE recycling by February 10TH. More details and specifics here.
  • Fellowship Meal with Dr. Timothy Horton, guest speaker, Wednesday, February 11, 5 p.m. Dr. Horton will discuss President Abraham Lincoln and his faith during/after our fellowship meal. Details re the meal are forthcoming. Click here for more about Dr. Horton.
  • Saturday, February 14: Valentine's Day!

Stay connected!

 “Connecting with others gives us a sense of inclusion, connection, interaction, safety, and community. Your vibe attracts your tribe, so if you want to attract positive and healthy relationships, be one! Staying connected and getting reconnected feeds the flow of goodness which empowers our humanity.”
― Susan C. Young

Why Church Social Media Matters 
(and How You Can Be Part of It) 

Church doesn’t just happen on Sunday mornings anymore—and that’s a good thing.
Through social media and our website, First Baptist Church–Pigeon Forge stays connected throughout the week with members, friends, and our wider community. Whether you’re scrolling Facebook, watching a video on YouTube, or reading a blog post, these platforms help us extend the life of our worship, our fellowship, and our mission far beyond the church walls.

A Digital Front Porch for Our Church

Think of our social media pages as a digital front porch—a place where people can stop by, see what’s going on, and feel welcomed. Across Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, YouTube, our blog, and our website, we share:

  • Updates about worship services and schedule changes
  • Invitations to pray for one another and share needs
  • Encouragement, Scripture, and reflections from church life
  • Information about ministries, events, and community services
  • Videos of worship, messages, and special moments

For many people, a church’s online presence is their first introduction to the congregation. A friendly comment, a thoughtful response, or even a simple “like” helps show that we are an active, caring church family.

Why Your Engagement Makes a Difference

When you read, comment, share, or respond on our platforms, you’re doing more than interacting with a post—you’re helping spread encouragement and connection.

  • Comments build community. A kind word or prayer lets others know they’re not alone.
  • Engagement extends our reach. Social media platforms show posts to more people when others interact with them.
  • Online conversations invite newcomers. Visitors often read comments to get a sense of a church’s spirit and hospitality.

You don’t have to say something profound. A short “Praying,” “Amen,” or “So grateful for our church” goes a long way.

Staying Connected During the Week

Life gets busy, weather happens, and schedules change—but social media helps us stay connected no matter what. It’s a place to:

  • Keep up with church news between Sundays
  • Join prayer conversations in real time
  • Stay informed about local resources and services
  • Celebrate what God is doing in and through our church

In many ways, these platforms allow us to continue being the church every day of the week.

An Invitation to Join the Conversation

If you’re already following us—thank you! We invite you to take one small next step: read, comment, and engage with our posts. If you’re not connected yet, we’d love for you to join us on the platforms you use most.

Together, we can use these tools to encourage one another, welcome new friends, and share the hope and love of Christ—both in person and online.

Let’s stay connected. 

What platform do you use most to keep connected to First Baptist?

Are there others that you wish to see us use?

Share your answer in the comments below.
The Baptist & Reflector, the newspaper for Tennessee Baptists, is here.
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January 23, 2026
Upcoming Events
The World's Gone Crazy
How to Cope with Chaos
Baptist News & Reflector

Let There Be Peace

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. ~ Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)

Mark your calendar!

Here are a few of our upcoming events. Click this link for a more detailed calendar.
  • A quarterly church business meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, following worship.
  • Electronics Recycling Event, February 2nd. Turn in your old electronics for FREE recycling by February 2nd. More details and specifics here.
  • Fellowship Meal with Dr. Timothy Horton, guest speaker, Wednesday, February 11, 5 p.m. Dr. Horton will discuss President Abraham Lincoln and his faith during/after our fellowship meal. Details re the meal are forthcoming. Click here for more about Dr. Horton.

The World has Gone Crazy!

In times like these, peace can feel hard to reach. The weight of what’s happening in our country and around the world presses in on us daily—through headlines, social media, and conversations that leave us weary and anxious. It’s easy to feel unsettled, unsure of what tomorrow will bring, and tempted to let worry take root in our hearts. 
Yet Scripture reminds us that even in the midst of chaos, God remains our refuge. His peace is not dependent on calm circumstances but on His unchanging presence. When the world feels loud and overwhelming, we are invited to come away, to be still, and to rest in the promises of God’s Word. These truths anchor us when everything else feels uncertain.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” ~ Psalm 46:10

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer believe
that you have received it, and it will be yours.” ~ Mark 11:24

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” ~ Romans 12:2

“Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7

Ways to Find Inner Peace in an Unpeaceful World

Below are a few simple practices that can help you quiet your heart and find peace right where you are. As you reflect on them, return often to the Scriptures above and below. God’s Word has a way of comforting us, steadying us, and reminding us that we are never alone. 
PRACTICE MINDFULNESS (BEING STILL & PRESENT) 

Be fully present in the moment without judgment. Slow down. Be aware of your thoughts and concerns, but don't get wrapped up in them. Notice them for what they are. Write them down, then close the book. Rest in God’s awareness and care.

“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” — Matthew 6:34

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
EMBRACE GRATITUDE

Reflect on the things you are grateful for. Give thanks to God for your health, your home, and your church. Use your thankfulness as a spiritual discipline and an act of worship.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.” — Psalm 100:4

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” — James 1:17
ACCEPTANCE & LETTING GO

Accept that you do not have the power to change the world, but you can make changes in your corner of it. Letting go affirms your belief in God’s sovereignty and invites us to surrender—letting go of what we cannot control and trusting Him with the outcome.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5–6

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” — Proverbs 19:21
ENGAGE IN SELF-CARE

It's not selfish to take care of oneself. God gave us this life, inviting us to live it well. Exercise. Eat well. Spend time in Bible study. Visit with friends. Take a walk in nature. These are all faithful responses to God's gift of life.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” — Mark 6:31

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22

How do you find peace in the midst of chaos?

Share your answer in the comments below.
The Baptist & Reflector, the newspaper for Tennessee Baptists, is here.
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January 16, 2026
Upcoming Events
If Dandelion Seeds Were Wishes ...
Baptist News & Reflector

Be a Dandelion This Week!

"All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today."

Mark your calendar!

Here are a few of our upcoming events. Click this link for a more detailed calendar.
  • A quarterly church business meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, following worship.
  • Electronics Recycling Event, February 2nd. Turn in your old electronics for FREE recycling by February 2nd. More details and specifics here.
  • Fellowship Meal with Dr. Timothy Horton, guest speaker, Wednesday, February 11, 5 p.m. Dr. Horton will discuss President Abraham Lincoln and his faith during/after our fellowship meal. Details re the meal are forthcoming. Click here for more about Dr. Horton.

If You Had One Wish, What Would It Be?

I know, it's hard to think of dandelions when the temperature is hovering
around 30 degrees, but there's a point to all this. Trust me! 

(Be sure to play the videos as you go!)
(Forget the image of those weeds in your lawn; they're just flowers in the wrong place!)
It's Sunday morning. You get dressed, grab that cup of coffee,
and head to First Baptist for Bible Study and worship.

You are the happy yellow dandelion opening up and
basking in the sun that is fellowship in Christ.

A bundle of sunshine in the midst of a world of darkness.

Did you know that ...

Dandelions represent resilience & strength? Their ability to grow anywhere, even in concrete, makes them symbols of overcoming adversity and surviving challenges.

Then it's MONDAY! Maybe you go to work on Monday morning. Maybe you are retired. Either way, you are dragging just a little. Because it's MONDAY!

You want to hug yourself close and keep the world out, but
you're changed inside. You have a need to open up to reveal
something special, the potential to share little fluffs of love with the world.

You're the moon reflecting Christ's light in the darkness!

Did you know that...

The transformation, the journey from a bright yellow flower (sun) to a delicate seed head (moon/stars), signifies change, growth, and self-development.

Your week is going great! You've managed to keep it all together when the traffic in Pigeon Forge is crazy, and the line at the Chick-fil-A is way too long.

Despite all the frustrations, you smile and wave as you catch
the eye of a fellow traveler at a red light.

You've thrown out stars of joy and seeds of hope in a world that really needs them.

Did you know that ...

Blowing the white seed head to make a wish is a universal tradition that symbolizes hopes and wishes carried on the wind.

What our world would be like if we did this every day?!

What if we helped others become happy little dandelions?

Imagine those seeds of hope and joy spreading throughout our community - even worldwide!

If a wish upon a puff of dandelion seeds really came true,
what would you wish for today?

Share your answer in the comments below.
The Baptist & Reflector, the newspaper for Tennessee Baptists, is here.
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January 9, 2026
Upcoming Events
A New Year, A New You
Baptist News & Reflector

Happy New Year!

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. 
The old has gone, the new is here!"
~ 2 Corinthians 5:17

Mark your calendar!

Here are a few of our upcoming events. Click this link for a more detailed calendar.
  • Ladies' Book Study, Tuesday, January 13, 10 a.m. The ladies are continuing their study of the book, Legacies of Light. Mrs. Gale Adams leads the discussion. Following the session, you’re invited to stay for a pasta-and-salad lunch. Call the church office for details.
  • A quarterly church business meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, following worship.
  • Electronics Recycling Event, February 2nd. Turn in your old electronics for FREE recycling by February 2nd. More details and specifics here.
  • Fellowship Meal with Dr. Timothy Horton, guest speaker, Wednesday, February 11, 5 p.m. Dr. Horton will discuss President Abraham Lincoln and his faith during/after our fellowship meal. Details re the meal are forthcoming. Click here for more about Dr. Horton.

What will you accomplish in 2026?

It's a new year, a new opportunity to simplify your life. Here are some tips that might inspire you to simplify in 2026, giving you an chance to breathe and enjoy the life God has given us.
  • Streamline your bills with automatic payments. This helps reduce stress and ensures you don’t have any late fees.
  • Did you know that you can set up recurring gifts to your church, too? Click here to set up online giving today. It's simple, safe, and secure!
  • Review those TV and phone subscriptions. Do you have duplicates? Do you have apps that you never access? Delete or cancel subscriptions to save $$$!
  • Prioritize Bible study. Find a year-long Bible study plan (there are dozens on our Pinterest page!) and read the Bible all the way through. Already done that? Check out more Bible Study prompts.
  • Streamline your wardrobe. Try a minimalist fashion challenge like Project 333, where you dress with only 33 items for a season, or simply donate clothes you no longer wear.  
  • Curate Digital Input. Unfollow social media accounts that make you feel bad or don’t support your goals. Unsubscribe from unwanted emails and limit your time on social media to reduce digital noise. 
  • Schedule Rest and Joy. Embrace silence, go for walks in nature, or set aside daily time for a hobby you enjoy. Ensure you are making time for rest and self-care instead of constantly pushing through. 
The Baptist & Reflector takes a walk thru 2025. Click here for more.
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Merry Christmas!

WE DID IT!

We hit our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal!

At this writing (Tuesday, Dec. 23), we’ve raised $5,607! Our goal was $5,000!! Thank you to each person who has prayed, given, and supported our commitment to share the gospel with the nations.

Why the Lottie Moon Offering Matters

Every dollar given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goes directly to supporting International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries serving around the world. These men and women bring the hope of Christ to people with little or no access to the gospel—planting churches, discipling new believers, caring for families, and meeting practical needs that open doors for ministry.
And the best part:
100% of every gift goes straight to the missionaries.
There are no administrative deductions—your generosity goes exactly where you intend it to go.
Every gift—large or small—moves us closer to sending more missionaries to the field.

Your Gift Makes a Global Impact

When you give to Lottie Moon, you help:
  • Send missionaries to unreached people and places
  • Provide for missionary families as they serve
  • Equip church planters and evangelists in the field
  • Meet physical needs and open doors for gospel conversations
  • Advance the Great Commission across continents

This offering is more than a yearly tradition—it is a direct investment in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth.

You can still give! 

How to Give

You may give in several ways:
  • Write “Lottie Moon” on the memo line of your check
  • Give online and select the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering fund

Let’s join together in generosity and prayer. Help us go even higher and send hope to the nations this Christmas!
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We’re Halfway There

UPDATE! We're nearly there!

Let’s Finish Strong for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering!

As we move through this Christmas season, our church family has already shown incredible generosity. So far, we’ve raised $2,217 $4,467 toward our $5,000 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal! Thank you to each person who has prayed, given, and supported our commitment to share the gospel with the nations.

Why the Lottie Moon Offering Matters

Every dollar given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goes directly to supporting International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries serving around the world. These men and women bring the hope of Christ to people with little or no access to the gospel—planting churches, discipling new believers, caring for families, and meeting practical needs that open doors for ministry.
And the best part:
100% of every gift goes straight to the missionaries.
There are no administrative deductions—your generosity goes exactly where you intend it to go.

Our Goal: $5,000 by December 31

With $2,217 $4,467 already given, we are nearly more than halfway to our goal. As you consider your year-end giving, would you prayerfully support this vital ministry? Every gift—large or small—moves us closer to sending more missionaries to the field.

Your Gift Makes a Global Impact

When you give to Lottie Moon, you help:
  • Send missionaries to unreached people and places
  • Provide for missionary families as they serve
  • Equip church planters and evangelists in the field
  • Meet physical needs and open doors for gospel conversations
  • Advance the Great Commission across continents

This offering is more than a yearly tradition—it is a direct investment in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth.

How to Give

You may give in several ways:
  • Write “Lottie Moon” on the memo line of your check
  • Give online and select the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering fund

Let’s join together in generosity and prayer. Help us reach our $5,000 goal by December 31—and send hope to the nations this Christmas!
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December 5, 2025
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Order Your Quarterly Offering Envelope Boxes NOW
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
TN Baptist & Reflector News
Please SHARE this post and INVITE your family & friends to join us!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Dec 6, 4 p.m., KCE Kids' Market & Showcase
Sunday, Dec 7, 1:30 p.m., fill food bags for school children
Sunday, Dec 14, Adult Choir Christmas musical during worship
Tuesday, Dec 9, 10 a.m., Ladies' Book Study & luncheon
Saturday, Dec 13, Deacons to distribute fruit baskets to our homebound members
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Offering Envelopes Order is Pending

Offering Envelopes will be mailed on Dec. 18. If you do (or do not) want a box, please let Wendy know ASAP.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Praying for & Supporting
Our International Missionaries.

GET TO KNOW OUR MISSIONARIES

Our Lottie Moon Offering goal is $5,000!

Help us to reach that goal by giving generously.

You may give in person or online. Click the link at the top of this page to give now. It's secure and oh-so-easy to do!  

"As a result of your ministry, men will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you." 

— 2 Corinthians 9:13-14


“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” — Romans 10:15

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November 26, 2025

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering & Week of Prayer Begins Sunday

Praying for our international missionaries.

The Lottie Moon Week of Prayer begins on Sunday, November 30.

GET TO KNOW OUR MISSIONARIES
Each year, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer helps us refocus our hearts on God’s global mission. As we begin this special week, we join with churches across the nation to pray for the missionaries who serve through the International Mission Board (IMB)—men and women who share the hope of Jesus in places many of us will never go.

Gets your kids or grandkids involved!

This week is a wonderful opportunity to involve the next generation:

  • Pray together as a family each day for a featured missionary.
  • Find the country on a map and learn about the people who live there.
  • Read stories or watch IMB videos that show how lives are being changed by the gospel.
  • Give together to the Lottie Moon Offering—let children contribute a small gift or earn money through acts of kindness.

As we pray, learn, and give, we’re helping children and teens understand that they are part of God’s great story—sharing His love to the ends of the earth.

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” — Romans 10:15

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November 21, 2025
Upcoming Events
Banquet for Widows & Widowers
Lottie Moon Week of Prayer and Christmas Offering for International Missions
TN Baptist & Reflector News

Many of our events are open to anyone. 
Please SHARE this post and INVITE your friends & family.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Nov 29, 12 p.m., Widow/Widower Banquet
Sunday, Nov 30, during worship, distribute FY2026 Proposed Budget & Nominations
Sunday, Nov 30, 3 p.m., Pigeon Forge Community Chorus Concert
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5 p.m., FY2026 Budget & Nominations discussion
Saturday, Dec 6, 4 p.m., KCE Kids' Market & Showcase
Sunday, Dec 7, 1:30 p.m., fill food bags for school children
Tuesday, Dec 9, 10 a.m., Ladies' Book Study & luncheon
Saturday, Dec 13, Deacons to distribute fruit baskets to our homebound members
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A Special Invitation for Widows/Widowers at FBC

All widows and widowers are invited to a special event planned especially for them on Saturday, November 29, at noon in the fellowship hall. The meal, sponsored by the FBC deacons, is free for everyone. Come and share in this special time of fellowship. RSVP to Beth in the church office.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering & Week of Prayer Begins Soon

Praying for our international missionaries.

The Lottie Moon Week of Prayer begins on Sunday, November 30.

GET TO KNOW OUR MISSIONARIES
Each year, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer helps us refocus our hearts on God’s global mission. As we begin this special week, we join with churches across the nation to pray for the missionaries who serve through the International Mission Board (IMB)—men and women who share the hope of Jesus in places many of us will never go.

Gets your kids or grandkids involved!

This week is a wonderful opportunity to involve the next generation:

  • Pray together as a family each day for a featured missionary.
  • Find the country on a map and learn about the people who live there.
  • Read stories or watch IMB videos that show how lives are being changed by the gospel.
  • Give together to the Lottie Moon Offering—let children contribute a small gift or earn money through acts of kindness.

As we pray, learn, and give, we’re helping children and teens understand that they are part of God’s great story—sharing His love to the ends of the earth.

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” — Romans 10:15

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News from the TN Baptist & Reflector

Click here to access the TN Baptist & Reflector's recent newsletterhttps://t.e2ma.net/message/p6p4pj/t5fzrwdb

  • Harry Smith receives 10th Eagle Award for business leadership and service in West Tennessee. 
  • Viral videos draw attention to church benevolence practices.
  • Is your church ready for when a crisis communication situation is required? Baptist and Reflector editor Chris Turner gives advice on how churches can handle these situations.
  • Turning up the temperature: How pastors influence the church’s prayer climate.
  • Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, gives a long list of what he's thankful for as we celebrate the season of Thanksgiving.
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