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NEWSLETTER CHANGE
Beginning January 2021
Derrick Gillette will be producing the newsletter with Pastors Bates and Durante
CHURCH RESUMES
inside the church facility tomorrow,12/19/2020


Early service begins (in church sanctuary) at 9:00 AM, ends at 9:50 AM  MASKS REQUIRED
Sabbath School Starts at 10:15 - Masks are NOT required

10:00-11:00 AM - Children/Youth Sabbath School
10:15-11:00 AM - Adult Sabbath School (Church Sanctuary)

11:15am-12:15pm - Regular Worship Service
(Church Sanctuary - masks NOT REQUIRED) 



Two video streams tomorroW
(note that there are two video streams)
Sabbath School starts at 10:06 AM and ends at 11:00 AM
The second stream (church service) will start at 11:06 AM


FACEBOOK, YouTube & ROKU (BOXCAST)
December 19, 2020
STREAMING OPTIONS
 
We have divided our Sabbath Services into two (2) live streams. Our Sabbath School stream begins at 10:15 AM and goes until 11:00 AM. The second stream (church) begins at 11:15. Note the two options as listed above.

Both streams can be found on Facebook, YouTube and Roku. It can also be viewed via mobile app (
https:knoxvillefirstsda.com) "live stream."  or here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLMwqZGBMvD1ukcJMeK_2g/live
 
For those watching via Roku, your best option for a clear bright picture is: Search for "Boxcast" add that channel to your lineup. Once loaded, select the Boxcast channel, then type in (search) Knoxville First, then select the Sabbath School or Church stream as shown above.
KAS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - DECEMBER 17, 2020
Click the photo for YouTube or here for Boxcast
You may click on any page for the full PDF document
You may click on any page for the full PDF document
You may click on any page for the full PDF document
KNOXMEN'S MINISTRY
 
is starting up a small group study for men who are interested in learning what the Biblical version of Manhood is all about. If you are interested in connecting with other men who are committed to learning how to become better fathers, sons, and brothers in Christ, please contact Keven Burdorf or Derrick Gillett. To join our email list go to Knoxville First webpage, click on "Ministry," and then click the link to the "House of the KnoxMen" home page
OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS
Knoxville First SDA Church
 P.O. Box 10952
Knoxville, TN 37939

 
To avoid confusion, the "mailing address" listed at the bottom of the newsletter is the actual physical address of the church. It is legally required for the newsletter. Mail can be received at either address: however, it is recommended that you use the PO Box address, especially when sending mail containing checks or other sensitive material.
OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS
Knoxville First SDA Church
 P.O. Box 10952
Knoxville, TN 37939

 
To avoid confusion, the "mailing address" listed at the bottom of the newsletter is the actual physical address of the church. It is legally required for the newsletter. Mail can be received at either address: however, it is recommended that you use the PO Box address, especially when sending mail containing checks or other sensitive material.
COVID Fatigue
 
There's an emerging health crisis that we're just now dealing with - COVID Fatigue. The mental health aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll. If you're experiencing symptoms of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, you're not alone. In this video, Dr. Marcum shares tips from a Biblical/Lifestyle perspective to help you experience renewal and healing during a difficult time. Don't give up, don't believe there's nothing you can do. Discover mental health motivation and experience healing as desired by our Creator God. Click here or picture above
LAUDOTA - PLAN TO SAVE THE PLANET
EW DEMPSEY

In the midst of a tumultuous, painful, and life-changing year, you may be reminded of the hope of Christ’s soon coming in Hebrews 10:37 – “For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come.” 

This email is a reminder of signs of the end that are happening behind the scenes.  It is an update of what Seventh-day Adventists have been sent to give as a climax of the Three Angels’ Messages in Revelation 13 and 14. 

Pope Francis has presented four significant steps in his end-time plan thus far.

Step 1:   In 2015, Pope Francis announced his environmental plan to save the planet entitled Laudota, Si which you can find on the internet.  Of special significance is paragraph 237 outlining the need for Sunday observance. 

Step 2:  In 2017, Pope Francis called Protestant leaders to recognize that the Protestant Reformation was over after 500 years.   He called these leaders together for reunification saying we are one faith, one baptism with diversity.  After that meeting, Rick Warren called him, Pope Francis, the leader of all Christians. 

Step 3:  Pope Francis then invited the world’s religious and political leaders to come to the Vatican in May of 2020 which was post posed and occurred October 3 where he presented officially his environmental plan to save the world.  In addition, he called for a special focus on helping the poor and referred to what he calls the common good.

Step 4:  On Thursday, December 10. 2020, the Catholic News Agency at the Vatican reported that the Council for Inclusive Capitalism and the Vatican had formed a partnership.  They stated that the relationship will be “under the moral guidance of Pope Francis.”  Please note that this Council consists of 27 global companies and organizations which share a mission to “harmonize the private sector to create a more manageable, sustainable, and trusted economic system” according to their website.  The 27 leading members, called guardians, will continue to meet with Pope Francis on an annual basis.  Lynn Forester De Rothschild is founder of the Council and managing partner of the Inclusive Capital Partners.  She said “This Council will follow the warning from Pope Francis to listen to ‘the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor’ and answer society’s demand for a more equitable and sustainable model of good will.”   Please notice “the guardians” represent over 10.5 trillion dollars in assets under their management and 2.1 trillion dollars of available capital for marketing.  You might want to see the list of individual companies and organizations which compose this Council.  You can find this information on the internet under the Council’s name. Click here for article

I hope that you can see why I am sharing this information which brings together the Pope and his beliefs in connection with the leading money organizations to affect capitalism around the world.

We see that the four steps taken by Pope Francis including a special focus on Sunday worship to save the planet, to worship God, and focus on the family and festivity certainly fits into what the SDAs have taught as part of Revelation 13 and 14.  This end-time scenario along with natural disasters, plagues, pestilences, financial collapse certainly point us to the end-time as Jesus did.  In summary, we see the steps taken by Pope Francis focus on Sunday worship, to bring all Christians together as one, and his plan to save the environment with all its different parts.    

Additionally, we see many other signs that Christ predicted in Matthew 24 being fulfilled and specific reference in Revelation 18, last part of verse 23.  “For thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.”  This text points specifically to the wealthy of the world being deceived by sorcery which means spiritualism.  Spiritualism is running rampant as it was predicted for the end time - not just the wealthy but the use of spiritualism in various ways to gain personal power.  These things, along with Christ’s predictions of Matthew 24, certainly point to Christ’s soon coming. 

Instead of being fearful we should be studying and praying, growing in love and in faith.  “Look up, your redemption draweth nigh.”  James 5:7. 
Here's a new website developed by Dr. Dennis Benedict which may be helpful for those seeking health resources. The website sells nothing, costs nothing and is developed strictly as a resource database. The site contains information for: Health Principles, Oxidative Stress, Immune Support, Nutritional Support, Recipes, Viral Infection, Mental Health, Spiritual Health, Electrosmog, Blue Light Devices, Videos. Dr. Benedict is part of our Knoxville First Health Ministries Team. Click here to access the site. http://www.healthfortoday.org/
BE SURE TO CHECK "MEMBER TO MEMBER"

Be sure to check our "Member to Member" page on our church website. There is NEW information this week so be sure to  Click here to see what's new. You might be surprised!
MIDWEEK SERVICE

 Midweek Service at 7:00 PM
 
Remote online meeting via Zoom, Facebook, YouTube and Roku. If you want to join in the discussion, then you must login via zoom.

Log in information: 
(1) Download Zoom (http://zoom.us/download

(2) Install zoom on computer or mobile device ( Google Play or App Store)
(3) Click
this link to join at 7:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/8987439349

For mobile phone, click here  - One tap mobile
+16465588656


 
OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION   
e-mail the office

knoxvillefirstchurch@gccsda.com
or check our website
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BULLETIN

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9 AM - 2 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(Monday through Thursday)

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