Alerts
- September is Name Tag Month - get your name tag at the sanctuary doors
- Retreat Registration Deadline has been extended to Sept. 16. Full info and Sign up here.
Quicklinks
- Youth and Children's Ministry: This week's schedule
- GLAD Opportunities: Sunday buddies and Library chaperones needed. More info
- New City Online Directory Update: log in instructions
- Mind, Body & BBQ Sept. 26 at Hope for the Inner City. Great opportunity to tour HFIC's facility and learn more about the ministry. Flyer with more info
Discover Your Place: Fall Ministry Fair – Sept. 13th
Are you looking for a way to connect, grow, and make a meaningful impact? Join us this Sunday, September 13th, from 9:00 to 9:50 am in the Fellowship Hall for our Fall Ministry Fair. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how the Lord is moving at New City and to discover avenues for plugging in with your gifts and abilities to serve our congregation and the wider community. We invite you to explore the many ministries and committees that make our church family thrive. If you represent a ministry or committee and would like to reserve a table to share your vision, please reach out to Percy Rolleston by Monday, September 7th.
Sunday School Resumes
Classes for all ages resume next Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 am. Three adult classes are being offered:
1. Andrew Kean will be leading the Young Adults class (college age up to 35, but the "young at heart” are welcomed). We will read and discuss Paul Miller’s A Praying Life. Books will be provided. See Andrew Kean to claim your copy!
2. Charlie Ingram will be leading a Bible Study from the Old Testament on the book of Ezekiel. All are welcomed.
3. Ron Lowe will be leading a study on Augustine.
55+ Faith, Fun, and Fellowship in the Park Sept. 18
The 55+ community will enjoy faith, fun and fellowship under the sun when we meet Friday, September 18 at Tennessee RiverPark. We will gather at 11:30am at Pavilion #4 and serve a box lunch, enjoy a devotional from Carl and Karen Ellis, live music, and a variety of outdoor activities. Limited transportation will be available from the church parking lot. Suggested donation: $5. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held at the church. Sign up by Monday, Sept. 14.
Choir Rehearsals Resume Saturday Sept. 19
The New City Fellowship Choir resumes rehearsals for the Fall 2026 season. The first rehearsal is Saturday September 19th at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary. No audition is required. If you are 12 years of age or older and want to sing, you are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Young or Prakash Wright.
Monday Women's Bible Study Starting Sept. 14
We are resuming a women’s Bible study this fall, meeting Mondays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm. While we are a group comprised largely of young mothers, this group is open to any woman who is looking for fellowship with other women in the Word of God. This fall we will be studying the book Behold and Believe by Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel. This study looks at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the book of John. Our hope is that we would encounter Jesus in fresh ways and that we would be changed to look more like Him. Please contact Elise Young (865) 765-6762 for more information.
ESL OPPORTUNITIES
Calling All Foodies: Cook for a Cause with ESL!
Our English as a Second Language ministry (ESL) is looking for a couple of people who would be interested in planning meals and cooking on a rotating schedule. It would involve planning a meal, shopping, and cooking for about 60 people. There are plenty of helpers in the kitchen, and the church will reimburse for the cost of food. If this is something that you might be interested in, please email Kelsey Dupree or text her at 423-582-6887; or contact Howard and Susan Anderson at 423-762-1361.
Support ESL through Childcare
The English as a Second Language Ministry provides childcare during the classes, so parents can focus on their English lessons. There is a need for volunteers to help with caring for the children of ESL families on Sunday afternoons from 5 -7 pm. If you would like to help, please contact Sandra Smith or Bill DeWaters.
Last Week's Sermon
The Truth on Trial
Rev. Kevin Smith
This Week's Sermon
The Truth on Trial Part 2
Rev. Kevin Smith
Songs Playlist for this Sunday
Continue in Prayer
This week's prayer list
For those in our Church and Community who are ill, having surgery, grieving, recovering and/or shut in.
- JoAnn Byrom
- Wanda Collins
- Jimmy Davis
- Shirley Madewell
- Cathy Surgick
- John & Regina Word
Prayer Hub: Share and pray for requests on our church website.
Share request with Email Prayer Group
Wednesday Zoom Prayer Meeting
Join us at 11:45 am. Click here.
Meeting ID: 869 5890 1800
Passcode: 546123
This month’s New CityPrayer Guide.
PCA Prayer Guide.
Sunday Morning Prayer
Anytime from 9:00 - 10:00 am in the prayer room (Fellowship Hall 1st classroom next to Rudy’s Room refreshments area).
Happy Birthday!
LaTicia Sims 9/14
Clarice Mollenkoft 9/15
Howard Anderson, Jr. 9/15
Carol Ann Ferguson 9/16
Bekah Griggs 9/17
Elizabeth Schmurr 9/18
Rosalyn Ruffin 9/18
Karen Ellis 9/19
Carter Harbin 9/20
Pat Rolleston 9/20
Happy Anniversary!
William & Lucille Harrison 9/14
Tom & Donna Tigar 9/16
Bill & Sarah DeWaters 9/20
Heidelberg Catechism #125
Q. What does the fourth petition mean?
A. “Give us this day our daily bread” means:
Do take care of all our physical needs1
so that we come to know that you are the only source
of everything good,2
and that neither our work and worry
nor your gifts can do us any good without your blessing.3
And so help us to give up our trust in creatures
and trust in you alone.4
1 Ps. 104:27-30; 145:15-16; Matt. 6:25-34
2 Acts 14:17; 17:25; James 1:17
3 Deut. 8:3; Ps. 37:16; 127:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:58
4 Ps. 55:22; 62; 146; Jer. 17:5-8; Heb. 13:5-6
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Office Hours
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Food Pantry
Monday -Thursday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Email Newsletter Submission Deadline
Wednesday 12:00 noon
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Church Phone Extensions
If you reach the church office (423) 629-1421 after hours or at a time when staff are out or on another call, you are now able to connect to church staff and leave messages as needed. You can follow the options given or if you know a staff member’s extension, you can dial it at any point during the greeting.
Here’s a list of extensions:
- Rosalyn Ruffin, Office Administrator 100
- Billy McKillop, Exec. Pastor 107
- Daniel Young, Music 110
- Darius Griggs, Youth 207
- Gianna Rakes, Youth 201
- Jeff Rakes, Communications 204
- Kash Wright, Asst. Music 109
- Kevin Smith, Sr. Pastor 106
- Pat Rolleston, Next Gen 200
- Percy Rolleston, Children 203
- Samara Davis, Community Integration 205
- Sandra Smith, ESL 206
- Shirley Plummer, Bookkeeping 102
Session Directory (Pastors & Elders)
Assigned Elders for New City Attendees
If you are a regular attender or active member at New City, you have been assigned an elder who will seek to pray for you, touch base periodically, and respond to needs/crises.
Also available as Markdown.