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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 11:50 |
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 "Shame on Pastor Singley," the red letters scream. It's the message of the Southeastern Carpenters Union that has been seen on similar signs placed around the Knoxville area. Ft. Loudon Hospital, Park West Medical Center, Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital, UT Medical Center and Maryville College have also been targeted by the union in recent months. Now it looks like it's our turn, and with a decidely personal form of intimidation.
The protest is related to the overwhelming vote by the workers of the Wakefield Corporation - the drywall contractor awarded a bid on our sanctuary expansion project - to not join the union.
An informative article about this labor dispute may be found at:
http://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/may/21/knoxville-carpenters-union-protests-local-develope/
Pastor Singley is shown in the picture with the union protestors, demonstrating that we hold nothing against them as a result of their actions. Read Pastor Singley's Statement about the protest here.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 10:07 |
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT!!!! - effective Monday, February 22nd, 2010
THERE WILL BE NO TRAFFIC PERMITTED THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION SITE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!
The glue-lam beams will be raised into place over the next several weeks, and the construction roadway will be blocked.
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 14:12 |
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Tellico Village Community Church is reaching out to the people of Haiti through special offerings on January 17th and 24th. The offerings will be channeled through Church World Service.
In Port-au-Prince, CWS's Don Tatlock describes "people sleeping outside in make-shifts tents on street sides, parks or any open area. You see signs written on sheets asking for water and food... The situation is horrific." Tatlock assures, "CWS is responding."
Tatlock reports that CWS's partner staff from Service Chretien d'Haiti asks for continued prayers as she continues to provide relief for her community and her own children.
Church World Service is providing emergency supplies via local partners in Haiti, and is working with them on temporary shelter, food, and health assistance, while also supporting communities in the long struggle to rebuild.
In his January 17th sermon, TVCC's Senior Pastor Martin Singley spoke about practical ways Christians can be most helpful in tragic situations like the one in Haiti.
Please give generously!
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Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 10:42 |
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Monday, 15 February 2010 10:42 |
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Thanks so much for your amazing generosity! Our special offering for Haiti has exceeded $15,000, and is already on it's way to Church World Service! God bless you all for this expression of love for God's children in Haiti! |
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Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 10:46 |
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New Year, New Excitement! |
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Monday, 04 January 2010 11:36 |
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With the dawning of the year 2010, Tellico Village Community Church looks forward to a most exciting year!
As the year begins, we welcome to our staff the Rev. Dr. John Orr to serve as our Minister of Music. John is excited about the challenge of building upon the very strong music ministry of which we are most proud. He looks forward to working with our outstanding Chancel Choir, and with the other music staff - Handbell Director Joy Merder, WednesdayChurch! Music Director Nancy Owens, and interim organist Jane Salmon. One of John's first duties will be to begin a search for a permanent church organist. John and his wife Darla now reside in Tellico Village with their two sons, Bryson and Rolle.
2010 will mark the start of a children's Sunday School class (in January), and a very deliberate effort to reach out to the younger families in our communities. Our overall Christian Education program will expand, offering a wide variety of classes and discussions designed to help people grow as Christians.
As Springtime approaches we are very excited about our first church-wide retreat. Calvin Miller will be the leader. The retreat will be held at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina on the weekend of April 9th - 11th. More than 120 people have already signed up!
We'll be funding and building another Habitat For Humanity house in 2010, and looking for new ways to love our neighbors.
And then - next Christmas - we anticipate opening our beautiful new sanctuary!
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Last Updated on Friday, 08 January 2010 20:10 |
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