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Butcher’s Gap Missionary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be July 9-13 from 7 - 9 p.m. There will be a cookout on July 14 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Pastor, Ray Gulley.

Christ of the Cumberlands Lutheran Church of Harrogate

The Christ of the Cumberlands Lutheran Church of Harrogate is having Sunday morning service each week at 9 a.m. until further notice. Everyone welcome. Pastor, Gordon Smith.

Divorce Care

Pump Springs Baptist Church will be having Divorce Care on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. There aren’t many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused to you, your family, and your friends. That’s the reason for DivorceCare! It’s a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. For information call 423-869-8323 or www.pumpsprings.org

Fairview Baptist Church

Join us for Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening services begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come expecting a blessing. Rev. Mark Sutton, Pastor.

First Baptist Church

Weekly services at First Baptist Church are held as follows: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Sunday worship hour beings at 11 a.m., and Sunday and Wednesday evening worship beings at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for worship and Christian training for all ages, nursery through adults. Please see our website at www.ntfbc.com for more information or call the church office at 423-626-5401.

Forge Ridge Baptist Church

Forge Ridge Baptist Church invites everyone to regular services each Sunday - Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Worship at 6 p.m., and Wednesday services at 7 p.m. Robert Simmons, Pastor.

Heritage Christian Academy

HCA will offer ninth grade beginning in the fall. For more information, call 423-526-2807.

Meyers Grove Church

Meyers Grove Church will be having a benefit singing August 4 at 2 p.m. to help with the cost of covering the church benches. There will be a dinner after the singing. All singers and everyone are welcome to attend.

Neal’s Chapel Baptist Church

Neal’s Chapel Baptist Church has Sunday School starting at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services start at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

New Life Apostolic Church

New Life Apostolic Church will be having a Ladies Bible Study on July 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. with a Luncheon following. Ladies, today is your day to commit to a life-changing experience. Call Sandra with questions at 423-489-5135. The Ladies Ministry will have a Bake Sale/Treasure Sale from July 19 through July 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have bread, pies, linens and miscellaneous items. Call for more information.

New Tazewell Christian Church

You’re not too bad to come in and you’re not too good to stay out, and you do not have to be “all dressed up” to join the services at New Tazewell Christian Church located at 516 Cosby St., one block from light #3 behind Home Federal Bank. Sunday school 10 a.m., church service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m., Thursday Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. If you have any questions call 423-626-5761. Michael Parker, Pastor.

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church

The congregation of Oak Grove would like to invite everyone to come join with us in old-time worship of the Lord. Services are Sunday morning, Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship is Sunday at 6 p.m. Pastor Mika Long.

Pleasant Point Community Missionary Baptist Church

Pleasant Point Community Missionary Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School on July 22 - 27 at 7 p.m. each night. There will be classes for all ages. Everyone welcome. Pastor, Rev. Eric Keck.

Pine Grove Baptist Church

Pine Grove Baptist Church in Speedwell will be having Vacation Bible School July 16 through July 20 from 7 - 9 p.m. For transportation or more info call 423-869-0538.

Pleasant View Baptist Church

The Second Saturday night singing at Pleasant View Baptist Church will be canceled for the month of July. Pastor, John Hall, Singing Director, Kevin Creech.

Prayer at the Pinnacle

Join us for Prayer at the Pinnacle! Every Monday at noon a group gathers at the Pinnacle overlooking the Tri-State area to pray for the community. Everyone is welcome.

Radio Outreach

The Victory of Holiness broadcast can be heard on Wednesday mornings at 11:00-11:15 a.m on WKXV 900 AM Knoxville, Tenn., with Rev. Randy Dobbs of Tazewell, Tenn., each week.

Raven Hill Baptist Church

Raven Hill Baptist Church is having their Vacation Bible School from July 8 -14 at 7 p.m. each night. Everyone welcome. Tyler Smith, VBS Director. KJ Zumbrum, Pastor.

Revival Vision Church of God

Revival Vision Church of God will be having a Cornhole Tournament on July 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Entry fee will be $20 per team. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Kids Rock Church. The church is located at 154 Durham Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. Everyone is welcome!

Sugar Grove Missionary Baptist Church

The congregation of Sugar Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Bear Creek Road in New Tazewell invites you and your family to attend services every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. We have a monthly singing on the fourth Saturday night of each month at 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will begin at 7 p.m. nightly on July 16, 2012, and run through July 20, 2012, with classes for all ages. Bro. Derek Hoskins, Bible School Director. Rev. Dale Meyers, Pastor.

Tazewell Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to join us at Tazewell Baptist for Sunday School beginning at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship begins at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m., with Mission Friends, Children in Action, Youth on Missions, Teen Class and Visioneers available as well. Children’s Church and Nursery are available on Sunday. Everyone is welcome. Wayne Coffey, Music Director, Rev. Mitch Burke, Pastor.

Threads of Hope

Threads of Hope was put together by Meyers Grove Church members in New Tazewell for Juniors and Seniors to have a formal attire shop. Threads of Hope is now accepting donations of gently used formal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and men’s formal suits. Cash donations are also being accepted to help out with dry cleaners fees, shoes, and other accessories will be accepted. Drop-off location is Lil’s Laundromat next to Rite-Aid. We want to thank everyone for helping the last three years. We can make it four years, with your help. For more information, please call Mary Ann at 423-626-6092, Mrs. Sweet at 423-529-0604, Regina at 423-489-9127 or Dorothy Werner at 865-585-0712.

Twin City Baptist Church

Twin City Baptist Church now has church buses. If you need a ride please call 626-2674 or email twincitybaptist@centurylink.net.

Watson’s Chapel American Christian Church

Watson Chapel American Christian Church is having Vacation Bible School from July 9 through July 13 at 7 p.m. each evening. Everyone is welcome. The church has Sunday School starting at 10 a.m. each Sunday with worship service at 11 a.m. Evening worship service starts at 6 p.m. on the fourth Sunday night and singing on the fifth Saturday night of each month. Everyone is welcome to come and fellowship with us. Rev. Brandon Coffman, Pastor.

Yellow Springs Church

There will be a singing at Yellow Springs Church on July 29 at 6 p.m. with Master Peace and more. Everyone is welcome. Pastor, Jack Gibson.