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Appalachian Aglow

Appalachian Aglow is currently meeting bi-monthly at the home of Lisa Leonard in New Tazewell. Our current Bible study focus is on health and healing for one’s spirit, soul, and body and is being led by Debra Collett. If interested, call Lisa 865-585-0091 for directions and information. We encourage all who are in need of miraculous intervention of God and who welcomes an encouraging atmosphere of friendship to attend. Hope to see you there.

Cave Springs Baptist Church

Cave Springs Baptist Church will be having revival services beginning March 3 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. John Hall and Rev. Travis Pressnell will be preaching. The Easter program will be March 24 at 6 p.m. The service will be conducted by Brother Scott Pack. Please come be with us and worship with us. Pastor, Rev. Mitchell Ferguson.

Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church

Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church has resumed regular Sunday services. Please join us for worship! We meet every Sunday at 2 pm. Everyone welcome. Robert Yeary, Pastor

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 Divorce Care! 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. The church is located at 814 Buchanan Road in New Tazewell. 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 is located on Hwy. 63. We would like to invite 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. Everyone welcome, Rev. Robert Simmons, Pastor.

Grief Share

Those who are mourning the death of a family member or friend are invited to attend the GriefShare video seminar at the New Beginning Baptist Church, located four miles west of Harrogate on Hwy. 63. This nondenominational Christ-centered program features biblical teaching by nationally respected grief experts and others journeying through grief. As well as providing the opportunity to be around others who understand, GriefShare also offers valuable insights about building a new normal in life and renewing hope for the future. Meetings will be held on Tuesday nights, 6 until 8 p.m. through March 26. For further information contact Bob or Nancy Jackson at 423-869-4422, Pastor Don Bannister at 423-526-4491, or visit www.griefshare.org.

Media Ministry

The Beauty of Holiness broadcast is on air and Internet Sunday mornings at 8-8:30 a.m. over WFXY 1490 AM Middlesboro, Ky., and WANO 1230 AM Pineville, Ky., with Rev. Randy Dobbs of Tazewell, Tenn., each week. Click “listen live” at www.1230wano.com for web stream.

Neal’s Chapel Baptist Church

Neal’s Chapel Baptist Church has Sunday School starting at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. There will be no more night services until further notice. Everyone welcome.

New Tazewell Christian Church

We welcome you to join us at one of the friendliest churches in town. Just come as you are to New Tazewell Christian Church, 516 Cosby St. One block from light #3 behind Home Federal Bank. For more info, phone 423-626-5761 and leave a message. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., Church Services are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Evening Bible Study is at 7 p.m. 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.

Open Bible Community Church

The Open Bible Community Church in Harrogate is having a verse-by-verse study in the Book of Genesis. This study will explore topics like the origin of the universe, did God create the world in six literal days and Noah’s flood. This study is being offered on Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. There is also a time of food and fellowship before the study starting at 6:30 p.m. Open Bible Church is located at 347 Shawanee Rd.

Pine Grove Baptist Church Youth Group

The Pine Grove Baptist Church Youth Group will be sponsoring an auction on March 9 to raise funds for their annual Teen Revolution Conference trip. The group is looking for donations of items of any size that can be auctioned off. We will pick up items any time from now until March 7. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. The auction will be held by Rockwood Auction at 6 p.m. Rockwood Auction is located in the Rockwood Shopping Center, New Tazewell. Thanks for your support! If you have any questions, contact: James Westmoreland at 865-585-1325, Natalie Westmoreland at 865-585-1125 or Vic Graves at 423-851-4428.

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.

Pump Springs Baptist Church

PSBC is reaching out to families who have a special needs person in their life and would love to go to church. We are offering a Sunday School class for special needs. All ages welcome. We want to worship with your child and give you the time and opportunity to attend church. We want to spread the Word of God to our Special Needs Warriors through music, worship and fellowship. There will be special education teachers, special needs trainer, sign language interpreter and wonderful volunteers that will sing, read Bible stories and do hands-on projects with your child. Sundays at 10 a.m. in room B-102. If you have any questions, please call or email: Jacque Lindsay @ 423-869-0433 or 423-437-7275, jlindsay.specialneedsministry@gmail.com. Pump Springs Baptist Church, 225 Pump Springs Rd, Harrogate, TN 37752 Phone: 423-869-8323

Radio Outreach

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

Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church

Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church will be having a church yard sale on March 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. - ? The yard sale will be held rain or shine and hot dogs and drinks will be available throughout the day. SFWB is located on Highway 63 about one mile from Commercial Bank.

Springdale Singing Convention

The Springdale Singing Convention will meet with Springdale Baptist Church on the first Sunday night, March 7. Services will begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. John Hatfield, Pastor; Gary Shockley, Singing Convention President.

Sugar Grove Missionary Baptist Church

The congregation of Sugar Grove invites you and your family to join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and every fourth Saturday night for singing at 7 p.m. Come expecting a blessing, and you will be blessed! 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.

Trinity Full Gospel Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church is located at 1990 Tiprell Road, and everyone is invited to attend. Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. with a worship service at 12 p.m. Tuesday evening service is at 7 p.m. James Strunk, Pastor.

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’s Chapel 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.