Blount Church has recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. After starting January 8th, 2006, much progress has been made. God has blessed in many ways with some milestones being the lives of many people being changed; three baptismal services with over 20 baptisms; 3 membership classes with over 100 committing to the BCC Membership Covenant; many more people attend and serve each Sunday morning; and the addition of small groups.

A big change occurred late in 2006 when we moved our Sunday morning worship gathering to Alcoa High School instead of Maryville College. We left Maryville College due to the impending demolition of the auditorium to construct a new Civic Center. This move in location has been a blessing as Alcoa High provides more space and program options.

BCC in 2007 looks much different than in 2006. It will look equally as different by 2008. This year, the value of Small Groups will continue to be raised. A full-time staff is expected to be hired. And our first huge children's program, Kidstuff, is expected to launch in the spring.

Our mission to reach those who are far from God is as clear as when we begun. Our purpose to Love God and Lead Our Generation to Him is becoming more and more fleshed out. God continues to send people who need a church to point them toward Him. And God has sent Christ-followers to us who are like-minded to serve His purposes. We plan to continue striving to connect others to God. And it looks like we will meet at Alcoa High School on Sunday morning for the foreseeable future. (written winter 2006)