Note on Corona Virus, Flu, and RSV
We want our attenders to feel comfortable in worship and so if any of our congregation feels more comfortable wearing a mask, you are encouraged to do so – no one will be ridiculed for wearing a mask. We do ask that if you have been exposed to a virus that you refrain from coming. We ask that if you have a cough or a fever, that you do not come to church while the cough or fever persists. We urge our members to be safe in their daily living – practice social distancing as best you can. We know that the vaccine, for some, is a controversial issue, but we believe each person should make their decision about the vaccine a matter of prayer, and then mind the Lord as to what you should do.
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17
Special Events
HIGHWAY BAGS
NMI is providing “Highway Bags” in a tote in the Foyer for you to pick up… these bags are filled with food items that can be given to people you see on the highway that are asking for help. Please pick up a couple to hand out on those occasions. This is a wonderful ministry for our church!!
BLESSED MEALS
This ministry of our church provides meals for those going through difficult situations such as surgery, sickness, childbirth, or bereavement. If you would be willing to help prepare a meal or provide food, see Rita Temple to get involved or with any questions. If you are aware of a need in our church, please contact Rita at (615) 416-2682. What a great ministry for our church!!
VETERANS COMMITTEE REQUEST
Please collect and drop off hotel-size shampoos, conditioners and lotions in the Foyer These items go into packages sent to men and women serving our country and to VA hospitals.August 21 and 22 we need your help in setting up tables and chairs for the District Inspire Conference that our church will be hosting on the August 22. We could use helpers to do some inside cleaning on any of these days.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings
salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Romans 1:16
Upcoming Events Overview
American Heritage Girls – October 5, 6:00 pm
Trail Life USA Troop 2565 – October 5, 6:00 pm
NDI Council Meeting – October 7, 5:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Bible Study – October 7, 6:00 pm
Men’s Ministry Breakfast – October 10, 9:00 am
Sunday School Classes – October 11, 9:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship – October 11, 10:30 am
Sanctuary Choir Practice – October 11, 3:00 pm
Church Board Meeting – October 12, 6:30 pm
Ladies Bible Study – October 15, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Young At Heart – October 16, 2:00 pm
LIFT Meeting – October 17, 10:00 am
MomCo Meeting – October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Chili Cookoff – October 25, 6:00 pm
Indoor Pumpkin Path – October 28, 6:00 pm
BOL (Bread of Life) Meal – November 7, 4:40 pm
“Jesus … has become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:11-12
Scheduled Events Detail
This ministry equips girls with a space made specifically for them, with their physical, mental, social, spiritual and emotional needs in mind. AHG’s all-girl environment and balanced program provides girls the opportunity to learn who they are and whose they are in Christ. Girls can enjoy new experiences, develop their skills and talents, and grow in their faith in a safe environment.
While this AHG program is sponsored by our church, mentors and girls from all the greater Cumberland Country area are welcome to participate. Call the Church Office for details – (931) 484-6026.
TRAIL LIFE USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from Kindergarten through 12th grade are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.
While this TRAIL LIFE troop is sponsored by our church, mentors and boys from all the greater Cumberland County area are welcome to participate. The group meets the first, third, and fourth Monday of each month (on-campus), at 6:30 pm.
This meeting is in the Office Conference Room.
We meet in the Sanctuary this evening, as well as continuing on Facebook Live. A Study Guide for this service will be available each study evening. Teens and children meet for their activities in their normal locations.
All men are invited to be part of this ministry, held on campus in the FLC. If you plan to attend, please respond accordingly to Wayne White’s text or email so adequate food can be planned for breakfast.
Sunday School classes continue each Sunday, unless otherwise announced. All classes are meeting in their normal class locations.
Sunday Morning Worship: Sunday, October 11, 10:30 am
We meet for morning worship in the Sanctuary and continuing on Facebook Live. Nursey is provided for children under 3. Children will be meeting in the “Kid’s Station” area (Sanctuary basement) during this time. We look forward to seeing you in our service!
We would love to have you come and be a part of our choir, even if just through the Holidays . If you have any questions concerning choir, please see Marcy Dodson, Choir Director.
The Church Board meets in the Office Conference Room. Board members, your packets will be available to pick up at the sound booth Sunday, October 11. If you cannot be present, please let Pastor William know.
Currently studying “A Women’s Heart, Gods Dwelling Place,” by Beth Moore. This study is for all Ladies of our church family, and bring your friends! We meet weekly in the Good News Classroom. See information sheet in the foyer for further details. Please see Kathy Dills if you have any questions.
Young At Heart Group: Friday, October 16, 2:00 pm
The theme of this gathering is “FALLing in Love With Jesus.” There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for the types of soup and sandwiches to bring.
Ladies In Fellowship Together: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am
LIFT will meet in the FLC Multipurpose Room. Our lesson theme for the year is “When You Pray.”
This group meets on two Thursdays of every month. The dates will be listed here. Child-care is currently not available. We are seeking people to help with child-care during this time. Please spread the word to mothers you know about this ministry. If you are willing to help with being a mentor or help with child care, please see Jessica VonBerge.
This event is in the Family Life Center, sponsored by LIFT.
This event is for the Church and Community, in the FLC. If
Bread of Life Ministry: Saturday, November 7, 4:40 pm
Please sign up in the foyer to help with preparing or serving the meal. Helpers, please arrive at 4:40 p.m. to prepared the meal. We will serve the meal at 5:00 pm. Please continue to donate to the Bread of Life Meal ministry. The donation box and the sign-up sheet are in the foyer. Questions? See Wayne or Jayne White.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and
purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
On Going Events
Newsletter/Bulletin Information: There are Announcement Forms and Calendar Request Forms in the foyer. If you have an announcement that you would like to be put in the newsletter and/or bulletin, you must fill out a form. If you have a request for the use of a facility, the van or schedule an event, etc. you will need to fill out a calendar request form. Please give these request forms to Mary Barnes.
Child-Safe? Anyone that is willing to work with our children or teens must be certified “child-safe.” This includes teachers and helpers in VBS, nursery, wee church, NYI, JAM kids, NazKidz , Sunday School classes, etc. Our children and teens need YOU to be a part of these ministries. Please pick up a Child-Safe Ministry Application Form in the foyer, fill it out and give it to Pastor William, Gail Gunst, Linda Kennedy or Mary Barnes in a sealed envelope. If you have already completed one and would like to help in any area, please see Mary Barnes, Keshia Woolbright, or Samantha Bullock.
Linda Kennedy has been appointed by the Church Board as our Child-Safe training coordinator. She will be contacting those individuals who are participating in our Ministry Safe Program to make sure necessary training is complete. Pastor William or Gail Gunst, our Child Safe database administrator, will initiate database accounts for each person submitting a ministry safe form, initiate the background checks, and send training notices to all applicants.
2023 Church of the Nazarene Manual: The 2023 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene is the official sourcebook of church government along with bylaws, history, doctrine, ritual, and policy for the Church of the Nazarene. This edition contains all new legislation enacted by the delegates at the 2023 General Assembly.
You can order a copy of the manual through The Foundry Publishing (click here), or you can access and read the manual online by clicking here. There are electronic and .pdf versions available. You can download the .pdf file to save it to your hard drive for future reference.
Information Sheets: If you have never filled out an information sheet or if you have information that has changed, such as; address, phone number, etc., please fill one out and drop in the basket on the welcome desk. These sheets are available at the welcome desk. Thank you for helping us keep our records up-to-date.
Get a Personal Email Address: With an email address through our Church Web site you don’t have to drop your old email or get a new one each time you change your Internet provider. With a church email address you can use webmail to read & send emails or you can set up your current email client on your computer (i.e., Outlook, Mailbird, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird, Zimbra, etc.) to read and send your messages. Your email address will be set up as yourtext@crossville1stnaz.org, where yourtext is any identity you choose. Your initial password will be generic, but you can change it online once your email account is set up. If anyone wants an Email Address through the Church Web site please contact Gail Gunst in person or call him at (931) 261-1142, or email him.