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
CRISIS CARE KITS
NMI is collecting Crisis Care Kits through Wednesday, June 24. There are 2.5-gallon Ziplock bags and the shopping list available on the welcome desk. Please consider putting together more than one! These are used in natural disasters across the United States and for local disasters.
RAINFOREST FALLS VBS
This Vacation Bible School will be July 19 – 22, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, here at Crossville First Church of the Nazarene. This VBS explores five foundational truths about the nature of God. So let’s get our kids, and our visiting kids, ready to embark on a wild, creature-filled adventure at Rainforest Falls where they will learn that God is Creator, All-knowing, our Refuge, Love, and these Forever.
Pray for our church, that we will be a great influence in our community through our VBS. Let our doors open and our hearts be welcoming to all kids and their families. Let God’s goodness shine through us. We pray that through VBS, kids in our community will grow in their relationship with Christ. May the impact of VBS last a lifetime in each child.
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. 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.
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
Wednesday Super Summer Something – June 24, 6:00 pm
Young at Heart Gathering – June 26, 2:00 pm
Men’s Ministry Breakfast – June 27, 9:00 am
Sunday School Classes – June 28, 9:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship – June 28, 10:30 am
No Sunday Evening Activities on Campus – June 28
BOL (Bread of Life) Meal – July 4, 4:40 pm
Church Board Meeting – July 13, 6:30 pm
Crazy Ladies Quilters – July 14, 9:00 am
“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
Wednesday Super Summer Something: June 24, 6:00 pm
Come for this summer evening of Food / Fun / Fellowship with each other and around the Word of God. We usually begin with a devotion, which is followed by food / fun / games. This evening our hosts are the Coffee Talk class. The menu is Loaded Baked Potatoes and Desserts. Please sign up at the welcome desk if you plan to attend, so we will know how many to plan for.
Young at Heart Gathering: Friday, June 26, 2:00 pm
The YAH will be having a “Fun and Games” afternoon in the Fellowship Hall (Sanctuary basement). A sign-up sheet is available at the welcome desk, for what you can bring.
Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast: Saturday June 27, 9:00 am
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: June 28, 9:30 am
Sunday School classes continue each Sunday, unless otherwise announced. All classes are meeting in their normal locations.
Sunday Morning Worship: Sunday, June 28, 10:30 am
We meet for worship in the Sanctuary and continuing on Facebook Live. We are celebrating Father’s Day this morning. Nursey is provided for children under 3. We look forward to seeing you in this service!
No Sunday Evening Activities on Campus – June 28
Bread of Life (BOL) Meal: Saturday, July 4, 4:40 pm
There are sign-up sheets for the food donations needed to prepare the meals. If it is easier for you to donate money, we will do the shopping. See Wayne or Jayne White if you have any questions.
Church Board Meeting: Monday, July 13, 6:30pm
The Church Board meets in the Office Conference Room. Board members, your packets will be available to pick up at the sound booth Sunday, July 12. If you cannot be present, please let Pastor William know.
Crazy Ladies Quilters: Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 am
We meet in the Good News classroom, usually every second and fourth Tuesday mornings of each month (except December, January & February). Come join in fellowship as we create quilts and other articles of fabric to be provided to our Christmas Shop and other local charities. Any questions about this group? Contact Fran Gunst.
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.