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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On August 20 and 21 we need your help in the FLC setting up tables and chairs for the District Inspire Conference that our church will be hosting on Saturday, August 22. Also, we need helpers to do some extra inside cleaning on any of these workdays.
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.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
NDI Council Meeting – August 5, 5:00 pm
Wednesday Super Summer Something – August 5, 6:00 pm
Men’s Ministry Breakfast – August 8, 9:00 am
Sunday School Classes – August 9, 9:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship – August 9, 10:30 am
Church Board Meeting – August 10, 6:30 pm
Crazy Ladies Quilters – August 11, 9:00 am
Property Clean-up Day – August 15, 10:00 am
BOL (Bread of Life) Meal – September 5, 4:40 pm
Fall Arts & Craft Festival – September 19, 8:00 am – 3:30 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
NDI Council Meeting: Wednesday, August 5, 5:00 pm
This meeting is in the Office Conference Room.
Wednesday Super Summer Something: August 5, 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 host is the Childrens group. The menu includes sloppy joes and PB&J sandwiches. Please sign up at the welcome desk if you plan to attend, so we will know how many to plan for. This is the last SSS meeting for this year.
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: August 9, 9:30 am
Sunday School classes continue each Sunday, unless otherwise announced. All classes are meeting in their normal class locations.
Sunday Morning Worship: Sunday, August 9, 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!
Church Board Meeting: Monday, August 10, 6:30 pm
The Church Board meets in the Office Conference Room. Board members, your packets will be available to pick up at the sound booth Sunday, August 9. If you cannot be present, please let Pastor William know.
Crazy Ladies Quilters: Tuesday, August 11, 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.
Property Clean-up Day: Saturday, August 15, 10:00 am
If you want to come and work another day through the week, we will gladly show you what needs to be done. Tools needed: weed wackers, chainsaws, rakes, etc.
Bread of Life (BOL) Meal: Saturday, September 5, 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.
Fall Arts & Craft Festival: Saturday, Sept 19, 8:00 am-3:30 pm
This 2nd annual event will be in the FLC. There are flyers on the Welcome Desk, as well as the form to fill out to participate. If you have questions, contact Jane Tavernier.
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.