Come to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Fly to Jesus

Words from the powerful song we've experienced here at NFCN, written by David A. Gundersen.  It's been on my mind this week.  And the end of each of those lines, the phrase "...and live!" is added.  Indeed!
 
As we enter Holy Week on Sunday, preparing again for the cross, let us focus on Jesus.  How we need Him especially at this time in our history! Maybe as never before?  And the good news of this season is HE HAS INDEED COME and is with us.  
 
Hebrews 12:1-2 sets the tone for us as we conclude this holiest of Christian seasons:
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 
 
Indeed.  Come to Jesus - this Holy Week - and LIVE!
 
Pastor Ulmet
 

TONIGHT IS FIRST LADIES CONNECT
Game Night has changed to MOVIE NIGHT!
We have the opportunity to show Chonda Pierce’s new movie that she made as she dealt with the death of her husband this past year.
Movie Title: “Laughing in the Dark”
March 17^th, 6:30pm at NFCN in the Jubilee Big Room (aka Teen Worship Room)
Bring a snack to share and a camp/bag chair (more comfy than a folding chair!)
Popcorn and drinks provided.
No charge – a love offering will be taken to cover the cost of the film.



FAITH PROMISE WEEKEND IS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APRIL 2-3
Make plans to join us Saturday evening for a dinner and presentations from families in our African Congregation.  We will also be further exploring the worldwide refugee crisis and hearing more from our African Congregation. 


WOMEN'S MINISTRY SPRING RETREAT
Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat will be April 15-17, 2016 at Garner Creek Retreat Center in Dickson, TN. Registration will be open Sunday mornings only at the Women's Ministry Table in the foyer.  A minimum, non-refundable deposit of $40 is required to reserve your spot. Latan Murphy will be our special speaker for retreat this year as we delve into Conversations with God together, and learn about the richness of a deeper place with God where the vast resources of His Almighty power are accessed.



THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER - SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES
The March newsletter of NFCN Single Adult Ministries is available HERE.

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL WEEK - SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL27
Plan now to join us as we welcome Guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl J. Sanders, Senior Pastor of the Third Street Church of God in Washing ton, D.D. and Professor of Christian Ethics at the Howard University School of Divinity. There will also be services for NFCN kids four years through 5th grade with Children's Evangelist Terry Hedges. 





We are currently also enrolling for Guitar, Drums, Piano, Beginning Violin, Woodwinds
Contact SANDY BLACKMAN


SENIOR ADULT PRIME TIME RETREAT
The dates for the Prime Time Retreat at Garner Creek are April 4-6.  It is at Camp Garner Creek.  Information and applications may be found at the Info Desk Sunday morning.


URBAN MINISTRIES
Colder weather is here!  Donations of winter coats, hats, gloves, and blankets can be left in the Emmaus barrels located in the foyer.  The need for toiletries and new socks and underwear continues year round. 

RIGHTNOW MEDIA - A GIFT FOR YOU
Nashville First Church of the Nazarene has a gift for you.  You may have received an email about this and we hope you are already taking advantage of RightNow Media!  We want to give you access to a huge, steaming, on-line, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, kids shows and more.  To sum it up — it’s like the Netflix of Bible study videos. You will have FREE access to thousands of video resources to help you with parenting, marriage, discipleship and more.  It includes content for all ages and stages of life, and all of your family members are invited to set up their own accounts as well.
Click here:  RightNow Media to start your account now. 
 

LOVEBOOKS
In middle-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is 13 to 1, in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio is 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children.  
LoveBooks is a new ministry, developed by First Church volunteers, that distributes books to disadvantaged kids ages 0-18.  If you are interested in donating books, money, or volunteering, contact Eric or Wendy Jans at 615-478-7146 or email.  Visit LoveBooks on-line: here.

GIVE TO OUR YOUTH WHEN YOU SHOP AT KROGER and AMAZON!
If you live in Tennessee and shop at Kroger, you can donate to our Youth Group every time you shop by scanning your Kroger Plus card at check out! It doesn't cost you anything; all you have to do is register your Kroger Plus Card and choose First Church of the Nazarene (NPO #35793) as your charity of choice. You can also donate to First Church when you purchase through Amazon.com at no cost to you. Click here and log-in with your existing account or create a new account; Amazon will remember your selection with every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com and give a donation of .5% of the price of eligible purchases.