10:15am - Sunday School/Small Groups for all ages
 
African Worship - 10:00am - Fellowship Hall
Haitian Worship  - 10:00am - Heritage Chapel
 

BRANCH TITANS SERVICE
The Branch Service for Sunday October 23 will be a Titans Tailgate Service.
First 100 volunteers receive a free Titans/Branch T-Shirt.

Branch Schedule for Sunday, October 23 will be:
9:15am – Devotional led by Pastor Matthew Dunlap
9:45am-12:00pm – Serve our Community through volunteering
10:15am-11:15am – Live music on the street!

Emmaus Fellowship:  5:30pm - Fellowship Hall - To volunteer to serve, contact Pastor Jimmy Blackman or Corey Garcia. 

SUNDAY NIGHTS @ NASHVILLE1ST - 5:30PM -
Sanctuary - Nashville Praise Symphony - directed by Camp Kirkland!

 

Congratulations to our Bethel Campus on Broadmoor Drive for their improvements in and new entrance/check-in area to their Children's Ministry!  





KING'S MEN - RUTH OLSON
Ruth Olson spoke to a good turnout at Kings Men last Saturday regarding the refugee crisis from her recent mission work in Greece.




PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
The church board would like to remind the congregation that October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  We encourage you to say a personal word of thanks to them or to drop off notes/cards of appreciation at the information desk and we will get those to the appropriate pastor.  We are blessed as a church to have such gifted, dedicated, and called ministers who serve us on a daily basis.  Please take a moment to let them know that we appreciate what they do and the sacrifices they and their families make.

RESPONDING TO HURRICANE MATTHEW IN HAITI
On October 4th, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, produced flooding, extensive damage, and destroyed the southern coast of Haiti. Per several Haitian sources, over 900 people were killed, an estimated 28,000 homes were destroyed. More than 130,000 children are out of school. We have an urgent need to assist!
Presently, we are working with other organizations to send needed emergency supplies to provide critical assistance to Hurricane Matthew Survivors in the South of Haiti where most of the disaster occurred.  CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF NEEDED ITEMS  Checks and monetary donations can be sent to: 510 Foundation- Memo Line: RBI-Haiti Relief. Address: 510 Woodland Street, Nashville TN 37206.

BAPTISM
Baptism service is scheduled for Sunday, November 6.  If you feel God leading you to take this important step in your spiritual life, please contact Adrianne Brewer  by Monday, October 24. 





HOLY INFLUENCE OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!
 
One of the joys of my ministry these days is partnering with Dr. Richard Parrott in leading a group open to anyone interested in increasing your holy influence in your world.  In other words: LEADERSHIP!  It meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM, in the McManus Conference Room, and we hear from some of the truly influential people in our society via video or online presentations, and then discuss the applications to our lives.  What great sessions we are having!
 
I think a lot these days about Holy Influence.  It is based on such principles as Jesus' challenge to his early followers to be "salt and light" in their world.  To live out the ethics of the Kingdom here in this world that He outlined in the Sermon on the Mount.  To take seriously the Apostle Paul's instructions in the epistles of the New Testament to shape our attitudes and behaviors to reflect the holy character of God and live in surrendered obedience to the truth of Scripture.  What a tall challenge!
 
Sometimes the simplest of gestures illustrate the abundant opportunities in every one of our lives to extend holy influence!  This week several of us participated in serving a simple lunch to the teachers at four public schools our church partners with, all in close proximity to our church.  I was privileged to do so at Caldwell Elementary. 
 
As the teachers filed into their Resource Room to receive our gift of food, conversations opened up.  We praised them as "front-line heroes" who are "making a huge difference" in the lives of children of our immediate community.  We thanked them profusely for their work and leadership.  We told them "teachers are so very important" to us.  They were overwhelmed with our affirmation.  All over a simple sandwich, chips and cookies.
 
Here are some of the comments we heard:
 "Not many tell us they appreciate us."
"Most people don't think we're heroes."
"We sure haven't heard compliments like that for awhile."
 
I asked several of them if their school disappeared tomorrow, would anyone notice?  They resoundingly answered "Yes" - and I reminded them THEY were making that difference by teaching there!  Their smiles and uplifted eyes and attitudes revealed their renewed energy to keep going another day!
 
And then we heard things like:
 
"Are you ears burning?  This whole school is talking about First Nazarene."
"We just love you people and what you do!"
"Your church is doing some very important work in our community."
 
And at another school our team heard this statement from a teacher:
"Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus today to us."
 
Wow.  Thank you Pastor Sabrina Jones for leading us in this effort.  And thank you Lord for yet another opportunity - to extend influence - HOLY influence - in our great city. 
 
Pastor Ulmet
 

 
FIRST LADIES CONNECT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
This month: Christmas Sock Exchange
Bring a pair of NEW Christmas socks, filled with goodies, to exchange with the ladies at your gathering. Also, bring one finger-food item to share (hors d'oeuvres, fruit, dessert, etc.)
October 20 @ 6:30pm (all locations) - Area locations may be viewed by clicking HERE.  Feel free to attend the gathering of your choice. Please RSVP to your hostess so she can plan accordingly.

OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR GREAT MUSIC!
Come out on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 5:30pm to the Blier Farm for a night of fun, food, and good music from some of our church’s singer-songwriters! Bring a lawn chair and blanket, and donations will be accepted to help fund Pastors Corey and Andrea Garcia’s mission trip to Kenya in December. For more information, flyers are available at the info desk. 

 

KAIROS WOMEN'S PRISON MINISTRY

FALL FEST - Wednesday, October 26
Where:  NFCN gym and parking lot When:  6:00-7:30pm
Admission Price: One Large Bag of Individually Wrapped Candy
What:  Costume Contest with Prizes for All Ages, Live Music, Free Hot dog Dinner, Inflatables, Roaming Magician, Entertainment, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Trunk or Treat, Face Painting, Balloon Animals

 A Safe Fall Event for the Entire Family!

If you would like to volunteer to help with any part of this great, fun event click HERE and let us know what you are interested in!  People are needed to serve in various area listed above. 

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Here's a link to the brand new Missionary Profile for Pastor Bruce and Peggy Oldham from the official site of the International Church of the Nazarene. Click the link below to see it!

Bruce and Peggy Oldham

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 FALL BAZAAR AND CRAFT FAIR
Make plans to attend the East Nash Fall Bazaar & Craft Fair, Saturday,  October 29 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at NFCN! There will be tons of vendors showcasing crafts, artwork, and products, as well as food and drinks. This is a family friendly event. All proceeds from vendor registrations will benefit the Dennis Family Adoption. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016
9:00am-1:00pm
Calling all volunteers! We need  workers of all ages, genders, and skill levels to address ongoing needs of our facilities and grounds in our bi-annual work day. Here’s a sampling of available projects:
Inside Projects
· Renovations in the Reed kitchen.—removing a wall and ceiling
· Cleaning the silk trees in the mall
Outside Projects
· Yard work: spreading pine needles, weeding, edging, trimming
bushes/trees, cleaning up trash
· Pressure washing exteriors (children’s drive-up, Woodland St area)
Other projects possible pending volunteers/your suggestions (see below)
Email David Wigart at dwigart@nfcn.org  or call 615-690-4422 with your area of interest
 

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Please contact Pastor Corey Garcia for information about volunteering with this year's Room In the Inn ministry.  Thanks to all who have signed up so far - we still have the following dates available:  November 17, December 15, January 5, March 9 and March 23.


 

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The Marathon Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 18 from 9am-2pm in the Press here at Nashville 1st Church.  For more information contact Lauren Orser.

 

Sports @ Nashville 1^st!

Here are the current sports taking place right now at Nashville 1^st:

For more information about each sport/day, click the line below:

Sunday Nights at 8pm and 9pm Softball at Two Rivers Park

Monday Flag Football at Douglas Park

Monday Volleyball at Nashville 1^st

Tuesday Basketball at Nashville 1^st

Thursday Basketball at Nashville 1^st

Thursday Soccer at Douglas Park

 Come out and support our teams and participants!
 

YOUTH BASKETBALL is just around the corner and we are building up our volunteer teams.  Please contact Pastor Matthew Dunlap if you would like to volunteer in any capacity or if you have any questions.  Pastor Matthew can be contacted at mdunlap@nfcn.org.

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COME TO THE FIRE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE RETURNS TO NASHVILLE THIS FALL.  REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRATION FORM.  CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP US HOST THIS GREAT EVENT.  CAROLYN JOHNSON WILL BE OUR SPEAKER FOR OUR CELEBRATION WORSHIP SERVICE SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13.

































KROGER REWARDS RE-ENROLLMENT
Due to your willingness to enroll in the Kroger Community Cares program, Kroger donated $8,122.71 benefiting our Youth Group over the last year! In order to have a chance at that again, we need you to re-enroll on their website. Click HERE to go to Kroger rewards then click enroll and search for Organization # “35793”.

COFFEE ORDERS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
If your Sunday School class would like to start getting coffee from the Woodland Cafe Click HERE for an order form.  Drop off at cafe Sunday mornings for pick up before Sunday School.  Contact Pastor Matthew Dunlap for any questions.

WORSHIP MEDIA MINISTRIES NEEDS YOU!
We are currently in search of volunteers to assist with lighting and slide presentation during our worship services.  If you have an interest in learning more about this opportunity, we would love to talk with you!  Please contact Pastor Andrea Garcia or Susan Badley.

INTERESTED IN BROADCAST MINISTRIES?
Did you know that each of our live-streamed services are viewed an average of 200 times?  We hear countless stories from folks on how the option to view our services has touched their lives.  If you have an affinity to technology and would be willing to serve in a rotation with our Broadcast Ministries, we would love to have you!  Please contact Buz Harrison with any questions or stop by the Broadcast room to say "hi" to the team!

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"THE REAL LIFE" - Nashville First Nazarene's televised service on Cable Channel 19 in Davidson County (Public Access television - NECAT), times are:

Monday - 12:00pm