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The weekly newsletter of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene.

Milestones and Landmarks -Pastor Ulmet's Blog - Ministry News - Coming Up
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
GOD FIRST IN 2017 - OUR DISCIPLESHIP THEME

In everything we do, encouraging spiritual health is our priority.  Beginning in January there will be several short-term (6-8 weeks) mid-week opportunities for you to get involved in to help build stronger habits of reading and applying God's Word in your life.  Spiritual health and vitality is always characterized by a deeper hunger for God's Word and serving others in our community.  We will provide multiple opportunities for you to be engaged in both of these.  It is a personal sacrifice, but God will accomplish His purpose through individuals and churches who put God First!
There is something exciting being planned for men and women of all ages, so choose one of the electives listed below.
Beginning January 4:
6:30pm - Developing Holy Influence; Leadership series with Pastor Ulmet and Dr. Richard Parrott (8 weeks)
6:30pm - Activities and Bible teaching for children, teens and University-age students

Beginning January 11-February 22:
6:00pm - 8 week Women's Video series "Created" with Shawna Gaines (Ann Robbins)
6:00pm - 8 week study for men and women who want to read the Bible more consistently and understand it better:  "20/20" (Pastor Don Diehl)
6:30pm - Weekly study:  Pastors' Prayer and Praise (Pastor Jimmy Blackman)
6:30pm - Choir & orchestra practice and Bible study
The Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal also returns on January 11 - be sure to register before then either on-line or at the information desk on Sunday. 

Join us this Sunday, January 8 as we talk about "New Beginnings" in Sunday School and in our services.  Also, this Sunday we have a special session of our Welcome/Membership Class - see below for details or click here to tell us you would like to attend!

SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE:
9:00am - Sanctuary


10:15am - Sunday School/Small Groups for all ages 
 
11:15 - Sanctuary

 



Haitian Worship  - 10:00am - Heritage Chapel
African Worship - 11:15am - Fellowship Hall


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

SUNDAY NIGHTS @ NASHVILLE1ST:  5:30pm - Sanctuary

WELCOME AND MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Coming this Sunday, January 8, 2017 - This class is open to anyone interested in learning more about NFCN, the Church of the Nazarene and Christianity.  This is the first step toward membership at NFCN.  This class will meet for three hours immediately following the Branch service.  Please contact Adrianne Brewer (click HERE or call 615 250-1141) to sign up - we need to know you are coming to order lunch for everyone.  


2017 TITHING ENVELOPES
To assist you in your giving during the new year, tithing envelopes for 2017 are now available in the Woodland Street foyer.  If you would like envelopes but don't see a set with your name, please sign up on the sheet at the information desk. 

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 dates available.
CHRISTMAS HAS GONE
Remember the fun we had putting up the decorations at church this year?  Now is the time to take them all down and put them away until December!  Please come on Tuesday morning, January 10 - 9:00AM.  Your help will be appreciated as our team of volunteers removes the trees and garlands from the sanctuary and malls. 

Basketball Season is here!  If you or your Sunday School Class or Small Group would like to sign up to “Serve a Saturday” please contact Pastor Matthew Dunlap. Dates available are:
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25

If you have any questions on what “Serve a Saturday” may look like, please contact Pastor Matthew.
 
Softball Season is just around corner.  Pastor Matthew Dunlap is compiling a list of potential players and coaches.  If you would like to play or coach, please contact Pastor Matthew so plans can begin to made for softball season.
ELL COMPUTER MINISTRY
Do you know how to use a computer? Are you willing to help others learn?  If the answer is YES! - the ELL team has a computer ministry that could use your help every Saturday from 10:00am-noon beginning January 14.  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Chuck Engelhardt or Pastor Maromy Samuel
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 ministry developed by First Church volunteers, that distributes books to disadvantaged kids ages 0 to 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. 

Predators Faith Night - coming in February!
Look for more information soon about our church's participation in Faith Night on February 26! 
 
Here's a link to the 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


"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

Tuesday - 7:30am and 6:30pm
Wednesday - 7:00pm
Friday - 10:30am
Saturday - 10:00am
Sunday - 4:30pm


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