YOU ARE INVITED TO: FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
510 WOODLAND ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Dr. Gary Allen Henecke, Pastor
Sunday Services
9:00 am Morning Worship (Highlight of the Week)
10:20 am Sunday School (Growing, Growing)
1:00 pm Ministry of Hope (Outreach to the community)
6:00 pm Evening Celebration (Broadcast Live!)
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Sunday Radio Broadcasts
9:00 am WLAC 1510 AM (also on the web at www.wlac.com)
10:00 am WNAZ 89.1 FM & WNRZ 91.5 FM
1:00 pm WENO 760 AM
6:00 pm WNAZ & WNRZ (Live!)
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The Week Beginning Sunday – February 11, 2001
Volume 78 – Number 6
Whenever a person turns to the Lord there is the open door of potential into
the lives of every person that person knows or will have contact with during
his lifetime. When the life is a person like Saul of Tarsus, the entire world
is changed. Christ saves us so that through us he may save others. To the
degree we consecrate ourselves into his service, he will sow the seed of
transformation in all of those we touch. Every conversion is the beginning of
an unseen world of other conversions. How would Christ use you?
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
FISHING FOR MEN…….. YOU CATCH ‘EM, YOU CLEAN ‘EM
Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Mt.4:19), but
most Christians actually ignore the task of “fishing for men” as they follow
after Christ. The reason is very simple: If you actually “catch one,” you
have to clean him! When we bring sinners to Christ, the obvious next step is
that we invest ourselves into helping them clean up their lives (o-o-o,
stinky work!). However, remember this . . .if 1000 people each bring 2 people
to Christ, we then have 3000 children of God rejoicing together in Christ’s
love. NOW THAT’S EXCITING!
INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO JESUS
Introduce People to Jesus meets Sunday, February 11th at 4:30 PM in Main
Building Room 108 (Agape classroom). JOIN US!!
INVEST IN A MINISTRY
It is imperative that God’s people invest in doing the work and will of our
risen Lord! Each person must find his or her own way of allowing God’s grace
to bless friends and neighbors. So……invest in God’s work, and he will
invest himself into your life and your own personal situation. It is
impossible to out-give God. This is a “high-yield opportunity.” “Seek first
His kingdom and his righteousness……” You can know more by reading Matthew
6:25-33. Click here for more information on how to get involved.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES
GETTING INVOLVED IN YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
To help you in your spiritual growth, we are offering a number of
opportunities for you to become involved in the “Spiritual Journey.”
The Call to Christ’s Ministry (Spiritual Gifts – Ministry) will be taught for
four consecutive Wednesday nights beginning March 7. To register, please pick
up a brochure from the Information Center or in your Sunday School class. You
may also register by calling 250-1140, ext 199 or you can complete your
registration on-line by clicking here.
MORE UPCOMING WEDNESDAY NIGHT ELECTIVES
To find more information and register for one of the upcoming electives,
click here to register on-line.
WEDNESDAY AT THE PROMONTORIE
Special Guest in Promontorie on February 14th – Father Joe Sanchez from Holy
Name Catholic Church. See you at 7:00 PM on the third floor balcony.
DO YOU WANT TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD IN THIS NEXT YEAR?
Then start the year right by joining us for Sunday School immediately
following Morning Worship. If you are not currently a part of a Sunday School
Class, let us take this opportunity to invite you to a wonderful time of
Bible Study and Fellowship immediately following Sunday Morning Worship.
Class listings can be found at Information Central, in the Ministry Center,
at the locator maps in the East and West Mall entrances, or here on the
website.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
DISCOVER YOUR GOD GIVEN “S.H.A.P.E.”
What kind of ministry would an administrative assistant at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center find as a relatively new member of First Church of
the Nazarene?
Joan Halliburton identified and clarified her God-given design for ministry
during “The Call to Christ’s Ministry” class, the S.H.A.P.E. profile and
an interview. Her heart for the elderly and the poor, along with her gifts of
service, encouragement and mercy led her to find several places of ministry.
The “E” of S.H.A.P.E. stands for a person’s life experience. Joan’s
experience of being a survivor of a murder-suicide in her family gave her the
background to share the testimony of God’s grace with those in our Ministry
of Hope. Her service gift motivated her to volunteer to be a member of the
communion preparation team that meets the first Saturday of each month.
THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN BELIEVER’S HOUR
Wednesday February 14, 7:00 – 8:00 in Heritage Chapel
Worship Leader: Jack Galloway
Solo: Amy Mitchell
Testimony: Mac McRae
Sermon: Pastor Rice
YOUTH MINISTRY
TEENS RUNNING AFTER CHRIST’S KINGDOM
Student Ministries exists to WIN non-believing students to Christ. To help
Christian students BUILD a mature faith. And, to EQUIP Christian students to
make a spiritual IMPACT in the lives of others.
News From THE T.R.A.C.K.
February 24 – Paint Ball for all teens
March 9 – Broom Hockey at Centennial Sportsplex. The cost is $5.00. Sign up
in Jubilee 100.
VARSITY GUYS BASKETBALL TEAM
Come out and see our 8-0 Varsity Guys Basketball Team!
Their next game is February 13th at Forest Hills Baptist Church at 9:00 PM
ONE HEART – MANY HANDS
June 17-24 the Varsity teens (currently in 9th – 12th grade) will be
participating in a Work and Witness project in the inner – city Indianapolis,
Indiana area. If you are interested, pick up an information sheet in Jubilee
100. The cost is $400 per participant if registered by February 14th.
PECANS FOR SALE
T.R.A.C.K. Youth Ministries is currently selling pecans in the Lower
Missionary Mall for $5.00 per bag.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CO-ED BASKETBALL TEAM
Come out and see our Co-ed Basketball Team of 3rd – 6th graders on Tuesday,
February 13th at 7:00 PM at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene.
510 QUIZ KIDS – QUIZ MEET
The next Quiz Meet will be Saturday, February 17th. Coaches meet at 8:30 AM.
Quizzers meet at 8:45 AM at Bethel Church of the Nazarene
MOMents IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Are you the mother of a baby or pre-school child? Then MOMents is the place
for you. MOMents’ (formerly MOPS) next meeting will be on Thursday, February
22nd. The monthly meetings begin with registration and coffee at 9:00 am.
There is child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old with special lessons
for three, four and five year olds. The cost is $5.00 per Mom. Come prepared
for a great time of fellowship and enrichment. For questions, please contact
Denise Christianson at 360-2109.
PRETEEN RETREAT RESCHEDULED
Our Preteen Retreat (for 5th and 6th Graders) for last week, was postponed.
February 23-24 is the new date. It is not too late to sign up. Applications
are in the 510 Kids hallway.
FABULOUS FRIDAY EVENT
Our next Fabulous Friday is at Donelson Bowling Center on Friday, February 23
from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Donelson Bowling Center is at 117 Donelson Pike
(883-3313). We will meet at the Bowling Center. Cost is $2/person/game (shoes
included) payable at the bowling center to Nashville First Church of the
Nazarene.
IMPORTANT DATES!
Vacation Bible School – “Polar Expedition”
Mark Your Calendars .. A New Date! – June 11-15
Primary Summer Camp (completed 1st and 2nd grades) – July 3-6
Middler Summer Camp (completed 3rd and 4th grades) – July 16-20
Preteen Summer Camp (completed 5th and 6th grades) – July 23-27
510 FAMILY NEWS
SUNDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
– Activities for Pre – School and Elementary Children
– Pastor Henecke will be preaching Philippians 3:1-11 “Safety First”
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
provided Sunday, February 11th by:
– Paul Smith, Elizabeth McNamara, and John Smith in memory of their parents
Rev. Sylvester and Leah Smith
– Gloria Anderson, Willine Gillespie and Mary Williams in memory of brother
and son Bobby Williams
HOME GOING
Sue Knotts – February 5th
PRAYER CONCERNS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION
Ed Bynum – Harold Jarratt – Mildred McDowell – Harold Morris – Lavila Peter
FAITH PROMISE FOR WORLD EVANGELISM
Missionaries to Italy, Dan and Carol Ketchum will be our special guests
February 24-25. Saturday evening, February 24, we will have a time of
fellowship with a meal in the fellowship hall. Sunday morning, February 25,
we will have our special Faith Promise emphasis on World Evangelism. This
will be an opportunity to remind ourselves of the Great Commission to go into
all the world and to instruct our children about obedience and service.
Tickets for the Saturday meal are available today. The cost is $5.00 for
adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under, ages 4 and under – free.
SPECIAL ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
February 28th – 7:00 PM. Join us as we begin our march toward the cross with
a special combined service in the Main Sanctuary. All regularly scheduled
activities will be cancelled so that our entire church family can participate
in this service.
BAPTISM SERVICE
We are finalizing our list of participants for Baptism on Sunday evening,
March 4th. We will also be welcoming new members in that morning worship
service. If you wish to unite with this local body of believers through
membership or to proclaim your faith through baptism, please call Anne
Twining at 250-1140, ext. 178.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR LADIES
Thursdays – at Nashville First Church, 10:00 AM. The study will be on the
book of Romans. For further information call Carla Hendershot (333-9278)
Mondays – beginning February 12th at the home of Ava Laws, 11:30 AM. The
Study will be on the book of Ephesians. For further information, call Ava
Laws (298-3124) or Jeannie Roberson (865-8426)
POP-TOP CANS NEEDED FOR MINISTRY OF HOPE
Some of the people who come to our Sunday afternoon Ministry of Hope are
homeless. To meet their needs we provide them with food in “pop-top cans.”
You can help by donating these. Bring cans to the church and place them in
the designated basket at the east entrance of the Missionary Mall.
COMMUNION MINISTRIES NEEDS HELPERS
A group of faithful ministers meets the first Saturday of each month to
prepare the Lord’s Meal for our congregation. We are in need of adding to our
number as we continue to expand this vital ministry. Would you be willing to
spend a few hours each month to assist the “Bodyâ€* in worship? Call Robin
Foster at 250-1140, ext. 101 or email rfoster@nfcn.org . Thank you for your
ministry.
WHEN YOU NEED US
In moments of crisis or need, it is important that you have access to the
Ministry Team. Please take click here for information on how to contact us
and feel freedom to call when you are in need.
