Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –February 15, 2012

            “This is the day that the Lord has made, I WILL REJOICE and be glad in it!”

“I” will rejoice… Will you make a personal decision to trust Jesus today regardless of what comes your way?

I “will” rejoice… Will you make a conscious decision to trust Jesus today regardless of what comes your way?

I will “rejoice”… Will you make a personal, conscious decision to “rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, ‘REJOICE!’”?

            Depending on what you are facing today, you will need to make one of those decisions.  For me, I will “rejoice” – I will trust Jesus today as I fight the temptation to struggle under the load rather than casting all my cares on Him.  I will “rejoice!” as I fight the temptation to try to handle everything in my own strength.  I will “rejoice!” because the world around me needs to see the difference Jesus is making in my life.  I WILL REJOICE!

                                                                                                Pastor Hancock

February Church Board Meeting will be TONIGHT Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00PM.

We will be discussing the first chapter of Crazy Love.

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

Jesus Film this Sunday night in the Youth Sanctuary with the children!

High School Lock In (9^th-12^th grade) this Sunday night here @ Gallatin. Everyone (including junior high) will go out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings after church, then return to the church to begin the Lock In. Please bring money to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings! Parents can pick teens up at 7:00am Monday morning!

TNT @ TNU is April 12-14. Students that are interested would need to sign form and $140. This price includes registration, two nights lodging at Opryland Hotel, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Friday and Saturday. It also includes access to all TNT events.

Upcoming Events:

District Quiz Meet here @ Gallatin, Saturday, February 25 – Come and see what our quizzers can do!

Music City Mission in Nashville 3/4 (great opportunity to serve and be missional following our Faith-Promise)

Starfield @ Municipal 3/9 ($14 per person before Feb 17)

Winter Jam @ Bridgestone 3/11 ($10 per person)

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

God is good! Yes He is!

Today I have been going through lots of music. I came across one of my favorite songs, The Love Of God.

Here is the last verse;

Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made,

Were every stalk on earth a quill, and every man a scribe by trade,

To write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry;

Nor could the scroll contain the whole tho' stretched from sky to sky.

O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong!

It shall forevermore endure. The saints' and angels' song.

There is on thing for sure....we are loved!  Praise God!

I'm still looking for men to join the men's chorus, we need about 10 or 12.

And I need some help with the outdoor event coming in September.

God Bless You,

Nick

Children’s Ministries News:

WACKY-TACKY VALENTINE’S PARTY TONIGHT!  Thanks to Bev Cain and Alyson King for their continuing service with our Wednesday night Children’s program.

SUNDAY MORNING KID’S CHURCH – Thanks to Gary Christian, Larry Siler, Billy Meikrantz, Olivia Harris and Kenny Keene for stepping up to offer their continuing service in Kid’s Church.  They have the next couple of months covered and your children will be well cared for.

NURSERY AND TODDLER CARE – Have you taken the opportunity to say a big “Thank You” to Shirley Oldham?  She is one of our unsung heroes in Children’s Ministries.  Staffing the nursery and toddler areas is a weekly endeavor and she handles it wonderfully!  Thank you, Shirley.

SUNDAY NIGHT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES – We want to be able to continue to provide activities for our school-aged children on Sunday nights so we need some folks to offer their service in this area.

SUNDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 19 – Pastor Stephen and the teens will host and care for our school-aged children in the Youth Sanctuary.  While our adults are watching the Jesus Film in the Main Sanctuary, the teens and children will watch the children’s version of the film and enjoy some other activities until the service concludes in the Main Sanctuary.

Children's Ministers for Sunday, February 19, 2012

 1^st Service:  Kid Check Host, Loren Speicher

Crib – Becky Cantrell & Need Help

Toddlers –Nancy Hall & Cathy Barnes

Three’s – Need Help & Need Help

Pre K – Need Help & Need Help

2^nd Service:  Hostess, Dawn Perry

Crib/Toddler – Gary & Sally Christian

Three’s/Pre K – Sharon Gregory & Need Help

Sunday Evening:      

Crib/Toddlers – Shirley Oldham & Need Help

Three’s /Pre K – Children’s Jesus Film

 Nazarene Safe Update:

            The Nazarene Safe program consists of 7 10 – 12 minute sessions that must be completed and your participation documented.  If you presently work with our children or teenagers, if you have reason to be in the educational wing of our building, or if you have a desire to be involved in Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry in the future, you must complete this program.  Actually, it will be beneficial for anyone who attends our church.

            If you have not had the opportunity to complete this program, please contact Pastor Hancock so that we can determine when and for whom we can offer this again.

Nazarene Missions International – Barbara Fox:

            We will be showing the Jesus Film Sunday, February 19 at 6:00PM. 

Pastor Stephen and the Teens will host and care for our school-aged children Sunday night in the Youth Sanctuary.  They will show the children’s version of the Jesus Film and take care of our children while our adults are in the Main Sanctuary.

            This is a great film that has been responsible for literally thousands of people coming to know Jesus in a personal relationship.

World Day of Prayer - We will host this service in our Main Sanctuary Friday, March 2 at Noon.

Faith-Promise weekend with Eunice Brubaker –

                        Dinner/service, Saturday, March 3;

                        Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:45. 

                        No PM Service.

            Rev. Eunice Brubaker served thirteen years as a missionary in the Philippines. While there, she taught at Faith Academy, assisted in establishing the Asia-Pacific Regional Office, and taught as professor as Luzon Nazarene Bible College.

            Eunice has served as associate pastor, adjunct professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University, and Nazarene Missions International Global Convention coordinator twice. She served as the Global NMI President from 2001-2009. As Global NMI President, she was privileged to travel throughout the U.S., Canada and all six world regions. She currently is serving her second term as the North Central Representative and Vice-President on the Global NMI Council. Eunice is also the Kansas City District NMI President.

            She is the Executive Pastor at the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Kansas and also serves as the Chaplain for the State of Kansas House of Representatives.

            Eunice is an ordained elder on the Kansas City District. She completed her B.A. at MidAmerica Nazarene University and her Masters of Cultural Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

Eunice is married to Ken Brubaker. They reside in Topeka, Kansas.

Wednesday night potluck dinner begins at 5:15.

Here is our monthly menu:

                        1st Wed of month - Casserole Night

            2nd Wed of month - Taco/Mexican Night

3rd - Soup and Salad Night

            4th - Italian and Salad Night

Please come prepared to assist with clean up. Cleaning up after a potluck takes only minutes if everyone takes a moment to help.

DINNER8 begins in March.  Sign up sheets are available.  This is a great opportunity for fellowship and outreach.  Plan to be a part of Dinner8!

Mark Hall has begun an elective class “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist”.  This class will meet Sunday nights at 6:00 in the Senior High Sunday School Classroom at the top of the stairs by the Display Case.

Co-ed volleyball has begun!  Check with Chris or Delana Conger for more information.

Pray For

Viola Adkins (Mary Wallace’s Mother)

Stevie Rittenberry

Tom Weekly (various issues/radiation)

Lois Hammock

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s dad (feeding tube/radiation)

Carolyn Watson

Bob Damron

Jerry Sullivan

Ann and Charles Tomlinson

Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf
• Anne Pitt (Nursing Home)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup
• Lillian Thurman

Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Church Leaders

Our District Superintendent

            Dr. Larry Leonard

RT Fisher School – We have a continuing partnership with the RT Fisher School.  Food donations are accepted throughout the year.  Pray also for the Administrators, Teachers and Students

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –February 8, 2012

What a great week!  God has been blessing us.  Each week new people are seeking us out to help them Find Jesus.  I believe we really want to be

“A Church Family Helping People To Find, Know, Love and Serve Jesus.”

This week’s Mission Statement Sermon:  “Helping People to Know Jesus”, Colossians chapter 4.

            I am hosting a New Members/Welcome to the Church of the Nazarene Class during the Sunday school hour.  If you are interested in learning more about the Church of the Nazarene, please join us as we meet in the Pastor’s Office.  In anticipation of receiving New Members, I would like to meet with all of you who are interested in joining this local fellowship on Sunday morning, February 19 at 9:45am in the Pastor’s Office.  We will plan to receive New Members on Sunday morning, February 26.

            One of the ways we are reaching out to our church family is through this email newsletter.  Pastor Stephen, Pastor Emily and Brother Nick all use email to contact the people serving in various ministries.  I really enjoy getting the emails from Brother Wade Powers and Kim Sullivan – both of whom are encouraging and informing their Sunday school class members and keeping us aware of various prayer requests.

            Brother Wade told me once that, “speculation is inversely proportional to information.”  Sunday night I will be sharing from God’s Word and will also take some time to keep you up to date about what is going on in Children’s Ministries.  We are also excited that Ann Downing will be singing for us in the evening service.  We will receive a Love Offering for Ann and we look forward to her ministry.  Come prepared for a wonderful evening together.

            Keep praying.  Keep seeking.  Keep loving!

                                                                                    Pastor Hancock

Congratulations to Officer Scotty King – Tennessee Officer of the Year!

Soup-‘er Chili Bowl – Sunday, February 5, 5:00PM in the FLC.

            We had a wonderful time this past Sunday night for our Soup’er Chili Bowl event.  More than 70 adults, teens and children enjoyed a fun evening of good food, good fellowship and a pretty exciting “Big Game.”  We presented Pastor Emily with a beautiful plaque and a gift from the church for her ministry to our church and our children.  Pastor Emily has done some great things for our Children’s Department and we will miss her excitement and enthusiasm.

            Special thanks to everyone who made our Soup’er Chili Bowl a success – the food was outstanding and the fellowship was meaningful.

Nazarene Safe Update:

                        As we have mentioned several times, the Churches of the Nazarene are under a court order to instruct, educate and inform their people about Child Sexual Abuse by way of the NazareneSafe program.  This is not a local activity and it is not just for children’s workers or teachers.  This program has been mandated for everyone who has access to our children.

                        The Nazarene Safe program consists of 7 10 – 12 minute sessions that must be completed and your participation documented.  If you presently work with our children or teenagers, if you have reason to be in the educational wing of our building (this includes the Ohana Sunday School class), or if you have a desire to be involved in Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry in the future, you must complete this program.  Actually, it will be beneficial for anyone who attends our church.

            Folks, these are the times in which we live.  Please help us reach compliance by participating in this program.  You may contact Pastor Emily for more information.  We’ll make the schedule available in all our communications.

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

            Praise the Lord! This is the day that the Lord has made!

It is a joy to be serving Jesus. When I think of all the choices we have from day to day, it all pales in comparison to serving the Lord.

            This Sunday 2-12-12 we are blessed to have Ann Downing singing in our evening service. Many of you know Ann as a regular on the Gaither videos. She had a cancellation and was gracious to consider us. Let’s please do all we can to spread the word about Sunday evening.  I know she would appreciate a good attendance.

            The men’s chorus is picking up a little steam. I’ve already had some men commit to it. I need about 10 or 12 men. So if you have any interest in singing this is a great opportunity to use your talent.

            I’m still working on putting together a team to help with our outdoor event on September 1^st. I need help in the areas of baking contests, staging, dealing with the city of Gallatin, specialty entertainment for the kids, music, sound, booth setup, and probably quite a few things I haven’t thought of yet. Please prayerfully consider contributing your talent to this event.

            Psalm 96:1 (LB) Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing it everywhere around the world! Sing out his praises! Bless his name. Each day tell someone that he saves.

God Bless You,

Nick Bruno

            Director of Worship Arts

Children’s Ministries News:

Pastor Hancock will be giving a Children’s Ministries update in our Sunday Night Service this week.  Thank you to all of you who are stepping up in our Children’s Ministries Department during this time of transition.

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

TNT @ TNU is April 12-14. Students who qualify for TNT (and spectators) need to have their form and $130 turned in by February 9th. This price includes registration, two nights lodging at Opryland Hotel, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Friday and Saturday. It also includes access to all TNT events.

Middle Schoolers "True Love Waits" continues tonight! 6th graders will join youth in Youth Sanctuary and then break to a girl’s class and a boy’s class. Tammy Wallace, Kim Sullivan, Sandy Jones will lead the girls. Stan Jones and Josh Baker will lead the boys!

Upcoming Events:

District Quiz Meet here @ Gallatin, Saturday, February 18 – Come and see what our quizzers can do!

Starfield @ Municipal 3/9 ($14 per person before Feb 17)

Winter Jam @ Bridgestone 3/11 ($10 per person)

Nazarene Missions International – Barbara Fox:

            We will be showing the Jesus Film Sunday, February 19 at 6:00PM.  The film is 95 minutes long and we will also show the children’s version in the Youth Sanctuary.

This is a great film that has been responsible for literally thousands of people coming to know Jesus in a personal relationship.

World Day of Prayer - We will host this service in our sanctuary Friday, March 2 at Noon.

Faith-Promise weekend with Eunice Brubaker – Dinner/service, Saturday, March 3; Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:45.  No PM Service.

            Rev. Eunice Brubaker served thirteen years as a missionary in the Philippines. While there, she taught at Faith Academy, assisted in establishing the Asia-Pacific Regional Office, and taught as professor as Luzon Nazarene Bible College.

            Eunice has served as associate pastor, adjunct professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University, and Nazarene Missions International Global Convention coordinator twice. She served as the Global NMI President from 2001-2009. As Global NMI President, she was privileged to travel throughout the U.S., Canada and all six world regions. She currently is serving her second term as the North Central Representative and Vice-President on the Global NMI Council. Eunice is also the Kansas City District NMI President.

            She is the Executive Pastor at the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Kansas and also serves as the Chaplain for the State of Kansas House of Representatives.

            Eunice is an ordained elder on the Kansas City District. She completed her B.A. at MidAmerica Nazarene University and her Masters of Cultural Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

Eunice is married to Ken Brubaker. They reside in Topeka, Kansas.

Prayer Request – The Fireside SS Class sponsors several children from other countries.  One of those children was Tamil from India.  We can no longer support her because of the persecution in that area.  We have been given another child to support from India, but my heart is saddened that we cannot support Tamil financially.  Tamil still needs our prayers and that we can continue to do. 

From NMI Prayer mobilization Line:

            A text message from Pazzina Ken, a listener of World Mission Broadcast's Krai Bilong Ol Meri radio program in Papua New Guinea (PNG) said, "When your program airs the radio drama, it really touches my heart. I am a mess. Please can you help?" Pray for Pazzina and for the women who produce the radio program as they follow up with her and many other listeners who send text messages asking for help.

            Please pray for the Pokhara area of western Nepal and the people who live there. Leaders are planning to start a new ministry within the next month in this area. Pray that the Lord will open the door for His work to be expanded in Pokhara.

            Nazarene churches in Arab countries have few commentaries in Arabic. Recently, the Arabic Literature Committee completed translation of a commentary on the book of Romans from English to Arabic. The committee printed 1,500 copies, with 200 reserved for Nazarene pastors who speak Arabic. Pray for each pastor and lay person who uses this new commentary, that their understanding of holiness theology contained in Romans will be enhanced and shared effectively with people in their communities. Click here to read more in the Engage Magazine article.

Don't forget our Wednesday night potluck!   Dinner begins at 5:15.

Here is our monthly menu:

                        1st Wed of month - Casserole Night

2nd Wed of month - Taco/Mexican Night

            3rd - Soup and Salad Night

            4th - Italian and Salad Night

Please come prepared to assist with clean up. Cleaning up after a potluck takes only minutes if everyone takes a moment to help.

Attention all Men:  If you are looking for a place of prayer, remember that a group is meeting each Saturday morning at 7:00 in the sanctuary.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 8:00AM – Men’s Breakfast at SRMC café - Pastor Tim will be sharing.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES AND TEACHERS:  IMPROVE YOUR SERVE, Saturday, March 3 from 8:30AM to 2:00PM at the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Nashville.

Registration deadline is Sunday, February 19.  Check with Stan Jones for more info.

February Church Board Meeting will be Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00PM.

Please have your report into the church office by Thursday, February 9 for inclusion in the folder.

Board Members:  If you have not received your copy of the book, “Crazy Love,” please check with Pastor Tim as soon as possible.  We will be discussing the first chapter in the board meeting.

We have compiled a list of our men and women who have businesses or perform various types of services that may be beneficial to our congregation.  If you would like to be included in such a list, please let us know in the Church Office.

DINNER8 begins in March.  Sign up sheets will be available.  This is a great opportunity for fellowship and outreach.  Plan to be a part of Dinner8!

Other Activities Available:

Mark Hall has begun an elective class “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist”.  This class will meet Sunday nights at 6:00 in the Senior High Sunday School Classroom at the top of the stairs by the Display Case.

Co-ed volleyball has begun!  Check with Chris or Delana Conger for more information.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES INFORMATION:

Two new Bible studies for Women have begun:

“Resolutions for Women” led by Candi Pinkerton and Laruen Clifton will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00PM and Saturdays at 9:00AM.

“David-Seeking a Heart like His” by Beth Moore led by JoAnne Hancock will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the Pastor’s Office and on Fridays at 10:00AM in her home.

We are Praying For:

Viola Adkins (Mary Wallace’s Mother)

Stevie Rittenberry

Tom Weekly (various issues/radiation)

Eva Wesley

Lois Hammock

Lynn Fly (doing well after hip surgery)

Phil Navarra

Pam Navarra

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s dad (feeding tube/radiation)

Carolyn Watson

Joyce Pucket (Sharon Gregory’s sister)

Joy (Jack Gregory’s sister)

Sharon Gregory’s Mother

Bill McGuire

Ann Pitt (nursing home)

Martha Middendorf (nursing home)

Bob Damron

Ken/Lois Brown

Jerry Sullivan – bladder cancer

Carolyn Borden

Lee Borden

Bill Burton

Jim and Angela Roberts relative Wendy

Don Stewart

Bubba McCullough - pneumonia

Jimmy Clifton receiving treatment for cancer

Ann and Charles Tomlinson

Bethany Qualls (Wanda Stewart's relative.)

Rusty Dixon's mother

Carolyn Watson's granddaughter

Rita Cline's mother recuperating from two major surgeries

Lillian Thurman

Caelyn Cheynne - facing possibly additional surgery for tear duct to eye

Leslie Cheynne’s dad - continued treatment for his cancer

Deanna Speichers - prayers that she would be able to gain weight, pediatrician's concern with her weight loss

Shonnie Speicher with dislocated shoulder

Loren Speicher (friend at work has wife with severe anxiety issues)

Adam Phelps...dealing with an ear infection and not feeling well

John Primeaux (work associate out with heart/blockage issues)

LeeAnne Pszenitzi (Mark) continued strength/recovery from recent illness of mono

McCullough family - several of them sick

Emily Mingledorff and Children's Department

Emily & Alan and family during transition

PRAISES

Sharon Horn's brother has been informed that his medication will be paid for another year and his blood count has been increasing.

Leon and Faye Hill's grandson will be home for a few days and then will begin a three year tour of duty in Hawaii.

Allison King

Leslie Cheynne sister...PRAISE of new nephew

John David Weekly job going great!!!  Lots of praise for him.

Youth Conference with Reggie Dabbs was GREAT! 

We received a praise report

from Allison King!

Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf
• Anne Pitt (Nursing Home)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup
• Lillian Thurman

Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Pastor Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Superintendents

            Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

Our District Superintendent

            Dr. Larry Leonard

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School 

(Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –February 1, 2012

                        We had a great experience on Monday night as we gathered in the presence of Jesus for a wonderful time of praise, worship, contemplation and prayer.  Our thanks go to Kathy Frizzell for her leadership and sensitivity in this night of worship.  Living daily in the presence of Jesus is our goal.  Remember, where you work is not just your job, it’s your mission field and God has placed you there for a purpose.  Where you go to school is not just your learning experience, it’s your mission field and God has placed you there for a purpose.  Where you live is not just a comfy neighborhood, it’s your mission field and God has placed you there for a purpose.

            God wants us to be a church made up of people who pray.  We must pray if we are going to seek the face of God and hear the voice of God.

            God wants us to be people who love.  “They will know we are Christians by our love!”

            God wants us to be people who live the lifestyle of Jesus.

If there is a “disconnect” between your life on Sunday and your life on Monday, you need to rededicate your life to prayer.

This Sunday we will partake of Holy Communion and I will begin preaching through our Mission Statement:

                        “A Church Family Helping People To Find, Know, Love and Serve Jesus.”

            I will also host a New Members/Welcome to the Church of the Nazarene Class during the Sunday school hour.  If you are interested in learning more about the Church of the Nazarene, please join us as we meet in the Pastor’s Office.

            We will plan to receive New Members on Sunday morning, February 26.  Please contact the church office if you are interested in the class and becoming a member of this local fellowship.

            We will participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday morning, February 5 at the close of both services.  This will begin our practice of partaking Holy Communion each month.

                                                                                                                        Pastor Hancock

Soup-‘er Chili Bowl – Sunday, February 5, 5:00PM in the FLC.

We will enjoy a time of family fun and fellowship as we watch the “Big Game” together on the Big Screen!

Activities for the children, lots of food and a Super time together.

You can bring Soup or Chilli and your own chair (I’ve got a great recliner!)

[Pastor Stephen is lining up some young men with trucks to help with your chair – just call the office for info.]

If your last name starts with A-K please bring chips; L-Z please brings drinks.

We will also have a dessert auction with the proceeds going to Youth Ministry.  For the First Quarter of the game this will be a “silent auction”.  Pastor Stephen will conclude the auction at the beginning of the Second Quarter.

We will honor Pastor Emily for her ministry.

            5:00 – PreGame Warmup

            5:15 – Honor Pastor Emily

            5:34 – Kick Off

            5:40 – Dinner is served!

            1^st Quarter – Silent Auction of Dessert items

            2^nd Quarter – Dessert Auction Finale

            Half-Time Fellowship

Nazarene Safe Update:

                        As we have mentioned several times, the Churches of the Nazarene are under a court order to instruct, educate and inform their people about Child Sexual Abuse by way of the NazareneSafe program.  This is not a local activity and it is not just for children’s workers or teachers.  This program has been mandated for everyone who has access to our children.

            TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 1, SESSION #2.  Pastor Emily will facilitate this program which will be presented in the Fireside Class Room. 

            SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AND 12 – The NazareneSafe program will be offered during the Sunday school hour in the Youth Sanctuary hosted by the Ohana class.

            The Nazarene Safe program consists of 7 10 – 12 minute sessions that must be completed and your participation documented.  If you presently work with our children or teenagers, if you have reason to be in the educational wing of our building (this includes the Ohana Sunday School class), or if you have a desire to be involved in Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry in the future, you must complete this program.  Actually, it will be beneficial for anyone who attends our church.

            Folks, these are the times in which we live.  Please help us reach compliance by participating in this program.  You may contact Pastor Emily for more information.  We’ll make the schedule available in all our communications.

Year-end Contribution receipts have been sent to those for whom we have contact information.  If you know of anyone who does not receive their receipt, please contact the church office.

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

            Greetings all!

            Well, I’m sure you all have noticed that I’m back leading songs from the piano.  Believe me that is not by choice, but out of necessity.  I realize that having someone standing in front to lead the songs is very important to some of you.  It is important to me, too.  Please pray with me that the Lord will provide that person.  We have been speaking with several people but they have not stepped forward yet.

            Worship is something I am very passionate about.  I encourage you to come to church with anticipation.  Come expecting to join in.  Come expecting a blessing.  My prayer is that the worship service will be a time of anointing and a time of refreshing.  Come believing for a miracle.  God is good … all the time and He inhabits the praises of His people.  He wants to bless us in every way.  Come with faith and a desire to glorify Him.

            Psalm 145:1, 2 (NIV) – I will exalt You, my God the King; I will praise Your name for ever and ever.  Every day I will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever.

            Praise the Lord!

            Nick Bruno

            Director of Worship Arts

 Children’s Ministries News from Pastor Emily:

            I won't be with your kids after this Sunday in KIDcity, but there is a team of people dedicated to keeping things hopping in Children's Ministries here at GFCN.  I know they will have your full support in the weeks to come.  If you see an area where you can be of use, please contact Pastor Tim and let him know.  Your willingness to help will be a blessing to everyone involved.

            Parents, Sixth Graders will be heading to the youth group tonight!  We have spent much time and prayer planning for this moment, and HERE it is!  Your 6th grader will start in the youth sanctuary with Pastor Stephen and then transition to their True Love Waits study with the rest of the middle schoolers.  Stan Jones and Josh Baker will be leading the boys and Sandi Jones, Kim Sullivan, and Tammy Wallace will be leading the girls.  There will be a TLW service at the end of this study, so be watching for details!

            The rest of our elementary kids will begin a LOVE series tonight with Allison King.  Next Wednesday night will be the Wacky, Tacky Valentine's Day party, with more fun to follow in the weeks to come!

            I am going to miss being with your kids on Wednesday nights and Sundays!  Know that you are in our prayers and that we anticipate great days ahead.  Above all else, remember that little eyes are watching you!  Focus on being a good example to your kids during this transition!  Show them how a Christian prays, how a Christian speaks, and how a Christian acts despite circumstances that we don't like (like another Children’s Pastor coming and going). It is during times of transition and uncertainty that we find the teachable moments with the most impact.  I challenge you to impact your kids, your church and your community with your Christ-like attitude. 

 Pastor Emily Mingledorff

Director of Children's Ministries

Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

            “Arts” Extravaganza event is this weekend February 3rd & 4th, 2012 at Clarksville Park Lane Church of the Nazarene for all the musicians. Abi Hancock, Kelsey Boatright, Julie Stewart, Mary Margaret Foster, Zach Foster, Michael Foster, Samuel Foster will be participating in the "Arts" activities this weekend. Please be in prayer for these students!

            We will leave the church at 4:00 on Friday and we will be staying overnight in Clarksville at Country Inn and Suites. Please ask the students to eat before they come to the church so we can get to the opening ceremony by 6:00 Friday night. We anticipate getting back to Gallatin between 6:00 - 7:00 pending any changes to the schedule.

TNT @ TNU is April 12-14. Students who qualify for TNT (and spectators) need to have their form and $130 turned in by February 9th. This price includes registration, two nights lodging at Opryland Hotel, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Friday and Saturday. It also includes access to all TNT events.

SOUP’er Bowl Sunday Night in Family Life Center @ 5:00

Calling all students with trucks to help move furniture from houses to the church upon requests

Calling all students to help with the dessert auction (proceeds go to youth ministry)

Calling all students to come join in the fellowship and fun

Middle Schoolers "True Love Waits" begins tonight! 6th graders will join youth in Youth Sanctuary and then break to a girl’s class and a boy’s class. Tammy Wallace, Kim Sullivan, Sandy Jones will lead the girls. Stan Jones and Josh Baker will lead the boys!

Upcoming Events:

District Quiz Meet here @ Gallatin 2/18

Starfield @ Municipal 3/9 ($14 per person before Feb 17)

Winter Jam @ Bridgestone 3/11 ($10 per person)

Nazarene Missions International – Barbara Fox:

            We will be showing the Jesus Film Sunday, February 19 at 6:00PM.  The film is 95 minutes long and we will also show the children’s version in the Youth Sanctuary.

This is a great film that has been responsible for literally thousands of people coming to know Jesus in a personal relationship.

NMI Breakfast for World Radio – Sunday, February 5, Fundraiser at 9:30AM in the FLC.  $4 per minute can reach the world, one person at a time.  No individual missionary can be in 75 countries and speak to people in 33 languages all at the same time, but World Mission Broadcast can!

World Day of Prayer - We will host this service in our sanctuary Friday, March 2 at Noon.

Faith-Promise weekend with Eunice Brubaker – Dinner/service, Saturday, March 3; Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:45.  No PM Service.

Rev. Eunice Brubaker served thirteen years as a missionary in the Philippines. While there, she taught at Faith Academy, assisted in establishing the Asia-Pacific Regional Office, and taught as professor as Luzon Nazarene Bible College.

            Eunice has served as associate pastor, adjunct professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University, and Nazarene Missions International Global Convention coordinator twice. She served as the Global NMI President from 2001-2009. As Global NMI President, she was privileged to travel throughout the U.S., Canada and all six world regions. She currently is serving her second term as the North Central Representative and Vice-President on the Global NMI Council. Eunice is also the Kansas City District NMI President.

            She is the Executive Pastor at the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Kansas and also serves as the Chaplain for the State of Kansas House of Representatives.

            Eunice is an ordained elder on the Kansas City District. She completed her B.A. at MidAmerica Nazarene University and her Masters of Cultural Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

Eunice is married to Ken Brubaker. They reside in Topeka, Kansas.

Prayer Request – The Fireside SS Class sponsors several children from other countries.  One of those children was Tamil from India.  We can no longer support her because of the persecution in that area.  We have been given another child to support from India, but my heart is saddened that we cannot support Tamil financially.  Tamil still needs our prayers and that we can continue to do. 

From NMI Prayer mobilization Line:

            A text message from Pazzina Ken, a listener of World Mission Broadcast's Krai Bilong Ol Meri radio program in Papua New Guinea (PNG) said, "When your program airs the radio drama, it really touches my heart. I am a mess. Please can you help?" Pray for Pazzina and for the women who produce the radio program as they follow up with her and many other listeners who send text messages asking for help.

            Please pray for the Pokhara area of western Nepal and the people who live there. Leaders are planning to start a new ministry within the next month in this area. Pray that the Lord will open the door for His work to be expanded in Pokhara.

            Nazarene churches in Arab countries have few commentaries in Arabic. Recently, the Arabic Literature Committee completed translation of a commentary on the book of Romans from English to Arabic. The committee printed 1,500 copies, with 200 reserved for Nazarene pastors who speak Arabic. Pray for each pastor and lay person who uses this new commentary, that their understanding of holiness theology contained in Romans will be enhanced and shared effectively with people in their communities. Click here to read more in the Engage Magazine article.

Pray For:

We are continuing to pray for:

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s Father

• Amy Gann
• Bill Burton
• Kurt Shoemaker
• Tawanda Brawner
• Pat Simpson
• Stevie Rittenberry

      (Parents Bud and Jean)

      Virginia Cook

• Leona Green
• Herbert Green (Isaac’s Father)
• Tom Weekly
• Viola Adkins

      (Mary Wallace’s mother)

• Carolyn Watson
• Bob Damron
• Janeice Shrum’s brother, John Hale passed away on Sunday.
• Jerry Sullivan
• Bubba McCullough
• Don Stewart
• Carolyn and Lee Borden

We received a praise report

from Allison King!

Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

 Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf
• Anne Pitt (Nursing Home)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup

 Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Pastor Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene;

            Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

Dr. Larry Leonard &

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School (Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –January 18, 2012

What does God want us to do?

            He wants to live in a relationship close enough to Him to hear His voice.  God is secure enough that He doesn’t need to raise His voice – He still uses a “still, small voice.”  It’s up to us to live close enough to hear him speak.

            We’ve been having some great times of prayer in our Wednesday night prayer meetings and in our Sunday services.  At the same time, we are coming up against the Enemy.  Whenever God’s people pray, Satan raises an objection.  He wants you to be distracted and fearful, irritated, aggravated and frustrated.  He wants you to focus on the petty and the personal and he loves to make you feel like a victim.

            Let me remind you that we have been made more than conquerors through the blood of Jesus Christ.  Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.  Can anything separate us from God’s love?  NO.  God is on the throne today and no matter what you are going through He is working in your life.

            In the past week I’ve 5 people inquire about the next Membership Class and joining this local fellowship!  God is on the move and we better get packed and ready to roll.  Thanks for joining us on the journey.

            In February, I will be preaching through our Mission Statement each Sunday morning.

                        “To Find, Know, Love and Serve Jesus.”

            I will also host a New Members/Welcome to the Church of the Nazarene Class during the Sunday school hour.  We will plan to receive New Members on Sunday morning, February 26.  Please contact the church office if you are interested in the class and becoming a member here at First Church.

            We will participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday morning, February 5 at the close of both services.  This will begin our practice of partaking Holy Communion each month.

            COMING UP:

            Sunday, January 22, Pastor Emily Mingledorff will be preaching in the morning services and Rev. Robby Kirkham will host the evening service which will feature a powerful video documentary.

            Sunday, January 29, Pastor Stephen Kihnley will be preaching in the morning services and we will have a 5^th-Sunday Singspiration in our Evening Service.  Our Teenagers participating in the District Extravaganza will be featured.  Our children will be singing as well.

It is with deep regret that I pass along this letter of resignation from Pastor Emily Mingledorff.  We have spoken at length about this decision and it has been bathed in prayer.  I believe that we have been growing toward a very effective Ministry Team and I am saddened by Pastor Emily’s decision.

                                                                                                            Pastor Hancock

January 16, 2012

Reverend Tim Hancock and the Board of Gallatin Church of the Nazarene

407 North Water

Gallatin, TN  37066

Pastor Tim and Members of the Board,

Thank you for the opportunity to minister with you at Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene.  I appreciate the opportunities you have afforded me to answer God’s call on my life to full-time ministry.  However, it is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as Director of Children’s Ministries.  I submit my resignation based on the needs of my family at this time, as well as the needs of Gallatin Church of the Nazarene.  My last Sunday as Children’s Pastor will be February 5, 2012.

It is through my time at Gallatin Nazarene that I was made fully aware of God’s call, and because of Pastor Tim Hancock’s encouragement that I answered it.  I owe Pastor Tim gratitude for opening the door, and I owe many of you thanks for the encouragement to proceed with my call.  I will continue answering God’s call to ministry through continuing my education over the months to come.

Our family will attend another church in the area after February 5, so as to afford the next Children’s Pastor the opportunity to facilitate relationships within Gallatin Nazarene.  Alan and I feel this is best for GFCN’s congregation, staff, and our family. I know you will embrace that next special staff member with open arms and assist them in a smooth transition for our children and families.  I have no doubt that you will be supportive and encouraging of GFCN’s entire staff in the months to come.

Please know that you are loved very much, and that you will continue to be in our prayers.  God has great things in store for Gallatin, and He wants GFCN to be a big part of it!  I encourage you to prayerfully seek God’s guidance and submit to His will so God may be glorified through His church. 

Grace and peace,

Emily Mingledorff

Nazarene Safe Update:

            As we have mentioned several times, the Churches of the Nazarene are under a court order to instruct, educate and inform their people about Child Sexual Abuse by way of the NazareneSafe program.  This is not a local activity and it is not just for children’s workers or teachers.  This program has been mandated for everyone who has access to our children.

            Continuing TONIGHT, January 18 and continuing for several more weeks, Pastor Emily will facilitate this program which will be presented in the Fireside Class Room.  There are 7 10 – 12 minute sessions that must be completed and your participation will be documented.  If you presently work with our children or teenagers, if you have reason to be in the educational wing of our building (this includes the Ohana Sunday School class), or if you have a desire to be involved in Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry in the future, you must complete this program.  Actually, it will be beneficial for anyone who attends our church.

            Folks, these are the times in which we live.  Please help us reach compliance be participating in this program.  You may contact Pastor Emily for more information.  We’ll make the schedule available in all our communications.

Children’s Ministries News from Pastor Emily:

Don't forget about this week's ANGRY BIRDS Lesson tonight, upstairs in the Sunday school area!  Bubba and Stacey McCullough will be leading our class on what the Bible says about anger, as Pastor Emma continues facilitating Nazarene Safe for the adults in the Fireside Room.  

This Sunday will be a Family Worship Day as we invite our kids to sit with their families as Pastor Emily presents the gospel to our congregation in both services.  Pastor Emily will offer something separate for the kids Sunday night as Rev. Robby Kirkham brings a special message to our congregation.  Make plans to be a part!

SIXTH GRADERS:

Wow!  We had 15(!) 6th graders attend our Merge service at Nashville Grace, and 14 of them spent the night at GFCN for our Middle School lock-in. (Ahhhhhhhhhh! )   Don't forget about the upcoming TRUE LOVE WAITS series on Wednesday nights beginning in February.  That's another great time to build our youth group and encourage a lifestyle of integrity to this generation!

Nursery workers:

1st Service: Host – Loren Speicher

CRIB - Stacy Baker and Helen Parson

TODDLERS - BJ and Lauren Clifton

THREE'S - Kim and Katherine Sullivan

PRE K - Reese and Tammy Legge

2nd Service:  Hostess - Stacey McCullough

CRIB/TODDLERS - Lisa Hodges and Freeman Thompson

THREE'S/PRE K - Bev Cain and Pat Simpson

Sunday night:

CRIB/TODDLERS - Melissa Meikrantz and NEED HELP

THREE'S/PRE K - Kevin and Nancy Sanderson

Pastor Emily Mingledorff

Director of Children's Ministries

Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

Merge @ Grace Church of the Nazarene & Middle School Lock-in was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who helped make both events possible!

Resurrection Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is this weekend. . I am asking that the students get to the church as soon as possible on Friday with intentions of leaving no later than 4:00. (If we can leave earlier, that would be wonderful) We will return Sunday night between 6:00 – 7:00. Please be praying for the adults and students on this trip.

Sunday January 29^th in the evening service, our teens will be sharing their gifts and talents with the congregation. Come out and see what they will be doing when they go to Extravaganza!

“Arts” Extravaganza event is February 3^rd & 4^th, 2012 at Clarksville Park Lane Church of the Nazarene for all the musicians, artists, photography and much more. The registration cost for each student is now $55. If the student has already registered and was a participant/spectator at the “Athletics” event, his or her registration fee is already covered.  Registration forms are available to any students in the Youth Sanctuary or go online to http://tnnyi.blogspot.com             

Please help encourage your teens to practice in preparation for this event!

All students who plan on participating in TNT @ TNU April 12-14, form and $130 due February 9^th. This cost covers access to all TNT events, 2 nights lodging at Opryland, and meals for Friday and Saturday.

NO SMALL GROUP THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!

 Nazarene Missions International – Barbara Fox:

We’ll be showing the Jesus Film in February.  This is a great film that has been responsible for literally thousands of people coming to know Jesus in a personal relationship.

NMI Breakfast for World Radio – Fundraiser following the 8:30 service in the FLC.

World Day of Prayer - We will host this service in our sanctuary Friday, March 2 at Noon.

Faith-Promise weekend with Eunice Brubaker – Dinner/service, Saturday, March 3; Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:45.  No PM service.

Pray For:

We are continuing to pray for:

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s Father

• Amy Gann
• Bill Burton
• Kurt Shoemaker
• Tawanda Brawner
• Pat Simpson
• Stevie Rittenberry

(parents Bud and Jean have been worshiping with us for several months.)

• Virginia Cook
• Leona Green
• Herbert Green (Isaac’s Father)
• Tom Weekly
• Viola Adkins (Mary Wallace’s mother)
• Carolyn Watson
•  Bob Damron (cancer treatments on OKC)
• Janeice Shrum’s brother, John Hale (Hospice has been called)

Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf
• Anne Pitt (Rehab at SRMC)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup

Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Pastor Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene;

            Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

Dr. Larry Leonard &

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School (Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –January 11, 2012

            What does God want us to do?

How will we discover what God wants us to do?  Through prayer.

Acts 1:14 - These all [met together continually for prayer].  They [continued with one accord] with one mind [and] were continually [constantly] devoting themselves to prayer… --NASB

Psalms 46 - God the Refuge of His People.

:1 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

:2 - Therefore we will not fear…

:10 - Cease {striving} [Be still] and know that I am God…

We are on a journey to a life more committed to prayer.  Will you join us on the journey?

Pastor Hancock

Sunday, January 15 we will follow our normal schedule of services.

Sunday, January 22, Pastor Emily Mingledorff will be preaching in the morning services and Rev. Robby Kirkham will host the evening service which will feature a powerful video documentary.

Sunday, January 29, Pastor Stephen Kihnley will be preaching in the morning services and we will have a 5^th-Sunday Singspiration in our Evening Service.  Our Teenagers participating in the District Extravaganza will be featured.  Our children will be singing as well.

In February, Pastor Hancock will be preaching through our Mission Statement each Sunday morning.

“To Find, Know, Love and Serve Jesus.”

Nazarene Safe Update:

            As we have mentioned several times, the Churches of the Nazarene are under a court order to instruct, educate and inform their people about Child Sexual Abuse by way of the NazareneSafe program.  This is not a local activity and it is not just for children’s workers or teachers.  This program has been mandated for everyone who has access to our children.

            Beginning TONIGHT, January 11 and continuing for several weeks, Pastor Emily will facilitate this program which will be presented in the Fireside Class Room.  There are 7 10 – 12 minute sessions that must be completed and your participation will be documented.  If you presently work with our children or teenagers, if you have reason to be in the educational wing of our building (this includes the Ohana Sunday School class), or if you have a desire to be involved in Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry in the future, you must complete this program.  Actually, it will be beneficial for anyone who attends our church.

            Folks, these are the times in which we live.  Please help us reach compliance be participating in this program.  You may contact Pastor Emily for more information.  We’ll make the schedule available in all our communications.

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

            I’m happy to report that we had our first choir rehearsal of the New Year. It was good to get back together with everyone and start working on new songs. The choir sounds great…praise the Lord.

We can use a few more members so I want to encourage you to come and join us. You will have fun and great fellowship, and you will be a blessing.

Psalm 111:2, 3 (NIV) Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

God Bless You,

Brother Nick

This week is week two in our ANGRY BIRDS series.  Tonight, Allison King, Olivia Harris and Kenny Keene will be discussing "Deal with it!  God's instruction on how to deal with anger."   It's going to be fun!  These special lessons will coincide with our mandatory Nazarene Safe seminars for all adults and parents who work with minors.  The Nazarene Safe segments begin TONIGHT at 6 pm, and are being led by Pastor Emily in the Fireside Room.

How do I know if I should take part in the Nazarene Safe Sessions offered on Wednesday nights in January?

If you fall into any of the following categories, you should complete the Nazarene Safe Seminars:

Board Member, Sunday School Teacher, Small Group Leader, Youth Sponsor, Choir Member

Any employee of GFCN:  Custodian, office personnel or volunteer, member of the Ministry Team

Parent of a minor

Grandparent of a minor

Nursery Volunteer

Preschool Volunteer

Elementary Volunteer

Youth Volunteer

Driver of van/bus

VBS Volunteer

Upward Volunteer

There are only 2 sessions for you to complete.  Session One will be offered tonight and next week, and Session Two will be offered the last Wednesday in January and the first Wednesday in February.  Again, if you fall into any of the above mentioned categories, please make plans to go through this federally mandated training.

SIXTH GRADERS - Emerge with MERGE Ministries!  Join the GFCN youth group and Nashville Grace and Old Hickory's youth groups as we gather and worship together at Nashville Grace, Sunday, January 15.  There will be a MIDDLE SCHOOL lock-in (Grades 6-8 ONLY) at GFCN, afterward.  Bring $5, a sleeping bag and a pillow.  (Alan and Emily Mingledorff will be 6th grade chaperones for this event.)

PLEASE NOTE:  WE NEED A RELEASE FORM FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND.  RELEASE FORMS CAN BE FOUND AT KIDCENTRAL.  GUESTS MAY ATTEND AS LONG AS THEY ARE IN 6TH GRADE OR HIGHER.  WE NEED A HEAD COUNT, SO PLEASE RSVP TO PASTOR EMILY BY TONIGHT!

Sixth graders are welcome to continue worshiping with Pastor Emily in KIDcity on Sunday mornings.  However, beginning in February, 6th graders will transition into the Wednesday night youth group with Pastor Stephen.  Our plan is for the 6th graders to join the youth group for worship and break into their own small groups where they will study the True Love Waits series.  Please note that 6th graders are welcome to join Pastor Emily on Sunday evenings in KIDcity.  There will be a parent meeting soon, so watch for details in both Children's Ministries and Youth Ministries.

TOTtown SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:

We now have a Sunday School teacher for our Pre-K class.  Jeni Sterling has accepted the PreK class, and she brings much experience with her.  Jeni taught preschool for many years and is currently taking classes to pursue her degree in elementary education.  Jeni is excited to join our incredible team of preschool and elementary Sunday School teachers, and we are even more excited to have her!

But that's not all the important news in our Sunday School department!  We have so many kids in the PreK class that we have decided to do something a little different for a while.  Bev Cain (our three's and four's teacher in the room with the purple carpet) and Jeni have decided to try team-teaching.  Bev will host half the kids for games and crafts, and Jeni will host the other half of the kids for the Bible story and snack.  Then the kids will switch rooms so they can complete the other half of their lesson. I'm sure we will have some kinks along the way, but

I'm excited about this rotation!  I think the kids will enjoy it, and our teachers will have smaller groups so our kids will get more attention.  We will let you know where your child will start when you check in at KIDcentral, Sunday.

HELP NEEDED!            Lelia Coward has decided to step aside on Wednesday nights and Sunday nights to allow another volunteer to enjoy our PreK kids.  If you are interested in helping us build a strong PreK program on Wednesday or Sunday nights, please let me know, asap.  Lelia has worked with our PreK for many years and will be missed!  Make sure you give her a big hug around the neck for all her hard work and years of service.  She is a great example of someone with a servant's heart!

SUNDAY NIGHTS IN KIDcity:    We noticed something this past Sunday night:  our kids (and parents) want a program especially for kids on Sunday nights!  Pastor Emily is working on a curriculum for our Sunday nights together.  Right now the plan is to begin in the main sanctuary for worship and then head to KIDcity (in the youth sanctuary) after the offering is received.  We hope to see you there!

Pastor Emily Mingledorff

Director of Children's Ministries

Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene

Here are the nursery workers for this week:

Wednesday night: 

Hostess - Shonnie Speicher

CRIB/TODDLER - Kim Sullivan and Leslie Cheyne

THREE'S/PRE K - Lelia Coward and Rita Cline

SUNDAY MORNING - 1ST SERVICE:

Host - Loren Speicher

CRIB - Becky Cantrell

TODDLERS - Nancy Hall and Cathey Barnes

THREE'S - Stacy McCullough and Katie McCullough

PRE K - NEED HELP & NEED HELP

2ND SERVICE: Hostess - Dawn Perry

CRIB/TODDLER - Gary & Sally Christian

THREE'S/PRE K - Sharon Gregory & Abi Hancock

SUNDAY NIGHT -

CRIB/TODDLER - Shirley Oldham & Nancy Porter

THREE'S/ PRE K - Lelia Coward & Terry Primeaux

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

Merge @ Grace Church of the Nazarene January 15^th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We are going to incorporate our 6^th graders for a wonderful night of worship, fellowship, and fun with Nashville Grace’s Youth Group and Old Hickory’s Youth Group. The cost is only $5.

Middle School Lock-in (6^th-8^th graders only) The lock-in will begin when we return from Merge Sunday night for a fun-filled evening with a scavenger hunt, movies, dodge ball, games and much more. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and be ready for a lot of fun. Parents can pick your kids up at 7:00 Monday morning.

Resurrection Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is next month and I am very excited. We will be leaving Friday January 20^th and returning Sunday late afternoon January 22^nd. This weekend will be an incredible opportunity for the students to fellowship, grow closer to one another as a youth group, but most importantly grow deeper in their walk with Christ.

            *Anyone still interested, $110 is due

                        (Money covers registration, lodging, and meals)

 http://www.resurrectionyouth.com/ (website for conference)

http://www.edgewater-hotel.com/ (website for lodging)

“Arts” Extravaganza event is February 3^rd & 4^th, 2012 at Clarksville Park Lane Church of the Nazarene for all the musicians, artists, photography and much more. The registration cost for each student is $45. If the student has already registered and was a participant/spectator at the “Athletics” event, his or her registration fee is already covered.  Registration forms are available to any students in the Youth Sanctuary or go online to http://tnnyi.blogspot.com             

Forms filled out and notarized along with $45 due January 8^th THIS SUNDAY

Pastor Emily will be facilitating our mandatory Nazarene Safe training seminars for all adults and parents who work with minors.  It all starts January 11 at 6 pm. See Pastor Emily or myself for details.

Nazarene Missions International – Barbara Fox:

            We will get back on track with our NMI services in February.  We are working toward a full-blown presentation of the Jesus Film for adults, teens and children that will lead us into our Faith-Promise weekend March 2 and 3.  Stay tuned for more details.  God is at work in our world and we can have a part in His plan.

Pray For:

We are continuing to pray for:

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s Father

• Amy Gann
• Bill Burton (surgery went well at Hendersonville)
• Kurt Shoemaker
• Tawanda Brawner
• Pat Simpson
• Stevie Rittenberry

(parents Bud and Jean have been worshiping with us for several months.)

• Virginia Cook
• Leona Green
• Herbert Green (Isaac’s Father)
• Tom Weekly
• Viola Adkins (Mary Wallace’s mother)
• Alan Mingledorff’s Grandmother passed away.

Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf (nursing home in Westmoreland)
• Anne Pitt (Rehab at SRMC)
• Pat Pullias (Alive Hospice in Madison)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup

Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Pastor Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene;

            Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

Dr. Larry Leonard &

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School (Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –December 21, 2011

What an exciting season!  Abi is counting the days to Christmas.  Jo is cleaning up from the staff dinner, Board dinner and Open House and making her final preparations.  I’m trying to figure out a time to get some gifts home and wrapped without either of them knowing about it.  Folks will be travelling.  Families will be gathering.  Wow.

            Maybe you need to schedule some “down time” before you get overwhelmed.  Maybe you are already overwhelmed.  Remember, Jesus came to bring us PEACE – not the kind of peace that the world claims to offer, but PEACE that passes all our understanding!  “Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace, coming down from the Father above!  Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, in fathomless billows of love.”

            “Peace like a holy and infinite calm, wonderful peace, wonderful peace;

                        Like to the strains of an evening psalm, I have peace, sweet peace.”

Don’t miss the opportunity to spend time with Jesus!  Merry Christmas!  Be safe.

            I am thankful for what God is doing in our lives and in His Church.  The New Year will bring some changes both personally and corporately.  I have been praying and the board members are praying for clarity and direction.  God has some exciting days in store for us in the New Year.  We need to join together in prayer so that God will reveal His plan to all of us.  We must be bathed in prayer so that we do not put personal convenience ahead of what God is calling us to do.

            It was just over a year ago that Jo and I drove down here for the interview with the Church Board.  (My, how time flies!)  Many things have changed in our lives and in the life of our church.  There are some days when I wonder if I misunderstood God’s call.  But I am convinced that God has brought us together for this specific time to do His work in our community.  I am praying that God would let us “get on the move!”  And, I am praying that we will be ready to march when God says, “March!”

            Here we go!  It’s going to be quite a journey!

                                                                                Pastor Hancock

End of the Year Contributions:  December 25 will be the last Sunday for 2011 charitable contributions. Donations/offerings made on Sunday, January 1, 2012 will be counted as 2012 charitable contributions (even if you wrote the check in 2011). If you mail contributions, the envelope needs to be put in the mail in 2011 for it to be counted as a 2011 charitable contribution.  (Received from Clergy Financial Resources)

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

            The last two Sundays have been fantastic. The Booth Brothers Christmas Concert and the Children's program under the direction of Pastor Emily both proved to be wonderful events for our church. We had a considerable number of visitors for both events, and that's what it's all about...reaching out to others.

            We are right in the middle of the Christmas season and it's all very exciting and wonderful. It's the best time of the year to tell others about Jesus.

            In one more week we will begin 2012 and the choir and others involved in the music program will embark on a new musical adventure...won't you join us? If you have any interest in joining any part of our music program, this is the right time.

            Just contact me here at the church.

 Psalm 146:1, 2 (NIV) Praise the Lord. Praise the lord,O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

            God Bless You,

                                     Nick

Children’s Ministries News from Pastor Emily

We had a packed house Sunday night for our Children's Christmas Musical!  We wish to thank everyone who worked so hard to support and encourage us as we attempted to share the news of Emmanuel through drama and music.  The kids did a FABULOUS job on all fronts: they knew their lines, they knew their music, and they knew the message!  Encourage them to continue spreading the message that "God Has Come" through the remaining days of this Advent season.

            We are looking forward to having a special time together tonight. We will gather in the Youth Sanctuary and watch a video of our production of Chris-Myth Busters.  Send your child in their pajamas with a blanket and pillow so they can relax and enjoy seeing themselves minister.  It will be a fun, laid-back night of fellowship and celebration.  Parents are invited to assist us tearing down the set in the sanctuary.

            Don't forget about this Sunday's special service time at 10:00.  We don't often get to celebrate Christmas Day on Sunday, so make sure to join your church family as we celebrate the real reason for the season!  Please remember that this special service will be a Family Worship Service for kids of ALL AGES.  We are asking our volunteer preschool and nursery staff to have a Merry Christmas with THEIR families in our service.  Therefore, there will be no childcare available for any age.  If you see one of our volunteers please give them a hug and let them know how much you appreciate them and their ministry to our congregation.

Pastor Emily Mingledorff

Director of Children's Ministries

Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

Congrats to our quizzers! 1^st place at TCC District Quiz Meet

Individual awards: Cole Hodge 1^st, Trent Hodge 5th

CHRISTMAS PARTY @ the Fosters Wednesday December 21^st 6:00-8:00

-Wear your ugly/tacky sweater and participate in our ugly/tacky sweater contest

-Great night of food, fun, games, raffle drawings and fellowship

(Please bring canned goods: corn, green beans, pinto beans and rice to donate to the Music City Mission in Nashville)

223 TimberLane Rd (less than 3 miles from the church)

Christmas Card Distribution The drop box is still in the foyer, so there is still time to drop off Christmas cards. It is $.25 per card to assist in Youth Sponsored Compassionate Ministry.

Thanks so much for all your generosity and support for Compassionate Ministries this past month.

Nearly New Years Lock-In:  December 28^th 9:00 pm - 6:00 am in Franklin Tn. The district is hosting this event and renting out the Franklin Bowling Alley and A-Game Sport Complex. Pastor Daniel Meadow of Erin is speaking and Vinyl Thief is leading us in worship. The cost is $20 and it includes; food, bowling, ice-skating and much more.

Resurrection Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is next month and I am very excited. We will be leaving Friday January 20^th and returning Sunday late afternoon January 22^nd. This weekend will be an incredible opportunity for the students to fellowship, grow closer to one another as a youth group, but most importantly grow deeper in their walk with Christ.

            *Anyone still interested, $110 is due

              (Money covers registration, lodging, and meals)

http://www.resurrectionyouth.com/ (website for conference)

http://www.edgewater-hotel.com/ (website for lodging)

“Arts” Extravaganza event is February 3^rd & 4^th, 2012 at Clarksville Park Lane Church of the Nazarene for all the musicians, artists, photography and much more. The registration cost for each student is $45. If the student has already registered and was a participant/spectator at the “Athletics” event, his or her registration fee is already covered.  Registration forms are available to any students in the Youth Sanctuary or go online to http://tnnyi.blogspot.com             

Forms filled out and notarized along with $45 due January 8^th.

Upcoming Events:

Merge @ Grace Church of the Nazarene

January 15^th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pray For:

BJ Clifton and Delana Conger’s Father

• Amy Gann
• Kurt Shoemaker
• Tawanda Brawner
• Pat Simpson
• Stevie Rittenberry(parents Bud and Jean have been worshiping with us for several months.)
• Virginia Cook
• Leona Green
• Herbert Green (Isaac’s Father)
• Tom Weekly
• Lynn Fly – It was great to see Lynn in church on Sunday!
• Viola Adkins (Mary Wallace’s mother)
• John Tay - Peace Mission in the Sudan

 Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

 Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Martha Middendorf
• Anne Pitt
• Pat Pullias (Brandywood/Golden)
• Ed and Mary Lou Gallup

Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers    (Church custodians)

Our General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene;

            Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

Dr. Larry Leonard &

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School (Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries

Gallatin Nazarene Weekly Update –November 2, 2011

            Isn’t it exciting to be a part of God’s family?  It is so good to know that He is guiding us and we trust His direction.  As we enter this new season of life together, I am glad for all of us that you don’t have to rely only on what I have to offer.  I am relying on Christ, Who gives me strength, and like Paul, I’ll challenge you to “follow me as I seek to follow Christ.”  We are in for some really great days and I believe that God has a wonderful plan for our church and our community.  The thing is:  He wants to start His work in our hearts.  Individually.  We trust Him.

            We had a great time on Sunday night for the Upward Celebration and Trunk or Treat.  Hundreds of children and adults swarmed our campus and it was a wonderful event.  Thank you for your support of our ministries and for reaching out to our community.

            We have a lot planned for the next couple of months and you’ll want to be sure and be a part of all that is going on.  Do you just want to show up for church or do you want to be involved in ministry?

            Thanks for joining us on the journey.

            Don’t forget:  Starting TONIGHT!  Wednesday, November 2 our Wednesday night activities will begin at 6pm.

                                                                                                            Pastor Hancock

We have a continuing partnership with the RT Fisher School and we accept donations for the school throughout the year.  There is a collection box located in the church foyer for any food items you bring. It's hard to imagine that when we share a pack of mini-juice boxes we are sharing Jesus, but the scriptures tell us it's true. 

Items needed include:

Microwaveable Meals (ex. Chef Boyardee pasta bowls that will fit into a gallon-sized zip lock bag)

Individual snacks (ex. small packs of cookies, fruit roll ups, etc)

Packages of Mini-Cereal Boxes

Peanut Butter Crackers/Cheese Crackers

Shelf Stable Mini-Milk cartons

Juice Boxes (any flavor)

Individual fruit cups or applesauce cups

Music Notes from Brother Nick:

Hasn’t the choir been sounding great?  With a change in their rehearsal schedule, the sanctuary choir now rehearses at 4pm on Sunday afternoon.  As a result, Brother Nick has been seeking several people who would be willing to assist our choir members with childcare during that time.  If you are able to assist, please contact Brother Nick at the church office.

Now that fall has arrived, we are preparing for Christmas.  This is the best time to join the choir while the music is fresh and we are all learning together.

Also, I am aware that there are those with musical talent who don’t wish to sing in the choir.  I am looking for you because I am preparing to organize different vocal groups, trios, quartets, etc. and also instrumentals.  I have already spoken to some and I urge you to prayerfully consider becoming involved in the music program.  Not only will our congregation be blessed by your talent, but also you will be blessed by using it.  I am easy to reach here at the church office.  God bless you.

Nazarene Missions International Update from Barbara Fox:

Samaritan’s Purse:  Shoeboxes--already decorated and ready to fill - are available!  We need to have the boxes back at the church by Sunday, November 20.  See Barbara Fox for more details.

You can still contribute to World Broadcasting.  Helping to reach the world through radio costs only $4.00 per minute for broadcasting time. 

Wednesday, November 16, 6PM – NMI Service with Dr. Frank and Sylvia Ruckman sharing their experiences from their recent trip to Africa.

UPWARD Flag Football and Cheerleading:

Pastor Emily received this email from the parent of one of our Upward cheerleaders:

I wanted to tell you what a great experience we have had the last 2 years with this program.  Our daughter was on the Dazzlers this year.  And couldn't wait to return after last year's experience.  We are members and regular attendees at First Baptist Gallatin.  But if we didn't have a home church, I would feel so welcome at your church.

I have shared with so many people our positive experience.  I appreciate the work you do to share God's love in our community and the personal experience you give my daughter that Jesus is not just for Sunday morning and Wed night but for everyday in everything we do.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make our UpWard Flag Football season a success.  We especially thank Loren and Shonnie Speicher for their hard work and dedication to this ministry. 

Did you know that had more than 300 people in the sanctuary on Sunday night for the Upward Celebration?  Did you know that we had more than 600 people on our campus for Trunk or Treat?

Thank you to everyone who participated in reaching out to our community during this event! 

Children’s Ministries News from Pastor Emily:

Our preschoolers have been learning about the salvation scarecrow each week in October.  Ask them what each week's patch represents, and they can tell you the salvation story! 

We are working on our Christmas Musical presentation in KIDcity, so please make sure your kids are at as many rehearsals as possible.  Our performance date is December 18; our preschoolers will perform in the morning service, and our Elementary kids will perform in the evening service with the preschool nativity. (If you are interested in your child being part of the Preschool Nativity, please sign up at KIDcentral. Mrs. Lelia needs to know how many costumes to get ready!) 

Children with speaking parts will be practicing Wednesday nights with Mrs. Emily.  The choir portion of the Musical will continue to be rehearsed Sunday nights. 

TOTtown Handbell Choir will also begin practicing on Wednesday nights through November. 

As we draw closer to our performance date, we are requesting more volunteers to assist us with preparation.  If you can assist during rehearsals, please let Mrs. Emily know.

Make plans to be here on Wednesday night, November 30 for our Family Hanging of the Greens activities.  Mrs. Emily will lead us through Christmas symbolism and families will be assigned areas of the church to decorate.  Dinner will be provided!

Our annual PARENT'S NIGHT OUT/Kid's Christmas Party will be December 9 from 6:00-10:00.  Please let us know if your child will be attending so we can plan accordingly.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT OUR CRIB NURSERY:

We are requesting that ONLY MOMS enter the Crib nursery for the next few months.  We have several nursing mothers right now, and they have requested that we keep the Crib nursery as private as possible so they can nurse their infants.  Thanks so much for your cooperation in this matter.

Background check reminder:  If you are one of our many volunteers who work with children younger than 18 years of age and you have not done so, it is imperative that you complete a background check as soon as possible.  Check with Mrs. Emily or the Children’s page on the website for directions and information.

We must be in compliance with a court order from a pending court decision that affects every local church in the United States and Canada.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Student Ministries Update from Pastor Stephen:

We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley to our Ministry Team.  We will introduce them in the Sunday morning services on November 6.  Welcome Pastor Stephen and Bethany!

Sunday, November 6, 6:00PM – Welcome to Pastor Stephen and Bethany Kihnley bonfire at the Wallace’s.  Talk to Tammy Wallace or Kim Sullivan for details.

District Teen Quiz @ Clarksville First, November 19^th. 

St. Louis Invitational Quiz in St. Louis, Missouri, December 2 & 3.

District Teen Quiz @ Trevecca Community December 17^th.

Pray For…

This week:

Mary Lou and Ed Gallup.  If you are able to help them in anyway at anytime, please contact Nancy Porter (830-3986) and let her know of your availability.

Wade Powers is recovering at home.

Ruth Williams has been at Skyline for Rehab.  (Scheduled to go home 11/3)

Tom Powers had heart valve replacement Wednesday morning and will be at Centennial for several days.  Tom and Diane are new to our church family.

Bubba Watson had shoulder surgery.  (Should be released for work 11/3)

We are continuing to pray for:

• Amy Gann
• Faye Hill
• Raymon Watson
• Carolyn Watson
• Kurt Shoemaker
• Bill Burton (defibrillator)
• Tawanda Brawner
• Christine McCullough (Ruth Williams’ sister)
• Pat Pullias
• Bonnie Baskerville (Tawanda Brauner’s sister-in-law)

 Military Personnel & their families

• Ethan Chambers
• Robert Damron III
• Cliff Slaughter
• Jordan Patrick
• Jason Coward

 Shut-ins:

• Charles Tomlinson
• Wandalyn Simkins
• Martha Middendorf (Home at the farm)
• Anne Pitt (home – would love visitors)

 Our Pastoral Family

Tim, JoAnne, & Abi Hancock

Ministry Team and families

• Emily Mingledorff, Alan, Harrison, Jackson and McKinley
• Nick Bruno and CeCe
• Stephen and Bethany Kihnley
• Brenda Jackson (Church secretary),
• Ernie Cole & Susan Jeffers (Church custodians)

 Our General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene;

Jesse C. Middendorf

• David W. Graves
• Eugenio Duarte
• Jerry D. Porter
• Stan A. Toler
• J.K. Warrick

 Dr. Larry Leonard &

TN District Churches/Leaders

RT Fisher School (Administration, Teachers, Students)

Jail & Nursing Home ministries