July 9, 2011
The Church at Study
9:15am – 10:30am
Lesson Study Guide (3rd Quarter 2011): Worship
This week’s lesson: “Worship and the Exodus:
Understanding Who God is“
Adult Classes
Teacher Location
Ann Foster/Thomas Hardy/Chito Pugao Sanctuary - Front
André Wilson Sanctuary - Back
Daniel Aluoch (Swahili/English Class) Upstairs Right
The Circle (Gibran/Wilcox) Music Room
New Believers Class (Pastor/Shurney) Fellowship Hall
Collegiate/Young Adult (Orville Bignall) Library
Children’s Classes
Beginners Ages: Infant – 4
Kindergarten Ages: 5 – 7
Primary Ages: 8 -10
Juniors & Earliteens (Upstairs Left) Ages: 11 – 14
Youth (Young Adult Classroom) 9th grade and up
Church Family Time
10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Coordinator Brian Wilcox
Welcome, Family Fellowship & Song “The Family of God”
Please turn off or silence all beepers, cell phones and other electronic devices.
“You shall keep My Sabbaths and reverence My sanctuary: I am the Lord” Leviticus 19:30.
Platform Coordinator: Stephanie Mazza
Pianist: Norma Sheffield
A/V Operator: Jeff Marcell / Lauren Andal / Greg Mazza
Greeters: Mike & Carol Bibee
Deacon for the day: Jeff Marcell / Kwabena Amponsah
The Church at Worship
God Invites Us to Worship
In Songs of Worship and Preparation Pat Ward
“We Sing Alleluia”
In the Call to Worship:
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy” Psalm 107:1-2.
We Respond
In Praise “Majesty”
In Invocation Pastor Melvin Santos
In Hymn of Praise #27
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!”
God Invites Us to Confess
In Congregational Song
“Soften My Heart, Lord”
In Prayer Horace Swain
God Invites Us to Respond
In Giving Our Offerings Chrystal Wilenski
N. American Division Women’s Ministries
In Heart of Praise and Thanksgiving
“Great Are You Lord”
We Receive Him
Through Scripture Reading
Ephesians 1:11-12
Through Special Music May Pekee Through the Word Pastor Melvin Santos
Daniel and Revelation Series: “When Dreams Come True”
Through the Ordinance of Humility
(Children’s story at the front of the sanctuary with Frank Ansah)
(When you return to the sanctuary, please sit in the pews with dots)
Through the Lord’s Supper
“Tell Me the Story of Jesus” #152
“Jesus Paid it All” #184
We Depart to Serve
With His Song #462
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”
With His Benediction
(Please be seated following the Benediction)
Postlude Marjie Johns
**We will receive a Good Samaritan offering at the door at the close of services today**
Nashville First Seventh-day Adventist Church
2800 Blair Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-297-1343
www.nfsda.org / E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone Directory
Melvin Santos, Pastor (home) 472-1721/ (cell) 810-241-3399
First Elder
Jack Azor, Head Deacon (home) 672-5646/ (cell) 812-7605
Nate Hatcher, Sr., Co-Head Deacon 242-5235
Sherri Bohnert, Co-Head Deaconess 884-0134
Laura Breece, Co-Head Deaconess 650-8416
Dean Flint, Personal Ministries (home) 868-0820/ (cell) 585-2108
Raylene Wilcox, Church Administrator
Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Please have all bulletin information to the church office Thursday mornings before 10:00 a.m. You may leave messages on the church answering machine if necessary. Thank you.
MONTHLY CHURCH BUDGET is $10,644. Please note your faithfulness in giving your offerings to the Lord. Offerings marked “church budget” are the only funds that help with the operational costs of the church. FYI: Remember our tithes, which show our faithfulness to God, are based on 10% of your wage or income & offerings have no percentage because it symbolizes the unlimited love for Christ. It can be 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, etc.
Church Budget Update
Expenses for the month $6,399
Total received for Month $8,215
Expenses to income +/- + $1,816
Expenses to income Year 2011 +/- - $7,401
NEXT WEEK’S OFFERING: First Church Budget
The Nursery, located in the foyer across from the kitchen, is open for parents needing a private place to feed or change their babies. The Toddler “Time-Out” Room is located in the Beginners classroom during the church service. There are monitors in these rooms so parents can continue to see and hear the worship service.
If your small child would enjoy a quiet diversion during the worship service, please see one of the greeters for a children’s “Quiet Bag.” Please return the bags to the basket at the welcome table in the foyer after the worship service.
Sunset Tonight: 8:07 pm Sunset Next Friday: 8:04 pm
Church Calendar
TODAY – July 9, 2011
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All church fellowship lunch will be served in the fellowship hall approximately 15 minutes after services. All Invited!!
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Adventist Youth meeting after fellowship lunch, 2:00 p.m. Today’s topic is Habits; Cultivated vs. Inherited. Everyone is welcome.
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VBS training meeting for all VBS staff and volunteers, 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Next Week
Sunday, July 10th
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CHIP Alumni monthly meeting, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
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Vacation Bible School “Shake It Up Café” starts at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Monday July 11th
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Vacation Bible School, 6:00 -8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall
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CHIP Information Session, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Tuesday, July 12th
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Vacation Bible School, 6:00 -8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall
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CHIP Information Session, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Wednesday, July 13th
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Vacation Bible School, 6:00 -8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall
Thursday, July 14th
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Vacation Bible School, 6:00 -8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall
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CHIP Information Session, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Hand Bell Choir Practice Schedule
Bell choirs are on hiatus through July.
Children’s Church Schedule
Children’s Church will be held on the following dates:
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July 30
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August 13
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September 10
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Nashville First SDA Church! We are delighted you chose to worship with us this Sabbath.
First Church Family Prayer List:
This Week’s Prayer Focus Families - Remember in prayer this week:
Steve Hester
Terri Hightower
Martha Jane Hill (children Joshua & Sarah)
Prayer Requests for Healing:
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Heather Wood – Complete recovery from stroke, daughter of Pastor Jerry & Judy Rimer
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Juana Alfonso – Health issues
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Jarrett Wilson, liver transplant surgery, father of 2 small children, nephew of Shauneille Sherifa
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Stella Swilley - broken leg, released to go home! Praise God!!!!
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Mark Fitzhugh –cancer of the kidney, Raylene Wilcox’s other boss
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Eucabeth Ongau – has had surgery to fuse ankle, praying for complete recovery
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Jeff Wilson – diagnosed with Lyme’s disease; son-in-law of Betty Underhill
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John Brinson – Cancer
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Dr. Jerry Maynard – recovery, health issues
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Mina Angwenyi – recovery, hip replacement surgery
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Ruth Swain – health recovery
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Clara Johnson – health concerns, co-worker of Pat Ward
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Pastor Lynn Schlisner – failing health
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Lynda Briggs – Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
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Nate Hatcher, Jr. – Health concerns
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Baby Michael Copeland – premature birth complications
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Clyde Ward – kidney disease, on dialysis
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Rose Marie Khulman – health concerns
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Richard Andal- recovery from stroke, father of Ric Andal
Prayer Requests (other):
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Vacation Bible School – July 10 - 14
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Todd Wright – Sabbath work issues
Announcements for July 9, 2011
Today, immediately following the pastoral prayer, those who would like to be part of an intercessory prayer group to pray again over the requests brought to the elder’s Bible are invited to meet in the Swahili classroom (upstairs right) with Mike Hite.
All are invited to fellowship lunch after the worship service today in the fellowship hall. To expedite set-up and clean up, everyone please help as follows: kitchen duty (getting dishes in oven between Sabbath School & church, making punch, getting food on table, clean-up, etc.); set-up and clean up of chairs, tables and floors in fellowship hall.
Adventist Youth (AY) Ministries weekly meeting today, July 2nd after fellowship lunch, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Today’s topic is The Bible – The Book of Books! Please join us!
Register TODAY for Vacation Bible School; July 10 – 14, from 6:00 - 8:30pm. This year’s program is entitled “Shake It Up Café.” Please register your child(ren) today at the table in the foyer. If you would like to help with VBS, please contact Laura Breece immediately. Please keep VBS in your prayers!!!
VBS Training meeting for ALL VBS STAFF/VOLUNEERS tonight, July 9th at 7:00pm in the fellowship hall. We will decorate after the meeting. If you are unable to make the training meeting, please see Laura for vital information!
Scripture Study Series with Pastor Santos continues this Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come enjoy a new format of prayer and study of Scriptures. We will continue our study on what Jesus said about how we can prepare for the final events before His coming. Bring your Bible, pen, notebook and a friend!
Coronary Health Improvement Program (CHIP) begins Sunday, August 7th here at the church. If you, your family or friends are interested in seriously improving personal health and disease management and/or reversal, please come to one of the scheduled information sessions, Monday, July 11th, Tuesday, 12th or Thursday, 14th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
PRESENT CHURCH OFFICERS/LEADERS- Please make sure to fill out the Present Officer/Leader Survey if you desire to continue with your present ministry or plan on a new one. The Ministry Placement Team will help in ministry assignments and placements. Forms are located in the foyer. Please give your completed form to Raylene Wilcox.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY: For the next few Sabbaths, we’re inviting all members and friends to fill out this survey to help us better determine and match your ministry gifts. Forms are located in the foyer. Please give your completed forms to Raylene Wilcox.
The Adventist Community Services Center – Remember, we are responsible for keeping the following food items in stock: Canned beans (all varieties), canned tomatoes, canned fruit, canned soup, canned pasta sauce, pasta noodles (i.e. spaghetti). When we don’t do our part, others must step in and cover for us . . . Please bring in 3 or 4 cans each week to help us keep “our” shelves stocked!
Membership Transfer Requests (2nd Reading):
From Nashville First –
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Aloice Aluoch to Breath of Life SDA Church (Memphis, TN)
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Carmelita Arthur to Pioneer Memorial SDA Church (Berrien Springs, MI)
Church Office Appointments (2nd Reading):
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Sheraline Jones – Librarian
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Bill Ridenour – Audio/Visual/Media (sound)
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Nate Hatcher, Jr. – Audio/Visual/Media (sound, assistant)
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Greg Mazza – Audio/Visual/Media (cameras)
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Bradley Hite – Audio/Visual/Media (cameras)
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Josef Poole – Sabbath school teacher assistant (New Beginners & Andre’ Wilson’s classes)
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Margaria Waitara – Sabbath School teacher (English/Kiswahili class)
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Musa Garba – Sabbath School teacher assistant (English/Kiswahili class)