(A Memo/Blog from Pastor Santos, Pastor Jon and Pastor Yoon)
Hello Members and Friends,
Greetings!
VICTORY IN JESUS:
Experience the work of the Holy Spirit bringing joy, healing, reconciliation and unity in the Body of Christ, that is always preceding the outpouring of the Latter Rain....Speaker Grant Agadjanian will share 2 messages: “Be of Good Cheer” – for the worship service, and the in the afternoon service at 2pm: See Your God with New Eyes”
The irresistible love of God revealed through the Cross of Jesus!
What actually took place on the Cross of Jesus that most Christians do not understand and it results in backsliding. Once you see the Cross through the eyes of the New Testament writers - you will not be the same.....
Do not miss the inspiring testimonies and revival messages !
Come to be blessed by these messages that will bring tears to your eyes, inspiration and joy to you and your families. This will make you fall in love with Jesus all over again!
Invite your friends, so they may discover how deep, relevant and heart warming the Advent message is!
CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS FOR MUSIC CITY- April 23.
Christian Relationships for Music City (CR4MC) is a branded ministry of Nashville First SDA with a three-pronged mission. We are committed to enhancing heterosexual marriages through workshops and retreats, preparing and refining single individuals in building and creating healthy relationships, and preparing and teaching parents how to rear children in the complex age in which we live.
CR4MC has planned a marriage retreat just for you April 23, 2016 @ Holiday Inn Express and Suites at the Crossings! CALLING ALL MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES!! This is a time to refine your relationship no matter how long you have been married. This is also an event that you can invite your co-workers, friends, and next-door neighbors. The cost is $75 per couple. Early sign up for church members ends March 19th before it is opened up to non-church members. Blocked hotel Suites are available for those who to make that weekend an extra special getaway. Go to http://christr4mc.wix.com/
UPDATE ON 5 H: Hunger, Human Trafficking, Homelessness, Health & Help
We had an exciting meeting on Feb.17 and organized a team to work with TN End Slavery. To learn more how you can be involved to stop human trafficking come to next Wednesday, 5pm. Meeting in the Young Adults room next to the library.
Also sign up for Livestream.com – go to Nashville First. This will automatically send you an email reminder weekly. Plus you can share the sermon via Facebook.
NEW METHODS FOR BULLETIN INFO & NEWS: We are reducing the amount of bulletin inserts and information sheets we provide on a weekly basis to cut down cost, save trees, reduce trash and take advantage of technology.
Information will be done via ENewsletter and Pastors Memo & Blog. For those who do not have internet, we will print a few inserts and place them on the foyer tables and post them on the bulletin board.
NEW SABBATH SCHOOL TIME STARTING MARCH 5:
Sabbath School has long been an integral part of the spiritual growth of our church, especially the children. It provides an environment for Bible study, children’s learning, interaction, and discussion. Children often miss most of Sabbath School due to family challenges on Sabbath mornings.
To help families, the church board voted to approve to move Sabbath School to 10:00 AM for a trial period of 3 months to see if this will increase attendance by both children and adults and better serve our members.
9:30 AM – 9:55 AM will serve as a time for “Congregational Season of Prayer” –
Everyone is invited to come into the sanctuary for prayer.
10 am- 10:55am Sabbath School
11 am -12:15/30 Worship service. We will work to adjust the worship service schedule accordingly to still end at a timely manner.
MISSION ONLINE APPEALS:
PERU-DENTAL MISSION TRIP
During the month of March, Southern Adventist University hosts a dental/medical mission trip to Pucalpa, Peru in the hopes of reaching out to friends in need.
In order to be able to go, Ellen Chun (Austin Jeon’s niece) needs to raise $1,700.
She has raised $305 so far. Any form of financial help would be appreciated.
To donate-email for more info. Payment is made to Southern Adventist University – memo mission trip –Ellen Chun. This is tax-deductible.
AMEN-PHILIPPINES MISSION
John & Chrystal Wilenski and other volunteers are planning to do a mission trip in the Philippines on May 2016. It will be with a small group and related to AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network) who have a good track record in the Philippines.
They have set up a GoFundMe via the following link:
Please help fund this mission.
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Potluck Fellowship Lunch Groupings for 2016
It is our goal for every single member and regular attender of our church to be involved in a ministry in 2016! It is a blessing to serve the Lord and we have learned from years past that we can never out-give Him when we worship Him with our time, talents and offerings!
Everyone is invited to BLESS the Lord in being part of our weekly potluck-style Fellowship Lunch, the largest and most consistent ministry of our church led by Danett Guy. When else can we mingle and meet new friends? When else can we feed weary travelers, college students craving home cooked meals and meet walk-ins from our community?
3 Action Items Requested:
There are 5 groups that will be in charge of bringing food in addition to what others will bring each Sabbath. The leaders/co-leaders and support team members will all work together to ensure that our potluck-style fellowship lunches have plenty of nourishing foods and enough support staff to manage the lunch from beginning to end. Each group includes members, regular attenders, men, women, singles, couples, adults, young adults, some youth, and church leaders.
2. We have confirmed the list and have printed the names of those involved. Calendar your dates to bring food and participate in this ministry! Again, if your name is not on the list, let us know and we will add you to a group. If you are unable to cook, you can still help by supporting the kitchen activities. Thank you in advance for blessing the Lord through your service!
3) Meet people! This ministry is not just about eating….it’s also about meeting and greeting people! This is the time to invite people to your Small Groups, to your home, to prayer groups, and to simply get to know them! Make it a goal to meet new people each week and welcome them to our church.
#cheerstogoodhealth
NEXT BAPTISM DATE: Feb.27: We have baptism scheduled for Feb.27. If you are interested in being baptized in future dates, contact Pastor Santos 810-241-3399, Pastor Yoon, 269-340-4455 Pastor Jon 407-247-0958 or fill out a Welcome card. We will assign you a baptism coach who will help you with your preparations.
JOIN A HOME BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Enrich your week by joining a Home Bible Fellowship group in your area for 2016. Complete listing in next week’s post.
PAST NEWS & STILL RELEVANT:
THUNDER IN THE HOLY LAND – via Comcast Nashville
This is our 5th month of the Thunder in the Holy Land Bible series being viewed in the Davidson County. Our official viewing times starting are: Thursdays –10:30am, Fridays – 8am, Saturday – 3am. This a public access cable channel. Please pray that God will bless this ministry in reaching our viewing audience’s hearts who are searching for truths. Our viewing audience will be directed to a website: www.thundertelecast.com.
NIGHTLY PHONE PRAYER SESSION:
Join us for our 7pm nightly Phone Prayer Session on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays.
We pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, for the revival of our members, for those taking Bible studies, and for our discipleship training, and personal requests.
No prayer session on Wednesdays due to the Study series; no Friday nights and Saturday nights due to Bible study small groups.
Come and be a part of something that will change the lives of people for eternity!
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”Matthew 18:20
Our Phone Prayer Session will start 7pm sharp-7:30pm. This will be 30 minutes for now…. If we need to extend the time, then we will add time to this.
SAVE THIS INFO IN YOUR CELL PHONE CONTACT: SAVE THIS INFORMATION -
Date: | Nightly - SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS. |
Start Time: | 07:00 PM Central Daylight Time |
End Time: | 07:30 PM Central Daylight Time |
NEW Dial-in Number: | |
Participant Access Code: | 9329945 # |
PRAYER AGENDA:
1. Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the meetings
2. Pray for a revival to occur at Nashville First and for our church body to be unified
3. Pray for the character of Christ to be revealed in us
4. Pray for your specific request
5. Pray for us to be disciples for Christ and be His disciplers
LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE: The special music and sermon are now available via live stream. Just enter the church website: www.nfsda.org and click the live stream link. Our livestream begins around every Saturday, 11:30am -11:35am. If you’re out of town or have friends who want to check out our services live, share them the link.
WWW.NFSDA.ORG WEBSITE Our website team reported that last quarter, over 49 countries have viewed our website. Take a moment to view our website. We are constantly improving and adding features. We are in the process of upgrading the software for our site. Please share your suggestions.
SABBATH SCHOOL LESSONS ONLINE: Did you know you can access the Sabbath School Lessons online for adults, beginners, kindergarten, primary, and teens? Click the link below or check out our church website:
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Pastor Santos
Melvin S. Santos, DMin. Jon Remitera, MDiv Daniel Yoon, MDiv
Nashville First Seventh-day Adventist Church
(615) 297-1343 Office
(810) 241-3399 Cell
Over 49 countries have watched the sermons at our Website: www.nfsda.org
Unity in Diversity - Making Friends for Eternity
“There is no limit to the usefulness of one who, by putting self
aside, makes room for the working of the Holy Spirit up his
heart, and lives a life wholly consecrated to God.” DA 250,251
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