September 20, 2020 Streaming License Number: 20160536  Copyright License: 2880734  Weather permitting, we will meet this Sunday in an outdoor in person worship service at 9:30 a.m. on the church grounds near the front door.  Because of COVID-19 precautions, there will be no paper bulletins at the service. Please access the worship order electronically using a personal cell phone or tablet. In addition we ask that you wear a face mask, maintain a distance of 6 feet from anyone not in your household, and bring your own seating (camping chair, blanket, etc.) The service will also be recorded and played online at 10:45 a.m. through Facebook Live for those who cannot worship with us in person. You can access the recorded service at https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/ Weather permitting, children ages 3 years old through second grade will have the option to attend Outdoor Kids’ Worship. Worship packets will be available for children in grade 3 to grade 6. Please share this bulletin with any members that you think might not see this email before Sunday.  Thank you.

Prayer List Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru  Cumberland River District Prayer Cycle: City Road Chapel UMC, Slater’s UMC, Forest Grove UMC  Crievewood UMC:   https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (a password is necessary) Crievewood PrayerMost gracious God, thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on Crievewood United Methodist Church over the generations. By your Holy Spirit, grant us the grace that welcomes all of your children.  Make us a community that reflects the full diversity of Christ’s body. Help us grow to love one another as You love us. Empower us to reveal Christ through worship and service.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen.

Worship Order  Centering Music: Amazing Grace: Caleb Dinger, Keyboard and Eric Leyers, Guitar  Words of Welcome: Rev. John Hill                                                       Songs:  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty and The Love of God  Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyVerse1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation. O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration! Verse 2. Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigning bears thee on eagle’s wings, e’er in his keeping maintaining. God’s care enfolds all, whose true good he upholds. Hast thou not know his sustaining? Verse 3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, who with his love doth befriend thee. Verse 4. Praise to the Lord, who doth nourish thy life and restore thee, fitting thee well for the tasks that are ever before thee.  Then to thy need God as a mother doth speed, spreading the wings of grace o’er thee. Verse 5. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him.  The Love Of God Verse 1 The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell It goes beyond the highest star And reaches to the lowest hell The guilty pair bowed down with care God gave God’s Son to win The erring child God reconciled And pardoned every sin Chorus O love of God how rich and pure How measureless and strong It shall forevermore endure The saints and angels song Verse 2 When years of time shall pass away And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall When people here refuse to pray On rocks and hills and mountains call God’s love so sure shall still endure All measureless and strong Redeeming grace to Adam’s race The saints and angels song Repeat Chorus Verse 3 Could we with ink the ocean fill And were the skies of parchment made Were every stalk on earth a quill And everyone a scribe by trade To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from sky to sky Repeat Chorus  Opening Prayer:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin  Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10:  Rev. John Hill He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”  Sermon: The Character of Christ – Radical Acceptance:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin  Musical Reflection:  He Knows My Name:   Caleb Dinger, Keyboard and Eric Leyers, Guitar  Prayers of the People: Rev. John Hill Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Rev. John Hill https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song (Anthem):  Room for All:  Hailee Hunt-Hawkins    Room for All Verse 1 In God’s house there is room for all Every person has a place Held within the arms of grace In God’s house there’s no room too small In God’s house there is room for all Verse 2 In God’s house there is room for all Every child a child of light All are precious in God’s sight In God’s house there’s no room too small In God’s house there is room for all Chorus Room for all who hunger Room for all who thirst Room for all to love the One Who loved us first Verse 3 In God’s house there is room for all Every tiny grain of sand Is a diamond in God’s hand In God’s house there’s no room too small In God’s house there is room for all Verse 4 In God’s church is there room for all Do our eyes and hearts and hands Bear the truth that understands In God’s house there’s no room too small For God’s prepared a room for all Chorus Room for all who hunger Room for all who thirst Room for all who love the One who loved us first Verse 5 In God’s house there is room for all Every child a child of light We’re all precious in God’s sight In God’s house there’s no room too small For God’s prepared a room for all, for all In God’s house there is room for all  Prayer of Confession:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Kyrie Words of Assurance Song: You Are Mine  You Are Mine I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear. You will hear My voice, I claim you as My choice, be still, and know I am here. I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see. In the shadows of the night, I will be your light, Come and rest in Me. Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow Me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and all will know My name. Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow Me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. I am the Word that leads all to freedom, I am the peace the world cannot give. I will call your name, embracing all your pain, stand up, now, walk, and live! Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow Me. I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine.  Benediction:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin

09/02/20

451 Hogan Road, Nashville TN 37220 phone:  615-832-2897 website: www.crievewoodumc.org

Sunday, September 6 Online Worship continues on Facebook   10:45 am www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/  Sunday, September 13  Outdoor Worship at the church at 9:30am Added on September 13: Children ages 3 years through second grade will have the option to attend Outdoor Kids’ Worship.  Worship packets will be available for grades 3-6.  Also Available: Recorded Online Worship  Sunday, September 13 10:45am www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/  Pastor’s Pen It was such a treat to see some of you in person for worship this past Sunday! I know the rain and the early time – along with uncertainty regarding the coronavirus – kept some folks away, but we had about 40 in attendance for our first outdoor worship service. We had a few hiccups – most notably my microphone wasn’t working properly and I can’t be heard very well on the video posted to our Facebook Page – and learned a lot for the next time we do this.   Before I share about that, I want to give a quick shout-out to the Crievewood staff for making Sunday happen. Chelsey pulled the supplies together, did lots of other behind the scenes prep, and led well during the service as usual. Leigh Ann created packets for the kids to use during the service and acted as our greeter. Robert purchased the equipment we needed and put together an entire sound system for the service. Caleb and Hailee provided beautiful music (along with Eric Leyers on guitar) and an outside setup. And Jan prepped the service order the week before as she was on some much deserved vacation last week. I am so grateful to work with an amazing collection of talented and committed people, and I’m confident you share in that gratitude for your church staff.   The service went well, and we received lots of positive feedback from the people in attendance and from our in-person worship task force, which met on Sunday afternoon. We decided to return to what we have been doing for this coming Sunday, September 6, and broadcast a service from the sanctuary without an in-person congregation at 10:45 followed by drive-through Holy Communion from 1:00 to 2:00 in the parking lot. Then, on Sunday, September 13, we will hold another outdoor service, but this time at 9:30 am. We are experimenting with the timing and format to see what works best and appreciate your flexibility and positive spirit. As a reminder, we’ll broadcast the service on 9/13 around 10:45 am for those who don’t attend in person, but if you do come please bring your own seating, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing from those not in your household.   We decided to try the outdoor service because of the feedback that we received from the survey that we sent out to the congregation. That survey also revealed that over half of the folks who responded were interested in some type of small group during this season. Therefore, we are going to restart the Tuesday morning Bible Study at the church that Chelsey leads at 9:30. Participants will be asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. We are also going to hold a virtual small group study on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 beginning on September 23. I will lead this study using the book Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine. You can order the book through Cokesbury, Amazon, or other booksellers. The book is designed to be a six-week study, so it’s a short commitment but one I think will be educational and enriching. I hope you’ll consider joining me for it!   For the month of September, we’ll be turning to the Gospels in worship with a series called The Character of Christ. Each week we’ll look at a different moment from Jesus’ life and ministry to see what convictions and character traits lie behind his actions and then be challenged and encouraged to cultivate those traits in our own lives. We’ll hear stories of Jesus doing strange things and spending time with surprising people. I’m looking forward to sharing and worshiping with you, either in person or online.  Rev. John HillMissions AIM Mission to Mountain TopThe annual CUMC adult fall mission trip to Mountain Top has been scheduled for the weekend of October 15-18, pending MTOP’s ability to host the mission. There will be some procedural and logistical safety changes due to COVID-19. Anyone who feels comfortable going and would like to join the team and reach out to others by sharing your time, Christian love, and talent to help with needed home repair for the residents of the Cumberland Mountains, please call Joe Buffler at 615-351-0601.  Keith Head and Chelsey Hedglin are also available to answer questions or concerns. Participants must be 18 years old, but no construction experience is required. Project Transformation Amid tornado and virus the Nashville Project Transformation team invented creative ways to connect those in the community with neighborhoods in need this summer.  If you would like to review what happened this summer just click the button below.Project Transformation 2020This Sunday from 1-2 p.m. during the drive-up communion there will be a station near by where you will be able to drop off donations for Community Care Fellowship. Your donations of toilet paper last month were very much appreciated, but currently CCF is experiencing a shortage of paper towels.  While the facility needs both toilet paper and paper towels, the paper towels are the priority.  Consequently, this Sunday will be both a TP and PT Sunday.  Thank you in advance for any item you are able to donate.  Other Notes  Because of the COVID-19 virus the Tennessee Annual Conference 2020 will be held virtually this year on September 18 and 19 with the theme By Faith.  Members to Annual Conference should receive voting instruction and conference materials ahead of time, and they as well as congregation members can view the conference live-streamed.  Consult the TN Conference website for more information.  A button linking to the conference is at the end of the newsletter. If you know a Crievewood member who is not able to view Sunday services on Facebook, please call Kathryn Buffler at 615-598-5998.  CD’s are made weekly and can be delivered so that all our members can at least hear the Sunday worship service.  Sept. 1 – Tricia Gaietto and Brian Turner Sept. 5 – Drew Cate Sept. 8 – Cason Cherry Sept. 9 – Kellyanne Shaw Sept. 10 – Glynnis Boyce and Lily Tickle Sept. 11 – Erick Hunt-Hawkins Sept. 13 – Bobby Bryan and Eric Leyers Sept. 14 – Joe Carter Sept. 15 – Connie Cromer, Emily Marks, and David van Eys  If you have a birthday between September 1 and September 16 and it does not appear in the list above, then it is not in our database.  We would like to celebrate with you.  If your birthday does not appear, please notify the church office at 615-832-2897.Still looking for more information?  Below are links that may help.  UM NewsTN Annual ConferenceCUMC Online GivingLink to the Prayer ListLive Stream Worship Sundays @ 10:45 a.m. Most gracious God, thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on Crievewood United Methodist Church over the generations. By your Holy Spirit, grant us the grace that welcomes all of your children.  Make us a community that reflects the full diversity of Christ’s body. Help us grow to love one another as You love us. Empower us to reveal Christ through worship and service.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen.Copyright © 2020 Crievewood United Methodist Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive the Crievewood United Methodist Church Newsletter. Our mailing address is: Crievewood United Methodist Church451 Hogan RoadNashville, Tn  37220 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Worship Materials and Bulletin September 6, 2020 Streaming License Number: 20160536  Copyright License: 2880734  We will meet again this Sunday only through an online worship experience through Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m.  You can access this service at https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/. There will also be drive-up communion in the church upper parking lot from 1- 2pm. Please share this bulletin with any members that you think might not see this email before Sunday.  Thank you.  Prayer List  Crievewood UMC:   https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (a password is necessary) Crievewood PrayerMost gracious God, thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on Crievewood United Methodist Church over the generations. By your Holy Spirit, grant us the grace that welcomes all of your children.  Make us a community that reflects the full diversity of Christ’s body. Help us grow to love one another as You love us. Empower us to reveal Christ through worship and service.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen. Other Joys and ConcernsSympathy is extended to Berta Perkins on the loss of her brother, Homer R. Hill, Sr., who died on August 26, 2020.   Congratulations to Rev. Dave and Patti McIntyre who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this Sunday, September 6, 2020.   Worship Order  Centering Music:  He Has Made Me Glad: Caleb Dinger  Words of Welcome: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin            Songs:   Your Kingdom Come and Heal Me, Hands of Jesus  Your Kingdom Come Verse 1 Made in perfect love Innocent we walked as friends of God Still we turned away Traded freedom for a life enslaved Verse 2 Helpless we were lost Heaven sent the rescue plan of God Through the love of Christ We are found and born into new life Pre-Chorus We are watching, we are waiting We are hoping, we are praying We’re believing, let your kingdom come Chorus 1 Father in heaven, your name is holy Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory God of salvation, unfold your story Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory Amen Verse 3King of endless love Here on earth just as in heaven above Let your will be done Wake our hearts and let your kingdom come (Pre-chorus) (Chorus 1) (Pre-chorus) Chorus 2: Father in heaven, your name is holy Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory God of salvation, unfold your story Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory Forever and ever Forever Amen Heal Me, Hands of JesusVerse 1 Heal me, hands of Jesus, and search out all my pain; restore my hope, remove my fear and bring me peace again.Verse 2 Cleanse me, blood of Jesus, take bitterness away; let me forgive as one forgiven and bring me peace today.Verse 3 Know me, mind of Jesus, and show me all my sin; dispel the memories of guilt, and bring me peace within.Verse 4 Fill me, joy of Jesus: anxiety shall cease and heaven’s serenity be mine, for Jesus brings me peace!  Opening Prayer:  Rev. John Hill  Scripture Reading: Luke 8:26-39:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin  Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me”— for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss. Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country. Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him. Sermon:  The Character of Christ – Healer :  Rev. John Hill  Musical Reflection:  By His Wounds, We Are Healed:  Caleb Dinger  Prayers of the People: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song (Anthem): There Is a Balm in Gilead:Hailee Hunt-Hawkins    There is a Balm in Gilead Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. Verse 1  Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) Verse 2  Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend, who, if you ask for knowledge, will never fail to lend. (Refrain) Verse 3  If you can’t preach like Peter, if you can’t pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, who died to save us all. (Refrain)  Prayer of Confession:  Rev. John Hill Kyrie:   Words of Assurance The Great Thanksgiving and Holy Communion:  Rev. John Hill and Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Song: He Touched MeHe Touched Me Verse 1 Shackled by a heavy burden ‘Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me And now I am no longer the same Refrain He touched me, oh, He touched me And oh, the joy that floods my soul! Something happened, and now I know He touched me, and made me whole Verse 2 Since I’ve met this blessed Savior Since He’s cleansed and made me whole Oh, I will never cease to praise Him (to praise Him) I’ll shout it while eternity rolls Refrain  He touched me, oh He touched me, He touched me And oh, the joy that floods my soul! Something happened and now I know He touched me and made me whole  Benediction:  Rev. John Hill

Worship Materials and Bulletin August 30, 2020 Streaming License Number: 20160536  Copyright License: 2880734  We will meet this Sunday in an outdoor in person worship service at 8:30 a.m. on the church grounds.  Because of COVID-19 precautions, there will be no paper bulletins at the service. Please access the worship order electronically using a personal cell phone or tablet. In addition we ask that you wear a face mask, maintain a distance of 6 feet from anyone not in your household, and bring your own seating (camping chair, blanket, etc.) The service will also be recorded and played online through Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. for those who cannot worship with us in person. You can access the recorded service at https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/ Please share this bulletin with any members that you think might not see this email before Sunday.  Thank you.  Prayer List  Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo Cumberland River District Churches Prayer Cycle: St. John UMC, Mt. Pleasant UMC, Port Royal UMC Crievewood UMC:   https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (a password is necessary) Crievewood Prayer Most gracious God, thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on Crievewood United Methodist Church over the generations. By your Holy Spirit, grant us the grace that welcomes all of your children.  Make us a community that reflects the full diversity of Christ’s body. Help us grow to love one another as You love us. Empower us to reveal Christ through worship and service.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen.   Worship Order  Centering Music: Your Grace is Enough:  Caleb Dinger and Eric Leyers Words of Welcome: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Songs:  How Firm a Foundation UMH #529 and Standing on the Promises UMH #374 How Firm a Foundation1. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2. Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid; I’ll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3. When through deep waters I call thee to go, the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4. When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5. The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose I will not, I will not desert to its foes;  that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,  I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake. Standing on the Promises 1. Standing on the promises of Christ my king, through eternal ages let his praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. Refrain: Standing, standing,  standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. 2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]  Opening Prayer:  Rev. John Hill  Scripture Reading: Daniel 6:4-9:  Rev. Chelsey Hedglin So the presidents and the satraps tried to find grounds for complaint against Daniel in connection with the kingdom. But they could find no grounds for complaint or any corruption, because he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption could be found in him. The men said, “We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with the law of his God.”So the presidents and satraps conspired and came to the king and said to him, “O King Darius, live forever! All the presidents of the kingdom, the prefects and the satraps, the counselors and the governors are agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce an interdict, that whoever prays to anyone, divine or human, for thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into a den of lions. Now, O king, establish the interdict and sign the document, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, which cannot be revoked.” Therefore King Darius signed the document and interdict.  Sermon: Staying True in Unfamiliar Times:  Rev. John Hill  Musical Reflection: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus UMH #349:  Caleb Dinger and Eric Leyers  Prayers of the People: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song (Anthem): Lord I Need You:  Hailee Hunt-Hawkins   Verse 1: Lord I come I confess Bowing here I find my rest And without You I fall apart You’re the one that guides my heart Chorus 1: Lord I need You oh I need You Every hour I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You Verse 2: Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are Lord I am free Holiness is Christ in me Where You are Lord I am free Holiness is Christ in me (Chorus 1) Bridge: So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You Jesus You’re my hope and stay And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You Jesus You’re my hope and stay Chorus 2: Lord I need You oh I need You Every hour I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You My one defense my righteousness Oh God how I need You  Prayer of Confession:  Rev. John Hill Kyrie: Come and See Words of Assurance Song: Step by Step O God You are my GodAnd I will ever praise You O God You are my God And I will ever praise You I will seek You in the morning And I will learn to walk in Your ways And step by step You’ll lead me And I will follow You all of my days O God You are my God And I will ever praise You O God You are my God And I will ever praise You I will seek You in the morning And I will learn to walk in Your ways And step by step You’ll lead me And I will follow You all of my days  Benediction:  Rev. John Hill

08/19/20

451 Hogan Road, Nashville TN 37220 phone:  615-832-2897 website: www.crievewoodumc.org

Online Worship continues on Facebook   Sunday, August 23rd 10:45 am www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/  Outdoor Worship at the church Sunday, August 30th  at 8:30am Also Available: Online Worship  Sunday, August 30th 10:45am through recording at www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/Pastor’s Pen  The Bible often mentions newness. “I am about to do a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19). “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). “See, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5). We are about to try a new thing here at Crievewood.   Many of you filled out our COVID survey. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late and you can do so by clicking on this link or the button below. The In-Person Worship Task Force met this past Sunday to review the results of the survey that we’ve already received. One of the questions we asked was about your comfort level around attending an outdoor worship service. Nearly half of the respondents indicated that they would be comfortable attending an outdoor service now, and more than a quarter more indicated that they would be comfortable once conditions improve a little.   Given the interest from those responses and the current community situation and health guidelines, the task force decided that we would hold an outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 30, at 8:30 am. We decided to meet earlier in the morning than when we have been doing the Facebook Live stream because of the potential heat. If it is raining that day, we will do our indoor livestream (with no in-person congregation) instead and try the outdoor service another day. If you plan to attend the outdoor service, we ask that you wear a facemask, maintain a distance of 6 feet from anyone not in your household, and bring your own seating (camping chair, blanket, etc.). Our plan is to record the service and then post it to Facebook at 10:45 so that those not in attendance can experience it as well. We will evaluate how the service went afterwards and then decide whether (and how often) to continue this in the future.   Thank you for your input and patience during this time as well as your openness to trying something new. We are seeking to balance the need for health and safety with the desire to gather in person as a faith community, and we believe that this is something worth trying. Additionally, we noticed some interest from the survey in creating virtual small groups. The staff will be working on this, and we’ll keep you posted about new opportunities. I, for one, am grateful that God is still up to new things here at Crievewood! Rev. John HillCrievewood SurveyCUMC Parent Support ZOOM meeting this Sunday at 6:00 pm.  Join Pastor John on Zoom (see link below) this coming Sunday, August 23 at 6:00 pm for an opportunity to check in and share how your family’s school year is going so far. Whether you have preschoolers, college kids, or those in between, this is a chance to connect with other adults, share what’s working/what’s not working for your family, and to offer a place for support and camaraderie.    Just click the link below to join.    Crievewood UMC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.   Topic: CUMC Parents Support Time: Aug 23, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91781628690   Meeting ID: 917 8162 8690 One tap mobile +13017158592,,91781628690# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,91781628690# US (Chicago)   Warm regards, Leigh AnnSupport Tommy’s Eagle Scout Project! One of our CUMC youth, Tommy, a senior at Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School, is working on his Eagle Scout rank and needs our help with his community service project!  He’s collecting school supplies for students who don’t have the financial resources to get what they need for school. He’s created an Amazon wish list, linked below, where you can easily order the supplies and have them shipped to Crievewood (451 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220) OR you may check out his list and then purchase the supplies at a store and bring them to the church (M-F 8:30am-4pm, Sun 10am-12pm or 5:30-7:30pm). Supplies are due by August 24th. Thank you for supporting one of CUMC’s wonderful youth and his Eagle Scout project!   Project Supply ListAIM Mission to Mountain Top  The annual CUMC adult fall mission trip to Mountain Top has been scheduled for the weekend of October 15-18, pending MTOP’s ability to host the mission. There will be some procedural and logistical safety changes due to COVID-19. Anyone who feels comfortable going and would like to join the team and reach out to others by sharing your time, Christian love, and talent to help with needed home repair for the residents of the Cumberland Mountains, please call Joe Buffler at 615-351-0601.  Keith Head and Chelsey Hedglin are also available to answer questions or concerns. Participants must be 18 years old, but no construction experience is required.Farmin’ in the Hall  The CHNA’s farmers’ market hosted by Crievewood UMC will operate for only a few more weeks this summer. The Thursday market has local produce including peaches, vegetables, meats, and baked goods, and this week, features the Grilled Cheeserie. Please come and  enjoy the music, fun, and the community market every Thursday this summer from 4:30-7pm before we say have to say good -bye for another year.  The last market in 2020 is September 3rd.Dorothy Cortner Boone Scholarship Any Crievewood member who is a part-time or full-time student at a college, university or trade school and who has demonstrated service to school or community and is motivated toward academic excellence can apply or re-apply for this scholarship.  Applications are available in the church office. The deadline to apply is August 23, 2020.Aug. 19  –  Lane Shaw Aug. 20 – Fan Milligan Aug. 22 – Maddox Brooks Aug. 23 – Brenda Head Aug. 24 – Chloe Locklayer Aug. 26 – Holt Hodgson and Alli Papendick Aug. 27 – Tom Freck and James Hill Aug. 29 – Jason Jetton Sept. 1 – Tricia Gaietto and Brian Turner  If you have a birthday between August 19 and September 1 and it does not appear in the list above, then it is not in our database.  We would like to celebrate with you.  If your birthday does not appear, please notify the church office at 615-832-2897.Thank You!Dear Church Family, The many ways that you have expressed your feelings toward my family during my son Bill’s hip and knee surgery have been most appreciated.  Your actions have reminded me of a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt in which she said, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is present – that’s why we call it a gift.”  You have been in our present, daily gifting us with your thoughts, prayers, calls, food, and concern, and we are very thankful. Gratefully, Carolyn PembertonOther Notes  If you know a Crievewood member who is not able to view Sunday services on Facebook, please call Kathryn Buffler at 615-598-5998.  CD’s are made weekly and can be delivered so that all our members can at least hear the Sunday worship service. Crievewood has begun a ministry partnership with St. Mary of Bethany Anglican Parish. Once our building is ready for in-person worship, they will be using our sanctuary space to hold their service each Sunday at 4:00 pm.  Meanwhile you may see them in the parking lot for outdoor worship and study. We also look forward to opportunities for joint ministry with their congregation in spreading the love of Jesus throughout our city.  Jan will be on vacation August 24 to August 28.  Other staff members will be working in the church office area intermittently.  If you need access to the building during that week, please call the church office first (615-832-2807) to assure that someone is present to open the door.Still looking for more information?  Below are links that may help.  UM NewsCUMC Online GivingLink to the Prayer ListLive Stream Worship Sundays @ 10:45 a.m. Most gracious God, thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on Crievewood United Methodist Church over the generations. By your Holy Spirit, grant us the grace that welcomes all of your children.  Make us a community that reflects the full diversity of Christ’s body. Help us grow to love one another as You love us. Empower us to reveal Christ through worship and service.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen.