07/08/20 |
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451 Hogan Road, Nashville TN 37220 phone: 615-832-2897 website: www.crievewoodumc.org |
![]() As I write this note on Monday evening, I am sitting in my house in Franklin for the last night. By the time you’re reading this, my kids and I should be moved into the parsonage. Let me first express my thanks for the welcome we’ve received thus far. Becca and James were super excited to see their names on the church sign, and we are grateful for the love and work that has been put into the parsonage prior to our arrival. We are looking forward to making it our home. All this tells me that Crievewood UMC is a church that pays attention to the value of Christian hospitality, and I’m excited to work together to continue to embody that value in our community and the world. Let me also introduce myself. My name is John Hill, and I’m the new pastor of Crievewood. I grew up in eastern Kentucky and have been in Middle Tennessee for 12 years. As I already mentioned, I have two children: Becca (6th grade) and James (2nd grade). I’m coming from Blakemore UMC on the west side of town, and I’m starting my fifteenth year as a pastor under appointment. I did a little longer introduction in my sermon during the service on Sunday if you haven’t listened to it yet. As you’ll discover, I tend to preach in sermon series rather than using the lectionary. This Sunday, we began a series called “My Peace I Give…” inspired by the words of Jesus from John’s Gospel that he spoke to his disciples before he was betrayed and killed. The disciples entered into a season of great upheaval and uncertainty, but Jesus’ promise to them was peace. During our own season of upheaval and uncertainty with the coronavirus, that promise of peace still stands. I know I have recently felt great turmoil and anxiety – both from the pandemic (especially with having two kids at home!) and from the transition in both my work and home. As I mentioned on Sunday, almost out of necessity I’ve taken up the practice of spending five minutes each day in silence to focus on God’s presence with me and to seek the promised peace of God. I’d like to invite you to join me in that practice this week: in the morning in the quiet of your home, during the day as you go for a walk, at night before you go to bed, whenever and wherever. If you do take up the practice, I’d love to hear what it was like for you. May we each know the peace of God despite and in the midst of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Rev. John Hill ![]() Farewell Friends, It is hard to believe that I will no longer be on staff at the church that I have called home for almost ten years. Crievewood is the church where I began and completed the ordination process. I have so many fond memories of youth group, church retreats, mission trips to Mountain TOP, the Bahamas, and that one short trip to ASP where everyone but the Crievewood group got sick. As I transitioned to becoming the pastor at Glendale, Crievewood became a great source of support and encouragement for me. I can’t count the numbers of times I have called upon Pastor Peter or Joe Buffler for much needed help and I could not begin to list the people at Crievewood who have given me words of support and encouragement as we have built up the ministry at Glendale. Crievewood UMC really sets the example for what it means to support your pastors and I think if all churches were as supportive as Crievewood, we would have a lot more people go into (and stay) in the ministry. Much of the success and life we have seen at Glendale has been a result of the love that you all have poured into me. Going forth, I will no longer be your pastor, but I know I will continue to see many of you around the neighborhood and I am proud to be able to call you friends. I know that the church is in good hands with Rev. Chesley and Rev. John and I pray that Crievewod continues to be a blessing to this community and to the world. Steph Dodge ![]() Sharing Space with St. Mary of Bethany Beginning on July 1, Crievewood will begin 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 p.m. We look forward to additional opportunities for joint ministry with their congregation in spreading the love of Jesus throughout our city. Mark Hattan, Trustee Chair ![]() Worship ExperienceThere will be no bulletins or hymnals. The screens will provide all information.Everyone will be required to wear masks inside the church except the worship service staff – because of the need for clear pronunciation and visible articulation to ensure the best sound. They will be confined to the chancel/altar area.There will be no passing of the offering plates – one will be placed at the back doors in the sanctuary for those who wish to place an offering, or people can donate online.There will be no physical passing of the peace.Communion will no longer be by intinction, but instead will be individual cups/bread.At the conclusion of the service, people will be dismissed by rows and encouraged to exit quickly to avoid crowding the narthex.Worship Services will continue to be live streamed.Ministry of HospitalityDoors: All doors will be propped open, with only the ushers handling them (weather permitting for exterior doors).Pews: Every other pew will be roped-off to ensure safe seating.Hand sanitizer: Dispensing stations will be in the narthex and at entrances.Potential illness: We will have a separate room for those who begin to cough or feel sick during worship.Entry/Exit: The two open doors for entrance/exit will be the upstairs main entrance and the downstairs ramp entrance.Cleaning/Sanitizing: Enhanced and more frequent cleaning of surfaces and space used each week.Sunday School: In-person classes in the building will remain on hold until further notice. This is, of course, a plan that is subject to change so please stay tuned. ![]() July 10 – Candie Ferrell, Patsy Parkes, and Dave Whitson July 11 – Doug Little July 12 – Steve Curry, Paige Dinger, and Brenda Wheeler July 13 – W. Key Cortner, Linda Edwards, and James Hayes July 14 – Holly Gittings July 16 – Jeff Boyce, Amy Cate, and Joan Newman July 17 – Kelly Marks If you have a birthday between July 8 and July 22 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. ![]() We celebrated the Baptism of Macie Morrison in the CUMC creek on Saturday, June 27, 2020.Second Quarter Statements Using the Realm database, the church office will email second quarter statements to Crievewood members and clergy sometime this next week. Please check your email and notify the church office if you do not receive your statement by July 15th. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic much of our giving this quarter has been online or through the mail. Please review your statement carefully to insure that everything has been received and processed correctly.Other Notes The CHNA’s farmers’ market hosted by Crievewood UMC continues on Thursday evenings during the summer but with social distancing practices in place. The market has local produce including peaches and berries, meats, bread, baked goods, but right now, the market will not offer raffles or kids’ activities. Currently staff is working in the church offices throughout the week. 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. |
Worship Bulletin 7/12/20
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Worship Materials and Bulletin July 12, 2020 Streaming License Number: 20160536 Copyright License: 2880734 We will meet again this Sunday through an online worship experience through Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. You can access this 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. The flowers placed on the altar this morning are given by Betsy and Addie Bean in loving memory of Betsy’s mother and in celebration of Chuck Bean’s birthday. Prayer List Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Djibouti and Somalia 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. Accessing Hymns I’ve Got Peace Like a River https://www.hymnsite.com/fws/hymn.cgi?2145 The Bond of Love Verse 1 Love through Christ has brought us together! Melting our hearts as one! By God’s Spirit we are united! One through the blessed Son! Chorus 1 We are one in the bond of love! We are one in the bond of love! We have joined our spirit! With the Spirit of God! We are one in the bond of love! Verse 2 Now dear Lord we join in worship! Thank You for all You’ve done! Thank You for this love You gave us! Thank You for making us one! Chorus 2 Let us sing now everyone! Let us feel God’s love begun! Let us join our hands! So the world will know! We are one in the bond of love! Chorus 1 We are one in the bond of love! We are one in the bond of love! We have joined our spirit! With the Spirit of God! We are one in the bond of love! Peace on Earth Verse 1 We come before You with hardships and fears We lay down our burdens Lord draw us near Blind to injustice we’ve turned our eyes Lord heal our brokenness raise us to life Chorus Peace on earth peace on earth Lord hear our pray’r Your peace on earth Peace on earth peace on earth Lord hear our pray’r Your peace on earth Peace peace peace Verse 2 Jesus our Savior You’ve made us one Walls of division torn down by love The cross has redeemed us all penance paid Love through forgiveness we have been saved Repeat Chorus Verse 3 Friend of the widow hope to the poor Proof to the doubting heart end of all wars Mercy to sinners Light of the world All pow’r and authority Lord speak Your Word Repeat Chorus Let There Be Peace on Earth https://www.google.com/search?q=lyrics+to+let+there+be+peace+on+earth&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS816US816&oq=lyrics+to+Let+There+Be+Peace+on+Earth&aqs=chrome.0.0l8.24014j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 *Original words have been changed in the Methodist hymnal to With God our creator, children all are we, Let us walk with each other Accessing Scripture Ephesians 2:11-22 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=461389088 Worship Order Instrumental Music: Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Rev, Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Songs: I”ve Got Peace Like a River and The Bond of Love Opening Prayer: Rev. John Hill Scripture Reading, Ephesians 2:11-22: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Sermon: Peace in Relationships: Rev. John Hill Song (Anthem): Peace on Earth Prayer of Confession: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Kyrie Words of Assurance Prayers of the People: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Rev. John Hill https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song: Let There Be Peace on Earth Benediction: Rev. John Hill |
Worship Materials and Bulletin 7/5/20
July 5, 2020
Streaming License Number: 20160536
Copyright License: 2880734
We will meet again this Sunday through an online worship experience through Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. You can access this service at https://www.facebook.com/CrievewoodUMC/
Prayer List
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:
Eritrea and Ethiopia
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.
Accessing Hymns
Our God Saves
Verse 1
In the name of the Father in the name of the Son!
In the name of the Spirit Lord we come!
We’re gather’d together to lift up Your name!
To call on our Savior to fall on Your grace!
Hear the joyful sound of our offering!
As Your saints bow down as Your people sing!
We will rise with You lifted on Your wings!
And the world will see that!
Chorus 1
Our God saves our God saves!
There is hope in Your name!
Mourning turns to songs of praise!
Our God saves our God saves!
Verse 1
In the name of the Father in the name of the Son!
In the name of the Spirit Lord we come!
We’re gather’d together to lift up Your name!
To call on our Savior to fall on Your grace!
Hear the joyful sound of our offering!
As Your saints bow down as Your people sing!
We will rise with You lifted on Your wings!
And the world will see that!
Chorus 1
Our God saves our God saves!
There is hope in Your name!
Mourning turns to songs of praise!
Our God saves our God saves!
Chorus 1
Our God saves our God saves!
There is hope in Your name!
Mourning turns to songs of praise!
Our God saves our God saves!
Be Still My Soul
scroll down the web site for lyrics
verses 1, 2, and 4
https://hymnary.org/text/be_still_my_soul_the_lord_is_on_thy_side
Your Peace Will Make Us One
Verse 1
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Of the coming of the Lord
You are speaking truth to power
You are laying down our swords
Replanting every vineyard
‘Til a brand new wine is poured
Your peace will make us one
Verse 2
I’ve seen you in our home fires
Burning with a quiet light
You are mothering and feeding
In the wee hours of the night
Your gentle love is patient
You will never fade or tire
Your peace will make us one
Chorus
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Your peace will make us one
Verse 3
In the beauty of the lilies
You were born across the sea
With a glory in your bosom
That is still transfiguring
Dismantling our empires
Till each one of us is free
Your peace will make us one
Repeat Chorus
It Is Well with My Soul
repeat chorus after each verse
http://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/it-is-well-with-my-soul
Accessing Scripture John 14:25-27 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=460620569 |
Worship Order Instrumental Music: Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Rev, Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Songs: Our God Saves and Be Still My Soul Opening Prayer: Rev. John Hill Scripture Reading, John 14:25-27: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Sermon: Peace in Transition: Rev. John Hill Song (Anthem): Your Peace Will Make Us One Prayers of the People: Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Rev. John Hill https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Sacrament of Holy Communion: Rev. John Hill and Rev. Chelsey Hedglin Song: It Is Well with My Soul Benediction: Rev. John Hill |
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