June 21, 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.

Prayer List   Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Kenya and Tanzania 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   This Is My Father’s World     https://hymnary.org/text/this_is_my_fathers_world_and_to_my   The Wonderful Cross    Verse 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride  Verse 2 See from His head His hands His feet Sorrow and love flow mingled down Did e’er such love and sorrow meet Or thorns compose so rich a crown  Chorus O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross Bids me come and die and find That I may truly live O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross All who gather here by grace Draw near and bless Your name  Verse 3 Were the whole realm of nature mine That were an offering far too small Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all  Chorus O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross Bids me come and die and find That I may truly live O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross All who gather here by grace Draw near and bless Your name    Oh, I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me https://www.hymnsite.com/fws/hymn.cgi?2139   No Longer Slaves Verse 1 You unravel me with a melody You surround me with a song Of deliverance from my enemies Till all my fears are gone  Chorus I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God  Verse 2 From my Mother’s womb You have chosen me Love has called my name I’ve been born again into Your family Your blood flows through my veins  (Chorus)  Bridge You split the sea so I could walk right through it My fears were drowned in perfect love You rescued me so I could stand and sing I am a child of God  (Chorus)    Cry of My Heart  It is the cry of my heart to follow You It is the cry of my heart to be close to You It is the cry of my heart to follow all of the days of my life Teach me Your holy ways O Lord So I can walk in Your truth Teach me Your holy ways O lord And make me wholly devoted to You It is the cry of my heart to follow You It is the cry of my heart to be close to You It is the cry of my heart to follow all of the days of my life Open my eyes so I can see The wonderful things that You do Open my heart up more and more And make me wholly devoted to You It is the cry of my heart to follow You It is the cry of my heart to be close to You It is the cry of my heart to follow all of the days of my life

Accessing Scripture Psalm 86:8-13 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=459496959 Romans 12:1-8 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=459497875 Matthew 11:28-30  http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=459498018

Worship Order   Instrumental Music:  Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Psalm 86:8-13:  Hailee Hunt-Hawkins Opening Prayer                                                                  Songs:  This is My Father’s World and The Wonderful Cross            Romans 12:1-8:  Chelsey Hedglin  Invitation to Confession   Prayer of Confession Kyrie Words of Assurance                                                          Song: I Know the Lord Has Laid His Hands on Me    Matthew 11:28-30:  Patti van Eys                                                                         Sermon:  Peter van Eys Song:  No Longer Slaves Prayers of the People: Chelsey Hedglin Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Peter van Eys https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song: Cry of My Heart Benediction:  Peter van Eys

6/10/2020

Youth Fundraiser and Youth Mission   The Crievewood United Methodist Church Youth Group is excited to announce a fundraiser for youth missions! We are selling 8.5 lb cooked Boston Butts for $45 each! The meat will be hickory smoked by Firehouse Barbecue and delivered to the church hot and ready for you to pick up and eat, refrigerate, or freeze on July 2nd. Pre-orders and pre-pay only, please. You may order online by using the online order form titled “CUMC Youth BBQ Fundraiser TAKE HOME” link below, or mail a check to the church (451 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220) with “Youth Missions Fundraiser TAKE HOME” in the memo line. If you’d like more than one to take home, simply pay $45 x the number of Boston Butts ($90 for two, $135 for three, etc). The last day to pre-order is Thursday, June 25th. You may pick up your pre-ordered meat in the Crievewood UMC parking lot (451 Hogan Road) on Thursday, July 2nd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. No refunds will be offered if you’re unable to pick up your meat.  Not a meat eater? Live out of town but still want to support the CUMC youth AND folks in need? We are pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Nashville Food Project, you may choose to make a meat donation to folks in need! You may purchase meat for the Nashville Food Project by using the online order form titled “CUMC Youth BBQ Fundraiser DONATE” below, or mail a check to the church (451 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220) with “Youth Missions Fundraiser DONATE” in the memo line. Thank you for supporting the CUMC Youth Group and their annual missions! Questions? Contact Rev. Chelsey Hedglin at chelsey@crievewoodumc.org. TAKE HOME your meat by picking it up from CUMC on July 2nd: https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/give/BBQtakehome DONATE your meat to the Nashville Food Project: https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/give/BBQdonate

Pastor’s Pen   Reclaiming Our Voices If you have not read or heard the letter written by the College of Bishops in our Jurisdiction, I encourage you to do so.  A Pastoral Letter to United Methodists of the Southeastern Jurisdiction can be found by clicking on the Bishop’s Blog button at the end of this article. I appreciate the strong and humble witness of our Episcopal leaders, with particular gratitude for our own Bishop Bill McAlilly. We are living in a liminal moment regarding race relations in the United States, and their charge to us is profound and clear. Drawing upon the Baptismal Covenant and the Great Thanksgiving, the Bishops remind us that we have the language and the theology to challenge injustice, violence, and racism in every manifestation; public and private, individual and collective, extrinsic and systemic. Yet, they persist. The Bishops’ faithful call to action reminds me of the Prophet Micah’s response to the question “what does the Lord require?” To do, to love, to walk in order that justice, kindness, and keeping pace with God might shape our relationship with God and define our relationships with others, known and unknown. However, racism is a sin with a long half-life. The sheer pervasive and insidious nature of it is part of the challenge. Racism is so deeply woven into the fabric of our lives that it is easy to become acclimated to it, co-opting the voice of white people unaware and/or unconcerned by the threads of privilege, and muting the voice of people of color fearful and immobilized by the threads of discrimination. One takeaway for me from the letter by our Jurisdictional Bishops is the explicit action step of finding our voices. The horrific death of George Floyd exposed and mobilized. It ignited concern and courage. People of every race, culture, and creed are sensing a sacred moment out of which transforming, life giving change is possible. Speaking truth to power, peacefully protesting systems that perpetuate, even cultivate, racism. It has been helpful for me to reflect on the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector in the Gospel of Luke. When conversations about racism arise, there is a temptation for many white people to think of white folks shouting “Blood and Soil” in Charlottesville (2017) or Ku Klux Klan members burning crosses. That is a dangerous trap for it causes us to deflect the critical need to examine ourselves first. We become like the self-righteous man in the parable who prays, “God, I thank you that I am not like other people” (18:11). The first words generated by my reclaimed voice need to be as the tax collector, “God, be merciful to me a sinner” (18:13). To the Crievewood faith family: we must, individually, as a part of the body of Christ, as residents in the United States of America, prayerfully discern how to join our voices “in the holy work of dismantling racism in its subtle and overt forms” (quoting from the Bishops’ Pastoral Letter). To be sure it is a daunting call, but a much more beautiful tapestry of life and community awaits. One for which God, through Jesus Christ, has provided the pattern. One for which the Word became flesh. Peter van Eys

Bishop’s Blog

We celebrated the Baptism of Arya Locklayer in the CUMC creek last Saturday.  Congratulations, Arya!

Missions   Hydrate the Homeless Extreme heat days of summer in Nashville present an additional challenge and danger to those who live on the streets. Water, shade, and refuge are essential to battle the heat and humidity that can bring on heat cramps, heat exhaustion or stroke, or even death. You can help by dropping off bottled water at the Nashville Rescue Mission or by donating money to purchase water through this link https://nashvillerescuemission.org/water/. Peace with Justice Sunday Peace with Justice Sunday is one of six UMC Special Sundays.  Money collected through this offering is applied to programs and ministries that teach and advocate for principles of peace and justice around the world.  If you would like to donate, please go to the church web site and click the “Give” tab at the top of the page, then select the Miscellaneous fund.and enter “Peace with Justice” in the note field or submit a check to Crievewood UMC with “Peace with Justice” in the memo line.

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. The music is back, though, welcoming all to the market!

June 14, 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:  Malawi and Zambia Crievewood UMC:   https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (password protected) 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   Rescue the Perishing    https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Rescue_the_Perishing/   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 3 King 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    Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands (scroll down to “slide show’ to see lyrics) http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd03427   We Labor Unto Glory Verse 1 My God my God where e’er I go, glory Where I reap and where I sow, glory When my hand it grips the thorn, glory In the still and in the storm, glory  Chorus Oh we labor unto glory When heaven and earth are one Oh we labor unto glory Until God’s kingdom comes  Verse 2 The sun it shines and then goes down, glory Rain it pours and beats the ground, glory Dust it blows and ends my days, glory Hearts they burn beneath Your gaze, glory  Chorus  Verse 3 My heart my hands they’re kingdom bound, glory Where thorns no longer curse the ground, glory Trim the wick and light the flame, glory My work it will not be in vain, glory  Chorus  The Summons  https://wordtoworship.com/song/9563

Accessing Scripture Psalm 100 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458900278 Romans 5:1-8 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458900358 Matthew 9:35-10:8  http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458900457

Worship Order   Instrumental Music:  Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Psalm 100:  Peter van Eys Opening Prayer                                                                  Songs:  Rescue the Perishing and Your Kingdom Come            Romans 5:1-8:  Chelsey Hedglin  Invitation to Confession   Prayer of Confession We Will Run (Kyrie) Words of Assurance                                                          Song: Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands    Matthew 9:35-10:8:  Patti van Eys                                                                         Sermon:  Peter van Eys Song:  We Labor Unto Glory Prayers of the People: Chelsey Hedglin Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Chelsey Hedglin https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song: The Summons Benediction:  Peter van Eys

June 7, 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.

Prayer List   Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Botswana, Zimbabwe 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   Holy, Holy, Holy    https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Holy_Holy_Holy/   Great Are You Lord   Verse You give life You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope You restore every heart that is broken And great are You Lord Chorus It’s Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise We pour out our praise It’s Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise to You only Verse You give life You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope You restore every heart that is broken And great are You Lord Chorus (above) Bridge (2x) And all the earth will shout Your praise Our hearts will cry these bones will sing Great are You Lord Chorus (above)   Every Time I Feel the Spirit Chorus: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray. Upon the mountain my Lord spoke Out of His mouth came fire and smoke Looked all around me, it looked so fine Till I asked my Lord if all was mine. Chorus: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray. Jordan river, is chilly an’ cold It chills the body but not the soul There ain’t but one train, upon this track It runs to heaven, an’ right back. Chorus: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray Ev’ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray.   Open Up You heard the cry of our hearts And You came down Freely You gave us Your love Showing us how Make me an instrument of Your peace Where there is hatred let me sow love Where there is darkness let me shine light and  May Your love cause us to open up Cause us to open up our hearts May Your light cause us to shine so bright That we bring hope into the dark  All that we do without love It means nothing Grant us the courage to give As You’re calling Make me an instrument of Your peace Where there is hatred let me sow love Where there is darkness let me shine light and  May Your love cause us to open up Cause us to open up our hearts May Your light cause us to shine so bright That we bring hope into the dark  Hope for the hopeless, Your love is Strength in our weakness, Your love is May we love, as You love May we love, as You love  May Your love cause us to open up Cause us to open up our hearts May Your light cause us to shine so bright That we bring hope into the dark     We Are Called Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the Kingdom, To live in the freedom of the city of God! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, We are called to love tenderly, We are called to serve one another; To walk humbly with God! Come! Open your heart! Show Your mercy to all those in fear! We are called to be hope for the hopeless So all hatred and blindness will be no more! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, We are called to love tenderly, We are called to serve one another; To walk humbly with God!   Sing! Sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be one! God will reign, and we’ll walk with each other As sisters and brothers united in love! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, We are called to love tenderly, We are called to serve one another; To walk humbly with God!

Accessing Scripture Psalm 8 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458217407 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458217756 Matthew 28:16-20  http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=458218683

Worship Order   Instrumental Music:  Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water Psalm 8:  Hailee Hunt-Hawkins Opening Prayer                                                                  Songs:  Holy, Holy, Holy and Great Are You Lord            2 Corinthians 13:11-13:  Chelsey Hedglin  Invitation to Confession   Prayer of Confession Kyrie Words of Assurance                                                          Song: Every Time I Feel the Spirit    Matthew 28:16-20:  Patti van Eys                                                                         Sermon:  Peter van Eys Song:  Open Up Sacrament of Holy Communion Great Thanksgiving:  Chelsey Hedglin Lord’s Prayer Prayers of Intercession: Peter van Eys Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Peter van Eys https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song: We Are Called Benediction

May 31, 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:  Lesotho, Nambia, South Africa, Eswatini Crievewood UMC:   https://crievewoodumc.org/prayer-list/ (password protected) 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   Love Divine, All Loves Excelling    https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Love_Divine_All_Loves_Excelling/   All Who Are Thirsty   Verse 1 All who are thirsty All who are weak Come to the fountain Dip your heart in the stream of life Let the pain and the sorrow Be washed away In the waves of His mercy As deep cries out to deep  Chorus 1 Come Lord Jesus come Come Lord Jesus come  All who are thirsty All who are weak Come to the fountain Dip your heart in the stream of life Let the pain and the sorrow Be washed away In the waves of His mercy As deep cries out to deep  Chorus 1 Come Lord Jesus come Come Lord Jesus come  Chorus 2 Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit Come    Spirit Song Verse 1 Oh let the Son of God enfold you With His Spirit and His love Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul Oh let Him have those things that hold you And His Spirit like a dove Will descend upon your life and make you whole Chorus Jesus oh Jesus Come and fill Your lambs Jesus oh Jesus Come and fill Your lambs Verse 2 Oh come and sing the song of gladness As your hearts are filled with joy Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name Oh give Him all your tears and sadness Give Him all your years of pain And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name Chorus Jesus oh Jesus Come and fill Your lambs Jesus oh Jesus Come and fill Your lambs Holy Spirit (Living Breath of God) Verse 1 Holy Spirit living Breath of God Breathe new life into my willing soul Let the presence of the risen Lord Come renew my heart and make me whole Cause Your word to come alive in me Give me faith for what I cannot see Give me passion for Your purity Holy Spirit breathe new life in me  Verse 2 Holy Spirit come abide within May Your joy be seen in all I do Love enough to cover every sin In each thought and deed and attitude Kindness to the greatest and the least Gentleness that sows the path of peace Turn my strivings into works of grace Breath of God show Christ in all I do  Verse 3 Holy Spirit from creation’s birth Giving life to all that God has made Show Your power once again on earth Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways Let the fragrance of our prayers arise Lead us on the road of sacrifice That in unity the face of Christ May be clear for all the world to see    River Verse 1 River Calling in the desert Calling in the waste land All night and day River Calling for a prophet Calling with a loud voice Prepare the way    Chorus Oh river Come and wash me Flow before me Wherever I go And I’ll remember where you found me Oh I’ll remember when I go home.    Verse 2 River Calling for the beggar Calling for the leper Be healed today River Calling for the sinner Call upon the savior Be saved today    Repeat Chorus   Verse 3 River Calling for revival Calling for a dead man wake from the grave River Calling for the Father Calling for the Spirit Descend today   Repeat Chorus

Accessing Scripture John 7:37-39 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=457769707 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=457769787 Acts 2:1-21  http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=457769840

Worship Order   Instrumental Music:  Caleb Dinger Words of Welcome: Chelsey Hedglin Pouring of Water John 7:37-39:  Hailee Hunt-Hawkins Opening Prayer                                                                  Songs:  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and All Who Are Thirsty            1 Corinthians 12:3b-13:  Chelsey Hedglin  Invitation to Confession   Prayer of Confession Lord Have Mercy (Kyrie) Words of Assurance                                                          Song: Spirit Song    Acts 2:1-21:  Patti van Eys                                                                         Sermon:  Peter van Eys Song:  Holy Spirit (Living Breath of God) Prayers of Intercession: Chelsey Hedglin Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Offer Tithes and Gifts: Peter van Eys https://onrealm.org/CrievewoodUMC/Give Song: River Benediction