| 07/08/20 |
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| 451 Hogan Road, Nashville TN 37220 phone: 615-832-2897 website: www.crievewoodumc.org |
 Pastor’s PenAs 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  A Letter from StephFarewell 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  (Warmth in Winter 2011, my first year at Crievewood UMC)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  Planned re-opening date for in person worship is August 2nd. What you should know: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 9 – Chuck BeanJuly 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 |
Worship Materials and Bulletin
| 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 |
Crievewood Messenger
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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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