October 23, 2013 • Volume 28, No. 21

If I were to mention onecharacteristic that is mostessential to a vital Christianlife, I think it would begratitude. C. S. Lewis believedthat gratitude was the essentialdifference between heaven andhell. Lewis said “that the doorsof hell are locked on theinside.” He believed thatpeople chose their own hells.“Heaven is the house of

gratitude,” Lewis declared, but “We must picture Hell as astate where everyone is perpetually concerned about hisor her own dignity and advancement, where everyone hasa grievance and where everyone lives the dearly seriouspassions of envy, self-importance and resentment.” Inmany ways, gratitude is the opposite of both envy andresentment. Gratitude is also the opposite of entitlement.Lewis said, “If hell is the Kingdom of Entitlement, heavenis the Kingdom of Gratitude.” People who quietly assumethat they are entitled to certain comforts, privileges andrights spend their lives missing out on the sheer joy ofrecognizing life for the gift that it is.

I have returned often over the summer and fall to AnneLamott’s little book on prayer, Help, Thanks, Wow. Lamottsays that for her, these are the three essential prayers thatshe finds herself voicing to God. And the most life-givingmay well be the prayer of Thanks. She writes, “This onetruth, that the few people you adore will die, is plentydifficult to absorb… Awful stuff happens and beautifulstuff happens, and it’s all part of the big picture. In the faceof everything, we slowly come through….And at somepoint, we cast our eyes to the beautiful skies, above all thecrap we’re wallowing in and we whisper ‘Thank you.’”

What does it take to recognize that life is a gift and thatthe only possible response is gratitude? I think some ofthis recognition never comes fully until we learn in our

own lives what grace is, until we experience the miracleof God’s forgiving, healing love. This is the heartbeat ofworship, and thanksgiving is what turns worship into alife-giving act. Abraham Joshua Heschel, the great Jewishtheologian and rabbi, suffered late in life a heart attackfrom which he never fully recovered. A friend visited himin the hospital and found him weak, barely able to speakat all. When Heschel saw him, he whispered, “Sam, whenI regained consciousness, my first feeling was not despairor anger. I felt only gratitude to God for my life, for everymoment I have lived. I have seen so many miracles.” As apastor, I have listened to dear friends with the end of lifein view utter similar words of thanks. This only comesfrom seeing life clearly for the gift that it is, and it makesall the difference in the world to how we live.

Gratitude can change a life. Without it, marriage ismore a sentence than a source of joy. Without it, our jobssoon become drudgery. Without thanksgiving at the veryheart of things, our churches are reduced to places thatexist to meet our endless needs. All these important placesalso become sources of disappointment and resentment ifwe approach them without gratitude. I have seen it againand again — the most grateful people end up the mostjoyful, the most satisfied customers of life itself. When webecome thankful people, we unlock the fullness of life.Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and then intoeven more. Gratitude turns a meal into a feast, a house intoa home, a marriage into an intimate friendship and lifeinto an adventure. That is why the Psalmist said again andagain, “O, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for Hissteadfast love endures forever.” I smiled the other daywhen Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem, Afternoon on a Hill,came across my computer screen:

I will be the gladdest thingUnder the sun!

I will touch a hundred flowersAnd not pick one.

Where is this gladness found, but in a heart that is filled

My Dear Friends,

Todd JonesPastor

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First Presbyterian Church

published bi-weekly for the members and friends of the church

First Edition

The Mission of First Presbyterian Church, NashvilleTo know Christ, to make Him known and to exhibit His love

through worship, education and service.

Sympathy

SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Sermon“What Only a Friend

Will Tell You”

Scripture ReadingsPsalm 149

Luke 6:20-31

Todd JonesPastor

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Sermon“The Duty and Beauty

of Faith”

Scripture ReadingsPsalm 65

Luke 18:9-14

Todd JonesPastor

The First Presbyterian Church familyextends prayers and sympathy to thefollowing people and to other membersof their family during their time of loss.

Suzanne Lanier on the death of her father,James C. Lanier III, M.D., who died onSeptember 27.

Mary & Henry Brockman on the death of Mary’s father,Frederic Eugene Cowden, M.D., who died onSeptember 28.

Tim Ishii on the death of his father, the Rev. WashioIshii, who died on October 1.

If any member of the church desires the Christian supportof a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman at 298-9502.Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church.

with gratitude? Karl Barth said, “Gratitude follows grace likethunder lightning.” We are envisioning ourselves to be achurch family whose life is increasingly marked by Gratitude,Hospitality and Generosity. I honestly believe that the key tobecoming everything God wants us to be is gratitude toAlmighty God. Anne Lamott puts it so plainly: “Saying andmeaning ‘thanks’ leads to a crazy thought: What more canI give?”

With Love and Prayers,

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The First Presbyterian Church familycongratulates the following people during theirnew births.

Mary Catherine & Ben Sutherland on thebirth of their daughter, Catherine LucySutherland, who was born on September 25.Congratulations to grandmother, Mary Hunter Coltarp.

Jennifer & Jasper Richardson on the birth of theirdaughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Richardson, who was bornon September 30. Congratulations to grandparents, Edie &Hal Collier.

Annie & Greenlee Flanagin on the birth of their daughter,Lillian Bentley Flanagin, who was born on October 1.Congratulations to grandparents, Nancy & Mike Baron.

Congratulations

The Stephen Ministerswould like to invite

you to hearDr. Libby Oldfield OB/GYN

“Pregnancy Loss,Grief and Post Partum Depression”

November 19 at 6:30 P.M.Jones Session Room

Travel with Us to IrelandThe Sanctuary Choir will travel to Ireland from July 15-

23, 2014. Highlights of the trip will include the scenic Ringof Kerry, the beautiful Cliffs of Moher, the cities of Dublinand Galway, and the lovely Kylemore Abbey, as well asperformances in Galway,Connemara and Dublin.

Though the MusicDepartment is initiatingthis journey, all membersand friends of FPC arewelcome to join. A travelbrochure is available atmusic.fpcnashville.org.Please check your calendarsand consider seizing thisextraordinary opportunityfor music-making andtravel!

Stephen ministry is a listening ministry, serving people who are experiencing…job loss, illness, spiritual crisis, challenging relationships and disabilities. Theclass consists of 50 hours of initial training followed with monthly continuingeducation and supervision. Stephen Ministers serve in caring and confidentialrelationships to persons going through challenging times.

STEPHENMINISTRYNew Training Begins in January

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact Sandra Randleman (298-9502) ASAP.

Keith Gunter Proves We areMore Blessed to Give

The Reverend Keith Gunter, Associate Pastor for NewChurch Development, addressed church members onSunday, October 6, at a Stewardship breakfast in CourtenayHall. Keith, pastor at New Creation Church, delivered hismessage by video to those in Courtenay Hall since he wasleading worship with the congregation in Hendersonvillethat morning.

During his presentation, Keith introduced a brief videothat is featured on our denomination’s website about theblessings fulfilled in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Those of usin Nashville were moved by his words of faithfulness andthe story of New Creation Church, all available for you toview on our church website at fpcnashville.org/more-blessed-to-give/.

Please enjoy Keith’s message of how we are MoreBlessed to Give, specifically, in the planting of churches likeNew Creation.

Presbyterian WomenAre you interested in Bible study

with other women from FirstPresbyterian, making new friends andsupporting local and internationalmissions? Welcome to PresbyterianWomen! There’s a place waiting foryou in PW. We will be meeting oncea month to study the book A WomanJesus Can Teach and learn how thewomen of the New Testament relate to our lives today.Groups meet on the second Tuesday morning and evening,Wednesday evening and Thursday evening. The morninggroups meet in Cheek House with Social Gathering at 9:30A.M. followed by Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. For informationabout the meetings or to join any of the groups, contactKathy Jones (371-9628 or 1gary.jones@ comcast.net) orKerry Price (491-1184 or kerrymprice@gmail.com) . Wehope you will join us.

June Ramsey Class to StudyPersonality/Spirituality

Mary Redding, Former Editorial Director of The UpperRoom Magazine and professional Administrator/Interpreterof Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Spirituality Indicator,will lead the June Ramsey Class in this Personality/Spirituality study over four Sundays: October 27, November3, 10 and 17. The object of this study is to better understandourselves and to gain insight into our personal relations

with God. Class meets in the living room of the CheekHouse and begins at 9:45 A.M. Everyone is invited.

The Women of ChristmasPlease join the Thursday

Morning Women’s Bible Study aswe begin a study of Liz CurtisHiggs’ The Women of Christmas:Experience the Season Afresh withElizabeth, Mary and Anna. We meetfrom 7:00 until 7:45 A.M. in VanceHall and are led by Associate PastorSandra Randleman. If you have anyquestions, please contact Sandra (298-9502 orsrandleman@fpcnashville.org).

Todd Jones to Lead New Marriage GroupFalling in love is easy, but staying in love takes courage,

hard work and lots of grace.For six evenings from October 30 through December 11,

Dr. Todd Jones will lead a group based on Adam Hamilton’snew book, Love to Stay: Sex, Grace, and Commitment. Onepastor says of the book, “It is an excellent reminder thatlove and sexual intimacy require hard work and all of ushave seasons when we fall in and outof love.”

The group will meet onWednesday evenings from 6:00 to7:00 P.M. in the Session Room. Pleaselet Todd know of your plans to attendby contacting Lynn Elliott(lelliott@fpcnashville.org). If you alsowould like to enjoy dinner as part ofthe Fall Wednesdays gathering, Lynncan arrange for your reservations. Theclass will not meet on November 27.

Contemplative PrayerA contemplative prayer group meets in

the Memorial Library Wednesday afternoonsfrom 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Please join this groupfor a time of prayer whenever yourschedule permits. For more information,contact Sandra (298-9502 orsrandleman@fpcnashville.org).

A Gift of Hospitality...A Gift ofTime...A Gift from the Heart

The Mission Committees of First Presbyterian Church challenge you to give of yourself in service to Nashville’s homeless.The church offers you both on- and off-campus service opportunities in partnership with Room In The Inn and Safe HavenFamily Shelter.

Room In The Inn — Our Wednesday night winter shelter ministry to Nashville’shomeless is in need of volunteers on every Wednesday night during the months Novemberthrough March. Members are needed to serve as overnight hosts and van drivers, bringsandwiches for lunch, donate breakfast food and wash bed linens. Dinner food is needed some Wednesday nights when theFPC kitchen is closed. Check out the sign-up board in Courtenay Hall and sign up to fill an open week. Contact our on-campus Coordinator, Hal Sauer (615-243-0167 or hs71@att.net), with questions.

Safe Haven Family Shelter — Our Local Missions Committee has committed to provideFood/Meal and Overnight Host Volunteers on six Monday nights in 2014. Food/Meal volunteersprovide dinner for 25-30 residents and may prepare the meal in their own home or on-site at theshelter’s newly expanded kitchen. Volunteers are encouraged to eat with the residents and then headhome after cleaning up. Overnight Host volunteers simply spend the night at the shelter and leave by6:00 A.M. the following morning; all Overnight Host volunteers will need to attend an orientationsession unless they have served recently at the newly remodeled facility. We invite you come alongside

these families for just one night. Individuals or groups of people are all welcome to serve in 2014 by contacting MaryEarthman (615-665-8845 or mearthman@bellsouth.net) to select an open date: February 3, April 7, June 2, August 4, October6 or December 1.

the 5:30It’s Soup

Night!

October 20November 17December 15

Worship at 5:30 p.m.Dinner served following the service.

All takes place in The Gathering Place.There is no charge for dinner, but the

sharing of a pot of soup, salad,side dish or dessert is

enthusiastically appreciated!Bring friends and family, and join us

on these Sunday nights this fall!

Six WeekStudy Series

Mark 1-5

10/20: Mark 1 with Scott Hearonplus it’s Soup Night

10/27: Mark 2 with Mark DeVries

11/3: Mark 3 with Leigh DeVries

11/10: Mark 4 with Teddy Christenberry

11/17: Mark 5 with Catherine Foster

Please join us for soups,salads, desserts and otherhomemade dishes! We sharedinner together followingthe service once everymonth.

Familiarize YourselfWith EmergencyDevices

The First Presbyterian Churchcampus is equipped with among thebest forms of emergency equipmentavailable if ever needed by ourmembers and guests. Among them areAutomated External Defibrillators(AED) and oxygen, fire extinguishers,First Aid kits and manual wheelchairs.Members of the church staff have beentrained in the use of the AEDs and areexpected to know the locations of fireextinguishers and First Aid kits in theirareas of responsibility.

However, church staff are not alwayspresent at every church function or on-hand in every area of the large facility.Please familiarize yourself with thelocations of the potentially life-savingtools designated on the diagrams to theright. More importantly, make note ofthe locations of emergency equipmentwhen you are at church, especially theareas of the church in which youvolunteer and are well traveled.

A common question many peoplehave is what is the equipment locatedin boxes on the walls in well-traveledareas of the church? They areAutomated External Defibrillators,known as AEDs. AEDs are portable,medical devices that automaticallyanalyze and detect cardiac arrhythmiasof Sudden Cardiac Arrest patientsthrough electrodes and are able toproduce a shock that stops the heartand allows it to return to a normalrhythm, a process called defibrillation.According to the Red Cross, everyminute defibrillation is delayed, thechance of survival is reducedapproximately 10%.

In summary, the devices can savelives and are relatively easy to use.Thank you for your attention tothe health and well being of yourchurch family.

Sunday, November 3

Appointment Times:8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Enrichment Center Parking LotRed Cross Donation Van

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Christmas Giving Opportunities at FPCFirst Presbyterian Church invites you to “Stuff A Stocking” this holiday season for the

children of Middle Tennessee. Each child will receive one stocking included with their AngelTree gifts. Scouting troops, tennis teams, book clubs and Bible study groups have chosenSalvation Army Stockings as group giving projects in the past as well as many families ofthe church.

Stockings may be picked up beginning Sunday, October 27, from the Welcome desk in thechurch office area; downstairs at the Children’s Ministry Welcome desk; and also from theGreeters near the church bookstore (located across from Courtenay Hall on the lower level ofthe Ministry Wing).

The stockings should be filled with items suitable for children ages 1-12, with no food ofany kind. Also, please do not include items that may be a choking hazard. Coloring books,small notebooks, crayons, pencils, card games, hats, stickers, puzzles, socks, magnets, balls, glue,paint sets, markers and watches are some suggested stuffers. Instructions for securing the itemsinside the stockings will be provided with each one.

Filled stockings should be returned no later than Sunday, December 8, to the Christmastree either in the church office area or in Courtenay Hall.

Contact Vicki Sells (615-665-2927 or vvsells@yahoo.com) with any questions.

Sponsoring Child in Foster Care,an FPC Holiday Tradition

Since 2002, FPC families have sponsored over 1,000 children in DavidsonCounty foster care and provided gifts to those unable to spend Christmaswith their families. If you stop by the sponsor table in Courtenay Hallbeginning Sunday, November 17, you will be able to select one of thesechildren to support this Christmas season.

With your sponsorship, you will receive a wish list that includes toys andclothing for your child; ages range from newborn babies to 18 year olds ready

to move out of foster care. All gifts and cards must be returned to the church nolater than Sunday, December 15.

Also needed are last-minute Angel Shoppers to purchase gifts for children placed intoemergency foster care shortly before Christmas. You may sign up for this

service at the same table in Courtenay Hall beginning Sunday,November 17. Contact Sue Fort White (615-383-5400 or

sue.fort.white@vanderbilt.edu) with any questions.

NEXT Church Regional Gathering inNashville Presents Unique Opportunity

This November, a unique opportunity will be available to localPC(USA) pastors, leaders or anyone interested in engaging inconversation about the future of the church. NEXT Church, thePresbytery of Middle Tennessee and Hillsboro Presbyterian Churchhave teamed up to host the NEXT Church Mid-South Regional

Gathering on November 2, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church. “Hillsboro is thrilled to host this event,” said Pastor

Chris Adams, “It will be a great day filled withthought-provoking conversation, fellowship andgrowth.”

NEXT Church Director Jessica Tate will keynotethe event, and Carole Howard Merrit, author of TribalChurch and Reframing Hope, and Reverend WarnerDurnell, the Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery ofMiddle Tennessee, are among the day’s leaders. Ourown Ebralie and William Mwizerwa have also beenasked to speak about immigrant communities.Attendees will engage in both large and small groupinteraction and have the opportunity to chooseamong breakout sessions ranging from spoken wordfor prayer and worship, to a discussion of food deserts,to new worship styles and strategies.

The registration fee will be $20, with half priceavailable for students, and includes light refreshmentsand lunch. Childcare will be provided through thechurch, and exhibitors are welcome to contact PastorChris Adams if they are interested.

NEXT Church is a network of leaders across thePC(USA) who believe the church of the future willbe more relational, more diverse, more collaborative,more helpful and more agile.

“I hope local Presbyterians, as well as those fromacross the region, will seize this opportunity to engagein a day of meaningful discussion and worship.Personally, I am excited to see where this day takesus,” said Adams.

For more information visit nextchurch.org orhpcnashville.org, or call 615-665-0148.

Haiti February 2014Dates: February 15-21 (over Presidents Day weekend)Cost: $1,300 (est.); $800 deposit due NOW; requires Tetanusvaccination; other vaccinations recommended.Brief Details: Work on re-construction projects with partneragencies affected by earthquake; expect rugged conditions.

Cuba Spring 2014Dates: April or MayCost: $1,900 (est.); $1,000 deposit due December 31Tetanus vaccination; other vaccinations recommended.Brief Details: Light work projects and relational visits withpartner church.Trip Leaders: Sandra Randleman, Pam & Mike Shampain

Questions?Contact Patricia Heim in the Missions Office (298-9593

or pheim@fpcnashville.org) if you are interested in learningmore or would like an application form for a mission trip.

Online registration for trips is available from theRegister/Give link on the church homepage

(www.fpcnashville.org).

Scholarship Assistanceis available to FPC members for all FPC-sponsored

trips by contacting Sandra (298-9502 orsrandleman@fpcnashville.org).

Read about missions at FPC online. Mission trips abroad,local mission opportunities, stories, pictures and more.

Visit missions.fpcnashville.org

The Friends in FaithHalloween Party and Trunk orTreat will be Sunday, October 27 at4:30 P.M.

Tea, chicken and smores will beprovided. Please bring a side,appetizer or dessert to share. Don’tforget your Trunk or Treat candy.

The cost is $12 per family. Pleasegive checks (payable to SarahHolstein) to Sarah or Chris Holstein.

FPC Lower Level Emergency Equipment

FPC Upper Level Emergency Equipment

Every minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reducedapproximately 10%. — Red Cross

Ninety-four percent of the time a portable fire extinguisher is used, it puts out the fire —typically within the initial two minutes. — FEMA

Serving Together Opportunities are Now Available for Families!

These popular family-based opportunities for sharing the self-giving love of Christ with people in need throughout theNashville area are now available for you to sign up! Simply head to the Children’s Webpage/Serving Together.

You will notice:■ Service opportunities for grades 1 through 5. Each

grade has adopted a Serving Together agency throughits Sunday School and will have a variety of ways toget involved.

■ Space is limited for certain events, so please be sure tosign up each participant. Also, each agency is relying onFPC families to do the work we commit to, thereforeplease make every effort to fulfill what you sign up for.

■ Some events have extra giving opportunities becausethe agency needs FPC to help provide food or extraitems as part of the Serving Together event. If yourfamily cannot participate in a particular event for yourchild’s age group, check to see if you can help out withthese needs.

What?

Serving Together events are “people-to-people” opportunities to care for ourneighbors — our sisters and brothers in Christ. Connecting face-to-face withother people cultivates friendship, encouragement, listening, trust, compassion,humor, empathy, hope and mutual gift-sharing. Seeing Jesus in others is a treasuredgift that helps us value the diversity of God’s creation and treat others with dignityand respect.

Why?Jesus shows us throughout scripture that theabundant life that God has planned for us involvesgiving ourselves away and Jesus calls us andempowers us to do just that. As we practice theministry of presence — and give this gift of time —we reflect the self-giving love of God in Jesus

Christ. As children attend to their Bible Study each week, Serving Together events provide theconcreteness that children need to put their faith into action, bringing practical experiencestogether with God’s Word.

Who?These events are designed for families — notchildren alone — so that parents and children can process their experiencetogether before and after the event itself. This self-giving, shared experience is animportant part of discipleship, helps to strengthen the family and the church family,too! And these opportunities allow children to make a contribution and a positiveimpact in someone’s life; important to the healthy development of self-esteem.

This year through our Sunday School ministry, children are learning about the

people and the needs that each agency seeks to assist. This includes an extra

giving opportunity for children — they are encouraged to bring a weekly offering

which benefits the people they are actively praying for (see the list) to their

Sunday School group time. This is an empowering opportunity for each child to

make a contribution and know children are directly helping others.

Questions or ideas can be directed to the age group

coordinators listed with each grade/agency.

1st grade: Room In The InnChapstick, hand and foot warmers

Questions? Alice Fitzpatrick, Laura Anderson, Jennifer Adams

November 6, January 15, February 5

2nd grade: Loaves & FishesWhite socks (for men, women and children)

Questions? Helen Hyde, Lauren Blair

November 27 and January 20

3rd grade: Second HarvestTuna, peanut butter and boxed macaroni & cheese

Questions? Lauren Blair, Ashley Collignon, Jan Bramlet

December 5 and March 27

4th grade: The Next Doortoiletries for women (shampoo, conditioner, body wash or lotion)

Questions? Catherine Davis, Louise Bairnsfather

Dates are coming!

5th grade: Preston Taylor MinistriesSnacks: (pretzels, goldfish, fruit roll-ups), cleaning supplies: (paper towels,

Windex, Lysol wipes), school supplies: (loose-leaf paper, pencils)

Questions? Kathy King, Ellen Gooden

November 9 and March 2

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PastorsTodd JonesPastor

Sam CooperExecutive Pastor

Mark DeVriesAssociate Pastor to Youth& Their Families

Catherine FosterAssociate Pastor forYoung Adult Ministry

Stuart GordonAssociate Pastor for Discipleship

Keith GunterAssociate Pastor for NewChurch Development

Sandra RandlemanAssociate Pastor forCongregational Care & Missions

Program StaffNicholas Bergin Organist

Raphael BundageDirector of Music

Karen FittsNursery Coordinator

Brenda GeiseOlder Adult MinistryCoordinator

Letitia GreenDirector of Recreation

Patricia HeimMissions Coordinator

Susan KirbyWorship Coordinator

Carol McClureDirector of Children & Youth Choirs

Deb O’BrienDirector of Children’s Ministry

Brandon Van PernisDirector of Youth Ministries

Amelia WatsonCoordinator of Parish Ministry

SchoolsJennifer HinoteHead of School, Oak Hill School

Brenda LutzDirector, FPC Early Preschool

AdministrationCindy BozmanFinance Manager

Lynn ElliottPastor’s Assistant

Zonia NunleyProperty Manager

Shannon ParsonsCommunications Coordinator

Kim RogersFood Service

Youth Happenings

Sunday School: October 27:Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering

Place at 9:40 A.M. and stay for the wholetime! No grade level Sunday School classes.Sunday School: November 3:

Grades 7-12 will meet in The GatheringPlace at 9:40 A.M. and then split into SundaySchool classes!

Register for Church Basketball —It’s that time of year again! Games run fromDecember until February on Saturdays. Toregister, visit our website or contact Millie.

10th Grade Trip to Fiery Gizzard:November 9-10 — Be sure not to miss thehiking/camping overnight on the FieryGizzard Trail! This is a memorableexperience that you will want to share withyour classmates. But, make sure to bringyour hiking boots…this is a trek you won’tforget! Register online or contact Millie.

The Motley Krewe —This new SundaySchool class meets at 10:00 A.M. in Room A-110, next door to the 7th graders. This is ayouth Bible study class led by Barbara Arrants.The class will be studying Ephesians.

Registration for class trips isavailable on our website! Visit us atyouth.fpcnashville.org/register for moreinformation or contact Millie.

5:30 Worship Service — Come out onSunday night with your families for someworship, fellowship and teaching! Meet in TheGathering Place.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 11:00 A.M.services in the sanctuary every Sundaymorning and the 5:30 P.M. evening servicein The Gathering Place. Families, pleasejoin us at one of these worship serviceseach Sunday.

Youth Newsletter: If your family isn’treceiving the monthly newletter, contactMillie.

For more information, contact Millie Greiner(mgreiner@fpcnashville.org or 298-9570).

sunday evening worship at fpcThe Gathering Place @ 5:3O p.m.