CRIEVEWOOD CONCERNS Hospital Released Country Young Homebound of the week: Mary Shotwell Mary Smith Winnie Smith Billy & Irene Vaughan *For a complete list, please call Connie in the church oﬃce. Nursing Homes & Assisted Living: BELMONT VILLAGE: Percy Grove, Fran Hu BETHANY: Darlene Armstrong, Marion Medley ELMCROFT: James Griggs EMERITUS AT LEGACY CROSSING: Liz Hammack, Sco e Whitehurst NHC of COOL SPRINGS: Chris ne Bess, Esther Duckworth SOMERFIELD: Anna Carlson Hospital (F & F of Members) David Moore (Chad’s father) ‐ St. Thomas West Nursing Homes & Assisted Living (F & F of Members): MORNING POINTE AT BRENTWOOD: Mary Midden MORNINGSIDE: Be y Jacobs NHC of COOL SPRINGS: Mildred Sanders WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:15 AM PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH - ROOM 128 9:00 AM LIBRARY OPEN UNTIL 10:40AM 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL (ENG & LAO) 10:45 AM MORNING WORSHIP (ENG & LAO) 12:30 PM EBENEZER KAREN CHURCH - ROOM 132 3:30 PM ZOMI BAPTIST WORSHIP - EAST HALL 6:00 PM ROOM IN THE INN - CRC WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 9:00 AM SENIORCIZE - CRC GYM 5:00 PM FELLOWSHIP MEAL - FELLOWSHIP HALL 5:45 PM LIBRARY OPEN UNTIL 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7 TRUTHS FROM EXPERIENCING GOD - ROOM 136 GOD FIRST: HIS LAW & HIS LOVE - ROOM 134 MADE TO CRAVE - ROOM 132 THE GOSPEL PROJECT (GRADES 7-12) - ROOM 311 KIDZLIFE FOR PRESCHOOL - ROOM 110 KIDZLIFE FOR CHILDREN - ROOMS 202, 204, 206 & 216 7:05 PM ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL - CHOIR ROOM Visible Results as of January 25, 2015 Sunday School ...................................................................... 214 Worship Attendance .............................................................. 224 ........................................... (Sanctuary - 195 and East Hall - 29) Budget Gifts ................................................................ $7,817.80 Budget Requirements Weekly ................................... $19,626.25 Budget Gifts to Date .................................................. $56,463.18 Budget Requirements Year to Date ........................... $78,505.00 Laotian Gifts Sunday ...................................................... $495.00 Laotian Gifts Year to Date .......................................... $1,862.00 Benevolence Offerings are collected the second Sunday of each month. EXTENDED SESSION February 1, 2015 ETC Captain-Angela Roy Babies-Anita Barron & Donna Campbell Toddlers-Susanne Lockridge & Janice Sensing Threes-Marie Hogg & Servant Needed Fours-Dick Graham & Lock Sourinthone ROOM IN THE INN February 1, 2015 Hosts: Stephen Hoskins & Jim Stewart Meal: Classical Conversation Group Breakfast: Charlie Wiles Class Laundry: Janis Morel, Connie Scheffer & Karen Woods B US MI NI S T RY Sunday, February 1, 2015 Morning: Robert E. Brown Rita Hardeman & Martha Schiffman Crievewood Believing... Caring... Sharing... www.crievewood.org Update January 28, 2015 A WORD FROM ANDREW... Worship as Demonstrated in Scripture Genesis 4.1-16 Here is the story that created a divide between two styles of worship. In preparation for this article, I've been reading, "Created for Worship," by Noel Due. His understanding of this example from Scripture is what I will be interacting with through the rest of this article. When contrasting Cain and Abel we see stark differences in how they worship and how this pleases or displeases God. First, let's observe Abel. We'll start with God's response to Abel's worship. Verse four, from chapter four of Genesis, says that God not only accepted Abel's worship, but Abel himself. Hebrews 11:4 calls Abel's offering an offering given in faith. It seems clear, in this instance, that God is not focused on the offering, but the person who offered the worship. Abel pleased God, in contrast to his brother. Cain was not accepted by God, nor was his offering. Noel Due offers this explanation, "For Spring Bible Studies for Students & Adults Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Register Online at www.Crievewood.org or at the Welcome Center cont. on pg. 3 Women of Worth Fondue Night Friday, February 6 7:00 pm Deb Duty’s House See the Kids’ Schedule on Page 2! Please remember to be in Prayer for the Medical Mission Trip to Honduras! Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Stephen & Barbara Hoskins Chuck Hutsell & Will Sensing January 24-31, 2015 a 39 member team will travel to Honduras to spread the love of Jesus through medical missions. Please be in prayer for the team as they prepare to leave, for safe travel, and that those we come in contact with will see Jesus in all that we do. You can follow our trip on our website at www.luke9-2ministries.org. VIPS Friday, February 13 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Discipleship, Worship & Missions for Kids Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Register Online at www.Crievewood.org or at the Welcome Center For Kids: January 7 thru February 11  The Gospel Project: In the Beginning for Preschoolers  The Gospel Project: In the Beginning for Children February 18 thru March 25  Preschool Choir  Fun for the Summer! Student Camp (7th-12th grade): May 31-June 5 Children’s Camp (3rd-6th grade): July 19-22 Your deposit of $50 due date has been extended to Sunday, February 8th! Chaperones Needed! We need both male and female chaperones for trips this summer. These trips won’t happen without you! See Will Sensing if you can serve as an adult leader this summer. Wednesday Night Supper February 4 - Chili, Baked Potato, Salad & Dessert February 11 - Chicken Patties, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Salad & Dessert April 8 thru May 13  Have books to trade or give away? If so, please plan to bring them to the February meeting. In addition to the usual good food and entertainment, we will be having a book trade for any that wish to participate. Mission Friends for Preschoolers  RAs for Boys  GAs for Girls Minister / Deacon On-Call Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (832-5968) so we can minister appropriately. The minster/deacon on call for January 31-February 1 is Royce Armstrong (496-1038). Call him with any emergency within the church family. cont. from pg. 1 those who worship according to the line of Cain, worship is a means to an end - the end being one's own blessing, the means being on one's own terms" (p50). That's where I stopped reading, in order to catch my mind up with my eyes. When I hear worship style, I used to think, "guitar or organ; praise songs or hymns." I'm just being honest. I derive my definition of that phrase from years of hearing churches speak of worship styles, and studying many pragmatic approaches to worship while in Seminary. Noel Due absolutely shifted my foundation. The issue isn't the generic style of our worship. It is the style in which we worship. If we are focused on ourselves in worship, God will not accept that worship. This isn't, and has never been an issue in my years as a worship pastor, but I find comfort and affirmation in these verses. Our drive in worship... is worship. Our prayer, in preparation for worship, must be that we set aside our own comforts for the glory of God. While edification plays a major role in our congregational worship, it cannot be our goal. Our goal must continually and pervasively be honoring a Creator God who gave his Son to cleanse us of our unrighteous selves. To God be the glory, great things He hath done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son! Fanny J. Crosby PS - Join us for choir on Wednesday nights! Don't miss out on the extra opportunity for fellowship and worship, in the choir room, at 7pm - each Wednesday! Important Tax Information To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, do not file your 2014 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Follow Pastor Duty on Twi er— J DOUGLAS DUTY JR @ PastorDuty In the Event of Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding the cancellation of Sunday activities or services will be posted on the home page of our website www.crievewood.org. Also, you may check WSMV Channel 4 or Fox Channel 17 for Sunday cancellations. A recorded greeting will also be updated at 837-5664. Please Note: If Metro schools are closed on a Wednesday, regularly scheduled activities on Wednesday night will also be cancelled. CRC Closings: In the event of inclement weather, such as snow or ice, the CRC may be closed, open late, or close early. This is to ensure the safety of CRC members and staff. Please call 832-5804 to determine if the building is open. It’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Time February 1-8 Peanut butter is a staple in most homes especially where children live. Second Harvest puts jars of peanut butter in the food boxes given to individuals and families in need. This is a healthy source of protein and of course jelly is always a treat. Please put jars of either or both and place them in the designated box located in the collection area across from the elevator. You may also donate money so that Second Harvest can purchase the items by the case. Collection Dates: Feb 2: Michelle Guy Feb 5: Jarrod Hardeman Called Business Meeting Wednesday, February 4 at 5:30 pm Fellowship Hall There will be called Business Meeting to hear a recommendation from the Ministry Leadership Team.  Sunday, February 1 (collection envelopes in Sunday School boxes)  Wednesday, February 4 (collection envelopes on tables at supper)  Sunday, February 8 (collection envelopes in Sunday School boxes) Make checks payable to Crievewood and please put Second Harvest or Peanut Butter on the memo line. Approximate cost: case of peanut butter $13.50 case of jelly $11.50