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Thoughts... in This Issue >>> Finding an Agent That’S Right for You Transformation VBS Pictures and Thanks Great News and a Little Fun JULY 2014 final thoughts... in this issue >>> Finding An Agent That’s Right For You Transformation VBS Pictures and Thanks Great news and a Little Fun Blakemore 4.0 Updates Online 4.0 Update Everything you wanted to know about Blakemore 4.0 is always available at http://jody.populr.me/blakemore-4-update Blakemore Staff Reminders of a couple of recent developments: Pastor: Monthly Edition The Trustees have determined that a six-figure investment in new HVAC is not in the Matthew Charlton church's best interests. Because of that, the option of Blakemore 4.0 continuing in its cur- ([email protected]) rent facility beyond a couple of years is now off the table. Our next options move to re- building at 3601 West End or moving to a new location (to be determined). Minister to Families: Gracie Dugan The Building Committee (aka Trustees) are also conducting a number of listening sessions ([email protected]) to help discern the priorities for a smaller, more efficient facility. These will continue through June to involve as many people as possible and ensure that the voice of the entire congregation is at the center of this conversation. Music Director: Beth Holzemer We are in the initial stages of drafting a Request For Proposal (RFP), which will go to de- ([email protected]) velopers to solicit their bids and ideas for the property. We expect this document to be ready by July. You can also view a current timeline at the website. Administrative Assistant: Steffie Misner IMPORTANT! Meanwhile, we as a congregation must address our urgent need to grow Blake- ([email protected]) In this sense, the Methodist way is to live within more - a couple Sundays back, Gracie preached a powerful sermon from Ezekiel about the re- Blakemore folks, we are in the middle of an in- newed life that is possible through God, even in "dem dry bones”. tense process of discerning the future of this the “living water” that flows from the loving So remember: it’s right to invite! Maintenance: church. While there may be a good deal of hand- heart of Jesus for God’s people. Jody Lentz David Hardy wringing and unhappy thoughts, these leaky pipes I want to invite you to being a time of focused (615) 297-6519 of ours have me filled with hope. I am filled with discernment during these summer months. I hope because I have experienced gentleness, want to ask you, first, to pray for all those who kindness, and generosity of spirit in our discus- are following the way of Jesus and, second, to sions with each other about the issues we face. participate in some form of active Christian dis- Most importantly, I have heard us asking the most cipleship every day. What I mean by “active” is important question of discernment: what is God consciously intersecting your life of faith with calling us to do? your everyday life. The General Rules may be good place to start: do no harm, do all the good As I noted in my sermon on Pentecost Sunday, you can, stay in love with God. the heritage of Methodism is in being a move- ment of Christian discipleship. The establishment In the late summer or early fall, I will be inviting of Methodism as a “church” just has never felt the leadership of the church to engage in delving quite right. Accordingly, efforts at developing a deeply into the practice of discernment. My hope Methodist “theology of the is that our active practice of discipleship and our church” (ecclesiology) have been less successful studied reflection on discerning the life of faith than developing the “theology of grace”. The will help us be better suited to meet the hope that Methodist way of thinking works much better on is in front of us. the move. It is more comfortable there. In hope for God’s future, Matthew Charlton, Pastor WWW.BLAKEMOREUMC.ORG What Do You Want to Hear a Message on? Aliens? Why bread takes longer to bake at altitude? Whether or not Dr. Who is fact 6519 - (615) 297 (615) or fiction? During July and August, I will offer a message each Sunday based on your suggestions for topics. I want to know what Nashville, TN 37205 TN Nashville, you want to hear or know more about, what questions you might have about the life of faith, the church, the church in the world, or 3601 West End Avenue End West 3601 whatever it is you can imagine. I will take your suggestions for topics and use them to develop sermons for our Sunday services. Let me know by emailing me at: [email protected] . Beth’s “Mystery Song” Contest July Salvation July sun incinerates air into waves of heat During each of the four Sunday like hammers pounding senses numb. services in July, I will sneak in a Blazing, shimmering rays negate vision, familiar tune that does not typically vaporizing sight in blinding light. belong in a morning worship ser- vice. The person who successfully Heat absorbs strength. recognizes and submits the most Pressure stifles breath. correct tune titles wins TWO Where is shelter? FREE PASSES to Wednesday To whom shall we go? Night Dinner and a MYSTERY Look for the red earth and find bricks. PRIZE!! Look for the stream and find dust. Contest Rules: Look for the Sparrow and find the Forest. 1. Contest Sundays include July 6, 13, 20, and 27 Look in the Forest and find Shade. 2. The “Mystery Song” may be played in it’s entirety or only in familiar phrases. The “Mystery Song” may show up at any time during the ser- Hope is reborn in the Shade. vice, so be on your toes (or your ears). Shade is grace. Shade is home. 3. After 10:30am service each Sunday, contestants wull come to the or- Scorching ceases. Freshness revives. gan to enter their guesses. A basket will be available with pens and The still air stirs into breeze. entry slips to fill out. 4. After four weeks, the contestant with the most correct answers will be Breeze becomes mighty Wind. Clouds charge like warriors. declared the winner. In case of a tie, a drawing will be held and the Lightening flashes power. winner announced on Sunday, August 3. Thunder booms victory. 5. One entry per person, per Sunday. We had a wonderful week at VBS! We had 30 Salvation comes as cooling Rain; children from Blakemore and surrounding Remember—you can’t win if you don’t play! Good Luck!! Sometimes pouring torrents; Beth Holzemer, Devious Director of Music neighborhoods join us for the week. We want Sometimes steady and gentle. to extend a special thanks to all the people who Our Shade is at God’s right hand. James H. Jones, Jr. 2014 helped make VBS possible. There are too many people to name in such a short space but the love and service you showed to our chil- dren will not be forgotten! It is the relation- Great News! ships built as people cooked dinner, led rota- tions, served as shepherds, donated supplies, The Kabiling family’s permanent residence has been ap- helped decorate, greeted children and danced proved by USCIS! We are very happy for this lovely, wonderful with Rivet that communicated (more than any family that is such a bright presence in this church, and we are proud children's sermon or Sunday School lesson to call them part of our church family. Cheers! could) that each child at VBS is special, unique and loved by God. Your service taught them that they are worth so much that so many people set aside a week to serve them in Congratulations to Reverend Gracie Dugan such a special way. Thank you for teaching Our wonderful Minister to Families was ordained at this year’s Annual Conference during the Ordination the children of Blakemore how loved and spe- Service on Tuesday, June 10. cial they truly are! Video of the service is available on the 2014 Annual Conference website at http://tnac2014.com/ where you will also find reports and videos of the various Sessions. .
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