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
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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] .
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