Dr. Sam Green works under a special assignment for the next two weeks in the West Indies. He teaches Worship Arts Administration to students at the Caribbean Nazarene College from January 19-30, 2009. Students work during the day and then attend class for four hours each evening. He then gets to attend worship in local congregations. We all love and appreciate Sam so much that it is only fitting we should share him. Pray for his safety in travel and for the anointing of the Holy Spirit on his ministry. The Praise Team of Bryce and Beth Fox, Dorinda Biggs, and Paul Vann will lead congregational music during Sam’s absence. Dorinda Biggs will direct the choir.
The Children’s Quiz Team participated in the Zone Quiz Meet on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene. Red level quizzers were Brielle Fox, Briley Ruff, Daniel Silvernail, and Sara Waller. Each of the four had at least one perfect round. Gold All-star ribbons were presented to Brielle, Briley, and Sara. A Gold ribbon was presented to Daniel. Brielle, Briley, and Daniel earned memory verse ribbons.
Blue level quizzers were Bryson Fox, Bethany Ruff, Drew Silvernail, and Jonathan Silvernail. Gold All-star ribbons were presented to Bryson and Jonathan. A Gold ribbon was presented to Bethany. A silver ribbon was presented to Drew. The Blue Team received ribbons for the 2nd place team score. Bethany, Bryson, and Jonathan all completed the Super 7 questions and received ribbons. We congratulate the quizzers on their wonderful accomplishments and celebrate the study and memory of God’s Word. The children were recognized at the opening of second service yesterday.
Room-in-the-Inn came to Hermitage Church on Saturday night hosted by the New Horizon and College Sunday School Classes. The evening began with a tailgate party of grilled hamburgers and all the fixings and concluded with breakfast casseroles and lunch-to-go. Food, fellowship, chaperoning, and clean-up was provided by Rick Person, Erna Plaxco, Melissa Walker, Beverly Mitchell, Donna Shankle, Paul Stonecipher, Pam Stonecipher, Ken and Robin Jewett, J.T. Blue, Jake Resor, David Tigabu, Hayley Hill, Steve Peigh, Pam Williams, Logan Blomberg, Tanner Webb, Preston Hunt, Derek Brinkman. J.T., Tanner, Preston, and Derek were up with Ken at 4:30 AM to help with breakfast and clean-up. That is very impressive for college students. I think it should positively impact their grades in Tim Green’s classes this semester.
If you were cold in second service yesterday, it was not because serious people were not on top of the problem. Aaron Foster has worked for months to discover the rhyme and reason with which our heating/cooling system functions. I can testify that when I walked through The Center at 7:55 AM and again at 8:55 AM, the temperature was almost too warm. When Aaron adjusted the system one degree to make it cooler, it dropped closer to ten degrees. Trane specialists come in this week to read the journal which Aaron has prepared for them. Accept my personal apologies if you were cold. The problem is acknowledged and people smarter than me are working to solve the issue.
I know very little about the actual curriculum of Men’s Fraternity (need to read it more closely), so I will reserve my opinions there for later. However, I know the character of the men who lead Men’s Fraternity and about them, I can rave. The second thirteen week semester begins this Sunday, January 18, 2009, at 5:30 PM in Room 225. It is open for all veterans of last semester and new men for this semester. Take note of the early start at 5:30 PM and not 6:00 PM and contact Jim Knott or Greg Ruff if you have further questions. Call the church office for their contact numbers.
IRS approved contribution statements for 2008 may be available this Sunday from Recording Secretary Phil Jordan. Phil faithfully records all giving each week and then prints the forms which are signed by the both of us. Thank you to every person who has given to God and his mission through Hermitage Church of the Nazarene.
I bought a new car last week. I feel like a traitor. For twelve years, I have driven my 1997 Buick LaSabre and I traded her in last week without a word of thanks. When the general manager started to tell me all the things that were wrong with her (slow shifting from first, worn interior), I almost got defensive. He did say the exterior looked good. My kids had long ago given up their admiration. All they saw were peeling and cracking interior issues. I knew she started every morning. That counts for something. Chris Taylor walked me through the process and I am grateful. My kids are grateful. I bought a Ford. My daddy would be proud.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Howard
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