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Nashville, TN 37211
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Ron’s Ramblins

March 9, 2010

 

          A few months ago the Woodbine CP Church met with some of our leaders here at the church.  At that time they were in the process of trying to determine just what God wanted them to do as a congregation.  Their community had rapidly been changing.  Their facilities were in need of major repair.  They had come to the place where a major decision needed to be made.  Do they stay in their present location, invest in the repairs?  Do they sell their properties and move out of the community like a number of other churches had done?  Do they partnership with another congregation like the Brookhaven and Brentwood Churches had just done?  After much evaluation, discussion and prayer, they decided the best for them would be to enter into a relationship with another congregation.  After speaking to different congregations, they felt led by God to approach us, to come together, and share ministries here where we are.

          Upon their overtures, our session named a task force, as their church did also, to look into the matter.  Over the past few months we have met, prayed, and discussed how we can bring this about.  On last Sunday morning, the chairpersons of the task forces made a presentation here during the morning worship services.  Joe Cron (Tusculum) and Matt DeVries (Woodbine) led us through where we are now in our courtship with each other.  They did an outstanding job with their presentation.  If you didn’t get a chance to hear their presentation, they will do the same this Sunday at Woodbine.  You are invited to attend.  The presentation will be during their worship at 10:30.  Woodbine is located just down the road from us toward Nashville at 3016 Nolensville Rd.

          As the task forces and the leaders of our congregations meet we also feel the importance of our congregations getting to know each other.  In order to do this we are planning some get-togethers.  Our Men’s groups have already begun to meet.  We have also invited them to be a part of our Passion Play.  Also, we are planning more Easter Services together.  On Maundy Thursday, April 1, we will share in a Communion Service at the Woodbine Facilities.  The service will be preceded by a fellowship meal.  On Easter Sunday morning, April 4, we will have a Sunrise Service at their church under their pavilion.  This will be at 6:30am.  Following the service, they have invited us to remain for breakfast together.

          Then on April 11, the Sunday after Easter, Pastor Ray DeVries and I will be exchanging pulpits along with our choirs.  Ray and the Woodbine Choir will be conducting our 10:45 service, while our choir and I will be going to Woodbine to conduct their 10:30 service.

          The following weekend our leaders will be meeting in our annual Ministry Retreat at the Kentucky Village.  We have invited their leaders to be a part of this also. 

This is an exciting time for the kingdom of God in this area.  There is much work to be done and many ministries to share.  Please continue to pray for us as we contemplate and do these things.  May God receive the attention and glory as we journey through life.

 

 LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

AT TUSCULUM CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

 

Choir practice 3:55pm Sunday

Angelic C.H.A.O.S. practice 5pm Sunday

Praise Band practice 5:30pm Sunday

 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Mar. 12^th – 14^th – Nashville Presbytery Spring Retreat at NaCoMe

March 14^th – No Sunday Night SODA

Mar. 17^th– The YA©K 6:30pm

March 21^st – No Sunday Night SODA (Passion Play dress rehearsal)

Birthday Celebrations

Trent Sawyers, Amy Russell and Ryne Tomerlin will celebrate their birthdays 3-15, Ann Brabham, Dewayne Reed, Lindsey (Gray) Gross and Karen Williams 3-16, Kimberly Wallace 3-17, Gary Pitts 3-20, Joe Cron and Zachary Greene 3-21!!!  God Bless and Happy Birthday all!!!  (Please, if your birthday isn’t recognized notify the office so we can get it in our records.  Thanks!)

Nurseries

Sun. Mar. 14^th – Infant, Dorris Sansom; 3-4’s, Hall Whitaker; Floater, Jennifer Langley

Wednesday, March 17^th – Dorris Sansom

 

Tusculum Church Discovery Class

Class is open to anyone wishing to join or wanting to discover more about TCPC.  March 14^th – 1 ½ hour with lunch served after 10:45 service. 

March 21^st for 1 hour at 2pm.

Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

Food Pantry

Thanks to your generosity we have helped so many families with food, but now we are running very low.  Please help!  Thanks!

Meetings

CPWM meets Thurs. Mar. 18^th at 6:30pm

Men’s Fellowship breakfast Sat. Mar. 20^th at 7:30am

Session meets Sun. Mar. 21^st at 6:15pm

Humor from Heaven

Good morning all. Hope your week has started off great and is just going to get better.  Got a few one liners for you today. Feel they will give you food for thought...
"News flash to racists from God:  Heaven is integrated".
"Your life may be the only Bible some people read".
"Preach the gospel at all times....if necessary use words".
"Our speech gives the best view of what's in our hearts".
"A sermon often does the best when it makes us the angriest".
"Jesus can turn water into wine but he can't turn whining into anything".
"Humor is to life what shock absorbers are to cars".
"Try some of these four letter words: love, help, give, care".
All the Sunday School and Church services are of no consequence, without us using these few thoughts.  Well, I'll see you Sunday.  Be sure and check on mama today.  And don't forget the Passion Play is coming up.  Ask her if she would like to go, you'll come by and get her.  Make a night of it....Love you all, Sue Lauper. 

Piecemakers

The Piecemakers prayer shawl class that was postponed Jan. 31^st due to snow will be held Sunday, March 14^th after the 10:45 service.  We’ll eat lunch and sew!

Library

If you need help finding materials, contact Nancy Phillips for assistance.  We respectfully request that all items be checked out prior to removing them from the library and that patrons do not reshelf books.

Spring Forward!

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday!  Set your clock forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night or you’ll be late for church!

 

19^th Annual Passion Play

March 24-27 at 7pm.  March 28 at 3pm.

Our gym is well on its way toward becoming Jerusalem.  Workers are still needed in the evenings.  Sunday is the cut-off for ads, so get those in to the office NOW!  The sign-up sheets for communion servers, nursery workers and cast members are on the bulletin board.  Dress rehearsal is Sunday, March 21^st at 4pm.  Get excited!  Get involved!  Start NOW inviting people.  Flyers and posters are available in the office and choir room.  Call the office to make reservations.

 

PASSION PLAY KITCHEN CREW MENU

(Serving starts at 5:00 each evening)

March 24 - Wednesday

Egg Salad, Pimento Cheese, Chicken Salad, Chips, Fruit, Pasta Salad, Cookies, Tea/Lemonade

March 25 - Thursday

Same as Wednesday

March 26 - Friday

Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, Chips, Fruit, Cookies, Tea/Lemonade

March 27 - Saturday

LET'S CLEAN OUT THE REFRIGERATOR - We will serve what's left from the week to get ready for the

BIG DONATION Luncheon for Sunday

March 28 - Sunday

Donation Lunch - Meat and 3!  (Everyone is invited!!) 

 

Pastor – Ronnie Pittenger

Youth Minister – Tyler Spradling

Young Adult Minister – Nathan Wheeler

Church Office – 833-0742

www.tusculumchurch.org

e-mail sue@tusculumchurch.org

 

Sunday, March 7, 2010

8:30 Service………………………..……36

10:45 Service……………….…..……..186

Total Worship………………..………...222

 

Sunday, February 28, 2010

General Fund………………………….$4,154.86

Passion Play………………………………$20.00

Reimbursement for gym usage……...$2,100.00

SOS……………………………………..….$67.00

Flower Fund……………………………....$50.00

TOTAL………………………………….$6,391.86

Sunday, March 7, 2010

General Fund………………………….$8,288.61

Passion Play………………………………$20.00

Easter Lily Fund…………………..…….$143.00

SOS…………………………………..….$475.00

Benevolence……………………………….$6.00

Flower Fund………………….………....$100.00

TOTAL………………………………….$9,032.61

March

March likes to tease and make us think

That spring’s around the bend;

The winds are soft and gently

Like a little lamb and then –

Before we know what’s happening

The winds are harsh and cold;

We know that winter’s still around –

We are not really fooled.

March is so unpredictable,

It can’t make up its mind –

But we need a little patience

And one day we will find

That there are little catkins

On the pussy willow trees;

Spring is just around the corner

And the wind is just a breeze.

-Edna C. Lovelace