The Tusculum Trumpet
PR’s (Pastor Ray’s) Ponderings
August 30, 2010
Nashville Presbytery met in a called meeting at the West Nashville CP Church last Tuesday to consider the request of the Woodbine and
We here at Woodbine are excited about what the future holds. We have been praying over the last two years for God to show us each next step. I want to share our prayer with you today: “Lord I know that you are going to do some incredible things in your world today. Thank you for giving Woodbine
We have not asked God to bless what we are doing. Rather, we have been asking God to help us do what He is blessing. As we continue on this journey with you we know that God is leading us to do what He is blessing.
Many of our ministry teams/ committees have already been meeting together planning the future. Members of the Woodbine Choir have been rehearsing with the Tusculum Choir for the last month. The men of Woodbine have been meeting with the Men’s Fellowship. The Women of Woodbine contributed baked goods for last week’s yard sale. The pastoral staff of our two churches have been working together to insure a smooth transition to the new church body that is being formed.
Truly, God has been involved in this endeavor, and I believe we are experiencing the fulfillment of our prayer – “giving us the privilege of getting in on some of what God is doing.” We here on the North Campus – Woodbine – are looking forward to an exciting and wonderful journey with you. And always remember one important thing: God is good…ALL THE TIME!
Pastor Ray
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT
PRAYER REQUESTS Please remember these people in your prayers: Our Nation & its Leaders, Those in our Armed Forces & overseas; Our Church Family Bill Blankenship, Bob & Ann Brabham, Elizabeth Brooks, Edna Cashion, Norma Collier, Mattie Criswell, David Duncan, Bill Ford, O’Henry Glock, Evelyn Guy, Jim Hamilton, Dennis Hamm, John Hopwood, Scott Jenkins, Lorraine Johnson, The Krech family, Gladys Miodragovic, Helen Nesbitt, Tisa Phelps, Stephanie Rice family, Charles & Sharon Rice, Marcia Scarborough, June Seat, Peggy Shelton, Angie Steele, Ann & Bill Thompson, Hazel Thompson, Nancy Traughber, Bob Warner, George Welzel, Judi West, Joyce Wilson FLOOD VICTIMS Christopher Langley ( Chris Freeman ( Travis Davis ( Dalton Martin ( Raulston-Crowe Tommy Hayes (cancer), Minor Hayes’ brother Donald Sharp, Anne Cole’s brother Doug Ferone (cancer), Valerie Shupe’s brother-in-law Becky Bellar (breast cancer), Cathy Nesbitt’s sister Larry Pittenger (kidney cancer), Bro. Ronnie’s brother Shane Butler & family (coma), part of TCPC Youth Myra Moseley (chemo), frequent attendee Kenneth Osmer (ICU), Mildred Jones’ brother Lilly White (diabetic coma), member of Woodbine CP Dayton Johns (heart), father-in-law of Sue Ayers’ friend Denise Melton, Ean Taylor & Rena Sutton’s mom Donnie Johnson (infection), friend of Eric Taylor Steve Hayslett (heart), Hutto’s daughter-in-law’s dad Heather Mitchell (pneumonia), friend of Patty Payne Butch Thomas (tremors), Marcia Scarborough’s brother Sue Lauper’s daughters, Jennie and Robin Billy Spencer (cancer), Sue Lauper’s son-in-law Albert (Big) Lincoln, Bill Ford’s uncle Barry Spradling, The family of Tyler Engle, friends of the Krech’s Choir practice Sunday at 3:30. Angelic C.H.A.O.S. 5pm Sunday. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Sept. 5th – Sunday Night SODA “Mystery Meet” (see sign-up sheet for details) Sept. 8th - The YA©K 6:30pm Sept. 12th – Serve supper at the Nashville Rescue Mission. Leave 4:15pm. Return 7:15pm. Birthday Celebrations Kathy Fox and Hazel Thompson will celebrate their birthdays 9-6, Courtney Benton 9-7, J.T. Freudenthal 9-8, Stephanie Rice, Frances Edwards and Chris Herron 9-10, Ronda Dill, Riley Ward and Emma Grace Givens 9-11, and Scott Givens 9-12!!! 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!) From “Room in the Please join Room in the Inn at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of our new downtown facility at CPWM Garage Sale Thank You!!! Our garage sale was a huge success! We raised approximately $3,000 in total and $650 of that was from the bake sale! Thanks so much for all the tireless help of so many volunteers who worked before and during the sale. Thanks to everyone who contributed “stuff” for us to sell, picked up donated items, purchased items, and a big thanks to all our “bakers”! We couldn’t have done it without all of you! Humor from Heaven Mrs. Sue asked me to fill in her column for this week, so here’s another funny sent in from Dixie Lipe: Unanswered Prayer – The preacher’s 5 yr. old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, Honey,” he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages. “I’m asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon.” “How come He doesn’t answer it?” she asked. Untimely Answered Prayer - During the minister’s prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back pews. Tommy’s mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence and, after church, asked, “Tommy, whatever made you do such a thing?” Tommy answered soberly, “I asked God to teach me to whistle, and He did!” Have a great week and as Mrs. Sue would say, don’t forget to call your mama! Labor Day - The office will be closed Mon. September 6th in observance of Labor Day. Board Meetings – check with your board chair as to whether or not your board will meet Sunday. Birthday Celebration All seniors are invited to the fellowship hall on Wed. Sept. 8th from 1:00 to 2:30 to celebrate J.T. Freudenthal's 90th birthday. Cake and punch will be served. No gifts, but please bring funny cards. Ball Field Update – Phase 2 Phase 1 is complete with the backstop, dugouts etc. done. Now we need to repair the field itself which requires special dirt. Our friend & church member Mickey Hiter has a contact that can furnish sufficient material called Top Coat to bring our field up to playing condition for a cost of $2200. We also need grass seed, straw, signs & memorial plaques. Approx. cost $300. To donate, mark your check for the ball field memorial, which is in memory of Ronald Sowell and Jeff Lanius, who left us way too soon. September 12th, 2010 Mark your calendars! This will be an historic day! At 9am, the Woodbine congregation will meet on their campus and then travel together to the (We will not have 8:30 worship that day.) Fish Fry The Men’s Fellowship “All-You-Can-Eat” Annual fish Fry is Saturday, Sept. 18th from 4 pm – 7pm. $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 5 eat free! Take-out is available. Tickets are available from Men’s Fellowship or the office. The Piecemakers will have their annual craft sale, as well. Dessert makers – get ready- we need you! Also, please save your empty gallon milk jugs. We need them for tea. Invite your friends! Pastor – Ronnie Pittenger Youth Minister – Tyler Spradling Young Adult Minister – Nathan Wheeler Church Office – 833-0742 e-mail sue@tusculumchurch.org Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:30 Service………………….……..……28 10:45 Service…………………....……..138 Total Worship………………..….……...166 Sunday, August 29, 2010 General Fund…………………….$3,543.03 SOS………………………….……….$57.00 Music Ministry…………………….….$21.00 Flower Fund………….…….……….$150.00 TOTAL…………….………………$3,771.03 Labor Day Officially Ends Summer Labor Day officially ends summer, As those who work enjoy one final fling. Blessed are those who bear the daily burden, Of whom few savants speak or minstrels sing, Returning to the shallows of September. Days of ease give way to hours certain, A long routine that wends its way towards winter, Yearning for the promises of spring.