A Note from Our Shepherds: April 26, 2020
Dear Church Family, This is the last Sunday of April, the 7th Sunday we have been apart as a church family. We miss each other and long to gather in groups larger than ten; we yearn for the ability to shake a hand or give a hug to someone that
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“Resurrected” Life Group Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10 April 26, 2020 OPEN: Is there any particular thing that the Lord seems to be teaching you at this time? Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of
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Jason Thompson shares his gratitude for our church’s generosity, Trey and Chelsea Wrapp, Elizabeth Harrell, and Brad Arnold lead worship, and Chris Smith preaches from Ephesians 2. How does God see us? What are we “In His Sight.” Join us as we explore God’s word from Ephesians 2:1-10. The word
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Stan Smith continues our online Bible class for Sunday mornings.
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The Long Family shares a story from Genesis for our Children! This week’s children’s moment will be based on the story of Noah’s ark, with the message that God Cares about our Safety. In advance of this week’s lesson, we have included a few extra resources should you like to
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Going the Social Distance for Ciudad de Ángeles: April 25
Please pray for the children, house parents, and staff at Ciudad de Ángeles in Cozumel, Mexico. They have closed the campus to limit exposure to the virus. Pray for protection and good health at Ciudad, their church family, and their community which relies heavily on tourism for employment. They are
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Thank you to those who brought food and supplies and gave so generously to the COVID-19 Relief Fund. So many people in Nashville and Franklin will be blessed this week. Feed Our City funds and items will be delivered to Nashville Inner City Ministry, Open Table Nashville, Second Harvest Food
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Letter to the Church April 22, 2020 Dear Harpeth Hills, The term “snowflake generation” was designated word of the year in 2016. The Collins English dictionary defines the term as “the young adults of the 2010s, viewed as being less resilient and more prone to taking offense than previous generations.”
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Reading for Today–April 21 Joshua 22:21-23:16 Luke 20:27-47 Psalm 89:14-37 Proverbs 13:17-19
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One Year Bible Post from Chris Smith Reading for Today: Joshua 21:1-22:20, Luke 20:1-26
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Dear Harpeth Hills: Mister Rogers once said, “My mother used to say, a long time ago, whenever there would be any real catastrophe. . .she would say, ‘Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers–just on the sidelines.’ That’s why I think if news programs could make a
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Reading for Today–April 19 Joshua 19:1-20:9 Luke 19:28-48 Psalm 88:1-18 Proverbs13:12-14 Some estimate that as many as one-third of the 150 Psalms fall into the category of Lament. The writer cries out to God and at some point he (most likely) comes to his senses and proclaims trust in God.
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Reading for Today–April 18 Joshua 16:1-18:28 Luke 19:1-27 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 13:11 Zacchaeus is described as very rich in the text and the crowd says he is a notorious sinner. When Jesus invites himself over for lunch, the wee little man replies, “I will give half my wealth to the
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Reading for Today–April 17 Joshua 15:1-63 Luke 18:18-43 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 13:9-10 “Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.” Proverbs 13:10 Vicki and I were having a conversation not too long ago. We were talking about the Enneagram–the current rage–and how our numbers were similar and different.
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Watch with others, Sunday at 8:30am, on our Facebook page. What does God see in you? This Sunday we begin a new journey we are calling “In His Sight.” Together we will search the New Testament letter of Ephesians with an eye for noticing what God sees in us when
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Stan Smith’s Bible Class for April 19, 2020
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