Update for Wednesday May 9

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”  

Romans 8:1-2 NIV

Mother’s day began with a pronouncement in 1870 from Julia Ward Howe, famous for writing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, in which she called on mother’s to unite for peace and disarmament.  The Mother's Day remembrance morphed through the years to a celebration of motherhood in which all moms were honored and the church always honored the oldest...the youngest ... and the  one with the most children present. We joked that “This year will will give a gift to every single mother.”  As time passed there were several “single” mothers in attendance and the joke was no longer funny.  Today, we are almost afraid to celebrate Mother’s Day, because there are so many hurting “moms” - those who would like to be moms but cannot; those whose moms have died and moms who are survivors of abortion, still births, SIDs, and many other issues.

In reality, we all have a mom!  Everyone of us! Moms have always worked hard. Being a mom is not for the faint of heart.  Motherhood is to be celebrated, honored and recognized.  Mother’s day, a day to honor all moms, is not always easily universally applicable. Some moms are honored and cherished, while others are tolerated and even outgrown.  The past does not have to predictive of the future.  So on this second Sunday of May, 2012, we say “thank you” to the moms in our lives.  The women who make a difference and who help us to develop.  “Mom, thank you for the strong influence you have had on my life!”  Click here to preview the video used on Mother's Day.

Sunday, May 13 is MOTHER'S DAY.  We will be recognizing all the moms and their incredibly important role(s) in our lives.  Plan to be a part of this special service.  Each mom present will receive "Hugs and Kisses" from Children's ministries.

Today is Pastor Jeremey, Ashley and Kaydance Veal's last Wednesday night youth activity. Their last Sunday is next Sunday, May 13 and then they will be headed WEST to Arlington, Texas to begin ministry. 

Remember to bring your "memory letter" - a one page memory or special info that you would like to share with Jeremey, Ashley and Kaydance, in a sealed envelope to be given to them for opening when they arrive in TEXAS. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 2012

Maggie Edwards;           Joseph Godby;           Nathanael Greene;         Heather Leigh;      

Merari Lopez;                 Alex Uram                  Rob Vereen

Sunday- May 27, 2012 is GRADUATION SUNDAY!

 

Fam Jam, a family Vacation Bible School will take place on Sunday June 3 - Wednesday, June 6.  An evening meal will be served each evening will the cost of $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for each child.  Make your plans now to be a part of this outreach event.


To download a sign up sheet for registration or meals click here.

Spring Share Project - Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Breakfast with proceeds going to benefit community compassionate needs and missionary outreach will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the gym from 8AM to 12 PM.  Donations may be made anytime during the week by contacting the church office at 864-233-4890.

Annual Elections will take place here at Greenville First Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, May 13 and May 20 in the new foyer (Haywood Road side) from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM each Sunday.  If you are a member of this local church you are invited and encouraged to vote on church board members, auxiliary directors, and delegates to district events.  For additional information please call the church office at 864-233-4890.  A sample ballot may be viewed by clicking here.

Next Sunday, May 20, 2102 our children will present their spring musical entitled "Let's Worship Him."  This is the presentation that they made on their Work and Witness trip, and they are excited to present it to their families and friends.  Everyone is invited to be a part of this special time in the 9:30 AM service. 

IN THE NEWS FROM LAST WEEK

Thank you for your love, prayers and support this past weekend. You should be very proud of the way the children, preteens, their leaders and chaperones represented you as they ministered to the White Oak Nursing Home and Sonlight Church of the Nazarene in Lancaster, SC.

GREENVILLE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 

 1201 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC. 29615
Chuck Fountain- Pastor; Tim Godby-Worship & Arts; Brenda Turner- Children & Families; Ray Moore-Associate; Milton Harrington-Pastoral Care; 
Midge Simpson- SLC Director; TBD-Youth & Families

www. greenvillenaz.org