WELCOME THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE:

We are so glad you have joined us today! Our desire is that God TODAY - Sunday, February 26th - Alabaster Sunday
would bless and direct this time together. Worship is an Worship Service: 8:30am; 10:45am
interactive, participatory experience and our prayer is that the Sunday School: 9:45am
service today would strengthen and encourage you on your Choir Practice: 4:45pm
spiritual journey. Whether you are new to faith, just coming back Childrens Quizzing: 6:00pm
Evening Worship: 6:00pm
to church, or a long-time follower of Jesus, we hope you find your
time with us engaging and meaningful. Wednesday, March 1st
Morning Bible Study: 11:00am
Family Supper: 5:15pm - 6:15pm
MENU: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans
WH AT TO EXPECT TOD AY Ash Wednesday Service: 6:30pm

Worship: a time to connect with God through song and prayer. Sunday, March 5th
Feel free to stand and sing with us as we praise God through Worship Services: 8:30am; 10:45am
singing by following the on-screen lyrics. A typical service lasts Sunday School: 9:45am
about 65 minutes. Choir Practice: 4:45pm
Childrens Quizzing: 6:00pm
Offering: We give tithes and offerings as a part of worship in Evening Worship: 6:00pm
obedience, celebration, and thanksgiving to the Lord. Its also just
our way of saying, We love our church and we want to support
it! If you are a guest, you are not expected or obligated to give.
Children: We have a fully-staffed Nursery for ages three and
below. Kids ages 4-12 will be dismissed during the service to the
childrens chapel to be taught by Pastor Linda and her staff. NURSERY SCHEDULE:
TODAY: February 26th NEXT SUNDAY: March 5th
Message: The teaching time seeks to communicate biblical truth 1st Service: Kim Pendergraff, Megan Ayres 1st Service: Carol McGuire, Carley Rigsby
in compelling, relevant ways. All of our messages are available 2nd Service: Emily & Laura Ezell 2nd Service: Alicia Reed, Jessica Graham
as podcast on our website www.estillnaz.org or through iTunes. Choir Practice: Marcia Rouse Choir Practice: NEED VOLUNTEER
PM Service: Judy Jean, Haley Clemons PM Service: Darlene & Willie Banks
Response: When God is speaking, we take time to respond.
Most of the time this is after the message, but at other times it
may be in the middle of the service. An invitation is never needed
if you want to pray at the altar. FINANCIAL STATISTICS:
February 19, 2016 105 Flower Lane Drive
Estill Springs, TN 37330
Communion: We take time monthly to celebrate Communion Phone: 649-3867 Fax: 649-3410
and welcome all followers of Jesus Christ to participate in this act Tithes & Offerings: Emails: office@estillnaz.org
Received: $5,738.50 treasurer@estillnaz.org
of worship and remembrance regardless of membership or Missions: www.facebook.com/estillnaz
denomination. Received: $255 www.estillnaz.org
WEF Paid:
$17,912.77 Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday,
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017
To know more about The Church of the Nazarene and what we Fiscal Year is 5/1/16 to 4/30/17
believe, check out our website at www.estillnaz.org. Friday, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Choir Practice tonight at 4:45pm
FAMILY MINISTRIES
Baby Shower for Aaron & Ashley Hice
Sunday, March 12th at 6:00pm
They are registered at Walmart and Babies R Us.
DISTRICT MINISTRIES
All Registration Forms for the following are available in the foyer:
Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt - April 8th
District Mens Retreat
We need 10,000 individually wrapped candy that are small March 24-26
enough to fit inside plastic Easter eggs. We already have All registrations due by March 20th
the eggs. A candy donation box is available in the foyer. District Womens Retreat
We are also in need of monetary donations for prizes, etc. April 7-8
Cost: $45 plus a donation for meals/lodging
All registrations due by March 10th
Note: This is not our annual ladies retreat. This is a district event

District Marriage Enrichment Retreat

April 21-23
March 1st at 6:30pm Music Road Hotel, Pigeon Forge, TN

COMMUNITY LIFE
Bowling League
Thursday Nights starting March 2nd and ending May 11th
If you are interested in joining, please see Cathy or Gary Frame.

All groups will meet together in the sanctuary for LifeChoices Annual Fundraising Banquet
this special time together. March 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
(Seating begins at 6:15pm)
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Winchester, TN
An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended
Dinner is complimentary (Sunday attire)
Register online at: lifechoicestn.org or call 931-962-8822
Today is March 19th
8:30am & 10:45am
ALABASTER SUNDAY
MICAH 6:8 MINISTRY from Sandy Schefcik
Special Guests:
Did You Know that the Tennessee General Assemblys Task Force on
Rev. Don Hastings and AWAKEN opioid and prescription drug abuse held its first meeting recently? House
Speaker, Beth Harwell, created the task force to address Tennessees
skyrocketing drug epidemic. Tennessee ranks as one of the worst states in
Will you give to the country when it comes to prescription drug abuse. The lawmakers were
advised that the rate of babies born with chronic exposure to opioids has
NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
build churches, increased 15-fold since the Year 2000. The problem is especially critical in
Our LINKS Missionary East Tennessee. One person from Clarksville shared his personal tragedy of
schools, and Ashley Huber, Missionary to Croatia losing his daughter to opioid addiction. Jeremy Kane of EdCom spoke of the
importance of educating women of child-bearing age on birth control to
hospitals around She will be here in the states. You can meet prevent the birth of babies born addicted. Dr. Mitchell Mutter from the
Department of Health told lawmakers that help is desperately needed at the
the world? her on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00pm at
local level. Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch shared the difficulty in
Westside Nazarene Church. She will be prosecuting pill mills. And Judge Duane Slone spoke of his personal
sharing about her new ministry in Croatia. experiences in getting addicts back on track.