This Week April 26 – May 2

Urban Cafe

Join us Friday, May 1 AT 7 P.M. for another great night as we continue to ramp up our new action groups!
We will be meeting in the Living Room at the Cool Springs Campus.

Frontline this Week

Set-up/Sorting for Cinco De Mayo @ Pinkerton Park!! We need your help! We are going to help sort through donations and prepare food baskets for Cinco De Mayo. We will kick off with worship and prayer over the night at 5:30pm. If you are able to come earlier we could use help all day.

U-turn this Week

CINCO DE MAYO OUTREACH @ Pinkerton Park!!
Contact you Merge leader for details.

U-turn Gathering!

All congregations meeting at Cool Springs Campus! Spring Hill crew meet at U-turn Room: Spring Hill @ 5:30 p.m.

Instrumental Audition

The Instrumental Arts auditions have been changed from April 21 to April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at our Woodbine campus. Email Cindy Wagner for more information.

School of Dreams and Visions Needs Volunteers

This is a ministry to Iraqi women who need help with Life Skills and English Language Learning, and will be hosted at our Woodbine Campus. We have a need for help with both the women and with childcare. The School will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. You will need to attend one 2 hour training session on either May 5, 13 or 21. This would be a great opportunity for mom’s and daughters to serve together. For more information please call John Hall at 424-9800 or email missions.

Attention Spring Hill Musicians

Do you play guitar? Do you sing? Are you interested in learning how to run sound? Whatever the case may be, we are looking for people with a heart to worship God through song to be a part of the growing Worship Arts community in New Song Spring Hill. No matter what your skill level, if you have interest, please see Bethany Roe for information on how you can get involved. Email Bethany or call (615) 830-9418.

Welcome to Our World

Congratulations to Mark and Ondie Ponton on the birth of their daughter, Caraline Grace Ponton! Caraline was born on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 6:10 pm. She weighed 2 lbs. and 11 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Caraline arrived a few weeks before expected, but is healthy and growing.

Congratulations to Kyle and Janelle Kellums on the birth of their son, Ethan Aimery Kellums. Ethan was born on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:56 p.m. He weighed 8lbs. 8oz. and measured 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well. Praise God for this abundant gift of life!

Save the Date

National Day Of Prayer is next Thursday, May 7. More details to come next week.

Weekly Prayer Points:

Local: Please pray for the prodigal children of those families in our city. Pray for their hearts to be softened and turned back to the Father. Ask the Lord to remove the veil of deception unto a revelation of the truth of who He is. Also pray for the parents of these children to walk in wisdom and love, being comforted and encouraged by the Spirit. Pray for God’s original purpose and destiny for these children to be fulfilled.

Global: Chinese house churches, otherwise known as “the underground church”, are unregistered assemblies of Christians in the People’s Republic of China. Since they are not official registered organizations, they cannot own property and thus meet secretly in homes, abandoned buildings, sometimes even in caves or woods. Everytime they meet they chance being caught, arrested, imprisoned, tortured and even killed for their faith. Please pray for these brothers and sisters in Christ who are literally living out being persecuted for their beliefs. Pray for the Lord to change the hearts of those in government who make the laws that do not permit open and free worship of Christ.

This Week April 19 – April 25

NEW MEMBERS

The following completed the March 2009 Membership Class, choosing to partner with and become a member of the New Song Christian Fellowship Nashville family. Please Welcome: Abigail Fann, Amanda Arledge, Ashleigh Day, Bethany Graff, Daniel & Marilyn Hofmeister, Jackie Skaggs, Jazzmia Davis, Jean Thompson, Jo Hutton, Karen Wevick, Lisa Poole, Liz Dodd, Nate & Olga Dodd, Phil & Lynn Durham, Sherill Gilliam, Stephen & Jaime Garrett, and Wayne & Robin Dahl

LIFE GROUP WEEK

This is Life Group week! If you are not connected or have yet to connect with a Life Group this is your week to do so. Check the Foyer/Welcome Center for more details.  For a complete listing and to find one near you, check out our website.

INSTRUMENTAL  AUDITION

The Instrumental Auditions have been changed from the 21st of April to the 28th of April at 6:30 at our Woodbine campus. Please contact: Cindy Wagner for more information.

HOPE WORKSHOP

Are there things you just don’t want to think about? Just want to forget them? Let them go? You may or may not have been successful at avoiding those difficult or painful circumstances from recurring in your mind. Are your emotions affecting or controlling other areas of your life? HOPE provides tools for you to process pain, disappointment, and loss so you can live in the present with true hope.
Where: Brentwood Baptist Church
When: April 23-25
Times: Thursday, 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 (includes Workshop and 5-week follow-up) Register: Online at the Caring Resources or contact Sheryl at 573-5061.

GOT SPACE?

Does your place have space for a new face? We have four Student Interns in need of homes – can you help? We have two young women and one young man who are in need of host homes, as well as one young lady who needs short-term housing. If this is an area you would like to serve or just ask questions, please contact Debi Kittinger at 931-489-0979 or Toni Kline at 615-595-6566. We are so grateful for all of you who serve in this way!

LOVE TO COOK?

We are looking for people who have a heart to serve once or twice a week in our cooking ministry at New Song Cool Springs, which provides meals for our Student Interns and Staff. If you are interested, please contact Becky Peterson.

CINCO DE MAYO!

Join us on Saturday May 2 at New Song Woodbine for our Cinco de Mayo Celebration. We are planning a celebration this year that is going to be the best one yet! This event is a unique opportunity to reach out to our neighbors in the Woodbine area and enjoy a day of fun and celebration together.

URBAN CAFE

Urban Cafe will be meeting Friday May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Living Room in Cool Springs.

FRONTLINE

This week, discussion panel!!! You do not want to miss this night! We have a great panel of strong men and women ready to share from their hearts how the Lord has transformed their lives. Come ready to hear and receive!

UTURN

This week is MERGE! Spring Hill, check with Jordan Roe for details! Everybody else, we’re kickin’ off at the Cool Springs Campus at 6:00 p.m. See you there!

WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS:

Local: Please pray for the individuals, families and businesses affected by the recent string of tornados. Ask God to pour out His grace, mercy and comfort through the serving hands of the local churches. May we as the body of Christ take every opportunity to be the salt and light He intends us to be.

Global: Two newly converted women along with 27 other women are currently being held prisoner in distressful conditions in a notorious prison detention center in Iran. Please pray for God to change the hearts of the corrupt officials in charge, for the quick release of these women, and for the agenda of evil to be stopped, in Jesus’ name.

This Week April 12 – April 18

Frontline this Week: Gathering!!!

Meet new people, enjoy some food and encounter the Lord!!!

This Week: U-turn Gathering!

All congregations meeting at Cool Springs Campus Saturday night! Spring Hill crew meet at U-turn Room: Spring Hill @ 5:30 p.m. for a ride.

Usher Ministry

At the Woodbine campus invites you to join an exciting team of people committed to serving the Lord and the New Song Family. We need lead ushers, greeters, hospitality assistants, Welcome Center attendants, parking attendants, and safety team members. If interested, sign up at the Welcome Center at the rear of the Celebration Room.

Got Space?

Does your place have space for a new face? We have four Student Interns in need of homes – can you help? We have two young women and one young man who are in need of host homes, as well as one young lady who needs short-term housing. If this is an area you would like to serve or just ask questions, please contact Debi Kittinger at 931-489-0979 or Toni Kline at 615-595-6566. We are so grateful for all of you who serve in this way!

Love to Cook?

We are looking for people who have a heart to serve once or twice a week in our cooking ministry at New Song Cool Springs, which provides meals for our Student Interns and Staff. If you are interested, please contact Becky Peterson at bpeterson@new-song.com.

HOPE Workshop

Are there things you just don’t want to think about? Just want to forget them? Let them go? You may or may not have been successful at avoiding those difficult or painful circumstances from recurring in your mind. Are your emotions affecting or controlling other areas of your life? HOPE provides tools for you to process pain, disappointment, and loss so you can live in the present with true hope.
Where: Brentwood Baptist Church
When: April 23-25
Times: Thursday, 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 (includes Workshop and 5-week Follow-Up)
Register: On-line at Caring Resources or contact Sheryl at 573-5061.
Sent at 11:31 AM on Wednesday

Kids Dance

New Song Kids’ Dance has begun! It’s not too late to join. Come join us every Thursday 5-6 p.m. at New Song Cool Springs. For more information contact Bethany Melton at newsongkidsdance@gmail.com.

Instrumentalist Audition

Our next New Song Nashville Instrumental Audition will be Tuesday, April 21 at the Woodbine campus. Please sign-up at the Welcome Area. For more information contact Cindy Wagner at dreamextreme@charter.net.

SAVE THE DATE

Cinco de Mayo! Join us Saturday, May 2 at New Song Woodbine.

We are planning a celebration this year that is going to be the best one yet! This event is a unique opportunity to reach out to our neighbors in the Woodbine area and enjoy a day of fun and celebration together.

Weekly Prayer Points:

Local: Spend some time this week in prayer and/or prayerwalking for the city in which you live, particularly for your neighborhood. Specifically: 1) Pray for God to break any and all strongholds that keep people from coming to Christ, 2) Pray the resurrection life of Jesus into the finances of families who are struggling, and 3) Ask God to give you His heart for the people in your area, a heart of serving and not self-focus.

Global: Many people around the globe worship gods that do not hear, do not see, and do not answer. We, however, serve a mighty God who sent His only Son into the world to seek and save that which was lost. Please pray for those who do not know Jesus as the true Son of God, whose mind is veiled and eyes blinded to the truth. Pray that the lifeless idols and gods they serve would be brought down and crushed and that they would see Jesus for who He truly is. We want everyone to experience the true freedom that comes from relationship with the one and only true God.

This Week April 5 – April 11

Easter

Pick up your Easter invite cards today at the Welcome Center!

Usher Ministry

At the Woodbine campus invites you to join an exciting team of people committed to serving the Lord and the New Song Family. We need lead ushers, greeters, hospitality assistants, Welcome Center attendants, parking attendants, and safety team members. If interested, sign up at the Welcome Center at the rear of the Celebration Room.

GOT SPACE?

Does your place have space for a new face? We have four Student Interns in need of homes – can you help? We have two young women and one young man who are in need of host homes, as well as one young lady who needs short-term housing. If this is an area you would like to serve or just ask questions, please contact Debi Kittinger at 931-489-0979 or Toni Kline at 615-595-6566. We are so grateful for all of you who serve in this way!

Love to Cook?

We are looking for people who have a heart to serve once or twice a week in our cooking ministry at New Song Cool Springs, which provides meals for our Student Interns and Staff. If you are interested, please contact Becky Peterson at bpeterson@new-song.com.

HOPE WORKSHOP

Are there things you just don’t want to think about? Just want to forget them? Let them go? You may or may not have been successful at avoiding those difficult or painful circumstances from recurring in your mind. Are your emotions affecting or controlling other areas of your life? HOPE provides tools for you to process pain, disappointment, and loss so you can live in the present with true hope.
Where: Brentwood Baptist Church
When: April 23-25
Times: Thursday, 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 (includes Workshop and 5-week Follow-Up)
Register: On-line at www.caringresources.com or contact Sheryl at 573-5061.
Sent at 11:31 AM on Wednesday

Frontline This Week: Good Friday Service!!

We will be joining the Good Friday Service at our Cool Springs Campus starting at 6 p.m. in the Celebration Room!!!

NEW SONG KIDS’ DANCE

New Song Kids’ Dance has begun! It’s not too late to join. Come join us every Thursday 5-6 p.m. at New Song Cool Springs. For more information contact Bethany Melton at newsongkidsdance@gmail.com.

Daily Prayer Point from the “Seek God for the City 2009″ Handbook:

Pray for the coming generation… That people who are now small children would become passionate followers of Christ; that they will finish evangelizing the world; that they will overcome evil and bring forth the promised blessing of God upon all peoples; that they will give Christ the finest whole-life worship of all history.

Prayerwalk: Walk your city consciously thinking of the people who will live and work there in years to come, should the Lord tarry. Pray for the generation that will be dwelling in your city when Jesus returns.

“…how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings…you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Matthew 23:37-39