July 20, 2009

July 20, 2009

DISC GOLF
Meet at the Church THIS Friday, July 24 at 2:00pm. We are going to be playing disc golf at Seven Oaks. We have extra discs so come and play even if you don’t have one. This is a great chance for first timers to learn how to play as well as a great challenge for veteran disc golfers. This is a FREE event!

WHITEWATER RAFTING
We shortened the time and reduced the cost so that more of you could make this trip. We are leaving from the Church Friday, Aug. 14 at 2:00pm. We will be staying at a camp near the Ocoee (bring sleeping bag etc.). We are planning on going whitewater rafting Saturday on the Ocoee River. The cost is $95 / person and we will also be stopping for supper on the way down and a LATE lunch on the way back (so plan on bringing hearty snacks!). Space is limited so be sure to sign up with Pastor Shane (cash on the barrel!)

FREE AUDIO BOOK: CRAZY LOVE!
On Aug. 2, we will be starting a brand new Sunday school series based on Francis Chan’s book CRAZY LOVE. You can get a FREE audio copy by visiting http://christianaudio.com/free_download.php. It’s a great book and will be a great series.

If you have any questions, please send me an email, call, text or facebook me.

April 7, 2009

HCN’S ANNUAL PRAYER PATH

This week you are invited to "journey" through the labyrinth guided by a CD narration set against a worshipful music backdrop. Eleven stations on your journey will lead you to "let go" of busyness, hurt and distractions that can spoil relationships, "center" your life on God and spend time with him, and reach out to the world with Christ's love.

Student Ministries sponsors the annual Prayer Path again this year during Holy Week, April 7-11, 2009. The Prayer Path provides an opportunity to open your eyes…open your ears…open your heart…and encounter God in this multimedia labyrinth experience. Sign up in The Center Foyer or call the church office at 847-3335 to reserve a time slot.

I highly encourage each of you to take part in this creative experience that will add depth and fresh insight into your Easter celebration.

Ken Jewett
Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
Hermitage Church

January 28, 2009

Hope you are enjoying this wintery weather. Here’s the latest scoop:

SUPERBOWL PARTY – Whether you’re a Steelers or Cardinals fan or maybe you just like the commercials and halftime show, you are invited to come and watch the game with friends 5:00pm, Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Brinkman’s. You are asked to bring a 2 liter bottle of pop or a bag of chips. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by email, facebook, text message, or talk to me on Sunday.

PLEASE PRAY & WRITE – Two of the members of our College & Young Adult ministry, Kurtis Kile and Justin Smith, have left for basic training. If you would like to send either of them a letter of encouragement, you can send it to:

SR Kile, Kurtis
Ship 7 DIV 131
3405 Sailor Dr.
Great Lakes, IL 60088

RCT Smith, Justin L 3804
PLT 2012, Co. F, BN 2nd
Box 12012
Parris Island, South Carolina
29905-2012

Cards, small notes of encouragement, or just a postcard will mean so much. Thank you for your prayers and continued support!

SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT – We are partnering with Trevecca Nazarene University to provide a weekend at the Abbey of Gethsemani. The focus for the weekend is “Silence & Listening for the Voice of God”. The cost is $60 (includes 2 nights, 7 meals & transportation). Registration has already begun and spaces are filling quickly. You can register or find out more about this retreat by visiting: www.trevecca.edu/spiritualformation/retreat.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE RESCUE MISSION – We have recently started helping to serve the evening meal at the Rescue Mission on Monday nights (4:30 – 7pm). If you are interested in getting involved on a regular basis, please contact Pastor Ken.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Our Series “Why do the best letters come from prison?” continues this Sunday morning, 9:00am in room 227. This week we will be exploring Paul’s encouragement to us to “shine like stars”. Plan to join us.

Grace and peace.

Ken Jewett

January 23, 2009

January 23, 2009

I trust you are doing well. Here are a few things coming up that I wanted to let you know about.

SUPERBOWL PARTY –Whether you’re a Steelers or Cardinals fan or maybe you just like the commercials and halftime show, you are invited to come and watch the game with friends Sunday, Feb. 1. Location is TBA, but you are asked to bring a 2 liter bottle of pop or a bag of chips. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by email, facebook me, or send me a text message.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT – We are partnering with Trevecca Nazarene University to provide a weekend at the Abbey of Gethsemani. The focus for the weekend is “Silence & Listening for the Voice of God”. The cost is $60 (includes 2 nights, 7 meals & transportation). Registration has already begun and spaces are filling quickly. You can register or find out more about this retreat by visiting: www.trevecca.edu/spiritualformation/retreat.

HELPING OUT AT THE RESCUE MISSION – We have recently started serving at the Rescue Mission on Monday nights (4:30 – 7pm). If you are interested in getting involoved, please contact Pastor Ken.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Our Series “Why do the best letters come from prison?” continues this Sunday morning, 9am in room 227. This week we will investigate what problems the Church in Philippi faced and what instruction Paul had for them. Plan to join us.

Get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather! Grace and peace.

Ken Jewett
Hermitage Church of the Nazarene

January 6, 2009

January 6, 2009

Happy New Year! Here's the latest news:

URGENT: Room in the Inn
The College & Young Adult group will be hosting the men from the Room in the Inn ministry THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. Please let me know if you can bring food (breakfast Sunday morning), join us for supper or spend the night.

A Note from Justin
This week I received the following letter that Justin Smith who has left for Marine basic training. He wrote specifically to our college & young adult ministry the following message:

“Sunday school class,

Hello from Parris Island, it is New Year’s Day, and I have 9 weeks until I graduate. I’m sure it’s still cold in Nashville, but here it seems like it’s “spin of a dial” that decides. Yesterday, it was about 70-75’, we woke up this morning and it was 40’. We typically have 2-3 days cold, 2-3 days hot and then it starts all over, which has kept most the platoon sick: small stuff, colds and such.

Enjoy the sermon and class this Sunday for me. Here all denominations are clumped together as “Protestants” and they seem to talk more about the military than God. (Okay, got my whining out of the way.) I will say the Christmas service was good; I was starting to worry Baby Jesus was going to be a Marine! (Sarcasm) I can’t wait to get back and see everyone and eat whatever Robin and Ken make for Sunday school.

Time moves quickly and until Christmas week, I couldn’t even keep track of what day it was. We have five drill instructors four our platoon; most others only have four. You can imagine the fun to be had here. I have had to push my body further than I thought I could. I am constantly amazed that I can do as much as I can. Before coming here, I never would have pushed myself like I do now. I miss you all and look forward to coming home. Just don’t make fun of my haircut!

Your brother in Christ,
Justin Smith”

If you wish, you can send a response to:
RCT Smith, Justin L 3804
PLT 2012, Co. F, BN 2nd
Box 16200
Parris Island, South Carolina
29905-2012

New Sunday school series
Sunday school takes place in room 226 at 9:00AM. This week we start a new series investigating Paul’s letter to the Church in Philippi.

Course description: Paul was writing from prison as he faced the real possibility of execution. Whatever the circumstances, Paul had learned to be content, finding real joy as he focused all of his attention and energy on knowing Christ and obeying him. How great an opportunity we have, to study this short, but powerful letter of how we should live in Christ.

Have a great week. Grace and peace!

Ken Jewett
College & Young Adult Pastor
Hermitage Church