NFCN MINISTRY TEAM

Full-Time Pastoral Staff

Kevin Ulmet, Pastor (kulmet@nfcn.org)Don Diehl, Executive Pastor (dondiehl@nfcn.org)Jimmy Blackman, Sr. Adults /Connections Pastor (jblackman@nfcn.org)Sabrina Jones, Congregational Life Pastor (sjones@nfcn.org)Stephen Kihnley, Youth Pastor (stephenk@nfcn.org)Tim Pitzer, Worship Pastor (tpitzer@nfcn.org)

Extended Ministry Team

Michael Arseneau, Branch Pastor (michaelA@nfcn.org)Adrianne Brewer, Ministerial Assistant to Pastor Ulmet (abrewer@nfcn.org)Joe Drake, Bethel Campus Pastor (jdrake@nfcn.org) Jack Galloway, Minister of Pastoral Care (jgalloway@nfcn.org)Hilda Hernandez, Hispanic Congregation Ministry Leader (vidonga_vidi@live.com)Bob Milburn, Emmaus Coordinator (bmilburn@nfcn.org)Katherine Oliver, Children’s Ministry Associate (koliver@nfcn.org)Maromy Samuel, Haitian Congregation Pastor (msamuel@nfcn.org)Jerome Songolo, African Congregation Pastor (jsongolo@nfcn.org)Shane Tarter, College Pastor (starter@nfcn.org)Bethany Tibbs, Interim Children’s Director (btibbs@nfcn.org)Children’s MInistry Pastor (TBD)

510 Woodland St., Nashville, TN 37206615.255.1289 www.nfcn.org

OUR MISSION to KNOW the transforming Christ and be found FAITHFUL in our generation

OUR VISION to Extend God’s love Teach Biblical Truth, and Share our Lives Together

AUGUST 9, 2020

Prelude

Welcome VideoPastor Don Diehl

Reckless Love

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Have It All / I Surrender All

Presentation of Local License

Pastoral PrayerPastor Kevin Ulmet

Tremble

Ephesians 6:10-18(NIV)Serenity Vanderschoot

MessagePastor Kevin Ulmet

Holy Communion

Benediction

Postlude

FOR THOSE ATTENDING LIVE WORSHIP AT NFCN:

We strongly encourage all worshippers

in all congregations to wear masks entering the facility, and continue to wear masks while

in the building, during worship and while attending Sunday School classes.

This request is based on increasing concerns from the CDC, our local authorities and our

liability insurance broker.

Those leading in worship on the platform need not wear masks during their leadership

if properly distanced.

We value our freedom to worship, and desire to keep that privilege. If you have any health issues

that would place you at greater risk, we encourage you to join us on our Livestream option until

it is safer for you to return. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Here’s what we’ve done with your health and safety in mind:

We’ve posted warnings at all entrances reminding us to be aware of COVID-19 symptoms: Recent loss of taste or smell, fever or diarrhea in the last 24-48 hours. If you’ve experienced any of these, we ask you to watch the service online from home. Contact-free thermometers are available in Woodland Street Mall if you’d like to take your temperature. Masks are preferred in all areas of the building. They will be worn by our staff and greeters. If you’ve forgotten yours, we have some extras.

The building has thoroughly cleaned and sanitized and will be cleaned

again after you leave.

Celebration Worship services are available to live stream

at: https://livestream.com/nfcn/events/2091635

The Branch service is available for viewing at:www.youtube.com

on the NFCN Branch Channel. *Please note that all

times listed are Central Time Zone

WORSHIP CONNECT SERVE

for more details about upcoming events, visit

www.nfcn.orgTO GIVE ONLINE1. Click the GIVE button on our church website: www.nfcn.org2. Enter amount you want to give, select a fund, enter email address. 3. Click CONTINUE and choose how you want to give: If you have a My NFCN login, enter your password. If you don’t have a My NFCN login, click “Continue as Guest”4. Click “Give” tab at the bottom of page.

2020 GIVING REPORT:

Tithe Received August 2 $ 49,529Monthly Tithe Received $ 49,529Monthly Tithe Expected $ 169,693Yearly Tithe Received $ 1,094,464Yearly Tithe Expected $ 1,094,900

LED Sign Fund $ 15,633

METRO SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION GIFT

Our goal is to raise $1400 through our 510 Foundation. This will allow us to bless each of the teachers at

all four of our partner schools.If you’d like to contribute online, you may do so at NFCN.org using the

“Teacher Gifts” link. Checks should be written to the 510 Foundation

and earmarked “Teacher Gifts.” Questions?

contact Mrs. Juanita Collier

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Dr. Kevin M. Ulmet, Pastor

HOW DO WE DO PERSEVERE?

Last Sunday – We are to practice mutual submission, agape love, cherish and respect, honor and nurture in our family relationships, empowered by the infilling of the Holy Spirit.TODAY: EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (NLT)Remember Whose we are! (Verses 10-12)We choose to be strong - (endunamousthe) - empowered, enabledOur goal is to stand firm - (stēnai) – notice who we’re resisting

…God’s reality…includes the subjection of every power. Believers have the task in this unseen reality to make God’s wisdom known to the spiritual powers…and to stand against them. ~Klyne Snodgrass

We must be sensitive to and aware of the spiritual battle swirling around us and be a focused Spirit-filled soldier in that battle.The influence to focus on other human beings as our enemies diverts us from the larger battle which is spiritual in nature. THE enemy will try and convince us our ENEMIES are flesh and blood humans. Don’t fall for it! We serve a victorious God who has won the war and wins the battles!

Put on God’s Armor! (Verses 13-17)The transcending effect of all this is an imperial confidence amidst the smoke of battle in this life. We have no doubt that we are victors, and we show this in battle… ~R. Kent Hughes

Don’t forget your sword–the Word of God! Jesus used it, so must we.Read – Meditate – Memorize – Study the Word. (Hughes)

Pray! (Verse 18) To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. ~Dr. Martin Luther

DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TODAY’S ENCOUNTERS

SUNDAY SCHOOL9:00AM

10:15AM, SANCTUARY AND ONLINE

Speaker: Pastor Kevin Ulmet

10:15AM, JUBILEE 100Speaker: Pastor Michael

Arseneau

AFRICAN WORSHIP10:15AM, FELLOWSHIP HALL

HAITIAN WORSHIP10:15AM, HERITAGE CHAPEL

HISPANIC WORSHIP10:15AM, WISE CHAPEL

EMMAUS BOXED MEAL DISTRIBUTION

3:30-5:PM, FELLOWSHIP HALL

(NO SERVICE TODAY DUE TO

COVID-19)

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS AUGUST 16