Sign Ups and Chairs
Posted by Luke Flener on 08/24/2011
Good afternoon. I hope you all are having an awesome week so far. I am still fired up after our time together on Sunday. I love worshipping God with our church family. I would like to take a couple of minutes to share a few really important things and solicit your prayers as we look towards the next couple of weeks at Ethos Church.
HOUSE CHURCH SIGN UPS
This Sunday, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a House Church. Ethos started as one house church of 12 people nearly 3 years ago, and I still believe the greatest way to get connected to the work of God and the people of Ethos Church is by connecting in a house church. This Sunday, you can sign up for a house church before or after all four of our worship gatherings. Simply stop by the orange tent in front of the Cannery, and one of our House Church volunteers will help you sign up. For more info on house churches, go to ethoslove.com/connect/house-churches
SPACE ISSUES
Many of you have been asking what we are planning to do in regards to space. This past Sunday, we had nearly 1400 people gather to worship God across our 4 worship gatherings. It was incredible, but this meant that many of you were standing, or sitting on the floor during our 10:45AM, 5PM, and 7PM Worship Gatherings (our 9:15AM still has a little breathing room). As we continue to pray through what is next, we have come up with a couple of solutions that will allow us to stay on mission with Jesus and within the fire codes at the Cannery as we seek God’s wisdom on what’s next. Here are a few ways you can help.
9:15AM WORSHIP GATHERING
We currently have space for about 150 people to join us on mission at the 9:15AM Gathering. If you are an early bird, it would help us greatly if you could help us free up some space at the other worship gatherings by joining us early. We only need 150 of you, so let us know if you are willing (questions@ethoslove.com / put 9:15AM in the subject line).
MORE CHAIRS
As of this Sunday, the room will be set up a bit differently to accommodate approximately 100 more seats per service. The room will be a little tight, but this will allow you to still invite your friends and family without worrying about them sitting on the floor in day old beer. If you or someone you know would like to help us purchase some more chairs you can do so by giving at ethoslove.com/give/give-online.
PARKING
If you are able to carpool, please do so. This will help us greatly with traffic flow. Also, just a friendly reminder, we are now being charged for using the big parking lot connected to the Cannery. If you can give an additional $1 per week in the orange GIVE boxes it will help us cover the cost. We have been falling a little short on that each week, so please remember to throw in an extra buck on your way out.
PRAYER and FASTING
I really believe God is up to something incredible within our church family, our city, and beyond. Our leadership team and staff are praying diligently that God will help us see what His plans are for Ethos as we seek to reach more people in this city. Can you please join us as we pray and fast for God’s guidance? Just pick a day, or several days each week, and just go for it. We can’t wait to see what the Lord might have in store.
INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW
Finally, invite everyone you know to come be a part of what God is doing at Ethos. (Not your friends on mission at other churches.) Don’t allow a crowded room to be your excuse for not sharing the love of Jesus with your friends that do not yet know him.
What a great time to be a part of God’s church here in Nashville. I believe we are only seeing the beginning of what God desires to do in us and through us for His glory … in Nashville, and far beyond.
See you Sunday!
Photo Recap: Kids Day in the Park
Posted by Luke Flener on 08/15/2011
Thanks to all who helped make Kids Day in the Park 2011 a success. Over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies were given away. Here’s a look at all the fun the kids had!
June 1: Marriages & Carriages
Posted by Luke Flener on 05/13/2011
On June 1, Ethos Church will celebrate those in our body who are getting married or expecting a child in the coming months. Marriages & Carriages will be a bi-annual celebration, with the first installment on June 1. Come ready to eat some BBQ!
Marriages & Carriages will honor 15 couples. We encourage you to support them by writing prayer blessings for them and/or bringing them gift cards. Here are the details:
When: June 1, 6:30-8pm
Where: 4800 Lealand Ln, Nashville, TN 37220
A list of the couples being honored…
Engaged couples:
Davide Fergnani and Amy Sauls
Drew Garland and Alison Amburgey
Josh Moseley and April Easley
Drew Lewis and Louisa Kinzer
Burton Saunders and Lauren Robarts
Ben Wood and Sarah Clayton
Stacy Elliott and Emma Boyd
Jonathan Woods and Dannie Russo
Seth Smith and Christine Perry
Casey Shelf and Sarah McInturff
Kris Laansma and Erica Osborn
Expecting Couples:
Lee and Amie Cooke
Ryan and Chelsea Boyd
Andrew and Mallory Grady
Justin and Lacy Wright
The Akins
Posted by Luke Flener on 05/08/2011
2011 Blueprint Update – May
Posted by Luke Flener on 05/06/2011
The Ethos Church 2011 Blueprint focuses on three spiritual areas; The work God will do in ME, The work God will do through us out THERE in the world, and the work God will do through us right HERE in our city. It’s our plan for the mission before us.
LISTEN HERE to our Blueprint Plan
CHURCH PLANTING
As of April 30, 2011, we have planted & assisted in the planting of 17 churches.
On April 24th, 20011, we launched two new Ethos Churches in India (Basirhat and Gaborda).
As of April 2011, we have partnered with Kairos Church Planting to assist in the planting of 15 churches (13 in the US and 2 Internationally) in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island, Tennessee, British Columbia, and Australia.
ORPHANS
As of April 30, 2011, we have sponsored 58 children. Our goal is to sponsor 20 children every month through the end of the year.
On April 25, 2011, we launched the first Christian school in Basirhat, India that is currently blessing 50 children and their families.
FOOD RELIEF
As of April 24, 2011, we have provided 2.2 million meals for those suffering from extreme malnutrition.
MEDICAL
In the month of February, we collected and purchased more than 6,000 medical supplies to fully meet the annual needs of the clinic we are working with in Guatemala.
In July of 2011, we will be sending a team to work with the clinic in Guatemala. Currently the team is full.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
In July 2011, Ethos Church will partner with several organizations to help in the recovery and rehabilitation of women and children impacted by Sex Slavery. We will also work alongside of organizations positioned to prosecute those involved in this crime against humanity.
KIDS OF EAST PARK
In April, one of our house churches headed up an initiative at Ethos to raise money to fund a field trip for the Kids at Warner Elementary that could not afford to participate in the annual field trip.
HOMELESS FRIENDS
Each week numerous volunteers from Ethos Church serve at the Hobson House and Campus for Human Development
This spring, our church helped provide housing, jobs, counseling, transportation, and relational support to those looking to transition away from life on the streets.
Blueprint Update: February
Posted by Luke Flener on 03/04/2011
On Sunday, January 16th we discussed our spiritual goals for Ethos Church in 2011. If you missed the message you can listen to it HERE. Our spiritual goals are focused in three areas : The work God will do in ME, The work God will do through us out THERE in the world, and the work God will do through us right HERE in our city.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (THERE)
In February, we had a goal helping out THERE in the world by partnering with Health Talents International to supply over the counter medicine, educational support, and physical aid to the people of Guatemala. Our goal was to supply finances, resources, and teams of people from our church family to assist in the efforts. So how’d it go?
* In the month of February, we collected and purchased more than 6,000 medical supplies to fully meet the annual needs of the clinic we are working with.
* In July of 2011, we will be sending a team to work with the clinic in Guatemala. (Currently the team is full.)
ORPHANS (THERE)
Ethos Church will sponsor 200 children through Compassion International and will assist families as they seek to adopt children living without parents.
* As of February 2011, we have sponsored 20 children. Our goal is to sponsor 20 children every month through the end of the year.
WHAT’S NEXT?
As with every month, in March we will provide another opportunity to sponsor children through Compassion International. Also, we will focus on church planting. Be on the look out for ways to help in these areas, as Ethos Church seeks to fulfill the mission of Loving God, Loving People, and Awakening a Movement one brick at a time.
Ethos Church Sunday Worship Gatherings now at 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 5 PM & 7PM
Posted by Luke Flener on 02/24/2011
Starting this Sunday there will be four Sunday Worship Gatherings at Ethos Church.
Times: 9:15 AM, 10:45 PM, 5 pM and 7 PM.
The only time change is the 10:30 AM service, which will now meet 15 minutes later at 10:45 AM. All four gatherings will be identical in format. All gatherings are at the Cannery Ballroom (MAP IT).
To learn more about why Ethos added a fourth gathering click here.
House Churches Canceled Feb. 9
Posted by Luke Flener on 02/09/2011
Due to dangerous road conditions, all Ethos House Churches have been canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Be safe and enjoy the snow.
Dec. 12 Night Worship Gatherings Canceled
Posted by Luke Flener on 12/12/2010
The 5PM and 7PM worship gatherings have been canceled tonight due to weather.
Enjoy the snow!
Transportation for Help Portrait – Women’s Service Opportunity
Posted by Luke Flener on 11/17/2010
Women’s Service Opportunity
Help-Portrait is a community of photographers, coming together across the world to use their photography skills to give back to their local community.
On December 4th, photographers around the world will be grabbing their cameras, finding people in need and taking their picture. When the prints are ready, the photographs get delivered.
While this event is open to the public, Help-Portrait has extended a special invitation to the Nashville Rescue Mission’s program women to participate. This is where the ladies of Ethos Church come in.
We need:
-50 drivers.
-Dec. 4. Sat. 9-12.
-Pick up location: 1716 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 (The Hope Center)
-Drop off location – 201 Woodland St. 37213 (Limelight)
-Appointment time – Arrive 9:45AM
-Departure time – Ready to leave no later than 11:30AM
To sign up, you can do so in the lobby at church in the coming weeks.
For more info on Help-Portrait, check out their website here.
