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From Pastor Mike

Hi Everyone,
Worrying is something I've always struggled with. What does my schedule look like this week? How can I do all of this in such a short amount of time? Will I make this deadline or that deadline? What if I make the wrong decision about something? Will my child be ok at school? What about our financial situation? These and other questions are wrought with worry. Perhaps not too long ago you asked some of them yourself. Worrying is something that seems to affect all of us in some way or another. There is a lot to worry about. We worry about those things we care about, we wish and long for the best for our families and friends, our country and world, and our own well-being. So then to worry might even seem as natural to us as breathing. So what are we to make of Jesus' words in Matthew 6:34 that read, "So do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today."
Some people insistent on literally reading these words might say that to worry about anything at all and not to catch it and end it immediately is to disobey the teaching of Jesus. However, their worrying over not worrying about the worries of tomorrow is probably making them worry all the more! Some might suggest that this is an impossible teaching to follow. Who, one might ask, actually doesn't worry about something in their lives? While both of these points hold some validity, I would like to look at these verses themselves for some clues in how we can better understand and apply these words to our lives.
When Jesus says, "Today's trouble is enough for today," we're offered our first clue. For it suggests that troubles or worries are common to our every day. So to pretend as if things in our lives won't at times concern us or worry us is only to kid ourselves. Second, to go back some verses, we learn that even the lilies of the field, things of God's great creation which God takes care of, are insignificant compared to us. Jesus assures that "tomorrow will bring worries of its own," yet tells us that to be consumed with what could or could not be in the future is to worry in vain. God's providential care is active and with us now. This is a gift. We might call it love, we might call it grace, but whatever we call it, we must rest assured that by the Spirit of God we can find strength to face the troubles and worries that not only confront us now, but those that will inevitably come tomorrow. Our priority should be to find the fullness in each moment we're given, moments which brim with the possibilities and potential of great things.
I pray you all strength to face every day, and despite the worries that plague you, think about how you will best respond to them. Remember, you are never alone.

Peace in Christ,
Pastor Mike

Pastor's Cabinet meeting...
October 13th at 6:30 pm

ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE RESULTS

The 27th annual Eastwood Golf Scramble was held on Sunday, October 5 at the Shelby National Golf and Country Club. The "Divinity Brothers" of Mike Lehman and Steven Gower teamed with Paul Law and Mark Hood to post a winning score of 67. The tournament was tied going into the 18th hole when the team of Steve Dickerson, Grant and Chris Edwards and Soapy Frech bogeyed giving the match to the "Divinity Team." The Lewis "brothers" - Jordan and Lindy teamed with the Hartley "brothers" to win second place on a scorecard playoff over two other teams after posting a 68.
Many thanks to everyone who came out to make the event another enjoyable fellowship, especially the ladies who served refreshments - Sharon Frech, Tara Gower, Megan Williams, and Norene Forrester.

Fellowship Dinner - October 15th at 5:45 pm

Save the Date!

Mark your calendar!! The new Eastwood pictorial directory is coming soon, and we need your help! Olan Mills will be coming to Eastwood to photograph members on Nov. 7 from 3 - 9:30 pm and Nov. 8 from 10 - 5. Each person/family coming for a photograph will receive a free 8x10 and a free directory. We will also be gathering information such as addresses, phone numbers, birthdays and anniversaries at this time.

Sign up sheets coming soon!

Youth Lock-in this Friday night!

The youth group is invited to an overnight this Friday, the 10th through Saturday morning the 11th. Everyone please arrive at 5:30 for pizza and then weÃ¢â'¬â"¢ll head around Nashville for an awesome photo scavenger hunt! Saturday morning we will be working with Tools for Schools right near the church from 9-11am.
Parents please plan on picking your youth up at Eastwood at 11:15am. Hope to see you there!

New Bible Study!

Steven Gower, our ministerial intern this year from Vanderbilt Divinity School, will be beginning a Bible study open to all this coming Sunday, October 12th, at 5 pm in the Education Building. Please plan on joining this study which will explore familiar Biblical stories and look at them in new ways.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5 mile Walk

The Serenity Sisters Sunday School class is again forming a team to
participate in the American Cancer Society's local Breast Cancer Walk
on October 25. We invite EVERYONE...men, women, children who would like to
get some great exercise and help support a great cause to join us.

You can log onto http://makingstrides.acsevents.org, click on
Tennessee, and then the Nashville walk and enter the key word Serenity
Sisters to sign up to walk or make a donation!

You can also see Emily Nourse Connelly or Cindy Francis Lovelace for more details!

Room in the Inn

Eastwood will be hosting 10 guests every second Friday night-Saturday morning November-March as we join many churches around the Nashville area provide a SAFE place for men without a home. You can help by donating items on our "Needs List" or by signing up to drive, to host overnight (we need men 18 and up), to prepare meals and sack lunches, to do laundry, or to just come and eat in fellowship with our guests. The "Needs List" and sign-up sheets are at the back of the sanctuary, or feel free to email Cindy Francis Lovelace at
cfcreates@comcast.net. We are trying to collect the items over the next couple of weeks, so we can inventory before the first Room in the Inn on Friday, November 14.

Need a Babysitter?

Chancel choir member Kristie Agee would like the community of Eastwood Christian Church to know that she is available weekend days and evenings to babysit as well as some weekdays/evenings. Kristie has worked in childcare as a nanny and can provide glowing references. Her rate is $10/hour. You may contact her by phone at 615.497.1933 or email her at kristiewithsong@yahoo.com

Correction

Richard Rose's email was listed in the last Evangel incorrectly. The correct address is:

ricrose631@yahoo.com

Check out our Picture Gallery, if you have a photo you would like added to the Eastwood Gallery please send digital submissions to wahudson@gmail.comor you can drop off photos at church.

From the Church Mouse

It's not often that I can sneak into the sanctuary for Sunday morning worship, but the past few Sundays I have and have loved what I have heard, especially the music! A couple of weeks ago the choir sang a wonderful anthem called "Lord Here Am I." It was so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Julie Duemler directed the choir because during Jay and Dawn's time off, she is our choir director at church. The choir sounds passionate and inspiring. Thanks Julie for helping everyone make such beautiful music and for helping us all to better worship God!

Eastwood Welcomes a New Member!

This past Sunday we were pleased to
welcome Glen Alan Graham into our community of faith!
Glen can be reached at:

411 Murfreesboro Rd., #268
Nashville, TN. 37210
210-347-2646
valle4gris@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Eastwood Glen!

Passing of a former Eastwood member

It is my sad duty to inform you that Jane Murphey passed away on September 26th. Jane was a former member of Eastwood in the 40's and 50's and was also the church organist during that time. Let us be in prayer for her family and friends celebrating her life.

THE BIBLE TRIVIA QUESTION OF WEEK:

Chapters five through seven in the Gospel of Matthew represent Jesus' first major speech in the Gospel. Can you name what these chapters together are called by scholars? Hint: Jesus is preaching.

Congratulations to last week's winner, Del Dorr! Del correctly answered the question, "Can you name Israel's three major kings before the people were taken into captivity by the Babylonians?" The answer was "Kings Saul, David, and Solomon." Thanks for playing Bible Trivia Del!

Grace Brown has a birthday
on October 9th.
She will be 1 this year!

Our VISION is to be

* A gathering that welcomes and values all people.

* A fellowship whose life and witness express true community.

* A community that is faithful and growing.

* A congregation challenging one another to learn and grow in Christian discipleship.

* A body where everyone uses their gifts for God's ministry.

* An assembly grounded in a rich history and Disciples tradition.

* A church with a passion for justice.

* A people of joy, love, hope and peace.