Friday, April 17, 2009
Seeking a Place to Worship
You are already a part of a geographical community, a neighborhood or town. But are you are part of a group of people who sincerely care for one another, support each other in difficult times, and celebrate the joys of life? At Glen Leven Presbyterian Church we think a true community does all that and more. We strive to be a place where everyone is accepted and feels a sense of belonging. We seek to grow in our relationship with God and with one another, experiencing the fullness of life. We are building a community of faith that has a place for you. Come and discover your place at Glen Leven.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:30 am Small Groups
11:00 am Worship of the Lord
4:30 pm Bible Study (Alpha Group) The Book of Exodus
Monday
9:30 am Glen Leven Day School Chapel
Wednesday
9:00 am Prayer Time in the Sanctuary
11:30 am Bible Study (Omega Group) The Book of Exodus
Thursday
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Small Groups
11:00 am Worship of the Lord
4:30 pm Bible Study (Alpha Group) The Book of Exodus
Monday
9:30 am Glen Leven Day School Chapel
Wednesday
9:00 am Prayer Time in the Sanctuary
11:30 am Bible Study (Omega Group) The Book of Exodus
Thursday
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
How to Find Us
GLEN LEVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3906 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37204
Telephone Number: (615) 298-5549
Fax Number: (615) 298-5540
Those coming from the South of Nashville should take I-65 N to exit 78 (TN-255/HARDING PLACE exit). Turn left onto HARDING PLACE (heading West). Turn right onto FRANKLIN PIKE (heading North 1.30 miles). Glen Leven Presbyterian Church is on the right (3906 FRANKLIN PIKE).
Those coming from the North of Nashville should take I-65 S to exit number 81 (WEDGEWOOD AVENUE exit). Turn right onto WEDGEWOOD AVENUE (heading West). Turn left onto 8th AVENUE S TN-6/US-31 (heading South 1.61 miles). Glen Leven Presbyterian Church is on the left (3906 FRANKLIN PIKE).
"Unmoved"
It takes quite a lot to catch peoples’ attention. Millions of dollars are spent each day in producing elaborate and even shocking advertisements that will penetrate the thick shells of our lives. Because of the constant bombardment of information and the unending cycle of events taking place around us, we seem to be callous and even insensitive toward any supernatural or special situation that manages to occur.
Contrary to our advanced standing in history, and the overwhelming speed of many of our lifestyles, the challenge of catching a person’s attention is not new. Some two thousand years ago, one of the most spectacular and powerful events in history took place in a garden tomb just outside the ancient walled city of Jerusalem. Two men who saw with their own eyes the evidence of the wondrous event, casually walked home. They were apparently unmoved by the possibilities.
Just three days earlier on a Friday, the two men, Peter and John had witnessed the horrific execution of their friend and teacher. They were most likely grieved by his death and angered that such a rich and promising life had been tragically ended. Peter and John had both grown close to their teacher as they had committed three years of their lives traveling with him and learning from him as obedient pupils. They set at the foot of their master as he taught them about love, righteousness, forgiveness, and mercy. They had even heard him speak of how he would offer them eternal life. Frequently, their teacher referred to his imminent death, his departure, and even to his surprising return.
On the Sunday following the execution, Peter and John are startled at home by the message that the body of their teacher had been taken from the tomb. Both men quickly rose up and ran to where their master had been buried. For some reason when John arrived at the tomb first, he did not enter. He merely stooped and looked in, waiting to enter after Peter. When Peter arrived, he went in and confirmed that the body of their teacher was gone. Neither seemed to be moved or overwhelmed by the situation. They are portrayed as quietly exiting the empty tomb and casually walking back to their homes.
Neither Peter nor John shared the news with any of the other disciples that their teacher’s body was missing from his tomb. They seem to have had no emotion of remorse that someone had desecrated the body of their teacher by removing it from the tomb. Even worse, they were unaware of the possibility that their teacher had returned from the dead as he had suggested in his teachings. They just returned home unmoved by strong evidence of a powerful and significant event that would change their lives forever.
Each year, in the life of the Church, we too encounter the evidence of the marvelous and supernatural event that occurred in that garden tomb outside Jerusalem. We are bombarded by sermons and lessons for weeks pointing out the evidence of that event. The execution, the death, the burial, and the message of the empty tomb are recalled in vivid and shocking detail. Yet, like Peter and John, many of us return to our homes and retreat into the routines of our lifestyles unmoved by the most life changing and powerful event in all of history.
Even though we are busy and our attention is hard to catch, it is my hope and prayer the overwhelming reality of the events of the Messiah’s crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection will penetrate each of our hearts. May God encourage us to open our ears, our eyes, and our hearts so that this Easter we may be moved to a deeper relationship with the risen and living Savior.
In the Love of Jesus the Messiah
Contrary to our advanced standing in history, and the overwhelming speed of many of our lifestyles, the challenge of catching a person’s attention is not new. Some two thousand years ago, one of the most spectacular and powerful events in history took place in a garden tomb just outside the ancient walled city of Jerusalem. Two men who saw with their own eyes the evidence of the wondrous event, casually walked home. They were apparently unmoved by the possibilities.
Just three days earlier on a Friday, the two men, Peter and John had witnessed the horrific execution of their friend and teacher. They were most likely grieved by his death and angered that such a rich and promising life had been tragically ended. Peter and John had both grown close to their teacher as they had committed three years of their lives traveling with him and learning from him as obedient pupils. They set at the foot of their master as he taught them about love, righteousness, forgiveness, and mercy. They had even heard him speak of how he would offer them eternal life. Frequently, their teacher referred to his imminent death, his departure, and even to his surprising return.
On the Sunday following the execution, Peter and John are startled at home by the message that the body of their teacher had been taken from the tomb. Both men quickly rose up and ran to where their master had been buried. For some reason when John arrived at the tomb first, he did not enter. He merely stooped and looked in, waiting to enter after Peter. When Peter arrived, he went in and confirmed that the body of their teacher was gone. Neither seemed to be moved or overwhelmed by the situation. They are portrayed as quietly exiting the empty tomb and casually walking back to their homes.
Neither Peter nor John shared the news with any of the other disciples that their teacher’s body was missing from his tomb. They seem to have had no emotion of remorse that someone had desecrated the body of their teacher by removing it from the tomb. Even worse, they were unaware of the possibility that their teacher had returned from the dead as he had suggested in his teachings. They just returned home unmoved by strong evidence of a powerful and significant event that would change their lives forever.
Each year, in the life of the Church, we too encounter the evidence of the marvelous and supernatural event that occurred in that garden tomb outside Jerusalem. We are bombarded by sermons and lessons for weeks pointing out the evidence of that event. The execution, the death, the burial, and the message of the empty tomb are recalled in vivid and shocking detail. Yet, like Peter and John, many of us return to our homes and retreat into the routines of our lifestyles unmoved by the most life changing and powerful event in all of history.
Even though we are busy and our attention is hard to catch, it is my hope and prayer the overwhelming reality of the events of the Messiah’s crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection will penetrate each of our hearts. May God encourage us to open our ears, our eyes, and our hearts so that this Easter we may be moved to a deeper relationship with the risen and living Savior.
In the Love of Jesus the Messiah
Our Mission Statement
God has gathered us at Glen Leven to worship Him and joyfully celebrate the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In faithfulness to God’s initiative, we seek to create and maintain a Christian environment that promotes and provides:
A praying community of faith, encouraging one another through prayer.
(Ephesians 6:18)
Ongoing Christian education through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and study of the Word of God;
(Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
A nurturing, loving, and healing environment; and
(Mark 12:30-31)
Continuous outreach to glorify God in our local, national, and global communities.
(Isaiah 61:1-3 and Matthew 28:18-20)
We recognize Jesus Christ as head of the church and take seriously our loving responsibilities as His followers. We welcome all to come together with us to proclaim the Good News of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ; to worship God and study God’s Word; to share our lives in Christian service through the guidance of the Holy Spirit; and to glorify God through our actions and our love.
Wedding Policy
Glen Leven Presbyterian Church conducts wedding services for Glen Leven Church members and, at the discretion of the Pastor, active participants in our congregation who are non-members of our church.
Weddings at Glen Leven are officiated by our Pastor. Pastors who are not serving Glen Leven may assist in the service when invited to do so by our Pastor. The wedding service is an act of worship and is designed to reflect the joy and beauty of covenant love, and praise and adoration of God. You will work with the officiating Pastor to design the service drawing from resources of the Presbyterian and other Judeo-Christian traditions.
Before we can make a firm commitment to perform your marriage at Glen Leven Presbyterian Church, you must meet with the Pastor for Pre-marriage Counseling. The Pastor will lead you to explore all the facets of your relationship, helping you to affirm your strengths and identify areas in which you need to grow. The Pre-marriage Counseling sessions are three, two hour meetings. You should plan to have the first session at least two months prior to the proposed wedding date.
The Pastor will also work with you regarding such logistical details as decorations, candles, and dressing facilities. At both the rehearsal and during the wedding ceremony the Pastor will oversee the details of the processional, placement of persons in the chancel during the wedding service, and the recessional.
Music is to be selected in consultation with the officiating Pastor and the church organist at least three weeks before the wedding. The music will be Christian and classical tradition, designed to evoke joyful worship and praise. Our organist will play 30 minutes of music prior to the wedding, the processional and recessional music, and if desired hymns or other special music during the service. If Glen Leven's organist is not available for the wedding, a substitute organist will be selected by the organist and Glen Leven's Minister of Music. If you wish to have a guest organist, the Glen Leven organist must give prior approval. Please note that this will require a written request, and that the guest organist's credentials must be specified, demonstrating that the guest organist can play a complex pipe organ. You will be responsible for paying the guest organist's fees.
To maintain the dignity of this occaision, please keep all decorations simple and in harmony with the architecture of the church. You or your wedding party are responsible for all decorations except for the candles at the front of the sanctuary. Please consult the Pastor about decorations, including floral arrangements. Please do not use tape or tacks as these damage the pews. We discourage the use of aisle runners, which we feel are unsafe and a nuisance to properly use.
Though your photographer or videographer may take pictures using available light at any time, we do not permit flash photographs or artificially lighted videos at any time during the worship itself (after the processional and before the recessional). Photos or videos made using available light should not intrude during the service. Videographers should coordinate vidcam use with the Pastor.
Please do not throw confetti, birdseed, or rice on Church property because of clean up problems. Your guest may want to ring bells, blow bubbles, etc.
No alcohol is permitted at any time on the property of Glen Leven Presbyterian Church or within the facilities of Glen Leven Presbyterian Church.
Weddings at Glen Leven are officiated by our Pastor. Pastors who are not serving Glen Leven may assist in the service when invited to do so by our Pastor. The wedding service is an act of worship and is designed to reflect the joy and beauty of covenant love, and praise and adoration of God. You will work with the officiating Pastor to design the service drawing from resources of the Presbyterian and other Judeo-Christian traditions.
Before we can make a firm commitment to perform your marriage at Glen Leven Presbyterian Church, you must meet with the Pastor for Pre-marriage Counseling. The Pastor will lead you to explore all the facets of your relationship, helping you to affirm your strengths and identify areas in which you need to grow. The Pre-marriage Counseling sessions are three, two hour meetings. You should plan to have the first session at least two months prior to the proposed wedding date.
The Pastor will also work with you regarding such logistical details as decorations, candles, and dressing facilities. At both the rehearsal and during the wedding ceremony the Pastor will oversee the details of the processional, placement of persons in the chancel during the wedding service, and the recessional.
Music is to be selected in consultation with the officiating Pastor and the church organist at least three weeks before the wedding. The music will be Christian and classical tradition, designed to evoke joyful worship and praise. Our organist will play 30 minutes of music prior to the wedding, the processional and recessional music, and if desired hymns or other special music during the service. If Glen Leven's organist is not available for the wedding, a substitute organist will be selected by the organist and Glen Leven's Minister of Music. If you wish to have a guest organist, the Glen Leven organist must give prior approval. Please note that this will require a written request, and that the guest organist's credentials must be specified, demonstrating that the guest organist can play a complex pipe organ. You will be responsible for paying the guest organist's fees.
To maintain the dignity of this occaision, please keep all decorations simple and in harmony with the architecture of the church. You or your wedding party are responsible for all decorations except for the candles at the front of the sanctuary. Please consult the Pastor about decorations, including floral arrangements. Please do not use tape or tacks as these damage the pews. We discourage the use of aisle runners, which we feel are unsafe and a nuisance to properly use.
Though your photographer or videographer may take pictures using available light at any time, we do not permit flash photographs or artificially lighted videos at any time during the worship itself (after the processional and before the recessional). Photos or videos made using available light should not intrude during the service. Videographers should coordinate vidcam use with the Pastor.
Please do not throw confetti, birdseed, or rice on Church property because of clean up problems. Your guest may want to ring bells, blow bubbles, etc.
No alcohol is permitted at any time on the property of Glen Leven Presbyterian Church or within the facilities of Glen Leven Presbyterian Church.
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