Narrow Gate Graduate Blake Scurlock will graduate Saturday, August 14th from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in finance. Since his graduation from Narrow Gate, Blake has worked full-time to put himself through school. He currently works at U.S. Bank and lives in Nashville. Blake, also known as "Blazer" in the Narrow Gate family, plans to attend graduate school in the next few years in order to become an actuary. Congratulations, Blake! We are so proud of you.

Pictured: Blake Scurlock and his girlfriend, Megan McClane, at Narrow Gate's Gather at the Gate fundraiser in May.

Join us the next three Sundays at Christ Church in Nashville for "God Talks," a series of sermons delivered by Narrow Gate Executive Director Bill Spencer. Bill will lead us as we explore several familiar Biblical passages with an aim to view them within the context they were written, then relate the inherent lessons to our lives. Whether you attend Christ Church or not, we'd love to see you at 6:30 p.m. for Sunday PM, a contemporary worship service, August 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Be sure and bring a friend who would like to learn more about Narrow Gate or is looking for a deeper relationship with God. For directions, visit www.christchurchnashville.org. For more information, contact Allie Davis at allie@narrowgatefoundation.org. Here's the schedule:

August 15th - "God Talks" service with a Christ Church worship team CD release party afterward
August 22nd - "God Talks" service with a hangout time with pizza and a chance to ask Bill questions
August 31st - Final "God Talks" service with another hangout time with pizza and a Q and A with Bill

Narrow Gate's Executive Director Bill Spencer will be the guest speaker at a Father-Son Adventure Weekend at Deer Run Retreat Center Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15th. Rob Rogers, a co-founder of Narrow Gate, will join him to lead worship at this weekend-long opportunity for dads to bond with their sons in a life-changing way. Enjoy amateur fishing and 3-D archery tournaments, wiffle ball, paintball, swimming and more on Deer Run's property in Thompsons Station. Narrow Gate is so blessed by the support and partnership that exists between our ministry and that of Deer Run. For more information or to register for the weekend, visit www.DeerRunRetreat.org or call 615-794-2918. Pictured: The Lodge at Deer Run Retreat Center in Thompsons Station, TN.

Narrow Gate celebrated the graduation of Luke DeVries and John Ritter at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 8th in the Big Barn on Narrow Gate's property. What a blessing to listen to these young men as they shared what God has done in their lives over the past eight months. To view a video of John Ritter giving his Vision and Purpose statement on facebook, CLICK HERE.

Thanks to everyone who came out!
Pictured: Luke DeVries and John Ritter, the recent graduates, help in the kitchen in Narrow Gate's Lodge.

On July 24, 2010 Narrow Gate celebrated the home-going of one of its own.  Ryan Behrendsen of Ft. Wayne, Ind., was called home to heaven after 24 years of life on this earth.  A large crowd of family and friends gathered together last Saturday to celebrate the memory of times shared together and to tell stories of the joyful, dedicated man that they call friend. 

His time on this earth serves as a reminder that life is more accurately measured by the impact it has on others rather than by the volume of its minutes.  A “short” life should never be mistaken for an incomplete life.  Ryan’s smile, perseverance and love for God infected everyone he encountered, and we will anxiously await the day when we are physically rejoined with him and our Savior, Jesus.  See you soon, Rhino!