Posts from March 2025
Receiving Forgiveness
We all know the weight of guilt, the nagging feeling that lingers when we fall short or mess up. In Psalm 32, David reflects on the powerful gift of God’s forgiveness and the peace that comes with it. He begins by proclaiming, “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven,” reminding us that true joy comes from experiencing God’s grace and mercy. David knows what it’s like to carry the burden of unconfessed sin. In verses 3-4, he describes how…
The Friendship
It was a short friendship. He walked into the church, and I introduced myself to the newcomer as Pastor Wanda. We instantly became friends, and everyone introduced themselves that first day. He said he felt like family. I told him he was family. He loved coming to church and only missed when he was ill. He loved eating the noon meal with us and I tried to always send food home with him. He sat at the same table every…
Eternal Perspective
2 Corinthians 4:18 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” One of the last conversations my nephew had with his father was about perspective, “Dad, it’s all about your perspective”. And while my brother-in-law was unable to revive his son, my nephew is now in heaven in the presence of Jesus. If Jesus gave him a choice of whether to…
SFNAZ Newsletter – March 2025
Click Here to view the Pastor Wes’ devotional! SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS 2024 GIVING REPORTS All Giving Reports for tax reporting purposes were emailed in January. If you have not received the email, or you would prefer a printed copy, please call the church office. Thank you. NEW BELIEVERS CLASS | Wednesdays 6:30p 3-week class led by Pastor Doug Jones to help you begin your new journey with Christ. Sign up on Church center or at the information counter. BREAKFAST GOODIES AVAILABLE…
Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor
Luke 4:18,19 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed, To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” These words show up twice in the Bible, here in Luke and in Isaiah 61. Jesus read these words from Scripture on the appointed…