SFNAZ Newsletter 04/16/2020

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Pastor Bill will be teaching: “Go and Live the Story” – John 20:19-30

Join us in online worship at 11AM. We’ll hear a sermon from Pastor Bill, and worship led by David Dixon. You’ll connect the same way you have the past few weeks via both Facebook and YouTube (Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel to know when we are live). Logon a few minutes before 11AM and look for the LIVE notification.

Tithes & Offering

Thank you for giving generously. Here are a few options available to continue with giving tithes & offering.
1. Online giving is available here.
2. You may mail your check directly to the church
             Spokane First Church of the Nazarene
             9004 N Country Homes Blvd.
             Spokane, WA 99218

GIVE BY TEXT – (833)948-2179

Give by text is now available. Text the dollar amount you would like to give (numbers only no $ sign) to 833-948-2179 and follow the prompts.

RAISE THE ROOF 2020

• Thank you for your support of the church roof replacement project!  The entire amount has been pledged, and we have received enough cash to begin the project.  The final updated bid went up about 3% from September.  It includes 50 year shingle warranty and 15 year workmanship warranty.  Because we have lost more shingles over the winter, there is the increased potential for leaks, and our roofing contractor believes we can proceed under an emergency building protection exemption.  Work began this week!

World Evangelism Fund – Easter Offering

The World Evangelism Fund goes directly toward accomplishing the mission of the Church of the Nazarene, to make Christlike disciples in the nations. It provides the funding that operates our entire mission effort, from the operation of the Global Ministry Center to districts and churches around the world. If you feel led to give, please mark your gift “Easter Offering”.

Faithfulness in giving

Raised            Expenses               +/-

• General              $59,900          $54,300            +5,600
• Missions             $11,200         $4,100               +7,100

(As of March 31, 2020)

Pastoral connection phone line

By calling (509) 239-7849 you can reach a 24-hour voice message service which will allow you to reach the pastoral team directly. You are encouraged to call with:

• Prayer requests & praises
• Grocery needs
• Medication pick up requests

We will do our best to return your calls in a timely manner.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER

• • Prayer Chain by Email – Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
  • Prayer for District Churches – NW District Assembly & Festival of Missions
  • Missions Prayer Requests – France & French Guiana

PRAYER REQUESTS

• • Pastor Bill Vaughn
  • Sonya Turner
  • Ralph & Peggy Ewer
  • Barb Sires
  • Clint Meadway
  • Donavon King
  • The Love Family
  • Jim Park
  • Eddie & Arlene Ang

Bereavement

• • Kathy Love’s grandson passed away. Please pray for the Love family.

“Adult ministries” via zoom

During this time, we are trying to find ways to stay connected with the church family. We have opened up an Adult Ministries Room on Zoom.  If you have not used Zoom before, it is a virtual audio and visual chat room that, depending upon your settings, allows people to see you (via webcam or mobile device camera) and hear you (via computer microphone/webcam or mobile device). For mobile users, you can download the Zoom app. Desktop users can click on the Zoom Meeting Link and follow the instructions. Phone numbers are also provided for each meeting for those who would rather place a phone call to access the meeting. If you have questions, feel free to email the office (office@sfnaz.org) or pastoral team.

Below is a list of upcoming meetings:

• 4/17/20: Ladies Bible Study @ 10am on ZOOM (“Nehemiah – a heart that can break” by Kelly Minter)
• 4/19/20: Women’s Coffee & Chat @ 3pm on ZOOM
• 4/21/20: Men’s Group @6pm on ZOOM
• 4/22/20: Adult Bible Study (formerly Remedy) @ 7pm on ZOOM – We will begin our study on 1 Peter.

Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701

children’s ministries

Follow us on Facebook at SFNAZ Children and Pre-Teens to see all the pictures of the online events the children have been engaged in during this time away from our church family. 

Family Resources: 

Keep an eye out on the new Children’s Home Ministry Page for all resources for online classes and schedule of events.

Children’s Home Ministry Resources

Sundays 

• Sunday School Classes on ZOOM
  • 9:15am-9:45am: PreK through 1st Grade
  • 10:00am-10:30am: 2nd-4th Grade
• Pre-Teen Hangout: Fun & Focusing on God @ 1:30-2:00pm
• Recording Children’s Church on YOUTUBE

Mondays: 

• Live Bible Time w/Pastor Hope on ZOOM @ 10am on ZOOM

Wednesdays:

• Live Kindred Moms: Coffee & Prayer on ZOOM @ 10am on ZOOM
• Live Wednesday Night Fun on ZOOM @ 6:45pm: The Miracles of Jesus
  • 4/15: Water into Wine
  • 4/22: Jesus Calls the Storm
  • 4/29: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
  • 5/6: Jesus Feeds the 5,000
  • 5/13: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
  • 5/20: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Click here for SFNAZ Children’s ZOOM Meeting Link, or enter this meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 9579062416

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MISSIONS CORNER

April Emphasis – Mission Education.

Knowledge is key to involvement. With an understanding of the needs of the world and what the church is doing to meet those needs, we are able to commit to the support of missions through prayer, giving, communication, and going. Look for our new 2020 – 2021 Adult and Children NMI Missions Books  as soon as they are available.

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION CLICK HERE