SFNAZ Happenings
New Church Office Hours
- The new church staff office hours (beginning October 5th) are as follows:
- Monday – Thursday 10 am – 2 pm
New Devotionals are in!
- The “Reflecting God” devotional books for the fall months have arrived. If you would like one, please contact the church office (office@sfnaz.org or 509-467-8986).
Fall Bible Study @ The Longs
- The Roger and Janice Long will be hosting a new Bible Study this fall at their home.
- Title: “Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen?”
- When: Tuesdays (beginning September 22nd) 6:45pm – 8:30pm
- Where: The Home of Roger & Janice Long – 14319 N Willow Rd., Mead
- Phone: 509-464-1928
- Email: longfam@mywhitworth.edu
September is Alabaster Month
- The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings for the Church of the Nazarene around the world. During the month of September, we will be accepting donations for the Alabaster Offering. If you haven’t returned your Alabaster box, you can bring them to service Sunday, or
Crisis Care Kits
- Crisis Care Kits are an assortment of personal items given by the Church of the Nazarene to people who have suffered because of natural disasters anywhere in the world.
- First Church will be gathering these kits starting September 20th. If you would like to donate a kit you can get the bag and a list of items at the church service Sunday morning September 20th. Or you can purchase the items and bring them to the church in any bag and the NMI Council will repack the kit into the required 2 gallon zip lock bag. Please provide only the items/quantities listed. Please return the kits by September 27th. Thank you for your care and your support of Nazarene Missions.
Crisis Care Kit Contents:
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- 1 Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.)
- 2 Bars of soap (bath size or larger)
- 1 Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.)
- 3 Toothbrushes (in original packaging)
- 1 Box of band-aids (30 or more)
- 1 Fingernail clippers
- 1 Sturdy hair comb
- 2 Hand towels
- 4 Pocket-sized pkgs. Kleenex
- 1 Beanie Baby-sized stuffed toy
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SFNAZ Fall Kickoff
- We will be transitioning into our fall schedule beginning October 4, 2020. In addition to a combined worship service at 9:30 am, we will be offering adult, youth, & children discipleship classes from 10:30 am – 11:30am. Please watch for more information on the study topics and locations of these classes. Keep in mind, we will be following current COVID-19 guidelines during all of the activities held at the church building.
Faith Promise Sunday – Sunday, September 27, 2020
Guest Speakers: David & Rhonda Ackerman
David serves as the Field Education Coordinator for the Philippines/Micronesia Field and helps with literature development. Rhonda coordinates member care and works to integrate pastoral care and health care in local churches.
The Ackermans were Global Missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene from 1999 to 2008. They spent over seven years at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in the Philippines, where David was Professor of New Testament and Rhonda was part time campus nurse and involved in various ministries. They also served at Nazarene Theological College in Australia, where David was Lecturer in Bible and Rhonda assisted in campus ministries. David has been a pastor in Idaho, Wyoming, Australia, and Colorado. The Ackermans returned to the Philippines in 2016. Click here to read the more about the Ackermans.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Join us for either online worship or for in-person worship in the gym at 9:30am. Pastor Bill will be teaching “Living Gratitude.” For online worship, you’ll connect the same way you have in the past via both Facebook and YouTube (Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel – SFNAZ Media to know when we are live). Log on a few minutes before 9:30am and look for the LIVE notification.
For those who are choosing to participate in our in-person worship service just a few reminders. PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING (masks will be provided to those who may need one) AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Sanitized chairs will be provided. There will be signs and directions when you arrive. We are asking that you keep your family in your designated area to respect the social distancing requirements.
Tithes & Offering
Thank you so much for your faithful support of our church! 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
3. Give By Text – Text the dollar amount to (833) 948-2179 and follow the prompts.
Faithfulness in giving
Raised Expenses +/-
- General $324,100 $315,400 +8,700
- Missions $32,900 $30,200 +2,700
(As of August 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
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- Prayer Chain by Email – Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
- Prayer for District Churches –Kennewick Discipulos de Hoy and Kennewick Story Point
- Missions Prayer Requests – Myanmar & Namibia
PRAYER REQUESTS
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- Pastor Bill Vaughn
- Barb Sires
- Wilda Sutton
- Wayne & Laurice Crawshaw
- Jacqueline Davis
- Julia York
- Donna Morgan
- Alex & Jared Morris
- Clint Meadway
- Dick Sainsbury
- Shari Miller
- Gayle Cortner
- Doug & Diane Kennedy
Bereavement
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- Beloved member, Vi Brown passed away. Please pray for her family as they go through this difficult time.
- Long time church member Lloyd Brusseau passed away. Please pray for Fran & her family during this time.
Adult ministries
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:
- 09/22/20: Adult Bible Study – 7pm on ZOOM “Twelve Unlikely Heroes”
Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701
In Person bible study (Adult ministries)
- Wednesdays in the courtyard area at 6:45pm. Pastor Danene will be teaching “Twelve Unlikely Heroes”.
Sunday adult discipleship class
Starts October 4th at 10:30am
- Study: Galatians – Liberty & the Law
- Location: Holy Grounds
children’s ministries
Check your mail for the Fall ministry calendar! The calendar went out in the mail last week!
Bible Quizzing
Are you interested in bible quizzing this year? We are forming our quiz team now and the district is organizing for meets. Please email Pastor Hope at hopet@sfnaz.org to sign up!
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School on the Lawn one more Sunday!
9/20: Sunday School on the Lawn will continue
9/27: Faith Promise Sunday, the children will remain in service to hear our missionary speaker
Children 3 years through 6th grade come to the 11am service with your parents & join your Sunday School class during the sermon.
*Nursery Care provided for under 3 years old, temperature checks required
Watch for a letter in the mail for our Fall kick-off for ministry starting back in the building starting Sunday October 4th.
Mondays
Bible Time for PreK-2nd grade with Pastor Hope @ 10am in Zoom
Wednesdays
10am Kindred Moms Coffee and Prayer Group
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month @ 10-11am, check updated calendar for information
6:45-8pm Wednesday Night Fun
Children Kinder-6th grade will be indoors with COVID guidelines in place.
Watch for the Fall Children’s & Young Families calendar in the mail!
Date: 9/26/20
Time: 1-3pm
Bring any of your wheels and ride through our wacky and wild track in our church parking lot! There will be a separate area for Pre-K kids as well! You can ride your skateboard, bicycle, tricycle, skates, etc. Just don’t forget your helmet because you will be required to have a helmet on for the track. This is a come and go event, come and stay or just play for a little while and head on out for the rest of your day.
**Please adhere to social distancing with people who are not in your family group and wear a face covering when you are not able to be 6 ft apart.**
Date: October 3, 2020
Time: 10am-3pm
Come for our Fall one day bible school event on October 3, 2020! Children ages 4 years old through 6th grade are welcome.
Children will be grouped according to their ages.
We will have small age grouped activities throughout the day and serve lunch. This will be a time of growing closer to the Lord and having fun with others.
-All events will be outdoors!
-All participants will need to wear a face covering (neck gaiter, face shield or mask), have their temperature checked, and liability waiver signed (by a parent or legal guardian) in order to participate.
-All volunteers are required to have a current national background check, wear a face covering, have their temperature checked, and sign a liability waiver.
Registration deadline is September 27th.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or visit www.sfnaz.org/2020bibleschool.
Date: October 30, 2020
Time: 5-8pm
Families come join us for some safe and exciting fun! We will have some fun characters for you to meet, silly games you can do from the window of your car, and TONS of candy! Drive Thru participants will vote on their favorite trunk! Drive thru entrance will be on Country Homes Blvd and will exit at the back of the parking lot.
We are looking for Trunk or Treat volunteers and candy donations. There will be a $50 MOD pizza gift card to the most creative vehicle! Candy can be dropped off at the church office during office hours and volunteers can sign up here!
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Wednesday, September 23rd @ 6:45pm – In the gym
Gather in the church gym at 6:45pm, we’ll wrap up by 8:15pm. Be prepared to practice social distancing and please wear a mask.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon, September 21 – Zoom Parent Meeting at 7pm
Sat, September 26 – Centennial Trail Bike Ride (Meet at Mirabeau Park at 1pm – More details to follow)
Fri, October 16 – Virtual Escape Rooms (Meet at the church at 7pm)
GUYS AND GIRLS DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS RESUME
Sunday, October 4 at 5pm, meeting at the church.
Guys – Shawn along and Rusty Roth are an intentional discipleship opportunity for teen boys. The current study is called “Defined”.
Girls – Pastor Hope and Jordan Roth will resume your meeting and start your new study “Awaken” by Sadie Robinson.
Students are encouraged to stay after the study and attend Call to Prayer.
INFO UPDATE EMAILS
In addition the regular text updates, there are also periodic email info updates with more details about upcoming events and youth ministry happenings. These come out every couple of weeks. If you (or someone you know) isn’t receiving these emails, you can signup to receive the emails at http://sfnaz.org/youth
NOTE: Please DM/text or email Pastor Shawn (shawns@sfnaz.org) if you are not receiving the SFNazYouth info text messages or have questions. To automatically join the text messages anytime text “ADDME” to (509)790-4048
MISSIONS CORNER
September Emphasis – Alabaster Offering
The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. The entire Alabaster Offering goes toward the purchase of land and construction of churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers. In 2017-2018, Alabaster funds were released for 102 projects in all six regions around the world. In 2018, Nazarenes gave $2,460,000. No Alabaster funds are used for administrative costs.