SFNAZ Newsletter 09/23/2021

SFNAZ Newsletter 09/23/2021

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL.

Upcoming EVents

ALABASTER SUNDAY – September 26th

  • Bring your loose change (dollar bills and checks marked “Alabaster” work as well) for the wheelbarrows on September 26th. Alabaster Offerings help fund buildings for the Church of the Nazarene around the world.

COMMUNION SUNDAY – Sunday, September 26th – 9:30am

  • Join is in the sharing of communion during morning worship.

COMMUNITY LIFE GATHERING – Sunday, September 26th

  • This is an intergenerational gathering to reconnect the SFNAZ Church family. There will be a short extension of Pastor John’s sermon, then stay for brunch & fellowship.
  • No Adult, Youth, or Children’s Learning & Growth Opportunities

NCS CHURCH ASSESSMENT RESULTS Wednesday, October 6th – 6:30pm

  • All attenders are invited to join us in the Sanctuary to hear the results of the church assessment that was completed in August.
  • There will be no Adult Bible Study or Youth Group.
  • There will be regular mid-week activities for children, nursery – 6th grade.

NEW BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN & TEEN GIRLS

  • All women & teens girls (7th grade & above) are invited to sign up for our next Bible study. We will be studying “Anxious: Fighting Anxiety With the Word of God” by Scarlet Hiltibidal.
  • Women’s Study Group will meet on Fridays beginning October 1st at 10:30am in the Fireside Room (Zoom option available) and on Wednesdays beginning October 13th in the Library (Childcare available).
  • Teen Girls Study Group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays beginning October 3rd at 4pm.
  • Sign up at the Women’s  Ministries kiosk

WORLD HOMELESS DAY – Sunday, October 10th

  • On October 10th at 1pm, you’re invited to join UGM (Union Gospel Mission) for a prayer walk through downtown Spokane. Pray for the homeless, pray for the city, offer hope.
  • The walk begins at Mosaic Church, 606 W 3rd Ave., Spokane, WA
  • For more info, visit www.uniongospelmission.org/whd

CHOPPED ALL-CHURCH COOKING COMPETITION – Sunday, October 10th – 4pm

  • Register your 4 – 6 person team to compete with other church teams.
  • Each team will need to make a 3-course meal from the items found in their mystery basket of ingredients.
  • Sign up your team online by clicking here or at the All-Church kiosk by October 3rd.

SENIOR LUNCHEON – Wednesday, October 13th – 12pm

  • Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.

FALL FESTIVAL  COMMUNITY EVENT- Wednesday, October 27th-  6-9pm

  • This will be an inter-generational outreach event for our church members and the community.
  • We will have live music, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, inflatable, face painting, and much more!
  • If you are interested in helping at this event, sign up at the All-Church Ministries kiosk.
  • There will be no Bible studies, Youth Group, or Children’s Mid-week activities on 10/27.

LIGHT THE NIGHT – Sunday, October 31st

  • This year our SFNAZ church family is going to light the night around Spokane again! We are looking for SFNAZ families in multiple neighborhoods around town to provide outreach information when you hand out candy to your neighbors.
  • The church will provide the following to each family:
    • Glow Sticks
    • Outreach card with upcoming information about events at our church
    • Small sign for your yard, Sponsored by SFNAZ
  • Light the Night Home Role:
    • Hand out items provided by the church
    • Put sign in your front yard
    • OPTIONAL: Invite other SFNAZ families to hang out with you at your home to meet and greet neighbors while sharing about the church
  • Candy and glow stick donations are now being accepted. For complete information, Click here!

BEAUTIFULLY ROOTED: WOMEN’S RETREAT – (Camp Lutherhaven) November 5th – 7th 

  • Come enjoy fellowship with multiple generations of women within the SFNAZ church family.
  • Guest Speaker: Melissa Mowry (Wife of David Mowry, NW District Superintendent)
  • Retreat Schedule:
    • Friday: Arrive after 4pm, no dinner served due to various arrival times. Snacks and games Friday night @7pm.
    • Saturday: Meal times will be sent with confirmation email. Morning Chapel @ 10am, afternoon craft/free time/lunch, dinner then Chapel @ 6:30pm. Evening bonfire by the lake and late night activity after.
    • Sunday: Breakfast, then 10am devotional then prayer walk and check out by noon.
  • Rooms: 2-3 women per room. If you have a concern sharing a room please indicate so on the registration form and we will do our best to arrange accommodations accordingly.
  • Weekend cost: $165.00 per person. Includes 2 nights, 4 meals, and a craft on Saturday.
  • Saturday Day Fee: $65.00 per person which includes all 3 Saturday meals and activities.
  • Register online (https://sfnaz.org/events/beautifully-rooted-womens-retreat/) or pick up a registration form at the Women’s Ministries kiosk. Registration deadline is October 31st.

SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE – Begins Sunday, October 3rd

  • Two Worship Services  – 9:30am & 11am
  • Learning & Growth Opportunities are offered both hours.
  • Youth Learning & Growth Opportunities – 11am
  • Children’s Learning & Growth Opportunities – 9:30am
  • Children’s Church – 11am

MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES NEW TIMES – Wednesdays

  • Adult Bible Study: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
  • Youth Group: 6:30pm – 8pm
  • Children & Nursery: 6:30pm – 7:45pm

REFLECTING GOD DEVOTIONALS

  • The “Reflecting God” devotional books for the fall months have arrived. Find them on Sunday mornings at the information table or stop by the church during office hours to pick one up.

SMALL GROUPS

  • Longs’ Small Group: Tuesdays – 6:45pm
    • The Longs’ Small Group Study is A Survey of Daniel. This group is held at the home of Roger and Janice Long. Newcomers are welcome! For more information, email: longfam@mywhitworth.edu or pick up a pink flyer in the church foyer.

PORCH PRAYERS W/PASTORS

  • Are you missing the connection with your pastors? We would love to come by your porch for a brief, socially-distanced prayer time with you and provide you with encouragement during this year!  There are 3 ways to request a pastoral visit:
    1. Contact the church office (509-467-8986 or office@sfnaz.org).
    2. Sign up online at sfnaz.org/porchprayer.
    3. Fill out a Porch Prayer w/Pastor card on Sunday morning and place in the offering basket.

You will then be contacted by a staff member to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our pastors.  We look forward to seeing you again in this new way of connecting through prayer together.

Sunday, SEptember 26, 2021

Family worship & Communion sunday

This week is our intergenerational family worship. We will gather together to worship with our children, teens, and praise team, then Pastor John will preach.  Join us for either online worship or for in-person worship in the sanctuary at 9:30am. 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.

Due to the WA State mandate, we  ask as we gather in person, please come wearing a mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. If you don’t feel well, have a fever, or know you have been exposed to COVID-19, we kindly ask you to please stay home.

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                             $ 305,100          $ 334,300           -29,200

Missions                            $35,600             $ 34,400            +1,200

(As of August 31, 2021)

Thank you for your faithful giving.

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 – Herminia Esqueda, Multi-Cultural Ministry Coordinator, and District Hispanic leaders

Missions Prayer Requests – Martinique & Mexico

PRAYER REQUESTS
  • Pastor Bill Vaughn & family
  • Pastor Gary Woodroof
  • Roberta Langland

BEREAVEMENT

  • Pastor Jim Tapley’s wife, Jeri passed away. Please pray for Pastor Jim and the entire Tapley family.
Adult ministries

Men’s Group – Tuesdays – 6pm

  • The Tuesday night men’s group would like to again extend an invitation to join them on Tuesday nights at 6pm IN PERSON in the Conference Room or, weather permitting, outside. The group rotates weekly between topical discussion, marriage, church history/apologetics, and scriptural study.
  • For further information or questions, please contact Randy Coffey at (509) 570-4026.

Midweek Adult Bible Studies

  • 6:30pm – 7:45pm in the Library – Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Max Lucado
  • 6:30pm – 7:45pm in the Fireside Room – Outsmarting Jesus?–an in-depth look at Mark 12. Join Charlie on Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Also available on Zoom! CLICK HERE for Adult Ministries Zoom  Meeting ID 8713955701 after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app.

children’s ministries

NEW Sunday Schedule: Begins September 19th

9:30am 

  • Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old)
  • 2 & 3 year old class ( 3 year olds must be potty trained)
  • 4 & 5 year old/Kindergarten Class
  • Learning & Growth: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th grade classes

11am

  • Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old)
  • PreK – Kindergarten Class  (3 year old potty trained through Kindergarten)
  • Children’s Church: 1st-6th Grade

NEW Wednesday Night Schedule:

6:30pm – 7:45pm

  • Nursery: Infant through 3 years non-potty trained
  • Preschool/Kindergarten Bible Buddies: Children ages 3 – 5! Each week the children will have hands-on learning, bible concepts, games, and snack.
  • Wacky Wild Wednesdays (1st – 6th grade): Come join the adventure this fall as we have some crazy fun while learning how to grow in Christ. Each week we will have a game, small group bible learning, and some type of challenge. Watch your email for more details!

Upcoming Events: 

  • 9/26 Family Worship Sunday: Come ready to worship together! Pastor Hope, Pastor John, and Pastor Shawn have lots of plans to involve all generations. Watch your email for more information!
  • 10/10 Chopped Night 4-6pm:Come ready to compete and turn baskets of mystery ingredients into a three-course meals. Sign-ups begin September 19that the All Church Ministry booth. Sign up your team of 5-6 people and be ready for a fun night of competition.
  • 10/27, Fall Festival Community Event 6-9pm:This will be an inter-generational outreach event for our church members and the community. We will have live music, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, inflatable, face painting, and much more! Sign-ups for volunteers will begin on September 26th.
  • Light the Night: This year our SFNAZ church family is going to light the night around Spokane!  We are looking for SFNAZ host families in multiple neighborhoods around town to provide outreach information when you hand out candy to your neighbors. Sign-up to be a host home beginning October 3rd.

Special Announcements:

  • Pick up a copy of the Fall calendar at the kids check-in counter! Also, watch your email for a copy.
  • We need nursery through 6th grade volunteers as we start our Fall schedule of classes.  Check out the “I’m Saying YES” board more information.
STUDENT MINISTRIES

Upcoming Dates:

  • Fri-Sat, Sept 24-25 – Super 7 District All-nighter Cost $20. There may still be spots, contact Pastor Shawn. (org/signup)
  • Sun, Sept 26 – Family Worship at 9:30am followed by Community Life Gathering
  • Wed, Sept 29 – Youth Group 6:30p to 8:00p
  • Sun, Oct 3 – Separate senior high and junior high learning and growth at 11am
  • Sun, Oct 3 – Guy’s/Girls Small Group Bible Study resumes 4p to 5pm at the church
  • Wed, Oct 6 – No Youth Group – All church meeting 6:30p to 8:30p to review survey results
  • Sun, Oct 10 4p-6p – Chopped! Signup here

FALL CALENDAR POSTED

The new fall calendar is done. Grab a paper copy in the teen room or view the calendar anytime online here: sfnaz.org/youth (click the “view online calendar” button)

You can also view the calendar using this link

THE CALL CONFERENCE

Unfortunately for several reasons the Call Conference at NNU has been cancelled for this year.

INFO UPDATE TEXT MESSAGES & EMAILS

To automatically join the SFNazYouth info text messages, simply text “ADDME” to (509)790-4048. If this doesn’t work or you are still not receiving the text messages or have questions, please contact Pastor Shawn (shawns@sfnaz.org)

In addition to regular text updates, there are also periodic email info updates with more details about upcoming events and youth ministry happenings. These come out monthly. If you (or someone you know) isn’t receiving these emails, you can sign up to receive the emails at http://sfnaz.org/youth

Missions emphasis for September – Alabaster

The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. While we understand the church consists of the people of God and not a building, buildings erected for the purpose of ministry help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to “put down roots.”

Use of Alabaster funds

Alabaster funds are to be used for new churches to:
•    Purchase a property or church building
•    Purchase or build a church parsonage
•    Build a church building
•    Conversion of a property into a church gathering space
•    Meet initial costs for renting a church meeting space for a limited period

Alabaster funds may also be used to:
•    Purchase or build missionary homes
•    Purchase or build regional or field missions facilities
•    Build or repurpose buildings on Bible college campuses

First Church will have our Alabaster Offering on Sunday, September 26th!

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