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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24th
- This coming Sunday is Family Worship. Join us in an intergenerational service as we worship together. We will share in Communion together after Pastor John’s sermon. After service, we will have our Community Gathering that consists of lunch and fellowship in the gym. Then those who are able to help, we will be sprucing up the church grounds. There is lots to be done, raking, mowing, weeding, etc. Please be sure to bring your gloves, rakes, and push mower if you can.
FALL FESTIVAL COMMUNITY EVENT- Wednesday, October 27th, 6pm – 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!
- Pick up some event cards from the All Church kiosk & invite your friends and neighbors!
- There will be no Bible studies, Youth Group, or Children’s Mid-week activities on 10/27.
- There will also be two “teen-only” inflatables!
BENEVOLENCE SUNDAY – October 31st
- On the fifth Sunday of the month, we take up a separate offering designated for the benevolence fund. This is an opportunity to support fellow church members and those within the community in need. If you feel led to contribute, please mark your envelope “benevolence”
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!
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Begins November 3rd, 6:30pm – 7:45pm
- SAVE THE DATE! Topic TBD
- Led by Ed Richardson
NEW YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
- We are starting a brand new study for young adults (approximately ages 18-30) and includes seniors in high school.
- Beginning November 4, this group will meet on Thursdays starting at 8pm in the Fireside Room.
- The study will be co-led by Pastor Shawn and Patrick Herbert (a recent Whitworth grad).
BEAUTIFULLY ROOTED: WOMEN’S RETREAT – (Camp Lutherhaven) November 5th – 7th
- Come enjoy fellowship with multiple generations of women of SFNAZ. The guest speaker is Melissa Mowry. For complete details
visit: sfnaz.org/events/beautifully-rooted-womens-retreat/) or pick up a registration form at the Women’s Ministries kiosk. Registration deadline is October 24th.
SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
- 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
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- We have been so blessed to have a growing children’s department on Wednesday nights. With that growth in the ministry we are in desperate need of volunteers to continue the ministry to our children and pre-teens. If you can give of your time (one or two Wednesday evenings a month) for the following areas, please contact Pastor Hope at hopet@sfnaz.org
-Check-in Counter
-Nursery
-Pre k/Kinder
-1st-6th grade
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:
- Contact the church office (509-467-8986 or office@sfnaz.org).
- Sign up online at sfnaz.org/porchprayer.
- 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.
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 $ 353,300 $ 382,000 -28,700
Missions $40,900 $ 40,100 +800
(As of September 30, 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 – Moses Lake Desert Springs Community and Moses Lake First
Missions Prayer Requests – Chile & Netherlands
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pastor Bill Vaughn & family
- Pastor Gary Woodroof
- Tracy Aronson
- Cheryl Cooney
Adult ministries
Adult Learning & Growth – Sundays
- 9:30am – Lecture Style Class led by Charlie Scott: Studying 2 Peter 3 (Fireside Room)
- New Study “Judgement Day According to the Prophet Joel” Begins October31st
- 11am – Interactive Style Class: Prodigal God (Fireside Room)
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.
Adult Bible Studies – Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Join Charlie Scott for an in-depth study of Mark in the Fireside Room. Visitors welcome! This class is also available via Zoom. Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link or enter the meeting ID 8713955701 after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app.
- Women’s Bible Study “Anxious” in the Holy Grounds led by Laurie Richardson
children’s ministries
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
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
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!
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
Guys and Girls Night Out – This Fri Oct 22
- This Friday, Oct 22 from 7pm to 10pm is our first of several upcoming Guys and and Girls night out.
- The guys will be gathering for retro video game night at the Snyder’s. Shawn will be texting the Snyder’s address.
- The girls will be playing mini golf and meeting at Wonderland. Bring some $ if you want food.
Teen Pumpkin Party – Sat, Oct 30
- This is an event our teen lead team still wanted to have this year. However, Pastor Shawn is needing some parent and teen help if we’re going to be able to make it happen! The plan at this moment is to gather at the church from 1pm to 3pm(ish) We will carve pumpkins specifically for “wearing,” as in on your head. Then we will pose for photos with your pumpkin head and then vote on the best artistic design, best overall costume with pumpkin, and most creative as in “out of the box” design.
- We will also play some additional pumpkin related games (pumpkin bowling for sure)
Guys and Girls Small Group Bible Study
- Small group bible study has resumed. The girls are working through a series called “Anxious,” and the guys are working through a lesson called, “Surrender” with Francis Chan.
- We meet every first and third Sunday from 4pm to 5pm. On the third Sunday we stay later for a hangout time from 5pm to about 6:30pm.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Nov 6 – Teen Quiz Meet (hosted by us @ SFNAZ) – This would be a great opportunity to come and watch your fellow teens compete. More details to follow.
- Nov 13 – Progressive Dinner – Dress up, invite a friend, details to follow.
- Nov 19 – Guys and Girls Night Out – Guys will be having a game night at the Snyder’s. Let Shawn know if you would like to host the girls this evening.
- Nov 24 – No Regular Youth Group meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nov 28 – Family Worship – No Sunday School and one service at 9:30am
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 OCTOBER – Praying for the people in the 10/40 Window
Most of the people groups still very much unreached by the gospel live in places stretching across northern Africa and southern Asia. Christian missions strategist Luis Bush started calling this rectangular area or band “the 10/40 window.” He used that easy-to-remember name because it covers Africa and Asia from 10 degrees latitude north of the equator to 40 degrees latitude north of the equator.
The statistics from that 10/40 Window can be staggering. Two-thirds of all people on earth live in that rectangular area. Almost all of the world’s 55 least-evangelized countries are in the 10/40 Window. Half of the world’s least-evangelized large cities are in the 10/40 Window. The majority of the world’s Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs live in the 10/40 Window.