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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDER: TIME CHANGE THIS WEEKEND, MARCH 10th
- Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour.
2024 ELECTION RESULTS ~ Thank you for participating.
Church Board:
- Facilities – Kodi Aller
- Policy & Personnel – Rich Barker
- Life Groups – Rusty Roth
- Worship – Randy Coffey
- Missions – Jeff Shea
The church voted in favor of changing NMI to “Missions” on the local church level. And the Mission Chairperson will be serving a 3-year term aligning with all other board positions with a 2-term limit.
NW District Assembly & Festival of Missions Delegates:
- Wyatt Aller, David & Kathy Dixon, Casandra Hershberger, Jeanne & Wayne Kalbfleisch, Brian & Alisa Maloney, Ray & Sharon Maxwell, Jana Shea, Larry & Ardis Yake
REFLECTING GOD DEVOTIONAL ~ Spring Edition
- The spring edition devotional, “Reflecting God” is available at the information counter.
TITHING ENVELOPES
- Individual boxes of tithing envelopes are no longer available. The new tithing envelopes are available in the pew racks and at the information counter. If you need additional envelopes, please contact the church office. Thank you for your continued support by the giving of your tithes and offerings.
LIFE GROUPS
- There may be some life groups looking for new members, so be sure to watch church center to see which group God is leading you to join.
SFNAZ DIRECTORY IS LIVE!
- Keep in touch with the SFNAZ family through this new feature. If you haven’t connected to the church center app or created a church center account, visit: spokanefirstnaz.churchcenter.com to get started or contact the office to help.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Taking Control of Your Finances ~ Wednesdays – 6:30pm
- Being financially responsible allows one to feel safe and secure and eliminates stress in one’s family. From a Biblical perspective, God has provided us a blueprint to manage our finances and to pass on wealth to our children and others when we model ourselves after His Word. Join us in this life-changing, hands-on 6-week course to learn and apply God’s principles. Ongoing coaching will be available so we may successfully incorporate these concepts into our daily lives. Childcare is available. Pick up a flyer at the kiosk.
ALL COMMUNITY HYMN SING ~ Sunday, March 10th – 3:00pm
- Presented by the Spokane First Nazarene Theatre Organ Society. Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission. All are welcome.
SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Wednesday, March 13th – 12:00pm
- Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.
MEN’S CLAY SHOOTING at LANDT FARMS ~ Marcham
- Come out & “Break Things” with the men & boys of SFNAZ with another fun day of Sporting Clay Pigeon shooting at Landt Farms. You will need $30 for the shoot, plus your gun & ammo. No gun? No problem! Need help paying? Let us know. Check-in is at 9:00am and shooting starts at 9:30am. Lunch will be provided, and we will finish up about noon. Ear and eye protection are recommended. Register on church center! For more information, contact Scott Fuller 509-879-6670.
LADIES BRUNCH ~ Saturday, March 16th – 9:00am
- Ladies, you are invited to join us at the church for a morning of food, fellowship, and a fun craft. Childcare is provided for ages 10 and under. Register on church center or at the information counter.
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A NAZARENE? ~ Sunday, March 17th – 12:30pm
- If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of SFNAZ, Pastor Wes will be offering a 3 ½ hour class on March 17th. Sign up on church center or at the information counter.
ALL CHURCH DINNER ~ Wednesday, March 20th – 5:30pm
- Join the church family for this special Wednesday evening event! We will enjoy dinner (soup, salad, & bread), cookie decorating, and have some fun crafting. Childcare will be available for children ages 3 and under.
EASTER AT SPOKANE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Palm Sunday, March 24th
- Service at 10:45am (Palm march for kids)
Good Friday, March 29th
- Service at 7:00pm
Easter Sunday, March 31st
- Donuts in the Holy Grounds at 9:30am
- Easter Egg Hunt at 10:10am (5th grade and under)
- Easter Celebration at 10:45am – Hosted By the King
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY – April 10-12, 2024
When: April 10-12
Where: Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Washington
Presiding General Superintendent: Dr. David Busic
Speakers: Dr. David Busic, Rev. David Mowry, Monica Boseff
Worship Leaders: Ryan and Ashely Gage
Children’s Program: Cindy Reynolds
Format: This year we will be live and in person at the Three Rivers Convention Center. A hybrid option may be available for those with special circumstances.
Live Streaming: A live streaming link will be posted at www.nwdistrict.org. Non-delegates are welcome to watch online. Delegates participating online will need to use the app for any voting.
SAVE THE DATE ~ Saturday, April 13th – 1:00pm
- Please join us for a baby shower honoring Lauren Morris in the Holy Grounds Cafe. She is registered at babylist.com/list/laurenarlana. Please RSVP April 509-216-5571.
WOMEN’S FAMILY MEAL PREP
- Session #1 – Tuesday, April 23rd ~ 12pm-3pm
- Session #2 – Saturday, May 4th ~ 9am-12pm
Would it bless your family to be able to have meals in the freezer to utilize when life is busy? Join us for fellowship and serious freezer meal preparation. Details are developing. There will be a charge per meal. Sign up and you will be contacted with details. There will be a limit of 6 ladies per session. Register on church center.
NW DISTRICT ADULT SPRING RETREAT ~ A JOURNEY OF GRACE
- Join the NW District for an Adult Spring Retreat, “A Journey of Grace” May 24-27, 2024 at Ross Point Camp, Post Falls, Idaho. The speaker is Pastor Jim Clifton. Pastor Jim has been in ministry for over 40 years, serving as pastor, camp director, discipleship ministries president, and since retirement, as an interim pastor. Pamphlets available at the information counter.
TITHES & OFFERING
Thank you so much for your faithful support of our church! Here are a few options available to continue with giving of tithes & offerings.
- Online giving is available.
- 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 – 84321
- Text the dollar amount you would like to give to 84321 and follow the prompts.
Faithfulness in Giving
Income Expenses +/-
- General $ 626,300 $ 640,800 $ -14,500
- Missions $ 66,600 $ 66,600 $ 0
(March 2023 through February 29, 2024)
Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithful giving helps to meet our budgeted expenses.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER
Prayer Chain by Email
- Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
Prayer for District Churches
- March 3rd : Walla Walla Amazing Grace and Walla Walla Valley Cowboy
- March 10th : Wapato and Wenatchee First
- March 17th : Yakima Bethel and Yakima New Hope Community
- March 24th : Yakima Trinity and Yakima West Valley
- March 31st : Zillah
Missions Prayer Requests
- March 3rd : Ciskei
- March 10th : Columbia
- March 17th : Congo
- March 24th : Costa Rica
- March 31st : Philippines
PRAYER REQUESTS
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BEREAVEMENT
- Ken Thiesen passed away in February. Please keep Miriam and family in your prayers.
- Sheridan Aller’s grandfather, Steve passed away February 26th. Please keep Sheridan and family in your prayers.
- Paul Delaney’s father passed away in February. Please keep Paul, Pennie, and family in your prayers.
LEARNING & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES ~ Sunday – 9:30am
- Letters of John (led by Doug Jones in the Fireside Room)
- Soul Detox – Living in a Contaminated World (led by Don and Lorraine Chambers in the Library)
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES ~ Wednesday Evening 6:30pm
- Victory in Spiritual Warfare
- Twelve Unlikely Heroes
- Prepare to Stand (Men’s Study)
- Taking Control of Your Finances
- What in the World is a Nazarene
CELEBRATE RECOVERY ~ Fridays @ 6:30 pm – led by Terry Turner
Celebrate Recovery is a biblically balanced approach to help bring sustainable recovery and healing to our hurts. For more information, visit: sfnaz.org/celebrate. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:30am
- Nursery (Infant through 3 non-potty-trained years old)
- PreK – 5th Learning and Growth
10:45am
- Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty-trained years old)
- PreK- Kindergarten Childrens Church (3-year-old potty trained through kindergarten)
- 1st-5th grade Childrens Church– dismissed after children’s sermon in sanctuary.
Wednesday ~ 6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Nursery:Infant through 3 non-potty trained
- Pre K: If’s, And’s & But’s
- 1st-5th: Case for Christ for Kids Small Group Studies and games.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday ~ March 10th – 12:00 noon
- Safety meeting for all volunteers within the children’s department. Lunch will be provided. Sign up on Church Center.
Wednesday ~ March 20th – 5:30pm – All church dinner
- Soup, salad, and bread for dinner; cookie decorating and a family craft
- Childcare for ages 3 & under
Friday, March 22nd – 10:00-11:30am ~ Mom’s Connect
- Bring your children of any age to play in the gym while the moms can catch up on life. Moms, if your kids are in school and you want to fellowship, please still come.
Sunday ~ March 31st – Easter Sunday
- Coffee and breakfast treat at 9:30am
- 10:10am – Easter Egg Hunt for children 5th grade and under
Needs in Children’s Department:
- Pre-K teacher for 9:30 Learning and Growth
- Helper for Pre-K teacher for 9:30 Learning and Growth
- Nursery help for both hours on Sunday
- Wednesday night teacher for Pre-K
Please email me with any questions, jordanr@sfnaz.org
ACTIVITY SCHEDULES
Pastors Justine and Lake want to come support you at your events! If you are currently part of a sports team, music group, theater production, or anything else, and would like Justin and Lake to attend, please bring a schedule to youth group or email it to justinew@sfnaz.org
UPCOMING EVENTS:
ATTENTION 6-12 GRADERS join us every week up the in the Youth Loft for:
WED ~ Youth Group 6:30 – 8pm
Start with games in gym, then separate into MS and HS small groups
SUN ~ Learning and Growth MS and HS classes 9:30am
Morning Worship in sanctuary 10:45am
NYI BREAKTHROUGH: (Grandview Naz) – March 15th – 17th
- What: It’s an awesome chance of equipping, worshiping, serving, and fun
- Why: Because you can leave changed by God
- Who: All teens 6th grade or older, including your friends (hint)
- Cost: $65 per student
Seating is limited, so be sure to register asap! Register online: sfnaz.org/nyibreakthrough
Please email me with any questions, justinew@sfnaz.org
WORSHIP MINISTRY UPDATES
Worship Team
- If you have an interest in being a part of the Sunday morning worship team, reach out to David Dixon. We are always interested in exploring how different people’s musical gifts fit into our weekly worship rhythms.
Audio/Visual Media Team
- Are you a techie or creative person, or both? We are always looking to train additional people in how to run our sound system and live streaming system. Or are you interested in helping us create video content to use online or during services let’s talk!
If you are interested in being a part of any of the opportunities listed above in worship ministry, please let David Dixon know.
David can be reached at davidd@sfnaz.org
Missions Corner
Thank you church for your generous support for the Alabaster offering. Just a reminder, if you turned in your box, please pick up a new one at the missionary kiosk and fill it up for the fall offering. And thank you for the crisis care kits. We received 62 kits!
Mission News
The Church of the Nazarene ministers in 164 world areas. India Nazarene celebrated its 125th anniversary! Australia Nazarene continues its love your neighbor campaign projects. In Nigeria, evangelism helps establish new district of Port Harcourt. Jesus film harvest partners has reported to have helped over 19 million people to make decisions for Christ!! Jesus films are working in 67 countries with 1,166 teams!! 8 new sets of Jesus film equipment sets were delivered to South Africa.
Prayer
We ask prayer for Rev. Lavrindo Domingo’s, who is the new Jesus film coordinator in Angola. He was involved in a motorcycle accident. Some men taking advantage of the situation robbed him of all his equipment and belongings. Although Lavrindo will be okay, we pray that God will return to him all that he needs for his ministry.
Missionaries ‘Amanaki In-Kwon and ‘Ofa Jeong-Seok Kim will conclude their ministry in Tonga in January 2024. Pray for the Lord’s guidance and clear calling to be with them. Pray for the Mango Tree Church in Tonga, where most of the church members are disabled including the pastors.
Continue praying for Tim and Michelle Eby, that they find favor with the South African consulate in New York and that their visas will be renewed for another 3 years.