SFNAZ Newsletter – November 2024

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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear SFNaz family,

Thank you for the kindness you extended to Cas and me and the rest of the staff this past month. The encouragement you gave through the cards and gifts lifted our hearts and blessed us. I love you all and am so grateful for the honor of being your pastor. Thank you for caring for my staff and me in all the ways you do.

Blessings,

Pastor Wes

THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR EVERGREEN FAMILIES

We are partnering with Evergreen Elementary School again this year to help bless families in need with a Thanksgiving meal.  If you would like to make a donation, pick up a shopping list from the Information Counter.  If you would rather make a monetary donation and have us do the shopping, please mark your check “Thanksgiving Meals”.  All donations need to be received at the church by Monday, November 18^th.  Keep your eyes open for other ways we will be helping Evergreen Elementary this holiday season.

LOCAL FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

You may or may not know that our church has a small food pantry. We have food available for our church family and the community. We also serve the homeless who might stop by the office with immediate needs. We will be accepting donations of the following items to restock the pantry.

• Spaghetti Sauce
• Spaghetti Noodles
• Mac & Cheese
• Chile Con Carne
• Soups
• Tuna
• Canned Chicken
• SPAM
• Green Beans
• Corn
• Canned Pears
• Canned Peaches
• Box Cereal

 SFNAZ PICKLEBALL | Fridays 6p

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Come out and play some pickleball. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, talk to Riley Finnigan.

 SFNAZ FUTSAL | Thursdays – 7p

Inviting teens and anyone older that want to come play indoor soccer (futsal) in the gym.  For more information, contact Mark Snyder.

ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY & AUCTION | Wednesday, December 11^th – 6p

SAVE THE DATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

Support our teens by purchasing a Youth Group calendar.  Each month will include themed pictures of SFNAZ teens and a specific prayer focus.  These calendars are great for those who like to pray for our teens, and they also will also make great holiday gifts!  Each calendar is $35.  Pre-order by November 17^th to receive a $10 discount.

 

ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING | Sunday, November 10^th – 3p

Presented by the Spokane First Nazarene Theatre Organ Society.  Come sing some of your favorite hymns.  Free admission.  All are welcome.

 

SENIOR LUNCHEON | Wednesday, November 13^th – 12p

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

 

LADIES JINGLE & CRAFT JUBILEE | Saturday, November 16^th – 10a

Visit registration table in Holy Grounds.

 

WORLD EVANGELISM THANK OFFERING | November 17^th & 24^th

Thanksgiving Missions Offering envelopes are available in the pew racks.

NO MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES | Wednesday, November 27^th

The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 28^th in observance of Thanksgiving.

 

CALLING ALL ELVES | Saturday, December 7^th

Lots of volunteers are needed to make Breakfast with Santa a success!  Breakfast will be served to volunteers before the event.  Please wear your favorite festive gear (holiday sweater, Santa hat, silly headband, etc.) and come spread some Christmas cheer!  Sign up on church center or at the information counter.

 

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA | Saturday, December 7^th – 9a

Come and have breakfast with Santa!  Admission includes a family photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus!  Doors open at 9am and breakfast will be served at 9:30am.  For ticket pricing or complete details, pick up a flyer in the Holy Grounds.

 

DYNAMIC MARRIAGE | Begins January 8^th – 6p

Dynamic Marriage is a 9-week class that will take your marriage to new heights.  Invest $130 per couple and discover new things about your marriage no matter how long you’ve been married.  Check out Church Center to sign up or contact the office.  Space is limited.  Sign up soon to hold your spot.

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES | Sunday – 9:30a

• Revelation – A Gospel of God’s Power
• Don’t Give the Enemy A Seat at Your Table

 

REFUGE MEN’S GROUP | Tuesday 6:15p – 8:00p

 

ADULT STUDIES | Starting Wednesday 6:30p – 7:45p

• Christian Parenting 101 (led by Vern Riehle)
• Who is This Man (led by Sonya Turner)
• Twelve Ordinary Men (led by Wanda Aller)
• The Truth Project (led by Ed Richardson)

Are you looking for a way to connect with SFNaz? Life groups are the perfect way to build community that matters. We would love to have you be part of our life group family.  Check out Church Center or contact the office. We’ll do our best to find a group which will work for you.  Would you like to lead a Life Group? Please let us know by contacting the office. We’ll host a training session as soon as possible.

SUNDAYS

• 9:30a
  • Nursery for children 3 and under
  • Learning and Growth Pre-K – 5^th grade
• 10:45a
  • Nursery for children 3 and under
  • Children’s Church for Pre-K and K
  • Grades 1^st-5^th will join parents in church for worship, then be dismissed before the sermon for Children’s Church

WEDNESDAYS

• 6:30p
  • Nursery | 3 and under
  • Pre-K | Small group lessons and games
  • Ages 4 and up | Rehearsal for Christmas Musical

Upcoming Events

• November 8 | Family Movie Night with the Big “W” The Story Telling Machine. 6:30p A movie night for the entire family.  Grab some free tickets and invite your friends.
• December 7 | Breakfast with Santa – Breakfast, games, pictures with Santa. Purchase tickets through church office or planning center
• December 15 | Christmas Musical – 10:45 service
• December 15 | Holiday on Pipes – 6p
• December 22 | Story Time with Chief – come to church in your pj’s as Pastor Wes will be reading a story with a special Christmas message.
• December 24 | Christmas Eve candlelight – 5p
• December 25 | No Mid-week services

Needs in Children’s Department:

• Helpers for special events
• Helper for Pre-K teacher for 10:45a service
• Nursery help for Sunday morning – to be on a 6-week rotation
• Kids’ check in desk help needed 9:30 hour, and 10:45 on a rotation

We look forward to having you join us.  If you have any questions, please email me  jordanr@sfnaz.org

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Sunday – 9:30a

• Middle School Learning & Growth
• High School Learning & Growth

Sunday – 10:45a

• Worship Service

Wednesday – 6:30p

• Youth Group 6-12^th grade | What Does the Bible Say About Worship?

 UPCOMING EVENTS:

YOUTH CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

Support our teens by purchasing a Youth Group calendar.  Each month will include themed pictures of SFNAZ teens and a specific prayer focus.  These calendars are great for those who like to pray for our teens, and they also will also make great holiday gifts!  Each calendar is $35.  Pre-order by November 17^th to receive a $10 discount.

• November 8 | Family Movie Night – Fun for the whole family! Come watch all different genres of film come alive through the music and sound effects of SFN’s very own theater organ!  Doors open at 5:30p.
• November 10 | Sit-Together Sunday – all teens are invited to sit with Pastor Justine in the sanctuary during worship service.
• November 20 | A Charlie Brown Friendsgiving – Bring a snack to share to youth group and enjoy snacks, games, and watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
• November 27 | No Youth Group – Enjoy spending time with family for Thanksgiving.

NEEDS IN YOUTH DEPARTMENT:

• Sunday morning snacks
• Middle school Sunday teacher
• High school Sunday teacher
• Sunday morning check-in volunteer
• Wednesday night check-in volunteer

Questions, comments, concerns?  Email justinew@sfnaz.org

 

YOUNG ADULT HANGOUT | Tuesdays – 6p

Calling all young adults (18-30) to come meet with Pastor Lake in the library for a weekly time to hang out and connect with other young adults.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY | Friday’s 6:30p – 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!

 

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.

1. 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

 

2. GIVE BY TEXT – 84321

• Text the dollar amount you would like to give to 84321 and follow the prompts

Faithfulness in Giving 

                                     Income            Expense                +/-

• General           $ 493,200         $ 482,900           $ +10,300
• Missions          $   41,800         $   41,050           $ +    750               

(March through October 2024)

Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithfulness in 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

• November 3 Moses Lake First and Naches
• November 10 Okanogan Valley and Orofino
• November 17 Othello and Othello Agape Love
• November 24 Pasco and Pendleton

Missions Prayer Request

• November 3 Guyana & Haiti
• November 10 Honduras & Hong Kong
• November 17 India & Indonesia
• November 24 Ireland & israel

PRAYER REQUESTS

·        Wayne Aller ·        Don Chambers ·        Dwane & Kathy Love ·        George Cote ·        Ardis Yake

·        Floyd Smith ·        Sheryl Valoff ·        Susan & Doug Wold ·        Diana Hanna ·        Dick Boston ·        Lyn Miller

MISSIONS CORNER

This picture is from 10/6/24. The Piecegivers quilting group made this beautiful quilt to present to our special missionary speaker, Pastor Natalya Skala. 

 

Alabaster offering 

Thank you church for your generous giving for Alabaster.  The wheelbarrow campaign raised an astounding $4,037.71.  Thank you! As you know these funds are used to build or rebuild buildings on the missionary field.

Myanmar church building dedicated thanks to Alabaster and its generous gifts.

The Southeast Asia Field dedicated the church building of Yangon Christian Fellowship in September.  This building became possible through funding from Alabaster Offerings and generous gifts from to South Korean churches.

Church of the Nazarene continues response to crisis in Middle East 

In recent weeks and months, conflict in the Middle East has led to loss of life, destruction of homes and businesses, and widespread fear.  The Church of the Nazarene is present in Lebanon, Israel, and other parts of the Middle East, with each church seeking to be a source of compassion and love for its neighbors.

Mexico-Nazarene’s respond following hurricane John damage 

Hurricane John struck the southern coast of Mexico on September 23rd as a Category 3 storm.  The Church of the Nazarene in Acapulco and Ciudad Altamirano mobilized to respond to the crisis through Nazarene compassionate Ministries.

Hurricane Helene causes devastating destruction in multiple States 

Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida late on September 26th as a category 4 storm.  Carving a destructive path through much of the Southeastern United States.  Nazarene disaster response teams are responding in the aftermath of Helene to provide relief and recovery.

You can support the people affected by these hurricane’s by giving to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries 2024 Storm Response at https://give.ncm.org/category/project-types/all-projects/140055

 

New Church of the Nazarene organized in North Sumatra 

On September 8, 2024, the Church of the Nazarene celebrated a significant milestone in Indonesia by organizing the Ekklesia Church of the Nazarene in Pekanbaru, North Sumatra.  It is the first Church of the Nazarene in Pekanbaru.

 

Mission’s Prayer requests 

Tim and Michelle Eby in South Africa

Bruce and Cinda McKellips in Portugal

Monica Boseff and The Open Door Foundation in Romania