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Managing Expectations
7 Now hurry, go and tell his disciples, ‘He’s been raised from the dead. He’s going on ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there.’ I’ve given the message to you.” 8 With great fear and excitement, they hurried away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. 9 But Jesus met them and greeted them. They came and grabbed his feet and worshipped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go and tell my brothers that I…
Pastoral Devotional – April 14, 2022
To boldly proclaim the transforming love of Christ through acts of mercy and grace – so that we can bring them to Christ. As we draw closer to beginning the pastoral search process and the transition team continues to seek God’s direction and heart for a clear mission and vision for SFNAZ I want to share with you a devotion I have shared with both the transition team and the church board. The apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian…
SFNAZ Newsletter – April 2022
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL. SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS SFNAZ ANNUAL ELECTIONS Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Elections. Church Board: Zachary Curry, Dan Gunther, Marcy Morrison, Ryan Pooler, Jana Shea Missions President: Jeff Shea Board Member Term Limits: Yes (Each board member will be allowed two consecutive 3-year terms and then must take at least a year before running again. The majority was in favor to enact this term limits policy.) District Assembly Delegates: Jeanie Carson, Randy Coffey,…
Listening To That Still Small Voice!
I was driving down the street one day and suddenly the traffic slowed down considerably. I thought there must be an accident down the way. I didn’t see any flashing lights or hear any sirens. Like everyone else, we were slowly creeping forward. I started watching two boys and their dog. They were patiently trying to teach the dog how to get use to walking with a leash. The boy with the leash on the dog would line up the…
Reflections
In our walk with the Lord, the definition of reflection can be a word that changes meaning for us. I remember when I was 19 years old I lived with my aunt and uncle. My uncle is a pastor and he was helping me through some difficult choices in life. They took me in to live with them because I had a rebellious heart and chose not to stay with my parents because I was an “adult”. During this time…
A New Creation
16 So then, from this point on we won’t recognize people by human standards. Even though we used to know Christ by human standards, that isn’t how we know him now. 17 So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived! (2 Corinthians 5:16-17) This passage is one of the lectionary readings for this week. Here Paul reminds us that as Christ followers we…
Pastoral Devotional 3/17/2022
Devotion on 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire,”. Through the pouring out of His Holy Spirit, God gave life to His chosen people, individually and corporately, and is still giving us life today through that same Spirit. Jesus promised His disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8. …
Forgive One Another
One of my favorite women in the Bible is Miriam. She is probably more like me. We first see her after Moses is born at the wrong time. The government is saying there are too many Israelites. Moses’ mother makes a basket, puts Moses in the basket, puts both in the Nile River, and has Miriam watch to see what happens. Pharaoh’s daughter sees the basket and discovers Moses inside Miriam is very brave and asks Pharaoh’s daughter if she…
SFNAZ Newsletter March 2022
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL. SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS SFNAZ New Members! On February 6th, we welcomed 8 new members to the SFNAZ family. Ed, & Janice Hicks and the Chambers family (Donald, Lorraine, Brandon, Nicole, Shelby, & Rallye). SENIOR LUNCHEON Last month, the senior high students crashed the Senior luncheon! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed each others company. NW DISTRICT QUIZ MEET Thank you to everyone that helped make the quiz meet a success. The kids…
SFNAZ Newsletter – February 2022
Click here to view the pastoral devotional. Dear Church, As I stated in my last letter to you, there will be small group meetings for you to sign up for to discuss the transition process and progress with a couple of Transition Team members and myself. The first meeting will take place on Sunday, February 13th, during the 11 o’clock hour. The second meeting will take place the following Sunday, February 20th at noon. Both will be held down…
SFNAZ Newsletter January 2022
January TIPS Update First of all, I wish you all a most blessed 2022. I understand that for some of you this TIPS process has not been what you expected and you’re feeling somewhat pushed aside and forgotten. I truly am sorry that is where you find yourselves. Unmet expectations can cause all sorts of anxiety. I do understand how any sense of loss, and you have had more than your fair share, can deeply affect us in a negative…
SFNAZ Newsletter 12/23/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS CHANGES COMING TO SFNAZ NEWSLETTER Beginning January 6, 2022, the weekly newsletter will be changing to a monthly newsletter. We currently utilize many other ways of communication and will continue to do so. The SFNAZ Highlights will continue to be distributed on Sunday mornings and will have the weekly reminders and communications. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE December 24th – Candlelight Service 7pm December 26th – 9:30am Service Only (No Learning & Growth Classes)…