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Kingdom Values
“Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in…
Waiting
I don’t know about you, but I’m not good at waiting, particularly like waiting in line. Every person in front of you and every person in back of you is wondering how long this is going to take. In the grocery line, does that checker have to be so nice to every person? If he or she could be a little less friendly, and pay attention to the task at hand, maybe we could get through this line. You know at this point if you decide to change to the next…
Led By the Cloud
You’ve seen the Bible picture illustrations of the Israelites traveling through the desert wilderness led by a small column of cloud out in front of them. It was a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. What a miraculous experience it must have been to be led in such a way. Many of us love to lay out in the sun, especially on a warm beach somewhere, but I’m more of a shade guy, I…
SFNAZ Newsletter – October 2025
Click Here to view Pastor Wes’ devotional SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Your church board invites you to leave a note of gratitude to encourage your pastoral staff this month. Cards are available in the Holy grounds. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS | 5:30-6p Come have a meal before church on Wednesday nights. $5 per person ($25 max. for families of 6 or more). NYC 2026 Fundraiser SFNAZ FUTSAL | Thursdays 7:30p Inviting teens and…
Date Night
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. There was a season in our lives together that Cas and I went out on a date once each week. I looked forward to those times when we would sit across the table from each other and allow the conversation to flow easily from one subject to another, laughing, listening, learning, and growing. We had kids in the house…
Mercy Greater Than Our Mess
Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. Jonah began by going a day’s journey into the city, proclaiming, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown.” The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to…
Who’s Missing from Your Table?
Making Room for One More 16 Jesus replied, “A certain man hosted a large dinner and invited many people. 17 When it was time for the dinner to begin, he sent his servant to tell the invited guests, ‘Come! The dinner is now ready.’ 18 One by one, they all began to make excuses. The first one told him, ‘I bought a farm and must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ 19 Another said, ‘I bought five teams of…
They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love
John 13:34-35 The violent events of the past couple of weeks have sent a shock wave across our nation. A young Ukrainian immigrant attempting to escape her war-torn country was randomly and senselessly stabbed to death while riding on a light rail train in Charlotte, NC. Last Wednesday the nation was shaken by the assassination of a prominent architect of a conservative resurgence in younger Americans, a champion of biblical truth, and a bold proclaimer of the Gospel. A minute…
SFNAZ Newsletter – September 2025
Click Here to view Pastor Wes’ devotional SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS FALL LEARNING & GROWTH KICKOFF | Wednesday, Sept. 3rd – 6:30p Sunday, Sept. 7th – 9:30a Learning and Growth classes are about to start for the fall. There will be something for everyone: Adults, Youth Ministry, and Kids’ Ministry. Wednesday evening activities will begin at 6:30p and Sunday morning classes will begin at 9:30a. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | This Summer & Early Fall We are looking for volunteers who would…
Love Feast
Galatians 2:13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, (Peter) so that even Barnabas was led astray by their (Christ-following Jews’) hypocrisy. Something beautiful happens when people share a meal together. The church, from its inception, has been aware of this. Eating together seems to be baked into our DNA as something we just do. There is an early church tradition that seems so typical that it gets confused with the Lord’s Supper (Eucharist, Communion).…
Joy and Grief
16 I ask that he will strengthen you in your inner selves from the riches of his glory through the Spirit. 17 I ask that Christ will live in your hearts through faith. As a result of having strong roots in love, 18 I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. 19 I ask that you’ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely…
A Higher Calling
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did…