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Four “Hearing Aids” for Receiving God’s Word
“Accept the word planted in you.” James 1:21 (NIV) If we’re going to be blessed by the Word of God, we need to be receptive. All through Scripture, God’s Word is compared to a seed. When Jesus told the parable of the sower, he said, “The Word of God is a seed and it’s planted in our hearts” (Luke 8:11-12). Now, why is it possible to take two seeds that are exactly the same, plant them in two different locations,…
SFNAZ Newsletter 02/25/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL uPCOMING eVENTS ALABASTER SUNDAY – February 28th The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings for the Church of the Nazarene around the world. On Sunday, we will be accepting donations for the Alabaster Offering. Please return your boxes by February 28th. SFNAZ MEMBERSHIP CLASS – Sunday, February 28th – 12pm There is still space available for those who would like to learn more about becoming a member of the SFNAZ…
Embrace the Journey
Be still before the Lord, and wait for him. (Psalm 37:7 CEB) As we continue our journey through the season of Lent, I want to take a moment to highlight the Sacred Invitation devotional many of us have started engaging through this season. Last I checked there were still a few paper copies available for pickup at the church. The devotional can also be purchased as an e-book through Amazon (the paper copies have sold out online). Click here…
SFNAZ Newsletter 02/18/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL Baseball Cap sunday Thank you to everyone who participated last Sunday by either wearing a cap or sending pictures! uPCOMING eVENTS ALABASTER SUNDAY – February 28th The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings for the Church of the Nazarene around the world. On Sunday, February 28th, we will be accepting donations for the Alabaster Offering. Please return your boxes by February 28th. SFNAZ MEMBERSHIP CLASS – Sunday, February 28th –…
Reflections: The Lenten Season
This week began our Lenten season together as we walked through our Journey to the Cross stations on Ash Wednesday. During the evening it was such a blessing to see multiple generations come together to reflect on what might be holding us back from our connection to Christ or discovering what needs to be refocused in our relationship with him. One of the stations that were incorporated into the evening was a breath prayer. This week as we start our…
SFNAZ Newsletter 02/11/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL uPCOMING eVENTS LADIES BIBLE STUDY – Friday, February 12th – 10:30am SFNAZ Ladies are invited to join us for the 7-week Bible Study “Elijah – Faith and Fire” by Priscilla Shirer. This will be held both in-person and on Zoom (Adult Ministries 8713955701). Childcare will be available for those who choose to attend in-person. Sign up beginning this Sunday at the information table, or by contacting the church office (office@sfnaz.org). The book…
Community is God’s Defeat
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NIV) Each one of us needs other people to watch out for us – to defend us, protect us, and help us stay on track. In the book of Philippians, the apostle Paul tells us that we should look out for each other’s interests, not just our own. What a counterculture verse! In America today, it’s all about me –…
SFNAZ Newsletter 02/04/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL uPCOMING eVENTS CALL TO PRAYER – Sunday, February 7th – 6pm Join us in Zoom for a special time of prayer and worship. Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701 LADIES BIBLE STUDY – Friday, February 12th – 10:30am SFNAZ Ladies are invited to join us for the 7-week Bible Study “Elijah – Faith and Fire” by…
Living Hope
A few years ago I realized that I spoke often of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the church, etc. One day it occurred to me that not everyone I talk to would consciously think about the fact these present in us are “living”. They are alive, and I decided that I should refer to them as such. Through a process in my own life, I began to say, “The Living Christ”, “The Living God”, “The Living Church”. It seems to…
SFNAZ Newsletter 01/28/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL uPCOMING eVENTS BONFIRE & BLESSINGS NIGHT – Saturday, January 30th: 4pm – 6pm Join us at the outdoor fire pit at the amphitheater behind the church to reflect on 2020. We will share the blessings that we have identified and the storms we made it through. Come ready to share or simply listen to how God has moved in our weariness. If there is snow on the ground (and not a storm…
The Power to Forgive
8 Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things? 9 Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’? 10 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Mark 2:8-10) On Sundays, both in the worship service and in the…
SFNAZ Newsletter 01/24/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL uPCOMING eVENTS LADIES COFFEE & CHAT – Friday, January 22nd – 10:30am All ladies are invited to join us on Zoom for an informal Coffee & Chat. Bring your favorite coffee mug (or teacup) for “show and tell”. Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701 BONFIRE & BLESSINGS NIGHT – Saturday, January 30th: 4pm – 6pm Join…