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His Presence in Presents
Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars. The Father doesn’t change like the shifting shadows produced by the sun and the moon. James 1:17 Think back to the weeks leading up to Christmas when you were a little child. The anticipation grew each time a new present appeared under the tree. For me, I’d sort, shake, try to peak and take wild guesses at…
SFNAZ Newsletter – December 2023
Click here to view the weekly devotional. SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS LOVE OFFERING If you would like to bless our pastoral staff with a Christmas Love Offering, mark your gift “Pastors’ Christmas Gifts” and place it in the offering box. LIFE GROUPS Life groups will begin again in January and new groups will be starting. Be sure to watch church center to see which group God may be leading you to join. UPCOMING EVENTS 2023 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE No Midweek Activities December…
The Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55 (ESV) My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the…
Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Worship Service
10:45 am worship We strive for a blended worship style that mixes contemporary songs and remakes of classic hymns performed live by our worship team (drums, guitars, keys, etc). The service often includes prelude music by organist Ken Fuller and pianist Carol Fuller. As they play you will experience the colorful, vibrant sounds of our more than 100-year-old Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, a theater pipe organ that is a historical landmark of the Inland Northwest. We promote a “come as you…
Gratitude
Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good Psalm 107:1; 136:1 This Thursday we take time to offer prayers of thanksgiving, before diving into a feast of turkey with all the fixings and a day of football. The next day we begin the hunt for presents that most people don’t need and exercise our bargain hunting license looking for those extreme deals. When we were growing up, we always got one toy for Christmas, and you hoped that you…
Compassion
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Lamentations 3:22 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless. Matthew 9:36 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 When you hear compassion what are the first few words that pop into your mind? I asked the kids that question this week and they all…
Trapped By Fear
People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust in the Lord are secure. (Proverbs 29:25 CEB) As I commuted to the hospital this morning, the podcast I was listening to got me thinking about fear in the life of a Christian. I can’t deny that the rapid changes in our culture, along with present international conflicts provide ample fuel for fear. I confess there are times when I too fear what the future may bring. However, my…
What Do I Do With My Calendar?
I sit here looking at my November calendar. It is not getting filled up at this point. My calendar only has two places that are filled. Awesome. Here is where you can see the Holy Spirit actively at work. My days get busier with soul names on the spaces. Yes, I write the names down and what time I should be there. I even write what I’m doing. Visiting, praying or doing communion. Actually those are the fun ones to…
SFNAZ Newsletter – November 2023
Click here to view the devotional. SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR EVERGREEN FAMILES 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…
Love Your Neighbor
Love your Neighbor After months of the house next door being vacant, we finally got new neighbors. Only… except… well, to be honest it has been quite a struggle adjusting to them. They brought a lot of clutter with a boat, construction trailer, and multiple trucks and cars that block the sidewalk. They have many friends/co-workers who spend much of their time on the back deck while they smoke, which we smell in our back yard. Oh, and they love…
One Plus One Equals One
One plus one equals…wait! ONE Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Math in the Bible sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect it to work. Some of the most important elements about God don’t stack up like a box of Legos does, because…