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For Such a Time as This
“And who knows but that you have come to your…position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 NIV) Throughout my life, there have been numerous times that Mordecai’s words here to Esther have seemed applicable to my own life. As a quick summary, Esther was elevated to the position of queen, leading with King Xerxes who “ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush” (Esther 1:1). Esther became aware that one of Xerxes’ noblemen named Haman plotted to…
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…
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…
Created to Worship
19 So then, my brothers and sisters, we have boldness to go into the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus. 20 He has inaugurated a brand new, living path through the curtain (that is, his earthly body). 21 We have a high priest who is over God’s house. 22 So let us therefore come to worship, with a true heart, in complete assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:19-22 –…
Are You Ready For Growth?
As we embark on new and uncertain things in life that require change, we often set goals and start off strong with great intentions. At the beginning of this process, you may be energized and ready to blast through to the end, yet inevitably life or even we ourselves can get in the way. This is actually where the real work begins. It is in these times we may realize that we are not able to do everything we thought…
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…
Pastoral Devotional 2/3/22
We are Christ-followers (Disciples of Jesus / Empowered by the Holy Spirit / Living His Word /Set apart for Him / To make new disciples by), boldly reaching out to proclaim his transforming love, so that all may know and follow Him. Our whole purpose is to honor and adore the Living Lord! “Therefore, … since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us…
Waiting
To wait is defined as “to stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens.” This is an action verb that challenges me on a daily basis. I always have a to-do list and I like to check it off quickly. Waiting to finish something I have set my mind to isn’t something I am good at. Early in my walk with the Lord, this was troublesome for me. I thought since I…
Newsletter Devotional 12/23/21
I greet you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and welcome us to the week of Christmas! I want to compile an acrostic for Christmas with scripture to accompany each word. C= Christ: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is CHRIST the Lord. Luke 2:11 H= Highest Heaven: “Glory to God in the HIGHEST HEAVEN, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 R=…
SFNAZ Newsletter 12/09/2021
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. WINTER WONDERLAND Thank you to everyone who helped at Winter Wonderland. Everyone had a blast! CHRISTMAS LOVE…
SFNAZ Newsletter 12/02/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL 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. – Your Church Board TREE OF BLESSINGS This Christmas season we have been given the names of children in need from Evergreen Elementary as well as children within our church family. The idea is to help provide Christmas gifts for them. …
SFNAZ Newsletter 11/24/2021
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASTORAL DEVOTIONAL SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK YOU! Thank you to Vicki Wintersteen & Carrie Hoogstad for organizing a team to get the church ready for the Christmas Season. A NOTE FROM EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY Thank you, for the generous food and time donations that were given to Evergreen Elementary School. Your kindness provided 38 Evergreen families with Thanksgiving dinner. That’s enough turkey, potatoes, rolls, and other goodies for nearly 200 meals. REFLECTING GOD DEVOTIONAL The winter edition…