SFNAZ Newsletter 04/09/2020

SFNAZ Newsletter 04/09/2020

CLICK HERE TO SEE AN UPDATE FROM PASTOR BILL

 

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Easter Sunday

Pastor Bill will be teaching: Resurrection is for You – John 20:19-23 & Psalm 150

Join us in online worship at 11AM. We’ll hear a sermon from Pastor Bill, and worship led by David Dixon with a special performance by Ken & Carol Fuller & Pastor Gary. You’ll connect the same way you have the past few weeks via both Facebook and YouTube (Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel to know when we are live). Logon a few minutes before 11AM and look for the LIVE notification.

 

Tithes & Offering

Thank you for giving generously. Here are a few options available to continue with giving tithes & offering.
1. Online giving is available here.
2. You may mail your check directly to the church
             Spokane First Church of the Nazarene
             9004 N Country Homes Blvd.
             Spokane, WA 99218

 

GIVE BY TEXT – (833)948-2179

Give by text is now available. Text the dollar amount you would like to give (numbers only no $ sign) to 833-948-2179 and follow the prompts.

For example: Text “50” to phone number (833)948-2179 to give $50.

Giving received by this method will be applied to general tithes and offerings.

For designated giving by text (missions, roof, etc) use the following tags in your text:

  • Text “50 Give” to give $50 to general tithes and offerings.
  • Text “50 Missions” to give $50 to Faith Promise / Missions.
  • Text “50 Roof” to give $50 to the Roof Campaign.
RAISE THE ROOF 2020
  • The church roof replacement fundraising campaign has begun! $98,700 has been committed. It is exciting to see the pledged dollars coming in! As we approach this spring project, we will keep you informed of any new cost information.

Holy week 2020

FIRESIDE WITH PASTORS

Join the SFNAZ pastors online during Holy Week for “Fireside with Pastors”. Each day, a video from each of our pastors will be uploaded to Facebook, YouTube, as well as the church website.  Pastor Bill’s Good Friday video will be presented live on Friday at 7pm on both Facebook and YouTube.

    • Monday – Pastor Shawn
    • Tuesday – Pastor Hope
    • Wednesday – Pastor Gary
    • Thursday – Pastor Danene
    • Good Friday (7pm live)  – Pastor Bill (We will be sharing communion together in our homes.)

good friday

join us for our Good Friday Service on April 10th live at 7pm on Facebook & YouTube.

easter sunday

Join us at 11am to celebrate the resurrection of our Christ, our Risen Savior! Pastor Bill will be sharing God’s Word.

World Evangelism Fund – Easter Offering

The World Evangelism Fund goes directly toward accomplishing the mission of the Church of the Nazarene, to make Christlike disciples in the nations. It provides the funding that operates our entire mission effort, from the operation of the Global Ministry Center to districts and churches around the world. If you feel led to give, please mark your gift “Easter Offering”.

Pastoral connection phone line

By calling (509) 239-7849 you can reach a 24-hour voice message service which will allow you to reach the pastoral team directly. You are encouraged to call with:

  • Prayer requests & praises
  • Grocery needs
  • Medication pick up requests

We will do our best to return your calls in a timely manner.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER

    • Prayer Chain by Email – Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
    • Prayer for District Churches – NW District Assembly & Festival of Missions
    • Missions Prayer Requests – Angola & Antigua
PRAYER REQUESTS
    • Pastor Bill Vaughn
    • Pastor Gary Woodroof
    • Ralph Ewer
    • Barb Sires
    • Ralph & Edie Speer
    • Donavon King
    • The Love Family
Bereavement
    • Wes Johnson passed. Please pray for Ileta Johnson and the entire Johnson family.
    • Kathy Love’s grandson passed away. Please pray for the Love family.

“Adult ministries” via zoom

During this time, we are trying to find ways to stay connected with the church family. We have opened up an Adult Ministries Room on Zoom.  If you have not used Zoom before, it is a virtual audio and visual chat room that, depending upon your settings, allows people to see you (via webcam or mobile device camera) and hear you (via computer microphone/webcam or mobile device). For mobile users, you can download the Zoom app. Desktop users can click on the Zoom Meeting Link and follow the instructions. Phone numbers are also provided for each meeting for those who would rather place a phone call to access the meeting. If you have questions, feel free to email the office (office@sfnaz.org) or pastoral team.

Below is a list of upcoming meetings:

  • 4/17/20: Ladies Bible Study @ 10am on ZOOM (“Nehemiah – a heart that can break” by Kelly Minter) **Please note, there is no Bible Study on Good Friday (April 10th)**
  • 4/19/20: Women’s Coffee & Chat @ 3pm on ZOOM **Please note, there is no Women’s Coffee & Chat on Easter Sunday (April 12th)**
  • 4/14/20: Men’s Group @6pm on ZOOM
  • 4/15/20: Remedy @ 7pm on ZOOM – We will continue our series “Unstuck.”

Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701

children’s ministries

Family Resources:

Keep an eye out on the new Children’s Home Ministry Page for all resources for online classes and schedule of events.

Children’s Ministry Online Resources

Below is a list of upcoming meetings:

Sundays

  • Live Sunday School Classes on ZOOM
    • 9:15am-9:45am: 3 years through Kindergarten
    • 9:15am-9:45am: Pre-Teens (5th/6th grade)
    • 10:00am-10:30am: 1st/2nd grade
    • 10:00am-10:30am: 3rd/4th grade
  • 1:30-2:00pm- Open Prayer Room with Pastor Hope on ZOOM
  • Recording Children’s Church on YOUTUBE

Mondays: Live Bible Time w/Pastor Hope on ZOOM @ 10am on ZOOM

Wednesdays:

  • Live Kindred Moms: Coffee & Prayer on ZOOM @ 10am on ZOOM
  • Live Wednesday Night Fun on ZOOM @ 6:45pm: All supplies needed will be emailed out the day before the lesson.
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020
    • Live Zoom Egg Hunt at 3pm on ZOOM

Click here for SFNAZ Children’s ZOOM Meeting Link, or enter this meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 9579062416

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Teen upcoming Zoom gatherings:
  • Sunday April 12th 7pm – Teen Easter Zoom Hangout
    (Download Zoom on your device or head to (zoom.us/join) and enter meeting ID 966-426-659)
  • Wednesday April 15th 7:15pm – Online Youth Gathering
    (Download Zoom on your device or head to (zoom.us/join) and enter meeting ID 966-426-659)

Teen Paper Mail Exchange

Let Pastor Shawn know if you would NOT like him to share your physical mailing address with other youth group members. We are organizing to send each other greetings and encouragement by paper mail.

Click here for SFNAZ Youth Group Gathering Link, or enter this meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 9664266598

  • Pastor Hope and Jordan Roth are starting a new discipleship small group four our teen ladies. The study is called Defined: Discover the Unique Way God Has Created You. The group meets Monday afternoons at 1pm on Zoom.  You will use the same meeting ID as we use on Wednesdays to join this meeting. Here’s a link to a preview of the study. Send an email to Pastor Shawn if you want to join this group.
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