Upcoming EVents
SFNAZ FAMILY CAMP – September 3rd – 6th
- Would you like to join SFNAZ Family Camp for the day? We will have Chapel Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am at the outdoor chapel (see the map). Also, we will be on Coeur d’Alene lake to play and fellowship each day between 1:30pm-5:30pm. Daytime visitors are allowed with an $8 per person charge. A waiver form must also be signed at the welcome center. Email Pastor Hope (hopet@sfnaz.org) if you are interested in coming up for the day.
- Camp Lutherhaven: 3258 W Lutherhaven Rd., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
LABOR DAY WEEKEND – September 4th – 6th
- No discipleship classes or Call to Prayer on Sunday, September 5th. In observance of Labor Day, the office will be closed on Monday, September 6th.
SENIOR LUNCHEON – Wednesday, September 8th – 12pm
- Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.
INTERIM ARRIVAL – Sunday, September 12th
- Join us as we welcome the new Interim Pastor John Morden. He will be preaching at 9:30am followed by a reception in the gym.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS – Sunday, September 19th – 11am
- Pastor Gary Woodroof will continue the Bible Study on the Book of Philippians in the Fireside Room.
THE MIX (OTHELLO) – Saturday, October 9th – 9am – 3pm
- The Mix is a training event sponsored by the NW District SDMI to equip and resource pastors and laity. The event will be held at Othello Church of the Nazarene.
- The cost is $15 per person (includes lunch). If you are interested in representing SFNAZ at this event, please contact the church office by September 30th.
SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE – Begins Sunday, October 3rd
- Two Worship Services – 9:30am & 11am
- Discipleship Classes are offered both hours.
- Youth Discipleship Class – 11am
- Children’s Discipleship Classes – 9:30am
- Children’s Church – 11am
- (This section was updated for clarity on 9/8/21)
MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES NEW TIMES – Begins Wednesday, September 8th
- Adult Bible Study: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Youth Group: 6:30pm – 8pm
- Children & Nursery: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
REFLECTING GOD DEVOTIONALS
- The “Reflecting God” devotional books for the fall months have arrived. Find them on Sunday mornings at the information table or stop by the church during office hours to pick one up.
SMALL GROUPS
- Longs’ Small Group: Tuesdays – 6:45pm
- The Longs’ Small Group Study is A Survey of Daniel. This group is held at the home of Roger and Janice Long. Newcomers are welcome! For more information, email: longfam@mywhitworth.edu or pick up a pink flyer in the church foyer.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
- Morning Worship Service 9:30am
PORCH PRAYERS W/PASTORS
- Are you missing the connection with your pastors? We would love to come by your porch for a brief, socially-distanced prayer time with you and provide you with encouragement during this year! There are 3 ways to request a pastoral visit:
- Contact the church office (509-467-8986 or office@sfnaz.org).
- Sign up online at sfnaz.org/porchprayer.
- Fill out a Porch Prayer w/Pastor card on Sunday morning and place in the offering basket.
You will then be contacted by a staff member to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our pastors. We look forward to seeing you again in this new way of connecting through prayer together.
Sunday, SEptember 5, 2021
labor day weekend
This week Pastor Gary will be preaching. Join us for either online worship or for in-person worship in the sanctuary at 9:30am. For online worship, you’ll connect the same way you have in the past via both Facebook and YouTube (Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel – SFNAZ Media to know when we are live). Log on a few minutes before 9:30am and look for the LIVE notification.
Due to the WA State mandate, we ask as we gather in person, please come wearing a mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. If you don’t feel well, have a fever, or know you have been exposed to COVID-19, we kindly ask you to please stay home.
Tithes & Offering
Thank you so much for your faithful support of our church! 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
3. Give By Text – Text the dollar amount to (833) 948-2179 and follow the prompts.
Faithfulness in giving
Raised Expenses +/-
General $ 254,400 $ 271,200 -16,800
Missions $31,500 $ 29,800 +1,700
(As of July 31, 2021)
Thank you for your faithful giving.
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 – Billy Buisman, NYI President & NYI Leadership
Missions Prayer Requests – Brazil & Liberia
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pastor Bill Vaughn & family
- Pastor Gary Woodroof
- Ken Fuller
- Roberta Langland
BEREAVEMENT
- Ralph Speer passed away last Saturday. Please pray for Edie and their family. The memorial service for Ralph will be held on Saturday, September 18th – 11am at Country Church of the Open Bible in Elk, WA.
Adult ministries
Sunday Adult Discipleship Class – 11am
- Pastor Gary will continue teaching from the Book of Philippians in the Fireside Room. (*Please note – there will not be childcare after Morning Worship.) No discipleship class 8/29.
Men’s Group – Tuesdays – 6pm
- The Tuesday night men’s group would like to again extend an invitation to join them on Tuesday nights at 6pm IN PERSON in the Conference Room or, weather permitting, outside. The group rotates weekly between topical discussion, marriage, church history/apologetics, and scriptural study.
- For further information or questions, please contact Randy Coffey at (509) 570-4026.
Midweek Adult Bible Studies
- 6pm – 7pm in the Remedy Room – Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Max Lucado
- 7pm – 8pm in the Fireside Room (this class is also available via zoom – 8713955701) – Gospel of Mark led by Charlie Scott
- CLICK HERE for Adult Bible Study Link
- (*Childcare not available during this class)
children’s ministries
NEW Sunday Schedule: Begins September 19th
9:30am
- Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old)
- 2 & 3year old class ( 3 year olds must be potty trained)
- 4 & 5 year old/Kindergarten Class
- Discipleship Classes: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade classes
11am
- Nursery-Toddlers: Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old
- PreK-Kindergarten Class: 3 year old potty trained through Kindergarten
- Children’s Church: 1st-6th Grade
NEW Wednesday Night Schedule: Begins September 8th
6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Nursery: Infant through 3 years non-potty trained
- Preschool/Kindergarten Bible Buddies: Children ages 3 – 5! Each week the children will have hands-on learning bible concepts, games and snack as they
- Wacky Wild Wednesdays: Come join the adventure this Fall as we have some crazy fun while learning how to grow in Christ. Each week we will have a game, small group bible learning and some type of challenge. Watch your email for more detail!
Upcoming Events:
- Back to School Bash: Come celebrate the beginning of school with your church friends. We will make some goals to help us grow in the Lord this school year, have some fun games and celebrate the fact that we can go back to the classroom in-person! Watch your email for a school supply donation list for local schools in need.
Special Announcements:
- Pick up a copy the Fall calendar on September 12th at the kids check in counter! Also, watch your email for a copy.
- We are in need of volunteers for nursery through 6th grade as we start our Fall schedule of classes. Check out the “I’m Saying YES” board in the hallway to the sanctuary for the areas needed.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
- Aug 29 Promotion Sunday—New 7th graders officially join youth group—Service Project Sunday following morning service
- Aug 31 (Tues 6-10pm) Dip Night & Bonfire at the Roth’s house
INFO UPDATE TEXT MESSAGES & EMAILS
To automatically join the SFNazYouth info text messages, simply text “ADDME” to (509)790-4048. If this doesn’t work or you are still not receiving the text messages or have questions, please contact Pastor Shawn (shawns@sfnaz.org)
In addition to regular text updates, there are also periodic email info updates with more details about upcoming events and youth ministry happenings. These come out monthly. If you (or someone you know) isn’t receiving these emails, you can sign up to receive the emails at http://sfnaz.org/youth
Missions emphasis for September – Alabaster
The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. While we understand the church consists of the people of God and not a building, buildings erected for the purpose of ministry help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to “put down roots.”
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Use of Alabaster funds
Alabaster funds are to be used for new churches to:
• Purchase a property or church building
• Purchase or build a church parsonage
• Build a church building
• Conversion of a property into a church gathering space
• Meet initial costs for renting a church meeting space for a limited period
Alabaster funds may also be used to:
• Purchase or build missionary homes
• Purchase or build regional or field missions facilities
• Build or repurpose buildings on Bible college campuses
First Church will have our Alabaster Offering in later part of September this year!