Newsletter – August 2025
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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY CAMP SUNDAY WORSHIP | This Sunday, August 10th – 11a
Come out to Pinelow and worship with us at family camp! We will enjoy a BBQ together after service. Sign up at the info counter or on church center to let us know you’re coming and if you need transportation.
BAPTISM SUNDAY | Sunday, August 17th
Baptism Sunday is open to those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior and would like to be baptized. If you are interested in being baptized, fill out a connect card located in the pew rack, sign up at the information counter, or on church center.
SFNAZ FELLOWSHIP HOUR | Sundays through the summer 9:30a
We invite you to come, enjoy a drink or a treat from the café and fellowship. Pastor Doug’s class will still be available through August in the library at 9:30a. There will be no children’s or youth Learning and Growth hour, until Fall Kickoff (September 7th).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | This Summer & Early Fall
We are looking for volunteers who would like to help mow our lawn during the summer. We would love to have the front and back manicured weekly. If you are willing to help, please call the office and let us know. Thank you for serving.
OPEN GYM BASKETBALL | Mondays – 8p-10p
Ages 16 & up, come join in on a game of hoops in the gym on Monday nights.
BREAKFAST GOODIES AVAILABLE | Sunday Mornings
Stop at the Holy Grounds Café and get a breakfast goodie for your donation of $2-$5. Cash & cards will be accepted. Proceeds go towards Nazarene Youth Conference 2026. We appreciate you helping our students!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING | Sunday, August 10th – 3p
Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission. All are welcome.
SFNAZ FAMILY CAMP | August 9th-12th (Pinelow Park)
Bring the family for a fun weekend at our annual family campout! This year we will be camping at Pinelow Campgrounds in Loon Lake. Registration is open on Church center. Book 1 night or stay all three.
- RV spots – $50 per night
- Tent Camping – $35 per night
- Lodge Rooms – $36 per night (adults) $18 per night (kids 6 and up)
SENIOR LUNCHEON | Wednesday, August 13th 12p
Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.
BRUNCH & FLOWER CUTTING w/ JOY | Augst 16 – 9a
Bring a brunch item to share, visit and go home with a fresh cut flower bouquet. Register on church center. Space is limited, so reserve your spot.
ALL-CHURCH & COMMUNITY BBQ | Wednesday, August 20th – 6p
Summertime is the time for fun, togetherness and BBQ’s. The meat and drinks will be provided, you provide the rest. (A bag of chips, a side dish, a desert…you get the idea). Come enjoy fun for the whole family. Games will be set up on the lawn. Hey, we’re a family!
BLAST OFF! MUSIC & DRAMA PERFORMANCE | Wednesday, August 27th 7p
Join the Naz kids aboard the space shuttle Discovery as they travel through space and discover all the indescribable things in creation that were made by the hand of God. Doors open at 6:45p. Refreshments following the performance.
BENEVOLENCE SUNDAY | August 31st
On the fifth Sunday of the month, we take up a separate offering designated for the benevolence fund. This fund helps to support fellow church members, and those within the community in need. If you feel led to contribute, please mark your envelope “benevolence”.
WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR | September 21st – 10:45a
Invite your friends and family to join us as we host the Watoto Children’s Choir during their “Better Days” tour. Save the date!
BE BOLD FOR JESUS CONFERENCE | October 3rd-4th
Experience a transformative 2-day gathering at the 2025 Be Bold for Jesus Conference, where faith and courage intersect. Get your tickets before they are sold out. https://bebold4jesus.org/#tickets
SUNDAYS
- 9:30a
- Fellowship Hour – Gather in the Holy Grounds area to fellowship with one another
- 10:45a
- Nursery for children 3 and under
- Children’s Church for Pre-K and K
- Grades 1st-5th will join parents in church for worship, then be dismissed before the sermon for Children’s Church
WEDNESDAYS
- 6:30p
- Nursery | 3 and under
- Pre-K – 5th grade | Small group lessons and games
Needs in Children’s Department:
- Helper for Pre-K teacher for 10:45a Sunday service (1 hour commitment)
- Nursery help for Sunday morning – once every six weeks (1 hour 20-minute commitment)
- Kids’ check in desk help needed Wednesday nights on a rotation (1 ½ hour commitment per time)
Upcoming Events:
- August 6 | Hot Wheels and Cold Treats – 6:30p
- All Church Family Camp | August 9th-12th – Come one night, two or three. Pinelow Campground.
- August 13 | Backyard games – 6:30p
- August 20 | All church BBQ – 6 – 8p
- August 27 | Kids musical performance “Blast Off!” – 7p
We look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions, please email me jordanr@sfnaz.org
NEEDS IN YOUTH DEPARTMENT:
- Wednesday night volunteers
- 1-day projects
- Fall Sunday School leaders
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Sunday – 9:30a
- Fellowship Hour – Gather in the Holy Grounds area to fellowship with one another!
Sunday – 10:45a
- Worship Service
Wednesday – 6:30p
- Youth Group 6-12th grade | Games, Snacks, and Fun!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Family Camp – August 9-12 – The whole family is invited to camp at Pinelow campground. Find more info and sign up on Church Center.
- Volleyball & BBQ – Sunday, August 17, 5-8pm – Meet at the church for an evening of volleyball and a BBQ. Bring a side to share if you can. The whole family is invited! Sign up on Church Center.
- All Church BBQ | Wednesday, August 20th 6-8pm – Join the whole church for a delicious BBQ. Bring a side to share.
- Kids Drama Performance – Wednesday, August 27, 7pm – Come support the kids who have been practicing all summer by watching their performance.
Questions, comments, concerns? Email justinew@sfnaz.org
YOUNG ADULT HANGOUT | Tuesdays – 6p
Calling all young adults (18-30) to come meet with Pastor Lake in the library for a weekly time to hang out and connect with other young adults.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY | Sunday – 9:30a
- Romans – A Gospel of God’s Grace (Adult Study)
REFUGE MEN’S GROUP | Tuesday 6:15p – 8:00p
Are you looking for a way to connect with SFNaz? Life groups are the perfect way to build community that matters. We would love to have you be part of our life group family. Check out Church Center or contact the office. We’ll do our best to find a group which will work for you. Would you like to lead a Life Group? Please let us know by contacting the office. We’ll host a training session as soon as possible.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY | Thursday 6p – led by Richard Flatt
Are you curious about Celebrate Recovery? We’d love to have you there, whether you are interested in how we address hurts, habits and hangups for you or someone you know, or want to help support the program. We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Flatt 509-499-6118.
TITHES & OFFERING
Thank you so much for your faithful support of our church! Here are a few options available to continue with giving of tithes & offerings.
- Online giving is available. Visit https://sfnaz.org/giving
- You may mail your check directly to the church
Spokane First Church of the Nazarene
9004 N Country Homes Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99218
Faithfulness in Giving
Income Expense +/-
- General $ 233,594 $ 245.656 $ – 24,545
- Missions $ 24,545 $ 20,731 $ + 3,814
(Giving March through May 2025)
Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithfulness in giving help to meet our budgeted expenses.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER
Prayer Chain by Email
- Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
Prayer for District Churches
- August 3 Kellogg Silver Valley & Kennewick First
- August 10 NW District Nazarene Discipleship International, District Nazarene
Youth International & District Nazarene Missions International
- August 17 Northwest Nazarene University & President Dr. Mark DeMichael
- August 24 Kennewick Discipulous de Hoy & Leavenworth
- August 31 Herminia Esqueda, Multi-Cultural Ministry Coordinator & Julio
Barragan, Hispanic Ministries Coordinator & John GrosVenor, Native American Ministries Coordinator
Missions Prayer Request
- August 3 Cyprus & Denmark
- August 10 France & French Guiana
- August 17 Germany & Ghana
- August 24 Guyana & Haiti
- August 31 Honduras & Hong Kong
PRAYER REQUESTS
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· Dick Boston · Jim Engle · Diana Hanna · Baby Jax Hansen · Josh Coffey · Lyn Miller · Wayne Crawshaw · Dick & Vicki Sainsbury
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· Sheryl Valoff · Susan & Doug Wold · Ardis Yakes’ brother-in-law, Steve · Rose March · Janice Wilks · Bill Flatt · Dave Almond |
BEREAVEMENT – July
Sonya Turner went home to be with the Lord. Please pray for the family as they grieve their loss.
Jim Ferguson is also at home with Jesus. Please pray for his family as they grieve their loss.
🌍 August Missions Corner
Emphasis: The LINKS Program
Loving – Interested – Nazarenes – Knowing – Sharing
💌 What is LINKS?
The LINKS program (now often called Care & Connection) is an initiative of Nazarene Missions International (NMI), part of the Church of the Nazarene. Its purpose is to create personal, meaningful connections between local Nazarene churches and missionaries serving around the world.
Through prayer, correspondence, and practical support—such as sending gifts or care packages—churches actively participate in global missions. Missionaries are assigned to specific districts, helping strengthen the bond between the missionary and local congregations.
These relationships lead to deeper engagement through:
- Regular mission field updates
- Ongoing communication
- Opportunities to host missionaries during home assignments
Our LINKS Contact: Bobbie Johanningmeier
Our LINKS Missionaries:
- Tim & Michelle Eby – Serving in South Africa
Support the Ebys - Yoan & Astrid Camacaro – Serving in Italy
Support the Camacaros
🧱 Global Missions News
Indonesia:
Imanuel Church in Tanjung Selor begins new church construction!
On June 3, 2025, after generous global donations, the church laid its first stone and began the process toward official organization.
👧 Nazarene Discipleship International:
New Global Children’s Discipleship Initiative launched July 7, 2025, aiming to reach children across all six world regions—helping bridge a critical gap in global discipleship.
Nigeria – A Life Transformed:
Victor Egbewale Oluwaseyifunmi encountered God anew through a Jesus Film showing. After years of spiritual distance, this outreach deeply moved him and rekindled his walk with Christ.
✈️ Upcoming Mission Trips – Your Prayers & Support Matter!
Kenya Mission Trip
Victor Morrison
- Supporting the Jesus Film Project
- Includes medical and construction outreach
📧 victor.morrisonx5@gmail.com
📞 (509) 999-9206
🌺 Maui, Hawaii Mission Trip
Doug Jones | August 15–26
- Outreach and support on the island
📧 revdoug2000@gmail.com
📞 (509) 481-0550
🙏 Missions Prayer Focus
Please remember to pray for the following missionaries and ministries:
- Tim & Michelle Eby – South Africa
- Yoan & Astrid Camacaro – Italy
- Bruce & Cinda McKellips – Portugal
- Monica Boseff & The Open-Door Foundation – Romania
- Michael & Kailyn Wheatley – Undisclosed Location
Stay updated on Nazarene missions:
📧 news@nazarene.org
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
📖 Matthew 24:14 (NKJV)
Your Missions Team
Brian Maloney