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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
*NEW* SUNDAY SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Learning & Growth Opportunities (Adult Class Only) ……………..9:30am
Worship Service ……………………………………………………………………… 10:45am
GRADUATION SUNDAY
Last month, we celebrated our High School Seniors. Please continue to pray for them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
- Many families with aging adults are unaware of the several available memory care options and programs in their area that can help them support a high quality of life. There is a free resource guide available that highlights the best memory care facilities in Washington. Click here for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Wednesday, July 13th – 12pm
- Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.
NYC FUNDRAISER MEETING ~ Sunday, July 17th – 9:30am
- There will be a meeting in the youth room to go over upcoming fundraising for NYC 2023. NYC takes place every four years and provides an opportunity for high school students from the USA and Canada to be united in a time of worship, teaching, and community service.
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR HOPE ~ Sunday, July 24th – 12pm
- Join us on the back lawn as we celebrate and thank Pastor Hope for her pastoral service. If you would like to contribute to her love offering, please mark your envelopes “Pastor Hope”.
SFNAZ COMMUNITY LIFE GATHERING (BBQ & Summer Fun) ~ Sunday, July 24th – 12pm
- Join us after service on the back lawn for a BBQ lunch, inflatables, & water fun. Don’t forget to bring a towel!
ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING ~ Sunday, July 24th – 3pm
- Presented by the Spokane First Nazarene Theatre Organ Society. Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission. All are welcome.
BENEVOLENCE SUNDAY ~ Sunday, July 31st
- On the fifth Sunday of the month, we take up a separate offering designated for the benevolence fund. This is an opportunity to support fellow church members, and those within the community in need. If you feel led to contribute, please mark your envelope “benevolence”.
SFNAZ FAMILY CAMP ~ September 2nd – 5th (Camp Lutherhaven)
- Online registration will begin now! Register online @ https://sfnaz.org/events/allchurchcampout/
- We will once again be at Camp Lutherhaven on CDA lake. We will have tent, RV and cabins available to reserve. A large outdoor chapel area for Sunday service will be available as well. The speaker is TBD. We will have group activities such as: archery, rock climbing wall, ropes course, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes with lifeguards.
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Cafeteria Meals are available, registration for meals deadline is August 15th .
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 $ 190,400 $ 203,700 $ -13,300
Missions $ 22,800 $ 22,000 $ +800
(As of June 30, 2022)
Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithful giving helps 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
- July 3rd: Goldendale & Grand Coulee
- July 10th: PALCON at NNU
- July 17th: Grandview First & Grangeville
- July 24th: Children’s Adventure Camp & Teen Camp
- July 31st: Harrington & Hayden True North
Missions Prayer Requests
- July 3rd: Azores & Bahamas
- July 10th: Guyana & Haiti
- July 17th: Honduras & Hong Kong
- July 24th: India & Indonesia
- July 31st: Ireland & Israel
PRAYER REQUESTS
- SFNAZ Pastors
- SFNAZ Transition Team
- SFNAZ Board Members
- The Wood family & Baby Hudson
- Barb Weatherly
- Sheryl Valoff
- Albena Luten
- Amber Jones
- Layla Faith Aller
- Ed Richardson
- Tracy Aronson
Bereavement
- Karen Mahar passed away on June 2nd. Please continue to pray for Karen’s family.
- Norma Jackson passed away on June 18th. Please continue to pray for Norma’s family.
- Ruth Cromer passed away this past week. Her service will be held in Farmington, WA on Tuesday, July 19th. Please pray for Ruth’s family.
Adult ministries
Adult Learning & Growth ~ Sunday – 9:30am
- “Unleashing The Power Of The Holy Spirit” (Acts of the Apostles) (Fireside Room) This class is also available via Zoom. Click here to join Adult Bible Study on Zoom or enter the meeting ID 9664266598 after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app.
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 Fireside Room. 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.
Adult Bible Studies ~ Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Adult Bible Study ~ Walking in Victory with Joshua in the Fireside Room. Visitors welcome! This class is also available via Zoom. Click here to join Adult Bible Study on Zoom or enter the meeting ID 9664266598 after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app.
- Women’s Fellowship ~ in the Library
- Men’s Bible Study ~ The Book of Mark in the Conference Room.
children’s ministries
NURSERY NEEDS
- We are in need of volunteers to help hold/play with babies and toddlers on Sundays and Wednesdays. We would like to continue with a co-op style system. If you have children in children’s dept. we would ask you to give an occasional Sunday to serve.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- We have been so blessed to have a growing children’s ministry department. With that growth in the ministry we are in desperate need of volunteers to continue the ministry to our children and pre-teens. If you can give of your time (one or two times a month) for the following areas, please contact Jordan Roth (jordanr@sfnaz.org)
- Check-in Counter: Wednesday Night
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
10:45am
- Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old)
- 3 & 4 year old Class (3-year-old must be potty trained)
- Kindergarten & 1st grade Class
Wednesday Night Schedule:
6:30pm – 7:45pm
- Nursery: Infant through 3 years non-potty trained
- Superhero Month (Preschool/Kindergarten): Come have some superhero fun while learning about the heroes in the bible! We will have new song, crafts and fun superhero snacks!
- Summer Fun Nights (1st grade – 6th grade)
- July 6 – Messy Games Night: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
- July 13 – Paint Night: Come create a masterpiece! We will be painting the same painting together being led by Torey Herbert.
- July 20 – Scavenger Hunt Night: Come ready for some adventure and fun! Kodi and Sheridan Aller are planning a fun scavenger hunt that will end with a summer ice cream treat!
- July 27 – Movie & Popcorn Night: Join us in the gym for a movie and popcorn! The movie will start promptly at 6:30pm. Bring your pillows and blankets or comfy chairs to sit back and relax as you watch a Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Upcoming Dates
(PRINTED CALENDARS AVAILABLE AT KID’S CHECK-IN)
PRE-TEEN DAY WITH PASTOR HOPE – July 11th
Triple Play EXTREME Pass, plus Water Park
- Cost per child: $40
- Church Departure Time: 9:15am, arrive at 9:00am
- Church Return Time: Around 6:30pm
- What to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Closed Toed Shoes & socks
- Sack lunch
- Spending money if you want snacks.
- The package includes a $5 gaming card, but no extra treats
SUMMER CAMP FEES DUE JULY 17th
- Check your email that was sent by Pastor Hope for details.
CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE CAMP (Pinelow Campground) ~ July 25th – 29th
- It’s not too late to register!!! If you completed 2nd grade during the 21-22 SY you can attend.
- Registration: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kidscampd2bd2022
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Our Regular Weekly Schedule
- Wednesdays: Youth Group @ 6:30pm-8pm (Gym and Teen Loft)
- Sunday Worship @ 10:45am (Sanctuary)
UPCOMING DATES
(PRINTED CALENDARS AVAILABLE AT YOUTH MINISTRIES KIOSK)
CAMPOUT & DRIVE-IN MOVIE: July 9 & 10
- Registration is CLOSED! This information below is for those who are already registered.
- Departure 7/9: 10:30am, meet at the church
- Return 7/10: 12pm, return to the church
- See email for packing list!
- Bring cash for snacks at the movie.
SUMMER FUN: PICKLE BALL TOURNAMENT & POPCORN/SODA ~ July 13 6:30pm – 8pm
LAKE DAY @ The Roth’s Lake House ~ July 20
- Depart church @ 3pm
- Return to church @10pm
- Cost: $5 each student
- Updated Medical Waiver is required.
- There will not be any youth group events at the church this week.
FRIDAY FUN NIGHT (@ the Snyders) ~ July 22: 7 – 9pm
- Bring a snack to share!
- We will have a lot of yard games set up ready for competition.
SUMMER CAMP (@Riverview Bible Camp) ~ July 25 – 29
- Theme: You Are Here
- Speaker: Abe Powers
- Worship Team: NNU’s Summer Ministry Team
- There is still time to register! https://nwnyi.com/summercamp
TEENS @ SILVERWOOD ~ Tuesday, August 16
- We will meet at church at 9:30am will stay until closing.
- Cost: $60 includes admissions, all you can eat lunch and all day drink band.
- Need to be registered and money turned in by Sunday, August 14
- Questions contact Rusty Roth 509.991.3407
Worship Ministry Updates
Worship Team
- If you have an interest in being a part of the Sunday morning worship team, reach out to David Dixon. We are always interested in exploring how different people’s musical gifts fit into our weekly worship rhythms.
Audio/Visual Media Team
- Are you a techie or creative person, or both? We are always looking to train additional people how to run our sound system and live streaming system. Or are you interested in helping us create video content to use online or during services let’s talk!
If you are interested in being a part of any of the opportunities listed above in worship ministry, please let David Dixon know.
David can be reached at djdixonmusic@gmail.com