SFNAZ Newsletter – June 2023

SFNAZ Newsletter – June 2023

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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

  • Second Harvest foodbank has a program that provides a 25-35 lb. food box once a month to those over 60 years old, who meet low-income guidelines.  A flyer and further information may be obtained at the church office Tuesday through Thursday 10am-2pm.

GRADUATION SUNDAY ~ June 4th

  • We will be honoring our 2023 graduates on June 5th. We will have a moment during the service to recognize them and pray for their future goals.  After the service in the Holy Grounds, there will be a cake reception in their honor and an opportunity for the church family to give them cards and encouragement. Our 2023 graduates are Cameron Burns & Hunter Osso!

SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Wednesday, June 14th – 12pm

  • Join us at Old European. Call Roberta to RSVP 509-325-0711.

MINISTRY FAIR ~ Sunday, June 18th

  • This will be a special time where you will be able to see all the ministry areas within the church and discover what area you are able to share your gifts.

FATHER’S DAY ~ June 18th

  • Don’t forget to bring back your Life Services Baby bottles!

PROMOTION SUNDAY ~ Sunday, June 18th

  • Congratulations to all the children transitioning into 1st grade & all the students transitioning into Youth Ministries!

BE BOLD FOR JESUS CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS ~ October 13th – 15th

  • Be a part of the largest Discipleship Conference in the Pacific Northwest! The ministry team will provide informational meetings and training for volunteers. Pick up a flyer in the Holy Grounds for more information. Deadline to sign up is June 18th.

VBS 2023 ~ June 26th – 29th | 9am-12pm

  • Donations are now being collected. Please visit the VBS Donation Station (located near the kid’s check-in) to see how you can help. For more information, contact Pastor Jordan (jordanr@sfnaz.org).

ALL-CHURCH COMMUNITY BBQ ~ June 28th – 6pm

  • Bring a side and join us on the back lawn as we welcome the community participating in our summer programs for a BBQ. We will provide the burgers and some lawn games. This will be instead of midweek activities.

SFNAZ FAMILY CAMP 2023 ~ September 1st-4th (Shoshone Mountain Retreat)

  • Shoshone Mountain Retreat, Lutherhaven’s sister location. It’s a great spot for family camp as it is surrounded by the Panhandle National Forest, and sits on the North Fork of the CDA river. Lots of different activity options at Shoshone and in the surrounding area like hiking, floating the river, fly fishing, zip line. archery, rock climbing and more. Sunday Morning Service will be at the outdoor chapel area.
  • Cost: 5 RV spots: $140 for 3 nights
  • 10 tent camping spots: $80 for 3 nights
  • Lodge rooms (private rooms) $280 for 3 nights
  • $15 a person activity fee- includes all activities for the weekend.

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                              $  130,700          $  106,400        $ +24,300

Missions                             $ 18,500               $  12,100           $ +6,400

(As of April 30, 2023)

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

  • June 4: Cheney & Cle Elum
  • June 11: General Conventions & Assembly in Indianapolis, IN
  • June 18: Coeur d’Alene & Colfax
  • June 25: Colville & Connell

Missions Prayer Requests

  • June 4: Albania & American Samoa
  • June 11: Angola & Antigua
  • June 18: France & French Guiana
  • June 25: Germany & Ghana
PRAYER REQUESTS
  • Youth Pastor Candidates
  • Susan & Doug Wold
  • Tracy Aronson
  • Floyd Smith
  • Dick Sainsbury
  • The Cote family
  • Sheryl Valoff
LEARNING & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Bible Study ~ Sunday – 9:30am | Fireside Room

  • 1 John (9-Week Study) – The Apostle John was approaching the end of his life and wanted to talk about the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS. By this time he believed LOVE was one of those things. He teaches us to look at love from God’s perspective and offer his kind of love to others. Join Doug Jones as he allows this book to confront us with the power of love in a time when it seems that division trumps love.

Young Adult Bible Study ~ Mondays – 7pm | Conference Room

  • “How to Face Life’s Challenges” For more information, please see Brandon & Nicole Chambers.

Men’s Group ~ Tuesdays – 6pm | Fireside Room

  • The Tuesday night men’s group would like to again extend an invitation to join them.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 ~ 1 Corinthians (8-Week Study) in the Fireside Room. Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth reads like a letter to the church today. Ron Hand will lead us through a methodical study of the book helping us to understand and apply the truth of this letter to our hearts.
  • Adult Bible Study (Library) ~ “The Gospel for Real Life” by Jerry Bridges. The gospel provides for our eternal salvation, but how does it benefit us day to day? Find out from Navigator author Jerry Bridges how the gospel transforms you daily into Christlikeness. Learn more about the character of God and the character of Jesus as you explore this book with leader, Sonya Turner.
  • Men’s Bible Study ~ “Stepping Up – A Call to Courageous Manhood” video series. Dig deeper into what it means to step up and live a courageous life.

 

SUNDAY SUMMER SCHEDULE 

10:45am 

  • Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old) 
  • PreK – Kindergarten Childrens Church (3-year-old potty trained through kindergarten)
  • 1st-5th grade Children’s Church– dismissed after worship in the sanctuary. 

 Wednesday Night Schedule ~ 6:30pm – 7:45pm 

  • Nursery: Infant through 3 years
  • If’s, And’s & But’s: PreK/Kindergarten
  • 1st-5th: Summer Fun Nights
    • June 21st– Let’s get ready for company.
    • June 28th-6:00pm VBS BBQ–no mid-week
    • July 12th Messy Games
    • July 19th Water Games
    • July 26th Gyms Games
    • August 2nd Indoor Movie Night
    • August 9th Craft Night
    • August 16th Pirate night
    • August 23rd Summer Music & Drama “Faith News” Performance

Upcoming Events:

  • June 23rd 10:00-11:30 Moms Fellowship- bring your kids outside and join other moms for a time to share a treat, coffee and chat.
  • June 26th-29th 9:00-12:00 VBS  VBS (Vacation Bible School)
  • July 2nd– VBS Sunday- 10:45
  • July 9th -3rd-6th grade hike with Curry’s
  • July 18th– 12-3pm Pool Party at Wintersteens- 1st grade and under must have a parent stay.
  • Northwest Nazarene Children and TWEENS Adventure Camp 2023! July 31-August 4

Check out the Naz Kids monthly newsletter at the kid’s kiosk!

Please email me with any questions, jordanr@sfnaz.org

 

ATTENTION 612 GRADERS join us every week up the in the Youth Loft for:

Wednesday Night Youth Group 6:30-7:45PM

WED 7   6:30-8 Youth Group

SUN 11  10:45 All church worship service in sanctuary

WED 14  6:30-8 Youth Group  

FRI 16    Schools Out Sonic Meet Up

SUN 18  10:45 All church worship service in sanctuary
               PROMOTION Sunday – Welcome NEW 6th graders

WED 21  6:30-8 WELCOME TO SUMMER BASH

SUN 25  10:45 All church worship service in sanctuary

WED 28  6:30-8 All Community BBQ & Games 

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 in 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 davidd@sfnaz.org