SFNAZ Newsletter – June 2025

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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

SFNAZ FELLOWSHIP HOUR | Sundays through the summer 9:30a

You spoke…we listened.  As a result of the Summer Sunday Learning and Growth Survey, the majority of the responses wanted to have a fellowship hour during the summer.  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 9:30am.  There will be no children’s or youth Learning and Growth hour June 22 until fall kickoff (September 7^th).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | All summer

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ALL-CHURCH BREAKFAST | Sunday, June 15^th – 9:30a

Everyone is welcome to come have breakfast with us on Father’s Day!  RSVP on Church Center or at the info counter to help us prepare for everyone.  We look forward to seeing you there!

BAPTISM SUNDAY | June 15^th

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 & CHIN COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE | Sunday, June 15^th – 10:45a

On Father’s Day, we will worship together with our Chin brothers and sisters.  We would love for you to join us as we worship Jesus together!

WELCOME SUMMER | Wednesday, June 18^th – 3p-7:45p

Come whenever you can and help clean up the property for our summer events. Hot dogs & chips will be served @ 5:30pm.

GOD’S BACKYARD FARMACY | Saturday, June 21^st – 10:30a

Ladies, come and learn from naturalist, Rene Groom, who encourages people to use food to bring healing and good health.  Brunch will be provided.

ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING | Sunday, June 22^nd  – 3p

Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission. All are welcome.

STELLAR VBS | June 23^rd-26^th – 9a-12p

Kids Pre-K – 6th grade will go on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Registration is now open! www.sfnaz.org/vbs

Volunteers are needed!  7^th grade and older.  Background check required for those 18 and older.  Sign up on Church Center.

ALL-CHURCH & COMMUNITY BBQ | Wednesday, June 25^th – 6p

Summertime is the time for fun, togetherness and BBQs. 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!

DESSERT RECEPTION FOR CARLEY and SKYLAR CRUME Darla and Craig Hancock’s daughter and son-in-law | Saturday, June 28^th – 1-3p

BLAST OFF! SUMMER MUSIC & DRAMA | Begins Wednesday, July 9^th – 3p

Children entering Kindergarten – 8th grade are welcome to join. Student & adult volunteers are also needed. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays 3-6pm with dinner option available. each week. Complete details on church center.

SFNAZ FAMILY CAMP | August 9^th-12^th (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)

BE BOLD FOR JESUS CONFERENCE | October 3^rd-4^th

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 1^st-5^th 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 – 5^th grade | Small group lessons and games

Needs in Children’s Department:

• VBS – we need help with anything from set up the week before to tear down afterwards.
• 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:

• Father’s Day | June 15^th – 9:30 – All church breakfast for the entire family.

10:45a – Family Worship service/baptism service

• VBS | June 23 – 26^th – 9a – 12p
• Kids Camp | July 28^th – August 1^st – Register now on Church Center

All Church Family Camp | August 9^th-12^th – Come one night, two or three.  Pinelow Campground.  Watch for more information.

We look forward to having you join us.  If you have any questions, please email me  jordanr@sfnaz.org

 

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 6-12^th grade | Games, Snacks, Worship, and Nazarene membership class

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Teens vs Parents Olympics: Softball –  Saturday, June 28^th, teens and their families will meet at Linwood Park for our first TvP event.  Even if you do not want to play softball, you can still come and be a cheerleader. Bring a mitt or bat if you can. Sign up on Church Center. Childcare will be provided.

NEEDS IN YOUTH DEPARTMENT:

 

• Wednesday night volunteers
• One time event volunteers

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

• Revelation – A Gospel of God’s Power (led by Doug Jones)

 REFUGE MEN’S GROUP | Tuesday 6:15p – 8:00p

 ADULT STUDIES | Wednesday 6:30p

• Romans – Teachings by Gary Hamrick (led by Ed Richardson) – Fireside Room
• One at a Time (led by Riley Finnigan) – Conference Room

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 6pm

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.

1. Online giving is available.

You may mail your check directly to the church
          Spokane First Church of the Nazarene
          9004 N Country Homes Blvd.
          Spokane, WA 99218 

2. GIVE BY TEXT – 84321

• Text the dollar amount you would like to give to 84321 and follow the prompts

Faithfulness in Giving

                                          Income           Expense                 +/-

• General           $ 115,300         $ 122,800           $  – 7,500
• Missions          $   11,000         $   10,600           $ +   400               

(Giving March through April 2025)

Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithfulness in 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 1 Dayton & Deer Lake Lakeside
• June 8 Deer Park & Ephrata
• June 15 Ephrata Puerto del Cielo & Goldendale
• June 22 Grand Coulee & Grandview First
• June 29 Grangeville & Harrington

Missions Prayer Request

• June 1 Bangladesh & Barbados
• June 8 Belize & Bermuda
• June 15 Bolivia & Bophuthatswana
• June 22 Botswana & Brazil
• June 29 Cambodia & Canada

PRAYER REQUESTS

Dick Boston Jim Engle Diana Hanna Baby Jax Hansen Josh Coffey Nancy Coffey

Lyn Miller Dick & Vicki Sainsbury Sheryl Valoff Susan & Doug Wold Ardis Yakes’ brother-in-law, Steve Rose March

MISSIONS CORNER

June is World Mission Broadcast Month!

 Over the last 27 years, the scope of what the media can do has grown exponentially.  In this fast-paced field the church has an incredible opportunity to utilize these new methods in spreading the gospel.  June has been designated as the World Mission Broadcast Global Offering month. During this month the Church of the Nazarene wants to emphasize the ways in which the denomination is sharing the gospel through broadcast and to offer a chance for local churches to take part. World Missions Broadcast began as the Nazarene Radio League in 1944.  Since then, it has expanded to include mobile audio, streaming video, and other new technologies in addition to traditional radio broadcasting.  The work of WMB has been especially active in the Asia-Pacific Region. As just one example, “Against the Flow” is a radio broadcast in Manila, Philippines that has a reach of 15 million people.  Local churches can take part in the vision of WMB by praying for those who have taken on the ministry of sharing the gospel through mass media and those who will be reached by that same media.  Churches can also give financially.  “Against The Flow” itself cost us $2.19 for a single minute of airtime.  The ministries of WMB are helped tremendously by the generous donations of the local church around the world.

• by Nate Owens / Jun 21, 2018

 

For us at SFNAZ, part of your Faith Promise giving goes to support World Mission Broadcast.

Thank you for continually supporting Missions through Faith Promise giving.

 

 Thailand Church grows from ministry to Myanmar diaspora community 

A vibrant new church was planted in the heart of Chonburi, Thailand, after years of faithful ministry, international discipleship, and leadership development among the Myanmar diaspora and Thailand.  Shalom Church, officially launched this year, is a powerful testimony to the fruit of grassroots evangelism and local leadership multiplication. The story of Shalom Church exemplifies a broader movement across Southeast Asia, one powered by grassroots efforts, local empowerment, and international discipleship. The transformed lives within the Myanmar community are a testament that when leaders and disciples are nurtured, entire communities can be uplifted and changed.

 

Rebuilding lives: Response to trauma in Myanmar 

A trauma-informed care initiative provided essential psychological support to more than 130 children under 15 and their families at the Sein Pan neighborhood evacuation center in Mandalay from April 15-17, 2025.

 

Meanwhile, Adam, Joshua and other pastors provided prayers and spiritual support to 30 households.

 

“We listened to the children’s fears and show them God’s love through action,” said Ram Tin Par.  The initiative’s impact was clear when a 4.5 magnitude aftershock struck on the final day, yet children and adults reacted calmly.  Parents praise the initiative with one mother urging and extension saying, “It has brought our children peace.”  This request underscores the ongoing need for support. Joshua stated, “Many victims have begun to heal. Through love, we’ve shown them they are not alone.”  Trauma-informed care programs are vital in addressing trauma and fostering long-term recovery in the community.

 

Missions Trips

For interest in the two mission trips that SFNAZ has committed to contact:

 

Victor Morrison: Kenya                                           Doug Jones:  Maui

victor.morrisonx5@gmail.com                               revdoug2000@gmail.com

(509)999-9206                                                          (509)481-0550

Missions Prayer Request 

Tim and Michelle Eby in South Africa

Yoan and Astrid Camacaro in Italy

Bruce and Cinda McKellips in Portugal

Monica Boseff and the Open Door Foundation in Romania

For stories of Nazarene’s around the world go to Nazarene news: news@nazarene.org

“For the promise is for all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”

Acts 2:39

Submitted by,

Brian Maloney

Missions Team Member