SFNAZ Newsletter March 2022

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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

SFNAZ New Members!

On February 6th, we welcomed 8 new members to the SFNAZ family. Ed, & Janice Hicks and the Chambers family (Donald, Lorraine, Brandon, Nicole, Shelby, & Rallye).

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Last month, the senior high students crashed the Senior luncheon! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed each others company.

NW DISTRICT QUIZ MEET

Thank you to everyone that helped make the quiz meet a success. The kids had a great time demonstrating all they learned so far this quiz year. The NW District qualifier meet is on Saturday, March 12th at Spokane Valley Naz. This meet will determine who will qualify to compete at the district meet in April.

LADIES “SOUPER” CRAFT NIGHT

“Souper” Craft Night was a success. Thank you Karen Snyder and everyone who helped the ladies have a fun evening of crafting and friendship!

JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADES

Last Sunday, we were treated to a wonderful meal served by students from Northwest Christian School. We also spent time remembering God’s faithfulness to First Church over the years.

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY DELEGATES

District Assembly 2022 is being held in Yakima April 6th – 8th. If you are a member of First Church, and willing to have your name on the ballot to serve as a delegate to District Assembly please fill out the Information Card in the pew rack, put your name & write “delegate” in the comments section, and place it in the offering box. SFNAZ will pay two night’s lodging and the registration fee. Delegate will pay travel & meal costs. If you would like to be a delegate, but cannot attend there is an online option. Deadline is Sunday, March 6th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers that will monitor the doors at the west entrance and the hallways on Wednesday evenings 6:15pm – 7:45pm. If you are interested, please contact the church office.

POOLER SMALL GROUP

Ryan and Jocelyn Pooler’s small group meets on the 2nd Saturday each month 5:30pm – 8pm at the church. They meet for food, fellowship, scripture reading, reflection, & prayer. They would love to welcome newcomers of any age and family size. Contact Jocelyn Pooler for more information (509-630-2268).

PIECEGIVERS SEWING GROUP

The Piecegivers meet every Tuesday in the gym from 9am – noon. All ladies are invited to join. No particular sewing skills are needed; there is something to do for everyone.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ALL-CHURCH SKATE NIGHT – Sunday, March 6th – 5:30pm

Join the church family at Pattison’s skating rink. Come to skate or just to hang out (no charge to hang out).
Pricing:
- $9.50 admission & bring your own skates
- $12 w/roller skate rental
- $13 w/ inline or speed skate rental

SENIOR LUNCHEON – Wednesday, March 9th – 12pm

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

KINDRED MOMS – Saturday, March 12th – 10am

Prayer & fellowship for the moms. Playtime for the kids. Hosted by Donna Ziska. Contact the office for location information.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME – Begins Sunday, March 13th

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward!

SFNAZ ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS – Sunday, March 13th

SFNAZ members are invited to cast their ballots for our annual elections. Voting will take place during morning worship service. After Learning & Growth classes, stay for lunch (baked potato bar) after which the election results will be announced. There will be electronic voting available for those who cannot attend in-person. This option is available by request only, by emailing the church office by March 6th (office@sfnaz.org).

CLAY SHOOTING AT LANDT FARMS – Saturday, March 19 – 9am

If you have signed up for clay shooting here’s WHAT TO BRING!
This event is for adults (teens can join but must be accompanied by a parent).

ALL-CHURCH INFORMATIONAL MEETING – Wednesday, March 23rd – 6:30pm

There will be an informational meeting in the sanctuary on the Pastoral Search process that will begin to take place. Children (grades 6 and under) will still meet in the Education Wing. The meeting will also be available via Zoom (please note the meeting ID).
Click here to join Informational Meeting on Zoom or enter the meeting ID 84511763353 after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app.

BOB ROSS PAINT NIGHT – Friday, March 25th – 6:30pm

Join us to create a Bob Ross’ painting with Bob Ross himself (assisted by Karen Snyder). Cost $8. Childcare available for participants with children 3 and under. Sign up online or at the All-Church kiosk by March 18th.

TAPLEY MEMORIAL SERVICE – Saturday, March 26 – 11am

Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate Jeri Tapley. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the scholarship fund at Northwest Christian School by calling 509-238-4005 or NWCS.org
If you cannot attend, the service will be live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMolb_NsDU

COMMUNITY PRAYER WALK – Sunday, March 27th – 12pm

Join us for our March Community Life Gathering as we come together for a meal (we will be having soup and sandwiches), then head out to the community in groups on a prayer walk. You might ask what is a prayer-walk? One simple definition: “Praying on-site with insight.” The purpose of the prayer-walk is to seek God’s guidance, mercy, and transforming power—both for the community and for ourselves as God’s servants in the community. We will be praying for each home on our designated route. After the prayer walk we will come back together to gather for a closing prayer of blessing for our community.

LADIES BUNCO NIGHT – Friday, April 1st – 7pm

Ladies, be sure to join us for fun playing Bunco & fellowship! Bring a snack to share. Click here to sign up online or sign up at the Women’s Events kiosk.

ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING – Sunday, April 3rd – 3pm

Presented by the Spokane First Nazarene Theatre Organ Society. Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission all are welcome.

EASTER COMMUNITY OUTREACH – Saturday, April 16th – 11am

Purpose:
- To serve those in our community most in need during the Easter season, we will provide a Easter meal and Easter baskets to the families in need from Evergreen Elementary School & within the SFNAZ church family. This ministry will allow our church a one-on-one connection with each family coming through to receive their gift, and allow us to invite them to Easter Sunday service.
Vision of the Event:

1) Invitations are sent to families with deadline to RSVP

2) This event will reflect God to our community from the moment they walk through the door!

3) The family is greeted by the SFNAZ welcome team at entry. The team will provide them with a laundry basket to collect their Easter meal and each child with their empty Easter basket.

4) The family will go into the gym and “shop” to gather the items they would like to make their Easter meal at home.

5) The children will go through their section to select and fill their own Easter baskets.

6) As the families leave we will give them free coupons for a drink a Holy Grounds when they attend church on Sunday.

How you can help:
- We will be collecting food item donations (shopping list available at the All-Church kiosk) as well as candy and items for Easter baskets.
- Please have all items to the church by April 13th.

BAPTISM SUNDAY – April 17th

If you are interested in being baptized, sign up at the All-Church kiosk.

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 $ 598, 900 $ 586,400 $ +12,500

Missions $57,500 $ 56,350 $ +1,150

(As of January 31, 2022)

Thank you for giving generously to your church general fund. Your faithful giving helps to meet our budgeted expenses.

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 any urgent prayer 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

March 6: Wapato & Wenatchee First
March 13: Yakima Bethel & Yakima New Hope Community
March 20: Yakima Trinity & Yakima West Valley
March 27: Zillah

Missions Prayer Requests

March 6: Egypt & Switzerland
March 13: Syria & Taiwan
March 20: Tanzania & Thailand
March 27: Transkei & Trinidad & Tobago

PRAYER REQUESTS

SFNAZ Pastors
SFNAZ Transition Team
SFNAZ Board Members
The Wood family & Baby Hudson
George & Peggy Cote
Jack Detmer
Garrett Morrison
Josh Osso
Dee Meadway
Amber Jones & her family

Adult ministries

Adult Learning & Growth – Sunday – 11am

“Unleashing The Power Of The Holy Spirit” (Acts of the Apostles) (Fireside Room – Led by Charlie Scott) 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.
“The Book of Jonah” (Library)

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

Creation, Fall, & Flood: Genesis 1-11 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 Bible Study “What the Women Saw” in the Library
Men’s Bible Study – The Book of Matthew in the Conference Room.

CELEBRATION CHOIR REHEARSALS – Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:45pm

Meeting in the choir loft.

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Thursdays – 8pm (Fireside Room)

Bible study geared towards young adults (approximately ages 18-30) and includes seniors in high school.
This study on the Book of Luke, will be co-led by Pastor Shawn and Patrick Herbert (a recent Whitworth grad).

children’s ministries

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 Pastor Hope at hopet@sfnaz.org

Check-in Counter: Wednesday Night
Nursery: Sunday Morning & Wednesday Night

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

9:30am

Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3 non-potty trained years old)
3 & 4 year old Class (3-year-old must be potty trained)
Kindergarten & 1^st grade Class

11am

Nursery-Toddlers (Infant through 3-years-old not potty trained)
PreK – Kindergarten Class (3-years-old potty trained through Kindergarten)
Learning & Growth: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th grade classes

Wednesday Night Schedule:

6:30pm – 7:45pm

Nursery: Infant through 3 years non-potty trained
Preschool/Kindergarten Bible Buddies: Children ages 3 – 5 year old! Each week the children will have hands-on learning, bible concepts, games, and snack.
Wacky Wild Wednesdays (1st grade – 6th grade):

As many of you know, for many years on the 4^th Wednesday of the month the children 1st grade – 6th grade have participated in a ministry called Hands and Feet. This is a way for them to minister and give back within our church, the Spokane community and even outside the US. There are so many ways to serve.

We are reaching out to you, our church family for help. How can you help?

Would you like to spearhead one of these evenings? Commitment would be one Wednesday 6:30-8:00, and whatever time it takes to set up and clean up. Be in charge. (We will make sure you have plenty of help)
Do you have a great idea of a way the kids can serve? Please share your ideas and we will find someone to take the lead.
Show up to help in any way needed! No planning needed. Just come and be a light to the kids.

Dates needed
April 27th
May 25th

Please email me jrroth99@msn.com

Upcoming Dates

District Kids Quiz Meet – Date: March 12th

Location: Spokane Valley Nazarene
Start Time: 9:30am
Come support our quizzers at their district qualifying meet!

Kindred Moms (DATE CHANGE)

Date: March 19^th
Time: 10-11am
Location: Donna Ziska’s house, contact her at 509-4625 for directions
Come join other moms for fellowship and prayer while the kids play together.

Hands and Feet Night

Date: March 30^th
Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Service Project: Sewing pillowcases for Maddie’s Place https://www.maddiesplace.org Additional Details: Please arrive on time, we will start promptly at 6:30pm. Our wonderful ladies from Piecegivers will be helping this week!

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Our Regular Weekly Schedule

Wednesdays 6:30-8PM – Youth Group (Gym and Teen Loft)
Sundays 9:30AM – Worship (Sanctuary) 11AM – Discipleship (Teen Loft)

UPCOMING DATES

PARENT INFORMATION MEETING – Sunday, March 6th: 12pm – 1pm

Calling all parents of teens! We invite you to join us for a ministry lunch meeting. Enjoy some food on us while we share with you the ways you can be involved in the upcoming events and ministry endeavors!

LADIES & TEEN GIRLS BUNCO NIGHT – Friday, March 4th: 7pm – 9pm

Join us in the Holy Grounds for some fun and fellowship. This is a ladies and teen girls event. This event is free but please register @ https://sfnaz.org/ladies-bunco-night

GUYS GAME NIGHT – Friday, March 4th: 7pm – 9pm

Come hang out in the youth room with the guys and bring a friend for some epic competition! We will have multiple different types of games with some challenges involved. Sign up in the youth room or the youth ministries kiosk

NW DISTRICT NYI BREAKTHROUGH – March 18th – 20th

Register online by March 13th
Cost: $100
Register@NWNYI.COM

Activities at the event:
*Dodge ball
*Rock Concert
*Service Project
*Workshops: Calling, Worship, Daily Devotionals, etc.

Details of departure, packing list etc. will be sent after you are registered.

COSMIC BOWLING NIGHT – Friday, March 25th (After Bob Ross): 9:30pm – 10:45pm

Cost: $15, plus cash for snacks
Location: Lilac Lanes
Registration Deadline: March 23^rd
Register @ https://sfnaz.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/73/responses/new
Meet at the church at 8:45pm or meet at Lilac Lanes by 9pm if you need a ride to the event. If you are attending Bob Ross just ride with us. The $15 covers 1 hour of bowling. We may be done before 11pm, parents pick up at Lilac Lanes.

LEAD TEAM MEETING – Sunday, March 27th (After the Community Life Gathering: Prayer Walk)

Calling all 9th-12th graders. Come gather to review the upcoming events and see how you can help!

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 Hope (hopet@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 about every month. If you (or someone you know) isn’t receiving these emails, you can sign up to receive the emails at http://sfnaz.org/youth

Worship Ministry Updates

By now most have discovered that Pastor Shawn Stevenson is taking over leadership of worship ministries for the remainder of the pastoral transition. You can read more about Pastor Shawn’s new role here: Created to Worship

Celebration Choir

We are always looking for choir members, both new and veteran choir members. Rehearsals are in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. We sing on Sundays a couple of times each month. The choir is currently scheduled to sing on the following Sundays:
- March 6
- March 20
- April 10 (Palm Sunday)
- April 17 (Easter)
Choir, please arrive at 9am on the Sundays we sing for a brief rehearsal before the service starts.

Worship Team

If you have an interest in being a part of the Sunday morning worship team, please let Pastor Shawn know. We are always interested in exploring how different people’s musical gifts fit into our weekly worship rhythms.

New Worship Songs

Be on the lookout for posts on Facebook and Instagram introducing new songs for worship. A great way to learn a new song is to listen to it at home or in your car in anticipation of singing it together at church. A new song being introduced March 6 is I Speak Jesus. Follow the link below to hear the song and see the lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpGYImM_VeM

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, please let Pastor Shawn know.

Pastor Shawn can be reached at shawns@sfnaz.org or by calling the church office.