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SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Your church board invites you to leave a note of gratitude to encourage your pastoral staff this month. Cards are available in the Holy grounds.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS | 5:30-6p
Come have a meal before church on Wednesday nights. $5 per person ($25 max. for families of 6 or more). NYC 2026 Fundraiser
SFNAZ FUTSAL | Thursdays 7:30p
Inviting teens and anyone older that wants to come play indoor soccer (futsal) in the gym. For more information, contact Mark Snyder.
VETERAN’S DAY PHOTOS
If you have a photo you would like to submit for the Veteran’s Day presentation, you may email it to: office@sfnaz.org or go to Church Center and follow the link provided. Thank you for your submissions and your service. The deadline for photos to be in is November 2nd..
THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR EVERGREEN FAMILIES
We are partnering with Evergreen Elementary School again this year to help bless families in need with a Thanksgiving meal. If you would like to make a donation, pick up a shopping list from the Info Counter. If you would rather make a monetary donation, please mark your check, “Thanksgiving Meals”. All donations need to be received at the church by November 16th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BRUNCH & SHOP MONROE ST | Saturday, October 11th – 10a
Ladies, meet us at Ladder Coffee and enjoy fellowship, coffee/treats, and then we will shop Monroe Street.
ALL-COMMUNITY HYMN SING | Sunday, October 12th – 3p
Come sing some of your favorite hymns. Free admission. All are welcome.
LAY LEADER INSTITUTE | Begins Thursday, October 16th – 6pm
Recognizing the desire among individuals to serve, yet acknowledging feelings of unpreparedness, SFNAZ has established a nine-month Lay Leader Institute. This program, facilitated by pastors and elders, is designed to equip laity for enhanced roles in church leadership. Register on Church Center. Childcare is available.
TRUNK OR TREAT | Friday, October 31st – 5p
We are now collecting individually wrapped candy for the Trunk or Treat. You may drop off candy donations in the marked baskets. If you would rather make a monetary donation, please mark your check “trunk or treat”.
DECORATE YOUR TRUNK | Friday, October 31st
Sign up to decorate your trunk for our annual Trunk or Treat!
BE A RUTH TO A NAOMI | LADIES BRUNCH – Saturday, Nov. 8th 9a
To strengthen the bond and support between the women of the church with prayer, encouragement, affirmation, and support. This will be a 1-year “Secret Sister” commitment. Complete details will be given at the brunch. Not sure you are ready to make the 1-year commitment? Join us to eat and fellowship anyway. Ladies 18 and older to join “secret sister”. Ladies 13 and older are welcome to attend the brunch.
MEN’S BREAKFAST – FLAPJACKS & FRIENDS | Saturday, Nov. 8th 8:30a
Men of ALL generations, 13-103, are invited to come have some breakfast together. It’ll be fun, so mark your calendars!
DARYL CRIPE LEADERSHIP TRAINING | Tuesday, November 18th – 6p
We are blessed to have Daryl Cripe come to SFNAZ. His specialty is equipping church leadership teams to help bring one more person into a relationship with Jesus. You don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity! Register on Church Center.
SUNDAYS
- 9:30a
- Nursery for children 3 and under
- Learning and Growth – Nursery – 5th grade
- 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, Christmas musical practice and games
Needs in Children’s Department:
- Trunk or Treat, trunks, greeters, face painters, CANDY!!!
- Teacher for 4/5’s class Wednesday nights 6:30p
- Nursery help for Sunday morning – once every six weeks (1 hour 20-minute commitment)
- Kids’ check in desk help needed Sundays at 9:30 on a rotation (1 hour commitment per time)
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, October 20th 4/5/6 grade Bowling
- Friday, October 31st Trunk or Treat
- Wednesday, November 5th 11:00a Chuck E Cheese
- Saturday, November 22nd 5:30p Cereal and Movie Night K-6th grade
We look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions, please email me jordanr@sfnaz.org
NEEDS IN YOUTH DEPARTMENT:
- Prayer Partners – The goal is to get two adults regularly praying for each of our teens. If you love to pray, ask Pastor Justine for a prayer bookmark and she will give you a teen or two to be praying for.
- Decorating Genius – We are going to be having a Masquerade Ball in November and the goal is to make the gym absolutely stunning! If you love interior design or decorating for parties, talk to Pastor Justine about helping out.
- Awesome DJ – For our Masquerade Ball, we also need a DJ to spin some sick beats or create a Spotify playlist and hit play. Talk to Pastor Justine if you’re interested.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Sunday – 9:30a
- Sunday School – Deeper, more intentional conversations.
Sunday – 10:45a
- Worship Service
Wednesday – 6:30p
- Youth Group 6-12th grade | Games, Snacks, and Fun!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- HS Hangout – Details TBD – Poolers will be planning a Hangout event for the highschoolers.
- No Meet Up Monday – October 13, 4:00 | Pastor Justine will be out of town, so no meet up, text a friend and say hello.
- NYC Registration Closes – October 15 – This is the last day to register for NYC, no exceptions! Register at nwnyyi.com/nyc. If you have problems talk to Justine.
- Meet Up Monday – October 27 – 5:00p. This meet up will be longer than usual because we will be setting up and serving dinner at Connect Dinners! Choose your role on Church Center.
- Trunk-or-Treat – October 31, 5:00p – Bring a decorated trunk and pass out candy or just dress up and come hangout!
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
- A Study of Romans – Rev. Doug Jones
- Hope for Creation – Don & Lorraine Chambers
REFUGE MEN’S GROUP | Tuesday 6:15p – 8:00p
ADULT BIBLE STUDY | Wednesday – 6:30p
- The Introduction to Everything – Pastor Wes Hershberger
- The Book of Daniel – Ed Richardson
- Every Thought Captive (Begins 9/17) – Riley Finnigan
- Celebrate Recovery Step Study (Begins 9/17)
- A step study is a smaller, gender-specific group focused on a particular step of the Celebrate Recovery 12-Step program. Participants work through the Celebrate Recovery curriculum meeting weekly. The group offers a place to openly share experiences, strengths, and hopes without fear of judgment, and to find a sponsor or accountability partner. This group will have open enrollment only through weeks 1-3.
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 $ 337,152 $ 358,586 $ – 22,434
- Missions $ 32,941 $ 28,254 $ + 4,687
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
- October 5 Othello & Pasco
- October 12 Pastors’ & Spouses’ Retreat
- October 19 Pendleton & Pilot Rock
- October 26 Pomeroy & Post Falls
Missions Prayer Request
- October 5 Netherlands & New Zealand
- October 12 Nicaragua & Nigeria
- October 19 Phllipines & Portugal
- October 26 Puerto Rico & South Africa
PRAYER REQUESTS
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BEREAVEMENT
Bartley and Bev Lockhart lost a granddaughter in a car accident. There will be a service in Colfax. Please pray for comfort for this family.
October is our Crisis Care Kit (CCK) Drive!
We will be passing out Crisis Care Kit bags on October 12th.
Every year, disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, conflicts, and floods leave people with both immediate and long-term needs. Local churches in these communities are uniquely positioned to walk alongside individuals and families with the hope of Christ while they recover. For many, that journey begins with a Crisis Care Kit.
A CCK is a tangible reminder that even during the hardest of times God’s love is near.
Recent Example: Indonesia Earthquake
On August 17th, as Indonesia celebrated its 80th Independence Day, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Poso region of Central Sulawesi.
In response, the Sulawesi District Church of the Nazarene, in collaboration with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM), extended aid to affected communities. Often, it is NCM who delivers Crisis Care Kits—sharing hope, compassion, and the love of Christ through these practical gifts.
How You Can Help
Each Crisis Care Kit is a gift of care and hope. Packing guides and Ziploc bags with instructions will be available at the kiosk in the Holy Grounds Café.
Thank you for being part of this ministry, for showing God’s love in action, and for participating in both the Crisis Care Kit drive and the Alabaster Offering.
Missions Prayer Focus
Please lift up the following missionaries and ministries in prayer:
- Tim and Michelle Eby – South Africa
- Yoan and Astrid Camacaro – Italy
- Bruce and Cinda McKellips – Portugal
- Monica Boseff & The Open-Door Foundation – Romania
“How then are they to call on Him in whom they have not believed? How are they to believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher?” — Romans 10:14 (NASB)
Stay updated on Nazarene Missions: news@nazarene.org
Blessings,
Brian Maloney
Missions Team Member