SFNAZ Newsletter – February 2022

SFNAZ Newsletter – February 2022

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Dear Church,

As I stated in my last letter to you, there will be small group meetings for you to sign up for to discuss the transition process and progress with a couple of Transition Team members and myself.

The first meeting will take place on Sunday, February 13th, during the 11 o’clock hour. The second meeting will take place the following Sunday, February 20th at noon. Both will be held down front in the sanctuary. They will be limited to no more than 15 people. You will need to register with Shaun Richardson by email (shaunr@sfnaz.org) or by calling the office during her office hours, which are 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday through Thursday.  The third meeting will not take place until after our annual meeting, where those in attendance will be updated on the process and the progress at that time.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Pastor John

SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

  • Thank you to Joyce Hayes, our 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary service to our local church body. In her honor, a donation has been made towards Nazarene Missionary Health Care.

MEMORY CARE IN WASHINGTON

  • Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s dementia, and it’s often left to loved ones to become part- or full-time caregivers. Most of these caregivers provide unpaid care, and also juggle other jobs and responsibilities. MemoryCare.com was founded to provide support for caregivers who feel overwhelmed and isolated, as well as those in the early stages of memory and cognitive impairment.
  • MemoryCare.com’s mission is to support older adults living with memory impairment and their families by using the latest, data-driven research and collaborating with memory care experts to provide resources that are accessible to all who are in need. Whether you are in the early stages of memory or cognitive impairment or care for a loved one in the later stages, MemoryCare.com has tools that can help.
  • View the free resource guide.

ONE-DAY MISSIONS SEMINAR

  • Spokane Valley Nazarene is hosting a one-day seminar, 9:30am-2:00pm, lunch included on Saturday, February 19.
  • The speaker will be missionary Errol Carrim. The title is “The Art Of Graceful Conversations In A Broken World.”
  • The cost is $10 – open to anyone.
  • Qualifies for Lifelong Learning hours for ministers.

Click here for more information or to register.

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. Deadline is March 6th.

CELEBRATION CHOIR

  • Attention all vocalists and instrumentalists attending Spokane First! We are looking for those interested in joining our Celebration Choir and/or participating on our Worship team, (vocalists)  and praise band, (instrumentalists) for our morning services of worship. If interested please contact Pastor Gary (directly in person on Sunday mornings or via email: garywoodroof24@gmail.com or cell phone: 509 230-5019) or Pastor Shawn (shawns@sfnaz.org – 509-467-8986).
UPCOMING EVENTS

LADIES BUNCO NIGHT – Friday, January 7th – 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.

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION – Sunday, February 6th

  • Join us in welcoming new members to the SFNAZ family! New members will be introduced during morning worship.

SENIOR LUNCHEON – Wednesday, February 9th – 12pm

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

KINDRED MOMS – Saturday, February 12th – 10am

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

NW DISTRICT KID’S QUIZ MEET – Saturday, February 19th – 9:30am

  • Come support our SFNAZ Kid’s quiz team as we host the February NW District Quiz Meet. The children have been hard at work learning the books of Joshua, Judges, & Ruth.

ALABASTER SUNDAY – February 20th

  • Bring your loose change for the wheelbarrows on September 26th. Alabaster Offerings build buildings for the Church of the Nazarene all around the world. Dollar bills and checks work too. A special Alabaster Box for your gift can be found at the Missions Kiosk.

LADIES “SOUPER” CRAFT NIGHT – Friday, February 25th – 6:30pm

  • Ladies, you are invited to join us for soup and then Karen Snyder will guide us as we craft felt succulent plants. This will be a night of fun and fellowship. The cost is $5 to cover the cost of the materials. Click here to sign up or sign up at the Women’s Events kiosk.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADES – Sunday, February 27th

  • Join us in the gym after morning worship for a catered meal after which we will journey together, recalling the highlights and the challenges in the life of the church down through the decades.

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

  • Looking for something fun to do this spring as we thaw out? Are you a shotgun enthusiast? If yes to either of those questions, then please click here!
  • This event is for adults (teens can join with a parent)
  • The cost is $25 for 50 targets, plus the cost of shells.

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/sfnazmedia

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                             $ 533,500          $ 533,700           $-200

Missions                            $52,700             $ 51,300                $+1,400

(As of December 31, 2021)

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

  • February 6: Spokane First Chin & Spokane Pasadena Park
  • February 13: Spokane Valley & Spokane Westside
  • February 20: St. Maries & Troy
  • February 27: Walla Walla Amazing Grace & Walla Walla Valley Cowboy

Missions Prayer Requests

  • February 6: St. Lucia & St. Vincent
  • February 13: Suriname & Swaziland
  • February 20: Sweden & Dominica
  • February 27: Dominican Republic & Ecuador
PRAYER REQUESTS
  • SFNAZ Pastors
  • SFNAZ Transition Team
  • SFNAZ Board Members
  • Shaylah & Baby Hudson
  • Paul Delaney
  • Amber Jones & 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

  • Join Charlie Scott for an in-depth study of Mark  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 “Restless” by Jennie Allen led by Laurie Richardson
  • Men’s Bible Study – The Book of Matthew in the library, led by Ed Richardson

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 & 1st 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 4th 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?

  1. 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)
  2. 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.
  3. Show up to help in any way needed! No planning needed. Just come and be a light to the kids.

Dates needed
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 27th
May 25th

Please email me jrroth99@msn.com

Upcoming Dates

February 11:  1st -4th Grade Valentine’s Breakout Event 6:30-8:30pm @ the church

*$5 donation to help off-set the cost of the crafts, etc.

February 19: Family Sledding Day at Holmberg Park 1-3pm

  • Come meet other SFNAZ families for a day of fun in the snow (if there is NEW snow. Watch the weather and emails from the church).
  • This is a family event to come enjoy some sledding and fellowship with others.  Children who participate must have a parent with them.

February 23: Hands & Feet Night : Evergreen Elementary Teacher Appreciation

  • Collecting the following donations to stock the teachers lounge. Donations can be left in the shopping cart.
    • Individually wrapped snacks
    • Full sized candy
    • Gatorade
    • Sodas
    • Individual iced coffees

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)

Guys and Girls Small Group Bible Study

Small group bible studies will has resumed. The girls meet in the Fireside Room are working through a series called “Anxious,” and the guys meet in the Teen Loft are working through a lesson called, “I Am: Getting to Know God.” After our meetings on the first and third Sunday in February we will take a break from Sunday small groups.

Our remaining small group dates are:

  • Feb 6 – 4pm to 5pm
  • Feb 20 – 4pm (hangout time afterwards at 5pm done by 6:30pm)

Teen Worship Team Rehearsals

Teens will participate in leading the worship service on Feb 27. We will have rehearsal at 5:30pm on:

  • Wed, Feb 16
  • Wed, Feb 23

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Feb 11-13 – Teen Winter Retreat at Twinlow – Cost $75 (scholarships available) – Speaker Kyle White
  • Feb 26 – Teen Quiz Meet (Spokane Valley)
  • Feb 27 – Family Worship
  • Mar 18-20 – NW District Breakthrough – Equipping event in Yakima, WA cost $75 (scholarships available) (more info nwnyi.com/breakthrough)

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 Shawn (shawns@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

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