PAZNAZ Update ~ an email communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena ~ Tuesday, 29 October 2013

PAZNAZ Update ~ an email communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena ~ Tuesday, 29 October 2013

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In This Issue:

Thanksgiving Offering

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Fall Festival 2013

Student Ministries Retreats

Boutique Vendors Wanted

World Vision Marathon Meeting

Upward Basketball & Cheer Registration

Free REboot Your RElationship Seminar

Peace Through Music Concert

Work & Witness Trip

Save the Date: Ladies Night Out

Join Our List

PazNaz Social Links

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Thanksgiving Offering

Sundays, November 17, 24, & December 1

From November 17 through December 1, PazNaz will be receiving the annual Thanksgiving Offering with the goal of raising $40,000 for world missions. Please prayerfully consider your gift that will extend God's mission of love, salvation, and transformation around the world.

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Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sunday Morning, November 3, at 2:00 am

Don't forget to set your alarm clocks back one hour this Saturday night, November 2, before you go to bed. It's that time of year again when you get an extra hour of sleep as daylight savings time ends.

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Fall Festival 2013

Thursday, October 31, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Don't miss this free, fun-filled, family-friendly annual event with candy, costumes, carnival games, bounce houses, and much more. Come dressed in your best non-scary costume and bring your family and friends to the PazNaz campus on Thursday, October 31, from 6:00-8:00 pm to join in on the yearly community celebration. Contact Pastor Amber Baker for more information at 626.351.2487.

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Student Ministries Retreats

For Jr. High & Sr. High Students

Sr. High & Jr. High students won't want to miss these exciting times to get away and build relationships with their friends through games, worship, and other fun activities.  

The Sr. High Fall Retreat will be at Singing Pines camp on November 15-17. A deposit of $50 is due Wednesday, October 30. The total cost is $90.  

The Jr. High Fall Retreat will be at Alpine Meadows camp on November 22-24. A deposit of $50 is due Wednesday, November 6. The total cost is $100.   

Please contact Pastor Heather Rickert for more information at hrickert@paznaz.org or 626.351.2477.

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Boutique Vendors Wanted

Sign up by October 31

Women's Ministries is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, festive foods, and holiday gifts for Handmade Holiday: A Christmas Boutique. This year's event will be Thursday & Friday, December 5 & 6, from 4:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Registration forms are due October 31 and can be found online at www.handmadeholiday.org. For more information, contact Debbie Jones at 626.524.4112.

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World Vision Marathon Meeting

This Sunday, November 3

If you'd like more information about how you can help raise money for World Vision by participating in the 2014 LA Marathon, make sure to stop by the information meeting in Gilmore Hall following the 10:30 am service on Sunday, November 3. Contact Pastor Joe Halbert with questions at jhalbert@paznaz.org.

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Upward Basketball & Cheer Registration

Sign Up Online Today!

What's the word? Upward! Upward is the kids' sports ministry of PazNaz for Kindergarten - 6th grade. Basketball and Cheer registration is now open! Registration is $110. Sign up today at www.paznaz.mycustomevent.com. 

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Important Dates:

Evaluation Day - Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Practices start the week of December 8

Picture Day - Saturday, January 4

Games Start - Saturday, January 11

Closing Ceremonies - Sunday, March 16   

Contact Pastor Amber Baker with any questions at 626.351.2487.

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Free REboot Your 

RElationship Seminar

Saturday, November 9

Don't miss this free, one day "REboot Your RElationship" seminar with PazNaz Counselor, Joe Whitcomb, on Saturday, November 9, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Room 249, Reed Hall. Transform your relationship with this fun, interactive approach. Please RSVP by contacting Joe Whitcomb, PsyDc, LMFT at jwhitcomb@paznaz.org  or 310.560.0726.

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Peace Through Music Concert

Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 pm

PazNaz will once again host this annual benefit concert for the Human Relations Commission on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. This year's concert celebrates 50 years of the Commission. Tickets are free to PazNaz attendees (a $20 value) and can be picked up in the church office. You can contact Nat Nehdar with questions at 626.351.8680.

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Work & Witness Trip - Zambia

Sign up this Sunday!

If you would like to participate in the Work & Witness trip this summer, now's your chance to sign up. The trip to Zambia, Africa will be May 16 - June 2. Individuals with construction and cooking experience are needed. The total cost is $2,600 with a $500 deposit due when you sign up. Contact Warren Rood for more information and to sign up at 626.351.5228, or stop by the Missions kiosk in the church foyer on Sundays after the 10:30 am service.

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Save the Date: Ladies Night Out

Coming December 5 & 6

Save the Date for Ladies Night Out on December 5 & 6 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and "The Wonder of Christmas" for $20 at Women's Ministries' largest fundraiser of the year. Free childcare with RSVP to Pastor Jayme Lenker at 626.351.2469. Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 17. Contact Megan Marsh at mmarsh@paznaz.org or 626.351.9631 for more information. Also, don't forget that Handmade Holiday: A Christmas Boutique is free of charge and is open both nights from 4:00 - 10:00 pm with an additional day on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, for all your Christmas shopping!

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First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena

3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91107 United States

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