A Note from San Diego First Church of the Nazarene in Point Loma
Our Mission:To Lift Up Christ
EASTER SUNDAY, April 20, AT SDFC:
Sunrise Service - 6:00 am - Ellipse Chapel
Classic Service - 9:00 am - Ellipse Chapel
Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00 am (for children 0-11 yrs)
New Celebration Service 10:20 am - Family Life Center
This Week's Message: "LIVING THE TRUTH"
Text: Luke 23:56 They returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
Speaker: Pastor Dee Kelley
Scripture Readings
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-18
Acts 10:34 Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism; 35 but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. 36 The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all— 37 you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses of everything he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they also[a] killed, hanging him on a tree. 40 God raised him up the third day, and gave him to be revealed, 41 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is he who is appointed by God as the Judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”Footnotes:
a. Acts 10:39 TR omits “also”
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good,
for his loving kindness endures forever.
2 Let Israel now say
that his loving kindness endures forever.
14 Yah is my strength and song.
He has become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous.
“The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly.
16 The right hand of Yahweh is exalted!
The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!”
17 I will not die, but live,
and declare Yah’s works.
18 Yah has punished me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness.
I will enter into them.
I will give thanks to Yah.
20 This is the gate of Yahweh;
the righteous will enter into it.
21 I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me,
and have become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.
23 This is Yahweh’s doing.
It is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that Yahweh has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Colossians 3:1 If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.
John 20:1 Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went early, while it was still dark, to the tomb, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb. 2 Therefore she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have laid him!”
3 Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went toward the tomb. 4 They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter, and came to the tomb first. 5 Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying, yet he didn’t enter in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying, 7 and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 So then the other disciple who came first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed. 9 For as yet they didn’t know the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 So the disciples went away again to their own homes.
11 But Mary was standing outside at the tomb weeping. So, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb, 12 and she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 They told her, “Woman, why are you weeping?”
She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where they have laid him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, and didn’t know that it was Jesus.
15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?”
She, supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.”
16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.”
She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!”[a] which is to say, “Teacher!”[b]
17 Jesus said to her, “Don’t hold me, for I haven’t yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had said these things to her.
Footnotes:
a. John 20:16 Rabboni is a transliteration of the Hebrew word for “great teacher.”
b. John 20:16 or, Master
IN OTHER NEWS FROM SDFC:
LENTEN EVENTS
April 13-20 THE WAY OF THE CROSS -A Holy Week Prayer Walk
starts at Prescott Prayer Chapel)
April 18 Good Friday Service: 7:00 pm - Ellipse Chapel
April 20 Easter Sunday Morning Services:
6:00 am - Sunrise Service - Ellipse Chapel
9:00 am - Classic Service - Ellipse Chapel
10:00 am - Easter Egg Hunt for children 0-11 years old
10:20 am - New Celebration Service - Family Life Center
KID UNIVERSITY
Session 3: "Around the World"
April 16, 23, 30
6:30-8:00pm
$15/child
Register online at SDFCNAZ.com
TRIP TO EUNIME ORPHANAGE
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00am
$20
We have been asked to join the Eunime Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, to celebrate Children's Day with them on Saturday, April 26th. We will be meeting at SDFC at 9am, and hope to be back by early evening. Trip cost is $20. This trip is open to all ages, and no Spanish skills are required! Please contact Charlie Merritt at charlie@sdfcnaz.com to sign up or ask questions.
2014-15 Church Board
The annual elections for our church board will be held at the end of the Sunday morning services on April 27th.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Saturday, May 3
8:30am - 11:30am
Bowes Conference Room
If you wish to transfer your membership to SDFC, join SDFC, or just learn more about this church, please come to this membership class! Let us know to expect you - contact the church office: church@sdfcnaz.com (619)849-3100
ANNUAL LADIES TEA
Saturday, May 3
2:00 pm
$5 per person
Speakers: Cathy and Christina MillerYou are invited to be an attendee or host and decorate a table of your own!
For more information contact Jeanne Holly at 619.517.2175 or jeanne2@cox.net.
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
July 14-18, 9am to noon
VBS is one of our favorite events of the year! Our VBS Sports Camp focuses on learning about God's love, intergenerational interactions, teamwork, and friendship. With hundreds of children participating, we need your help! Whether you have one morning or all week available to serve, we have a place for you as a team leader, coach, nurse, or general staff.Email Melissa Tucker if interested or with questions: melissa@sdfcnaz.com
RENT-A-TEEN
SUPPORT OUR PHILIPPINES MISSIONS TRIP
A number of students are trying to raise money for the service trip to the Philippines this summer. They are available for hire at $10/hour to assist in various projects such as yard work, cleaning, moving, and building projects.If you or anyone you know would like to "rent" a student and support the team in fundraising goals please contact Nate Hamill at 530. 401.3617 or nhamill015@pointloma.edu
APPLY NOW !!!!
It is time to apply for the GIA (grant–in–aid) Church Matching Scholarship and PLNU District Grant. All high school graduating seniors and current PLNU students who are members of SDFC, and plan to attend PLNU or another Nazarene school, are eligible. Applications need to be in NOW!! Contact Jann Nelson, in the church office, for an application and to schedule an interview. jann@sdfcnaz.com (619)849-3100
YOUTH & CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Save the dates:
•June 1: 5th and 6th grade Fun Day•June 11: 5th graders go to Youth Group with Shelle and Kelsey
•June 15: Promotion Sunday
•June 18: New 6th graders join the Mid High Youth!
•June 30-July 3: Senior High Camp
•July 14-18: VBS Sports Camp 2014 (for kids 4 years old by Sept. 1 - 5th Grade)
•July 28-August 1: District Kids Camp in Idyllwild (for kids in 3rd-6th grade in the fall of 2014)
•July 28 - August 1: District Mid-High Camp (for students in 6th-8th grade in fall 2014)
SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS
2 NEW WORKSHOPS IN APRIL
Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday nights throughout April for workshops on various topics on the life of faith - taught by our own members!Topics yet to come:
•Difficult Questions of Scripture
•Living Freedom
All workshops are held at the church and a nursery is provided for children 0-4 years. To sign up, visit: www.sdfcnaz.com --> then go to the "Life of the Church" page.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Del Mar Fair
Children’s Outreach Booth
June 7 – July 6
Purpose: To evangelize the children by sharing the Good News of the Gospel using the Wordless Book, and then inviting the children to receive the Lord. Last year 2,610 children and 1,476 adults heard the Gospel in the Story Castle. 402 prayed to receive the Lord.•Volunteers must attend a training class. Materials and general instructions will be given at the class.
•The Wordless Book will be demonstrated in class and the lesson given to you to study.
•The team will take turns
o1. Teaching the Bible story.
o2. Inviting the children into the booth.
o3. Keeping count and passing out the take home materials
•The Story Castle is located in Kiddie Land
•Every day there will be a supervisor in charge of the booth.
•Each day is divided into 3 shifts of 4 hours long…with a team of 3 for each shift.
•The shifts are: 10 am-2 pm; 2 pm-6 pm; 6 pm-10 pm
•Tickets are provided by CEF and available at Will Call under your name.
•Parking is free at the Horse Park, and a shuttle will take you to the front gate.
PEACE RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
is looking for a Children's Pastor
"We are seeking an individual with the necessary experience, mission fit and gifts to provide leadership for our small but growing children’s ministry. At present this would be a part-time position; however, since we meet on Sunday nights, we would be open to exploring a creative partnership with a like-minded worshiping body that meets on Sunday mornings to provide more hours for this position."Contact Bruce Paul at peaceriverob@gmail.com if interested.
SEND-A-KID-TO-CAMP COFFEE
The Children’s Department has a new camp fundraiser with a team of excellent baristas. There is a coffee stand in the Friendship Plaza on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:20. You can purchase a specialty coffee drink, and the proceeds go toward a scholarship fund that will help send kids to camp every summer. We're looking for a few more baristas to join our team - let us know if you're interested!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
There are a variety of ways to serve at SDFC. If you are interested in using your gifts in any of the following areas please contact the church office by replying to this email or calling: (619)849-3100.
CHILDREN MINISTRIES
YOUTH MINISTRIES
MISSIONS
COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES
MUSIC
SMALL GROUPS
WORSHIP EXPERIENCE:
greeters, ushers, communion, worship arts
SHOWER MINISTRY
KITCHEN MINISTRY
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
BARISTAS
EMERGENCY SHELTER VOLUNTEERS
REFUGEE TUTORS
DEL MAR FAIR -
workers for Children's Outreach Booth
DRIVERS (class B)
VBS VOLUNTEERS
POINT OF PRAYER
Ellipse ChapelWednesdays, 7am - 5pm
Come and go prayer time.
Feel free to come alone or with a prayer partner(s),
for a few minutes, or as long as you need.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Friendship Plaza 5:30-6:30 pm
April 23 - Spaghetti
$5 for a full plate and $3 for a half plate.
Each meal includes a drink and a dessert.
*Vegetarian options are available.
IN OUR PRAYERS:
Jeff Keller
Caden Cunningham
Gloria Casas
Doris Littrell
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SDFC ….. sdfcnaz.com
--------Our mailing address is:
San Diego First Church of the Nazarene
3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106 United States
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