Thursday, May 1, 2014

May 2014 Newsletter "In His Image" An e-mail communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena

May 2014 Newsletter "In His Image" An e-mail communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
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It seems like I was just packing up all of my Christmas decorations and lent and Easter have already passed. As I am writing this, I am working on various projects and writing assignments. The most recent project is putting some details together for this year’s family retreat with Joni and Friends. The theme is Hope Overflows. 
As I think about what it means to have hope overflowing, I am reminded of a saying that Pastor Scott frequently says, “we are prisoners of hope.” Life may not be as we had dreamed or imagined. Some days are just plain difficult. You may feel like nothing will ever change. Or that person in your life will never change. May I encourage you that hope can overflow. If you are 
hoping to win the lottery your hope is probably misplaced. However, if your hope is found in Jesus it can and will overflow. May these words from a childhood hymn encourage you as they do me.  
My hope is built on nothing less 
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; 
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, 
But wholly lean on Jesus' name. 
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; 
All other ground is sinking sand. 
2. When darkness veils His lovely face, 
I rest on His unchanging grace; 
In every high and stormy gale 
My anchor holds within the veil. 
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; 
All other ground is sinking sand. 
3. His oath, His covenant, and blood 
Support me in the whelming flood; 
When every earthly prop gives way, 
He then is all my Hope and Stay. 
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; 
All other ground is sinking sand. 
4. When He shall come with trumpet sound, 
Oh, may I then in Him be found, 
Clothed in His righteousness alone, 
Faultless to stand before the throne! 
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; 
All other ground is sinking sand.
Be a prisoner of Hope. 
Pastor Julie
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Coming Up...
Joni and Friends
Family Retreat is July 15-19 at Calvary Chapel Retreat Center in Murrieta, California

Partial Scholarships available, for an application please contact Leslie at lesliemoreno@paznaz.org
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CARNIVAL

May 17 
 In His Image will be partnering with Hope 
House again this year for a Carnival on 
Saturday May 17 from 12 pm-2 pm. 
You are invited to come and participate in 
games, a petting zoo, and snow cones. 
There is also a need for families to volunteer 
for 30min shifts for games. 
 If you are interested in helping please 
contact Leslie Moreno at 
lesliemoreno@paznaz.org or 626-351-2478 
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Sunday Morning 
The Well
Sunday Morning
139A, Reed Hall
A class for parents of Special needs children of all ages to come and renew your strength, John 4:14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never thirst again; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”
For more informatiWhoon, please contact Pastor Julie at jkeith!paznaz.org or (626)351-2485.
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Sunday Specialized Children’s Classes 
 9:15 am Room 123, Arms Hall 
10:30 am Room 122 & 123, Arms Hall 
 Contact Pastor Julie to arrange a mainstreaming 
opportunity at jkeith@paznaz.org or (626)351-2485. 
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OASIS
a welcoming communities of adults with special needs.
Special Needs Bible Study & Outreach for Teens &Adults 
Sunday Mornings 9:15 am 
Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm 
Room 115, Lower Sanctuary
First Church of the Nazarene 
3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 
DON'T MISS THE NEW TIME AT 7:30 PM.
COME TO DINNER AT 5:15 - 6:15 IN GILMORE HALL FOR $6.
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DON;T MISS THIS
What: Oasis Summer Cookikng/Nutrition Classes
Who: Teens and young adults with special needs
When: Sundays June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Where: PazNaz Office Break Room
Notes: RSVP by June 15th.
Contact: Pastor Julie Keith with any questions at jkeith!paznaz.org or (626)351-2485
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MOSAIC
For Teens and adults with Moderate to Severe Special Needs
Group meets Sunday Mornings at 10:30 am in Room 115, Lower Sanctuary
For more information, please contact Pastor Julie Keith at jkeith@paznaz.org or (626)351-2485
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Please note: If you are experiencing technical difficulties printing or viewing this newsletter, please visit www.paznaz.org to view the monthly 
newsletter and other ministry updates. If you have questions, please contact Leslie at lesliemoreno@paznaz.org.
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