3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
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A Note from San Diego First Church of the Nazarene in Point Loma
Our Mission: To Lift Up Christ
SUNDAY, May 4, AT SDFC:Classic Service 9:00am - Ellipse Chapel
New Celebration Service 10:20am - Family Life Center
This Week's Message: "THE LAMB BEFORE TIME"
Text: I Peter 1:20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,
Speaker: Pastor Dee Kelley
Lectionary Scripture Readings:
*Acts 2: 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
36 “Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.” 40 With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Psalm 116:1 I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death surrounded me. The pains of Sheol[a] got a hold of me.
I found trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on Yahweh’s name:
“Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
Footnotes:
a. Psalm 116:3 Sheol is the place of the dead.
12 What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?
13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Yahweh’s name.
14 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints.
16 Yahweh, truly I am your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your servant.
You have freed me from my chains.
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on Yahweh’s name.
18 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of Yahweh’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!
1 Peter 1:17 If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear: 18 knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ; 20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake, 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.
22 Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
Luke 24:13 Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened. 15 While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?”
18 One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?”
19 He said to them, “What things?”
They said to him, “The things concerning Jesus, the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people; 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Also, certain women of our company amazed us, having arrived early at the tomb; 23 and when they didn’t find his body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of us went to the tomb, and found it just like the women had said, but they didn’t see him.”
25 He said to them, “Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?” 27 Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. 28 They came near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
29 They urged him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over.”
He went in to stay with them. 30 When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave to them. 31 Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished out of their sight. 32 They said to one another, “Weren’t our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, 34 saying, “The Lord is Risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.
Footnotes:
a. Luke 24:13 60 stadia = about 11 kilometers or about 7 miles.
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John Wesley’s Notes-Commentary for:
*Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Verse 14
[14] But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Then Peter standing up — All the gestures, all the words of Peter, show the utmost sobriety; lifted up his voice - With cheerfulness and boldness; and said to them - This discourse has three parts; each of which, Acts 2:14,22,29, begins with the same appellation, men: only to the last part he prefixes with more familiarity the additional word brethren.
Men of Judea — That is, ye that are born in Judea. St. Peter spoke in Hebrew, which they all understood.
Verse 36
[36] Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Lord — Jesus, after his exaltation, is constantly meant by this word in the New Testament, unless sometimes where it occurs, in a text quoted from the Old Testament.
Verse 37
[37] Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
They said to the apostles, Brethren — They did not style them so before.
Verse 38
[38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Repent — And hereby return to God: be baptized - Believing in the name of Jesus - And ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost - See the three-one God clearly proved. See Acts 26:20. The gift of the Holy Ghost does not mean in this place the power of speaking with tongues. For the promise of this was not given to all that were afar off, in distant ages and nations. But rather the constant fruits of faith, even righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Whomsoever the Lord our God shall call — (Whether they are Jews or Gentiles) by his word and by his Spirit: and who are not disobedient to the heavenly calling. But it is observable St. Peter did not yet understand the very words he spoke.
Verse 40
[40] And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
And with many other words did he testify and exhort — In such an accepted time we should add line upon line, and not leave off, till the thing is done.
Save yourselves from this perverse generation — Many of whom were probably mocking still.
Verse 41
[41] Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And there were added — To the hundred and twenty.
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Verse 3
[3] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
The sorrows — Dangerous and deadly calamities.
Pains — Such agonies and horrors, as dying persons use to feel.
1 Peter 1:17-23
Verse 17
[17] And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Who judgeth according to every man's work — According to the tenor of his life and conversation.
Pass the time of your sojourning — Your short abode on earth. In humble, loving fear - The proper companion and guard of hope.
Verse 18
[18] Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Your vain conversation — Your foolish, sinful way of life.
Verse 19
[19] But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Without blemish — In himself.
Without spot — From the world.
Verse 21
[21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Who through him believe — For all our faith and hope proceed from the power of his resurrection. In God that raised Jesus, and gave him glory - At his ascension. Without Christ we should only dread God; whereas through him we believe, hope, and love.
Verse 22
[22] Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Having purified your souls by obeying the truth through the Spirit, who bestows upon you freely, both obedience and purity of heart, and unfeigned love of the brethren, go on to still higher degrees of love.
Love one another fervently — With the most strong and tender affection; and yet with a pure heart - Pure from any spot of unholy desire or inordinate passion.
Verse 23
[23] Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Which liveth — Is full of divine virtue. And abideth the same for ever.
Luke 24:13-35
Verse 13
[13] And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Mark 16:12.
Verse 21
[21] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, today is the third day since these things were done.
To-day is the third day — The day he should have risen again, if at all.
Verse 25
[25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
O foolish — Not understanding the designs and works of God: And slow of heart - Unready to believe what the prophets have so largely spoken.
Verse 26
[26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Ought not Christ — If he would redeem man, and fulfil the prophecies concerning him, to have suffered these things? - These very sufferings which occasion your doubts, are the proofs of his being the Messiah.
And to enter into his glory — Which could be done no other way.
Verse 28
[28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
He made as though he would go farther — Walking forward, as if he was going on; and he would have done it, had they not pressed him to stay.
Verse 29
[29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
They constrained him — By their importunate entreaties.
Verse 30
[30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake — Just in the same manner as when ho instituted his last supper.
Verse 31
[31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
Their eyes were opened — That is, the supernatural cloud was removed: And he vanished - Went away insensibly.
Verse 32
[32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Did not our heart burn within us — Did not we feel an unusual warmth of love! Was not our heart burning, etc.
Verse 33
[33] And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
The same hour — Late as it was.
Verse 34
[34] Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
The Lord hath appeared to Simon — Before he was seen of the twelve apostles, 1 Corinthians 15:5. He had, in his wonderful condescension and grace, taken an opportunity on the former part of that day (though where, or in what manner, is not recorded) to show himself to Peter, that he might early relieve his distresses and fears, on account of having so shamefully denied his Master.
Verse 35
[35] And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
In the breaking of bread — The Lord's Supper.
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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM PASTOR DEE
As you may know, our needs for the last week in April (to close out our fiscal year) were great: $39,100. Your faithful giving led to tithes and offerings totaling about $35,000. Thank you. I believe there are some other gifts that may make up the balance. We will have a final report next week.--Pastor DeeIN OTHER NEWS FROM SDFC:
PARENT MEETING for all students 6th -12th Grade
May 1st 7:00 pm
Parent Meeting Thursday, May 1st, 7pm in the SDFC Youth Room. We will be answering questions about upcoming events, and discussing what's next for the youth department as Jared transitions out of his role. We would love your input!
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Saturday, May 3
8:30 am - 11:30 am
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
WEDDING SHOWER BBQ FOR SEAN AND ALICIA SAND
Sunday, May 18th, 11:45-1:30 on the Friendship Plaza
In celebration of Sean and Alicia’s wedding (on April 6), everyone is invited to a BBQ lunch in their honor. Sean has been a Youth Staff for several years, and Alicia is new to SDFC, coming to us from Mission Church of the Nazarene. Please come celebrate, and you may contribute to a money/gift card tree if you choose.
DIPES AND WIPES DRIVE
May 11 - June 1
To honor moms this Mother's Day, we are helping families staying at the San Diego Rescue Mission and children at the Eunime Orphanage in Tijuana by collecting diapers, wipes, and formula. Bring your donations any Sunday between May 11 - June 1. Look for the crib outside our sanctuaries to drop off your donations.Questions? Contact Alicia Watkin: lishwatkin@gmail.com
Day of Service with Point Loma Neighborhood Churches
Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am-noon
Point Loma Presbyterian (aka: "Red Brick Church") is coordinating a day of service and inviting all Point Loma area churches to participate on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00am to noon. There are over 40 projects to choose from and a free lunch is provided for all after the morning projects at Liberty Station, NTC Park from 12:30-2 pm. If you want to join, please select your service project ahead of time at: http://pointlomachurch.org/serve/day-of-service/
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
July 14-18, 9 am 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
SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The American Red Cross responds to an emergency approximately every 24 hours. San Diego First Church has an opportunity to be a part of that response. The Red Cross Shelter Worker Training program will train you to work in a shelter to assist residents that have been evacuated from their homes by helping with the registration process, translating, feeding, dormitory management, or emotional support. During emergency response, volunteers may be asked to work 8-12 hour shifts, assisting in the shelter. Interested volunteers will complete an online Red Cross volunteer profile with background check, take an online course, and attend the free 4-hour Shelter Worker Training. Contact Holly Cooper if you’re interested in becoming a Shelter Worker Volunteer:
mrs.hollycooper@outlook.com
925.286.8087
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
PLNU SCHOLARSHIPS: 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
Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday nights for workshops on various topics on the life of faith - taught by our own members!Topics in Session:
•Difficult Questions of Scripture
•Living Freedom
All workshops are held at the church and a nursery is provided for children 0-4 years (through April 30). 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: 10am-2pm; 2pm-6pm; 6pm-10pm
•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.
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
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)
We will pay for your license!
VBS VOLUNTEERS
POINT OF PRAYER
Ellipse Chapel
Wednesdays, 7 am - 5 pm
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
5:30-6:30pm
May 7 - Bacon Mac 'N Cheese
$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
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Our mailing address is:
San Diego First Church of the Nazarene
3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106 United States
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