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A NOTE from San Diego First Church of the Nazarene in Point Loma
Our Mission: To Lift Up Christ
Sunday, November 29, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9:00am Classic Service in the Ellipse Chapel
10:30am New Celebration Service in the Family Life Center
THE "SOON" SEASON
Text: Luke 21:28
Speaker: Pastor Dee Kelley
Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
I Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
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Lectionary Readings for Sunday, 29 November 2015:
(Courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library)
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
(Courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library)
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
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Lectionary Readings:
Jeremiah 33:14 “Here, the days are coming,” says Adonai, “when I will fulfill this good promise which I have proclaimed for the house of Isra’el and the house of Y’hudah.
15 When those days come, at that time,
I will cause to spring up for David
a Branch of Righteousness.
He will do what is just and right in the land.
16 When those days come, Y’hudah will be saved,
Yerushalayim will live in safety,
and the name given to her will be
Adonai Tzidkenu [Adonai our Righteousness].”
Psalm 25:(0) By David:
(1) I lift my inner being to you, Adonai;
2 I trust you, my God.
Don’t let me be disgraced,
don’t let my enemies gloat over me.
3 No one waiting for you will be disgraced;
disgrace awaits those who break faith for no reason.
4 Make me know your ways, Adonai,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth, and teach me;
for you are the God who saves me,
my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember your compassion and grace, Adonai;
for these are ages old.
7 Don’t remember my youthful sins or transgressions;
but remember me according to your grace
for the sake of your goodness, Adonai.
8 Adonai is good, and he is fair;
this is why he teaches sinners the way [to live],
9 leads the humble to do what is right
and teaches the humble [to live] his way.
10 All Adonai’s paths are grace and truth
to those who keep his covenant and instructions.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 Indeed, how can we thank God enough for you or express to our God all the joy we feel because of you? 10 Night and day we pray as hard as we can that we will be able to see you face to face and supply whatever shortcomings there may be in your trust. 11 May God our Father and our Lord Yeshua direct our way to you.
12 And as for you, may the Lord make you increase and overflow in love toward each other, indeed, toward everyone, just as we do toward you; 13 so that he may give you the inner strength to be blameless, by reason of your holiness, when you stand before God our Father at the coming of our Lord Yeshua with all his angels.
Luke 21:25 “There will appear signs in the sun, moon and stars; and on earth, nations will be in anxiety and bewilderment at the sound and surge of the sea, 26 as people faint with fear at the prospect of what is overtaking the world; for the powers in heaven will be shaken.[Luke 21:26 Haggai 2:6, 21] 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with tremendous power and glory.[Luke 21:27 Daniel 7:13–14] 28 When these things start to happen, stand up and hold your heads high; because you are about to be liberated!”
29 Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, Indeed, all the trees. 30 As soon as they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves that summer is near. 31 In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you are to know that the Kingdom of God is near! 32 Yes! I tell you that this people will certainly not pass away before it has all happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.
34 “But keep watch on yourselves, or your hearts will become dulled by carousing, drunkenness and the worries of everyday living, and that Day will be sprung upon you suddenly like a trap! 35 For it will close in on everyone, no matter where they live, throughout the whole world. 36 Stay alert, always praying that you will have the strength to escape all the things that will happen and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.”
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Jeremiah 33:14 “Here, the days are coming,” says Adonai, “when I will fulfill this good promise which I have proclaimed for the house of Isra’el and the house of Y’hudah.
15 When those days come, at that time,
I will cause to spring up for David
a Branch of Righteousness.
He will do what is just and right in the land.
16 When those days come, Y’hudah will be saved,
Yerushalayim will live in safety,
and the name given to her will be
Adonai Tzidkenu [Adonai our Righteousness].”
Psalm 25:(0) By David:
(1) I lift my inner being to you, Adonai;
2 I trust you, my God.
Don’t let me be disgraced,
don’t let my enemies gloat over me.
3 No one waiting for you will be disgraced;
disgrace awaits those who break faith for no reason.
4 Make me know your ways, Adonai,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth, and teach me;
for you are the God who saves me,
my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember your compassion and grace, Adonai;
for these are ages old.
7 Don’t remember my youthful sins or transgressions;
but remember me according to your grace
for the sake of your goodness, Adonai.
8 Adonai is good, and he is fair;
this is why he teaches sinners the way [to live],
9 leads the humble to do what is right
and teaches the humble [to live] his way.
10 All Adonai’s paths are grace and truth
to those who keep his covenant and instructions.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 Indeed, how can we thank God enough for you or express to our God all the joy we feel because of you? 10 Night and day we pray as hard as we can that we will be able to see you face to face and supply whatever shortcomings there may be in your trust. 11 May God our Father and our Lord Yeshua direct our way to you.
12 And as for you, may the Lord make you increase and overflow in love toward each other, indeed, toward everyone, just as we do toward you; 13 so that he may give you the inner strength to be blameless, by reason of your holiness, when you stand before God our Father at the coming of our Lord Yeshua with all his angels.
Luke 21:25 “There will appear signs in the sun, moon and stars; and on earth, nations will be in anxiety and bewilderment at the sound and surge of the sea, 26 as people faint with fear at the prospect of what is overtaking the world; for the powers in heaven will be shaken.[Luke 21:26 Haggai 2:6, 21] 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with tremendous power and glory.[Luke 21:27 Daniel 7:13–14] 28 When these things start to happen, stand up and hold your heads high; because you are about to be liberated!”
29 Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, Indeed, all the trees. 30 As soon as they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves that summer is near. 31 In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you are to know that the Kingdom of God is near! 32 Yes! I tell you that this people will certainly not pass away before it has all happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.
34 “But keep watch on yourselves, or your hearts will become dulled by carousing, drunkenness and the worries of everyday living, and that Day will be sprung upon you suddenly like a trap! 35 For it will close in on everyone, no matter where they live, throughout the whole world. 36 Stay alert, always praying that you will have the strength to escape all the things that will happen and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.”
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John Wesley's Notes Commentary for Jeremiah 33:14-16
Verse 15
[15] In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
The branch — The kings they had hitherto had of the line of David, were most of them unrighteous men, but God promises that after the captivity, they should have a branch of David who would execute judgment and righteousness in the land, for the protection and government of those that feared him.
Verse 16
[16] In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.
Saved — It is the opinion of some that a spiritual salvation and security is promised under these expressions, but by the most and best interpreters, a temporal salvation. This was typical of that spiritual and eternal salvation which is promised to the true Israel of God; as their rest in Canaan typified that rest which remaineth for the people of God.
The Lord our righteousness — There is no such name any where given, either to the Jewish or Christian church, as the Lord our righteousness, but the full import of that name is spoken of Christ, Isaiah 45:23, which text is applied to Christ, Romans 14:11; Philemon 2:10.
Psalm 25:1-10
Verse 2
[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Ashamed — Disappointed of my hope.
Verse 3
[3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Cause — Without any provocation of mine.
Verse 4
[4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Teach — Teach me my duty, and cause me to keep close to it, notwithstanding all temptations.
Verse 8
[8] Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Upright — Holy and true, in all his declarations and offers of mercy to sinners.
Therefore — He will not be wanting to such poor sinners as I am, but will guide them into the way of life and peace.
Verse 9
[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The meek — Such as meekly submit themselves to God, and are desirous to be directed and governed by him.
Judgment — In the paths of judgment, in the right way.
Verse 10
[10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Paths — All the dealings of God with them, yea even those that are afflictive, are done in kindness and faithfulness to them.
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Verse 10
[10] Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
And perfect that which is wanting in your faith — So St. Paul did not know that "they who are once upon the rock no longer need to be taught by man."
Verse 11
[11] Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.
Direct our way — This prayer is addressed to Christ, as well as to the Father.
Verse 13
[13] To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
With all his, Christ's, saints - Both angels and men.
Luke 21:25-36
Verse 25
[25] And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
And there shall be — Before the great day, which was typified by the destruction of Jerusalem: signs - Different from those mentioned Luke 21:11, etc. Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24.
Verse 28
[28] And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Now when these things — Mentioned Luke 21:8,10, etc., begin to come to pass, look up with firm faith, and lift up your heads with joy: for your redemption out of many troubles draweth nigh, by God's destroying your implacable enemies.
Verse 29
[29] And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
Behold the fig tree and all the trees — Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were.
Verse 30
[30] When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
Ye know of yourselves — Though none teach you.
Verse 31
[31] So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
The kingdom of God is nigh — The destruction of the Jewish city, temple, and religion, to make way for the advancement of my kingdom.
Verse 32
[32] Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Till all things be effected — All that has been spoken of the destruction of Jerusalem, to which the question, Luke 21:7, relates: and which is treated of from Luke 21:8-24.
Verse 34
[34] And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Take heed, lest at any time your hearts be overloaded with gluttony and drunkenness — And was there need to warn the apostles themselves against such sins as these? Then surely there is reason to warn even strong Christians against the very grossest sins. Neither are we wise, if we think ourselves out of the reach of any sin: and so that day - Of judgment or of death, come upon you, even you that are not of this world-Unawares. Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:33; Luke 12:35.
Verse 35
[35] For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
That sit — Careless and at ease.
Verse 36
[36] Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Watch ye therefore — This is the general conclusion of all that precedes.
That ye may be counted worthy — This word sometimes signifies an honour conferred on a person, as when the apostles are said to be counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ, Acts 5:41. Sometimes meet or becoming: as when John the Baptist exhorts, to bring fruits worthy of repentance, Luke 3:8. And so to be counted worthy to escape, is to have the honour of it, and to be fitted or prepared for it.
To stand — With joy and triumph: not to fall before him as his enemies.
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Verse 15
[15] In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
The branch — The kings they had hitherto had of the line of David, were most of them unrighteous men, but God promises that after the captivity, they should have a branch of David who would execute judgment and righteousness in the land, for the protection and government of those that feared him.
Verse 16
[16] In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.
Saved — It is the opinion of some that a spiritual salvation and security is promised under these expressions, but by the most and best interpreters, a temporal salvation. This was typical of that spiritual and eternal salvation which is promised to the true Israel of God; as their rest in Canaan typified that rest which remaineth for the people of God.
The Lord our righteousness — There is no such name any where given, either to the Jewish or Christian church, as the Lord our righteousness, but the full import of that name is spoken of Christ, Isaiah 45:23, which text is applied to Christ, Romans 14:11; Philemon 2:10.
Psalm 25:1-10
Verse 2
[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Ashamed — Disappointed of my hope.
Verse 3
[3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Cause — Without any provocation of mine.
Verse 4
[4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Teach — Teach me my duty, and cause me to keep close to it, notwithstanding all temptations.
Verse 8
[8] Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Upright — Holy and true, in all his declarations and offers of mercy to sinners.
Therefore — He will not be wanting to such poor sinners as I am, but will guide them into the way of life and peace.
Verse 9
[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The meek — Such as meekly submit themselves to God, and are desirous to be directed and governed by him.
Judgment — In the paths of judgment, in the right way.
Verse 10
[10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Paths — All the dealings of God with them, yea even those that are afflictive, are done in kindness and faithfulness to them.
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Verse 10
[10] Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
And perfect that which is wanting in your faith — So St. Paul did not know that "they who are once upon the rock no longer need to be taught by man."
Verse 11
[11] Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.
Direct our way — This prayer is addressed to Christ, as well as to the Father.
Verse 13
[13] To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
With all his, Christ's, saints - Both angels and men.
Luke 21:25-36
Verse 25
[25] And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
And there shall be — Before the great day, which was typified by the destruction of Jerusalem: signs - Different from those mentioned Luke 21:11, etc. Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24.
Verse 28
[28] And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Now when these things — Mentioned Luke 21:8,10, etc., begin to come to pass, look up with firm faith, and lift up your heads with joy: for your redemption out of many troubles draweth nigh, by God's destroying your implacable enemies.
Verse 29
[29] And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
Behold the fig tree and all the trees — Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were.
Verse 30
[30] When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
Ye know of yourselves — Though none teach you.
Verse 31
[31] So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
The kingdom of God is nigh — The destruction of the Jewish city, temple, and religion, to make way for the advancement of my kingdom.
Verse 32
[32] Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Till all things be effected — All that has been spoken of the destruction of Jerusalem, to which the question, Luke 21:7, relates: and which is treated of from Luke 21:8-24.
Verse 34
[34] And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Take heed, lest at any time your hearts be overloaded with gluttony and drunkenness — And was there need to warn the apostles themselves against such sins as these? Then surely there is reason to warn even strong Christians against the very grossest sins. Neither are we wise, if we think ourselves out of the reach of any sin: and so that day - Of judgment or of death, come upon you, even you that are not of this world-Unawares. Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:33; Luke 12:35.
Verse 35
[35] For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
That sit — Careless and at ease.
Verse 36
[36] Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Watch ye therefore — This is the general conclusion of all that precedes.
That ye may be counted worthy — This word sometimes signifies an honour conferred on a person, as when the apostles are said to be counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ, Acts 5:41. Sometimes meet or becoming: as when John the Baptist exhorts, to bring fruits worthy of repentance, Luke 3:8. And so to be counted worthy to escape, is to have the honour of it, and to be fitted or prepared for it.
To stand — With joy and triumph: not to fall before him as his enemies.
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Nashville, Tennessee 37203-0004 United States
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Sermon Story "The Coming Days" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 29 November 2015 with Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14 “Here, the days are coming,” says Adonai, “when I will fulfill this good promise which I have proclaimed for the house of Isra’el and the house of Y’hudah.
15 When those days come, at that time,
I will cause to spring up for David
a Branch of Righteousness.
He will do what is just and right in the land.
16 When those days come, Y’hudah will be saved,
Yerushalayim will live in safety,
and the name given to her will be
Adonai Tzidkenu [Adonai our Righteousness].”
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We coem to realize that as we read the Scripture for today, God through the prophet was attempting to encourage the Israelites as conqueored and exiled people or soon to be conquered and exile that God will not forgive them. In this short pasage we can see where God is going to send a root of David to be ruler over all of Israel and that there will be be peace on all sides of Israel while all the nations will honor Israel and worship their God. In this passage, we see the coming of the Messiah which was fulfilled in the coming of Yeshua on the earth to be born, suffer, die, be buried, be resurrected, and ascend back into the Heavens. Yet, even with the coming of the Messiah Yeshua, the full promise will not be fulfilled until He returns in all of His Glory to set up Heaven on Earth with eternal peace and salvation. We are living in the inbetween times yet God is calling us to work with Him to recreate His creation on earth as it is in Heaven. This includes the full and active inclusion in His church of people who have been marginalised such as the people who are differently abled. We read and reflect on this passage asking: How do I understand this message for today? How have I lived out God's Message in love and mercy in recreating His creation? What is God asking me to be and do for His Kingdom? We come to seek God's Blessings and Power to be all we are called to be in coming and eating the Body of Jesus and Drinking His Blood in our participation of the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We come to receive from God singing the Hymn "Soon and Very Soon" by Andre Crouch:
Chorus:
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king x3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
No more cryin there, we are going to see the king X3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
Bridge:
Should there be any rivers we must cross
Should there be any mountains we must climb
God will supplt all the strength that we need
Give us strength till we reach the other side... go in to verse
Verse:
We have come from every nation, God has already signed our name. Jesus took his blood and he washed my sins.. he washed them all away. Yet there are those of us who have laid down our lives but we all shall meet again on the other side... soon and very soon.
Chorus:
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king x3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
No more cryin there, we are going to see the king X3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
Bridge:
Should there be any rivers we must cross
Should there be any mountains we must climb
God will supplt all the strength that we need
Give us strength till we reach the other side... go in to verse
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Gary Lee Parker
4147 Idaho Street, Apt. 1
San Diego, California 92104-1844, United States
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Sermon Story "The Coming Days" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 29 November 2015 with Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14 “Here, the days are coming,” says Adonai, “when I will fulfill this good promise which I have proclaimed for the house of Isra’el and the house of Y’hudah.
15 When those days come, at that time,
I will cause to spring up for David
a Branch of Righteousness.
He will do what is just and right in the land.
16 When those days come, Y’hudah will be saved,
Yerushalayim will live in safety,
and the name given to her will be
Adonai Tzidkenu [Adonai our Righteousness].”
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We coem to realize that as we read the Scripture for today, God through the prophet was attempting to encourage the Israelites as conqueored and exiled people or soon to be conquered and exile that God will not forgive them. In this short pasage we can see where God is going to send a root of David to be ruler over all of Israel and that there will be be peace on all sides of Israel while all the nations will honor Israel and worship their God. In this passage, we see the coming of the Messiah which was fulfilled in the coming of Yeshua on the earth to be born, suffer, die, be buried, be resurrected, and ascend back into the Heavens. Yet, even with the coming of the Messiah Yeshua, the full promise will not be fulfilled until He returns in all of His Glory to set up Heaven on Earth with eternal peace and salvation. We are living in the inbetween times yet God is calling us to work with Him to recreate His creation on earth as it is in Heaven. This includes the full and active inclusion in His church of people who have been marginalised such as the people who are differently abled. We read and reflect on this passage asking: How do I understand this message for today? How have I lived out God's Message in love and mercy in recreating His creation? What is God asking me to be and do for His Kingdom? We come to seek God's Blessings and Power to be all we are called to be in coming and eating the Body of Jesus and Drinking His Blood in our participation of the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We come to receive from God singing the Hymn "Soon and Very Soon" by Andre Crouch:
Chorus:
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king x3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
No more cryin there, we are going to see the king X3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
Bridge:
Should there be any rivers we must cross
Should there be any mountains we must climb
God will supplt all the strength that we need
Give us strength till we reach the other side... go in to verse
Verse:
We have come from every nation, God has already signed our name. Jesus took his blood and he washed my sins.. he washed them all away. Yet there are those of us who have laid down our lives but we all shall meet again on the other side... soon and very soon.
Chorus:
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king x3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
No more cryin there, we are going to see the king X3
Halelujha, halelujha, were going to see the king (sp)
Bridge:
Should there be any rivers we must cross
Should there be any mountains we must climb
God will supplt all the strength that we need
Give us strength till we reach the other side... go in to verse
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Gary Lee Parker
4147 Idaho Street, Apt. 1
San Diego, California 92104-1844, United States
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
*The church office will be closed on
Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27.
30 DAYS OF PRAYER
We have been in a month-long journey together focusing on prayer.
A self-guided prayer experience is offeredBackstage Brown on Sunday.
Focus: Prayer for the World.
ReADVENTING CHRISTMAS
Advent is a time to consider things central to our faith: being a faithful witness, giving generously, prayer and reflection, and care for those in need.
We invite you into a deeper awareness of the season through:
· Participating in the activities on the ReAdventing Calendar with those you share life with
· Lighting an advent wreath & reading an Advent devotional daily (kits available for $2 at Hub)
· Reading through the children's Advent guide with your kid (available in Children's Church)
THE LAST ACT
Night of Worship
Our monthly night of gospel-style worship led by the Cooper Family Live and First Church musicians will be held in the Ellipse Sunday night at 7pm. Join us for Advent carols!
JOYFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
A MUSICAL TELLING OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Choir, Handbells, Orchestra,
Drama & Carol-Singing
Sunday, December 6
10:30am - Family Life Center
Unified Adult Sunday School and
Children's Sunday School
9:15am -10:15am
Children's Progamming for ages 5 and up
Nursery for ages 0-4
ADVENT AT SDFC
In order to help you plan for the coming Advent season, please note these dates:
• Nov 29: First Sunday of Advent & The Last Act (Worship NIght) -7pm - Ellipse
• Dec 6: Unified Service - Joyful Sounds of Christmas - 10:30am - FLC
• Dec 6: All Church BBQ following Unified Service - Friendship Plaza
• Dec 6: “Messiah” Performance at PLNU - 3pm - Brown Chapel
• Dec 13: Unified Service - Children’s Musical & Marketplace - 10:30am - Brown
• Dec 19: “La Posada Sin Fronteras” Christmas Service at U.S.-México Border Fence - 2pm
• Dec 24: Christmas Eve Service - 5pm - Brown
• Dec 27: New Year’s Sunday Breakfast - 10:30am - Family Life Center
DECEMBER
ALL-YOUNG ADULT EVENT
Saturday, December 5th
Shop for Christmas....and change the world! We're visiting a couple of alternative gift holiday markets. Meet at the church at 10am. We'll be back by 4pm.
WORKSHOPS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
6:30-8pm ● childcare for 0-4 years
• (Some of) God’s Stories You Won’t Find in the Bible led by Frank & Jerri Morgan
• Advent Conspiracy: A conversation about how Christmas can still change the world through shifts in our spending habits and practices led by Melissa Tucker and Andrew Schalin
CRISIS CARE KITS
Throughout the year, we collect items for Crisis Care Kits. The kits are sent to areas around the world affected by natural disaster. The following items can be brought to The Hub on Sunday mornings or to the church office any day.
●5 - medium size bottles of shampoo (12-18 oz, please tape flip-tops closed)
● 5 - medium toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz. only)
● 12 - toothbrushes
● 12 - hand towels
● 5 - Beanie Baby-size stuffed toys
Also, if you would like to contribute to shipping costs, you can donate money at The Hub or front office - please mark donations with "CCK".
youth ministries...
WINTER CAMP at CAMP PONDO for Mid-High & Sr High
When: January 15-17
Trip Cost: $185 ($50 deposit to save a spot!)
Transportation: Charter Busses
Camp Location: Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp
Promo Video: To see what camp looks like click here
Registration Form: Click here
Insurance Waiver: Click here
children’s ministries...
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Wednesdays ● 6:30 - 8pm ● Children’s Building
All kids in Children’s Choir are preparing
for the Christmas Children’s Musical,
“FACT or FICTION”, presented on December 13.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE:
Looking for children's teachers on Sunday mornings at 10:15am - end of the service, 1 time a month for 3 year olds - Pre Kindergarten.
Questions?
ShelleJames@sdfcnaz.com
KelseyHougen@sdfcnaz.com
Youth/Adult Worship Choir
The Worship Choir, directed by Victor Labenske, is always looking for new members. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15pm in theEllipse Chapel followed by a devotional. The choir sings every Sunday morning in the Classic Service at 9am.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVEWe have some volunteer needs at First Church and if you're interested in any of the following roles, let us know and Pastor Melissa will give you more information.
Once a Month on Sunday Morning:
● Welcome Center Host
● Kitchen Refreshment Server
● Children's teachers and small group leaders for Sunday School or Children's Church and/ or Wednesday nights for Children's Choir. Leaders for all ages are needed.
Text Shelle James@ 619.985.2253.
● New Celebration Service Environment Team
Every Three Months (for a month at a time):
● Door Greeter
● Parking Lot Greeter
● Usher
Once a Month on Wednesday Night:
● Kitchen Team Member for Wednesday Night Dinner
RECYCLE FUNDRAISER
Continue to place your plastic/glass bottles and aluminum cans in the recycle bins located in the Friendship Plaza, Youth room and Children’s Center. Thank you!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS
Friendship Plaza ● 5:30-6:30pm
December 2: Lasagna
December 9: Bacon Mac & Cheese
December 16: Chicken Tenders
January 6: Chicken Enchiladas
$5 for a full plate and $3 for a half plate.
*Vegetarian options are available.
POINT OF PRAYER
Ellipse Chapel
Wednesdays, 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.
IN OUR PRAYERS:
● Gloria Casas
● Al Wilkinson
● Vicki Campbell
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SDFC ….. sdfcnaz.com
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Our mailing address is:
San Diego First Church of the Nazarene
3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106, United States
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