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San Diego, California, United States First Church of the Nazarene Newsletter - Friday, January 8, 2016 - The latest news and updates

San Diego, California, United States First Church of the Nazarene Newsletter - Friday, January 8, 2016 - The latest news and updates


3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106, United States
619.849.3100
sdfcnaz.com
A NOTE from San Diego First Church of the Nazarene in Point Loma
Our Mission: To Lift Up Christ
Sunday, January 10, 2016
9:00 Classic Service in the Ellipse Chapel
10:30 New Celebration Service in the Family Life Center
“AUDIENCE OF ONE”
Text: Luke 3:22
Speaker: Pastor Dee Kelley
Luke 3:22 the Ruach HaKodesh came down on him in physical form like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, whom I love; I am well pleased with you.”
John Wesley's Notes Commentary for Luke 3:22
IN OTHER NEWS FROM SDFC:
Cocal Gracias Benefit
Saturday • January 9
6:30-8:30pm • Family Life Center
Cost $5 • Children are welcome
Cocal Gracias is a ministry based in Honduras that began with the vision of Brian Ruark and Joel McGinty, who grew up at First Church. We are hosting a fundraiser for the mission here in the Family Life Center . Enjoy desserts, drawings, and a silent auction. Also, Brian and Joel will both be in attendance and will share about their vision and work.
RETURN RE-ADVENTING FUNDS
This Sunday, January 10, bring your funds, accumulated from using the ReAdventing Calendar throughout Advent, to either the Classic or New Celebration service. We'll combine all funds then share the blessing this year with the following organizations: IRC (International Rescue Committee), Briar Creek Road Baptist Church Rebuilding Fund, Compassion International and SDFC's benevolence fund.
CHILI COOK-OFF and PIE AUCTION
Sunday, January 31, 11:45am-1:00pm, in the FLC
$5
Mark your calendars for January 31st, immediately after the New Celebration Service (held in Brown Chapel). All are welcome! This is our annual BIG fundraiser for Children's and Teens camp scholarships. Volunteers for the event, chili contenders, and pie bakers are needed - please sign up at the Hub on Sunday or contact Rick at RickSales@sdfcnaz.com.
Yee Haw for our 15th Annual Event!
UPCOMING WOMEN'S EVENTS
· District Women's Retreat: Join us March 11-13 here in town at the Town & Country Hotel for an important time of discipleship and building community. We will participate in the Friday night, Saturday day, & Sunday morning sessions, but since it is local we will stay in our own homes .$100covers all workshops, main sessions & meals. For more information or to register contact:Melissa@sdfcnaz.com or visit: www.sdfcnaz.com/connect/womens-ministry.
Deadline to register is Monday, January 25.
· Sip & Swap: The new year is a great time to clean out your closets and refresh your style! On Saturday, January 30 from 6:30-8:30pm, in theEllipse bring your gently-used clothing and accessories and pick up some new ones - for free! We'll sip hot beverages, help each other "shop", and hear about the good work that the nonprofit organization My Girlfriend's Closet is doing. Any unclaimed items will be donated to My Girlfriend’s Closet, which provides clothing for women in need. You can bring your items in advance to the Hub (or bring them on the night of the event).
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT SDFC
· Dinners: Dinners are back this week! Cheeseburger Soup and Salad are on the menu. Full plate = $5, Half plate =$3. Dinner served 5:30-6:30pm.
· Adult/Teen Choir: All are welcome to join the choir from 6:30-8:00pm. Rehearsals are in the Ellipse and the choir sings on Sunday mornings in the 9am Classic service.
· Mid High: Our youth group for 6th through 8th graders is back on!
· Kid U: Starting February 10, Session 1: Food Around the World begins. To register, visit our website.
· Adult Workshops: Mark your calendars forFebruary 10, when our spring series of classes taught by our own members on a variety of subjects will begin.
SPOTLIGHT ON
TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS:
Our Mid High and Senior High teens and youth staff are heading to Ponderosa Pines Camp next weekend for winter retreat. There are still a few spots left if you want to register! Please pray for safety and an awesome movement of God in our young people’s lives.
1722, our Sunday night gathering for those ages 17 to 22, is kicking off spring semester January 17th at 7pm. Our time spent together eating dinner, learning with Pastor Melissa, reflecting in small groups, and having fun has been a wonderful new addition to our church life. Please pray for our young adults as another year begins.
children's ministries...
KID UNIVERSITY
Kid University is three 3-week sessions on Wednesday nights in February, March and April, where you get to learn new and exciting things.
Online registration and information at SDFCNAZ.com.
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
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
We 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
January 13: Cheeseburger Soup and Salad
$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:
●Katie Haeuser ( Katie's mother passed away this week.)
● Mark Mann
● Rich Rodgers
● Barbara Nelson
● Gloria Casas
● Al Wilkinson
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SDFC ….. sdfcnaz.com
Our mailing address is:
First Church of the Nazarene
3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106, United States
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