Thursday, February 4, 2016

San Diego, California, United States First Church of the Nazarene Newsletter - Thursday, February 4, 2016 - The latest news and updates

San Diego, California, United States First Church of the Nazarene Newsletter - Thursday, February 4, 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, February 7, 2016
9:00 Classic Service in the Ellipse Chapel
10:30 New Celebration Service in Brown Chapel
“RISK/REWARD RATIO”
Scripture: Luke 5:5
Text: Luke 5:
5 Shim‘on answered, “We’ve worked hard all night long, Rabbi, and haven’t caught a thing! But if you say so, I’ll let down the nets.”
John Wesley's notes-Commentary for Luke 5:5
Speaker: Pastor Dee Kelley
IN OTHER NEWS FROM SDFC:


ALL CHURCH BBQ & DOUBLE BABY SHOWER for Matt & Lindsay Wilson and Tyler & Heather Gray
Sunday, February 7 / 11:45am
Friendship Plaza
The Wilsons and the Grays have been in couples' small group together and have been good friends for the last few years. They were hoping to navigate pregnancy and parenting around the same time, but never imagined that they would be sharing the exact same due date of March 5th! The Wilsons are expecting a girl, and the Grays are expecting a boy. Lindsay is registered on Amazon and Heather is registered on Amazon and at Target. A money/gift card tree will be available. You are invited to come help celebrate these new arrivals!
SDFC SPRING 2016 WORKSHOPS
Workshops begin: Wednesday • February 10 • 6:30-8pm
Register online: http://sdfcnaz.com/connect/workshops
• Loving Our Kids On Purpose Book Study - led by Rich & Heather Hills
• Prayer, Conversing with God Book Study - led by Jo Clemmons
• Who Is My Neighbor? - led by Melissa Tucker -begins March 9
• Disastrous Devotionals - led by Dee Kelley -begins April 6
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
February 10, 7-8pm, the Ellipse
Join us as we prepare for the journey
toward Easter.
FRESH START
Saturday • February 13 • 8:45am-3pm
Bridge Church of the Nazarene
Bloomington, California, United States
Every year, the Southern California District of Nazarene churches gather for Fresh Start, a training day about discipleship. Come hear messages from Dr. David Busic (general superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene), attend various workshops, and enjoy lunch together. The cost is $12. If you are interested in attending, contact the church office or click on the registration link on the home page of the church website.
SAN DIEGO GLOBAL POVERTY FORUM
President's Day, February 15, 2pm
The Center for International Development at PLNU is hosting the San Diego Global Poverty Forum. This year’s theme is “What’s Working, and How Do We Know.” Leading Christian researchers will compare the efficacy of various approaches to poverty alleviation.
This is a free event, but seating is limited. We recommend you register today and plan on arriving early.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-global-poverty-forum-2016-tickets-20868823212
EASTER CHOIR
Join our Sanctuary Choir for the Easter season.
Choir will be singing 3 times:
1. Classic Service on Palm Sunday
2. Good Friday Service
3. Easter Unified Service
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-8:00
Contact Victor Labenske if you have questions. 619-602-1690
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR SARAH BESSEY
Friday • February 19 • 7-8:30pm
the Ellipse
We have the incredible opportunity to host acclaimed author Sarah Bessey at our church in conjunction with PLNU's Writer's Symposium. She will share with us insights from her latest book, Out of Sorts. Refreshments and nursery (for ages 0-4) will be available and the event is open to both men and women.
You are invited to a special “meet and greet” with Sarah from 5:45-6:30pm in the Ellipse.
To help us plan, please visit the church website to RSVP .
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Saturday • February 20
8-11:30am • Bowes Conference Room
Wishing to transfer membership, join, or learn more about SDFC? Join this class led by Pastors Dee and Melissa. To sign up, contact the church office:church@sdfcnaz.com / 619.849.3100.
YOUNG ADULT EVENT
Saturday, February 27, 7-8:30pm
Just Dance Tournament: Step Up & Bust a Move
at Tucker's Home (Mel's Parents)
*6:30pm carpool from church
PRIME TIME RETREAT
"The Gathering"
April 18 - 21
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Our speaker at this year's Prime Time Retreat will be Dr. Jim Bond, former General Superintendent and PLNU president. In addition, Brian Arner will be joining us in concert Monday evening..
Contact Aileen Scharn for more information or if you would like to register: aileenscharn@sbcglobal.net
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.
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 forSunday School or Children's Church and/ orWednesday 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
February 10: Cheeseburger Soup
$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:
● Tim Caffarella
● Mark Mann: is making a good recovery, he and his family thank you for continued prayer
● Barbara Nelson
● Gloria Casas
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SDFC ….. sdfcnaz.com
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First Church of the Nazarene
3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106, United States
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