PazNaz Update: The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, California, United States for Tuesday, April 12, 2016

PazNaz Update: The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, California, United States for Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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Sunday's Sermon, April 10, 2016

Dr. Brad Strawn

John 11:17-37
John 11:17 On arrival, Yeshua found that El‘azar had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Beit-Anyah was about two miles from Yerushalayim, 19 and many of the Judeans had come to Marta and Miryam in order to comfort them at the loss of their brother. 20 So when Marta heard that Yeshua was coming, she went out to meet him; but Miryam continued sitting shiv‘ah in the house.

21 Marta said to Yeshua, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 Even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” 23 Yeshua said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Marta said, “I know that he will rise again at the Resurrection on the Last Day.” 25 Yeshua said to her, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life! Whoever puts his trust in me will live, even if he dies; 26 and everyone living and trusting in me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.”

28 After saying this, she went off and secretly called Miryam, her sister: “The Rabbi is here and is calling for you.” 29 When she heard this, she jumped up and went to him. 30 Yeshua had not yet come into the village but was still where Marta had met him; 31 so when the Judeans who had been with Miryam in the house comforting her saw her get up quickly and go out, they followed her, thinking she was going to the tomb to mourn there.

32 When Miryam came to where Yeshua was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Yeshua saw her crying, and also the Judeans who came with her crying, he was deeply moved and also troubled. 34 He said, “Where have you buried him?” They said, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Yeshua cried; 36 so the Judeans there said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “He opened the blind man’s eyes. Couldn’t he have kept this one from dying?”

Congregational Vote Results

We have great news to share. The congregational vote affirmed the calling of Tara Beth Leach to be PazNaz's Lead Pastor and she has accepted! We were thrilled that she received nearly 400 votes affirming her, for a total of 81% of the votes. The Manual calls for at least a two-thirds favorable vote of the congregation to extend a call, so this was a strong showing and we couldn't be happier.[Your Church Board]
Installation Service: Sunday, May 22
There will be a very special Installation Service on Sunday, May 22. This morning will feature one combined service at 10:30 am, followed by a complimentary all church lunch in Gilmore Hall. Sunday School will also meet this morning at 9:15 am, but there will be no 8:00 am service in Lee Chapel.
Thank You, Ben Ramirez!

This Friday, April 15, marks Ben Ramirez’s final day volunteering in the Sunrise Bookstore. PazNaz would like to say a special thank you for his 22 years of serving the church through running every aspect of the bookstore. In his absence, the Sunrise Bookstore will be temporarily closing through the summer months. Look for a reimagining of the bookstore coming to the PazNaz patio very soon! A love offering to honor Ben will be received during the service this Sunday, April 17.

Wednesday Nights at PazNaz
New Classes Start Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 pm
Women’s Ministries: Girlfriend to Girlfriend
Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? This spring, join Women’s Ministries as they studyThe Best Yes, by Lysa Terkeurst. Books will be available the first day of class. There is a $20 fee for materials. Scholarships are available.
6:30 pm in Gilmore Hall
Contact Sherry Kefalas - 626.831.7590
Men’s Ministries: Perfectly Imperfect
This new series is all about people whose true-to-life stories are found in the Old Testament. This spring, you will get a glimpse of how God wants to transform you from what you are into what you can be.
6:30 pm in Room 246, Reed Hall
Contact Pastor Joe Halbert - 626.351.2421
God’s Healing for Life’s Losses
When life's losses invade your world, learn how to face suffering with God. This will be a raw and honest study concerning suffering, loss, and grief from a Christian perspective.
6:30 pm in Room 247, Reed Hall
Contact Ginny Pedrotti - 626.446.5009
Restarting
Restarting is a revolutionary solution-based approach for building joy, receiving inner healing, and developing life-giving relationships. Restarting offers hope for those that have tried other approaches and still feel hurt, empty, and alone. Restart your recovery for the first time!
6:30 pm in Room 249, Reed Hall
Contact Maria Berbee - 626.319.9288
The Gathering
An evening of hymns and choruses, prayer requests, testimonies, and a short devotion based on the book The Names of God, by Ken Hemphill.
6:30 pm in Lee Chapel
Contact Pastor Darwin Ng - 626.351.2461
Early Childhood: Birth-Kindergarten
Inviting children to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too, through storytelling, play, music, and wonder.
6:30 pm in Arms Hall
Contact Pastor Faith Romasco - 626.351.2469
PazNaz Kids: C.O.W.
Join this group in grades 1-5 as they dive into the Bible in innovative and interactive ways! Each week PazNaz Kids will explore Bible stories while also participating in awesome worship, fun games, and crafts!
6:30 pm in Room 102, Lower Sanctuary
Contact Pastor Doug Ravasdy - 626.351.2456
Student Ministries
On Wednesday nights this spring, Student Ministries will be exploring what it means to follow Jesus in a complex world. If you are in 6th-12th grade, you are invited each week to a safe space to hang out with friends, play fun games, engage in worship, and have meaningful conversations about life and faith.
6:30 pm in Meguiar Youth Center
Contact Pastor Mackenzie Smith - 626.351.2441
Oasis Adult Ministry
Oasis is a ministry program for special needs teens and adults. Come for a time of food, fun, friendship, and learning from the Bible.
6:30 pm in Room 115, Lower Sanctuary
Contact Pastor Julie Keith - 626.351.2485
Worship and Celebration Arts
The primary purpose of Worship and Celebration Arts is to lift high the name of Jesus and to glorify God through the gifts he has given you. Come lift your voice and have fun with a great team in the Celebration Choir on Wednesday nights, and with the Sunrise Orchestra on Thursday evenings.
Celebration Choir - Wednesday at 6:45 pm in Room 101, Sanctuary
Sunrise Orchestra - Thursday at 7:30 pm in Room 101, Sanctuary
Contact Pastor Alan De Vries - 626.351.2419
Armenian Christian Outreach
The Armenian Christian Outreach of PazNaz invites you for a time of prayer and Bible study on Wednesdays.
Prayer Meeting at 6:30 pm in Room 149B, Reed Hall
Bible Study at 7:30 pm in Room 146, Reed Hall
Contact Pastor Mano Agulian - 626.351.2471

Women In the Word
Tuesdays at 9:30 am in Gilmore HallThis is a morning Bible study with over 100 women who study the Bible together working through different themes. Each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 am, come to Gilmore Hall to study Father Abraham: His Life, His Covenants, & His Descendants led by Robin Johnson Smith. There is a $20 fee for materials. Scholarships are available. Contact Bonnie Jakeway at 626.963.3107 for more information. Free children’s programming is available by contacting Pastor Faith Romasco atfromasco@paznaz.org.
Contact Bonnie Jakeway
Locations
First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91107, United States
Valley Center: A Campus of PazNaz
5119 North Valley Center Avenue
Covina, California 91724, United States
Service Times
Sundays
8:00 am - PazNaz's Lee Chapel
9:00 am - Valley Center Sanctuary
10:30 am - PazNaz Sanctuary
Wednesdays
6:30 pm - PazNaz Campus
Contact PazNaz
Phone: 626.351.9631
Email: info@paznaz.org
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