Tuesday, September 2, 2014

PazNaz UPDATE an email communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena for Tuesday, 2 September 2014



PazNaz UPDATE an email communication of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena for Tuesday, 2 September 2014

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Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Volunteer Breakfast
Volunteers Needed
Calling all PazNaz volunteers! You are invited to a breakfast and training with Pastor Scott Daniels on Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 - 11:00  am in Gilmore Hall. He will be sharing about who PazNaz is as a community and your role in leadership. There will be a time of discussion to follow in the particular area you volunteer in. Please RSVP to Stacey Maljian by Wednesday, September 3, at smaljian@paznaz.orgor 626.351.2422. Free children's worship space for ages Birth - 5 is available when you RSVP to Pastor Jayme Lenker at 626.351.2469. 


Women's Ministries
Leadership Training
All women participating in Women's Ministry leadership roles are invited to attend the 2014 Kick-Off & Training Event. The evening will include dinner, worship, speaker Anita Henck, and breakout discussions on Thursday, September 4, at 6:00 pm in Gilmore Hall. Please RSVP to Megan Marsh by Tuesday, September 2. For more information, contact Debbie Daniels at 626.351.2429.

September Birthday Brunch 
Birthday Brunches are back! Each month Women's Ministries wants to celebrate birthdays with a special brunch hosted at Pastor Scott and Debbie Daniels' home. Ladies, if your birthday is in September, join the group on Saturday, September 20, from 10:30 am - Noon and dress for the outdoors. RSVP to Megan Marsh at 626.351.2410 before September 17 or stop by the Women's Ministries' cart to sign up.

Women in the Word
Women in the Word is a Tuesday morning weekly Bible study at 9:30 am in Gilmore Hall with over 100 ladies working through different themes. Beginning September 9, come hear Rebecca Spence lead a study entitled The Winning Reach of God's Love. The cost is $20 for materials. Pre-register online at: www.paznaz.org/online-forms/women-in-the-word. Contact Bonnie Jakeway at bonniejakeway@yahoo.com or 626.963.3107 for more information. A free children's worship space is available with RSVP to Pastor Jayme Lenker at jlenker@paznaz.org.

MOPS
 Mothers of Preschoolers at PazNaz provides moms with a hot meal, relevant teaching, support, companionship, and fun crafts as their "moppets" (children from birth through kindergarten) enjoy their own activities in a loving environment. This year's theme is Be You Bravely. It will be held on alternating Fridays, beginning September 19, at 9:15 am in Gilmore Hall. The cost for the semester is $100 for moms with children in Moppets, and $75 for moms only. Contact Amie Hanrahan at amielynn.hanrahan@gmail.com for more information.

W is for Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 pm
Women's Ministries: Girlfriend to Girlfriend
Girlfriend to Girlfriend is a book study led by Debbie Daniels and a great place to connect with other women. This fall's topic is Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You by John Ortberg. The health of your soul is the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith. Come rediscover your soul and find your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true divine depth. Books will be available the first day of class. There is a $20 fee for materials. Scholarships are available. Come rediscover your soul!     

6:30 pm in Gilmore Hall
Contact Debbie Daniels - 626.351.2429

Men's Ministries: Seven Questions
There are seven questions that often rattle in the minds of most men. Things like "Why am I here," "Where am I going," and "Who can I trust?" Plan on being a part of the conversation in the series Seven Questions on Wednesday evenings.

6:30 pm in Room 246, Reed Hall
Contact Pastor Joe Halbert - 626.351.2421

PazNaz Kids
Nursery - 6:30 pm in Room 228, Arms Hall
Infants, ages Birth-2, will receive the utmost care by qualified staff.  

The Jesus Storybook for Preschoolers 
6:30 pm in Room 227, Arms Hall
Children ages 3-Kindergarten will love the vivid illustrations, animated teachings, and activities that bring to life Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. They'll learn every story in the Bible points to Jesus - and what that means for them!

Don't Have A C.O.W. - 6:30 pm in Room 102, Lower Sanctuary
C.O.W. (Creating On Wednesdays) is back! Children in grades 1-6 will learn about the Bible as each familiar story takes a totally unexpected- and absolutely wrong- twist. "Hey, That's Not What the Bible Says" includes stories, games, and creating.

Contact Pastor Doug Ravasdy - 626.351.2456
or Pastor Jayme Lenker - 626.351.2469

Student Ministries
Beyond the Flannelgraph - Jr. and Sr. High students are invited to take a closer look at familiar Bible characters. Perhaps there are more to stories like Noah's Ark and David and Goliath than you thought? All students in 7th-12th grade are welcome to this exciting time of Bible Study, engaging worship, fun games, and friendship building.

6:30 pm in Meguiar Youth Center
Contact Pastor Drew Vinson, Sr. High - 626.351.2436
or Pastor Mackenzie Smith, Jr. High - 626.351.2441

Oasis Adult Ministry
Oasis provides a place for teens and adults who have special needs to find community and connection while learning to live more like Jesus. This fall, Oasis will be studying the life of the minor prophets and spending time in worship.

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. You are needed! 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. Pick up a Worship and Celebration Arts brochure for more information.

Celebration Choir
Every 3rd & 4th Wednesday at 6:45 pm in Room 101, Sanctuary

Sunrise Orchestra
Every 3rd & 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm in Room 101, Sanctuary

Contact Pastor Alan De Vries - 626.351.2419

Positive Parenting
This seven session class offers you tools that demonstrate mutual respect, empowering not enabling, and discovering the belief behind the behavior. The cost is $35 per family. Free children's program with registration. Children with special needs are always welcome.


Wednesday Class for Birth through Teens
Starts September 24 for seven weeks
6:30 - 8:00 pm in Room 249, Reed Hall

Thursday Class for Birth through Teens
Starts September 25 for seven weeks
9:30 - 11:30 am in Room 249, Reed Hall

Contact Pastor Jayme Lenker - 626.351.2469

The Gathering
This group will meet every week for an evening of hymns and choruses, prayer requests, testimonies, and a short devotion based on book The Beautiful Fight, by Gary Thomas, led by Pastor Darwin Ng.

6:30 pm in Lee Chapel
Contact Pastor Darwin Ng - 626.351.2461

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


Student Ministries
Six Flags Family Night 
Don't miss Six Flags Family Night on Friday, September 12, from 6:00 pm - 12:00 am. Tickets are $40. Student Ministries will provide transportation leaving at 4:30 pm and returning at 1:30 am. If you would like to travel with Student Ministries or if you have any questions, contact Pastor Heather Rickert at 626.351.2477.

Fall Parent Meeting
All parents of incoming 7th-12th graders are invited to hear about the calendar for the upcoming school year on Sunday, September 14, at 9:15 am in the Meguiar Youth Center. A light breakfast will be provided. Contact Pastor Drew Vinson with questions at 626.351.2436.


Can-Do Kids Club
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to help reach out to students at Field Elementary school by volunteering to tutor in the afternoons, please contact Steve Wiebe at 626.584.1891. The Can-Do Kids Club meets at PazNaz and is a wonderful way to minister to your local community! For more information, please visit their website: www.athomeinthecity.com.


Kid's Night Out
Coming Saturday, September 13
Need a night off? Register your child (Birth-6th grade) at www.paznaz.mycustomevent.com by Sunday, September 7. The next event will be Saturday, September 13, from 5:00 - 10:00 pm in the Upper floor of Arms Hall. The cost is $17 per child with a max of $34 per family. Late registrations have an additional $10 fee/child. For more information, contact Pastor Jayme Lenker at 626.351.2469.

Alabaster Offering Sunday
Sunday, September 14
Please prayerfully consider a special offering to help missions on September 14. This offering goes toward building churches, medical facilities, and schools in the mission field. Alabaster Offering boxes are a good way to collect change for this special offering and are available at the Missions' kiosk in the Sanctuary foyer.
   

Baptism Class
Sunday, September 14, at 9:30 am
The next Baptism Class with Pastor Scott Daniels will be Sunday, September 14, at 9:30 am in Room 101, Lower Sanctuary. The next Baptism Service will be on Sunday, September 21, during the 10:30 am service. Please contact Pastor Daniels' office for more details at 626.351.2425.


Men's Ministries
Man Church
There will be a Men's Ministries gathering with a special speaker and breakfast on Saturday, September 20, at 7:00 am in Gilmore Hall. The cost is $7. For questions and to RSVP, contact Pastor Joe Halbert at jhalbert@paznaz.org.

Children's Ministries
Parent Meeting
If you are a parent/caregiver for a child Birth - 6th grade, Children's Ministries would love to take time to introduce the staff on September 21, at 9:30 am in Room 102, Lower Sanctuary. Come hear the vision for PazNaz Kids, learn about important events and dates, and have your questions answered. For more information, please contact Pastor Faith Romasco at fromasco@paznaz.org.

Healing Rooms
Returning September 6
The Healing Rooms will return Saturday, September 6, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for a time of prayer. Teams of 2 or 3 volunteers will pray with people for healing or any other personal needs. The Healing Rooms will be located in Room 112, Lower Sanctuary. If you can't make it that week, the Healing Rooms will be available every first and third Saturday of the month starting in September. For more information, please contact Glendae Hauser at 626.388.0376 or Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425.


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