SDFC Newsletter for Thursday, 11 May 2017 - San Diego First Church Nazarene in San Diego, California, United States "The latest news and updates from SDFC"

SDFC Newsletter for Thursday, 11 May 2017 - San Diego First Church Nazarene in San Diego, California, United States "The latest news and updates from SDFC"

3901 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106, United States
619.849.3100
sdfcnaz.com
A NOTE FROM
San Diego First Church of the Nazarene
Our Mission: To Lift Up Christ
through teaching, preaching, and healing
Sunday, May 14, 2017
“LIVING SANCTUARIES"
Text: I Peter 2:1-10
Scripture Text: I Peter 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, of all deceit, hypocrisy and envy, and of all the ways there are of speaking against people; 2 and be like newborn babies, thirsty for the pure milk of the Word; so that by it, you may grow up into deliverance. 3 For you have tasted that Adonai is good.[1 Peter 2:3 Psalm 34:9(8)]
4 As you come to him, the living stone, rejected by people but chosen by God and precious to him, 5 you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be cohanim set apart for God to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to him through Yeshua the Messiah. 6 This is why the Tanakh says,
“Look! I am laying in Tziyon a stone,
a chosen and precious cornerstone;
and whoever rests his trust on it
will certainly not be humiliated.”[1 Peter 2:6 Isaiah 28:16]
7 Now to you who keep trusting, he is precious. But to those who are not trusting,
“The very stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone”;[1 Peter 2:7 Psalm 118:22]
8 also he is
a stone that will make people stumble,
a rock over which they will trip.[1 Peter 2:8 Isaiah 8:14]
They are stumbling at the Word, disobeying it — as had been planned. 9 But you are a chosen people,[1 Peter 2:9 Isaiah 43:20; Deuteronomy 7:6; 10:15] the King’s cohanim,[1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6] a holy nation,[1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 19:6] a people for God to possess![1 Peter 2:9 Isaiah 43:21; Exodus 19:5] Why? In order for you to declare the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; before, you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.[1 Peter 2:10 Hosea 2:25(23)]John Wesley's Notes-commentary: I Peter 2:1-10
Verse 1
[1] Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Wherefore laying aside — As inconsistent with that pure love.
All dissimulation — Which is the outward expression of guile in the heart.
Verse 2
[2] As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Desire — Always, as earnestly as new born babes do, 1 Peter 1:3.
The milk of the word — That word of God which nourishes the soul as milk does the body, and which is sincere, pure from all guile, so that none are deceived who cleave to it.
That you may grow thereby — In faith, love, holiness, unto the full stature of Christ.
Verse 3
[3] If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Since ye have tasted — Sweetly and experimentally known.
Verse 4
[4] To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
To whom coming — By faith.
As unto a living stone — Living from eternity; alive from the dead. There is a wonderful beauty and energy in these expressions, which describe Christ as a spiritual foundation, solid, firm, durable; and believers as a building erected upon it, in preference to that temple which the Jews accounted their highest glory. And St. Peter speaking of him thus, shows he did not judge himself, but Christ, to be the rock on which the church was built.
Rejected indeed by men — Even at this day, not only by Jews, Turks, heathens, infidels; but by all Christians, so called, who live in sin, or who hope to be saved by their own works.
But chosen of God — From all eternity, to be the foundation of his church.
And precious — In himself, in the sight of God, and in the eyes of all believers.
Verse 5
[5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Ye — Believers.
As living stones — Alive to God through him.
Are built up — In union with each other.
A spiritual house — Being spiritual yourselves, and an habitation of God through the Spirit.
An holy priesthood — Consecrated to God, and "holy as he is holy." To offer up - Your souls and bodies, with all your thoughts, words, and actions, as spiritual sacrifices to God.
Verse 6
[6] Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
He that believeth shall not be confounded — In time or in eternity. Isaiah 28:16.
Verse 7
[7] Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
To them who believe, he is become the head of the corner — The chief corner stone, on which the whole building rests. Unbelievers too will at length find him such to their sorrow, Matthew 21:44. Psalms 118:22.
Verse 8
[8] And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Who stumble, whereunto also they were appointed — They who believe not, stumble, and fall, and perish for ever; God having appointed from all eternity, "he that believeth not shall be damned."
Verse 9
[9] But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
But ye — Who believe in Christ Are - In a higher sense than ever the Jews were. A chosen or elect race, a royal priesthood - "Kings and priests unto God," Revelation 1:6. As princes, ye have power with God, and victory over sin, the world, and the devil: as priests, ye are consecrated to God, for offering spiritual sacrifices. Ye Christians are as one holy nation, under Christ your King.
A purchased people — Who are his peculiar property.
That ye may show forth — By your whole behaviour, to all mankind.
The virtues — The excellent glory, the mercy, wisdom, and power of him, Christ, who hath called you out of the darkness of ignorance, error, sin, and misery.
Verse 10
[10] Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Who in time past were not a people — Much less the people of God; but scattered individuals of many nations. The former part of the verse particularly respects the gentiles; the latter, the Jews.

Speaker: Pastor Melissa Tucker
9:00am: Classic Service in Ellipse Chapel
10:30am: New Celebration Service in FLC
IN OTHER NEWS FROM SDFC:
MOTHER’S DAY DONATIONS
This Sunday all women are welcome to take a goodie bag as our way of appreciating you for all the ways you invest in your families, friends, and this community. Attached to each bag is a $2 ticket that you can designate to any of the three organizations listed below that support mothers. Drop your ticket in a basket and the church will then take the totals from each basket and make a donation to improve the lives of moms and babies throughout our city!
Turning Point Pregnancy Center - for mothers with crisis pregnancies
Alabaster Jar Project - for mothers rescued from trafficking
YoungLives - a division of YoungLife for teen mothers
MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES
COCAL GRACIAS: All are invited to join a mission team to Puerto Cortez, Honduras to work alongside Brian and Rina Ruark and their ministry, Cocal Gracias. Team members will help with the end-of-semester party, teach workshops, and assist with various community projects. The trip is from July 6-17and cost is roughly $1,600 (including airfare). If you're interested in going to Honduras this summer, contact Amy Caffarella at: acaff44@gmail.com or (619) 602-1423.
BORDER TOUR: Curious about this border region we live in? Want to understand the border wall's impact in our region? Interested in the complex issue of immigration? Then join us on our first-ever Border Tour, June 16-17. We’ll gather Friday night at church at 6pm for dinner and an introductory presentation. Then on Saturday, we’ll continue the experience 9am-8pm with expert presentations, discussions, visiting both sides of the border wall, and dinner at Casa del Migrante in Tijuana. The tour costs $40. Learn more & RSVP by visiting the home page of our website. www.sdfcnaz.com
HAITI 2018: Mark your calendars now...we're in the early stages of planning a mission trip to Jean Rabel, Haiti to join Antony & Mariette Duclos' vibrant ministry there. Tentative dates are June 15-25, 2018and cost is $1,600. If you'd like to be added to the update list, contact our mission president, Ashley Johnson, and she'll provide more information as it becomes available!
ashleyeclair@gmail.com
Southern California
District Assembly at SDFC
Saturday ● June 3 ● 8am-3:30 Nazarene Missions International Convention
(Murietta Gateway Church of the Nazarene)
Sunday ● June 4 ● 5-7pm Opening Celebration Service & Fellowship (Brown Chapel)
Monday ● June 5 ● 8:30am-4:30pm Business Meeting Begins (Brown Chapel)
● 7-9pm Ordination Service & Fellowship (Brown Chapel)
Tuesday ● June 6 ● 8:30am-12pm Training with Rev. Scott Daniels (Ellipse)
If you are a church member and would like to be a delegate to the Saturday NMI Convention and/or the Business Meeting on Monday, please let the church office know. 619.849.3100 / church@sdfcnaz.com
Children's Ministries:
SO CAL DISTRICT KIDS CAMP: July 24-28 at Pine Valley Christian Conference Center
V.B.S. SPORTS CAMP: July 17-21 from 1-4pm at SDFC. VBS Sports Camp is for kids who are 4yrs. old by Sept. 1 through kids entering grade 6. Registration (sdfcnaz.com) opens May 22. $50 per child (scholarships are always available).
WACKY WATER NIGHTS: August 2, 9, 16, 23 from 5:30-7:30. Wacky Water Nights is a potluck dinner and swimming at Shelle James’ house. It's for the whole family!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
· V.B.S. VOLUNTEERS: Please let Shelle know if you can help July 17-21. Volunteer applications available in the Children’s Building.
· ROOT BEER FLOAT FUNDRAISER: Donate vanilla ice cream, 2 liter bottles of root beer, or cups for our Elevate fundraiser. Items needed by May 21.
· RECYCLING: We recycle glass & plastic bottles to raise funds for camp. Drop these in the can outside the Children’s Building in a clear plastic bag.
YOUTH NEWS:
ELEV8 REGIONAL ACTIVITY DAYS: May 26-28
MID-HIGH CAMP: July 24-28 at Pine Valley Christian Conference Center
SENIOR HIGH CAMP: July 30- August 3 Palomar Christian Conference Center
* Applications for all the above
now available in youth room! *
Young Adult News:
Summer YAZ
is (almost) back!
Our Sunday night potluck & discussion group
will kick off June 11
and continue all Sundays through August.
We meet from 6-8pm at Sean & Alicia Sand’s house.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

• Tithe & Offering Counter
• Mid High Volunteer Staff
• Classic Service Greeters & Ushers
• Parking Lot Greeters
• Childcare for MOPS first Friday of the month
• 3rd Sunday Mornings in Kitchen
• BBQ Team

If interested in serving, sign up at the Hub on Sundays or email Melissa at: melissa@sdfcnaz.com.
POINT OF PRAYER
Ellipse Chapel
Wednesdays, 11am - 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:
● Jeffery Ruhl: (4 year old grandson of Philip & Donna Tyler) Surgery & recovery from complex foot surgery
● Trey Gurga: Recovering from a broken femur
● Sally Motsenbocker: Pray for health and encouragement
● Janice Lodahl: Recovering from knee replacement surgery
● Katia Brown (Cathy Brown's daughter-in-law) Doing amazingly well with chemo
● Stephen Harvey (Lois Bell's nephew)
● Mark Morgan: Recovering from broken leg
● Jerri Morgan: Recovering from back surgery
● Barbara Nelson
● Chris Phillips: Prayer for continued healing for stage IV breast cancer
● Richard "Ricky" Silverman: Recovering at home
● Tim Caffarella: Chemo treatment for cancer in liver
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SDFC, VISIT: www.sdfcnaz.com
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