January 31, 2013

January 31, 2013

This Sunday - This is the fifth week in our series, Sabbath: Resurrection. We will look at various passages in the gospel of John (from chapters 1, 19, and 20) as well as a look back to Genesis 1. Did you realize that Jesus was dead on the sabbath? Do you think this has any significance (or that he was raised on the first day of the week)? We'll explore this together on Sunday (the first day of the week!). I hope you can come. If you have not heard any of the sermons in this series, you can hear them on our recordings page. - Pastor Jeremy





Alabaster Offering- February is Alabaster Offering month in the church of the Nazarene! Individuals are encouraged to bring their alabaster boxes, spare change, or other monetary donations, the entire proceeds of which go to the building of churches and facilities for missions!

Spanish Word of the Week - ofrecimiento meaning offering.

 Guatemala Update - We learned this week that two little girls who were connected to the the Vida Abundante Church and the student center passed away. They were ages 5 and 7. We don't have any more details than that, but certainly want to be praying for their families, Pastor Pedro and Carlos, and the whole community in the wake of these tragedies.

Community Retreat -  Our fifth annual community retreat is just two weeks away! At the moment we have 45 people signed up, but there's room for you! All the fine details are here on the church's website. If you would like to go, please email Pastor Jeremy. We are again practicing Acts 2 principles in "sharing the cost." We want all who want to go to be able to. This year, the retreat is on the first weekend of Lent. As such, it makes a great way to make a great start on our Lenten and Easter emphases.

Lent and Easter - Lent begins in less than two weeks. Our Annual Ash Wednesday service will be at 7:00 on February 13, just prior to our retreat. We will be returning to an emphasis we went through two years ago, but with a brand new book: Ashes to Fire. The daily devotional books are $10 each. Email Christina Duncan if you would like one and you can put the money for them in an offering box (be sure to mark it!). The readings begin on February 13 and we will hand out the devotional books at our Ash Wednesday service.
  • The South Shore Baptist Church has invited any and all to an event with Emily Colson. (February 7th, 7pm). Emily’s son, Max, was diagnosed with autism at an early age. As a suddenly single mother, Emily went through many challenging years, only to emerge confident and joyful about the gift she has been given. And Max, this remarkable young man who struggles to communicate, has life lessons to teach us all. Colson's book, “Dancing with Max”, winner of the Autism Society of America’s “Literary Work of the Year Award,” chronicles this story with great wisdom, candor and disarming humor. For more information, see SSBC's website.
  • Have anything to share here? Let Christina know.
Other Reminders:
Sunday, February 3rd
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)
Monday, February 4th
Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
Wednesday, February 6th
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Bible Study (7:00 PM)


Upcoming Dates:
  • Ash Wednesday Service - Feb. 13th, 7:00 PM
  • Annual Retreat - Feb. 15th-18th
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