SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008

Welcome

Thank you for worshipping with us today! If you are here for the first time, have a prayer request or an item of information you would like us to have, please complete the welcome sheet from the lobby and place it in the basket. Please know that we would love to have you become an active part of the ministry of Chandler First Nazarene! 

THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!

LADIES CRAFT NIGHT - FOR CCS AUCTION

This Thursday, Aug. 14th - 7-9pm in Rooms B & C. Ladies, we have two projects. We will be decorating pens and putting the bidding paddles together.  Nothing too hard and the fellowship will be fun!  Please send your RSVP to Chris Black. 

YOU’RE INVITED

Dear Church Family,

We would like to invite you to a going away party for Becca Miller and Erin McCrite hosted by us, their parents, next Sunday, August 17^th from 4 to 7 p.m.. This will be the last Sunday the girls will be with us before they make their first move away from home to attend Pt. Loma Nazarene University. Because you are our family, we’d love for you to be with us for the send off. We’ll have hamburgers, hotdogs, and the “fixin’s” to go along with it. Feel free to bring a swimsuit and towel, as well, if you would like to swim. The party will be held at the Miller’s home at 2193 E. Kempton Rd. in Chandler. –Mary Miller and Bruce & Connie McCrite

BENSON’S BUDDIES AND CHILDREN’S QUIZZING

JOIN THE FUN!

Preschool’s Benson’s Buddies:  Benson’s Buddies meet on Tuesday evenings, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1a. Benson’s Buddies is a biblically based, scouting-style curriculum that presents Christian moral standards to young children ages 4 through Kindergarten.

Children’s Quizzing.  NEW STUDY HAS BEGUN… EXODUS! On Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m., we offer Children’s Quizzing to those in the 1st - 6th grade! Quizzing is a great Bible study program for kids. They meet in Fellowship Hall, Room D. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Campbell or Wanda Mills, Children’s Quizzing Directors.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

• CCS Board Meeting: Monday, August 11^th at 6:00 p.m. at ERG.

• Church Board Meeting: Thursday, August 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

• Sunday School Ministries Meeting: August session dismissed.

• Web Meeting: Wednesday, August 13^th at 6:30 p.m..

MEN’S RETREAT ‘08

Gentlemen, reserve a place on your calendars now. This year’s men’s retreat will be held September 11-14 at Josh Ranch (Thursday/Friday – Sunday). It is only $100 per person to attend. Great fellowship and food! A sign-up sheet is located at the gym entrance.

THANK YOU

Dear Church Family,

Sutton, Tanner, Max, and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who prayed and support us during this very trying and defining time in our lives. Thank you all very much. –Brent Hickey

DISCOVER COMMON GROUND

When you want to get to know each other, catch up on the week, enjoy coffee and donuts, the place to come is the Common Ground. It is located in Fellowship Hall, Room E, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.. Then, join your favorite Sunday School Class starting at 9:30. Come and enjoy!

VOTER’S GUIDE

The Center for Arizona Policy has a nonpartisan Voter’s Guide that is available for viewing at www.VoteSmartAZ.org. Find the candidates that best reflect your values and get ready to place an informed vote next election.

CCS AUCTION NIGHT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD

An Evening in the Garden. This is our school’s largest fundraising event of the year and your support is needed. Invitations were mailed earlier.  If you have not received your invitation, please contact the school office or Chris Black and we will make sure that you get one.  Time is running out and seating is limited so get you RSVP in as soon as possible.  This is an event you won't want to miss.  *GOOD FOOD *GOOD COMPANY *LOTS OF FUN * 

 

CCN'S COUNTRY STORE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Crafts And Cakes Needed For Auction Night. Sign up at the gym entrance to bake your favorite cakes or cup cakes or craft items for the Country store at our school auction. More volunteers are needed to help set up on Friday and/or Saturday before the auction or work at the Country Store during the auction.

 

If you don't bake or do crafts - that's OK - donations of pretty plates, platters, containers, baskets, etc. to dress up our baked goodies for the Country Store would be great, too. 

 

Are you working on a craft project? Chris Black would be thrilled to hear about it!  There are only have 13 days left until auction night.  So keep up the good work! If you have any questions or need some help, Chris would love to hear from you! Her contact information is 480-496-9793 or christineblack@wydebeam.com 

Items will need to be delivered to the Church by Friday afternoon on Aug. 22nd or call Chris B. for pick up service.

HAVASUPAI HIKE & CAMPING TRIP

The Havasupai Hike/Camping Trip is scheduled for Friday, October 17^th through Sunday, October 19^th, 2008. Reservations and payment must be turned in by September 17^th. Please contact John or Maxine Dick for more information.

RENOVATION IN PROCESS

We’re excited about the project. As we settle in to our temporary locations during this time, here are some of the details that will be helpful.

On Sunday, we request that everyone enter through the gymnasium doors. It is suggested that you park on the north-side of the church for easier access. This will also help us with flow.

• To enter the fellowship hall rooms, please use the back hallway door or the Common Ground entries.

• Restrooms are available in the gym and off of the courtyard.

• The Nursery is located in room 1B. The entrance is in the breezeway between the playground and courtyard. The classroom is on the North side. A changing table is available for use by the children’s restrooms off of classroom 1A.

• The 2’s and 3’s Sunday School Class and the Preschool Children’s Church are located in 1A.

• The 4’s – 1^st Grade Class is located off of the gym hallway in Room 12.

• The Youth, Adult, 2^nd-6^th Grade, and Elementary Children’s Church remain in the same locations.

On Tuesday evenings, we request that everyone enter through the corridor from the back parking lot to the courtyard.

Your patience during the transition is greatly appreciated.

SUNDAY SCHOOL / SMALL GROUPS…

MAKING A CONNECTION

Sunday School and small groups are great ways to dig deeper into study and provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know people in a small group setting.

Adult Sunday School Classes. We presently have three great Adult class options you can attend that begin each Sunday morning at 9:30!

The Pacesetters, led by Jim Cullumber, are meeting in Room B of the Fellowship Hall (East of the Sanctuary). This class is involved in a Bible study of Nehemiah.

New Beginnings, taught by Bruce and Terri Larson, meets in Room C of the Fellowship Hall (East of the Sanctuary). The class is currently studying a book entitled, "Understanding Bible Prophecy for Yourself", written by Tim LaHaye.

The Journey is co-taught by Roger Degler and Pastor Bruce. The lessons are from Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength—Godly Living For Today’s Kingdom Christian. These four aspects summarize the life of committed follower of Jesus Christ. This study uses real flesh-and-blood examples and powerful scriptural insights that will help today’s believer put these characteristics into practice in his or her daily life. This group meets in courtyard classroom # 7.

Youth Sunday School Classes. Our youth presently meet in Room A of the Fellowship Hall (East of the Sanctuary).

UPDATE: Adult Bible Study at the Hickeys. We would love for those who are interested in a Bible study to join our group.  We start at 6:30 p.m. and it usually lasts about one hour.  We also have a time of prayer.  We meet in our Outback room. We will be taking a break during the remainder of August, but plan to resume again next month. –Leaders Mike and Sandra Hickey

Adult Women’s Bible Study. The study will resume in September and will begin the study of II Corinthians. If you would like a study book ($15), please contact the church office by phone or e-mail.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Preschool Children’s Church uses Worship Time to reinforce what they have learned about God through their Sunday School classes. Children will be ready for a parent or guardian to pick them up in their classroom, Room #1A, following the service.

Elementary Children’s Church. Our children are learning about some of our favorite hymns… what they mean and their history. They will be leading one in the service today. Children will be ready for a parent or guardian to pick them up in Fellowship Hall Room D following the service.

Food Allergies. In many of our programs, kids enjoy a light snack. If your child has food allergies, please let the teacher know.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

CFN Family:

• Keith and Blanche L: as Keith receives hospice care

• Andreya D.: as she recuperates from surgery

• Janeen G.: upcoming delivery

• Lynelle H: as she recuperates from surgery

• Marge Judd: as she prepares for surgery

• Will Judd: health concern

• John C. and Tammy T.

• For increased enrollment for our school

• Casa Esperanza

• Employment Opportunities: for several individuals as they search for employment

• Unspoken Requests

Friends and Family:

• Vernon S.: Praise!—has settled in well from a move to be nearer family; status of cancer remains the same; your prayers are appreciated. Brother/Brother-in-law of Bud & Barbara S.

• Lorraine: recovering from hip surgery – Bud Simonson’s sister

• Russell: as he recuperates from extended surgery (8/5) to remove tumors—prognosis is not good—request of Becky H.

• Warren: for physical concern; unable to successfully use his left side—request of Becky H.

• Robyn: as she cares for her mother and two young children and for mother’s health—neighbor of Roger and Paula

• Praise! Betty’s son: has been going through experimental cancer treatments and results look very good—request of Wanita

• Gustavo Ghiraldello Fidalgo Figueira: a 4-month-old baby who has been diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease; may be receiving a transplant from his 4-year-old sister; your prayers for this family in Brazil facing these critical issues are appreciated—friends of Niceli and Cristiano B.

• Grandma Jan V.: recently received news that cancer has metastasized; as she tries new cancer treatment—paternal grandmother of Aizik and Thomys V.

• Family: as Mom and 3 children recuperate from injuries sustained in a car accident on Tuesday – family friends of the Young’s

• Daniel S.: as he prepares for surgeries for injuries sustained while serving in Iraq – Dan C.’s nephew

• Mark W.: as he settles back into civilian life in Prescott—recently served in Iraq—Marj and Barney’s grandson

• Frank G.’s Brother: as he continues to recovers from wounds

• Friend’s Marriage: a couple in the midst of serious marital strife—Friend of Roger D.

• Linda A.: complications in cancer treatment—Linda and her family previously attend CCN

• Peter: as he struggles to fight cancer—Trisha R.’s brother-in-law

• Jerry M.: health concerns—Chris B.’s father

• Ann D. and family: for a healthy marriage and daughter’s spiritual welfare – Pat E.’s niece

• Edna W.: as she goes through cancer treatments – Dale K.’s sister

• Matt J.: waiting for a bone marrow transplant – looking for a match – Friend of Dale & Mary

• Joseph and Ellen Penn: Our LINKS missionaries, formerly serving in South Africa, request prayer for Ellen who continues to recover from hip surgery.

USA:

• Cedar Falls, IA and NW Illinois: as they try to recover from record flooding

• Our Country’s Executive, Legislative and Judicial Leadership

• Military Personnel & their families, civilians serving in war-torn areas

• For the state governments considering the revision marriage laws

World:

• Timor Leste New Members: Praise the Lord for the growth of the church in Dili, East Timor. On a recent Sunday, 18 people were received into the Timor Leste Church. This is the first time that members have been received into this church, and we give all glory and honor to Jesus.

*For updates to these requests, please complete a blue communication card and place it in the offering plate or contact the church office. Your help in keeping our prayer list up-to-date is appreciated.

THIS WEEK AT CFN

Today 8:30A Worship Team Rehearsal

9:00A Fellowship at Common Ground

9:30A Sunday School

10:30A Worship

Monday 6:00P Student Ministries Kore Group

6:00P CCS Board Meeting

Tuesday 7:00P Student Ministries, Benson’s Buddies and Quizzing

(Women’s Bible Study dismissed)

Wednesday 6:30P Website Meeting

Thursday 7:00P Church Board Meeting

Saturday 7:30A Prayer

Sunday 8:30A Worship Team Rehearsal

9:00A Fellowship at Common Ground

9:30A Sunday School

10:30A Worship

3:30P Women’s Bible Study

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chandler

First Church of the Nazarene (480) 963-4464

Direct line to Chandler Christian School (480) 963-0748

301 N. Hartford Street

Chandler, AZ 85225

Websites: www.chandlernazarene.org

www.chandlerchristianschool.org

Emails: info@chandlernazarene.org

chandlerchristianschool@hotmail.com

OUR STAFF

Bruce McCrite, Pastor	Chuck Warner, Minister of Music
Ben George, Associate Pastor	Connie McCrite, Administrative Pastor
Ruth Zappe, School Administrator