Welcome
We are so happy you have chosen to worship with us this morning! Whether today is your first time or you are a regular part of our church family, God has something to say and do in your heart and life today! May we hear God’s voice, be empowered by God’s spirit, and leave ready to follow Christ in the work he is doing around us!
FOR FAMILIES WORSHIPPING WITH US
This week we are having “Children’s Worship,” open to all our kids grades kindergarten through 6th grade! Children will worship with their families for the first part of the service today. After the offering, Pastor Kory will dismiss all children to go to the Fellowship Hall with our Children’s Ministry volunteers for a time of worship designed just for them! They will sing, spend time looking at what God says in Scripture and eat a snack. (Children are also welcome to stay in the sanctuary and worship with their parents if you prefer!)
Parents, you can sign your children in to Children’s Worship on the sign up sheet in the foyer before service or go with your child when they are dismissed. You can sign out your children after the worship service in the Fellowship Hall.
We also have a nursery for our youngest worshippers: all children birth through pre-kindergarten. You can sign your children in at the nursery with one of our Children’s Ministry Volunteers and sign them out after the worship service.
Most of all, we want you to know how glad we are to worship with you and your family today! You are welcome here!
PLEASE PRAY:
Pastor Elda’s dad has stabilized again, praise God! Please pray for healing for her dad and peace and comfort for the whole family.
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Paula Nelson passed away in September. Please pray for her extended family (including Beth, Elliot, Jace, Audrey and Mya) and many friends as they grieve and remember her.
Pray for Jurrien Brood, who recently tested positive for Lyme disease. He’s taking the antibiotic; please pray he feels better soon! Also please pray for his dad, Norm, as he continues to heal from infection!
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Pastor Elda has been improving and has been sleeping better. Praise God! Please continue to pray for complete healing and relief for her!
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Pastor Kory’s mom (and family) - she has been diagnosed with severe Alzheimers and is receiving daily elder care at home. Please pray for her and for Kory’s siblings as they care for her and consider her care in the near future.
Please pray for Pastors Kory and Elda as they lead us!
KIDS MINISTRY HELP NEEDED
As we begin another year of Sunday Kids Ministry, we need 2 more volunteers who would be willing to help lead a lesson for our elementary age kids one
Sunday a month! Would you prayerfully consider if God would have you step into that need? We have an awesome team of volunteers and would love to
have you join us! Please talk to Pastor Kory or email him at koryheal@gmail.com if you’re interested or have questions!
FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
We are preparing a few food bags for students at Pickford School every week. Several people have asked what the food pantry could use. We have put Postit notes near the office with needs such as 4 cans of fruit or 3 boxes of cereal (like the youth did for NYC). If you’d like to help meet the needs of our food pantry, feel free to take a note and buy the items listed on it! You can place purchased items on the floor under the community bulletin.
ALABASTER OFFERING
TODAY
Twice a year we receive an Alabaster Offering that supports the work of the Church of the Nazarene around the world in building churches, schools, child development centers, hospitals and medical clinics. September 24, will be our next Alabaster Sunday! Grab an Alabaster box (looks like a brick) in the foyer, fill it with your donation and bring it back on the 24th! Thank you for your generosity towards the work God is doing around the world!
Media Team Meeting
TODAY After Service
We will have a short meeting for all those interested in volunteering on our Sunday Media team right after the worship service on Sunday, October 1. Contact Pastor Kory at koryheal@gmail.com if you cannot
make it or if you have any questions!
CHURCH MORTGAGE BURNING
this coming Spring!
Last month, we were able to pay off the mortgage on the church building! Praise the Lord! This is a huge milestone for the church, and we want to celebrate! This spring we will have a Mortgage Burning celebration praising God for his faithfulness in providing this wonderful facility for the ministries of New Horizons. More details will be announced but in the meantime, join us in thanking God for his work in and through New Horizons Nazarene!
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY:
October 1, 2023
10:00am
Greeters: Thad and Kim Ledy
Counters: Denise Conroy and Rudy Santos
Worship Service (in person and online): family worship: our children will stay with us in the Sancturary during the service.
Kids’ Worship: April Brood and Denise Conroy
Nursery: Rhonda and Jordyn Heal
TUESDAY
10:00am
Community Women's Bible Study
WEDNESDAY
6:00-7:30pm
Come join us! There will be groups for adults, youth, and children!
NEXT SUNDAY:
October 8, 2023
10:00am
Greeters: Thad and Kim Ledy
Counters: Denise Conroy and Pat Feldhake
Worship Service (in person and online): family worship: our children will stay with us in the Sancturary during the service.
Kids Worship: April Brood and Denise Conroy
Nursery: Rhonda and Jordyn Heal
WATERING HELP NEEDED
Mornings and Evenings
We could still use some help watering our garden in the mornings and evenings! There is a sign up sheet available in the foyer.
MONTHLY GIVING UPDATE
Remaining mortgage balance: PAID OFF! PRAISE GOD!
Thank you for your faithful giving to God’s work!
Remember this:
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have already decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
NEW HORIZONS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
PASTOR KORY HEAL
koryheal@gmail.com
(661) 972-0414
PASTOR ELDA SANTOS