September 11, 2015
Dear Eastridge Family,
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the tragic events we
simply call 9/11. 2,977 people died on
that day as a result of the terrorist attack on America. I’d invite you to pause now, if you haven’t
already done so today, to pray for those whose lives were lost on 9/11, their
families, for all those who lost their lives in the years since in the fight
against Islamic terrorism and those who were injured in this fight.
Here are a few items I want to make sure you are aware. I’m looking forward to worshiping with you
on Sunday!
Pastor Andy
Cleaning
Day
Tomorrow, September 12th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. we will gather to
clean the church and make preparations for our celebration dinner. The more people who come out to help the quicker we can get the job finished.
Crazy
Love
Sunday September 13th kick off our church wide study of God’s
Love using Francis Chan’s bestselling book “Crazy Love.” We will distribute books to those who have
signed up for a copy. The books cost
about $8 each. Some cannot afford to buy
a book at this time but please don’t let this keep you from participating in
this church wide study. We can order
books in Spanish or English.
There will be a sign-up sheet for each of the small groups. It looks like we will have groups meeting on
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Friday.
Tonight I am hosting the small group leaders and host to
discuss how we want to lead the groups.
I am thankful for each one who has agreed to lead or be a host for the
small groups.
This will be a good study that you will not want to miss.
Here is a photo of Pastor James and Norman working on the church apartment.
Kitchen/Fellowship
Remodel Celebration
Sunday, September 13th after the morning worship service we will
have an International Potluck Dinner to celebrate the completion of the
renovation. You will not want to miss
out on the good food from people in the Eastridge Congregation.
Nursery
Makeover
The education committee gave Jill Heer and Dalia Vargas the
responsibility of doing a makeover in the nursery. They have been working on this project and
are getting close finishing it up. They
have talked about having a nursery shower to give the “new” nursery some fresh
new toys and other items. Watch for more
details to come.
Alabaster
Offering
What is Alabaster? The
Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. While we understand the church consists of the
people of God and not a building, buildings erected for the purpose of ministry
help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and
convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to “put down roots.”
Alabaster funds help provide land for many Work & Witness projects, and the
entire Alabaster Offering goes toward the purchase of land and construction of
churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national
workers.
We will be receiving this offering on Sunday, September 27th.
You can get an alabaster box in the church lobby, or simply come prepared to
give on that Sunday morning service.
Favorite
Quotes
“Teach me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve
me and I’ll understand.” -Chinese
Proverb
"You are most like God when you are bringing people
together in reconciliation." - E. Stanley Jones
"God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them
deeply." – A.W. Tozer
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