Weekly Update - Grove City Church of the Nazarene

December 27 & 28, 2014
Sunday
9:00 am
10:45 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
December 28
Worship Service\Children’s Church
Adult Sunday School Class (Room 016/019)
Worship Service\Children’s Church
Gospel of John Class (Conference Room)
SH!FT “Rise” Christmas Service
Monday
6:00 am
December 29
Prayer (Auditorium))
Tuesday
7:30 am
December 30
Young at Heart (55+) (The Commons)
Wednesday
December 31 - New Year’s Eve
Church Office and The Commons Area Closed - No Wednesday Activities
Thursday
January 1, 2015 - New Year’s Day
May your New Year be a blessed one!
Church Office and The Commons Area Closed
Friday
January 2
Church Office & The Commons Area Opened
Saturday
8:00 am
6:00 pm
January 3
Men’s Bible Study (Hospitality Center)
Saturday Night Service
First Time Here with Us? We're honored that you've chosen to
worship with us today. If you can spare a few moments after the service,
we'd love to meet you and give you a gift. Just come to the VIP signs in
the Lobby and you'll be on your way in no time. Thanks again!
MANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES AVAILABLE at
theNaz.tv (click ABOUT, then EMPLOYMENT) - Qualified candidates
may submit a letter of interest including available start date, salary
expectations, along with a resume, and your personal Christian testimony
(one page or less) via email to jobs@thenaz.tv. To complete an
employment application in lieu of a resume, please visit 4770 Hoover
Road, Grove City, Ohio. Applications may be obtained from the Church
Receptionist between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm or email resume
to jobs@thenaz.tv.
Grove City Christian School Track & Field Coaches - GCCS invites
qualified Christian leaders to apply for several available paid Track & Field
coaching opportunities. Program is expanding in the 2015 season. Do
you love coaching students and developing COMPLETE Christian
champions? We focus on improvement of athletic skills and dedication,
spiritual growth, academic achievement, leadership development, and
community service. GCCS is seeking candidates with track and field
(distance, sprints, hurdles, LJ, HJ, throws, etc.) knowledge and expertise,
strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, and the ability
to serve as positive Christian role models for the student athletes.
Interested candidates may contact bhardy@grovecitychristian.org or
(614) 305-2026.
Please Note! The Edge Academy Classes resume Monday, January 5.
WOW classes begin Tuesday, January 6, at 7:00 pm and Wednesday,
January 7, at 9:00 am . Tuesday Bible Study will meet Tuesday, January
6, at 10:30 am, and The Crochet Club will meet January 13 & 15.
Our Winter Brochure is available at the Connection Center or Online.
Any questions, please contact Amy Sullivan at asullivan@thenaz.tv.
All Church Prayer Wednesday, January 7 - Join us as we begin the
New Year “United in Prayer.” All adults are invited to the Main Auditorium
at 7:00 pm as we join together in prayer for God to guide our lives and our
families in 2015.
We will accept your 2014 Gifts through Wednesday, December
31. You can place gifts directly in the lockboxes in the Lobby of the church
or you can mail your gifts to the church. We will credit your gifts to 2014 if
the mail is postmarked on or before December 31.
School Age Coordinator Position is available at Grove City Christian
Child Care Center, Hoover Road Wrap Around Site. During the school
year, hours for this position will be a full-time split shift encompassing
6:30 am-9:30 am each morning and 2:00pm – 6:00 pm each afternoon.
Summer hours reflect a full time schedule. Applicant must be available
when school is cancelled due to weather, holidays, or no school. CDA or
BA in Early Childhood Education is required. Interested candidates should
complete an application or forward cover letter (with salary requirements),
resume, and a one page (or less) personal testimony to
bhardy@thenaz.tv.
Local writers Laura Lanese, Janet Shailer, and Kelli Milligan Stammen
are looking for old color or black/white photos of Grove City for the creation
of a new book documenting the area from the 1953-present, with a heavy
emphasis on photos from the 1950s-1990s. Photos should be taken to the
information section of the Grove City Library to be scanned into the Attics
to Archives files. The photos will be returned immediately. For information,
contact Karen Lane at the library (614) 875-6716, ext. 503. Any questions
about the project can be emailed to thegcbook@gmail.com.
Upward needs Volunteers for the Concession Stand. If you are
interested in helping families take their next steps towards Jesus together,
please see one of our volunteers in the Lobby after the services or contact
Andrea Green at tacks5@sbcglobal.net.
Beginner’s Sign Language Class - This six-week class will be held
Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm, January 19 through February 23 in
Room 016-019. The class is free, but you must pre-register for the class,
please call Jill at (614) 801-0117. Class size is limited.
Women of All Ages! Our Bible study on Thursday begins January 8 from
9:00-11:00 am in the Conference Room . Please join us as we study
"TWELVE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE," by Lysa Terkeurst . Contact Sue
Fuller (sfuller129@hotmail.com) for more info.
Abortion Recovery Connection (aR Connection): The Abortion
Recovery group meets Tuesday, January 6, 7:00 pm, at PDHC, 665 East
Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH. This gathering is open to
anyone who has experienced abortion, whether you are newly seeking
information and support, or have previously gotten connected. There is no
commitment to begin a support group or even share your story. Simply
come to be in community with others and learn about available help and
resources. Connection nights are the first Tuesday of every month.
Restore, Reclaim, Recover. There is Hope! Contact PDHC at (614)
444-4411 or email pegid@pdhc.org for more information.
The Commons Holiday Hours:
Sunday, December 28 - 8:00am-2:00pm
December 29 & 30 - 10:00am-2:00pm
Closed New Years Eve and New Years Day
January 2, 2015 -10:00am-2:00pm,
January 3 - 10:00am-8:00pm
First Steps Preschool Ministries
First Steps Preschool Opportunities to Serve - Join one of our ministry
teams as we help preschoolers take their very first steps toward Jesus
Christ . . . together with you! Various service opportunities include teaching/
assisting in the nursery or preschool classes, welcoming guests, registering
children, joining our Church Mouse Praise Team, puppet team, or sound
tech crew. Learn about service opportunities by contacting Kim Panzino at
(614)875-2551, ext. 215, or attend Discover First Steps Nursery & Preschool Ministries the second Sunday every month.
Pizza, Play & Praise this Wednesday, January 21, at 11:30 am in The
Commons. Invite your neighbors, friends, and family to The Naz's Pizza,
Play & Praise on the third Wednesday EVERY month at 11:30 am. Families
enjoy pizza specials in the cafe, Praise House fun with the Church Mice
and Puppets, and play in the PlayPlace. Grab a brochure with all of the
details in The Commons or contact Kim Panzino at (614) 875-2551, ext.
215, for additional information.
MOPS Meeting (Mothers of Preschoolers) - Monday, January 12, at
7:00 pm. Get connected with other moms the second Monday of each
month at 7:00 pm (September through May) in the Preschool Wing at The
Naz. Any questions regarding registering for MOPS, contact Stacy
Driftmyer at (614) 226-2884, or Kim Panzino at (614) 875-2551, ext. 215.
The Edge Academy of The Arts is offering WeJoySing's Heart String
classes in January. Discover how your child (newborn through age 5)
learns and grows through joy-filled music played in these half hour
classes. Parents and children participate together in musical activities that
stimulate a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development. These
five-week evening classes begin Wednesday, January 21, through
February 18. Class times vary, depending on your child's age. For detailed
information, class times, and cost contact Kim Panzino at (614) 875.2551,
ext. 215, or pick up a flyer in The Commons area.
Zumba at the Naz is Christian inspired workout that is fun for all! Join us to
get fit in the New Year and to make new friends! We are offering two
classes starting January 6. Tuesdays, at 5:30-6:30 pm and Thursdays,
6:00-7:00 pm. Cost: $4 ($1 goes to a charity of the month.). Classes are
held in the Church Mouse Praise House. Bring a water bottle, towel, and a
friend! If you have questions or want more info contact Michelle Moore
(614) 371-0811 or mmoore247@att.net.
SH!FT (Seventh-Twelfth Grade)
Rise Christmas Party for High School Students! Tonight is our first
annual Rise Christmas House Party at 4725 Hunting Creek Ct.. Grove City,
OH. Festivities start at 6:00pm. Wear an ugly sweater, bring a white
elephant gift, and a couple bucks to cover pizza! There will be
prizes, movies, and we've heard rumors of some very competitive
foose-ball and air-hockey tournaments! Invite your friends!
December/ New Year Calendar
 December 31 – No SH!FT
 January 4 – Rise New Year, New You Service
 January 7– Middle School Service and High School Small Groups are
back!
IGN!TION (Fifth & Sixth Grade)
NO IGN!TION Today!
Are you the parent of a fifth or sixth grade student? Are you
wondering what is going on for your pre-teen student? You can get
information by joining the IGN!TION Parents’ Group on “The Grove.”
You will receive weekly updates on upcoming events and some amazing
resources to help us partner with you in raising your student no matter what
age.
Kids Matter Ministries (Kindergarten-Fourth Grade)
KMM Family New Year’s Party - Wednesday, December 31, at 7:00 pm
in the Activities Center! Bring board games, and a snack to share (KMM
will provide drinks). We will end with a devotion by Pastor Deb and a BIG
SURPRISE at 10:00pm (also known as the New Year over the ocean).
Register by calling the KMM Office (614) 875-7393, or email Pastor Deb.
dmckay@thenaz.tv.
If you are unable to place your offering in the plate, there is a secure
drop box in the Lobby.
You can follow us on Instagram at Nazignition or on Facebook at https://
www.facebook.com/thenazgrovecityignition?ref=bookmarks
New Ways To Give To The Naz
(1) You can now use your mobile device by: Scanning the attached
QR Code – this will take you directly to
SecureGive (our secure on-line giving tool) – steps to
follow: If you have not already done so, download a QR
scanning application to your device, obtained through your
App Store. Scan the attached QR code and you will be
taken to the login for SecureGive. If you don’t already have
a SecureGive account you will be asked to provide setup information and
billing details. Complete as instructed on the site, providing your phone
number and password, and your gift will be sent to The Naz.
(2) Text your Gift – Your gift request will be sent directly to SecureGive.
Steps to follow: Via your phone text your gift to (844) 899-7644 using the
following example/format - “thenaz $,” for example “thenaz 10” to send
$10 to The Naz. If you don’t have a SecureGive account, you will be
asked to provide setup information and billing details. Once you have completed your Account Setup – your initial request, along with subsequent
requests, will be initiated by your phone number. After initiating your request, you will be texted back a confirmation of your gift. Your response to
the confirmation of “Y” or “N” will complete the transaction. If you have
any questions, please contact the The Naz Finance Department at (614)
875-2551, ext. 241.
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