January 17, 2025
Hello, Newark Naz!
Newark Naz has been blessed by your gifts and generosity toward the work of God's Kingdom through our church. The 2024 Giving Statements will be emailed by January 24 to the primary and spouse email addresses that we have on file. If you prefer that your giving statement is mailed to you, please email the church office at info@newarknaz.org by January 21, including updated address information if it needs to be changed, and we will mail your statement to you. The giving statement email will come from "no-reply@pushpay.com." If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk email folder. To update your email address, log in to Engage through this link. If you do not currently have a profile login set up, use this link to request one.
The following are our Celebration, Community and Call opportunities this week.
Morning Worship:
10:00 AM - Williams Street Campus - livestream available through newarknaz.org or on Facebook @NewarkNaz
11:30 AM - Williams Street Campus - livestream available through newarknaz.org or on Facebook @NewarkNaz
Kid City Worship:
Sunday, 10:00 AM - Kid City Worship and Nursery/Toddler Worship
Sunday, 11:30 AM - Kid City Worship and Nursery/Toddler Worship
Wednesday, 6:30 PM - Word on the Street - Beginning January 29
Student Community Worship:
Sunday, 6:30 PM - Ignite @ the Firehouse
Attention Families with Graduating Seniors - If you have a senior in your immediate family who is graduating from high school in 2025, please let us know by emailing Pastor Christina at christina@newarknaz.org. We would like to acknowledge and celebrate them!
Pray 2025 - Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 PM at our Williams Street campus for Teach Us To Pray: A Guided Prayer Experience as we re-imagine our idea of prayer.
Ignite: Super Bowl Edition - Student Community's annual Super Bowl will be held at the Hardesty's home on February 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Please bring your favorite halftime snack with you. For more information and the address, please contact Pastor Christina at christina@newarknaz.org.
Holy Guacamole Gathering - Dive into this soul-satisfying, Taco Bar experience where flavor meets fellowship! Pile your plate high, laugh until your sides hurt, and join the fun-filled games for a chance at amazing prizes! Bring your appetite and competitive spirit as we combine delicious food and exciting entertainment while creating memories with our church family on February 16 at 6:00 PM at our Williams Street campus. If you would like to help provide toward the Taco Bar, please sign up here.
Baptism Class, Sunday, March 2, 2:15-3:15 PM - If you would like to go public with your faith and be baptized, please click here to sign up for our Baptism Class which will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 2:15 PM in the conference room (near the church office) at our Williams Street campus. Childcare will be provided.
Membership Class, Sunday, March 2, 3:15-6:15 PM - If you are interested in joining Newark Naz, or if you want to learn more about us, you are invited to our Membership Class on Sunday, March 2. We will meet in the conference room (near the church office) at our Williams Street. Sign up here if you would like to attend. Childcare will be provided.
Teen Camp - Save the Date: June 23-26 at Higher Ground Camp in West Harrison, IN. Watch for more information when registration opens.
Kids Camp - Save the Date: July 13-16 (4th-6th grade) and July 17-19 (1st-3rd grade) at Camp Cotubic in Bellefontaine. Watch for more information when registration opens.
Word on the Street - Word on the Street is our midweek children's discipleship time. We look forward to gathering with our children in the new year beginning January 29 at 6:30 PM.
Men and Women's Bible Study - Our Wednesday evening men and women's Bible study groups will begin meeting on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Firehouse. The men's group will be studying the book of Romans; the women's group will be discussing The Chosen. No need to sign up...just show up! For more information please contact Merel and Linda Pickenpaugh at lmpickenpaugh@windstream.net.
Newark Naz Life Groups - We believe life is better surrounded by people who encourage, support, and challenge you to grow in your relationship with Christ. God created us to live life connected to Him and to the people around us. If you're interested in joining a Life Group at Newark Naz or would like to talk to someone about our groups, take the first step to finding your life group by completing this form. We will reach out to you and help you find a place to connect.
Five Ways to Give @ Newark Naz - We offer five convenient ways to give at Newark Naz. In person on Sunday morning: drop your gift into one of the offering baskets or in the offering box in the sanctuary. Online: through our website or by using our app (go to your Google Play or App Store and download NewarkNaz). Through the mail: 200 S. Williams St., Newark, OH 43055. And you can always text to give by texting "newarknaz" to 779-77. Thank you for your continued generosity, Newark Naz!
Newark Naz Podcast - You can now listen to recent sermons on our Newark Naz Podcast available on our website or through our Newark Naz app.
Newark Naz App - Did you know that Newark Naz has an app? You can see upcoming events, read the daily Bible reading, sign up for a class, watch sermons, give your tithes and offerings and donate to ministries...all from the app! Go to your Google Play or App Store and download NewarkNaz.
Engage Database - Another way to stay connected with each other is through Engage. To request an account, we ask that you go here and click “request account.” You will receive an email allowing you to set up your account. Please make sure all your contact information is valid and updated. You can also add a photo of yourself and your family members. Only staff and leadership will be able to see all this information and you can control the privacy settings. This database is a great way to ENGAGE in the work of God.
Daily Bible Reading Plan - Looking to spend 2025 immersed in God's word? Pastor Dan recommends this reading and listening plan as an excellent resource to help you draw closer to God in the coming year.
California Fires - As our hearts are heavy over the tragic wildfires in California, we pray we are equally burdened to do something. Please consider giving to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. NCM is an outflow of the Church of the Nazarene in our world, partnering with congregations to provide tangible expressions of Christ’s love. This is our opportunity to partner with Nazarenes in Los Angeles who will love their neighbors in the wake of the fires. Use this link to give directly to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
Behavioral Healthcare Partners Mobile Care Now Clinic - BHP has a new mental health urgent care mobile unit which will be available to serve our Newark Naz community and neighborhood. The mobile Care Now Clinic will be in our Williams Street parking lot on January 29 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The Care Now Clinic is designed to serve individuals 5 years and older, regardless of ability to pay, who are experiencing behavioral health or emotional distress. Individuals seen in the Clinic will receive specific and targeted care by a qualified behavioral health professional. If you, a family member, or a friend are interested in the Care Now Clinic, pre-care information packets can be picked up at the Welcome Desk or are available through this link. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Simpson at cheryl@newarknaz.org.
Dinner at the House - As we continue to listen to God's call for our church, we will be hosting dinner for our Newark Naz families, neighbors, and the Boys and Girls Club of Newark on Tuesday, February 4 at the Firehouse from 6:00-7:30 PM. We invite you to drop-in to eat, and as you do, sit with someone you don't know to learn that person's story in order to build a relationship with them. Join us as we share the love of God with our community.
Food Pantry Needs - This month we are collecting peanut butter, rice, snack crackers, canned meats, canned meals, canned soup and ramen. Donations of these items can be placed in the Give Tank. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can place a check in the offering or text "newarknaz" to 779-77 or give through our Newark Naz app. Thank you for your continued support of our community and helping those in need.
Night to Shine - On Friday, February 7, 2025, Community Wesleyan Church will host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on God's love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Our very own Angie Lee is on the organizing committee this year for Night to Shine, and she is looking for volunteers to help with the Respite Room for parents. If you are willing to assist with this great community event, please contact Angie at angielee1881@gmail.com.
Tell Your Story - Do the people around you know what God has done for you? Snap this QR code or use this link to access the document to learn how to effectively tell people the story of your faith.
Helping Hands Fund - As we continue to see much need within our community, please consider giving over and above your regular tithe and offering to help those in need by giving to the Helping Hands Fund. On-going offerings that are given to the Helping Hands Fund will help people from our Newark Naz family, and will also help our partner community agencies to assist our neighbors and friends in the larger Newark area. You may give in the offering by marking your check "Helping Hands," or give electronically through our Newark Naz App or by texting "newarknaz" to 779-77 and choosing "Helping Hands."
Photo & Video Release - Check out our Photo/Video Release here.
Severe Weather Policy - in case we encounter winter weather, our Severe Weather Policy is located here.
We look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday. You are in our prayers, and you are loved!
God bless you,
The Staff at Newark Naz
