Sunday's Message
Dr. Jim Halbert
"How to Keep Rollin' When Your World is Rockin'"
Psalm 37:1-9
Practices
For Children
- Nursery and Preschool care for children birth through kindergarten is located in Arms Hall. Check-in begins at 9:15 am.
- Children’s Church for children in grades 1 - 6 is located in Lower Sanctuary 102. Check-in begins at 9:15 am. Please ask a greeter if you need directions.
- Children’s Sunday school will follow at 11:00 am.
For Guests
- If you complete a Connect Card by clicking this link, we will make a $10 gift in your name to one of three faith-based social service organizations. By sharing your contact information with us, we’ll be able to keep you up to date on what’s happening at PazNaz.
Life at PazNaz
Patio Construction
Construction is underway on the West Patio between Lee Chapel and the Sanctuary. The project is expected to be finished by Saturday, October 25. In addition to the construction work, the new concrete slab will require one week to fully cure before foot traffic can resume in the area. In order to ensure the structural integrity of the repaired patio, the entire space between Lee Chapel and the Sanctuary will be closed to all foot traffic. If you typically park in the upper west parking lot, plan to walk or ride a golf cart to enter via the East side of campus while this project is in progress. The Cantonese worshiping community will still meet in Lee Chapel today, but will enter the chapel through Reed Hall or the Groom’s Room. ACOP will meet in Meguiar Hall this evening.
Widows’ Breakfast
PazNaz Widows’ Breakfast will be held on Friday, October 24, at 9:00 am. The group will meet at Corner Bakery located at 3807 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, please contact Kathy Symons at kathysymons41@gmail.com or 626.437.8114.
Trunk or Treat
PazNaz is hosting Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, 6:00-8:00 pm. PazNaz needs candy donations and volunteers to decorate cars, pass out candy, and help make this event special for the kids in the community. Volunteer signups and candy donations can be made in the Sanctuary Foyer on Sundays or the church office during the week. Parking spaces for decorated cars are available on a first come, first served basis and cars must be decorated by 5:30 pm for judging. For questions or to volunteer, please contact Pastor Jasmine Brenneman at jbrenneman@paznaz.org or 626.351.2418.
Pickle Ball
La Fuente Ministries invites everyone to play pickle ball in the Gym on Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Come join the fun.
Women in the Word
Join Women In The Word this Fall as Natalia Kohn Rivera teaches The Song of Solomon. This study meets on Tuesdays through November 11 at 9:15 am in Gilmore Hall. Childcare and Zoom options are available. For more information, please contact Darlene Weaver at darlenegweaver@gmail.com or 626.422.8181.
Giving Platform
PazNaz has begun the process of switching to a new online-giving platform called Pushpay. This change will let you more easily pay for things like Common Table or special events with minimal changes to your current giving process. If you have set up recurring giving, you should have already received an email asking you to confirm that you wish to continue giving to PazNaz, and your recurring giving will begin to be processed by the new giving platform. The process is only three clicks of a button. If you need extra help, contact Chenani Moncayo at 626.351.2414 or cmoncayo@paznaz.org or Joy Yap at 626.351.2417 or jyap@paznaz.org. As always, you may give to PazNaz by placing donations in the offering plates during Sunday worship, by mail, or by dropping off tithes and offerings in the church office. A new PazNaz app is also in the works and should be released sometime soon. The app will not only make giving easier, but it will also make communication about PazNaz events easier.
Common Table
Common Table is on hiatus this Wednesday, October 22.
Common Table meals and learning opportunities will resume
Wednesday, October 29 - November 19 before taking a break until the new year.
Common Table Learning Opportunities: October 29 - November 19
Grief Support Group
Led by Pastor Darwin Ng | Reed Hall, 247
The PazNaz Grief Support Group provides a safe space with support, care, and teaching as you journey through grief.
Book Group: The Bible Makes Sense by Walter Brueggemann
Led by Dr. Brad Strawn | The Pepper Tree Ramirez Room
This class will discuss the book The Bible Makes Sense revised edition by Walter Brueggemann. Sign up by emailing Pastor Brad (bstrawn@paznaz.org) or calling the church office. Minimum class size 6, max 10.
Oasis (Special Needs and Disabilities)
Led by Gretchen Moss | Reed Hall, 246
For teens and adults with special needs, Oasis Bible Study is a night of fun and fellowship! Contact Gretchen Moss at gretchenmoss66@gmail.com.
Lots of Christmas Presence
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Reed Hall, 248
This four-week series will conclude on the Wednesday prior to Christ The King Sunday, which is the last Sunday of the Christian Liturgical year. After that will be the First Sunday of Advent, which is the first Sunday of the new Liturgical year. The Advent wreath is a Christian symbol marking the four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas. It helps believers prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ, both His birth in Bethlehem and His promised return. Every Sunday a different candle is lit, representing Hope, Peace, Joy & Love. These are the human possibilities of God’s divine presence through the Babe of Bethlehem. The more of these gifts we are willing to receive, the greater the changes Christmas will bring in each of our lives.
Wednesday Prayer
Led by Dr. Jim Halbert | Lee Chapel
Gather for prayer for PazNaz and other concerns.
Women’s Wednesday Experience: A Love Worth Giving to You by Max Lucado
Led by Kimberly Marsh and Marlene Moncada | Gilmore Hall, South
This study will shed light on God's generous gift, giving you the encouragement that you need to embrace your place as a dearly loved child in his heavenly family. Reminding us of the most priceless gift of all, his unfailing love, a gift beyond measure.
Places to Serve
Please consider serving on one of these teams.
Cart Drivers - Drivers are needed to help people with limited mobility get from the parking lot to the Sanctuary. Please contact Pastor Darwin Ng at dng@paznaz.org for more information.
Church in the Park - Volunteers are needed to help the Church In The Park ministry team with food preparation, distribution, and clean-up. People of all ages are welcome to get involved. To get connected with this ministry please contact Godwin Shen (godwinsh@gmail.com) or Vanessa Hadikusumah (gpiggy@gmail.com).
Communion Stewards - Please consider joining the team of communion stewards who help prepare the elements for communion on the first Sunday of every month. For more information or to volunteer, contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425.
Handy Help – If you enjoy wielding a paintbrush, drill, or hammer, please consider joining the “Toolbox Tuesday Crew” to help with minor maintenance and repair tasks around the PazNaz campus on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please contact Chenani Moncayo at cmoncayo@paznaz.org or 626.351.2414 to learn how you can put your ingenuity to work for PazNaz.
Helping Hands - Join the helping hands team on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The Tuesday team prepares donations for distribution by the Wednesday team. To sign up or more information, please contact Jim Yang at jwyang57@gmail.com
Media Team - If you are interested in volunteering as part of the Media Team, please contact Steve Vredenburgh at svredenburgh@paznaz.org. No experience needed, come as you are.
Welcome Team - A team of people is needed in order to make sure everyone feels welcome on Sunday mornings. Contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.
This Week at PazNaz
Lee Chapel Patio Repair
Simply Prayer
Sam Bowers
Colton Cerin
Armando Castaneda
Aubrey Castro
Carl Divens
Cody Divens
Grace Durazo
George Eastis
Lilia Echeverria
Vivian Fithian
Dick Forrester
Joyce Forsee
Paul Forsee
Dan Freeborn
Fabian Gavilanes
Joel Goodwin
Alex Gopala
Arnitra Harris
Elinor Hansen
John Hansen
Cheryl Howe
Margie Ingersoll
Bob Keefer
Cameron Lewark
Laura Lewark
Anita Lim
Pat Lindgren
Robert Machulla
Ann Miranda
Laura Miranda
Davion Olgtree
Angela Quiroz
Steven Randall
Abby Regan
Matilda Rios
Al Rivera
Annie Sakamoto
Doug Sakamoto
James Siebels
Helen Spencer
Berta Street
Ginny Tirado
Jerry Todd
Carol Wagstaff
Becky White
Larry Wilson
peace in the Middle East, Sudan, Armenia, Ukraine, Haiti, Taiwan
In Memoriam
- Joanne Dusserre, a longtime member, passed away on Thursday, September 25. Her memorial service is on November 15, at 10:30 am in Lee Chapel with a reception to follow.
- Jerry Hargrave, a longtime member, passed away on Tuesday, September 2. His memorial service is on Saturday, November 8, at 10:30 am in Lee Chapel with a reception to follow.
- There will be a private Celebration of Life Gathering in November for Maxine Hand.