Sunday's Message
Dr. Joe Watkins
How Would Jesus Live? Committed
Matthew 6:9-15
Practices
For Children
- Nursery and Preschool care for children birth through 5 years old is located in Arms Hall. Check-in begins at 9:15 am.
- Children’s Church for children grades Kindergarten through fifth grade is located in Lower Sanctuary 102. Checking begins at 9:15 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
Early Child Volunteers Needed
The Early Childhood Center in Arms Hall is opening soon. If you are interested in being trained and cleared to work in the nursery (ages 0-2) or preschool class (ages 3-5), please email Pastor Jasmine at jbrenneman@paznaz.org.
PepperTree Cookie Bake Off
Calling all bakers! On Wednesday, May 15, come see how your best chocolate chip cookies stack up against the rest. Contestants will be required to bring 3 dozen cookies and judges will vote for their favorite. To sign up to compete, email Suzanne Strawn at suzstrawn@gmail.com. There is a $3 entry fee and the pool will go to the contestants who get the most votes.
Not a baker? Not a problem! Come to the PepperTree on Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm and help determine which chocolate chip cookie is PazNaz’s best. There will be milk, coffee, tea, and plenty of chocolate chip cookies.
Pentecost Sunday Lunch
You are invited to the Pentecost Sunday Brunch on May 19 at 12:00 pm in Gilmore Hall. Lunch will be your choice of Dianne Salad and Cornucopia Salad from Green Street Restaurant, pizza, fresh fruit salad, pastries, coffee, tea, and juice. Tickets are available now on Sundays in the Welcome Center or during the week in the church office for a suggested donation of $5 per person.
PepperTree Mothers’ Day Gifts
The PepperTree has new books, cards, and gift items for moms of all ages. Stop by on Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 pm and Sundays 10:30 am - noon.
Men’s Ministries Tool Exchange
On Saturday, May 18, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, join Men’s Ministries for a Guys’ Tool Swap Meet in the PazNaz parking lot. Come and buy, trade, or sell all kinds of tools. Pastor Joe will have a table with free starter tool sets for kids. For more information or to sign up for a vendor’s table, please contact Mike Eggehorn at Mike.Eggehorn@gmail.com. Setup space opens at 6:30 am on a first come first served basis. Pre-event storage is available.
Common Table
Common Table Learning Opportunities
May 22 through June 26, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Campfire Conversations | 5:00 - 6:00 pm (This class begins May 29)
Led by Roger Schrage| Meguiar Hall, 132
Gather around the Campfire to share a meal and experience a renewed sense of community. After eating together, we will share together parts of our stories in response to selected questions. No one will be put on the spot, but all are encouraged to participate. Conversations are organized in two-week rotations, so plan on attending for at least two weeks.
College and Careers: Food and Fellowship | 5:45 - 7:15 pm
Led by Mike Olivo & Debbie Jones-Acker | Gilmore Hall
Gather around the table, eat, share, and listen to personal stories. For more information please contact Debbie Jones-Acker at 626.524.4112.
Book Study: Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life by Henri Nouwen
Led by Dr. Brad Strawn | | Reed Hall, Room 249
Henri Nouwen was a classic spiritual writer who touched thousands with his thoughtful and personal writings. In this book Nouwen teaches discernment by paying attention to the Spirit, the Word of God in the Bible, our hearts and lives, and the community of faith. Pastor Brad will lead the discussion by offering his thoughts as well as engaging in questions and answers.
Women’s Wednesday Experience: The Early Church in Acts
Led by Joan Watkins & Cathy Cota | Gilmore Hall, South
Biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for hope.
Grief Support Group
Led by Pastor Darwin Ng | Reed Hall, Room 247
The PazNaz Grief Support Group can provide a safe space with support, care, and teaching as you journey through grief.
The Conspiracy of God: Kingdom Living in a Chaotic World
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Reed Hall, Room 248
This class will explore ways that God slips in and redeems the world using those of us who believe in Jesus as tools in the hands of the Almighty.
Oasis (Special Needs and Disabilities)
Led by Gretchen Moss | Reed Hall, Room 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.
PazNaz Kids: CARAVAN
Led by Pastor Jasmine Brenneman | The Cave, Lower Sanctuary, Room 102
CARAVAN is a scouting-based program for kids age three through fifth grade. The cost is $30 per family for the year to cover the cost of materials.
Student Ministries: Youth Group
Led by Pastor Kara Triboulet | Lower Sanctuary, Room 112
Student Ministries meets from 6:30-8:00 pm in Room 112.
The PepperTree Coffeehouse
is open during Common Table on Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:30pm.
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 “Any Day Crew” to help with minor maintenance and repair tasks around the PazNaz campus. Please contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425 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
Simply Prayer
Dan Aguilera Jr.
Bill Barton
Ida Mary Bidwell
Jeff Bohn
Sam Bowers
Wendy Carmichael
Carl Divens
Cody Divens
Lilia Echeverria
Merle Fetter
Joyce Forsee
Joan Goble
Bobbi Gregorich
Isabelle Hand
Alcena Hoague
Arnitra Harris
Becky Katayama
Arturo Monge
Davion Olgtree
Ginny Pedrotti
Al Rivera
Yvette Rodrigues
Annie Sakamoto
Lisa Sears
Bob Stetson
Grace Stock
Bill Tice
Jerry Todd
Pat Todd
Victor Valencia
Rahmin Vaziri
Larry Wilson
Peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and Armenia
In Memoriam
- Colton Berry, grandson of Dave and Naomi Berry. His memorial service will be on Saturday, May 18, at 1:00 pm in the PazNaz Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe sent to PazNaz, memo: Colton Berry memorial
- Ron Street, the son of Margaret Street. His memorial service will be on May 25 at 1:00 pm in Lee Chapel with reception to follow.
- Dick Pedrotti passed away on Sunday, May 5.
- Dave Berry passed away on Tuesday, May 7.
