Sunday, January 11
Sunday's Message
Dr. Mark Lehman
What We Need to Pursue, Part 2
Hebrews 12:1-3
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 will join their parents in worship this morning during the 9:30 am English worship service.
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
Pastoral Transition Update
District Superintendent Mark Lehman and the PazNaz board of directors are pleased to announce that Pastor Aaron Gregory has accepted the call to be the next pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. He will be installed as pastor of PazNaz in the English Service at 9:30 am on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Please continue to pray for Pastor Aaron, his family, PazNaz, and his current church, Connection Point Church, during this time of transition.
PrimeTime Annual Kickoff
PrimeTime Ministries will host their annual kickoff today, noon - 1:00 pm, in Gilmore Hall following Sunday School. The 2026 events will be announced including outings, a long excursion, activities, and special dinners, and advance sign-ups will be available. Pie and coffee will be served
Men’s Breakfast
PazNaz Men’s Ministries will host a breakfast on Saturday, January 17, in Reed Hall, 249, at 8:00 am. The topic of the day is “Covenant Men: Priceless!” Sign up on the patio Sunday mornings or email Mike.Eggehorn@gmail.com.
Widows’ Breakfast
PazNaz Widows’ Breakfast will be held on Friday, January 23, 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 626.437.8114.
Women in the Word
Please join Women In The Word for The Way of Wisdom, exploring the book of Proverbs with six teachers who examine wisdom principles for relationships, work, parenting, and spiritual growth through God's Word. This study meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 am in Gilmore Hall beginning January 27. Childcare and Zoom options are available. For more information, please contact Darlene Weaver at darlenegweaver@gmail.com.
Sunrise Preschool Play-Date Open House
Are you or someone you know looking for preschool care for your 2-5 year-old? Come to the Sunrise Preschool Play-Date Open House on Tuesday, January 27, 10:00 - 11:30 am. This is a great time for kids to play and be creative while parents meet the teachers and get to know other parents in the area. This event is free, but reservations are required and can be made at Paz.naz/pdoh. There will be additional opportunities on Wednesday, February 18, and Thursday, March 19.
Family Worship Night with Jana Alayra
Sunrise Preschool and PazNaz Children’s Ministries are hosting a Family Worship Night with Jana Alayra on Friday, January 30, at 6:00 pm. Jana is known for writing and performing catchy, high-energy, and biblical songs especially for kids. Tickets are only $10 per person. Dinner will also be available 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Options include cheeseburger, hamburger, or chicken strips. All meals are $10 and include fries and a juice box or bottle of water. Tickets and meals can be purchased online at Paz.nz/JanaAlayra.
Annual Giving Statements Are Going Digital!
Annual giving statements for 2025 will be sent out via email in the next few weeks. Digital statements save PazNaz money on postage that can be used for ministry activities instead. Your online safety is our top priority. Our new giving platform, Pushpay's PCI-DSS compliance and secure coding features allow digital giving statements to be sent safely and securely.
Still want a printed copy? Not a problem! Just contact the church office and we will be happy to mail your statement or print it for easy pickup. We appreciate your support and thank you for your partnership and generosity.
Common Table
January 14 menu: bacon-wrapped hot dogs, chips , salad, and dessert
Dinner will be served 5:00-6:15 pm. The cost is $5 per person if reserved by noon on Wednesday, and $7 per person if reserved after noon on Wednesday or at the door. Any first-time guest who does not currently attend PazNaz and makes a reservation by noon on Wednesday can enjoy their dinner for free. Reservations can be made in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings between Worship and Sunday School or by calling the church office during the week at 626.351.9631.
Common Table Learning Opportunities, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Ancient Narratives - Modern Times: God’s Story Stays the Same
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Reed Hall, 248
We will study the stories of Genesis: the Garden, Flood, Murder, Tower of Babel, and the Call of Abraham and his family. These foundational narratives reveal how God worked once and continues working today.
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.
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.
Wednesday Prayer
Led by Pastor Jasmine Brenneman | Lee Chapel
Gather for prayer for PazNaz and other concerns.
Women’s Wednesday Experience: None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin
Led by Kimberly Marsh and Marlene Moncada | Gilmore Hall, South
This book will lead us on a journey to discover ten ways God is different from us. It will call us to embrace our limits as a means of glorifying God's limitless power and invites us to celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God.
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
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Byron Buttes
Armando Castaneda
Aubrey Castro
Carl Divens
Cody Divens
Norman Durazo
George Eastis
Lilia Echeverria
Vivian Fithian
Joyce Forsee
Dan Freeborn
Fabian Gavilanes
Joel Goodwin
Alex Gopala
Arnitra Harris
Elinor Hansen
John Hansen
Sandy Hausner
Bob Keefer
Anita Lim
Pat Lindgren
Robert Machulla
Laura Miranda
Davion Olgtree
Angela Quiroz
Steven Randall
Abby Regan
Al Rivera
Annie Sakamoto
Doug Sakamoto
James Siebels
Helen Spencer
Berta Street
Ginny Tirado
Jerry Todd
Carol Wagstaff
Becky White
Larry Wilson
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In Memoriam
- Mahgy Davis, longtime member, passed away on Saturday, December 20, at the age of 103.
- Rev. Steve Butler, father of Pastor Jasmine Brenneman, passed away on Tuesday, December 16.
- Paul Forsee, a longtime member, passed away on Saturday, November 8.