PazNaz Update: June 9, 2026
Sunday June 7, 2026
Rev. Aaron Gregory
“Teach Us To Pray”
Matthew 6:5-15
June 10 Menu:
Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad, & Dessert
Dinner is served on Wednesdays, 5:00–6:15 PM.
$7 with a reservation by Tuesdayat 4:30 pm | $9 after Tuesday or at the door.
First-time guests (who don’t currently attend PazNaz) eat free with a reservation by Tuesday afternoon.
How to reserve:
Reserve on Sunday at the Welcome Center.
Call the church office at 626.351.9631.
Click this button to reserve and pay online. (Note: Be sure to show your confirmation at the check-in table.)
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
The Apostle Paul: Themes of His Teaching; Impact of His Witness to First Century Believers
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Wednesdays at 6:30 pm | Reed Hall, 248
Each week we will focus on a major theme from Paul’s writings, then hone in on one of his epistles to study how it was applied 2,000 years ago, and how it is relevant in 2026.
Book Group: Old Words for New Worlds, by Walter Brueggemann
Led by Dr. Brad Strawn | Wednesdays at 6:30 pm | The Pepper Tree, Ramirez Room
This class will discuss the book Old Words for New Worlds. Sign up by emailing Pastor Brad at bstrawn@paznaz.org or by calling the church office.
Grief Support Group
Led by Pastor Darwin Ng | Wednesdays at 6:30 pm | 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 | Wednesdays at 6:30 pm | 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 | Wednesdays at 6:30 pm | Lee Chapel
Gather for prayer for PazNaz and other concerns.
Women's Wednesday Experience: Relax - Refresh - Renew
Led by Kimberly Marsh and Marlene Moncada | Gilmore Hall, South
All women are invited into a special creative session designed to quiet your mind. We will be merging heart-lifting devotions with beautiful illustrations to color. Slow down, reflect of the truth of God's Word and let His presence fill you with lasting peace.
Widowers’ Gathering
The Widowers’ Gathering will be held on June 13, at 5:00 pm at Denny's Diner in Monrovia. Mark your calendars and join a great group of Christian men in fellowship, who share a unique role in the world.
Prescott-Ragains Missionary Chapter
The Prescott–Ragains Missionary Chapter will meet at 11:30 am on Thursday, June 11, in Gilmore Hall South. Lunch will be provided for $5.00 per person. You are cordially invited to come and learn about Nazarene global missions supported through PazNaz’ Easter, Thanksgiving, Alabaster, and Faith Promise offerings. Please RSVP (important for food planning) by calling Loyal and Margie Ingersoll at 626.286.7982 or 626.372.2142.
Men’s Breakfast
PazNaz Men’s Ministries invites you to a special Father’s Day Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, June 20 (Location is TBD). Coffee and fellowship begin at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast at 8:00 am. Bring your father, son, or other special guest and
join us for this month’s featured presentation, “Ever Thought of Going to Prison?” with special guest Doc Hales of Kairos P.M.I. The breakfast is free with pre-registration. Please RSVP on Sunday mornings on the PazNaz patio, or contact Mike Eggehorn at mike.eggehorn@gmail.com or 626.345.0199.
PrimeTime Tour of the Tournament House
PrimeTime Ministries will sponsor a tour of the Wrigley Mansion, also known as the Tournament House (home of the Tournament of Roses Association), on Thursday, June 25. The group will carpool from the PazNaz upper east parking lot departing at 11:30 am. The event is free with an advance reservation. Plan to stay for lunch at PazNaz following the tour. Please sign up at the Welcome Center on Sundays or in the church office during the week. For more information, please contact Pastor Darwin Ng at dng@paznaz.org or 626.351.2461.
Choir Open Call
Come one, come all! We're inviting anyone interested to join the choir as we lead worship on Sunday, June 28. No perfection required - we value presence over performance. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Mateo Meares at mmeares@paznaz.org for more details.
Women in the Word Summer Study
Pastor Jasmine Brenneman will be leading our Summer Study, "Beyond the Garden: Women of Redemption” on Tuesdays, July 7 - 28, at 9:30 am in Reed Hall, Room 246. This study is based on the book, Redeeming Eden, by Dr. Ingrid Faro. Childcare will be provided. To help us with an accurate headcount for childcare, please RSVP to Nora Doctorian at nsdoctorian@gmail.com. In addition, the PepperTree will be open from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship before class starts.
Gallery Doxa Art Show 2026
Calling all artists! PazNaz is pleased to issue a call for art for this year’s Gallery Doxa art show themed, “All Shall Be Well.” Please share the link Paz.nz/Well with artists and friends of the arts for information, exhibition guidelines, and the art show entry form. This year’s show will include divisions for children and youth, as well as adults. Artists of all ages from the greater Pasadena community are welcome to participate, so please help spread the word. For more information, please contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or click the button below.
Prayer List
Judy Barr, Kathy Blake, Sam Bowers, Byron Buttes, Armando Castaneda, Aubrey Castro, Carl Divens, Cody Divens, Norman Durazo, George Eastis, Lilia Echeverria, Vivian Fithian, Joyce Forsee, Fabian Gavilanes, Letty Gochez, Joel Goodwin, Alex Gopala, Bobbi Gregorich, Ares Gregory, Arnitra Harris, John Hansen, Sandy Hausner, Marvin Klassen, Suzanne Klassen, Anita Lim, Pat Lindgren, Sara Lopez, Robert Machulla, Laura Miranda, Davion Olgtree, Jerry Port, Linda Preston, Steven Randall, Abby Regan, Al Rivera, Ken Rozelle, Annie Sakamoto, Doug Sakamoto, Walter Seetal, James Siebels, Bill Slattery, Helen Spencer, Berta Street, Nan Tirado, Jerry Todd, Carol Wagstaff, Larry Wilson
Global
Haiti, Middle East, Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela
Local
Rebuilding of the Altadena Fountain of Life Church of the Nazarene
In Memoriam
Spence Jakeway, longtime member, passed away on May 3. Service details are pending.
Opportunities for Prayer
Early Christians - PazNaz’s weekly prayer group, meets in person on Fridays at 7:00 am in Reed Hall, Room 247. Please contact Jakob Kanis at Jaapkanis@hotmail.com or 626.692.1751 for more information.
Sunday Morning Prayer - If you would like to spend time in prayer for our church and the greater Pasadena community, join with others in Reed Hall, Room 247, at 8:30 am on Sunday mornings. For more information please contact Isolina Gaus-Hoyt at medardagaus@gmail.com.
Volunteers Urgently Needed!
Helping Hands currently provides groceries to over 700 families each week and a team of faithful volunteers is needed to keep the distribution system running smoothly. If you are interested in serving, please contact Jim Yang at jwyang57@gmail.com.
Distribution Team - Fill grocery bags, direct traffic, check in families, and load groceries into cars of community members as they drive by to pick up food.
When: Wednesdays from 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Where: PazNaz Helping Hands area
Warehouse Team – The Warehouse Team unloads food boxes from the truck, transports them to the warehouse, and then stores food in an organized manner.
When: Tuesdays from 8:30–11:30 am
Where: PazNaz Helping Hands area
For more information and other volunteer opportunities, please visit paznaz.org/missions.
Volunteers Needed
Please consider serving on one of these teams.
Help Behind the Scenes – If you’d prefer to help in the “invisible spaces,” please contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.or 626.351.2425 to learn about service opportunities behind the scenes.
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 urgently 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 at godwinsh@gmail.com or Vanessa Hadikusumah at gpiggy@gmail.com.
Media Team - Are you interested in volunteering as part of the Media Team? We need camera operators, photographers, and more. If you’re willing to volunteer, please contact Pastor Mateo Meares at mmeares@paznaz.org.
Welcome Team - A team of people is needed 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.
Give to PazNaz
We are grateful for the continued faithfulness of those who support PazNaz with their tithes and offerings. If you would like to give to the church, you can do so using any of these five ways:
Place your offering in the offering plates that are passed during the 9:30 am Sunday morning worship service.
Give online at: paz.nz/give
Text a dollar amount to: 626-727-9631
Drop off your tithe at the church office: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Mail your check to: First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107