Sunday, November 1, 2026
Rev. Aaron Gregory
“Rhythms of Life: Share”
Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Quotes from the Sermon
“The story God is at work at writing in your life might be exactly what someone needs to hear if you’re willing to share it.”
Challenge for the Week
Pray for an opportunity to share your story and invite someone to church.
All Church Events
PrimeTime Ministries is hosting the annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 pm in Gilmore Hall. Pastor Danilo and Emily Aguilar are the special speakers. Dinner will be catered from Chef's Coffee Shop in Arcadia. Tickets cost $25 per person and are available in the Welcome Center on Sunday morning, during Common Table, as well as in the office M-F from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We would love to have you there!
Join us at PazNaz for a conversation on “Creating a Culture of Hospitality and Evangelism.” Daryl Cripe will be leading the event and sharing how thinking about your “One” can change the dynamic of your church and life. Daryl is a church coach and is a part of the church coaching group Amplio. He has been a featured speaker at many church gatherings, the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, and led a Mega Workshop at M25 in Kansas City. This event is in partnership with the LA District Church of the Nazarene. It’s going to be a powerful time together, we would love to see you there! Please RSVP by clicking this button that will take you to this event’s page.
The first annual Rhythm Is Us concert and festival will involve over 100 musicians, with a full symphonic orchestra and a soaring choir coming together on a single stage to create an unforgettable experience filled with pure collective sound in motion. Rhythms and melodies from Armenian roots and Christian hymns will be the driving forces, featuring special guest artists and surprise collaborations. On Friday, November 20, at 7:00 pm there will be a youth competition showcase, and then on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 am there will be an Armenian festival with food and vendors, with the concert wrapping up the whole event at 7:00 pm. To buy tickets, click the button below.
Rhythms of the Church
These include any single or recurring event from one of our ministries at PazNaz.
Join us for Common Table! Dinner is served at 5:00 pm, followed by classes at 6:30 pm. Below, you’ll find the menu, sign-up information, and a list of our current classes and groups.
November 4:
Chili, Cornbread, Salad, and Dessert
Dinner is served on Wednesdays, 5:00–6:15 PM.
$7 with a reservation by Tuesday at 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)
Common Table Classes Fall 2026
Book Group: The Book of Love, by Richard Beck
Led by Dr. Brad Strawn | The Pepper Tree, Ramirez Room
If you would like to learn and discuss how to read the Bible well, join Pastor Brad as he walks through the book "The Book of Love." The author offers a bold and compassionate reimagining of how we read the Bible. Drawing from personal experience, theological insight, and psychological depth, Beck challenges the fear-based, legalistic interpretations that have long dominated many Christian traditions and invites us to approach Scripture through the lens of love--God's love for humanity and our call to love one another. If you would like to join this group, please register and purchase a book as soon as you can.
Resident Aliens Living in a Foreign Culture: At Home with Jesus – Out of Sync with the World
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Reed Hall, 248
This class will focus on how Christ uses us as disciples to live faithfully and forcefully in a hostile and secular culture: serving as Christians, sharing the virtues of the Kingdom of God. Informed by the writings of Karl Barth, Stanley Hauerwas, John Howard Yoder, General Superintendent Scott Daniels, and Methodist Bishop Wil Willimon, this class will focus on the biblical, ethical, theological and practical realities of Christianity 101.
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 Praise and Prayer
Led by Mike Eggehorn | Lee Chapel
Gather for worship and prayer for PazNaz and other concerns.
At the Table - Women of Faith
Led by Kimberly Marsh and Marlene Moncada | Gilmore Hall, South
Join our women’s book study, Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Who We Are in Christ. Together, we will dive into biblical truth, silence the lies of insecurity and build a deep, supportive community that is rooted in Christ. Your true identity changes everything. Come grab a seat at the table!
We are excited to announce that we just launched two brand-new Sunday School classes. Our first class is a young adults class with Pastor Aaron and Pastor JP and will be meeting in the Ramirez Room inside the PepperTree. Our second class is for young families and will be led by Pastor Danilo and Emily Aguilar in the Administration Conference Room. If you’re looking for community and support and find yourself aligned with one of these categories, we would love to do life with you!
Women in the Word Fall Study
In this eight-session Bible study, author and theologian Katie J. McCoy will guide us through the Book of Deuteronomy, an invitation to abundant life found through faith-filled devotion to the Lord alone. This series begins on Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30 am in Gilmore Hall. ChildCare is provided. Zoom options are available. For more information, please contact Darlene G. Weaver at darleneGweaver@gmail.com.
MomCo This Week!
Men’s Study This Week!
If you are a man looking for community, this is the place for you. Men’s Study will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, coinciding with the MomCo schedule. The only difference is that our official gathering will begin at 6:00 pm in Gilmore Hall, right after Common Table dinner. This fall, we’ll be going through a video study of Live No Lies by John Mark Comer. Each BroCo gathering will include dinner together at Common Table, fellowship, and time to grow together in faith. We’d love to see you there!
At the Table - Women of Faith
Join us for a inspiring study on "How to Cultivate Gratitude" by Olivia Thames. We will discover how gratitude is not just a reaction to good times, but an intentional posture of the heart—even during life’s most difficult trials. You will learn how to actively shift your focus toward hope, strengthen your faith and discover joy in every season. This 3-week series begins on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm.
Widowers’ Gathering
The Widower’s Gathering meets again on Saturday, November 7, at 5:00 pm, at Denny’s Diner in Duarte. Join this special group of Christian men to share in food, fellowship, and companionship. You won’t be disappointed. Call Dick Matlock for RSVP or questions at (818)482-5825. Address: 1060 Huntington Dr, Duarte.
Men’s Breakfast
Boots on the Ground: Putting Pastor's Sermons to Practice
Calling all fathers, sons, and brothers to join us for the last Men’s Breakfast of the year on Saturday, November 21, in Gilmore Hall. This will be a morning of fellowship, food, and encouragement while we discuss the topic of putting wisdom and faith into practice. Come early at 7:30 am for coffee and connection. Breakfast starts at 8:00 am. We would love to see you there!
PazNaz Care
Here you will find ways to pray, resources, serving, and giving opportunities.
Prayer List
Judy Barr, Kathy Blake, Sam Bowers, Vance Bowers, Byron Buttes, Armando Castaneda, Aubrey Castro, Emily Denney, Carl Divens, Cody Divens, Norman Durazo, Jim Dusserre, George Eastis, Lilia Echeverria, Vivian Fithian, Joyce Forsee, Merci Garcia, Fabian Gavilanes, Shirley Gillette, Letty Gochez, Joel Goodwin, Arnitra Harris, John Hansen, Sandy Hausner, Bob Kelly, Anita Lim, Pat Lindgren, Sara Lopez, Robert Machulla, Laura Miranda, Davion Olgtree, Jerry Port, Linda Preston, Steven Randall, Gloria Rauda, Abby Regan, Al Rivera, Ken Rozelle, Annie Sakamoto, Doug Sakamoto, Stephen Salmons, Walter Seetal, James Siebels, Helen Spencer, Berta Street, Jerry Todd, Pat Todd, Michael Treadway, Carol Wagstaff, Walter Ware, Dan Whitaker, Larry Wilson, Victor Valencia, Kevin Young
Global
Haiti, Middle East, Nepal, Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela
Local
Rebuilding of the Altadena Fountain of Life Church of the Nazarene
In Memoriam
Bill Fields, husband of our preschool director Barbara Fields, passed away on September 24 after a brief illness. Memorial service details are pending.
Michelle Rogers Arroyo, daughter of Mack and Cindy Rogers, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Memorial 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.
Wednesday Evening Praise and Prayer - Gather in Lee Chapel at 6:30 pm for worship and prayer for PazNaz and other concerns on Wednesday evenings. For more information contact Mike Eggehorn at mike.eggehorn@gmail.com.
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 or click the Serve Form button in the section below.
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
Interested in Serving at Church?
We would love your help. If any of these areas interest you, click the button below to fill out the serve form.
Behind the Scenes – Are you handy with a hammer or have a skill in painting? You could serve in the “invisible spaces” of the church! Contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org for more information.
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. For more information or to get connected with the 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. Contact Pastor Mateo Meares at mmeares@paznaz.orgfor more information.
Kitchen Help - If you enjoy cooking or serving food, please conciser serving on the Common Table kitchen crew on Wednesdays, 3:00-6:30 pm.
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.
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
