Once I Was Blind...
John 9:1-41
Practices
For Children
Check-in for Children’s Church for all children (birth through 5th grade) will be at 9:30 am in Room 102, Lower Sanctuary. Please ask a greeter if you need directions.
For All
- You can greet the preacher of the day following the service in the foyer by the center doors.
- If you would like prayer or would like to know more about following Jesus, a pastor will be at the left front of the Sanctuary to pray or speak with you.
For Guests
- You are not obligated to give to the offering but may do so if you feel led.
- If you complete a Connect Card by scanning the qr code on the right, 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
Tonight at 6:00 pm, College and Careers Ministries will meet for Sunday Supper at the Olivo home. Come, socialize, dine, and fellowship. The guest speaker this week is Andrew Olivo. For the address of this week’s meeting, please contact Debbie Jones Acker at 626.524.4112.
Annual Church Elections
The annual PazNaz elections are open to members age 15 and older today in the Sanctuary Foyer, Gilmore Foyer, or outside Lee Chapel, 10:30-11:00 am, 12:00-1:00 pm, and 4:30-5:00 pm. The voter guide for this year’s elections is available in the Sanctuary Foyer and online at paz.nz/voters-guide.
Game Day Fundraiser
PazNaz Student Ministries is hosting a game day fundraiser on March 25, 1:00-4:00 pm in Gilmore Hall. Tickets are $5 and proceeds will support students going to NYC and other student events. Snacks will also be available for purchase. Come support and play games with PazNaz students. For more information, please contact pastor Melissa Watte at mwatte@paznaz.org.
Baptism Service
PazNaz is setting aside a portion of the English worship service on Sunday, April 2, for baptisms. If you are interested in being baptized as a part of this service, please contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425.
Easter Festival Volunteers
Make plans now to welcome the community to the PazNaz Easter Festival on Saturday, April 8, 10:30 am-2:00 pm. Many hands are needed to make this event a success, so sign up on the board on the patio on Sunday mornings. There are jobs for every ability level including setting up, hosting crafts, welcoming families, and much more. For more information please contact Pastor Jasmine Brenneman at jbrenneman@paznaz.org.
All-Church Work Day
In preparation for Easter Sunday, please join us for an All-Church Spring Workday on Saturday, March 25, 8:30 am-2:00 pm. There will be tasks for all skill levels including trimming, clean-up, weeding, flower planting, painting, and simple repairs. To indicate your interest, please fill out the registration form at paz/nz/WorkDay. For more information, contact Pastor Marshall Jackman at mjackman@paznaz.org.
Lilies for Easter
Easter lilies will add their beauty and fragrance to our worship spaces on Easter Sunday morning and are available for pre-order in honor or memory of a loved one for $15. Please contact Melody Bundy by Monday, April 3, at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425 to place your order.
Places to Serve
Please consider serving on one of these teams.
Cantonese Ministries - Musicians are needed for the worship service, but the ability to speak Cantonese is not required. For questions or more information, contact Pastor Sarah at shong@paznaz.org.
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.
Mealtrain Team - We need people who are willing to cook or buy a meal for those in life’s transitions including recovering from a surgery, having a baby, or other challenges. Please contact Pastor Darwin Ng at dng@paznaz.org and we will add you to the meal train volunteer list where you can sign up to deliver a meal when the need arises.
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.
PazNaz Kids: CARAVAN - We need some volunteers, 6:15-8:00 pm, on Wednesday nights. If you’re interested, please talk to Pastor Jasmine Brenneman or email jbrenneman@paznaz.org.
Student Ministries - PazNaz Student Ministries is looking for volunteers, who would be willing to be part of student events and commit to 1 weekly meeting. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Watte at mwatte@paznaz.org.
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.
Simply Prayer
Colton Cerin
Caden Cunningham
Lilia Echeverria
Joyce Forsee
Joel Goodwin
Joan Goble
Bobbi Gregorich
Alcena Hoague
The Lam Family
Nina McComb
Yvette Rodrigues
Annie Sakamoto
Lisa Sears
Myrta Tasker
Jerry Todd
Pat Todd Roy
Townsend
Marge Utterback
Steve Winters
- The family of Phyllis Steelhead
- The family of Richie Talbert
Common Table Learning Opportunities for Session 2
Classes begin March 1, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Click on a class title to register online.
Peace-Filled Conversations: Learning to Listen and Talk Like Jesus.
Led by Pastor Brad Strawn & Rick Jackson, MFT | Reed Hall, Room 249
This class will be an experience in learning how to engage in peace filled, Christ-like conversations around difficult topics. It will be experiential in nature combining embodied practices of learning to settle ourselves, think theologically about Christ's approach to those that he differed with and practices for how to enter into genuine conversations that might change all involved. This is NOT a class on winning arguments, persuasion or being right. This is a class on growing in the image and likeness of the self-emptying sacrificial Christ that we worship.
Women’s Wednesday Experience
Twelve More Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women
Led by Joan Watkins & Cathy Cota | Gilmore Hall, South
Through twelve sessions, with each focusing on one Biblical woman, this fresh look at the women of the Bible helps women discover new insights and provides a powerful witness to God’s gracious love that will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and deeply valued.
Led by Pastor Jasmine Brenneman | The Cave (Lower Sanctuary 102)
Led by Gretchen Moss | Lower Sanctuary, Room 114
Student Ministries: Hangout
Led by Melissa Watte | Lower Sanctuary, Room 112
College and Careers: 5:45 - 7:15 pm
Led by Debbie Jones Acker | Gilmore Hall