04/12/2020 Newsletter

A Word From Pastor John~

As we end the season of Lent, we must be amazed at how different it looks than it did at the beginning. We have inevitably had to give things up, one such thing being meeting together as a church - in person.  Just as the season of Lent comes to an end, we can be sure that this restriction on gatherings will very soon come to an end. what a joyous day that will be when we can finally gather together again in person. 

But all of this is eclipsed by the power and the celebration of the resurrection. Even though circumstances are not perfect, we are reminded that throughout the history of God's people, things are rarely perfect. Let's allow God to work in and through us to accomplish his purposes! 

Pray For One Another

To request prayer, email mosaicnazarene@gmail.com or call/text (520) 709-0815

Our pastors and their families

The world as we all continue to navigate this pandemic.

Valerie Thibodeaux's daughter's dear friend whose Father died of Covid 19

Brenda Clark's brother, Ron

Yolanda Porter

April Shilliam

Leonard and Barb Keeler

Hope Baca

Val Jordheim's daughter, Erika

Dawn & Frank Sundstrom

Tonya Fleming's great nephew, Ben

The many unspoken requests

Bible Reading Plan: Week 16

Can you believe we're into the 100's already! Wow, time flies! I hope you're all enjoying reading through the OT. There are some great stories in there. Are you all seeing parallels to Jesus in the text? It's amazing how often Jesus is reflected in the Old Testament... I just love it!

This year, we are reading through the Bible chronologically using The Bible Recap Plan in YouVersion.

Take a bookmark from the front lobby if you'd like to keep track that way and go through at your own pace. Bookmark FOUR is available at your request. Call (520) 709-0815

Use bible.com OR the YouVersion app

Day 106: Psalm 56, 120, 140-142

Day 107: 1 Samuel 25-27

Day 108: Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63

Day 109: 1 Samuel 28-31

Psalm 18

Day 110: Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130

Day 111: 2 Samuel 1-4

Day 112: Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21

Before you read God’s Word today, seek His help with these 5 prayers:

1. God, give me wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. 2. God, let any knowledge I gain serve to help me love You and others more, and not puff me up. 3. God, help me see something new about You I've never seen before. 4. God, correct any lies I believe about You or anything I misunderstand. 5. God, direct my steps according to Your Word.

Opportunities to Give and Serve

If you're able:

Volunteer at our "Bread Bank Plus" Resource center.

Call or email the church office.

ALSO, donations are welcome!

Help get Bibles to the Navajo speaking

people in prison here in Arizona: Serve God by serving your church:

Nazarene News

Caring for our communities

by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries | 03 Apr 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread to nearly every country, local Nazarene churches are already responding. As a global church, we are uniquely positioned to care for the communities in which we live through a network of connected churches, and we can easily share resources, ideas, and encouragement among our sisters and brothers in Christ. Rather than responding in fear, we shall continue to be formed by Christ to respond in love, care, patience, devotion, and boldness.

In the midst of a crisis that touches everyone, people are choosing love. 

In countries in every region—including the Philippines, Albania, Paraguay, Rwanda, the Dominican Republic, and others—Nazarene churches are organizing food and hygiene distributions, mental and social care, extra support for low-income individuals and families, and prevention awareness programs. Though they are closed, child development centers are also continuing to reach out to children, providing food and educational guidance. 

There has also been a strong response from churches in the United States. Nazarene churches in Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Philadelphia have responded by switching to drive-through food pantries for those who are low-income, establishing supplemental food care for those who are isolated, developing mental health support systems, and more.

Your church is responding. 

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is committed to supporting the church in action as we respond together to this unprecedented crisis. To assist in these efforts, NCM has established the following:

• COVID-19 Community Response Program to support church-led projects

• COVID-19 Direct Assistance Program to support income replacement for vulnerable people

• COVID-19 Child and Family Assistance Program to support food distribution to families associated with Child Development Centers and beyond

Learn more about the global church’s strategic response to COVID-19 by clicking here.

You can actively love others in Jesus’ name, too. Here are a few ideas: 

Practice physical distancing while maintaining social connectedness. 

Though we are encouraged to be physically isolated, that does not mean we are alone. Find creative ways to connect socially. Some ideas include (but are not limited to) calling friends or family members regularly, checking in on those who are alone, scheduling virtual dinners, sending notes of encouragement, and participating in virtual Bible studies and church services.

Safely engage in distribution to those who are vulnerable.

If it is safe to do so, organize distributions of food or non-food items for those who are vulnerable in your community. That might include the high-risk individuals who are isolating, those who have lost vital food support, or those who were vulnerable before the crisis began.  For guidelines on how to organize safe distributions, visit  ncm.org/COVID19.

Give to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries to help fund COVID-19 programs.

This pandemic will cause hardship for a long time, even beyond when the danger is gone. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is already establishing long-term plans with Nazarene leaders. These will remain fluid as the needs change in order to provide the care that is needed, when it is needed. 

Pray.

These are days where prayer should be the response to fear. Please pray for those who have lost loved ones to the virus and those who are sick. Pray for those who are vulnerable and will lose crucial sources of income. Pray for the churches and leaders who are organizing responses. To send a prayer or note of encouragement through NCM, go to ncm.org/pray.

--Nazarene Compassionate Ministries

Congregation Corner

Submitted by Talma Harmon

Mission Minute

Let's remember NACA (Native American Christian Academy) at this time. Please continue to collect box tops for them, or use the app and also use product codes from Coke products.

Thank you!

Blessings!

Talma Harmon

Missions Advisory Counsel

NOTICE:

It has come to our attention that the church phone voicemail was not set up for a couple of months.

We apologize if you tried to get ahold of us at

(520) 709-0815 and couldn't because of this.

However, the problem has been remedied and voicemails may now be received.

We're so sorry if you were inconvenienced by this.

Information

~ New! Mosaic Kids page! CLICK HERE

~ Remeber to check our UPDATES page (for all your Covid-19 time Mosaic news)

~ See our services on YouTube! RIGHT HERE

• For upcoming events and weekly schedule, go HERE (scroll down a little)

• For our live Google calendar go HERE

This Week

Stop in for yourself, neighbors, friends, and family.

Let's be the hands and feet of Jesus!