mosaicnazarene
- Nov 15, 2020
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11/15/2020 Newsletter

Updated: Nov 17, 2020

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Pray For One Another

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or call/text (520) 709-0815

Our pastors and their families

Our board members

The world as we all continue to navigate this Covid-19 pandemic.

Melanie Crounse

Judy McGinnis

Nathanael

Mary Ann Watson

Sharon Slavens

Phil Hunt

Dawn Sundstrom's Mother-in-law, Jackie

Jim Duplisea

Alice Romano's Great neice, Darian

Vern Rupp's Brother-In-Law, Ed Schaap

Dawn Sundstom and family

Talma Harmon's son, KC

The many unspoken requests

Make sure you're a part of our Facebook group to get prayer requests as they come in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21109057279

Fall Fest Success!

Over 100 people from the community were on our campus October 31st for food, fellowship and fun!

Thank you to all who donated their time, money, and candy!!

If you missed this event, don't miss our next one!

Angel Tree Gift Party!!!!

DECEMBER 13th after church... Food, Fun, Live Band... 10th and Main

Everyone is welcome... you and your friends!

Nazarene News

Washington church opens learning pod to connect with community

Aurora Community Church of the Nazarene has opened a learning pod for local students to experience school while completing remote learning.

Over a year ago, the Aurora church board prioritized finding ways to open its building to the community during the week, but the pandemic put a damper on those plans.

As Washington State entered phase 2 of its reopening plan, the church was able to re-open its early learning center. When it became apparent that local schools were going to start remote learning this fall, Suanne Skeen, director of administration, decided to try and start a learning pod for elementary-aged children.

Ten elementary school children are currently enrolled in the learning pod, and another seven are attending pre-Kindergarten through the early learning center.

A large percentage of the families who attend are not involved with the church, but they have been able to deepen the connection through events like a back to school bash and fall family festival.

The learning pod has also led to good teaching opportunities for some of the children. Skeen recalled a conversation during lunch on their first day.

“One little girl said, ‘Why are there so many T’s around the building?’ It was a great opportunity to explain the cross and talk to her about Jesus,” Skeen said.

Most of the staff and volunteers are associated with the church. The learning pod has given them a chance to connect with the students and also build trust within the community.

Kristene Anderson and her husband recently moved to Shoreline from Iowa. Just as they began to realize the school district was going to move to online education, Anderson saw an advertisement on Facebook for the learning pod and called Skeen.

“Our son likes the structure of going somewhere that’s not in the home because of course when he’s at home, he wants to play,” Anderson said. “I immediately reached out once I saw that post. I liked that they were already accredited. That was someplace I felt more comfortable sending my son, especially being new to the area.”

Anderson recalled how hard the spring semester was on her son. She said she has seen an immediate difference in her son since he started attending the learning pod.

“He is really excited to go to school and to play,” Anderson said. “When I pick him up, he’s happy. He learned, he talks about his friends since they can have recess time and everything like that. We feel like really he needs that structure to thrive, and this has given him a place to go and get some help in following his activities online.”

by Nazarene News Staff 06 Nov 2020

Week 47 (11/15-11/21) Bible Reading Plan

Join us here on day 323.

Or start will bookmark one in the church lobby!

Bookmark 11 is

available now!

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.

Click the blue Scripture and it will take you to that chapter!

Day 323: Acts 9-10

Day 324: Acts 11-12

Day 325: Acts 13-14

Day 326: James 1-5

Day 327: Acts 15-16

Day 328: Galatians 1-3

Day 329: Galatians 4-6