Ways to Connect at Sun City Naz: Contact the Staff?

Dr. Brad Estep—Lead Pastor bestep@suncitynaz.org; 816.916.9609

Dr. Dirk Ellis—Assoc. Pastor, Care & Discipleship dellis@suncitynaz.org; 603.315.2029

Rev. Gregg Counce—Assoc. Pastor, Worship & Welcome gcounce@suncitynaz.org; 816.359.8000

Sue Gray—Musician and Parish Life sgray@suncitynaz.org; 602.339.1539

Dawn Estep—Administrative Assistant destep@suncitynaz.org; 863.604.4537

Church Contact Info: 14636 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ, 85351; 623.815.1707; suncitynaz.org

Church Board: Kathy Agosta, Dan Little, Sue Reed, Marilyn Rust, Kaye Shaide, David Sherck, Gary Skagerberg, Mike Spears, Jerry Woods, Dana Young. Ex Officio: Pastor Estep, Marolyn Miner (NMI President), Edie Vetter (SDMI Superintendent)

Direct Deposit for Giving...Contact Edie Vetter, Church Treasurer; edie.vetter@gmail.com; 623.293.8033

Directory for SCCN: Download to your phone or computer. Private & secure. Send an email to Carol at carolfree44@gmail.com and include your contact info and a photo to add to the directory.

Emails from SCCN: Receive all-church emails that include mid-week devotional from Pastor Estep & Sunday service livestream links/videos. Email your contact info to Dawn at destep@suncitynaz.org.

Name Tag...Complimentary...magnetic...either fill out request on card in front of you and put in offering box or email Dawn at estep@suncitynaz.org.

Prayer Requests...receive/request them via all-church email. Call Bonnie Bokelman (623.933.1123) or Mike & Yolanda Spears (214.771.2374)

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Bible Classes Today

8:30 AM: Good News/Living Faith Class (Room 2)

9:45 AM: Bible Survey/Lifeline Class (Room 1)

Grace Class (Room 2)

Financial Giving from July 25, 2021

Agape Fund (for those in church family in need) 125 Bible Class Offering 69 Building Fund 45 Faith Promise 925 Nursing School in Africa 20 Pastor in Rocky Point, Mexico 50 School Supplies (Valley View) 216.31 Tithes & Offerings 8,976 Wednesday Night Book Study 12 Total 10,438.31

Studying God’s Word Together…

Over these twenty years, there have been many small groups that have met to grow in their relationship with Christ. In this men’s group, we see (left to right) Arnold Carlson, Erwin Spenst, John Edwards, Vic Caldwell,

Carl Gearhart, and Gordon St. George.

Thirl Johnson (pictured) and her Women’s Ministries team have worked hard the last several years to

provide meaningful, beautiful, fun women’s luncheons for our ladies to enjoy & to invite ladies in their lives.

Before services, feel free to kneel/stand at front altars to pray & prepare for worship. If there are times during a service when you’d like to respond, saying “Amen” or “Praise the Lord” or

“Hallelujah” is encouraged.

8:30 & 9:45 AM Worship—August 1, 2021

Musical Prelude Sue Gray

Call to Worship

Holy is the Lord Rev. Gregg Counce Scripture Reading & Prayer Dr. Dirk Ellis

We Sing Together Rev. Counce Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Father, I Adore You;

I Worship You, Almighty God; Hallelujah! Praise the Lamb

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Brad Estep

Scripture Reading Sherill Byrn/John Fadeley

Our Tithes & Offerings

Special Song Georgina Walsh

Sermon Mark 7:14-23 Dr. Estep “Count Me with the Blockheads”

Communion

Closing Song Rev. Counce

Benediction Dr. Estep

11:00 AM Worship—August 1, 2021

Call to Worship

Holy is the Lord Rev. Gregg Counce Scripture Reading & Prayer Dr. Dirk Ellis

We Sing Together Rev. Counce Great & Mighty is He; Celebrate Jesus;

O Lord, You’re Beautiful; Wonderful, Merciful Savior

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Estep

Scripture Reading Rev. Gary Skagerberg

Our Tithes & Offerings

Sermon Mark 7:14-23 Dr. Estep “Count Me with the Blockheads”

Communion

Closing Song Rev. Counce

Benediction Dr. Estep

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Service of Morning Prayer...will begin Mon., Sept. 12 at 9 AM and will take place each week in the sanctuary. The service will include reading substantial portions of Scripture, prayer, and the celebration of the Lord’s supper (communion). It will last up to 45 minutes and be led by Pastor Dirk. Questions? Please see Pastor Dirk. Issues with Sun City Naz Facilities or Equipment? Call the assigned trustee for August: Mike Spears (623.745.5479). Radio Ministry Alive & Well in the World! The World Mission Broadcast is our NMI (Nazarene Missions International) emphasis for July. There’s an interesting article on the lobby bulletin board about this ministry in the Middle East. Sun City Naz sent $1,000 of your Faith Promise donations to support this ministry. Thank you for your faithfulness to missions! Sun City Naz Missions Trip to Kenya! Sun City Naz & Phoenix First Naz will send a Work & Witness team to Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya! Dates are between Sept. 1 & Oct. 15, 2022 (11 days during that time). Est. cost is $2,000-$2,500 (inc. airfare, lodging, food, travel insurance, & African safari). Important dates: Dec. 1, 2021 ($1,900 airfare due), May 1, 2022 (final $500 due). Interested? Call Dan Little. Thank You...to all for healing prayers. I was in an overabundance of pain...It has finally subsided. I’m missing you all, especially my Sunday School group…I’ve been blessed with homemade soups and dinners from you. God is good. Love to all. —Sandi Larson

Sun City Naz News

Craft Corner...Mon., Aug. 16 at 10 AM in Room 3. Just in time for fall, we’ll be making mini pumpkins from a mini crochet loom...a great way to learn loom crocheting. All materials provided. Funeral Planning Fridays: Would you like to meet with Pastor Estep to help plan your own funeral? (...far in the future we hope! ☺) There’s a sign-up sheet in the lobby with available time slots. If all slots are filled, more will be added.

“Aloha” Social For Singles...Thurs., Aug. 5 at 4:00 PM here at Sun City Naz in Room 2! Please bring food to share along with your favorite table game. Wear your name badge & colorful, festive clothes. We’ll provide Hawaiian pizza, pulled pork sandwiches, and floral leis. Invite your friends and sign up in church lobby. JESUS Film Movie Night...is being hosted by your Sun City Naz NMI Council (Nazarene Missions Internat’l) here on Fri., Aug. 6 at 6 PM. This movie has been shown around the world. Please invite your friends to see this wonderful story of the life of Christ. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. Please sign up in the lobby! Saints Alive...monthly breakfast Thurs., Aug. 12 at 8 AM at Royal Café in Sun City. Join folks who are retired from pastoral, missionary, and other ministry roles. Sign up in lobby!

Worship Service Tonight at 5 PM

We’ll sing, pray, and hear God’s Word

preached by Dr. Estep.

This Week… Wednesday 11A—Prayer Gathering (Rm. 2) 6P—Bible Study (Rm. 2) Thursday 4P—Singles’ Aloha Social (Rm. 2) Friday 6P— “Jesus” Film (Rm. 2)

Church Office: Tues. thru Fri.; 9 AM to Noon.

Gathering Place: Tues. thru Thurs.; 9:30 to 11:30 AM (coffee, snacks, & conversation)