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LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

LET YOUR

LIGHT SHINE IN

THE DARKNESS

Reflections: Community Life Intent I have been thinking about the Church – primarily the local Body. Here is a short version of what I am believing about the Church: I believe life to be centered in and radiating from Christ. Our individual response of acceptance and submission to Christ’s redemption and leadership is but the beginning of the Christian life. It is to be lived with continuity, with integrity, with accountability, daily evolving into a more accurate reflection of Christ. And, that life is to be lived out in and first through the local church. I believe the Church is primary to Christ’s mission here on earth. We learn with Peter that He “will build His church.” It is not ours. We are its members because of Him. The Church of the Nazarene is but a part of ‘one holy catholic church.” The church is His vehicle to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, take care of widows and orphans, heal the sick, welcome the alien and lost … … It is within the framework of this living, pulsating, relational organism that discipleship and evangelism best happens. His authority is given to the church. There is no ‘I’ in church only ‘we’. The church is not a building – rather the incarnational community bonded in love. I believe ministry as pastor is an extension of the Christ-like life. Scripture reveals that the major responsibilities of a pastor are centered in the ministry of the Word, prayer, and equipping the saints for ministry. Study and prayerful application of the Word guide discipleship and ministry to and with church. I believe the church is desired by God to be the most relevant invitation to Christ community in the world. It is also the place where that world is witness to grace and mercy, redemption and deliverance, worship and fellowship, and the revelation of Christ. God has given us Presence, Power, and Purpose to extend His message to the world. It is ours to determine what methodology He would have us use for His highest good. Our Wesleyan message of holiness is pregnant with possibilities for the hurting, lost, and dying around us. Our culture is screaming for an answer – it is Jesus. On the Kingdom Road, Michael R. Beckley Continued …. E. Christian Stewardship 33.1. Storehouse Tithing. Storehouse tithing is a scriptural and practical performance of faithfully and regularly placing the tithe into that church to which the member belongs. Therefore, the financing of the church shall be based on the plan of storehouse tithing, and the local Church of the Nazarene shall be regarded by all of its people as the storehouse. All who are a part of the Church of the Nazarene are urged to contribute faithfully one-tenth of all their increase as a minimum financial obligation to the Lord and freewill offerings in addition as God has prospered them for the support of the whole church, local, district, educational, and general. The tithe, provided to the local Church of the Nazarene, shall be considered a priority over all other giving opportunities which God may lay upon the hearts of His faithful stewards, in support of the whole church.

Smithton Church of the Nazarene

157 Fitz Henry Road Smithton PA 15479 724-872-5058 smithtonnaz@gmail.com www.smithtonnaz.org

Don't

worry

about being

effective.

Just

concentrate

on being

faithful to

the truth. — Dorothy Day

NMI Funds Paid WEF & Faith Promise

$975

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

(as of 7/21/2019)

YTD Received

YTD Needed

YTD Balance

$24,180 $26,940 -$2,760

MISSION EMPHASIS

Sunday, August 25 6:00 PM

Emphasis for August is

LINKS

Thursdays starting August 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

For children ages 3 thru 4th Grade.

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

5th Grade & Up

Games, Snacks & Bible Lessons

SDMI Leaders Meeting

Sunday, August 25 5:00 PM

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

7:00 PM Wednesdays, August 14 & 21

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, August 18 Signup on foyer table.

Costly grace is the gospel which must be

sought again and again, the gift which

must be asked for, the door at which a

man must knock. Such grace is costly be-

cause it calls us to follow, and it is grace

because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

No one wants summer to end but school will start again! Join us for a

Thursday, August 22 6:30-7:30 PM

Date Psalm OT Epistle Gospel

Thur Aug 1 am: 70, 71 pm: 74 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40 Mark 7:1-23

Fri Aug 2 am: 69 pm: 73 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15 Mark 7:24-37

Sat Aug 3 am: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27 2 Sam 5:22-6:11 Acts 17:16-34 Mark 8:1-10

Sun Aug 4 am: 93, 96 pm: 34 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12 John 1:43-51

Mon Aug 5 am: 80 pm: 77, 19 2 Sam 7:1-17 Acts 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-21

Tue Aug 6 am: 78:1-39 pm: 78:40-72 2 Sam 7:18-29 Acts 18:12-28 Mark 8:22-33

Wed Aug 7 am: 119:97-120 pm: 81, 82 2 Sam 9:1-13 Acts 19:1-10 Mark 8:34-9:1

Thur Aug 8 am: 83 pm: 85, 86 2 Sam 11:1-27 Acts 19:11-20 Mark 9:2-13

Fri Aug 9 am: 88 pm: 91, 92 2 Sam 12:1-14 Acts 19:21-41 Mark 9:14-29

Sat Aug 10 am: 87, 90 pm: 136 2 sam 12:15-31 Acts 20:1-16 Mark 9:30-41

Sun Aug 11 am: 66, 67 pm: 19, 46 2 Sam 13:1-22 Rom 15:1-13 John 3:22-36

Mon Aug 12 am: 89:1-18 pm: 89:19-52 2 Sam 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50

Tue Aug 13 am: 97, 99, 100 pm: 94, 95 2 Sam 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16

Wed Aug 14 am: 101, 109 pm: 119:121-144 2 Sam 14:21-33 Acts 21:15-26 Mark 10:17-31

Thur Aug 15 am: 105:1-22 pm: 105:23-45 2 Sam 15:1-18 Acts 21:27-36 Mark 10:32-45

Fri Aug 16 am: 102 pm: 107:1-32 2 Sam 15:19-37 Acts 21:37-22:16 Mark 10:46-52

Sat Aug 17 am: 107:33-43, 108 pm: 33 2 Sam 16:1-23 Acts 22:17-29 Mark 11:1-11

Sun Aug 18 am: 118 pm: 145 2 Sam 17:1-23 Gal 3:6-14 John 5:30-47

Mon Aug 19 am: 106:1-18 pm: 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24-18:8 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 11:12-26

Tue Aug 20 am: 121, 122, 123 pm: 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24 Mark 11:27-12:12

Wed Aug 21 am: 119:145-176 pm: 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:18-33 Acts 23:23-35 Mark 12:13-27

Thur Aug 22 am: 131, 132, 133 pm: 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23 Mark 12:28-34

Fri Aug 23 am: 140, 142 pm: 141, 143 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24:24-25:12 Mark 12:35-44

Sat Aug 24 am: 137, 144 pm: 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27 Mark 13:1-13

Sun Aug 25 am: 146, 147 pm: 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23-4:7 John 8:12-20

Mon Aug 26 am: 1, 2, 3 pm: 4, 7 1 Kng 1:5-31 Acts 26:1-23 Mark 13:14-27

Tue Aug 27 am: 5, 6 pm: 10, 11 1 Kng 1:38-2:4 Acts 26:24-27:8 Mark 13:28-37

Wed Aug 28 am: 119:1-24 pm: 12, 13, 14 1 Kng 3:1-15 Acts 27:9-26 Mark 14:1-11

Thur Aug 29 am: 18:1-20 pm: 18:21-50 1 Kng 3:16-28 Acts 27:27-44 Mark 14:12-26

Fri Aug 30 am: 16, 17 pm: 22 1 Kng 5:1-6:1, 7 Acts 28:1-16 Mark 14:27-42

Sat Aug 31 am: 20, 21 pm: 110, 116, 117 1 Kng 7:51-8:21 Acts 28:17-31 Mark 14:43-52

SMITHTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

TIME: 7:05 PM. WHERE: WILD THINGS PARK

COST: $11.00 lower level, $8.00 upper level

PARKING $5.00 at gate, $ 2.00 in advance

Sign up and money due by Sunday August 4th .

Join us at the ballpark as the Wild Things take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Fireworks after the game.

Everyone welcome! Sign up on foyer table.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

2

3 7:00 AM Men’s Trip

Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.”

— N. T. Wright

Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession...Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.

— Dietrich Bonhoffer

4 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

5

6 7 8

9 10

11 4:00 PM Worship Service—Butler

12 13 14 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

15 6:30 PM Adult & Youth Bible Studies

16

17

18 Fellowship Luncheon No PM Gathering

19

20 21 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

22 6:30 PM Back to School Bash & Adult Bible Study

23 7:05 PM Smithton Naz Night at the Ballpark

24

25 5:00 PM SDMI Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Emphasis

26 27 28 29 6:30 PM Story Hour, Adult & Youth Bible Studies

30 31

Join us Sundays for Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Evening Gatherings 6:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Pittsburgh District Family Camp August 4—11, 2019

Monday thru Friday—10:00 AM Bible Study & 7:00 PM Worship Service

Family Camp August 4—11, 2019