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Lake Worth First Church of the Nazarene

E-Newsletter

April 5, 2024

1401 2nd Avenue N., Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, April 6, 7:30 a.m. – Grace Cafe

Bill Otis has organized a special Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. There will be plenty of good conversation and some spiritual hints mixed in.

For more information call Bill at (561) 315-6539.

Pastor Carlile begins “Blessing Our Community” series Sunday. Her first sermon, “Called to Listen”

Luke 10:36-37? The Pharisees' agenda of neighboring was to educate and dominate. Jesus' agenda of neighboring was to transform life. Where are you on neighboring? Come be informed, inspired, and. insightful with Pastor Donna’s unique storying of the gospel!

Our Sunday service begins at 9:30 a.m.

If you can’t be here physically, join our video streaming by going to our website at: www.lwfnazarene.org or by going to YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lwfnazarene

Sunday Morning – FULL Breakfast

Our once-a-month-full-delicious-breakfast is this Sunday. You can begin chowing down at 8:55 a.m. Everyone loves the old fashion breakfast recipes that will be in abundance. And remember – it all ends at 9:25 – just before out Sunday morning service begins!

Do you have a delectable breakfast dish you’d like to share? Bring it on!

“Prayer Meeting Pack” Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m.

Be part of the Wednesday evening “Prayer Meeting Pack” we hold at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. You can also join us via Zoom or a conference call. Click HERE for the link. The Meeting I.D. is 836 4052 8793 and the passcode is: Hb3D47. You can download the free Zoom App on your phone, tablet, or computer! A praying church makes all the difference in the world! Come join in person or digitally!

Youth Group studying “The Chosen”

Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – Family Life Center

We are always looking for a “few good” volunteers who would be willing to provide a “Simple Supper” for our teens on Thursday nights. See Rich Carlile or Wendy Moore if you’d like to help.

On Thursday’s our youth group continues with an intensive study of the hit video series, “The Chosen”. They will be doing a deep dive into the life of Jesus. \ Larry Lippert is now involved with some of the learning responsibilities.

Sunday Worship Rehearsal Thursdays

8 p.m. – Family Life Center

See how you can make a difference for our Sunday morning music and worship time!

Katie Carlile is at “Top-Nazarene-Talent” at Trevecca Nazarene University

Katie Carlile joined a host of other teens and headed to Nashville, TN and Trevecca Nazarene University this last Thursday night. She is our LWNaz representative this year!

Katie settles into her van seat as she prepares to head out on the 800-mile journey to Trevecca’s TnT beginning this last Thursday night.

Thousands of other teens throughout the southeast USA met up with Katie and our Southern Florida contingent at Trevecca. A huge tent was erected on the campus. This is the opening night ceremonies and program.

Keeping our campus beautiful every week!

Luis Najera is a loyal member of our La Gran Comisión congregation. He also lovingly and faithfully cares for all the grounds and landscaping on our huge campus. He not only does all the landscaping but takes care of our intricate irrigation system as well.

Luis has been in the landscaping business for over 35 years. That’s his regular job! On Fridays and other days after work he can be found mowing, trimming trees, putting in new plants, fertilizing and spraying for weeds. This is all volunteer work for Brother Luis. He provides all the equipment, fertilizer, and chemicals.

His labor, sweat and efforts save the church about $250 each week!

Luis Najera completes his mowing efforts around the campus to keep everything looking trim and beautiful.

Luis Najera keeps all the tree trimmed and fit for service and beauty!

Luis Najera and his wife Macrina are faithful members at La Gran Comisión church. They are often the first to arrive for Sunday services. Together they also help in cleaning the church facilities on Friday evenings. We all owe a huge amount of gratitude to the Najera’s and all they contribute to beautifying the church campus, but more importantly what they are adding to God’s Kingdom.

Prayers Needs for our church family and beyond:

· Brenda Lawson – is Pastor Donna’s mother. She is now scheduled for kidney cancer surgery on April 18.
· Katie Carlile – for safety while she participates in all the activities of “Top-Nazarene-Talent at Trevecca Nazarene University. Pray for her and all as the students returns home Sunday night.
· Laura Creel – as she plans for the permanent internment of her husband Lin’s ashes at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL on April 19.
· Robert Barnes – Laura Creel’s father is under hospice care with inoperable bladder cancer.
· Merry Patton - Janet Powell’s sister had her cardiology procedure last week and is doing much better, but still experiencing some pain.
· Joy Bozicevic – continues to recover from surgery after two pins were placed in one of her fingers.
· Larry Lippert – for the sale of their house in Texas so that his wife Bonnie can join him here permanently!
· Richard Nevitte – is in a memory unit in Boynton Beach. Pray for both his wife Annette and Richard.
· The family of Norma Dembinski – who passed away this week. She was a resident of Lake Worth Towers.

Extended family:

· Claude Simeus – Pastor Ernst’s father is undergoing radiation therapy for cancer and is also dealing with cognitive issues. Pastor Ernst reports he is stable but still dealing with pain.
· Esther Philippe – from our House of Grace congregation has been released from the hospital with no improvement over her battle with cancer.
· Mirlene Chery – from our House of Grace congregation has cancer and doctors have now removed her from a life support machine. Pray especially for her family now.
· Mane Dilcia – is the grandmother of Pastor Sirian Gallardo from La Gran Comision church. Mane has been released from the hospital and is now doing a kidney dialysis regimen at home. She also is dealing with cardiology issues.
· Allen Wilson – is the father of our District Superintendent, Dr. Brian Wilson. He will be 94 in May he has been experiencing chest pains, dizziness and high blood pressure. He and his wife Elizabeth reside in Bradenton, FL.

To send or receive prayer requests, just send a text to 833-270-2519.

If we inadvertently missed your special day or the special day of someone you know, please let Sandi Coxson or Dennis Moore know.

April Birthdays:

Silvia VanVoorthuijsen – 18

Rev. Sirian Gallardo – 23

Rev. Leo Gallardo – 30

Pete Jarvinen - 30

April Anniversaries:

Diana/Bob Rosamond – 5 (#28)

Bonnie/Larry Lippert 9 (#35)

Elaine/Peter Carter – 25 (#37)

Carol/Gary Campeau – 29 (#41)

Congratulations to Larry and Bonnie Lippert as they celebrate their 35^th wedding anniversary this Tuesday, April 9^th. Larry recently moved to our area and is a helicopter flight instructor for Flight Safety International at PBIA. Bonnie still resides in Texas until they can get their home sold there.

Prayer requests for the Holy Land

The city of Jerusalem where at least three world religions exist and where tensions are everywhere!

The following is an update from the Church of the Nazarene on the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land.

We strongly encourage Nazarenes to join in prayer for the incomprehensible loss of life and destruction in Gaza and Israel.

Since 7 October 2023, more than 31,000+ Palestinians and 1,400+ Israelis have been killed. Of the 31,000+ Palestinians killed, more than 13,000 were children. Of the 1,400+ Israelis killed, at least 33 were children.

According to the United Nations Office, at least one in every four Palestinians in Gaza is on the brink of famine. The destruction of Palestinian hospitals, schools, houses, and general infrastructure has created a dire humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. In addition, 134 Israelis continue to be held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

Please pray for an immediate ceasefire, protection of life, and for humanitarian aid to reach all those in need.

Pray for our Nazarene brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and the surrounding areas who are impacted by the violence and instability.

We appeal to Nazarenes around the world to be advocates for peace and justice in the Holy Land.

As Nazarenes, we embrace the divine call to a life of holiness, wholeness, and restorative living where all things and all peoples are reconciled to God.

The Church of the Nazarene affirms God’s restorative purposes for the world are wholly good and include Israelis and Palestinians equally. Palestinians and Israelis are made in the image of God and equal in God’s sight. We must condemn ideologies that are inherently racist, antisemitic, or dehumanize any people group – be it Arab, Jewish, or any other group. May we as a denomination be a voice for peace and justice in the Holy Land – and in all places – remembering Jesus’ call to be peacemakers.

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