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Lake Worth First Church of the Nazarene

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February 9, 2024

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

TOMORROW, February 10: Prayer Retreat #2

The 3-in-1 Prayer Retreat held January 13 was so successful and so spiritually fulfilling, the congregations of all three language groups were unanimous in wanting to do it again! And we are! It runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday in the Family Life Center, 2^nd Avenue North and D Street. Come see and experience what God is up to!

Coming Sunday – 9:30 a.m.

There was this amazing mountain top journey, two of Jesus’ “everyday” and “common” disciples experienced it. Peter blurted out some awkward words in his ignorance, not really grasping what was happening. But there was God suddenly there, speaking to them! And that’s Pastor Donna’s sermon Sunday, “Noticing God in everyday life!”.

Pray and get ready for a spirit filled Sunday service at LWNaz!

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

Coming Sunday – February 25 – Faith Promise Sunday with Missionaries Terence and Ingrid Lustaña

You are going to thoroughly enjoy seeing, listening, and being inspired by Terence and Ingrid Lustaña who are Nazarene missionaries with some remarkable experiences they will be sharing with us.

Terence is originally from the Philippines, while Ingrid grew up in South Florida at our Hollywood Nazarene church in Broward County.

The Lustañas have three beautiful children: Julie (3), Lukas (2) and Eliana (now 3 weeks old)

Our Faith Promise is an annual mission event Sunday. We will be asking everyone to make a “Faith Promise” Commitment for world missions for the next year. Please be in prayer for the Lustañas as they prepare to visit with us and say an extra prayer for Ingrid who delivered Iliana via a “C-Section” just 3 weeks ago!

We also plan to have one of our famous “Sunday Mission International Potluck” lunch on that Sunday. What is your favorite “International” dish you’d like to share? The Lustañas will be giving a very informal presentation during lunch and will be answering your questions.

During the luncheon we would like to “Shower” the Lustañas with a host of gift cards from our congregation to assist them with their new baby and help them as they prepare to return to the mission field. Between now and February 25 could you purchase 1 or more gift cards for them from: Amazon, Target, and/or Walmart

It’s going to be a tremendous Mission Sunday!

Results of Last Sunday’s Leadership Elections:

Church Board Elected for a One-Year Term:

Joy Bozicevic

Sandi Coxson

Bill Otis

Nazarene Discipleship International President – Bea Martinez

Nazarene Missions International President – Dennis Moore

Delegates to the April 11-13 District Assembly and Conventions, Venice, FL:

District Assembly: Pastor Carlile (ex-officio), Rich Carlile and Bill Otis

Nazarene Discipleship International: Pastor Carlile (ex-officio), Bea Martinez (ex-officio) and Wendy Moore

Nazarene Missions International: Pastor Carlile (ex-officio), Dennis Moore (ex-officio), Rich Carlile, Wendy Moore, Bill Otis, and Pam Otis

Nazarene Youth International: Pastor Carlile (ex-officio), Chloe Carlile, Katelyn Carlile and Rich Carlile

All are welcome to attend the Assembly and Conventions at the Venice Church of the Nazarene, Venice, FL. The first sessions begin Thursday evening April 11. The last session will end on Saturday, April 13 around 1:30 p.m.

Special Prayer

This was one of several special prayers Sunday at our annual congregational church meeting. Here Katie Carlile is being anointed as she prepares to leave for her first missions trip to a special time of compassionate service in Orange County, FL.

The lineup for the next 2 weeks:

February 15 – Richard Godbey (one of our up and coming teens) will be leading the Bible Study

February 22 – the group will begin watching and studying the TV series, “The Chosen”

Youth Bible Study, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. –

Family Life Center

Pastor Donna and Rich Carlile and Matt VanVoorthuijsen lead our youth in a weekly Bible study. They are studying Scriptures for teens in a way that relates to school, home – everyday life.

The group meets at 6 p.m. and scour the campus for litter and just do a general cleanup. The Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m.

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 Pastor Donna or Wendy Moore if you’d like to help.

Be part of the Wednesday evening “Prayer Meeting Pack” we hold at 6:30 p.m. in the Grace Café of the Family Life Center. You can also join us via Zoom or a conference call. Click HERE for the new link. The new Meeting I.D. is 836 4052 8793 and the new 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 electronically!

Prayers Needs for our church family:

Faith Promise Sunday – Please be in prayer as we host missionaries Terence and Ingrid Lustaña and their 3 young children for our Faith Promise Sunday, February 25.
Our youth – who are growing and meeting each Thursday evening for service and Bible study.
Brenda Lawson – is the mother of Pastor Donna Carlile. She had a very serious fall, resulting in multiple broken bones a few months ago. Last week she was finally released from the rehabilitation center but has now been admitted to a Sebring hospital with breathing issues.
Amy Petition and her fiancé – as they prepare to get married. Amy is our Congregational Worship Leader.
Job Lormestoire - as he begins a new job. Job is our Worship Leader who plays keyboard, leads the band, and coordinates all music.
Silvia VanVoorthuijsen – as she begins a new job.
Robert Barnes - Laura Creel’s 96-year-old father is under hospice care. Robert was a distinguished professor at Penn State University and Florida State University teaching stage set and lighting designs.
Richard Nevitte – Richard is in a memory unit in Boynton Beach and continues doing well. His birthday is next week on February 15.
Norma Dembinski – a resident of Lake Worth Towers is under hospice care.
Elaine Long – is doing much better after being hospitalized with heart issues. Valorie who is her daughter and caretake is asking for continued prayer for strength and improved cognition
Pat Timms – is a Lake Worth Towers resident and now hospitalized at the JFK Medical Center

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

February Birthdays:

15 – Richard Nevitt

26 – Gary Campeau

February Anniversaries

14 – Silvia and Matt VanVoorthuijsen

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

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

Gospel Music Concert -

Sunday, February 18 – West Palm Beach First Nazarene

Just for women:

“Women’s Retreat” scheduled for February 23-25 at the beautiful Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center. You can register at www.sfnazarene.org or you can email Linda Russ at: lllr1111@yahoo.com.

Just for Prime-Timers (55+)

To register for Prime Time Day, go to: https://sfnazarene.org/prime-time-day-2024/

Visit the Lake Worth First Church of the Nazarene Website