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College-Age Ministry Team Support • Part-Time
Supports the College-Age Ministry Director;
executes the mission of Nazareth and of BASIC, the
main outreach for college age. Responsible for
recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to
support and expand college-age ministry. Bachelor’s
degree and ministry experience preferred. Complete
job description can be found at www.naz.org. Please
send cover letter, resume, and application to
[email protected] or Nazareth Lutheran Church,
7401 University Ave, Cedar Falls IA 50613 ATTN:
Angie Rath.
New for Spring!Fair Trade Chocolate Eggs & Love Buzz Coffee
‚Dark Chocolate Easter Eggs18 eggs per box • $5 per box‚Love Buzz Ground CoffeeDark & velvety smooth • $7 per bag‚
Fair Trade Coffee Sale!Coffee that has passed its “best by” date but is stillgood! On sale now for $3 per bag. ‚To purchase fair trade items, visit the church officeduring the week.
Special Meeting of the CongregationWednesday, April 23 • 6:00 p.m. • Worship CenterMembers will vote on proposed changes to the
Nazareth by-laws. Proposed by-law changes will be
mailed to members on April 1.
Weekly Lenten Worship ServicesSundays & Wednesdays thru April 96:00 p.m. in the Worship CenterSunday, March 23 & Wednesday, March 26 Change of Circumstances - Jenny NelsonPlease note: Sunday evening and Wednesdayevening Lenten services are identical.Lenten Soup SuppersWednesdays thru April 9 • 5:00 p.m. • Bethel HallFreewill donations acceptedSoup Supper Menu • March 26Vegetable Beef Soup; Ham & Bean SoupCheese Sandwiches, Cookies & BeveragesHoly Week Services
Palm Sunday • April 138:30, 9:50, & 11:10 a.m.Pastor Denny HansonMaundy Thursday • April 176:00 p.m. • Worship CenterPastor Brian KingFoot Washing & CommunionGood Friday • April 1810:00 a.m. • Chapel Student-Led Good Friday Services • April 187:00 & 9:00 p.m. • Worship CenterEaster Sunday • April 208:30 & 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Services11:30 a.m. - Contemporary ServicePastor Brian King at all services
Job Vacancy at Nazareth
New Fair Trade Items Available
Lent at Nazareth
Nazareth Publication DeadlinesSunday Bulletin • Every Tuesday • 8:00 a.m.April Messenger • Tuesday, April [email protected]
The Kingdom of God
Living together in God’s amazing grace, we invite all people
to know Christ, grow in Christ, and make Christ known
Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church7401 University Avenue Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613319.266.7589 • www.naz.orgWelcome to NazarethWe are blessed to have you worshipwith us this morningSunday Worship Services8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.Sunday Nursery ProvidedInfants & toddlers up to 3 yearsPastor Brian KingSenior [email protected] Denny HansonAssociate [email protected] Dennis DickmanVisitation & Education [email protected] Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Mon - Fri
March 23, 2014
Special Lenten Offering Purchases Meals for “Feed My Starving Children”
Look for the special offering collection box outside the Worship Center on Sunday mornings and Sunday and
Wednesday evenings during Lent. The offering will be used to raise funds for a Feed My Starving Children
meal-packing event to be held April 25 & 26 at Holmes Junior High in Cedar Falls.
The Cedar Falls Ministerial Association of Churches is sponsoring the event. Their goal is to raise $21,000 to
purchase supplies for 100,000 meal packs.
Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Nazareth Lutheran Church (write
“FMSC” in the memo line). Look for opportunities to sign up to pack meals at a later date.
Today’s Sermon - The Kingdom of God - Pastor Brian King
Today’s Texts - Ezekiel 37:24-28; Mark 1:1-15
8:30 a.m.
Prelude - Prelude on ‘My Song Is Love Unknown’ (Vaughan Williams)
Gathering Song - All Creatures of Our God and King
(vs.1,2,3,4&7) - #527 (green)
Nazareth Choir - The Tree of Life (Scott)
Hymn of the Day - Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God - #783 (blue)
Offering - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (arr. Hopson)
Sending Song - Lead On, O King Eternal! - #495 (green)
Postlude - Psalm XIX (Marcello)
9:50 a.m.
Gathering Songs - All Creatures of Our God and King
(vs.1,2,3,4&7) - #527 (green)
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God - #783 (blue)
Offering - You Are My King
Distribution - As the Deer (ensemble)
Sending Song - Forever
Worship Assistants
William McGuire - Director of Music/Organist (8:30 & 9:50)
Nathaniel Parrish - Associate Organist/Pianist (8:30 & 9:50)
Mike Jensen - Worship Leader (9:50 & 11:10)
Cantor - Erik Schmidt (8:30)
Readers - Terry Wiebenga (8:30); Sara Miller (9:50)
Next Week’s Worship • Sunday, March 308:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. • Pastor Dennis Dickman
As we live in response to God's amazing grace and love, the people of Nazareth value
Naz NotesMarch 23, 2014 • Understanding the Old Testament
We are blessed by your presence at worship this
morning. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments
in Fellowship Hall between services.
A Special Welcome to Our Visitors
Whether you’re visiting from across town or out of
state, we’re glad you’re here. Be sure to stop by the
Welcome Desk for an information packet and a special gift.
Let Us Pray for You
To place your prayer request on the Prayer Chain,
please call the church office at 266-7589.
Greeters Needed Easter Morning
Singles, couples, and families are needed to serve as
greeters at every door for all three services on Easter
Sunday, April 20. Volunteers need to arrive 15 minutes
before the worship service starts. To volunteer, please
contact Nazareth Receptionist Kelsey Buchheit at 319-
266-7589 or [email protected].
Make Prayer Shawls for Confirmands
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is seeking knitters to make
prayer shawls that will be given to confirmands at the
Rite of Confirmation on May 4. A pattern for
confirmation shawls is available at the Welcome Desk
on Sundays or at the church office during the week.
Ten shawls are needed. Please return completed
shawls to Lori Haag in the church office by April 27.
Job Foundation Seeks Volunteersfor April 4 Event at Nazareth
The Job Foundation is a Nazareth-supported
mentoring program for disadvantaged young people in
Waterloo. On Friday, April 4 from 6:00-8:30 p.m..,
Nazareth will host a recognition event for the students.
Volunteers are needed to greet, set tables, and
prepare baked treats. Sign up today at the Welcome
Desk or contact Deb Rhoades at 266-7589 or
[email protected] during the week.
For more information about the Job Foundation,
please contact foundation director Jennifer Brost at
The flowers at the altar are in memory of Rex
Morgan from Natalie Morgan. The flowers at the
pulpit are in memory of loved ones from Darlene
Surface. Additional pulpit flowers are in loving
memory of Dan from Marilyn and David Plaehn.
Baptized today in the Chapel at 12:30 p.m.: Emersyn
Grace Thede, daughter of Chris and Bethany Thede
Known To Be Hospitalized (as of March 19)
Don Andersen
Sympathy
The Nazareth congregation offers condolences to
Megan Camenzind and family on the death of her
mother.
A Trip to the Twin Cities: St Paul & MinneapolisTwo-Day Trip for Nazareth Adults & Friends 55+Tuesday & Wednesday • April 29 & 30Payment in full due Monday, March 24
Itinerary and registration forms are available this
morning at the Welcome Desk. For more information,
contact Jean Gedlinske at 266-9796.
Spring Flowers in the Sanctuary
Help fill the Worship Center with the beauty of
spring flowers on Easter morning. Your $10
contribution will be used to purchase a variety of
flowers and plants that will celebrate the new life
promised by Christ’s resurrection. All contributions
may be given in honor of loved ones.
If you would like to contribute to the fund to
purchase Easter flowers, please sign up this morning
at the Welcome Desk or during the week at the
Reception Desk or contact Nancy Woodford at 266-
7589 or [email protected].
Lenten Bible Study with Pastor Denny
Join Pastor Denny Hanson for a Lenten Bible study
based on God’s Story, Your Story. The study meets
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Revue Room at
NewAldaya. The March 25 lesson is Ordinary
Matters. For more information, contact Pastor Denny
at 266-7589 or [email protected].
Service Opportunity
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