Garden Grove Church of the Nazarene
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“The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…”
Looking at Matthew 24-25; the Parable of the Ten Virgins is telling us to keep watch and be ready. Five of the virgins were ready but the others were not. Five went in to celebrate while the others were left outside to keep watch because they were not ready when the bridegroom arrived.
Are we ready and prepared for Christ’s return. Will we be invited to the banquet or will we be left outside to watch?
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Palm Sunday March 24: Holy Week begins with a Palm Sunday message by Pastor Mike Powers at 10:00 AM.
Good Friday March 29: Join us for this meaningful time of worship as we commemorate Good Friday. Our Good Friday Service will begin at 7:00 PM.
Easter Sunday: Pancake Breakfast at 8:15. Fresh pancakes, strawberries, sausage and beverages. We will not have Sunday School on Easter Sunday.
Cantata, “Arise My Love” at 10:00 AM.
Hear our Performance Choir under the direction of Michelle Ruth as this music stirs your deepest thoughts and emotions concerning the Easter message…death has lost, and love has won. JESUS IS ALIVE!
Valley Christian High School Concert Choir
From Chandler, AZ will be performing at Garden Grove Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, March 10, during our 10:00 AM Worship Service.
The Concert Choir is comprised of 55 singers under the direction of Marianne Sloterbeek. Over the years this school’s concert choir has performed in prestigious places such as Notre Dame Cathedral (2004), Carnegie Hall (2008), the Lincoln Center (May 2012) and throughout Europe. Valley Christian’s Concert Choir believes the only thing better than singing is more singing.
We had the privilege of having the Valley Christian High School Concert Choir sing for us in March 2012. You won’t want to miss hearing their exciting message in song.
Men of all ages! Join us on Saturday, February 9 for our 2013 Faith Promise Men’s Prayer Breakfast at HomeTown Buffet in Garden Grove (9635 Chapman Ave, 92841). It is located in the Garden Grove Promenade, between Brookhurst and Gilbert. Adults $6.49, Seniors $5.49 and Kids $4.99. This event will begin at 8:00AM. our guest speaker will be Rob North. If you have any questions, call the church office 714-534-5770.
GGNaz NMI presents “Visiting Sri Lanka”
Our guest speaker will be Rob North. Rob is Senior Administrator for Nazarene Missions International (NMI). Part of his role is to share the exciting things happening around the World through missions to districts and local churches.
This year our Faith Promise Weekend includes the following:
Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, February 9 at HomeTown Buffet in the Garden Grove Promenade (northwest corner of Brookhurst and Chapman). Men of all ages are invited to attend at 8:00AM. Cost: Adults $6.49, Seniors $5.49, Kids $4.99.
Faith Promise Dinner on Saturday, February 9 in the church fellowship hall. The dinner will begin at 6:00PM. The menu and cost have not been decided. Watch for more information in our Sunday bulletin and on this website as it becomes available.
The grand finale will be our Faith Promise Service on Sunday, February 10 at 10:00AM. At the conclusion of this service “Promise” cards will be distributed for you to pray about and return, indicating what, with God’s help, you will give for missions throughout the year.
Please be in prayer for this exciting weekend and for the Nazarene missionaries around the world.
When we pray and God gives us a vision, he wants us to do something. How important is it to be obedient when we pray? If we obey, God works in ways he wouldn’t otherwise. We are given a mission from Jesus: “So the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” (John 20:21). “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17)
We are not all evangelists but we are responsible to tell others around us about Jesus. If you don’t tell the people around you about Jesus, how will they hear? If they don’t hear, how can they have faith and believe?
Use your natural abilities to build the Kingdom of God. Personalities and natural abilities are different. Find something you really like to do and you can do it all day long and it’s fun. Do you know your passions, abilities, gifts? What is your passion? Find what fits your skills and abilities. Zero in on “who am I?” Say, “Lord, here I am, what do you want me to do?” The Holy Spirit says he will bless you with effectiveness. Do we know what the Lord wants us to do? What he wants this church to do? We are in this community to build the body of Christ.
Pray daily; “Lord, let me see an opportunity to build your kingdom, to use my skills to speak for you.” We can give people the words of life. Tell someone this week, “Jesus loves you and He died for you!”
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We encourage everyone to join us in singing carols and worshiping our Lord on the night before Christmas. Take an hour out of your busy schedule to reflect on God’s gift to us…his one and only Son, Jesus Christ. This is a beautiful candle lit service. Bring a friend or loved one with you. Service will begin at 6:00PM on Monday, December 24th.
You’re invited to join the GGNaz church family for a whole month of Christmas and Advent activities for all ages.
GGNaz Kids’ Choir Presentation: A Rockin’ Royal Christmas (during the 10:00 am English worship service)
“When King Herod sends Sherlock Watson to find out why the kings from the East did not return to him, we discover, along with Sherlock, that Jesus is the “King of kings” and if we believe in Him, we answer to a higher calling than to any king on earth.” Join us as our children present this “rockin” Christmas musical.
All Church Christmas Party (6:00 pm)
Don’t miss our All-Church Christmas Party. Food, music and fun in the Fellowship Hall. If your last name begins with A-L, bring plenty of sandwiches to share (or another “finger-food” main dish selection. For those whose last names begin with M-Z, bring a sizable dessert to share. Invite a friend to join you. Beverages will be provided by the church.
Deadline to Bring Christmas Project Gifts
We will be collecting gifts for Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa through our all church party on the 16th. Many holiday wishes have been granted for children who are abandoned, neglected, abused, or in foster care, as well as elderly and disabled adults who are served by Orange County’s Social Service agencies. A list of suggested gifts is available at the church. gifts should be new and not gift wrapped. Monetary contributions are also appreciated.
GGNaz Choir Presentation: Changed By a Baby Boy (during the 10:00 am English worship service)
“Who would have imagined that a tiny baby born in a small stable over 2,000 years ago could and would change the entire world? Changed By a Baby Boy rejoices in The Greatest Story Ever Told and how God’s miraculous plan impacted the world then…and now.” We know you’ll be touched by the heart of the music and the dedication of our choir members as they sing of Christ’s coming.
Take an hour out of your busy Christmas schedule to reflect on God’s gift to us… His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. Bring a friend with you! Join us at 6:00 pm as we gather in the Sanctuary to sing carols and light candles in praise to our Lord Jesus on the night before Christmas.
“Who would have imagined that a tiny baby born in a small stable over 2,000 years ago could and would change the entire world?
Changed By a Baby Boy rejoices in The Greatest Story Ever Told and how God’s miraculous plan impacted the world then…and now.”
Join us on December 23rd at 10:00AM when the GGNaz Performance Choir presents their 2012 Christmas musical, under the direction of Michelle Ruth.
Join us on December 16 at 10:00AM as the GGNaz Kids Choir presents their Christmas musical “A Rockin’ Royal Christmas.”
“When King Herod sends Sherlock Watson to find out why the kings from the East did not return to him, we discover, along with Sherlock, that Jesus is the “King of kings” and if we believe in Him, we answer to a higher calling than to any king on earth.”
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