The Struggle is Still Real!


On October 15, 2023 we begin the series, “The Struggle is Still Real.”  Chaplain Jonathon Maloney will be sharing the kick-off message to this weeklong series offering help for the struggles that we all face.  Each evening of this week we will focus on a different specific issue which people report encountering these days.  The format for the weeknight sessions will be a Panel Discussion with opportunity for questions from the audience, in person or online. Our panel will consist of Pastor Bill Crane, Pastor Anthony Collison, Chaplain Jim Asher and Chaplain Jonathon Maloney. (Here’s the link to post anonymous questions online. If we have time we will attempt to answer the questions in the order received.) Plan to join us each evening.  If you can join us in person at 3608 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540, come early each weeknight at 6:30 for a meal before the 7 p.m. session. If you are unable to join us in person, plan to join us for the 45 minute (approximately) portion that will be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
TOPICS
Sunday – Intro
Monday – “Why am I so sad?”
Tuesday – “Why do I struggle with money?”
Wednesday – “Why are relationships so hard?”
Thursday – “What do I do next?”
Friday – “Why is loss so difficult?”

A House of Prayer for All Nations

Person looking at a large city.
Pray for all nations!

Jesus reminded His disciples that the temple in Jerusalem was intended to be a “house of prayer for all nations.” (See Mark 11:17 NIV “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’?”

  – What would it look like for Faith Church to become a “house of prayer?” What would it look like for prayer to become a noticeable characteristic of our church family?

  – What does it mean to be a house of prayer for all nations? Would it mean to welcome, make space for, people from any and all nations?  Would it mean to pray for all nations?  Is there a convenient way for us to pray specifically for people groups (“nations”) around the world?

Here is one way to be prompted to pray for the people groups around the world. See the photo below that is courtesy of unreachedoftheday.org. The photo will update each day to display a different people group for which you can pray.

Bookmark this post and return frequently, or daily, to pray for all nations!

Unreached of the Day

Our Daily Prayer

Pray this prayer from King David each day this week.

If you want your life to change for the best, sincerely pray the prayer of King David (Psalm 139:23-24) each day this week. Then, if you want to take the next step on this journey, accept the challenge to read one chapter each day from the Gospel of John (click HERE to see Chapters 1-6), and pray for the Holy Spirit to live in you and guide you to change for the best!

Living on Mission

“Living on Mission” – We hosted special sessions online the week of May 17th-23rd. We hosted special guests joining us most evenings talking about how to live out Jesus’ mission in our lives, in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces, in our everyday worlds. Part of the sessions were interactive, allowing us to ask questions of our guests. You can find the sessions on Facebook & YouTube. Some of our guests included Dave & Lora Seymour (pastoring in Concord, formerly missionaries in New Zealand, Joe & Beth Heath (formerly missionaries in South Africa), Russ & Carla Fraizer (missionaries in Kenya), and Matt & Sara Marshall (Navy Chaplain and former missionaries in Africa).

Aprende Inglés Gratis ~ Learn English Free

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

We have a class for those wanting to learn English. If you know someone who might be interested, please share the news! The 12-week class will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Aprende Inglés gratis
Hablar es confianza
-Entorno de aprendizaje divertido y seguro.
-Instrucción en el aula con escenas de películas, juegos y ayudas visuales. 
-Entrenadores de inglés para ayudar con la pronunciación y gramática.
-Hacer nuevos amigos.
Domingos, a partir del 16 de enero de 2022, de 16:30 a 19:00 h.
El curso es de 12 semanas.
Para más información llame al: (910)382-9096

Tragedy into Triumph Simulcast & Series

Jacksonville Faith Church to Host Simulcast Event

Jacksonville Faith Church of the Nazarene hosts the Tragedy into Triumph series to provide real help & hope to people all over Onslow County who are hurting.

[Published March 17, 2021]   Jacksonville Faith Church is pleased to announce the nationwide simulcast of the  Tragedy into Triumph Series, which will features well known athletes, authors and people in the news from April 20-22, 2021.  This series will show how God can bring triumphant change into our lives, even in the midst of tragedy.  This is event is free to the public and is being simulcast exclusively to the church’s location at: 3608 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28550

Leading up to the simulcast events April 20-22, Pastor Bill Crane will share a sermon series, “Tragedy into Triumph” which will focus on Jesus’ tragedy into triumph story on Palm Sunday (March 28th) and Easter Sunday (April 4th), and the tragedy into triumph stories of Joseph and Moses (April 11th and 18th). This will lay the foundation for hearing stories from people in our day who have also seen God work to turn tragedy into triumph.

On Tuesday (4/20 @ 7:00 pm) Pattie Mallette, mother of Justin Bieber will share how abuse, addiction, and bad decisions almost led to her destruction, until she found Jesus.

On Wednesday (4/21  @ 7:00 pm) Kylie Bisutti, former Victoria’s Secret Super Model, will share what happens when you accept Christ, and walk away from the “self” oriented modeling industry.

On Thursday (4/22 @ 7:00 pm)  Chad Williams, US Navy Seal, will share how God has led his life through adversity.

Please plan to join us for these special events!

For more information go to www.tn2tsimulcast.org (or www.jaxnaz.org, see Blog page) or call 910-353-0221.

“Preparing for the Harvest” Banquet Info

Our “Preparing for the Harvest” Banquet will be a Drive-Thru Dinner and Online Program this year due to COVID-19.

Those who have returned their RSVP by January 23rd will be able to stop by the Faith House and pick up dinner for their family.

The program will be online, live-streamed at 6 p.m. EST. You can catch the feed on our Online Services page, or on Facebook or YouTube.

Here is a copy of our Program for the evening:

“Preparing for the Harvest” Banquet Program

January 30, 2021
6:00 p.m.

Welcome                                              Pastor Bill

Video          

How Faith Church is “Planting Seeds”        Pastor Bill

Special Music                                       Andy & Andrea 

Message                                               Dr. Greg Mason

The Call to “Plant”                                          Pastor Bill

Personal Testimony                             Chrissy DeMello

How to “Plant”                                     Pastor Bill

Prayer                                            Dr. Greg Mason

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Prayer Vigil

“Preparing for the Harvest” Prayer Vigil

Saturday, January 16, 2021 ~ 8 a.m – 8 p.m.

Click here to enter (opens at 7:45 a.m. EST)

Faith Church has called its members and friends to join us in a focused time of prayer during our “Preparing for the Harvest” emphasis.  Our Prayer Vigil will be held on Saturday, January the 16th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.  You are invited to pick a block of time, of any length, to join us in prayer for the needs of our community, our nation, and our world, as well as your own personal needs.  The Prayer Vigil will be hosted at our church, 3608 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC, with social distancing protocols.  Follow the link above for the online resources so that you can participate right where you are!

Some items that might be helpful for your prayer time: Bible, notebook, pencil or pen, and or devotional book.

Easter Sunday Events

A. Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. Go to Zoom.us  If prompted, enter Meeting ID: 374 550 875 Due to security requirements, you will now need a password. Text us the word “Unfailing” at 910-216-4511 for the password.  Please download the Zoom app and join us FREE!

B. Worship Music: We encourage you to spend time worshipping the Lord with music, using this Playlist (or one of your own):  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlFD6pq8u-pekUs8DA1nWNppLYPvrOgbz
If you start the playlist by 10:25 you will be ready to join our live presentation by 10:45.

C. Join us for our Sunday Morning Message presented by Pastor Bill, by joining us on Facebook Live on our church’s Facebook page.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/jaxnaz.org/ at 10:45 a.m. to join the event.  Pastor Bill will be encouraging us to celebrate the victory that our resurrected Lord offers us! 

DEYEWITNESSES: A special event for Easter Evening at 6!

This evening we will consider the testimony of another eyewitness of the Resurrection! Join us Sunday evening at 6 p.m. for the concluding episode of this video series. Go to Zoom.us to join us. Text us the word “eyewitness” at 910-216-4511 for the password to join this FREE event.

Combined Federal Campaign – Workplace Giving

Combined Federal Campaign: Between Sept. 1 and Dec. 15, all U.S. federal, military, and postal employees can give to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. (NCMI) by payroll deduction through the Combined Federal Campaign. To give, designate CFC #11735 on your pledge card. Retirees can give to the campaign directly or through the retirement system.

For more information about the work that Nazarene Compassionate Ministry is doing, go to ncm.org.

Prayer Walk & Picnic

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Join us for a spiritual retreat, with fellowship with friends and food included for good measure! We will be meeting on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at Northeast Creek Park at the picnic shelter near the softball field. We will begin with a time of spiritual retreat (materials will be provided…just bring a Bible, a notebook, and a pencil or pen). Then we will gather together for a picnic lunch! (Bring a picnic food item and we will all share!) Some may want to bring games to play for this time of fellowship! Plan now to join us!