Sunday, November 2
Sunday's Message
Dr. Mark Lehman
Staying Focused on What Matters
Acts 3:11 - 4:4
Practices
For Children
- Nursery and Preschool care for children birth through kindergarten is located in Arms Hall. Check-in begins at 9:15 am.
- Children’s Church for children in grades 1 - 6 is located in Lower Sanctuary 102. Check-in begins at 9:15 am. Please ask a greeter if you need directions.
- Children’s Sunday school will follow at 11:00 am.
For Guests
- If you complete a Connect Card by clicking this link, we will make a $10 gift in your name to one of three faith-based social service organizations. By sharing your contact information with us, we’ll be able to keep you up to date on what’s happening at PazNaz.
Life at PazNaz
PrimeTime Thanksgiving Dinner
PrimeTime Ministries is hosting its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 pm in Gilmore Hall. Chef’s Coffee Shop will provide the meal. Tickets are $18 per person and may be purchased at the Welcome Center on Sundays or in the church office during the week. The event will include a brief memorial observance for Joanne Dusserre who volunteered with PrimeTime Ministries for many years. Jim and Dori Halbert will be our guests. The last day to buy tickets is Monday, November 10. Invite your friends to join us as we give thanks to our Lord. For more information, please contact Pastor Darwin Ng at dng@paznaz.org or 626.351.2461.
Kids’ Night Out
Drop off your children for a fun evening of games, crafts, snacks, and movies on Saturday, November 15, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Enjoy time to yourself while your kids are having a blast at PazNaz. All childcare providers are cleared through Livescan fingerprinting and federal and state background checks. Open to children ages birth - 11 years old. Cost is $20 per child or $35 per family. Cheese pizza is available for purchase for an additional cost of $7 per child. Alternately, you may choose to provide your own dinner for your child(ren). Register online at Paz.nz/KNO.
Ladies Night Out
Tickets are on sale now for the annual PazNaz Ladies Night Out on Friday, December 5. Doors open at 5:00 pm for a silent auction and gift basket raffle followed at 6:00 pm by a fantastic dinner and entertainment by illusionist Johnny Ace Palmer. A free children’s Christmas celebration is available with the purchase of an adult ticket and advanced registration. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Women’s Ministries table on Sunday or in the church office during the week. For more information, please contact Bonnie Jakeway at bonniejakeway6@gmail.com.
Third Annual Oasis Talent Show
Celebrate the season with joy and inspiration at the third Annual Oasis Talent Show – Christmas Edition, hosted by PazNaz’s Special Needs & Disabilities Ministries. Join us on Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 pm in Lee Chapel for an evening filled with musical performances, audience sing-alongs, Christmas carols, scripture readings, and poetry. Stay after the show for refreshments and fellowship. Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer. This is a night you won’t want to miss! For more information, contact Special Needs Ministries Coordinator, Gretchen Moss at gretchenmoss66@gmail.com.
Women in the Word
Join Women In The Word this Fall as Natalia Kohn Rivera teaches The Song of Solomon. This study meets on Tuesdays through November 11 at 9:15 am in Gilmore Hall. Childcare and Zoom options are available. For more information, please contact Darlene Weaver at darlenegweaver@gmail.com or 626.422.8181.
Common Table
November 5 menu: sloppy joes, coleslaw, and dessert
Dinner will be served 5:00-6:15 pm. The cost is $5 per person if reserved by noon on Wednesday, and $7 per person if reserved after noon on Wednesday or at the door. Any first-time guest who does not currently attend PazNaz and makes a reservation by noon on Wednesday can enjoy their dinner for free. Reservations can be made in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings between Worship and Sunday School or by calling the church office during the week at 626.351.9631.
Common Table Learning Opportunities, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Grief Support Group
Led by Pastor Darwin Ng | Reed Hall, 247
The PazNaz Grief Support Group provides a safe space with support, care, and teaching as you journey through grief.
Book Group: The Bible Makes Sense by Walter Brueggemann
Led by Dr. Brad Strawn | The Pepper Tree Ramirez Room
This class will discuss the book The Bible Makes Sense revised edition by Walter Brueggemann. Sign up by emailing Pastor Brad (bstrawn@paznaz.org) or calling the church office. Minimum class size 6, max 10.
Oasis (Special Needs and Disabilities)
Led by Gretchen Moss | Reed Hall, 246
For teens and adults with special needs, Oasis Bible Study is a night of fun and fellowship! Contact Gretchen Moss at gretchenmoss66@gmail.com.
Lots of Christmas Presence
Led by Dr. Walker Railey | Reed Hall, 248
This class focuses on the symbolism of Advent. We will celebrate, again, the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and underscore the significance of the liturgical year. Each week a different Advent candle will be explained. The more we understand the theological significance of the birth in Bethlehem, the richer our faith becomes. When the calendar year and the liturgical year merge, we encounter lots of Christmas presence.
Wednesday Prayer
Led by Pastor Jasmine Brenneman | Lee Chapel
Gather for prayer for PazNaz and other concerns.
Women’s Wednesday Experience: A Love Worth Giving to You by Max Lucado
Led by Kimberly Marsh and Marlene Moncada | Gilmore Hall, South
This study will shed light on God's generous gift, giving you the encouragement that you need to embrace your place as a dearly loved child in his heavenly family. Reminding us of the most priceless gift of all, his unfailing love, a gift beyond measure.
Places to Serve
Please consider serving on one of these teams.
Cart Drivers - Drivers are needed to help people with limited mobility get from the parking lot to the Sanctuary. Please contact Pastor Darwin Ng at dng@paznaz.org for more information.
Church in the Park - Volunteers are needed to help the Church In The Park ministry team with food preparation, distribution, and clean-up. People of all ages are welcome to get involved. To get connected with this ministry please contact Godwin Shen (godwinsh@gmail.com) or Vanessa Hadikusumah (gpiggy@gmail.com).
Communion Stewards - Please consider joining the team of communion stewards who help prepare the elements for communion on the first Sunday of every month. For more information or to volunteer, contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org or 626.351.2425.
Handy Help – If you enjoy wielding a paintbrush, drill, or hammer, please consider joining the “Toolbox Tuesday Crew” to help with minor maintenance and repair tasks around the PazNaz campus on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please contact Chenani Moncayo at cmoncayo@paznaz.org or 626.351.2414 to learn how you can put your ingenuity to work for PazNaz.
Helping Hands - Join the helping hands team on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The Tuesday team prepares donations for distribution by the Wednesday team. To sign up or more information, please contact Jim Yang at jwyang57@gmail.com
Media Team - If you are interested in volunteering as part of the Media Team, please contact Steve Vredenburgh at svredenburgh@paznaz.org. No experience needed, come as you are.
Welcome Team - A team of people is needed in order to make sure everyone feels welcome on Sunday mornings. Contact Melody Bundy at mbundy@paznaz.org for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.
This Week at PazNaz
Simply Prayer
Michael Archer
Sam Bowers
Colton Cerin
Armando Castaneda
Aubrey Castro
Emily Denney
Carl Divens
Cody Divens
Grace Durazo
George Eastis
Lilia Echeverria
Vivian Fithian
Dick Forrester
Joyce Forsee
Paul Forsee
Dan Freeborn
Fabian Gavilanes
Joel Goodwin
Alex Gopala
Arnitra Harris
Elinor Hansen
John Hansen
Cheryl Howe
Margie Ingersoll
Bob Keefer
Cameron Lewark
Laura Lewark
Anita Lim
Pat Lindgren
Robert Machulla
Doc McKenzie
Ann Miranda
Laura Miranda
Davion Olgtree
Angela Quiroz
Steven Randall
Abby Regan
Matilda Rios
Al Rivera
Annie Sakamoto
Doug Sakamoto
James Siebels
Helen Spencer
Berta Street
Ginny Tirado
Jerry Todd
Arden van Schaick
Carol Wagstaff
Becky White
Larry Wilson
Middle East, Sudan, Armenia, Ukraine, Haiti, Taiwan, pastoral search
In Memoriam
- Sai Fong, father of Peggy Chen, passed away on Saturday, October 18.
- Joanne Dusserre, a longtime member, passed away on Thursday, September 25. Her memorial service is on November 15, at 10:30 am in Lee Chapel with a reception to follow.
- Jerry Hargrave, a longtime member, passed away on Tuesday, September 2. His memorial service is on Saturday, November 8, at 10:30 am in Lee Chapel with a reception to follow.

