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Our Mission:

Sharing Faith,

Hope, and the

Love of God

with the world

around us.

See:

1 Corinthians 13:13

In This Issue:

• Notes from the

Pastor’s Desk

• What’s Coming Up?

• Counselor’s Corner

• Things Going On!

• Prayer Focus

• Events Schedule

It’s Time for Some Spring Cleaning! I love Spring time! The days getting longer, the weather getting nic-er, the grass growing green and all the roses and wild flowers are blooming. One thing I really love about Spring-time in Hallwood are the orange trees blossoming and producing their heavenly scent. With all this newness and freshness of Spring, it also makes me want to clean up, freshen up, and declutter many things around the house. I am driven to go through my closet and pull out clothes that are worn out or I just don’t wear anymore. Shoes that have long ago served their purpose. And I find there are many opportunities in my garage and shed to clean up, organize, and simply get rid of junk. It feels good to do this and to bring a sense of order to some of the chaos, although my wife would say there’s still a lot of chaos to be dealt with. But what about doing a little Spring cleaning in our lives? Spring can be an excellent time to search out hearts and minds, look at our spiritual practices and habits, and ask the Lord what needs to go, what needs to stay, and what needs to be started again. Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a new heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” I want to encourage you to take some time before the busyness of Summer is upon us and do some internal Spring cleaning. As the psalmist says, ask God to create in you some new patterns and practices of drawing close to Him. Spend some time in contemplative prayer, thinking through what’s become cluttered in your life and what needs to go. Ask the Holy Spirit to purge those neg-ative thoughts or sinful practices that you’ve allowed to hang around and take up room. And then start doing some things that will revive your soul and bring new life. Get up with the early morning dawn to spend time with the Lord. Take advantage of some peaceful walks in God’s great outdoors. Plan your favorite Spring activity with family or friends. And spend time praising God for the many blessings in your life. If you do these things, Spring will last a lot longer than you think!

~Pastor Stacey

Hallwood Community Church of The Nazarene Newsletter An “I LOVE YOU” Church May 2019

Counselor’s Corner

Authentic Selfie

I am speaking at a youth pastor

conference this month and had to

think up a phrase for the title. I be-

gan to think about the struggles of

our age and how people will publish

their good side for all to see. Some

will publish everything on social media.

But, is there an authentic self that

we can publish? One that is not just

the good or just a lot of drama?

What would it be like if you were

your authentic self for all the world

to see every day? Whether on social

media or not? Would people see a

different side of you? Would others

be shocked or dismayed? Disappoint-

ed or sad? Would you fear humiliation

or would others sympathize?

When we are authentic then the

world sees the true transformation

of a life in the hands of the living

God! Otherwise we give the world

false hope or only a digital Jesus.

~Pastor Elaine~

Bow Down With Creation

Storm clouds multiply overhead releasing its rain as light-ning flashes and thunder roars

A double rainbow engulfs the dark sky with its brilliant colors in the distance, a Promise fulfilled

Trees lift their branches up to the Throne in celebration and releases sweet blossoms in praise

The wind carries the beautiful melody of Your song that lingers in the stillness

Your words penetrate to the depths of my soul and exposes my desperate longing once again

The deep ice around my heart melts away as compas-sion is ignited into a raging inferno

My barren wasteland of guilt and shame is transformed into a valley of endless peace

Wrestle my thorn into submission and watch its poison dissolved by Your consuming grace.

You hand me a hammer soaked with Your blood and to-gether we demolish the idols in my heart

The forces of darkness tremble at Your Name and dissi-pate like smoke before my eyes

Bow down and join creation as we raise our voices in a beautiful song of worship to our King

Tears of joy fill my eyes as You carry me through the relentless pain as we journey Home

~ Jen Evans

Hallwood Humor: BLOOPER:

“The $55 cost of the

Prayer and Fasting

Conference at

Church includes

meals.”

- adapted from Jim

Kraus’ Bloopers,

Blunders, Quips,

Jokes & Quotes.

Prayer Fo-

cus:

This month please

pray for all our

brothers and sisters

in Christ around the

world.

“Love one another.”

Romans 13:8 Jesus is

Alive!

We had a great time celebrating :)

Easter Flashbacks!

Contact Us

Give us a call for more

information about our

services and ministries

Hallwood Community

2825 Highway 20

Marysville, CA 95901

(530) 743-7961

HallwoodSecretary

@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook or

Visit us on the web at

www.hallwoodchurch.org

Coming Events Sunday Services:

9:30 Christian Education for all age groups (nursery provided)

10:30 Worship Service (Children’s Church & nursery provided)

Tuesday Evenings:

7:00 Ladies’ Bible Study in the overflow room

Wednesday Evenings:

7:00 Prayer Meeting in Sanctuary overflow room

Friday mornings:

6:30 Men’s Bible Study in the Gym

May 2019

5th - Twin Cities Rescue Mission Food Service 6:30pm 11th - Women’s Day Event TBA 12th - Mother’s Day Brunch 19th - Missions Sunday 26th - Church in the Park

Hallwood Community Church of

The Nazarene

2825 Highway 20

Marysville, CA 95901

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Sharing Faith, Hope and the Love of God with the world around us!