August 20, 2015        


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This Sunday                           

 

Sunday morning we begin a three-part series called A Simple Challenge. Pastor Rick's message, Less Is More, is from Mark 4.1-20.

Pastor Rick will speak in the evening service.   
  • 9:00 am - First Service and Children's Sunday School
  • 10:15 am - Adult Sunday School and Children's Worship Service
  • 11:15 am - Second Service and Children's Sunday School
  • 6:00 pm - Evening Service in the Atrium
Recent sermons may be viewed online.
A daily devotional guide from last Sunday's sermon is also available online.
 
Next Step
 
If you are new to BFC and want to become better acquainted with the church, join Pastor Rick for Next Step on Sunday morning, August 30, during Sunday School, in Room 120. Next Step is an opportunity to find connecting points.

For more information, contact Pastor Mark Patredis.
 
Find information online
Classes beginning September 9:

Apprentice: Good and Beautiful God
Are you seeking transformation that comes from knowing the real God? In this year-long study you will read, journal, pray, discuss, and participate in weekly spiritual exercises. The course is limited to 20 people. Read more.

Men's Bible Study - Perfectly Imperfect: Character Sketches from the Old Testament -
This study is based on the book by David Busic and explores attributes of godly men. No cost or registration is necessary.

DIG Women's Group: Simplify - The DIG is where women gather to be disciples, intentional, and girlfriends. Books are $12. The class begins September 9. Books may be ordered on The City.

Spiritual Parenting is an 8-week class that will empower parents to be the primary nurturers of their children's faith.
 

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The Good News Festival with Franklin Graham is August 22-23 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. All seats are free. Read more.

The BFC Choir is hosting New Singers Night on Wednesday evening, August 26, at 6:45 in the Worship Center. This evening is for anyone interested in singing with the choir. No auditions are required. 
 
Maurine Dickerson has faithfully served as a volunteer in the Church of the Nazarene for many decades, using her library skills around the world. You are invited to a reception honoring Maurine on Sunday afternoon, August 30, at Southern Plaza, from 2 to 4.

The Senior Adult-Sponsored Hot Topic Lunch is Wednesday, September 2. Special guest Katherine McRae will give an overview of the DHS Aging Services Program. Lunch is $6 in the Chapel at noon. Contact the church office to reserve your spot or RSVP on The City .

An all-church prayer service will be held Wednesday evening, September 2. This one-hour service at 7 will include worship and directed prayer. Nursery and preschool will be available.

BFC's Community Cookout is Sunday evening, September 13, from 6 to 8, at the Floyd Center playground. Invite your friends and neighbors for free food, games, and ice cream. Invitation flyers are available in the literature racks.

If: Pray is a worldwide prayer movement of women. Join us for an evening of guided prayer focusing on the needs of our community, God's people, the Church, and our world, Monday, September 14, at 7 pm, at the Floyd Center.

Children's soccer for ages 5-11 begins August 29. Registration information is available online and in the literature racks.

Men's Softball League begins September 14 and is open to the first eight teams who register by September 4. Team forms are available at bethanynaz.org/softball and at the Family Life Center.

Celebrate Recovery is for anyone, 18 years and older, dealing with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30. Celebrate Kids also meets on Tuesday evenings. Information is available in the lobby and online.

The Air1 Positive Hits Tour will be at BFC Friday evening, October 2. Artists include David Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Finding Favor, NF, and 3 For 3. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Reception Desk during normal business hours. 

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  • On the BFC website
  • Text any amount to 405.384.7617

The City

 EVENTS


AUGUST

22-23 OKC Good News Festival with Franklin Graham

25 Women's Tuesday evening Bible Study begins

26 BFC Kids Back to School Family Night

26 ESL Classes begin

29 Children's soccer begins

30 Next Step

SEPTEMBER

2 All church prayer service

6 No Sunday evening service

7 Family Life Center and church offices closed

11 Naz Nite at Six Flags

11 District Women's Retreat

13 Community Cookout at the Floyd Center

19 Swazi 5K

27 Reception for the Pollock and LaVigne families

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