This Week’s Edition of FN3..
Church School Program..
2025 CHURCH THEME: “The Year of Persistent Hope and Persevering Faith: God will see us through!”
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 33:27; 2 Kings 6:16; Psalm 27; Psalm 46:1; Jeremiah 29:11 NIV; John 16:33; Romans 8:28; and 2 Timothy 1:7. Hymn: Solid Rock. Song: “Not Far Away” (Ricky Dillard).
HYBRID SUNDAY WORSHIP: Church School is at 9:15 a.m., worship begins at 10:15 a.m.
CHURCH SCHOOL LESSONS: Lessons onCourage from Jeremiah; Jan. 5-Suffering: A Cry for Restoration Amid Suffering, Lamentations
5:1-22; Jan 12-Temptation, Ezekiel’s Wisdom for Dealing with Temptation, Ezekiel 18:1-9, 30-32; Jan 19-Daniel’s Prayer of Confession on Behalf of the People; Jan 26-Commitment, God’s Commitment to an Unfaithful Bride, Hosea 1:1-11; Feb 2-Reconciliation, God’s Love Brings Reconciliation, Joel 2:12-13, 18-19, 28-32; Feb 9-Generosity, God’s Generosity Overcomes Selfishness, Amos 6:4-8, 11-14; Feb. 16-Mercy, God’s Mercy To do the Right Things, Jonah3:1- 10; Feb. 23- Leadership, Godly Leadership, Micah 3:1-3, 9-12, 6:6-8.
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE: Our annual church conference is next Sunday immediately after worship. All members are encouraged to attend to become well informed of the operations of the church. Your presence is needed for voting on action items, including the 2025 church budget.
SOUPER BOWL: Our Boy Scouts are leading our participation in the Souper Bowl of Caring next Sunday. Each adult in attendance is challenged to be a champion for those in need by donating at least $1 as you depart. All of the donations collected will go directly to our Tackle Hunger Charity of Choice: First Nazareth Food Pantry. Let’s go Team FNBC and make this a banner year! Share God’s love for our neighbors in need by giving generously.
JERSEY SUNDAY: In conjunction with the Souper Bowl of Caring, we’re observing Jersey Sunday next Sunday. Represent your favorite sports team, school or Greek organization in worship.
WINTER REVIVAL: Our annual Winter Revival is Jan 27-29. Our preachers are Monday-Pastor Yancy Martin, Union Baptist Church; Tuesday, Pastor Algerron Williams, and Wednesday, Pastor Darrell Jackson. Our revival schedule is: Dinner, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Forums, 6 pm-7 p.m.; Revival Worship 7 p.m. Monday’s forum is presented by our Legal Assistance Ministry; Tuesday’s forum is presented by our Financial Management Ministry. Wednesday’s political forum is presented by the GOTV Committee. Moderated by Atty. Katherine Myers, the forum features US Representative James Clyburn, former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia League of Women Voters President Carrie Elliott, and SC Representative Kambrell Garvin.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Girl Scout cookie season is underway. Support our Girl Scout troops in their annual fundraiser. To place your order, contact a girl scout or leader or call the church office to get connected to a troop.
DAY CAMP: The Village Initiative’s Day Camp is Feb 17, 7:30-5:30, B.N. Scott Fellowship Hall, serving Tweens & Teens ages 10-15. Lunch & Snacks provided. Cost is $40 per day, $35 each additional child. Register at www.the greaterwaverlyfoundation.org or call 803-210-6939.
W.H.NEAL COLLEGE DAY: Our WH Neal College Day rally is underway. This effort supplements the church’s annual financial contributions to Benedict and Morris colleges. Donations may be made online or mailed/dropped off at the church office now-Feb. 9. Contact Rev. Olivia Williams, College Day coordinator, your former captains or the church office for further information. Our HBCU’s need our financial support.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Our Black History Month celebration includes, Royalty Sunday-Wear Purple, Feb 2; WH Neal College Day/Heart Sunday, Wear Red Feb 9, WH Neal Youth Choir Anniversary, Feb 16; Afrocentric Sunday, Feb 23. Highlights include Black History Festival, Feb 22 and an original stage play, Feb. 28.
FIRST LADY’S BREAKFAST: A signature FNBC event—the First Lady’s Breakfast, featuring fish, grits and fellowship— is Feb 15. Sponsored by the Pastor’s Aid Ministry, event ticket donation is $ 15.
CHURCH CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Tax season is here. Automatic mail out of tax statements occurs for annual donations of $250 or more in accordance with IRS regulations. Statements for donations less than $250 are available upon request. To ensure timely receipt of your tax statement, please ensure we have your current information on file. If you would like to receive your tax statement/and a detailed payment schedule via email, please contact the Financial Secretary at 803 771-2898 or via email at fsfnbc@gmail.com.
Youth Newsletter: The latest edition of The Nazzy—-our youth newsletter is available here.
TUTORING: The Village Initiative is offering in-person and virtual after-school tutoring for students in grades 2-12, in math, science and ELA. Sessions are Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. To register, call 803-210-6939 or email the greaterwaverly@gmail.com
FIRST PAGES: If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur, provide professional services or skilled services, Join First Pages. Get listed in our online directory of goods and services offered by First Nazareth members. Drop your business card in the receptacle at the media desk or call the church office. If you don’t have a card, provide a brief written description of your goods or services.