July 25, 2025
Hello, Newark Naz!
The following are our Celebration, Community and Call opportunities this week.
Sunday Morning Worship:
10:00 AM - Williams Street Campus - livestream available through newarknaz.org
11:30 AM - Williams Street Campus - livestream available through newarknaz.org
Kid City Worship:
Sunday, 10:00 AM - Kid City Worship and Nursery/Toddler Worship
Sunday, 11:30 AM - Kid City Worship and Nursery/Toddler Worship
Student Community Worship:
Sunday, 6:30 PM - Ignite @ the Firehouse
Baptism Class, Sunday, August 3, 2:15 - 3:15 PM - If you would like to go public with your faith and be baptized, please click here to sign up for our Baptism Class which will be held on Sunday, August 3 at 2:15 PM in the conference room (near the church office) at our Williams Street campus. Childcare will be provided.
Membership Class, Sunday, August 3, 3:15 - 6:15 PM - If you are interested in joining Newark Naz, or if you want to learn more about us, you are invited to our Membership Class on Sunday, August 3 at 3:15 PM. We will meet in the conference room (near the church office) at our Williams Street. Sign up here if you would like to attend. Childcare will be provided.
Join our Media Team - We are looking for some volunteers to serve on our Media Team here at Newark Naz. We have several spots open: sound engineer, camera operator, live-stream director and ProPresent operator...and we are willing to train you! If you're interested, please contact Pastor Brian at brian@newarknaz.org.
This summer, Let’s Play isn’t just about fun—it’s about formation. God made us for joy, connection, and celebration, and we're leaning into that truth as a whole church family. Whether you're 5 or 85, there's a place for you in this season of playful fellowship and meaningful moments. A calendar of our summer activities and events is attached; print it out for your refrigerator or pick one up at the Welcome Desk on Sunday. Join us as we discover how laughter, games, and shared experiences can shape us into a people of joy and love.
Let's Play: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Newark Naz is taking a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and we would love for you to come! All ages are welcome to join us on Monday, July 28 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Tickets are available to purchase through the Zoo Signup Form, or you can use zoo passes if you have them. Transportation can be provided if necessary, or you are welcome to meet us there! Please let us know on the form if your children will need to attend with Pastor Jenn. We are happy to have them join our team if you are not able to come! We will meet inside the front gates at 10:00 AM. Either pack a lunch or bring money to purchase food at the zoo. We will also meet up for lunch at 12:00 PM outside of the aquarium. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jenn at jenn@newarknaz.org.
Let's Play: Student Community Slumber Party - Student Community always ends the summer with a slumber party, but this year we thought we would throw in a little twist. On August 10 we will be going to Hocking Hills to spend the night at our District campgrounds at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center in Logan. We will meet at our Williams Street Campus at 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 10 and will be back by 10:30 AM on August 11. The cost is $30 to cover the cost of food and to give a donation to the Hocking Hills Retreat Center. If your student needs a scholarship to this event, please let Pastor Christina know. We want everyone to be able to join us! You can register and pay for the event here. PARENTS, please fill out the order form for your students so you can complete their permission slip.
Let's Play: Popsicles on the Porch - We will serving serving Popsicles on the Porch every Wednesday. Drop in for a frozen treat and fun on the Williams Street front porch at 6:30 PM. It doesn't matter if you are a kid or a kid-at-heart, everyone is welcome.
Let's Play: Pickleball - All 7th-12th graders and young adults are welcome to join us at the pickleball courts near the Newark ice skating rink at 936 Sharon Valley Rd. each Thursday at 6:30 PM. If you have pickleball equipment, please bring it with you.
Let's Play: Weekend Event - Save the date for a weekend of fun for the whole family on August 15-17. Watch for more information soon!
Nazarene Youth Conference 2026 - Nazarene Youth Conference is a gathering of over 10,000 students and adults from across the USA and Canada. The next one is July 1-6, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT. This is an incredible event that you do not want your student to miss. For detailed information and to register, please follow this link. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Christina at christina@newarknaz.org.
Newark Naz Life Groups - We believe life is better surrounded by people who encourage, support, and challenge you to grow in your relationship with Christ. God created us to live life connected to Him and to the people around us. If you're interested in joining a Life Group at Newark Naz or would like to talk to someone about our groups, take the first step to finding your life group by completing this form. We will reach out to you and help you find a place to connect.
BLESS Every Home App - God calls us to love our neighbors, and the Bless Every Home App makes it easy to do just that. This wonderful tool provides gentle accountability to help you bless those around you. Simply download the app, enter your address and email, and each day you will receive the names of five neighbors along with a heartfelt prayer of blessing for them. Plus, the app offers additional ideas for blessing those in your community. Start today and bring joy to your neighbors in the name of Jesus! The app is available through the App Store, Google Play or online by clicking here.
Five Ways to Give @ Newark Naz - We offer five convenient ways to give at Newark Naz. In person on Sunday morning: drop your gift into one of the offering baskets or in the offering box in the sanctuary. Online: through our website or by using our app (go to your Google Play or App Store and download NewarkNaz). Through the mail: 200 S. Williams St., Newark, OH 43055. And you can always text to give by texting "newarknaz" to 779-77. Thank you for your continued generosity, Newark Naz!
Newark Naz Podcast - You can now listen to recent sermons on our Newark Naz Podcast available on our website or through our Newark Naz app.
Newark Naz App - Did you know that Newark Naz has an app? You can see upcoming events, read the daily Bible reading, sign up for a class, watch sermons, give your tithes and offerings and donate to ministries...all from the app! Go to your Google Play or App Store and download NewarkNaz.
Engage Database - Another way to stay connected with each other is through Engage. To request an account, we ask that you go here and click “request account.” You will receive an email allowing you to set up your account. Please make sure all your contact information is valid and updated. You can also add a photo of yourself and your family members. Only staff and leadership will be able to see all this information and you can control the privacy settings. This database is a great way to ENGAGE in the work of God.
Daily Bible Reading Plan - Looking to spend 2025 immersed in God's word? Pastor Dan recommends this reading and listening plan as an excellent resource to help you draw closer to God in the coming year.
Parking Lot Update and Prayer Request - We’re excited that our parking lot project is almost complete! An all-church email was sent on June 25 outlining some additional details and an important prayer request. In case you missed the email, we have attached a copy for your convenience. Please prayerfully consider how you might support this important project.
"Thank You" from our Newark Naz Food Pantry - We extend our gratitude to each and every one of you for your generous support of our Newark Naz Food Pantry. Your contributions, whether it was a can of food, a bag of groceries, or a monetary gift, has helped the Licking County Food Pantry Network feed over 1,110,336 meals to over 504,202 individuals who were served in 2024. You have made a tremendous difference in the lives of many individuals and families who are facing challenging times. Thank you for working with us to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we work to "assure that no one in Licking County goes hungry!"
NEW MINISTRY: Toolbox Ministry - Have you ever wanted to go on a mission trip but felt like you couldn’t? Our new Toolbox Ministry is a way to serve right here at home by helping widows, seniors, single moms, and others in need through handyman or gardening tasks. We’re building a team of able-bodied volunteers who want to be the hands and feet of Jesus through simple, meaningful service. Currently, we’re building the ministry team before we take any requests for assistance. If you would like to serve on this team, use this form to sign-up or contact Rena Ault at Rena8769@gmail.com or 740-963-6287.
Dinner in the Park this Summer - We have loved serving our Newark Naz families, neighbors, and the Boys and Girls Club of Newark through Dinner at the House. For the summer, we will be hosting Dinner in the Park at Wells Park (812 Wells Ave.). Join us on Tuesday, August 5 at 6:00 PM. We invite you to bring your lawn chair as you drop-in to eat on the lawn with our neighbors. As you do, sit with someone you don't know to learn that person's story in order to build a relationship with them. Join us as we share the love of God with our community.
Food Pantry Volunteers Needed - Our Food Pantry is looking for available drivers (a truck, van or SUV is helpful, but not required) to pick up food donations from a local grocery store on Friday mornings and deliver it to the Pantry between 9:00 - 10:30 AM. We also need volunteers when the Pantry is open to help load groceries into our guest's cars. The Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and is located at our Firehouse campus (71 Maholm St.). You choose which day(s) you prefer. Use your free time to be the hands and feet of Jesus right here in our Newark Naz community. If you would like to serve, please contact Jan GreenRiver at greenriver01@hotmail.com or 740-915-8026.
Food Pantry Needs - This month we are collecting peanut butter, condiments, canned fruits, canned meat and canned meals. Donations of these items can be placed in the Give Tank. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can place a check in the offering or text "newarknaz" to 779-77 or give through our Newark Naz app. Thank you for your continued support of our community and helping those in need.
Behavioral Healthcare Partners Mobile Care Now Clinic - BHP has a new mental health urgent care mobile unit which will be available to serve our Newark Naz community and neighborhood. The mobile Care Now Clinic will be in our Williams Street parking lot on July 30 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The Care Now Clinic is designed to serve individuals 5 years and older, regardless of ability to pay, who are experiencing behavioral health or emotional distress. Individuals seen in the Clinic will receive specific and targeted care by a qualified behavioral health professional. If you, a family member, or a friend are interested in the Care Now Clinic, pre-care information packets can be picked up at the Welcome Desk or are available through this link. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Simpson at cheryl@newarknaz.org.
Tell Your Story - Do the people around you know what God has done for you? Snap this QR code or use this link to access the document to learn how to effectively tell people the story of your faith.
Helping Hands Fund - As we continue to see much need within our community, please consider giving over and above your regular tithe and offering to help those in need by giving to the Helping Hands Fund. On-going offerings that are given to the Helping Hands Fund will help people from our Newark Naz family, and will also help our partner community agencies to assist our neighbors and friends in the larger Newark area. You may give in the offering by marking your check "Helping Hands," or give electronically through our Newark Naz App or by texting "newarknaz" to 779-77 and choosing "Helping Hands."
Photo & Video Release - Check out our Photo/Video Release here.
We look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday. You are in our prayers, and you are loved!
God bless you,
The Staff at Newark Naz
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