June 6, 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
PARKING FOR CHURCH ON SUNDAY - This week has been a busy one around our Williams Street and Firehouse campuses with the parking lot resurfacing project. Please read the all-church email that was sent earlier today for information about parking on Sunday. A copy is attached for your convenience.
New Members - Last Sunday we welcomed Carla and Tim Broderick as new members at Newark Naz. Welcome to the family!
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: Popsicles on the Porch - Who doesn't love a popsicle on a hot summer day? Every Wednesday, starting June 18, we will be serving Popsicles on the Porch. 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 at Denison University starting next Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 PM. If you have pickleball equipment, please bring it with you.
Let's Play: Heath Pool - Let's Play at the Heath Pool on Friday, June 20 from 3:00-7:00 PM. The whole family is welcome to join us or you can drop off your children and teens. If you are dropping off your children, please text Pastor Christina at 713-775-9427 when you arrive and have paid your admission fee. The cost is $10-$15 per person depending on height. Bring snacks, a towel, sunscreen, and your pool toys!
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!
Women’s Ministries Snack & Craft Night - Women's Ministries will be hosting quarterly Snack & Craft nights for all women and girls age 12 and older. The summer Snack & Craft will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the Williams Street fellowship hall. We will have a special craft project that Angie Lee is going to lead and she will provide all of the supplies. If you would like to make the special craft project, the cost is $5.00 per person. Please RSVP for this event by calling or texting Pam Roberts at at 740-504-7351 so we will be sure to have enough supplies. The other alternative for the evening will be needle work (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.). Bring whatever project you’re working on, and come spend some time together with friends! Please bring a snack to share with the group.
Teen Camp is June 23 - 26 at Higher Ground Retreat Center in West Harrison, IN. This year’s theme is “Echoes of Eden” -- a call to rediscover the joy, purpose, and connection we were created for. Camp will be packed with worship, powerful messages, swimming, Gaga Ball, messy games, breakout sessions, rec stations and more; all designed to point students to Jesus and build lasting friendships. The cost is $225 and the registration deadline is June 8. Teen Camp is for students who have completed 6th - 12th grade and registration must be completed online through this link. Payment for camp can be made online during registration or checks can be made out to Newark Naz. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Christina at christina@newarknaz.org.
Kid's Camp is one of the BEST weeks of the year! It’s a time filled with worship just for kids, learning the Bible, playing, laughing, dancing, and being the incredible children that God has created them to be! They will have the opportunity to fish, climb a rock wall, play in the lake, go down a slime slip-n-slide, and experience God’s beautiful creation, while building friendships with other kids. All children who have completed 1st grade - 6th grade are welcome to attend our District Kid’s Camp at Camp Cotubic in Bellefontaine, OH:
Campers completing 4th - 6th Grade
Sunday afternoon, July 13 - Wednesday night, July 16 - Cost: $200
Campers completing 1st - 3rd Grade
Thursday morning, July 17 - Saturday afternoon, July 19 - Cost: $165
This is the Early Bird rate; after June 8 the price increases $25 per child. Please register your children online at KIDS' CAMP REGISTRATION. Registration deadline is June 30. Please let us know if you need financial assistance to send your child to camp. We have scholarships available! Please contact Pastor Jenn if you have any questions or need scholarship information at jenn@newarknaz.org.
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 Tonya Minton at tonya@newarknaz.org or Pastor Brian at brian@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.
Big News—Our Parking Lot Project Has Started Early! We’re excited to announce that our parking lot project began ahead of schedule—work started on June 2! An all-church email was sent last week outlining the details of the project. In case you missed it, we’ve attached a copy for your convenience. Please prayerfully consider how you might support this important project.
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, July 1 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.
Summer Serve 2025: Belize - Next week our Newark Naz Summer Serve team will be heading to Sarteneja, Belize! From June 10–17. Our team of 22 people will be serving the community by helping construct a classroom for a Christian school and ministering to local children. Your generous support has provided the necessary funds for supplies to make this mission possible—thank you! As our team prepares for this journey, we ask you to continue lifting them and the people of Sarteneja in prayer. Please pray daily for safe travels, good health, protection, and that the joy of the Lord will be their strength as they serve.
Food Pantry Needs - This month we are collecting drink mixes, peanut butter, canned soup and Ramen. 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 June 25 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."
RightNow Media - Known as "The Netflix of Christian Bible Study," RightNow Media is a great resource available to all associated with Newark Naz. If you are looking for a Bible or book study to go through with a group, your family or just on your own, RightNow has hundreds of options available to you. You can sign up here, and browse to find something of interest to you or your group.
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
May Church Statistics:
Average May Worship Participants - 340
Monthly Giving Need - $60,833.33
May Monthly Giving - $40,760.11
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