Notes From the Pastor
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God!
When our family began fostering, one of my stipulations was that we have someone come a couple of times a month and clean the house. We can handle the little things, but having all the floors, windows, and bathrooms done is AMAZING! Every other Monday I walk into my house and my breath is gone […]
Continue ReadingWhen the Stress Is On the Rise
“When the stress is on the rise in my heart I feel you say just breathe. Come and rest at my feet and be, just be. Chaos calls but all you really need is to just breathe” – Breathe by Jonny Diaz I love my job and you’ll hear me say that often, however today, […]
Continue ReadingFrom Pig Slop to Big Party
Pig slop. He lived in it. He ate it. His options were limited and it was his own dang fault. He knew it. His father knew it. His family knew it. His brother definitely knew it. And yet, when he gave up his selfish ways, humbled himself, and turned back to home, his father welcomed […]
Continue ReadingCrisis Care Kits Meet Needs
This past weekend we packed over 375 Crisis Care Kits for disaster relief around the world. These kits go towards helping those who are in need after incidents like hurricane Ida. It made landfall in the United States Sunday afternoon (8/31) as a Category 4 storm. As of 2 September, roughly one million people in Louisiana and Mississippi are […]
Continue ReadingWho Are the People in Your Neighborhood?
Often times we make loving our neighbor a hard road or a tough path. We make it more like a rocky mountain climb than a simple walk across the street. Here is the truth, it is as easy as taking the 1st step. You can do it. I believe in you. Here at TCNaz, we value […]
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Let Us Pray
God of all mercy and peace, we pray today for those living in Afghanistan who are experiencing hate, death, and violence. May they sense your nearness today. Protect them and guard them in Christ Jesus. We also lift up those in Haiti who have lost family, friends, or home. May you be merciful to them […]
Continue ReadingShechem Children’s Home
This last week we have over 60 kids at VBS each night. Pastor Karen and her team felt a strong pull to raise funds for the Shechem Children’s Home in the Philippines. There children find hope in the midst of trauma inflicted through sexual exploitation. This home offers a place for 12 children at a time to […]
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VBS is Coming!
I have a picture of Ryan on my dresser. He was 4 years old at a VBS. A dear friend took the picture right as he raised his hand saying that he wanted to accept Jesus as his savior. I wept happy tears and praised God for his newfound, little man, big-sized, faith and I […]
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The Mission and Party at the Park
Loving God. Serving Others. Growing Together. That is the mission of TCNaz and resonates with what we understand to be the very heart of God. We love God by spending time with Him, giving of our first and best, communicating with Him, and worshiping Him alongside our community of faith. We Serve Others by thinking of ourselves […]
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