Avon Park Church of the Nazarene

09/12/2026

18 But I ask, have they not heard? Yes, they have: Their voice has gone out to all the earth , and their words to the ends of the world . 19 But again I ask, didn't Israel understand? First Moses says, " I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; with a senseless nation I will provoke you to anger ." 20 And Isaiah is even bold enough to say, " I was found by those who did not seek me; I became well known to those who did not ask for me ." 21 But about Israel he says, " All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people! "
Rom 10:18-21 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Curt will bring us a message from Matthew 25: 14-30 NKJV entitled "Builders or Bystanders?"
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
6 Then he came to Simon Peter. Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" 7 Jesus replied, "You do not understand what I am doing now, but you will understand after these things." 8 Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet!" Jesus replied, "If I do not wash you, you have no share with me." 9 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!" 10 Jesus replied, "The one who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not every one of you." 11 (For Jesus knew the one who was going to betray him. For this reason he said, "Not every one of you is clean.")
John 13:6-11 (NET)

Announcements
Today- September 13

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!

Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Curt Napier

Wednesday - September 16
Prayer, Praise and Bible Study with Pastor Curt at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday


"Faith Tidbits"
"By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith."
Hebrews 11: 7

Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


6 Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing. 7 Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory. 8 None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But just as it is written, " Things that no eye has seen , or ear heard , or mind imagined , are the things God has prepared for those who love him . " 10 God has revealed these to us by the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 1 Cor 2:6-10 (NET)

SEPTEMBER NMI EMPHASIS:
ALABASTER OFFERING:
In the Church of the Nazarene, alabaster refers to a special, semi-annual global offering used to purchase land and build churches, schools, and medical facilities, and missionary housing around the world.
BIBLICAL INSPIRATION AND MEANING: The Alabaster box:
The name comes from the biblical story in the Gospels where a woman breaks an expensive alabaster jar of perfume to anoint Jesus' feet as an act of profound love and devotion.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.

09/05/2026

AP Naz
14 How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, " How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news." 16 But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, " Lord, who has believed our report?" 17 Consequently faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the preached word of Christ.
Rom 10:14-17 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Curt will bring us a message from Genisis 1: 27-28, 2: 8-24 NKJV entitled "Labor of Love."
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
1 Just before the Passover feast, Jesus knew that his time had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now loved them to the very end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, that he should betray Jesus. 3 Because Jesus knew that the Father had handed all things over to him, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4 he got up from the meal, removed his outer clothes, took a towel and tied it around himself. 5 He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.
John 13:1-5 (NET)

Announcements
Today- September 6

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!

Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Curt Napier

Wednesday - September 9
Prayer, Praise and Bible Study with Pastor Patricia Bridewell at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday


"Faith Tidbits"
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
Hebrews 11: 6

Giving Opportunities
Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony of God. 2 For I decided to be concerned about nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling. 4 My conversation and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not be based on human wisdom but on the power of God. 1 Cor 2:1-5 (NET)

SEPTEMBER NMI EMPHASIS:
ALABASTER OFFERING:
In the Church of the Nazarene, alabaster refers to a special, semi-annual global offering used to purchase land and build churches, schools, and medical facilities, and missionary housing around the world.
BIBLICAL INSPIRATION AND MEANING: The Alabaster box:
The name comes from the biblical story in the Gospels where a woman breaks an expensive alabaster jar of perfume to anoint Jesus' feet as an act of profound love and devotion.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.

08/29/2026

14 How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them ? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, " How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news ." 16 But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, " Lord , who has believed our report ?" 17 Consequently faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the preached word of Christ.
Rom 10:14-17 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Patricia Bridewell will bring us a message from Hebrews 3: 12- 4: 2; 4: 6&7 NKJV entitled "The Danger of Not Yet."
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
1 Just before the Passover feast, Jesus knew that his time had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now loved them to the very end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, that he should betray Jesus. 3 Because Jesus knew that the Father had handed all things over to him, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4 he got up from the meal, removed his outer clothes, took a towel and tied it around himself. 5 He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.
John 13:1-5 (NET)

Announcements
Today- August 30

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Patricia Bridewell

Wednesday - September 2
Prayer, Praise and Bible Study with Dennis LaPlace at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday

Sunday- September 6
Donuts and Coffee in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am (There will be a sign-up sheet on the back table in the Sanctuary.)

"Faith Tidbits"
"By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him, for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God."
"Hebrews 11: 5

Giving Opportunities

Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget
for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony of God. 2 For I decided to be concerned about nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling. 4 My conversation and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not be based on human wisdom but on the power of God. 1 Cor 2:1-5 (NET)

August NMI EMPHASIS
LINKS known as Care & Connection
Key aspects of Care & Connection:
FINANCIAL GENEROSITY: Funding helps cover specialized missionary care, medical assistance and deputation travel expenses.
PRAYER SUPPORT: Local Churches commit to praying regularly for the specific daily needs, safety, and ministries of their assigned missionaries..

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.

08/22/2026

8 But what does it say? " The word is near you , in your mouth and in your heart " (that is, the word of faith that we preach), 9 because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation. 11 For the scripture says, " Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame ." 12 For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who richly blesses all who call on him. 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved .
Rom 10:8-13 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Curt will bring us a message from Matthew 14: 14-21 NKJV entitled "What's in Your Basket?"
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
44 But Jesus shouted out, "The one who believes in me does not believe in me, but in the one who sent me, 45 and the one who sees me sees the one who sent me. 46 I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness. 47 If anyone hears my words and does not obey them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects me and does not accept my words has a judge; the word I have spoken will judge him at the last day. 49 For I have not spoken from my own authority, but the Father himself who sent me has commanded me what I should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Thus the things I say, I say just as the Father has told me."
John 12:44-50 (NET)

Announcements
Today- August 23

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Curt

Wednesday - August 26
NMI Service with Reverend Mavin and Patti Thrasher at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday

Sunday- September 6
Donuts and Coffee in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am (There will be a sign-up sheet on the back table in the Sanctuary.)

"Faith Tidbits"
"By faith Abel offered God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks."
"Hebrews 11: 4

Giving Opportunities
Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget

for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


26 Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position. 27 But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong. 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, 29 so that no one can boast in his presence. 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, " Let the one who boasts , boast in the Lord ."

1 Cor 1:26-31 (NET)

August NMI EMPHASIS
LINKS known as Care & Connection
Key aspects of Care & Connection:
THE LINKS PROGRAM
Assigns specific missionary families to local districts and churches for multi-year relationships.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUN ICATION:
Congregations send cards, emails, and notes for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays to encourage field workers.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.

08/08/2026

1 Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation. 2 For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 3 For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law, with the result that there is righteousness for everyone who believes. 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: " The one who does these things will live by them ." 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: " Do not say in your heart , ' Who will ascend into heaven? '" (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 or " Who will descend into the abyss? " (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
Rom 10:1-7 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Curt will bring us a message from Ezekiel 37: 1-14 NKJV entitled "The Golden Corral of the Church."
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
37 Although Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs before them, they still refused to believe in him, 38 so that the word of Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled. He said, " Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? " 39 For this reason they could not believe, because again Isaiah said, 40 " He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, so that they would not see with their eyes and understand with their heart, and turn to me, and I would heal them . " 41 Isaiah said these things because he saw Christ's glory, and spoke about him. 42 Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue. 43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
John 12:37-43 (NET)

Announcements
Today- August 9

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Curt

Wednesday - August 12
Praise, Prayer and Bible Study with Pastor Patricia Bridewell at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday

I pray, Lord, for you to glorify Yourself through me, in every word I speak, everything I do, every thought, decision, and desire. Let me worship You with my whole life.

Giving Opportunities
Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, " I will destroy the wisdom of the wise , and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent ." 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching. 22 For Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks ask for wisdom, 23 but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles. 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Cor 1:18-25 (NET)

August NMI EMPHASIS
LINKS known as Care & Connection
Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Care and Connection (formally known as LINKS, meaning Loving, Interested Nazarenes Knowing and Sharing) is a program that links local churches and districts with global missionaries through personal relationships, prayer, and support.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO

08/01/2026

1 Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation. 2 For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 3 For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law, with the result that there is righteousness for everyone who believes. 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: " The one who does these things will live by them ." 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: " Do not say in your heart , ' Who will ascend into heaven? '" (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 or " Who will descend into the abyss? " (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
Rom 10:1-7 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,
Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Curt will bring us a message from Romans 8: 1-17 NKJV entitled "Paul Sets Us Straight in Romans 8."
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
37 Although Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs before them, they still refused to believe in him, 38 so that the word of Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled. He said, " Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? " 39 For this reason they could not believe, because again Isaiah said, 40 " He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, so that they would not see with their eyes and understand with their heart, and turn to me, and I would heal them . " 41 Isaiah said these things because he saw Christ's glory, and spoke about him. 42 Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue. 43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
John 12:37-43 (NET)

Announcements
Today- August 2

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Curt

NOTE: NAZ GUYZ ARE TAKING JULY AND AUGUST OFF!

Wednesday - August 5
Praise, Prayer and Bible Study with Dennis LaPlace at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday

Giving Opportunities
Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, " I will destroy the wisdom of the wise , and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent ." 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching. 22 For Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks ask for wisdom, 23 but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles. 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Cor 1:18-25 (NET)

JULY NMI EMPHASIS
IBOE INSTITUTIONS (Bible Schools & Seminaries NBC, NTS)
In the USA and Canada, the IBOE network includes the following eleven liberal institutions and seminaries: Ambrose University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Nazarene Bible College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Northwest Nazarene University, Olivet Nazarene University, Point Loma University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. Eastern Nazarene College previously participated in this regional group but has since transitioned.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.

07/25/2026

Jim Yust Memorial Service: go to APNazarene.org and click on Worship Online

Our congregation is a family, part of the global family of people called Nazarenes, who, in turn, are part of the Body of Christ Universal. We invite you to worship and learn with us.

07/18/2026

22 But what if God, willing to demonstrate his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience the objects of wrath prepared for destruction? 23 And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory - 24 even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? 25 As he also says in Hosea: " I will call those who were not my people , ' My people , ' and I will call her who was unloved, ' My beloved . '" 26 " And in the very place where it was said to them , ' You are not my people , ' there they will be called ' sons of the living God . '" 27 And Isaiah cries out on behalf of Israel, " Though the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea , only the remnant will be saved , 28 for the Lord will execute his sentence on the earth completely and quickly ." 29 Just as Isaiah predicted, " If the Lord of armies had not left us descendants , we would have become like S***m , and we would have resembled Gomorrah."
Rom 9:22-29 (NET)

Dear AP Naz family,

Please join us Sunday morning as Pastor Patricia Bridewell will bring us a message from Galatians 2: 15-21 NKJV entitled "I Died Last Night."

If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at APNazarene.org/arc.

Food For Thought
27 "Now my soul is greatly distressed. And what should I say? 'Father, deliver me from this hour'? No, but for this very reason I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." 29 The crowd that stood there and heard the voice said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to him. 30 Jesus said, "This voice has not come for my benefit but for yours. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." 33 (Now he said this to indicate clearly what kind of death he was going to die.) 34 Then the crowd responded, "We have heard from the law that the Christ will remain forever . How can you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?" 35 Jesus replied, "The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light." When Jesus had said these things, he went away and hid himself from them.
John 12:27-36 (NET)

Announcements
Today- July 19

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
WHY NOT MAKE OUR CHURCH YOUR CHURCH?
WE ARE A HOLINESS BASED, FAITH AND BIBLE BELIEVING, GOD FEARING CHURCH!
AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am
Morning Worship at 10:45 am with Pastor Patricia Bridewell

NOTE: NAZ GUYZ ARE TAKING JULY AND AUGUST OFF!

Wednesday - July 22

NMI Service with Reverend Marvin and Patti Thrasher at 6:00 pm

COMING SOON:

Note: The Church Wide Corporate Prayer continues at 9:00 am Sunday thru Saturday

Pastor Curt and Wanda will be going on vacation from Wednesday, July 15 thru Wednesday, July 22. Let's lift them up in prayer for traveling mercies

Saturday, July 25
Jim Yust Celebration of Life------------AP Nazarene Church with viewing beginning at 10:30am, Service will begin at 11:00 am with a lunch following, in the Fellowship Hall.

Giving Opportunities
Regular Giving -
Your tithes and offerings honor the Lord. Help support the ministries of the church, local and global.
Church Online Giving is Fast, Simple, Secure

You may also mail your check to:
Avon Park Church of the Nazarene
PO Box 1118
Avon Park FL 33826-1118

Hurricane Fund -
We added hurricane insurance to the budget for 2026 and have a sizable deductible if we suffer damage from a hurricane. Our goal is to raise this year. So far, this year, we have received. Please indicate on your payment or envelope "Hurricane Fund."

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.

BIBLE STUDY-
- Reflecting God Daily Devotion (ReflectingGod.com)


10 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose. 11 For members of Chloe's household have made it clear to me, my brothers and sisters, that there are quarrels among you. 12 Now I mean this, that each of you is saying, "I am with Paul," or "I am with Apollos," or "I am with Cephas," or "I am with Christ." 13 Is Christ divided? Paul wasn't crucified for you, was he? Or were you in fact baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name! 16 (I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Otherwise, I do not remember whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel - and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless.
1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NET)

JULY NMI EMPHASIS
IBOE INSTITUTIONS (Bible Schools & Seminaries NBC, NTS)
In the USA and Canada, the IBOE network includes the following eleven liberal institutions and seminaries: Ambrose University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Nazarene Bible College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Northwest Nazarene University, Olivet Nazarene University, Point Loma University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. Eastern Nazarene College previously participated in this regional group but has since transitioned.

CARE, CONNECTION AND PRAYER!


Please help support our missionaries by prayer for those who are serving in the US and other countries, and donations through our local church or WEF in Kansas City MO.