TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK

1. Youth Group will be a split night at 7pm on Wednesday.
2. Kid's Bible Quizzing will be Wednesday night at 7pm.
3. Not a Fan is starting next week!

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES



Prayer & Praise - The Borger’s house in Idaho is going through a short sell. The first buyer went through 3 months of the process to find out he had some old credit problems. A new buyer has been found and will purchase with cash. Please pray that the process will go smoothly and that potential tax issues for the Borger’s will be resolved.

Prayer - Naomi Siegfried - Just found out she has diabetes. At the moment they are treating with diet and medicine.

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK____

1. New Year's Service - Will be a family service at 10:00am.
   
2. Youth Group will meet on Wednesday.
3. Quizzers will not meet on Wednesday.

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
Prayer - Take a few moments each day to focus on who God will have you bless that day. Ask God to use you each and every day in all elements of your life. Be sure to seek protection from temptation before your day starts.

Order of Service for 1.1.12
10:00
Welcome
Kid's Song - Everyday (Hillsong Kids)
Hymn 262 - He Lives
Hymn 371 - Heaven Came Down
Prayer
Scripture - Luke 2:22-40
Sermon - Pastor Kyle
Song - Trading My Sorrows
Song - How Great is Our God
Announcements/Offering
Kid's Song - This Little Light of Mine (Group - Crocodile Dock VBS)
Prayer

Links to songs for Sunday
Everyday - http://youtu.be/O8O-1RORfsU
He Lives - http://youtu.be/GmKnzGqqBQk (Sung by an African Choir)
Heaven Came Down - http://youtu.be/nwi-cLW-HqA
Trading My Sorrows - http://youtu.be/-rkFsIKRgMU
How Great is Our God - http://youtu.be/MWliNrNjOZ8 
This Little Light of Mine - http://youtu.be/xqfyAa5TTDM

Preparation for Worship
What does worship mean to you? Do you go to a church service out of obligation? Do you go to do your time? Do you go so that you will enjoy it? Do you go to tell God how much you love Him?
I suppose the reality is that there is a blend of all of those. Each culture has their own music style and attempting to force a certain group to only worship God through a style of music they don't enjoy is not that productive. That is the challenge that each church has. Some not only have different cultures due to age groups but also because of different nationalities. As I searched for the songs to list above I found it interesting how many different ways there was to sing the same song. As I watched and listened closely I could sense that each group was worshiping in a real sense. I didn't appreciate or like each rendition but I could certainly attach myself to the worshipful attitude of the participants. I invite you to listen to this group of songs prior to Sunday and through out the next week. If you don't like the version then allow yourself to be blessed because those who are worshiping are being blessed. When you come Sunday; worship with us. Praise God for all that He has done. Thank God for the blessings he has bestowed. Pray that God will help you in your time of need. Above all join us as a community as we reach out with our voices and proclaim our love to our God. If you don't like the song, try it anyway. Let the words be your guide. Worship is not just about what we get back from God. Worship is our attitude and our actions toward God. Sometimes it is work. Sometimes we have to take a deep breath and put our life behind us. Sometimes we have to put our likes and dislikes aside. The good feelings we have from a good worship service are a great thing, but we must start with our willingness to worship together.

The Christmas season is a contrast between light and darkness. The season of winter provides a natural covering of darkness, yet we celebrate with the stringing of lights. The shepherds and the wise men were lead to Jesus by light. This Sunday we will cover what the darkness and the light can mean to us spiritually.

May God Bless you as you live as a witness to God's love and Jesus' sacrifice.

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK___

1. Christmas Service - Will be a family service at 10:00am.
2. New Year's Service - Will be a family service at 10:00am.
3. No mid week meetings or practices will be held this week.

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
Prayer (Via Naomi Siegfried) - A little boy, Cashy, with cancer was in remission but his cancer has returned. In California for treatment. See cashhyde.blogspot.com for more information.

Prayer (Via Kim McJunkin) - Sister in Law Beth had doctors appointment on the 20th to figure out the growth on her lungs. Beth’s step-father is also ill.

Prayer (Via Kyle Borger) - Sister in Law’s mother was admitted to hospital with heart failure. It may be time for hospice but the husband is not ready for that decision.

Prayer (Via Kyle Borger) - A friend, Sandra, is losing her home due to the landlord selling it. She doesn’t have the money to move and may end up homeless with her family. She is currently living in Home Kansas.

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK ----

1. This Sunday we show our appreciation for our Veterans.
2. Monthly Newsletter & Ministry Schedule was sent out this week.
3. Critterland Ministry Position Available - We have an opportunity available for someone who is interested in ministering to pre-school children. Contact Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@codynaz.com if interested.
4. Thanksgiving Offering - Each year the Church of the Nazarene places a special emphasis on the Thanksgiving Offering for giving to the Mission field. For more information visit http://www.codynaz.com/thanksgiving-offering.html
5. Christmas Tree Project - We need 2-3 families to be the benefactors of our Christmas Tree Project this year.  As a church we will sponsor this family and join together to provide gifts and food for this family in need.Visit http://www.codynaz.com/christmas-tree-project.html for more information and to suggest a family in need.

THIS SUNDAY
9:45 AM
Content Group for Adults – Dennis Siegfried or Duane Orkney
Fun & Faith Group for Teens – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 250-2201
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764

11:00 AM
Adult & Teen Service – Pastor Brian Knight
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764
Critterland – Karen Moore (Leader) – 899-1279
1:00 PM
Board Meeting
4:00 PM
Puppets on Parade - Jeanne Orkney (Leader) - 527-5600

TUESDAY, November 15th
7:00 PM
Blue Parakeet Fun & Faith Group @ 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody  – Scott Wilson (Leader) – 899-5840
Crazy Love Fun & Faith Group @ 105 Casper Drive, Cody – Pastor Brian Knight (Leader) – 250-7257

WEDNESDAY, November 16th
6:00 PM
Worship Team Practice – Wendy Knight (Leader) – 250-7143
7:00 PM
God is Never Late Fun & Faith Group @ 2026 Public, Cody – Wendy Siegfried (Leader) – 272-1877
Youth Group (Split Night)– Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 899-1279

SATURDAY, November 19th
Kid's Quizzing Meet
Ladies Scrapbooking


COMING UP
November 20th
Thanksgiving Offering
Thanksgiving Dinner

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
Request- Janitor of the Burlington School is having serious treatment for cancer.
Request - Anonymous friend is pregnant with twins and after much effort is having a procedure to end one pregnancy due to health issues. She doesn't believe in God but asked for prayers. (Update) The procedure was this week and was completed without complication. The healthy baby is doing well. The friend is thankful for our prayers and requests that we continue to pray for her.

This list does not contain every prayer concern in our community. It is meant to help you update your personal prayer list. Help us know how to pray for you and your family by providing us updated information including praises of answered prayers. If you wish to withhold your name please let Pastor Brian or Pastor Kyle know.

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK -----

1. Set your clock back 1 Hour!
2. Nursery Ministry Position Available - We have two weeks a month available for someone who is looking for an opportunity to minister to our families with babies. Contact Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@codynaz.com if interested.
3. Kid's Quizzing - Your ministry project is this Saturday.
4. Thanksgiving Offering - Each year the Church of the Nazarene places a special emphasis on the Thanksgiving Offering for giving to the Mission field. For more information visit http://www.codynaz.com/thanksgiving-offering.html
5. Christmas Tree Project - We need 2-3 families to be the benefactors of our Christmas Tree Project this year. The family shouldn't be getting assistance from any other resource but does need help this year buying gifts for their family. As a church we will sponsor this family and join together to provide gifts and food for this family in need.Visit http://www.codynaz.com/christmas-tree-project.html for more information and to suggest a family in need.

THIS SUNDAY
2:00 AM
Daylight Savings time ends
9:45 AM
Content Group for Adults – Dennis Siegfried or Duane Orkney
Fun & Faith Group for Teens – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 250-2201
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764
11:00 AM
Adult & Teen Service – Pastor Brian Knight
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764
Critterland – Karen Moore (Leader) – 899-1279
4:00 PM
Puppets on Parade - Jeanne Orkney (Leader) - 527-5600

TUESDAY, November 8th
7:00 PM
Blue Parakeet Fun & Faith Group @ 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody  – Scott Wilson (Leader) – 899-5840
Crazy Love Fun & Faith Group @ 105 Casper Drive, Cody – Pastor Brian Knight (Leader) – 250-7257

WEDNESDAY, November 9th
6:00 PM
Worship Team Practice – Wendy Knight (Leader) – 250-7143
7:00 PM
God is Never Late Fun & Faith Group @ 2026 Public, Cody – Wendy Siegfried (Leader) – 272-1877
Youth Group (Real Rock Cafe)– Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 899-1279

SATURDAY, November 12th
Kid's Quizzing Ministry Project

COMING UP
November 13th
Veterans Sunday
Board Meeting

November 19th
Kid's Quiz Meet
Scrapbooking & Crafts

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
The Church in Ethiopia continues to experience severe persecution. The Church still has a number of very serious legal challenges before them in the days and weeks ahead. Continued prayers are greatly coveted and appreciated.

The Church in Belize as they continue to clean up after Hurricane Dean.

The Church in Cody that we will hear God’s voice and reach out to those who need Jesus in meaningful relationship.

This list does not contain every prayer concern in our community. It is meant to help you update your personal prayer list. Help us know how to pray for you and your family by providing us updated information including praises of answered prayers. If you wish to withhold your name please let Pastor Brian or Pastor Kyle know.

LINKS

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/codynaz - Like us and get updates from Facebook you won’t get anywhere else.
WEBSITE - http://www.codynaz.com/index.html
CHURCH CALENDAR - http://www.codynaz.com/calendar.html
MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE - http://www.codynaz.com/ministry-team-schedule.html

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK

1. Fall Family Festival. (October 31st)  Please bring candy and put it in the tub in the foyer.
2. Nursery Ministry Position Available - We have two weeks a month available for someone who is looking for an opportunity to minister to our families with babies. Contact Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@codynaz.com if interested.
3. New Ministry Schedule is Out- The ministry schedule is available on our website and will also be announced in this website.

THIS SUNDAY
9:45 AM
Content Group for Adults – Dennis Siegfried (Leader) – 250-5475
Fun & Faith Group for Teens – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 250-2201
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764

11:00 AM
Adult & Teen Service – Pastor Brian Knight
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764
Critterland – Karen Moore (Leader) – 899-1279

4:00 PM
Puppets on Parade - Jeanne Orkney (Leader) - 527-5600

MONDAY, October 31st
6:00 pm
Fall Family Festival


TUESDAY, November 1st

7:00 PM
Blue Parakeet Fun & Faith Group @ 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody  – Scott Wilson (Leader) – 899-5840
Crazy Love Fun & Faith Group @ 105 Casper Drive, Cody – Pastor Brian Knight (Leader) – 250-7257

WEDNESDAY, November 2nd
6:00 PM
Worship Team Practice – Wendy Knight (Leader) – 250-7143
7:00 PM
God is Never Late Fun & Faith Group @ 2026 Public, Cody – Wendy Siegfried (Leader) – 272-1877
Youth Group – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 899-1279

COMING UP
November 6th
Set clocks back 1 hour
November 12th
Kid's Quizzing Ministry Project
November 13th
Veterans SundayBoard Meeting

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
Jeremy Shanahan (Praise) - (Father is pastor of Billings First) - Jeremy is home and will hopefully receive treatments in Billings.
David McConnell (Prayer) - (Pastor of Rawlins) Father who suffered from cancer and Alzheimer's has passed away. Please keep Pastor McConnell and the Rawlins church in your prayer.
Anonymous Friend of the Borgers (Prayer) —The father of this family has been ill and has been in Seattle the last two weeks for treatment. 

This list does not contain every prayer concern in our community. It is meant to help you update your personal prayer list. Help us know how to pray for you and your family by providing us updated information including praises of answered prayers. If you wish to withhold your name please let Pastor Brian or Pastor Kyle know.

LINKS

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/codynaz - Like us and get updates from Facebook you won’t get anywhere else.
WEBSITE - http://www.codynaz.com/index.html
CHURCH CALENDAR - http://www.codynaz.com/calendar.html
MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE - http://www.codynaz.com/ministry-team-schedule.html

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THIS WEEK

1. Fall Family Festival. (October 31st) Assignments are being worked out. Contact Jeanne for more information. Please bring candy and put it in the tub in the foyer.
2. Ministry Lunch Meeting - We are having a lunch meeting for our ministers in Teens, Big City, and Critterland following the service this Sunday.
3. We are looking for a sound person in the sound booth. Training will be provided. Requirement is 2 Sundays a month.
4. Veterans Sunday is November 13th. Please let Pastor Brian or Pastor Kyle know if you have anything special you would like to do to show our appreciation to those who have served their country.
5. Worship songs for this Sunday are provided at the end of this e-mail.

THIS SUNDAY
9:45 AM
Content Group for Adults – Dennis Siegfried (Leader) – 250-5475
Fun & Faith Group for Teens – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 250-2201
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764

11:00 AM
Adult & Teen Service – Liz Ott
Adventure Bay in Big City Studio – Keri Wilson (Leader) – 899-0764
Critterland – Karen Moore (Leader) – 899-1279

1:00 PM
Ministry Lunch
4:00 PM
Puppets on Parade - Jeanne Orkney (Leader) - 527-5600

TUESDAY, October 18th
7:00 PM
Blue Parakeet Fun & Faith Group @ 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody  – Scott Wilson (Leader) – 899-5840
Crazy Love Fun & Faith Group @ 105 Casper Drive, Cody – Pastor Brian Knight (Leader) – 250-7257
  
WEDNESDAY, October 19th
6:00 PM
Worship Team Practice – Wendy Knight (Leader) – 250-7143
7:00 PM
God is Never Late Fun & Faith Group @ 2026 Public, Cody – Wendy Siegfried (Leader) – 272-1877
Youth Group – Kim McJunkin (Leader) – 899-1279

COMING UP
Saturday, October 29th
Ladies Scrapbooking
Monday, October 31stFall Family Festival
Sunday, November 6th
Set clocks back 1 hour
Sunday, November 13th
Veterans Sunday

PRAYER & PRAISES UPDATES
Jennifer Berry - Prayer - Being deployed to Afghanistan October 30th. Two of her children have passed away at different times. Her oldest is graduating from high school while she is gone. She is struggling and needs our prayers.

This list does not contain every prayer concern in our community. It is meant to help you update your personal prayer list. Help us know how to pray for you and your family by providing us updated information including praises of answered prayers. If you wish to withhold your name please let Pastor Brian or Pastor Kyle know. 

LINKS
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/codynaz - Like us and get updates from Facebook you won’t get anywhere else.
WEBSITE - http://www.codynaz.com/index.html
CHURCH CALENDAR - http://www.codynaz.com/calendar.html
MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE - http://www.codynaz.com/ministry-team-schedule.html

This past Sunday our board had a leadership meeting. One of the topics that came up was our worship service. During the meeting there were various discussions regarding worship styles and how the church approached the worship service and church in general at various times in its history and what we do today. I believe that the board is concerned that we don't lose our heritage and that which makes us uniquely us, but at the same time I believe that they are interested in following Jesus command to go out into the world and tell others about the Good News. The culture in which we live today is different then when we, adults, grew up. There used to be a time when if you showed someone the truth in the Bible they would believe. Now many in our country don't recognize the Bible as truth or even in positive terms. The challenge we face is teaching our heritage and connecting today's culture with its historical past while catching their attention and presenting the truth of Jesus Christ in a manner that will provide a foothold for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.

One suggestion that came about was to introduce the background or reason why a song was written. If possible someone should explain why that song has meaning for them. Our hope is that our church will begin to share with us different songs of worship that are important and provide an explanation as to why that song is important and share that with the rest of the church. If you have a song that is meaningful to you in helping you to worship, magnify, and praise God then please share it with Pastor Brian or myself.

This Sunday I decided to get things started by introducing what is essentially the first hymn in the Christian Church. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" was written by Martin Luther in 1529. Martin Luther introduced congregational singing to the church. Prior to that time only the priests were permitted to sing. I will be providing more information about Martin Luther and this Hymn in our morning worship service. It will be short, I promise! I also hope you will look forward to this time with excitement. Martin Luther is not just some guy from the 1500's. He isn't just the guy who started church as we know it. Martin Luther was also a trouble maker and a radical. 

I'm not sure if I will do this each week but here are some examples, I found online, of the songs we will sing this week. My hope is that you will take the time to review them and use them during the week to worship God. I am providing a few different versions of the songs so that you can see how different generations or cultures use the same message and communicate it in a way that is uniquely theirs, while being true to the original message. An important way for each generation to share with us in the historical message of our ancestors is to allow them to merge that message into their own culture. May God use this music to spend time with you this week in a fresh and new way that helps you see and understand the power and glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hymn 30 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" - (Martin Luther 1529) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-_TsRjm5Y OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt7tEV2thO4&feature=fvst

Hymn 25 "He Has Made Me Glad" - (Leona Von Brethorst 1976)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jukcsdEUHU&feature=bf_next&list=PL36139824DD8901F2&lf=results_main&index=4 OR  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_YiSZ8KBc

Hymn 119 "I Will Praise Him" - (Margaret Harris 1898)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxXdswmI-oY  OR  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUq2pL3TmHo

In Christ Alone (Keith Getty & Stuart Townend)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8welVgKX8Qo OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsgwfliQoqg&feature=related

Change My Heart Oh God (Eddie Espinosa) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEtsHWFE6-w

Lord Reign in Me (Brenton Brown)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvvtMS-ZKWM&feature=related OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoawPoxfgZ4