Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene
Changed to Change: Our Mission in Action, Part 2
Locations & Times
Church of the Nazarene - Harrisonburg
1871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
This week at HFCN
1. Next Steps- So you've been attending our church for a while (or even just a few times) and you're wondering: what next? We have a way for you to connect even deeper with Next Steps! Find out how you can get more involved with Church of the Nazarene here: abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com
2. East Rock- There are multiple East Rock Campus events coming up! Click here to check out what's happening with our new campus: https://www.abeaconofhope.org/eastrock/
3. Baptism- If you have made a decision for Christ and have never
been baptized, we would love to help you take that next step!
Text nextstepshburg to 94000 or check out Next Steps in the Church Center app and we'll be in touch!
4. Tech Team- Our tech teams in Harrisonburg and East Rock are in need of volunteers! If you're interested in sound, lighting, or computer/camera operating, please reach out! Any level of experience welcomed. Contact info@abeaconofhope.org OR check out Next Steps in the Church Center app!
5. Discover Your Church- One of our upcoming Next Steps is Discover Your Church on October 24. If you have been with us for a bit and you want to connect and get involved on a deeper level, this class is for you! Check out Discover Your Church in the Church Center app!
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to take those Next Steps!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
2. East Rock- There are multiple East Rock Campus events coming up! Click here to check out what's happening with our new campus: https://www.abeaconofhope.org/eastrock/
3. Baptism- If you have made a decision for Christ and have never
been baptized, we would love to help you take that next step!
Text nextstepshburg to 94000 or check out Next Steps in the Church Center app and we'll be in touch!
4. Tech Team- Our tech teams in Harrisonburg and East Rock are in need of volunteers! If you're interested in sound, lighting, or computer/camera operating, please reach out! Any level of experience welcomed. Contact info@abeaconofhope.org OR check out Next Steps in the Church Center app!
5. Discover Your Church- One of our upcoming Next Steps is Discover Your Church on October 24. If you have been with us for a bit and you want to connect and get involved on a deeper level, this class is for you! Check out Discover Your Church in the Church Center app!
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to take those Next Steps!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
Our mission:
Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ.
Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ.
Transformed defined:
1. To change in composition or structure
2. To change the outward form or appearance of
3. To change in character or condition
1. To change in composition or structure
2. To change the outward form or appearance of
3. To change in character or condition
There are two dimensions of transformation:
1. We believe God can and does act in an instant to transform us
2. We also believe that transformation is an ongoing process
Today's focus is going to be on the instantaneous transformation, the NOW.
1. We believe God can and does act in an instant to transform us
2. We also believe that transformation is an ongoing process
Today's focus is going to be on the instantaneous transformation, the NOW.
Human beings were created for a purpose, a purpose far beyond just being good little boys and girls in God's garden.
N.T. Wright says, “Humans were made to be 'mage-bearers', to reflect the praises of creation back to the Creator and to reflect the Creator’s wise and loving stewardship into the world.”
N.T. Wright says, “Humans were made to be 'mage-bearers', to reflect the praises of creation back to the Creator and to reflect the Creator’s wise and loving stewardship into the world.”
We believe that Jesus Christ's death and resurrection is the only hope of transformation that we have
Prevenient grace is drawing us towards repentance.
The Church of the Nazarene says, "Repentance is a sincere and thorough change of the mind with regard to sin, involving a sense of personal guilt and a voluntary turning away from sin."
Prevenient grace is drawing us towards repentance.
The Church of the Nazarene says, "Repentance is a sincere and thorough change of the mind with regard to sin, involving a sense of personal guilt and a voluntary turning away from sin."
1. We are justified, which means we are forgiven of our sins and declared not guilty before God. We are reconciled, brought back into relationship with him.
2. We are regenerated- this is the act of the Holy Spirit in our life when we are made spiritually alive.
3. We are adopted into the family of God. We have been transferred from relationship with the world to relationship with God.
2. We are regenerated- this is the act of the Holy Spirit in our life when we are made spiritually alive.
3. We are adopted into the family of God. We have been transferred from relationship with the world to relationship with God.
Giving at HFCN
If you have ever have questions or need help with online giving, please let us know. finance@abeaconofhope.org Thank you for your partnership in the Kingdom of Christ!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/giving