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EDITOR’S DESK THANKFUL
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ith the holiday season fast upon us, it's easy for the next two months to become a blur. What, with all the preparation, decorating, shopping, wrapping, and gatherings, you can just about feel the anxiety in the air. Here's the thing: there is a lot to look forward to in the month of November. Let's not forget about the Thanksgiving Meal—the perfect excuse to put your feet up, turn on some football, and soak as much food in gravy as is humanly possible. If we're not careful, however, we will spend hours seasoning, roasting, peeling, and mashing all while missing the point of Thanksgiving. November 28 will come and go very soon, will our thankfulness? Thanksgiving is not about simply satisfying our appetites; thanksgiving is our way of expressing gratitude towards God for all He's done in our lives. Instead of sharing Mary's portion, reflecting on God's goodness and enjoying our loved ones, will we be consumed by Martha's worries? (See Luke 10:38-42). The overflow of a thankful heart is a generous spirit, eager to be a blessing
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to others. We have several opportunities this month for you to do just that. All month long, we'll be collecting gifts for our Christmas on Central outreach. Be sure to stop by the North Lobby and register a tag from the tree to bless a family for Christmas. Your kids will be learning about giving back in their services as well. Plus, they will have a chance at the end of this month to prepare blessing bags for families in need. You can also give to our Imagination Project Season 2, where we are currently working on renovating the North Lobby restrooms and the new kids' space. As we continue to complete many items on the checklist, we are able to reach more people with excellence. What's most important is not how you give or even what you choose to give but that you take the time this month to fill yourself with gratitude. We'd love to hear what you're thankful for. Open the CFTN app and tap This Week and you'll see a form where you can share.
Dr. Michael and Mary Maiden are the founders and lead pastors of Church for the Nations. A strong prophetic voice to this generation, Dr. Maiden’s messages are relevant, timely and life-changing. Pastor Mary is the beloved wife of Dr. Maiden for over 40 years and a vibrant voice of blessing to all the CFTN family.
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EXECUTIVE TEAM
Dr. Allen & Sharon McCray
Matthew & Candice Maiden Executive Pastors
Brian Dalton Executive Pastor & Accountant CFTN.COM
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PA S T O R S + S T A F F Kouami & Esse Afanou LOCO Outreach Pastors
Bill & Elida Markley LOCO Outreach Pastors
Bonnie Lloyd Global Outreach Pastor
Jim & Debbie Moyer Teen Challenge Directors
Judy Brown Counseling
Cristian Lascau Director of Operations
Renee Lascau Director of Operations & Executive Asst.
Tyler & Sam Bush MTN Young Adults Pastors
Joey & Judy Salinas School of Ministry Pastors
Kelly Sykes Kid Nation Director
Nikki Byjoe Kid Nation Director Preschool - K
Emma Rusnac Kid Nation Director Nursery
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Dr. Iverna Tompkins Pastor Emeritus
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Bob & Debbie Putnam Outreach Pastors Puerto Rico
BJ & Melody Putnam
Chad Johnson
Patricia King
OUR CAMPUSES Dr. Michael & Mary Maiden Central Campus Pastors Kouami & Esse Afanou Prayer Partner Coordinators Donny Chaddock Safety & Security Director
Neil & Shannon Betrue Surprise Campus Pastors
Debbie Galindo Worship Nation Admin Ruben Galindo Music Director Leo Gonzales Service Team Director
Tim & Stephanie McDonald Payson Campus Pastors
Mike & Lori Keene Helps Ministry Chris Mackey Print & Web Fritz Palas Hospital Visitation Andy Putnam Facilities Director
Daniel & Allison Williamson Flagstaff Campus Pastors
Daniel & Emma Rusnac Prophetic Ministry Linda Rusnac Executive Personal Asst. Eric & Sonia Skinner Translation Department
Patricia King Maricopa Campus Pastor
Jeff Sprain Healing Rooms Central Ben Stinemates Media Director
Norm & Patty Betrue Prescott Campus Pastors
Cal & Bethanie Witmer Chandler Campus Pastors
Steve & Anne-Marie Markowitz CFTN Canada Pastors
Alin & Eva Sucilea CFTN Romania Pastors
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CHRISTMAS ON CENTRAL
At CFTN, we love our city—so much that we gave that name to our outreach ministry. Each year during the Christmas season, we get to bring hope to our city by giving gifts, sharing faith, and offering encouragement. We got off to a great headstart this summer with Christmas in July and now through the month of November, you can get involved by adopting one (or more) of the nearly 1,000 tags on our trees in the North Lobby. Each tag represents a child or family from one of these friends of CFTN:
đ&#x;Ž„ Urban Youth (group homes, shelters, etc.) đ&#x;Ž„ Single Parent Families & their kids đ&#x;Ž„ Girls in Colorado City Shelter đ&#x;Ž„ MVMT Youth đ&#x;Ž„ New American Families đ&#x;Ž„ Teen Challenge đ&#x;Ž„ Angel Tree Ministry
We'll be collecting gifts all month long. Please bring unwrapped gift items back to the North Lobby display by Wednesday, November 27.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN CHRISTMAS ON CENTRAL?
a tag & register it at the Christmas 1 Select on Central table in the North Lobby requested items listed on the 2 Purchase tag unwrapped items back to the 3 Bring North Lobby display by Nov. 27
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO HELP? Sign up to serve at our Christmas on Central Party, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4pm.
the Christmas on Central table in 1 Visit the North Lobby to register up at cftn.com/now or in the CFTN 2 Sign app
THE COFFEE HOUSE
Two words: PUMPKIN SPICE. Fall is here and we know what that means! Stop by The Coffee House for a delicious taste of the season. Open up to 30 minutes before service on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, we’re sure to have just what you need.
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She Is Women’s Ministry is getting together Monday, December 2 at 7pm for She Is Christmas! As the last She Is gathering of 2019, don’t miss your final opportunity this year to share in worship, fellowship, laughter, and celebration with the ladies of CFTN. Tickets will be available in the North Lobby for $5 throughout the month of November. As always, you’ll have a chance to score some great gifts. Be sure to invite all the amazing women in your life to She Is.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 @7PM • TICKETS $5 IN NORTH LOBBY
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KID NATION BIG SUNDAY
Sun, Nov. 24 • AM Services Kid Nation’s Big Sunday is called “The Thankful!” Kids are learning how we are blessed to be a blessing. On Sunday, November 24, we are looking to all the Kid Nation Superheroes to join us as we assemble blessing bags to give out to those in need. This month is "comic book" themed so come dressed as your favorite superhero. See how we can become amazing resources when we become The Thankful!
YOUTH FAMILY FEAST
Sun, Nov. 24 • 11am • MVMT Youth Room To all students from 6th-12th Grade, this one is for you! Join us Sunday, November 24 at 11am in the MVMT Youth Room for our MTN+MVMT Family Feast. We will be sharing a Thanksgiving feast together as well as playing crazy games and thanking our God for all He has done in our lives. So come with a thankful heart and be prepared to celebrate with a feast!
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SUNDAY NIGHT SERVICES
1st & 3rd Sundays • 6pm • MTN Young Adults Israel Houghton will be leading worship for MTN on November 17! MTN is a young adult service geared towards eighteen to thirty-somethings— of course, all ages are welcome. So invite your friends, co-workers, and classmates and receive a relevant message every time. Party starts at 5:30pm and service starts at 6pm. Next MTN dates: Nov 3 & 17 4th Sundays • 6pm • CFTN SOM CFTN School of Ministry takes over every fourth Sunday night! With Block 2 underway, you can be sure SOM students and faculty are ready with a word that will encourage you in your walk of faith. Next SOM Night: Nov 24
RNW-PHX
1st Fridays • 7pm Every first Friday of the month CFTN hosts RNW (pronounced Renew) in the Sanctuary from 7-10pm. RNW is a night of worship and much more. You will discover a community of worshipers from all over the valley sharing life with one another, pursuing the heart of God, and inspiring others to do the same. Upcoming RNW dates: Nov 1, Dec 6
COMING SOON • SPECIAL GUEST ISRAEL HOUGHTON Sun, Dec 1 • All 3 Services
• SHE IS CHRISTMAS
Mon, Dec 2 • 7pm • $5 Tickets
PERSONAL PROPHETIC MINISTRY
Wednesdays • 6pm • Bldg E Chapel If you need a word, come see one of our trained team members available on a first-come, firstserved basis every Wednesday at 6pm, except the last Wednesday of the month.
PRAY FIRST ON SATURDAYS
Saturdays • 9-10am • Youth Room Join us every Saturday morning for in-person worship, individual prayer, corporate intercession as well as prayers for requests within the church family.
PHX FIRE PRAYER
Sundays • 9pm-12am • PUSH Prayer Room Come burn in the fire of God’s presence during PHX Fire prayer gatherings every Sunday night in the PUSH Prayer Room from 9 till midnight.
• CHRISTMAS ON CENTRAL PARTY Sat, Dec 7 • 4pm • Courtyard
• WORSHIP NATION CHRISTMAS Sun, Dec 15 • 9 & 11am
• CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Tue, Dec 24 • 6pm
• CHRISTMAS DAY
Wed, Dec 25 • No Midweek Service
• 21 DAYS OF PRAYER
Jan 6-26 • Churchwide Daniel Fast
• SPECIAL GUEST JOHN BEVERE Sun, Jan 12 • AM Services
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WE’RE THANKFUL. ENCOUNTER CONFERENCE 2019
The CFTN Encounter Conference last month was a huge success! We hosted several world-class guests including Samuel Rodriguez, Benny Perez, and Israel Houghton with thousands in attendance. Evening General Sessions are available now to watch or listen in the CFTN app. We would like to thank all who served at the conference. We couldn't have done it without the support of our amazing volunteers.
THE FEST ON CENTRAL
Our yearly neighborhood outreach was a hit for local families. As always, kids left with plenty of sweets and smiles on their faces. We are hearing such positive responses from those who attended The Fest.
The Fest on central
We are thankful for our church's commitment to prayer and outreach. Our powerful prayer team has reported several decisions made to follow Christ in their experience at our fall party.
IMAGINATION PROJECT
We recently finished a major update to the North Lobby ladies' restroom and are breaking ground this month on the "modern and masculine" men's restroom. We thank everyone who has dreamt, prayed, and given toward the Imagination Project. Because of your gifts, we are able to ensure our campus reflects our mission. Remember, you can give at any time by texting keyword 'imagine' and the amount to 74483.
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The Thankful (Kids) 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 11am Youth Svc (Gym) 6pm SOM Service
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9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm MTN Service w/ Israel Houghton
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9am Rewind Class 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm Deeper Service
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6:30pm CFTN SOM Class 7pm The REC Basketball (Gym) 7pm Healing Rooms of Phoenix
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Veterans' Day 6:30pm CFTN SOM Class 7pm The REC Basketball (Gym)
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CHURCH FOR THE NATIONS
S E R V I C E S + L O C AT I O N S CENTRAL CAMPUS 6225 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 861-0000 Sundays 9am 11am Wednesdays 7pm
& 6pm
SURPRISE CAMPUS
14273 W. Grand Ave. Ste. 100 Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 584-1985 Sundays 9am & 11am Wednesdays 7pm
FLAGSTAFF CAMPUS 755 N. Bonito St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 714-1170 Sundays 10am
PAYSON CAMPUS 201 S. Main St. Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 580-7652 Sundays 10am
PRESCOTT CAMPUS
1959 Commerce Center Cir. Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 910-2021 Sundays 10:30am Wednesdays 7pm Saturdays 6:30pm
CHANDLER CAMPUS 670 N. Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 779-4818 Sundays 10am
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CFTN EN ESPAÑOL
Contact: Steve & Debbie Thompson Sundays 11am • Central Prayer Chapel Wednesdays 7pm • Central Prayer Chapel
ARABIC FELLOWSHIP Contact: Pastor Nagib Saydarous (480) 747-8424 Sundays 11am • Central E Chapel
BULGARIAN FLWSHP
Contact: Pastor Plamen Petrov (480) 603-8791 Saturdays 11am • Central E-204
ERITREAN FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Michael Asrat (602) 561-4516 Sundays 10am • Central • PUSH Prayer Room
ETHIOPIAN FELLOWSHIP Contact: Pastor Aden Kampiso (480) 669-8878 Sundays Central • C-204 Oromo Service • 11am Amharic Service • 5pm
BHUTANESE/NEPALI FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Pastor Dil Sunuwar (602) 348-5374 Saturdays 9am • Central • E-201
BURMESE/MYANMAR FELLOWSHIP
Contact: Pastor Zau Awng (602) 810-6834 Sundays 1pm • Central • E-202
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