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PA S T O R ’ S D E S K WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT MARRIAGE?

arriage is God’s greatest idea. Marriage is God’s wonderful idea. The Bible gives us God’s principle for doing marriage and family the way God designed. The Bible is the greatest marriage manual on the planet. When we learn and apply what God’s Word says about marriage and family we enter into the promise and joy God has for us. When we think we can do it better or different than God’s Word teaches us, we will always experience the negative consequences our actions have created. God loves you. God loves your family. God wants your marriage and family to be everything He created it to be. Nobody loves you and your family more than God. Nobody wants your marriage to be successful loving and godly more than God.

and families. No matter what happened in the history of your family, Jesus can change them for the better. We all make mistakes in our marriages and family but don’t let those mistakes discourage you from believing for God’s blessing in your marriage and family. If you’re single but feel God called you to be married someday, this is the time in your walk with God to receive healing from past hurts and receive God’s kingdom truth on how to do marriage and family the best way. Every Sunday in September we’ll be teaching what God’s Word says about marriage and family. It’s going to be fun! You are loved,

The Bible doesn’t give us rules for marriage from an uptight and angry man in the sky who doesn’t want us to be happy. The Bible is the Father’s love letter to us on how to DO LIFE RIGHT. No matter where you are in life, God wants to help you DO THIS LIFE BETTER! This world and generation are desperately searching for examples of LOVING MARRIAGES

Dr. Michael & Mary Maiden Lead Pastors

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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

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

E X T E N D E D PA S T O R A L S T A F F

Dr. Iverna Tompkins Pastor Emeritus

Bob & Debbie Putnam Outreach Pastors Puerto Rico

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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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FALL CLASSES PRESS PLAY

Sunday, Sep 8 • 9am New? Start Here. Learn all about CFTN and where you fit in. First step to serve.

ELEMENTS

Sundays @ 9am • Sep 15 - Oct 13 A walk through the essential beliefs shared by every follower of Jesus.

REWIND

Sundays @ 9am • Oct 20 - Nov 10 Live free from your past and prepare to take your mountain for Jesus.

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NEWS

EVENTS BABY DEDICATIONS

Sun, Sep 8 • AM Services We love all our CFTN babies! For parents who would like to commit to raising your child according to the Lord’s ways, our Baby Dedication services are Sunday, September 8. Sign up in the CFTN app.

MTN SUNDAY NIGHTS

BAPTISM SUNDAY

Sunday, Sep 22 • 1pm • Courtyard If you’ve yet to be baptized since you’ve believed, don’t miss Baptisms @ CFTN. Our next Baptism takes place September 22 immediately following the 11am service. This baptism experience is the best way to celebrate your decision to follow Christ with your church family. To participate, sign up via the CFTN mobile app.

1st & 3rd Sundays • 6pm MTN is our young adult group with content geared towards the eighteen to thirty-somethings, though all ages are welcome. MTN meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday Night Services of the month. 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: Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 6

BLOWOUT SERVICE

Sun, Sep 22 @ 11am • 6th-12th Grade • Gym On Sunday mornings at 11am, high school students have their own section in the sanctuary (see an usher) and middle school students meet upstairs in the MVMT Youth Room. But on the 4th Sunday we bring them both together for a Youth Blowout Service! These services are always a good time, with food, games, and a message that won't disappoint. Don't miss out on our next big giveaway. See you September 22 at 11 in the gym!

SOM SUNDAY NIGHT SERVICE

4th Sundays • 6pm CFTN School of Ministry leads their own Sunday Night Service every fourth Sunday night! Hear directly from SOM students and testimonies that will encourage you in your walk of faith. The 2019-2020 School Year has commenced which means you can expect timely revelations from SOM's powerful prayer team.

VISIT THE BOOKSTAND IN THE LOBBY

Pastor Mike's latest books are available in the North Lobby after Sunday morning services. Come check out your next favorite page-turner. If you're looking for a recommendation, God's Answer is Leadership is a breath of fresh air for the leader in you.

WATCH OR LISTEN TO “REVIVAL” NOW

Did you catch Pastor Mike's latest series Revival? If you don't attend midweek service or if you missed a week, no worry, you didn't miss out. The CFTN app will get you caught up whether you're at home or on the go—you can watch the video or even listen to the audio of past sermons. You can also stay up-to-date by subscribing to CFTN Podcasts via your favorite podcast source.

THE COFFEE HOUSE

Sun Mornings & Wed Evenings Save yourself some minutes (and some change) by stopping by the Coffee House at CFTN before service on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We're ready to serve up your favorite hot or cold drink just how you like it. CFTN.COM

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PERSONAL PROPHETIC MINISTRY

ENCOUNTER 2019

Are you ready for another ENCOUNTER? Our three-night conference is coming on October 16-18. Join in worship with our very own Worship Nation with special guests Israel Houghton, Bridgett Kern, and Moises Felipe. Receive an awesome word from our on-fire speakers, including the renown Pastor Samuel Rodriguez and the household favorite Pastor Benny Perez. Connect with our extended family and friends from all over the world, including CFTN Campuses and global partner churches. General Sessions start at 7pm and are FREE and open to the public. If you are a go-getter, prepare yourself for an OVERFLOW during the 10am Brunch Sessions. In a more intimate setting, pastors will take this time to pour into you and cultivate the leader within you. You will leave edified, encouraged, and equipped to bring an ENCOUNTER wherever you go! These sessions are FREE, but spaces are limited and you must register in advance online (cftn.com/encounter) or in the app. We're also very excited to announce our first conference for your kids—ENCOUNTER JR! Kids (5th grade and under) will receive from our Kid Nation staff with special guests from our pastoral team. There is no Jr. Holy Spirit, so expect them to ENCOUNTER the love and power of God and grow to have a personal relationship with Him, just like you will during General Sessions. We believe when you make an appointment with God you will see Him show up. And when He shows up, it's impossible for your life to be left unchanged. We've made it easy to share this event with friends via Facebook. Simply tap the link in the app or visit cftn.com/encounter.

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.

RNW-PHX

1st Fridays • 7pm • Sanctuary On the first Friday of the month CFTN hosts RNW (pronounced Renew) in the Sanctuary from 7-10pm. RNW is an eclectic assembling of believers from across the valley worshiping together in spirit and in truth. It’s through this type of unity that we see heaven come and cities are transformed. The next RNW dates are Sep 6 and Oct 4.

LAST CALL TO ETHIOPIA

Our Fall missions are right around the corner! We've partnered with Jewish Voice Ministries International to reach Jews in Ethiopia for Jesus. We're calling medical and non-medical personnel to pray and serve. Visit cftn.com/missions. Ethiopia • Oct 24 - Nov 4 Partner: Jewish Voice Ministries International Focus: Prayer & medical outreach to local Jews CFTN.COM

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UNITED

A Hand-In-Hand Community Affair We want to offer a special thank you to everyone who showed up to UNITED last month. In short notice, we banded together in an apolitical response to the violent tragedies sweeping our nation, and many came, purchased from our vendors, donated, prayed, and worshipped; believing for and declaring healing and revival in our country. At this benefit hosted by MTN Young Adults, we were able to raise over $1,000 to the victims and their families affected by the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. We also collected 490 material donations to bless immigrant children. We wish to thank Pastor Sam Bush and the MTN team, all of our vendors, the Worship Nation team, and pastoral staff for making this event the success it was. At CFTN, our mission is to REACH, TRAIN, and SEND. We reach beyond our walls to the city, nation, and ends of the earth through prayer, giving, and going.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Imagination Project Update Season 2 of Imagination Project is in full effect and with the completion of our Green Room and Ready Room, we'd hate for you to find out about our next project the hard way. We've begun remodeling our Sanctuary bathrooms in the North Lobby and we're looking forward to being able to show you the finished product. Thank you for your patience during this time while we redirect traffic to the other two ladies' restrooms in the North and West Lobbies.

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In addition to the ongoing construction, it is our pleasure to announce that CFTN will be the recipient of a $100,000 Department of Homeland Security grant which we'll be putting towards the Imagination Project for improving campus security. This is a great leap forward in our aim for excellence in our facilities.

If you haven't downloaded the app yet, search Church for the Nations (CFTN) in your phone's app store today. Visit cftn.com/gettheapp.

Thank you for your joyous gifts, sincere prayers, and big dreams during Imagination. We rely on all three to reach our target. If you have any questions or want more information on the Imagination Project, visit cftn.com/i.

Be sure to stay up to day on all things CFTN with the CFTN Mobile App. We've got new features rolling out that will make your in-service experience more interactive (so be sure to update your app if you already have it installed).

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9am Elements Class 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm Deeper Service

9am Elements Class 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 11am Youth Svc (Gym) 1pm Baptisms @ CFTN 6pm SOM Service

9am Elements Class 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm MTN Service

Baby Dedications (AM) 9am Press Play 9am Ignite Prayer 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm Deeper Service

9am Ignite Prayer 9am Central Service 11am Central Service 6pm MTN Service

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6:30pm CFTN SOM Class 7pm The REC Basketball (Gym) 7pm Healing Rooms of Phoenix

Labor Day 7pm The REC Basketball (Gym)

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6:30pm CFTN SOM Class

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7pm Central Service

6pm Personal Prophetic Ministry 7pm Central Service

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10am Prayer w/ Ruth Carneal

10am Prayer w/ Ruth Carneal 7pm Renew

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9am Pray First 10am Turning Point on Central

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