Shepherd's E-News · 2019-07-14 · Shepherd's E-News for April 26, 2019 Father, your Son declared...
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Shepherd's E-News for April 26, 2019 Father, your Son declared "blessed" all those who mourn, knowing that no-one can mourn unless they love very much. Bring courage and strength to those who now mourn because they have loved greatly. In your loving kindness bring them healing and inner peace, and lead the one they mourn into your kingdom of light, happiness, and peace. Amen. Worship Schedule: Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. April 27-28 Guest Preacher Godfrey (Jeff) Ebright Sermon "Breakfast on the Beach" May 4 - 5 "I Am Going Fishing" May 11 - 12 Mother's Day New Series Begins "Living as Easter People: Living in Awe" May 18 - 19 "Living as Easter People: Making Room"
Transcript of Shepherd's E-News · 2019-07-14 · Shepherd's E-News for April 26, 2019 Father, your Son declared...
Shepherd's E-Newsfor April 26, 2019
Father, your Son declared "blessed" all those who mourn, knowingthat no-one can mourn unless they love very much. Bring courageand strength to those who now mourn because they have lovedgreatly. In your loving kindness bring them healing and innerpeace, and lead the one they mourn into your kingdom of light,happiness, and peace. Amen.
Worship Schedule:Saturdays, 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
April 27-28 Guest Preacher Godfrey (Jeff) EbrightSermon "Breakfast on the Beach"
May 4 - 5 "I Am Going Fishing"
May 11 - 12 Mother's DayNew Series Begins
"Living as Easter People: Living in Awe"
May 18 - 19 "Living as Easter People: Making Room"
May 25 - 26 Memorial Day"Living as Easter People: Who is the Holy Spirit"
June 1 -2 "Living as Easter PeopleWhat Does the Holy Spirit Do?"
June 8-9 "Living as Easter PeopleHow Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit"
Pentecost
Join Us for Worship in Three Different Styles:
Saturday 4:00 p.m. “Sweet Hour of Prayer”Intimate Worship in the Chapel
Especially for those who love the old hymns, and that small church “home town” feel
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Spirited Traditional WorshipIn the Sanctuary, with Choir, Organ, Piano
Enjoy a variety of musical styles and hymnody
Sunday 10:45 a.m. Informal Praise ServiceIn the Sanctuary, with praise band, Communion available weekly.
Come as you are.
JOIN US APRIL 27 & 28 - GUEST PREACHER
REV. GODFREY (JEFF) EBRIGHT
SERMON: "BREAKFAST ON THE BEACH"
Leadership RetreatFollow Up
Thursday, May 169:00 a.m. - NoonFellowship HallLight refreshments
April Missions ProjectThe Inn Ministry in Tucson, AZ. The Innserves documented asylum families as theytransition from ICE detention facilities intothe homes of their sponsors. At The Inn,families are able to get shelter, a change ofclothes, a shower, warm food, and help withthe logistics of transportation for which theyor their sponsors are assuming costs. AtSHUMC we are proud to be supporters of The Inn Project inTucson, as a response to Jesus’ call to love our neighbor, feed thehungry, comfort the afflicted.
The Mission Committee is working on this project and will beoffering more opportunities to be in mission with The Inn. Thankyou so much for what you do, what you have done, and what yougive for others.
For more information, please contact:Mary Jane Banfield, Mission Chair623-975-2356 or [email protected] Alma Aguirre-Olivares623-584-2280 or [email protected]
JUNE VOICE ARTICLES DUE BYJUNE VOICE ARTICLES DUE BYWEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH AT NOONWEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH AT NOON
Imagine 40 More YearsCampaign Progress
April 15, 2019Pledges - 133
Dollars Pledged - $179,776
Dollars Received - $141,490 With our Imagine 40 More Years Campaign, wewill be remembering the year 1979 and our pastmilestones while we move toward our financialgoal of $400,000 by December 2nd of this year.
125 pledges have been received during the initialCampaign period. This represents 38% of thecongregation who have pledged $174,394 or44% of our $400,000 goal. It happened in 1979:
The China Syndrome, a movie about anuclear meltdown caused by a faulty
sensor reading and a stuck-open pressurerelease valve, aired only 12 days beforethe 3 Mile Island Meltdown, caused by afaulty sensor reading and a stuck open
pressure release valve.
Imagine that – 40 Years Ago
For those of you who have yet to make acommitment, we would ask that you prayerfullyconsider the pledge material and return thecomplete pledge card to the church office. If bychance you have not received the campaigninformation and pledge card, please let thechurch office know.
Again, your participation is greatly appreciated.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUPPlease join the Chronic Pain Support Group
Nutrition Class on:Monday, April 29-1:00-3:00 p.m.Monday, June 3 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Questions call Sharon Stewart623-225-5663
Register SHUMC office623-584-2280 or stop in.
The Chronic Pain Support Group meetsmonthly & has various speakers or classes on pain management. April -
June meetings will focus on management of pain using nutrition.
United Methodist WomenMonthly Luncheon
You are invited to join us May 2, 2019 for the UMW luncheon11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Our speaker will be fromCook Native American Ministries Foundation.
Signup at the Kiosk in the courtyard prior to servicesApril 27 & 28
Hosted by Miriam CircleCost is $8.
Contact person is Peggy Pollay 602-695-3978
UMW Circle Meetings
Rebekah Circle meets in the Fellowship HallMonday 5/19 at 2:00 p.m.
Mary-Ruth Circle meets In Fellowship HallTuesday 5/20 at 9:15 a.m.
UMW Miriam CirclePlease join us for Miriam Circlewhich meets in the Fellowship Hall
on the 4th Wednesday of each month @ 1:00 p.m.Contact Person is Peggy Pollay
623-546-3948
SUMMER MOVIES RETURNING SOON!Starting JUNE 12, free movies will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the FellowshipHall on select Wednesdays. Free snacks will be served. All are welcome sobring your friends and neighbors for summer movie fun in a cool environment. JUNE 12 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN starring Hugh Jackman.
JUNE 26 - MRS. DOUBTFIRE starring Robin Williams and Sally Field.
JULY 10 - A DOG'S WAY HOME
JULY 24 - RATATOUILLE.
AUGUST 7 - DREAMER starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning.
AUGUST 21 - MARY POPPINS RETURNS starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
SEPTEMBER 4 - THE SANDLOT
SEPTEMBER 18 - GREENBOOK
OCTOBER 2 - PLACES IN THE HEART starring Sally Field.
OCTOBER 16 - TOOTSIE starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr,Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, and Geena Davis.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDOUR 2ND ANNUAL TEA PARTY
Please note date change!THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 AT 11:30 a.m.
HOSTED BY THE YA YAs
PROGRAM: Since we are celebrating our 40TH Anniversary thisyear, we would like you to bring pictures of yourself from around1979 to share. We will be having a trivia competition and music
from that period.Menu: Tea, Assorted Finger Sandwiches, Desserts & Scones
Wear your favorite hat and bring your favorite tea cup!Need a ride? Call Becky Fay 623-518-9502
Tickets on sale Sundays starting April 28 at the Kioskand in the office during the week,as well as a sign-up sheet to help.
TAI CHI Classes starting 5/14Series of seven Tai Chi classes - Cost $35
Intermediate Class - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Beginner Class - 12:15 p.m to 1:15 p.m.
Classes held in Fellowship HallSign up at the church office
Please join us in prayer for…Our sister United Methodist Congregations:
Dove of the Desert UMC, GlendaleEpworth UMC, Phoenix
Faith UMC, PhoenixFirst UMC, Glendale
Educational Opportunities
Life Changing Bible Study Continuation Fridays at 11:30 A.M.
In the Sacristy
We will follow the same format as Pastor Deborah did, sharinghow certain scriptures spoke to us and sharing the day's readingtogether. We will rotate facilitators as people are comfortable andPastor Deborah will join us from time to time.
Contact Pat Burke at [email protected] or 623-748-3751
SUMMERGREETERS & USHERS
NEEDEDfor 9:00 a.m. Worship Service
If you would like to be a:Greeter please contact
Bev Birdsell(217) 690-3913
[email protected] please contact: Patty O'Neal
(623) 214-9344
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are always welcome and needed to assist with sorting food at St.Mary's Food Bank in Surprise on the third Thursday of each month from10:00 a.m. to noon. Call Becky Fay at 623-518-9502. Coups For Troops Update – We are collecting manufacturer's couponsonly - no store coupons, no rebates, no fast food, and no restaurant. Couponsare going to family bases so all kinds of manufacturer's coupons are usefulincluding those for children and baby items, automobile products, householdand laundry supplies and, of course, groceries and toiletries. Any questionsabout the program, please contact Sand'ee Spears. (623) 546-6775
Have you heard about AmazonSmile?AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the sameproducts, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. Thedifference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, theAmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), youare prompted to select a charitable organization from our list ofeligible organizations. Sign in to smile.amazon.com on yourdesktop or mobile phone browser.Check it out and if you do shop on Amazon consider usingAmazonSmile and choose Shepherd of the Hills United MethodistChurch as your charitable organization.
Alternative Revenue Sources
SHUMC Window Decals – Purchase at the office for only $5 and $1 of thatwill go to Missions. Easy to apply yourself and perfect for your golf carts too! Recycling Paper & Cardboard - There are recycling bins located in thesouthwest side of the church parking lot for paper and cardboard. You may depositcardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, computer paper, office paper andphone books, junk mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, colored paper, paperbags, pizza boxes, paperback books, cereal boxes, and hard covered books. Noaluminum or plastic please! SHUMC receives $20 per ton of recycled paper from the
recycling company, so you can support your church and the environment, too! Fry’s Community Rewards Program - You can help SHUMC every timeyou shop at any location of Fry’s Foods. Participants are required to have an emailand must enroll your Fry’s VIP card, and you need to re-enroll August every year tokeep donations happening. If you need a VIP card, they can be obtained at anyFry’s location. If you have a Fry’s VIP Card, all you need to do is enroll your cardonline at www.FrysCommunityRewards.com, and then every time you shop andpresent your VIP card SHUMC will be credited and receive a reward from Fry’sbased on your purchases. The church office has printed instructions for “Creatingand Online Fry’s Account” and “Registering for the Fry’s Community RewardsProgram”. Do You Shop on Amazon? Support Shepherd of the Hills UMC with yourpurchases! Amazon will donate 0.5% of every eligible purchase you make to us. Toregister, go to smile.amazon.com and search for Shepherd of the Hills UnitedMethodist Church. Address Reminder… Are you leaving town? Moving? Phone or Emailchange? Please let the Church office know and keep us current on how to reachyou and when we should look for you to return. So while you are thinking about itand reading this, make a note on your Prayers & Presence Card with yourattendance, drop us a note, pick up a form in the hall outside of the library, call623.584.2280, or email [email protected] with any address, phonenumber, or email corrections. Need to update your emergency contact information at the church?There are forms in the hallway by the office, or just send us the basic information inan email. We need your name, current address and phone numbers. Then give usthe “In case of emergency, please notify” names, their relationship to you, phonenumbers and address.
STEPHEN MINISTRYSo then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those
entrusted with the secret things of God. 1 Corinthians 4: 1
For caring comfort of a Stephen Minister: 623.584.2280
Pastor on Call for Emergencies: 623.584.7642Prayer Line: 623.584.2922
Partners in Prayer: Please send your prayer requests [email protected]
SHUMC StaffShepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church13658 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375
Office: 623.584.2280 Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Email: [email protected]: www.shepherdofthehills.org
Pastor on Call for Emergencies: 623.584.7642Prayer Line: 623.584.2922
Partners in Prayer: [email protected] Leader: Deb Phillips:[email protected]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Deborah [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Alma [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Lee [email protected]
Director of Music: Ken [email protected]
Organist/Pianist: Bill MooreParish Nurse: Esther Vallet, RN
[email protected]: Julie Calvert
[email protected] Office: [email protected]
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation ofour communities and world.
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church affirms the teachings ofJesus Christ by welcoming all of God’s children regardless of race, age,gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ormental ability, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or any otherfactor that might separate us from each other. All are invited to join ourshared journey of faith and participate fully in the life of our church.
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