February 9, 2018
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
Which Way Lord?
Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 14. The clergy have recommended two books this Lent for church-wide study in small groups. At least five groups on campus are going to follow the book Which Way Lord? by Rob Fuquay, as well as two off campus. We've sold so many books, that we had to reorder! Stop by the office at the end of next week to get your copy. The themes in this book will align with those in worship. The YAL and Men's Breakfast Bible Study are following Renovate. Ebook options are available.
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P astor's Message

  Dear Friend in Faith,

Where have you found the good life for yourself? We navigate through many images of what a good life entails, often based upon wealth, possessions, success — values that may or may not fit well with our faith. Fortunately, Jesus gives us a different version of the good life, one that is lived in trust of God’s provision for us and in generosity. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us how to handle the pressures and stress of life when he says, “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But strive first for the kingdom of God[d] and his[e] righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. (Mt. 6: 31-34)

Giving up worry is rarely easy, but there is a step of finding and trusting that God does know what we need and what we are going through. The lilies of the fields and the birds don’t have to store up their treasures...




Get a Preview and Experience Worship at a Muslim Mosque
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church hosts the next worship experiences with a preview on February 15 and worship on February 18 at our church. The third and final tri-faith worship experience will be at the Islamic Center of the NE Valley, 12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ. Imam Moataz Moftah gives a preview on Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm. Worship will be Friday, March 2 at 12:30 pm. RSVP to Karen Ouzts at karenouzts@gmail.com for the PVUMC event. RSVP to Hana Mabrouk hana.m@isb-az.org for the Muslim experience. See the event on Facebook.
Worship at PVUMC
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) invites you to worship with us this Sunday at 8, 9:30 or 11 am (Ignite, our contemporary service in the chapel).

Download your bulletins here:
(No bulletin for Ignite)

Visit the church website  calendar and news blog to read our news and important announcements online.

See the Looking Ahead, our bulletin insert, for upcoming news, the weekly calendar, a prayer list, and more. We also included a list of the Lenten study classes this week.

The Prayers of Intercession are included in the Looking Ahead. Unless otherwise requested, prayer requests are e-mailed to the 200+ Prayer Team members and shared with pastors and staff. Submit a prayer request using our online request form or call the church office at 602.840.8360.
Caring Kids Rummage Sale Accepting Donations; Shop March 3-4
Drop off your gently used children’s items, Sunday mornings until February 25 , and come shop the first weekend in March.
We’re accepting:
-- Children’s clothing for infants through 6th graders
-- Toys, games, sports equipment, DVDs, books
See our Facebook event , and share it. All proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. 
Bingo Night - February 17, 5-7 pm
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church hosts a family Bingo game night Saturday, February 17, 2018. Bring your family and invite your friends to join you, even if they're not from PVUMC! Childcare is available with a 48-hour advance reservation, or you can have your children with you at this family friendly event with free pizza and beverages and $100 worth of gift card prizes. And, yes, share on FB!
From Broadway with Love Concert
If you haven't heard, Tommy Strawser, assistant music and arts director at PVUMC and local actor, performs at our next Community Concert: From Broadway with Love , on Friday, February 23 , at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Andria Fennig, worship accompanist and director of contemporary worship arts here at the church, will be part of the three-piece band accompanying the singers. Donations welcome at the door; no tickets needed. Click here to read more.

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Paradise Perk and Serendipities
The youth are off on a Winter Retreat this weekend. Please pray for them and for the adults who are leading and chaperoning. Shannon Curkendoll, manager of PVUMC's on-site coffee shop, the Paradise Perk, is one of them. In her absence, her husband and daughter, Amber, will be managing the shop -- same hours as usual -- 9 am-1 pm. A 16-oz cup of fresh-brewed coffee from the self-serve cart only costs $2, and specialty drinks just a bit more. The Perk also offers a wide variety of espresso drinks, smoothies, teas, and soda. All proceeds support youth missions and make the life-changing trips we offer affordable for our church families and students. In 2018, the senior high youth go on a mission trip to Houston, to help clean up after Hurricane Harvey. Ask Christopher Wurpts about how you can be a part of it even if you aren't a member of the youth group.

The church gift shop, Serendipities, is also open Sunday mornings, 9-11 am, and on Wednesdays, 9 am-12 noon. Purchases support local missions.

NOTE: Childcare is availa ble with a 48-hour reservation for all our
events and classes on campus. Call 602.840.8360, ext 134.