February 13, 2018
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
Which Way Lord?
Rob Fuquay's book, Which Way, Lord? will be the basis of the worship series during Lent. You're invited to join a Journeys small group at PVUMC to watch the DVD and discuss the book together. An alternative book study, Renovate, discusses how to build a life with God. Visit the website to learn more and to see which group may fit your schedule.
Pastor's Message

  Dear Friend in Faith,

ASH WEDNESDAY marks the beginning of Lent — a time to remember Jesus in the days leading up to his death and his resurrection on Easter, which falls on April Fool’s Day this year, April 1.Ash Wednesday shares the day with Valentine's Day, February 14.

The clergy will offer ashes for those who would like to receive them on the bridges and walkways before the day begins. This is a special opportunity for the preschool parents, teachers and children arriving at school that day, but it is an open invitation for all.

We mark the sign of the cross on our foreheads as an invitation to step into the Lenten season, experience renewal, and remember that our lives are always in God’s hands.

Please join us for Ash Wednesday worship in the chapel at 12 noon, or at the service in the sanctuary at 6:30 pm.
Watch Session 1 of Renovate
Jacob Armstrong uses the lens of the Book of Nehemiah to explore the idea of spiritual renovation. In Session 1, Armstrong uses passages from the epistles to introduce us to the metaphor of ourselves as spiritual houses. He suggests that, like fixer-upper houses and DIY gurus Chip and Joanna, we are in need of renovation—not as do-it-yourself projects, but through the graceful action only God can work in our lives.
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Prayer Chapel and Sunday Lenten Experiences
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) invites you to experience Lent every day during the six-week season.
One way is through the practice of prayer. The campus has two rooms designed for this purpose, along with the worship spaces, the chapel and sanctuary. Under the chapel, there's a 24-hour prayer room and in the H Building, there's a meditation room, H6. Feel free to use these rooms for prayer if they are open and not reserved for a meeting.

The Learning and Living Ministry Team also offers several Sunday morning experiences on the patio after worship. Look for the Crossroad sign, which echoes the theme of Paul’s journeys in the Bible and as they are described in Rob Fuquay’s book, Which Way Lord? Exploring Your Life’s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul. The serenity chimes will be available at various locations on campus for mindful meditation on February 18 and 25 Read More about the other experiences on the website, pvumc.org.

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.
From Broadway with Love, Community Concert on February 23, 2018
Some of the Valley’s top musical theater performers sing your favorite love songs from famous Broadway musicals from the Golden Age to today’s modern musicals. Tommy Strawser, assistant music and arts director at PVUMC and local actor, performs along with fellow musical theater performers Miguel Jackson, Alyssa Chiarello, and Kimberly Richard. A three-piece band, including our own worship accompanist and director of contemporary worship arts, Andria Fennig, accompanies the singers.

Like all of our concerts in the series, registration is free on Eventbrite. These are all family friendly concerts, but if you want to make it a date night (it is pretty close to Valentine's Day), we do offer free, quality childcare with a 48-hour phone reservation. Call 602-840-8460, ext 134.

Bingo Night
The Fellowship Ministry Team invites everyone to come to the PVUMC Fellowship Center on Saturday, February 17, 5-7 pm for a night of Bingo. This all-ages event is FREE, and includes pizza, beverages and more than $100 worth of gift card prizes! It’s a great way to spend some time together. Families, young and old, are welcome to come play with us!

The Good Life at PVUMC
For the past three weeks, we've been talking about The Good Life that Jesus offers. We've focused on what makes The Good Life at PVUMC -- the small groups and ministries we participate in and the people we look forward to seeing each week. We're also focused on our hopes and dreams for PVUMC, and how we can make those a reality. This Sunday, February 18 , is our Commitment Sunday. How will you help PVUMC ignite faith, transform lives and create community?


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PLEASE NOTE: The church office and campus are closed Monday, February 19 for Presidents Day. See the 2018 Holiday Schedule .

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Paradise Perk and Serendipities
Our on-site coffee shop, the Paradise Perk, is open Sundays, 9 am-1 pm. A 16-oz cup of fresh-brewed coffee from the self-serve cart only costs $2. 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, 9-11:30 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.