June 13, 2017
Kairos Vol. 2, Issue #24

http://www.sunlakesumc.org/
Rev. Marvin Arnpriester
Dear Friends,

The Desert Southwest Conference will be called to order by Bishop Hosibata on Thursday morning in Glendale. Each Annual Conference session begins with singing "And Are We Yet Alive" and see each other's face. It reviews the past, giving thanks to God for guiding and blessing us on the way. It will be the 51st time I have joined with colleagues in singing this great hymn by Charles Wesley. Through the years it continues to take on greater meaning, coupled with it, memories of experiences and relationships which have been part of my life.

This year I will sing the song giving thanks to God for blessing me with my appointment to Sun Lakes UMC with Jean Newell. It is hard to believe a two-year interim appointment is now stretching into the third year (not interim). Only God knows what the future holds. We have had a great two years together from my perspective. I often feel it was for this appointment I was born. You have been such a blessing to me through your prayerful support, kind words of encouragement, and willingness to work with me as we have sought to be faithful to God in ministry together. We can point to many things we have accomplished together, but they are a prelude for the next steps we take together in ministry.

Our Steering Task Force is working out a process for our response to the Consultation Report from Doug Anderson. You can get a paper copy of the report by calling the church office, or have one sent to your email address. Watch for information from the Task Force in the Kairos, bulletin, and in the PowerPoint information in worship each week. There is excitement brewing regarding the opportunities ahead for our church. I am looking forward to how God will surprise us in the near and distant future.

Marvin
   FLORIDA YOUTH CHOIR PERFORMANCE TONIGHT!
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Don't miss tonight's performance in the sanctuary by the United Methodist Church Youth Choir of Shalimar, Florida at 5:15 pm. 

They are traveling around the country performing a combination of contemporary songs, several a cappella numbers, and a few short drama vignettes while serving in the community.
   TUESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER (TNT) ROWLEY PART 2
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Don't miss Major Arden Rowley's, USA (Ret) "first person account" of a historical event tonight at 6:30 pm in Lindsay Hall.

Next Tuesday:

June 20  -  The Repatriated POWs from the Korean War - (Part 2 of 2) Major Rowley is back and will deliver his second installment on Korea by sharing the stories of those veterans who lost their lives and were returned to their families with dignity and respect. The repatriation of our POWs is an ongoing task, until they are all really "home."

   WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES...
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The cost of the UMC Christ-centered global ministry is significant, but it is only a tiny portion of our local church budget.

This is where your church expense dollars go:
  • .85 cents stays in your local church
  • .06 cents goes to Benevolent giving
  • .02 cents goes to general apportionments
  • .07 cents goes to jurisdictions, annual conferences, and districts
UMW SUMMER SERIES ARTICLE - HISTORY PART 1
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In 1869, eight women gathered at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston and organized the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, which would later become UMW.

Those women saved their pennies and raised enough money to send a doctor and a teacher to India as missionaries to serve the women of that nation.  

During the next 100+ years, there would be creation and reorganization of various women's church groups - plus mergers of eight different church denominations.
 
In 1973, United Methodist Women emerged as the premier women's international mission organization of The United Methodist Church. In 2012, the church's General Conference voted to make UMW autonomous.

What began with eight women almost 150 years ago has become today's UMW with 800,000 members - the largest women's denominational group in the world!
   GREAT READS FOR FATHER'S DAY
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Books on display for Father's Day:
 
Wisdom of Our Fathers: lessons and letters from daughters and sons collected by Tim Russert.
 
The Heart of a Father: true stories of inspiration and encouragement compiled by Wayne Holmes.
 
There are a variety of books on display for summer reading, check it out (literally)!

   BRIGHT SMILE...
We can all help make SLUMC a more caring place with a bright smile, a sincere greeting, a warm hug, and word of encouragement.

As you greet people in your day, let them know how much you care. And remember, when you meet someone with extra needs, tell them about our Stephen Ministry Program.

For information call Joan Loose at 480-85-8766.
AUDIO/VISUAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Volunteers are needed to operate the computer for the slides shown during the Sunday worship service.

The program, PowerPoint, is used and very easy to learn. Training is provided. If you are unsure, please join one of the computer personnel during a service and experience how it all works! 

Interested? Please contact the church office or call Janet Sims at 480-786-0245.  
LOVE AND SYMPATHY 
...to Betty Jorgensen and family on the death of her husband, Glen Jorgensen, who passed away May 31. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24, 1 1:00 am in the Chapel.  A luncheon will follow in Lindsay Hall.
 

The vision of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is to be
a Beacon of HOPE  with Unconditional Love and Acceptance. 

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
(480) 895-8766 | [email protected]
Church Office Summer Hours: M-Th 9-3, Fri Closed
Visit our website at sunlakesumc.org

Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. in Sanctuary
Saturday Worship 4:00 p.m. in Chapel
  
Rev. Marvin Arnpriester, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jean Newell, Associate Pastor