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Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
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Communion Sunday
On the first Sunday of the every month, we celebrate communion at all three worship services. We also collect food for homeless families served by UMOM New Day Centers. Just as Jesus fed his disciples, and feeds us, body and soul, we are invited to give the gift of food to others in need. Please bring your non-perishable canned goods and other items to donate next
Sunday, August 6.
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Pastor's Message
Dear Friend in Faith,
The strength of the church comes from God, working in the hearts and lives of our members. I know that we all carry much with us when we come into church. We carry our joys and our heartaches, our hopes and longings. We don’t always voice these. In fact, we can sit next to someone in church and never fully know what is going on in their lives.
The Apostle Paul sees the community of the church as a living entity, like a human body. He makes the analogy that we are the body of Christ: God has arranged the body so that there may be no dissension within the body. All the members care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” (I Corinthians 12: 24b-26). Paul sees us as deeply related and connected to one another. When one of us is hurting, all of us are touched by the suffering. When one rejoices, we all share in that joy....
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Join Us for Better Together Sunday, July 30
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Once every year, we get together to talk about what keeps us up at night. By sharing our troubles and concerns, we can offer each other support and maybe even come up with some solutions so we get a better night's sleep. On this special Sunday, we'll divide up into small groups so we can talk informally about the question, "What keeps you up at night?" The Church and Society Ministry Team hosts this event, and volunteers are needed to help moderate the groups. If you're interested in getting involved, contact Dave Ryan or Dan Sagramoso.
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Worship and Fellowship at PVUMC
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8 am: Traditional and intimate, chapel
9:30 am: Traditional/blended, sanctuary
(Sunday School is offered at this time)
Contemporary/Ignite: 11 am in the chapel
All services include the
Looking Ahead. This month, we feature a printed calendar for our "Six Weeks of Summer" Looking Ahead. Visit the website
calendar and news blog to read
announcements online.
During July, we continue to lift up prayers for each other but we do not print the Prayers of Intercession in the
Looking Ahead. Unless otherwise requested, prayer requests are e-mailed to the 200+ Prayer Team members and shared with pastors and staff. Prayer team members meet on Wednesdays to pray and send cards to those being prayed for that week.
Submit a prayer request using our online request form or call the church office at 602.840.8360. Prayer request cards are also in the pew pockets.
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Youth Kickoff Brunch, Sunday, August 20 at 10:45 am, Fellowship Center
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Youth and their families are invited o join us for brunch on Back-to-School Blessing Sunday, August 20, as we kick off a new year of programming. Come to the Fellowship Center at 10:45 am, right after the 9:30 am service, to hear about plans for 2017-18. If you have a neighbor or friend with teens or preteens, invite them to join you.
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Mark Your Calendars for Back-to-School, Acolytes and Bible Blast
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Summer is almost over, and we're gearing up for another school year. Join us on Sunday, August 20 to celebrate a new beginning for students, teachers and parents. Famillies, mark your calendars to participate in these special Sundays:
- Acolyte Training/Dedication on Sundays, August 13/August 20
- RSVP for the Bible Blast, open to all 3rd and 4th graders Sunday, August 27
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Jean Arkwright Resigns from Staff
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Jean Arkwright has resigned from the church staff at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, effective July 21, 2017. Jean was the financial administrative assistant, and responsible for accounts payable, pledges, contribution processing and more. Jo Ann Call, our bookkeeper, is currently handling these duties with Mickey Price, church administator. Jean was on staff for seven years.Our prayers go with her as she begins a new position, and we ask for your prayers during our transition.
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PSPRC Update on Staffing
PSPRC (Pastor/Staff/Parish Relations Committee) has decided to hire a consultant to review staffing and office issues. During this time, the church will not be hiriing, but please check
Employment Opportunities for position openings at the PVUMC Preschool.
Mindy Sobraske will be back in the office on
Monday, August 1.
NOTE:
Childcare is available with a 48-hour reservation for all our
events and classes on campus. Call 602.840.8360, ext 134.
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