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Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
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Celebrate Camping Ministries Sunday
This
Sunday, April 8, we celebrate Camping Ministries and the summer camps offered through the
Desert Southwest Conference. We're also asking for your help to send economically disadvantaged children and youth to camp this summer by donating to scholarships. Stop by the patio table after worship to learn more.
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Pastor's Message
Dear Friend in Faith,
The book of Leviticus is often seen by Christians as one of the most challenging books to study and understand. The third book of the Bible, Leviticus might seem like little more than a dry set of ancient laws and regulations that have little to do with our contemporary context. Not only that, but many of those seemingly irrelevant laws include instructions that might be considered bloody and barbaric. Take Leviticus 1:10, a passage that gives instructions to the Israelites about burnt offerings made to the LORD: “You are to slaughter the offering at the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall splash its blood against the sides of the altar. You are to cut it into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and the fat, on the wood that is burning on the altar. You are to wash the internal organs…” etc.
It’s not a surprise that section isn’t usually included in any of the Children’s Bibles I’ve seen.
As I reflect on the sermon for this week, it occurs to me that the problem of Leviticus is really the problem we often have with the rest of the Bible. How do these strange words and...
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Thank You for Making the Youth Dinner and Auction a Success
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In case you missed the news... Christopher Wurpts reported that the Youth Mission Dinner and Auction "was one of our most successful" events. Approximately $13,500 was raised that night, despite fewer attendees from previous years and fewer auction items.
"Combined with Sam Henderson’s very successful Red Envelope Fundraiser, which raised $3,300, we’re right at $16,700 for this season of fundraising," Christopher reported. Dani Wiggs, who coordinated the auction, also took photos that evening. See them on
SmugMug
. Thank you for supporting youth missions and ministry!
Students who plan to go on the 2018 Senior High Mission Trip to Houston, TX,
July 22-27, 2018
, need to register by
ASAP
. Email
Christopher
for the registration link. Cost: $450/student.
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Paradise Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) invites you to worship with us. The youth choir and bells will be singing and ringing at 9:30 am and Youth Ministries Director Christopher Wurpts is preaching at all 3 services!
Download your bulletins and
Looking Ahead
(save a tree by going paperless):
Looking Ahead (announcements, weekly calendar and prayers of intercession)
On the Patio
Sunday after worship, linger on the patio and check out the camping ministries opportunities. There are summer camps for all ages at
Mingus Mountain Camp and Retreat Center, and a
young adult retreat later this month. Learn how you can volunteer at camp and if you're 16-17 years old, you can register as a Cabin Assistant and learn how to be camp counselor when you're older. We'll also have info on
how to give to the Mingus Camp Scholarship Fund.
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PVUMC Hosts PFLAG Monthly Meeting for LGBTQAI Parents and Allies
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The Diversity Ministry Team at PVUMC hosts a monthly PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) support group the second Thursday of every month. The first meeting is
Thursday, April 12
at 7 pm in H7. Anyone who is a member or an ally of the LGBTQ community, including Transgender, Bisexual, Asexual, Intersex, or other non-binary identifying individuals as well as Lesbians and Gays, are welcome to join the group. Find support, love and understanding.
Read more
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Small Group VIP Discussions
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As a follow-up to our
Better Together Sunday last year, Church and Society Ministry Team members invite you to discuss your experiences and faith-based responses to societal issues at two on-campus meetings or at a house meeting. The church meetings are
April 15 at 12:15 pm and
April 22 at 10:45 am, both Sundays in A2 (the Parlor). Jesy Pizarro hosts a house meeting on
April 14 at 2 pm. RSVP to
Dave Ryan, chair of the team, or to the church office, 602.840.8360.
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We encourage you to pledge now if you haven't already. The Good Life at PVUMC includes the people and ministries we love. By pledging our support now, we can build our nest (the budget) and provide for the future. We've shared our hopes and dreams. Now, it's time to make them a reality.
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Paradise Perk Supports Youth Missions
Our on-site coffee shop, the
Paradise Perk, is open most 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. If you can help in the Perk, please contact
Shannon Curkendoll, our volunteer manager. She can provide training to youth and adults. Mark your calendar for the Grand Reopening of the Perk on
Sunday, April 15.
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share the Facebook event.
Serendipities
Easter may be over, but we still have goodies for your baskets! Stop by
Sunday, April 8 and
April 15, 9-11:30 am to check out the sale items, some up to 50 percent off! We'll also have new travel toys for children, just in time for those summer vacations!
NOTE:
Childcare is availa
ble with a 48-hour reservation for all our
events and classes on campus. Call 602.840.8360, ext 134.
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