SERVICE TIME THIS SUNDAY
8:30 am Adult Education
9:30 am Blended Worship
Tapping into Abundant Life
MOVING TO TWO SERVICES
8:00 & 10:30
Sunday, October 20
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ADULT EDUCATION
Sunday, October 6, 8:30 am
Fellowship Hall
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Pastor Dennis will lead the class in a study on Paul's letters to Timothy. In his first letter, written sometime between 64 and 66 AD, Paul encouraged Timothy in his leadership role at the church of Ephesus. That letter instructed Timothy on church doctrine, church leadership, and church administration. Basically, it was an instruction manual on how to run a Christian congregation. Paul wrote a second letter to Timothy shortly before his death in about 67 AD. Imprisoned in Rome, Paul recognized that his life was nearing its end, so he drafted his "last words" to Timothy. He used this last letter to encourage Timothy - and all believers - to persevere in their faith and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Refreshments served.
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
MEAL PACK
Tuesday, October 8, 5:00 pm
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Families are invited to join Shepherd of the Hills as we head out to a meal packing event at Feed My Starving Children in Mesa. We will carpool to Mesa and pack in teams from 6:00-8:00 pm. Meet in the upper parking lot (off El Lago at 5:00 pm). Feed My Starving Children is for 3rd grade and up...no age limit. In order to make this event happen, we need parent involvement, as there is a parent to child ratio that must be met.
To register or questions email mick@sothaz.com.
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PAZ DE CRISTO
2nd Tuesday of each month
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The 2nd Tuesday of each month Shepherd of the Hills goes to Paz to cook for and serve the homeless. Carpooling is available. We leave from the upper parking lot at 3:15 pm. For more information or to carpool, please contact Don Wirth.
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The Tour De Scottsdale will be riding through Fountain Hills around the times of 6:30 am - 10:30 am this Sunday. Please be mindful of pedestrians and the cyclists and allow a few extra minutes of travel time.
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The youth room is in need of a new refrigerator. If you have one that you would like to donate, email julia@sothaz.com.
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SR. HIGH YOUTH
Sunday Nights, 6:00-8:00 pm
Youth Room
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All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join us on Sunday's for pizza, music games and Bible study. No charge for this event.
Bring your friends!
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 7:30 am
Fellowship Ha
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Join us each Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 am, as we study the scripture for the coming Sunday. Questions, please contact Roger Miller. Bring a friend!
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In addition to donating through your weekly, quarterly, yearly offerings and RMD's, Shepherd of the Hills accepts your donations on our website under the tab "Give." You are able to donate through checking, debit, or credit card. You have the option of a one time donation or set up recurring gifts. Questions, email Julia@sothaz.com.
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LIVE STREAMING - VIDEO FREE ZONE
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Shepherd of the Hills is live-streaming the worship service each Sunday on Facebook.
If you want to sit in a “Video Free” area of the Sanctuary, please ask an Usher where they would recommend you sit.
It is a great way for our winter visitors and church family to view and participate in the service.
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We are updating our church directory. Please send us a picture of yourself(s) either by email to Julia@sothaz.com, mail it to PO Box 17444, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85269, or drop it off at the church office.
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FALL BREAK FOR KIDS
Monday-Friday, Oct. 7-11
8:00 - 4:00 pm
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Shepherd will once again have Fall Break Adventures. Our theme is
Tapping into Abundant Life with Jesus
. We will have fun singing songs, hearing Bible stories, doing crafts, playing games, and just plain having fun! Snacks and hot lunch will be provided at no cost. So come, invite your friends, and plan on having a great time.
Can you assist?
We are looking for volunteers to help for a couple of hours at a time, or more. We need assistance to help with crafts, watching kids play, supervise games and just enjoy spending time with the kids and get to know them. Please, if you can help at any time on any day, email Julia@sothaz.com.
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS PROFILE
Do you know yours?
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Do you know if you are working in a ministry that is a good fit for you?
Do you know what your spiritual gifts are?
They point you in the direction of the ministry area(s) in which you should be involved. As you consider your passions, personality, and experience in combination with your gifts, you will know which tasks to zero in on within those areas and the people to whom you should minister.
If you have not completed the profile and identified your gifts, or, if you would like to talk about ministry areas you may have an interest in email Julia@sothaz.com.
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We need wheel barrows, shovels, rakes and people to use them when we over seed the lawn on Tuesday, October 15 starting at 7:30 am. It should take about three hours if we have enough help. You are welcome to come, but it would be helpful to let Lloyd Tarr know so we have some idea of how much help we will have and how many donuts to buy.
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FOOD DRIVE
EXTENDED HANDS FOOD BANK
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Extended Hands Food Bank in Fountain Hills supports over 1,000 men, women and children in our town. They are in need of items such as soups, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, spaghetti, tuna, main dish meals, etc.
We need your help...please bring your items on Sunday to the Narthex or during the week to the church office.
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We are asking for water donations to provide assistance for those on the street during the hot weather. Please bring your water to the Narthex or church office. Questions, email Julia@sothaz.com
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INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm
Sanctuary
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Pray for our church, specific people's needs, the Fountain Hills community, our country and world.
PRAYER CARDS
are available in the pew backs. You may place your prayer requests in the prayer boxes located on the Usher's table, in the Narthex, and outside in the prayer box on the circle drive.
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Bring your newspaper, cardboard, and soft cover books for recycling. Tell your family and friends. The bins are located in the lower parking area off of Fountain Hills Blvd.
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We encourage you to continue or start a daily devotional reading plan. Below are two excellent devotional sites. Both offer a variety of ways to study and be inspired.
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
YouVersion Bible
https://www.youversion.com/
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If you would like to have someone pray with you, our Stephen Ministers are available after the worship service each Sunday.
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QUILTERS
Tuesday, 9:00 am
Fellowship Hall
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The quilters meet in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays and invite you to join us. The quilts that are sewn support many ministries. The ability to sew is not a requirement. For questions, contact Sharon Johnson.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Saturday, October 26
Golden Eagle Park
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Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Millions of volunteers around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others.
Shepherd of the Hills asks you to help make a difference and bring our light to those in Fountain Hills.
You will work in groups of 4-8, depending on the project.
There are a variety of projects, such as yard work, house cleaning, etc.
The volunteers meet at Golden Eagle Park at 7:30 am to receive their assignments. Many hands make for light work.
Invite your friends and family and come make a difference in someone's life.
Email Julia@sothaz.com with questions or to sign up.
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NEW ENTRY SYSTEM
Sanctuary
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We are no longer using the swipe card system outside the sanctuary. Instead you will enter using a code. For access contact Julia@sothaz.com.
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HIS Hands in Service
First Friday of each Month, 10:15 am
Education Building, Room 5
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HIS Hands In Service (knitting group) meets the first Friday of each month at a new time, 10:15 am, in the Education Building. Please come and knit/crochet prayer shawls, baby blankets, and hats for the homeless, as well as spend time with friends. Any questions, please call Linda Marchi.
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CONNECTIONS CLASS
Coming November
Education Building
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If you’d like to become a member of Shepherd of the Hills or just want to learn more about our ministries, you are invited to attend classes led by Pastor Jeff at 9:30 am in the Education Building Rooms 5 & 6 on Sundays, November 3, 10 & 17.
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WALKING THE BIBLE LANDS
Thursdays, 9:00 am
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We invite anyone who has visited the Holy Land or has wanted to visit, to join us as we view a video series called, “Walking the Bible Lands”. Dr. Wayne Stiles has produced a fantastic series of videos capturing the biblical sites in Israel, Jordan and Egypt, and incorporating scripture and history in the video narratives. A small group is meeting Thursday mornings at 9:00 am at Lloyd and Elaine Tarrs’ home to enjoy this virtual journey.
We invite anyone interested in taking an armchair trip to the Holy Land, to join us. For more information and directions, please contact Elaine Tarr.
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