March 16, 2021
Kairos Vol. 6, Issue #7
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We Are A Thriving United Methodist Church |
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Friends,
The old quote says, "The best-laid plans of mice and men go oft astray."
We discovered that to be true on Sunday when none of us could access the live stream of the worship service. The problem also made it impossible to record the service to be put on YouTube Monday. So, the problem was not your TV or internet connection. Everything is now set for Easter Sunday to live stream and record. Thanks for your understanding.
Our Maundy Thursday service will be a come-and-go service for us 10 to 11:30 am or 1:30 to 2:30 pm. in the parking lot. Please enter by the east entrance and follow the signs to the carport near the Education Building. Rev David Holling and I will be there to give you the elements and a suggested order of service for you to use in your own home at your convivence.
Due to the pandemic keeping the choir from preparing, we will not have a Friday service this year.
Easter Sunday services will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 am. You need to register for a seat by calling the church office 480-895-8766 by Thursday noon. We will continue practicing safety by checking you in, taking your temperature, and practicing safe distancing. Overflow seating will be available in the Narthex and Lindsay Hall as the service is live-streamed.
Sunday, April 11 we will move to our summer schedule of having one service at 9:00 am.
Office hours will change effective Tuesday, April 6. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Thank you for working with us in these matters.
Marvin
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This year for Maundy Thursday, April 1 we will participate in drive-by communion in our parking lot. Times are 10:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Use the East parking lot entrance back to the Education Building Car Port where you will be given a small container with a wafer, juice, and a leaflet with suggested scripture and prayers. |
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Sweet Life will start a video study on Thursday, April 8, 12:00 pm via Zoom by Adam Hamilton called "Christianity and World Religions."
This study will explore the four major religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism - and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. It examines these world religions, the belief of their followers, and how we should view their beliefs urging us to build bridges with others.
Contact the Church office to enroll! The study book ($13) is available now, stop by and pick one up Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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If you are in need of some interaction with people in your week, come join our Social Support Group on Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Room 1!
Our very own Mary Sievert is coordinating this group and we have some great discussions. Everything from making friends, to staying positive in troubled times, to fun hobbies.
Masks are required and we follow distancing guidelines. If you have questions, email Mary at marysievert@sunlakesumc.org or leave a message for her at (480) 895-8766, Ext. 138.
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Do you shop at Fry's food stores and have a Fry's VIP card? You can register to have your purchases count towards a donation from Fry's to SLUMC! Pick up an instruction flyer in the Church office.
Good News! You no longer have to re-enroll every year!
Through Fry's Community Rewards Program, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, with a total of 30 households, received $54.12 in donations resulting from activity between December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021.
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As the weather warms up but we still have the beautiful mornings, stop by the SLUMC Library and pick up a book to enjoy with your coffee/tea.
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And The Angels Were Silent by Max Lucado
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Fearfully, Wonderfully Made by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancy
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Legends Of The Bible by Louis Ginzberg
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Praying God's Word by Beth Moore
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Signs and Wonders by Philip Gulley
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This Earthly Pilgrimage by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Also available are Suduko, Crosswords, and Word Search books available in the Conference Room.
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the outpouring of cards, letters, and telephone calls in the last couple of weeks during this period of grief for me. It has meant so much to me and I have felt the love of this congregation. - Sue Torris |
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The Church Office will be closed for the Easter holiday on Monday, April 5, re-opening on Tuesday, April 6 at 9:00 am.
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The Church Office hours will change beginning Tuesday, April 6, opening at 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and closed on Fridays. |
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9248 East Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Phone: 480-895-8766
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