SHEPHERD'S E-NEWS
SHUMC CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
December 13, 2019
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BEWARE! ANOTHER SCAM ATTEMPT!
Several folks have received a text, supposedly from Pastor Deborah (Deborah Lerner), but from an out-of-state number. The text asks people to text "her" (Pastor Deborah) back when they get home.
Apparently if you DO respond with a text, you get a further text asking you to send gift cards/money, since Pastor Deborah needs money.
Pastor Deborah does NOT need money and will NEVER ask you to send her gift cards or money. If you get a text that SAYS it is from Deborah Lerner, please check the number before responding. If it is out-of-state, it is NOT Pastor Deborah, whose prefix is 602.
DO NOT SEND GIFT CARDS OR MONEY!!! If you need to confirm any of the information, please call the church office.
When in doubt, DON'T!!!
It is the age of the scam.
Rev. Deborah Lerner
Senior Pastor
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Dear Lord, Don't let us miss you this Christmas season.
Help us to simplify our activities and traditions
so we can focus our celebrations on your birth.
Thank you for being the Prince of Peace
and we ask you for that peace to reign in our hearts.
Thank you for the simple but life-changing message
of your love for us. In Jesus' name.
Amen
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Please join us in prayer for…
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Our sister United Methodist Congregations:
Sunrise UMC, Phoenix
Willowbrook UMC, Sun City
Youngtown UMC
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
13658 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-584-2280
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Pastor on Call for Emergencies: 623-584-7642
Prayer Line: 623-584-2922
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Join Us for Worship in Three Different Styles:
Saturday 4:00 p.m. “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Intimate Worship in the Chapel
Especially for those who love the old hymns,
and that small church “hometown” feel
Sunday 9:00 a.m. "Spirited Traditional Worship"
In the Sanctuary, with Choir, Organ, Piano
Enjoy a variety of musical styles and hymnody.
Sunday 10:45 a.m. "Informal Praise Service"
In the Sanctuary, with praise band. Communion available weekly.
Come as you are.
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PERSONAL PRAYER AVAILABLE AFTER 9:00 AM SERVICE
In the Prayer Room
Each week after the 9:00 AM service, our prayer ministers, Bill and Linda White,
will be available in the Prayer Room
to pray for any persons who would like personal prayer. You can come to them for prayers for friends, relatives, loved ones. You can come and ask prayer for yourself. You can make very specific requests or very general requests, whichever is more comfortable. Bill and Linda will offer prayers for you and those you are concerned about right then and there.
If others are already being prayed for, please take a seat in the front pew and they will turn to you as soon as they are able.
These prayers are held in love and in strict confidence, unless you give permission for them to share. Bill and Linda have served in prayer ministry
for many years, in several churches. They are compassionate, helpful and supportive. We are grateful to be able to offer this ministry to you.
If you would be interested in becoming a personal prayer partner in this ministry, please contact them at
blwhite32@cox.net
or by phone
at 623-688-7417.
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December 14 & 15
Choir Cantata "Have You Heard? A Celtic Christmas Celebration"
"The Journey: Mary Visits Elizabeth"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
December 21 & 22
"The Journey: From Nazareth to Bethlehem
Pastor Deborah Lerner
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December 7-8, 2019
"The Journey: Joseph of Bethlehem"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
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REMINDER: PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF ANY CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE MADE TO THE CALENDAR. IF YOU RESERVE A ROOM & FORGET TO TELL US YOU ARE NOT GOING TO NEED THE ROOM, IT LIMITS THE USE FOR OTHERS. THANK YOU!
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Choir Cantata
"Have You Heard?
A Celtic Christmas Celebration"
By Joel Raney
Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 AM
All services will be in the Sanctuary
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CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
Don't miss out on home baked goodies on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday December 15 when the UMW will be selling their candy, cakes, breads, and other items. Please come out and buy to help support the mission projects. Sales will be Saturday after service and Sunday between services in the Courtyard.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Saturday Night Friendship Group
will be having the Christmas party and
white elephant gift exchange in
Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 14 following the 4:00 PM service.
Ham and potatoes will be provided. Each member is asked to bring a salad, side dish or dessert. Gift is to be under $10. Come and join us for this annual fun celebration. If you have questions,
call Pat Caster at 623-546-4048 or Pam Rice at 801-540-6573.
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All articles for the Voice newsletter must be received in the office no later than Monday, December 16 to be included in the January 2020 issue.
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LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
POINSETTIAS
We are taking orders for poinsettias this weekend. Each plant is $10. You can designate the plant in memory or honor of someone special or designate to the Glory of God. You can also make a donation to the Special Decorations. Forms are available on the table in front of the church office.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 16
You may pick up your poinsettia on Christmas Eve, December 24, after the service at 4:00 or 6:30 PM.
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TREMBLE CLEFS CONCERT
Enjoy music from the Tremble Clefs Choir on Tuesday, December 17 at 3:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy refreshments following the concert.
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019
Candlelight Celebrations
Lessons and Carols
4:00 and 6:30 PM
in the Sanctuary
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YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS
Once again we are approaching the end of the year and another tax season. If you are making contributions and wish to have it included as a tax deduction for 2019, your contribution must arrive in the office or be postmarked on or before December 31, 2019.
The office will be closed from December 24 through January 1. For your convenience there is a mail slot at the main sliding glass doors. As you approach, the mail slot is on the left side in the lower section of the glass. If you have questions, please contact Julie in the office.
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with "hanging of the greens" in the church. The Sanctuary and Chapel look festive and beautiful.
Special thanks to Colleen McKemie who brought doughnuts and water for the helpers.
"Many hands make light the work."
Patty O'Neal
Worship Chair
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50th ANNIVERSARY 2020
If you will be celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary in 2020, or if you have not been recognized for this milestone at SHUMC, you are invited to participate in the Golden Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Bring a wedding picture to be displayed between services when the Family Life Committee will be serving cake in honor of your special day.
If you plan to take part in this event, please call Sondra at 402-239-5235 or Julie at 602-316-7995.
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Shepherd of the Hills UMC will be publishing the 2020 Pictorial Directory to be distributed in March 2020.
For those who were not available to get their photo taken for the directory, dates have been scheduled for Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
To schedule your appointment, please call Lois Byrd at 989-329-8292.
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The Journey:
Walking the Road to Bethlehem
Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. As he did with Jesus' crucifixion in
"4 Hours That Changed the World,"
Hamilton once again approaches a world-changing event with thoughtfulness.
This 4 week class meets
Mondays at 10:00 AM until December 23.
in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room.
Rev. Rick Walker is facilitating.
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TAI CHI
The Tai Chi class meets every Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. A flyer, with the class schedule and fees is available on the table in front of the office.
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LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC PAIN
6 WEEK WORKSHOP
Presented by Area Agency on Aging
Fellowship Hall Meeting Room
Mondays at 1:00 PM
Dates: January 13, 27, February 3, 10, 24, and March 2
The Area Agency on Aging will again be presenting this informative and interactive workshop. Sign-up sheet is available in the office and at the outdoor Kiosk on Sunday mornings. Attendance is limited to 18 people,
so please sign up early if you are interested. Everyone is welcome.
Any questions, contact Sharon Stewart 623-225-5663.
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Is There More to Life Than This
?
Who Is Jesus?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of my Life?
Why & How Should I Read the Bible?
How Does God Guide Us?
Friday, January 17
th
11:00 – 1:00
Join us for an Introduction to the
Alpha Course
Lunch provided
Classes with lunch included will continue on
Fridays from 11:00 – 1:00
for those who are interested.
Please sign up and join us!
Bring a friend!
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Normal Aging vs Dementia
Forgot where you put your reading glasses? Having a harder time remembering some things? There is a difference the changes we experience with normal aging and what may be cause for concern.
Join us as Sun Health Memory Care navigator, Marty Finley, M.Ed. presents "Normal Aging vs Dementia." Come and learn the difference.
DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2020
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
WHERE: SHUMC, Fellowship Hall
Register at
sunhealthwellness.org
or call 623-207-1703.
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REBEKAH CIRCLE
The Rebekah Circle will meet on Monday, December 16 at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall lobby.
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MIRIAM CIRCLE MEETING
The December 19 meeting of the Miriam Circle is cancelled.
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MARY RUTH CIRCLE MEETING
Mary Ruth Circle will meet on Tuesday, December 17 at 9:30 AM at Margaret Kantz' home. The location of the meeting will be the Sonoran Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Grandview Health and Rehab Center.
All are welcome to come and help us celebrate
Margaret's 95th birthday with cake and punch.
Bring a birthday card and join us for this special
Christmas season birthday. For more information contact:
Sandy Bradley 623-546-4476
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
UMW will hold their first monthly luncheon of 2020 on Thursday, January 2nd at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. The program will be our installation of the 2020 officers, the 2020 Pledge Service and Julie Killebrew will present a program about our "Reading Program" so you call can begin to get involved this year.
Please come and join us for homemade soup and fellowship.
The cost is $8.00 and sign ups will begin December 21-22 and again on December 28 & 29th at the outdoor Kiosk.
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HOLIDAY CARD FUNDRAISER
The Missions Committee project for December is United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM), a women and family shelter, is sponsoring their annual Holiday Card Fundraiser. You may purchase cards, in various amounts from $25-500. Donation cards will be sold through December 22 before and after church services and in the church office. They make a nice gift for friends/family who have everything!
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BOOK CLUB
You are cordially invited to join in the fun of reading and meeting new friends.
Wanted:
People who like to read a variety of books and enjoy discussing them.
When:
Third Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM (except December).
Where:
SHUMC Conference Room.
Reading List
:
January 16 -
The Girls of Atomic City
February 20 -
Bold Spirit
If you have questions, please call the church office at 623-584-2280 and leave a message for Darlene Bradner or Mary Jane Banfield.
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Tie a Knot and Say a Prayer
You may have noticed a Prayer Quilt in the Fellowship Hall to the right as you enter. Tie a knot in the yarn and say a prayer for the events listed. You may add other prayers, as well. Every knot represents a prayer said. Watch for new events for which to pray.
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At SHUMC we strive to do ministry with excellence. One way we provide excellent ministry is in Congregational Care. Our Care Ministry is strengthened with the partnership of trained lay members and our pastors. Trained Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs) serve with our pastors and parish nurse in making hospital visits, following up on prayer requests, providing one-on-one support for those going through a difficult issue and much more. If you feel called to care for others and wish to become a CCM, get a CCM interest packet from the church office which includes CCM job description and an application form. Please contact Pastor Alma at 623-584-2280 pastoralma@shepherdofthehills.org or Kathy Culliton 435-730-4466 cullitonkathleen@gmail.com. Deadline is January 20, 2020.
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Have you noticed the absence of a person in worship?
Give the Care Team an opportunity to follow up with any person you noticed has been absent from worship for a few weeks. One of the best ways is to write it in the Prayer and Presence Card's Comment Section. We also welcome notifications of when you have plans to go away for a while. THANK YOU for always loving and caring for each other.
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CITRUS GLEANING TIME!
It is Citrus Gleaning Time Again! Each year SHUMC and PRIDES partner to glean citrus from homes in Sun City West. This is the 4th season of this partnership in service!
Gleaning will start Wednesday, January 22 and continue for 10 weeks.
A mission project of this scope requires volunteers. There is no tree climbing
involved! No ladders!
Volunteers meet at SHUMC at 8:45 AM to get their assignments with the goal of starting gleaning at 9:00 AM. The groups usually are finished by 11:00, but will occasionally work until 11:30 AM.
If you have questions, call Kathy Culliton at 435-730-4466 or email her at
cullitonkathleen@gmail.com
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To volunteer, call Pam Rice at 801-740-6573 or email her at
pamean@msn.com
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Volunteers are always welcome and needed to assist with sorting food at St. Mary's Food Bank in Surprise on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Call Becky Fay at 623-518-9502.
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Coups For Troops Update
We are collecting manufacturer's coupons only - no store coupons, no rebates, no fast food, and no restaurant. Coupons are going to family bases so all kinds of manufacturer's coupons are useful including those for children and baby items, automobile products, household and laundry supplies and, of course, groceries and toiletries. Any questions about the program, please contact Sand'ee Spears. (623) 546-6775
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Alternative Revenue Sources
SHUMC Window Decals
– Purchase at the office for only $5 and $1 of that will go to Missions. Easy to apply yourself and perfect for your golf carts too!
Recycling Paper & Cardboard
- There are recycling bins located in the southwest side of the church parking lot for paper and cardboard. You may deposit cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, computer paper, office paper and phone books, junk mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, colored paper, paper bags, pizza boxes and cereal boxes.
No aluminum or plastic please!
SHUMC receives $20 per ton of recycled paper from the recycling company, so you can support your church and the environment, too! Please bring all paperback and hard covered books to the church Library (another way to recycle!).
Fry’s Community Rewards Program
- You can help SHUMC every time you shop at any location of Fry’s Foods. Participants are required to have an email and must enroll your Fry’s VIP card, and you need to re-enroll August every year to keep donations happening. If you need a VIP card, they can be obtained at any Fry’s location. If you have a Fry’s VIP Card, all you need to do is enroll your card online at
www.FrysCommunityRewards.com
, and then every time you shop and present your VIP card SHUMC will be credited and receive a reward from Fry’s based on your purchases. The church office has printed instructions for “Creating and Online Fry’s Account” and “Registering for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program.”
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Shepherd of the Hills
United Methodist Church
13658 W Meeker Blvd
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3700
Website: www.shepherdofthehills.org
Email:church@shepherdofthehills.org
Office: 623-584-2280
FAX: 623-584-1868
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Pastor-On-Call for Emergencies:
623-584-7642
Prayer Requests:
623-584-2922
Partners in Prayer: prayers@shepherdofthehills.org
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