SHEPHERD'S E-NEWS
SHUMC CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
January 24, 2020
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Dear Father,
we thank you for giving our hearts hope for your kingdom, the kingdom of God. We thank you that again and again we may draw strength from this hope, find new youthfulness and courage, and discover how powerfully, though hidden, your kingdom is already approaching. Protect this vision and help us when we fail. All will come right. Whatever happens, we are in your hands, and no one shall snatch this joy from our hearts. Amen.
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Please join us in prayer for…
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Our sister United Methodist Congregations:
Staff of Desert Southwest Conference
Wesley Community Center
Golden Gates Community Center
Justa Center, Phoenix
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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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January 25 & 26, 2020
UMW Sunday
"Lighten Up!"
Rev. Stephanie Soon
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January 18 & 19, 2020
"Three Simple Rules: Stay in Love With God"
Rev. 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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Our hearts are saddened at the news of the death of Darrell Wood. May our Shepherd’s Love and prayers reach out to his family at this time.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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UMW CELEBRATION
Join us for cake and coffee in Fellowship Hall after the 9:00 AM service on Sunday, to celebrate the United Methodist Women.
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SANDWICH SUNDAY!
Join us to make sandwiches for the Justa Center!
Join us on Sunday, January 26, from 8:00 until 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. Last month a total of 551 sandwiches were made to feed the homeless.
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SOUPER-BOWL SUNDAY
The Superbowl is Sunday, February 2. We are having a Souper-bowl at SHUMC the same weekend.
In addition to our regular food bank collection, we are asking for donations of soup or soup making ingredients like beans, rice, noodles, etc. to be given to Valley View Community Food Bank.
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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 Southard at
402-239-5235 or Julie Killebrew at 602-316-7995.
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A book entitled
The Guardians
by John Grisham, was borrowed from the desk in the library before it could be cataloged. Please return it to the library so it can be cataloged into the system. Thank you
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Why Did Jesus Die?
The Alpha Class question of the week
Friday, January 31st
11:00 – 1:00
Join us as we explore and search for answers.
Free lunch
Pastor Deborah - Facilitator
Classes with lunch included
will continue on Fridays from
11:00 - 1:00 for those who are interested.
If you did not attend last week, please sign up.
Join us and bring a friend!
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ALPHA HELP NEEDED
We are excited that we already have 45 people signed up for this event. Lunch is served every week to help create a relaxing and receptive environment. If you would like to help with lunches, for which we have budgeted, please call Pat Burke at 623-748-3751.
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EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Are you interested in becoming a member of SHUMC? We will spend a little time sharing refreshments and getting to know you. We will look at the United Methodist beliefs and perspectives. Attendees will receive a packet of helpful information and we will go through the vows of membership and what they mean. We will answer your questions and take your photo. Those who attend and are ready, can join the following Saturday or Sunday at the service of your choice.
Register by calling the office at 623-584-2280 or write "Exploring" on the back of your Prayer and Presence Card (found in your bulletin) or place your name on the sign up sheet located by the church office or at the outdoor kiosk after worship services.
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HOW TO BE A FRIEND TO MY FRIEND WITH DEMENTIA
Join us as Sun Health Memory Care navigator, Marty Finley, M.Ed. presents how to maintain a relationship with a friend who has dementia. Learn practical tips on what to do and say and how to still be a friend.
DATE: Monday, February 3, 2020
TIME: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
WHERE: SHUMC Fellowship Hall
Register at sunhealthwellness.org or call 623-207-1703.
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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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UMW MONTHLY LUNCHEON
All women are cordially invited to our next monthly luncheon to be held Thursday, February 6 at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. In honor of Black History Month, our program speaker will be our District Vice President, Eva Ndavu. She and her husband spent time in Africa and she would like to share her "African Experiences.
Sign ups will begin the weekend of January 25 and 26 and February 1 and 2 at the Kiosk. The price is $8.00 and Rebekah Circle will be our hostesses.
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SEW HAPPY CIRCLE
The Sew Happy Circle will meet on Tuesday,
January 28 at 1:00 PM
in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room.
Contact Marian Hamman at
623-243-7666.
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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
:
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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Have you ever been told you are a good listener? Do you have a desire to hear people's stories and provide encouragement? If you think you may have any of these gifts, consider signing up to be a Congregational Care Minister (CCM). As a congregation we are striving to train CCMs to serve with our pastors and parish nurse in Congregational Care.
If you wish to become a CCM, get a CCM interest packet from the church office. This includes CCM job description and an application form. Please contact Pastor Alma at 623-584-2280, pastoralma@shepherdofthehills.org or Kathy Culliton at 435-730-4466 or 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!
We have over 180 trees to glean from January 22 through March 25!! We still need more volunteers to be able to fulfill our commitment this year. There is no tree or ladder climbing! We have tools to collect the fruit.
If you can make a difference in our community by helping us glean this year, please sign up at the kiosk or let the office know. We really need and appreciate your help.
If you have questions, call Kathy Culliton at 435-730-4466 or email her at
cullitonkathleen@gmail.com
or 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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