SHEPHERD'S E-NEWS
SHUMC CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
November 22, 2019
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"Lord Jesus, you open wide the door of your house
and you bid us to enter confidently that we may worship you
in spirit and truth. Help me to draw near to you with gratitude and joy for your great mercy. May I always revere your word
and give you acceptable praise and worship."
Amen.
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Please join us in prayer for…
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Our sister United Methodist Congregations:
Shepherd of the Valley UMC, Phoenix
Spirit of Hope UMC, Peoria
Spirit Song UMF, Peoria
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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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November 23-24
"Enough: Defined by Generosity"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
November 30 & December 1
"The Journey: Mary of Nazareth "
Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Alma Aguirre-Olivares
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November 16 - 4:00 PM
"We've Only Just Begun"
Pastor Lee Hirt
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November 17 - 9:00 AM
"The Shepherd of the Hills"
Pastor Godfrey Ebright
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November 17, 2019 - 10:45 AM
"Throwing Away the Good Stuff"
Pastor Larry Gerber
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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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You are invited to help celebrate Gail Colclough's 60th Birthday on Saturday, November 23 at 1:00 PM in Fellowship Hall at SHUMC. Please, no gifts. R.S.V.P. Maleta Colclough, 623-546-0589.
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SANDWICH SUNDAY
Join us on Sunday, November 24, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall to make sandwiches for the Justa Center. Thank you to everyone who gives their time to help those persons in need.
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Simply marvelous! That's how we describe the 40th Anniversary weekend. There are too many to thank individually, but we would like to mention some groups:
The 40th Anniversary Committee; Family Life Committee; the Music Team; the Choir; the office staff; current and visiting clergy and spouses. We also want to thank the benefactors who provided a delicious lunch for clergy and spouses at the Colonnade on Sunday.
You have outdone yourselves, one and all.
Blessings to you from,
Lee and Mary Hirt
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THANKSGIVING EVE
INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE
The congregation of Lord of Life Lutheran Church is pleased to invite the congregations of Beth Emeth and Shepherd of the Hills to share in a Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service on Wednesday, November 27 at 6:00 PM.
As always, we will follow this service with a time of fellowship as we share in our traditional pie social. We ask that pies are dropped off in the Lord of Life Church kitchen between 5:30 and 6:00 PM that evening.
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The church office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the holiday.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.
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Please bring non-perishable food donations next weekend, November 30 and December 1. All donations benefit the West Valley Community Food Bank.
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Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday December 4, 2019
3:30 PM in the Chapel
Light meal in Fellowship Hall
to follow service.
Be sure to sign up so we have
a head count for the meal.
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HANGING OF THE GREENS
Join us on Friday, December 6, at 9:00 AM
to help in the
Hanging of the Greens.
Please meet in the Sanctuary.
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SAVE THE DATE!
JOIN THE FAMILY LIFE 2nd ANNUAL TRIPLE EVENT
Salad & Dessert Potluck
Bingo
White Elephant Gift Exchange
WHEN:
Thursday, December 12
TIME:
11:30 AM—3:00 PM
WHERE:
Fellowship Hall
COST:
$2.00
POTLUCK:
Bring a salad or dessert to serve 4-6 guests
PLEASE
bring a white elephant gift in a gift bag wrapped in tissue paper or wrapped in pretty paper so there is no peeking.
Sign up!!!
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The West Valley Chorale
will present a concert
on
Thursday, December 12
at
7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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Mark Your Calendar!
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar as we head into the holiday season.
Saturday, December 14
& Sunday, December 15
Cantata sung by the Choir
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Services
4:00 and 6:30 PM
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POINSETTIAS
We are taking orders for poinsettias. Each plant is $10. You can designate the plant in memory
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.
No orders after December 15.
You may pick up your poinsettia on Thursday,
December 26.
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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, new dates have been scheduled. Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7, 2020 are available for appointments.
To schedule your appointment, please call Lois Byrd at 989-329-8292.
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One of our winter visitors seeks a safe, reliable car to purchase for use during their time here.
If you have a vehicle that might the bill, contact Randy and Nancy Link at
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STARTING THIS MONDAY!
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.
Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road.
This 4 week class begins on
Monday November 25th at 10:00 AM
in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room.
Rev. Rick Walker will be facilitating.
Cost of the book will be $12 and the study
will follow Pastor Deborah's sermon series.
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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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Mark your calendars!
The Alpha Course is coming
in the new year!
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?
Classes will begin Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. Lunch is included.
Sign up and bring a friend!
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SEW HAPPY CIRCLE
The Sew Happy Circle will meet Tuesday, November 26 at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room.
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SAVE THE DATE
December 5 (Note the change of date)
is our annual Christmas luncheon. Don't forget to begin your shopping for books and puzzles.
We plan to distribute them to Dysart Community Center and Wesley/Golden Gate Center. We are planning a catered lunch. The cost will be $12 or less. The entertainment will be music by our own Bill Moore and Cindy
Larson. There will be door prizes, fun and laughter.
On Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, we will have our Christmas Bake Sale. United Methodist Women are wonderful bakers and you will have the opportunity to purchase "homemade" items that you can enjoy the entire Christmas season.
We are looking forward to a busy and productive 2020 and hope to find new ways to encourage more women at Shepherd to join in this committed organization in making things better in the world for women, children and youth. We are thankful for such a supportive congregation. Without YOU we could not accomplish our goals.
Sandy Bradley, UMW President
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MISSIONS NOVEMBER PROJECT
The Missions Committee project for November is Christmas Bags for the Valley View Food Bank.
The bags will be given to the children whose family uses the food bank. This may be the only Christmas presents the child will receive. Please bring your bag of gifts to the church before December 1.
All bags must be returned by December 1.
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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 until 12/22 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
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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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HEARTSAVERS
REVIEW & UPDATE MEETING
All Heartsavers are encouraged to attend this important meeting on
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Choir Room.
We will go over first aid supplies and how to use them. We will review CPR and the use of AED. Be familiar with Ambulance Membership Program. Please RSVP to Esther Vallet, Parish Nurse, parishnurse@shepherdofthehills.org.
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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 sheets will be 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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WATCH FOR
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY
OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON
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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 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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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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