SHEPHERD'S E-NEWS
SHUMC CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
November 1, 2019
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Lord God, help me to consider more carefully
what I offer to my friends;
and may I not be critical of what
I receive from my friends.
May I not be a hindrance instead of a help
to those who would have my companionship. 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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Memorial Services will be held for the following church members who have recently passed:
Ted Anderson
Wednesday, November 6 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel.
Roger Drew
Sunday, November 10 at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
Wayne Bowman
Tuesday, November 12 at 1:30 PM in the Chapel.
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November 2-3
"Enough: Wisdom and Finance"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
November 9-10
"Enough: Cultivating Contentment"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
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October 26-27
"Enough: The American Dream"
Pastor Deborah Lerner
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Due to the rummage sale set up next week, the location of your class or meeting has changed. Look at the calendar link or the bulletin calendar for the updated information.
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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, we will remember with love those saints among us who have graduated to glory in the last twelve months. Join us for a time of remembrance and communion.
Naming Our Saints
Nancy Aldrich
Ted Anderson
Rev. Edward Beck
Wayne Bowman
Clifford Richard Brown
Clifton Harold Brown
Bonnie Caldwell
Thomas Cook
C. David Curts
James Ditton
John Dorch
Roger Drew
Julie Foley
Helen Ford
Josephine Fraking
John Garrett
Roberta Graham
Betty Grant
David Gray
Margaret Grotemeyer
Dorothy Hebert
Patsy Jared
Annabelle Johnson
Marilyn Johnson
Diane Juntunen
Roberta Kaye
Genevieve Kelly-Snyder
Shirley King
Jean Kuehl
Marvin Kunde
Clara Mattoon
Hilda Mequi
Barbara McClune
David McClune
Carl McCurdy
Richard Murphy
Nancy Notch
Elizabeth O’Dor
Robin Papai
Beverly Parker
Richard Rikkers
Lillian Ryan
Janet Schafstall
Blanche Shirk
Ruth Soderstrom
Susan Straubel
John Torbet
James Ulianich
Mickey Urich
William Vogel
Mary Ann Wagemann
Pamela Wood
Jean Young
Sharon Zinnel
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WEST VALLEY FOOD BANK DONATIONS
Please bring non-perishable food items to worship this weekend. All items will benefit the Valley View Community Food Bank. Leave the items at the outdoor Kiosk.
Thank you for your generosity to help those in need.
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PLEASE SIGN A CARD
Please take a moment to sign the cards we have created for each of the pastors attending our 40th anniversary celebration. Your notes of thanksgiving and love will be our "Thank You" to them for coming to celebrate with us. Cards are available after each service today. The cards will be available next weekend also.
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The West Valley Wind Ensemble
presents
"Our American Heritage"
on
Sunday, November 3, 2019
3:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Bring your family, friends and neighbors!
Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the
Valley View Community Food Bank.
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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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Recognizing all Veterans
Next Saturday and Sunday, November 9 & 10, we will be celebrating Veterans Day. We are asking all veterans to wear your uniform, or any part of your uniform (hat, pins, medallions, etc.) so you can be honored and recognized for serving our country.
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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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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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TIME FOR ALL HANDS ON DECK!
That’s what helps to make our rummage sale so successful each year - the volunteers – those who help the rummage sale week but also throughout the year as we prepare. Success is just not defined by the money we make, but by the comradery, the fun and the friendships that develop. Those who help are wonderful and the people who shop are as well. So won’t you please come join us! There will be sign-up sheets available in October. The dates to remember are:
11/4 – Empty the furniture container
11/2, 11/4 – 11/6 – finish set up and marking
11/7 – 11/9 – Rummage Sale!
Feel free to contact Pat Burke with suggestions or questions,
623-748-3751 or
patburke48@gmail.com.
A big thanks also to those who have made donations
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SHUMC FOUNDATION
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the SHUMC Foundation will be held at 2:00 PM on
November 12, 2019 in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room.
SHUMC members are welcome to attend.
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40th Anniversary Celebration !
Sunday, November 17, 2019
at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fellowship Hall
Tickets & Reservations required.
Tickets will be $25.00 each.
3:30 PM Choir Concert - Free Will Offering
5:00 PM Dinner catered by Personal Touch
Ken Goodenberger, Emcee
Message from Past Pastors
Video Review of History
Word from our District Superintendent-Rev. Nancy Cushman
Rev. Deborah Lerner, -“I Have A Dream”
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Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday December 4, 2019
3:30PM in the Chapel
Light meal in Fellowship Hall
to follow
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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 will begin November 10.
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Mark Your Calendar!
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar as we head into the holiday season.
The Christmas Bags will be placed at the Kiosk in November with the list of suggested items
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Wednesday, December 4
Blue Christmas Service,
3:30 PM in the Chapel;
Meal to follow in Fellowship Hall
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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50 Ways to Pray
Wanting new ways to pray? This might be just the class for you. Bill and Linda White will be leading a 6-week class using the book 50 Ways to Pray by Teresa A. Blythe. You can purchase the book for $12.50 in the office. The classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Please bring a pen or pencil and a notebook to journal in.
If you have any questions, you can contact them at 623-688-7417 or email blwhite32@cox.net.
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Enough: Discovering Joy Through
Simplicity and Generosity
"Money has a great power in our lives." Used wisely, it is one key to accomplishing our goals, providing for our needs and fulfilling our life purpose. However, finances can become a source of pain and problems, even for the most prudent and thoughtful people.
This class is an invitation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. The study features Adam Hamilton teaching on each of the book's four chapters. Pastor Deborah will be connecting these teachings with her sermons.
The class will be led by Bill Price and will meet at 9:00 AM on Wednesdays, November 6, 13 and 27. Sign up at the outdoor Kiosk or by the church office.
Books are available in the office for $15.00.
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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' crucifixtion 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 the week of November 25th.
Specific dates and facilitator will be announced soon.
Cost of the book will be $12 and the study will follow Pastor Deborah's sermon series.
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COMING 2020
Mark your calendars!
The Alpha Course is coming
in the new year!
It is a series of session exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
This promises to be an exciting course so watch for more details in The Voice and weekly emails.
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SAVE THE DATE
December 6 is our annual Christmas luncheon. Don't forget to begin your shopping for books and puzzles.
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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UMW REFRESHMENTS
Don’t forget to buy Basha’s famous fritters, coffee & water, $1 each, when you come to shop at the Rummage Sale on Nov 7, 8, 9.
The stand will be located at the outdoor Kiosk from 7:00 to 11:00 AM each day.
Get your sweets for energy to shop and support the missions of United Methodist Women.
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UMW Monthly Luncheon & Program
United Methodist Women will hold their monthly luncheon on November 14 at 11:30
in Fellowship Hall.
The program will feature Michele Rucker from Maricopa County Attorney General's office speaking about "Human Trafficking,"
a social issue we all need to be aware of.
Please join us for a salad luncheon, drinks, and dessert.
The cost is $8.
Bring a friend and find out how we can
make a difference for those caught up in this web!
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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. The list of items, as well as the bags, can be picked up at the outdoor Kiosk or in the office.
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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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November 21 -
The Secret Diary of Henrick Groen 83 1/4 Years Old.
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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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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