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Current News A Different Type of Pilgrimage - Israel 2009 With the return of our Senior Minister and members of our congregation, there has been a request that we plan another trip to Israel. This trip is truly a unique opportunity. Rabbi David Rosenberg and the people of Beth Emeth Temple have invited us to join them on a special Jewish/Christian history trip to the Holy Land.
Christian Education Committee Presents: SEVEN WEEK SERIES Rev. Larry M. Gerber STUDY ON COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS ANCIENT HISTORY TO THE PRESENT APRIL 2ND to MAY 14TH, 2008 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Fellowship Hall April 2: HINDUISM April 9: BUDDISM April 16: JUDAISM April 23: CHRISTIANITY April 30: MORMONISM, JEHOVAH'S WITNESS May 7: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, May 14: PAGANISM, WICCA, DRUIDRY Handouts & Worksheets will be provided each week Christian Education Committee Presents: SUMMER ACTIVITIES Do you want a break from the summer heat? If so, the Education Committee has several activities planned for your Tuesday enjoyment. June 10: 6:00 P.M. Movie, Popcorn & Lemonade
June 24: Time & Carpool Info. Later A Trip to the
July 8: 6:00 P.M. Patriotic Music followed by Dr. Barbara Lawrence's presentation of the history of our Country's national symbols. Refreshments after the program .
July 22: 6:00 P.M. Movie, Popcorn & Lemonade August 12: 6:00 P.M. An archaeological dig presented by Pastor Larry Gerber
August 26: 5:30 P.M. Salad Potluck followed by a movie or speaker
All are in Fellowship Hall. As plans are completed, more info to follow.
Missions and Outreach On March15, 2008 Rev. Larry and Jane Gerber, and Rev. Susan Brims represented Shepherd of the Hills UMC at the Dedication of The United Methodist Coalition House in the Via De Cristo community of Habitat for Humanity houses. It was a beautiful day to see the Ali family receive the keys to their new home. Along with the keys came many blessings - A basket filled with bread, so they would never go hungry; a bottle of grape cider that they would never be thirsty; flowers so they would always know beauty, and the Koran, so they would grow close to God. I am sure there will be another United Methodist Coalition house built, and I am sure that Shepherd of the Hills will join that coalition. You are always invited to participate in providing housing for families in need by making a donation to the church and designating that it be used for Habitat for Humanity. Your generosity and faith has been, and will continue to be a great blessing to many. Thank you for supporting Habitat for Humanity.
Mozart and Beethoven... Come share the splendor of Mozart and Beethoven with the 70-member West Valley Chorale under the artistic direction of Paul Yoder. The Chorale, accompanied by a 23piece orchestra, will present Mozart's brilliant Great Mass in C Minor and his Exultate, Jublilate. Guest artists Amber Wagner and Kathleen Treat will solo in the Mass, and Amber will be highlighted singing the famous "Alleluia" in the Exultate, Jublilate, a favorite of sopranos and concertgoers worldwide. Pianist Kent Trostel will be featured in Beethoven's Choral Fantasia along with chorale soloists Neil McPherron and David Tomb. Guest Amber Wagner, an Two concert programs will be performed in the Sun Cities: on Sunday, April 13, at 3:00 p.m. at the The concert will also be performed on Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the Trinity Cathedral, For information, call 623- 214-0761.
Reaching Out to Our Partner Church A focus group has been established to communicate and build community with our partner church, Cornerstone United Methodist, New Orleans, Louisiana.
National Day of Prayer May 1, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. The Prayer Team invites you to a special time of prayer for our nation and its leaders on May 1, 2008. Mr. Mike Chamberlin, from KPHO Channels, has agreed to be our guest speaker for the event. And guess what - he sings as well as giving inspirational talks.
Are you the primary caregiver for a spouse or disabled child? The Rev. Dr. James Bonsell is organizing a Caregivers Support Group. The group will meet on a regular basis. The next meeting of the Caregivers Support Group will be Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the church Prayer Room. More details will be made available as the Group becomes organized. We encourage you to watch the church bulletin for details.
Interfaith Needs Volunteers
The Interfaith Community Care Organization is a non-profit organization providing care services for seniors and disabled adults in the Northwest Valley. They are looking for volunteers who are willing to drive seniors to a medical appointment, bring groceries to a disabled neighbor, do minor home maintenance odd jobs and other volunteer activities. If you are willing to help, call 623-584-4999. Visit their web site for more information:
www.interfaithcommunitycare.org.
The Journey - An Invitation to all Church Guests Those who are in the process of looking for a new church home are truly on a Journey of Faith. The prayer is for God to guide each person as they visit churches, check out the friendliness, listen for the spiritual message in the sermon, look at what the church has to offer to meet the cry of their hearts. To help in this journey the Church Growth Team is offering a new opportunity just for you.
On the second Sunday of every month Rev. Susan Brims invites you to join her in the Fellowship Hall Meeting Room at 9 AM for a get acquainted time and a Bible Study about The Journey.
Let us Journey together once a month and together discover the possibilities God offers to us all.
The Journey - A Time for Newcomers 2nd Sunday of the Month - 9 AM Fellowship Hall Meeting Room
Passion Play The Oberammergau Passion Play is coming in 2010 (once every 10 years)! Reverend Gerber has set a tentative date for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 departing from
Additional Information (April, 2008): A new opportunity has evolved. We are still planning on a departure date of September 8, 2010 from Phoenix. Those who wish to go only to the Passion Play can sign up for a 5-day tour and return home, while the rest of us take the extended ten-day tour of Italy and the Alps. Prices will not be available until June 1, but in order to be assured of a ticket to the Passion Play one should make reservations now. Since this occurs only once every ten years the tickets will go fast. Initial deposit of $100 per person (fully refundable) made through June will assure you of a seat at the Passion Play. Jane and I invite you to an informational night on Tuesday evening, May 6 at 6:30 in the Choir Room, where you will have the opportunity of watching a short DVD and have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know others who are considering this venture. Brochures are available at the office. Blessings, Pastor Larry
A Joyous Welcome The birthing process is never an easy one, but one that yields wonderful results. For the last four months, the Church Growth Committee has been very expectant. They have created a process to reach people with God's love, and welcome them into this Congregation. Now it is time for the pregnancy to end and the birth to take place. That is where your help is needed. Detailed job descriptions will be distributed in the Bulletins, The View and The Voice. We hope you will have an open heart about joining our efforts to share God's love with others. Mostly it is about friendliness - something that is important to all of us.
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