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Live Streaming Update: Last Sunday (4/3) a new live streaming solution was implemented and we are happy to report that it performed as expected. We did not experience the same extended outages that were seen during the previous weeks worship services.
While you watch the live stream we would like you to be aware of two things. First, you may notice a small delay (up to two minutes) when watching the live stream. Second, while you may still experience buffering it should be short lived (15-30 seconds), but it will recover quickly and there should be no loss of content.
Thank you all for your patience as we worked to correct and improve our live streaming.
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THE PRAYER LABYRINTH
Check out the painted rocks in the Prayer Labyrinth!
They are absolutely beautiful!
GRIEFSHARE
14 Week Program
You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Each of the sessions are designed so that any person can feel welcomed, no matter what session number they are attending for the first time.
We affirm that each person’s grief journey is unique. Therefore, in an environment of respect and confidentiality, each participant can explore the questions and experiences of grief they bring to this safe space.
Sign up at the office or the Kiosk on Sunday.
FOOD BANK DONATIONS NEEDED
Food banks are way down. But hunger is up! Can you help? The Missions Team is extending food bank collections to be continuous during the summer. Next time you shop, please grab a few extra items that can be donated to our local food banks. Donations can be brought to the church during office hours and placed in the hall between the Library and Choir Room. Or feel free to donate by phone or online,
Call (602) 242-FOOD
Your donation is 100% deductible and may
qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
SANDWICH MAKING FOR JUSTA CENTER
The peanut butter party (weekly sandwich making) will meet on Mondays, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall to make sandwiches for Justa Center. Masks are mandatory during sandwich making.
Please call Mary G. at 623-584-2280 if you would like to join them.
Grief Group Support
Meets every WEDNESDAY at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Prayer Room
Facilitated by Rev. Ron Friesen
LIFE CHANGING BIBLE STUDY 
The weekly Zoom Bible Study will meet on Mondays at 3:00 P.M. We hope you will join us! The Zoom link will be sent out every Monday morning to those interested in participating.
CHESS CLUB 
The chess club meets on Thursdays at Noon in the Narthex. Call the office if you have any questions.
JOIN US FOR SUMMER MOVIES!
This movie is the winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as two con-men in 1930’s Chicago.
Rummage Sale 2022
Friday November 11 – Saturday November 12
Chair: Julie K.
DROP OFF DAYS
Monday, September 19, Tuesday, September 20 &
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Place your donations at the beige metal shipping container in the back of the campus. It takes everyone to make this a successful event, so keep cleaning out those closets and garages. For large furniture pick ups, please call Kathy C. or the church office or to arrange a pick up. For rummage sale questions, call Julie K.
SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.
Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:
Online at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450
- By toll-free telephone: 888-252-6174
- By check made out to Global Ministries/UMCOR with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 or given at or through any United Methodist church
One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause.
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
2022 LAY SERVANT CLASSES
Lay Servant classes are being offered through the Southwest District. Click on the link below to register for the different classes being offered.
NO! PASTOR DEBORAH WILL NOT ASK
YOU FOR GIFT CARDS OR MONEY!
Friends,
Apparently they are at it again. Several members have received texts that purport to be from me asking for gift cards and/or money. The phone number is NOT MY PHONE NUMBER! (First thing to check). Call the church office to check phone number of pastor 623-584-2280.
But you really do not have to check, because you KNOW that I will not ask you for help/gift cards/money by email.
Be careful out there.
Rev. Deborah Lerner, Senior Pastor
OR go through our gallery of
past services and midweek devotionals on the Worship Tab.
Also below is our latest Midweek Devotional.
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The Mission Candle can be dedicated to anyone to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, honor or in memory of someone special. Please call or email the office to set this up. Your request will be read during the worship services each week. Your donation of $20 or more will enable the UMW to raise more funds and allow the opportunity to help support approximately 13 local charities.
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