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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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR !
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP CHANGE
BEGINS SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022
We will continue offering two Sunday services through Easter Sunday, April 17.
Beginning the following weekend, April 24, we will go to one spirited traditional service at 10:00 AM on Sundays.
We expect to continue with one Sunday service through October 8, 2022.

Welcome to
Chaplain Diane Harsch
our New Assistant Minister of Care
We would love for you to join us and meet Chaplain Diane Harsch (Herrick), our new Assistant Minister of Care, as she is officially introduced during our worship services on March Saturday 19 and Sunday 20.
Diane joined our Staff on Monday March 7. She will offer spiritual support with a focus on late life stages, bereavement care, and presiding at memorial/columbarium services. Diane comes to us with a 20-year career at the Cleveland Clinic Health Care System. She also volunteered as a chaplain at a retirement village that offered multiple levels of care and services for seniors. In May she will complete a Master of Divinity Degree with a specialty in chaplaincy from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio.
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THE LABYRINTH IS FINISHED!

Check out the painted rocks in the Prayer Labyrinth!
Absolutely beautiful!

How can God shape our character & life in powerful ways?

CONNECTIONS – SUNDAY CLASS
Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet
Starts on April 24, 2022
NEW TIME: 8:45 a.m.
NEW PLACE: Fellowship Hall
SUMMER CLASS COMING SOON
May 26 through June 16
The Chosen: I Have Called You by Name, a novel-based Season 1 of the critically acclaimed TV series
By: Jerry B. Jenkins
What was it like to encounter Jesus face-to-face? How would he have made you feel, changed your way of thinking about God? Would he have turned your world upside down?
Join us starting Thursday, May 26 through June 16
at 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Facilitators Pastor Alma and Rev. Becky Morrison
“ASK ME ANYTHING”
With the SHUMC PASTORS
Join us in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 1 at 11:15 AM or Saturday, May 7 at 5:15 PM.
Do you have questions about the United Methodist Church? Our beliefs? Our Social Principles? Do you have questions about your pastor’s interests or pursuits?
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MONETARY DONATION TO FOOD BANKS
Give hope to your neighbors in need. $1 helps provide enough
food for 7 meals. Your donation is 100% deductible and may
qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
For questions, or how to donate by phone,
call (602) 242-FOOD.
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 Just Center. Masks and social distancing.
Please call Mary G. at 623-584-2280 if you would like to join them.
Grief Group Support is Moving
from Thursdays to WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 a.m.
STARTING on April 20th
Location: Prayer Room
Facilitated by Chaplain Diane Harsch
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.
SUMMER MOVIES ARE COMING!
The summer movies are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 15 and will meet for eight alternating weeks until September 7. The movies will start at 1:30 PM and light snacks will be served. A movie list will be available soon.
It’s Back!
Rummage Sale 2022
Friday November 11 – Saturday November 12
Chair: Julie K.
Co-Chair: Is This Your Calling? We’re Still Looking!
Organizational Meeting
Monday April 25, 2022
10:30 AM Fellowship Hall
First Drop Off Day
Wednesday April 27, 2022
COVID TESTING AVAILABLE ON SHUMC CAMPUS
Where to go and get your COVID testing ?
Shepherd of the Hills UMC will be the
new COVID test site for Embry Health
from March 15 through September 15, 2022
from Noon to 5 PM in the North Parking Lot.
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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 ASKYOU 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 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












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Also below is our latest Midweek Devotional.

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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