Page Shepherd’s Voice January 2019 1 We plan to start taking photos starting in mid-January to begin building our new Photo Directory. Dixie Bridgewater has graciously agreed to take the pictures for us. We will be setting up a portrait area in HIS room where she can conveniently capture your individual or family photos either before or after services on Sundays. We will also be updating the address and phone information at that time. I look forward to seeing you in our new directory soon. Trina Smith
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Shepherd’s Voice
January 2019
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We plan to start taking photos starting in mid-January to begin building our new Photo Directory. Dixie Bridgewater has graciously agreed to take the pictures for us. We will be setting up a portrait area in HIS room where she can conveniently capture your individual or family photos either before or after services on Sundays. We will also be updating the address and phone information at that time. I look forward to seeing you in our new directory soon.
Trina Smith
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Happy New Year! While it hardly seems possible that another year is in the rearview mirror, it is indeed a fact. I’m quite sure that this past year held many victories as well as many challenges. If your life is anything like mine, it can seem like you’re on an intense roller coaster ride. Often we might feel like we didn’t even sign up for the trip but we’re on it anyway. Well, one thing is for sure, and that is that this year will have its share of ups and downs as well. I believe with all my heart that the same God who walked with us every step of the way during 2018 is the same God that will walk with us in the days and months that are ahead. I want to encourage you this year to be proactive as you encounter people in your life in need of hearing the Gospel message. We meet people on a daily basis in all walks of life who need Jesus, so why not listen to the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit as it leads up to the right person the right moment? Our lives find a great sense of satisfaction when we are helping others, and I believe the most significant help we can offer humanity is to declare God loves them! You don’t have to be a theologian to hear the good news. The best way you can share the gospel is to simply to let people know the difference Jesus has made in your life! I think you will be amazed at how receptive people are. And if they aren’t, move on and ask the Holy Spirit to open the next door. Kindness goes a long way in sharing the gospel. A person cannot be “argued into” a relationship with Christ. I know God will help all of us as we endeavor to live for God and to share our Faith in 2019. Again, happy new year!
Rev. Tweedy Navarrete
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We know everyone has a hard time with changes and there are times it is hard to accept.
However, there are also times when change is really good for us and therefore, we need
to look forward to it and embrace the change. Having said that, here are the changes
that will begin in January of 2019 and what a time to begin the new changes in a new
year as we move forward.
Worship Team has met and this is what we will be doing.
We will go to no bulletins in our hands. However, there will be a bulletin in the pew
before you and all of the necessary words like Call to Worship/Prayers/
Benedictions will be on the screen at the front of the church.
We will continue to greet each other at the beginning of our worship time together
and it will be the Pastor that will bring us back into order for the worship time.
We will no longer announce birthdays and anniversaries. Although these are
important celebrations in our life, we will have a celebration Sunday on the fourth
Sunday of every month. We will ask all those persons celebrating birthdays and
anniversaries to stand. We will then take a moment to recognize you and sing
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating that month. Unfortunately, there is no
song for Anniversaries but we will recognize those who are celebrating.
Finally, on the first Sunday of each month, during communion there will be a basket
or a bucket placed in front and as you move forward to receive communion we are
asking that you donate any and all loose funds in your pocket to the Helping Hand
Fund. All proceeds that are gathered will be put into our Helping Hand Fund. As
you well know the Helping Hand Fund is a fund that allows us to reach out to
those in need. People passing through needing gas or maybe their looking for a job.
People who need assistance with their utilities, persons needing assistance with
groceries. Whatever the need is, the Helping Hand Fund allows us to assist these
persons. (note: Now if you give to helping hand fund already, then this will be a
donation that is up and beyond what you already give.)
On January 13th of 2019 – There will be a Servant Training scheduled for anyone who
currently serves as or are wishing to serve as Liturgist, Communion Servant, Usher,
Tech, Greeter, etc. To better help navigate these changes. This will also help us to
compile a list of ALL who are willing to be tapped as a volunteer for these Vital Duties.
REMEMBER THOSE CHANGES
WE MENTIONED?
Well here they are!
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Don’t forget,
the Matching
Funds
Challenge.
$5690 as of
Christmas
Just write “Matching Funds” in the memo line of
your check or on the giving envelope to designate
your offering as part of this challenge.
If You have any Faith (fund) Raising ideas to help
us crush our Debt and to ensure the smooth continuation and financial health of
our church. Please step up and implement them. If you need help with that,
Just ask. We will do our best to assist you.
A Big THANK YOU goes out to everyone
who is participating with the Fry’s Community Rewards Program and have tied Shepherd of the
Valley UMC to their Fry’s card. We
received $91.06 from them this Quarter
(Sept thru Nov) just for shopping at Fry’s
Foods. Our ORGANIZATION NUMBER IS
FR015 for anyone who hasn’t tied us to your Fry’s
card. We currently have 24 households from
Shepherd participating in this program.
WHEN: Feb 2 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm
(lunch will be provided)
WHERE: St. Andrew Lutheran Church
3101 W. Cholla St., Phoenix, AZ 85029
COST: Free ;-)
The women of St Andrew Lutheran and Shepherd of
the Valley UMC will join together to discus the
meaning of our dreams; Rev. Tweedy Sombrero
Navarrete from SOVUMC, Mary Cornelius and
Pastor Sarah Isakson from St Andrew will share
three different approaches to understanding dreams
as Divine Connection!
Please RSVP to the Church Office at either SOV or
St Andrew.
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A group of UMC congregations mostly in the west and northwest valley have enjoyed a monthly
combined youth activity - usually, but not always, on the 3rd Sunday - for about 3 years. Most of
these churches have small groups of youth, some with 2 or 3 teens. This combined youth
gathering has allowed us to participate in activities that we would not be able to do alone. We
have a mix of social and ministry events.
It's an open group, always subject to input and tweeking. Feel free to invite pastors or youth
leaders from any other UMCs in the north and west valley.
January 13 "Indiana Joe and the Dengue Fever" - non-traditional competitive games and
mixer at Spirit of Hope
February (Feb and March events may switch) - hike and barbecue in White Tank
Mountains
March (Feb and March events may switch) - Feed My Starving Children in Peoria
April 27/28 30 Hour Famine at New Song UMC, Surprise
May 19 World Vision 6 K Water Walk
Golden Gate Community Center arranges gifts for approximately 100 low income children. This
party would be similar to what Dove of the Desert has done for years at Primera Iglesia
Metodista. Piñatas, music, games, crafts, and gifts.
For more info about these activities or the Group please contact Mike Eyer
Spirit of Hope UMC (623)810-5600
Children’s Sermon Help Needed!
Our church still needs one more volunteer to help with the
2019 children’s sermons. It would be once every other
month; only six times a year! Short holiday and Bible
sermon related themes from free
on-line children’s sermons sites are available to help you.
Never done it before? No problem!
Please prayerfully consider this ministry to the
youngest among us!
Contact Suzanne Shaw for more information.
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4170 W. Peoria Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85029
(602) 439-9292 www.dollarselfstorage.com
Storage Unit Auction
Ever watch “Storage Wars” on TV? Ever want to participate?
There are ongoing storage unit live auctions at Dollar Storage,
4170 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix.
At least One unit will be a fundraiser unit to assist with various
worthy causes and individuals throughout the valley. Item
donations for these special units are always welcome. Check in
with the storage office for item donations and Auction details.
Here’s how the auction works. Registration is at 8:30 am and
requires a $50 CASH deposit (returned to you if you don’t have
a successful unit bid). All bids are cash only, no cards, so you
must bring cash. Each unit is opened one at a time so you can
see inside. You can’t enter or rummage; just a plain view look!
The bidding begins, and the highest bidder gets everything in
the unit. If mystery sales appeal to you, attend!
This Dollar Storage provides a free storage unit for our church
which has allowed us to have our rummage sales. Be sure to
thank them if you attend any of the auctions!
Call Today To Reserve Your Storage Unit Or RV Space
Today! We at Shepherd thank them for their continued support
and service.
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Jewelry Making Classes are now offered
every fourth Saturday of every month in
Classroom 1. From 11 am to 3 pm
Sandi McDonald will be the instructor.
Whomever attends the class will
decide on the next month’s class
project..
Currently we are making Rings and Bracelets. Bring in your
broken jewelry for repair. You may learn to repair it
yourself or have it repaired for you. Contact at 480-275-
When: Jan 13th after service Where: Sanctuary Who: Everyone that wants to serve Or continue to serve during the worship services as Usher, Tech, Liturgist, Greeters, and Communion Servers. Why: To learn about the Changes to our services, how they affect your duties, and to allow us to have a current list of everyone willing to be asked to help. If for some reason you are unable to attend this training session, and would still like to help out during the worship services in some capacity, Please contact Trina in the office to make other training arrangements.
What you need to know: 2019 is the year of the Pig—”It’s a year full of joy, a year of friendship and love.”
SO, pick up or get delivered 2 orders of your favorite Chinese dish. Bring your paper plates and flatware or chopsticks if you’re adventurous. Please—do not make rice—enough comes with the orders.
Murrie is also requesting some assistance with decorating & set-up on Saturday Jan 26th at 10 am.
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IS YOUR NAME MISSING? We’d Love to recognize YOU on your special day!
Submit Your Birthday Date or Anniversary to the office
