Shepherd's E-News for November 16, 2018 Lord, welcome into your calm and peaceful kingdom those who have departed out of this present life to be with you. Grant them rest and a place with the spirits of the just; and give them the life that knows no age, the reward that passes not away, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Worship Schedule: Saturdays, 4:00 PM Sundays, 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM Nov 17,18 Season of Thanksgiving Thankful for all God will Do Matthew 6:25-33 Thanksgiving Sunday Wednesday, Nov 21 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 6:00 P.M. @ SHUMC Nov 22 Thanksgiving Day –no service Nov 24,25 Christ the King / Thanksgiving Weekend Pastor Alma Serve the True King John 18:33-37 Recognition of nursing scholarships - Foundation
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Shepherd's E-Newsfor November 16, 2018
Lord, welcome into your calm and peaceful kingdom those who havedeparted out of this present life to be with you. Grant them rest and aplace with the spirits of the just; and give them the life that knows noage, the reward that passes not away, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Worship Schedule:
Saturdays, 4:00 PMSundays, 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
Nov 17,18 Season of Thanksgiving
Thankful for all God will DoMatthew 6:25-33
Thanksgiving Sunday
Wednesday, Nov 21 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 6:00 P.M. @ SHUMCNov 22 Thanksgiving Day –no service
Nov 24,25 Christ the King / Thanksgiving Weekend Pastor AlmaServe the True King
John 18:33-37
Recognition of nursing scholarships - Foundation
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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist ChurchSun City West, Arizona
REMINDER: Please remember to bringyour Commitment Cards on Saturday andSunday to present in the Worship Service asan act of Commitment.
Exploring Membership: If you have questionsabout this church, or think you might want to join,our next Exploring Membership class will be afterthe first of the year
USED POSTAGE STAMPSLee Hirt, our part time Associate Pastor, is an avidcollector of stamps from the U.S.A. and all over theworld. He would like to ask you to cut off the stampsyou receive and bring them to Church. There will be abox at the “Welcome Wagon” in the narthex of the
Sanctuary. This is not just for Christmas but all year long. Other countries stamps willreally be appreciated. Lee has albums for over 125 countries.
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 “home town” feel
Sunday 9:00 A.M. Spirited Traditional WorshipIn the Sanctuary, with Choir, Organ, Piano
Enjoy a variety of musical styles and hymnody
Sunday 10:45 A.M. Informal Praise ServiceIn the Sanctuary, with praise band, Communion available weekly.
Come as you are
WOW! SHUMC’S CHURCH FAMILY HASBEEN SO SUPPORTIVE.
61 SHEEP HAVE BEEN ADOPTED ANDSEVERAL MORE SHEEP ARE WAITING
FOR GOOD HOMES. PICK UP YOURSHEEP FROM THE OFFICE, CAROLYN
HICKLIN OR DEB PHILLIPS.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND
LOVE FOR OTHERS.
Grief Share Support Group with Marilyn Foster (Stephen Ministry Leaderand counselor), Frank Nothaft and Pastor Alma Aguirre-Olivares. StartingWednesday's Oct 3rd - Dec 19th, 2018, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, for those whohave had a loss or death of a loved one. Y ou may join the class at any time bycalling or signing up in the church office.
December Family Life DinnerElite Dance Academy
New Christmas programThe Elite Dance Academy will provide our Holiday
entertainment. The date is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2018. The talented
dancers ages 6-16 will present an exciting and smile inducingvariety show featuring well—choreographed dance routines
including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical and even hip hop.
A full catered dinner will be served. All this for only $16.00. Tickets will be available inthe Church office starting November 5th, 2018 and on Sundays before and after
Church services onNovember 18th and the 25th.
Thanksgiving DinnerNov. 22nd, 2018 2:00 P.M.
13217 Bonanza Dr. SCW
Come join our Family table forThanksgiving!
Don’t be alone…We would love your company…
Turkey, Stuffing and Gravy provided.Bring your favorite side dish.
RSVP Maleta Colclough at623 546-0589
CITRUS GLEANING-2019
It is that time again as SHUMC preparesto sponsor citrus gleaning for thefourth straight year. Citrus gleaningbenefits St. Mary’s Food Bank.Gleaning will occur on Wednesdaymornings from 9am-11:30am beginning on January 23, 2019. We will glean citrusthrough Wednesday, March 27, 2019. In addition to all citrus picked, owners of treesgleaned will donate $25/tree to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Last year we picked 35,980pounds of citrus from 178 trees; and 55 volunteers put in 750 hours of time during theten weeks.During the first three weeks of November we are encouraging SHUMC members tosign up if they want to have citrus picked and donated. Members who wish tovolunteer to do gleaning can also sign up over this period of time. A sign-up sheet willbe available at the kiosk in the courtyard after worship the first three Sundays ofNovember. You can also call or e-mail John or Judy Riddle at 623-547-5041 [email protected] before November 21. We will open the invitation to otherresidents of Sun City West after that time.If individuals need citrus pickers for their own personal use, we will be selling pickersmade by Mike Hicklin. The price will be $15 for a 5-foot picker and $20 for a 10-footpicker. Proceeds will go to our church’s mission program. The congregation’s supportof this Mission Committee project is appreciated.
Please join us in prayer for…Our sister United Methodist Congregations:
Shepherd of the Valley UMC, PhoenixSpirit of Hope UMC, Peoria
Spirit Song UMF, Peoria
Come Join UsChristmas Canticles performed by the Shepherd of
the Hills Choir, directed by Ken Goodenberger Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. - ChapelSunday, December 16, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuarywith small instrumental ensemble On Sunday consider joining us for both the Cantataat 9:00 a.m. and Pastor Deborah’s sermon at 10:45a.m. Make your Sunday a day of music and worshipin celebration of Jesus’ birth. Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 10:45 a.m.Sermon: Which Voice is God? Rev. Deborah Lerner
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe need Bulletin Stuffers every Friday!
Shepherd of the Hills SanctuaryPlan to join us for an interfaithThanksgiving service as we join withour neighbors, Beth Emeth Synagogueand Lord of Life Lutheran Church on theeve of Thanksgiving to give thanks andpraise to God for the blessings God pours into our lives without ceasing.After the service we will enjoy a pie dessert. Bring your favorite pie to share!Our UMW will serve the pies and provide the hospitality for our fellowshipgathering.
THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS 2018
Dear Friends in Christ, Thanksgiving and Christmas are when we pause to give special Thanks to God forthe blessings we have received. This season, the Missions Committee is combiningthe Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings into one giving opportunity. Thefollowing ministries will receive your generous gifts:
UMOM New Day Center— Once a month, members from our congregation go toUMOM to prepare and serve dinner for about 300 adults and children. The mealis planned by the UMOM Catering School, which gives students the opportunity topractice their skills. Funds collected with this offering will provide the food toprepare twelve meals for needy people for the year. This meal is important forpeople with little support or care and they need your help. Valley View Community Food Bank— The purpose of Valley View is to servethose in need with compassion and respect while providing the resources forwholesome, nutritious food. Client intake has seen an increase of almost 70% newfamilies and individuals looking for resources and assistance. Donations are down,which creates a greater need for you to help them meet the growing demand andhelp to keep their doors open. This summer was especially low on food donationsand the shelves were almost bare. Please help your friends and neighbors enjoynutritious food. “Look for something to be thankful and glad over each day, and you will find it…Fill your soul and mind full of love and sympathy and joy...and blessings will follow”.Ella Wheeler Wilcox Please make checks out to: Shepherd of the Hills UMC with notation“Thanksgiving/ChristmasOffering”. Rev. Deborah Lerner, Senior Pastor Mary Jane Banfield, Mission Chair
Valley View Food Bank Christmas Bag Project
1. Mark the tag attached to the bag with the appropriategender and age. Age categories are: 3-4, 5-7 or 8-10.2. Have fun shopping!
Anything fun that a child would like. NO monetary gi cards. Candy is all right as longas the candy isn't left over from another holiday such as Halloween, Easter, etc.PLEASE NO CHOCOLATE OR PEANUT CANDIES due to possible allergies. These gifts aresometimes the only ones the child will receive so they should be something fun andappealing to a child. Hygiene items and school supplies are not appropriate.3. Please return your filled bag to the Church and put in the container by the office ornarthex no later than Nov. 30, 2018.
THANK YOU FOR YOU SUPPORT!
Please help in making our Church Beautiful at Christmas
A Very Special Opportunity! Hear aboutA Mission to Muslim PeopleSunday, November 18, 2018
10:15 A.M. in the ChapelRecently in worship we introduced Mark and Amy Peterson and theirchildren Samuel and Abigail, who were here visiting with Amy’s parentsBarr and Charlotte Spellman. After hearing about their lives and ministryPastor Deborah invited them to share their experiences as church plantingmissionaries on their next visit to Sun City West.Mark and Amy will be with us on Sunday, November 18, and will give apresentation on their work and ministry, which to date has included stintsin Tajikistan and in Cairo, Egypt. Mark has an MS in Civil Engineering andhas worked as an engineer in the US and in Egypt (with EngineeringMinistries International (EMI). Amy holds a BS in Occupational Therapyand has worked in the field in the US and with disabled children in Cairo’sgarbage village.Mark and Amy joined Pioneers in May 2018. Pioneers is a “nondenominational” Christian missionary organization with an emphasis onplanting churches among least reached and unreached people groups.
Pioneers has 3,212 international members serving on 354 teams in 104countries.Recently Mark and Amy visited Jordan to hear firsthand reports ofmissionaries who are working with Syrian Muslims. They plan to move toJordan in July 2019. They will use their experiences in engineering andagriculture and theological studies. Their hope and vision is to form housechurches in Jordan with Muslim background Jordanians and Syrians whohave come to follow Christ.Mark and Amy are living out the Great Commission. Plan to spend sometime hearing about their lives,
West Valley Chorale Concert atSHUMC
The Chorale is mounting a Christmas program ofglorious Glorias and favorite holiday choral works, suchas Rutter's Gloria and Magnificat, excerpts fromHandel'sMessiah, and the Vaughn Williams Fantasy on ChristmasCarols.
On Monday Dec 3 there will be a matinee performance at3 PM in the Sanctuary.
We offer this performance for the enjoyment of music lovers who prefer not to driveat night.
On Tues Dec 4 at 7 PM the Chorale presents its Winter evening concert, again in theSanctuary. One highlight of the evening will be a solo performed by our 2918 studentcompetition winner.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available fromChorale members, Ken Goodenberger, or via reservations on the website:https://www.westvalleychoraleaz.org/reserve-tickets .
SAVE THE DATE!JOIN THE YA YA SOUL SISTERS’ TRIPLE EVENT
SALAD & DESSERT POTLUCK - BINGO - WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGEWHEN: Thursday, December 13, 2018TIME: 11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.WHERE: FELLOWSHIP HALLCOST: $2.00Sign up at kiosk or you can sign up kiosk or in office starting Nov. 11(Please pay at the door)POTLUCK: BRING A SALAD OR DESSERT TO SERVE 4-6 GUESTSROLLS & BUTTER, DRINKS, SILVERWARE & PLATES PROVIDED BY YA YAs.HINT: SHOP FOR YOUR WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT AT THE SHUMC RUMMAGE SALE – THEREWILL BE SO MANY PRECIOUS GIFTS THAT IT WILL BE HARD TO RESIST BUYING JUST ONEITEM. PLEASE BRING YOUR WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT IN A GIFT BAG WRAPPED IN TISSUE PAPER ORWRAPPED IN PRETTY PAPER – SO THERE IS NO PEEKING!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A YA YA SOUL SISTER? We are looking for Soul Sisters to help explore new activities, plan, and execute funevents for our church family. If you are interested in joining, please contact: Pat Burke,Becky Fay, Deb Phillips or Carolyn Hicklin.
We are searching for someone to coordinate game days. It has been the easiest event toplan and execute. Contact a Soul Sister if you are interested.
Are you willing to serve on anUMCOR mission trip?
Since 2010 SHUMC has sent 8 teams toSalt Lake City, Utah, to work at the
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) West Depot warehouse.The first team deposit is required to be submitted by mid-January 2019.Calvin and Karen Slaaen (Team Leaders) are collecting names of peoplethat are interested in going. The 2019 trip to Utah is scheduled for October13th thru the 19th.
Working together on fundraisers before the trip, sharing meals, workinghard at the warehouse side by side, as well as devotions and relaxingtogether on the trip, leads to a lot of fun and fellowship and even newfriends. Hard work and fellowship are the hallmarks of the UMCOR missiontrip.
2017 SHUMC UMCOR Team
Educational Opportunities
"God is Closer than You Think"“Pshaw! You say. I know that God is all around!” But doyou live each day as though you believe it? We all fallshort – but we can always try over.
Advent is just around the corner -- the season when weanticipate and prepare our hearts for God drawing near inthe form of a baby Jesus. The study God is Closer Than You Think couldn’t bemore appropriate. Join others in thinking and talking about what this means – as abelief and as a daily action.
Registration has begun! Books are available. Classes are 10 am onWednesday mornings, November 21 through December 19.
I am excited about this class. I hope you will be also! -- Rev. Linda Deming.
A second class session with Deb PhillipsSundays, November 18 - December 16, 2018
10:30 AM in Fellowship Hall Meeting Room
SIGN UP FOR TAI CHI CLASSESTUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 13, 20, 27 &
DECEMBER 4,11, 18INTERMEDIATES 11:00-12:00 BEGINNERS
12:15-1:15FELLOWSHIP HALL
Mary-Ruth CircleOur next Meeting is
Tuesday November 20th, 2018 9:15 A.M—11:00 A.M.in the Fellowship Hall.
All Women at Shepherd of the Hills are welcome to attend.Program: Church Windows
by Dorothy Schrag
Please join us for Miriam circle whichmeets in the Fellowship Hall on the 4thWednesday of each month @ 1:00 P.M.
Contact Person isPeggy Pollay—623-546-3948
Please join us for ourUMW December Luncheon
on December 5th, 2018 @ 11:30 A.M.in the Fellowship Hall. Bring books and
puzzles which will be distributed to children in need at Outreach Centers in theValley. Santa will be there telling us about his outreach. The cost is $15.00. You
can sign up in the SHUMC Courtyard on Nov. 24 & 25th and Dec. 1st & 2nd, 2018.Contact Person is Peggy Pollay 623-546-3948
Hanging of the Greens
Come join us indecorating our
beautiful Sanctuary for theChristmas Season
Friday, Nov.30,20189:00 A.M.
Volunteers Needed-Ushers for second services.Please sign up at the churchoffice, at the Kiosk or inFellowship Hall duringCoffee Hour.
Give a Gift ofShelter and Meals for Christmas
This Christmas season, you can helpprovide shelter or meals to a homelesschild and his or her family. UMOM NewDay Centers work to eliminatehomelessness, one family at a time. Bypurchasing UMOM cards this ChristmasSeason, you can support the job UMOM isdoing to rebuild the lives of homelessfamilies. Last year, UMOM served adiverse population of more than 7,000individuals through a broad network ofservices, including safe shelter and food.UMOM offers a hand-up rather than ahandout to those people who have fallenvictim to challenging times. UMOM is a temporary place for families, and within months, most people are backon their feet again. $15 -provides 1 day of meals$50 -provides 1 night of shelter$100-provides 1 week of meals$360-provides 1 week of shelter Each donation comes with a card and an insert describing your gift but doesn’tshow the amount of the donation. UMOM qualifies as an Arizona Charitable TaxCredit agency.
UMOM cards will be available from the church office, as well as being sold beforethe Saturday service and before and after Sunday services beginning December1. Pease make checks payable to SHUMC, and the church will send one check toUMOM for the total amount collected. Thank you for your generosity in providing shelter and meals for homeless people.Best wishes for a happy, warm Christmas.
Hospitality Host NeededFor
Sunday Dec. 30th, 2018
The sign up sheet is in the Church officePlease come in and sign up!
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 from10:00 a.m. to noon. Call Becky Fay at 623-518-9502. On the fourth Tuesday of every month, SHUMC sends a team of 4 or 5people to help cook and serve dinner at the UMOM New Day Shelter.Please contact Phyllis West if you can help serve at UMOM.
Coups For Troops Update – We are collecting manufacturer's couponsonly - no store coupons, no rebates, no fast food, and no restaurant. Couponsare going to family bases so all kinds of manufacturer's coupons are usefulincluding those for children and baby items, automobile products, householdand laundry supplies and, of course, groceries and toiletries. Any questionsabout the program, please contact Sand'ee Spears.
Chronic Pain Support GroupDo you have questions about acupuncture?
Come join SHUMC’s “new” Chronic Pain Support GroupGuest speaker: Jodee Chenaur, licensed acupuncturist
Jodee was recently featured inLive Well, Sun Health Magazine, August 2018
Open to the communityContact person: Sharon Stewart - 623-225-5663
Alternative Revenue Sources
SHUMC Window Decals – Purchase at the office for only $5 and $1 of thatwill go to Missions. Easy to apply yourself and perfect for your golf carts too! Recycling Paper & Cardboard - There are recycling bins located in thesouthwest side of the church parking lot for paper and cardboard. You may depositcardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, computer paper, office paper andphone books, junk mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, colored paper, paperbags, pizza boxes, paperback books, cereal boxes, and hard covered books. Noaluminum or plastic please! SHUMC receives $20 per ton of recycled paper from therecycling company, so you can support your church and the environment, too! Fry’s Community Rewards Program - You can help SHUMC every timeyou shop at any location of Fry’s Foods. Participants are required to have an emailand must enroll your Fry’s VIP card, and you need to re-enroll August every year tokeep donations happening. If you need a VIP card, they can be obtained at anyFry’s location. If you have a Fry’s VIP Card, all you need to do is enroll your cardonline at www.FrysCommunityRewards.com, and then every time you shop andpresent your VIP card SHUMC will be credited and receive a reward from Fry’sbased on your purchases. The church office has printed instructions for “Creatingand Online Fry’s Account” and “Registering for the Fry’s Community RewardsProgram”. Do You Shop on Amazon? Support Shepherd of the Hills UMC with yourpurchases! Amazon will donate 0.5% of every eligible purchase you make to us. Toregister, go to smile.amazon.com and search for Shepherd of the Hills UnitedMethodist Church. Address Reminder… Are you leaving town? Moving? Phone or Emailchange? Please let the Church office know and keep us current on how to reachyou and when we should look for you to return. So while you are thinking about itand reading this, make a note on your Prayers & Presence Card with yourattendance, drop us a note, pick up a form in the hall outside of the library, call623.584.2280, or email [email protected] with any address, phonenumber, or email corrections. Need to update your emergency contact information at the church?There are forms in the hallway by the office, or just send us the basic information inan email. We need your name, current address and phone numbers. Then give usthe “In case of emergency, please notify” names, their relationship to you, phonenumbers and address.
Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation ofour communities and world.
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church affirms the teachings ofJesus Christ by welcoming all of God’s children regardless of race, age,gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ormental ability, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or any otherfactor that might separate us from each other. All are invited to join ourshared journey of faith and participate fully in the life of our church.
