Shepherd's E-Newsfor November 9th, 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 10,11 Season of Thanksgiving Thankful for all God has done Deuteronomy 6:20-25 Veteran’s Day Observance – Thank You to vets Please wear uniforms as they are ableNov 17,18 Season of ThanksgivingThankful for all God will DoMatthew 6:25-33Thanksgiving Sunday Nov 21 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 6:00 P.M. @ SHUMCNov 22 Thanksgiving Day –no service

Nov 24,25 Christ the King / Thanksgiving Weekend Pastor Alma

Recognition of nursing scholarships - Foundation

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Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist ChurchSun City West, Arizona

Editors: Office Administrative Staff

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Address corrections:church@shepherdofthehills.org

Article deadline for December issue:

Monday Nov. 12

Article deadline for January issue:Monday, Dec. 10

VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVANCE

If you are a veteran of any of our military branches we inviteyou to wear whatever part of your uniform you still have andcan fit into! We will have a moment of remembrance in all

three services on Saturday November 10 and SundayNovember 11, and give a prayer of thanksgiving for those whose service securesour freedoms. The worship committee will host a cake reception and receiving

line for veterans during thefellowship hour. Sunday, 10:00 – 10:45 AM.

Exploring Membership: If you have questionsabout this church, or think you might want to join,our next Exploring Membership class will beSaturday November 17th, 2018 at 2:00 PM.You can just write EXPLORING on your prayerand presence card or contact the office to let usknow you plan to attend.

The SHUMC Foundation Annual Meeting will be heldNovember 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Shepherd ofthe Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship HallMeeting Room. The meeting is open to current

members of Shepherd of the Hills United MethodistChurch

CHURCH CHARGE CONFERENCE!Monday November 12, 2018

Time: 2:00 pmPlace: Fellowship Hall

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.

59 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 Leader

and 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 will

be 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 orjriddle817@cox.net 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:Trinity UMC in Yuma, Sedona UMC, and

Shepherd of the Hills UMC, Sun City West

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe need Bulletin Stuffers every Friday!

Please contact the office at (623) 584-2280 orchurch@shepherdofthehills.org

Sew Happy Circle MeetingFellowship Hall Meeting Room

Wed. 14th, 20181:00 P.M.—2:00 P.M.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Pie DessertWednesday, November 21, 2018

6:00 PMShepherd of the Hills Sanctuary

Plan to join us for an interfaith Thanksgiving service aswe join with our neighbors,Beth Emeth Synagogue and Lord of Life Lutheran Churchon the eve of Thanksgiving to give thanks and praise 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! OurUMW will serve the pies and provide the hospitality for our fellowship gathering.

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!

SUGGESTED GIFT ITEMS - ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW

Crayons & coloring booksAnything art relatedMarkersSmall toysSimple craft kits

Comic books, story booksSports cards/memorabiliaSmall handheld gamesGamesPuzzlesDollsSmall stuffed animalsMatchbox carsNerf toysChristmas pens/pencilsChristmas socksJacks/marbles (ages 8-10)Jump ropesHair itemsActivity books

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!

Valley View Food BankFood Drive - 1st Sunday of the Month

Saturday Night Friendship GroupWe are getting together after the 4:00 P.M. service on November 10th, 2018 in the

Fellowship Hall.If you would like to attend

Please call Betty Stansbury at (214) 789-8735 or Pat Caster (623) 546-4048

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 their childrenSamuel and Abigail, who were here visiting with Amy’s parents Barr and CharlotteSpellman. After hearing about their lives and ministry Pastor Deborah invited themto share their experiences as church planting missionaries on their next visit to SunCity West.Mark and Amy will be with us on Sunday, November 18, and will give a presentationon their work and ministry, which to date has included stints in Tajikistan and inCairo, Egypt. Mark has an MS in Civil Engineering and has worked as an engineer inthe US and in Egypt (with Engineering Ministries International (EMI). Amy holds aBS in Occupational Therapy and has worked in the field in the US and with disabledchildren in Cairo’s garbage village.Mark and Amy joined Pioneers in May 2018. Pioneers is a “non denominational”Christian missionary organization with an emphasis on planting churches among leastreached and unreached people groups. Pioneers has 3,212 international membersserving on 354 teams in 104 countries.Recently Mark and Amy visited Jordan to hear firsthand reports of missionaries who

are working with Syrian Muslims. They plan to move to Jordan in July 2019. Theywill use their experiences in engineering and agriculture and theological studies.Their hope and vision is to form house churches in Jordan with Muslim backgroundJordanians and Syrians who have come to follow Christ.Mark and Amy are living out the Great Commission. Plan to spend some time hearingabout their lives,

West Valley Chorale Concert at SHUMC

The Chorale is mounting a Christmas program of glorious Glorias and favoriteholiday choral works, such as Rutter's Gloria and Magnificat, excerpts from Handel'sMessiah, and the Vaughn Williams Fantasy on Christmas Carols.

On Monday Dec 3 there will be a matinee performance at 3 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

I Am a Church Member with Deb Phillips, Lay LeaderLove your church? Frustrated with your church? Don’t understandyour church? Join us for a 6 week study of the little book “I Am aChurch Member” by Thom Rainer. Sundays at 10:30 am October 7- November 11 Meets in Fellowship Hall Meeting Room

"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, 201810:30 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 our UMA DecemberLuncheon 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 the Valley. Santa will bethere 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 isPeggy Pollay 623-546-3948

ATTENTION: DEER VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP 1, POTLUCKLUNCHEON ON NOVEMBER 14, 2018 AT NOON, 19642 BELLWOODDRIVE, SUN CITY WEST, HOSTED BY TED AND JOANNE ANDERSON .R.S.VP. 623-777-0787 (REGRETS ONLY PLEASE).

Volunteers Needed-Ushers for second services.Please sign up at the churchoffice, at the Kiosk or inFellowship Hall duringCoffee Hour.

Hospitality Host NeededFor

Sunday Dec. 16th, 2018Sunday 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

When: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018At 9:00 a.m. SHUMC’s Fellowship Hall Meeting Room

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 church@shepherdofthehills.org 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.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as thoseentrusted with the secret things of God. 1 Corinthians 4: 1

For caring comfort of a Stephen Minister: 623.584.2280

Pastor on Call for Emergencies: 623.584.7642Prayer Line: 623.584.2922

Partners in Prayer: Please send your prayer requests toprayers@shepherdofthehills.org

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church13658 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375

Office: 623.584.2280 Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 4 PMEmail: church@shepherdofthehills.org

Website: www.shepherdofthehills.org

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christfor the transformation of our communities and world.

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church affirms the teachings of JesusChrist by welcoming all of God’s children regardless of race, age, gender, familystatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, ethnicbackground, socioeconomic status, or any other factor that might separate usfrom each other. All are invited to join our shared journey of faith and participatefully in the life of our church.

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