Rev. Steve Foss, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Appetite and hunger can be two completely different motivators. Some appetites compel one to a favorite restaurant, while some thrill-seekers might head to a favorite amusement park. Many will fulfill their desire to live vicariously through their favorite actors at the movie theater. Appetites run a…
Category: Religion
July 2024, Religion
Heat Wave—FBCSL Is Heating Up
Heat wave, we’re having a heat wave. Yes, it’s summer, and things are heating up, especially at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL). We have some new initiatives in place, i.e., Drive Thru Prayer on Monday mornings, but we’re also shaking things up a bit on our website, www.FBCSL.org and in our programs. Beginning this…
July 2024, Religion
The Inhumanity of Humanity
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There are no suitable words to determine how barbarism is an accepted form of protest. Societies were developed to enable people to act in a civilized manner so that we would be able to live together. While there are those who would disturb the balance of needs and wants with the…
July 2024, Religion
Unity: Merging and Blending
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual Church. Our prayers are affirmative, and we use affirmations and positive thinking to bring more of God’s good into our lives. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other Spiritual Masters, and we know that God’s love and abundance is everywhere…
July 2024, Religion
Ladies Guild of St. Steven’s Catholic Church
The mission of the Ladies Guild includes providing its members the opportunity to grow in Prayer, Education, Charity, and Social Activity. General monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (September through April), ending with the installation of newly elected officers in May.
July 2024, Religion
A Season of Transitions
SLUMC Staff Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is saying farewell to its Senior Pastor of nine years, Rev. Marvin Arnpriester. Pastor Marvin came out of retirement as an interim pastor in 2015, and his ministry to the church and community lasted nine wonderful years. His second retirement this July culminates a total of 60…
Religion, July 2024
When Patriotism Becomes Idolatry: A Pastor’s Perspective
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott In our diverse nation, patriotism is often celebrated as a virtue that binds us together. It encourages us to honor our heritage, respect our principles, and appreciate our freedoms. However, I have observed a troubling trend: the elevation of patriotism to idolatry. Patriotism, in its purest form, is love for one’s…
July 2024, Religion
FBCSL Hunt Is Still on for the Best Blessed Breakfast
Old MacDonald had a farm … well, Egg N’ Joe has some downright hometown vittles, and it’s time to move on from forests and scary bears to the farm. First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes (FBCSL) men’s hunt for the Best Blessed Breakfast in town takes a new turn in July. This is new, uncharted…
July 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reformed Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, contact Susie at 480-580-1592.