Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church My father had an innate sense of direction. I’ve often wondered if it came from his being raised on a dirt farm in Kansas. It could be pitch black at night with not a star in the sky, and he could tell you which direction…
Tag: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
October 2018, Clubs & Classes
SLUMC’s anniversary quilt
Phyllis Schurz Even an untrained eye will appreciate the details that went into the creation of the beautiful 30th year Anniversary quilt hung proudly in Lindsay Hall at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Cheryl Wessels was the motivator and quilter behind the project. Cheryl and husband Bill travel the U.S. as relief volunteers and have…
September 2018, Generals
GriefShare at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Jean Wheeler Fall is here! As the temperature begins to cool, the idea of spending time with friends over dinner or at a movie, at one time may have been tempting, but since the death of a loved one, you may find being around others a painful reminder of your loss. If grieving the…
September 2018, Generals
Alpha begins at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Jean Wheeler “Christianity 101” – that’s how the Alpha course has been described. Video presentations about a variety of faith issues are followed by a time of discussion in which participants have the opportunity to ask questions that they’ve always wanted to ask but never had the chance to do so. Originally intended for…
August 2018, Generals
GriefShare begins September 5 at SLUMC
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor Some storms are predictable, and we can prepare ahead of time for what the storm will bring. Other times, a storm comes unexpectedly, and we have no choice but to deal with the storm as it comes. The same can be said for the storms in our lives; some are…
August 2018, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Lions Club’s 2018 – 2019 officers
DGE Ray Clark installed the Sun Lakes Lions Club’s 2018-2019 officers at a covered dish supper held in the Administration Building of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Left to right are Secretary/Treasurer Ruth Palmer, Second VP Lorna Snedigar, President Larry Palmer, DGE Ray Clark, Lion Tamer Jack Rahman, 2yr Director Pat Hollander, 1yr Director Ray…
August 2018, Generals
Sun Lakes UMC “Tuesday Nights Together” August lineup
Bev Tarpley Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informing. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Each Tuesday event is held at Sun Lakes United Methodist…
July 2018, Religion
Christmas in July at Sun Lakes UMC
Jean Wheeler Celebrate Christmas in July! Don’t miss a full Christmas worship service at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in the Chapel on Saturday, July 14, at 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, July 15, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary at 9248 E. Riggs Road (just west of Robson Library). Enjoy favorite Christmas songs…
July 2018, Religion
A child’s prayer
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church As I was growing up, my family always said grace before meals. I, in turn, taught the same grace to my children, and my children are passing the tradition on to their children. I remember when my daughter Dawn and her two young sons moved in…
July 2018, Generals
SLUMC hosts Ice Cream Social
Jean Wheeler Don’t miss our worship service on Sunday, July 1, at 9:00 a.m. featuring the “Red Mountain Brass.” Then cool off in our Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. with a bowl of ice cream at our annual ice cream social and patriotic singalong led by our music director, Cris Evans. The events are…