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Tag: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
February 2019, Religion
What’s in a name?
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Names! Have you ever had problems with names? Many years ago when my children were growing up, we had two dogs. There were days in which I found myself reeling off five names in rapid order before finally calling the right one! At the time,…
February 2019, Clubs & Classes
Annual P.E.O. coffee set for February 13
Dr. Paula Silides is a P.E.O. Scholar Award winner and she will speak to us about her life story and how she applied for and used the award. Dr. Silides is the Owner/Medical Director of Desert Valley Urgent Care on Chandler Heights Road in Chandler. She graduated with a BS degree in nursing from the…
January 2019, Religion
Tomorrow?
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church “Tomorrow. I’ll think about it tomorrow.” Isn’t that what Scarlett liked to say? Scarlett O’Hara of Gone with the Wind fame? Time and time again in the midst of life’s struggles, Scarlett’s response was to look to “tomorrow.” With the New Year 2019 upon us,…
December 2018, Religion
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church to hold Blue Christmas service
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor Traditionally, holidays are a time for celebrating – a time for gathering with family and friends, eating lots of food and sharing memories. Getting ready for holidays can be exciting, but it can also be stressful as calendars begin to fill up, shopping becomes busier and to-do lists grow longer. However,…
December 2018, Religion
Hope, even in the darkest hour
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Emergency vehicle sirens wailing. Hurricanes and floods destroying businesses and neighborhoods. Violence shattering lives. We live in troubled times. In the midst of such pain and sorrow, what is it about Christmas that can still bring a smile, touch a heart or stir one’s spirit? It’s…
November 2018, Generals
Veteran’s Day concert at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Thursday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m., the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will present an evening of patriotic music featuring the SLUMC Choir, the Hamilton High School Choir and the ASU Men’s Choir in the church Sanctuary. The event will honor and recognize the veterans by service group, and there will be a…
November 2018, Religion
Thanks-living!
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church How quickly the days slip by, and before you know it, the celebration is just days, maybe even hours away. Shopping is done, food is prepared, the house is readied and the table is set. The big day finally arrives! What is it about Thanksgiving…
November 2018, Clubs & Classes
Mark Your Calendars for Sun Lakes United Methodists Women’s Annual Cookie Walk on December 1
Marlene Snow The annual Cookie Walk and Candy Sale, hosted by the United Methodist Women of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, will be held on Saturday, December 1. The doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m. Buying cookies or candy is a win-win endeavor for both you and for causes that help people both in…
October 2018, Religion
Recalculating
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…