Pastor Jerry McGhee The month of April is a significant month for both Christians and those of the Jewish faith. Palm Sunday reminds us of our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Passover is the first day that celebrates ancient Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage. Good Friday reminds us of our Lord’s crucifixion outside the city…
Category: Religion
Religion, April 2017
He created you on purpose
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes The story is told of an adopted boy who was harassed at school by other kids who were saying that his parents were not his real daddy and mama. Every day, the boy came home crying. Finally, his mother felt like God had given…
Religion, April 2017
What is Maundy Thursday?
Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. Pastor Gary and JoAnne Nibbelink would like to invite you…
Religion, April 2017
Communication is key
We can only get to know God by talking and listening to Him. We talk to Him through prayer, of course, but what about listening? How do we go about that? Sometimes we hear the Lord as we pray, but usually we hear what He has to say by simply reading His letter to us…
Religion, April 2017
A moment in time
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Many of us have seen movies, heard stories or read books about the Holocaust. Most of us received some message or meaning from the experience. But through all the telling, there is one theme that is the common denominator – survival. All Holocaust depictions have that unmistakable message. Whether it is…
Religion, April 2017
Unity: Fasting and Feasting
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a thriving spiritual community that celebrates the Presence and Power of God, the good within every human being. We are positive and practical and support living a healthy lifestyle exemplified by Jesus Christ and other spiritual masters. Join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts…
Religion, April 2017
Nobody’s perfect
Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church I have been in several gated communities in Chandler and have always been impressed with the security they offer. If you don’t have a card or special device to put in your car, the only way into the community is through the gate with a security guard. Depending…
Religion, April 2017
Chag Sameach (joyous festival)
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites family, friends and neighbors to join us in the celebration of the festival of Passover at our Second-Night Passover Seder which will be held on April 11 at Palo Verde Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and…
Religion, April 2017
Academy Award snafu unfortunate, but not unforgivable
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Did you happen to see the Academy Awards a few weeks ago? Do you remember what happened at the end of the show? Actors Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were to present the final award of the evening. Warren, opening up the envelope, seemed confused…
Religion, April 2017
SLJC Sisterhood meets April 20
The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on April 20 at the Chapel Center at 1:00 p.m. The featured speaker is Janet Arnold, the Senior Concierge of Jewish Family and Children’s Services. She will present information about Creative Aging classes, a national movement that fosters the relationship between creative…