Marty Garrison Pastor Dale Hallberg has chosen Friendship as the theme for the summer sermon series. Concern, respect and trust are samples of the sermon topics. Several couples in the congregation have celebrated wedding anniversaries of over 50 years of marriage. We are truly blessed to have such marital longevity with our members. Recently an…
Category: Religion
Religion, August 2014
Unity: Go with the flow
Kay Davis In the July issue of Unity Magazine, Judith Orloff, M.D. shares with us the article, “Radiant Aging.” The ideas presented have to do with our negative perceptions about aging and our society’s underlying fear of the process. As research has linked negative perceptions about aging with a 7 year shorter life span, it…
Religion, July 2014
July Tuesday Nights Together at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is happy to present interesting and informative programs for you to enjoy in July. All of the events are held in Lindsay Hall at 6:30 p.m. except for the musical evening which will be held in the Sanctuary. July 1 – “Trails and Tales of the National Park Service through…
Religion, July 2014
“Grudges”
Pastor Ray Corlew, Oasis of Grace Church Grudges! Many of us have held them for short or long periods of time. They are one of the main stealers of our joy. Many ask, what really is a grudge? My interpretation could be the residual of mental and emotional offenses. These grudges can be directed towards…
Religion, July 2014
Forgotten heritage?
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes Psalm 33:12 declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” The primary thought of the biblical writer was, no doubt, in reference to Israel. Yet, the promise is broad enough to apply…
Religion, July 2014
Temple Havurat news
Barbara Schwartz Temple Havurat Emet (THE) will hold informal services during the summer. The first, on Friday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m., will be held at one of our congregants. Call Linda at 480-588-1827 for information and directions. In July, our informal service will be at the Phoenix room in Cottonwood. This service will be…
Religion, July 2014
Bible seminar coming to SLUMC
Bible Seminar Coming to SLUMC Please mark your calendars for a new Fall Bible Seminar series entitled: “Unlocking Christianity – Seminar 301: The Miraculous Survival of the Christian Church” given by Professor Rod Carruthers. This seminar begins on Friday, October 10 and ends on Friday, December 19, 2014. The classes start at 9:30 a.m. on…
Religion, July 2014
The Friendship Factor
Pastor Dale Hallberg Friends play a very important role in one’s life. We are who we are because others are who they are. The interaction and interplay adds all kinds of dimensions to one’s lifestyle. Sun Lakes Lutheran Church will present a summer sermon series on the “Friendship Factor”. Pastor Dale Hallberg and Pastor Cora…
Religion, July 2014
SLJC summer and High Holiday schedules
Allan Levy The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that will meet at the Sun Lakes Chapel House for a Twilight Service at 5:30 p.m. on the second Fridays of July and August. Services in the Chapel will resume in September on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 pm.…
Religion, July 2014
Celebrate the four freedoms with Sunday worship
On the Fourth of July weekend, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will celebrate with a special worship service focused on the Four Freedoms promoted by President Franklin Roosevelt. He defined the four freedoms as the freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of every person to worship God in his own way; the freedom…