Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Former President Ronald Reagan had a great goal: “To have a vision to dream of a better, safer world, and the courage, persistence and patience to turn that dream into a reality.” His bold vision demanded a response from the global community and, as a…
Category: November 2016
Religion, November 2016
Matthew’s Gospel and the Parables of the Kingdom
Rev. Vernon Meyer, PhD, Pastor of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will be presenting two classes on the Gospel of Matthew on Wednesdays, November 2 and 9 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Week One will focus on the background on Matthew’s Gospel with a view to the challenge of being Christian and Jewish and Week Two…
Religion, November 2016
Unity: Living a peace – filled life
Kay Davis At Unity Church of Sun Lakes we embrace a simple and healthy lifestyle, centered in keeping an open heart and a mind that is awake. We follow Christ’s teachings as well as many other spiritual masters both past and present. We know we are all one in spirit and strive to do as…
Religion, November 2016
Sun Lakes Community Church to feature “I, Joseph”
You are cordially invited to a special presentation of I, Joseph, a one man, one act soliloquy featuring Tom Owen as Joseph. Sunday, November 27 Sun Lakes Community Church 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ. 85248 A special presentation in the 9:30 a.m. worship service “I, Joseph is a riveting experience that will be…
Religion, November 2016
Risen Savior Choir wins “Inspiring Congregation Award”
In April of 2016, the Allen Organ Company launched a nationwide contest to recognize outstanding musical performances within churches that utilize Allen organs. Churches across the US were invited to submit a video of a live performance during a worship service between April of 2016 and March of 2017. The monthly winners receive a $100…
Religion, November 2016
Ecumenical pilgrimage to the Holy Land – May 2017
Pastor Vernon Meyer of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and Rev. Jody Topping of Faith United Methodist Church are planning an Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2017. This would be Pastor Vernon’s 25th pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Pastor Jody’s first tour. We would study the scriptures in the various…
Sports, November 2016
OLGA league results
Ruth Rees, Publicity The number of OLGA members decreases dramatically during the summer, increasing the odds for those who brave the heat and come out to play. Some weeks, as few as 14 or 15 play, but now that the weather is moderating toward perfect, the numbers are resuming toward the mid-winter highs. It’s always…
Sports, November 2016
IMGA personality of the month
John Concannon, Publicity The year was 1946. War World II had ended and the world was at peace; Harry Truman was firmly in charge and a whole new era in suburban living was starting with the Levittown concept on Long Island. That was also the year during which Alan Gibbs was born in Marlboro, MA…
Sports, November 2016
Sisk Bocce Ball now underway
Gary Vacin Thirty-eight new two-player teams registered for Sisk Bocce Ball competition at the club’s table at the Cottonwood Open House October 8. That means more than 240 players will be competing in the club’s fall tournament which begins November 6 on the Sisk Park courts. For those who are unfamiliar with our club, two-player…
Sports, November 2016
CLGA September news
Mary Nelson On September 15 the CLGA event was a points game. In a points game players get a set amount of points for bogey, par, birdie, etc. Results from the tournament are as follows: Flight 1: 1st Nancy Gahn, 2nd Mary Lu Esget, 3rd (tie) Nadine Sanders and Mary Nelson; Flight 2: 1st Molly…