Steve Foss, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Living in an attitude of thankfulness is a personal discipline requiring concerted, intentional effort that recognizes we neither own nor are proprietors of any real resource. Think about it: Our water, electricity, propane, natural gas, food, clothing, etc., all come from sources which we have come…
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November 2023, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for November will be held on Nov. 10 where veterans will be honored. Full services are conducted each month starting in October on the second Friday of the month (except for July and August) at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions…
Religion, November 2023
Meet Ela Cabral, Unity Church of Sun Lakes Board Member
Mark Wenz After retiring in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, Ela Cabral prayed for guidance. She no longer wanted to live in Whittier, Calif., and was looking for a new direction when she received signs that motivated her to sell her house and look at Arizona as a possible retirement location. After first leasing a…
November 2023, Religion
Our Unpredictable World
Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article for the November edition of the Splash on Saturday, Oct. 7. Like all across this nation, I awoke this morning to the news that Israel had been invaded by Hamas. My mind immediately went to Psalm 122:6-9, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you…
November 2023, Religion
In November, Let Us Embrace the Power of Christian Love
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As November draws near, we find ourselves on the cusp of a season filled with warmth, gratitude, and reflection. It is a time when the world transforms, adorned in a vibrant tapestry of autumn colors, inviting us to contemplate the beauty of change and the…
November 2023, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Nov. 16, at noon at the Chapel House. At the meeting we will celebrate Hanukkah as part of our Paid-Up Membership Luncheon with traditional food and games. Reservations must be made by Nov. 9. For more information, email Wendy at…
November 2023, Religion
Matthew’s Crossing Food Drive
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club held a food drive for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank on Sept. 24 and 25. The total amount of food collected weighed 504 pounds. Thank you to everyone who donated food for your generosity and to the Men’s Club who donated their time collecting the food at the Chapel…
November 2023, Religion
Does God Ask You the Same Question?
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester A person recently commented to me that they were struggling with how to best respond to all the tragic events going on in the world—earthquakes, floods, volcanos, wars, and mass migration. I suggested a response through our church channels. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an agency which responds whenever…
November 2023, Religion
Remembering May Rowland
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking, and we support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our spiritual leader. Church is held on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. in the…