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Derrick Elliott Earns Doctor of Ministry Degree

Audrey Hendry Congratulations, Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, on earning your Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. Rev. Dr. Elliott decided to take on this challenge so he could increase his knowledge and skill level to help his congregation and community in religious and…

Drive-Through Prayer

First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes has been preparing for a new ministry initiative. Church members attended a conference at the end of March and learned how to successfully execute efforts for a drive-through prayer ministry. This ministry specifically seeks to connect one’s problems to God’s power. The great thing about this ministry is that…

April Focus: Meals to Grow Program at Matthew’s Crossing

Jim Meagher When you fill a student’s backpack with tasty and nutritious food, it brings life and energy to a young person who would otherwise be hungry, perhaps lethargic, and not inclined to finish the school year strong. Matthew’s Crossing’s hunger relief program for young persons in school fills their backpacks with donated food to…

Don’t Be Just a Holiday Church Goer

Lauren Jones In these uncertain times, there is only one Whom we can always count on, God. He is someone Who, no matter what we are facing as a country, or just another day, will always be there. But just like every relationship, we also have to put in the work. Part of that work…

St. Steven’s Church Speakers

The St. Steven’s Church Respect Life meeting on March 7 had a special speaker from Ohio. Mr. Chuck Heinlen, Sun Lakes resident during the winter months, talked about many items of information pertinent to mothers, fathers, children, and others about signing papers when out shopping at malls and other places. Chuck is the Knights of…

The Promise of Spring, the Seeds of Harmony

Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the heart of winter, on Jan. 14, 2024, our community embarked on a journey of understanding and connection that defied the cold and barren landscape around us. Gathered within the warm embrace of fellowship, individuals from diverse religious backgrounds came together for an interfaith…