Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church I was raised in a military family — Air Force, to be precise. Dad was an officer, so he was used to telling people what to do and that included my brother, sister and me. Dad expected us to do our best no matter what we…
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Religion, May 2016
Being intentional
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Many years ago, between keeping up with growing children and pursuing a teaching career, I never gave exercise a thought! I hadn’t grown up with parents who took exercise seriously, so why should I exercise? I ate what I wanted – including fried food and desserts…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
New GriefShare classes begin May 4
Grieving the passing of a beloved family member or a close friend is a life altering experience. As such, grief, a normal response to death, is unique to every individual. Whether the loved one battled a debilitating disease for an extended period of time or died unexpectedly, grief is a painful reality that should not…
Generals, May 2016
Sun Lakes UMC announces new counseling services
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to introduce an important new ministry within its church. Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services was introduced to the congregation on Easter Sunday, and is now offering counseling services to not only the congregation but the Sun Lakes community as well. Two counselors, Dr. Julian Pickens and Debra Ralston,…
Religion, April 2016
Which way to go?
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church One day I decided to go for a walk, but instead of walking around my neighborhood, I headed off in a new direction. I ended up walking around the ASU West campus. The quiet atmosphere on campus that early fall morning was in sharp contrast to…
Religion, March 2016
From broken to whole
Pastor Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church For more years than I can remember, I have collected coffee mugs. Call me practical, but I decided many years ago that if I was going to have a collection, it wouldn’t be stuff that sat on a shelf and had to be dusted. I…
Generals, March 2016
Health and Wellness programs at SLUMC
The Health and Wellness Ministry at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will be offering the following free presentations in the coming weeks: Wednesday, March 2 – “Stiff Person Syndrome” with presenters Dr. Robert Cloar and Barbara Cloar, RN. Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by rigidity and stiffness. The stiffness primarily…
Religion, February 2016
GriefShare class offered at SLUMC
The journey of grief has been a surprising one for me, since the passing of my mother just days before Mother’s Day in 2014. That November, I came across an email from an online catalogue company from which I had ordered Christmas gifts for my mother, and just seeing the name of the company was…
Religion, February 2016
Final arrangements and seminars
The Gardens Committee of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Final Arrangements Seminar on Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. Representatives of the church, Bueler Chandler Mortuary and the United Methodist Church Foundation will discuss various preparations that can be made prior to death. Topics will include memorial service planning, cremation vs burial,…
Religion, February 2016
CPR class at SLUMC
Instruction specialist and fireman Doug Martineau will conduct a CPR class at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Monday, February 29 at 9:00 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. Fireman Martineau teaches CPR and first aid to medical professionals, child care and adult care workers and the general public. He has accreditation from the American Heart Association…