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Looking Ahead at PVUMC March 22, 2015
Holy Week Experiences and Worship Services Beginning next week, Palm Sunday, we offer our Walk through Holy Week in H1. See pvumc.org for information on this experiential meditative experience, appropriate for all ages. On Friday, March 27, PVUMC’s and La Casa de Cristo’s adult choirs perform Bob Chilcott’s Requiem, as part of the Community Concert Series. Visit https://pvumc-community-concerts-2014-2015.eventbrite.com or see inside Looking Ahead for details. Maundy Thursday, April 2, we invite you to worship in the sanctuary as we remember how Jesus washed his disciples feet with foot-washing and a celebration of the Last Supper, holy communion. Good Friday, April 3, experience a reflective worship service with scriptures, candlelight and music. Check our calendar for times.
Welcome to PVUMC! If you’re worshipping with us for the first time today, welcome! You’re invited to come back next week when we celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday with a parade. The preschool-third grade children will process through the sanctuary at 9:30 am, waving palms and singing loud Hosannas, welcoming Jesus as Holy Week begins.
UPCOMING SUNDAY SERMON Worship at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary Worship at 8:00 & 11:15 am, Chapel NEXT SUNDAY – March 29, 2015 Palm/Passion Sunday 6th Sunday in Lent Sermon Series: The God We Can Know Part 6: Knowing God’s Way – “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life” Dave Summers Scripture: John 12:12-19; John 14:1-7
Invite a Friend to Easter Worship Please take an Easter postcard and invite a friend, neighbor or loved one to join you for Easter Sunday, April 5. We offer four services, beginning at sunrise, and a pancake breakfast.
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Invite a Friend to Community Choir Concert on March 27 Join us in the church sanctuary at 7 pm on Friday, March 27 for the next concert in our free Community Concert Series. The adult choirs of PVUMC and La Casa de Cristo Lutheran perform Bob Chilcott’s Requiem, a modern-day composition first performed in 2010. Come hear powerful music set to texts that have inspired composers for centuries. No tickets are necessary, but we encourage you to
register via our Eventbrite site, which provides sharing via social media and email invitations: https://pvumc-community-concerts-2014-2015.eventbrite.com. A free-will offering will be taken at the event, and a dessert reception follows. Children are welcome, but if you need free childcare, call 602-840-8360, ext 134 to make your reservation at least 48 hours in advance. If you need to cancel, please call again.
The God We Can Know by Rob Fuquay We encourage you to buy the book, The God We Can Know: Exploring the I “AM” Sayings of Jesus, by Rob Fuquay, available in the church office during the week. The cost is $7. Visit http://pvumc.org/news/2015-lenten-blog/ for more information about Lent and how to sign up for daily devotions via The Upper Room or Richard Rohr. As Holy Week approaches, you may want to dig deeper into Jesus’ I AM sayings and Fuquay’s book is an interesting and insightful read, full of new perspectives on how God, through Jesus, meets us where we are, and invites us to know Him more fully.
Almost Christian Discussion Group Meets Sundays Rev. Doug Norris and Christopher Wurpts continue their co-led Sunday morning discussion group this Sunday and next at 11 am in F5/6. The class focuses on the spiritual lives of teenagers today, referencing the book by Kenda Creasy Dean, Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church. This is an opportunity for grandparents, guardians, parents, and youth leaders to gain valuable insight on the future of the church.
Serendipities Green Day Sale Benefits Mingus Mountain Camp TODAY Serendipities, our church gift shop, invites you to its St Patrick’s Day event today, March 22, where all proceeds benefit Camp Mingus and camp scholarships. Find gently used inspirational books, and a variety of other items. Serendipities is open Wednesdays, 9 am-12 noon (please call first), and on Sundays, 9 am-12:30 pm.
Teachers Needed for Summer Sunday Camp Kinder-6th Grade
Our children are important to us at PVUMC, and we offer year-round ministry programs for them. One of our programs is Summer Sunday Camp, and we need teachers to make it a success. Please check your calendar and sign up to volunteer at 9:30 am. Eight to 12 volunteers are needed each Sunday. Choose the age level that you enjoy the most, and the date(s) you are available. For safety reasons, we screen our volunteers via an application process and background check. Thank you for teaching!
Name ____________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________
Dates Available to Teach (please circle one or more), 9:30-10:30 am: June 7 14 21 28 July 5 12 19 26
Age/Grade Level (circle one or more): 9:30 am Ages 3, 4 and 5 9:30 am Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade 9:30 am 3rd-6th grade User-friendly materials and curriculum are provided. Please email Rev. Andrea Andress, [email protected], or Brenda Smith, [email protected], or call them at the church office for more information, 602-840-8360, ext 142 or 141. Note: Only Pre-K classes meet on Family Sundays, July 5 and August 2. On Family Sundays, we encourage you to worship as a family; there will be no children’s Sunday School for kindergarten-6th grade or youth classes. There will be child care and Sunday School for ages 3-5. Look for Praise Paks for your children to enjoy in worship.
Volunteer to Help with Vacation Bible Camp: G-Force, God’s Love in Action Vacation Bible Camp is scheduled for July 13-17, 2015, 9 am-12 noon. Extended day will be offered for 1st-6th graders. Our Cokesbury program is called “G-Force” and focuses on how we can be God’s love in action. What a perfect match to our mission! If you can volunteer for
the week, or help us prepare for the program, please email Natalie Lucas or Brenda Smith, [email protected] or [email protected]. See http://pvumc.org/2015/02/20/vacation-bible-camp-g-force-follows-imagine-that-summer-camp/ for more information and to download forms.
You’re Invited to Duet Cabaret at the Montelucia, Sunday, April 26 The same day as our Youth Mission Dinner and Auction, Duet presents Duet Cabaret, Sunday, April 26 at 1:30 pm at the nearby Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Enjoy a sumptuous meal, dancing, cocktails, and silent/live auctions, plus the music of Diana Lee and Dennis Rowland, then join us here! Proceeds support Duet’s free-of-charge health and aging services. Make reservations at www.duetaz.org or call 602-274-5022. Cost: $125/person.
2015 Easter Flowers Order Form
Purchase Easter plants to express
your love and appreciation
as well as help decorate the
sanctuary and chapel for Easter.
Stop by the table on the patio to
submit your order and payment.
The deadline for ordering is TODAY — Sunday, March 22.
Your name _______________________________________________
Daytime telephone _________________________________________
E-mail address ____________________________________________
In Memory of ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________
In Honor of ______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Given by ________________________________________________
Number of plants _______ x $15 = $_____________ (total amount)
_____Will pick up (after the 11:15 am Easter service on 4/5/15) OR
_____ Please deliver to homebound
Please attach $15 per plant and choose your form of payment below:
Check payable to PVUMC, with “Easter Flowers” in the memo line
Cash (please put it in an envelope with this form)
Credit/Debit Card #_______________________________________
Am Express Discover Master Card Visa
Exp. Date: _______________ CVV Code: ________________ (3-digit code on back of the card or the
4-digit code on the front of the American Express)
Zip Code: ________________ (Zip must be included for credit card payments.)
Youth Need Donations for 10th Annual Mission Dinner and Auction The 10th Annual Youth Mission Dinner and Auction will be in the Fellowship Center, Sunday, April 26, and we are in need of your donations and support. If you can donate a gift certificate or new item, or ask a local business to donate to our auction, we would appreciate it. Live and silent auction items are being accepted now through Sunday, April 12, and all proceeds from the event fund youth mission opportunities at PVUMC. Sponsors and contributors will be listed in the evening program, and donation forms are available from the church office. Themed baskets; sports items; event tickets; gift certificates; weekend getaway packages to hotels and resorts; electronics; timeshare weeks/cabin stays; frequent flyer miles, or cash donations to offset dinner expenses are all appreciated. Thank you for supporting youth ministries at PVUMC. You are God’s love in action.
PVUMC Preschool Invites You to Ice Cream Social The PVUMC Preschool’s 29th Annual Ice Cream Social is Thursday, April 23, 5-7:30 pm, and auction bidding starts online on April 16. You do not have to be present to win!
Silent Auction ~ Dinner ~ Entertainment
Ice Cream ~ Cookies
For tickets and bidding registration please
visit: https://ics.auction-bid.org
Events this Week at PVUMC Sunday, March 22, 2015 Adult Bible Study 8:00AM A2 Worship Service 8:00AM C1 Children's Sunday School 9:30AM E10/ E11 | E12/13 | E4 | E7 | E8 | H1 | H3 | H4 | H6 Home Improvement 9:30AM G2 Jr. High: God With Us 9:30AM E14 Modern Family 9:30AM H5 SPIRIT Sunday School 9:30AM F8 Sr. High Small Group 9:30AM C1 Worship Service 9:30AM A1 Children's Choir 10:30AM H1 MiniSingers 10:30AM E9 New Member Luncheon 10:30AM F1 Youth Handbell Rehearsal 10:30AM A3 “Almost Christian” Class 11:00AM F5/6 Covenant Group 11:00AM F8 Lenten Study (Garry Lozier) 11:00AM H5 Wesley SS Group 11:00AM G2 Ignite Worship Service 11:15AM C1 Lenten Study 12:15PM G2 Young Adult Gathering 12:30PM Off campus Youth Choir 4:00PM A4 VIBE: Giant Clue 5:00PM F1
Monday, March 23, 2015 Mustard Seed Bible Study 9:00AM F8 Lenten Study (Pastor Dave) 9:15AM Perk Men's Emmaus Covenant Group 5:00PM F8 Open Table #9/Veteran's 6:00PM H3 Audrey's Angels Board of Directors Meeting 6:00PM H4 Boy Scouts Troop #30 7:00PM F1 Boy Scouts Troop #30 Venturing Crew 7:00PM G2
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Staff Meetings 9:00AM G2 Vinyasa Flow Yoga 9:10AM H1 Open Table/St. Patrick's 10:00AM H4 Caring Bible Study 10:30AM A2 Foundation Meeting 4:30PM F8 Church Council Meeting 6:00PM F5/6 CGYM 7:00PM E14 (Christian Group of Young Men)
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Children's Ministry Team 9:00AM H4 Susanna Circle 9:30AM A2 Pastor's Bible Study 10:30AM F8 Paradise Singers 11:00AM A4 Prayer Ministry Team 11:30AM F5/6 Sojourners 4:00PM G2 Music Makers 4:30PM A4 Community Feast 5:30PM F1 Bells of Paradise Rehearsal 6:00PM A3 After the Feast 6:00PM Perk Lenten Study (Pastor Eve) 6:30PM H5 Habits of Emotion and Defenses 6:30PM H3 Women's AA 7:00PM F5/6 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM A4
Thursday, March 26, 2015 Men's Breakfast Bible Study 7:00AM F5/6 Church Network Event 11:30AM H7 Lunch Conversations on Transformational Living 12:00PM H1 Drumming-Wellness through Rhythm (cancer support) 6:00PM C1 Stephen Minister Continuing Education/ Supervision 6:30PM H5
Friday, March 27, 2015 Brown Baggers Bible Study 12:00PM G2 PVUMC Community Concert Series: Requiem Ecumenical Concert and dessert reception 7:00PM A1 (after) F1
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Confirmation Retreat (Weekend "B") 8:00AM E14 | H7 | H8 | H9 Audrey's Angels - Training 8:30AM H1 Amy Hill Wedding 1:00PM A1
A1=Sanctuary C1=Chapel G2=Library E14=Youth Lounge F1=Fellowship Center F8=Fireside Room
Free childcare is available for on-campus programs, classes, etc. with a 48-hour reservation. Just call 602-840-8360, ext 134. If you need to cancel, please call again.
Inviting Prayers of Intercession Joys: Being connected to God, like branches on a vine New members joining at 9:30 am – Frank Andruski Eugene Bonofiglio Lee Braniger James & Sara Bierschbach Gail Kohler Jared & Sarah Langenhuizen Stu Selthun Mike & Kristen Stearns Hospitalized: Matthew May, son of Wendy May Hospice Care: Nan Range, PVUMC’s oldest member, at age 102, and mother of Kay Pickerill Deaths: Norm Henry, PVUMC member and father of Kirk Henry
Continuing Concerns: Mark Alderson, grandson of Bob and Audrey Alderson; Joel Antley; Suzanne Baier; Gary Garneau, Open Table participant; Alice James, friend of Barbara Clement; Garry Lozier; Mat-thew May, son of Wendy May; Loretta Orosz, friend of Carole Lancaster; Loreta Snyder; Randy Stauth, son of Mike and Helen Stauth; Ed Sucato, father-in-law of Courtney Sucato; Julie Wallace, sister-in-law of Roanne Wallace; Carolyn Woods, mother of Deborah Esquer Our Church: “Be Rich” Giving Campaign “Fully Invested” at Feed My Starving Children Our Community, Nation and World: Family and friends serving in the military God’s abundant life for all
To make a prayer request, go to our website at http://pvumc.org/contact/prayer-requests/ or fill out a prayer request card in the pew pocket and place it in the offering plate.
To join our prayer team and receive prayer requests via email, contact [email protected].
Pastors on Call 24/7 We have a pastor on call 24/7. When you call the office, 602-840-8360, after hours, follow the instructions or press “2” and leave a message to have a pastor return your call.
Community Feast Take a break from cooking and join us for our mid-week Community Feast on Wednesday. Dinner is served from 5:30-6:15 pm. $7.50/adult; $3/child (12 and under). The buffet changes every week, and the meal is catered by Help-ings Café, Catering and Market at UMOM New Day Centers.
Website / Social Media Scan the code to the right to go directly to our website at pvumc.org. Our bulletins are online at the “News” tab. Click on this web address: http://pvumc.org/news/newsletter-e-news-and-bulletins/ to access them online. The Desert Scroll, our bimonthly newsletter, and the weekly Looking Ahead are available there too, as is the weekly From Paradise E-news, which is emailed every Friday. Subscribe to our email list via the subscription form on our website.
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ParadiseValleyUMC or follow us on Twitter @PVUMC
Celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday and Easter with PVUMC Join us on Palm/Passion Sunday next Sunday, March 29, when the Sunday school children are invited to join their classes for a palm parade through the Sanctuary at the beginning of the 9:30 am service. On Easter Sunday, April 5, join us for one of our four Easter Sunday morning services filled with joyful music and inspirational messages:
6 am (Ignite) Sunrise service in the outdoor amphitheater with Praise Band
8, 9:30 am and 11:15 am: Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Free childcare is available for all our services except for sunrise, and Sunday School is offered at 9:30 am for age 2-6th grade. We’ll also offer interactive stations for parents and children at our Walk through Holy Week in H1 all week, beginning Palm Sunday. Check the pvumc.org website for information on Holy Week activities and services.
Support Relay for Life of Paradise Valley/Arcadia: Join or Donate On Friday, April 17 at Kiva Elementary School, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Paradise Valley/Arcadia begins its all-night vigil at 6 pm in support of survivors, caregivers and victims of the disease. Cancer seems to touch all of us. The Relay for Life is a way to remember those who fought the good fight, and celebrate the survivors. It’s also a way to raise money to fight all types of cancer and ensure that more survive it in the future. You can help by joining the Celebrating Life team, headed by co-captains Kim Levensky and Marnie Marquardt, PVUMC members. If you can’t join the team, consider donating to their team, or purchase a luminaria in honor of or in memory of someone you know who may have cancer or passed away because of the disease. Visit www.relayforlife.org/paradisevalleyaz to learn more.
Fully Invested Feed My Starving Children Packing Events Offered
If you packed with PVUMC yesterday at Feed My Starving Children, thank you! If you would like to sign up for an upcoming Saturday event, 4:30-6:30 pm, we’ll go again on April 18 and May 16. To register for these events, check pvumc.org for more information. FMSC also offers “Fully Invested” packing sessions during Lent and Easter, on Palm Sunday (join
the Young Adult Lifegroup from 1-3 pm; please text the YAL coordinator, Brenda Smith, 602-740-7134, to let her know you’re coming), Good Friday (April 3, 9-11 am), and Holy Saturday, April 4, 9-11 am and 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Go to http://www.fmsc.org/fullyinvested to learn more. You are God’s love in action.