May 14, 2019
Kairos Vol. 4, Issue #20

SLUMC Building Front
UNISON PRAYER - MAY 11/12
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Eternal God, we thank you for Jesus, who believed in people even when they stopped believing in themselves. Time and time again he was disappointed by his followers, yet he kept on loving and forgiving them. He called them to follow him. He despised the sins of prejudice, cruelty, selfishness, arrogance and lack of kindness. Then as he hung on a cross, the victim of our inhumanity, he interceded to you, saying, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they are doing." Keep us close to you, loving God. Keep reaching out to us because we sometimes have a hard time reaching out to you. Keep loving us even when we don't feel worthy of your love and don't know how to return it. Help us grow more and more in the likeness of Jesus, your Son, our Lord. Amen.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
  • Chandler UMW Missionaries Visit - Wednesday , May 15, 5:00 pm, CUMC
  • Dinner Groups Pizza Party - Friday, May 17, 4:30 pm, Lindsay Hall
  • Alpha begins - Sunday, May 19, 10:20 am, Room 4
  • Truthseekers begins - Sunday, May 19, 10:30 am, Room 3
  RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
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Join us Sunday, June 9, at 9:00 am as we welcome new members to our congregation!
 
If you are interested in joining Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, please stop and visit Pastor Marvin or call the church office at (480) 895-8766.
  JOIN THE DENOMINATION WIDE CONVERSATION
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The Connectional Ministries Office has been receiving a number of requests for information about how people can learn more and participate in the denomination wide conversation after General Conference 2019 about what it means to be a United Methodist, a globally connected church, missionally and contextually relevant in our diverse and unique settings, and faithful to the call of Jesus Christ as we follow as disciples.

To learn more, click here or visit the Desert Southwest Conference website at https://dscumc.org/news/general-conference-2/
  INVITATION TO HEAR VISITING MISSIONARIES
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Chandler UMW has invited Sun Lakes UMW to their meeting tomorrow, May 15, 5:00 pm to hear visiting missionaries, Teri and Evelyn Erbele. 

The Eberle's have 29 years of missionary experience with UMC Global Ministries on three continents and are currently assigned as Mission Advocates for the Western Jurisdiction.  Teri and Evelyn will discuss how the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church may be impacted by the decisions of the General Conference and its plans to move forward in mission and ministry.
  DINNER GROUPS PIZZA PARTY 
Those participating in Dinner Groups are invited to a Pizza Party, Friday, May 17, 4:30 PM in Lindsay Hall. 

All you need to bring is your smile! Sign up  in the Church Office or Lindsay Hall. 

There will also be a sign up sheet for a summer group.

See you there!  
  ALPHA BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 19
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Alpha and was originally designed for non-believers, but it soon became apparent that it is an excellent review for life-long Christians.

The Alpha course (no fee) starts this Sunday, May 19, 10:20 am in Room 4.

If you have any questions, contact Pastor Jean at the Church office.
  TRUTHSEEKERS - MAY 19
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Mark your calendars for TruthSeekers, beginning Sunday, May 19, 10:30 am in Room 3 facilitated by Jerry Smith.

TruthSeekers is a study formed for the purpose of searching out and growing our knowledge and understanding of our Christian heritage, our Christian legacy, and our Christian faith. In so doing, we hope to discover the broader meaning of God's truth for us and our world. Our discussion will be guided by t wo recent books by Adam Hamilton, Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say , and Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today .

Sign up in Lindsay Hall or call the church office for more details.
  L.O.L. (LADIES ONLY LUNCH)
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Don't miss a special L.O.L. (Ladies Only Lunch), Wednesday, May 22, 11:30 am in honor of Mother's Day to celebrate all women!

Tickets ($5) will be sold in the Church Office during the week and Sunday, May 19 after the worship service.  Due to the popularity of this event, ticket sales will close after Sunday, May 19 to determine the amount of food to be prepared. Thank you all for your support.
  MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
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The Sun Lakes Counseling Services ministry will offer a presentation on the "Healthy Mind" by Richard Crislip, LCSW from OptumCare Arizona on Friday, May 24, 10:00 am, Room 4. 

Mr. Crislip will focus on learning the skills to help improve mental performance and emotional well-being.

Don't miss this informative seminar! Register in Lindsay Hall or call the church office at (480) 895-8766.
  THANK YOU!
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  DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR JEWELRY!
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Ladies - Don't forget the Krafters when you're deciding which pieces of jewelry you don't need anymore. 

Place items in the church office mail center in the Krafters' mailbox or visit them personally on Mondays in the Krafters' room from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

They're always grateful for your donations!
  LOVE AND SYMPATHY
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...to the family and friends of Betty D. Smith who died Friday, April 12. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 11:00 am in the Gardens.

...to the family and friends of Lesley Shifman-Felton who died Tuesday, March 12. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 11:00 am.
IMPORTANT LINKS
 

The vision of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is to be
a Beacon of HOPE 
with Unconditional Love and Acceptance. 

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
(480) 895-8766 | publications@sunlakesumc.org
Church Office Winter Hours: M - Th 9 am - 3 pm, Fri 9 am - 12 pm
Church Office Summer Hours: M - Th 9 am - 3 pm, Closed Fri 
Visit our website at sunlakesumc.org

Sunday Worship 9:00 am in Sanctuary
Saturday Worship 4:00 pm in Chapel
  
Rev. Marvin Arnpriester, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jean Newell, Associate Pastor