Upcoming Events
FALL FESTIVAL October 18th - 19th
This year’s Fall Festival is October 18th & 19th, so mark your calendars! We will again be selling rummage items, furniture, and jewelry. We will have an on-site lunch and bake sale. So there will be many opportunities to volunteer.
Are you new to our church and have no idea what the Fall Festival is? It is a fundraiser for the church. Money is raised by selling rummage items, furniture, jewelry, lunches and baked goods which are all donated by the congregation. The money received goes into our general operating fund and toward our mission endeavors. Being a Fall Festival volunteer is a great way to get to know your church family.
The month of September gives each of us the perfect opportunity to go through our homes and garages and rid them of items no longer needed. NO CLOTHING, SHOES, COMPUTERS, MONITORS OR TVs (flatscreens OK), please. Rummage items will be received at the church the week of October 14th.
If you have jewelry to donate, please drop it off at the church office NOW. It takes time to prepare jewelry for display, so having the luxury of an extra few weeks is a big help. Also, this is the time to stock up on 16 oz. bottled water, 12 oz. cans soda pop, and multi-pack bags of chips while it is on sale. These may be left in the Usher’s Closet.
Thanks to everyone that helped out last year. We look forward to seeing all of you again this year and hopefully many new faces!
This year’s Fall Festival is October 18th & 19th, so mark your calendars! We will again be selling rummage items, furniture, and jewelry. We will have an on-site lunch and bake sale. So there will be many opportunities to volunteer.
Are you new to our church and have no idea what the Fall Festival is? It is a fundraiser for the church. Money is raised by selling rummage items, furniture, jewelry, lunches and baked goods which are all donated by the congregation. The money received goes into our general operating fund and toward our mission endeavors. Being a Fall Festival volunteer is a great way to get to know your church family.
The month of September gives each of us the perfect opportunity to go through our homes and garages and rid them of items no longer needed. NO CLOTHING, SHOES, COMPUTERS, MONITORS OR TVs (flatscreens OK), please. Rummage items will be received at the church the week of October 14th.
If you have jewelry to donate, please drop it off at the church office NOW. It takes time to prepare jewelry for display, so having the luxury of an extra few weeks is a big help. Also, this is the time to stock up on 16 oz. bottled water, 12 oz. cans soda pop, and multi-pack bags of chips while it is on sale. These may be left in the Usher’s Closet.
Thanks to everyone that helped out last year. We look forward to seeing all of you again this year and hopefully many new faces!
Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is the program for children around the world to receive shoeboxes filled with small gifts and evangelist materials. Every shoebox is an opportunity to share the love of Christ and the message of the gospel. The boxes are the size of a regular shoebox. Please NO used items, toothpaste, candy, food/snack items or liquids; NO violent type toys such as guns, knives, or military; NO medications, glass items, or aerosol cans.
Some suggestions for what to put in the box:
school supplies toiletries small toys stuffed animals
dolls finger puppets coloring books crayons stickers
sticker books balls deflated soccer ball and pump
small clothing items T-shirts hair bands rubber sandals
socks sunglasses hats jewelry
tape measures sewing kits fabric squares small tools
The dedication for these boxes is October 6th which is also World Communion Sunday. This gives you all plenty of time to find those bargains and be done before the busy holidays. A LIST OF ARTICLES AS TO WHAT TO PUT IN AND NOT PUT IN THE BOXES WILL BE TAPED TO THE TABLE BY THE BOXES. THERE WILL ALSO BE A PAMPHLET “How to pack your shoebox” with the same information to take home. If you want to put a check in your box for $9 to cover the shipping cost, that would be great. Again the Missions Committee would like to thank the congregation for always supporting these missions. You are faithful!
Operation Christmas Child is the program for children around the world to receive shoeboxes filled with small gifts and evangelist materials. Every shoebox is an opportunity to share the love of Christ and the message of the gospel. The boxes are the size of a regular shoebox. Please NO used items, toothpaste, candy, food/snack items or liquids; NO violent type toys such as guns, knives, or military; NO medications, glass items, or aerosol cans.
Some suggestions for what to put in the box:
school supplies toiletries small toys stuffed animals
dolls finger puppets coloring books crayons stickers
sticker books balls deflated soccer ball and pump
small clothing items T-shirts hair bands rubber sandals
socks sunglasses hats jewelry
tape measures sewing kits fabric squares small tools
The dedication for these boxes is October 6th which is also World Communion Sunday. This gives you all plenty of time to find those bargains and be done before the busy holidays. A LIST OF ARTICLES AS TO WHAT TO PUT IN AND NOT PUT IN THE BOXES WILL BE TAPED TO THE TABLE BY THE BOXES. THERE WILL ALSO BE A PAMPHLET “How to pack your shoebox” with the same information to take home. If you want to put a check in your box for $9 to cover the shipping cost, that would be great. Again the Missions Committee would like to thank the congregation for always supporting these missions. You are faithful!
ATTENTION ALL LADIES
Summer is over and it is time to gear up for United Methodist Women. The three circles will begin regular meetings again and we have two more Unit Meetings before the end of the year.
Our meeting on Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. plans to be fun and exciting. We will have a speaker from SON GLOW BOUTIQUE. This is a wonderful little shop in Surprise with ladies clothing, jewelry, handbags and inspirational décor and much more. Shirley Madkins, the owner, will share with us her inspiration for opening the shop and the missions she supports from the proceeds. There will be a mini fashion show to showcase some of her clothing.
We hope all of you will put this date on your calendar now and plan to attend.
No tickets needed, but we will have a sign-up sheet later so we know how many
salads for the luncheon. You may also contact the church office (623-9743631)
and leave your name.
Summer is over and it is time to gear up for United Methodist Women. The three circles will begin regular meetings again and we have two more Unit Meetings before the end of the year.
Our meeting on Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. plans to be fun and exciting. We will have a speaker from SON GLOW BOUTIQUE. This is a wonderful little shop in Surprise with ladies clothing, jewelry, handbags and inspirational décor and much more. Shirley Madkins, the owner, will share with us her inspiration for opening the shop and the missions she supports from the proceeds. There will be a mini fashion show to showcase some of her clothing.
We hope all of you will put this date on your calendar now and plan to attend.
No tickets needed, but we will have a sign-up sheet later so we know how many
salads for the luncheon. You may also contact the church office (623-9743631)
and leave your name.
FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS
How would you like to help First United Methodist Church every time you buy groceries at Fry’s? It is so easy to sign up. Visit www.frysfood.com. Once logged into your Fry’s account, choose Community Rewards from the list on the left, then you can search for First United Methodist Church of Sun City either by name or YK230 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, an email address and a rewards card.
If you do not have an email address, you can contact their parent company, Kroger, at 1-800-576-4377, option 3. Just let them know you do not have access to a computer but would still like to sign up. If you need help, you can always come to the office and we will be glad to assist you.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our church until after you register your rewards card. You must swipe your registered Fry’s rewards card or use the phone number that is related to your registered Fry’s rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
How would you like to help First United Methodist Church every time you buy groceries at Fry’s? It is so easy to sign up. Visit www.frysfood.com. Once logged into your Fry’s account, choose Community Rewards from the list on the left, then you can search for First United Methodist Church of Sun City either by name or YK230 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, an email address and a rewards card.
If you do not have an email address, you can contact their parent company, Kroger, at 1-800-576-4377, option 3. Just let them know you do not have access to a computer but would still like to sign up. If you need help, you can always come to the office and we will be glad to assist you.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our church until after you register your rewards card. You must swipe your registered Fry’s rewards card or use the phone number that is related to your registered Fry’s rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
OUR NEXT SUNDAY POTLUCK IS OCTOBER 20th
Every third Sunday of the month we have a Potluck Sunday. Our fun potluck will be held on
September 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Remember to bring your own plate and utensils. Please bring an extra dish to share so we can easily include our guests and visitors.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Wendy Johnson, Executive Director of Justa Center will be our guest for thIS Potluck. Since its beginning in 2006, Justa Center continues to exclusively serve the growing population of homeless seniors age 55 and older in the metro Phoenix region. Justa Center is a safe haven, advocate, trusted partner and resource for seniors who are homeless and desire to return to housing. Plan on coming to meet Wendy, their new executive director, and to hear what has been happening with this wonderful ministry of ours.
Come One and All and join us!
Every third Sunday of the month we have a Potluck Sunday. Our fun potluck will be held on
September 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Remember to bring your own plate and utensils. Please bring an extra dish to share so we can easily include our guests and visitors.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Wendy Johnson, Executive Director of Justa Center will be our guest for thIS Potluck. Since its beginning in 2006, Justa Center continues to exclusively serve the growing population of homeless seniors age 55 and older in the metro Phoenix region. Justa Center is a safe haven, advocate, trusted partner and resource for seniors who are homeless and desire to return to housing. Plan on coming to meet Wendy, their new executive director, and to hear what has been happening with this wonderful ministry of ours.
Come One and All and join us!
VALLEY VIEW COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
DONATIONS COLLECTED OCTOBER 20th
TOUCAN = Two Cans
Tilly 2Can is the mascot for Valley View Community Food Bank. Her message — every time you shop for your family’s groceries, grab an extra TWO CANS for the food bank. Valley View Community Food Bank received no food this year from the USPS food drive. They are in dire need of help. Please bring canned goods especially, but anything will help. (If you forget your food, a check will suffice.) Thank you in advance for all you do for the community.
DONATIONS COLLECTED OCTOBER 20th
TOUCAN = Two Cans
Tilly 2Can is the mascot for Valley View Community Food Bank. Her message — every time you shop for your family’s groceries, grab an extra TWO CANS for the food bank. Valley View Community Food Bank received no food this year from the USPS food drive. They are in dire need of help. Please bring canned goods especially, but anything will help. (If you forget your food, a check will suffice.) Thank you in advance for all you do for the community.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
We are again collecting these Box Tops for Education. Each one is worth ten cents per coupon for a school. See the bulletin board outside the office for a list of products that have these box tops. Let’s help our schools!
We are again collecting these Box Tops for Education. Each one is worth ten cents per coupon for a school. See the bulletin board outside the office for a list of products that have these box tops. Let’s help our schools!
FIRST WORD NEWSLETTERS
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FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Join us each Sunday after the morning services for cookies and coffee. This is a time to get to know one another and welcome visitors.
GAME NIGHT
Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. for a time of fun, food and fellowship in the Lillian Carver Room (building behind the church).
HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON
Hands of Friendship is a group that gets together for fun and food the first Saturday of each month at
11:30 a.m. at Mercer’s Restaurant, 720 W. Peoria Avenue. We order from the menu and pay individually. Everyone is welcome. This is a great way to get acquainted.
Join us! Please call Phyllis Sutton (623-322-8547) so we will have a chair at the big table waiting for you. Hope to see you there!
Join us each Sunday after the morning services for cookies and coffee. This is a time to get to know one another and welcome visitors.
GAME NIGHT
Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. for a time of fun, food and fellowship in the Lillian Carver Room (building behind the church).
HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON
Hands of Friendship is a group that gets together for fun and food the first Saturday of each month at
11:30 a.m. at Mercer’s Restaurant, 720 W. Peoria Avenue. We order from the menu and pay individually. Everyone is welcome. This is a great way to get acquainted.
Join us! Please call Phyllis Sutton (623-322-8547) so we will have a chair at the big table waiting for you. Hope to see you there!
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POTLUCK
Join us on the third Sunday of each month after the 9:30 a.m. service in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck. Everyone brings a dish to share. This time is open to all. There is so much food that if you did not bring something, there is plenty to go around. Sometimes, we even have guest speakers or other fun activities. So please join us! |
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Metho Travelers” is a group of folks who like to travel and are also “Metho-dists.” First United Methodist Church, Lakeview United Methodist Church and Willowbrook United Methodist Church share a Metho Travelers Group that provides opportunities for friends to take trips together and see events.
Visit the tour table in the Fellowship Hall for further details and to sign up. Beth Mead (307-262-6715) and Barbara Britton-Chavez (602-999-3675) are tour representatives. METHO TRAVELERS INVITE YOU TO…. Go places: Fun trips with great people. Remember, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Many people are now signing up for these activities and space is limited. Be sure to pay your deposit upon registration to ensure your space. |
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MESA MARKET PLACE SWAP MEET, Friday, October 4. Cost is $30 and includes transportation, gratuities, admission, and a dessert stop on the return trip.
WEST COAST GETAWAY CRUISE, Thursday, December 5, to Monday, December 9. Costs range from $769-$999/double occupancy per person which includes cruise, bus, tips. Not included are gratuities on board ship.
For more information and sign up, visit the Metho Travelers’ table in the Fellowship Hall.
WEST COAST GETAWAY CRUISE, Thursday, December 5, to Monday, December 9. Costs range from $769-$999/double occupancy per person which includes cruise, bus, tips. Not included are gratuities on board ship.
For more information and sign up, visit the Metho Travelers’ table in the Fellowship Hall.
Location9849 N. 105th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351
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