Life at Faith. . . Nov. 3

Welcome Visitors!

Today we celebrate Birthday Sunday! If you were born in the month of November please join us

during Chat ‘n Coffee for a piece of birthday cake.

Today is Food Bank Sunday. Barrels are in the breezeway to receive gifts of non-perishable food

items. The food banks use these items to supplement the produce and perishable items in the food boxes they give to hungry people and families. If you prefer to make a monetary gift, please use the pink food bank envelopes to be found in the pew racks in the sanctuary. All food and cash gifts received during August will go to the Valley View Food Bank.

Cents-Ability will be dedicated today. Don’t forget to bring your cans to church. Contributing your

change is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Congrega-tions invite every member (of all ages) to contribute a few cents at every meal and gather them into a Cents-Abilty can. If you don’t have one of those, gather it into a container or envelope of your own.

Low Vision Support Group. We’re Back! Come to the Knox Room on Monday, November 11 at 1 pm. A Benevilla volunteer will explain services available to you. Good information, share experiences, bring a friend, make a friend!

Tuesdays@Ten Bible Study The History of Christianity DVD Series continues through the end of the year with the DVD program featuring Prof. Molly Worthen with Dana Kovach as the moderator.

November 5 Slave Religion in the Americas

November12 Christian Missions and Moral Reform

November 19 The Church’s Encounter with Modern Learning

November 26 The Social Gospel

Stewardship Sunday, November 10

Brunch Celebration,

On Sunday, November 10, we present our Pledge Cards and Time and Talent brochures to God in a special offering during the service. After worship, we

celebrate the generosity of our church family with a brunch in Illingworth Hall.

Sign-up and get your ticket for brunch before and after the service

in the Narthex today. Cut-off is noon on Monday, Nov. 5.

There is no cost for the ticket. We need to know how many to expect. A free will

donation is happily accepted at the brunch. Join us in giving thanks for

God’s many blessings.

Weekly Choir rehearsals Held on Thursdays 3 - 4:15 pm in the Choir Room. We also

meet 9:00 am Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary to practice singing for 30 minutes. NEW & RETURNING SING-ERS HAPPILY WELCOMED! Any questions, see/call/email Director of Music, Sheryl Campbell. Anyone interested in learning how to ring in the Bell Choir please contact Pastor Mike, Bell Choir Director; or Pastor Sheryl, Director of Music.

Men’s Bible Study takes place on Thursdays at 9:00 am in the Conference Room. All men of Faith Church are invited to join this group.

November 7 Daniel 1-4 Dream Interpretation and Fiery Furnace

November 14 Daniel 5-8 Handwriting on the Wall, Lions in the Den

The Wired Word meets Sundays at 8:45am in Illingworth Hall (before 10 am worship), and Wednesdays at 10 am in the Council Room. Discus-sions are led typically by persons in-volved with our Christian Education Committee.

The Wired Word is an invigorating Bible study that allows us to see just how our faith interweaves with the world around us. We will look at very current topics…and spend time discussing how our faith might apply to these and related life issues.

Everyone who wants may receive an advance copy of the materials delivered to their email by the Thurs-day prior to gathering. Just email: admin@scfaith.org or call the church at 623-974-3611

(M-Thu 8am-2pm) and ask for Stacy. A few printed copies are available at the Reception Desk.

This is a great Bible study for those who are looking for something different and great for those who like to keep current on happenings in the world.

Faith Breakfast Bunch Whether you are new to Faith Church or have been a long-time

member, you are invited to join us at 8:30 a.m. at the Old Country Buffet 17125 N. 79th Ave. Glendale on Saturday, NOVEMBER 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends.

West Valley Acoustic Jam is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us on

November 12, 6 to 8 p.m. in Illing-worth Hall. Hosted by John Harris (602-448-4341) and Karen Harris(602-448-0409). We welcome and encourage all levels from beginners to experienced players. Come and join us for an even-ing of fun, great fellowship, and a great time.

Join Pastor Mike for an informal discussion based on the book by Jane Marie Thibault called “10 Gospel Promises for Later Life.” You will hear how she describes both the problems and the promises that are faced in this stage of life and what the spiritual resources are for receiving the benefit of those promises. Choose a time that works for you on Novem-ber 11

th- 12 noon for lunch and learn,

or 4pm for learn and dine afterwards. Sign up in the following ways by Thursday, November 7 - call Stacy at the church office 623-974-3611 (Monday-Thursday 8-2pm), email Stacy at admin@scfaith.org, or fill out the “You Can Count on Me” reserva-tion form inserted in your bulletin. Copies of the book may be borrowed from the library. Remember Our Veterans We will honor our Veterans on Sunday, November 10 during 10am worship at Faith Church. Also, Sun City has a special “Tribute to Our Veterans” at 4pm Sunday, November 10, free at the Sun Bowl.

ILLINGWORTH HALL

GENTLY USED BOOKS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME YOUR $$ DONATION WILL BE

USED TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE

CALVIN LIBRARY

For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase

Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand.

Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

Sunday flowers. You may dedicate one of our silk floral arrangements that stay at Faith Church for $25, or you may still order fresh flowers at a cost of $50. Remember loved ones and special moments with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Please sign-up on the flower chart in the Narthex or call Shirley Engwall at 623-440-3736.

Each week we pray for members of Faith Presbyterian Church in alphabetical order. Cheri Best, Marcia Billington, Bob and Bert Blean, Esther Blunt, Anna Bohac, Nancy Bossert, Gil and Judy Bowers. To All Members: Please remember to wear your name badges. Crocheting and Knitting Group. Meeting on Mondays 2-4 pm in the Iona Room. We’re a small group of women who meet on Mondays to have fun, learn new ideas from each other, and do our projects: Or you can work on your own projects. Come and join us! Barb Munn 623-974-9949. Bright Pink Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. Please fill out your card for prayer requests and put it in the offering plate or give the information to Gerri Crothers.

Just Coffee sales will be suspended on Sunday Nov. 10 due to the Stewardship Brunch.

Sales will resume on December 8.

Supper @ 6 pm $10 Program 6:30 pm

Back by popular demand! Buck is a song writer, author, and plays guitar with his band. He has been an entertainer for many years. Buck is joined by his Country Stars. Come, join us for a toe tapping, Branson-worthy evening of fun entertainment! Cut-off for supper tickets - November 11. We invite all who attend to bring their

own place settings. If you are unable

to do so, place settings will be

provided.

Current members of the Congregational

Life Committee are: Debbie Young,

Kathy Owens, Sherrill Tyacke, and

Jean Rau, pastor liaison: Rev. Sheryl

Campbell.

Please leave drinks, other than bottled water, in the Narthex at the Welcome Center where you may pick them up after the service. Thank you for your cooperation.

When our church receives thank you cards, we will put the names in our Sunday bulletin, but now you can also read the entire card on the board at Illingworth Hall. Also, if you have news items about our church or members, or other information you think may belong on a bulletin board, please bring them on Sundays to Pastor Sheryl or Susan Edwards, or other days to the Reception Desk in the Admin building. Regular committees and PW will continue to keep their bulletin boards going as they have been. Thank you!

FAITH RIDERS MINISTRY

What if you couldn’t drive to church…?

With YOUR help our members who need a ride can join the “Faith Riders” and enjoy our Worship service on Sundays. Please help support this vital ministry, envelopes are available in the pew racks. Thank you.

If you have an e-mail address on file with the church you will be receiving weekly emails giving you the bulletin announcements for the up-coming week. This information is also available on our website (www.scfaith.org) - go to the home page and click on the orange button - that says “Click Here” for the announcements. Most Fridays or Saturdays the pastors will share a Phone Tree message with similar information. (You must say “hello” in order to activate the phone message when it comes.) If you would like to opt-out or opt-in to either or both of these services please contact Stacy in the church office: 623-974-3611.

Ecumenical Prayer Circle: Together with other Sun City churches who share the Ecumenical Prayer Group for Christian Unity, please pray today for the people and ministries of Faith Presbyterian Church.

Tai Chi Classes are held every Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Westminster Room. A donation of $5 per class is encouraged.

Advent and Christmas Season is just around the corner, and we have a tradition of inviting EVERYONE to get involved decorating, and bookending it with FOOD! We encourage dressing for the Christmas/Holiday theme (or, it is slightly before Thanksgiving, too). But stay comfortable and safe.

Monday, November 25, all gather in Illingworth Hall 9am (come a little early for fresh donuts - and there’s usually one team of guys who start earlier than that on the outdoor stable/nativity). We will open with prayer, and people will get to choose what places they would like to help decorate - Illingworth, Chapel, Sanctuary, Administration Building, Outdoors (several places), etc. Decorations are already here - some out of storage, and some new. Custodians will be with us. Volunteers exert themselves to the degree that they are able - there will be sit-down jobs, too. Everyone present is a partner in our efforts.

Gather back in Illingworth Hall and continue fellowship. Then when most is done, the Congregational Life Committee will declare it Time For Lunch—and we will have homemade chili and fixin’s, free for all who have been there that morning. Staff will join in the meal, too!

Please sign up, new or returning, members and newcomer/visitors welcome! Call Stacy in the church office by noon Wednesday, November 20. We need to know how much chili to prepare. Congregational Life Committee: Debbie Young, Kathy Owens, Sherrill Tyacke, Jean Rau; pastoral liaison Rev. Sheryl.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Faith Presbyterian Church, as part of the West Valley Presbyterian Coalition, is happy to announce that construction has begun on a new

home for the family of Santos and Danielle Cardenas, and their four children: Danielle, Michael, Santos, and Jesus. The Wall Raising was October 5. The anticipated Dedication date is February 8.

As a congregation Faith Church has been a Habitat Sponsor for many years. Congregational members also make individual contributions to Habitat. All members who wish to make individual contributions should contact Kelley Arnold for the appropriate paper work.

Individual contributions qualify for an Arizona State Income Tax CREDIT up to a maximum of $400 per individual or $800 per married couple.

In the words of Santos and Danielle: “May God bless your heart and thank you so much for being amazing people and helping people’s dreams come true, and helping them to own their homes. You’re amazing.”

ACTIVITIES: November 3 Birthday/Hunger Sunday

Sunday, November 3 8:45 a.m ..... Wired Word - Illingworth Hall 9:00 a.m ..... Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary 10:00 a.m ..... Worship - Sanctuary 11:00 a.m ..... Chat ’n Coffee Fellowship - Illingworth Hall - Everyone is Welcome!

Monday, November 4 10:00 a.m ..... Memorial Committee - Council Room 10:30 a.m ..... Peace Justice Mission Committee - Conference Room 2:00 p.m ..... Knit/Crochet Group - Iona Room

Tuesday, November 5 9:00 a.m ..... Prayer Time - Chapel Family Room 9:45 a.m ..... Benevilla Dementia Caregiver Support Group- Westminster Room 10:00 a.m ..... Tuesdays@10 - Council Room 11:15 a.m ..... Congregational Life - Iona Room

Wednesday, November 6 8:30 a.m ..... Staff Meeting - Conference Room 10:00 a.m ..... HR/Personnel - Conference Room 10:00 a.m ..... Wired Word - Council Room 1:00 p.m ..... Christian Education - Conference Room 1:00 p.m ..... Hand and Foot - Iona Room 1:30 p.m ..... Evangelism Committee - Council Room

Thursday, November 7 9:00 a.m ..... Men's Bible Study - Conference Room 9:00 a.m ..... Quilters - Knox Room 9:00 a.m ..... Tai Chi - Westminster Room 1:00 p.m ..... Stewardship Committee - Conference Room 3:00 p.m ..... Choir - Choir Room 4:15 p.m ..... Bell Choir Practice - Sanctuary

Friday, November 8 - Office Closed No Events Planned

Saturday, November 9 8:30 a.m ..... Breakfast Bunch - Old Country Buffet 17125 N. 79th Ave. Glendale

Please remember Faith Church as Beneficiary in your Will, Trust or IRA.