August 2016

Sedona United Methodist Church

SUM GOOD NEWS

Greetings to our Sedona Family & Friends,

So what does it mean to LOVE your neighbor?

In Matthew 22:36-39, a lawyer challenges Jesus asking him, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus answers him saying, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (ESV).

In the first verse Jesus seems to be quoting from Deuteronomy 6:5; and in the second verse from

Leviticus. For Jesus, to love your neighbor as yourself meant living life according to Leviticus 19:9–18

(ESV)—

“When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge; neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. And you shall not strip your vineyard bare; neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the LORD your God.

You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another. You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.

You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob them. The wages of a hired worker shall not remain with you all night until the morning. You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.

You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

You shall not hate your brother or sister in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of them. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD”.

(Message continued on page 2.)

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Office Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon

928-282-1780; Fax: 928-282-6377

Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

Website: www.sedonaumc.org

Published monthly by Sedona United

Methodist Church, keeping members and

friends informed of programs of the church

and reporting news about the congregation.

Deadline is the 15th of the previous month.

Worship Service:

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Communion: first Sunday of the month.

Celebrations: last Sunday of the month.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Our Church Staff: All Members of the Church Ministers

Rev. Fred Mast Senior Pastor

Rev. Arland Averill Rev. Tom Bush Pastors/Retired Maude Johns Missionary /Retired

Scot Munro Lay Leader

Norm LaDuke Choir Director

Mary Luttrell Keyboardist

Richard Batka Facilities Engineer

Carol Taylor Nursery

Jenny Mast Administrative Assistant

Gayle Macklin Bookkeeper

Dr. Rick Brothers; Pat DiMillo, Alice Stephenson Wellness Ministry

Janie McDaniel Caring Lay Ministry

Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata Desert Southwest Annual Conference Rev. Neil Leftwich District Superintendent

In Loving Memory: Rev. David Ellsworth, 1922 – 2011 Founding Pastor

Phyllis Averill, 1937-2015 Retired Pastor

Drewer Johns, 1919 - 2012 Retired Missionary

You shall not hate your brother or sister in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of them. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD”.

For Jesus, to love your neighbor as you love yourself was to

practice humility and justice towards your fellow human beings.

To treat others as you would like to have them treat you. For

Jesus, speaking to Jews shaped by the Torah, this is what loving

your neighbor looked like.

In August, I will share a series of messages entitled “So What

Does it Look Like to LOVE Your Neighbor?” based upon the

Gospel of Matthew 22:36-39 and parsing this scripture found in

Leviticus chapter 9.

Can you imagine a world where people truly loved each other

this way?

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Fred

Thank You!!! –SUMC Trustees

Have you ever wondered who comes and opens the church for Sunday

worship each and every Sunday morning, or for one of our other many

events? Who locks up and takes out the garbage after fellowship? Who

makes sure everything works and is kept in good repair? Ever wonder

who oversees building use, keeps the bathrooms working, cleans the

carpets, fixes irrigation problems, changes the light bulbs, or any of the

other thousands of tasks it takes to keep our church operational and

beautiful?

You guessed it—The SUMC Trustees are the ones we have to thank.

This great and dedicated group of individuals who spend so much time

volunteering their expertise and their time for a love of God and SUMC.

So next time you see one of our Trustees, take just a moment and say a

great big THANK YOU!

Pastor Fred

SUMC TRUSTEES:

Bruce Bramblett, Jeff Dunn, Rick Brothers, Glen Snowberger, Lee Con-

rad, Kat Bramblett, Herb Hanks, Loyd Barnett, Jim Keller, Al Schneck,

and Rich Batka

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Assisting in Worship in August at 9:30 a.m.

August 7

Liturgist: Liz Lukeman

Greeters: Doug & Janie McDaniel Ushers: Jim Latham, George Dana, Scot Munro, Mike Givler Communion Servers:

Balcony: Suzie Dunn and Lyle Branch Tray (gluten free): Ellen Brooks Organ side: Barney and Annie Garrison Pulpit Side: Pat and Larry Herman

August 14 Liturgist: Jeff Dunn Greeters: David Johnson & Dottie Inman Ushers: Jim Keller, Lynn Frank, Cheryl Henriksen, Joe Huff

August 21 Liturgist: Lee Conrad Greeters: Joe & Kathy Huff Ushers: Terry Sidwell, Al Schneck, Don Reilly, Rick Brothers

August 28 Liturgist: Denny Decker Greeters: Rick & Jane Brothers Ushers: Herb Hanks, Larry Herman, Denny Decker, Charles Black

2016 Fellowship

Teams: Updated list as of 1/21/16

JANUARY — Usher Teams FEBRUARY — Finance MARCH — Congregational Care APRIL — Worship MAY — Christian Education & Library Team JUNE — Missions JULY — Choir AUGUST — SPRC SEPTEMBER — Welcome Team OCTOBER — Nominating Committee NOVEMBER — Trustees

DECEMBER — UMW

Prayers

Please pray for these churches: Mission Bell UMC, Glendale

Mountain View UMC, Cottonwood New Song UMC, Surprise

Prescott UMC

Greeters for September September 4: Jim & Carol Keller September 11: Tom Bush & Ellen Brooks September 18: Glen Snowberger & Freda Wrons September 25: Gene & Barbara Chandler

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2 Suzie Dunn 2 Eunice Dick 3 Herb Hanks 3 Ben Sutter 8 Carol Shannon 10 Jim Latham 11 Carl Williams 16 Susan Carder 16 Denny Decker 18 Glenn Snowberger 23 Stephanie Dempsey 27 Marvin Hinton 27 Margaret Hanks 30 Barbara Mast 31 Tom Bush 31 Barbara Hinton

August Celebrations

6 Dale & Doris Compton 9 Dena & Philip Bickhardt 10 Barb & Gene Chandler 25 Terry & Charlene Cook 26 Patricia & Ernie DiMillo 27 Bob & Anne Brokaw 30 Jim & Carol Keller 31 Joe & Kathy Huff

Like us on Facebook! We currently have 117 likes and would love to have more. The website has some new features! Website: www.sedonaumc.org Check out: Sunday Sermons online; Online Prayer Requests; A Photo Gallery

ESOL Update

Going on 13 years here at SUMC, our ESOL program has the same focus—helping adults learn the English lan-

guage—but the material used and the method of delivery need updating. Several tutors, community people,

Pastor Fred and I are meeting weekly to bring about these changes. We know we can be more effective. We

want our students to experience success more quickly. We want our material relevant to today’s world and to

the students’ needs. And we want to have fun because we know people learn more quickly when they are en-

gaged and having fun.

There will be opportunity for those of you who want to get in on this program. It may be as simple as reviewing

the alphabet with one or more students. It may be helping a student assess progress, as measured following a

simple computer lesson. It may be supporting the program with donations of money or equipment. Already, we

ask you for your prayers of gratitude for the work team and prayers of hope as we work to make the program

viable.

Thank you,

Suzie Dunn

Take a look around our property. Terry Cook continues to make our landscape look good. During the high

temperature, he varied his schedule to work in the evening.

The rose bush in honor of Phyllis Averill is coming back!

New seat cushions are on patio chairs, thanks to donations from Lyle Branch, Bonnie Fletcher, Glen Snow-

berger and Suzie Dunn. An anonymous donor has also provided additional cushions and a chair. It would be

nice to know who that person is!

For Fellowship, Lee Conrad has purchased beautiful placemats, allowing us to vary the table service for vari-

ous functions

Jim Fletcher continues to host the welcome desk every Sunday

Bob Gesche is back handing out “Bob’s Banana Bread” and carnations to first time visitors

The trustees, Pastor Fred, Jenny Mast and others kept the church above water during a recent monsoon.

This list could go on and on. I just wanted to say thanks! Suzie Dunn

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Join us on August 12th for

Family Movie Night 2nd Friday of the Month at 6:00 p.m.

The fun starts at 6:00 p.m with lots of great food and great fellowship! The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Bring a friend, too. The fun keeps reeling and its free!

United Methodist Women are on Summer Break

Next Function will be

Saturday, September 10 At 11:30 am

“Songs of Scripture”

Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall

There is a UMW Board Meeting on August 18 at 9 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, August 13 8:00 a.m. Huevos

at Olde Sedona Grill 1405 W Hwy. 89A

Featured speaker:

Tom Lamkin

Sedona City Councilman

Please bring a can of food for the Food Bank.

Miracles From Heaven Based on an incredible true story.

It asks, “How do we explain the impossible!”

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“HOT AUGUST NIGHT”

Friday, August 19th at 6:30p.m.

THIS MONTH

FROM THE S.E.T. TEAM

With Special Guest Matthew Kelley, Executive Director

of Verde Valley Sanctuary

It will be an evening of laughs and funIt will be an evening of laughs and fun——then we'll cool off with ice cream then we'll cool off with ice cream sundaes and fresh peach cobbler.sundaes and fresh peach cobbler. We'll be looking for people to share their We'll be looking for people to share their

talents in telling their favorite joke, singing a comical song, karaoke or talents in telling their favorite joke, singing a comical song, karaoke or acting inacting in skits.skits. Keeping it cleanKeeping it clean of course!of course!

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This Event to Benefit

Upcoming Special Events at Sedona UMC

** 2nd

Annual “Trunk or Treat Halloween Spooktacular”, October 31. Yes, it is time to be thinking about how to decorate your car trunk. We are also hoping to top our 4000 pieces of donated candy we received last year. We are anticipating that this event will grow!

** Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 12th

Something for everyone on your Christmas list. There will be a great lunch and other goodies available too.

** Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, November 20th

. After worship, we’ll enjoy

another traditional turkey dinner potluck.

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Sunday School for Children at 9:45a.m. Offered Sunday mornings. Sunday School for Adults at 10:45 am Sunday Mornings in Conference Room Led by Jan Shuman, the study will be using the book “Kingdom Building”. This will be a short-term study lasting through August. **Feel free to bring coffee and munchies from Fellowship Time with you to the class. MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP Every Monday 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the conference room. Please come join us as we

read together, ask questions,

share and learn from each oth- er. If you would like to be on the remind-er mailing list, please email J'net Smith at jnet@jnetsmith.com or call 206.719.1905.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Conference Room. All men are invited. This group now studying 2 Thessalonians. ANNA’s CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY Every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. This study is for women and they meet in the conference room. They are currently studying the book of Judges. Please contact: Jan Shuman 928-203-0586 rtshuman@hotmail.com

*Please watch for additional Bible studies starting up in the fall.

This group is currently on

summer break and will

resume on September 12

From Caring Lay Ministry

A reminder that the Sedona Community Center has Meals on Wheels available should you

need them. For many of the seniors in our community, Meals on Wheels deliveries are

literally the difference between remaining in their own homes and needing to relocate to

a nursing or assisted living facility. The delivery of a nutritious meal, friendly visit and

wellness check help them cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isola-

tion and loss of independence. For many seniors, the caring volunteer drivers are the

only person they see or speak with all day. They also offer Meals on Wheels services to

those recuperating from an illness or hospital stay. Please contact the Sedona Commu-

nity Center at 928-282-2834 for more information or stop in the church office for a

brochure.

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WELLNESS NOTES “My word----shall not return to Me void”

August is always a ‘quiet month’ here in Arizona, with our heat outdoors, relaxation times (for some) and ‘mid-year’ feeling of voids between projects. Here are some tidbits of wellness information taken from many resources that come across my desk. May you always be looking for helpful prompts for your well-ness.

The Bible is to a thirsty soul what water is to a barren land

It’s A/C time---as you need to turn on your car’s air conditioner, and you find yourself sneezing, the cul-prits are probably mold and fungi in the system. To minimize the problem, keep the car windows open part way for 10 minutes after you turn on the A/C. Keep the vents pointed away from your face. Set the A/C to use “outside” vs. recirculated air.

Eat your veggies!! Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy meal plan. With just 25 calories in eight medium spears of asparagus, you get 25% of your daily Vit. A and 15% Vit. C, and loads of essential folic acid.

Catnaps can improve memory and learning. According to research published in the a recent issue of the Journal of Sleep Research, napping for just 6 minutes a day can improve memory and learning, while naps of 35-50 minutes led to even greater memory improvement. The changes in the brain that help store memories start to work as we begin to fall asleep. So take time for a nap.

Walking: the Magic Pill for Better Health. Three recent studies provide strong evidence that walking for as little as 30 minutes a day will improve your metabolic profile, reduce your risk of stroke, help you avoid dementia, and much more. These findings make walking perhaps the single most beneficial health activity. (Duke Medicine Health News, May2008, p.5)

Check out your Immunization status. www.immunize.org will help you see where you need to update. Be sure you have a Tetanus Immunization every 10 years. “Shingles” Immunization is available through the County Health Department (it is expensive, but most Insurances reimburse all or part of the fee).

When traveling, take along hand sanitizer & use it often. Assure your hydration level with at least 6 glasses of water daily, & increase your water intake if going to high altitudes.

Have a Safe and Healthful Month

Alice Stephenson RN (Retired)

Blood Pressure screenings are taking a break during the

Summer. We will resume this service starting in

September on 9/18/16.

SUMC Health Corner

The SUMC “Health Corner” features informative articles by Lyman R. Broth-

ers, III MD, and Pat Dimillo on health and nutrition. These articles are written

by health professionals from the congregation as a service to their church

family. If you have any ideas about future articles, please let Jenny Mast in the

office know and she will pass on the requests to us.

Disclaimer

This article is for information

only and is not intended to

replace evaluation, diagnosis,

and treatment by your health

care professional.

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Greetings From Afar!

Recently, Norm and Jan LaDuke spent a month of vacation visiting friends and fami-

ly. Along the way they met up with Jean Moncrief at the Champaign, IL airport and

spent a delightful overnight with Joanne Reed on their way home. A phone call from

Pat and Gordon Close greeted them when they returned to Sedona. Each of these

former members asked that their warmest greetings be conveyed to the SUMC family

and especially the choir.

Take a look around our property. Terry Cook continues to make our landscape look good. During the high

temperature, he varied his schedule to work in the evening.

The rose bush in honor of Phyllis Averill is coming back!

New seat cushions are on patio chairs, thanks to donations from Lyle Branch, Bonnie Fletcher, Glen Snow-

berger and Suzie Dunn. An anonymous donor has also provided additional cushions and a chair. It would be

nice to know who that person is!

For Fellowship, Lee Conrad has purchased beautiful placemats, allowing us to vary the table service for

various functions

Jim Fletcher continues to host the welcome desk every Sunday

Bob Gesche is back handing out “Bob’s Banana Bread” and carnations to first time visitors

The trustees, Pastor Fred, Jenny Mast and others kept the church above water during a recent monsoon.

This list could go on and on. I just wanted to say thanks! Suzie Dunn

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NOTES FROM THE LOFT August 2016 The scribblings of a musical mouse named Chuck

With Chuck away on summer break, we bring you a note on music from our correspondent in Virginia. I am aware of music. Almost everywhere I go there's music playing. Out shopping? Each store sets its vibe with the choice of auditory accompaniment piped over the speakers. I know when I walk in the door if this store is "for me" or a different demographic. A restaurant walks a different kind of line with music. White tablecloths evoke stringed instruments, red-and-white checks often mean Sinatra's on the radio. Formica with rounded geometric shapes and some sparkles? I'm looking for the jukebox and some 50s favorites like Elvis or Peggy Lee or Dion - and so many more. Waiting rooms (doctor, dentist, salon) play relaxing music. The coffee shop plays unobtrusive “background music.” I hear it all. Mid-conversation I'll interrupt my lunch date to say, "That's a cover of The Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" as a light jazz piano piece – AMAZING!" If a piece holds strong emotions or memories for me I might start to hum or sing along - my friends and family expect this, but I will try to resist this if my companion prefers. Waiting on that oil change I hear the radio in the garage bay whenever the door be-tween us is opened - and I often start to nod or bounce my leg in time with the beat. Music is memories. You've been to San Francisco, and each time you hear Tony Bennett sing - you remember. New York City? Nobody sang it better than Frank Sinatra. James Taylor made us long for somewhere we may never have been in "Carolina in My Mind," and Nat King Cole gives us wanderlust in "Route 66" (though you can pick your favorite artist's version of that song – there are so many!). Music also makes us feel - it can be visceral. Those heartbreaking five notes of "Vesti la giubba" in "Pagliacci" always make me cry. Music enhances the moment: from Christmas carols to songs of the resurrection at Easter time. Music provides context and clues: "Oh, this song reminds me of that trip we took with the kids..." Ever watch a Hitchcock scene without the volume on? It's not the same; it doesn't draw you in; it doesn't hit you quite as hard. Have you heard Patrick Ki playing at Tlaquepaque? Perfect music for a leisurely stroll through our unique arts and crafts village. The world of casual music-listening has changed remarkably with the advent of iPods, satellite radio, and streaming music. It is easier in this age of full access to choose to narrow your scope to the exclusion of new-to-you auditory experiences. It is also easier than ever to find music from artists you've never heard of; you just have to choose to listen to something unfamiliar. I started listening to the blues a few months ago, and I keep plumbing the depths. I'm not listening to new releases; I'm finding "old" music that's new to me. I stumbled into some bossa nova one day and decided it was a nice summery style I should incorporate.

Adding music to our lives provides depth and familiarity, learning opportunities and

escape. Keep an ear out and take note…

Back here at SUMC, choir practice begins August 18th at 6:30 pm! We welcome anyone who would like to join us. Get ready SUMC, we will be back singing in September!

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August 2016 AT SUMC

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Office Closed

9:00am Hannah’s

Prayer Circle

2 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

4:00pm Spanish ESOL

6:00pm ESOL

3 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am Men’s Bible Study

10:00 am Welcoming Team

4 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:45am Anna’s

Bible Study

12:00 pm SET Mtg

5 Office Open

9:00am-Noon 6

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9:30am Worship

9:45am Children’s Sunday School

10:30am Fellowship

10:45 am “Kingdom Bldg” Class

11:00am Trustees Mtg

8 Office Closed

9:00am Hannah’s

Prayer Circle

9 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

4:00pm Spanish ESOL

6:00pm ESOL

10 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am Men’s Bible Study

10:00am Library

1:30pm Caring Lay Ministry 7:00pm SPRC

11 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:45am Anna’s

Bible Study

12 Office Open

9:00am-Noon

6:00 pm Family Movie Night

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8:00am Men’s Breakfast - Olde Sedona Grill

14 9:30am Worship

9:45am Children’s Sunday School

10:30am Fellowship

10:45 am “Kingdom Bldg” Class

3:00 pm Kachina Pt. Worship

15 Office Closed

9:00am Hannah’s

Prayer Circle

16 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

4:00pm Spanish ESOL

6:00pm ESOL

17 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am Men’s Bible Study

18 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am UMW Board Meeting

9:45am Anna’s

Bible Study

2:00pm Ad Council

6:30pm Choir

Practice Begins

19 Office Open

9:00am-Noon

6:30 pm

Hot August Night

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9:00 am

Emmaus Group

21 9:30am Worship

9:45am Children’s Sunday School

10:30am Fellowship

10:45 am “Kingdom Bldg” Class

22 Office Closed

9:00am Hannah’s

Prayer Circle

23 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

10:00am Finance Meeting

4:00pm Spanish ESOL

6:00pm ESOL

24 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am Men’s Bible Study

11:00 am Education Mtg

25 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:45am Anna’s

Bible Study

6:30pm Choir

Practice

26 Office Open

9:00am-Noon 27

28 9:30am Worship

9:45am Children’s Sunday School

10:30am Fellowship

10:45 am “Kingdom Bldg” Class

29 Office Closed

9:00am Hannah’s

Prayer Circle

30 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

4:00pm Spanish ESOL

6:00pm ESOL

31 Office Open

9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am Men’s Bible Study

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SUM Good News Sedona United Methodist Church 110 Indian Cliffs Road Sedona, AZ 86336

Phone: 928-282-1780

Fax: 928-282-6377

Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

Website: www.sedonaumc.org

Sedona United Methodist Church

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people,

Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s

transforming love, and Serving God’s world.

Vision Statement

To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.

sedonaumc.org 928-282-1780 sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

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By popular demand SUMC now offers you the ability to make your tithe and offering

donations using your debit or credit card on our website—www.sedonaumc.org