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The All Church Picnic is sponsored by the Fishermen. As we gather at three o’clock, there will be games for the younger set and those young at heart. This is a potluck picnic. The Fishermen will provide watermelon, ice cream, and drinks (lemonade and iced tea). A gas grill will be available, so bring your burgers and dogs to grill and a dish to share. We expect to wrap up by six o’clock so things can get cleaned up and put away before it gets too dark.
SVUMC Weekly NewsletterSEPTEMBER 28, 2018
The Jaunt is a weekly newsletter that addresses upcoming events and highlights church activities. For information on many of our programs, small groups, and the United Methodist Church as an organization,
visit our newly designed website at www.sierravistaumc.umcchurches.org.
This Month’s Prayer Word: FirstLoving God, help us to put you first in every part of our lives
- Sierra Vista United Methodist Church -Love God. Love People. Spread the Love of Jesus.
Upcoming ServicesSeptember 30: Sunday Services, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m
Scripture Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Sermon: “UMW Sunday: The Courage of Esther” - Rev. Jean Festa
October 3: Vesper at 6:00 p.m. - Arnold Davis
The Jaunt
SVUMC All Church PicnicOctober 13th - 3:00 p.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
On the Church Patio
The SVUMC “J-Walkers” youth group meets Sundays after the last service from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm in the Serenity Room. Discussion, activities and lunch will be provided. All kids 6th - 12th grade are invited!
YouthGroup
The Holy Huddle for our South District will be held Saturday, October 6, from 1 until 4:30 pm at Christ Church UM, 655 N. Craycroft Rd. in Tucson. Together we will learn from various speakers about the 2019 Special Session of General Conference and we’ll participate in table discussions to unpack and pray for the future of The United Methodist Church in the Desert Southwest Conference. If you can’t attend on this date, visit www.dscumc.org/general-conference to find a complete listing of the Holy Huddles for clergy and Holy Huddles for clergy and laity in the Desert Southwest Conference.
In tribute to Peggy Lingo, donations were received to fund SVUMC’s annual English as a Second Language (ESL) and U.S. Citizenship classes. We need volunteers to help teach. Classes are scheduled to begin this fall (actual dates pending, but days are likely Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon). Our ESL program needs interested persons to work with students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. We often have several beginning levels, depending upon student proficiency in English.
Remembering the scripture: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this important outreach. Simply speaking English qualifies you for this rewarding mission! Please contact Dixie Lee Larson at 520-378-7079 or [email protected]
- Change In Church Email -Beginning immediately, please use the following email address for all correspondence with Sierra
Vista UMC. This will assist us as we make the transition from Cox Internet Service to our new
provider. The new email is:[email protected]
Knit WitsWe are a knit/crochet group that meets every Thursday from 9 to 11 in classroom 1-2. We use plastic bags to make sleeping mats for the homeless, and we need your help. We also teach knitting and crocheting.
If you know of someone in need of a little extra TLC, please consider giving them a prayer shawl. The Knit Wits (and friends) have created some beautiful shawls in a variety of colors and patterns. Please look at their display in the lobby and consider giving a shawl to a friend in need.
For more informationcontact Sheila King, 775-691-0023
Please join us for Vespers, a casual communion service, which is held in the Sanctuary. It lasts about 50 minutes. Join us this Wednesday, October 3 at 6 p.m. Our speaker is Arnold Davis . All are welcome!
Vespers
We at SAWs-Southwest know we may not meet the need of every request - but it matters to those we do. If it matters to you, join us and let’s make a difference one ramp at a time.
Your quarter can help build an access ramp that will give a handicapped person the joy of venturing beyond the captive walls of their own home, thereby enhancing their life and providing them with hope for a better future. That’s just one positive result your quarter helps to provide. The other important result is the heartfelt satisfaction the many volunteers receive knowing their efforts improve the life of others.
Your Two Bits Count!
- Adopt-A-Ramp -
Ready to roll up your sleeves and get out to work in our community? October 27th we will be participating in Ecumenical service with theChurch of Latter Day Saints. We will be out in the community doing service projects. Our goal is to have 40-50 worker bees from SVUMC!Call Annie Coppola at 520-678-5647 if you are able to help that morning. Our plan is to start at 8:00am and be done by noon!
The SVUMC is accepting applications for the position of Sunday School Director. A job description is available in the Church office. Your resume and application can be dropped off in the Church Office. Contact Pastor Matt or Beverly Tucker.
Sunday School DirectorPosition
Naomi Circle meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at 9:30 am in the Serenity Room. Our hostesses are Mary Ellen Kope and Edie Rowett. Our speaker will be Debbie Godwin, representing VICAP. Please RSVP by phone to Kathy Marvin at 803-6697.
Naomi Circle
The SVUMC Adult Chancel Choir rehearsals are in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. each Wednesday.
Bell Choir rehearsals are on Sundays at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Led by Charlene Stigers.
Spirit Singers is for 6th thru 12th grade singers and they practice on Sunday at 1 p.m. after Youth Group. Led by Carl Coss
The Holy Risers Choir rehearses on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. For more info, please contact Candi Smith at [email protected]
Would you like to help out with a gift of your time? SVUMC needs a Volunteer Production Director to produce our weekly video presentations for worship starting in January 2019. Pick up a job description in the office. Contact Pastor Matt, Doncella or Beverly [email protected] to volunteer for this important position.
Volunteer Production
Director
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store is changing the hours in which your goods can be donated. Due to all the wonderful people who support us, we have to allow time to sort and distribute the items, which will improve service to our customers. Please note the new time schedule for donations.Starting October 1st!11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays.Thank you all for the support you give to St. Vincent de Paul. We appreciate your understanding.
Diane McDanielPresident, St Andrew ConferenceSaint Vincent de Paul Society520-458-0500
Music Opportunities
Pastor Matt has grand jury duty every Thursday in Bisbee, now through December. Please help him manage his time by notifying the Church Office of planned hospital visits and surgeries ahead of time.
GRAND JURY
The coffee comes from Veracruz and Chiapas and is roasted and processed at Cafe La Colonia in Agua Prieta. The coffee is completely organic and is known for its smooth taste and excellent aroma. We sell the coffee after each Sunday morning service at the Fellowship Hall or it may be obtained by calling Anita Oquita at 520-208-4547. Thanks for your support of this important project.
AUGUSTINCOME $31,036 YEAR-TO-DATE
INCOME $321,107
AUGUSTEXPENSE $49,282 YEAR-TO-DATE
EXPENSE $388,542
AUGUSTSHORTFALL $ -18,246 YEAR-TO-DATE
SHORTFALL $ -67,435
Sierra Vista United Methodist ChurchOperating Fund Status for August 2018
Musicians are needed for the 9 a.m. Praise Band. If you play keyboard, guitar or bass, we can use you! Rehearsals are every Thursday at 6p.m. You do not have to play every week. (Only if you want to!) You don’t have to be a professional musician to play. Contact Samantha Leyrer at [email protected] if you would like to help out this ministry.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School partners with SVUMC in a volunteer tutoring program which is now in its 24th year. The Helping Hands program offers one-on-one help for students in grades 1-6 in all academic areas though the focus is primarily on math and reading. Tutoring began on September 25. If you are able to tutor or sub, please call 803-8984 or 378-7079. Because SVUMC practices a Safe Sanctuary program, all persons who work with children will be asked to undergo a background check. You may also sign up for a 10-minute tutoring session on any subject of your choice!
Calling Volunteers for theHelping Hands Tutoring Program!
Coffee FromCafe La Colonia
The SVUMC Food Pantry gave out 51 food bags last week. The canned goods we received from Southern Arizona Food Bank helped so much, but we are still in need of:
Pasta and pasta sauce Macaroni and cheese Instant potatoes Rice mixes Peanut butter and/or jelly Canned fruit Canned meats Cereal hot or cold Small 1lb bags of rice Crackers Ramen noodles and/or soup cups
The local dollar stores are good sources for some of these items.Please make sure all items are in their original packaging.
In the Fellowship Hall, Nancy Buttke is offering strength training classes. Classes are held each Monday and Friday as follows:
8:30 a.m. Strength Class: Lifting weights using dumbbells and ankle weights (about 1 hour)
9:45 a.m. Back/Abs Class: For people with back problems who need to strengthen their core (back and abdominal muscles, 30 minutes)
10:30 a.m. Class for People with Parkinson’s (PWP) and their caregivers
3:40 p.m. Another Back/Abs Class: 30 minutes
4:15 to 5 p.m. Another strength class
There is no fee. Donations are accepted. For more info contact Nancy at 378-3765.
3225 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista AZ 85650
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.Our church office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: 520 378-3352 / Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Matthew Ashley, [email protected] Manager: Doncella Leach, [email protected] Leaders: Jayne ‘Zhenya’ Knoche, [email protected] and John Marvin, [email protected] Information and Outreach: Shelia King and Jolene Coffman, [email protected] and [email protected] Director: Tony Waalkens, www.AzFinancialServices.NetSunday School Director: Jenna McCrery, [email protected] Director: Carl Coss, [email protected] Leader: Samantha Leyrer, [email protected]: Candi Smith, [email protected]: Dorothy Scheafer, [email protected] and Nancy Buttke, [email protected] Director: Jolene Coffman, [email protected]: Walter Partridge, [email protected] Editor: George Graves, [email protected] Committee: [email protected] Ministries Coordinator: Holly Bell, [email protected] License #: 632154 CVLI License #: 503962647
