The Mountain View Presbyterian Church Newsletter November/December, 2016 During this holiday season and beyond… As the Apostle Paul wrote to his friends in Philippi, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” When we look closely at scripture, we find God’s picture of what it means to be in partnership with his work for the sake of the gospel. In the church context, we are not called to be something we are not, but to know we serve a missionary God who calls each of us using the skills, gifts and talents we possess to share the good news of Jesus with the world, our world right here in Scottsdale. God calls each of us to be involved where he has already been at work preparing people, loving them and bringing Christians into their lives. It doesn’t take much except a desire to follow Christ and speak of our faith if it is appropriate and timely. We also need to be aware of what’s going on in our congregation, imagining how our congregation can be involved in God’s activity in the world and an awareness of what God has already been up to with us. With the fall season upon us, we are quickly racing toward the holidays. Because of the generosity of Mountain View members and friends and a missionary heart for the people God brings to our lives, the Mission Team is again offering us many ways to serve our community for Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond. Bringing food for the Manna Closet or the Thanksgiving food drive will help families in Scottsdale have a good meal and an opportunity to celebrate. In mid-November, we will again be able to choose a family from Vista and give them gifts hoping to show the real Gift of Christmas. And for each of us as we enter this busy season, I pray that we will be filled with joy and thanksgiving as we share with our neighbors and each other God’s greatest gift to us in Jesus Christ. Pastor Lyn

November

4-6—Mexico Mission Trip 18-19—Holiday Boutique 21—Musician Encounters Concert 23—Thanksgiving Eve Service Valley Presbyterian 24—Happy Thanksgiving! 25—Office Closed 27—First Sunday of Advent

December

4—Carols Around the Table 17—Holiday Sock Wrap 23—Office Closed at Noon 24—Christmas Eve Services 25—Merry Christmas! 26—Office Closed

Holiday Worship Times

Thanksgiving Eve Valley Presbyterian Church—6:30 pm Christmas Eve 4:00 pm—Family Service-Children’s Pageant 5:30 pm—Contemporary Service of Candles & Carols 5:30 & 7:00 pm—Traditional Services of Candles & Carols 9:00 pm—Traditional Service of Candles, Communion & Carols Christmas Day 10:00 am—Traditional Service Only New Year’s Day—Communion Sunday 9:00 am—Contemporary Service 9:30 am—Traditional Service

Advent Devotionals

“Good News for All the People” written by Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Smith But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 “It is the design of the 2016 daily Advent devotional to assist you in celebrating God’s wondrous good news. Each day’s reading concludes with a few reflection questions and a spiritual practice, The Daily God Hunt. We pray that this devotional will help you each day during Advent to ponder, savor and be in awe of God’s astounding good news of great joy!”

“Multiply the Ministry” Stewardship Update

First, thank you to each of the 255 families and individuals who have returned their Estimate of Giving card offering totaling just over $950,000 for 2017 to help Multiply the Ministry for Mountain View. It can help the planning process greatly if those who feel comfortable doing so will complete their estimates. Prayerfully, Your Stewardship Council

6947 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley 85253

Wednesday, November 23 Childcare available for ages 0-3 by reservation to [email protected] There are activities that night.

MOUNTAIN VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH invites you to join our community of Christ.

Class will be held in January. Watch for sign-ups in the near future!

The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people in Scottsdale are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day. Mountain View is hoping to reverse this trend, starting with our own congregation. Your pastors believe that The Story, a Zondervan best-seller, is the right tool to increase Biblical literacy; helping readers understand God’s story from Genesis to Revelation and how their own stories intersect with God’s. Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully selected scriptures sequenced in chronological order, The Story presents the word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel. With thousands of participating churches nationwide, The Story is becoming a movement that is bringing wide-ranging benefits to local churches. Many have reported increased community outreach, increased Biblical literacy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God’s story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in our story. Our journey through The Story continues through Sunday, May 14 at all worship services. The Adult Ed. video series continues through Wednesday, May 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Books are still available for $5.00 so you can read along. Visit the Welcome Center table.

WOMEN in the WORD EVENING BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES

“The Story” Bible Study Wednesday Mornings Judy Howe, Leader 9:00-11:30 am in the EEC

Women in the Word is an intimate, small group of women looking for a place to be vulnerable, to be encouraged and fall in love with Jesus! We meet Wednesday nights during WOW, 6:00-7:00 pm, and childcare is provided. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Suzanne O'Dea at 970-596-0454!

This study and video series complements “The Story” sermon series preached by the pastors on Sunday mornings. The Story presents the word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel. With thousands of participating churches nationwide, The Story is becoming a movement that is bringing wide-ranging benefits to local churches. Many have reported increased community outreach, increased Biblical literacy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God’s story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in our story.

JCW (Jesus Cares for Women) Bible Study

Women, are you looking for a great Bible Study this Fall? The study is interactive, relational and scripturally based; focusing on how Jesus interacts with Biblical women and today's women. We would love to have you join us! Guest Bible teacher, Mary Malouf, will lead this Fall's special study. November 2, 16 & December 7. Time: 9:30-11:00 am Place: Annex Room #206 Childcare is available.

Please visit our new Webpage at: mtviewpres.org. Click on “Adults” then click on “Women’s Ministries.” No November meeting due to the Holiday Boutique...join us for the meeting on December 6 at 9:30 am in Annex, Room 101. Save the Dates: Holiday Boutique, November 18-19, 2016 and Annual Rummage Sale, March 10-11, 2017.

Knit One Crochet Too

Women, are you looking for a great Bible Study this Fall? This 7-week study will be interactive, relational and scripturally based; focusing on how Jesus interacts with Biblical women and today's women. We would love to have you join us! Guest Bible teacher, Mary Malouf, will lead this Fall's special study. Dates: November 2 and 16 December 7 Time: 9:30-11:00 am Place: Annex #206

Our group knits and crochets afghans and baby blankets that are donated to several ch aritable organ izations throughout the state of Arizona. We normally meet the second Monday of the month, in the EEC room, between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Our next meeting dates are: November 14 and December 12. Yarn and blocks are available in our cabinets in the EEC room. Come and join us for whatever time you have. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Prinsze, 480-860-8929.

Ruth Circle will meet Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm in Meredith Hall, Room 12. Jill Dueringer, 480-5778316 will be the hostess and present the program. Friends and guests are always welcome. For further information, please contact Jill or Anita Foulk, 480860-0541. Ruth Circle will hold its December 13 meeting with Marty Maga, 480-495-7902. She will present the entertaining and festive program. The January 24, 2017 meeting will be at 7:00 pm, in Meredith Hall, Room 12. The spiritual growth program will be presented by Susan Liming, 480-4837315 and Dotty Manning, 480-7672488).

Our circle meets the third Wednesday of every month in the EEC Room at 9:30 am. Sarah Circle will meet on Wednesday, August High: Carolyn Smith November 16 at 9:30 am in the EEC. 2nd: Annette Squires Women’s Bible Study meets every We welcome all women to come and September High: Peg Weberg Thursday at 9:30 am in the EEC Room. join us for a light breakfast, devotions, a 2nd: Carolyn Smith We are led in Bible study by Pastor Bud short business meeting and our Bible October High: Lois Lynn Mathison Engstrom. We will finish up our study of study. 2nd: Louise Smolens 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. After class, we Our December meeting will be our November 11th Hostesses: continue our fellowship by going out to Christmas party on December 21 at Lois Lynn Mathison/Barb Porter Camello Vista Clubhouse at 9:30 am. lunch. December 9th Hostesses Please contact Marilyn Chaddock with All women are welcome. Contact: Doris Newman/Ruth Sandbo/ any questions, 480-836-3968. Sharon Palenkas/Church Office, Leota Tyner 480-998-1085. November 3-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC We meet on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 am in #A206. Everyone 10-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC 17-meet at 9:30 am in the Jr. bring a lunch! Dessert provided. Wednesdays at 10:00 am in #A206 High Room (Annex 101) Women’s Ministries’ Bring lunch & help wrap Bring a lunch and stay after to chat. Holiday Boutique food for the Boutique November 9 - The Secret Chord by Friday, November 18 (9:00 am-4:00 pm) 24-HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Geraldine Brooks Saturday, November 19 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) December 1-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC December 14 - Potluck Brunch at We will have our Christmas Anne's house Holiday Boutique 2016 will be our 26th event Luncheon right after class specializing in quality handmade items, offered January 11- My Name is Lucy Barton 8-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC by Elizabeth Strout in a festive setting! 15-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC Fresh Baked Goods: Please check the book list on the 22-No Bible Study Biscotti, cookies and breads website: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Cinnamon Rolls: Eat In & Take Away Adults>Women's Ministries>Book January 5-meet at 9:30 am in the EEC Courtyard Café Luncheon Circle WELCOME BACK! HAPPY 2017! Proceeds from this event are distributed by Questions? Contact Anne at Women's Ministries for local [email protected] and faraway missions. Childcare is available.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Perhaps you have been pondering how you can become a more active member of our church community. If so, we would like you to consider becoming a Stephen Minister. If you are worried that you may not have the skills, rest assured, you will receive all of the training and support you need to be comfortable in this role. You may find that you can use the listening skills you learn in class in other aspects of your life. Many have said, “I wished I’d had this training a lot earlier.” Our pastors have a lot of work to do: funerals and weddings, sermons, visitations, administering the church and providing educational programs for all of the church family. Stephen Ministry provides lay people with a unique opportunity to extend the work of the pastors. Not only will you be providing a service to your church community, but you will find it will enrich your spiritual life. Won’t you think about joining our next class beginning in January? The application form will be available soon. Also, please keep us in mind when you or someone you know could benefit from the confidential Christian caregiving of a Stephen Minister. Contact any of our Leaders: Fran Thurber 480-483-6450, Ruth Sandbo 480-948-9608, Marilyn Butler 480-471-7852 or Rick Davis 623-826-1781 Pastor Kirk Sexton, Stephen Ministry Liaison MISSION COUNCIL & MOUNTAINEERS Vista del Camino Adopt-A-Family

Shoebox Ministry’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCK DRIVE Now through December 16, 2016 What’s in Your Sock Drawer?

Select your family members to shop for on Sundays, November 13, 20, 27 and December 4

Return all unwrapped gifts and gift cards by December 11

Mt. View Presents… Carols Around The Table Sunday, December 4 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Sittings Meredith Hall $5.00/person—$10.00/family Tickets on sale in the courtyard starting Sunday, November 13

You may have a drawer full of socks, but that’s not the case for the Valley’s homeless. Our goal is to collect & distribute 45,000 NEW pairs of socks to warm the souls & soles of the Valley’s homeless. We need 27,000 pairs men’s socks and 18,000 pairs women’s socks. The Sock Drive begins now, giving us enough time to collect and giftwrap your generous donation by December 17. Please drop off your generous donation of NEW socks no later than Friday, December 16 to ensure that we have enough time to coordinate the delivery of your donation to a Valley shelter. For sanitary reasons, we can only accept NEW items. Join in the family fun of gift-wrapping socks: Saturday, December 17, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm In Meredith Hall Invite your friends and family! Visit www.shoeboxministry.org (under the donate tab). A non-profit service organization providing toiletries and undergarments to the homeless.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MISSION BEGINS JANUARY, 2017 Sign-ups have begun in the Courtyard on Sundays.

Seeking a better life, the Sarray family moved to the US in 2012 to escape the dangers and threats of fatal punishment from ISIS in Baghdad, Iraq. They are US citizens and look forward to their dream of homeownership. They currently live in a rented, twobedroom apartment in Tempe where they have safety concerns, and the place is poorly maintained. They will work with our Presbyterian Coalition and other groups to build their new duplex home in Tempe. The Father, Nawres, works as a sales consultant in an electronics store and the Mother, Mina, is a homemaker. They have a daughter, Marine, who is four, and a son, Eisa, who is two. They are a multi-lingual family speaking Arabic, Caledonian, and Kurdish languages they learned in their home country. They have expressed their gratitude for our assistance in their home building project. Please contact Judy Weiler with questions, [email protected]

THE ROCKY POINT, MEXICO MISSION TEAM THANKS YOU! Our team of 36 mission trip participants recently spent a weekend serving together and “Living Our Faith” in the Rocky Point community. We had a wonderful experience and are grateful to the congregation for your prayers. Additionally, your donations allowed us to provide food and other items to over 30 needy families and several food pantries. We would also like to thank the Mountaineers for donating sports equipment, Hands for Mission for contributing beautiful afghans, and the Children’s Ministries Sunday School classes for collecting Spanish children’s books and school supplies. We appreciate our church family’s generosity and ongoing support of our mission efforts. Please note that donations are always welcome and will be used to assist our Mexico ministry partners as they continue doing God’s work throughout the year. Gracias y bendiciones!

The Mexico Mission Team

Deacon Offerings at Mountain View Romans 12:13 instructs us to…. “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.” Meal Ministry - By direct request or referral, we have a team of wonderful volunteers to provide meals to members in times of need. The arrival of a baby, a recovery from surgery, the loss of a family member, an extended illness, a military deployment This comfort can ease the burdens and show we care. Church members that would like to be on the volunteer team, please contact the church office at (480) 998-1085. Becoming involved in this ministry by...  Referring folks who would be helped by this ministry. Families shy away from referring themselves. They need you to advocate for them.  Volunteering to cook and/or deliver meals to families. You will be placed on a list and called as needed. The Meal Ministry provides a tangible opportunity for church members to express their love and care for our church body. Prayer Chain - The prayer chain is a very important part of spiritual life. We all need to reach out in prayer. If you have a prayer request or would like to join the prayer chain, please complete a request card, or call the church office. Please remember, the integrity of the prayer chain and the requests are confidential. Gabriels - Gabriels are always needed to greet the members for all services. Please call the church office to be put on the schedule to have the wonderful experience of meeting and greeting the congregation. Deacons also set up and plan receptions for all needs, set up coffee every Sunday and help with new members and communion. If you are interested in being a part of the Meal Ministry, or are in need of our services, please contact: the church office at (480) 998-1085 Deacons are Honored to Service and Assist!

MOUNTAINEERS About the Mountaineers The Mountaineers group is for those 50 or older, looking for social activities and mission and service opportunities. This is a group for singles as well as couples. Mountaineers have some type of event in most months of the calendar year. Watch for information on activities in the newsletter, the bulletin, on the Sanctuary screen and the website. Website: www.mtviewpres.org under Adults and Mountaineers for information. How to Join the Mountaineers To join the Mountaineers, just come to our events. Pick something from our list of activities and come and have fun. There are no papers to complete or fees to pay. Mountaineers November, December, and January Board Meetings, Monday, November 14, 2016, Monday, December 12, 2016 and Monday, January 9, 2017—10:00 am Meredith Hall Pinochle Group: Meets the 4th Friday of the month in Annex Room 101 - The next meetings are November 25 and December 23. “Remember When” Classic Movie and discussion with snacks: Friday, December 16, 6:30 pm. Annex Room 101. Cost $2. The movie will be “A Christmas Carol” OTHER MOUNTAINEER ACTIVITIES: Saguaro High School Drama Play “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”: Thursday, November 3. 7pm at Saguaro High School Auditorium. Cost $7 Thanksgiving Luncheon: Thursday, November 10, 11:30 am. Meredith Hall. Cost $17. Catered traditional Thanksgiving lunch with music by the Phoenix Rescue Band Almost Famous Theatre Company Production: “Gypsy” Sunday, November 13 at 7:30 pm. Cost: $25 Phoenix Center for the Arts Mountaineers Christmas Mission Project: Vista del Camino Christmas project running from November 13 to December 12 SIGN UP AT THE MOUNTAINEERS TABLE IN THE COURTYARD Visit the Mountaineers Table in the Courtyard for further information regarding our activities. If you have questions please call or contact by email: Richard Fossen, Chairman 602-499-6600 or [email protected] Marilyn Chaddock, Vice Chairman 480-836-3968 or [email protected] Gail Loeffel, Operations Chairman 480-949-7117 or [email protected] Bess Amidon, Events Chairman 480-483-6812 or [email protected]

2016/2017 Musician Encounters at Mountain View 10:00-11:15 am in the Sanctuary Join us for Musician Encounters at Mountain View. Each year, on the fourth Monday of every month, October through April (except December), we present fine Phoenix Symphony musicians. You will get to know these delightful and talented people, hear stories of their journey to become musicians and thrill to their wonderful music. You will begin to know them ‘up close and personal’. You will have the opportunity to sit back and listen in a lovely setting, ask questions, savor the moment. You will see and hear your new friends when you visit the Phoenix Symphony. While these events are free, they are supported solely by those who attend, so free-will donations to pay the musicians are greatly appreciated! Concert Dates/Musicians: November 28 Fred Chao, cello; Dana Pasley, violin; Susan Fishman, piano January 23 Paula Engerer, Oboe & English horn February 27 Melita Hunnenger, cello; Christopher McKay, viola; Karen Sinclair, violin March 27 Christopher McKay, viola April 24 Adrienne Finet, violin; Special Guest

Friends of Musician Encounters at Mountain View

Family FIRST Sundays Continue… The first Sunday of every month is Family First Sunday. On Family First Sundays, Mountain View will not offer Sunday School for our 3rd-8th grade students and instead give families an opportunity to attend worship together and participate as a family in the Sacrament of Communion at our services. Research tells us that almost nothing has more spiritual impact on a child or a teenager than being a part of an all-church worship service. While we believe in our Sunday school and kids’ worship ministries, we also want to give families some carefully carved out space to worship together. Along with our worship services, every Family First Sunday will offer an opportunity for families to enjoy fellowship together—breakfast from 10:30-11:15 am in Meredith Hall. We hope you can join us!

MANNA CLOSET

Volunteer Opportunity for Family First Sundays Prep on Saturday or assist on Sunday! The Family First Sundays have been very well received! They are a wonderful way for the families of Mountain View to worship and serve together. They are also a great fellowship time for families, members and friends of Mountain View to gather in fellowship for breakfast. Special thanks to Dave Thomas and his chef friend, Todd for their delicious meals. If you would like to be involved in the prep on Saturday (cutting fruit/bagels/maximum of 2 hours) or serve or clean up on Family First Sunday, please stop by the Mission Table in the courtyard on Sundays. It’s an easy way to be involved and you’re sure to meet some great folks!!

Your generosity to the Manna Closet is so very special and we are so thankful that you are able to help others.

Following are our needs for the rest of the year: fruit juice, canned meats, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, Complete Meals, canned stew, spaghetti, sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal and Macaroni & Cheese. Again, we thank you so much for your support of this mission.

Men’s Bible Study Friday Mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 am We invite all men of Mountain View (and their friends!) to come share faith and fellowship. We meet each Friday in the Annex, Room #206. A light breakfast is served.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE HOMELESS The Men of Mountain View provide a monthly service project, serving dinner and leading worship at Phoenix Rescue Mission. The carpool leaves the Mountain View parking lot promptly at 3:15 pm or you may meet us at the mission at 4:15 pm. The worship service begins at 7:00 pm. There are lots of opportunities for you to help out! Please join us by contacting Tim Burton, 480-227-4866 or Dick Powell, 480-584-3516. The next opportunity is Tuesday, November 29. 2016 TAX CREDIT INFORMATION Ever wish you were in charge of where your tax money goes? This is your chance! Arizona now offers a tax credit of $1000 (for a married couple) and $500 (for a single person) to approved foster care organizations. Mountain View supports Christian Family Care and OCJ Kids. Also, Arizona allows you tax credit for organizations that work with the poor. You can donate $800 (married couples) or $400 (single) to benefit the poor. Mountain View supports Shoe Box Ministry. All three of these groups are qualified by the state. Put your tax money toward great works that help people!

Men's Study Over Coffee Friday Mornings from 7:00 to 8:00 am This group meets on Friday mornings, over coffee to discuss topics of interest in our faith and as Presbyterians. The group meets at the Paradise Bakery on Shea Blvd. and Tatum in Paradise Valley. Led by Pastor Kirk. Need Something Posted in/on our Website, Newsletter or Bulletin? If you have an event or some other piece of information you want to have posted on/in one of the church publications, please send it to the church office via [email protected] or phone at 480-998-1085.

The DEADLINE for the JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH

Cash Counting Volunteer Opportunity

The Finance Office is looking for volunteers to assist in pledge/cash counting. Your commitment would be four/five mornings for approximately two months during the year. Please call Kate Taylor, 480-991-0940, or Don Kredel, 480998-7513, if you are interested in this opportunity.

Newsletter is Monday, December 19 REMINDER Sunday Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 4:00 pm

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY MINISTRY November: November 6: Family First Sunday November 18: Pre-teen event (TBD) November 23: No WOW events (Thanksgiving Eve Service at Valley Presbyterian Church-6:30 pm) December: December 2: Pre-teen event—Christmas Caroling party (time TBD) December 4: Family First Sunday Carols around the Table—3:00 and 5:00 pm December 21: No WOW December 24: Children’s Pageant/Family Service—4:00 pm December 25: No Sunday School January: January 1:

No Sunday School

HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER WINTER CAMP:

We're halfway full! Seriously, I cannot wait for winter camp at UCYC this year. It's going to be so awesome! We have half of our spots FILLED already, so if you're wanting to go to camp with us, make sure to sign up ASAP! When: December 2-4, 2016 Where: UCYC in Prescott Who: Students in 9-12 grades How much: $100 How do I sign up? Go online to www.mvpchighschool.com in order to claim YOUR spot today!!! NOVEMBER DATES: We're having the best bowling night ever on Wednesday, November 16! Cost is just $5! We have up to 16 spots, so sign up NOW! This is going to be the best part of your November. We are having our first ever Summit Mission Weekend. We will be spending time in Downtown Phoenix doing Homeless Outreach on Saturday night, November 19 (similar to what we did at Work Camp last summer). This is going to be incredibly moving, and we encourage you to bring friends. More details about this mission event will be coming in the next week or so as I finalize details. Parents, if you want to join us, we would love that too! On November 20, we are having an organization come and talk to our students about Sex Trafficking. We realize this can be a tough subject to learn about, so attendance is optional. However, we encourage all students to go. This presentation will be to give the students a general understanding of what sex trafficking is, how to protect themselves/others from potentially dangerous situations, God's heart for justice, and how to combat sex trafficking on both a physical and spiritual level. We realize that this information is also important for parents, so during the Summit presentation (10:45-12) there will be another presentation just for parents. The same organization, Red Light Rebellion, is going to be speaking to both audiences: students and parents. This is a really awesome opportunity to be able to hear the presentation and then talk to your students about it at home.

Beatitudes Mountain View Special Needs Ministry Special needs families and students are welcome to our Sunday School, Preteen, Middle School and High School youth groups and events. Adult events are also offered each month. Please create and review an Individualized Spiritual Education plan with Melissa Pullon to ensure that safe and appropriate accommodations are in place. [email protected] 480.998.1085 x. 135. Body, Spirit, Strength: Join us starting November 8 & 10, and each Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:15-10:15 am. Strength and body training integrating prayer and scriptural teaching. Annex #206. Cost: $30 monthly. Please bring a mat and 2 sets of dumbbells (medium & challenging). Register with Melissa Pullon, [email protected] or 480-998-1085 ext. 135. Instructor, Maria, has been a certified personal trainer since 2008. Social Cues: Saturday, November 19, in the EEC from 5:008:00 pm: Many students on the autism spectrum and those with behavioral/emotional learning differences struggle with social cues. Join us for a fun evening refining those skills in a fun setting with dinner, games, activities and skill building. Register by contacting Melissa at [email protected]. TWEENS HAPPENINGS: Friday, November 18…event being planned. Details to come… (time, cost, etc.) Save Friday, December 2 for the Pre-teen Christmas caroling party! We will meet in Meredith Hall at 5:00 pm, then go caroling for about an hour, then come back for pizza and games! Cost: $5 and 2 dozen cookies for caroling. Pre-teen winter camp is February 4-5. Registration for students opens December 6!!

Melissa Pullon Director of Special Needs Ministry [email protected] (480) 998-1085 ext.135 Megan Begeman Interim Director of Children’s & Family Ministry [email protected] (480) 998-1085 ext. 124 Amy Tooker Director of High School Ministry [email protected] (480) 998-1085 ext. 130 Jake Baldwin Interim Director of Middle School Ministry [email protected] 480-998-1085 ext. 216

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: 9:00 am - Meredith Hall TRADITIONAL WORSHIP: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am - Sanctuary ADULT ED. W/CARL JOHNSON: 9:15-10:15 am-EEC SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30-10:30 am (3-year-olds thru kids entering 3rd grade) PRE-TEEN MINISTRY: 9:30 - 10:30 - MH #12 (4th/5th graders) The Bridge (Middle School) - 9:30-10:30 am, Annex#101 The Summit (High School) - 10:45-Noon am, Annex#206 NURSERY: 8:45 am-12:15 pm

Rev. Steve Beard Senior Pastor

Rev. Kirk Sexton Associate Pastor

Rev. Lyn Corazin Pastoral Associate

Rev. Gary Doan Pastoral Counselor

Annette Cadwell Bob Crivelli, Jr. Bob Gartner Bonnie O’Day Jackson Martin Joan Crivelli Judy Borgeson Leslie Doan Lyla Kirsch Marsha Mulcahy Martha Haley Mary Jumont Pam Cappelletti Peg Gartner Peggy Mullen Polly Slack Ralie Lawrence Sherwin Snyder Sonja Templin Steve Squires

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