What’s Happening for November 20th–26th
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Mark 9:43 ~ “And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire.” (ESV)
WORSHIP SONGS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S SERVICES:
| Greatly to Be Praised | Always |
| Our God | Breathe |
| Everlasting God | We Cry Out |
NEXT GENERATION
Fusion “The Exchange” (18-29): Sundays, 7 PM in the dome. Join us for a night of authentic worship and relevant biblical teaching.
Fusion Breakfast Club (18-29): Sundays, room 523, 9:30 AM. Grow in your relationships as seasoned pastor & teacher Mik Milem leads an interactive Bible study.
Youth Small Groups: Student Ministry meets Wednesdays, 6:30–8 PM in the dome. Contact Pastor Jeff, 602.866.8850 x807 or jshellenberger@pureheart.org.
CONNECT
Bookstore Help Needed: If you would like to volunteer on Saturday night or Sunday morning to help in the Bookstore contact John Lee, deaconjn2@yahoo.com.
Business Office Volunteers: We are adding to our volunteer team for data entry and light accounting on Mondays. Contact Pastor Mark at 602.866.8850 x817 or mhendrix@pureheart.org.
Contemporary Adults (Singles 30+): Join us Sundays, 11 AM in room 600 for a time of fellowship, prayer and study. Couples welcome. Contact Robin & Julieta Asher, singlesoverthirty@pureheart.org or 602.722.0894.
Father Daughter Brunch: Saturday, December 3rd, 9 AM – noon in the gym. Cost is $35 per couple ($10 for each additional daughter). Dads, collared shirts and long pants are required. Sign up in the bookstore. For more information contact Harold Jones, hjones@pureheart.org or Dan Davis, danandconnie@cox.net.
From Darkness To Hope, Living in God’s Amazing Grace: Join us Sunday, December 18th at 6 PM for worship, prayer and words of comfort. This special service is for all who:
Mourn a death, loss of a relationship, dream, job, home or health
Have worries or anxieties, which overshadow the season
Feel isolated or alone amidst the bustle of the season
Struggle in other ways, whether personally or financially
The Offices Will Be Closed: Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th in observation of Thanksgiving. If you have an emergency please call your small group leader or the Pastor on Call, 602.828.3037. Offices reopen Monday, November 28th.
GROW
Hospital Visitation Ministry: We have a team of Chaplains and others to visit the sick and hurting. If someone you know is in a hospital or rehab facility and they would like a visit, call the church office, 602.866.8850. A visitation will be arranged as soon as possible.
GO
All Foster & Adoptive Parents: The Foster/Adoptive Parent support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. The group offers advice and support to any foster and adoptive parents. Meetings are informal sharing and discussion with friendship and snacks. Call Arlene, 602.488.8657.
Arts & Crafts Project: Project 1:27 has a need for 10 volunteers to assist at Life Care Center on Saturday, December 3rd from 1-3 PM to help the residents make Christmas ornaments for their tree. If you would like to volunteer contact Chris at 623.910.9810 or cferwin@cox.net.
Help Support Project 1:27’s Christmas Angel Tree Program For Foster Children: Please stop by the ANGEL TREE in the lobby before & after services on November19th & 20th and November 26th & 27th. For more information contact Michelle mlansburg67@gmail.com or 602.312.2575.
Market on the Move: 60 lbs. of produce for a $10 donation. Saturday, December 3rd, 8 AM – Noon. Sunday, December 4th, 8 AM – 1PM. We need help from 7 – 10 AM & 10 AM – 1 PM. Contact Josiah, jvasquez@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x812.
Project 1:27 Care Center: Join us as we sing and share Jesus’ love to care home residents. Saturday, December 3rd at 2:30 PM we will be at Emeritus of Glendale, 5861 W Beverly. Contact Greg Timko, gtimko@hotmail.com or 602.518.5538.
Project 1:27 - Pen Pals Wanted. Do you like to handwrite letters? You can bless children and youth ages 10-18 in foster care by writing an encouraging letter once or twice a month. For more information contact Chris, 623.910.9810 or cferwin@cox.net.
Pure Heart’s 1st Annual Turkey Challenge! We are in need of 750 turkeys for our holiday food boxes and regional outreach to the Navajo Reservation. We would like to challenge every family in the church to bring a turkey to make our goal of 750. Bring all donations to the mission counter in the lobby or to the Food Pantry in the 700 building. Volunteers are needed to help with Holiday Box Distribution Days on 11/20-11/21 and 12/18-12/19. Sign-up at the mission counter if interested. For more information contact Josiah Vasquez, jvasquez@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x824.
Below are the perishable and non-perishable items that are needed for our holiday boxes.
- Turkey Stuffing Mix – Frozen Pies
- Turkey Gravy – Chicken Broth
- Mashed Potato Mix – Cranberry Sauce
- Marshmallows – Canned Yams
Toy Drive! Join us as we collect new toys for local and regional outreaches for children who may not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. Bring your donations to the missions counter or the church office starting this week. We’ll do the shopping! Give in the offering (Designate: Missions – Toys). For more information contact Josiah Vasquez, jvasquez@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x824.
WESD Tutoring Opportunity: Acacia Elementary is looking for tutors to volunteer 1-2 days a week for a few hours in the morning or afternoon. Sign up at the missions counter or call Josiah, 602.866.8850 x824.
Local Opportunities:
Birthday Blessings – Parties for Homeless Children:
December 11th – Faith House Domestic Violence Shelter
Volunteer or donate items. Contact Judi Zalimas, 623.935.3812, wjz@cox.net or Cathy Keturatana, 480.262.4122, Cathy.Keturatana@gmail.com.
Clothing Closet
Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-1 PM
Saturday 6:45 – 7:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 – 1 PM
Contact Nina, nindug96@cox.net
Feed the Hungry – The 2nd Sunday of every month.
Contact Wayne or Ruth Konst, 602.740.2016 or 602.312.2062.
Food Pantry
Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Saturday 6:45 – 7:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM – 1 PM
Contact Josiah Vasquez, jvasquez@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x824.
We’re All God’s Family
1st & 3rd Sundays, 1:30 PM, 12th Ave & Madison
Contact Joe Carter, jcarter113@cox.net or 602.980.0063.
Follow the mission team by logging on to our blog at pureheartmissions.wordpress.com.
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