September 2, 2010

VERSE OF THE WEEK

2 Cor. 5:20 ~ "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God." (NIV)

NEXT GENERATION

3rd Degree Purple Book Class: (Youth Group) Starts Sept. 19th, 11 AM in bldg 800. This 12-week Bible study is designed to lay a solid foundation that will enable a follower of Christ to stand firm and grow in their faith. Contact Pastor Jeff, 602.866.8850 x807. 

Fusion Breakfast Club: Couples & singles age 18-29. Sundays, room 523, 9:30 AM. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow in your relationships as seasoned pastor & teacher Mik Milem leads an interactive Bible study. 

Fusion “The Exchange”: Young Adult (18-29) service, Sundays, 7 PM in the dome. Join us for a night of authentic worship and relevant biblical teaching. For information: www.pureheart.org, click on the Next Generation tab or call 602.866.8850 x811.

It’s The Big Fall Trip! 3rd Degree (youth) is off on a tour bus to California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain. We leave at 11:45 PM on November 12th and return late the next night. Get your deposit in early because it’s going to fill up quick. Cost is $135, includes lunch at the park. $30 deposit is due by September 20th. Contact Pastor Jeff, 602.866.8850 x807.

To Save A Life: A motion picture that teens are describing as, “Impacting, inspirational and life changing”. 3rd Degree will be holding a free screening of this film on Sunday, September 12th in the dome. Everyone’s invited, bring your friends.

CONNECT

Worship Songs For This Weekends Services:

Do You Have A “Dirty Job”? Have you seen some of the dirty jobs on the Discovery Channel? If you have a dirty job contact bpetersen@pureheart.org with a description of the job and what makes it so dirty. 

Got Heart? Got Hands? The Single Senior Women of Purpose can use both to make handmade items to donate to the mission outreaches of our church. We meet the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM in room 103. For more information contact Lois Katzke, grammaloluvs8@yahoo.com or 602.526.3581. 

Legacy Grandparent's Day Breakfast Potluck: Join us for a morning of sharing and eating Sunday, September 12th, 9:15 AM in room 600. The Legacy Ministry will provide drinks, utensils and paper products. Bring breakfast foods to share and family photos (especially grandparent photos). Contact Harvey and Nancy, legacy@pureheart.org or 602.971.1887 for more information. 

Legacy Ministry: Join us every Sunday at 9:15 AM in room 600. Contact Harvey & Nancy Steffen for more information, legacy@pureheart.org or 602.971.1887. Small group meets at Marcia Linderman’s, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6:30 PM. For location: mlinderman@pureheart.org or 623.337.6360. Retirement home visitation is the last Sunday of each month at Life Care Center of North Glendale, 13620 N 55th Ave. at 1:30 PM.

Men’s Breakfast: Men, join us the 2nd Saturday of each month, 8 AM, at the Old Country Buffet, 79th Ave. & Bell Rd., for food and a great message for our growth in the Lord. For more info contact Pastor Bill, bstewart@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x826. 

Our Parking Lot Is Now Complete! Join our parking lot greeting team and welcome those who drive onto our parking lot. We need leaders and attendants. Contact Rachel, rkekic@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x815 for more information. 

GROW

All Widows Are Invited To Be A Part Of “What Now?” Meet remarkable women and enjoy opportunities to develop caring and lasting friendships at fun filled events. Join the journey in discovering God’s plan for this season of your life. We meet the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 10 AM. For more information and location contact Barb, 602.942.5044 or widowministry@cox.net.  

Celebrate Recovery: Meets Mondays weekly, 6 PM dinner, 7-9 PM praise & worship, large & small groups. Childcare available 6:45–9 PM. Contact Bonnie for more information, 602.866.8850 x250 or celebraterecovery@pureheart.org. All children kindergarten to 11 years old are invited to attend Celebration Station every Monday night, 7-9 PM in building 200. Life Hurts, God Heals for teens meets from 7-9 PM in the 200 bldg upstairs. Contact Marcia for more information, mlinderman@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x243.

Celebrate Recovery Special Event: A FREE concert with "Paid in Full" on September 20th with dinner at 6 PM and concert at 7PM. $3 suggested donation for dinner. Contact Bonnie for more information at celebraterecovery@pureheart.org.

Do You Enjoy Cooking? We have spots available on Mondays to prepare meals for Celebrate Recovery. To help cook call Charlene Witkowski, 602.978.3034.

Do You Have A Heart To Help Hurting People And Like To Serve? If you have experience with the 12 Steps Celebrate Recovery is looking for leaders for some of our groups. For more information please call Bonnie Robinson, 602.228.8887.

Fall Feasts Class: Did you know that the Fall Festivals of Leviticus 23 all point to Jesus? Find out how as we explore the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Feast of Booths. Tuesdays September 7th - 21st at 7 PM in room 102 taught by Dr. Rabbi, Jack Zimmerman of Jewish Voice Ministries. A love offering will be taken for the speaker. Contact Pastor Todd, tbearce@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x822.

Frontline Fellowship Is Back: Starting Wednesday, September 8th, 7 PM in room 523. This is a group of men who carry or did carry arms to defend and serve their Nation/community, either currently, or at some point in their lives. The group seeks God's wisdom and perspective for more Christ-like everyday living. If you are an active or inactive military Veteran, National Guard or Reserve, current or retired Law Enforcement Officer, please join us. Contact Jim for more information, jroberts@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850.

Healing Prayer: The Healing Prayer ministry is available to pray for you the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. To schedule your appointment call the church office, 602.866.8850 or healingprayer@pureheart.org.

Ladies, Its Not Too Late: Registration continues for our Fall Bible Studies that begin September 14th. We are offering two Tuesday AM studies, one Tuesday PM and one Wednesday PM study. Sign up in the bookstore. Contact Patsy, pdavis@pureheart.org or 602.999.3582 or Janet, janettomlinson@juno.com.

Marriage Class: Meets Sundays at 9:15 in room 104. What does being the spiritual leader mean? What if my wife is more spiritual than I am? Isn’t bringing home a paycheck sufficient in providing for my family? If you are married or want to be, join us to discuss these questions. Contact Ray and Trisha, 623.486.1952 or rayandtrisha@pureheart.org.

New This Fall: Women’s ministry is offering two “Moms Groups” beginning Wednesday, September 15th designed for moms of all ages with children of all ages. We will be studying and discussing “Tender Mercy for a Mother’s Soul” by Angela Thomas. Sign up in the bookstore. Contact Erin, its-just-me-erin@cox.net.

GO

All Foster And Adoptive Parents: You are invited to visit the Project 1:27 Foster/Adoptive Parent support group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. The group offers advice and support to any foster and adoptive parents. Our meetings are informal sharing and discussion with friendship and snacks. Contact Arlene, 602.488.8657.

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet: Due to an increase in people coming for food boxes and clothing each week we need more volunteers in our Food Panty & Clothing Closet. We need help on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:15 – 1:15 PM. To volunteer one or both days a week contact Pastor Dennis, dhislop@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x812.

Project 1:27 Care Center Team: Join us as we minister to the residents of Life Care Center with singing, fellowship and sharing the love of Christ on Sunday, September 12th at 1:30 PM. We meet at Life Care Center of North Glendale, 13620 N 55th Ave. You don’t have to be a great singer to join. Contact Chris, cferwin@cox.net or 623.910.9810. 

Local Opportunities:

Birthday Blessings: November 7th – Vista Colina Family Shelter
September 12th – 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. 

Feed the Hungry – September 26th 
The 4th Sunday of every month. Contact Wayne or Ruth Konst, 602.740.2016 or 602.312.2062.

We’re All 1 Family
Mondays, 6:30 PM, 34th St. & Van Buren
Contact Carole Carter, carter.carole@ymail.com or 602.622.2684.
Saturdays, 5 PM, Ocotillo & I-17
Contact Mary Radil, 602.318.7745.
Every other Sunday, 1:30 PM, 12th Ave & Madison, September 12th & 26th  
Contact Carole Carter, carter.carole@ymail.com or 602.622.2684. 

Regional & International Opportunities:   

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP / September 25th – October 5th, 2010

This will be our third and last trip to Honduras in 2010. We have had two great trips to Honduras thus far this year with 224 people accepting Jesus Christ into their life. We are anxiously looking forward to September to see what God has planned. A Pastors’ Conference and Women’s Retreat, along with work projects and evangelism will high-light this trip. Honduras is one of our larger international ministries that have many needs. We hope that you will join with us to pray, to go, or to help support a need.

We recently returned from Uganda; pictures and comments are available on our blog. You can also follow the mission team on the upcoming Honduras trip by logging on to our blog at pureheartmissions.wordpress.com.

For more information contact Pastor Dennis, dhislop@pureheart.org or 602.866.8850 x812.