JUNE Pastor Cindy. Volume 48, No. 6

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1 Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor Ginger Willetts, Editor Volume 48, No. 6 Greetings, Beloved! As I write this article I am preparing to watch my youngest daughter walk across the stage and receive her high school diploma from Sedona Red Rock High School. It is difficult to believe this is the same child who, a little over a year ago, left her friends and everything she knew in PA to travel over 2000 miles to live in Sedona. I don t think any of us could have imagined how much her life would change or how much she would change. Her journey has transformed her from a high school student to a student ambassador for the United States! She is ready to begin a new chapter in her life which will take her to unknown lands where she will meet new friends and celebrate new experiences. I m sure she will be transformed yet again by her time in Sweden and I will hardly recognize her when she returns to Arizona next year. Transformation is not something that just happens, but it is a gift of God according to the Rev. Dr. Barbara Lundblad. I love that! How often are we afraid to try something new because we are afraid? Afraid of failure, afraid of judgment, afraid of losing what we hold dear? I can t tell you how many things I haven t tried in the course of my life because I was paralyzed by the fear of failure. What about you? Fax: Website: address: info@churchoftheredrocks.com JUNE 2018 The same is true for us. When we experience Jesus through the Scriptures, or through praise, or through prayer, or through the love of another, we too are transformed. We cannot stay the same. All because we are beloved by GOD! What is God calling YOU to do? What is God calling US to do as God s church? For the sake of the gospel? So that others might experience Christ? Travel to foreign lands? Meet new friends? Stay here in Sedona and build new homes? We just might find out we are the ones who are transformed! Your partner on the journey, Pastor Cindy Change is necessary in life for growth. We can t grow without change. The same is true in the church. Barbara reminds us, Christian traditions are filled with stories of change-not change for the sake of change, but for the sake of the gospel. For the sake of the gospel we are called to change, to transform. When people in the Bible meet up with Jesus they are transformed-it is impossible to stay the same once Jesus has touched you, or taught you, or healed you, or even talked to you.

2 JUNE 2018 SERMONS 9:30 a.m. ONE Worship Service each Sunday June 3 SO MUCH LIKE US Second Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion Celebrated (Mark 2:23 3:6) June 10 CRAZY FOR LOVE Third Sunday after Pentecost Manna Sunday (Mark 3:20-35) June 17 THE WAY Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Mark 4:26-34) June 24 REACHING OUT Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Mark 4:35-41) PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON YOUR CALENDARS!! The Church Council, upon the recommendation from the Worship and Music Ministry, has approved having ONE worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 3 rd through Sunday, October 28 th Fellowship Time will follow the worship service. Monday Morning Money Counter For June Sunday, June 3 Recognition of 2017 Volunteer of the Year Stephanie Dunshee Thursday, June 7 Friendship Potluck (5:30 p.m.) and Community Talk (6:15 p.m.) Sunday, June 10 Farewell Wishes to Bob and Ruth Wheaton Sunday, June 24 Reception for New Members Tuesday, June 26 Visiting Scholar (SUSI) Are you a member that is good with addition? Would you be interested in assisting our Financial Secretary, Lee Clegg, each Monday morning with tabulating the monies received from the Sunday worship services? If so, please contact the office at , or Lee at Summary of the UCC Southwest Conference Annual Meeting (April 2018) The theme for 2018 was Organize! Your delegates were: Pastor Cindy Parker, Larry Parker, Joy Stouder, Ed and Melanie Voboril. Pastor Cindy, Larry and Joy attended the Faith Rooted Organizing Workshop on Thursday, April 19 th. Rev. Alexia Salvatierra led this biblical-based workshop that explained how to not only give direct help to the needy, but also how to organize for Community Development and Advocacy for broader system change. She reminded them of the divine purpose of government (Psalm 72) and taught them two main strategies to organize for change. The strategies were serpent power and dove power (Matthew 10:18). Both strategies are useful, but dove power really engages spiritual power. On Friday they broke into various workshops. Pastor Cindy, Ed, Melanie, Larry, and Joy each attended different sessions. The workshops included Discerning your Kairos Issues, Spirituality of Activism, Seven Proven Ways to Increase Giving, Resolutions Q & A, ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training, Grassroots Resistance and our Congregations: Bridging the Gap, and Widening the Welcome. Our delegates enjoyed a banquet Friday night where the teens who had attended the March in D.C. were honored. The worship sessions on both Friday and Saturday morning included a meaningful time of communion.

3 Joined April 15, 2018 (Photos that were not available in May s Canyon Echo) STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION 2018 PLEDGE UPDATE Budgeted Contributions at the end of April $137, Actual Revenues Received $135, Amount UNDER for Operating Budget $ 1, CONFIRMANDS May 20, 2018 Dylan Beattie Emma Beattie Genavine Ryan Dan Dulava Alex Ogburn Let s CELEBRATE being TOGETHER! You now have the opportunity to bring goodies to share at Fellowship Hour. You can pick up a package of your favorite cookies next time you go to the store. OR bring in some of your "famous" cupcakes you felt like baking! This doesn't need to be elaborate. Let's be hospitable to our fellow members and demonstrate God's love with snacks, while visiting with each other after church worship (Fellowship Time follows the worship service each Sunday.) Sign-up sheets are on the Fellowship Hour board in PCH near the kitchen. You may also bring goodies on the spur of the moment. Just label the items you bring for Fellowship Time (and note your name) then leave it in the kitchen on Sunday morning.

4 Library Corner The EDGE Every Friday morning in Classroom A at 10:15 am. Beginning on June 1 "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" By the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships or, as they would say, because of them they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. This book offers a rare opportunity to experience Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama's astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. Listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. This group is open to anyone that would like to join them. The CRR Book Club meets the 3 rd Friday each month at 1:00 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery 9:30 a.m. Children will begin time in the Sanctuary, then join Ms. Shandra for time in the Nursery and Sunday School Rooms. The book for reading and discussion is: June 15 The Shoemaker s Wife by Adriana Trigiani July 20 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey August 17 The Husband s Secret by Liane Moriarty For information contact Sally JUNE is here... For some, it is the beginning of a new season, a chance to reshape their vision and see where they are with their new year's resolutions. What better time is there than the middle of the year to take stock! June is the month of changeover in real physical climatic terms too. In the Northern hemisphere, summer has begun while the Southern hemisphere winter has begun. DID YOU KNOW On the 6 th of June in 1872, one woman, Susan Anthony charted the way for the development of one of the most fundamental rights that any citizen is able to exercise. Most of us take it as a given. Some of us do not even exercise it, yet some people fought hard for it...the right to vote. It was a time when women were not legally permitted to vote, but Susan Anthony brought together a group of women to test their status as citizens by voting in the same manner as men. Although they were arrested and fined for it, that initial step paved the way for the recognition of women's right to vote! June's birthstones: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone Birth Flowers: rose and honeysuckle Zodiac signs: Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Cancer (June 21 - July 22) CHURCH LIBRARY ----->Things to Know: Coming soon...book Spinner will display selections from the church's book club. Hope that you will enjoy reading these amazing books too! CHECKING OUT BOOKS: 1. The LIBRARY is not staffed, but the key can be obtained anytime from the church office for your use. 2. To checkout a book, place the sign out card in the CARD BOX found on desktop in library. 3. RETURN books within a month 4. For your convenience, borrowed books can be placed into RETURN BOX on BookSpinner in Painted Cliffs Hall...easy. BOOK SPINNER in Painted Cliffs Hall 1. To check out a book, place sign out card in CARD BOX 2. Return book within one month to RETURN BOX on Book Spinner. If you have any suggestions or concerns I look forward to hearing from you. Church Librarian, Maureen Zdimal Contact me anytime at: mfzgowest@gmail.com

5 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Save the date!! Vacation Bible School is coming to The Church of the Red Rocks July th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Our theme this year is: Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus! Each day at Shipwrecked VBS kids will learn stories from the Bible that are reinforced as they travel to different stations. Each morning begins with time at Castaway Sing and Play learning fun new songs and worshipping together. Then they ll travel to Imagination Station, Storytelling, Ship Rec Games, Tropical Treats and end with closing time together. Our next planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in helping out with snacks, games, music or crafts, and cannot attend the meeting, please see Pastor Cindy or Shandra Ryan. Thank you! Looking For A Way To Serve The Community and to act out your faith? Serve at the Community Supper! The Church of the Red Rocks continues its mission service at the Community Supper held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The first Monday of each month, our volunteers prepare and serve the supper, then clean up. Your next opportunities to volunteer are: June 4 & July 2 If you have signed up before, then you know the drill: go to our website and click on SERVING, and SIGN-UP GENIUS. This will take you to a place to sign up online and choose your jobs. If you have any questions call Marcia Swearingen ( ) or Mary Lou Sykora ( ). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Mainly during the summer months when so many regular volunteers are unavailable. Please Help!!

6 Do you have a birthday in June? As a CRR member with a June birthday, you are invited to celebrate with the rest of your Birthday Buddies at a party planned in your honor. Would you be interested in hosting a Birthday Buddy party for your birthday month? Contact the church office with your name and the month you are interested in hosting! Photo Session October 23, 2018 Where: Painted Cliffs Hall (CRR) on TUESDAY, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. Hosts: Dottie Oliver, Sally Phillips Maureen Zdimal RSVP ASAP: Dottie BRING: An appetite for birthday cake, and a generic, unisex humorous Birthday card. 1 st We ll read our Birthday cards (drawn at random) 2 nd A rousing rendition of Happy Birthday (to us.) 3 rd Cake and ice cream! Friendship Thursday, June 5:30 p.m. (prior to the Community Talk) Tuesday, October 23 rd is the date for having photos done to update our current pictorial directory! If you are a new member, had family changes that require an updated photo (new spouse, death of spouse, added children, etc.), or you just would like a new picture.mark the date! Details to sign up will be available soon. Due to upgrade changes, regulations and costs, the Church Council has decided to discontinue the use of PayPal for donations and payments effective June 30. If this is your preferred way to make payments, please do so PRIOR to this date. Research is being made into alternative online payment programs. We will advise on any options you may have in the future. Bring a side dish, main dish or dessert to share (already cut and ready to serve). Also bring your own place setting, cup/glass and silverware. Water and coffee will be provided. Enjoy a great meal and chatting with your church family members then stay for the Community Talk presentation by Zushka Biros! New Members will be received into our fellowship on Sunday, June 24 th. Are you interested in joining? Please contact the office or Rev. Parker to discuss joining!

7 Education Opportunities COMMUNITY TALK at THE CHURCH OF THE RED ROCKS Bible Study beginning on June June Community Talk & Potluck Dinner Thursday, June 7 Potluck begins at 5:30 p.m. (Note times!!!) Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m. The Naked Truth Triumph over Trauma Speaker: Zushka Biros "I wasn't supposed to be here," Zushka said, as we sat at a little table in the corner of Macy's Coffee Shop in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. "There's literally no reason why I should be alive." Zushka Biros is a recovered anorexic, a survivor of rape and abuse, but her story doesn't end there. "Trauma comes in all different flavors," she goes on to tell us. "It isn't immune to economic status, your ethnic or religious background. It doesn't care what type of family you come from or how rich or poor you are." She goes deep into exposing her demons, her blunt honesty is impressive. She doesn't sugarcoat anything. What is surprising is that Zushka has processed her tragedies in a unique sort of way - through photography. "I picked up a camera 6 months ago. After modeling for a few years, I decided I wanted to be on the other side of the lens. Starting with landscapes and posed models, my addiction for photography began. But then, something unexpected happened." Join us at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 th for The Naked Truth - Triumph Over Trauma. Pastor Cindy will be leading a Bible study this summer on the book of Esther. Esther is the only book in the Bible not to mention the name of God. But that is not to say that God was absent! God s presence permeates so much of the story of Esther. Why don t you join us for encouragement on the ways God continues to be present in our lives as well! This study will be offered at The Church of the Red Rocks (in Painted Cliffs Hall) on: Thursday mornings beginning June 7 th at 10:00 a.m. The study will also be offered at Sedona Winds Independent Living on: Tuesday mornings beginning on June 5 th at 11:00 a.m. All materials will be provided and there is a schedule available in the church office. Visiting Scholars Tuesday, JUNE 3:00 p.m. Spend an afternoon with the Dialogue Institute staff and SUSI scholars from around the world! SUSI is the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars on Religious Pluralism and Democratic Values in the United States" which is sponsored by the US State Department. The Dialogue Institute, which is housed at Temple University in Philadelphia, is the organization managing the study. Eighteen scholars will be in Sedona as part of their study of U.S. history, society, and institutions through the lens of religious pluralism in the US. The SUSI program s objectives are to: 1) Increase understanding of democratic principles and religious liberty in the United States 2) Deepen comprehension of the varied landscape of U.S. religious belief and practice 3) Enhance appreciation for the strengths of a religiously pluralist society and develop awareness of creative responses to its challenges 4) Teach participants the principles and practices of inter-religious dialogue 5) Create a context of rigorous academic engagement that supports participants in the enhancement of their own teaching and scholarship, including any study of the United States. The scholars will be from several different countries and represent many different faith traditions. Their backgrounds typically include the following academic disciplines: Religious Studies and Theology, Cultural Anthropology and Sociology, International Relations, International Law, Islamic Studies and American Civilization.

8 ONGOING EVENTS Do you have a weekly/monthly gathering with friends to play cards, tiles, or other games? Another fundraising event is to collect $5 each (once a month or week) to donate as part of the Pick-a-Parties! For details contact the event coordinators: Joyce Bethune or Joy Stouder. Tuesday, June 19 12:30 p.m. Host: Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker Location: Rev. Parker s home in VOC Cost: $25 per person Limit: 8 people *only 3 spaces available!! Enjoy an afternoon of tea and fellowship. You will share delicious homemade tea sandwiches, scones, whipped cream and delectable cookies. Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Brunch Hosts: Jim and Judy Reichert Location: Reichert s home in VOC Cost: $25 per person Limit: 20 people Saturday, September 11:00 a.m. BRUNCH is sold out but there is a WAIT LIST! Join Jim and Judy on their back patio for a traditional home cooked brunch of Sausage Gravy over Biscuits. An added treat to this typical Indiana breakfast is Montana Huckleberry Scones. Warning: Not gluten free nor low in carbs! Reaching Out On behalf of the Faith In Action Ministry, I thank you for your support of our Mission Outreach Ministry. One venue for support is special collections. We do four collections annually for denominational purposes, for example One Great Hour of Sharing and Neighbors in Need. We also do several for local causes like the collection in May for Verde Valley Caregivers. By the way, you contributed over $2,000. Thank you. In addition to special collections, The Church of the Red Rocks has a broad mission outreach. In case you are not aware, the church has a Mission Endowment Fund and the proceeds are used to support various organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. For 2018, the allocation from the Mission Endowment was just over $20,000. Additionally, $11,000 is included in the church s annual budget, giving us a total of approximately $31,000 for mission outreach. The recipients of mission monies are determined by the Faith In Action Ministry. So far in 2018 we have allocated just over $20,000 to the following organizations. Abide Maternity Home Bwindi Community Program CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) Coalition Against Human Trafficking Community Suppers Habitat for Humanity Ministerial Discretionary Fund Old Town Mission PFLAG Precious Stones Preschool There is approximately $11,000 remaining to be allocated this fall. A complete list of recipient organizations for the year will be included in the 2018 annual report. Your investment in the church helps make this outreach ministry possible. Thank you. Rainbow Acres Sedona Area Homeless Alliance Sedona Community Center Sedona Food Bank Southwest Conference for Youth Summer Camp The Giving Angels Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Verde Valley Sanctuary Yavapai Food Council John Lothrop, Chair of the Faith In Action Ministry

9 Sunday Worship Services Sunday Christian Nurture 9:30 am One Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School & Nursery 10:30 am Fellowship Time Each Monday Each Tuesday 7:45 am Tai Chi & Prayer 10:00 am Family Support Group (5 th & 19 th ) 11:00 am Book of Esther (Sedona Winds) Each Wednesday Each Thursday 1:30 pm Grief Support Group (6 th & 20 th ) 10:00 am Book of Esther (CRR PCH) Each Friday 7:45 am Tai Chi & Prayer 10:15 am The EDGE *** Groups that meet on an ongoing basis for the month, are listed at above by EACH day of week **** JUNE 3 Sunday 9:30 am One Worship Service & Holy Communion followed by Fellowship Time 5 Tuesday 2:00 pm June Birthday Buddies Painted Cliffs Hall Deadline for articles in the JULY & AUGUST issue of the Canyon Echo is: JUNE 18 th There will be ONE issue for July & August 6 Wednesday 9:00 am Property Management Ministry Classroom A 7 Thursday 10:00 am Spiritual Growth & Education Ministry Conference Room 5:30 pm Friendship Potluck Painted Cliffs Hall 6:15 pm Community Talk Zushka Biros 8 Friday 1:00 pm Memorial Service for Mary Hass Maxson - Sanctuary 10 Sunday 9:30 am One Service, Manna Sunday and Farewell to Robert & Ruth Wheaton 10:30 am Fellowship Time Painted Cliffs Hall 2:00 pm M@RRS Concert Northern Arizona Unaccompanied Sanctuary 11 Monday 6:30 pm PFLAG Painted Cliffs Hall 14 Thursday 2:00 pm Worship & Music Ministry Conference Room 15 Friday 1:00 pm CRR Book Club Classroom A 17 Sunday 9:30 am One Worship Service followed by Fellowship Time 19 Tuesday 12:30 pm Pick-a-Party: High Tea at Rev. Cindy Parker s home VOC 20 Wednesday 10:00 am Finance, Endowment & Administration Ministry Conference Room 1:00 pm Council Painted Cliffs Hall 24 Sunday 9:30 am One Worship Service, New Member Reception, followed by Fellowship Time 26 Tuesday 3:00 pm Visiting Scholars SUSI Painted Cliffs Hall Rev. Cindy Parker has been with us for over a year now, and has had a chance to getto-know our congregation. In doing so, she is bringing back our VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, being awarded to someone that represents ALL of our volunteers. CONGRATULATIONS to: To the Stephen Ministers and members of The Church of the Red Rocks: We wish to thank you all for your prayers, calls and kind thoughts during Joyce's son, Ron's surgery. He is out of the hospital and healing in a skilled nursing home. Joyce and Dennis Matheson Thank you, Stephanie! Stephanie was instrumental in helping the church develop and create a meaningful new Mission Statement. She conducted all the research and led several focus groups for the summer and fall of Stephanie graciously gave over 100 hours of volunteer time to our church family in an effort to help us move forward into the future as we continue to discern how God calls our church family to extend the reach of Christ.

10 CRR Members Graduating! Miranda DeAngelo, daughter of Pastor Cindy, graduated with from Sedona Red Rocks High School on May 23, She is an active member in Rotary and Interact Clubs, President of the National Honor Society, a business manager for both The Sting (SRRHS newspaper) and yearbook. She earned a 3.87 GPA. Miranda will be departing for Sweden in July as a United States Student Ambassador where she will study abroad for a year through Rotary s Foreign Exchange Program. Upon returning from Europe, she will attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and plans to major in Cybersecurity, focusing on fraud examination and forensic accounting. Emma Beattie, daughter of Russ and Mary Beattie, graduated on Thursday, May 24 from Mountain View Preparatory School in Cottonwood (8 th grade.) She will attend Sedona Red Rock High School in the fall. Genavine Ryan, daughter of Shandra Ryan, graduated from 8 th grade (home schooling) and will be a freshman in high school in the fall. Alexander Russell, son of Rene and Chuck Russell, graduated from Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley on January 15, 2018, but walked on stage with the other graduates on May 24. Xander received an Academic Scholarship and Pell Grant. He will be attending the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix this fall, going for a Masters degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His career goal is to do genetic research specializing in brain chemistry related to addiction/anxiety and depression. Michael Ryan, son of Shandra Ryan, graduated from High School (home school program) on May 31 st. He plans to attend Santa Barbara City College for architectural design and then transfer to the University of California for aquatic architecture. He hopes to play football in college. Adrian Ryan-Duron, son of Shandra Ryan, was just promoted to 3 rd grade on May 24 th. You see Adrian with Pastor Cindy during the Message for All God s Children most Sundays. Family Graduation News! (listed in order of graduation date.) Gabriella Vasquez, great-granddaughter of Don Tautkus, and grandniece of Ginger Willetts, graduated on May 11 th from Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas, with an Associate degree in Photography. She will be working (hopefully in photography) and continuing her education in the fall. Emily Rift, granddaughter of Sally Elliott, graduated on May 12 th from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Noah James Waite, grandson of Audrey Waite, graduated on May 24 th from Stetson Hills School in Phoenix (8 th grade). He will be attending Sandra Day O Connor High School in the fall. Alicia Pallares, close family friend of Shandra Ryan and family, graduated on May 25 th from Sedona Red Rock High School as a Student Council member. Allana Quaday, granddaughter of Bob and Ruth Wheaton, graduated on May 27 th from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a B.A. degree. Matthew Freden, grandson of June Freden and Jerome Ehrhardt, graduates on June 13 th from James Madison High School in Falls Church, Virginia. He will be attending the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in Chemistry.

11 Monday, June 11, :30 p.m. Join PFLAG on Monday, June 11, for a support meeting at 6:30 p.m. Their speakers will be PFLAG Board member, Laura Guttman, and Debbie Chiovoloni. Laura and Debbie have been together for 37 years and are married and live in Sedona. They met in Milwaukee in 1980 at a high school where they worked as teachers. They became close friends and had the support of Laura s family and friends as their relationship developed. Debbie was not out at work and her family had difficulty accepting her relationship with Laura, so the transition of being openly gay for them as a couple was difficult. Laura and Debbie also have a son, Jamie, who is developmentally disabled. They raised Jamie until he was 35 years old and he now resides at Rainbow Acres in Camp Verde. Laura and Debbie will discuss the challenges and experiences as domestic partners raising a son with special needs, as professionals in the workplace, the stumbling blocks they had managing the health care systems, and the difficulty some family members had accepting their relationship. You won t want to miss their informative and heartfelt presentation! Each quarter, the PFLAG Board of Directors designates a charity or non-profit organization to support. This quarter (May-July), we are sponsoring Angie s House. Angie s House is a non-profit organization, owned by Angela Lozano, and consists of ten homes in Cottonwood serving over 100 people. Angie s House provides housing for qualified residents impacted by addiction, homelessness and mental illness. Donations to Angie s house may include cash, clothing and household items. You can learn more about Angie s House and how to make a donation by visiting their website at angieshouseaz.com. Treasure Sale, March 2019 We have already begun planning our biennial Treasure Sale for March What? But it's not until next year, you say. Yes, but it takes a lot of planning and organization to make this big event as successful as possible and we need your help. We need your donations your CLEAN, GENTLY USED household items, artwork, garden, and outdoor items. We need those CLEAN quality clothes that you have not worn for a couple of years. We especially need the really good stuff, those SPECIAL TREASURES for the auction room where a large percentage of our profit is made. While doing your spring cleaning, if you can find a spot to hold these items, that would be great! If you are moving out of the area before the sale and have wonderful donations, contact us and we will see what we can do about storing them for you. If you are not moving, please hold your items until the collection dates in March. Here are the date details: Collect donations Sunday, March 10 Saturday, March 16 Sort, organize, display, price - March Sale dates and times: Thursday, March 21 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 22 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday March 23 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We also need your time and energy Please mark your calendars to be available for FUN AND FELLOWSHIP while helping with the tasks that make this sale a success. Thank you in advance from your Treasure Sale Committee. Contact Sheryl Bertelson ( ) or Bobbie Gillam ( ) with any questions. The second hour of our meeting will include our usual support group sharing and discussion session, beginning at 7:35 p.m. Farewell Gathering Sunday, June 10 10:30 a.m. Join us during Fellowship Time (following worship) on Sunday, June 10, as we bid farewell to our members, Bob & Ruth Wheaton. They joined the church in 1996, and have been instrumental in many programs and events of the church. Bob and Ruth have served on Commissions, served us during worship as Greeters, Ushers, Coffee Hour hosts, singing in the choir, volunteering with the Vacation Bible School, helping in the Nursery and Sunday School, with children programs, and coordinating special events over the years. Bob has stepped up to assist the pastors with visitations and other items when the need arose. He also works with the Family and Grief Support Groups which meet here at the church. So many blessings.too many to list! Wish them well in their new home, and to thank them for all they have done. "The Heart of Nuba at Mary Fisher Theater June 14 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Bob & Millie Carlson s son, Ken, made this documentary film about the healing ministry of Dr. Tom Catena, who has been the only physician in South Sudan with over 1 million patients and the only hospital in a radius of 200 miles. It's an awesome story.

12 Red Rocks Concert June 10, :00 p.m. Featuring: Northern Arizona Unaccompanied Northern Arizona Unaccompanied is an eight-member a cappella group from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. The group was founded in September 2015, becoming the fourth a cappella group at NAU. With only eight singers, Unaccompanied is uniquely small compared to most groups in the collegiate a cappella world. The group, made up of all music majors, per- forms a wide variety of songs that span the decades. Unaccompanied is best known for their one-on-a-part arrangements. Each member has a strong foundation in classical training, choral music, and vocal jazz, singing with the Shrine of the Ages Choir and High Altitude vocal jazz ensemble. Members of the group have also performed with professional a cappella ensembles such as The Real Group, Pentatonix, and m-pact. They have headlined for various music conferences and a cappella festivals in the southwest, actively perform throughout the state of Arizona, and compete annually in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Members Shelby Matlock, Soprano 1 MaryAnne Muglia, Soprano 2 Aaliyah Bancod, Alto 1 Courtney Evans, Alto 2 Gabe Hernandez, Tenor 1 Jake Colvin, Tenor 2 Marty Rickert, Baritone/Vocal Percussion Alan Williams, Bass Unaccompanied is advised by Dr. Ryan Holder, Associate Director of Choral Studies at NAU and Director of Music at The Church of the Red Rocks. Photos from CINCO DE MAYO Fiesta & Game Day Pick-a-Party! Playing Joker: Joy Stouder, Don Beard, Martha Townsend, Gary Stouder, Susi Sipos, Don Sprenkle, Joanne Beard and Paul Sipos Playing Mah Jongg: (above: Jan Anderson, Sally Phillips, Carol McDouglad, Sue Blechmann (below: Ruth Cooper, Marcia Bickford, Nancy Brown, Pastor Cindy Parker Playing Bridge: Kathy Speegle, Carolyn Monje (hostess), Sheryl Bertelson, Gayle Potter Hostesses: Marlene Auburn & Ginger Willetts (photographer) Playing Hand and Foot: Audrey Waite, Dottie Oliver (hostess), Vickie LaFrance, Pam Ayres