6:00 PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal. 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal. ** Music Rehearsals moved to Thursday this week!**

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1 March 29, 2017 WEEKLY BLAST The Weekly Update from Chandler United Methodist Church 450 Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ Phone: web: :00 PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal April 1 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 2 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 9:00 AM Spirit Seekers Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 9:10 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:00 AM Children s & Youth Music Rehearsals (Joyful Singers & Youth Singers) 10:30 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 10:40 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 11:35 AM Vacation Bible School 2017 Planning WorkDay 3 5:30 PM Stewardship Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Divorce Care 4 10:00 AM L.I.F.E. Weekly Bible Study 12:45 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 3:45 PM Chandler Basis High School Aerospace & Astronomy Club 6:45 PM BSA Troop 283 Rough Riders & Crew 2283 The Extreme 7:00 PM Adult & Family Ministry 5 ** Music Rehearsals moved to Thursday this week!** 6:00 PM Board of Trustees & Board of Directors meeting regarding investments 6 **6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 6:30 PM Methodist Women s Fellowship **7:05 PM Hallelujah Chorus Rehearsal (Chancel Choir and guest singers) **7:35 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal :00 AM Private Event 5:30 PM I-HELP Prayer Requests from Sunday, March 26, 2017: Kelly & Cheryl McCaw ask for prayers for Kelly s brother, Paul McCaw, as he had a stroke on Saturday; and, for Kelly & Cheryl s son, Cullen McCaw, for guidance. Jasmine Full & Jeff Cannon request prayer for their 2-year-old niece, Lily Charouhas, who has been battling brain cancer for most of her life and has recently took a turn for the worse. Please pray for Lily s miraculous healing. She is such a special soul on this earth and our family cannot bear to lose her! Connie Christophel asks for prayers for her brother, Wayne Ethridge. John & Sharon Meloun ask for prayers for Scott & Cindy Meloun in the loss of Cindy s brother at the age of 48 years. Prayers to help them at this time. David & Monica Reddig request prayer for Michelle for post-surgery healing. Suzi LeGrand asks for continued prayer for Carol Venberg as she recovers from knee replacement surgery. PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Prayers are requested for Rev. Bob Kersten and family in the death of Bob s wife, Carol Kersten, on Monday, March 27th. A service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2 PM in the dining room at The Gardens, 1601 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, AZ You are encouraged to pray for the churches and pastors of the East District of the Desert Southwest Conference. March Prayer Focus: The Bridge A UM Parish, Phoenix; The Fountains, A UMC, Fountain Hills; Tongan UMC, Mesa; White Mountain UMC, Show Low April Prayer Focus: UMC of Casa Grande; Wesley UMC, Phoenix; Chaplains, Counselors & Staff of the Central East District

2 CALENDAR DETAILS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Chancel Choir For more information regarding the Music Ministries at Chandler UMC, please contact Adam Winters at SUNDAY, APRIL 2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Scripture: John 6:1-21 Sermon: Bearing the Heavy things in Life Sermon Series: 4 of 8: Facing Storms 9:00 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester (See information for Scripture & Sermon listed under 7:30 AM Service.) 9:00 AM Spirit Seekers Adult Bible Study Spirit Seekers is an adult bible study which meets each Sunday morning. For more information, contact Bob or Carol McCartney at :10 AM Sunday School for children & youth 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:00 AM Joyful Ringers and Youth Singers Rehearsals For more information regarding the Youth Singers, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com. For more information on the Joyful Ringers, please contact Nancy French or Kate Lynch. 10:30 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester (See information for Scripture & Sermon listed under 7:30 AM Service.) 10:40 AM Sunday School for Children 11:35 AM Vacation Bible School 2017 Planning For more information regarding Youth Ministry, contact Steve Gregory at steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com MONDAY, APRIL 3 5:30 PM Stewardship Committee Meeting 6:30 PM DivorceCare DivorceCare, a biblically-based, 13 week non-denominational support and recovery group for separated, divorcing, and divorced individuals, meets Monday evenings in Room 111 from 6:30 8:30 PM. Each session of Divorce Care covers a different topic. One may join the group at any time. Cost is $20 for the workbook. Anyone who is separated, divorcing, divorced, or considering divorce is welcome to attend. Session 7 (April 3): New Relationships We will discuss how to know if you are ready for a new relationship, steps to take to prepare for a new relationship, and why it s essential to get comfortable in singleness before beginning a new relationship. To register or for questions, please contact Linda and Bruce Faber at LHfaber@cox.net or TUESDAY, APRIL 4 10:00 AM L.I.F.E. Weekly Adult Bible Study in room 104. The course work is designed to allow Bible study attendees (and particularly winter guests) the flexibility to enter the class at varying intervals without compromising continuity. Contact: Caroline Kidd at ckidd@q.com 12:45 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 3:45 PM Chandler BASIS High School Aerospace & Astronomy Club 6:45 PM BSA Troop 283 Rough Riders & Crew 2283 The Extreme For more information on scouting at Chandler UMC, please contact Tom Denny at tomdenny@cox.net or Michelle Harris at office@chandlermethodist.org. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 **Music Rehearsals moved to Thursday, April 6 this week!** 6:00 PM Board of Trustees-Board of Directors Special Meeting in Room The purpose of this meeting is to interview investment advisors. The meeting is open to all members of Chandler UMC. For more information, contact church treasurer, Kathleen McKenzie at dryheat1950@q.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 6 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal ***7:05 PM Hallelujah Chorus Rehearsal*** 7:35 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal ***The Chancel Choir needs singers for the Hallelujah Chorus to be sung on Easter Sunday, April 16th. Rehearsals of the Hallelujah Chorus will be on Wednesdays from 7:05 7:35 PM. High School age and older singers are invited to sing with the Chancel Choir. We hope to see you at rehearsals!*** For more information regarding the Music Ministries at Chandler UMC, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT from the City of Chandler: To help prolong the life of streets in the Pine Lakes neighborhood, the City of Chandler will apply a slurry seal (a coating of asphalt emulsion mixed with aggregate) the week of March 27 April 4. Please be aware that that the streets will remain open to traffic during the work but lane restrictions will occur. Also, please do not park along the streets during this time. Thank you.

3 MISSIONS APRIL MISSIONS SUPPORTING YOUTH PROJECTS IN APRIL Sunday school children and the youth of the church are supporting Heifer International today with a bake sale between second and third services. The Missions Team supports their efforts by designating today s Communion offering to Heifer International. Over the last five years, the youth have raised $4,328 for Heifer International with their annual bake sale. Combined with the $1,067 given by the congregation for April Communion offerings in 2015 and 2016, Heifer International has been able to purchase $5,395 worth of livestock that literally changes lives. Our Sunday school children learn a valuable lesson through their support of Heifer International. The children study and learn about world hunger, and how the cycle of poverty can be broken with the gift of livestock and seeds. One goat, for example, can feed a family and help children go to school. If you would like more information about Heifer International, please see Steve Gregory or visit the website at FOOD BANK Friday, April 21 8:30 am - 10:00 am CHANDLER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER Chandler United Methodist Church and Chandler Christian Community Center have been working together to help feed the hungry in Chandler for more than 50 years. CCCC s mission is to change lives by nourishing minds and bodies to create a connected, thriving community. Their vision is to have a healthy and productive community built on a foundation of dignity and hope. Twenty-five (25) volunteers from Chandler UMC are needed each third Friday from 8:30 am-10:00 to help distribute food to those in need at CCCC s facility located at 345 S California Street, Chandler. If you would like to make a difference in our community and join the Missions Team, please contact any member of the Team or the church office or just show up at a meeting! We meet the second Sunday of each month at 11:30 am. * * * * * * * * SPECIAL REQUEST: Chandler Christian Community Center (CCCC) needs volunteers to help distribute perishable foods on the second Friday of every month. We will continue our regular distribution on the third Friday. If you are able to temporarily help fill this need for the second Friday of the month, CCCC will be extremely grateful. Please arrive at CCCC by 8:30 AM. HEIFER PROJECT BAKE SALE The Elementary Sunday school students will hold their 6th Annual Heifer Project Bake Sale on Sunday, April 2 at 10 AM. All funds raised from the bake sale will be used to purchase animals for families living in poverty around the world. Animals like cows, chickens and goats provide food and income to families. Please visit the bake sale to help the students put their faith in action as they work to break the cycle of poverty.

4 MUSIC MINISTRY METHODIST WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP MUSIC MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Wednesday, March 29th Rehearsals for Adult Handbells & Chancel Choir **Music Rehearsals for April 5th have been moved to April 6th this week!** Thursday, April 6th Rehearsals for Adult Hand bells, Hallelujah Chorus (Chancel Choir & guest singers), & Chancel Choir Wednesday, April 12th Rehearsals for Adult Hand bells, Hallelujah Chorus (Chancel Choir & guest singers), & Chancel Choir Friday, April 14th (Good Friday) Chancel Choir sings at 7 PM Service Joyful Singers & Youth Choir: April 2nd Rehearsal April 9th (Palm Sunday) sing at the 9:00 & 10:30 AM Worship Services with the Chancel Choir Joyful Ringers will begin on April 23rd! Be sure to sign up at KIOSK before that time. Rehearsals will be from 10 10:25 AM in the Church Office. Methodist Women's Fellowship (MWF) meets on the first Thursday of the month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 PM. All Ladies Welcome! Please contact Dee Campbell at 2 soups@cox.net for more information. WOMEN OF THE WORD Women of the Word will gather on Tuesday, April 11th at Noon in Rooms for a potluck luncheon and program. Please bring a dish to share. Hostesses are Kimberly & Sue Sossaman. Opening prayer will be given by Wilma Ellis, and the program will be presented by Carolyn Hollar. For more information, please contact Judy Green at greenju@ndsupernet.com. BIBLE STUDY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The Spirit Seekers Adult Sunday School class meets each Sunday at 9:00 AM in Room 104. The Spirit Seekers is an adult Sunday School class which journeys through the Bible during their Sunday morning class. For more information, contact Bob or Carol McCartney at L.I.F.E. Living In Faith Everyday Our next gathering is Tuesday, April 4, We will meet rooms at Chandler United Methodist Church. The L.I.F.E. group is an adult Bible Study meeting every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. The course work is designed to allow Bible study attendees (and particularly winter guests) the flexibility to enter the class at varying intervals without compromising continuity. The UMW Bible study group is currently studying Liz Curtis Higgs The Women of Easter. In this study, women will encounter the Savior with three different women named Mary Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene. Each Mary had a different role in her encounter with Jesus. All women are welcome to be a part of this engaging and enriching study. The study is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The next gathering will be April 12, from 5:30-6:30 PM. All are welcome. Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have. Jim Rohn Contact: Caroline Kidd at ckidd@q.com

5 Adult & Family is going to the movies in April! The Case for Christ Saturday, April 15th At approximately 10:30 AM (We will update with actual movie time when showtimes are announced.) Harkins Chandler Crossroads 12 at Gilbert & Germann The Case for Christ depicts an investigative journalist and self-proclaimed atheist who sets out to disprove the existence of God after his wife becomes a Christian. Please sign up at the KIOSK or nancy_french1@yahoo.com. At Hero Central, children will discover their strength in God! This year VBS will be June 19 23, 2017 from 9 AM Noon each day. Children preschool (age 4) through 5th grace are invited to attend. Youth and adult volunteers are welcome to assist as team leaders and volunteer staff. Space is limited to 10 preschool (age 4) students and 55 students in Kindergarten Grade 5. Cost: Early registration (through June 1, 2017): $15 per s tudent / $25 per fam ily Late registration (after June 1, 2017): $20 per student / $30 per family Discounts and 100% scholarships are available. 50% student discount if a family member is an onsite volunteer. Registration: Registration begins on April 1, Registration forms are available online at chandlermethodist.org or at the church office during regular hours (Mon Thurs, 9 AM 2 PM). Or you may register on Sunday mornings after worship. Registration closes on June 11, Contact Steve Gregory at or steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com for more information.

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