6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal. 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal. 5:30 PM United Methodist. 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal

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1 February 15, 2017 WEEKLY BLAST The Weekly Update from Chandler United Methodist Church 450 Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ Phone: web: :00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 16 6:30 PM AFM/PEOPLE Play Rehearsal 17 8:30 AM Chandler Christian Community Center Volunteers 6:30 PM AFM/ PEOPLE Play Rehearsal 18 BSA 283 Canoe Trip on the Colorado River 6:00 PM 9th Annual Carl Thorne Valentine Dinner 19 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 8:15 AM Joyful Singers & Youth Ringers Rehearsal for Worship Performances today 9:00 AM Spirit Seekers Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 9:10 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 20 PRESIDENT S DAY HOLIDAY (Office Closed) 6:15 PM CUMC Bowling League at AFM Chandler 6:30 PM Divorce Care 21 10:00 AM L.I.F.E. Weekly Bible Study 3:45 PM Chandler Basis High School Aerospace & Astronomy Club 6:45 PM BSA Troop 283 Rough Riders & Crew 2283 The Extreme 22 5:30 PM United Methodist Women Study 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal :30 AM Scrap n Craft 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:30 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 10:40 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 11:35 AM Youth Ministry Team Planning 11:35 AM Congregational Care Prayer Requests from Sunday, February 12, 2017: Edwin Gonzalez-Sena asks for prayers for Norma Jean & Edward Schriener. Both are in the hospital, broken pelvis, pneumonia, congestive heart failure. Paula Wirth asks for prayers for her son, Casey Wirth, for healing and to feel God s hand every day. Betty Ingram asks for prayers for Mary Martin, a family member, with advance cancer. Prayer Requests this week: Prayers are requested for Sue Bradley and the family of Lester (Buster) Bradley who passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11th. You are encouraged to pray for the churches and pastors of the East District of the Desert Southwest Conference. February Prayer Focus: Song of Life UMC, Queen Creek St. Matthew UMC, Mesa St. Paul s UMC, Globe Sun Lakes UMC

2 CALENDAR DETAILS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH 6:30 PM Adult & Family-P.E.O.P.L.E. Group Play Practice FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 8:30 AM Chandler Christian Community Center Volunteers 6:30 PM Adult & Family-P.E.O.P.L.E. Group Play Practice SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH BSA Troop 283 Canoe Trip on the Colorado River 6:00 PM 9th Annual Carl Thorne Valentine Dinner (Doors open at 5:30 PM) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Sermon: The Big Top Series on Human Sexuality, Part 3: Contortion Distortion 8:15 AM Joyful Singers & Youth Ringers Rehearsal for Worship Performances today. For more information on the Joyful Singers, please contact Nancy French or Kate Lynch. For more information regarding the Youth Choir, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com. 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 hosted by the Spirit Seekers 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 Youth Ministry Team Planning For more information regarding Youth Ministry, contact Steve Gregory at steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com 11:35 AM Congregational Care Meeting For more information on Congregational Care, please contact Judy Royer at jylyry42@ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH President s Day Office Closed! 6:15 PM Bowling at AMF Chandler (Southwest corner of Arizona Avenue & Warner) The CUMC bowling league is a mixed league and is strictly a fun league. Beginner adult bowlers are welcome, so come join the fun. Free practice begins at 6:15 PM each Monday and league bowling starts at 6:30 PM. Need more information? Contact Bev Crowell at or bfmc35@cox.net or stop in the church Gift Shop 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. Divorce Care consists of 13 sessions, each covering 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 1 (Feb. 20th): What s Happening to Me? Participants will discover that the severity of their pain is normal; why divorce and separation hurt so deeply; and there is hope. To register or for questions, please contact Linda and Bruce Faber at LHfaber@cox.net or TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST 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 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. Coming up WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND 5:30 PM United Methodist Women Study In February, United Methodist Women Bible Study will watch the Sight & Sound Theatres video, "A Story of Redemption, Ruth". For more information regarding United Methodist Women, please contact Gwen Rusk at gwenkcr@q.com 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 acwinters84@gmail.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 9:30 AM Scrap n Craft For more information on the Scrap n Craft Group, please contact Anna Somerville-Shull at zoniecatz@cox.net.

3 The P.E.O.P.L.E. Group and Adult & Family Present: 9th Annual Carl Thorne Valentine Dinner Featuring: Another Kennedy in the Whitehouse A one-act play by Tom Frye Saturday, February 18, :30 PM Doors Open 6:00 PM Chinese Buffet Dinner Cost: $20 per person Please contact the office immediately at if you would like to attend!

4 MISSIONS FEBRUARY MISSIONS Continuing Support of I-Help throughout February BLOOD DRIVE Thank you to everyone who donated blood on February 12! We had a very successful blood drive and appreciate all our donors who helped fill a need in our community. Natalie Martinez, our donor recruitment representative, had these kind words to say: At the blood drive, 20 lifesaving donors stepped up to donate, resulting in 17 procedures for our community and reaching 106% of your blood drive goal. Your effort and the support of Chandler United Methodist Church are greatly appreciated and will go a long way toward assuring a strong blood supply, and ultimately saving lives. Again, thank you for your contribution and ongoing support of the community blood program. I-HELP ASSISTANCE Throughout February, the Missions Team is supporting the homeless by collecting travel-size toiletries for our I-HELP guests. The Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) is the only homeless shelter in Chandler. Moving from church to church with 17 churches participating, up to 25 guests are given a warm place to sleep, a hot meal, breakfast, and a sack lunch. The guests must be registered through Chandler Christian Community Center and be working toward goals set with case managers. CHANDLER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD BANK Friday, February 17 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. I-HELP clients use travel-size toiletries provided by the host churches to keep clean and ready for work, job interviews and personal hygiene. NEEDED ITEMS: Toothbrushes and toothpastes (high demand items) Feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads) Razors for men and women Shampoos, conditioners Deodorants Soaps Lotions Please be sure all items are travel size and easy to carry. Homeless people have no place to store their toiletries, so smaller is always better. Chandler UMC hosts I-HELP on the second and fifth Saturdays of the month. We recently hosted on February 11th and had 27 volunteers assist with setting up and serving a meal of smoked pork bar-b-que. The guests and volunteers enjoyed a hearty, delicious dinner and wonderful music as a group of musicians came to share their talents with our guests. Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make the night such a success. If you would like to participate in an I-HELP service night, contact Steve Gregory at steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com. Any night in which you serve at I-HELP, you will leave feeling overwhelmed by the gracious spirit of people who are so thankful that you took the time to help and serve them.

5 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, February 21, 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. Contact: Caroline Kidd at WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP METHODIST WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP meets on the first Thursday of the month. The next gathering will be March 2nd. Please contact Dee Campbell at 2 soups@cox.net for more information. All are welcome. United Methodist Women (UMW) Bible Study will watch the Sight & Sound Theatres video "A Story of Redemption, Ruth" in February. UMW study group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays, February 8 and February 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM in Rooms * * * * * * United Methodist Women Reading Program and Mission Sunday February 26, 11:30 am. UMW will meet each fourth Sunday to focus on the purpose of United Methodist Women, which is "United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church." February's program will be "A Community in Action Against Human Trafficking." All are welcome! * * * * * * UMW WOMEN S RETREAT AT SUN LAKES UMC All women are invited to attend a UMW Women s Retreat that is scheduled for February 25th, from 9 AM 2 PM at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Lindsay Hall. Tickets are $5 per person which covers the cost of lunch. Tickets are available for purchase until Friday, Feb. 17th through the Sun Lakes United Methodist church office, or you may call Sun Lakes UMC at to reserve a ticket. Guest speaker for the retreat is Rev. Janessa Chastain who will present, Storytelling for the Revolution: How Can Our Stories Help Transform the World? Ash Wednesday is March 1, Services will be at Noon and 7 PM. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a period of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays) and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday (the evening before Easter Sunday). It is a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance. Lent gives us an opportunity to turn around and focus toward God. During this time, one can seek to live and love as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ by taking on new life-giving practices which help to rid oneself of distractions and selfish desires. (Source:

6 DESERT SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE 2017 LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES TRAINING The purpose of Lay Servant Ministries is to enlist, train, guide and support lay servants as they equip and prepare others for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). Lay Servant Ministries is deeply embedded in the history of United Methodism, as John Wesley realized the laity could be effective leaders of meetings throughout the church. Roles included leadership in preaching and conducting worship but also leadership in leading studies, visiting the sick and imprisoned. Lay Servants were encouraged to watch over one another with love. The three tenets of Lay Servant Ministries are LEADING, CARING, and COMMUNICATING in mission and ministry within and beyond the Church. UPCOMING TRAINING: February St. Matthew UMC, Mesa Basic Course Intro to Lay Servant Ministry Life Together in the United Methodist Connection To register, please go to: mesa/ CONNECTIONS... Chandler United Methodist Church 450 E. Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ Office: