Life at Faith.March 10 The two flower arrangements this week are given to the glory of God by Mary Hammett in loving memory of her husband, Charles Thomas Hammett and her son, Charles Thomas (Tommy) Hammett. To All Members: Please remember to wear your name badges. Please leave drinks, other than bottled water, in the Narthex at the Welcome Center where you may pick them up after the service. Thank you for your cooperation. The Sounds of the Southwest Singers community choir will present a Sacred Sounds concert at 3 p.m. Admission is free with an opportunity for giving. All proceeds will be split equally between the Sounds of the Southwest Singers and Faith Presbyterian Church. The Sounds of the Southwest Singers is under the direction of founding director Matt Deller. LENTEN VESPERS SILENT WITNESSES WEDENESDAYS AT 4PM IN THE CHAPEL There were witnesses to the crucifixion that we don t usually think about and who actually participated in those events in a unique way. They are SILENT WITNESSES, if only they could speak. What might they tell us about the events from their viewpoint? Throughout these next weeks we will be given the opportunity to hear them! March 20 The Robe March 27 The Nail Jazz Vespers April 3 April 10 The Spear The Shroud Healing Service A light supper in Illingworth Hall will follow the services. No tickets or reservations are needed. Free will offering. Envoy rides are available upon request. Please call Marsha in the church office to schedule a ride a few days ahead. She will also answer questions about Envoy for new riders.
Wired Word Discussion Group, Sundays at 8:45 a.m. in Illingworth Hall Come enjoy lively, spiritual discussion! Did you know the Wired Word discussion group is also a Bible Study? Each week two or three hot topics from recent news headlines are presented in print and discussed in light of Scripture. Men s Bible Study takes place on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. All men of Faith Church are invited to join this group. March 21, 2 Kings 17-26, Jerusalem Sacked. New email address: to send email to Marsha Henzler, our Administrative Assistant here at Faith church, please use admin@scfaith.org 10am-11am Council Room, Led by Henry Nave The Church Militant in the Spanish Empire From the Reformation to the Modern Mega Church The History of Christianity II. A Great Courses class by Professor Molly Worthen of the University of North Carolina. SIGN UP TODAY Deb Young, 623-466-2271, is the Volunteer to call if you are not yet scheduled for a photo session for Photo Directory at Faith Church. If you are part of the Faith Church Family members, affiliate members, members-to-be, and even pretty-regular -attenders, WE WANT YOU to be part of this directory! Schedule now for your photo date April 2-6 at Faith, OR, see Deb to get your photography done at another church set-up nearby before you leave for the summer they will see it gets transferred to the FAITH church directory. The photos are professionally taken by Lifetouch offices nationally, but also with an office right here in Surprise. After your session, you get to sit down with someone from the company and look them all over there is NO OBLIGATION but you may want to purchase photos for yourselves, friends or family even Christmas cards. But even if you don t buy a thing, you will receive a free 8 x 10, and a free Directory when they come out. (If you want a Directory in the future but didn t get your picture in it, they will cost $10.) Those who cannot come to a session at all, contact Deb and she will see that a Deacon comes to you and snaps a photo and gets your information you will get a free directory also.
Wednesday, March 20 at 1:30pm How did the use of poetry enhance a favorite story? We ll also discuss our favorite books of poetry. Please join us, ALL WELCOME! Arizona Diamondback Organist Supper @ 6 p.m. Tickets $10 Please join us for this exciting duo s evening of entertainment Cut-off for supper tickets March 25. Reception Desk Team Volunteers Needed Our Reception Desk Team is in need of volunteers to fill the Monday afternoon and Thursday afternoon slots and substitute volunteers to cover vacation days. Afternoon hours are from 12 noon to 3:30 pm. Duties include answering phones and directing calls; greeting and answering questions from visitors attending classes, and general help for the office staff as needed. This is a fun volunteer opportunity and a great way to get to know your fellow members and work with the office staff. Please call Marsha in the church office for more information TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN. Thank you for helping! Let s do our part to save the environment! We invite all who attend Thursdays@Faith to bring their own place settings. If you are unable to do so, place settings will be provided. Don t like driving in the dark? Faith Church will provide your ride to Thursdays@Faith! If you no longer drive at night but you would enjoy participating call Marsha at 623-974- 3611 at least two working days before the event. We ll arrange your transportation via Envoy America at no cost. Be part of the fun again!
Each week we pray for members of Faith Presbyterian Church in alphabetical order. Leslie White, Betty Wilder, Paul and Estrella Willemssen, Iona Wilson, Jackie Wolff. New Bright Pink Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. Please fill out your card for prayer requests and put it in the offering plate or give the information to Gerri Crothers or Joan McColley. Ecumenical Prayer Circle: Together with 12 other Sun City churches who share the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, please pray today for the people and ministries of Church of the Palms. Monday, March 25 1 to 2:30 p.m. Illingworth Hall The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations and evidence-based advice on how physical activity can help promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Join Sun Health s Exercise Physiologist and Certified Health Coach Rhonda Zonoozi to learn more about the new guidelines. To register, go online at: sunhealthcommunityeducation.com or call 623-207-1703. Through this longstanding, ecumenical effort, Presbyterians share God s love by giving to ministries that provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support towards the selfdevelopment of poor and oppressed communities. 32% Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 36% Supporting initiatives that create sustainable food systems and alleviate root causes of poverty. 32% Provide resources and education to oppressed and disadvantaged communities working to overcome poverty and injustice. Envelopes for One Great Hour of Sharing will be in your bulletin on March24
The theme for the West Valley Chorale 35th Anniversary Season is Choral Classics Greatest Hits. They will feature many pieces performed by the West Valley Chorale in previous seasons and highlight recognizable classical choral music. Reserved Tickets for either performance are $10 go to: www.westvalleychoraleaz.org. Tickets also are available at the door, but may be a slightly higher price. Easter Lilies $10 Easter Lilies will adorn our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 21. If you wish to buy a lily in honor or memory of a loved one please sign up at the reception desk in the admin building. Each plant is $10 We encourage all donors to collect their lilies after the worship service on Easter Sunday. Sunday flowers. You may dedicate one of our silk floral arrangements that stay at Faith Church for $25, or you may still order fresh flowers at a cost of $50. Remember loved ones and special moments with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Please sign-up on the flower chart in the Narthex or call Shirley Engwall at 623-440-3736. If you have an email address on file with the church you will be receiving weekly emails giving you the bulletin announcements for the up-coming week. This information is also available on our website - go to the home page and click on the orange button - that says Click Here for the announcements. If you would like to opt-out or opt-in to this service please contact Marsha in the church office: 623-974-3611. Are you heading out of town for the summer months? Please leave your summer address with us so we may keep in touch and forward your church mail. Forms are available for you to fill out at the church office or call Marsha Henzler at 974-3611. Thank you.
ACTIVITIES: March 17-23 Sunday, March 17 8:45 a.m... Wired Word - Illingworth Hall 9:00 a.m... Choir Practice - Sanctuary 10:00 a.m... Worship - Sanctuary 11:00 a.m... Chat n Coffee - Illingworth Hall 3:00 p.m... Sounds of the Southwest Chorale - Sanctuary Monday, March 18 1:00 p.m... Deacons - Council Room 3:00 p.m... Knit Crochet Group - Council Room Tuesday, March 19 7:30 a.m... Kiwanis - Council Room 9:00 a.m... Prayer Time - Iona Room 9:45 a.m... Benevilla - Westminster Room 10:00 a.m... Tuesdays@10 - Council Room Wednesday, March 20 8:30 a.m... Staff Meeting - Conference Room 9:00 a.m... Library 1:00 p.m... Session - Council Room 1:30 p.m... Let s Talk Books - Library 4:00 p.m... Lenten Vespers - Chapel Thursday, March 21 9:00 a.m... Men's Bible Study - Conference Room 9:00 a.m... Quilters - Knox Room 9:00 a.m... Tai Chi - Westminster Room 3:00 p.m... Choir Practice - Choir Room 4:00 p.m... Bell Choir - Sanctuary Friday, March 22 - No Events Planned Saturday, March 23 - No Events Planned Please remember Faith Church as Beneficiary in your Will, Trust or IRA.