Desert Chapel News
A monthly publication of Desert Chapel United Methodist Church - June/July 2015
2015 Annual Conference Mission Project
Each year, we participate in the Conference Mission Project. This year, it is Tuna and Beans
(dry or canned) which will be given to both the AJ Food Bank and also given out through our
own canned food ministry. Please bring the items to worship by Sunday, June 15 and put
them on the steps in front of the altar!
Desert Chapel United Methodist Church will host a Life Line screening on Tuesday, August 25,
2015. Ultrasounds for stroke, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis
and an EKG for atria fibrillation are offered for only $149 (averages out to only $30/test). Please
pick up the pink flyer in the church for additional information. Pre-registration is required. CALL
1-800-324-9458 to register and receive a $10 discount off the package price.
Life Line Community Healthcare will also offer the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit available
to eligible Medicare beneficiaries with TRADITIONAL MEDICARE PART B. There is NOCOST/NO CO-PAY. This is not a physical, but a personal wellness consultation performed by
a certified Nurse Practitioner designed to help you and your doctor keep you healthy, safe and
independent for a long time. Medicare is billed for this visit. Pre-registration is required. CALL
1-866-579-5069.
DESERT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
462 N. PALO VERDE DR
APACHE JCT., AZ 85120-5611
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Desert Chapel United Methodist Church
Mission Statement
“To Discover Christ, to Grow in Christ and to Help others
Through the Power of the Holy Spirit.
“All Christians are called through their baptism to a ministry of servant hood in the world to the
glory of God.” (Paragraph 126 of the Book of Discipline) These are the heads of our ministry:
Senior Pastor (clergy)
Lay Leader
Lay Member to Annual Conference
Chairperson, Church Council (main decision making body)
Chairperson, Trustees (officers, physical plant, investments)
Chairperson, Staff-Parish (human resources, staff concerns)
Chairperson, Finance (collection and distribution of funds)
Chairperson, Worship (includes music, visuals, etc.)
Chairperson, Membership
Chairperson, Missions
Chairperson, Communications
Youth Ministries Director
Rev. Sharon Pajak
Duane Allen
Alice Wagaman
Dave Tom
Daryl Olmsted
Rose Norwood
Frank Pino
Pastor Sharon
Loriann Thomas
Jeannine Allen
Dave Tom
480-982-2259
480-215-1029
480-694-4707
480-557-7890
920-420-2094
715-523-0884
480-882-3485
480-982-2259
480-228-9121
480-215-1029
480-557-7890
Upper Room
Are available in the Narthex.
$1.00/each
Worship Schedule
8:45 am Hymn Sing
9:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Fellowship Time
10:30 am Sunday School-All Ages
E-devotionals &
Announcements
Please submit Newsletter information
for
August/
September via e-mail, or
bring into the church office by
Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Reminder: August and September Newsletters will be
combined.
Thank you!
eDevotionals – did you know
that you can receive a daily
devotional from Desert Chapel? With a scripture, a prayer
and more – plus timely announcements, it’s a great way
to stay in touch with what’s
happening at church! Simply
put your email address on the
sign in sheet on Sunday and
write “eDevotional” and you
will be signed up. Are you currently out of town?
Email the church at
[email protected]
and we’ll sign you up!
Desert Chapel News
Together
Tuesdays from
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Each Tuesday we gather in the
Lobby at 6:30 pm for a time of
fellowship and Bible study. We
study the scriptures for the coming Sunday, and enjoy time with
one another. EVERYONE IS
WELCOME – this is an excellent time to bring a friend to introduce them to the faith! For
more info, please contact Pastor
Sharon at 982-2259.
June/July
is an official publication of
Desert Chapel UMC
462 N. Palo Verde Drive
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-5611
Rev. Sharon Pajak, Pastor
Cynthia Norris, Administrative Asst.
Jim Rogers, Custodian
Alice Wagaman, Hand Bell Director
Michael Nowak, Choir Director
Lila Deidiker, Accompanist
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
Telephone: 480-982-2259
FAX: 480-288-4242
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.desertchapelumc.org
Greeters:
Marilyn Schulz (June)
Marie Spencer (June)
Denise Ashford (July)
Ron Long (July)
Stephen Santo (July)
Ushers: (all June & July)
Don Carlson
Keith Cox
Dwight Detlefsen
Jim E. Edwards
Bob Phillips
Marilyn Schulz
Communion Servers:
Denise Ashford (June)
Angela Kimler (June)
Dakota Pruett (June)
Susan Rufini (June)
Stephen Santo (June)
Cameron White (June)
Sue Bartell (July)
Bev Hren (July)
Cindy Kadey (July)
James Pruett (July)
Liz Weaver (July)
Byrene Woods (July)
If you would like to be a greeter, or communion server, or
usher, please contact Jim Edwards at 480-288-5903. If
you are interested and would
like to be liturgist or give the
children sermon please sign
up in the lobby.
Your help is greatly needed
and appreciated. Thank You!
JUNE
June 1
Bill & Connie Wegeng
June 16
James & Jean Swain
June 21
Dwain & Leanna Kennedy
July 5
Phil & Artie Zumstein
June 6 Beverly Ruckdashel
June 6 Deena Morton
June 7 Bert Lambert
June 7 Haley Brewer
June 8 Paul Schroeder
June 9 Tom Norwood
June 12 Carol Olmsted
June 13 Phil Zumstein
June 14 Marion Wheeler
June 16 Dwight Detlefsen
June 22 Robert Phillips
June 25 Paige Browning
June 26 Doreen Martino
June 27 Margaret Peck
JULY
July 1
July 6
July 7
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 9
July 13
July 14
July 14
July 16
July 19
July 20
July 20
July 22
July 29
July 29
July 29
July 30
July 30
Kaytlynn Torres
Renee Spears
Ryan Hetzer
Jonathan Brewer
Claudette Carlson
Marilyn Smith
Marilyn Hiliau
Ruth Wells
Daniel Edwards
James Swain
Roberta Kidwell
Tiffany Browning
Helen Hatfield
Anita Thompson
Wes Forgey
Vinton Peck
Lee Norton
Sue Bartell
Lovella Torbert
David Browning
Birthday &
Anniversary List
If your name was not listed on the
Birthday/Anniversary list (or you
know someone who should be),
please call the church office with the
information. We truly do not mean to
leave anyone out. Thank You!
Prayer Chain – Are you in need of
prayer? Do you have something
hanging on your heart and want to
know that your brothers and sisters
in Christ are lifting you up? Are you
concerned about a loved one and
want some company in caring for
them? James 5:13-15 says, “Are
any among you suffering? They
should pray. Are any cheerful?
They should sing songs of praise.
Are any among you sick? They
should call for the elders of the
church and have them pray over
them, anointing them with oil in the
name of the Lord. The prayer of
faith will save the sick, and the Lord
will raise them up; and anyone who
has committed sins will be forgiven.”
Prayer requests may be
emailed to:
[email protected], or to
[email protected] or you
may call the office at 480-982-2259
to be forwarded to the prayer chain.
Every Saturday
in Woeller Hall
3 to 5 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Church Goers, Visitors
and Community.
If you're planning to purchase
Gift Cards.......Please consider
ordering from E-Script through
the church. Contact Rose
Ross @ (480) 671-5795.
E- Scrip Pro supplies gift cards
from hundreds of retailers
nationwide at a discount to
non-profit organization. With
scrip fundraising, supporters
of schools, churches, sports
teams, band boosters and
other non-profits pay full value
for these gift cards to make
their everyday purchases
(groceries, gas, clothes,
restaurants, etc.).
The difference is our
church profit!
The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people see His
glory. Psalm 97:6
All Creatures of Our God and King
by St. Francis of Assisi
This hymn is considered to be one of the first genuine religious poems in the Italian language and was first entered in the 1935 Methodist Hymnal. Its text was adapted and revised by Gracia Grindal
who was a consultant for the language/theology subcommittee. She was responsible for changing the refrain's "he" to
"ye" so that it included both male and female attributions and was more consistent with the St.
Francis of Assisi text.
St. Francis was born in 1182 in central Italy and was the son of a rich merchant. He lived a carefree life as a member of a wealthy family but had a limited education so he eventually joined the
army where he was captured during the war. He returned home to renounce his life of ease, became a Christian, and seeking to tell others about the teachings of Christ, traveled around the
countryside to share his faith. He preached a gospel of sacrifice and brotherly love.
He led a simple life and became close to nature and animals. One day he came upon a flock of
birds who did not fly away when he approached so he began to preach to them, telling them to
praise and love their Creator who had provided them with feathers for clothes, wings to fly and the
necessities of life. He reminded them that they had God's guidance and protection.
It is said that St. Francis wrote this song during the summer of 1225 when he was very ill and losing
his eyesight. During this time of intense pain and suffering, a time of distressing quarrels between
the secular and spiritual powers in Assisi, he penned these words, in translation, "Song of Brother
Sun and of all Creatures". This hymn exhorts all creation, the sun and the moon, the birds, the
clouds, wind and fire, and all men of tender heart, to worship God - all these are creatures of our
God and King.
In 1919, the hymn was adapted and paraphrased by a rector, William Draper, who wanted to use it
in a children's worship festival in Leeds, England. Draper personifies all creatures and calls on
them to praise God.
All creatures of our God & King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Allelujah! Allelujah!
Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam. O Praise Him, Allelujah!
Let all things their Creator bless and worship Him in humbleness. Allelujah! Allelujah!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One, O Praise Him, Allelujah!
The information for this review came from the Companion To The Methodist Hymnal by Carlton R.
Young, Then Sings My Soul by Robert J. Morgan and Great Is Thy Faithfulness by The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Submitted by Eleanor Edwards
Apache Junction Health Center
WE NEED YOU!!!
On the second and fifth Sundays
we lead worship at Apache
Junction Health Center. Lead
by Kathy Bausch and Marilyn
Hiliau, most volunteers simply
sing with the residents. If you
are interest in helping, you may
sign up in the lobby, contact
Kathy at
928-892-2144, or
Marilyn at 602-999-8099. Or
you may simply show up!
Bible and Bread
Come join us at Mickey D’s
Café (2 blocks east of Ironwood on the north side of
the street – NOT McDonald’s!), we gather at 10:30
am on Thursdays for lively
conversation on the book of
Hebrews. Facilitated by
Pastor Sharon – every one
is on their own nickel!
Hope to see you there!
We have two regular monthly
gatherings: On the first Saturday
of every month we gather at
Mickey D's Restaurant on the
trail at 9:30 am .
Woman's Gathering will not
have their monthly gathering
during the summer months and
will resume in the fall.
Women who have not taken
their walk to Emmaus, but are
interested are welcome. Questions? Call Kathy Bausch’s cell
phone at 928-892-2144.
We
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d
W e Nee
per!
Toilet Pa
Needed!!!
We are looking for people who
would be interested in learning
how to run the sound board in
the sanctuary during worship
on Sundays and or church
special events. If you are interested or need more information please contact Norm
Ross in church or you may call
him at 480-671-5795.
Thank you!
Thank you for your continuing support to the Clothing Closet and
we have been truly blessed with your donation. Arizona climates are especially a hard time for our people in need.
Washcloths, towels, soap, deodorants (roll on), shampoo,
conditioner, lotion, lip balm, razors, toilet paper, depends (size
large and x-large), sanitary napkins, laundry soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and wipes. (Your generosity is much appreciated)
Volunteers are always needed on Saturday’s from 3:00 pm to
5:00 pm. Join us for Community Feast and let’s show our community how Desert Chapel serves Apache Junction. We will accept donations during that time, or at the office MondayThursday between the hours of 8:00am—3:00pm. Please do not
leave clothing, furniture or any other items on the Church premises. We would like to keep our Church grounds clean and free of
clutter. Thank You!
JUNE MISSIONS
WOULD YOU LIKE
TO BUY AN ARK?
(NOT BUILD ONE!)
For the month of June we will be concentrating on collecting
donations for Heifer International. To date we have
collected $3,675.00 towards our “Ark Angel”.
The Mission Committee has decided
to make this a year long special
project for 2015.
JULY MISSIONS
For $5000.00 we can purchase a Gift
Ark through Heifer International and
become an "Ark Angel". We realize
this is a large amount of money, but it
would benefit families worldwide who
are poor and hungry. Every gift will
multiply for years to come.
Since the Superstition Mountain Elementary School was
closed, the Missions Team has adopted Avalon Public
Charter School on San Marcos in AJ. On May 4th, team
members Jeannine Allen, Norm Ross and Sandy Heath
met with the principal Mike McCord. We discussed
Desert Chapel adopting Avalon School and our missions
of Health Supplies, School Supplies and the Thanksgiving
Turkey boxes.
On the east wall of the Sanctuary,
there is an ark with a thermometer
that shows our progress, as each gift,
large or small, is added. Our committee has faith that because of the generosity of our congregation, we can
make this happen.
At present Avalon Charter School is the only K-8 Public
Charter School in AJ. There are 290 students and they
are looking to expand to 350 or 400 with the closing of
the other schools in the area. The class size is 25
students.
Please give this some thought
and prayer and decide if you want to
have a part in helping families to help
themselves.
For our July Missions we will be collecting School
Supplies for Avalon Public Charter School. Following is a
list of items needed for the school:
Backpacks, Spiral Notebooks, Lined Paper, #2 Pencils,
Glue Sticks, Spiral or Compositions Notebook, Kids
Scissors, Colored Pencils, Highlighters, Rulers, 2 Pocket
Folders, White Printer Paper, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizer.
We look forward to a long term relationship with Avalon
Public Charter School.
Missions Team
School Supplies
Modern Worship
At Desert Chapel
Come join us and bring a friend to Desert Chapel UMC for “Modern
Worship Service” on Wednesday Nights, at 7:00 pm. This is a
new style to reach people in a way they might not receive as easily on your average Sunday Morning as different people approach God in different ways.
We at Desert Chapel want to be “All things to All people” as seen in 1
Corinthians 9:22, and this is a step we can take to accomplish that.
If you are interested in being part of the planning group for this service, or are able to volunteer in any manner, especially musically
or technologically, contact JT at [email protected]
or (480) 296-4927.
We are so ecstatic to see what God does with this new service, and
invite you all to join us in this experience.”
Desert Chapel
United Methodist Women
June/July 2015Announcements
Although we discontinue the formal meetings during the warm weather of summer it is not
because we are staying in from the summer heat. It only means that many of our members
have temporarily left us for a period of visiting with family and friends in other places. As a
result we can meet at a single table for lunch. During the months of June, July, August &
September, we will meet the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 am at the Village Inn
in Apache Junction. Hope to see you there!
Pastor Sharon will be on vacation
June 30-July 23. If you have a
pastoral emergency during this
time (illness, hospitalization, death
or other crisis), please leave a
message at the church office and
they will have someone get in touch
with you. Thank you!
Office hours may vary throughout the summer due to staff
vacations. Please call the office at 480-982-2259, prior to
coming in to assure someone will be here to assist you.
In an emergency please leave a message, and someone will get
back to you ASAP.
A Summer of Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty
A number of years ago, there was begun a movement to get people to practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty. The basic premise was that practicing kindness and beauty
would lend itself to an increase in the quality of life in our communities.
There were books published, whole communities got involved. In one city, a newspaper published
stories of people being “caught” doing a kindness to someone else.
I propose that we make this summer one of Practicing Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts
of Beauty. Our summer worship services will revolve around Kindness and Beauty, and we will highlight and celebrate those acts as we encounter them.
To prepare for this, I would encourage each and every one of us, no matter where we are this summer to begin to notice acts of kindness, and to thank the “perpetrators” of kindness when we see
them.
Here are some ideas to get you started … you can cut this out and take it with you!
Pick up the tab for
the table next to
you at a restaurant
Give a huge tip to
someone when they
least expect it
Smile A lot
Tell ALL your family
members how much you
appreciate them
Give another driver your
parking spot
Let someone
jump the line at
the grocery store
Pick up trash
Stop and help
someone change
a flat tire
Walk your friend’s dog
Send someone a
handwritten note
Compliment your waiter/
waitress to their manager
Help your neighbor carry
out their trash
Send a thank you note to someone who helped you in the past