SVUMC Weekly NewsletterOCTOBER 12, 2018

The Jaunt is a weekly newsletter that addresses upcoming events and highlights church activities. For information on many of our programs, small groups, and the United Methodist Church as an organization,

visit our website at www.sierravistaumc.org.

This month’s Prayer Word: FirstLoving God, help us to put you first in every part of our live

- Sierra Vista United Methodist Church -Love God. Love People. Spread the Love of Jesus.

Upcoming Services October 14: Sunday Services, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:22–24 / Psalm 135:15–18 / Matthew 6:19–21 Sermon: “Naming Our Idols” - Rev. Matt Ashley

October 17: Vesper at 6:00 p.m. - Harry Magargee

TheJaunt

All Church Picnic - Rain or ShineOctober 13th, 3 PM—6 PM on the Church Patio

The All Church Picnic is sponsored by the Fishermen. The weatherman makes no promises, but it looks as if the rain will end by picnic time! Just in case, we have the option of moving indoors. So, Rain or Shine, we plan to have the potluck picnic. The Fishermen will provide ice cream, drinks (lemonade and iced tea) , and plates and plasticware. A gas grill will be available, so bring your burgers and dogs to grill and a dish to share.

A Change In Church Email

Beginning immediately, please use the following email address for all correspondence with Sierra Vista UMC. This will assist us as we make the transition from Cox Internet Service to our new provider.

The new email is svumc3225@gmail.com

Sunday School Director Position

The SVUMC is accepting applications for the position of Sunday School Director. A job description is available in the Church office. Your resume and application can be dropped off in the Church Office. Contact Pastor Matt or Beverly Tucker.

The English-as-a-Second Language classes are being postponed until January of 2019 due to volunteer availability. At that time, we are looking at classes from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays and Fridays, starting January 7 and running for 12 weeks. We welcome volunteers and subs. Simply speaking English qualifies you for this rewarding mission! Contact Dixie Lee Larson at 520-378-7079 or garyanddixielarson@msn.com

Three proposals are on the table for “A Way Forward” as the United Methodist Church deals with the issues of human sexuality. They are the:

• One Church Plan• Connectional Conference Plan• Traditionalist Plan.

If you are interesting in reading and comparing these three plans, you will find a summary of them at :

https://dscumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WayForwardPlans_summary-sheet.pdf

Commission on A Way Forward

HuachucaToastmasters

Better SpeakersBetter Leaders

Interested in improving your public speaking skills? Whether you’re a professional, student, or retiree, joining a Toastmasters club is the best way to build great communication and leadership skills. Everyone from beginning speaker to accomplished orator can benefit from our proven training program. We’ll help you learn to relax, plan, and deliver a terrific presentation -- whether you have 10 days to prepare or just 10 seconds!

• Learn how to become a better public speaker!

• Learn how to organize and conduct an effectivemeeting!

• Have fun while you meet other folks seekingself improvement!

Who: Huachuca ToastmastersWhen: 2nd and 4th Thursdays / 11:30 – 12:30Where: Riley Barracks / Fort HuachucaWhy: Become a Better Public Speaker

Visit http://huachuca.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.

Or contact Gary Snyder at gsnyder10@cox.net

Still SickMy seriously ill computer went into the hospital (Apple Store) for surgery and is feeling better. Hopefully it will make a quick and fully recovery so the Jaunt can continue uninterrupted.

Multiple Choice Question: What is better than a pancake?

A. A free pancakeB. All the pancakes you can eatC. Blueberry pancakesD. All of the above

The correct answer is D. And that is what the Fishermen have for you!

On Sunday, October 21st, after the first and second services, a free pancake breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Delicious fellowship is a bonus! Don’t go home hungry!

Friday, October 12thThe SVUMC office will be closed

Make a Difference Day is fast approaching!

Make sure you are part of the SVUMC team that it is out in the community on the morning of Saturday, October 27th. Call Annie Coppola at 520-678-5647 to be a part of this wonderful National event!

The Wednesday Ladies’ Bible Study will not meet during the Fall Break. We will resume our study of Acts on October 17. Come join us!

Ladies’s Bible Study

The SVUMC “J-Walkers” youth group meets Sundays after the last service from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm in the Serenity Room. Discussion, activities and lunch will be provided. All kids 6th - 12th grade are invited!

Youth Group

We want to send our special Thanks and Praise to Pastor Matt Ashley, Pastor Mark Conrad and Pastor Peter Vaught for all the prayers, during this time of Jim’s sudden illness.

And all the support, prayers and cards and phone calls from our Church Family. God surely has blessed us with his Mercies and Healing.

The doctor’s told us that Jim is a very special case, We all know why. God surely is walking with us through ALL our challenges, no matter how difficult they become. God has placed his hands upon Jim with blessing and healing.

Praise be to our Lord God!!

Thanks to our Church Family for always being there, Reaching out with so much Kindness and all the Prayers.

With our Love and Great AppreciationSincerely,Jim and Lori Larsen

United Methodist Women

- SPECIAL THANKS -With much love and appreciation Sierra Vista United Methodist Women thank Pastor Jeanne Festa for being our guest speaker on United Methodist Women Sunday. We appreciate all that Pastor Jeanne does for us and Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

- UMW GENERAL MEETING -Mark your calendars for October 25 and join us in the Serenity Room at 7:00 for our pledge service and election of officers for 2019. We will also be celebrating United Methodist Women’s birthday with a special cake. Hope to see you all there.

In the Fellowship Hall, Nancy Buttke is offering strength training classes. Classes are held each Monday and Friday as follows:

8:30 a.m. Strength Class: Lifting weights using dumbbells and ankle weights (about 1 hour)

9:45 a.m. Back/Abs Class: For people with back problems who need to strengthen their core (back and abdominal muscles, 30 minutes)

10:30 a.m. Class for People with Parkinson’s (PWP) and their caregivers

3:40 p.m. Another Back/Abs Class: 30 minutes

4:15 to 5 p.m. Another strength class

There is no fee. Donations are accepted. For more info contact Nancy at 378-3765.

3225 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista AZ 85650

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.Our church office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Phone: 520 378-3352 / Email: svumc@svumc.phxcoxmail.com

Pastor: Matthew Ashley, mattdswc@gmail.comOffice Manager: Doncella Leach, doncella@svumc.phxcoxmail.comLay Leaders: Jayne ‘Zhenya’ Knoche, knochej@hotmail.com and John Marvin, johntheflycaster@gmail.comVisitor Information and Outreach: Shelia King and Jolene Coffman,

sheilaking88@sbcglobal.net and jlagocki19@gmail.comSunday School Director: Jenna McCrery, jennamccrery4@gmail.comMusic Director: Carl Coss, cnccoss1@cox.netBand Leader: Samantha Leyrer, mouse629@msn.comOrganist: Candi Smith, siouxsingermusic@gmail.comPianist: Dorothy Scheafer, dscheafer@gmail.com and Nancy Buttke, nancyejbuttke@libertea.usNursery Director: Jolene Coffman, jlagocki19@gmail.comTreasurer: Walter Partridge, svumcfinance@svumc.phxcoxmail.comJaunt Editor: George Graves, svumcjaunt@icloud.comCommunications Committee: communications.svumcaz@gmail.comOutreach Ministries Coordinator: Holly Bell, outreachsvumc@gmail.comCCLI License #: 632154 CVLI License #: 503962647