Fellowship
Take a Hike in 2010!
The SEEKERS hiking group has planned some great hikes along with camping and a pool party for 2010. Join your Shepherd of the Desert church family for any or all of these fellowship events. Come for the exercise and fresh air; come for the Christian fellowship; come witness God’s creation and make wonderful family memories. All ages are welcome as most of our hikes are 2 to 6 miles in length and at your own comfortable pace. We always have a great time. Look for monthly information in the Sunday bulletins or contact the family in charge. We are always looking for newcomers!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Gateway Trails/Planning potluck - Schweizer
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Superstition Mtns - Biesemeyer
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Local hike
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sedona - Biesemeyer
Weekend, June 4-7, 2010
Camping on the Rim - Doyle/Biesemeyer
Saturday evening, July 10, 2010
Pool Party & BBQ - Doyle
Saturday, August 25, 2010
Pinetop - Philipp/Johnson
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Prescott
Weekend, October 22-23, 2010
Tucson/Mt Lemmon
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Local Hike/BBQ - Bacon
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Local hike TBD/planning potluck- Doyle
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP EVENT…GAME ON!!! ATTENTION ALL MEN…Join us on Saturday FEB. 6 at 7 pm for our next fellowship event. Bring your friends and church buddies to Todd Weber’s house for Super Bowl Pregame fun—wear your favorite sports jersey! Bring a beverage and snack to share. Questions, contact Chad Hoppe 602-469-0264, or Chuck 480-860-1188 ext. 406.
MEN GOING TO SUNS BASKETBALL GAME…we have a block of lower level tickets to the Suns vs. Rockets basketball game on Sunday April 11 for a 6:00 pm tip off! Reserve your ticket today by contacting Sig Krolls at krolls@msn.com or Chuck at cgerken@sotdaz.org. More information coming soon.
FAMILY ICE SKATING PARTY
DATE: February 15, 2010 ON PRESIDENTS DAY
TIME: 9:45 -11:45 am (arrive early to check in & put on skates)
PLACE: Alltel Ice Den, 9375 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, (just east of Pima & the 101)
COST: $5.00 per skater Invite a Friend !!! The rink has been reserved exclusively for our group!
Questions, contact Chuck @ 480-860-1188 ext. 406 or email me at cgerken@sotdaz.org.
Service opportunity for all ages…HEARTS AND HANDS DAY! Reaching out and serving our community! Looking for a way as a family to volunteer or as an individual? Join me in an opportunity for individuals and families of all ages to come together and serve the Lord. St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix has a program geared for children and adults (generations) coming together to volunteer and serve the needy. I have spots for 30 people to volunteer. If you are interested, pick up a registration form or contact me as soon as possible.
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEB. 20… 9:20 am Return @…noon
WHERE: St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix
Service projects include sorting food, clothing or donated items, assemble mailings, working in the kitchen and more. You can sign up by filling out a form on the patio or by calling Chuck at 480-860-1188 ext.406 or email Chuck Gerken at…cgerken@sotdaz.org SIGN UP DEADLINE IS FEB. 14th!!!
Book Club Schedule
Please join us the last Sunday of each month in the church Conference Room at 4:00 pm. We always are looking for new readers interested in attending.
January - Tortilla Curtain - T. C. Boyle
February - Madam Bovary - Gustave Flaubert
March - Peace Like a River - Leif Enger
April - Capirotada - Alberto Rios
May - In My Hands - Irene Opdyke
Off for summer months
September - Infidel - Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Oct. - Appointment in Samara - John O'Hara
November - Heaven's Eyes - David Almond.
December - meeting for selection of next year's books.
Annual SOTD Picnic
Sunday, March 7, 12:00 – 2:00 Sign up and join us for GREAT Fellowship, Food and Fun AND the “kick off of Lutheran Schools Week”! All Ages Welcome!
Bring yourself…AND a SALAD or DESSERT to share. Everything else is provided (chicken, pulled pork, hotdogs).* TEAM RACES…* Drinks…* FOOD…* * BOUNCE HOUSE…* Fun! *
Suggested Event Donation: $10 per family
Ministry Highlight
Faith Development is an incredibly important part of all our lives. In order for us to share this ministry and opportunity with our congregation and community, we need many volunteers. Some new programs are coming for the next program year, with more specific info to come. Volunteer positions we’d like you to think about now include teachers and helpers for Sunday morning classes, plus helpers at the new Mega Life worship service coming this fall. We are looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate children’s events for Kids for Christ and God Squad, and also we are looking for adult education leaders and fellowship event planners. Please think about ways you may want to serve in this ministry. If you’d like more information about Faith Development, please call Chuck Gerken in the church office. Thanks!
Opportunity to Help Others in Need
If you would like to assist others who are experiencing financial difficulties, you may donate to the Shepherd of the Desert “Good Samaritan Fund.” This fund is established to provide emergency assistance to members of SOTD as well as others in need. The Good Samaritan Fund is currently quite low. If you are interested in making a donation, please make your check out to Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church and be sure to mark it “Good Samaritan Fund.”
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