Church News: Week of August 18, 2018

Public invited to day of service event Aug. 18. Have you ever wondered how we might fill our communities with a little more love and compassion? The Prescott Valley Stake Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites women of all faiths to join us for a community day of service — “Dare to Share and Show Someone You Care.” This will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7073 Pronghorn Ranch Parkway, Prescott Valley. The dress is casual and a complimentary, light luncheon will be served. Come learn about organizations that make a difference and how you can help. Participate in service projects such as participating in a choir to local nursing homes, crafts to take to your favorite first responder, make favors for Meals on Wheels patrons, sew fidgit blankets for hospice, make quilts or stuffed animals for the hospital, and so much more. Sign up for our blood drive that day at www.tinyurl.com/RSBlood. Experience a day of gratitude and giving back. Donations to the following charities will be accepted that day: gently used clothing and cleaning products for Stepping Stones; gently used books for local libraries; non-perishable items for local food banks; and gently used pet items and non-perishable pet food for the humane society. Please join us for this come and go event where you can take away items to show someone in your community that you care! For more information email, presvalleystakereliefsociety@gmail.com.

All are welcome to join Beit Torah Jewish Congregation (www.onetorah.org) in justice and comfort studies for the fourth of seven weeks of comfort leading up to the High Holy Days. Please contact for details: 928-237-0390, 928-227-0582 or email ansheitorah@cableone.net.

Temple B’rith Shalom, Prescott — Saturday Morning Shabbat service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. We will discuss this week’s Torah portion: Shoftim, Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9. Shabbat evening service is at 6 p.m. each Friday preceded by an Oneg Shabbat at 5:15 p.m. (a time to socialize). Rabbi Holly Levin Cohn’s sermon on Friday, Aug. 24, will be on Parashat Ki Teitzei, Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19. Call 928-708-0018 for further information or email Rabbi@brithshalom-az.org. Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott.

The Aglow International meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley, Prescott. Our speaker for August is Randy Thomas. Randy served with Youth With A Mission for 22 years. He has trained missionaries at the University of the Nations and has shared the gospel in over 50 nations. During his time with Youth With A Mission, Randy trained, mentored and released many women into ministry. He gets great satisfaction and joy from the fact that many of the women he has trained and served with have gone on to do much greater things for God than he feels he could have done himself. Some of the women he has released into ministry have gone on to be great women of God. Randy is currently a local contractor and serves on the leadership team for missions at his local church. He and his wife of 41 years have five children and eight grandchildren. Come and hear this gifted and anointed speaker who moves in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God has given him a special Word just for us.

“Feeding Humanity, Saving Our Planet: Agriculture We Can Live With “is the topic at the 11 a.m. service at Prescott Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Fellowship member Edward Hamilton will lead and open the forum on the problems of producing food for 9 billion humans — and some simple, direct actions that can make growing food Earth-friendly. Brief Ted presentations will help frame issues and opportunities. Marlee Terry, guitarist, will lend her music to the service. Hamilton, a highly engaging speaker, has worked for many years on behalf of the environment. His career has included work with state and federal environmental agencies, as well as advocacy groups including Sierra Club and regional conservation groups. He also draws on years of international experience looking at environmental problems in Asia and the Middle East.

You are invited to our next Circle of Healing Light and Love. Come to heal and be healed at Stoneridge Community Center at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. From Highway 69, take Stoneridge Drive to the end. The building on your right when you reach Destiny Drive.

Community Bible Study is a non-denominational women’s Bible study making disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study. Join us for transformed lives through the Word of God. The Welcome/Registration Coffee is at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 22 at Hillside Community of God Church, 937 Ruth St., Prescott. The course of study for the Fall 2018-Spring 2019 will be a 30 week study of the Gospel of Matthew. Class starts on Sept. 5 for all that are pre-registered. For more information, contact Phyllis Wilson, Teaching Director at 858-663-8816 or phywilson@safeaccess.com.

Kids Clothing Exchange Drop Off will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Bring your gently used children’s (birth through teen) or maternity clothes to the Fellowship Hall at American Lutheran Church. Please make sure your items are in good condition, with no holes, tears, or repairs needed. We’ll sort them and give you vouchers for the pounds of bags you bring. (If you sort your own clothes by size and gender, we will give you an extra voucher!) Return from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, for The Clothing Exchange (8 a.m. with a $5 donation – proceeds to ALC’s Mothers of Preschoolers ministry). Come ready to shop all the clothes dropped off the night before! www.americanlutheran.net or 928-445-4348.

At 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, Faith United Church in the Prescott Country Club, 1061 N. Old Chisholm Trail, Dewey, invites you to a delightful evening of music, food and drink from around the world. A variety of local music and food will represent various cultures and flavors. Your $20 donation at the door will include the concert, wines and a savory array of appetizers. If you have any questions, please call Loretta at 928-533-4256. Come and join this last of the summer concert series at Faith United.

Humboldt Bible Church is 50 years old! You are invited to help celebrate, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. There will be a potluck dinner at the church gym. Share old photographs and memories. Reflect on what God has done.

On Saturday, Aug. 25 the Prescott Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 2980 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, will be addressing the topic of abuse awareness and prevention.

The morning program will begin at 10:30 a.m. The first speaker will be Pastor Tony Jasper who will speak on the topic of “An Alternative to Abuse.” What is Your Responsibility? Knowing the Warning Signs? When and How Should You Report?

Complementary lunch will be provided at 12:15 p.m.

The afternoon program will begin at 2 p.m. with a panel discussion moderated by Jerald Monahan. Mr. Monahan is currently Yavapai College Police Chief and Formerly Prescott Police Chief and Head of “End Violence Against Women” (now inclusive of all abuse).

The panel members will be Cori Burke, Stepping Stones; Amy Knight, Prescott Victim Advocate; Marie Yogert, PV Victim Advocates; Bob Steward, PV Community Service Officer PV Police Department; Laura Norman, West Yavapai County Guidance Clinic; and Missy Sikora, Yavapai Family Advocacy Center.

Chino Valley Community Church, on the corner of Highway 89 and Road 3 North, will be celebrating its 70th anniversary during the month of August.

Following is an excerpt from an article in the Chino Valley Review written by Barb Linnert in 1998. “The Chino Valley Community Church had its beginning in 1947. Back then Chino Valley was a small hamlet, surrounded by large ranches with herds of cattle grazing on the gramma grass covering the open rangeland.

At that time, the only church in town was the gray stone Mormon Church on Highway 89 south of Center Street. In 1947, Dr. Charles Parker, minister of the First Congregational Church in Prescott, started conducting a Sunday afternoon service for all denominations of the Protestant faith in that church building. Then in January 1948 twenty-nine persons joined in a covenant to proceed with a plan to organize a community church affiliate with Congregation Christian Churches.

A charter member donated an acre of pasture land as a site for the new church building. Ground breaking ceremonies began in October 1948. All the charter members donated their time and talents holding fund-raisers at every opportunity. At this point in the history, people were so eager to have a church of their own, they would pay a bill out of their own pockets rather than take the money from the treasury or building fund.

In 1950, Dr. C. F. Parker, minister and founder of the Chino Valley Community Church, conceived the idea of a corn roast to help raise money for the construction of the church building. He suggested that his members set aside an acre of land, calling it God’s acre. They could then donate the produce, or an equivalent in livestock, from that acre to the church for its building project and mission work.

The hard work and commitment persisted and the dedication ceremony was on Jun 29, 1952.

Over the years, the church has seen a great deal of change.”

This year, Chino Valley Community Church has continued to see change as it welcomed a new Pastor, Mike Schoenfeld, and his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Lidiya, in January. God has continued to bless the church, specifically in areas of personal growth through weekly Bible Studies, missions work and outreach in the community, and a growing Sunday School program for children Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

The Church is planning an anniversary celebration on Sunday, Aug. 26. Their normally scheduled worship service at 10:15 a.m. will be marked with a time of remembrance, thanksgiving, and celebration of all that God has done for the congregation during the last 70 years. Past ministers have been invited to attend and will be honored for their service.

That night at 5:30 p.m. the Church will continue their celebration with a dinner and time of fellowship. We look forward to celebration all that God has done in our midst and resting on His promises for our future as Chino Valley Community Church continues to minister in the community.

MOPS Registration Roundup for the 2018-19 season will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Granite Creek Park (554 N. 6th St.). This playdate event is for mothers of preschoolers who have already registered for MOPS as well as moms who are interested in My MOPS Prescott. Snacks will be provided. Learn more about American Lutheran Church’s MOPS ministry at www.mops.org/groups/mymopsprescott or “like” and follow the My MOPS Prescott Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mymopsprescott . www.americanlutheran.net or 928-445-4348.

American Lutheran School (1085 Scott Drive, Prescott) is entering its 31st year of serving the needs of families with young children. ALS is a special place for children to learn about the world God so wonderfully created. Each child is encouraged to develop his/her unique abilities through hands-on learning experiences. The preschool’s goal is to be an intentional enrichment program, adding to the nurturing foundations parents are providing at home. Academic skills are incorporated regularly through a wide variety of fun activities. A few openings are still available for the 2018-2019 school year, which begins Sept. 4. School hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 3 – 5 (age 3 by August 31 and toilet-trained before enrollment). American Lutheran School offers a two-day (Tuesday/Thursday) or three-day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) program for ages 3-5, and a five-day pre-K program for ages 4-5 who will attend Kindergarten the following school year. In addition, early morning and lunch care is available daily, 8 to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information, tuition rates, and registration forms can be found at www.americanlutheranschool.com or in the preschool office. Please call Director, Lori Barbe at 928-778-7049 with any questions.

National Fellowship of Chaplains, Inc. presents: an intensive 45-hour course. This course is designed for those who want to serve as Chaplains in fields such as community, law enforcement, disaster response, prison/jail, industry and hospital. This course is intended to qualify you to apply for licensing and credentialing as an IFOC Chaplain. Class dates are August 27 to 31. The class will be held at Calvary Countryside Fellowship, 8776 E. Highway 69, Suite A, Prescott Valley. For local information, contact Pastor Ron Gardner at 928-442-6885 or Bob Hill at hillsrrobert@yahoo.com. For course information, call the IFOC office at 989-753-3211.

American Lutheran Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Rock located across the street from Prescott High School. (655 Talwatha Dr.) At weekly ALC Youth Nights, middle school and high school-aged students enjoy engaging worship, music, fun games, relevant teaching, and small group break-out sessions. For more information, please contact Pastor Erich Sokoloski through the church office at 928-445-4348, ext. 305 or erich@americanlutheran.net.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) is American Lutheran Church’s spirit-lifting, faith-renewing, life-inspiring program for women of all ages and backgrounds. Studies and classes are designed to meet the needs of today’s busy woman. The fall session will run Sept. 12 through Oct. 31, meeting Wednesday mornings from 8:15-11:15 a.m. Childcare is provided (space is limited) and scholarships for class fees are available. Registration begins Sunday, Aug. 12. Copies of the complete 2018-19 WOW brochure are available and viewable at www.americanlutheran.net/wow. The first hour teaching for the fall session is “Revealing the Real Heaven” presented by Pamela Burmood. Many of our ideas about heaven come more from Hollywood, but Pam will share what the Bible actually says about the New Heaven, the New Earth, and the New Jerusalem. Second hour classes offered in the fall session include Surviving Epic Trials, The Case for Grace, Be Free, God Speaks Your Love Language, Paul -- a Man of Grace and Grit, Never Give Up, Becoming a Prayer Warrior, Wisdom from Women in the Bible, She’s Got Issues, and How to have a Purposeful Thanksgiving and Christmas. Register as soon as possible by dropping off or mailing the registration form from the WOW brochure along with your payment to the American Lutheran Church office, 1085 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301. [Note: If you choose to attend only the first hour, there is no fee.]

American Lutheran Church’s Crossfire Men’s Ministry continues through the summer months with Bible Storying Through the Scriptures, where a “leader of the week” chooses a Bible verse to dissect. Crossfire meets on Thursday mornings, with breakfast and fellowship from 5:45-6:15 a.m., storytelling from 6:15-6:30 a.m., and interactive table discussion from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Men of all ages are welcome to join at any time – no need to sign up; just show up! (1085 Scott Drive) Contact Crossfire Coordinator Dan Olson at 928-713-2428 for further information. www.americanlutheran.net or 928-445-4348.

American Lutheran Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Rock located across the street from Prescott High School. (655 Talwatha Dr.) At weekly ALC Youth Nights, middle school and high school-aged students enjoy engaging worship, music, fun games, relevant teaching, and small group break-out sessions. For more information, please contact Pastor Erich Sokoloski through the church office at 445-4348, ext. 305 or erich@americanlutheran.net.


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