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June 2008

Vacation Bible School
When: June 16 - June 20 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Where: Glendale First United Methodist Church
Something for Everyone: Dinner served at 6:00 followed by
classes for pre-school - 6th grade and Adult Bible Study
youth will help wherever needed
For more information, please call Judy Cleaveland 623-930-9939 or the Church Office at 623-939-1409. We look forward to you joining us for VBS Beach Party, surfing through the scriptures.

Free Dare 2 Share Youth Leader Training Lunch
Event Date(Two different dates): 9/22/08 11:00 am – 1:00 pm OR 9/23/08 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
At: Dave and Buster’s 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Suite 44-1400 Phoenix, AZ 85050

Turn your youth group into a reality series...Join us for a one-of-a-kind, free, youth leader training lunch with Greg Stier, President of D2S, who recently completed filming GOSPEL Journey Maui-a reality series with a Muslim, Mormon, Jew, Buddhist, and others. Greg, a powerful communicator and storyteller, will download his experience in Hawaii, sharing the lessons he learned while engaging these young people with the gospel. Discover how to use penetrating questions to unleash almost “out of control” discussions to uncover what your teens really believe about God, the Bible and all things spiritual. You’ll leave knowing how to turn your youth group into a reality series!

Warning: This may transform the way you do youth ministry forever!

Contact: Phoenix@dare2share.org or 800-462-8355 or go to http://www.dare2share.org/phoenix

July 2008

Diamonds and Pearls Women's Conference July 9-12 2008 Will be held at the Phoenician Hotels located 6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale AZ 85251. Tel: 480-941-8200 Fax: 480-947-4311 website www.thephoenician.com. When reg. ask for the conference rate. There is also a banquet the will be held on July 10th 2008 at Scottsdale Mondrian Hotel @7:30pm guest speaker Pastor Zane Anderson of Victory Church Tucson AZ.

AVALANCHE RANCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Desert Streams Lutheran Church in Surprise is offering “Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School” from July 21 – 25 at 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon. It is a free program for boys and girls entering grades K – 7th conducted by a dedicated Christian who has received specialized training. Activities include singing songs, learning Bible verses, hearing Gospel lessons, playing games, making crafts, eating snacks, earning prizes, and more. The program will be held at the Desert Streams Church Outreach Center at 15506 W. Ventura Street. Please call the church office for more information and registration: 623-215-8139.

The Church Solutions Conference & Expo is one of the most cutting-edge national events serving the Church community. Held Feb. 12-14, downtown at the Phoenix Convention Center, this annual gathering unites pastors, church business administrators and executives, and related professionals in a nationwide exchange of information and experience.In addition to more than 30 dynamic education sessions, an exhibit hall will feature some of the finest companies serving the Church market. The conference also offers excellent networking opportunities for church leaders and their spouses, from planned events to impromptu gatherings. For more information, visit www.churchsolutionsconference.com. Special offer! Visit www.churchsolutionsconference.com/promo and enter promo code CHURCH50 to receive a 50% discount on registration.

The Power Ranch holiday lighting display is available for public viewing from Nov. 17 through Jan. 7. The community is located in Gilbert. All three of Power Ranch’s signature 30-foot-tall windmills, Ranch House Clubhouse and Barn Clubhouse will be adorned with thousands of sparkling lights while other monuments and trees within the community will also be illuminated for the season. The holiday lights will be viewable starting at three of the community’s entrances--on Queen Creek Road at Ranch House Parkway between Power and Higley roads; on Pecos Road and Ranch House Parkway, also between Power and Higley roads; and on Haven Crest and Power Road. To reach Power Ranch, take either the U.S. 60 or the Santan Loop 202 east to the Power Road exit and head south. Turn right at Queen Creek Road. Then take another right at the entrance to the community. For more information, visit www.powerranch.com.

:60 second Live Read:
Now that Medicare’s open enrollment season is here, Medicare is joining local faith-based partners to host “Check-Up Season” events in houses of worship across the nation. Medicare is committed to reaching people with Medicare in their communities, where they live, work, play, and pray.

Medicare recommends that seniors take a quick “Medicare Rx Enrollment Check-up” by spending a few minutes reviewing your plan or talking to someone close to you about their Medicare plan. If you are happy with the coverage you have, you do not need to do anything. If you would like to change plans or enroll in a plan for the first time, now is your chance to make the most out of your Medicare.

And, Medicare is here to help—online, on the phone or at community events in your place of worship. Visit www.medicare.gov or call toll-free at
1-800-MEDICARE, that’s 1-800-633-4227.

We are a non profit organization here in the valley since 1985. Who help families understand the process in first time home buying, Refinance and awareness in predatory lending. We do not make any commission on clients loans. Our main objective is the education we provide our families. Acorn Housing is also a HUD approved agency. We have FREE weekly classes in English and Spanish were anyone by calling can come. For more information please contact Gabriela Barrera (Gabby) at 623-680-6319.