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RADICAL HOSPITALITY 101
November 8, 2009; 12:00 - 3:00 pm

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
--Matthew 25:35

Christian hospitality refers to the active desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a spiritual home and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ. It describes a genuine love for others who are not yet a part of the faith community; an outward focus, a reaching out to those not yet known, a love that motivates church members to openness and adaptability, willingness to change behaviors in order to accommodate the needs and receive the talents of newcomers. Beyond intention, hospitality practices the gracious love of Christ, respects the dignity of others, and expresses God’s invitation to others not our own.

Radical means “drastically different from the ordinary practice, outside the normal,” and so it provokes practices that exceed expectations, that go the second mile, that take welcoming the stranger to the utmost. It means people offering all of themselves---their creativity, their abilities, and their energy---to offer the gracious invitation and reception of Christ to others.

This workshop is free and lunch will be provided.
Please attend. This workshop is for everyone!

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

LUNCH-TIME COMMUNITY PRAYER

UPDATE: Since Jan. 14, 2009, our Sanctuary has been open for prayer from 12 to 1:30pm. During this time period,182 plus people from our church and a few from the community have dropped in for prayer giving whatever time they've had available to present themselves before the Lord, offering praise, thanksgiving, petitions and intercession for others. A faithful group of men have set up the candle/altar and communion table each week. We thank each of you who've helped set-up and those who've been able to participate. We know each prayer offered in the name of the Father, Jesus Christ His Son and the Holy Spirit have been working mightily.

EFFECTIVE THIS WEEK our Wed. Lunch-Time Community Prayer is being suspended until further notice. As the holidays approach, we hope each of us will find a quiet place and avail ourselves of the wonderful opportunity to come into our Lord's presence and give thanks, confess our sins, and offer intercession for others. Sincerely in Christ,       Dave Hoyt 

November Mission

The Mission Committee has set November to benefit the Storehouse of Albuquerque. We will be collecting canned goods, bulk food and good used clothing. Please leave your donations at the Storehouse Poster in Fellowship Hall, north wall. God Bless your efforts. Al & Alice Jacobson – co-chairpersons.

Charge Conference

PHUMC Annual Charge Conference will be Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Please mark your calendars. District Superintendent Tom Hagle will be presiding.

Youth

R.U.1.2? YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Youth News

ALUMINUM RECYCLING
The youth continue recycling on the second Sunday of each month.  Aluminum cans should be in separate bags than other recycling. Paper and plastic are now accepted in the new bins. If you need help getting your recycling to the church, let Halecia know and we will schedule someone to pick it up for you

SEEDS FOR FAITH – New Ideas for Ministry

With the growth of our youth group and the fact some families are unable to transport their children to our activities; our youth ministry is in need of a church bus or van. According to recent research, church buses are safer and more efficient. Other groups in our church would also be able to use this bus. The cost of a new bus that transports up to 25 individuals costs approximately $60,000 not including insurance, taxes, and registration.  Call Halecia at 898-1327 if you want more info?

We are looking for ideas on how to reach the children of our community and their families. Some of the ideas have been Community Cookout, Spring Festival, a Door To Door Campaign. Do you have any ideas on reaching to our neighbors?

Preschool News

Operation Christmas Child Once again our preschool will be participating in Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting shoe boxes through November 13th. If you are able to participate in this rewarding ministry, please fill up a plastic shoe box. Our understanding is the plastic boxes are ideal because they have many uses by the families who receive them. If you’d like more info or gift ideas please visit www.samaritanspurse.org. Thank you in advance for your participation in this wonderful ministry.

Adult Sunday School Class

Please join us this Sunday as we start a new series in our Sunday school class. It's titled, "Is the Bible Holy?" We will look at the origins of the Bible, its trustworthiness and how we are to diligently study God's Word. This class is at 11am in the room 42 in the SE corner of the building. Everyone is welcome.

Dinner for Eight is Great!!

The Hospitality Team is bringing back the “Dinner for Eight” activity for everyone in the congregation. This is a great way for anyone who attends different Sunday services to become better acquainted with each other. Here’s a reminder on how this works if you did not attend the dinners in the beginning of this year. The program is to have individuals and/or couples sign up to go to dinner in groups of eight or less. One person in each group would volunteer to call the others and suggest a time and place for the first dinner. After that, the group would decide where and when they would dine next. Three alternatives are recommended: restaurant dining, someone’s home dining or in Fellowship Hall. Sign up sheets will be in Fellowship Hall today. For more info on this activity, you may contact Clay Bergdahl at 890-0474.

Fellowship Team Sign Up Calendar

Please note that there is a sign up calendar in Fellowship Hall near the Hospitality Board. You may choose any day or month you wish to help on this team. Sign up with your friends or find someone new to join you. Any questions, please call Carol Telesco at 898-1327 or e-mail her at ctelesco@cybermesa.com.

THANK YOU

Thanks to everyone who participated in any way in the “Walk for Life” and “Motorcycle Run” for CareNet on August 29th. More than $11,000 was raised to introduce people to Christ, lead to reconciliation, save lives, and meet needs. Praise God!                                                      Sincerely, Martha Messerli

Worship Ministries
Music Ministrie

Prayer & Praise

Prayer & Praise is the time to pray for our church, our country, and each other. Help us pray each Wednesday at 7:15pm in the "Alpha" classroom. Remember: our healing team is always available.

We pray for everyone in our church family. If you have a specific prayer request, you may fill out a prayer slip (in pew backs) and drop it in the collection plate, call the church office at 898-1327, or e-mail: phumc@cybermesa.com.

Noonday Ministries

“Noonday Ministries” continues to help the poor and homeless. Please donate new and used Health Care items: toothpastes, soaps, razors, deodorant, shaving cream, band-aids, etc. Beauty Products: Shampoo, lotions, make-up, perfume, etc. Please bring your products to the Fellowship Hall.

Shepherd's Love Fund

The Shepherd’s Love Fund helps individuals who need help with rent, utilities, or gasoline to get to work. If you wish to donate to this special outreach fund, you may write a check to PHUMC and write in the memo  “Shepherd’s Love Fund” and put it in the offering plate or in the baskets at the Prayer Rail.

Bulletin Articles

Is there something you would like to have advertised in the weekly bulletin and web page? Maybe your small group is planning an activity or you would like to say a special thanks to someone. Send your submission to phumc@cybermesa.com by 12n on Tuesdays.

Book Table

Did you know Paradise Hills has books you can borrow or buy? These books are for all ages and cover a wide variety of subjects. There are too many titles to list here. Stop by the Book Table during Fellowship Time to learn what books are available to check out or purchase. Be sure to ask if you don't see a book you want.

Teachers for the 2009-2010 school year:
9:30am
Preschool:  Anja Wriston, Colleen Guess, Hazel Goetz
1st-2nd Grade:  Dick and Rita Lindberg, Ruby Whittington
3rd-5th:  Mike Wells, Sandy Parker and Faye Pecille
6th-8th Grade:  Bill Schaedla
9th -12th Grade:  Jan Gimar and James Welch

11am: Jeanne Vosburgh and Clint Robbins

Sunday School Shepherds:
Peggy Hutchison, Anne Bennett, Cassie Ringham-Chavez, Patsi Hubbar

Our buildings are used by many groups. When you need to schedule a meeting, please contact the office in advance: 898-1327.