GOOD NEWS
From Randy
Greetings,
We had a great Palm Sunday at The Good Shepherd. Now we move into Holy Week with a little bit of trepidation---we know what to expect---but we hope and pray it will be different this year.
Join us as we continue the journey to Easter today at 6:00pm for our Maundy Thursday service, and tomorrow, Friday, at noon for our Good Friday Service. It will also be a joy to see you for Easter this Sunday---6:00am at the Sahuarita Lake and 9:00am and 11:15am at the Good Shepherd.
With you on the Journey,
Randy
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Important Reminder
On Sunday, April 27th we move to
one Service at 10:00am
Just Coffee
Just Coffee will be sold between the services this weekend! Look for Rick and Pam in the Redman Room!
Mark Your Calendars and Tell Your Friends
About Our Upcoming
Javarita Coffee House Concert
Our upcoming Javarita Coffee House concert is on Friday, April 25th. Our former 2nd service music directors and
long-term Tucson entertainers are returning from Michigan to tour Tucson and area. International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect
blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and boogie-woogie. They
take their act to festivals, clubs, and theaters around the world and are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience.
Show starts at 7pm / Tickets $15 at the door
Hybrid Book Study with Rev. ellie
We will read and discuss, "Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor" by Rev. Caleb E. Campbell (local AZ Pastor).
Description: Christian Nationalism has taken over large swathes of the United States, and many of us are experiencing the relational fallout of standing against it, in our families, communities, and churches. "Disarming Leviathan", will introduce the basics of Christian Nationalism and explores the reasons so many people are attracted to it. It will cover a variety of American Christian Nationalist talking points, offer questions and responses that “humbly subvert” these claims, and cultivate deeper, heart-level conversations that lead to Jesus. Christian Nationalism has taken over large swathes of the United States, and many of us are experiencing the relational fallout of standing against it, in our families, communities, and churches. Instead of condemning, dismissing, or belittling those who adhere to Christian Nationalism, we can reach them with the love of Jesus. Time and Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm: April 23, 28, 30, May 5, and 7. Meet in the church conference room or on ZOOM using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85821879431?pwd=qGjOkaCgrOEz7SbsRXrnNMSsrTdEnB.1
U of A Choral Concert
Collegium Musicum
Last year following Easter, many of you attended the free
U of A choral concert, Collegium Musicum, in which members of our church choir participate. Directed by Dr. Jeffery Vanderlee, former Good Shepherd Director of Music, this year’s free concert of Baroque choral music will be performed on Monday evening, 7:00 pm, April 28th at
St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church.
April 17: Maundy Thursday - 6pm service - Come remember the meal where Jesus gives his disciples the new commandment of love.
April 18: Good Friday - There was very little that was good about this day, but it is important for us to witness the darkness in the world so we can see the light. At 12 noon, there will be a service for us to witness the nails in the cross.
April 20: Easter Sunday - At 6am, Sunrise service at Sahuarita Lake - Prepare to witness the Risen Savior! Bring a chair and dress comfortably for the weather (south end of Sahuarita Lake, right by the clubhouse).
At 9am we will worship at The Good Shepherd and sing all the great Easter hymns and literally feel the spirit of new life all around us. At 10am we are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. And, at 11:15am, new life will abound with new music and loud shouts of Alleluia at our final worship service of the day. We look forward to seeing you!
Worship Videos
Worship services are recorded and available within a few days on The Good Shepherd UCC website at https://thegoodshepherducc.org/resources/media/.
Ignore Strange Texts, E-mails,
and calls from “Pastors”
Ongoing awareness is needed to avoid scams. Pastors and churches all across the country are experiencing being misrepresented in texts, emails, and calls. Unfortunately, it
is nearly impossible to track down and stop these criminals. Please notify Randy, or the Church, if you receive one of these messages - please also report them as spam to your email or phone provider. And, by all means, never go out
and buy Gift Cards and send codes by text or over e-mail.
Pastors will never ask for funds through emails or texts.
Pastor Randy (bienshphrd@aol.com) and Pastor ellie (revelliegsucc@gmail.com) are available during the week. You may email them set up an appointment for in-person or Zoom meetings.
Office Manager Amy Dillemuth is in the church office Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Phone messages or e-mails are still the best way to communicate with the office (email TheGoodShepherdUCCOffice@gmail.com).
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