Shepherd of The Valley United Methodist Church

Get ready to reignite your spiritual journey as we embark on a new and exciting Bible Study series exploring Luke/Acts, starting next Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 AM. Join us for an uplifting experience! ✝️

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Merry CHRISTmas Everyonye! God Bless you all.

May God bless you as you walk through this Holy Week with us.

2022 Holy Thursday Devotional Devotional for Maundy Thursday 2022

Today is Ash Wednesday.
Drop in for Ashes Noon - 6:00pm, with a video reflection.
May God be with you as you enter into a session of repentance and forgiveness.

Why does Lent begin with ashes? https://www.umc.org/en/content/why-does-lent-begin-with-ashes As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a time for reflecting on our humanity, sins and mort...

Sept 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day.

The national su***de prevention number is:
800-273-8255
I recommend picking up your phone right now and entering this number in your contacts.
I learned that anyone can call at anytime for information and advice.
You don't need to be in crisis, but if you are, it's the same number.
The attached article has some good information.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, PLEASE reach out for help.
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Janet

GOD KNOWS YOU...
AND HE LOVES YOU ANYWAY!
The Psalmist wrote:
"If God hadn’t been there for me,
I never would have made it.
The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,”
your love, God, took hold and held me fast.
When I was upset and beside myself,
you calmed me down and cheered me up." (Psalm 94:17-19 MSG)

How The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal - #BeThe1To En Español The five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal are supported by evidence in the field of su***de prevention. Ask How – Asking the question “Are you thinking about su***de?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about su***de in a non-judgmental and s...

Come Holy Spirit, come!
Please join us in person or online for our Pentecost service
Sunday 5/23 at 10:30.
To celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, wear something red.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is the last in a series of devotionals by United Methodist pastors that we will be posting on our FB page.

We invite you to attend our Easter worship service at 10:30 Sunday morning in person (indoors or outdoors) or online http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

Holy Saturday: "Tarrying Together" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church Saturday was a day of grief and sorrow for Jesus's followers. In their pain, they find hope for resurrection.

Here is the Good Friday Service for 2021.

Good Friday PreRecorded Service 2021 Presented By Shepherd of the Valley UMC, Phoenix, AZ We decided to prerecord the Good Friday Service instead of live-streaming. All Artwork and Poetry used by permission from Rev. Amy Barron-Gafford. Music pr...

It is Good Friday. Here is a devotional for you.

We also invite you to check out our Good Friday Service which is an artistic interpretation of the Stations of the Cross featuring poetry, art, music and time for reflection.
It is posted on our Worship from Home Page.
http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html
The same service will be presented live and in person at 10:00am and 6:00pm.
3039 W Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85029.

Good Friday: "Ends and beginnings" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church Peter's denial of Jesus is not the end of the story. Through the grace of Christ, his ministry continues.

Please enjoy our Maundy Thursday Devotional Video

Maundy Thursday Devotional 2021 Presented By Shepherd of the Valley UMC, Phoenix, AZ This is a short Devotional by Pastor Janet and Erik. Produced by Trina Smith

Here is a devotional for Holy Thursday.

We have an additional devotional video on our YouTube channel.
Please access it through the link on our Worship at Home page.
http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

Holy Thursday: "Denial and forgiveness" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church Peter's denial of Jesus is not the end of the story. Through the grace of Christ, his ministry continues.

Here is your Wednesday devotional for Holy Week.
Our Holy Week schedule is as follows:
-Daily Devotionals on Facebook
-Holy Thursday video devotional on our worship page
-Good Friday pre-recorded video on our worship page
-Good Friday in person services at 10:00am and 6:00pm
-Easter Sunday service at 10:30am in person indoors and outdoors, Livestream and Zoom available
http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

Wednesday: "Reckless Extravagance" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church Wednesday evening of Holy Week, Jesus' dinner is interrupted by a woman who anoints his feet.

Here is your Holy Week devotional for Tuesday.
Have a blessed day!

Tuesday: "Living On Purpose" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church On Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus and the disciples return to a withered fig tree that yesterday was all leaves and no fruit, which leads to a lesson about living our life's purpose.

Hello, Friends!
Here is your Monday devotional for Holy Week.

Our Holy Week schedule is as follows:
-Daily Devotionals on Facebook
-Holy Thursday video devotional on our worship page
-Good Friday pre-recorded video on our worship page
-Good Friday in person services at 10:00am and 6:00pm
-Easter Sunday service at 10:30am in person indoors and outdoors, Livestream and Zoom available

http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

Monday: "Openness" - Holy Week Devotions | The United Methodist Church When Jesus enters the Temple in Jerusalem on Monday of Holy Week, he defends those who have been excluded.

If you see that “Access Denied” sign flashing when you approach God, back off, and look within yourself … because that's where it’s coming from.
GOD WILL NOT DENY YOU GRACE!
Learn more Sunday 3/7/2021 by joining us at 10:30 OUTDOORS, IN PERSON or ONLINE through our Worship From Home page: http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

To Join us for Live streaming on You Tube please goto our Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKxQ-hwFBZzEn19ZFIGKVg

SOVUMC - YouTube SOVUMC was established on June 10, 1962 and have been faithfully serving the people of North Phoenix ever since.Our mission is to "Feed, Send and Tend in the...

I write this on the day of Epiphany, the day we celebrate the arrival of the magi to worship Jesus. We celebrate the realization, or the epiphany, that the Messiah has come into the world, a message from God that God’s love is a precious gift for all... I write this on a day when we should be celebrating our history and our legacy as a nation that believes in the peaceful transfer of power as well as the right to free expression... https://mailchi.mp/dscumc.org/bishops-e-lumination

Merry Christmas Shepherd of the Valley!
I hope you are having a Blessed Christmas Day full of Peace, Love and Joy!
This is my son’s friend, Zoie (age 14) singing O’ Holy Night. Enjoy!
Peace & Love,
Pastor Janet

O’ Holy Night O’ Holy Night Life Church Peoria 2020

Please join us on Christmas Eve

In Person:
Outdoor “Walk Through” 6:00-7:30
Live Piano Music
Lighted Window Displays
Candle Lighting Station
Estimated time 15 minutes
Take home a special gift from our Worship Design Team.

Online:
A Christmas Eve Video Message
United Methodist Worldwide Video Choir
Footage of our window displays
http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/worship.html

Merry Christmas!
Enjoy!

Watch the Worldwide Virtual Christmas Choir Videos You’ve seen the videos of choirs and studio singers coming together (digitally) to sing uplifting songs and hymns, creating works of art that in times like these are needed and incredibly inspiring. We’ve created two amazing versions for you to enjoy!

From Wesley Center (fundraiser)
YOU HAVE TO TASTE WHAT WE’RE COOKING!
Based on the success, we have extended the opportunity to purchase a Holiday Meal To-Go as a end of year fundraising opportunity to raise money to support community center programs and activities such as reduce rate childcare, and a free meals program for low-income children and families.

For $95 you get the entire meal pictured above which feeds 6 and includes:
· 1 Chile Honey and Clove Ham (8-10 lb. average)
· 6 Santa Fe Double Baked Potatoes
· 1 10 oz. Citrus Cranberry Sauce
· 1 10 oz. Wesley Signature Salad Dressing/Dip
· 1 dozen Holiday Haystack Cookies
Or you may order additional or separate items ala carte at the following prices:
· Chile Honey and Clove Ham / $4.99lb (cooked weight)
· Santa Fe Double Baked Potatoes / $3 each or $15 for 1/2 dozen
· Wesley Signature Salad Dressing / $6 for one 10oz mason jar
· Citrus Cranberry Sauce / $6 for one 10oz mason jar
· Holiday Haystack Cookies / $12 for 1/2 dozen or $20 for dozen
Please call or text Maria Luz 602-518-7062 directly to ask any questions or place your order OR email your order to [email protected] to place your order.

Continuing our 21 Day R.A.C.E. Challege.

Here are the assignments for the rest of our challenge. I hope you will keep the momentum going and join us for a discussion on Wednesday 10/28 at 6:30.

You can find all the options to watch, listen to or read by following this link to our webpage. http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/21-day-race-challenge.html

Day 16 – Watch: Choose any activity from the WATCH section.

Day 17 – Listen: Choose any activity from the LISTEN section.

Day 18 – Read: Choose any activity from the READ section.

Day 19 – Watch: Choose any activity from the WATCH section.

Day 20 – Listen: Choose any activity from the LISTEN section.

Day 21 – Read:Guide to Allyship, Created by Amélie Lamont this site strives to be an ever-evolving and growing open source guide meant to provide you with the resources for becoming a more effective ally.
https://guidetoallyship.com/

The Guide to Allyship An open-source guide for anyone interested in becoming an ally.

Thursday October 15th
21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Day 15 – Read: The Injustice of This Moment Is not an ‘Aberration,’ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/opinion/sunday/michelle-alexander-new-jim-crow.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Michelle Alexander contextualizes the US’s 2020 state of racism/white supremacy as an inevitable outcome of a collective narrative steeped in denial.

WOW! THIS IS A POWERFUL ARTICLE! THERE IS SO MUCH I DIDN'T KNOW. I CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW. I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME.

WE HAD A GREAT CONVERSATION WEDNESDAY EVENING SURROUNDING THE THINGS WE HAVE READ, WATCHED AND LISTENED TO THUS FAR. WE WILL MEET BY ZOOM AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY 10/28. NO WORRIES IF YOU GOT A LATE START OR HAVE FALLEN BEHIND. WE WILL MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE.

PEACE AND GRACE,
PASTOR JANET

Opinion | The Injustice of This Moment Is Not an ‘Aberration’ From mass incarceration to mass deportation, our nation remains in deep denial.

October 14 - Day 14 or the 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge

Tonight is the night!
Please plan to join us for discussions on Zoom about the material this Wednesday 10/14 and also on 10/28 at 6:30. (Note: no meeting on 10/21)
If you didn't receive a meeting link by email, please email [email protected] to request one.

Today's Challenge:
Day 14 – Listen: Choose any activity from the LISTEN section found in the Assignments Doc on our RACE page. http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/21-day-race-challenge.html

21 Day RACE Challenge W&T: 1pm - 6pm ​F: 9am - noon

21-Day RACE Challenge - October 13
Day 13 – Watch: Choose any activity from the WATCH section found in the assignments document.
Follow this link to our RACE challenge page and you'll find the assignments at the bottom. http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/21-day-race-challenge.html

Please plan to join us for discussions about the material this Wednesday 10/14 and also on 10/28 at 6:30. (Note: no meeting on 10/21)
If you didn't receive a meeting link by email, please email [email protected] to request one.

21 Day RACE Challenge W&T: 1pm - 6pm ​F: 9am - noon

Hello SOV Friends,

Please plan to join us for discussions about the material this Wednesday 10/14 and also on 10/28 at 6:30. (Note: no meeting on 10/21)

If you didn't receive a meeting link by email, please email [email protected] to request one.
If you have never used Zoom before, it’s a good idea to click the link to get set up prior to our meeting.

If you haven’t started yet, there is still time. You can start at the beginning or just jump in where we are.

Monday 10/12 is DAY 12
Day 12 – Read: White Fragility, Groundbreaking 2011 article by Robin DiAngelo, which led to a 2018 book of the same title, exploring why it can be so hard for white people to talk about race, and how the resulting silence and defensiveness functions to hold racial dynamics and racial oppression in place. https://libjournal.uncg.edu/ijcp/article/viewFile/249/116

Please see our website for more information.http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/uploads/1/9/1/9/19190909/21dc_-_21dc_assignment_list.pdf

I hope to see you Wednesday on Zoom.
Blessings,
Pastor Janet

www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org

The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
October 11th
Day 11 – Listen: Choose any activity from the LISTEN section found in the assignments document at the bottom of the RACE challenge page on our website. http://www.shepherdofthevalleyphoenix.org/21-day-race-challenge.html

Please plan to join us on Zoom for a discussion about the challenge on Wednesday 10/14 at 6:30.
If you aren't on our email list and would like to participate, please request the Zoom link at [email protected]

Blessings,
Pastor Janet

21 Day RACE Challenge W&T: 1pm - 6pm ​F: 9am - noon