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SunBird Community Church news

Bob Neuman If there are poor among you in one of the towns of the lands the Lord your God is giving you, do not be selfish or greedy toward them. But give freely to them and freely lend them whatever they need. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 A brother in Christ might need clothes or food. If…

Footnotes from the Library

Nancy Smith Question: What if you could invite any 10 authors, living or dead, to a grand dinner evening, whom would you invite? Keep in mind there are many people in many professions who are authors: Presidents, doctors, business people, mothers, actors, historians, cowboys and military. The list of writers is endless. Just look at…

“Powers to be”

by Walter G. Potthoff Democrats, Republicans, what’s the difference? They both promise our country deliverance. We need a change, they say at election, Only one party can bring on perfection. Each other’s throat, they try to throttle, But each night they drink from the same bottle. It’s just a game they play for show, While…

Trips and Tours

For more information or reservations contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected]. Musical Instrument Museum and Lunch September 9; price is $99 per person MIM displays more than 6,000 instruments collected from around 200 of the world’s countries and territories. Most displays are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video technologies that allow…

Sunbird Personalities

Virgil and Lenore “Bunny” Bottorff

Bob Neuman This dear lady has been blessed with God’s spiritual gifts which she has employed. Her life speaks of serving, teaching, leadership, mercy exhortation and faith for the benefit of others. Lenore “Bunny” Bottorff is also a survivor. In 1941, she arrived nine months before the Pearl Harbor attack. After high school and some…

Unstoppable Gospel

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes Russian leader Vladimir Putin thinks he can stop the gospel. Perhaps you’ve read of his action to sign into law measures that severely restrict religious freedom and criminalize missionary activities. Like so many others before him, he is attempting the impossible! How successful were Nero,…

September at the Ed Robson Branch Library

Please plan to join us for the following events at the Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes: Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. – Awesome Occupations! Meet a Firefighter!*** Ever wonder about the excitement and danger that goes into being a firefighter? What kind of training does a firefighter have to prepare for this vital…

Communication Today

NFL, Sports Tier, NHL Q – With the coming of autumn, I am excited about the return of football and hockey! Can you please tell me what sports offerings are available on Orbitel TV? A – Certainly! Orbitel has your front row ticket every game day! Orbitel members can follow the excitement of NFL action…

Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit information

Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…