Pastor Mitch McDonald In 1963, Edward Pola and George Wyle wrote what many believe to be the most festive holiday song of all time. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, there will be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”…
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Community News, November 2019
Three special musical events celebrating 40 wonderful years!
Doug Ross Sun Lakes Community Church will be celebrating its 40th anniversary, singing to the glory of God. The East Valley Chorale, the New Legacy Project, and the Christmas musical When Earth Received Her King (directed by Linda Yarbrough) will have your heart pounding, your soul singing, and your faith renewed! Starting it out will be a…
Community News, August 2019
Summer movie series continues
Associate Pastor Doug Ross The growing popularity of the faith-based movie series – known as Senior Moment – will continue for the month of August. Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., in the Chapel Center, across the street from the Sun Lakes Country Club, Sun Lakes residents are gathering to view some of the best movies…
Community News, June 2019
What good is church?
Pastor Doug Ross The story is told of a man awakened by his wife on Sunday morning – she tried and tried to get him up. He kept turning over trying to go back to sleep. Finally she said, “Henry, you have to get up and go to church.” He replied, “I don’t want to.”…
Community News, May 2019
More funds raised for the water well project
Pastor Doug Ross Rev. Jerry McGhee, the beloved Pastor of Sun Lakes Community Church, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2019. His wife Ernestine McGhee requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts could go to a special mission project that was a special delight to her husband. That project, conducted…
Community News, February 2019
Go Team
Pastor Jerry McGhee The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in the ancient city of Corinth, Chapter 9, verse 25: “Everyone who competes in the game goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” My youngest…
Community News, February 2019
Dinner with Honest Abe
Abraham Lincoln embodies much of how we feel about our country. He was a man of wit and wisdom – not to mention a sense of humor! A memory of him; while walking along a dusty road in Illinois, he was overtaken by a stranger driving to town. Lincoln asked him, “Will you have the…
Community News, May 2017
SunBird Community Church
Bob Neuman God knew that Mary was a woman of rare strength and obedience. She was the only human being to be with Jesus throughout his entire life — from his birth until his death. She gave birth to him as her baby and watched him die as her Savior. Mary also knew the Scriptures.…
Community News, November 2016
SunBird Community Church
Bob Neuman Thanksgiving was originated by Christians to thank God for the bounty and very survival. Should we do less? To recognize God as Lord is to acknowledge he is sovereign and supreme. To accept Him as Savior is to accept his gift of salvation offered on the cross. To regard Him as father in…
Community News, October 2016
SunBird Community Church
Bob Neuman Regarding God’s grace, author Max Lucado has this to say, “You may be decent, you may pay your taxes and kiss your kids, and sleep with a clear conscience. But apart from Christ you aren’t holy, so how can you go to Heaven? Accept the goodness of Jesus Christ. Abandon you own works…