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JANUARY, 2025 VOLUME 74, ISSUE 01
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Click below for Pastor Mike's article...
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MISSIONS UPDATE from Doug Wingert, Chair
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Click Here to read Doug's update on the many outreach programs for our Missions volunteers!
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PASTOR MIKE'S NEW BOOK DISCUSSION
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Pastor Mike will be leading a book discussion on the book “The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our ‘Correct’ Beliefs” by Peter Enns. Enns is a biblical scholar and host of the podcast “The Bible for Normal People.” In the Sin of Certainty, Enns discusses the biblical dynamics of faith/trust and belief/certainty. Enns “explains how Christians mistake “certainty” and “correct belief” for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy” (amazon.com). The book discussion will have two options: Sunday nights at 6pm by Zoom or Monday mornings at 10am in person at the church. The group will begin meeting Jan. 5 (Zoom) and 6th (in person). Please let Pastor Mike know if you are interested in joining us and which option you prefer (Sun. or Mon.) by emailing him at [email protected]. Information about the book can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Certainty-Desires-Correct-Beliefs-ebook/dp/B00XHQA8P6/.
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Women’s Bible Study: We will begin our new study on Wednesday, January 8th. It is entitled Abide, a study of John, 2, and 3, by Jen Wilkin. It will run for 10 weeks through March 12. We will meet in Room H230 from 9:30-11:30. We hope to see you there, and bring a friend. RSVP to Brenda Halferty at [email protected] or 520-481-6993/
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Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 6:45am
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We meet weekly on Wednesday mornings in Room E23 at 6:45 am. For those whose schedules allow, we plan on going to breakfast at 8:00 am following Bible Study.
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ANGEL TREE UPDATE by Judy Wingert
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THANK YOU CATALINA! Our congregation and Day School parents are so very generous. We finished our 25th Angel Tree season with a total of 88 Christmas presents for 44 children in 24 different homes. Gifts were delivered by 8 church volunteers by Dec. 22. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
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MULTICULTURAL GROWTH COMMITTEE
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KOINONIA CLASS WELCOMES ALL ADULTS
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The Koinonia Class is beginning a new study on Sunday morning, Jan 26 at 9:00 am in Room E23: "What's So Amazing About Grace?" Lively learning and real relationships make this group ideal for adults of all ages. Books are available at a reduced cost. Topic Jan 26: Chapters 1 & 2 - “The Last Best Word” and “Babette’s Feast” Contact Rev. Dr. Kirk Reed [email protected] for more info.
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Meals Needed Request Filled our January Calendar!
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Paul Newhouse, one of our parishioners and church leaders, recently received a difficult cancer diagnosis. In addition to our prayers, Paul and his husband Ray are in need of a couple of meals per week for the next three months. If you’re interested and available to prepare a few, simple meals to the family for February or March, please contact Allison Bradford: [email protected] She's coordinating dates for pick up/drop off as well as provide meal suggestions within their dietary restrictions. Thank you for your generosity & support to this wonderful couple at Catalina.
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AZ 3-DAY ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION APRIL 22-25, 2025
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"Singing the Ear's Song: Lament, Praise, Prayer" is the theme for the 2025 Academy. For more information and to register, click here.
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
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Catalina Breakfast Forum: First Saturday of the month @ 9am in Fellowship Hall
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Saturday, Jan 04: Ken Tittelbaugh and Russ Krietemeyer's present "Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum -100 Years, Then & Now.” Breakfast is $4 per person at the door. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare! Email [email protected] or call 520-327-4296 during office hours.
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Tuesdays Together: Second Tuesday of each month @5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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Our next gathering will be Tuesday, Jan 14, 2024, 5:30-6pm in Fellowship Hall. Fun for families with children 7 and under – dinner, songs, bible story, crafts and more!
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...An end to war, violence and suffering for all peoples in conflict.
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Want to know more about the United Methodist Church? You'll find it on the website link shown above. Take a look. You'll be surprised!
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Catalina Cares - E-news Weekly
Are you on the email list? If not, click here and fill out the form. We'll add you to the list and you can stay "In the Know!" every Thursday afternoon!
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Monthly Bible Verses
If you would like a copy in print, please contact the office.
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CATALINA LOVES MUSIC
If you love music too, consider joining our Sanctuary Choir which rehearses Thursdays @ 7pm in the Choir Room, or if you can read music, join our bell ringers on Thursdays @ 5:30pm. [email protected] for more info.
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OFFICE HOURS
The office is open Monday-Thursday, 10am to 3pm.
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