Category: February 2016

Jewish Friendship Group news

Marilyn Anthony The turnout for the JFG dinner in January was so great that it was relocated to the ballroom. Whether it was the menu or the fabulous company, it was gratifying to have such a large turnout for an event. We will be back in this venue for a 1950s Dinner/Sock Hop on March…

Community Church holds Ministry Fair

Carol Thompson Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) ministry teams held its annual fair to demonstrate all the opportunities our congregation has to spread the love of God throughout the surrounding community. Several tables were available with representatives from each group to discuss all the benefits they have to offer and sign-up sheets were there to…

Easter program at MSPC

Nan Nasser In the Christian religion Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead as described in the New Testament. The 40 days preceeding Easter Sunday are known as Lent, a period of fasting, prayer and penance. Palm Sunday is a week prior to Easter, when people gladly welcomed…

Want to learn how the Bible applies to your life?

Kerry Blount Community Church at SaddleBrooke will be holding its third annual Men’s Rally and all men are invited. The theme of this year’s rally is Becoming the Man in My Mirror. Pastor Ron Gannett will teach attendees how to glean more from the Bible rather than just reading and wondering about the meaning. At the…

Men’s Bible Study

Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our first MBS commenced on October 2, 2015, and continues every Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet…

An intimate adventure

Terry Barringer The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church of SaddleBrooke invites you to go along with them on an Intimate Adventure at the famous Tubac Resort and Spa located on the 500 acre Otero Ranch in the scenic Santa Cruz River Valley. For three days, from April 11 to April 13, 2016, you will…

Community Church at SaddleBrooke presents scholarships to SaddleBrooke employees

Left to right: Dick Barr, Taylor Donaldson, Chris Smolar, Patricia Tarner. Barr and Tarner of the Community Church Scholarship Committee presented checks to the recipients.

Patricia Tarner Community Church at SaddleBrooke proudly announces the Robert Fries Opportunity Scholarships of $5,000 each awarded to Taylor Donaldson and Chris Smolar. The scholarships are funded by a bequest from the Fries Family Trust and administered by Community Church. Robert (Bob) Fries, a SaddleBrooke resident for 20 years, had a strong interest in the…

Resurrection Church a group effort

Steve and Marty Harsch with a Resurrection Church sign

David Stanard In just eighteen months Resurrection Church has become a fixture in the life of our community. The church has developed a full blown program of spiritual and social activities, has Sunday attendance of over 200 and has gone from one to two services. If you’re wondering how you could grow and manage your…

SaddleBrooke to the rescue

Larry

Larry is a very sweet boy waiting for a family to love. He’s housetrained, low shed, three years old and 13 pounds. Larry loves other dogs, enjoys walks and is great with kids. He’s an easy going guy who is eager to please. Meet Larry at Doreen’s Board and Groom in Catalina. Thank you, Doreen,…

In Passing

Franklin Bethel On January 6, 2016, Franklin T. Bethel died at the age of 91 after a quick bout of pneumonia following a hip fracture. Frank loved music, playing trombone in the big band era and passed that love on to his children and grandchildren. Frank earned his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree from Ohio…