The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies announces that Shabbat Services will be held on Friday evening, February 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mariposa Room of the DesertView Country Club. The service is led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Boltt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochrane. Please mark your calendar for future…
Category: Religion
Religion, February 2016
Christmas win/win for Salvation Army and the Community Church of SaddleBrooke
Steve Willis Did you know that 75% of the Salvation Army’s annual revenue is collected around the country between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from the Salvation Army annually through social services like food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill,…
Religion, February 2016
Bible 101
Terry Barringer Why 101? Most of us are familiar with this terminology representing an introductory course – one without prerequisites. As a result, this compelling introduction to the Bible has become one of the most requested studies offered by the Community Church at SaddleBrooke. Since becoming a part of the study curriculum a couple of years…
Religion, 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…
Religion, February 2016
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…
Religion, February 2016
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…
Religion, February 2016
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…
Religion, February 2016
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…
Religion, February 2016
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…
Religion, February 2016
Community Church at SaddleBrooke presents scholarships to SaddleBrooke employees
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…