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CHURCH NEWS

The Chargers will be having a Pancake Breakfast on February 18th from 7 am to 9 am in Fellowship Hall. Please come and join us. We will have a Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 21st. Come and help us prepare for the Lenten Season.

UMW Executive Meeting will be on Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00 pm in Woeller Hall.

Emmaus—On the third Saturday at 10:00 am, there is a Woman's Gathering that rotates in the homes of the members. Kathy Bausch leads this group. In February we will be in her home at 2101 W. Tufa in AJ. For more info you may call Kathy at 928-892-2144.

Invitation to the Old Testament class will meet at 10:30 a.m. in room 1 after worship, facilitated by Pastor Sharon Pajak. Bring your goodies and enjoy the fellowship!

Adult Sunday School - Today we will start a six week discussion taught by Rev. Laurice Streyffeler on Sunday’s at 10:30 am in room 2. We will be viewing and discussing “Living Fully-Dying Well”. It is a group study book written by Rueben Job, a retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church. Hope to see you there!

Fish!ing—meets each Sunday in the Lobby after worship. We will explore new ideas on community building in our church and ways to “market” Desert Chapel in Apache Junction. Grab a snack after church and come to class and see what it’s all about.

Children’s Church for children 3—10 meets on Sunday mornings after the Children’s Sermon. For more information please contact Chad VanConant at 480-606-8407.

Handquilters/Knot-tie Ladies will meet on Tuesday’s from 9:00-11:00 am in the Quilter Room. Everyone from the church and community is welcome to participate in the group. For more information, please call Ruth Kaufert at 480-983-3546.

Choir Rehearsal is on Thursday’s at 4:00 pm for anyone who would like to join the Chancel Choir. For more information, please contact Peter Pezzino at 480-353-6491.

Youth Group is on Thursday's at Desert Chapel UMC in Woeller Hall from 5:00-7:00 pm for youth 7th to 12th grades. For more information please contact Chad VanConant at 480-606-8407.

Mid-Week Bible Study - Every Wednesday at 10:00 am in room 1.

We are currently exploring the book of Numbers! All are welcome to join us for this informal sharing of insight, inspiration and understanding.

GENEROSITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Community Feast - starting December 3rd, Desert Chapel will serving a FREE dinner every Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm. This is open to our church family as well as the community.

Clothes Closet - is open from 10am to 12am Tuestday and Thursday and Saturdays from 3pm to 5pm.   Adults and childrens clothes and shoes are availble for those in need.

New Child Care Program



Each Sunday, our professional nursery workers provides child care between the hours 8:30-10:30 am in room 3. Our nursery gives parents a safe, clean, loving and fun place for the children at Desert Chapel UMC. It’s also to share in the joy of caring for your child, so you may have more freedom during the church service and Sunday School.  Visiting children Welcome!

New Website for Desert Chapel UMC

With our new website, you can now get information, news and updates about Desert Chapel UMC online. We look forward to your visit!