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120 N. Pavilion Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89144
702.256.5933 Fax 702.256.0085
A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Sunday Worship
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
Wednesday 6:15 pm

November 10, 2014

[email protected]
www.desertspringchurch.com

Our Vision: Offering the love of Jesus Christ in service to others

In order to live into this vision, our mission is clear.
Our Mission: To help every person find and fulfill Gods purpose for living

METHODISM 101, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 12:30pm, Room 9

Light Lunch at 12:00pm
What makes someone a United Methodist? What is their history and how are they organized? And, who is
this John Wesley? United Methodists are people of grace. If you are new to Methodism or you have been
around awhile, this class has something for you. A light lunch and child care will be provided upon request. Please contact the church office. For more info please email [email protected] or
256-5933. Well see you there!

Wanted: Empty boxes with the

lids to use for the HOLIDAY
FOOD BOXES for the GIVING
TREE FAMILIES
We are getting ready for our annual Christmas outreach to Headstart families. The first
step in this project is to collect empty boxes
for food. If you work somewhere that uses a
lot of paper, please ask for the boxes.
BECOME AN USHER - MEET NEW PEOPLE.
WE NEED YOU !
Ushers are a vital part of the worship - not
only for your friendliness as folks come into
sanctuary - but also to encourage new visitors
to register at the Welcome Table so they may
receive a free gift and we may also get in
touch with them! Your service, in Christ's name, is a very
positive one. Please consider this ministry ! WE NEED:
8:00 Service: 1st Sunday, two persons;
2nd Sunday, one person;
3rd Sunday, two persons.
9:30 Service: 1st Sunday, 3 persons;
4th Sunday, 1 person;
5th Sunday, 1 person;
11:00 Service: 1st Sunday, 1 person;
4th Sunday, 1 person.
Please contact Ann or Joel Riley 702-722-2186 or
[email protected].

ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING

POTLUCK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 5:30pm
Sign up in the lobby for
the food you will bring:
Turkey (carved), vegetables, salad, or dessert
NEVADANS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
ISSUES CONFERENCE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2:00pm5:00pm
Nevada State College, Dawson Building
1125 Nevada State Dr., Henderson 89002
Free, but RSVP required:
Loretta Dutt, 702-207-9154/[email protected]

OFFERED BY DESERT SPRING

United Mens Ministries
DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO SEE
JAN ROUVEN 2014
ILLUSIONIST OF THE YEAR
OCTOBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 17
SATURDAY THRU THURSDAY
RIVERIA , 7:00pm
ADULTS (16 AND OLDER) $30, KIDS 6-15 $25, 5
AND UNDER FREE
To purchase tickets contact Danny Moore,
[email protected]

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CHICK FLICKS is back again in November

and will enjoy another blockbuster
movie.
GODS NOT DEAD
Place: Connie McGuires Home
11020 Summer Quail Ave., 89144
Date: Friday, November 14
TIME: 5:30p -- Dinner at 6:00pm
Dessert and Movie at 7:00pm
RSVP: 702 326 0862 (Connie)
Email: [email protected]
POTLUCK event: Please let Connie know what dish
you will bring to share.
Bring a FRIEND.all are welcome
I hope you ALL will be with us on November 14. Come
and Enjoy the Food, Fun and Fellowship. See you there.
Cindy Mette

SAVE THE DATE FOR A

SPECIAL CONCERT
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 3:00pm, Sanctuary
Presented by Shana Tucker ChamberSoul singer-songwriter/cellist
Love Offering proceeds to: A Different Kind of Christmas
Campaign Habitat for the Humanity Home

HEARTS AND HANDS MINISTRY

WINTER COATS NEEDED FOR
CHILDREN
Especially sizes 3T - 10
NOW IS THE TIME...to remember the
gently-used coats and jackets you have set aside for local
Head Start children, especially sizes 3T through 10.
These gifts will help designated preschoolers, and their
siblings, remain warm during the cold days ahead. Please
bag your donations and place these items in the Hearts &
Hands bin located in the lobby of the Multi-purpose
Building. If you would like more information about this
on going ministry, contact Joy Saville 702-655-8501.

BOOK CLUB MEETING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
11:30am, ROOM 6
Attention all book lovers: Book Club will meet
on Thursday, November 13, at 11:30a.m. to
discuss this month's selection. We will be reading BEFORE WE MET, by Lucie Whitehouse.
Hannah is swept up in a love affair with Mark Reilly. She
is determined not to follow in her mother's footsteps and
bitter divorce. When Mark doesn't return after a businesstrip, Hannah uncovers revelations that make her doubt
him. Will she be harmed or protected by him? Bring
your lunch, and join us to discuss this novel.
Irene Johnson 702-658-4275

OPERATION VEGAS HEROES

UMWS Serendipity Circle thanks you for
your participation in honoring our Veterans
and for your generosity to Operations Vegas Heroes, providing important comfort
items to service men and women recovering
from injuries sustained through their participation in the Armed Forces of the United States. Your donations will make a difference! Thank you for your compassion, God bless America and God bless all the men and
women who have served or are serving in the armed forces
of the United States.

DEBORAH CIRCLE TO MEET

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 9:30am
Deborah Circle of the United Methodist Women will begin
a study of the women of the New Testament using the
book, Strong Was Her Faith by J. Ellsworth Kalas. Members should pick up their copy of the book from the office
in order to prepare for a discussion of Elizabeth, the first
woman to recognize and serve our Lord.
Also, at our November meeting we will decide on the best
ways to support the women of the Walter Hoving Home, a
faith-based rehabilitation center. A tour of the facility will
also be planned.
Women, you are all invited to join us. We will meet at
9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12 at Nita Jo Bosticks
home. Please call our leader, Marianne Case, at 702-6829506 for more information.

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SERENDIPITY CIRCLE TO MEET

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 10:00am
Serendipity Circle will be meeting Thursday, November
20, at the home of Sharon Scobie, 5224 Saranac Road,
phone 702-656-7480. Our program will be on the
McCurdy School trip that several Desert Spring members
participated in this summer. We meet from 10 a.m.-12
p.m. All are welcome.

UMW LADIES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
11:00am, DOWNS HALL
Plan now to join in the fun at the Ladies Holiday Luncheon in Down's Hall on Saturday, December 6, from 11
a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a skit, good food, and a
fun gift exchange. Don't forget to bring your "white elephant" for the gift exchange.

THE EMMAUS AWAKENING

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, ST. JOHNS UMC, KINGMAN, AZ
11:00am 2:00pm
You have become a beloved Child of God, and said yes to His Call. But what is that Call? You have a lot of other
stuff going on in your life. God thinks you are very special and sometimes you dont feel or act special at all. How can
you connect with Gods Plan for you? The Emmaus Community is all about making that connection. You are invited to
join new Emmaus members, legacy Emmaus people, and a group of people who, like yourself, dont know much
about Emmaus, but want to discover how they can live out Gods Purpose. This is not a discussion about what you
should be doing. God is more interested in what you could be doing as part of His Church. Dont grab your calendar looking for time to volunteer for something. Grab your Bible and spend some time listening to what God wants for
you, and for His Church of which you are a critical part. Worship, prayer, singing, engaging discussion, lunch, sharing,
listening, thinking, and quietly becoming someone you want to be. Its a revival without the tent and youll meet some
other people who are thinking like you, struggling like you, praying like you, hoping like you, and being loved, just like
you. For more information or carpooling and transportation support,
contact Beth Blackwood [email protected] or visit the web site: www.SNWE.org

FAMILY PROMISE
DSUMC SAFE PLACES
TO SLEEP CAMPAIGN
You can provide a Homeless Family with a comfortable
bed and help them in their transition to regular housing.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church will Host Family
Promise Guests for 4 weeks in 2015. Weve been blessed
in the past to borrow air beds from the Southern Nevada
Walk to Emmaus Community, and now its time that we
find our own resources to help in this effective ministry.
Our recommended donation of $65 to DSUMC/Family
Promise provides a bed for the 4 weeks of safe sleeping at
DSUMC for someone dedicated to changing their life .
Your donation allows that person to sleep safely with their
Mom, Son, Daughter or Dad; a huge benefit and quite a
change from the policy at local Homeless Shelters. Maybe
you are not able to spend $65.00 right now but still would
like to help. Its not critical to stick to the recommended
amount. With a donation of any amount, you can still be a
part of the success of Family Promise here at Desert Spring
UMC. For details, contact our Family Promise Coordinator Bob Lathrop 702-703-4776 [email protected].
Make your checks payable to Desert Spring UMC and be
sure to write Family Promise in the note line on your
check. Our Family Promise Guests Thank You For Living
Out Your Faith!

PLEASE HELP US PREPARE

A WELCOMING SPACE
FOR OUR WORSHIPERS
ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!
God sends hundreds of people to Desert
Spring Church every Sunday morning to
worship. Please help us welcome them by ensuring our
property is clean and beautiful! We are recruiting a
Sunday Morning Prep Team to help. Team members
will arrive Sundays at 7:00am and complete a few odd
jobs around the campus.
Here is a sample:
-Leaf blowing of the patios and walkways
-Placing of signs and patio furniture
-Trash pickup at the overflow parking area
-General final touches to the property
Most jobs will take place outdoors. Contact Ann Hardy at
(702)540-1644 or [email protected].
Thank you so much for your consideration in joining
this team.

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Welcome Visitors!

On Sunday, November 2, God

sent 16 first time visitors to
Desert Spring Church.
To all our guests- thank you
for worshiping with us!

Therapy Dog Registration

YOU AND YOUR DOG
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Interested in becoming a registered therapy dog team

with your lovable pup? Please call or text Billie Oathout
at 702-561-4143. You may also email her at [email protected]. She will help you get started. Dog
must be 1 year old or older to register.

WANTED: UNITED SOCIAL MINISTRIES

BOARD TREASURER
UNITED METHODIST SOCIAL MINISTRIES is looking for a Board Treasurer to fill a vacancy created by the
current Treasurer's routine term cycle. A CPA or experienced accountant is needed to work closely with the Executive Director and bookkeeper. Treasurer is responsible
for reviewing monthly financial statements, presenting a
report to the board, and working with UMSM staff to assure the financial records are maintained in an appropriate
and transparent manner. Board meetings are the 2nd
Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm at UMSM offices.
however, the board meeting may move to later in the day
to accommodate board members' work schedule. Total
monthly time requirement is expected to be approximately
3 hours per month. If interested, please call Peggy
Morache at 702-449-6787 to discuss in more detail.

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE

ALL PROCEEDS FROM TICKETS SALES
GO TOWARD
THE NEW EDUCATION WING!
During this Christmas Season, take your family to the Desert Spring Theatre Arts play and help support our new
Education Building! ALL PROCEEDS FROM TICKETS
SALES GO TOWARD THE NEW EDUCATION WING!
Children are FREE on the two Saturday Matinees! Tickets
are only $7.50 each or $5.00 each for groups of 4 or
more. Families pay a max of $20! Bring your families,
friends, and invite someone new to this great Christmas
Musical!
The cost of our Christmas Musical has been underwritten
by a DSUMC family for a couple of reasons:
1. During this Christmas Season, our donor wants to provide an opportunity for families to spend time together.
2. Our new Education Wing is very important to our children, youth & church family. Money from this musical
goes toward the construction of this new building.

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Desert Spring Youth Ministries

Youth 6th-12th grade
Every Sunday 5:30-7:30pm, unless otherwise noted
Wednesday night FUSE after Worship 7:00-7:30pm
Youth ARTS team meets every Wednesday
from 7:30pm - 8pm
Everyone Welcome and Bring Your Friends

The Stars of Youth Group!

Sundays:
November
16th (skill): Flag Football
Wear your favorite football team jersey and join in a game
of flag football with your friends.
23rd (social): NO regular youth group tonight Attend all-church Thanksgiving dinner with you families
30th (fundrai$er): Parents Night Out
Come help out at our second PNO and help watch the
kiddos of the church so their parents can start their Christmas shopping, enjoy a nice dinner or just relax before the
Christmas holiday rush!
Other Dates:
November 13: Las Vegas Rescue Mission

(NOT THIS MONTH)

14-15: North District Youth Event - Get your HERO
on @ Green Valley UMC
December 12: LIVING NATIVITY - Las Vegas Motor
Speedway North District Youth
Julie Schreiber, Youth Director at
[email protected]

Pick Up A Copy of Youth Group Scoop

Today!

Questions? Contact Rhonda Reeves

Mobile:702-688-2644
[email protected]

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For regularly scheduled worship, staff, rehearsal and community meetings etc.,
see our master calendar: http://desertspringchurch.com/#/calendar
Monday, November 10:
6:30pm - UMW Lily Circle - R6
Tuesday, November 11: VETERANS DAY
10:00am - Womens Spiritual Growth Class - R9
3:00pm - Stephen Ministry Training - R6
6:30pm - Adult Bells - R9
7:00pm - Trustees - R6
Wednesday, November 12:
7:00am - UMM Bible Study - Off campus, Mimis on 215 & Durango
2:30pm - 6:00pm - Study Club - R6
4:30pm- Kids Prayer Team - Coffee Lounge
5:30pm - Wednesday Evening Potluck - DH
6:15pm - Wednesday Evening Worship - Mp
6:15pm - Sr. Hi Fuse - (R8,Youth Lounge at 7:00pm)
7:00pm - Middle School Fuse - CR
7:00pm - Chancel Choir - Sanctuary
7:00pm - Pastors Bible Study - DH
7:30pm - Youth Worship Arts Team - R8 (Youth Lounge)
Thursday, November 13:
10:00am - Pastors Bible Study - DH
4:00pm - Las Vegas Rescue Mission - NOT THIS MONTH
6:30pm - Disciple Bible - R9
7:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry - CR
7:00pm - Apprentice Study - R6
Friday, November 14:
Saturday, November 15:
Sunday, November 16:
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am - Church services and Childrens Church
9:30am - Sunday School - For all ages
9:00am - Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal (2nd-5th Grade)- DH
11:00am - Young Parents Foundations ClassR5
11:00am - Mike Sauers Bible Study - DH
12:00pm4:30pm - Discovery Class - R9
3:00pm - Caregivers Encouragement - DH
3:00pm - Youth Meetings - DH
5:30pm - Youth Group -DH

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

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PASTOR DAVES BIBLE STUDY

Meets Wednesday evening at 7:00pm
and Thursday morning at 10:00am
in Downs Hall
FOUNDATIONS CLASS
SUNDAYS, 11:00am, Room 5
ENOUGH:DISCOVERING JOY
THROUGH SIMPLICITY AND
GENEROSITY
We would love to have you join us! Our class is made up
of parents with younger children. Our discussions vary but
always tie back to our common stage of life....raising kids,
developing our careers and growing our relationship with
Christ.
Contact Melissa Witt for more information at
901-268-9608 or [email protected]

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

11:00am - 12:00pm, Downs Hall
Mike Sauer, Leader
The adult Sunday School class is doing a
book study of Miracles by C. S. Lewis. The
study is discussion oriented and we will
work our way through the book in a leisurely and thorough manner. We are discussing an overview
of the book as well as some questions designed to stimulate our discussion of the book.

SERMONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE

Dear DSUMC Family, did you know if you go to:
http://desertspringchurch.com/media.php?pageID=57
you can download sermons directly to your computer?
Or send this link to friends? Or just listen yourself!
Check out your Church Website,
www.desertspringchurch.com
RESOURCES AND MEDIA
then BROWSE SERMONS.
You will see a listing of the sermons.

WOMENS SPIRITUAL GROWTH CLASS

Small Group meeting weekly on
Tuesdays 10:00am, Room 9
Group study and discussion for spiritual
growth. All women are invited to attend.
Contact: Sharon Scobie, 702-656-7480, for additional information.
UMW CIRCLE MEETING TIMES
ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME
SERENDIPITY CIRCLE - Once a month, on the
3rd Thursday - 10:00am, Off Campus
Sharon Scobie, 702-656-7480
RUTH CIRCLE - Once a month on the 2nd Sunday Alma Crenshaw, 702.233.6769 and Jan Long
702.256.2594
DEBORAH CIRCLE - Once a month on the 2nd
Wednesday - 9:30am, Off Campus - Marianne Case,
702.682-9506
LILY CIRCLE - Once a month on the 2nd Monday 6:30pm, Room 6, Rhonda Weir, 660-229-1822

SUPPORT GROUPS MEET MONTHLY

1st Sunday - Grief Support - 3:00pm - Church Coffee
Lounge
2nd Sunday - Cancer Support - 3:30pm - DH
3rd Sunday - Caregiver Encouragement - 3:00pm - DH

Prayer for our Churches - North District

It is important to know that other churches are praying with and for each other.
Please take note of the campus ministries
that we will be praying for this month.
Please pray for the pastors or leaders, students and campus
communities.

Page Community UMC, Page, AZ

(Pastor Teresa Adams)
Pahrump UMC, Pahrump, (Rev. Alicia Tomkus)
Parker UMC , Parker, AZ (Pastor George Barcus)

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STEPHEN MINISTRY
Ministers provide confidential,
one-to-one Christ-centered
emotional and spiritual support to anyone who is grievConfidential
ing, suffering a serious or lifeone-to-one
Christian caregiving threatening illness or experiencing a life-altering transition, challenge or crisis. For more information about
receiving Stephen Ministry care, please contact Pastor Larry Gerber at [email protected].

ELECTRONIC GIVING

If you would like a convenient way to make regular

offerings or a special gift, we encourage you to
check out our electronic giving options.
As the pace of life speeds up, you may find electronic
giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
Visit our website www.desertspringchurch.com or
contact the church office for more information.

LOVE TO SING?
Adult Chancel Choir has a spot for you.

Welcoming all voice parts, especially basses and tenors. Come sing for the fall, Advent, and Christmas seasons, or forever
we need you High School students are
always welcome, too. You can choose to
sing on Sunday at the 8:00am service,
9:30am service or both, for double your
fun!
Regular rehearsals: Wednesdays immediately following the evening service from 7:00 to 8:40
pm. CHILDCARE PROVIDED Carolyn Wood 702-6045190 [email protected]
The Altar Flowers Are
GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would like to give flowers
for the altar in honor of a special
person or occasion please sign-up on
the bulletin board in the Church Lobby.

JOIN THE E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN

Did you know that there are approximately
250 families that are contacted by email to
address prayer concerns and celebrations?
If you would like to become a part of this
important ministry please email Julie
Schreiber at
[email protected] and you will begin receiving requests. It is a wonderful way to support your

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

THURSDAYS

7:00pm Conference Room

There is a great need for prayer
shawls. Come be a part in this on-going ministry. No
experience required. Well teach you how to knit.

SUNDAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

HOLY COMMUNION SERVED

TO THOSE HOME BOUND

Are you unable to attend worship on a

regular basis and receive Holy Communion? Are you temporarily incapacitated and missed
Holy Communion this past week?
Pastor Larry is putting together a list of those
who desire a visit and receive Holy Communion on a
monthly basis. If you are homebound or know of
someone who is, please let Pastor Larry know by emailing him at [email protected] or calling
him at 702-433-0852. We care about you and want to
reach out to your needs.

The larger sanctuary requires more helpers every

Sunday morning. For more information or to join one
or more of these groups, contact:
Greeters: Kathy Spivey (Phone 702-279-4492;
e-mail [email protected])
Refreshment Servers: Dixie Swanson
([email protected]) or Bill Crenshaw.
([email protected])
Ushers: Ann and Joel Riley (Phone 702-722-2186;
e-mail [email protected])
Acolytes: Sally Rogers (Phone 702-228-4516;
e-mail [email protected])
Communion Servers: Sally Rogers
(Phone 702-228-4516; e-mail [email protected])

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The deadline for church bulletin articles is by

12:00pm on the Tuesday before the published
Sunday. Please submit bulletin articles copy
ready with clipart (if any). If you also want it
in the E-news be sure to send it to both e-mail
addresses: [email protected] &
[email protected].

Would you like your ministry on this site??

Email your information to the office
[email protected] with pictures!!

DEADLINE FOR E-NEWS ARTICLES

Ministry & Volunteers Blog

Professional Directory Blog

SATURDAY 5:00pm
Send copy-ready (or almost) as an attachment to
Jean Akers with a copy to the church office. Also, if
there isnt a date associated with the article, please state
when you no longer need the information published.
Make the subject line be E-News and start the
filename with E-news. Include a contact number and
e-mail address with the article.
Send to: [email protected]

DSUMC CHURCH DIRECTORY

A current church directory is available
online? http://
www.desertspringchurch.com/#/meetus/our-members ,
password graceforall120 to download a current
church directory! If you need a hard copy, please contact the church office.
To stay connected with whats happening
across the The Desert Southwest
Conference, please visit and subscribe to the
Desert Connection website at

http://www.desertconnection.org.
A copy of The Desert Connection is on the
church bulletin board.

North District NewsletterNorth Star

Check out our Website

www.desertspringchurch.com

Instant blog connections:

UMC WEBSITE
UMC.org , helps visitors find everything they need to know about what it
means to be United Methodist.

http://www.umc.org.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY ON-LINE
To view the directory please follow the link below.
http://dsumcprofessionaldirectory.blogspot.com/

DSUMC Church Library

www.desertspringchurch.com
There is an APP for the Desert Spring
Library. It is a free download and can be found by
searching in the iTunes store for Library World.
Desert Spring Library. There is no password
necessary. You can search by title, subject or author.
You can also search the church library on your computer by going to the website :
http://opac.libraryworld.com/opac.
Julie Doyle, [email protected]

SERMON CD RECORDINGS
ARE AVAILABLE

Please e-mail the office with the dates of the

DSUMC CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Sermons you would like recorded
Mon - Thurs - 8:30am to 4:30pm
([email protected]).
Be sure to request MP3
Fri - 8:30am to 12:30pm
or WAVE. These are free of charge. CDs will be availaThe office is closed on the following days: ble approximately one week after the request is submitNew Year's Day
MLK Jr. Birthday
Presidents' Day
Day after Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day

Wed before Thanksgiving

- 1/2 Day, Closed at 12pm
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas

ted. You may pick up Sermon request forms and the

finished CDs on the very back shelf in the church office.
Remember that you may also download sermons directly to your computer to listen to yourself or send this
link to friends.
http://desertspringchurch.com/media.php?pageID=57

Or www.desertspringchurch.com
MEDIA then BROWSE SERMONS.