The document provides announcements for an upcoming church service and events, including: 1) Encouraging attendees to fill out a connection card with their information. 2) Upcoming sermon topic and details on a special congregational meeting to discuss property plans. 3) Announcements for youth movie nights, bible study groups, volunteer opportunities, and more upcoming church events and activities.

1. We want to know you better. Please fill out the Connection Card in your bulletin. Either drop in the offering basket or bring it to the Information Table after the service for a gift.

2. Pass on the Faith! Check out: Ready, click, grow on our website www. desertstreams-surprise Ready, click, grow

3. NURSERY FOR OUR LITTLE ONES DURING WORSHIP Desert Streams provides a nursery during both services for little ones from infant through 4 years old.

4. NEXT WEEK’S SERMON “ Freed” Romans 8:1-11

5. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Be apart of developing the future of Desert Streams BETWEEN SERVICES (9:35) SUNDAY, JULY 10 TH With Phase 1 of the Feasibility Study with Harvestime concerning our land and building being so positive, as a congregation we will now consider moving ahead with Phase 2 of the Feasibility Study by Harvestime. Don't miss this meeting ! .

7. Join the Monday Night Potluck and Bible Study “ An Ordinary Day with Jesus” An eight-week video study session facilitated by Pastor Kevin, explores various ways to nurture our relationship with God and become more aware of Jesus’ presence in our lives Potluck at 6:30 and the study at 7:00 in Alan & Loretta Leicht’s home 14424 W Ventura St, 85379.

8. DESERT STREAMS COOK BOOK IS NOW ON SALE ! For the perfect new year gifts, purchase your copies at only $8.00 each. They will be on sale at our church Dock Shop table. As the cost of printing has been gifted to us, the full purchase price will go directly to Desert Streams.

10. GUYS' FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th , the guys will enjoy super food & fellowship in Pastor Kevin’s kitchen (15676 N. 164 th Ln, 85388). Sign-up at the Information Table so Pastor Kevin knows how many he will be feeding! Yum, yum!!

11. YOU are encouraged to invite a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker and bring them with you to worship at Desert Streams. There are people all around you who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior . Bring them to worship with you on July 10 th . “ BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY” is the second Sunday of each month.

12. Priority Prayer Time We strive for prayer to be a priority in our church and individual lives! Join us on our land site corner of Reams and Hearn for prayer with our Council members every third Saturday of the month , beginning at 8:00 a.m. No pressure – no praying out loud required.

13. When is the last time you danced … and didn’t care who was watching? Put on your dancing shoes and come Support this ministry to mothers of preschoolers. You can make a difference. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) helps mothers of young children (newborn through kindergarten) experience authentic community and God’s love through relationships and resources. MOPS of Surprise meets the 1 st and 3 rd Wed. of each month from 9-11am. Loving childcare is a critical part of this ministry. **Coming Up-Open House, August 24 th , 9-11am** Do you have a heart for children? Do you desire to encourage moms who desperately need it? If you answered YES, please call Julie Houston at 623-399-6439 to volunteer.

14. Looking for spiritual refreshment? God Pause e-mail devotions are short, meaningful reflections on the following Sunday's lessons and gospel delivered directly to your e-mail box. By Sunday, you'll be ready for an extra meaningful worship experience. Our devotion writers are Luther Seminary alumni/ae. Their reflections are a gift to you and to the church. Sign up today at www.luthersem.edu/email and invite others to do the same!

15. DONATE YOUR PICTURES! We need your assistance to keep Desert Streams’ history. Bring your cameras to any Desert Streams’ event and take pictures. Then, pass the printed pictures to Faye Ruffcorn. Thank you for helping us document the life of Desert Streams!!

16. If you sing or play an instrument, both worship teams would love to have you join their musical groups. You are not required to participate every Sunday. Also, if you know of a guitarist, please give us the heads up! Contact: Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil or Courtney Schuldt for more info.

17. SUNDAY CHURCH SET-UP & BREAK-DOWN Each Sunday morning at 6:45 a.m. (no later than 7:00), we need people to set-up for services Each Sunday after the second service, we need helping hands to break-down all the worship supplies. Sign up today to assist with this necessary work! The more people we have helping the more we can rotate the willing hands from Sunday to Sunday.

18. Habitat for Humanity Get your tools ready! At this time, there is work in Peoria and Glendale from 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., including Saturdays. If you wish to work any particular day, please call the Habitat office (602-262-8647) for further information and directions. In the fall, the Lutheran Coalition plans a new build in our area. Participants will need to complete a new waiver form provided at the site.

19. Provide the gift of sight and light! Bring your old prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses or sunglasses to church and put them in the Guatemala Glasses box for delivery.

21. Domestic Abuse Center “ Eve’s Place” Surprise now has it’s own Domestic Abuse Center For Women and Men Monday 12:00 – 3:00PM Tuesday through Saturdays 9:00 -12:00PM Call 623 537-5380

22. WEST SIDE LUTHERAN THRIFT STORE NEEDS YOU : We need your extra helping hands. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons have the greatest need for volunteers. Volunteer Orientation is the first Friday of each month at noon. Located at 107th and Peoria Avenues in Sun City. Open six days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.