Announcements for Desert Streams Church in Surprise

1. November 20, 2011
“Righteousness”
Matthew 25:31-46

2. November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Eve
“Good Manners”
Luke 17:1-19

3. November 27, 2011
“The Promise”
Mark 13: 24 - 37

4. Monday Night Bible Study
This group has turned their attention to the Gospel of Mark
facilitated by Pastor Kevin.
The Gospel of Mark is not just good news about
Jesus. It reveals, sometimes in surprising and
scandalous ways, how Jesus is God's good news to
us. This study takes 8 big questions based in the
text and challenges participants to explore them
thoughtfully together:
•What Kind of Beginning is This?
•Who's In? Who's Out?
•Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
•What Does the Glory of God Look Like?
•Who is the Greatest?
•When Is the Ending Beginning?
•Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
•Can the End Be Just a Beginning
Monday Night Bible study begins at 6:30pm with a potluck meal,
followed at 7:00 by study. We meet in Alan & Loretta Leicht’s
home (see the Member Directory for address)
Sign up at the Information Table, or Contact Pastor Kevin at
623-215-8139.

5. •DESERT STREAMS’ BOOTH
at “SURPRISE SWAP MEET”
Saturday, November 19th
We need your Best Crafty Crafts,Tasty Home Baking (cakes and pies – NO
cookies/bars that can be sold separately), and Home Goods (that are in
great condition).
for the Desert Streams’ Booth on Saturday November 19th, from
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Surprise Aquatic Center parking lot!
All proceeds will go to the Desert Streams Worship Ministry.
All items need to be delivered by Sunday, November 13th
to Heather Baker or Courtney Schuldt (see the Member Directory for
address and contact info) or brought directly to the Aquatic Center by 7:45
a.m., November 19th.
If you can’t contribute items, please support our Worship Ministry by coming by
the booth and finding an item you want to purchase!

6. PRAISE & PIE WORSHIP
SERVICE
Wednesday, November 23
7:00 p.m
Join your Desert Streams family in
celebration of Thanksgiving to our Lord
by attending this worship on Wednesday,
November 23rd, at 7:00 p.m.
Then enjoy the fellowship around pie and
coffee!
(Let us know what kind of pie you intend to
bring by signing up at the Information Table.)
Let’s give THANKS together!

7. DESERT STREAMS PROVIDES
THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR “EVE’S PLACE
On Thanksgiving Morning, November 24th, We Have the
Opportunity to Provide for Approximately 30 Victims of
Domestic Violence in Our West Valley.
Watch for the sign-up sheet at the Information
Table for the food you are willing to
prepare and donate.
Time: Food drop off time 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on
Thanksgiving morning
Where: Sandie Spurlock*s home
(16507 W. Desert Wren Ct., Surprise, AZ 85374 /Sun City Grand)
ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED, AND HOT IF POSSIBLE OR
EASILY HEATED FOR SERVING.
With questions, contact Sandie Spurlock at 623.225.7399 or cell: 623.810.7023

8. HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKE AND EXCHANGE
The Congregational Life Ministry invites you to
participate in Desert Streams’ Holiday Cookie Bake
and Exchange on Saturday December 3 from 9 –
11:30am at the home of Heather Baker (see
Member Directory for address).
Even if you are not a baker please join us for fellowship. RESERVE YOUR
SPOT NOW! Contact Kris Ellish (at krisizm@gmail.com or see the
Member Directory for phone numbers) for more info)
General Guidelines:
• bring 6 dozen home made cookies for the exchange, packaged in ½ dozen quantities (12
containers or zip lock bags) - along with a few for consumption that morning 
•Staple recipe to each packet
•In addition to the exchange , for those who want to bake we will be making Kolacy (Polish cookies)
and one other cookie TBD
•Instructions also available at the Information table.
Coffee and tea will be available as well.
Start baking now and freeze your cookies to preserve them for the
exchange or just plan to attend to learn 2 new cookie recipes.

9. The Bells are Ringing!!!
“The Cascades” Bell Ringers are rehearsing
at Courtney Schuldt’s home at 6:30pm on
Wednesday (see the Desert Streams Member
Directory )
There is still time to join. For more information
contact, see Gail Born or Courtney Schuldt (see the
Desert Streams Member Directory )

10. Youth Christmas Program
“The Dream”
Rehearsals will be held 1:00-3:00pm on Sunday, Nov. 13,20,27 &
Dec. 4th in Ericka Stultz’s home (see Member Directory for
address). A light snack will be provided.
A dress rehearsal will be Saturday, Dec 10th from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
“The Dream” will be presented at both services on Dec.11th.
See Ericka Stultz or Georgia Hensley for details.

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

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. “BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY”
is the second Sunday of each month.
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 the second
Sunday of every month.
(The next Bring a Friend Sunday is December 11)

14. X-STREAM KIDS SUNDAY
EDUCATION
Register by filling out the forms
Found on the Youth Booth Table
at church, or sign up on line
at our church website:
www.desertstreams-surprise.org

15. DESERT STREAMS COOK BOOK
IS NOW ON SALE!
For the perfect gift,
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.

16. 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!

17. Mothers of Preschoolers meet in the Marley
Park Club House (15210 W Sweetwater Ave)
from 9:15-11:00 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the
month.
We give mothers the opportunity to grow in
their personal faith walk. We are in need of
more caregivers to watch our Moppets
(infant-4 yrs old) only 2-6 hours a month.
If you have a heart for young children, please
volunteer by contacting Julie Houston for
information
at 623-399-6439.
You can make a difference.

18. Another New and www.C3G.org
Exciting Ministry
– Christ Centered Career Groups (C3G)
(check-in at 7:45 am)
Surprise City Hall @

19. 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!!

20. Please also refer to the Planner Calendar for
more announcements and see the additional
targeted announcements related to:
Education/Fellowship
Ministries
including MOPS and C3G
Youth
by clicking on the desired link shown to the
right of these general announcements or by
going to the relevant tab on our site menu.