to the family and friends of longtime ministry partner David Roehr. David died a few months ago in Watertown, SD after almost a decade-long battle with pancreatic cancer. David spent most of his time in Watertown during this time to care for his father who preceded David in death by a just a short time. Condolences may be sent to Stella Cain at David’s Tempe address
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Church Library
There are many books of various interests in our church library. Check them out! Books on the Bible, various Bible translations and commentaries, books of theology and church history, and books on personal issues such as grief. Some are new, some are classices. Pastor Gary also is happy to lend from his own personal library. Here are this month’s selections:
“When a Father Loses a Son” by former Presiding Bishop of the ELCA and AZ resident, Herb Chilstrom. It is a touching story of one father’s journey through grief.
“Words for Silence: A Year of Contemplative Meditations” by South African Bishop and Civil Rights Leader Desmond Tutu
“The Quest for the Historical Jesus” by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a physician, missionary, and New Testament Scholar. A classic that has remained in print for over 110 years!
“The Cry of Tamor :Violence Versus Women and the Church’s Response” by Pamela Cooper -White, a Lutheran pastor and author
Qi-Gong
Qi-Gong
Foundation of Tai Chi
Combining Standing Movement with Breath Work
Summer Series – Tuesday Evenings
6/11 – 7/30 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Peace Park
340 E 15th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Class is lead by Michele
Owner of Yoga for Today in Tempe
Recommended Donation to Attend Class is $5, cash only please
Release Form is Required
No Equipment is Needed
Come as you are!
Bob Tripp Birthday Celebration – Thursday, June 27
Join us for Bob Tripp’s birthday celebration at his residence at Brookdale Nursing Facility at 1610 East Guadalupe Tempe.
Mark THURSDAY, June 27, 10am on your calendar.
All the friends of Bob Tripp are welcome along with the regular Men’s Breakfast gang.
Please call Terry Anderson with your RSVP if possible, 480-639-8567.
Ruth Makes the News Again!
Our local channel 12 news station recently feature Ruth Wooten for her service to the community.
90-year-old Tempe woman to retire after nearly 6 decades of hospital volunteering – Ruth Wootten has consistently volunteered at hospitals in the East Valley for 57 years, but will do so for one last time on Monday.
Author: 12 News
Published: 5:43 PM MST June 23, 2019
Updated: 6:45 AM MST June 24, 2019
PHOENIX — A 90-year-old woman will volunteer for one last time on Monday, after nearly 60 years of lending a hand at East Valley hospitals.
Ruth Wootten has consistently volunteered for 57 years, most recently at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, the company said in a press release.
She has most recently manned the information desk at the center, “where she helps visitors with a smile,” the company said.
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