Heritage Happenings for the Week of September 20

WORSHIP ON YOUTUBE CONTINUES following the Center of Disease Control's recommendations for reopening, the guidance given by Grand Canyon Presbytery and the unanimous decision of the Session after hearing the report from the Reopening Task Group.  Until Arizona reaches Phase 2 conditions, all on-site activities and onsite worship are suspended.  When Phase 2 is reached, the Reopening Task Group will readdress opening of the church buildings. Our first and foremost concern is your safety, and the second concern is that coming together with so many restrictions (face masks, social distancing, limited number of worshippers, no singing, etc.) is not the Heritage Church we know and love. We praise God for technology and the gift of the Spirit to worship “together” while being apart.     Please continue to join us for live stream worship on YouTube each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Go to Youtube.com and type Heritage Presbyterian Church Glendale AZ in the search box. Then click on the church name when it appears.  If you have any trouble, please contact any one of our

TECH TEAM MEMBERS for help: Scott Peck 623-866-8837  scottp1212@gmail.com, Steve Lind  908-500-4871  steve@sdlind.com, Margaret Bailey 623-523-1581 margaretluana@cox.net, David Bailey 623-203-3364 davidabailey@cox.net, Mark Joyner  360-448-3879 mjoyn57@gmail.com.  

IT’S FELLOWSHIP TIME AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY!  From 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Hal & Rev. Helen Kester will be hosting a virtual fellowship time on ZOOM.  Get your cup of coffee, tea, or lemonade, a cookie or doughnut and gather with friends for about 30 minutes, or simply just pop in and pop out at any time during this half-hour gathering.  A ZOOM invitation will be sent out to the church on Friday for you to join this event.  Anyone can join ZOOM, just click on the invitation and follow the instructions.  If you need help, please contact a tech team member listed above. 

HELP LOAD ANOTHER food packing TRUCK BOUND FOR THE NAVAJO NATION taking place at Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 E. McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley the following dates:  Saturday the 19th- two shifts, 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm 16 volunteers per shift.  Monday - Friday (21st- 25th) two shifts per day 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm- 4 pm., except Tuesday 22nd- three shifts- 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm- 4 pm and 5 pm-8 pm   We need 16 volunteers per shift. If you would like to volunteer, email Laurie Porter at laporter53@gmail.com or call 480-336-0180 to help.  
KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS AT 11:30 a.m. with Feet that Follow: “Awesome are YOUR feet! They carry God’s love wherever they go!”  Kids in Kindergarten thru 6th grade will join Rebecca Gray and Wayne & Karen Lindberg on a journey exploring the places Jesus traveled and discover the ways they can travel and share God’s love while staying at home.  Be sure to register so an activity package can be mailed to your house.  Contact Rebecca Gray at 602-284-8469 or rebeccagrayaz@gmail.com to sign up.  Please share this message with your     children or grandchildren wherever they may be as all can join together on ZOOM.  

THE WIRED WORD meets the 4th Tuesday of each month next meeting will be held September 22,  at 6:30 p.m.  Join Jerry as he leads a discussion of a current news story and how the Bible speaks into today’s events.  You will receive an email prior to class that gives you the news story and Scripture  

PICK UP OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONALS at the drive-by event on Sept. 26 from 9-11 a.m.  Look for Kathy, our Worship Elder.      

DROP OFF YOUR OFFERING at the drive-by event for those who continue to give by cash or check.  Look for Jean, our Church Secretary.   

SAVE THE DATE!  Saturday, Sept 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. is our next DRIVE-BY AND DROP-OFF EVENT.  Meet us in the parking lot with donations for HART and Agua Fria Food Bank.  Seasonal updates to their wish list are below:    
Agua Fria Food Bank Please note:  they are not accepting clothing during the pandemic. The normal items on their wish list are always appreciated, but they are beginning to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas and their current wish list includes: Canned Green Beans Canned Fruit Canned Corn Instant Potatoes Stuffing Chicken broth Shampoo Conditioner   

HART Pantry Below are the items that are most needed and most difficult to keep in stock.   The stores listed are only a suggestion and usually have the best pricing. Any foods that are single serve, shelf-stable, wrapped, and do not need microwave or refrigeration are all usable. Peanut butter 10 oz. jar  - Dollar Tree/99cent store Pop tarts or great value toaster pastry - Walmart Spam singles  - Walmart Canned pasta (all flavors)   Protein bars (3 grams of protein or more)Walmart, Sam's club & Costco Fruit cups Pudding cups Ritz cheese and cracker packs    hotel size toiletries and feminine hygiene products.
OUR NEXT HABITAT HOUSE will be underway soon supported by the Presbyterian coalition along with the Lutheran and Catholic coalitions.  This house will be a renovation in the area of 54th Avenue and Glendale.  There will be a Wall Signing in early October (date to be announced) and a completion date in early November.  The family has yet to be announced.   

BOOK CLUB CHAT will next meet on Thursday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM.  Rev. Helen   Kester leads us through Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debbie Irving.  If you, or a family member or friend, would like to become part of this 'chat,' email Helen Kester at helen.kester@gmail.com and she will email you a ZOOM invitation.  

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  Next meeting will be October 13th.   Check your email for your ZOOM invitation. If you have not attended before and are interested, email Jerry Muenich at jerrymuenich@gmail.com.  Invite a co-worker, friend or neighbor.     readings.  If you are not a current Wired Word recipient and would like to be on the email list, send an email to Jerrymuenich@gmail.com to be added.  Friends and neighbors are welcome to join the class.         

JOYS & CONCERNS will be lifted up during live-stream worship on Sunday morning for the congregation to be rejoicing with you and praying for particular needs. Please send an email to  heritagepresprayer@gmail.com with your prayer requests. 

  PRAYER CHAIN continues to take prayer requests by contacting Margaret Bailey at margaretluana@cox.net or Marsha Remenap at marnare3@gmail.com.  

THE PRAYER SHAWL GROUP now meets on Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. via ZOOM.  Please email Roni at Rkoz543@gmail.com and she will email you a ZOOM invitation.  For those who want to learn to knit or crochet, now is a great time to learn.   

CHURCH CONTACT is by phone or email.  Contact Jean through the office:  602-938-7063; heritagepres@gmail.com.  To contact the pastor directly, call her cell at 602-577-1177.  The pastor has a different email address from the church office:  preacherkaren@aol.com.  You are welcome to email the pastor for personal conversation or needs.   If you have a key to the church buildings, we ask that you  refrain from entering the buildings at this time.  The staff works from home with a limited number of hours in the church office.        

TO PREPARE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP take a look at the lectionary readings for this Sunday:   Exod. 16:2-15; Psalm 105; 1-6, 37-45; Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16   Be blessed.  Be safe.  Be a blessing to others by wearing a mask.