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Desert Spring UMC E-Newsletter

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

August 24, 2015

desertspringumc@gmail.com
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

THERAPY DOG REGISTRATION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
2:00pm4:0opm, Mp
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 702561-4143. You may also
email her at
oathouts@cox.net. She will
help you get started. Dog must be 1 year old or older to
register.
Must call Billie to reserve a space.

DSUMC ANNUAL BACKPACK DRIVE

UPDATE
Thanks to the generous spirit of the Desert Spring family,
the Annual DSUMC Backpack Drive was a huge success
in 2015. Members of your Missions Team delivered 187
backpacks filled with school supplies to Jacobsen Elementary School!!!
Thank you to all who helped with this effort. In particular,
thank you to Julie Doyle, and Erma & Neil Morbley who
were brave enough to lug that many backpacks from car to
school on a hot August day!

DISCIPLE I CLASS ORGANIZING

Becoming Disciples through Bible Study is a program of
disciplined Bible study, which covers the entire Bible over
the course of 34 weeks. The Bible is the text for the program and three to four hours of Bible reading and reflection is required each week. A study manual is used to guide
the Bible reading and preparation for the weekly two-hour
group sessions. During these sessions, a video presented by
a Bible scholar as well as the group discussions will aid in
the understanding of the week's reading. Class date and
time to be determined. Please contact the church office by
e-mail;
desertspringumc@gmail.com

A FINANCIAL PEACE OPPORTUNITY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
7:00pm, Downs Hall
A FREE session featuring Dave Ramseys Dumping
Debt lesson will be held in Downs Hall on Thursday,
September 10 at 7:00 PM. Please come and check it out!
This is Dave Ramsey's most notable session, a 70 minute, Dumping Debt video and I encourage you to attend
and consider inviting a guest. Viewing this Preview session will give you an idea what FPU is about and how it
can help you.
I will set up the room for the FPU video and I want to
make sure that I have sufficient tables and chairs set up
to accommodate all those who attend, so please let me
know that you plan to attend. I also will provide a Workbook copy of the Dumping Debt lesson to each couple/
individual guest, so I need to know the number families
including those you have invited for this special presentation.
If you want to learn more about Dave Ramsey and FPU,
you can explore the website at: http://
www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1000735.
Please be sure to contact me if you plan to attend this
Preview session on September 10.
Gods blessings,
Herb Steege, 702-243-9213, hsteege@juno.com

DISCIPLE II CLASS
For graduates of the Disciple I Class
The Disciple II Class will be held on a weekday afternoon. The date and time are still to be determined.
Please note that completion of Disciple I is required for
attendance. Please e-mail the church office at
desertspringumc@gmail.com to sign up.

On Sunday, August 23, God

sent 22 first time visitors to
Desert Spring Church. To all
our guests- thank you for
worshiping with us!

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DEBORAH CIRCLE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9:30am, Downs Hall
Deborah Circle is excited to start our new
season on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:30
am in Downs Hall at the church. All
women are welcome to attend. We will plan our new
season and discuss chapter 5 of the book: Strong Was
Her Faith, Women of the New Testament. Dont worry if you do not have the book, we can order you one
and you can still be part of the discussion. Please contact our leader, Marianne Case at 702-255-9659 or 702682-9506 for more information.

BOOK CLUB NEWS AND SELECTION

CHILD OF MINE
MEETING: SEPTEMBER 10
11:30am
The DSUMC Book Club selection for our September
10th meeting is CHILD OF MINE, by David and Beverly Lewis.
Flight Instructor, Jack Livingston, has been raising his 8-yr.-old niece, Natalie, since the accident that
took her parents' lives. Her Amish nanny, Laura, loves
the little girl as her own. All seems well, until the
knock on Jack's door brings Kelly, who was asking
questions about Natalie. Who is she?
Our book-lovers meet on the 2nd Thursday of
each month, at 11:30a.m.. We bring our lunch, discuss
our book and learn from each other, too! Join us
on September 10th and feel free to bring a friend.
Irene Johnson 702-658-4275

All women of Desert Spring are a part of UMW. It is not

necessary to join a circle (but that would be great)!
UMW emphasis is on missions. Missions are the human
objectives by which we respond to Gods love for us.
We want to brighten
as many lives as we can !

Individual Circles times are listed on page 6.

NURTURE COMMITTEE
NEEDS YOUR HELP!
After Memorial/Funeral services we
normally have a reception where
folks can gather and visit with the
family of the deceased. A light
luncheon or simple refreshments are provided. We need
additional coordinators for this ministry. Training is
available. If you feel a tug on your heart to help out in
this manner please call Linda Chapin.

Your choir members take

much needed vacation at
this time of year and, as a
result, the numbers dwindle during the summer. Please consider filling
in for a time so that we can maintain the quality music you at Desert Spring have come to
expect. Rehearsals: Wed. 7:00 pm.
You will be blessed!

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Desert Spring Youth Ministries

Youth 6th-12th grade
Every Sunday 5:00-7:00pm, unless otherwise noted
Wednesday night Games on the Grass
after Worship, 7:00-7:30pm

Youth ARTS team meets every Wednesday

from 7:30pm - 8pm
Everyone Welcome and Bring Your Friends

Sunday School Children

Need You!
Recruiting Sunday School
Teachers for the Fall.
Contact Rhonda Reeves,
dsumcsundayschool@gmail.com

The Stars of Youth Group!

AUGUST 2015
30 - SOCIAL Sunday: Pool Party @ Pastors House

SAVE THE DATE: Parent/Youth Annual Informational

meeting: Sunday, September 13th, 5 - 7pm
Julie Schreiber, Youth Director at
desertspringyouth@gmail.com

STAGE HANDS NEEDED

SUNDAYS, 10:30am11:00am
The 11:00 service is in need of at least 2 persons who can
assist in setting up the stage area between the end of 9:30
service (10:30) and the beginning of the 11:00.service
This would include moving some furniture on the stage
as well as setting up the drum kit and other instruments.
Please contact Shaun Hughes:
shaunmhughes@yahoo.com

WANTED: VOLUNTEER
SOUND TECH TRAINEE
This person should have experience running a sound board,
preferably experience in mixing band. If you can devote
time to this, please contact Shaun Hughes:
shaunmhughes@yahoo.com

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For regularly scheduled worship, staff, rehearsal and community meetings etc.,
see our master calendar: http://desertspringchurch.com/#/calendar
Monday, August 24:
Tuesday, August 25:
6:30pm - Adult Bells - S
7:00pm - Prayer Team - Prayer Room
Wednesday, August 26:
6:15pm - Wednesday Evening Worship - Mp
7:00pm - Pastors Bible Study - DH
7:00pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm - Middle School TANK - R6
7:00pm - High School TANK - R8
7:30 - Youth Arts Team - Mp
Thursday, August 27:
8:30am - Pew and Pad Team - Sanctuary
9:00am - Bulletin Folding - CR
10:00am - Paastors Bible Study - DH
6:30pm - Good and BeautifulDave Newton GroupR6
7:00pm - Shawl Ministry - CR
Friday, August 28:
Saturday, August 29:
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Therapy Dog Testing - Mp
Sunday, August 30:

8:00am 1:00pm Spirit Sunday Ministry Fair Between Services Grassy Areas & MP
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am - Church Services and Childrens Church
9:30am - Sunday School - For all ages - R1,2,3,5,6,8,9
11:00am - Young Parents Foundations Class - R5
5:00pm - Youth Group Pool Party - Devereaux Home

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PASTOR DAVES BIBLE STUDY

EXODUS
Meets Wednesday evening at 7:00pm
and Thursday morning at 10:00am
in Downs Hall
FOUNDATIONS CLASS
SUNDAYS, 11:00am, Room 5
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

WOMENS SPIRITUAL GROWTH CLASS

SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER

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
HANDS IN MISSION CIRCLE - Once a month on
the 2nd Saturday - 9:30 am in Room 9. It is a prayer
and crafting circle.
Anne McKee, annemckee@cox.net or
Ann Alton-Riley, aenalton@msn.com

melissatatewitt@gmail.com

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

11:00am - 12:00pm, Downs Hall
Mike Sauer, Leader

RUTH CIRCLE - Once a month on the 2nd Sunday Alma Crenshaw, 702.233.6769 and Jan Long
702.256.2594
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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

SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER

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.

4th Thursday - 10:00am, Off Campus

Sharon Scobie, 702-656-7480

It is important to know that other churches

are praying with and for each other.
Please pray for the pastors or leaders, the
congregations and the communities.

Mesquite UMC, Mesquite, NV

(Rev. Rick Casebolt)
Mohave Valley UMC, Mohave Valley
(Pastor Gene Stouffer)
Community UMC, Williams, AZ
(Rev. Billy Martin)

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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 Dave Devereaux.

LOVE TO SING?
Adult Chancel Choir has a spot for you.
Welcoming all voice parts, especially basses and tenors. Come sing for the summer,
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; torch451@embarqmail.com

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.

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 Linda Chapin at
lindachapin@me.com and you will begin receiving requests. It is a wonderful way to support your church
family.

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?
We have an active 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 Joy Morse know by e-mailing her at
joymorse@cox.net or calling her at 702-776-7210. 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; 702-279-4492;
satplanet@aol.com
Refreshment Servers: William Crenshaw;
702 233-6769
Ushers: Roger Jones; 702-247-6838;
bgrajones@cox.net
Acolytes: Sally Rogers; Phone 702-228-4516;
candsrogers@yahoo.com
Communion Servers: Karen Vassallo; Phone 702256-0426; poohgalktv@gmail.com
Choir: Carolyn Wood; 702-604-5190;
torch451@embarqmail.com

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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: desertspringumc@gmail.com &
jmakers67@gmail.com.

Would you like your ministry on this site??

Email your information to the office
desertspringumc@gmail.com 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: jmakers67@gmail.com

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

DSUMC CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Thurs - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fri - 8:30am to 12:30pm
The office is closed on the following days:
New 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

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, doylej@mac.com

SERMON CD RECORDINGS
ARE AVAILABLE
Please e-mail the office with the dates of the
Sermons you would like recorded
(desertspringumc@gmail.com). Be sure to request MP3
or WAVE. These are free of charge. CDs will be available approximately one week after the request is submitted. 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.