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Spirituality

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Spiritual Reflections Giving is biggest blessing

BY OLIVIA VELOSO

“Giving is the biggest blessing. We do not only get to share what we have and fill our hearts with love and joy; we receive more blessings from the universe in return.”

Olivia Veloso Reiki master, Chandler

October 5 – 18, 2013

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Help others, celebrate Halloween at CCC

Kids welcome at Chandler Presbyterian Church

Church hosts community events in October

Young people of all ages are invited to Chandler Presbyterian Church for Sunday school from 9 to 10 a.m. The church provides child care for younger kids during worship service, at 10:30 a.m. Children are invited to join their parents in general worship until the children’s message. At this time, children first grade and younger may go to the nursery. Children older than first grade are encouraged to stay in worship with their parents. Activity bags, are available for children to use, as well as special children’s bulletins, paper, pencils and pens.

Chandler Christian Church is reaching out to the homeless and hosting a Halloween trunk-or-treat, in addition to its regular services.

Homeless shelter Thousands of people in Maricopa County live on the streets or in shelters.

Join Chandler Christian as it works to be part of the solution to homelessness Tues., Oct. 15 in Project Connect, which provides resources to help people get back on their feet. Read more and volunteer, chandlercc.org/project-connect-2013.

Trunk-or-Treat The church hosts a free and safe trickor-treating option Wed., Oct. 30. Show up in costume with the whole family, and kids can go from trunk to trunk collecting candy. Food will be sold at a reduced price. The church is also asking for donations of candy to help make this event a success. For more information, visit chandlercc.org/trunk-or-treat.

Visit chandlercc.org/calendar for more upcoming events at Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler.

SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Mornings Traditional Worship

7:30 & 11:30 A.M.

Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M. Sunday School

Dinners for Eight Chandler Presbyterian Church would like to invite people to become guests

SEPTEMBER 29TH THROUGH OCTOBER 20TH

Sunday Evenings CORE (6th - 8th Grade)

6:00 P.M.

High School Youth Group 6:00 P.M.

8:50 & 10:10 A.M.

Adult Forum Bible Study 8:50 A.M.

RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 SW CORNER OF ALMA SCHOOL & CHANDLER HEIGHTS ROADS

Phone: 480-895-6782 • Email: info@RSLCS.org • Website: www.RSLCS.org

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and hosts at Dinners for Eight; a program of food, fun and fellowship for couples and singles. The events are designed to help foster new and growing friendships through friendly hosted dinners. After becoming part of a group, each single or couple hosts dinner one time to get to know new people or to strengthen bonds with friends.

If you’d like to become part of a Dinners for Eight group, sign up at church on Sunday or email Jenn Rake at jensrake@ gmail.com.

Chandler Presbyterian Church is located at 1500 W. Germann Rd. Call 480-963-3821 for information on worship services and upcoming events or visit chandlerpres.org.

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Spirituality

October 5 – 18, 2013

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Sun Lakes Chapel Board hosts time-share giveaway, treasure sale

Catholic church hosts Health & Wellness Expo

The Sun Lakes Chapel Board welcomes the community to its annual Treasure Sale 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15 and Sat., Nov. 16 at the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes Country Club on Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes.

The board will also offer a time share and restaurant raffle.

One winner will receive a weeklong time share at the Sheraton Desert Oasis in Scottsdale. There will also be at least 12 winners of multiple dinners for two.

Raffle winners will be drawn at the treasure sale 1 p.m. Nov. 16. Winners need not be present to win.

Raffle tickets will be sold until noon Nov. 16.

Treasure Sale items are all donated by greater Sun Lakes-area residents. Proceeds from both of the events will support the Sun Lakes Chapel, which hosts four congregations: Sun Lakes Community Church, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, Sun Lakes Lutheran Church and the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ.

The Treasure Sale will feature a variety of pieces

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Faith Community will host the free Health & Wellness Expo 4-7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 12, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun., Oct. 13. The event will feature more than 30 booths about all areas of health. Demonstrations, massages, free blood pressure screenings, informational handouts, door prizes and more will be available. Vendors will include a variety of local businesses and nonprofit groups as well as diagnostics facilities, yoga instructors, doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists, insurance agents and others.

Walgreens will administer flu vaccine shots with insurance card and proof of ID. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive during the expo. Advance appointments to donate can be made at unitedbloodservices.org/home.aspx A booth explaining aspects of the Affordable Care Act and the marketplace for health insurance that opened Oct. 1 will also be featured.

St. Andrew is located at 3450 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. To find out more about the expo call 480-899-1990, ext. 136 or visit standrew-cfc.org/care-health.php

for bargain hunters, from decorative items to furniture.

The Chapel Center is also asking for donations for the Treasure Sale. Items may be left on the back porch of the center, or if they are too large to move, donors are asked to call Harold at 480-3261299 for help. Clothing, large televisions or other large electronics or appliances are not needed.

Participating restaurants are: Abuelo’s, Applebee’s, Black Angus, Blu Burger Grille, Buca di Beppo, Charleston’s, Chompie’s, Elephant Bar, Floridino, Iron Oaks, Keegan’s, Kona Grill, Majerle’s, Native New Yorker, Old Spaghetti Factory, Olive Garden, Pecan Grove, Red Robin, RigaTony’s, Sweet Tomatoes, Table 49, Tao Garden, Uncle Bear’s, Village Inn, Vinci Torio’s and possibly more.

Raffle tickets are $1, seven tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10 or 35 tickets for $20, and may be purchased at Bashas’ on Riggs Road Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Place of Love Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org

480-899-1400

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Chandler United Methodist Church Celebrating 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.

SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................8:40 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................9:45 a.m.

480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.

19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ 480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022 www.gospel4life.org

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Sisterhood hosts fall events Sisterhood continues to offer a variety of events Hypnotist lecture The congregation will host certified hypnotherapist Lynn Gasser Thu., Oct. 17, when she will discuss the brain and how hypnosis can affect tasks in everyday life. The presentation will take place at 1 p.m. in the Chapel House in Sun Lakes 1.

Immediately preceding the program, the Sisterhood will hold its annual new member luncheon.

Day at the races Check out the tracks Oct. 29 starting at noon, when you can see horse racing at its best, enjoy a buffet lunch, get betting tips, see a race named in the Sisterhood’s honor and more. Cost for the day is $25, made payable to SLJC Sisterhood and sent to 25108 S. Mohawk Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, no later than Oct. 15. Call Myra at 480-305-0533 with questions or if you need or can provide a ride.

Nov. meeting with men’s club, guests The Sisterhood will have a joint meeting with the men’s club 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6 in the Chapel House, when they will host Julian Wyatt and his wife, Jodie Lynn. Julian is a 30-year combat and disabled Navy veteran. Rather than “conventional” racial issues people might assume the interracial couple has had to deal with, they are addressing the anti-Semitism they have faced, and how they have handled it.

Call co-presidents of SLJC Sisterhood Carol at 480-895-3168 and Geri at 480-305-0123 for more information.

Spirituality

October 5 – 18, 2013

SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Private Patio Room 959 N. Val Vista Rd., Gilbert Info: Lisa 602-377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, lisacmyers.com

Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

Crackers & Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com

Forever Marriage Ministries, God Honoring Wives Support Group 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Support group of women who believe in the sanctity of marriage, offering teachings, sharing, fellowship and prayers.

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Private Patio Room 959 N. Val Vista Rd., Gilbert Info: Lisa 602-377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, lisacmyers.com

Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print.

If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com.

Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

Chandler Christian Church, Room B202 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert

Info: Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com East Valley JCC Parent & Child Playgroup 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old.

East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, 480-897-0588, maline@evjcc.org East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range.

Info: Melissa, 480-785-0744, beadlover@cox.net Forever Marriage Ministries, Wives Standing for Marriage Restoration Support Group 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays Support group of wives committed to marriage no matter the circumstances, offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers, to stand together for the restoration of marriage.

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