October 15, 2022

SUNDAY WORSHIP

October 16 | 9:30 am

RECEIVING GRACE

Genesis 33:1-12

Rev. Kelsy Brown

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

Liturgist: Dorothy Hanson

Children’s Sermon: Hilary Cummings

Special Music: Mission Chorale and Heart and Sol

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

Preschool - 5th Grade 

Children's Sunday School is back! Kids will be excused from worship following the children’s message and can be picked up in room 108 of the Education building. On Communion Sundays, the kids will be brought back to the Sanctuary in time to take communion with their families.

Youth (6th-12th grades) C.R.E.W.

Sunday, October 9 | 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

CREW will meet in MdS Room 201 after church Sunday, October 9. The more the merrier so as always, feel free to bring a friend. For CREW events calendar, click here. 

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS WEEK

WEEKLY ADULT BIBLE STUDY: GENESIS

Sundays | 10:45 am | Room 202 and Zoom

Begin your Bible adventure with us as we dive into the book of Genesis. We get to meet all of our favorites all over again from Eden to Egypt. Contact Marshall Cummings for details and the Zoom meeting link!

WIRED WORD 

Sundays | 11:00 am | Room 203 and Zoom (not meeting October 16)

Wired Word will not be meeting this week. Instead, we encourage class members to attend the Hunger presentation by Jayne Prohaska at 10:45 am in Mission Hall. Since the issue of hunger is often related to our class topics, this is a great opportunity to learn more and see how we can be involved. Our class will resume on Oct. 23, at our regular 11:00 am time in Room 203 or by Zoom. Contact Ed Spence at eespencejr@gmail.com for more information.

MUSIC MINISTRY AT MDS

Do you like to sing or play an instrument? Would you like to learn to play the bells? We are looking for new members for the various music groups at MdS! 

Heart and Sol (Worship Band) practices on Mondays from 6:30-7:30 pm,

Mission Bells (Bell Choir) practices on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

Mission Chorale (Choir) practices on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Contact Smith Graham, Music Director, for more information. 

FAMILY MISSION

THIS Sunday, October 16 | 10:45 am | Room 206

Join us to make Blessing Bags for the homeless. Pack bags with snacks and share with the homeless community you see on the street with a blessing from us to them. Drop off donations of non-perishable and easy open containers to the office or contact Pastor Kelsy for more information.

JAYNE PROHASKA TALKS ABOUT HUNGER

THIS Sunday, October 16 | 10:45 am | Mission Hall

In keeping with MdS’ emphasis on Hunger and Homelessness, could you take a little extra time to join us at a special coffee hour after worship on Sunday, October 16?

Jayne Prohaska will share with us her experience with St. Mary’s Food Bank. She has extensive knowledge about how St. Mary’s has worked on meeting the needs of the hungry throughout Arizona. Please come and learn. Ask your questions. And perhaps discover more and different ways to engage in working toward an end to hunger in our prosperous society.

SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK STUDY

Tuesday, October 18 | Noon | Zoom

In I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), two working moms from opposite ends of the political spectrum teach us that politics don't have to divide us. Instead, we can bring the same care and respect to policy discussions that we bring to the rest of our lives. Join authors Sarah from the left and Beth from the right as they teach us that people from opposing political perspectives truly can have calm, grace-­filled conversations with one another. This month we will discuss Chapter 2. Contact Pastor Kelsy to sign up.

GRATITUDE PROJECT

Tuesday, October 18 | 7 pm | Room 203

Join a group for young adult women and moms every third Tuesday to reorient our lives on gratitude. We use a guided journal to help us reflect about different focuses of gratitude each month.

HELP AT ST. MARY'S FOOD BANK

Thursday, October 27 | 9:45 am - 12:15 pm

3131 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix

Help pack and distribute food to families in need at St. Mary's Food Bank. All skill levels needed. Watch our Ministry Moment Video for more info. Sign up here.

TCAA I- HELP DINNER

Saturday, October 29 | 5 pm | Mission Hall

Help us serve dinner to our neighbors who are part of the Tempe Community Action Agency's I-Help Program on Saturday, October 29th at 5pm. Participants come for a meal and a place to sleep for the night. I-Help brings their mobile laundry service to the parking lot so folks can wash their clothes if they want. Join us as we reach out with active hands and loving hearts. Sign up HERE. Contact Hilary Cummings (480-326-7999) with questions.

GET READY FOR TRUNK OR TREAT!

Sunday, October 30 | 11:30 am

Church Parking Lot

Kids, come in your best costume and get a head start on your candy collection! Friends invited! Drivers, if you want to hand out treats, come to the SW corner of the church parking lot with your trunk ready, or decorate your trunk right after church in preparation for the fun to start at 11:30 am! Plan for 75 treaters. RSVP to join us. Questions? Email for more info.

HELP SERVE ON SUNDAY MORININGS

We need volunteers to assist the Congregational Life members with Sunday Morning Hospitality! This involves set-up, serving, and clean up of the snacks and beverages served after church each week. New helpers always welcome- contact Colleen Duncan-Pope to sign-up.

COVID PROTOCOLS

Following CDC guidelines, masks will be optional on the Mission del Sol Campus for all indoor areas including the Sanctuary, Mission Hall, Classrooms and Office. There will be designated Mask Only sections in the sanctuary for those who would prefer to only sit with those wearing masks.

ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY

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SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS

If you have a joy or concern you would like to be lifted up in prayer, please email our Prayer Partners.

CHURCH OFFICE

The church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am - 2 pm or by appointment. For assistance contact Jennifer Grimes at 480-820-9944 or office@missiondelsol.org.

CONTACT PASTOR KELSY

For pastoral emergencies, questions, or to chat, contact Pastor Kelsy anytime at 434-944-1950 or pastorkelsy@missiondelsol.org.