It’s time to get nostalgic and turn back to those good ol’ happy days of the 50’s.  Our youth group is inviting everyone to mark the date of Sun. Mar. 7th, 4 – 6 pm.   This festive fundraiser, “The Big Bopper” will be a 50’s Diner and Sock Hop where participants are encouraged to dress the part, enjoy the food, the entertainment and a few competitions as well.  We hope you will join the fun, while helping to support our youth’s summer mission project.  Don’t worry, you won’t have to dance…unless you want to!  Rock around the clock!  Tickets are on sale now.   Contact the church to RSVP your tickets.

It’s that time of year on Rodeo Weekend, where we invite you to dress in western or pioneer regalia to church services to remind us of our heritage in the southwest.  On Sunday, February 28th right after both morning services (usually around 12:15 pm), we will gather together for a BBQ, some great fellowship, games for the kids and this year we even plan to have some horseshoe games set up to try your hand. See if you will get a ringer.  Mark that date, dress up and join us for some great fellowship. This is a great Sunday to invite a friend!

A simple meal, with worship that includes the opportunity to receive the sign of the cross in ashes, communion and light a candle to enter the journey of discipleship. Devotional booklets and reminder medallion will be given out.

The Wesley Foundation of U of A will hold a special musical concert! Students from the University of Arizona and Pima Community College will utilize their amazing talents and gifts creating beautiful, uplifting music. Their instruments and voices will inspire you! A love offering will be taken at the end of the concert with all contributions benefitting the Wesley Foundation’s upcoming mission trip.

In May, Wesley students will travel to NewYork City for an emersion experience with homeless through the Youth Service Outreach Project.  Participating in this mission, students will not only have the opportunity to meet and work with the homeless, but also be educated about the many facets around homelessness in America and have the opportunity to hear about ways to alleviate it.  Our own Lauren Lukas who grew up in this church will be participating in this mission experience.

Carry The Light!

Make Christmas meaningful…join us for carols, candle lighting and the re-telling of our joyful Good News!…the birth of our Savior, Jesus!

8 pm:  A Service of Lessons and Carols – In addition to hearing the scriptures of the birth story of Jesus, there will be  carols sung, a sermon, special choir music and candlelighting.

11: 45 pm:  The Quiet Meditative Service – In the beauty of candle light, usher in Christmas morning with prayer, singing and candlelighting. 

We invite you to share in the joy and meaning of Christmas with our church family  to touch your life!

Regretfully, the Eric Digenuis concert scheduled for October 2, 2009 has been cancelled.

Catalina Community Chorus and the Tucson Girls Choir will appear in the first concert of the Vista Fine Arts Series, Sunday, November 8, 2:30 pm.  The eighty member chorus sings a variety of musical styles including Broadway, pop, spiritual and classical music.

Cyndee Chaffee is the Founder and Artistic Director.  Marcela Molina is the Artistic Director of the Tucson Girls Choir.

The performance promises an enjoyable variety of musical selections.

A free will offering will be taken.

 Vista is located two tenths mile south of Golder Road West off Oracle. For information, call 825-1985.

VISTA PRESENTS… A HARP DUO IN CONCERT: July 12, 2:30 pm.

Internationally honored teachers and performers: Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, Chm. U. of A. Harp Dept, and daughter Kelly Cousineau.

“HARP AND HEAVENLY INSPIRATION”

A free will offering will be taken. Vista UMC is located 2/10 mile south of Golder Ranch Rd./west off Oracle.

For more information call (520) 825-1985.