9:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. WORSHIP - IN PERSON and ONLINE - YouTube - Pastor Tara VinCross

The American Psychiatric Association reports that, "Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.” Fear is something that all of us experience, triggered by input from our senses (seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling). Anxiety is our reaction to fear.

Many of us know this reaction. You’re awake long into the night, wishing you could sleep…You may sweat or tremble…Your heartbeat races as you think about a situation you’re facing...

We’ve been looking at emotions through the lens of the experience of Jesus. Compassion, Joy, Anger, and Sadness. But, did Jesus feel fear? Did Jesus experience anxiety?

This week, at our 9am and 11:45am worship services, Pastor Tara VinCross will preach the final sermon in the series Being Human: living imago dei on the theme of Fear. You’re invited to engage with God, this scripture, and one another as we worship our Jesus.

This Sabbath we will enjoy worship music led by Kate Gavrielov and her amazing team. We celebrate the baptisms of EJ Acaac and Michael Nelson during second service. Come, enjoy the presence of God together. We hope to see you there!

Grace Notes - Sanctuary                      
Parents Class - MC-8
Quest: To Know God - HH-2
Portuguese Class - S-5
The Focus -  HH-6
Spanish Class - Cottage-3
Ladies Table Talk - Cottage-2
The Fringe - Cottage-1
Indonesian Class - MC-11
Connect: Group Discussions - ECC
Collective: Young Adults - ECC
Power House (High School) - MC-6
Earliteen (Jr. High) - MC-7

Juniors (Grades 5 & 6) - MC-9
Primary II (Grades 3 & 4) - MC-5
Primary I (Grades 1 & 2) - MC-4
Kindergarten (Age 5 to Grade 1) - MC-10
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4) - MC-3
Tiny Tots  (Age 2-3 ) - MC-2
Cradle Roll (Birth -23 months) - HH-4

Click here for the quarterly online.

Families! VBS Registration is live for kids ages 2-12!  Thank you for inviting your neighbors to join us as we explore the stories of Daniel and his friends and their courage in captivity in Babylon!  Registration spots fill up fast!  Go to azurehills.org/vbs 

We're looking for an additional adults to be part of the safety team, marketplace crafts vendors, drama team, snacks crew, preschool and more!  Please let us know if you can help by registering at azurehills.org/vbs.

All youth are invited to a social and game night on Wednesday, June 7, at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite board games, snacks, and join us for fellowship and fun. Please contact Pastor Gatra Suhari for more information and if you would like to participate in the lightsaber tournament.

On Sabbath, June 10, we will be celebrating all 2023 graduates from Pre-K to Graduate School! If you have a graduation picture to share, please email them to Pastor Gabe (gmorales@azurehills.org) by Thursday, June 8.

Thank you for your prayers and patience while we prepare to upgrade our sanctuary sound and lighting system.  Under the care of our dedicated Sound Team, we are doing everything we can to maximize our current equipment  Our church voted earlier this year at our Vision Meeting in March to replace the needed technology for our sanctuary. These are much needed changes that will eliminate the problems we are experiencing. We have been informed this week that installation will take longer than we wish, due to issues with the supply chain. We will let you know about installation dates as soon as we know. For now, when you notice the next inevitable glitch, use it as a reminder of the great experience soon to come and to pray for this much-needed upgrade to our sanctuary.

In this Minute to Thrive Pastor Tara VinCross shares that a good friend may lay down their life for others. Memorial Day this week was a day for being grateful for those who chose the way of sacrifice and other-centeredness.

Each year, there are countless stories of people who met God and whose lives were transformed at Pine Springs Ranch. For years now, our guests have had impactful and life-changing experiences. And while those spiritual experiences are invaluable, the accommodations no longer reflect the quality that our guests desire and deserve. We thank you for partnering with us by giving to Pine Springs Ranch as God inspires you. Mark your offering envelope: “Lodge Lift,” to support this project.

Carmen Ibáñez,
Pine Springs Ranch Executive Director

Our Adventurers Club is preparing for an incredible new year by seeking out willing church members to get involved.  YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A PARENT of a current Adventurer to be on the team!  Training begins this summer so if you're interested, please get in touch with our club directors, Gary and Deanna Case, at Adventurers@azurehills.org or talk to Pastor Linda.

Open Staff Positions:

2 Teachers for Active Ants (preschool)

2 Teachers for Little Lambs (1st Graders)

1 Teacher for Busy Bees (2nd Graders)

1 Teacher for Builders (3rd Graders)

1 Teacher for Helping Hands (4th Graders)

1 Public relations associate director

Join the hubbub of Children & Family Ministry by joining in on the fun for the 2023-2024 school year!  Positions are open to ALL church members!

Here are a few ways to get involved:

1. Small Group Leader

2. SS Greeter - Meet families and littles as they walk into Sabbath School each week and give them their name tags

3. SS Teacher - Share your energy in telling the story of Jesus through active lessons

4. SS Coordinator - We have three open positions for next year!

5. Musician - We SORELY need musicians to accompany our praise sessions!  Looking for guitarists, pianists...whatever gift you have to bring!

Teacher training is this summer, so contact Pastor Linda today!  kids@azurehills.org

Miriam and Ryan Blackerby (not pictured)

Gloria and Uriah Dixon

Pastor Gabriel Morales

We are sad to announce the passing of our long-time member, Elder Frank Vessels (picture above with his late wife, Gladys) on Friday, May 26. He was 98 years old. He had served as a pastor and spiritual leader his entire life and regularly attended Azure Hills Church until illness prevented him from coming. His memorial service will be in the sanctuary on Tuesday, June 13 at 3 pm. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Mark Swanson, son of charter member Kathi Swanson, passed away last week at the age of 60 after a lingering illness. Please remember Kathi and her extended family in your prayers as they grieve this loss.