60 June 20 - July 3, 2009
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Chandler thrift stores turns 1 Local church teaches sign language
St. Vincent de Paul’s Chandler thrift store will host a one-year anniversary sale American Sign Language classes are now available at New St. John at 10:30 a.m.
June 26 to 28. Communications Manager Ryan Narramore says all shoppers will on Saturday mornings, beginning July 11.
receive a 20 percent discount on purchases made throughout the weekend. Attendees learn beginning sign language, deaf culture and religious signing. The
The Chandler thrift store is located at 2051 N. Arizona Avenue in Chandler. classes are free of charge, and all materials are provided. Pastor William E. Scott,
For store hours or to receive more information, call 480-812-1156 or visit Jr. is the facilitator.
www.stvincentdepaul.net. New St. John is located at 900 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite A-2, in Chandler on the
corner of Chandler Boulevard and Alma School Road. For more information, call
602-237-7504.
Biblical plants observed on foot tour
Learn about botany, history and scripture on a slow- explains Oberpriller. “We will then follow a leisurely trail for
paced, relaxing walk down smooth, wheelchair-accessible about 1.5 miles and view over 20 plant species that are likely
trails at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum during “Plants of the ones referred to in the Bible passages. From the fi rst
the Bible” tours conducted at 8:30 a.m. on the third Saturday plant mentioned in the Bible to the intimate understanding
of each month through Aug. 15. of plant growth demonstrated by the writer of Psalms to
The leisurely 90-minute trek offers an opportunity to towns named after plants growing abundantly around
see palms, pomegranates, fi gs and many others in the them, we will read the Bible passages and look at the uses,
Arboretum’s collections, and explores the Demonstration symbolism and signifi cance of these plants to the people of
Garden and Herb Garden. The program’s tour guide, Bible the Bible.”
scholar and Arizona State Parks volunteer David Oberpriller, While there is no additional charge for this tour, admission
also discusses what various plants have in common other of $7.50 for adults and $3 for ages 5 to 12 must be paid for
than being referenced in Scripture. entrance to the Arboretum.
“The people of the Bible were much closer to nature Church groups and civic clubs may also arrange
than we are today and were more aware of the cycles of exclusive guided “Plants of the Bible” tours. Private sessions
the seasons, the weather and the characteristics and use require a minimum of 20 people and must be arranged
of plants,” says Oberpriller. “This is refl ected in the many in advance. Regular admission is charged. To arrange a
passages in the Bible that accurately refer to plants and group tour, call Lacey Pacheco at 520-689-2723 or email
agriculture.” lpacheco@ ag.arizona.edu.
The Arboretum’s collection includes a number of plants Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located about an hour
that are native to the region of the eastern Mediterranean. east of Chandler near Highway 60, milepost #223. Call
“We start with a brief history of Biblical botany and
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520-689-2811 for info or directions.
understand why it is often diffi cult to determine exactly
which species the Bible refers to when it mentions a plant,”
Sunday Worship Opportunities
7:30 AM Traditional Worship
8:50 AM Contemporary Worship
8:50 AM Kids Church (Sunday School)
8:50 AM Adult Forum (Bible Study)
10:10 AM Contemporary Worship
10:10 AM Kids Church (Sunday School)
11:30 AM Traditional Worship
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School
23914 S. Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
Phone: 480-895-6782
Email: info@risensaviorlutheran.com
Website: www.risensaviorlutheran.com
"Connecting People to Jesus!"
Complimentary refreshments between services.
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