John Aycock After more than five years’ service to our PebbleCreek Community Church [PCCC] and to our community as a whole, Pastor Dennis Kizziar has decided to retire. He and his wife Joan plan to return to their home state of Oregon, and they will take with them the good wishes of the congregation for…
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Generals, March 2018
PebbleCreek Community Church welcomes new members
Larry Sessoms Our community church continues to grow along with our PebbleCreek community. This past month we welcomed eight new members. Interestingly, while some are new homeowners we have only recently met, others have attended our services and fellowship activities for some time, reaffirming that formal membership in our community church is not a requirement…
Generals, March 2018
Easter services at PebbleCreek Community Church
Donna Giocomo PebbleCreek Community Church invites everyone to attend our Holy Week services! We start by observing Palm Sunday on March 25 with the waving of palm branches and festive music. Holy week continues with our Good Friday service on March 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. This moving service will include…
Religion, February 2018
PebbleCreek Community Church participates with ASU and wins SAVE International University Challenge Award
Dr. Stephen Kirk Working with Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank and our PebbleCreek Community Church, graduate students at ASU last year took on a special project to improve processes around holiday food distribution at Agua Fria. Not only did their work benefit Agua Fria and the people it serves, but this fall it brought…
Generals, January 2018
Grief sharing sessions beginning for PebbleCreek Community
Edna DeFord Our PebbleCreek Community Church Chaplain’s Ministry will be holding a six-week Grief Sharing Session open to all within our PebbleCreek community beginning in February 2018. This is an opportunity for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to share with others and learn more about the grieving process and how…
Generals, January 2018
Operation Christmas Child thanks residents for 1,025 shoebox gifts
Edna DeFord Together with other local churches, our PebbleCreek Community Church participates annually in Operation Christmas Child to bring joy and hope to children in need through gift-filled shoe boxes that spread the Good News of God’s love. School supplies, toys, toiletries, a soft stuffed animal or perhaps some clothing items for children around the…
Generals, December 2017
Community organizations join forces to provide families with a happy Christmas
Edna DeFord This Christmas season our PebbleCreek Community Church, as the coordinator of the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank holiday food baskets, has joined together with Agua Fria, other local churches, the Salvation Army, the Arizona Diamondback Foundation and the Kiwanis Club to make 700 families a brighter Christmas. With your help we will…
Generals, November 2017
Reaching out to others as the holidays approach
Phylice Walton The Mission Committee of our PebbleCreek Community Church is again partnering with local churches to provide holiday meals through Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank. Agua Fria assists with food and clothing for those in need. Thanksgiving and Christmas can be an especially difficult time for these families and we seek your help.…
Generals, October 2017
PebbleCreek Community Church celebrates 23 years
Larry Sessoms In the fall of 1995 there were Units 2 and 4 and little more—but among those early PebbleCreek residents was a group interested in starting a community church within our gates. One couple came from a Southern Baptist background, another Presbyterian and yet another Lutheran. Later they added Methodists and Catholics. What kind…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
PebbleCreek Community Church continues Bible studies for all
Mary McFarland Again this year PebbleCreek Community Church will offer a wide range of Bible studies that are open to everyone. Study groups are led by committed leaders who facilitate the groups’ spiritual growth while helping members connect with each other. Leading women’s groups are Marsha Lyons, Sue Trampel, Patti Modderman, Joan Kizziar, Mary McFarland, Pam…