All families with children are invited to check in at the entrance to the Pinnacle Kids Wing. Activity bags are available from the ushers as a supplement to worship for children. Please return bags afterwards. Children will dismiss to church school following the children's message and can be picked up after the service in the Kids Wing. All youth 6th - 12th grade are invited to remain in worship.
7:45 am Nursery & Pre-K Childcare Chapel Nursery
8:00 am Communion Worship Service Chapel
8:45 am Fellowship on the Patio Chapel Patio
9:00 am Nursery & Pre-K Childcare Sanctuary Nursery
9:00 am Exploring Historic Confessions of the Church Chapel Library
9:15 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rehearsal Hall
10:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary & Online
10:15 am Pre-K - 5th Grade Church School Kids Wing
11:00 am Fellowship on the Patio Sanctuary Patio
11:00 am Lunch @ Pinnacle Fellowship Hall
11:15 am Looking Deep into the Confessions: Apostle’s Creed Rehearsal Hall
11:30 am 1st - 5th Grade Music Fellowship Hall rm 4
11:30 am 6th - 12th Grade Youth Groups Teen Center
11:30 am Little Sunshine Playtime Playground
12:45 pm 6th - 12th Grade Music Sanctuary
3:00 pm Volunteer at Andre House Off-site
7:00 pm AA Meeting Chapel Library
7:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting Chapel Lounge
2024-25
If you haven't receive a copy of the Pinnacle Concert Series brochure, or if you'd like an extra copy for a friend, you can locate them in the Chapel and Sanctuary kiosks or the Welcome Center.
SERVE AT ANDRE HOUSE
Sept. 8, 28 | 3 – 7 pm | 213 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix
Be the hands that feed the hungry. No experience is necessary, and you do not need to be a member of Pinnacle. You will prep and serve dinner to guests who are experiencing homelessness. To sign up, visit MyPPC. Under “Groups,” type in “Andre House” and select needs. For more information, email Sunny at andrehouse@pinnaclepres.org.
Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Pinnacle Kids Wing
Calling all nursery, preschool and elementary teachers & assistants. Let’s equip ourselves & refresh our teaching skills for a new year of teaching in Pinnacle Kids! Contact Liz at children@pinnaclepres.org.
Saturday, Sept. 28
9-12th Grades | 8 – 10 am | St. Mary’s Food Bank
6-8th Grades | 1:30 – 3:30 pm | Andre House
Calling all youth! Sign up today to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Carpools will be leaving from and returning to Pinnacle. Adult chaperones/drivers needed. RSVP required to Pastor Leah at lquarles@ pinnaclepres.org by Sept. 20.
EXPLORING HISTORIC CONFESSIONS OF THE CHURCH
with Dr. Mike Hegeman | 9 am | Chapel Library
LOOKING DEEPER INTO THE CONFESSIONS: THE APOSTLES’ CREED
with Dr. Mike Hegeman | 11:15 am | Rehearsal Hall
This week we'll take a deeper dive into this creed sought to unify Christians around a core understanding of faith to find unity to survive chaotic and dangerous times. There is a big story here. Join us to learn more!
with Rev. Leah Quarles | Monday, Sept. 9 | 6 pm | Chapel Parlor
Struggling to find time to study God’s Word in the midst of managing all the schedules for family and work? Looking to engage meaningfully with other women in a similar season of life? Woven is for you. Start your week off centered around God’s Word. Discover how God’s presence is like a thread, woven throughout every season. (Intended for women under 50) Contact: Leah at lquarles@pinnaclepres.org.
SAGE & FRIENDS
Wednesdays | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Chapel Library & Zoom
This fall we will explore the book Matthew, The Gospel of Promised Blessings by Matthew L. Skinner (Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary). Copies of the book are available for $20. For more info contact Kelly at kmcginn@pinnaclepres.org.
Thursdays | 2 – 3 pm | Chapel Library & Zoom
No preparation required and all are welcome! Each week we will discuss the scripture lesson for the upcoming Sunday’s worship service in an informal setting. This is a great way to learn more about the Bible and have a deeper understanding of the lessons during church services. Join us! Zoom Meeting ID: 501 681 7810 and Passcode: 1234.
with Rev. Erik Khoobyarian
Life After Doom by Brian D. McLaren
Thursdays | through Oct. 31 | 8 – 9 am
Chapel Library & Online
Brian McLaren’s latest book is challenging and encouraging. Pastor Erik will guide a discussion of the book while also seeking to build community among the participants. Copies of the book are available for $20 at the Church Office, Sanctuary Welcome Center, or Chapel Narthex.
Monday, Sept. 9 | 10 am | Chapel Library
Do you enjoy reading and talking to others about great books? Then this group is for you. We will be discussing Did I Ever Tell You by Genevieve Kingston. We hope to see you there. All are welcome. For more info please contact Merrill at wbg@pinnaclepres.org.
Starting Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9 – 9:45 am | Teen Center
A new year of confirmation kicks off for students 8th grade and above. If your student is interested, please contact Pastor Leah by Sept. 15th.
Thursdays | Sept. 5 – Dec. 12 | 10 – 11 am | Teen Center
Join certified yoga instructor, Pinnacle member, and deacon, Melissa Jones, as she teaches us to explore movement and breath through chair and floor yoga. This FREE class is intended for all ages and will be modified for different levels of ability. No reservation required. Bring your own mat. Contact: Kelly at kmcginn@pinnaclepres.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5:30 pm | Chapel Library
Monday, Sept. 23 | 5:30 pm | Chapel Library
In October we will begin a multi-week grief group for individuals living with and processing grief. Grief can encompass a wide range of emotions from shock and sadness to anger and regret. The good news, we can address grief together. Share this info with anyone you think might be interested. Contact Rev. Hegeman at mhegeman@pinnaclepres.org.
Thursday, Sept. 12 | 5 pm | $15/person
Rudy's BBQ | 15257 N. Northsight Blvd.
The Men@Pinnacle like to have some fun! Join us for an evening of catered BBQ and fellowship in a private dining room at Rudy’s BBQ. We’ll meet new friends and enjoy catching up with old friends. Come one, come all! RSVP to Kelly at kmcginn@pinnaclepres.org.
Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4 – 6 pm
Scottsdale Quarter Splash Pad
Pinnacle Kids are invited to run off some steam (and let their parents cool off) with a splash pad playdate! You bring the kids, we’ll bring the popsicles!
Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11:30 am | Fellowship Hall Rm. 2
Interested in joining Pinnacle? Our New Connections class is for you. This single class will provide you an opportunity to get acquainted, ask questions, and learn more about our church, our Presbyterian heritage, and our mission. Childcare is available.
Chamber Concert “Strings United”
Sunday, Sept. 15 | 3 pm | Chapel
Join us for our season opener – an afternoon of refined chamber music with four extraordinary musicians. Experience a colorful sound tapestry of violin (Daga Suchon), cello (Wesley Skinner), harp (Heidi Hernandez), and piano (Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler) in all possible combinations. Discover the nuanced textures and rich tonal palette that emerge when these four diverse instruments unite in harmony.
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Please pray for the following members & friends:
• For Dominika, for fast recovery after liver transplant;
• For Lindsey, that her tumor is benign;
• For JD, that he is safe;
• For KC, that she can resolve her issues;
• For Ismeal and our troops heading to Africa;
• For Sherrill and Rich, missionaries in Ukraine;
• For Brenda, starting hospice after battling pancreatic cancer;
• For Michael, an Orange County fireman, that test results for cancer be negative;
• For our healthcare workers, first responders, and local and federal government workers who are serving our communities;
• For the people of Haiti and Harmony Ministries;
• For our men and women in the military.
To add your prayer requests to the Pinnacle prayer list, or to join our prayer request email list to receive a weekly list of people needing your prayers and monthly prayer guidelines, please send your name and email to prayer@ pinnaclepres.org or call 480.585.9448.
Pastoral Care
Rev. Michael Hegeman mhegeman@pinnaclepres.org
Pinnacle Kids
Liz Smith lsmith@pinnaclepres.org
Pinnacle Youth
Rev. Leah Quarles lquarles@pinnaclepres.org
Music
Dr. Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler ikadler@pinnaclepres.org
Getting Involved
Kelly McGinn kmcginn@pinnaclepres.org
Membership
Shirley Norris snorris@pinnaclepres.org
Pinnacle Preschool
Sabrina Ball sball@pinnaclepres.org
Give Lea Reinke lreinke@pinnaclepres.org
Baptisms, Memorials, Weddings
Lisa Boswell lboswell@pinnaclepres.org
MONDAY, SEPT 9
10 am Women’s Book Group | Chapel Library
4 pm Stephen Ministries Meeting | Chapel Library
6 pm Woven - Women’s Bible Study | Chapel Parlor
TUESDAY, SEPT 10
6 pm Session Meeting | Chapel Library
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11
10:15 am Prayer Group | Chapel Parlor & Online
11:30 am SAGE & Friends | Chapel Library & Online
5:30 pm Grief Group - Information Session | Chapel Library
7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Rehearsal Hall
THURSDAY, SEPT 12
8 am Early Risers Book Discussion | Chapel Library & Online
10 am Al-Anon Meeting | Chapel Library
10 am Yoga for Everyone | Teen Center
2 pm Pastors’ Bible Study | Chapel Library & Online
4 pm Meet me at the Splash Pad! | Off-site
5 pm Men@Pinnacle BBQ Social | Off-site
7 pm AA Meeting | Chapel Library
FRIDAY, SEPT 13
SATURDAY, SEPT 14
SUNDAY, SEPT 15
7:45 am Childcare | Chapel Nursery (until 8:45 am)
8 am Communion Worship Service | Chapel
8:45 am Fellowship on the Patio | Chapel Patio
9 am Exploring Historic Confessions of the Church | Chapel Library
9 am Childcare | Sanctuary Nursery (until 11:30 am)
9:15 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Rehearsal Hall
10 am Worship Service | Sanctuary & Online
10:15 am Pre-K - 5th Grade Church School | Kids Wing
11 am Fellowship on the Patio | Sanctuary Patio
11 am Lunch @ Pinnacle | Fellowship Hall
11:30 am 1st - 5th Grade Music | Fellowship Hall rm 4
11:30 am 6th - 12th Grade Youth Group | Teen Center
11:30 am Little Sunshine Playtime | FH rm 4 & Playground
11:30 am New Connections Class | Fellowship Hall rm 2
12:45 pm 6th - 12th Grade Music | Sanctuary
3 pm PCS Chamber Music "Strings United" | Chapel
7 pm AA Meeting | Chapel Library
7 pm Al-Anon Meeting | Chapel Parlor
PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
25150 NORTH PIMA ROAD SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85255
PH (480) 585-9448 FX (480) 502-0061 www.pinnaclepres.org