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From Our Pastor WAITING THROUGH LENT I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. (Psalm 130:5-6) Lent is an uneasy time, a time of yearning and waiting -- yearning to walk in the dawn of the lengthening days from which the season takes its name; and waiting to be hope-struck once more at the sight of that discarded grave cloth. The Christians of the Iona Community in Ireland capture the essence of the season in their prayer: O God, so much of faith is waiting like a pregnant woman waiting in hope, like a people under siege, holding out till relief comes, like the soul lost in the darkness; unable to see even a glimmer of light yet stumbling through the night because somewhere out ahead, day will surely break. Lord, be with us in our waiting. In Christs name we pray, Amen. As the prayer implies, our waiting is preparation. These days are (literally) pregnant with possibility. At FHPC were fashioning experiences to lend shape and substance to this holy time. Come, and wait with us! Sundays throughout Lent, 9 & 11:15am: We gather in worship to recall the ancient Exodus passage of Gods people as we search the texts for guidance for our contemporary Lenten journey. Wednesday Evening Vespers, March 6th, 13th & 20 , 6:30pm: Candlelight, prayer and sacred song prepare us as we gather for a meal at Christs table. Pastor Bill will bring a brief message each evening
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focused on different aspects of John 3:16. Dinner and fellowship precedes the service from 6-6:30 in our Fellowship Center. Palm Sunday, March 24th, 9 & 11:15am: We follow our children joyfully waving palm branches as we take our places amongst the throngs cheering the Messiahs triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey! Maundy Thursday, March 28th, 7pm: As a dramatic reenactment unfolds before us, we participate in that final Passover meal, transformed by the love of Christ into the Lords Supper. The fateful events of the evening leave us departing a shadowed sanctuary and a chancel draped in black. Good Friday, March 29th, Noon-2:30pm: Ancient music and dim lights draw us into a time of private reflection in our sanctuary. Self-guided bulletins help us find our place in the crowds gathering at the foot of the Cross. The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, March 30th, 7pm: The world changes before our eyes! A worship journey begun in Good Friday darkness and despair is transformed -- beginning with but a single candle -- into Resurrection light and hope. Our first Easter celebration has begun! Easter - The Day of Resurrection, March st 31 , 9 & 11:15am: Christ the Lord is risen today!! We sing our alleluias as we share our joy in worship. Join us for our traditional Easter Brunch in the Fellowship Center between services. May the Lord, be with us in our waiting and give us certitude in the breaking day. Grace and Peace,
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OUR CHURCH STAFF Rev. Bill Good
Pastor/Head of Staff
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Focus on Finance
Jan. Income Jan. Expense $ 42,666 $ 36,250 Budget Budget $ 42,500 $ 35,060
Debby DeBernardi
Director Christian Formation
Marta Ludwig
Administrative Coordinator
Yr to date Income
$ 42,666
Budget Budget
$ 42,500 $ 35,060
Debbie Fisher
Director of Music Ministry
Dorothy Parris
Pianist
Caryl Bates
Organist
Lynn Medley
Custodian
CHURCH TREASURER John Skewes CHURCH SESSION Class of 2013 Bob Lull Susan Owens Jim Roy Donna Yordy Class of 2014 Gail Botsford Jerry Cain Carol Hencz Jerry Maples Letha Neely Class of 2015 Brooks Benjamin John Brockelman Jake Eberspacher Helen Quigley Terri Schmidt Chris Young BOARD OF DEACONS Moderator: Yvonne Ellingson Class of 2013 Yvonne Ellingson Sandy Heunisch John Schopbach Donna Sims Class of 2014 Irene Cain Phyliss Kern Linda Maples Helen Roesch Class of 2015 Ben Fast Jack Morris Ruby Pearson Bev Watters ******
Rev. Glenn Atchinson Pastor Emeritus
January Income is on target, on a cumulative basis, but we have come out of the starting blocks for 2013 behind on Pledges by ($1,934). Fortunately, favorable results for Contributions and other miscellaneous Income items made up the difference. Expenses are also on Budget, with a few expenses paid earlier than expected. Overall, a solid start to 2013. Respectfully, John Skewes, Treasurer
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EASTER BRUNCH
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, the congregation is invited to attend the annual Easter Brunch that will be held in the Fellowship Hall between the two church services. C.L.A.F. will again be providing brunch for the congregation. We hope you will plan to stay and enjoy the food and fellowship with us on Easter. C.L.A.F.
Barleens Arizona Opry Showroom in Apache Junction -- Dinner and Entertainment Car Pools to and from Fountain Hills are recommended
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Mission Ministry
United States as well as other countries, and helps to drill for water or send medical supplies to disaster areas. Your gift goes to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and from there is distributed as needed. This is one of our major missions with the Presbyterian Church. They were there to help when the East Coast was ravaged by the Super storm Sandy, helping alleviate hunger and giving dignity and hope back to those people who have been through such traumatic situations. So when you receive this envelope please be sure and give.
Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16
Things are jumping here in our Mission Ministry. We have some new things to report as well as updates on what we have been doing. If our projects sound interesting or fun and you would like to help, please contact Susan Owens or Terri Schmidt. Our committee meets the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00pm in the conference room. Please join us if you want to know more about what we are doing.
Heifer Project
We are still working out the details of how we will bring this worthwhile project into our Church. We do know that we will be implementing this program into our Vacation Bible School this summer. But as soon as we get the details worked out we will let you know about this project. This can be an on-going project and can do so much good for the poor and needy.
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johnnycake - John 6: 12
A cake or bread made of corn meal and water or milk, usually cooked on a griddle.
Actually its a ministry that feeds the homeless with donated cakes from several Star Bucks Stores! Three times a week boxes of cakes are picked up at different stores in the area and transported to The Justa Center (day center for homeless Veterans) www.Justacenter.org , The Phoenix Rescue Mission, www.thephoenixrescuemission.org, Well over 200 300 cakes are distributed each week and welcomed by those who have fallen on hard times. PW is supporting this ministry again in 2013 and we are looking for volunteers. Now the real reason it is called Johnny Cakes Ministry: The vision statement the volunteers decided on When they had all had enough to eat, Jesus said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." John 6:12 (NIV) The Food Donation Connection provides an alternative to discarding surplus wholesome food by linking food service donors with surplus food to local hunger relief agencies. FDC does this by creating and maintaining an efficient communication and reporting network that links available sources of food to those in need through these existing organizations. FHPC is one of the few churches in the area that provide the link for this distribution. Now into our sixth month of cake sharing we can use your help! A few hours a week? Call Tom Martin or Bob Berg if YOU can drive into Phoenix at least once a month, wrap cakes at the FHPC Kitchen Monday Wednesday or Friday for about an hour, WANT TO FEED HIS SHEEP? We are only delivering cakes - right now but the next time someone asks What is Johnny Cakes grab a cup of Joe and tell them all about it. Or better yet, get involved and deliver some cakes. Hunger Happens Everyday
will be going down to the Changing Lives Center in March to take used CDs to the families to listen to. We will also be taking some fun things for the kids for Easter. We will be contacting the project manager to find out what other things we can do to help this organization.
Clothing Donations
We are continuing to collect clothes for those in need. We donate these clothes items to Extended Hands Food Bank or to Save the Family. So if you have used clothes that are still in good condition that you want to get out of your closet, you can bring them to the office or call Terri or Susan.
Trendsetters
Stan Jones reported to us that our congregation gave a total of $8,700.00 to this mission. He was proud to tell us that our church was able to fund 4 out of the 7 organizations that exist. Thank you to all who were able to give to this project. These are just some of our projects that we have going on here at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church. If any of these sound like something you would like to get involved with, we would love to have you join us. Thank you for all your gifts of love, money and time. We have such a blessed congregation and we certainly appreciate you. May God continue to bless each of you.
EASTER BOXES FOR OUR TROOPS On Friday, February 15, Violet Wieder and Sandy Heunisch came over to help sort and separate all items that had come in since December. There is now enough items on hand to where our Easter Boxes will be filled tightly to the top. Thanks ladies for helping again. And I would like to extend a very special thank-you to those who have stepped up and responded to the request for needed snacks. This is one item that cannot be stored up for months and months must be fresh and tasty. And to those of you who really did something that was really needed; you came forward and made a donation to help with the shipping costs, which of course had gone up in January. FHPC is such a giving Church and I know from the Thank-Yous received, that our deployed Troops think so too; they do indeed know that we are a caring and giving Church. The last thing needed for the Easter boxes are some handwritten notes. I will have some cards on hand to pass around but if you feel the urge to sit down and write out a special Easter greeting, that would really be something I know would make our guys and gals feel appreciated and supported. Deadline for cards, notes, and other donated items for the Easter Boxes will be Sunday, March 10th. - Donna Sims, Deacon
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Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2012-2013 Moderator: Ilene Berg Mission Coordinator: Mary Alice Bivens Vice-Moderator (Program): Susan Lickman Historian/Librarian: Barbara Oakeson Secretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Maria Berry Treasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Evelyn Hrunek Publicity: Terry Martin Search Committee: Linda Capron Morning Circle Leader: Carol Fuls Evening Circle Leaders: Maria Berry & Jeanene Afternoon Circle Leader: Martha Baxter Schopbach Hooked on Books Leader: Barb Wyman Out n About Leader: Arlene Olsen
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What does - A Big Blue Bus, A Phoenix M.D. and The PW have in Common?
Excerpted from Ask Me Why I Hurt: The Kids Nobody Wants and the Doctor Who Heals Them
Copyright @ 2011 by Dr. Randy Christensen. Reprinted by Permission of Broadway Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., NY
More than one million children in the U.S. today are homeless. As a result, many of them lack regular CRISIS - When I first saw him, I could tell he was sick. His health care. Ten years ago, a pediaface was pale. The look in his eyes was vacant and confused. He trician in Phoenix, Arizona became held the side of the van wall, looking as if he were on the verge the first to run his hospitals mobile of collapse. His short brown hair was sweat stained. His wide medical clinic a doctors office on wheels. His goal was mouth was rimmed in white, and his broad forehead was beaded to help homeless children get the medical attention they with sweat. He was wearing khaki trousers and a blue shirt that need. Their problems from sexually transmitted diseases had the name of a tool company on the front. His arms were to infections from living outdoors are often very differtanned; his face was broad with sun-bleached eyebrows and blue ent than those of other children. The converted Winnebago eyes. If Id walked past him on the street, I would never have known as Big Blue has now served almost 7,000 chilknown he was homeless. He looked like your typical teendren. Dr. Randy Christensen staff physician at Phoenix age boy, with an athletic build and a friendly smile, the Children's Hospital and medical director of Crews'n kind of boy who could have been an all-star athlete Health mobile, a mobile medical clinic that proor a gifted student or the editor of the school newsvides health care to homeless children is our guest paper, if only he hadnt been sick and speaker for the March 16th Gathering of PWP ! homeless. But he was homeless. And the PWP Spring Gathering As always the food, the atmosphere and day he came to the van, one late afternoon on a Sat. Mar.16, 2013 most noticeably the Fellowship Center will be 9 to 3PM day blistering with heat, he was ready to die. packed. No empty seats and you could hear a Randy. It was my nurse-practitioner, Jan PutReservations pin drop. We wanted to know, we wanted nam. I had been in one of the van exam rooms, Needed by Mar. 8 to learn, we needed to understand what stocking supplies, and at the alarm in her voice I made this Hero do what he does. stuck my head out. I could tell immediately he was There is no way to put it in words in half an very ill. I took three long steps to grab him. He fell limply hour or several hours. The compassion, against my shirt. My heart lurched, and I felt galvanized into drive, the visible empathy ! It seems that the best action. Jan, lets get him in the back room. We need vitals right way to share with you this month what will be hapaway. But she was already pulling out the equipment. She pening at the Gathering ,is an excerpt from his could always anticipate my thoughts. The van was a mobile book . Yes, we are selling books. Yes, we are raising medical unit, as close to a real hospital as possible, if a hospital money. So much more is needed and if you want to give can be crammed into a Winnebago. The exam room was only more after this excerpt, go to Amazon.com or our library has a copy. I assure you sleepless nights of wanting to feet a way, down a tiny hallway. Everything was sparkling finish reading this Heros story. clean. I laid him down. He moaned, the paper cover on the exam
table crackling under him. The white lights above were bright. He looked defenseless in his blue shirt, baggy tan pants, and tennis shoes. It seemed like a lot of clothes to be wearing in an Arizona heat wave that was topping 108 degrees. Tell me how you are feeling, I said, pulling on gloves. Sick, dude. He opened his bleary blue eyes at me. Man, Im tired. Ive been sleeping now for . . . days. His voice trailed off. His skin was flushed, and I could feel the heat coming off him. It was probably from the sun. There was an underlying sweet smell of sickness on him. Sweat rolled down his cheeks, the tops of which were stained bright by fever. Sleeping where? Jan asked, bustling around the exam room. Uh, under some bushes. Not far. He closed his eyes as if dizzy. I cant even remember how I got here. Guess I walked. He made a small choking cough. Dizzy. YOU KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BOOK.
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Membership
If youre not yet a member of our Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church family, but have been attending for a while, we want you to know that we value each and every one of you and we are very happy to have you with us. We periodically have Inquiry meetings for those interested in becoming members. *If you are attending our church and dont have membership in another church, you can join our church by profession of faith and receiving the Sacrament of Baptism or, if youve already been baptized, you can join by reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ. *If you belong to another church, but would like to transfer your membership to our church, we can arrange for a letter of transfer from your current membership church to ours. *If you are a winter visitor and are an active member of another church back home, you can become an affiliate member at our church here and maintain your full active membership there. An affiliate member is entitled to all of the rights and privileges of active members with the exception of the right to vote and hold office. For additional information, please contact Gail Botsford at 412-6133312 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.
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Older Wiser Loving Souls What is going on with the OWLS? WHOO - HoooooT?
O.W.L.S A grassroots movement ( Yes, here at FHPC- since 2011) this one driven by the compassion of our church community. The term implies that the creation of the movement and the group supporting it are natural and spontaneous, in nature, the PW is certainly spontaneous and supportive! Grassroots movements are often at the local level, as many volunteers in the community give their time to support the local effort. Well, we have written to you about the O.W.L.S at Fountain View Village over the last fifteen months. It was small and began to grow quietly, gently and musically as The Martins, The Fuls,
The Jones, Leanne Reynolds, Marty Baxter, Donna Yordy, Barb Wyman, Letha Neely, Evelyn Hrunek , Ruby Pearson, Terri Schmidt, Marsha Brizzie, Marta Ludwig, all worked creating Communion Sunday for the residents in Assisted & Independent Living . Much support from the Presbyterian Womens Group & FHPC Worship & Music Committee as they generously provide the communion elements The volunteers who serve and the grand spirit of evangelism ! Maybe the Everly After Brothers with Leanne on the ivory can be enjoyed from the terrace? The 2:30 and 3:30 pm Sunday Services can be heard singing hymns and listening to CDs during the services. Thanks for all the support and come join the journey Whoooo knows what we learn IN and FROM the Autumn Age? If you are interested in assisting at either service once a month and feel called to join this group of dedicated individuals Call the church office and we will get right back to you
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PW Winter Gathering
As a variety of enticing fare was enjoyed at the PW Winter Gathering held on January 28, the Pearwood Recorders delighted the diners with their distinctive music. Linda Warren was presented with an Honorary Life Membership award for her faithful service in church and community work.
Pearwood Recorders
Keep on believing
Through major life challenges, Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp has learned to walk by faith and cling to his hope in Christ. While he was growing up, Camps family (which includes a brother with Down syndrome) struggled with poverty. When Camp was just 23, his wife of several months died of cancer. The first song Camp wrote after her death was the chart topper I Still Believe. In the chorus he sings: I still believe in Your faithfulness I still believe in Your truth I still believe in Your holy word Even when I dont see, I still believe. Camp says trusting in God during lifes valleys takes lots of courage You can say, All right, Lord, I dont get it, but Im going to trust you, and go to the only One (who) offer life and hope and peace and joy.
-C. Neil Straight
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Christian Formation
From Carol Hencz... We have begun and are well into the changes and additions that we told you would be coming to our church life in Carol Hencz, Elder 2013. Do stop, check out and join in any of our many functions. We welcome all who wish to participate. Sabbath Day Bible Study (formerly Pastors Bible study) Between Between our two worship services each Sunday is the Sabbath Bible Study. This study period was formerly known as the Pastors Bible Study led by Pastor Bill. In January a second worship service, home by another way, was started and our pastor was unable to continue with the Pastors Bible Study. But spiritual growth through Bible study is too important to discontinue. Pastor Bill asked John Bivens to lead the study continuation as the Sabbath Bible Study. Bill and John meet each week in preparation and study. Sabbath Bible Study meets in the Adult Center for an hour each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. after the hospitality period. People who want to attend home by another way are encouraged to join in the Bible Study even if they need to leave at 11:15. The study at this time is the Gospel of John. The Lenten Season corresponds with the chapters of John being studied, thereby increasing the depth of our understanding of this very important time in our Christian church calendar. Everyone is welcomed to attend and participate. It is an open and friendly opportunity to grow together spiritually as we seek to know Gods will for our lives. Please join us. - John Bivens Blessed Beginnings Ministry (formerly offered on Sunday Morning at 9:00 am) Due to our Intergenerational Service at 11:15 am., we are offering Blessed Beginnings Ministry during that time for ages infants - kindergarten if families choose not to keep younger ones with them or if a child needs extra attention. We will always offer more to provide a Christian ministry with children - even the babies. The Way (formerly Wednesday evening Family Night) On Wednesday evenings, after dinner, Pastor Bill leads the adults in a one hour Bible study from 6:30 7:30p.m. Meeting from 5 6pm, the Elementary kids are still moving through The Big God Story in the Old Testament. The ministry has worship, music, traditions, storytelling, response and small group conversation and activity time. We enjoyed David and Johanna and Marilyn Pape as part of the Storytelling in February. Dinner and Auction fundraiser for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium will have been March 3rd. Each month we are blessed to have a small group who are assigned one week a month for either a social or service time. 30 Hour Famine is both social and service since we will be going to Changing Lives Center to serve breakfast to women and children. March 22nd is Faith and Family Night for teens, kids and parents who desire to attend. Tickets are on sale in March. See Debby DeBernardi. We all meet in the Fellowship Center at 6:00 pm for an evening meal and fellowship time before splitting up at 6:30 pm for our classes. If you come for dinner we ask for a small donation of $5.00 per adults. (All children eat free). Come and join us for a real family gathering of food and knowledge. Mens Bible Study Inquiring Minds Want to Know How many of us can say we really understand the Bible? It is full of interesting stories. Stories that take place in distant lands and remote times that have little to do with the 21st century. Really? The ancient customs are strange their language foreign. And yet how much has human nature changed from the centuries past? If you are interested in mysteries, the Bible has them. How about intrigue? Yes, it can be found there. You can also find the dark side of life murder, lust, sex, robbery, slavery, famine, battles and wars. The Bible also includes the lighter side of life with hope, love, faith, and service to others. Stories may be found on all of these subjects, and you may find that some stories mirror today and perhaps even your life. Millions of people of many different religious persuasions throughout the world rely upon the Bible as -the source of spiritual direction. Are you one of those? Inquiring minds want to know about the person of Jesus Christ, ways to strengthen your personal relationship with him, the context, old and new, and the importance of a moral compass for your life. The Bible provides information for assistance in your spiritual journey. You have the opportunity to join a growing number of men in our church who have inquiring minds and want to know more about what God is calling us to do. We meet at 7:00 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Adult Center for coffee, donuts, open discussion, study and fellowship. The hour is early but gives you a great start for the new day. Wont you come and explore the Bible with us. - John Bivens
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Our Vision:
We hear our LORDs commandments -- calling us to be a city on a hill; reflecting light into Fountain Hills and all the world beyond, giving glory to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Music Ministry
The Music Ministry is active, and full of wonderful people doing what has been, for the most part of our lives, what God has called us to do. Somehow, some way, praise His work through music. We are called to do this, to willingly give time and effort, hours of rehearsal, interpreting what will give the best sound, the best silence, and to give our attention to what may bring our hearts around to rejoice and to acknowledge the deep, deep love of God, and His only Son. There are people who come up to me after each worship service, letting me know how they appreciate certain anthems, or preparations for worship provided by the Celebration Singers, and how comfortable the music makes them when they come in to worship. I hear them complimenting the Preludes, Offertories and Postludes provided by Dorothy Parris, Caryl Bates, and the Celebration Ringers. I hear them complimenting the unique music of the Pearwood Recorders, and the compliments given when children sing in our service. The congregation, and your love of God, and His inspiration through all of us is truly what keeps our music flowing. The Lenten season brings music which focus on Christ's life and death, yet, we celebrate that all year through, as powerful as it is. His love never gives up. The 11:15 am service, "home by another way" is going very well. I love to hear Bill preach, so, hearing him preach twice in one day is a treat. The music we play is working well for those who attend. There are new and familiar tunes providing styles and blends of instrumentation that can be truly unique to this additional service. I am seeing folks that attend both services, able to appreciate the extra hour of worship. That only benefits those who may be new to our church, to be mixing with those who have long been a part of our church congregation. These are folks who help welcome, comfort, and attend to these people who are considering being a part of our denomination. We've been given this unique opportunity to keep our church strong, and truly offer an extension in time, and broaden the style of worship to be a church inclusive. Soon, the flowers of Easter will fill the church, the scent of new life, and new hope, accompanied by music which fills the sanctuary, and the words, "Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed," bringing us together in Spirit will be upon us. I look forward to those moments, as I do each and every Sunday. "Blessed is the one whom You choose, and cause to approach You, that he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, of Your holy temple." Psalm 65:4 Deborah Fisher Director of Music Ministries
Embracing Aging
Embracing Aging Seminar was very well received. Stephanie Bivens, an elder law attorney and Pastor Bill Good spoke about various aspects that need to be addressed. If there is interest, a future seminar will be planned.
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Greetings. This blog is an answer to a question. The more that we learn the more we should want to share. This blog is for the sharing of information to help with our journey / adventure towards a deeper understanding of our faith. You may also go online thru our website www.fhpresbyterian.info and click on the BLOG button and add your comments, as well as see what others are thinking. Check it out.
A modern-day parable
My friend had a large hydrangea bush in her yard. Each year for a decade, she found only one or two blooms. Cut it down! she told her husband in frustration. But he, a very patient man, urged Lets give it one more year. Ill water it and fertilize it with coffee grounds. If it still doesnt bloom, Ill chop it down. The next year, as the couple anticipated carrying out the death sentence, the bush not only bloomed but bloomed in abundance and in multiple colors that amazed my friend, an avid gardener. Its the barren fig tree all over again! she exclaimed. Indeed, sometimes God replicates his miracles, perhaps because we need a refresher course in patiently waiting for his glorious blessings. The Newsletter Newsletter by Communication Resources, Inc
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Library Footnotes
Lauren F. Winner author of the memoir, GIRL MEETS GOD is the daughter of a Jewish father and a lapsed Baptist mother. She describes how religion was always a vital part of her life even as a young child. Thinking of herself as Jewish, she read Jewish history, the Talmud and enjoyed the various Jewish family rituals. I was stumbling my way toward God, she said. Being an avid reader, she discovers the novel, AT HOME IN MITFORD by Jan Karon and was enthralled with the story of a fifty-something bachelor, Father Tim, who is the rector of a small Episcopal church. As she read all of the Mitford series books she was struck by how much the Episcopal ritual reminded her of Judaism. Lauren was baptized while attending Cambridge in England and as she put it I, a pointy-headed academic, was courted by a very determined carpenter from Nazareth. GIRL MEETS GOD: A MEMOIR is on the years PW Reading List. It is an unusual book in many ways. Besides her deep knowledge and comparison of Judaism and Christianity, she introduces you to her family, her college friends, both men and women and her personal problems. Check out this book from the library to read a charming, humorous and insightful story of one individuals spiritual pilgrimage. Lauren F. Winner is a professor of Christian spirituality at Duke Divinity School. She has written several books including the just published STILL: NOTES ON A MID-FAITH CRISES. - Rebah Hubbard
Easter Joy Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth her song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein; Invisible and visible, Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord has risen, Our joy that hath no end.
St. John of Damascus The Newsletter Newsletter by Communication Resources, Inc
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Face To Face (The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John)
Billy Joel and Elton John tribute artists Michael John and Joey Riedel have joined forces to create The Ultimate Tribute Show based on the Face to Face Show performed by Billy Joel and Elton John. The two capture both the original artists in their new, high energy, interactive Rock N Roll show. Just like the original tour, each artist performs a solo set and then culminate the show with a Face to Face set which features both of them playing together on two pianos trading off lyrics on each song they perform. Joey, visually and through his performance, captures Elton John in the 70s to current day. He is known for his captivating entertainment prowess and his unbelievable recreation of Eltons outrageous costumes. The Billy Joel Elton John Ultimate Tribute show is a night of hit songs, energetic performances, outrageous costumes and true Rock N Roll at its finest!
PW Afternoon Circle
continued from page 8... Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of contemplation before Easter. The next meeting of the Afternoon Circle will be at 1pm on March 5, 2013, in Room 124 at the Assisted Living Building at Fountain View Village. Please call 480-837-3275 if you are interested in joining the Afternoon Circle. All women of the church are welcome to attend. In fact, all women are welcome to attend. -Marty Baxter, Leader
The Afternoon Circle met on Tuesday, February 5, in Room C124, in the Assisted Living Building in Fountain View Village. Six ladies attended the meeting. Introductions were made and the ladies told about themselves. The theme of the meeting was Lets Get Acquainted. Mary Lou Dresser presented a program about Ash Wednesday, a timely topic. Mary Lou said that the source of the ashes is from the burning of the palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday. Also, she mentioned that Ash
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March 2013 Hospitalized? Call the church! If you are sick, hospitalized or home recovering from illness, we want you to call the church and let us know! In a congregation like ours where people leave in droves for extended summer months, it is easy for the staff, elders and deacons to assume, when we dont see someone, that they are simply vacationing away. The truth is that some of you are sick and we are not aware of it. You can help us by simply letting one of the staff know of your situation. We have an excellent support system in place due to the diligent efforts of our deacons. Help us serve you by communicating your situation.
With deepest sympathy we list those members who have passed away in 2013. Herbert Robinson Goldie Demeter Jean Bricker
Well done, Thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy Of thy Lord.
Matthew 25:21
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John Skewes gave the sermon which can be heard again on our website: www.fhpresbyterian.info
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