FOUNTAIN HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our mission is to reach out in worship, education, fellowship and service to all.

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Fountain Hills, AZ
From Our Pastor Apart Together
Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23-24 Well, the migration is in full flight. Each Sunday morning since Easter our hearts have trembled through the uncertainties of our partings. There have been more extended handshakes, more hugs, more see you in the falls, as a large contingent of our church family heads toward their other homes and the loved ones there. Its a distinct element of our life here at FHPC. For half the year, we are removed from so many who mean so much to us. Out of sight, however, is not out of mind. Though we are distanced; we are not asundered. We remain part of one another; even as we reside in other parts. And so we pray, along with the apostle Paul, for our whole community, for all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. . . We can pray this here in consideration of those who have travelled there. And we can pray this there for those who abide here. Reaching out from Rome across the intervening miles to the church in Ephesus, the apostle continues to guide us through our season of separation, saying: Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. And then he turns deeply personal: Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. . . Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. This, likewise, is my request of all of you. Holding one another in prayer, wherever we may be found. . . Bound together by prayer. . . Bound together in prayer. . . This is the key to remaining a community, even though we are parted geographically. This is the key to remaining apart together. In the meantime: May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May 2012

Let us pray,

Rev. Bill Good

Memorial Day reflection We who are left how we shall look again Happily on the sun or feel the rain Without remembering how they who went Ungrudgingly and spent Their lives for us loved, too, the sun and rain? -Wilfred Wilson Gibson
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OUR CHURCH STAFF Rev. Bill Good
Pastor/Head of Staff

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Focus on Finance
March Income March Expense $ 33,771 $ 36,983 Budget Budget $ 33,310 $ 35,097

Rev. Stan Jones

Parish Associate

Debby DeBernardi
Director Christian Formation

Marta Ludwig
Administrative Coordinator

Yr to date Income

$ 108,672

Budget Budget

$ 109,980 $ 105,214

Debbie Fisher
Director of Music Ministry

Yr to date Expense $ 103,076

Dorothy Parris
Pianist

Caryl Bates
Organist

Lynn Medley
Custodian

CHURCH TREASURER John Skewes CHURCH SESSION Class of 2012 John Brockelman Susan Phillips Terri Schmidt John Wyman Class of 2013 Charlie Eberspacher Susan Owens Jim Roy Donna Yordy Class of 2014 Gail Botsford Jerry Cain Carol Hencz Jerry Maples Letha Neely Trey Uphoff BOARD OF DEACONS Moderator: Ruby Pearson Class of 2012 Ben Fast Ruby Pearson Bev Watters Chris Young Class of 2013 Yvonne Ellingson Sandy Heunisch John Schopbach Donna Sims Class of 2014 Irene Cain Phyliss Kern Linda Maples Chandler Roesch ******
Rev. Glenn Atchinson Pastor Emeritus

March income was slightly ahead of budget, making income through the first three months of 2012 at about expected levels. Expenses for the first quarter should still be considered basically on target, despite an unexpected $2,700 sewer repair expenditure in March. Some year-to-date favorable expense variances are again more attributable to timing than savings. Overall we are OK about on Budget. Respectfully, John Skewes, Treasurer

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May 2012

Music Ministry
Here we are, in the last month before our summer music session begins. My, my, how time flies. Some say the days go by slow, but the years go by fast. I say every minute flies by quickly, without a moment to waste. We have a full summer series of music to fill, the VBS week of fun, with music and recr e a t i o n , snacks, lessons, stories and great fun, followed in the afternoons of the same week by a band camp that caters to the older youth who just like spending hours upon hours together, making music, playing different instruments, listening to new music and putting together some great Christian Music to bring into our worship service. The band camp is offered to kids junior level through high- school. There is a fee involved, so anyone who has an interested youth who loves music and would like to participate in the band camp, please contact me through the office, or call me at home, 480-837-1810 for more information. What a privilege to have been able to sing at the Easter Sunrise Service last month. By gathering a group of hearty musical souls, Paula Eberspacher, Greg Fisher, Phil Katz, Jake Eberspacher, Jon Trautman, Jerry Zilofer and myself, we met at the Fountain Park at o-dark-thirty, carrying instruments and coffee mugs, ready to sing in our designated place at the designated time. We carried out a fine job of harmony and sound. It was good to be asked to do it, and I hope our church has an opportunity to put some music into the service again. The whole music ministry unit, including the sound-booth personnel and the Audio/Visual team, experienced a WONDERFUL time in the beautiful home of Howard and Arlene Olsen for our end of the season gathering. The hosts were first-rate, and our organizing team of Kris Peluso, Roy Nickel and Letha Neeley under the leadership of our music ministry secretary, Helen Quigley, brought us all together for a great time, recognizing the efforts of all who put forth music into our worship service, week in and week out, and making sure the sound carries our praise to God. What a great year it has been! Thank you everyone! In closing, I'd like to remind those of you with musical ability that our summer session of music does require heart-felt presentations to continue, and if you have a solo, duet, trio, quartet or more that you are interested in sharing with our congregation, contact me through the office or at home, 480-837-1810. To those returning to your summer homes and families, be safe. We look forward to your return. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Deuteronomy 33:27

Deborah Fisher Director of Music Ministries

Acts of God Unexpected flash mob musical performances have sprung up in public places such as airports and malls. Philadelphias 600-member Opera Company scattered among Macys crowds and broke out in the Hallelujah Chorus. A university choir did the same at a Fargo, North Dakota, food court. Groups have also performed impromptu performances of Silent Night, Amazing Grace and well-known secular songs. These events have been called random acts of culture, but they might better be called purposeful acts of God. Through music, we can praise God anywhere. Whenever Christs disciples move beyond church buildings and Christian gatherings to share the gospel, God is surely at work.
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Mission Ministry
CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS! Membership is open!
The Mission Outreach Group is working together to restore faith, hope and love to all places in need. So, no matter who you are, no matter where you've been and no matter what you've done - we want you to know that you are welcome to join us on this adventure of a lifetime! We are growing together as we get involved in all sorts of amazing and surprising Mission Outreach projects. Being part of this group is a great way to meet new friends and find a fun creative way to be the hands and feet of JESUS CHRIST here at the FHPC....come visit us at our next meeting May 8th at 3pm in the conference room of the office and see if you would like to join us to share your gifts, strengths, skills and passion! We continue to work with the Changing Lives Center in Phoenix (which is the female counterpart to the Phoenix Rescue Mission) which helps to support and teach day-to-day skills for women, mothers and their children. They are in a Christian-based environment where they may live until they are ready to be out on their own. Late last fall, we helped out with providing music to an otherwise quiet existence by donating new CD players and assorted CD's that were shared between everyone. Through conversations our committee has had with Mark Tullis since then, we discovered even more music would be appreciated. So, a couple of weeks before Easter--on the date of the CLC Open House, in fact--we took to them a little surprise to hopefully brighten their world once again! There are currently 11 women in the facility, as well as several children and a couple on the way, so we made up 12 Easter Baskets colorfully appointed with two CD's in each, as well as a bit of seasonal candy! This time, we searched for more religious-natured CD's, as well as some more modern artists (like Michael Buble and Adele). We also made up a basket entirely of lullabies and young children's music. It was a wonderful success! Next fall, we will likely set up another tour in case anyone else is interested in going down with us to see the impact this center has on all these lives, and to see how else we may be called on to help them! Please join us! It is an amazing place! -Susan Owens

JUST COFFEE MISSION PROJECT COMES TO A CLOSE Thank You! The Mission Committee will conclude the sale of JUST COFFEE on Sunday, April 15th. Your purchases of JUST COFFEE this past season, has contributed to improving the lives of the coffee growers living in the border town of Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico. In addition, the Mission Committee was able to provide the modest proceeds of $73.00 to support C.A.R.E. and HELP the Troops. We look forward to providing other initiatives to support the mission work of Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

A special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing was taken on Easter Sunday, April 8th. The ministry of One Great Hour of Sharing is a continuous effort to share God's love with needy people worldwide. $ 2053.25 was collected. Thank you for your generous support!

The library & media staff at Changing Lives Center, would like to thank the Fountain Hills congregation for their generous donation of the Disney VHS collection, VHS, CD player , CD's and adult & children's books. The Changing Lives Center has accepted several new mothers & children, so all the donated items will be shared. -Susan Titus

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May 2012

EASTER BOXES HAVE ARRIVED FOR THE TROOPS The 8 Easter boxes that were shipped to Afghanistan in late March have arrived to at least one outpost. Below please find a copy of the post card received from Kabul, Afghanistan from one of the eight recipients. Just knowing that at least one box arrived in time for Easter is such a great feeling. This is what makes all the work worth it, being told thank you for your support. Current needed items: dark t-shirts, sizes L & XL; chapsticks; and sunscreens. And lastly and most important, please remember to keep all of our Troops in your thoughts and prayers. Donna Sims Deacon

Blankets Plus Mission Project

What a wonderful contribution our church has made to the Church World Service organization helping others in need!! Our congregation is helping impoverished communities here in the U.S. as well as around the world with the basic tools they need to sustain themselves and their families! This year, through your generosity, Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church contributed $2,463.00 to this mission. That is the most ever raised by our church for this project! Thank you again so much for helping to make a difference!!!

Prayers Power Prayer lays hold of Gods plan and becomes the link between his will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirits prayer. -Elisabeth Elliot
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Not Yet A Member?

If you are interested in joining our church family, please see or call Susan Phillips at 480-837-1225 or Gail Botsford at 412-613-3312 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.

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Congregational Life & Fellowship

SAVE THE DATE---JUNE 10TH FROM 34:30pm

OldAn Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Sponsored by CLAF Fun times, Fellowship, Music while enjoying Sundaes, Cones, or even a Banana Split Along with all of your favorite toppings!

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May 2012

Congratulations 2012 Graduates

Emily Kathryn Owens
Emily has lived in Fountain Hills, and been attending Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, since we moved here in the summer of 2006. She was confirmed here at FHPC soon thereafter. She was a member of the Cross Unity Youth Group and the Celebration Singers up until high school took over her life! As a middle and high school student, Emily has been a large part of the Fountain Hills School district! Involved in studio dancing her entire life, she pursued it at the school level, and on into the Senior Dance Company at the high school until the program was discontinued due to budget cuts. For many years, Emily also took voice lessons, and now her senior year, was finally able to fit choir into her course schedule at the high school, singing with the Vocal FX Show Choir. Arriving in Arizona as a 7th grader, Emily had been swimming competitively with a swim club. Within a year or two, however, she desired to be a part of school sport teams. She played soccer in 8th grade, and Varsity Tennis as a freshman. And then she discovered volleyball! Her largest involvement in high school has been her volleyball career. Emily was the starting Middle Blocker for the high school teams all 4 years. She was a co-Captain at the Varsity and Club levels. She was a Scholar-Athlete all 4 years as well. She was on the AZ United 18 Premier Club team last spring, traveling out-of-state for major tournaments. She was chosen by the Arizona Republic as the Scholar-Athlete High Achiever of the Week, and went on to be awarded Honorable Mention for All-State. In addition to sports and music, Emily has been a member of the Key Club and is currently the President of the National Honor Society. This year, she is a T.A. for the 11th grade AP English class. She has been involved in the community through assorted service projects, and also has been employed by Chocofin Chocolatier all through high school. She is an AP Scholar, currently ranking 4th in her class. In her private time, she loves to cook, camp, read, and travel! She continues to dance in her free time, too, having recently become Zumba certified! Emily has accepted the invitation to attend Purdue University this fall as a freshman. She will be in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, for which Purdue is wellknown. She has many ideas of what she would like to do one day under this degree, ranging from owning a bakery or a B & B, to event-planning, or working in Tourism at some level. Her parents, Mike and Susan Owens, as well as her older brother, Benjamin, are very proud of her! We wish her continued success as she moves forward into this next chapter in her life! Go Boilermakers!

Devon Keenom
No info at press time.

Gunnar Huckabay
No info at press time.

Josh Jablonsky
No info at press time.

A word for graduates

Congratulations to the young members of our congregation who are graduating! No doubt they look forward to the next phase of their lives with excitement, anticipation and perhaps a little apprehension. We hope these words, adapted from Phillips Brooks, will serve graduates well as they embark on their journeys: Do not pray for an easy life; pray to be a stronger person. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers but for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you will be the miracle. Every day you shall wonder at yourself and the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God.

The Graduating Class of 2012

Get ready because here they come. The Graduation Class of 2012 will be celebrating their graduation ceremony at The Fountain Park on Friday, May 25th, but if you cant make that date you can celebrate with our Graduating Youth on Sunday May 20th at our 9 a.m. Worship service. After service come and greet our young men and women in the Fellowship Center for cake and refreshments. We are proud of our Graduates and wish them the very best God has to offer.

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Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2011-2012 Moderator: Ilene Berg Mission Coordinator: Mary Alice Bivens Vice-Moderator (Program): Jan Hoff Historian: Barbara Oakeson Secretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Maria Berry Treasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Evelyn Hrunek Publicity: Terry Martin
Coordinating Team Friday, May 4th meeting , at 9 AM, in the Adult Center. Morning Circle meets 9 AM Thursday, May 10 in Adult Center. Lesson 9 Bible study Leader Ilene Berg. Evening Circle meets 7 PM Tuesday, May 22nd. Lesson 9. Hostess: Linda Capron 12232 N Falcon Dr., 837-5881 Co Hostess: Linda Warren. Bible Study Leader: Barbara Oakeson.

DATES TO REMEMBER Church wide Gathering July 18, 2012

Dedication for the Book Shower PWs Barbara Oakeson makes it Happen.
A Book Shower for the church library was held during the PW Spring Gathering. A wonderful and exciting Wish List which includes next years PW Reading is included for you in this Newsletter or you may find it posted on the bulletin board in the Church Library Resource Center for your convenience in selecting a book to purchase. A form will be provided to enable your donation to be made in Memory/Honor of someone significant in your life. Gently used books may also be donated, but check with Barbara Oakeson (837-5563) to make certain it is not one that is already in inventory. Monetary donations are always welcomed with checks to be made payable to Fountain Hills Presbyterian Women marked Library. You may leave your donation at the church office if you were unable to attend the Spring Gathering. Your continued support is appreciated. As always and as we have all come to expect, Barb Oakeson our very own Historian/Librarian was able to display scrapbooks, provide the PW Reading List and gave a dedication service for the book shower. Excellent work to His Glory, Thanks!

A Special Guest for our Spring Gathering!

This is our state's Centennial Year! Our own PW Leader and Thespian, Barb Wyman helped us to learn more about how we became a state and how we then developed into the modern community of today. Martha Summerhayes (personified by Barbara Wyman) will tell about her life at Fort McDowell in the 1870's as part of Centennial Week at the Community Center. And as only Barbara can, she reappeared at the April 21st Gathering and gave an encore performance of Martha for all attendees at the Spring Gathering. How blessed we are to have Barbara in our community! Thanks!

A Poem For our Lovely Gathering It must have been written for just this occasion..
I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers: Of April, May, of June, and July flowers. I sing of Maypoles, Hock-carts, wassails, wakes, Of bridegrooms, brides, and of their bridal cakes.
Robert Herrick (15911674) ************ It was early in morning and our Fellowship Center was buzzing all the faithful workers under the direction of Elsie Hoffharber were creating their very own FHPC wonderment. People would begin to gather around 10:00 a.m. And gather they did. Hooked on Books members and other volunteers made the tables look welcoming and were fashioned in a spring motif that set one to day dreaming. But there would be no time for Day Dreaming as the women streamed in and took their places at these beautifully arranged tables for a brunch of delight. The mellifluous musical sounds of Letha Neely and Loren Marshall were Hesperides (1648)

Barbara Wyman

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Feed My Sheep and Thanks to PW, Mission Committee and Mary Alice Bivens

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soothing and uplifting any spirit that may have been a little low not for long at this gathering, no sir! By the way a little trivia here about Letha and Loren- all the Marshall siblings have names that begin with the letter L. I got this little known fact from a good source. As the gathering picked up steam and rolled out the food and refreshments A Visitor from 19th Century Arizona arrived and delighted each and every person as our own Barbara Wyman stayed in character and theme for the event right into the book review! Early American music, a 19th Century Visitor, a room transformed and transported. Ilene, Elsie, each and every women who volunteered, participated, offered talents, time and truffles deserves a huge round of applause. Using your love and gifts to gather in His name! Hallelujah.

A Tisket A Tasket 49 Easter Baskets!

We are feeding His Sheep in many ways. Take a moment to see what the scripture tells us and then read what your sisters are doing. Scripture: John 21:16-17 Feed my sheep: In verse 16, Jesus tells Peter to feed His sheep. In Greek, the word "feed' is different from that used in verse 15. In this verse the word "feed' means "to shepherd," "to tend," "to rule. " In other words, besides feeding with the Word and acts of provision, it also includes guiding, warning, protecting, disciplining, restoring, etc. The word "sheep" refer to more mature Christians. When we love Jesus we express our love to Him by pastoring Christians by warning them against false doctrines, protecting them from wrong associations, disciplining them, training them, restoring the backslidden etc. Every Christian parent is a pastor to his own little flock. Whether a Christian is a lamb or a sheep, he always needs to be fed with God's Word through Sunday school teachers, bible -teachers, missions and preachers. Conclusion: Are we feeding Jesus' lambs and sheep? Or are we always expecting to be fed by others? The motivation for feeding Jesus' sheep must be love for Him. Any other reason will not be acceptable to Him. Furthermore, if it is merely from love of men that we feed them, we will soon be discouraged from doing so - because men inevitably disappoint us. Therefore, we must realize that our feeding of men is primarily an expression of our love to Jesus, who first loved us. These acts of feeding men are part of our worship to Him. When we consider these acts of feeding as unto Jesus, and our rewards as from Him, then we can serve sacrificially and Joyfully. Peter remembered Jesus' exhortation and later wrote "Feed the flock of God' (I PE 5:2). The PW CT, the Mission Committee and Mary Alice Bivens, spear heading and organizing these efforts on behalf of FHPC, have contributed $ 500.00 to The Church of the Ascension for the Weekender Bag Program. Members of PW CT have signed up for hands on work to pack bags on May 24 and August 23. They continue to pray for Dignity House and the rescue of young women leaving the life of prostitution. Sister my sisters!! These are good things you do. Thanks Mary Alice as always right on the Front Line!

Devereaux was so grateful and wants to thank you all Ilene Berg extends a thank you for all who reached out and made this happen! Forty nine children will know the love and hope of Christ because someone cares enough to touch them . If you have gifts to share and love to give in any of these ministries...call the church office and get ready to be blessed! 837-1763.

OUT n ABOUTOUT TO LUNCH

The last luncheon for this season will be on Wednesday, May 16 at 12:00 noon at the Mimis Caf in Scottsdale. As usual we will order off the menu and receive separate checks that will not include the tip. Call Arlene Olsen at 837-4271 for reservations.

Hooked on Books...
Women's reading Group ...will not meet in May. The next meeting will be in September.

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Holy Week 2012

Maundy Thursday
In the Upper Room Dramatization Do this in remembrance of me

A big Thank You to Jesus, the Disciples and the readers, as well as all the behind the scenes people who took part in the week before Easter events. Each person was an important part of making that week a very meaningful and holy week. - Letha Neely, Worship & Music Elder

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May 2012

Love One Another!

Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday 2012

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Getting Ready for Mission Fundraiser

Thank You for the Support of our Youths Summer Mission Trip to the Navajo Nation! Mission trips are great places to learn about spiritual giftedness, major world issues like poverty, working with Christians of other cultures, and a host of other important lessons. If you were unable to attend the Youth Sunday Mission Fundraiser and would like to donate or scholarship a teen, please contact Debby DeBernardi at the church office or send a donation marked Youth Mission 2012.

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Navajo Mission Fundraiser

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More.Navajo Mission Fundraiser

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May 2012

From the Director of Christian Formation

What If we commit to kids, not programs
What if having a relationship with Jesus was more than befriending Him on Facebook? What if kids could meet and build a relationship with God that would thrive on into adult life? Have you noticed all the elementary, preteen, and teenagers? Do you realize we regularly have a need for a nursery or preschool time on Sunday morning? Yeswe also have children and teens coming on Wednesday evenings! More will come during VBS in June. It is one thing to desire more youth and young families, but we also must be ready to welcome, build relationships and disciple them. Many mentors and teams of Faith Friends can make this not only doable, but also incredibly enjoyable! Sweet fellowship, education, worship and outreach! This is a new season, what might God be drawing you to this ministry year for the sake of kids? What if YOU join a rotating team of 3-4 people to be the presence of Jesus and share in the discipleship of these young lives! Team up, train together and select a schedule and time that fits you. No one will be alone and there will be flexibility in serving with others. Join God and families in shaping lives of faith.

Are you available on: Wednesdays 5:00 pm Wednesdays 6:30 pm Sundays 9:00 am Sundays 10:00 am Are you interested in: Teaching Games Crafts Snacks Welcoming Media Music Drama Cleaning Laundry Decorating Small Group Facilitating Substituting OR Monthly Rotation

What age level do you desire: Nursery Elementary Preschool Teen

Contact Debby DeBernardi 602-570-7340 or the church office to begin the conversation and journey.

VBS: OPERATION OVERBOARD

Dare to Go Deep with God! Summer VBS is June 18-22 from 8:45 am - Noon
Vacation Bible School is fast approaching and we are VERY EXCITED about this year's theme! Our VBS will run June 18 through June 22 from 8:45am through 12:00 Noon. Because VBS was so much fun last year, we have many returning volunteers! Having said that, we are still looking for others to help coordinate, assist and just be on

campus to welcome the many families to our beautiful church. Please start watching the bulletin and announcements for lists of items that we are asking the congregation to donate. Of course, CASH donations are always helpful in order to get many of the items needed to make it fun and successful. Please contact Shawn Uphoff (480)794-0872, Paula Eberspacher (480)837-4466, or Debby DeBernardi (480)837 -1763 if you would like to participate or donate!

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Christian Formation
Christian Formation
That was an exciting month we just lived through. All of the fun and inspiring things we did in April are going to be hard to follow, but we will try. It was an awesome Easter Season, we had some unique and unusual services and I enjoyed them all. I hope you were able to join in on some of the fun. Spring is here and we are jumping in with both feet.

Graduation Koffee Klatch

Tuesday mornings are set aside for Stans Koffee Klatch. This group meets in the Adult Center at 9:00am on Tuesday mornings. They discuss everything from books, to todays events. If this sounds like something that would interest you, please join in on the fun. We have four graduating from Fountain Hills High School this year. They are: Emily Owens, Gunnar Huckabay, Josh Jablonsky, Devon Keenom. These young people have been a joy for me as Christian Formation Elder. Getting to know these multitalented young people has been so inspiring. I want to take this time to thank them for enriching my life and the life of the church. Full bios will be in another part of the newsletter.

Mens Bible Study

The men are welcome to come to the Adult Center on Thursday mornings at 7:00am. These men are studying the Apostle Paul. This study is being led by John Bivens. John gets there early to put the coffee pot on, so all are alert and ready to get into some serious studying. If this appeals to any of you men, they are willing to pull up a chair for you to join in.

Pastor Bills Bible Study

We will begin the month of May in the book of our Apostle John. We are looking forward to studying another of Jesus apostles. This study will be another interesting story hour. As with the book of Mark, we are looking forward to hearing how the Apostle John tells his story. If you are interested in joining us we meet on Sunday mornings at 10:30, after fellowship. We meet in the Adult Center for approximately an hour. We would love to have anyone who wishes us to join us.

Easter Egg Hunt

Well our great Easter Egg Hunt of 2012 is over. There were over 450 eggs hid around our campus for the little ones to find. Many had to be helped with some of the more difficultly hid eggs. There were some golden eggs hidden with prizes to be collected in the Fellowship center. We also had some craft areas set up for those who were staying for the Easter Brunch and needed to keep busy. Over all I feel Debby DeBernardi made our Easter Brunch for the youngsters quite a success. Thank you Debby.

Wednesday Evening Family Night

We will continue to meet on Wednesday evenings with our series of Claiming our Faith. This should take us through the month of May. We meet in the Fellowship hall at 5:45 with a meal with the youth, and then we separate into our respective groups for our studies. The youth divide into pre-teen and teen, they are taught by Sandy Heunisch, Debby DeBernardi, and Kristi and Tyson Robinson; in their respective classrooms. While the adults stay in the Fellowship hall with Pastor Bill continuing his studies. Come on and join us for some family time with food and then to our studies.

As May comes it means we are closer to another school season ending. We will try and keep the youth occupied with various activities this year as we have in the past. We hope to have things for all people in the church, so keep an eye out for news in the bulletins, newsletters or presby-news. For those of you who a heading home for the summer, May God see you safely there and back again next fall. We will miss all of you who will not be with us this summer. God Bless you all. Terri Schmidt Christian Formation Elder

~ Laugh Loudly ~ Laugh Long ~ ~~ Laugh Wholly ~~

Someday Someday is a snake whose tongue has mastered the talk of deception. Someday, it
hisses, Ill take her on that cruisewell have time to sit and chat But you know the truth before I even write it, dont you? Someday never comes! Wise up! Invest the time. Send the flowers. Write the letter. Make the apology. Take the trip. Purchase the gift. Do it! The seized opportunity brings joy ----the neglected one brings only regret! --Max Lucado, And the Angels Were Silent The Newsletter Newsletter

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May 2012

New Members
On Sunday, April 29th we welcomed six new members into our wonderful church family. They are:
Dave and Terri McDermid are joining by letters of transfer from Mountain View Presbyterian. They moved to Scottsdale in 1985 from Eau Clair, WI. They were charter members of Congregational Church of the Valley then moved to Mountain View where they met Bill Good. Well you know the rest of the story-they followed Pastor Bill here. Dave is about to retire from the insurance business after 41 years. Dave enjoys golfing and, in fact, he played in a Church golf group with our Pastor Bill at Mountain View Presbyterian. Terri is an avid quilter and crafter and they both enjoy world traveling. They have 4 Children aged 4-16 Children aged 4-16 years old, but they all have 4 legs and a tail!!!! Kate Cox is joining today as an affiliate member. Dean and Margaret Heiser and Dick Westphal invited her to attend here when she told them she was looking for a church home in Fountain Hills. Kate was born in Detroit and raised in Dearborn, Michigan and is an Ordained Elder of the East Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She met her husband James at Wesley Seminary in Washington DC. They have been married for almost 30 years. James is still working in Ohio, but they have plans to move here permanently. Kate says that they have no biological children, but they have looked after and unofficially adopted many children, baptizing them and nurturing them in the Christian faith. Kate is a huge sports fan of the Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and now the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alan and Marilyn Pape are joining our church as affiliate members. They have escaped the Wisconsin winters for about 4 months for the last three years, but enjoy their summers and fall at their country home in Wisconsin where Marilyn enjoys gardening, walking, traveling, and spending time with friends. They have been married 47 years. Marilyn is a retired Family Therapist and youth councilor for Lutheran Social Services in Wisconsin. Alan is a fine art painter and a retired historic preservation planner. In fact, they live in a restored 1896 log home in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. They enjoy spending time with their daughter and family in Scottsdale. Alan and Marilyn say they enjoy the warm welcome theyve experienced here from our church family. Tom Martin is rejoining our church by Reaffirmation of Faith. Tom and his wife Terry have been married for 35 years and they have five surviving children- 4 sons and 1 daughter, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great granddaughters. Tom served 2 tours in Korea in the Paratroopers, achieving the rank of Captain and receiving the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Purple Heart. After his military service he became the Youth Leader for West Chester United Methodist Church in PA. and taught Sunday School for 25 years. Tom has an extensive background in numerous choirs. While at Antioch he founded the Faithful Followers, a gospel quartet that performed at many churches throughout the Charlottesville area. They would sing not only to the Glory of God but for food. Tom is an active member of our Celebration Singers; he has served as an Elder on the Session and on the Evangelism Team. He is a past Director of the Fountain Hills Community Chorus and served on the board of the FH Cultural Council. He continues to support the C.A.R.E. Community ministry and works with returning Veterans at the Phoenix VA Hospital. We are so happy to have each and every one of these wonderful individuals. Be sure to introduce yourselves to our newest FHPC members.

Elders, Susan Phillips and Gail Botsford

More photos fro the PW Spring Gathering in April

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Library Footnotes
The 2012-2013 Reading List from Presbyterian Women of Grand Canyon Presbytery has been released and is posted on the bulletin board in our Church Library. We already have some of the books on our shelves ready for checkout and they include these titles: Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery, an upscale art dealer, and a gutsy woman with a stubborn dream come together to make a story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it. Gritty with pain and betrayal, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life changing love. Code Talker, Chester Nez by Judy Avila. The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of World War II includes the actual Navajo code. In this memoir, the 90 year old Nez chronicles both his war years and his life growing up on the Navajo reservation - the hard life that gave him the physical and mental strength to become a Marine. His story puts a living face on the legendary men who developed what is still the only unbroken code in modern warfare. In-carnation
The official flower of Mothers Day is the carnation, the favorite flower of the mom of holidays founder, Anna Jarvis. Over time, the custom arose of wearing the white carnation on Mothers Day if your mother has died and a red one if shes living. In fact, many carnation colors have special meanings. Pink carries the richest Christian symbolism. According to legend, carnations first appeared on earth as Mary wept while watching Jesus carry his cross. Where her tears fell, there appeared pink carnations, symbolizing a mothers undying love. According to one theory, the English word for carnation comes from carnis, Latin for flesh. From the same root comes incarnation, Gods coming to earth in flesh. Thus, carnations remind us of our loving mothers as well as our loving Savior. The Newsletter Newsletter by Communication Resources, Inc

Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittister. It is in the necessary struggles of life, that we stretch our souls and gain new insights. Building on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God and on the story of her own battle with life changing disappointment, Sister Joan Chittister deftly explores the landscape of suffering and hope. Box 7, Black Canyon Stage Route, Scratchin Out a Livin on an Arizona Chicken Ranch by Susan McMichael. A highway engineer and a southern belle struggle through storm, vermin, and pestilence on a drought prone chicken ranch in Arizona with grit and humor. This is a homespun tale of a four generation family that came to Arizona in territorial days and helped pave the way for a modern state. Susan resides in Mesa and is Treasurer of PWP of Grand Canyon.

-Barbara Oakeson

Important information about addresses!

We are now mailing out the monthly newsletter to all members, affiliate members, friends and prospective members. It is very important that we have a correct address for you. It is especially important for those of us who have two addresses. Our computer program can maintain two addresses and if we know your months of residency here, the program knows which address to use for mailings. We mail out the newsletter in bulk mail. But if we have the wrong address, it gets returned to us and we are responsible for full postage for it and you miss out on the newsletter. Can you please help us and insure that we have the correct dates for your alternate address? Please call or email the church office with your information. 480-837-1763 or fhpc.marta@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and caring.

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May 2012 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 2012. Don Gallentine
Well done, Thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy Of thy Lord.
Matthew 25:21

I want to thank you for the cards, phone calls, food, visits, concerns, e-mails and prayers that I received from so many of you. All of these things certainly made me feel better and helped in my recovery after surgery! You are definitely angels with kind hearts and helping hands!!!

Thanks, Mom
Dad came home to find toys all over the living room, dirty dishes stacked in the sink, clothes piled in the laundry room, beds unmade and kids still in their pajamas. The house was a wreck, like nothing hed seen before. Worried, Dad rushed upstairs to find Mom reading a book in bed. Are you okay? he asked. What happened? You know how you always ask what I do all day? Mom replied. Well, today I decided not to do it.

God Bless All Of You, Mary Ann Nickel

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28th Annual Senior Service Award of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon

Each year special senior member(s )are honored for their service to their church and community at a luncheon sponsored by the Presbytery of Grand Canyon. On March 29, this years nominees, Chandler and Helen Roesch (pictured with Pastor Bill Good) were honored at the luncheon at Valley Presbyterian Church. Congratulations! Thank you for the gifts of your time and talents.

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church 13001 Fountain Hills Blvd. - Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Phone - (480) 837-1763 Fax - (480) 837-1729 Office E-Mail Address: fhpc.marta@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.fhpresbyterian.info Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev Bill Good email: fhpc.billg@gmail.com cell phone: 480-329-8090