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As I See It

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which wasgiven thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the

hands of the presbytery. 1 Timothy 4:14 King JamesVersion

Old Pastor Paul was writing to young Pastor Timo-

thy about remembering how he was equipped byGod for ministry. His equipping included prophecy

and the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Another translation readscouncil of elders.

Since the days of the Bible, Christians have sent representatives to specialassemblies from time to time for a variety of reasons. To worship. To pray.To ordain with the laying on of hands and prayer. To fund and commissionthose sent out with the good news of Jesus Christ. To decide on matters offaith and governance. Carrying on that tradition, we call these meetingsGeneral Assemblies, and Synods, and Presbyteries.

The most recent General Assembly met in Minneapolis July 3 through 10.

The presbytery of Grand Canyon, of which we are a part, sent two eldersand two ministers to serve with a total of 770 commissioners. They electeda new moderator, Elder Cynthia Bolbach from National Capital Presbytery.Upon completion of their work, Question and Answer sheets with the 219 thGeneral Assembly letterhead were published. These have been posted onthe narthex bulletin board for your review. Additionally, look for my ownbrief summaries of the General Assemblys work.

If General Assembly ever takes a position with which you differ, rememberthat our constitution (G-1.0300) provides that God alone is Lord of the con-science. We honor the right of individual opinions on all faith matters.There are matters where people of good will and sincere faith will differfrom time to time. In other words, the General Assembly does not bind

your conscience in its determinations if the Bible and the Holy Spirit havetaught you otherwise.

Fountain Hills, AZ August/September 2010

Pauls Brief Summary of the219th General Assembly,

Minneapolis, July 3-10, 2010

Guiding Bible Verse Jesus said,Out of the believers heart shall flow

rivers of living waterJohn 7:38

Theme Growing Christs ChurchDeep and Wide

Moderator Elder Cynthia Bolbach

from National Capital Presbytery

The Assembly commissioned forservice 122 Young Adult Volun-teers and 17 Mission Co-workers

The Assembly honored missionworkers completing 20 plus yearsof service

The Assembly celebrated the 30thAnniversary of the PresbyterianPeacemaking Program

The Assembly approved a state-ment coming out of Grand Can-yon Presbytery, drafted by the

From the Interim Pastor

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CHURCH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

From June 1 until September 3, the Church office is open Monday through Thursday from8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The office will be closed on Fridays until Labor Day.


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On the Inside:From the Interim Pastor .. . . . .. ..219th General Assembly Summary report .. .. . . . . . . . .Focus on Finance .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .Mission Ministry .. ... . .. .. ..What is Per Capita? .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .Presbyterian Women .. ... Stewardship.. .. .. .. .. . . .. . Did you Know?.. .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Music Ministry . . . . . . .. ..

Christian Education .. . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . ...Evangelism Ministry.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Library Footnotes.. .. . .. . . . . . . ..Need Accurate Addresses .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. ..Walking Mourners Path .. . . . .. . . . . ...August Birthdays .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .Necrology for 2010. .. .. . . . September Birthdays . . .. Javelina havoc on Campus .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . . .

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OUR CHURCH STAFF

Dr. Paul F. SoderquistInterim Pastor

Rev. Stan JonesParish Associate

Marta LudwigAdministrative Coordinator

Debbie FisherDirector of Music Ministry

Dorothy ParrisPianist

Lynn MedleyCustodian

Anna HillNursery

CHURCH TREASURERBud Fuls

CHURCH SESSIONClass of 2010Maria Berry

Andrew HasleyBen DresserJim Stewart

Class of 2011Norm CollinsPeggy LinkinHelen Roesch

Pat TuttleClass of 2012

John Brockelman

Susan PhillipsTerri SchmidtJohn Wyman

BOARD OF DEACONSModerator: Toni Patterson

Class of 2010Linda Lull

Susan OwensTiny PattersonToni PattersonClass of 2011Ralph Berry

Bud FulsMichele Hasley

Chandler RoeschClass of 2012

Ben FastRuby PearsonBev WattersChris Young

Focus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on Finance

We have now completed half of our financial year and have accumulated a re-serve amount in our 2010 expense budget to help offset the anticipated incomeshortfall that occurs every summer. Our expenses will continue to run in the$20K to $25K each month while income traditionally drops below that amount.Our projected budget figures on income are currently lower than planned, butwith careful expense control, we should be able to

meet all commitments until the fall months.We encourage all members to maintain their pledgesduring the summer months to provide the financialstability we need as we plan for a new era in our con-gregational life.

Many thanks,Bud Fuls, Treasurer

Income June 2010 $ 21,301 Year to Date Income $185,890

Expenses June 2010 $ 25,373 Year to Date Expenses $163,937

Difference ($4,072) Difference $ 21,953

The cause of ChristWake up, sing up, preach up, pray up, stay up and never give up or let up or back up or shut up, untilthe cause of Christ in the church and the world is built up.

- Woodland Christian Church, Kansas City, Missouri


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The heart of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has always been and con-tinues to be the local congregation, of which we have 10,751. You areone of them. I thank God for your faith and faithfulness, for your love,

for your service, and for your commitment to Jesus Christ. I need yourprayers as I continue my interim ministry with you. And I commend toyou your continued prayers for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) whereever gathered: in this and other local congregations, in Presbyteries, inSynods, and in another General Assembly meeting June 30 through July7, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Love,Interim Pastor Paul

Continued from page 1...from the Interim Pastor GODS POWERFUL WORD

The Bible contains about 800,000 words, depending onthe translation. This is about four times as many words asare found in a book of average length.

Although the Bible is so long and deals with the greatestthemes that can engage the human mind, its vocabulary is

singularly limited. It uses only 6,000 different words, avery small number compared to the 20,000 words thatShakespeare employed while writing his plays.

Not only is the Bibles vocabulary limited, but the aver-age word in it contains only five letters. However, manyof these short words are full of the deepest meanings andare worthy of earnest study. For example, consider thesefive-letter words: grace, peace, faith, saved, serve, gloryand Jesus.

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session of Desert Hills Church, Carefree, lamenting theexcessive, vain use of Gods name in the entertainmentindustry and calling attention to a higher standard thathonors Gods name.

The Assembly voted to send to the presbyteries for theirvote a new Form of Government revision. If approvedby a majority of the presbyteries, the new Form of Gov-ernment would replace the former Form of Governmentwith a shorter, easier-to-understand set of general stan-dards. Lower governing bodies would then be newly

empowered to respond to the specific ministry needsthey face.

The Assembly created a Middle Governing Body Com-mission to organize, realign, divide, unite or otherwisecombine synods or presbyteries as the need may arise.There has been church-wide discussion for years aboutthe effectiveness of our 16 synods and 173 presbyteriesas they currently exist.

The Assembly approved a Middle East report that callsfor a cessation of hostilities, reaffirms Israels right toexist within secure and internationally recognized bor-

ders, and calls for the end of Israeli occupation of Pales-tinian territories. The report is comprehensive and con-tains many other facets not covered here.

The Assembly considered issues of civil unions andmarriage. The Assembly issued a report that maintainsthe definition of marriage as heterosexual, between aman and a woman. It commended to the whole church astudy on the topic.

The Assembly voted to send to the presbyteries for theirvote a proposed change to the constitution regarding

ordination standards. If approved by a majority of thepresbyteries, the change would remove G-6.0106b fromthe constitution and replace it with new language. Thenew language leaves to the lower governing bodies(sessions and presbyteries) all matters regarding suitability and readiness for ordained service as deacon, elderand minister. Those advocating for maintaining the cur-rent language of G-6.0106b feel that the current lan-guage holds the gate shut against homosexuals servingin office; it is for them a biblical standards issue.Those advocating for changing the current language feelthe time has come to open the gate; it is for them ajustice issue. There was something similar that wentto the presbyteries two years ago. It was voted down.

The Assembly voted to send to the presbyteries a pro-posal to add the Belhar Confession to the Book of Con-fessions. The Belhar Confession comes out of the SouthAfrican Dutch Reformed Churchs struggle againstapartheid and for racial justice.

The Assembly approved a resolution calling for the

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to refrain from holding

national meetings where travel by immigrant Presbyteri-

ans and Presbyterians-of-color or Hispanic ancestry

might subject them to harassment due to legislation

similar to Arizona Law SB1070. While many Presbyte-rians find themselves fully support-

ing SB1070, church leaders have

also been hearing from many Pres-

byterians who have concerns about

SB1070 generally running along

the lines of racial profiling con-

cerns. Nearly everyone agrees that

some kind of immigration reform is

needed.

Continued from page 1...Brief Summary of 219th General Assembly

Cynthia Bolbach

Moderator


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Mission MinistryMission MinistryMission MinistryMission Ministry

For the past few years the

Mission Committee has sup-ported two ministries withinthe Presbytery of Grand Can-yon, namely, Goodyear Vil-

lage Presbyterian Church in Goodyear, AZ and Cook Na-tive American Ministries. We have donated monies aswell as participated with projects on their campuses.Goodyear Village Presbyterian Church was organized in2002 by Presbytery following 60 years prior as a Chapelof the Vahi-Ki Parish. They have built a new sanctuarybuilding, a place for worship and a gathering place for thecommunity. A few years ago some of us joined them forworship and presented a check which enabled them to

apply towards an AC unit. Their Sunday morning worshipis multigenerational with much singing, prayer and praise.The sermon is given by a different person each Sunday.

Cook Native American Ministries is perhaps better knownto most of us as Cook Christian Training School, locatedin Tempe. It now offers a program to prepare Indian peo-ple to become lay pastors of congregations. For decadesCook has prepared professional leaders who serve congre-gations part time as ministers, preaching, baptizing, con-ducting marriages and counseling.

There is an acute shortage of Indian clergy in all denomi-nations. Here, The Rev. Martha Sadongei is the new CLPProgram Director. Although dormant for one year becauseof staffing transitions at Cook, the CLP Program will re-sume fall, 2010, expecting 6-9 ministry students. A winterand summer term of continuing education courses includ-ing stewardship, youth ministry, counseling, Bible studyand other practical theological subjects with approxi-mately 70 people attending.

Nancy Saine Linda Maples Judy Irvin Pat Tuttle, Elder

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Fountain Hills PW members have offered help in

cleaning dorm rooms when conferences have ended,doing laundry as well as preparing sandwiches for thePresbytery of Grand Canyon meeting there. We willcontinue to partner with these outreach ministries.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTSAt the McDowell Mountain Elementary

School

As you read this issue of the newsletter,

the school supplies will have been deliv-ered to McDowell Elementary School.These items make it possible for eachchild along with their parents, to selectthe items they will need prior to the startof school. THANK

YOU for your help in making thispossible.

Things to remember to bring to theMission Table on Sunday mornings.....

Box Tops for EducationBetty Crocker CouponsCampbell Soup LabelsSmall toiletriesGently used clothing

Mission Ministry Committee


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WHAT IS PER CAPITA?

Per capita is an opportu-nity for all communicantmembers of the Presbyte-rian church through thegoverning bodies to par-ticipate equally, responsi-bly, and interdependentlyby sharing the cost of co-ordination and evaluationof mission; and of performing ecclesi-astical, legislative, and judicial func-tions that identify a ReformedChurch, while at the same timestrengthening the sense of communityamong all Presbyterians. (GA Min-utes, Part I, 1995)

What does this mean for the mem-bers of Fountain Hills PresbyterianChurch? We have 335 persons on ourmembership rolls. In 2010, the PerCapita apportionment will remain$31.00 per member. $6.15 will besent to the General Assembly PC(USA), $6.00 to the Synod of theSouthwest, and $18.85 will remain inour Presbytery. Per Capita incomerepresents 36% of the income within

Grand Canyon Presbytery. Over theyears, many of you have contributedto your Per Capita apportionment. Ifyou wish to do so in 2010, pleasewrite a check made payableto Fountain Hills Presbyte-rian Church and indicate inthe memo section it is forPer Capita. You may placeyour gift in the offeringplate on Sunday morningsor send it to the church

office. Thank you!

35 %

Contributions to date: $ 3632.00

Our Commitment: $ 10,385.00

LIFE IN BETWEEN

Three couples in Washington state had a mission to complete. Three of the sixadults had lost both parents within a year or so. They decided to scatter theirparents ashes on the mountain behind the longtime family home. So their hikeupward began.

In time, they found a rocky place that seemed ideal for scattering the remains. Itwas a lovely spot they could remember and return to whenever they wished.

The Rev. Ann Lewis of Snohomish, Washington, later meditated on that sad yetimportant occasion. She wrote: It occurs to me that most of life we live some-where in between the valleys and mountaintops in gray ordinariness that hassubtle reminders of our mortality as well as promises of future joy. But it is thereports of what glory is above that empower us to endure and persevere in faith.



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The Benefits of LaughterResearch shows that laughter increases the number of natural infectionfighting T cells that attack viral infected cells and some types of cancer.

Antibody IgA (immunoglobulin A), which fights upper respiratory tractinfections, also increases.

Disease fighting proteins, calledGamma interferon and B-cells,which produce disease-destroyingantibodies are released duringlaughter.

Laughter can also decrease stress hormones such as epinephrine anddopamine (associated with high blood pressure).

Laughter increases oxygen levels in the body.

Laughter releases endorphins, natural painkillers in the body.

Laughter relaxes muscles and improves mood.

This research was done by

Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan

of Loma Linda University in California

MOVIE-MAKERS, TAKE NOTICE

Ted Baehr, a Christian who monitors moral content in media, discovered thatfilms containing a strong moral and ethical worldview make more money thanfilms that dont. On average, films that reflect Christian faith and values average$75.6 million, while those with lower standards recouped only $26.9 million.

Considering that 76 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians,movie-makers would do well to lift up such values as honesty, truthfulness, jus-tice and love of God and neighbor. And we would do well to support these ef-forts.



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Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2010-2011

Moderator: Laurie Porter Mission Coordinator:Vice-Moderator (Program): Ilene Berg Search Committee: Donna YordySecretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Linda LullTreasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Claire CartmellPublicity: Evelyn Hrunek

Presbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian Women

Morning Circle will meet on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at9 AM in the Adult Center.

Evening Circle will meet Tuesday, September 21 at 7 PMMid-Morning Circle will meet again on Monday, September 27at

10:00 AM in the Adult Center.

Evelyn Hrunek

Fall GatheringOctober 8-10, 2010

Exploring the Be-Attitudes:

Change Your Heart, Change Your World

Location: Redemptorist Renewal Center,A beautiful, quiet desert retreat at Picture Rocks

(just north of Tucson)Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer,

Author of the Horizons 2011- 12 Bible StudyCost: $195 each for a double room (2 nights; 5 meals);

$120 for commuters (3 meals)

Watch for more details and the registration form!

For PW Gathering, November 8, 2010

The Middle East has long been a point of interest for Mary Alice Bivens. In September of 1953, Mary Alice left her home in An-chorage, Alaska, for a year of college study in Beirut, Lebanon. This adventure changed her life and began a half century ofprayerful concern for peace in the Holy Land. In February of this year her husband, John, had a chance tolearn for himself some of the reasons for this continued interest and concern. Together they embarked onan adventure joining others from 8 different countries in an effort to plant 1600 new olive trees in Palestine.At the PW Gathering on November 8th, Mary Alice will tell stories from this latest Middle East adventureand of their mission to participate in aKeep Hope Alive program jointly sponsored by the PresbyterianChurch, USA, and the YMCA and YMCA of Jerusalem and Palestine.

Out N About will be meeting at MPJs on September 15th at 12p.m. For reservations please call RubyPearson at 480-816-1404 or Arlene Olsen at 480-837-4271.


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WHATS A PRAYER LABYRINTH?

More and more churches are creating labyrinths for churchmembers to enhance their spiritual life.

A labyrinth is a circuitous path that people walk, stopping atvarious sites to meditate, reflect on their life and find peace,renewal and direction for living.

A labyrinth isnt a maze for fun. Itsa walkway to a center and back outagain. Pictures of various labyrinthsare available online.

To find a labyrinth near you, visitwww.labyrinthsociety.org.

ANGER MANAGEMENT

In Wishful Thinking, Frederick Buechnerwrites, Of the Seven Deadly Sins, angeris possibly the most fun. To lick yourwounds, to smack your lips over griev-ances long past, to roll over your tonguethe prospect of bitter confrontations still tocome, to savor the last toothsome morselof the pain you are given and the pain youare giving back in many ways, it is afeast fit for a king. The chief drawback iswhat you are wolfing down is yourself.The skeleton at the feast is you.



A Stewardship MessageA Stewardship MessageA Stewardship MessageA Stewardship Message

by Norm Collins

I dont know about you, but we seem to be moving acrossthe calendar very quickly in 2010. It seems like I unwit-tingly slipped into a lower gear during the winter monthswhile the rest of the world kept going in over-drive. Couldit be old age? Surely not.

Anyway, as I write this article in mid-July, it is over 110o Foutside and Im thinking Geez, I ought to be taking a napor lolling about in the pool. But I cant. I simply have toforce myself into a higher gear and get about the task ofcompleting a plan for our Stewardship 2011 Pledge Drive.

Yes, I am talking about that wonderful event we all eagerlylook forward to each year. You know the drill letters,speeches, pledge cards, etc.

Now I want to get serious, really serious. This yearspledge drive will culminate on Consecration Sunday, No-vember 14, 2010. At the close of our worship service onthat day we will file forward and drop our pledge cards inboxes at the front of our sanctuary. At that point in time wewill collectively set the 2011 budget for Fountain HillsPresbyterian Church.

In the intervening weeks as you mull over the pledge you

will make, you should consider a really important fact aboutour church. That fact is that we have clearly demonstrated

in 2010 that we are survivors! We had worked our waythough a couple really tough years, financially and emotion-ally, and now stand on the cusp of what could well be abright new era for our church. Current projections for thisyear show our income will exceed expenses by a modestamount. This logically leads to a very positive assumptionthat we can now afford to hire a new pastor, even if 2011income is the same as it will be in 2010. Therefore, it isrequested that you consider the following points as you planyour 2011 giving to FHPC.

1. A modest decrease in average giving will requirethe tightening of our financial belt even more, butwe still should be able to hire a new pastor.

2. Average giving at the same level as 2010 means

we could hire a new pastor, but we wont be ableto restore the cuts made in staffing and programs.

3. Average giving at higher levels than 2010 willallow us to hire a new pastor and, depending onthe amount of additional giving, restore some ofthe cuts.

In conclusion, our Stewardship 2011 Pledge Drive will notbe bombarding you with historical financial data nor withemotional appeals. Instead, we will simply let you knowwhat can be done at various levels of income. Ultimately,as stated above, the members and affiliates of this churchwill determine our 2011 budget when they drop those cards

in the boxes on Consecration Sunday.

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Righteousness exaltsThe word righteous, according to the dictionary, means acting in accord with divine or moral law.Self-righteous means being convinced of ones own righteousness, especially in contrast with the beliefs of others.

Self-righteous people often ignore principles such as the Ten Commandments and act according to their own self-created standards or no standards at all. Self-righteousness is an attitude, as well, causing people to feel morally superior to others.

For example, a certain man keeps two sets of business records. One doctored set is for the Internal Revenue Service. The man self-righteously justifies this practice to apastor, saying, A man cant make a decent living being honest. You have to cheat in order to have enough to live well.

The Bible says, Righteousness exalts a nation, but s in is a reproach to any people (Proverbs 14:34, NRSV).



Quoted inPresbyterians Today


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Music MinistryMusic MinistryMusic MinistryMusic Ministry

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I'd like to thank all those who'vebeen contributing their talent forspecial music through-out oursummer worship experience.It's wonderful to hear the voices ofJohn Wyman, Howard Olsen, BudFuls, Letha Neely and her brotherLoren, Laurie Porter, An-drey Lull, the flute solo of Megan

Bracher, the saxophone solo ofMike McWethy accompanied by Stephanie McWethy,the band Committed, and hearing Dorothy Parris playher truly meaningful and inspiring music duringthe prelude, offertory and communion; along with all

the wonderful hymns, Barbara Wyman playing theorgan so many Sundays, and playing some of herfavorite organ selections. It's never an easy thing todo, to be in front and be the only sound in the Sanctu-ary, hoping you can get through a piece withoutsneezing, forgetting a meaningful word, being able tokeep your fingers steady enough to play each note asprecisely as you rehearsed, not squeaking, breaking astring, or having your pages stick together. To be ableto present a piece of music in honor and praise to Godis truly an honor in itself, a live presentation, no do-overs!It's an amazing experience!

Our music ministry rehearsals begin Sept. 9th, forthose of you here! We'll warm the seats and get themready for our other singing and ringing friends whowill return as they schedule. Celebration Singers willsing in worship beginning September 19, and Cele-bration Ringers will begin the in worship October 3.I am looking forward to another season with all ofyou, developing our sound as we go through theyear. I so enjoy working with you, and hearing youbecome stronger each time we meet. I am excitedto hear the music I've selected for you for this sea-son. The Celebration Singers will continue our work

with vowel production, balances, blends, dictionand dealing with diphthongs. Your weekly presenta-tions are deeply appreciated by so many in the con-gregation. The Celebration Ringers will continue totackle some very challenging pieces. Theyare all such fine readers, it's fun to see how they ac-complish what they do. If you're interested in joiningeither Celebration Singers, Celebration Ringers, ourPearwood Recorder Consort, the youth band"Committed", or you have any skill instrumentally toadd to our worship experience, please contact me

through the office, before or after any worship service,or call me at home. I'd love to speak with you! I'll beattending a reading session in August with the clinicianJean Anne Shafferman who has authored over 90 choralworks, 30 children's musicals and collections and twoChristmas Cantatas. I'll read music written by top com-posers for every level, in a variety of styles. I will readmusic that maintains the beauty of tradition and impor-tance of progression. I look forward to this annualevent.

I'll also return to South Dakota for a family reunion onmy Norwegian side. I so look forward to stepping intothe Presbyterian church in Mansfield, a town of 100

people, and once again singing with the family still liv-ing, hymns of our Presbyterian tradition. If I close myeyes, I'm sure I will still be able to hear the deep richvoices of my Grandpa and Uncle, while my other uncleplays the organ. I'm sure I'll be able to smell the freshcinnamon rolls fresh baked by my Grandmother who'shouse was right behind the small church. I hope they letme pull the rope that rings the bell before church, justone more time. I hope to walk away from the worshipservice smelling the freshness that each day can bring,filled with the hope and promise of love, that uncondi-tional love that God brings my way.

How good it is to give thanks to You, O Lord,to sing to Your honor, O Most High God,

to proclaim Your constant love every morning

and Your faithfulness every night, with the stringed

instruments and with melody on the harp.

Your mighty deeds, O Lord, make me glad;

because of what You have done, I sing for joy!

Psalm 92:1-4

Deborah Fisher

Director of Music Ministries


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Christian EducationChristian EducationChristian EducationChristian Education

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Here we are half way through our summer

months and we are having some fun. Our FavFive nights have been met with what we aredeeming as being successful. First of all let meexplain our Fav Five concept to you. We gotour Fav Five inspiration from the favorite fivethings needed to have a good time. They arefamily, friends, fellowship, fun and food. Wedecided we wanted a way to join our youth withother age groups. We decided we would try a

family night once a month on Wednesday night.Our first one was June 23rd and we had 25 people show up. We hadpizza, salad and cookies, gamesand music. Can you think of anyother way to have fun? It was agreat start. We are continuing ourWednesday Fav Five throughthe summer months as a way ofgetting to know each other. Thenthis fall when our Youth Connec-tion starts with their Wednesdayevening programming, we willalso offer some programming forthe rest of the families. The Chris-tian Education Committee has set up the dates with themes for the datesevery month, and we are looking forward to having lots of fun. Pleasecome and join in on our fun. All ages are welcome to attend and thereare prizes for those who attend and bring 5 people with them.

Our dates are:July 28th

August 25thSeptember 29th

October 27thNovember 17thDecember 15th

Come join us for some fun!

Thank you to Charlie and Jake Eberspacherand Ben Owens for doing a spectacular job on theFav Five logo and posters. I want to also ThankMichele Hasley for her help with the articles in theFH Times Newspaper.

A prayer for summer

A rippling sea of green and goldIs shimmering before usAs wind stirs the tall corn,Wave after green wave rises high,Reaching for the summer sun.

Lord God,When you summon seedsFrom these furrowed fields,How readily they obey!

Like the myriad crops,Help us grow steadily;Help us stretch, ripenRound out, unfold.

In the warm rays of your strength,

Help us yield goodness!



Vacation TimeSomeone has said, Vacation is what youtake when you cant take what youve beentaking any longer.

There are good reasons to take a vacationevery year: spending time with friends andloved ones, experiencing physical and

mental refreshment, enjoying changes inscenery and routine, and preparing foranother year of productivity.

Please enjoy your vacation! Try to befaithful to the Lord by attending churchwhile youre away, if you have the opportu-nity.

Just remember that during vacations andweekend get-aways, youre especiallymissed by your friends at church. The workof the church suffers because no one can fillyour place of responsibility quite like you.

Gods work goes on all summer long. Yourpresence and gifts are needed to enable the

church to be strong and vigorous through-out the entire year. When youre away,please bring or send your offering beforeyou go.

Have a wonderful summer!



Terri Schmidt, Elder


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ADVICE FOR HAPPINESS

Happiness, said Mahatma Gandhi, is

when what you think, what you say andwhat you do are in harmony.

Did he achieve happiness? Only he wouldknow. However, Gandhis secretary re-ported that every day he held a silent courtwithin himself and called himself to ac-count for the littlest of his little acts.



FINDING TRUE LIFE

No one ever struggled more to find inner unity and, thus, real life than St. Paul. In

chapter 8 of his letter to the Romans, Paul testified: those who live according to theSpirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death,but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace (Romans 8:5-6, NRSV).

Spirit-minded souls, Paul would say, will find the fruit of the Holy Spirit within: love,

joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, NRSV).



We are looking for anyone wishing to teach orhelp out with Sunday morning Godly Play orAdult Programming. If there is anyone wishing tohelp with his or her talents please contact TerriSchmidt at 480/837-7083.

We will be asking you to register your grocery card for the Fountain HillsPresbyterian Church later this summer and fall. We will have people set upon Sunday mornings to help you do this. This means for every dollar thatyou spend at the either Safeway or Bashas, they will give the church a per-centage of this. This money will go to the Christian Education budget to beused for classes and fun activities related to the Youth or Family activitiesthat are planned. So please be sure and register your cards.

Youth Wanted

We are looking to grow our younger member-

ship. If you know of any children or familieswho are looking for a church home, please askthem to come to our Fav Five or to Churchon Sundays. We will be trying to start someYouth programming on Sunday mornings thisfall if we have enough interest. When this gets

going we will need some people to help out with the teaching of our youngpeople. If you are interested please call Terri Schmidt at 480/837-7083.

I want to take this time to Thank our young people inthe youth band Committed. They have very gra-ciously volunteered to play for our Wednesday evening

Fav Five gatherings. Debbie Fisher has done a won-derful job with these boys and we are grateful for theirhelp.

Thank you all and may God continue to bless us with the help of all of you.

- Terri Schmidt

INVITATION TOKOFFEE KLATCH

Koffee Klatch starts up again Tues-day, September 21st, at 9:00 A.M. inthe Adult Center, and you are invited!

Koffee Klatch is a weekly gathering ofpeople on a journey with Christ andwith one another, to deepen our faithand share our life experiences. Westudy the Bible and the personal andsocial issues that come alive from dis-

covering Jesus Way in this chaotic,confusing world. No question is trivialor out of order. We are all seekershere, including the leader.

We will start this Fall completing ourstudy of Romans, beginning with chap-ter 9. Then we will turn to the briefletters of I, II, and III John, whosegreatest contribution to our understand-ing of the Christian Way is this: Godis love; and where love is, God is.And this corollary: We know that we

have passed from death to life becausewe love the brothers, and sisters.

Come and see! Try it! Youll like it.And if not, no harm.

In anticipation, Rev. Stan Jones


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Not Yet A Member?If you are interested in joining our church family, please see or call Susan Phil-lips at 480-837-1225 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.

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Evangelism MinistryEvangelism MinistryEvangelism MinistryEvangelism Ministry

The role of faith

Fear imprisons, faithliberates; fear paralyzes,faith empowers; fear dis-heartens, faith encourages;fear sickens, faith heals;fear makes useless, faithmakes serviceable and,most of all, fear putshopelessness at the heartof life, while faith rejoices

in its God.

- Harry Emerson Fosdick



The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.

He leads me in right paths for his names sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no evil; for you are with me...

Now that summer is infull swing and our

wonderful winter visi-tors are off to coolerclimates, those of uswho live here year-round are still veryactive participants in

our church life.Most of us enjoy full membership, but

there are still some who have not made the de-cision to become an active member of ourwonderful church family. There may be nu-merous reasons for this reluctance, but if we

can answer any questions you may have in this

regard, please feel free to talk to me, any of theElders, or you can call the church office and Iknow Pastor Paul would be happy to answer anyconcerns you may have concerning membership.

In the event you are interested in member-ship at this time, you can contact me, Susan Phil-lips, Elder, Evangelism Ministry Unit at 480-837-1225, or contact Marta in the church office at 480-837-1763.

Susan Phillips, Elder

Evangelism Ministry Unit

Artwork byAnna Hill


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Library FootnotesLibrary FootnotesLibrary FootnotesLibrary FootnotesA WALK TO REMEMBER

another Nicholas Sparks lovestory.

17-year old Landon Carter, a typical smart-alecky teen, has decided to enroll in a dramaclass rather than chemistry. Jamie Sullivan,daughter of a Baptist Minister is also in thedrama class. Landon thinks Jamie is

STRANGE. She always carries and reads her Bible. Her father has written a drama, AChristmas Angel, which will be performed at

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Christmas. She convinces Landon to take partin this performance. Thus begins the relation-ship between Jamie and Landon. She teacheshim about her faith in God. To her, everythingis part of the Lords plan. A WALK TO RE-MEMBER tells of ayoung girls love of Godand a young mans un-derstanding. It is a bookworthy of a place in ourchurch library.

- Mary Wernecke

Important information about addresses!

We are now mailing out the monthly newsletter to all members, affiliate members, friends and pro-spective members. It is very important that we have a correct address for you. It is especially impor-tant for those of us who have two addresses. Our computer program can maintain two addresses andif 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 thewrong address, it gets returned to us and we are responsiblefor full postage for it and you miss out on the newsletter. Canyou please help us and insure that we have the correct datesfor your alternate address? Please call or email the churchoffice with your information. 480-837-1763 or [email protected]. Thank you for your time and caring.

The tribute of criticismSenator J. William Fulbright (1905-1995) was never upset with American citizens who criticized their government. He believed the fact that they couldcriticize their leaders was an implied tribute. Plus, Fulbright reasoned, constructive criticism is often a sign of a desire to make needed changes in a com-munity or nation.

Citizens in many other countries pay the price of torture, imprisonment or even death if they speak ill of their leaders oppressive policies. In America, ourfreedom should obligate us to speak out against injustices and wrongs.

American writer and civil-rights activist James Baldwin said, I love America more than any other country in the world, and, exactly for this reason, I

insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.




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HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS!

08/20 Pamela Wright08/22 Charles Eberspacher08/23 Lynn Medley08/23 JJ Prokupek08/24 Ken Van Tine08/26 Maria Berry08/26 Kent Martinson

08/27 Bill Monahan08/27 Richard Uphoff

08/28 Ryan Zenhausern

08/11 Viola Johnson08/11 B.J. Shuck08/13 Pat Ahrens08/14 Ruth Tessmer08/17 Andy Hasley08/17 Suzie McCready08/18 Gunnar Huckabay

08/18 Mary Ann Nickel08/20 Wanda Collins

08/03 Jim Brown08/03 Carol Hencz08/04 Jerold Miles08/06 Marjorie Koepke08/08 Norm Collins08/08 Joan Kinkade08/09 Letha Neely

08/10 Ruth Nelson08/10 Ben Owens

"Walking the Mourners Path

Transforming Grief into Joyful LivingWalking the Mourner's Pathministry is a Christ-centered bereavement grief support program,with the purpose of transforming one's grief, into joyful living, by offering the outstretched handof Christ. We have been blessed with the opportunity to serve our Church membership andCommunity with a safe and convenient gathering place for this non-denominational ministry,that is Christ-centered, Scripturally sound and Church based, enabling all to come into ourLord's loving presence and experience the abundance of His tender healing love.

Walking the Mourner's Pathis Spiritually directed and led by trained facilitators, who believe "grieving is not alack of faith, but a natural part of living". Through-out this eight week program, complete with workbook, Mournerswill be given the opportunity to learn new ways in which they may honor their loved ones, seek spiritual directionand discover Jesus' promise of comfort and healing.

Preparation is beginning for another eightweek session. For those that are interested in attending this wonderfulGrief Ministry, have a loved one they would like to encourage in this process, or would like additional information,please contact Michele Hasley at (480) 816-8917, or the Church Office (480) 837-1763, since the number of par-ticipants is limited.

DeaconsDeaconsDeaconsDeacons

Thank YouAgain thanks to all those who keep me in your

prayers. The biopsy on my tongue was shown to

be non-malignant but I will have to have laser

treatments. Im sure those prayers keep me go-

ing.

Joan Owens


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HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

09/20 Vivian Virden09/22 Madeline Brown09/24 George Mortimer09/28 William Delahanty09/29 Michele Hasley

09/07 Toni Patterson09/09 Ashlin Caltabiano09/14 Ernie Hill09/16 Jerry S Maples09/17 Bruce Porter09/19 Ann Stavely

09/02 Peggy Linkin09/03 Robert G Brown09/03 Marilyn Humes09/04 Eric Blake09/04 William Quigley09/05 Sylvester Taylor

With deepest sympathy we listthose members who have

passed away in 2010Gil Rapp

Carolyn WestphalHazel Hoover

Nancy GraybielJudy Mortimer

Millie DevlinNancy Jann

Shirley Johnston

Well done, Thou good and faithful servant.Enter thou into the joy Of thy Lord.

Matthew 25:21

Hospitalized? Call the church!

Ifyou are sick, hospitalized or home recovering from ill-ness, we want you to call the church and let us know! In a con-gregation like ours where people leave in droves for extended

summer months, it is easy for the staff, elders and deacons toassume, when we dont see someone, that they are simplyvacationing away. The truth is that some of you are sick andwe are not aware of it.You can help us by simply letting one of the staff know ofyour situation. We have an excellent support system in placedue to the diligent efforts of our deacons. Help us serve youby communicating your situation.

I would like to thankthe Congregation,the Board of Dea-cons, the ChurchElders, Marta, theOffice Angels and

especially Paul Soderquist for your over-whelming support, prayers, love, concerns,gifts, and council for Judy and I over thesepast 2 years. I cannot express to you howmuch this meant to both of us. Thank youso much.

George Mortimer***August 9, 2010***


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Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

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In Touch is published monthly; deadline for each issue is the 15th of the month before publication.News and information should be submitted to the church office in hard copy, or email to [email protected] Editor, Marta Ludwig; Assistant Editor, Carol Hencz; Proof Reader, HelenRoesch, Production and Circulation: Mary Wernecke, Bobbie Dangremond, Ruby Pearson, Arlene Ol-sen, Joan Owens, Marilyn Humes, Vivian Virden and Joyce Stott.

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church13001 Fountain Hills Blvd. - Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Phone - (480) 837-1763 Fax - (480) 837-1729 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CLOSED ON FRIDAYS www.fhpresbyterian.info

Interim Pastor Dr. Paul Soderquist email: [email protected] home phone: 480-785-9508

If anyone is not getting our newsletter or Presb-E-News andwould like to, please let the church office know at 837-1763.

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