June-July Newsletter 2013

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Focus on Finance .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .CLAF Events .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .Emergency Contact Information . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ..Mission Ministry . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .FHPC Foundation.. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . ..Presbyterian Women .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . ..This and That . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Who Are These People? . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . .. ..Congratulations to .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. ..Kingdom Rock VBS .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... .. . .. . ..Christian Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . . . . .From the Director of Christian Formation .. . . . . . . . . .New Members .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .BLOG: Check it out! .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Library Footnotes.. .. . .. . . . . . .June Birthdays .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .Music Ministry .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Spotlight...Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Necrology for 2013 .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . ..July Birthdays .. .. .. . . .. .. . ..Twins Baptism . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .

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OUR CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Bill GoodPastor/Head of Staff

Rev. Stan JonesParish Associate

Debby DeBernardiDirector Christian Formation

Marta LudwigAdministrative Coordinator

Debbie FisherDirector of Music Ministry

Dorothy ParrisPianist

Caryl BatesOrganist

Lynn MedleyCustodian

CHURCH TREASURER

John SkewesCHURCH SESSION

Class of 2013Bob Lull

Susan OwensJim Roy

Donna YordyClass of 2014Gail Botsford

Jerry CainCarol HenczJerry MaplesLetha Neely

Class of 2015Brooks BenjaminJohn BrockelmanJake Eberspacher

Helen QuigleyTerri SchmidtChris Young

BOARD OF DEACONSModerator: Yvonne Ellingson

Class of 2013Yvonne EllingsonSandy HeunischJohn Schopbach

Donna SimsClass of 2014Irene Cain

Phyliss KernLinda MaplesHelen RoeschClass of 2015

Ben FastJack Morris

Ruby PearsonBev Watters

******Rev. Glenn Atchinson

Pastor Emeritus

Focus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on Finance

The month of April is generally a transitional month, wedgedbetween the heady days of the First Quarter and the lean daysof Summer. For budgetary purposes, April is projected to becash flow neutral asIncome andExpenses are likely to zeroeach other out. Such was the case for April 2013. Overall, the

Church is about on course for Fiscal Year 2013. We had agood start to the 2013 Fiscal Year, but our gains to date areexpected to erode as we progress through the Summer. Still,much better to be ahead than behind.

Respectfully,John Skewes, Treasurer

April. Income $ 31,595 Budget $ 32,350

April. Expense $ 33,401 Budget $ 34,835

Yr to date Income $ 166,724 Budget $ 153,400

Yr to date Expense $ 140,578 Budget $ 138,153


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Contact InformationContact InformationContact InformationContact Information

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Recent events have made us realize how important it is for the church to have emergency contact information for ourchurch family, especially for those who live alone. Wont you take the time to fill this form out and mail or email to thechurch office:

Who do we contact in case of emergency?Please print

Your Name_________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact #1

Name____________________________________Relationship________________________

Phone____________________________________Email_____________________________

Emergency Contact #2

Name____________________________________Relationship________________________

Phone____________________________________Email_____________________________

In May a group of 17 fromFHPC traveled to the Olive MillFarm in Queen Creek. The groupenjoy a fun lecture and a 30 min-ute tour of the facility. Theseactivities were followed by anopportunity for the group to tastethe many varieties of olive oilthey had available. The groupenjoyed a lunch on the patio withdessert being the most deliciouscupcakes most of us had ever

tasted. Our thanks to Connieand Tony Harris for making thearrangements.

Congregational Life & FellowshipCongregational Life & FellowshipCongregational Life & FellowshipCongregational Life & Fellowship


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Mission MinistryMission MinistryMission MinistryMission Ministry


Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church FoundationAn Investment Today for the Life of Our Church Tomorrow

What happens with my Foundation gift after I pass away? This is the most popular ques-tion asked by religious foundation donors. The Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Founda-tion has the answer. Contact a Foundation Board of Trustees member for the answer.

Foundation Board of Trustees

Barbara Oakeson 480-837-5563 Susan Phillips 480-837-1225

Matt Jefferson 480-837-6001 Gary Reynolds 480-836-9552Roy Nickel 480-688-8392 Ben Fast 480-837-1119Jerry Cain 480-837-1764

P.S. Do you have a will, trust or any document naming the Church as a benefactor? If Yes, the Foundationwants you! Please call a Foundation Board of Trustees member.

SUMMER BOXES WILL BE GOING OUT MID-JULY TO AFGHANISTAN

Plans are now being made to send out Summer Boxes in the middle of July to some of our Troops stationed in far-remoteareas of Afghanistan. In order to do so, several steps need to be taken. Donations are needed for the following: from the Dol-lar Store packages of dice and/or puzzle books; yummy snacks nothing that can leak or melt; sunscreens and smallhand sanitizers. Any funds received will go towards shipping costs. Donations of any of these items will be more than appreci-ated and will help to make our Summer Troops Project another success.

Congratulations to 2Lt. Michael Carillo and the whole Carillo family on Michael's recent completion and graduation from ArmyRanger School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. The family was able to attend the graduation and will no doubt have stories to tell.

Vantage pointIn Romania in the 1940s, Christian pastors were forced to declare their allegiance to Communism. When Richard Wurmbrand refused to

do so, he was imprisoned for a total of 14 years. He later founded Voice of the Martyrs, an organization that helps Christians who are persecuted fortheir faith. Wurmbrand urged believers to maintain an eternal perspective on earthly sufferings: When you were a child, you might have sat on asmall stool and looked at your mothers embroidery. From your point of view, it was a confusion of zigzags, knots and loose threads. Then yourmother, to help you understand, turned the embroidery (over) so you could see and appreciate the design. You must stop looking on the wrong sideof things.

Live your hearts to heavenly places and look down upon events from (that) vantage point. You will see lifes temporary sufferings as agathering of pearls and jewels with which we will be adorned in eternity.

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Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2013

Moderator: Ilene Berg Mission Coordinator: Mary Alice BivensVice-Moderator (Program): Susan Lickman Historian/Librarian: Barbara OakesonSecretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Maria BerryTreasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Evelyn HrunekPublicity: Terry Martin Search Committee: Linda CapronMorning Circle Leader: Carol Fuls Evening Circle Leaders: Maria Berry & JeaneneAfternoon Circle Leader: Martha Baxter SchopbachHooked on Books Leader: Out n About Leader: Arlene Olsen

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Mothers Day Celebration

Afternoon Circle News from Marty BaxterThe Circle will meet during the summer months in Room 124. The next meeting is on July 2 at 1:00p.m. The lady at the frontdesk at Fountain View Village will give you directions to Room 124, the Room beside the Assisted Living Chapel. If you have

any questions or need a ride please call Martha at 837-3275.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to our brand newparents Tyson and Kristi Robinson. May Godbless you and baby Ella all the days of your life.


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FACEBOOK PAGE: Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

Go to our website and click on Facebook on our home page.

When you are there also click on the like it icon.

When you do that you will get news feeds directly from our site whenever anything new isadded. It is just another way to stay connected.


Hear Ye! Hear Ye!Have you noticed the new poles to hang banners in front of

the church? Bob Lull and his trusty friend, Dieter Ludwig,have literally put hours into meetings, designing, renting ajack hammer and drilling to provide a sturdy frame for allchurch banners needed! The poles are removable, sturdy andeasy to mount. All church banners will now have a templateto be designed for perfect fit. New banners will have a topsleeve for even more stretch! Thank you guys for your will-ing hearts and serving hands! We appreciate you.

THANK YOU!

Pastor Bill Good speaking at theNational Day of Prayer Service atShepherd of the Hills Church.


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Can you guess who these children grew up to be?Can you guess who these children grew up to be?Can you guess who these children grew up to be?Can you guess who these children grew up to be?

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Congratulations!

Benjamin Owens

Benjamin graduated May 17th from the University of Missouri. His Bachelor's Degree isin Journalism, with an emphasis in Strategic Communications. His minor is in Psychology.During his senior year of college, Benjamin spent the fall semester interning at Inside Co-lumbia Magazine as a Marketing Intern. During his Spring 2013 semester, he worked as theMarketing and Branding Consultant at Ninth Planet Studios, as well as began a part-timejob in Marketing with the hair salon franchise Sport Clips.He was accepted into University of Missouri's Graduate School this fall to begin his Mas-ter's in Journalism. Benjamin was recently awarded a Graduate T. A. position under theDean of the Journalism school, also to begin this fall.This summer, he will be staying in Columbia, Missouri, and working as the Sports ClipsMarketing Coordinator for the region. Also, he just accepted an Internship with a companycalled Socket, where he will work this summer as well.

Congratulations, Benjamin!

Remember the GiverGod wants us to enjoy the good gifts that he gives to us, provided that we dont so focus on the gift that we forget the Giver.

When the gift becomes more important than the Giver, you have idolatry; when the Giver is seen through the gift, you have worship.

- Warren WiersbeThe Newsletter Newsletter


Jerry Miles and I are in the early stages of planningan ongoing series of symposiums designed to offer a forum forthe FHPC family to discuss these issues we cant talk about

in church. Youve seen my list: whats yours?I invite you to email me ([email protected]) orvisit with either Jerry or me to suggest topics as you see fit.Then watch upcoming issues ofIn Touch and The Weekly forthe schedule of our conversations.

If we are to respond to our calling to be Christs wit-nesses to the world (Acts 1:8), we need to share views andideas with one another in order to more fully explore what ourLord would have us say.

Perhaps in the power of the promised Holy Spirit wecan learn to talk about those things we dare not talk about.

Grace and Peace,

PS: If you missed the sermon on May 26th, you canhear it on our website at www. fhpresbyterian.info. Click onSermons in the upper left-hand corner of our Home Pageand then select Shhh. . .

From our Pastor...continued from page 1Potato ChipsA little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was along trip to where God lived, so he packed his suit-case with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of rootbeer and started his journey.When he had gone about three blocks, he met an oldwoman. She was sitting in the park, just staring atsome pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and

opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beerwhen he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her somechips. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was sopretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer.Again, she smiled at him.

The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling,but they never said a word. As twilight approached, the boy realizedhow tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone morethan a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gaveher a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, hismother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him,"What did you do today that made you so happy? "He replied, "I hadlunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You

know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"

Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home.Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked,"Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied!"I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before her son re-sponded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."




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Christian FormationChristian FormationChristian FormationChristian Formation

Most of us aretaking a break

and re-energizing for anew year(School, thatis). Some willget away forcooler weather.

Others willstay and en-dure our AZ

heat. Regardless, we will all be makingplans to make our August start exciting.Do stay in touch to find out what may be

going on this summer and join in any ofour functions. We welcome all whowish to participate. Here is what is go-ing on at Fountain Hills PresbyterianChurch.

Sabbath Day Bible Study

(formerly Pastors Bible study)This Study will not meet during themonths ofJUNE-JULY-AUGUST. Fora little background of this event: Eachweek our church Calendar of Eventsincludes what once was called the Pastor

Bible study. It is now called SabbathDay Bible Study and has a change inleadership to permit Pastor Bill to con-duct the Intergenerational Worship -home by another way. John Bivenshas assumed the leadership role for thisimportant church event. He meets withPastor Bill each week as part of thepreparation for this Bible Study, whichmeets in the Adult Center each Sundayfrom 10:30 until 11:30 am. Watch forour announcement of this event start-

ing again on AUGUST 25.

Blessed Beginnings Ministry(formerly offered on Sunday Morning

at 9:00 am)The former class study for this grouphas been replaced with our new Inter-generational Service which is being heldfrom 11:15 - 12:15. We are offeringBlessed Beginnings Ministry for agesinfants - kindergarten if families choosenot to keep younger ones with them or ifa child needs extra attention. So far, we

have been having between 2-4 littleones each Sunday. We will alwaysoffer more to provide a Christian

ministry with children - even the ba-bies.

The Way (formerly Wednesday

evening Family Night)

WILL NOT MEET DURING

JUNE-JULY-AUGUST. WILL

RESUME AUG. 21This includes Elementary kids(KidCommunity) and Teens.When we resume in August, we willcontinue our schedule of Elementarykids(KidCommunity) meeting from 5

-6 pm. Dinner & Fellowship from 6-6:30 pm. Teens meet at 6:30. PastorBill leads the adults in a one hourBible study from 6:30-7:30 pm..Mens Bible StudyMen of Fountain Hills PresbyterianChurch have decided to continue theMen's Bible Study throughout thesummer, meeting each Thursday

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morning at 7 am in the Adult Center.Men, why not take advantage of thissummer opportunity and join in the

fellowship and experience with a cupof coffee and a donut? You will bewelcomed and glad you did. JohnBivens will be back as Leader in thelatter part of August.

- Carol Hencz

Carol Hencz, Elder

BIBLE ANSWERS

When in sorrow, read John 14When men fail you, read Psalm 27When you have sinned, read Psalm 51When you worry, read Matthew, 6: 19-34If you have the blues, read Psalm 34When God seems far away, read Psalm 139If you are discouraged, read Isaiah 40If you are lonely or fearful, read Psalm 23If you feel down and out, read Romans 8:39

When you want courage for your task, read Joshua 1When the world seems bigger than God, read Psalm 90When you want rest and peace, read Matthew 11:25-30When leaving home for labor or travel, read Psalm 121If you get bitter or critical, read 1st Corinthians 13If thinking of investments and returns, read Mark 10:17-31For a great invitation, a great opportunity, read Isaiah 55



Kids are free

A little boy in church for thefirst time watched as the Ushers passed

the offering plates.When they neared the pew

where he sat, the youngster piped up soeveryone could hear: Dont pay for me,Daddy. Im under five.




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From the Director of Christian FormationFrom the Director of Christian FormationFrom the Director of Christian FormationFrom the Director of Christian Formation

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! A Rockin

Royal Thank You!

Over 60 VBS volunteers howdoes one begin to say thank you? Itwould take half the newsletter tothank everyone who poured hours of prayer, preparation,finances and resources into VBS. One praise is that Bobthe Builder, our grounds elder, is still on good terms withthis royal, but rowdy VBS team! John Brockelman is stillone of our knights in shining armor! Thank you for allyour support!

Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School was evidence thatthe presence and action of God is here within and among

us! I am overjoyed at the thought of how many of you in

fact all of you were so involved in providing this creativeway to share the love of God , to invite kids to be aware ofGod in the midst of every day life and to follow Jesus.One lives the truths emphasized in VBS while preparingfor the VBS week. This year was no different.I personally had several times of standing strong by de-pending on God to reveal who he might have for a leaderor to work out details or to discover ways flowing todeeper relationships. Gods love does help us stand strong

in the midst of daily life through love, faith in Jesus,friends & family, prayer, and scripture!

At this time we will have concluded our 3rd VBS. TheSpirit has brought us to full capacity of children before wehave begun! As a congregation you have graciously andgenerously provided,supplies, food, prayers,time, and a host of othersupport. The VBS teamis so overwhelmed thatwe just are not sure howto say thank you for com-ing together in such a


beautiful and creative way.

Pastor Bill, as Sir Wally, is always a hit! If you did not com

to sit in the Royal Courtyard you missed how our Bible budies helped him grow spiritually to stand strong for God! Lus all continue to Stand Together as we continue to shaour lives as Jesus shared his!

Fun facts of VBS:* Adult Kid Crew Leaders ranged from 18-87 years of age!* Although we exceeded our number of kids at VBS this

year (52)next year Debby is already looking at howe can do this to welcome twice as many children!

* Rest for now!* Ponies liked our kids the best!* Marta is still in our office she did not run away!* The Heifer Project is continuing throughout 2013.* Enjoy the fun pictures of some of the VBS highlights!* Watch for a Princess and Knight Party!

All volunteers are summoned to the Appreciation RoyalFeast and Celebration on July 10

that 5:30 pm in the Fel-

lowship Center. Come and celebrate what God continues todo among us!

Youth Going to Purdue July 15-20:

Your mission fund-raising dollars at work!

FH Presbyterian Church will be sending with me, Tyson Robinson and four youth: Jacob Eberspacher, Andrey Lull, Sean

Nangle, and Trey Uphoff to the Presbyterian Youth Trienniumthis summer. Over 5000 teens will gather for worship, smallgroups, music, drama, relationships, and missions around theTheme I AM. If that isnt enough fun there is lots of funalso planned as some teens will get their first taste of campuslife and small group ministry.

We are honored to have Andrey be a part of the choir andJacob and Trey ( as youth elders) to serve communion at thisevent. Tyson will participate with the small groups as Debbycontinues the leadership track and also has a small group ofladies. This happens only once in every three years. Howexciting for some of our youth to experience the greater Pres-

byterian Church and body of Christ! Please pray for safety awe fly and shuttle, as well as ourhearts to be open and receptive towhat God has for each and all ofus.

If God is this great I AM, thenhow shall we as youth and lead-ers now live as we return toFountain Hills? Watch for theinterviews next month!

Debby DeBernardi, Directo


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New MembersNew MembersNew MembersNew Members

Not Yet A Member?If you are interested in joining our church family, please see or call Gail Botsford at 412-613-3312 orcall the church office at 480-837-1763.

Gail Botsford, Elder

Joanne JonesJoanne lives on Boxwood Lane in Fountain Hills, and has

been in AZ since 1997. She was born in Washington,D.C., but lived most of her life in Upper Marlboro, Mary-land until she married a Navy guy in August of 1966.They were married 15 yearsand then divorced. At thattime she was living in Floridawith her 2 children. Shemoved back to Maryland forthe next 10 years and workedfor Unisource. In 1996 hersister and her family moved toMesa, AZ and she decided tomove with them. She worked

for WorldatWork for the fol-lowing 10 years and retired in2006.

Summer joined Joanne at 6months old in 2005 andJoanne officially adopted her18 months later. Joanne com-mented at that time GOD hasa great sense of humor send-ing me a 6 month old baby atthe ripe old age of 57, but shehas truly been a blessing.

When asked What brought youto our church? Joanne replied,Terri Schmidt and Vacation Bible School for the past 2years. In answer to our question as to what she wouldlike to share with the congregation on the Sunday thatshe becomes a member, Joanne stated Everyone hasbeen so great to us over the past 2 years and that is whywe are now joining this church.

Summer Jones (age 8)Summer is already very involved in our church activities.Participating in our Vacation Bible School for 2 years,and the many childrens presentations during our ser-vices.

James Hall (better knownas Jim)Jim has lived on Cliff Top

Dr. F.H., for 6 years,however, has been in AZ22 years. He is a retiredfirefighter from PrinceGeorge County, Mary-land. Currently, he isinvolved in Fire Explo-sion Investigations.

He has 2 daughters, 9grandchildren, and 1 great-grand child. His interests

are golf and traveling.

When asked What broughtyou to our church?JimrespondedI knew Judy Irvin was already a memberand was excited about the positive changes. He attendedseveral other churches, but this was the church that hadwhat he was looking for---a bible based church with afriendly congregation.

We asked Jim---On Sunday, when you become a mem-ber what one thing about you would you like to share withthe congregation? He replied, When you are built likean orangutan, people always ask the same 2 questions----#1. How tall are you? His answer 521. #2. Did youplay basketball? His answer - Yes, at the local YMCA.

Summer is into Martial Arts and enjoys her time with herMom playing games, swimming and cooking.Summer attended VBS 2 years ago and Mrs. Debbie

Fisher asked if she would like to be in the childrens choirand she and Mom said YES. Since then, Summer hasnever wanted to attend any other church. Fountain Hills

Presbyterian Church is herchurch and she feels it isthe best church in thewhole wide world.

From left to right: Joanne and Summer Jones, Gail Botsford,elder and Jim Hall.


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Greetings. This blog is an answer to a question. The more that we learn the more we should wantto share. This blog is for the sharing of information to help with our journey / adventure towards adeeper understanding of our faith. You may also go online thru our websitewww.fhpresbyterian.info and click on the BLOG button and add your comments, as well as seewhat others are thinking. Check it out.

Messiahs Light

Jesus words about the darkness were used to explain the anger, jealousy and

lack of joy that often occupies the typical heart of man. It is a condition he wants

to change. Even with a lighthouse beacon, a lantern or a powerful flashlight, He

knows that we will stumble around in the darkness of this world until we allow

Him to light the way.


Why I stopped attending Sports events

Every time I go, they ask for money.The people I have to sit with dont seem friendly.The seats are too hard and uncomfortable.The coach never visits me.The referee makes decisions I disagree with.I sit near some hypocrites; they only come to see what others are wearing.Some games go into overtime, so Im late getting home.

The band plays some music I havent heard before.The games are scheduled when I want to do other things.My parents took me to too many games when I was growing up.I read a book on sports, so I know more than the coaches do anyhow.I want my kids to choose for themselves what sport they like best.

- Moody Monthly



Michael Belk, artist

Day by day

Day by dayDay by dayOh, dear LordThree things I pray:To see thee more clearlyLove thee more dearlyFollow thee more nearlyDay by day.

- Ascribed toSt. Richard of Chichester (1197-1253)

and G. R. Bullock-Webster (1913)As worded in the musical Godspell




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The Wednesday evening pro-gram The Way just finished anexcellent study of the Psalms. Itcertainly got me interested inreading them along with learn-ing more about them. Ourchurch Library has one of myfavorite books, A Shepherd

Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller. The author trulyunderstands the meaning of the psalm because like thepsalm writer David, he has been a shepherd himself. Therole of the Shepherd in the lives of sheep; leader, com-forter, caregiver, provider, protector, and owner bringsrich spiritual insights to Jesus role in the life of the be-liever. The parallels are insightful, moving, and pro-foundly relevant to the Christian experience.

More resources available for check out from our Libraryare:Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of AscentbyBeth Moore explores Psalms 120-134 sung by travelingpilgrims on their way to the great festivals of the Jews and

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Library FootnotesLibrary FootnotesLibrary FootnotesLibrary Footnotes

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as part of worship at those festivals.

Psalms of Lamentby Ann Weems draws from Psalms to

give voice through poetry of the grief and anguish theauthor felt over the death of her son.

Psalms for Young Children by MarieDelval is a collection of Psalms para-phrased for young readers (ages 4-8)using simple yet powerful imagery tohelp children understand the mes-sages found in some of the Psalms.

SCAMS

With technology (email, Facebook, etc.) the way it is...it is important to know our members andfriends would never send out an email asking for monetary help of any kind. There are too manyscams out there and we want you to be aware. If you have any questions about any suspicious email,please do call the church office or the pastor. Thank you for your attention.

HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAYS!

6/02 Sally Atchinson6/03 Richard Lau6/04 Alan Pape6/06 Elvira Ruiz6/07 Bob Bracher6/09 Jerry Cain6/09 Christian Hissler6/09 Luc Therrien

6/11 Leanne Reynolds6/12 Terry Martin6/12 Walter Robinson6/13 Sandra Heunisch6/15 Megan Bracher6/18 Heather Vawter6/19 John Brockelman6/20 Sandra Henningson6/21 Ken Root, Jr.

6/23 Howard Olsen6/23 Joanne Jones6/25 Mary Morris6/27 Kyanne Bracher6/27 Sandy Myhr6/27 Robert Sanderson6/28 Suellen Monahan6/29 Ruby Pearson6/30 Wilbur Nelson

The power of attitudesAttitude is the minds paintbrush. It can color a situa-tion gloomy and gray, or cheerful and gay. In fact,attitudes are more important than facts.




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The Music Ministry is survivingthe heat! Musical people are com-

ing and going from their vacationsand summer jaunts, sharing withus their personal expression andstyle of music that has become theheart of this music ministry; then,heading out of town again! Weare truly grateful that God hasblessed so many with their musicalgifts.

I have been spending manydays, and many more to come

this summer, with Dorothy in our music library. This is acontinuation of last summers efforts when weba refined organization of anthems and instrumental mu-sic, with a new labeling and categorical system. With Doro-thy's librarian background, she's amazing to work with. Ilove handling the music, re-circulating the familiar pieces ofpast years in with the newer arrangements that keep our mu-sic ministry the blended style it has been for solong. Dorothy and I are constantly in conversation aboutmusical qualities and style. The question has never been assimple as to whether it's contemporary or traditional, butleans more to whether it's useful now or useful later. Wehave been known to speak musical relevance 8 hoursstraight, with people wondering what we have to talk aboutso long. It's a great working with Dorothy. She,along with our fabulous organist, Caryl, are both such hard-

working, progressive, and faithful musicians.They never cease in keeping the quality of music in thischurch to the highest standard, consistently offering a blendof styles and unique arrangements that fill the sanctuary withworshipful music Sunday after Sunday. We certainly valuethem.

Music MinistryMusic MinistryMusic MinistryMusic Ministry

The summer VBS was a great time! We are nurtur-

ing the young, and trying to give their place in churchthe full value that they deserve. It was wonderful tosee young ones dancing, along with the "not soyoung", and hear the children play the drums "finally"to the beat of the music, and to hear songs that havebeen in our church repertoire for so longbe transformed into songs that penetrate andmerge with the language of young ones today. It willalways be a defining step in the growth of ourchurch. It takes much effort, but, they are so worth it.

As we look forward to the continued summermonths, and the special music it brings, wecan anticipate even further the season of fall when theCelebration Singers, Celebration Ringers, CelebrationYouth, and Pearwood Recorders all re-enter worship,moving into another season of this important and vitalworship of God, through music, joined by all.

Deborah FisherDirector of Music Ministries

The Lord exists forever; Your word is firmly fixed in

heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations.

You have established the earth and it stands fast.

Psalm 119: 89-90

Debbie Fisher, Director of Music


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Spotlight . Did you know?Spotlight . Did you know?Spotlight . Did you know?Spotlight . Did you know?Hissler FamilyWe are a German family, all born in Germany. Well that wastrue, when we came to Arizona 5 years ago, because of course

our youngest son Samuel was born only later in Scottsdale.Christian and I grew up in very small towns in Germany right onthe French border. Forest, little villages and the French lifestylemust be in our blood. We both went to school and University inGermany. Christian wanted to become a math teacher. I believehe would never have thoughtbefore to work for a softwarecompany named SAP, beinga software architect and be-ing sent to the United States.Just in case you are wonder-ing what a software architectdoes: I think you guessedwell, they create the designof software for companies,

just like a house architectcreates the design of a newhouse that has to be built fora customer with specificwishes. Christians office isin downtown Scottsdale. Herides his bike to work. InGermany we would say herides even with wind andweather (that means actuallyrain) here we would rathersay with sun and more sun.We both first met at a swimteam at university.I studied Biogeography,

which is best described as environmental science, and really Iwas looking a little sad in the water, but a friend encouraged methat I could learn how to swim quite fast and so I went to thisswim team. I learned how to swim lets say faster, but more im-portant for my later life: Christian and I met there. When I stud-ied for some semester in Italy he rode 500 miles over the Alps tosee me and this is how we started dating and later got married.We just had our 15th anniversary.We had a lot of varieties in our 15 years of marriage. We movedmany times especially for Germans, who are not into moving. Iremember when we bought our little house in Primstal,a tiny village with 2400 people, we burned all moving boxes inour backyard, even though you are not allowed to do this. But wepromised to ourselves not to move again. Still 3 years later onour way back from a beautiful summer vacation on the AtlanticOcean we started to discuss how exciting it would be to goabroad. Back at work a day later Christian was asked if he wouldlike to go to Arizona, for 15 months with family: a move to Ari-zona! By then we had already three children. Charlotte was two,Johanna was about to start school and David was ten. We justhad enough time to teach them the words bathroom and GoodMorning.I believe I speak for all of us when I say this was something thatyou could call a life changing experience: it was a blind datewith the United States.I never was anywhere else then traveling through or living inEurope. Christian had more travel experience than me but otherthan living in Germany or studying a year in Rome, this movewas ... I do not know, was it an adventure, was it scary?

I still remember the first morning when we arrived in Scottsdale,

our first house, there were bunnies hopping in the garden and ourchildren pushed their noses against the windows and were all ex-cited about the bunnies, while I went to the kitchen and when I was

preparing my coffee I looked to the other side of the garden andthere it was: a wolf (I thought) A wolf in my backyard. I wasready to pack and escape. I did not know that it was a coyote and Idid not know how close nature is here. It took us all a while tounderstand how rich in wildlife a desert can be and two years agowe moved to Fountain Hills, really ready to experience the desert,

even though we probably willnever become friends withscorpions though. Since I haveaccomplished my Montessoricertificates for preschool andelementary school I found a

job as a Montessori teacherhere and David started HighSchool.

In our first summer in Foun-tain Hills I enrolled all threechildren in FountainHills Presbyterian ChurchVacation Bible School. I wasoverwhelmed by the warmwelcome, open mind and kindpeople we met there. We lovethe second service on Sun-days, I like that there is a ser-vice where we can go all to-gether. There is space for allof us and I mean of course the

space to find something for allour so different in age minds.

My children join youth group on Wednesdays and we get involvedslowly more and more in the church life.

If you ask about crazy things we did. I do not know if I did any-thing really crazy. At least I did not think it was crazy when I did itas a young girl, only later. I always loved animals and I was hidingworms and snails under my bed in a box and I remember that I hada little watering can to water them every day, because the soil driedout so fast. I do not know what I would do if I would find todayworms under my children's beds. But my mom never found thisout (well, you never really know with moms!), but when I savedlittle mice from a fair and let them run in the attic, well my momfound out that! Of course the mice had many babies and you couldhear them chewing and scratching in the night. I was in big troubleand had to catch all mice and let them go free in the woods. Backthen I thought that was crazy, they were white.....

I remember that David did something funnier when he was little. Iexplained to him that we use sunscreen because we have to protectour skin from the sun rays, so in some unobserved moments he putsunscreen all over our cat. Charlotte has a book that is very funny.It is called: Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, from Nick Bruel. When I read itI thought it was my story.Christian and I hope both that we have the most positive influenceon our children. And I believe they have the most impact on us. Ilove having children, they battle your doors and you respond, theyask and you answer, they are there, fully and true and this givesvery true moments that feel so much alive, and that makes you feelalive.We feel very blessed to have found our church and to me some-

times it even feels like the church did find us.

(Back) Katja, Christian, David. (Front) Charlotte, Johanna & Samuel


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HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAYS!

7/19 Nancy Saine7/21 Tami Good7/27 Jean Linzer7/28 Ramona Moore7/29 Christopher Carillo7/29 Deborah Fisher7/29 Dorothy Parris7/30 Susan Owens7/31 Jon Trautman

7/10 Roger Essenburg7/10 Mary Lee Lehrich7/11 John Youngquist7/11 Alissia Zenhausern7/13 Arlene Olsen7/14 Evelyn Hrunek7/14 Dawn Lau7/14 Patrick Swipiarski7/16 Violet Wieder7/17 John Schopbach

7/01 Harry Grider7/02 Susan Phillips7/03 Bill Covault7/03 Jean Ipema7/04 Caryl Bates7/05 Dorriane Aggen7/05 Donald Young7/07 Janice McGuire7/09 Ann Neal

With deepest sympathy we listthose members who have passedaway in 2013.

Herbert RobinsonGoldie DemeterJean BrickerDean Heiser

Tony AtchinsonBarbara Wyman

John Fenley

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 extendedsummer months, it is easy for the staff, elders and deacons to

assume, 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.

Dear Church Family!

I am so very grateful for the help,support and hugs from my church family during Tonyscancer battle and death.

It is a blessing to be a part of such a warm and consider-ate and loving church family.

You mean so much to me. I thank God for each and

every one of you.

Love,Sally Atchinson

Only a Dad

Only a dad, but he gives his allTo smooth the way for his children small,Doing, with courage stern and grim,The deeds that his father did for him.This is the line that for him I pen,Only a dad, but the best of men.

Edgar A. Guest




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