FOUNTAIN HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

IN TOUCH
Fountain Hills, AZ May 2011
From Our Pastor

The apostle Paul bespeaks these same feelings

For God is my witness, how I long for all
of you with the compassion of Christ
Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your
love may overflow more and more with
knowledge and full insight to help you to
determine what is best, so that in the day
of Christ you may be pure and blame-
less, having produced the harvest of
righteousness that comes through Jesus
Christ for the glory and praise of God.
- Philippians 1:8-11
As I have stood at the door to our Sanctuary greet-
ing worshippers over these past few weeks a broadening
trickle of folks have announced their imminent depar-
ture for warm-weather residences in other states. I sus-
pect that by the time you read this following our Easter
celebration this trickle will have become a torrent. (As
a side note: Does anybody stay in Minnesota over the
winter? Or, does the entire state relocate to Fountain
Hills?)
Again and again these kind people have shared with
me their thanks for the warmth of community they have
experienced here at FHPC, their enthusiasm for the
growing spirit they have witnessed amongst us, and
their hopes and prayers that Christ will continue to
move boldly in and through our church in the coming
months. “We’ll miss you. See you next winter,” is a
benediction and a promise I have heard repeatedly.
There is a bittersweet quality to all this. There is a
joy in their fellowship; and a sadness in their departure.
These are folks who have become part of our family.
Yet, circumstances cause us to be apart. . . for awhile.
in his letter to those from whom he is separated in
his beloved church in Philippi: For God is my wit-
ness, how I long for all of you with the compassion
of Christ Jesus. His yearning for his companions,
like ours, is palpable.
So he prays for his absent friends. . . even as he
continues to work where God has placed him.
Should we, then, do otherwise?
To our dear friends who are reading this on
lakes and in woods far distanced --
You are part of us: we will not be complete until
you return. But we will abide; and we will con-
tinue the good work you have helped us begin. We
pray that by the time we see you again the harvest
of righteousness here is yet a richer life than when
you left. We would bless you with the presence of
children, the abundance of music, expanding op-
portunities to stir up your spirit in work and wor-
ship, and a growing and deepening fellowship –
that your love may overflow more and more with
knowledge and full insight. . . through Jesus Christ
for the glory and praise of God.
We long for you. Have a blessed summer.
Pastor Bill

SAVE THE DATE

Church-wide Rummage Sale was just approved by Session for March 2012.
Save all those unwanted items. More information coming in future newsletters.
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OUR CHURCH STAFF Focus on Finance

Rev. Bill Good
Pastor/Head of Staff
March Income $ 30,915 Budget $ 29,309
Rev. Stan Jones
Parish Associate March Expense $ 27,278 Budget $ 29,638
Marta Ludwig
Administrative Coordinator
Debbie Fisher Yr to date Income $ 111,846 Budget $ 92,661
Director of Music Ministry
Dorothy Parris Yr to date Expense $ 80,801 Budget $ 86,642
Pianist
Difference $ 31,045
Lynn Medley
Custodian
Anna Hill
Nursery The first quarter financial picture for our income/expense budget for 2011 con-
tinues to improve.
CHURCH TREASURER In March, our income again slightly exceeded the
Bud Fuls budgeted amount, and our expenses were less than the
budgeted amount. The Year to Date value of income
CHURCH SESSION over expenses has now risen to $31,045 which is much
Class of 2011 greater than our YTD Budget projection of $6,019.
Norm Collins This surplus in operating income will place us in a
Peggy Linkin strong financial position as we enter the summer
Helen Roesch months.
Pat Tuttle Respectfully,
Class of 2012 Bud Fuls, Treasurer
John Brockelman
Susan Phillips
Terri Schmidt
John Wyman ‘If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where
Class of 2013 a prayer has not already been.”
Charlie Eberspacher - Robert Brault
-The Newsletter Newsletter
Susan Owens by Communication Resources, Inc
Jim Roy
Donna Yordy

BOARD OF DEACONS
Moderator: Ruby Pearson On the Inside:
Class of 2011 From Our Pastor…. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 1
Ralph Berry Focus on Finance .. .. .. ..… … … … .. . … .. . .. … . … . 2
Bud Fuls Stewardship& Finance .. .. .… … .. … …... …. .. … .. … 3
Linda Maples Mission Ministry… … … … … … … … … … . … . . . 4
Chandler Roesch Presbyterian Women … … .. ..…. … … … … … … … 6
Class of 2012 CLAF: Recipes Needed. . … … … .. … .. .. … … .. . . . .. 7
Ben Fast Evangelism Ministry … .. .. . . .. .. . .. . . . … .. . . . . . . . . 8
Ruby Pearson Music Ministry… … … … …. …. …. …. …. … … . .. .. 9
Bev Watters Christian Education… … … … … .. . . …. .. . .. .. .. .. . ... 10
Chris Young Men's’ Fellowship .. .. . .. . .… … … .. … . … . . .. …. . . 12
Class of 2013 Library Footnotes.. … .. …. .…. …. …. …. …. …. …. .. 13
Yvonne Ellingson Need Accurate Addresses .. .. … … .. .. . .. . … . .. .. . .. .. 13
Sandy Heunisch Memorial Concert .. .. ..…. … … … .. … … … .. … . . . 14
John Schopbach Senior Service Award Winners for 2011.. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . 14
Donna Sims Necrology for 2011… .. … .. . . .. … .. … . .. … . .. . . …. 15
****** May Birthdays…… …. … … …. … … .. ……….. .. .. .. 15
New Pulpit and Communion Table .. .. … . . .. .. . . .. … .. 16
Rev. Glenn Atchinson
Pastor Emeritus
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STEWARDSHIP
Financial Thoughts
Once in a while I drive to church by myself on Sundays.
Such was the case today. It is about a twenty minute drive
– plenty of time to reflect on all kinds of things. Being the
current chairman of the FHPC Finance Committee and hav-
ing been chairman of the Stewardship Drive for the past
two years you can assume that I was a pretty happy guy this
morning. Things are certainly looking up for our church.
Thanks be to God!
What follows is a summary of my reflections.
Our successes of the past two years have put us in an envi-
able position. With one exception, we now have all the
basic parts needed to really move forward and that one ex-
ception is something we should be able to deal with. The
exception is rather simple and I will not be surprising any-
one when I say it involves the rather high percentage of
gray hairs on the heads of our congregation. Obviously,
this presents a longer range problem only if we do not act
now to position this church so it will be attractive to the
whole spectrum of ages in our community – from babies to
centenarians.
The whole point here is that there is a
fork in the road ahead. We have to de-
cide which way to go. The easy route
would be to accept our current situation
and play it out for ten to fifteen more
years. Somewhere along this route we
would lose the capacity, and the will, to
be a viable church and the church we
love so much would cease to exist.
Interestingly, the alternative route, which demands we act
now, may be no more difficult and certainly would be much
more satisfying. Taking this route requires developing
church programs to attract new members of all ages. It
means growing the professional staff. It means costs will
often precede increases in membership and contributions.
We would be pushing the financial envelope as a way of
life. But wouldn’t it be great? Wouldn’t it be exactly what
Jesus would have us do?
I wish the drive this morning would have been longer!
by Norm Collins
– Elder and Chairman of the Finance Committee
May 2011
A Short Note on Stewardship
The days are rapidly getting longer, signaling it is that
time of year when some of you head to summer
homes in cooler climes and the rest of us are making
plans to get out of the heat for shorter intervals. May
God be with each of you when you are away from
home.
The main reason for this message is
to remind you that our bills pretty
much stay the same through the sum-
mer months. It would be most help-
ful if you would remember to spread your contribu-
tions across those months so we don’t experience too
much of a “Summer Dip” in income during June,
July, August and September.
I also want to add my thanks to all of you for the con-
tributions you are making in the form of time, talent
and money. It is “Stewardship” at its finest. With
Pastor Bill at the helm, and all of you in the congrega-
tion, it is obvious that FHPC has a great future.
May God bless us, everyone!
by Norm Collins
– Elder and Chairman of the
Finance Committee
Happiness is . . .
feeling good about
something you’ve done for
others .
Helping on a church project can
be quite rewarding—even if it takes only a small
amount of time.
Seize the moment: Check out FHPC’s missions
and programs to see if there is something you’d
like to do. (See page 8)
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Mission Ministry
Mission Ministry Committee Extended Hands Food Bank
We continue to collect food items for the Food Bank
each Sunday. We are very grateful for the contributions
which seem to grow each week. The Mens’ Fellowship
deliver the items each Monday.
In addition to the items collected, we have been able to
send a check to the Food Bank in the amount of
$949.00. Thank you one and all.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

Lisa Kern Linda Maples Terry Martin
We are in the midst of collecting
offerings for One Great Hour of
Sharing and at this time $2650.00
has been generously given. (Last
year we collected $ 1492.00). We
thank you for your caring to help
Presbyterian Disaster Relief reach
out to those around the world in
their time of need.

Susan Titus Arlene Johnson

Things to remember to bring to the

Mission Table on Sunday mornings.....
Box Tops for Education
Betty Crocker Coupons
Campbell Soup Labels
Small toiletries
Gently used clothing
Susan Owens, Elder Pat Tuttle, Elder

We welcome two new members to our Mission Committee.

They are Susan Titus and Arlene Johnson. Both bring to our
committee experience in Mission and are a great asset to us as
we move forward.
Arlene Johnson has lived here about 9 years and has one son
and three grandchildren with another grandchild due in May.
Arlene was a school administrator both in Michigan and here in
Fountain Hills and enjoys hiking, cooking, golfing, traveling
and reading.
We are always looking for new members and their ideas, so we
would be thankful to have you join us. We meet the 2nd Thurs-
day of each month.
ONE CONTINUOUS GIVE
A clergyman wrote to a wealthy and influential
business leader requesting a contribution to a
worthy charity. In due course, he received a
cryptic refusal which ended with: “As far as I
can determine, this Christian business is noth-
ing but one continuous give, give, give!” The
clergyman lost no time in responding, and con-
cluded with: “Please accept my thanks for the
best definition of the Christian life that I have
yet heard.”
-The Newsletter Newsletter
by Communication Resources, Inc
page 5 May 2011

On April 1st, Violet Wieder helped me with the sort-

A thank you note received from a marine:
ing of bags and bags of donations that have come in
since the Holidays for the Troops. Sorting must be
done first in order to know what is on hand and what
might still be needed in order to fill up some Easter
Boxes. Most of these boxes that were sent out,
were sent to Troops who are still deployed since the
Holidays and are in some way connected to our
Church. We spent over 6 hours bending and lifting,
sorting and counting. The boxes were then packed a

few days later but left open in order to insert signed

cards that would be filled with Easter greetings. On
Wednesday evening, April 6th, many cards were
signed by the kids and adults, while they were enjoy-
ing the pot luck dinner prior to Pastor Bill's Lenten
Bible Study. An average of 15 cards were placed in
each box prior to the final packaging. The boxes
were then taken to the post office on Friday, April
8. This is the first time ever that I have been able to
send out any boxes at Easter time and this only hap-
pened because of the generosity of our Church mem-
bers and friends who have graciously donated many
items needed and funds needed to help cover ship-
ping costs. I can't thank one and all enough.
-Donna Sims

AMARYLLIS
Early one spring, I planted a couple of dozen amaryllis bulbs. With great anticipation, I watched for blooms. But weeks
turned into months before the first sign of life appeared. By the end of summer, the bed of pink flowers I’d envisioned was
nothing more than a scattering of green leaves.

So I pulled them all up to make room for other plants. I wasn’t about to waste another growing season. Imagine my sur-
prise the following spring, when a single delicate amaryllis blossom appeared. My delight quickly turned to dismay —-for
I realized I’d given up too soon. Had I the least bit of patience or a little faith, I might have had a glorious garden.

Then I wondered: Are there other things or people I give up on too soon? What might a little patience and faith do for a
difficult relationship or troublesome circumstances?

-The Newsletter Newsletter

by Communication Resources, Inc
In Touch page 6

Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2010-2011
Moderator: Ilene Berg Mission Coordinator: Mary Alice Bivens
Vice-Moderator (Program): Jan Hoff Search Committee: Donna Yordy
Secretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Maria Berry
Treasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Evelyn Hrunek
Publicity: Letha Neely Historian: Barbara Oakeson

Morning Circle will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 9 AM in the Adult Center.

Evening Circle will meet Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 7 PM at the home of Linda Capron, 14410 N Lariat
Lane. Jeanene Schopbach will co-hostess and Laurie Porter will lead the Bible study lesson.

Notes from Mountain View church and Laurie Porter

NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED AT was thanked for her service this year as PW modera-
PW SPRING GATHERING tor. This was followed by Linda Capron's introduction
of John Rolfe from Verde Valley nursery speaking on
At the Saturday, April 9th, meeting, officers were in- "How Does Your Garden Grow?” All of the table
stalled for the coming year by Beverly Roselieb, past decoration flower bowls were sold at the meeting and
moderator. Those taking the leadership positions $185.00 will be sent by PW to the Biblical Garden fund
were Ilene Berg, Moderator; Jan Hoff, Vice Moderator; of the church.
Linda Warren, Secretary; Maria Berry, Treasurer;
Mary Alice Bivens, Mission Coordinator;Letha Neely,
Publicity; Barbara Oakeson; Historian: Maria Berry,
Membership/yearbook; Evelyn Hrunek, Bible Study
Coordinator; Barbara Wyman, Book Group Chairman;
Arlene Olsen and Ruby Pearson, Luncheon Co-
chairmen.

Donna Yordy announced the selection of this year's

recipient of the PW Life membership award, which is
given for outstanding service to the church and Pres-
byterian Women. The well-deserved award was pre-
sented to Pat Tuttle, followed by a standing ovation
from all the women present.

Laurie Porter presented PW

reading awards to seven mem-
bers who have read six books off Donna Yordy with Pat Tuttle, recipient of the
the PW book list for 2010- PW Life Membership Award
11 Those receiving the awards
were Donna Yordy, Barbara
Wyman, Linda Warren, Pat Tut- The meeting closed with the extinguishing of the
tle, Carol Fuls, Jan Hoff, and Christ Candle.
Reba Hubbard.
Letha Neely, Publicity After a salad luncheon, all
enjoyed music by the Grace Continued on next page...
 page 7 May 2011

Continued from page 6….PW

Hooked on Books
Hooked on Books will meet on
Wednesday, May18th, at the home
of Barbara Oakeson , 16072 E Ponderosa
Drive, at 10 am. All will share in the discus-
sion of books read this year. There will be no
meetings for Hooked on books during the
summer, so come prepared in May to get
ideas for good summer reading for those lazy
hot days to come.
- Barb Wyman, Coordinator

Out n’ About
May 18 at 12:00 Noon is the
next and last date for Out n’
Bev Roselieb announcing the new PW officers for the coming year: Ilene Berg,
About until September.
Jan Hoff, Letha Neely, Mary Alice Bivens, Barbara Oakeson, Maria Berry and
We will meet at VU Bistro in the
Evelyn Hrunek.
Fry’s Shopping Center and order off the menu.
They will add tax and tip.
Please RSVP to: Arlene Olsen 837-4271 or
Ruby Pearson 816-1404 for reservations.

Congregational Life and Fellowship

I’m late! I’m late! It’s almost June 1!

I’m running out of time to submit 3 to 5 recipes to the CLAF committee for
the FHPC cookbook. I can leave them in the Narthex or church office or
email them.

I’d better get started. Have you submitted your recipes yet?

Hm-m-m. I’m thinking about my favorite dishes--carrot stew and radish salad
and lettuce soufflé.

The CLAF Committee thanks you:

Chris & Jen Young, Committee Chair: 388-5075, Misschris_001@hotmail.com
Helen Roesch: 837-2142, tif3fy@aol.com
Suellen Monahan: (before May) 837-1136, semtara@cox.net
Linda Warren: 837-9162, lwarren@TWAresearch.com
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Evangelism Ministry
Ways to get involved:
The next new member inquiry meeting CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd at • Adult Program Planner
6:00PM in the Narthex. Anyone inter- • Adult Educator/Facilitator
ested in becoming a member of our • Teen Teacher/Leader
church, or even just finding out more • Teen Meal Driver/Chaperone
about what it means to be a Presbyte- • Children Teacher/Leader
rian, is welcome to join us. This meet- • Youth Snack Provider
ing lasts about 60-75 minutes and will • Nursery Substitute/Provider
address Presbyterian beliefs and ideals
and all that FHPC has to offer. CONGREGAITONAL LIFE AND
FELLOWSHIP
New members will be presented to the
• Hospitality/Serving
Session for approval then to the congre-
gation during the church service on Sun- • Cooking
day, May 15. • Event & Meal Planning
• Kitchen Clean-up Team
• Fellowship Events
Susan Phillips EVANGELISM
Elder, Evangelism Ministry Unit • Member recruitment
• Visitation
• Telephone support
• New Member Sponsor

Additional opportunities next month!

GOD OF THE LITTLE THINGS

Little things matter. When God gets involved in the minutiae of life, unmistakably intervening in the
smallest details of our day-to-day dilemmas, it means he cares enough to bother with what’s bothering
us. The God who created the vast universe works through life’s circumstances to bring about his good
purposes. That’s big.

We know, too, that if God is involved in our everyday lives, he’s also working on the more complicated
situations — the big things. He might just be working behind the scenes.

When troubles come and God seems not to notice, think of times when he’s intervened. Recount and
revel in them. Rest assured in God’s perfect plan for big and small. “We know that all things work to-
gether for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28,
NRSV).
-The Newsletter Newsletter
by Communication Resources, Inc

Not Yet A Member?

If you are interested in joining our church family, please see or call Susan Phillips
at 480-837-1225 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.
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Music Ministry
Here we are, experiencing the
same sad tug at our hearts as we
say goodbye to those of you
who are leaving for your other
homes and families, as this sea-
son comes to an end. Some of
you have been gone for a
month already, and your ab-
sence has certainly been no-
ticed. It's noticed as much as
your presence is when you're here. We'll take
care of each other while you're away and you
take care of yourselves, too!
We've just experienced such a heartfelt Lenten
journey into Easter, with so much to be grateful
for. A big thanks goes out to all who rehearsed a
bit longer and a few extra times just to make our
musical offering to God our best. There is so
much being said about those of you who contrib-
ute your time to help, to build and develop this
music ministry program into one that can present
good, strong and meaningful music to the glory
of God. It's truly appreciated by the congrega-
tion. I must thank the congregation on behalf of
the music ministry for your support and encour-
agement. We are all in this together!
The new Bell Table Covers are beautiful! They
are "Water Blue." We are so thankful for
the generous contribution that freshens up our
Bell presentation! The bells have been ring-
ing 12 years
now. We started
out with just
chimes and a "C"
Major scale. Our
Ringers have be-
come so
very technically
and skill-
fully equipped and able when presenting the
most challenging of pieces for Preludes, Prepara-
tions to Worship, and in their accompaniment
to the most sensitive of vocal solo's. There's a
feeling of jubilation when they play along with
May 2011
the hymns while the whole congregation
is singing with the piano and organ
in accompaniment. Please keep picking those
good hymns, Bill!
You'll be hearing our
"Summer Series" of
Solo's, Duets, Trios,
and Quartets
throughout our wor-
ship services this sum-
mer. We will be enjoy-
ing those who can of-
fer a nice musical se-
lection that reminds us
all of our celebration
of love and praise to
God, our Father. If
you have an interest in singing or playing, please
let me know. You may contact me through the
office or call my home. You can chat with me
after church some Sunday, but, you must forgive
me if I appear to be in a hurry, for I want to get to
Bible Study. It's a really good class!
The youth band "Committed" will continue
through the summer, exploring some new instru-
mentation and arranging their sound to be inde-
pendent of my instrumentation. It feels good to
watch them stand on their own. They are the best
kids I've ever been privileged to work with. I love
them, all! We are truly blessed.
Deborah Fisher
Director of Music Ministries
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy
your needs in parched places, and make your
bones strong; and you shall be like a watered gar-
den, like a spring of water, whose waters never
fail.
Isaiah 58.11
In Touch
Christian Education
Christian Education
Spring has sprung here at Fountain
Hills Presbyterian Church, espe-
cially here in Christian Education
Department. We have little seeds
of ideas and plans sprouting all
over. Be sure and watch for all of
the long awaited plans to start
Terri Schmidt, Elder growing and taking shape. There
are lots of exciting things to report
this month.
Let’s start with a few things that happened last
month that did not get in our last newsletter. One of the
highlights was our recognition of Reverend Stan Jones.
Stan is such an asset for our Church and especially here in
our Christian Education Department. We decided we
needed to honor him with his own Sunday. So most of
you were there on April 10th when we recognized him for
all he does here at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church.
Thank you Stan, we appreciate you more than you can
know.
“Faces of Christ”
Our Wednesday evening Lenten
classes titled “Faces of Christ,” con-
cluded on April 13th. We met with
the youth at 6:30pm for a Mexican
Potluck dinner. Then at 7:00pm the
youth headed to the Youth Center
while the adults remained in the Fel-
lowship Center. This was a most
interesting series of classes. We observed different artists
with their portrayals of Christ at different stages of his life.
We studied pictures of Christ with influences from differ-
ent parts of the world. We saw how the world’s turmoil
affected the art and how the religious symbols were or
were not accepted. This class was quite a thought provok-
ing class as many of us can attest.
Easter Egg Hunt
By the time of this newsletter, Easter will be gone and a
thing of the past for this year. I will have to update you
next month on all of the fun that was had by the young
ones. We have several things planned for the kids this
year and we are hoping it will be a more organized this
year.
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Bible Study with Pastor Bill
We continue our journey through Mark.
This class has had at least 30 people in attendance
every Sunday. As we read Mark and heard the
message being told, there seems to be many things
to reflect upon. What might seem trivial to some,
really is an important message. As we think about
what stands out in each of our minds, we continue
to hear Mark’s message to us. Come join us in
discovering the book of Mark on Sunday morn-
ings at 10:30, after fellowship.
Youth Connection
The Youth Connection will meet for the
next two Wednesdays, May 4th.
and May 11th. Then on Friday
the 13,th we will have their season
send off with a “Lock In.” Yes,
that is right! May, Friday the 13th
could be a scary event. They will
meet in the Fellowship Center at
6:00pm until 12:00pm. This will
not be an all night lock in as in the
past. Paula and Charlie Eber-
spacher are working hard to get
this event organized. We are en-
couraging our youth and their friends to attend and
have fun. If you would like to brave this scary eve-
ning, and volunteer your time, we need chaperones.
If you can’t be a chaperone but would like to bake
some cookies for the kids, please contact Terri
Schmidt at 837-7083 or Paula Eberspacher at 836-
4466.
Continued on page 11...
A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE
A group of second-graders was quizzed about what
ingredients their mothers are made of. One child said,
“God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and
everything nice in the world, and one dab of mean.”
To the question “What does your mom do in her spare
time?” one youngster said, “Mothers don’t do spare
time.”
When the children were asked “Why did God give you
your mother and not some other mom?” one child re-
plied, “God knew she likes me a lot more than other
people’s moms like me.”
-The Newsletter Newsletter
by Communication Resources, Inc
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Rev. Stan Jones being recognized for all his service to FHPC by Rev. Bill
and Terri Schmidt (Christian Education Elder)
Koffee Klatch
Koffee Klatch, led by Reverend Stan Jones, is winding
down for this season. The last Tuesday morning will be
May 24th at 9:00am. So if you have been wanting to
join Koffee Klatch, there isn’t much time with only a
few weeks left. They meet on Tuesday mornings at
9:00am in the Adult Center. You are welcomed to at-
tend and join in on the topics of the day.
Men’s Bible Study
The men are continuing meet-
ing on Thursday mornings at
7:00am. They will continue
meeting until they see what
kind of interest there is during
the summer months. Come
and join the men as John
Bivens leads the men through
the books of Samuel. Light refreshments are provided.
They meet in the Adult Center. Please join them.
Graduation
We here at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church are
happy to announce that we have 2 Fountain Hills High
School graduates. Our Fountain Hills High School
graduates of 2011 are Katie Myhr and Charlie Eber-
spacher. Be sure to come and congratulate our gradu-
ates on “Graduate Recognition Sunday.” This will be
May 29th and we will celebrate with cake and refresh-
ments after Church in the Fellowship Center. If you
would like to see these two graduate, the ceremony will
be at Fountain Park at 7:00 on Friday May 27th. Con-
gratulations to Katie and Charlie and Good Luck with
all of your future endeavors.
Vacation Bible School
May 2011
It has been several years since
we have ventured to have a Vacation Bi-
ble School at Fountain Hill Presbyterian
Church. We are planning on bringing this
back sometime in June. We will need lots
of help. If you feel you can help teach,
make snacks or just be a helper, please
contact Terri Schmidt at 837-7083. We
are looking forward to having lots of youngsters running
around our campus.
Nursery (opportunity)
I have exciting news regarding Anna Hill and sad news
for us. Anna and her family are moving to Iowa after she
graduates sometime in June. This means we will be look-
ing for someone to take over her
duties as the Nursery Teacher.
This is a paid position, and is
every Sunday. Because you will
be dealing with our most precious
assets, we do require a back-
ground check. If you think you
would like to take on this respon-
sibility, please contact Terri Schmidt at 837-7083 or leave
a message with Marta in the office at 837-1763.
Christian Education Director
Our biggest news of all is saved for last. We are in the
midst of interviewing applicants for a part time Christian
Education Director.. Hopefully by the time this is in print
we will have a new member on staff here at Fountain
Hills Presbyterian Church. We are anxiously awaiting
help to grow our youth programs as well as getting
younger families back into our church. So we are asking
for continued prayers for the right person to come along,
and for us to have the wisdom to hire them. We also con-
tinue to pray for God’s guidance to show us the direction
he wants us to go.
We continue to pray for all the people in Japan who are
still recovering from their horrible ordeal, as well as any-
one who has been affected by all of the natural disasters
that have been happening.
Remember to recycle and help our youth.
Terri Schmidt
Christian Education Elder
~~Laugh Loud~~Laugh Long~~Love wholly~~
 In Touch
Men’s Fellowship at Work
For I Was Hungry…
Matthew 25: 35
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was
thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you welcomed me…”
At FHPC we enjoy eating together – and often -- with abundant
delicious food. We have comfortable and spacious homes. But
what is it like to be hungry and
homeless? We donate food and
cash to Extended Hands Commu-
nity Food Bank and that is gener-
ous and very much appreciated.
But we really don’t look homeless people in the eye, face to
face. We intuitively know they are there, but where?
Four men and a teenager joined several men from Mountain
View Presbyterian Church to serve dinner to the homeless at
Phoenix Rescue Mission, located in a less desirable neighbor-
hood in Phoenix. Here is what they had to say about their ex-
perience.
“It was a wonderful experience getting to serve others as God
has served us – nice group – like us but with many more prob-
lems” said Carl Capron.
Geoffrey Stowe (17) had this to say, “From my perspective, it
was truly an eye opening experience to see people taking care
of ‘us’ Americans and helping people that are truly in need and
unselfish people doing that instead of paying people to buy
prisons and persuade the wrong people to provide shelter and
clothing and stuff. It’s really nice to see people doing nice
things for other people.”
Jerry Cain described his experience this way: “My visit to the
Phoenix Rescue Mission was one of those experiences where I
took back much more than I gave, and I have many vivid pic-
tures embedded in my mind. I saw a man dressed very well
with white shirt and tie. He appeared as if he had just come
from a job interview. Another large man looked as if he didn’t
own a comb. He was very unkempt. His shirt was half in and
half out of his pants and they hung so low his crack was show-
ing. But he appeared as if he had no concern about it. A few
others were dressed in casual clothes, yet looked professional
and somewhat out of place, and I imagined just victims of cir-
cumstances needing a helping hand for just a while until able to
“get back on their feet.” The pretty little girl that was there with
her mom, had such a smile on her face while getting the cake
and ice cream. This will be another impression I will carry for a
long time. Standing behind the counter as I looked out over
those coming and going (approximately 175 people), I thought,
there are so many stories in this room that each would have to
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tell. I recalled the word my father would say to me when-
ever we would see someone walking the streets in apparent
need, “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” There were
so many heartfelt words of gratitude expressed as they
were leaving. They touched me on my arm or back and
said.” Thank you so much, man” or “God bless you.”
Their words came true, as I was surely the one receiving
the blessing that day!”
“It was an enlightening experience to share with people
who may have similar beliefs but are less fortunate than
we” said John Brockelman.
John Bivens commented: “Each time I go down to the Res-
cue Mission to serve a meal or help with a worship service,
I come away with increased gratitude to God for the many
blessings I have so bountifully received. I see sadness in
their eyes and yet, about three out of four, express their
appreciation for the little service I provide. There is noth-
ing quite like seeing these homeless and down trodden
mostly men, but with some women and children, face-to-
face. The reality of their condition is deplorable.”
Sincere thanks to Carl Capron, Geoffrey Stowe, Jerry
Cain, and John Brockelman for their evening of service at
the Phoenix Rescue Mission. Other FHPC men have ex-
pressed an interest in joining us and there will be addi-
tional opportunities. The need is so great!
There are many opportunities for volunteer service at
the Phoenix Rescue Mission. A new Changing Lives
Center for Women and Children has been constructed
and will be opening in early summer. Volunteers are
needed and it would be wonderful if members and
friends of FHPC (men, women, and high school youth)
would like to serve. The Changing Life Center is located
at 338 N. 15th Ave in downtown Phoenix. Meal service
o p p o r tunit ies fo r
breakfast, lunch, and
dinner are listed for
the month of May. For
information and to
schedule your partici-
pation contact:
Marlena Padron, Di-
rector of Outreach, Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1801 S 35th
Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009, Phone: 602-346-3363; Fax: 602
-233-1329. Web: www.phoenixrescuemission.org; E-mail:
mpadron@phoenixrescuemission.org.
John Bivens; jabivens@aol.com; 480-837-4857
page 13 May 2011

Library Footnotes
The recent Book Shower at the Presbyte-
rian Women Spring Gathering gave our The Miss Julia series has been very popular with our read-
church Library a big boost as we received ers and we now have the complete series on our shelf. Miss
many good books along with funds to buy Julia is a Southern Presbyterian widow with perfect man-
new books. The Library Committee will ners and a taste for trouble. Her experiences and escapades
use the $200 collected to acquire some will bring a chuckle from you while providing an enjoyable
books on the Presbyterian Women 2011- read. Although the stories are fiction, you will recognize
12 Reading List along with other books on many of the situations often encountered in churches and
our Library Wish List that help provide balance to our communities.
total collection.
The Library Committee thanks our donors not from just this
In addition to the cash donations, we received the follow- event, but all the generous church members who have been
ing books at the Book Shower: contributing books and other media
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson throughout the year.
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His
Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo Barbara Oakeson
Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach
Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler
Hoomothya’s Long Journey by Elaine Waterstrat
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann Ross
Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann Ross
Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann Ross

A MOTHER’S HOPE
Three years ago, contemporary Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth faced the sudden death of
their youngest daughter, Maria, in a driveway accident. In the book Choosing to See: A Journey of Struggle and Hope (Revel),
Mary Beth Chapman describes how she wrestled with God when her “whole world” fell apart. “What I’ve found is that it’s in
the most unlikely times and places of hurt and chaos that God gives us a profound of sense of his presence and the real light of
hope in the dark places,” she writes.

“None of my tears have been wasted,” Chapman says, because she’s “experienced the kindness, sweetness, faithfulness, ad
redemptive hears of God.” To honor their daughter, the Chapmans, longtime adoption advocates, established Maria’s Big house
of hope. The center in Henan, one of China’s poorest provinces, provides life-saving medical care for special-needs orphans.

-The Newsletter Newsletter

by Communication Resources,

Important information about addresses!

We are now mailing out the monthly newsletter to all members, affiliate mem-
bers, friends and prospective members. It is very important that we have a cor-
rect address for you. It is especially important for those of us who have two ad-
dresses. 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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Community News

MEMORIAL CELEBRATION CONCERT

***Fountain Hills Community Chorus ***
Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

• Free admission
• Local food bank donations
• Free will offering welcome

Volunteers to serve as docents

Our local River of Time Museum is seeking interested volunteers to serve as docents (guides) for
guests visiting the museum. Barbara Wyman announces that a new docent class will be forming in May
and any persons interested in joining may contact her or the museum (phone 837-2512, leave name and
phone number saying docent). This is a wonderful opportunity for interested persons to learn more
about Arizona and local history in this state centennial year.

27th 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 April 7,
this year’s nominees, John and Barb Wyman were honored at the luncheon at Valley
Presbyterian Church. Congratulations! Thank you for the gifts of your time and talents.
page 15 May 2011

Hospitalized? Call the church!

If you 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 to
assume, when we don’t see someone, that they are simply
With deepest sympathy we list “vacationing away”. The truth is that some of you are sick and
those members who have we are not aware of it.
passed away in 2011 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
Jack Hrunek
by communicating your situation.
Dick Patterson
Ruth Sherick
Molly Pitcher
Ron Behrends
Thelma Blake ON PERSEVERANCE
Eric Blake
Jim Rudack Success is failure turned inside out.
Paul Brisbane The silver tint on the clouds of doubt,
And you can never tell how close you are,
Maida Navis
It may be near when it seems afar.
Walter Breidenbach So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit
Bob Hutchinson It’s when things go wrong that you mustn’t
quit.

“Well done, Thou good and faithful servant…. — Author unknown

Enter thou into the joy Of thy Lord.”
-The Newsletter Newsletter
Matthew 25:21 by Communication Resources, Inc

HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAYS!

05/01 Phyliss Kern 05/17 Beverly Watters 05/23 Ralph Berry
05/02 Mike Owens 05/18 Bobbie Dangremond 05/23 Mary Alice Bivens
05/03 Claire Cartmell 05/18 Dorothy Delahanty 05/25 Peggy Kurkjian
05/05 Lois Medley 05/18 Ted Sherick 05/27 Linda Covault
05/10 Bob Lull 05/19 Michael Stanton 05/27 Margaret Heiser
05/16 Anna Martinson 05/20 June Shaffer 05/27 Genie Price
05/16 James Stewart 05/22 Gail Botsford 05/28 Barbara Wyman
05/17 Matt Botsford 05/22 Anthony Carillo 05/29 Larry Linkin
05/17 Anna Hill 05/22 Mary Carillo 05/30 Christine Young
05/17 Jeff Pyritz 05/22 Michael Carillo 05/31 Stephanie McWethy
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