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Fountain Hills, AZ January 2014

From the 40thAnniversary Committee

FHPC VISION & MISSION STATE-MENTS

Our Vision:

Living Gods love.calls us to . . .

Our Mission :

LOOKING BACK & MOVING ON!

ARE YOU READY?

Get ready forgreat things tohappen in2014, and one of the greatest happeningswill be our 40thAnniversary! Sixty-five

people joined Reverend Glenn Atchinsonon December 1, 1974 to establish TheUnited Presbyterian Church in FountainHills; however, on March 20, 1983, thename was changed to Fountain Hills Pres-byterian Church. Three of our members(Jayne Haynes, and Ann and EarlStavely) were there from the beginning,and we are looking forward to hearingmore about their 40 years of experience atFHPC sometime during the year.

Our year long anniversary observancestarts out with our January 12 thKick-OffWorship Services and Western BBQ. Weare planning a slide presentation of thebeginning years along with an introductionof our official kick-off by Pastor Bill atworship. At 4:30 p.m. that day, the specialdinner will include pulled pork, chicken, ribs, potato salad,baked beans, etc. Tickets are being sold in the FellowshipCenter on Sundays between worship and in the office duringthe week. Your cost is $10 for adults, and $1.00 for childrenunder 10 (special menu of chicken tenders and fruit).

Dont forget to wear your most western get-up to church andthe BBQ. There is going to be a prize for the best-dressed

western person at the BBQ, activities for the kids, fun activitiesfor the adults, and other great entertainment.

Our committee has been meeting since earlyOctober to make sure our 40thyear is meaning-ful and fun for the whole family. Our membersare: Sally Atchinson, Debby DeBernardi, Ben

& Melissa Fast, Debbie Fisher, Cynthia Linton,Dorothy Parris, Susan Phillips, Helen Quigley,Helen Roesch, Carol Skewes, Shawn Uphoff,Chris Young, and Bev Watters.

In addition to our January 12thKick-Off, wehave planned the following activities during ourAnniversary Year:

April 27: Remembrance BrunchJune 8: Birthday Party with lots

of balloons, music, hot

dogs, etc.September 20: Its a Surprise!November 8: Grand Finale Dinner

of Filet Mignon andSpecial Entertainment

Our committee is counting on you to be ready to help us cele-brate our 40thAnniversary!

Susan Phillips and Helen Quigley40thAnniversary Committee Co-Chairs


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On the Inside:From the 40th Anniversary Committee .. .. .. . . . .. . . .

Focus on Finance .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .Beth Moore Video Study .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Photo Directory . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .Stewardship .. . . .. . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . ..Mission Ministry . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . .Sweethearts Brunch is coming .. .. .. . .. . . .Presbyterian Women .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . ..Straight Talk About Aging. .. ... .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .The WAY starts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Not Yet a Member? .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .Concert Series 2014.. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .FHPC Foundation .. .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .December at FHPC .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... .. . .. .

Christian Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . . . . .From the Director of Christian Formation .. . . . . . . . . .Wired for Success .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Mens Fellowship . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .Library Footnotes.. .. . .. . . . . . Music Ministry .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . ..Rummage Sale .. .. .. .. .. . . . ... .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .Member Spotlight...Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . .Dedications.. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . Necrology for 2013 .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . ..January Birthdays .. .. .. . . ..Cell Tower photos .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . .Jack Morris with new creations.. .. .. .. . . .. . . ...

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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 2014Mary Alice Bivens

Gail BotsfordJerry Cain

Carol HenczJerry MaplesLetha Neely

Class of 2015Brooks BenjaminJohn Brockelman

Helen QuigleyTerri SchmidtChris YoungClass 2016

Sally AtchinsonBob Lull

John SkewesArlene Stewart

BOARD OF DEACONSModerator: Yvonne Ellingson

Class of 2014Irene Cain

Yvonne EllingsonPhyliss Kern

Linda MaplesHelen RoeschClass of 2015

Ben FastJack Morris

Ruby PearsonBev WattersClass 2016

Suzie McCreadyDorothy Rudack

Donna SimsNancy Wulfmeier

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Focus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on Finance

The operational results for November contain some goodnews and some bad news. The good news is thatIncomeexceeded expectations. The bad news is thatExpensesalsoexceeded expectations. Combining the two sides, theChurch recognized a net ($2,042) budgetary shortfall for

November. While not desirable, it simply eroded somefavorable results from previous months. As we head intothe final month of 2013, we need to watch both sides ofthe equation IncomeandExpenses to ensure we endthe yearon Plan. I am confident that, with your help, wewill do just that.

Respectfully,John Skewes, Treasurer

Nov. Income $ 32,391 Budget $ 31,250

Oct. Expense $ 36,277 Budget $ 33,094

Yr to date Income $ 382,505 Budget $ 369,600

Yr to date Expense $ 379,732 Budget $ 373,972


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Youre Wanted

For Our New 2014 FHPCPictorial Church Directory

We need you to help make our new church family albumcomplete. You can go online to schedule your appoint-ment at our church website at www.fhpresbyterian.infoany day except Sunday, just click on the: Photo Direc-tory logo on our home page and follow the simple in-structions. Remember, if you schedule your appoint-ment online you will receive a $10.00 coupon (one perfamily) toward any purchase you make. This coupon

will be e-mailed to you when you receive your photoappointment date reminder. Also, bring a non-perishable food item and you will receive a $5.00 offcoupon (one per family). These food items will be do-nated to Extended Hands Food Bank..

Final sittings are scheduled for January 9, 10, and 11

in the Education Classrooms just across the play-

ground from the Fellowship Center. Please allow one

hour for your sitting.

Thanks to your generous pledges we can continue doing Gods work here on the hill. We will continue to evaluateand nurture programs with Gods help.

We also ask for your ideas on ways we can improve our reaching out to others. In addition to the Treasure ele-ment of Stewardship, any contribution you can make in Time and Talent would go a long way in helpingachieve the goals set forth by church leaders. If you are interested, please seek out an Elder or Deacon to discuss

possibilities. Ask what they are doing and what you can do to be a part of it.

Thank you again for your support. We trust everyone had a Merry Christmas and we pray that you have a Happyand Healthy year ahead.

God be with you,

Stewardship ChairmenJerry Maples John Brockelman

Jesus The One And OnlyA Beth Moore Video

studyLed by: Sylvia Burke

We hear the stories of the Christ-

mas baby born in Bethlehem, andJesus the Savior who died on thecross at Easter. But. . . What aboutJesus the son, . . . the brother, . . .thefriend, . . . the teacher, . . . theprophet, Jesus the compassionateworker of miracles, . . . . . . the Sonof God? Do you know the real Je-sus?

The first great commandment is to love the Lord your Godwith your whole heart and mind and soul . . .To do this, wemust know Him.

Beginning Monday night, January the 6th, 6:30 p.m.8:30

p.m. we will take a journey with Beth Moore through the gospelof Luke. The video filmed in Israel will take us through the lifeand death of Jesus of Nazareth.

For those ladies who dont go out at night, the study will beoffered on Tuesday mornings beginning January 7th from 9 to11 a.m. Please come and bring a friend or neighbor. All arewelcome.Study books may be purchased from Marta in the office. Cost$ 19.00. Please let Marta know if you are interested in the studyor send an email to [email protected].

Dont miss the inspired teaching and humor of Beth Moore,

international Bible study teacher.

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Extended HandsWe continue to help Extended Hands Food Banks FridayNight Fish Fry. Thank you to Susan Lickman, Melba Ver-saw, Susan Owens and Susans Mother, Holly Sambora, andTerri Schmidt for helping on December 6th. January 3rdwillbe our next time to help out with the Fish Fry. We continueto collect food every Sunday and loose change for the FoodBank. We collected 33 frozen Turkeys for the Holidays forthe food bank.

Changing Lives CenterSusan Owens and Terri Schmidt bought Christmas stockingsand toys and gifts for the Women and Children at ChangingLives Center. There are approx. 40 kids and 60 Women.Stan Jones, Nancy Saine, Barbara Oakeson, Susan Owens,and Terri Schmidt then stuffed the stockings with age appro-priate gifts. They were delivered on Monday December 16th;Susan and Terri gave them to the Women before their Devo-tions. The ladies came up and gave us hugs or shook ourhands with gratitude.We also gave Changing Lives Center $200.00 for Holidaymeals. We also gave Phoenix Rescue Mission $200.00 forThanksgiving and Christmas meals for the homeless down inPhoenix.

Arizona Brain foodsA check of $1000.00 was also sent to Arizona Brain foods tohelp with the expense of the weekend bags. This is food

brought back to Fountain Hills for kids in the Charter School,Middle School and the grade school. This food is sent homewith the kids for them to have food on weekends. There areso many children here in Fountain Hills that are hungry onweekends; this is a small amount of money that helps thesekids. This is a joint effort with several other Churches.

Angel Tree and Indian AngelsThe Angel tree was setup and Vivian Virden

and Susan Owens were available for people to get their An-gels for the local schools. Susan Owens and Vivian Virden

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Mission MinistryMission MinistryMission MinistryMission Ministry

Terri Schmidt and Susan Owens, Elders

delivered the gifts to McDowell Mountain School onWednesday December 18th. Thank you to all who so gra-

ciously selected and bought for these local children.

Indian Angels were available by the angel tree. Wepartnered with Fort McDowell Reservation again this year.They selected a tribe on the Hopi reservation. We agreed toby things for 12 foster children that live on the reservation.Terri Schmidt delivered them to Fort McDowell on Decem-ber 22nd. What angels the congregation, doesnt select, theMission Committee purchased gifts for and placed in bags.

Meals for local FamiliesSusan Owens and Terri Schmidt bought supplies for a Christ-mas dinner for 8 local and needy families. The High SchoolPrincipal and office staff will pick one boy and girl fromeach grade and notify their families that they have been se-lected to receive a full Christmas dinner. This included a$25.00 gift card at Safeway for the meat and fresh produce orrolls. We did this last year and the families were so grateful.These meals go strictly to needy families here in FountainHills.

These were some of the things we did in December.

We are looking forward to the New Year and more projectsto help our neighbors who may be in need. If you feel thatyou want to help with some of our projects you are wel-comed to join our committee. We meet the second Mondayof the month, you can check with the office for times.

Thank you to all who have so graciously helpedus this past year. When we have asked you have

all been so eager to come forward with help.

Thank you. May God continue to bless each andevery one of you.


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MISSION PROJECT HOLIDAY BOXES FOR OUR TROOPS

It takes three long months in order for our HolidayBoxes for the Troops project to reach completion.25 boxes were shipped to Afghanistan and Kuwaiton December 9th, most headed for the far remotemountainous areas of Afghanistan. Because of thesuccess of our please sign Christmas Cards cam-paign, a minimum of 25 cards were placed in eachbox. I know that will in itself place a lot of smileson the faces of our guys/gals so far from home.Each box contained toiletries, magazines, games,socks, t-shirts and snacks. Many thanks to the Dea-cons and everyone else who donated various items

for the boxes and/or funds to help cover shippingcosts. Attached is a picture of a group of soldiersand airmen opening up their boxes. Just look at thesmiles on those faces; makes all the hard workworthwhile.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPSSUPPORT OUR TROOPSSUPPORT OUR TROOPSSUPPORT OUR TROOPS

TheTheTheThe2014 Sweethearts Brunch2014 Sweethearts Brunch2014 Sweethearts Brunch2014 Sweethearts BrunchSaturday, February 8. 2014

10:00 AM

The Mens Fellowship will once again offer what may well be the best opportunity of theyear for the men of our church to show their Special Sweethearts just how much they areappreciated. We are talking about the annual Sweethearts Brunch, which consists of a ca-tered brunch and some wonderful entertainment. It all takes place on February 8 in thefriendly confines of our Fellowship Center.

Once again, the very capable Jim Bates is in charge. He and his supporting cast haveplanned a great event. You know it will be a memorable experience. Dont miss it!!

Tickets for you and your sweetheart will be available in the Fellowship Center on January26 and February 2, following worship service. You can also buy tickets during normalworking hours at the Church office from January 27 through February 7.


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Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for 2013-2014

Moderator: Ilene Berg Mission Coordinator: Mary Alice BivensVice-Moderator : Susan Lickman Librarian: Barbara OakesonSecretary: Linda Warren Membership/Yearbook Coordinator: Maria BerryTreasurer: Maria Berry Bible Study Coordinator: Evelyn HrunekPublicity: Sally Atchinson Search Committee: Linda Capron

Morning Circle Leader: Carol Fuls Evening Circle Leaders: Maria Berry & Jeanene SchopbachAfternoon Circle Leader: Martha Baxter Historian: Office AngelsHooked on Books Leader: Jan Hoff Out n About Leader: Arlene Olsen

Presbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian Women

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January 7 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Circle at Fountain View VillageJanuary 9 9:00 a.m. Morning Circle in Adult Center, FHPC

January 13 7:00 p.m. Evening Circle: Home of Barbara Oakeson, 16072 E. PonderosaJanuary 15 9:30 a.m. Hooked On Books (see separate box)January 15 12:00 noon Out n About (see separate box)January 20 5:30 p.m. PW WINTER GATHERING, FHPC

Its a brand new year and our church is just beginning to celebrateour 40th year as a congregation. We are busy with activities soyou have many choices for being involved. I wanted to paraphrasesome of the leaders notes from the advent devotional provided thisyear. We join small groups, thinking about what we get fromthem, forgetting what God gets from our gatherings. When we gettogether to talk about Him and honor His name God is delighted.Isnt it amazing that these times are so special God calls for ascrapbook or book of remembrance to be put together for Himof what people say. He counts those who gather as his specialpossession.

Then those who revered the Lord spoke with one

another. The Lord took note and listened, and a

book of remembrance was written before him of

those who revered the Lord and thought on his name.

They shall be mine says the Lord of hosts, my special

possession on the day when I act. Malachi 3:1617

Jesus also spoke of the special blessing there is for just the two or

three who gather in his Name. (Matthew 18:20)

For where two or three are gathered in my name,

I am there among them.

So this month, or any month, Id like to encourage you to try at-tending one of our three circles. You dont need to make a com-mitment to every meeting and you will be welcomed wheneveryou can come. It is a time of friendship and sharing concerns aswell as a biblical lesson. All are welcome but not required to jointhe discussion. Our Bible Study for this Year is called An Abid-ing Hope.

Martha Baxter, leader of the Afternoon Circle provided this ac-count for the December meeting of the afternoon circle.

Our precious afternoon circle met on the first Tuesday of De-

cember in the activity room beside the assisted living chapel of

the Fountains Retirement Residence. By one oclock, seven la-

dies were gathered in a circle to enjoy the good news from thescriptures.

Mary Lou Dresser presented several Christmas articles. We

were led to decipher the tune The Twelve Days of Christmas

and to learn how Christians survive during hardships.

The Bible lesson was on the Old Testament rules for honoring a

good harvest. In Deuteronomy is listed the people to invite the

family, the servants, the Levites, the aliens, the orphans, and the

widowsto their Feast of tabernacles, the name given to the fal

harvest feast. Had the Pilgrims followed these rules for their

feast that thanked God for a good harvest?

If you are interested in attending an afternoon circle, please call

Marty Baxter, 480-837-3275.

WINTER GATHERINGWINTER GATHERINGWINTER GATHERINGWINTER GATHERING

January 20 at 5:30 pm in our Fellowship Center

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with the other womenof the church for a special evening of inspiration and music.Bring a salad to share and expect to have a wonderful time. Ourguest speaker will be Martha Sadongei (Kiowa/TohonoOodham). She is a teaching elder and 1996 graduate of Austin

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HOOKED ON BOOKS

Hooked on Books will meet on Wednesday, January 15th at9:30 AM at the home of Arlene Olsen - 1608 E. Tumble-

weed Drive. Sally Atchinson will present a review of "EcoMind" by F. M. Lappe.

New or used books you no longer wantmay be brought for the Book Exchange.

Hooked on Books is open to all womenwho are interested in reading and dis-cussing books. For further informationcontact Jan Hoff - 480-836-7551.

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Out n AboutOut to Lunch

January 15 is the next date for Out n About. We willmeet at 12 noon at theAhnala Restaurant at theFort McDowell RadissonHotel. Call Arlene Olsenat 837-4271 for reservations. Come join us!

Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is active in NativeAmerican ministries in Grand Canyon Presbytery and servesCentral Presbyterian Church in Phoenix. Her topic is

Sacajawea and Pocahontas:

Debunking the Myth of Native American Women

Come and learn about the stereotypes often used to portrayNative American women versus the realities they face. Wehave invited the women of Fort McDowell to this special eve-ning and hope that some of them attend. It will be a wonder-ful gathering. AND our own Debbie Fisher will be adding tothe program with flute music.There will be an offering taken for 2nd Mile Giving too. Theneeds are so great and every gift is used to help.Delicious food, the gathering of other women, good musicand a great speaker...COME JOIN US. Sign up on Sundaymornings after church.

Looking Further Ahead:We are busy planning for the Gifts of Women Sunday onMarch 23rd. You wont want to miss it.

Then our Spring Gathering will be at 10:30 a.m. on April 5th.It will be a fashion show.

Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery will be having a re-treat on March 1st. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Timothy L.Smith who wrote our advent devotionals My Soul MagnifiesThe Lord. More information, registration and applicationforms will be available this month.

Sally Atchinson

HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE A CHRISTIAN?

A Christian can never be raging with hatred, intent on revenge,grim-faced without mercy or forgiveness. No, a Christian will revealsincerity through and through, throbbing with compassion and love,quick to smile and laugh, and always checking to make sure the

spirit of Christ in in him or her. Christ in us is the hope of glory (seeColossians 1:27, NRSV).

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ID LIKE TO THANK . . . .

Many years ago, comedian Garry Moorehot when television wasa new thing in the 1950swas a recipient of a television awardfor spontaneity. Moore facetiously paid tribute to four guys respon-sible for my spontaneity: my writers.When the next award went to Bishop Fulton Sheen, he rose andapproached the podium. I also want to pay tribute to my fourwriters, he declared, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John!




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Not Yet A Member?*If you are attending our church and dont have membership in another church, you can join our church by profession

of faith and receiving the Sacrament of Baptism or, if youve already been baptized, you can join byreaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ.

*If you belong to another church, but would like to transfer your membership to our church, wecan arrange for a letter of transfer from your current membership church to ours.

*If you are a winter visitor and are an active member of another church back home, you can be-come an affiliate member at our church here and maintain your full active membership there.

For additional information, please contact Gail Botsford at 412-613-3312 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.

Gail Botsford, Elder

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Our new study ON THE WAY. . .Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Wella book by Billy Graham

Billy Graham begins this fascinating book with this: All my life I was taught how to die as a Christian but no one evertaught me how I ought to live in the years before I die. I wish they had because I am an old man now, and believe me,

its not easy.

In typically simple, straightforward, yet faithful fashion the 95-year-old Graham then sets out to fill this void, sharing hisexperience of aging, his expectations for death, and his anticipation of life beyond with eloquent honesty. Growing oldhas been the greatest surprise of my life, he says. I would have never guessed what God had in store for me, and I knowthat as I am nearing home, He will not forsake me the last mile of the way.

Come join Pastor Bill as we explore the realities of life as we grow older as well as the hope and fulfillment and evenjoy that can be ours once we learn to look at these years from Gods point of view and discover His strength to sustain usevery day.

Class runs for 7 Wednesday evenings beginning on Jan. 15th. Join us for a homemade meal and homegrown fellowshipfrom 5:45-6:30 pm and stay for class from 6:30-7:45pm. Youll want to read along in the book which is availablethru the church office for $17.

From Our Pastor


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

Foundation Board of Trustees

Barbara Oakeson 480-837-5563 Susan Phillips 480-837-1225Matt Jefferson 480-837-6001 Gary Reynolds 480-836-9552Roy Nickel 480-688-8392 b Ben Fast 480-837-1119Jerry Cain 480-837-1764

Gifts given to the Memorial Fund are used by the church for current needs or special items. Many times these donations arein lieu of flowers at a Memorial Service. The Foundation receives cash gifts at any time or bequests through wills or trusts atthe time of death of the person wishing to insure the future prosperity and continuation of the church.

Any member of the Foundation board can answer questions you might have about setting up your final documents and youare always welcome to attend any Foundation Board meetings.

Tickets for Concert Series 2014The Entertainment Concert Series at the Fountain Hills Pres-byterian Church is now selling single ticket for all shows.

There will be a ticket sales at 8:30 am in the church Fellow-

ship Hall and after 9:00 AM service until 10:15 am. You canalso purchase tickets at the church office during the week,11:00 am until 2:00 pm.NO CREDIT CARDS!

Season tickets are still available for all six shows.Church telephone number is 480-837-1763.

Concert Series features:Brad Cummings (Ventriloquist) Jan. 14thNew Odyssey (3 Guys30 Instruments) Jan. 28thMark Preston (of the Lettermen) Feb. 11thBoomerama Blast (Music Hits from 50s-70s) Feb. 25thDoo Wah Riders (Country with Cajun Twist) Mar. 11thDan Bennett (Comedy & Unique Juggler) Mar. 25th


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Live Nativity at the Lighting of the Avenue of the Fountains

It takes many volunteers to create theLive Nativity on the Avenue of theFountains.

Thank you to all who participated. Wecouldn't have done it without YOU.

Dewey Anderson, Roy Nickel, Bob Berg and Bob Lull. It takes strong men to do some jobs!

Dewey and Bob putting in the final touches. Sometimes it takes

brawn and sometimes it takes brains.

Tyler Ipema helping Gary DeBernardi secure the stable.

Marie Olsen, David Hissler, Diane Walters and Jake Asay


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Live Nativity at the Lighting of the Avenue: Tyson Robinson, Joseph; Kristi Robinson, Mary; baby Ella, Baby Jesus;

Emerson Uphoff, Star; Charlotte and Johanna Hissler and Rachel Walters, Angels; David Hissler, Marie Olsen, Jake

Asay and Diane Walters, Magi; Sydney Graham, little Shepherd. Thank you for your participation.

Lighting of Advent candles by Sue Phillips withgrandchildren Lauryn and Brandon Becher

Angel tree with packages from the congregation.

Vivian Virden organizing presents to bring to

McDowell Mountain School. The Mission Coun-

cil thanks you for your support each and every

year.


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Christian FormationChristian FormationChristian FormationChristian Formation

HAPPY NEWYEAR!!! Howexciting to start a

New Year withadded programs,upcoming events,also challenges.Check out whatis going on atFountain Hills

PresbyterianChurch and

come and join our spiritual family.

Sabbath Day Bible Study

What we know about God and what wedo for God have a way of getting broken

apart in our lives. The moment the or-

ganic unity of belief and behavior is

damaged in any way, we are incapable

of living out the full humanity for which

we were created. This is the wayEugene H. Peterson introduces the Bookof Ephesians in his version of the Bible,The Message.We plan to start a study of Ephesians onSunday, January 19thcontinuing for aperiod of six weeks. As you may know,

the Sabbath Day Bible Study is for anhour from 10:15 to 11:15 in the AdultCenter. CLAF graciously provides lightrefreshments to go with coffee. Thoseparticipants who would like to attend thecasual worship service at 11:15 can cer-tainly be excused from the Bible Studyin time to do so.There will be ample opportunity to askquestions, express personal perspectives,and have an open discussion of thescriptures. Ephesians is Pauls letter tothe church in Ephesus. It may also have

been intended for other churches aswell. Ephesus was an important coastalcity ranking in importance with Alexan-dria in Egypt and Antioch in Syria.Ephesians presents a picture of Godsplan and the role and mission of thechurch and life within it. We will ex-plore how we fit into Gods plan and ourrole and mission in Fountain Hills.If you have an interest in learning more

from Bible Study, please join us eachSunday, starting January 19that 10:15in the Adult Center. We welcome

your participation.John Bivens

Blessed Beginnings MinistryThe former class study for this grouphas been replaced with our new Inter-generational Service which is beingheld from 11:15 - 12:15. We areoffering Blessed Beginnings Ministryfor infants. And a Ministry for pre-schoolers if families choose not tokeep younger ones with them, or if achild needs extra attention. We will

always offer more to provide a Chris-tian ministry with children - even thebabies.

THE WAYOn Wednesdayevenings, after aGOURMET DIN-

NER by Chef Ar-

lene,Pastor Billleads the adults tothe Bible Study from 6:30 7:45 pm.His topic for January will be

Nearing Home: Life, Faith, andFinishing Wella book by BillyGraham (for more details see page8)The study will start on January 15th.Come and join us for fine food andfellowship at 5:45 pm. We will bejoined by the Elementary Kids andour Teens. We ask for a small dona-tion of $7.00 for dinner. Kids andTeens eat free.The Elementary Kids (Kid Commu-

nity) meet from 5-6 pm. Their minis-

try has worship, music, traditions,storytelling, response and smallgroup conversation and activity time.Wednesday Night Live for Teens

meet at 6:30 pm. Teens will use away of being together followed byfacilitating a topic/lesson/issue, thena D-group discussion. Included willbe a teen adopted community missionof choice, summer camp, variety ofsocials.

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JESUS THE ONE AND ONLYA Beth Moore Video Study

Beginning Monday night, January the6th, 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. We will take ajourney with Beth Moore through thegospel of Luke. The video filmed inIsrael will take us through the life anddeath of Jesus of Nazareth. For thoseladies who don't go out at night, thestudy will be offered on Tuesdaymornings beginning January 7thfrom 9to 11 am. Please come and bring afriend or neighbor. All are welcome.This study will be lead by SylviaBurke. Study books may be pur-

chased at the office for a cost of$19.00.

STRAIGHT TALKABOUT...AGINGIS PERFECT FOR ALL AGES!!Whether you are 25, 45, or 65+ the 5speakers for this event have somethingfor you.This event will be held on Saturday,January 18, from 9am to 3 pm in ourFellowship Center. Cost is $5.00 witha box lunch included. Register bysigning up after Sunday Service or call

the Church Office.

-Carol Hencz

Carol Hencz, Elder

The Main Event Social for Teens isJanuary to kick off the New Year.

Coming in 2014: Zombie Apoca-lypse Survival for Teens. Actu-ally it is part Walking Dead and

part survival journal... but it willbe fun thinking about lifes mostimportant issues and consideringthem from a biblical perspective!Questions about coping with painand suffering, drinking, lovingdifficult people, temptation to in-dulge. I am interested in hearingtheir responses and doing thesurvival games!


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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

The Environment ofour Faith CommunityYes, God has designed usto live and be formed incommunity. We are to ex-perience Him in ways thatmany times can only happenin close proximity to eachother. FHPC is a beautifulloving and gracing commu-

nity to create an environment for parents and chil-dren to be equipped and discipled; to celebrate Godand His faithfulness; to bring worship through bothtraditions for a childs identity and heart responsefor deep change. Our love for each other reflectsthe love we have been given from God.

One can tell a lot about a church by the way theycare for children, families, elderly and those withspecial needs. We are in a growing time and al-though parents are the primary ones to discipletheir children, we are here to come alongside of them in this holy endeavor. Ourbaptismal vows echo this!

Why would God bring more families untilwe can offer ministry to and with childrenand families? Thank you for those whohave taken the risk to step into unknown

territory to join parents and grand parentsin shaping lives of faith. We need morepeople to do so now. Lets take it to thenext level! God is faithful... let us continueto walk with Him, with children and withtheir families.

Opportunities to learn and be formed withchildren and family available. Commit-ment to children not to a program re-quired. Ministry done in teams so that youmay select a schedule and rotation that worksfor you. Contact Debby to pray and discern

how best you may invest your skills and timein others to experience God in our midst!

Doing Life With God for Elementary from10:15 - 11:15 am Sunday mornings beganthe end of last year! One couple who was tobe part of the team sold their house and soare moving. The opportunity to join the teamand a REALLY wonderful atmosphere and


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formational experience. All materials including aspiritual formation study Bible will be offered toyou!

Debs DoodlesCongratulations FHPC! Debby received one of

two grants from Presbyterian Youth WorkersAssociation to offer a special time of retreat withyouth workers in the Fountain Hills area in 2014.Please be in prayer as she plans and invitesothers and goes through the reporting process.The PYWA was very excited for the project thatincluded various denominations. They desire toplace this project on their website to inspire oth-ers in ministry.

Baptism Blessings for Summer Jones! Sum-mer will be baptized January 19th. Please comecelebrate with her and her family on this gloriousSunday!

Special thanksto all who participatedin the Advent Lighting of Candles andReadings. The Live Nativity with Pet-ting Stable was once again a hit. Peo-

ple in the community are now asking ifwe are bringing the animals and gavegreat compliments. Even the mobilepetting zoo team told people FountainHills was their favorite event of theyear and that teams all request FHPCbecause of how well they are receivedand treated. Thank you church!

Kristi and Ella Robinson


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Mens FellowshipMens FellowshipMens FellowshipMens Fellowship

Mens FellowshipAs most of you already know, the Mens Fellowship at

FHPC has always been a rather informal organization.For most of its twelve year existence it has avoided hav-ing a formal organization structure. The original goal wasto simply have monthly breakfast meetings so men of thischurch could meet for an hour or two of, well, fellowship.Sometimes we had a pre-planned program and sometimeswe would simply eat and sort of wing it insofar as theagenda was concerned. Over the years we did adopt someprograms that have become traditional parts of our churchlife. Most notable of these are the annual SweetheartsBrunch and an annual Worship Service conducted bymale members of FHPC. Additionally, Mens Fellowshipprovided ushers for some Worship Services, crews for

periodic campus clean-up days and volunteers to takefood donations to Extended Hands Food Bank each week.It also does all the outdoor Christmas decorations on thecampus each year.Participation has always been strictly voluntary. Anymale, from teenage and up, is welcome to attend ourmeetings and is encouraged to volunteer to help with anyof our projects. We do not maintain membership rolls,but we do maintain a list of those who have participatedin some way in the past. We make a special effort tomake those people aware of future events.Recently, we came to the conclusion that we should for-malize our organization structure to the extent that we atleast had a clearly identified leader. So, for the next year,Norm Collins has volunteered to be the Moderator ofMens Fellowship at FHPC. As such, he will be the con-tact point for Mens Fellowship and he will be responsibleto coordinate the staffing, planning and promoting of fu-ture events. Obviously, if this is to work out well, Normwill need volunteers to assume the leadership role forspecific events/projects.(NOTE: An announcement of some near term futureevents appears elsewhere in this bulletin)In closing we want to invite all males in FHPC to be a

part of this Fellowship. As you consider this, remember,

our emphasis is still on Fellowship and we continue to

abhor too much organizational structure.

Announcements of Coming Events

Saturday, January 11, 2014A breakfast will be held in the Fellowship Center at 9:00a.m. Any male who attends our church is certainly wel-come. Bringing a friend from our community would be awonderful way to reach out to our community.Past participants will be contacted by phone so we canhave an estimate of how many will attend. Others wantingto participate should call Norm Collins at 480-860-1273.We would love to see some new faces.Following breakfast there will be a very short meeting andthen we will take down the Campus Christmas decorations.

Sunday, January 26, 2014The Worship Service on January 26 will be conducted by

the Mens Fellowship. This service will be the product ofan overall design by John Bivens and a music programdesign by Roy Nickel. These two gentlemen have success-fully collaborated on previous all Mens Fellowship Sun-days and we fully expect this one to measure up to theirnormal standards.

Saturday, February 8, 2014The Annual Sweethearts Brunch will be held at 10:00 a.m.in the Fellowship Center on this date. Specific informationon ticket sales and pricing will be provided in weekly wor-ship services bulletins in January.This is probably the biggest socialevent of the year by the Mens

Fellowship, for FHPC. It wouldbehoove all you men to keep thisdate in mind and to make sure youdont disappoint your Sweetheart.

General InformationIf you have questions about theabove events or about the FPHCMens Fellowship, please callNorm Collins (489-860-1273)

Mens Bible StudyStart the New Year off right! Come and join other men of FHPC inBible Study on January 9that 7:00 a.m. in the Adult Center. We enjoycoffee and donuts, fellowship, and trust in God and each other. Oursessions only last an hour so you can have a full day doing whateveryou wish after a meaningful Kickoff. You will be missing out if youdont take advantage of this opportunity. Ask any man who attends forhis reaction. We welcome you and look forward to having you withus!

Help Me Be

Lord, help me be your heart today,providing hope for those who stray.Lord, help me be your love today,displaying grace in every way.Lord, help me be your Word today,proclaiming good when all is gray.

-Mary Ann Sundby-The Newsletter Newsletter


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Richard Stearns is the president of World VisionU.S., one of the worlds largest nonprofit

Humanitarian organizations . In 1998, in a lucrativebusiness career as CEO of Lenox, Inc. he feltan unexpected irresistible call to exchange successfor service to those affected by poverty andinjustice. Since then, Rich and Renee Stearns havetraveled far and wide to see and to listen to thepeople in poverty-stricken villages all over the world.Theyve brought back stories-true storiesof real people theyve met whose lives have beenchanged by Gods grace and the work of Hischurch.

He Walks Among Us by Richard and Renee Stearns, is adevotional of 90 inspiring stories withbiblical truth and stunning photographs by Jon Warren.Youll see a glimpse of a world justwracked by sin and disaster, but reclaimed, healed, andtransformed through the power and loveof Jesus Christ. An example of the Spiritual lessons in-clude: Facing Goliath; Changed from theInside Out; Joy in Unexpected Places; Yielding to thePotters Hands; I Hope You Dance;Learning from Scrooge; Spiritual Dominoes; When GodCalls Us to Wait, and Lone Ranger Christians.

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We often separate ourselves from people who are

different from us, sometimes intentionally.This book is a reminder of all the things we share incommonhopes, dreams, heartachesbutmore importantly, it reminds us that He walksamong us. All of us.

Gods Love For You Bible Storybook by Richard andRenee Stearns, teaches favorite Bible storiesFollowed by real stories of people sharing Gods love.Through these stories, children candiscover that they are never too young or too far away forGods love to reach them or toshowHis love to others. In addition tothe true stories of children whoselives are being shaped byGods love, each story includes:educational facts about countriesand cultures; vividphotographs of people and placesaround the world; illustratedglobes that show children wherethe featured countries are located.

Fill a jar

Need a new tradition to beginthe new year? One way toreflect on your blessings asthe days and months pass is to fill a Bless-ing Jar. Simply find a container (ideallywith a lid) and place it in a prominentplace in your home. Next to it,set slips of paper and writing utensils.Encourage each family member to jot

down one thing theyre grateful for everyday. If you have a large family, you mayneed one jar per person. You can also usedifferent-colored paper slips for each fam-ily member.Every week, sit down together and reviewthe many ways God is present in yourlives.

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By Communication Resources, Inc.

Vivian Virden

Resolutions

American theologian Jonathan Edwards (17031758)became focused on his lifes purpose at age 19. Theresult was 70 resolutions, or commitments, he wrotedown and then read every week for 35 years until hisdeath. Some of these resolutions include:

To live with all my might while I do live. To study the Scriptures . . steadily, constantly and

frequently.

Never to lose one moment of time. Never to do anything which I should despise orthink meanly of in another.

Never to do anything out of revenge. To let there be something of benevolence in all

that I speak. Never to do anything which I should be afraid to

do if it were the last hour of my life.

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Happy New Year from the

Music Ministry staff, the Cele-bration Singers, CelebrationRingers, Committed, Celebra-tion Youth, Pearwood Record-ers and Hilltop! We have lotsto present this new season, andI look forward to all we can offertoward enhancing the worship

experience of thischurch.

I certainly want to thank all of those involved in theMusic Ministry for their fine achievement in puttingforth such a great quality of music this past Christ-mas Season. To be able to move the choir into thedirection of greater choral works has been sucha wonderful experience. There are so many fine mu-sicians within our ministry, Singers and Ringers andinstrumentalists, alike. It's a privilege to workwith them. I'd also like to thank our team of la-dies who took on the project of selecting the scarfcolors, fabric, and design, along with coordinating thetie colors for the men, which dresses our choir in anelegant style for special presentations. Helen Quig-ley, Susan Phillips and Arlene Olsen all scouted thefabric stores and narrowed down the choices, andwith the choir's choice of fabric and color, gave thematerial to Violet Weider, who did the seamstress

work. They turned out beautifully!Working with the Youth for the Christmas Pageant

during the Family Christmas Eve Service wasgreat! The whole service of musicians was put on bythe youth of our church. They are becoming suchfine musicians! The event of a pageant duringChristmas Eve dates back throughmany generations, and I think the experience is onewhich was enjoyed by our children, and the children

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who came to visit, as well as the congregation whowere able to delight in the presentation. I hope to

continue this as a new tradition in our church. Itworks so well for their young spirits to participateand contribute to the experience in worship.Our Second Service, "Home By Another Way" alsooffered a wonderful Christmas experience with alessons and carol style presenting some of thenewer Christmas Songs along side traditional Christ-mas Hymns, accompanied by Christmas Scriptureand Christmas Readings. We are fortunate to havethe musicians of Hilltop creating the kind of profes-sional sound that works so well when creating thekind of atmosphere necessary within a service whichoffers such a unique and enriching experience wor-

ship style for all those who attend.Now, let's look forward to the entertain-ment developing for the Jan. 12 celebration of ourChurch's 40th year. Wow! I know the entertain-ment will be fun, unique and somewhatpresentable,with singing, poetry reading, fiddle playing, banjopicking, jug blowing, and the like, all for your enter-tainment pleasure. It's sure to be a year of whole-hearted appreciation for those who have built, andcontinue to build this wonderful house of wor-ship, that we might come together to create an envi-ronment of praise and thanksgiving for the One whocreated and continues to transform us all.

One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek af-ter: To live in the house of the Lord all the days ofmy life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to in-quire in His temple.

Psalm 27:4

Debbie FisherDirector Music Ministry

RUMMAGE SALE: Workers Needed for the week before March 22, 2014

WOMEN:we will need 2 Co-Chairpersons for the following sections: Books; Children Items; Garden/Floral arrange-ments; Holiday/ Home Decorations/Crafts; Housewares/Lamps; Linens & Bath Accessories;Mens Clothing; Womens Clothing; Paintings and Picture Frames.MEN: We will need your help with set up and clean up.Day of Sale: We will need cashiers and baggers. We will need food prep specialists to keep ourworkers energized throughout the day!

The contact person for our upcoming rummage sale is Chris Young. If you can help with any of these areas, blessyou! Please let me know what your preference is either at my work phone number - 480-789-7236 - or my cell phone num-ber - 480-388-5075 - or via email at [email protected]. Please note that there is an underscore between the miss-

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Member Spotlight . Did you know?Member Spotlight . Did you know?Member Spotlight . Did you know?Member Spotlight . Did you know?

Earl and AnnStavelyAnn was born in Min-neapolis, MN and grewup with one sister thatwas three years older.Ann said that her sisterwas a role model forher.Earl was born in StateCollege, PA. He hadtwo brothers. Earl feelshis greatest accomplish-ment was becoming an

Eagle Scout and two of their three sons also became

Eagle Scouts. Earl and Ann met on a blind date andhave been married for 68 years. Anns only advice toyoung couples on having a long marriage is Patience!Earl was an engineer and worked for G.E. for 32 yearsuntil retirement. Ann worked for five years as an assis-tant engineer with G.E. in Schenectady , N.Y. and quitto become a stay-at-home mother

The reason they retired to Fountain Hills was becauseEarl had business connections here while working forG.E. They moved to Fountain Hills in 1973 and havebeen members of Fountain Hills Presbyterian Churchsince its formation. The members met in several places

until the actual church was built. Yes!! Members for 40years! They were Presbyterians before moving here, sojoining this church was not a hard decision for them.When asked what they liked about our church, Earl feltour best feature was the informality and Ann felt thatthe sermons were meaningful and the congregation isfriendly.

They wont admit to doing any crazy or silly things intheir life. Earl feels the best advice ever given to himwas , Be true to yourself. Earl also said that he feelshis father had the most impact on his life. And, both ofthem feel they had a positive influence on their sons.And they stated that Being honest is the best advice

they would offer someone today.

Prayer for a new yearLord, I give up all my own plans and purposes, all my own

desires and hopes, and accept thy will for my life. I give my-self, my life, my all utterly to thee, to be thine forever. Fill meand seal me with they Holy Spirit. Use me as thou wilt. Sendme where thou wilt, and work out thy whole will in my life atany cost, now and forever.

-Betty Scott Stam

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Wise WordsWant to provoke a warm response from others? Look inpeoples eyes and smile sincerely.Faith isnt meant to be kept to oneself. It simply has tobe shared in non-threatening ways and shown in lovingactions. Peace must begin within ourselves. Anger onlyprovokes anger in others. We cannot make enough ofthe virtue of trust. If we cannot be trusted, of what valueare we?



DedicationsDedicationsDedicationsDedications

Pastor Bill and friends attend a dedication of the gardens in a

Quiet Place. A project by Girl Scout Heather ?????

Dedication of the monument with the Mortimer family in

the front of the campus at Fountain Hills Blvd. The monu-

ment was built in memory of Judy Mortimer .


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HAPPY JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!

01/16 Jen Young01/21 Tom Martin01/22 Linda Craven01/22 Leopold Therrien01/24 Anthony Harris01/25 Wilberta Robinson01/27 Fred Hansen

01/06 Gerry Prokupek01/06 Virginia Siegle01/07 Joan Barker01/09 Linda Lull01/16 Beau Bennett01/16 Milt Hoff

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

Herbert RobinsonGoldie DemeterJean BrickerDean Heiser

Tony AtchinsonBarbara Wyman

John FenleyGlenn Atchinson

Susan Strom (Jensen)James JohnstonBlanche Brisbane

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 of yoursituation. We have an excellent support system in place due to

Give you allThere are plenty to follow our Lord halfway,

but not the other half. They will give uppossessions, friends and honors, but it touchesthem too closely to disown themselves...Commityour lives in unreserved obedience to (God).



A T & T Cell Tower Update

01/01 Bob Hoffarber01/01 Gene Warren01/03 Carol Fuls01/03 Tori Turner01/03 Donna Yordy01/04 Jim Hall01/04 Canon Lipps


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