newsletter for april 2011

8/4/2019 Newsletter for April 2011

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What is Chaparrals mission? Simply put

it is, Seeking and saving the lost.We still believe that people without the

love of Christ are lost. Christadmonishes His followers to go into all

the world and make disciples among allthe nations. Are we doing that?

The world without Christ is a world

without hope. Even without earthquakes,tsunamis and out-of-control nuclear

reactors, people the direction of Christare without hope. The Church is the

singular community in the world thatoffers lasting, eternal hope. We mustnever forget that.

Chaparrals mission statement is, Weexist to be the presence of Christ.

What did Christ do while He was onearth? He proclaimed the good news to

the lost. He cared for the sick, thehungry and the poor, called people torepentance, and condemned ungodly

behavior. How is Chaparral carrying outChrists mission?

Our first and highest task is to proclaim

the good news to the whole world. We

do that in our preaching and teaching.

We do that in bringing up our children toknow the Lord. We do that by supporting

missionary efforts in the United Statesand around the world. We do that

through publications, publicity andoutreach to all people. Every man,

woman and child in the world deserves tohear the good news brought by Jesus.

Our children and youth are our first

priority. Teachers and leaders in ourChurch family provide the best Bible

School and Youth Ministry of which we

are capable.

Un-Churched people in our community

are a priority. We open our buildings topeople who need to know what the love

of Christ really means. Musical groups,other communities of faith, and otherworthwhile organizations experience the

presence of Christ in our hospitality.

We provide activities that draw un-

churched people to our campus. OurHealthcare Ministry, Wellness Center

and Crossfit are out-reach activities thatdemonstrate Christs love for all. Ourhope is that participants will be drawn to

our Church family.

We respond to the needy by supporting

House of Refuge and House of Hope,ministries to the homeless. A food pantr

is maintained for the hungry. We supporour Citys programs to help the poor.

World Missions. On the Indian

reservations, in Brazil, Southwest Asia,Mexico, Haiti and other places around

the world we support people who witnessto the good news of Jesus Christ. In Apr

a group of our people will travel to Haiti twork with our mission there.

In short, everything we do as a Church is

for the purpose of proclaiming the goodnews of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to the

whole world. We must never forget thatthe truth of the love of God is the onlyhope our world has. We are not only the

guardians of that truth, we are the oneswho share it with all. Chaparral offers

Christs hope to the world.

What is Chaparrals Mission?

Are we doing it?

B E I N G T H E P R E S E N C E O F C H R I S T I N O U R C O M M U N I T Y

CHAPARRALfamilythe

Dr. Larry Hostetler

Whats inside...

Men at Work...pg. 2Upcoming Events...pg. 2

Preschool...pg. 3

Fine Arts...pg. 3

Haiti Prayers...pg. 4

Youth Ministry..pg.4

Welcome Team...pg. 5

Mens Retreat...pg.5

Womens Ministry...pg. 6Thank yous...pg. 7

Used Book Collection...pg. 7

CORE Fit...pg. 7

Our People in Our

Community...pg. 7


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Calendar...Dates to Remember

APRIL 22NDGood Friday

APRIL 24THEaster Sunday

APRIL 29-MAY 1Mens Retreat

MAY 1First Sunday for

Kids!

MAY 7Womens Tea

Join the youth group on

Sunday afternoon,

April 10, from 4-6 p.m.

at Desert Horizon Park

(also called the Police

Park located at 56thStreet and Paradise

Lane for an afternoon

BBQ and games.

Everyone is welcome to

join in! Bring a side

and come enjoy the

fantastic weather!

Come join us for

Gilbert & Sullivans

Trial by Jury performed

by our amazingly

talented youth group!

Mark your calendar!Friday & Saturday

April 15-16 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 17,

at 1:30 (luncheon

matinee) and 6 p.m.

Find Information in the

newsletter for the Haiti

Trip & the Mens

Retreat. The Womens

Tea is beginning sign

ups soon - watch formore details! First

Sunday for kids is

April 3rd and May 1st -

focusing on the Fruits

of the Spirit! So much

to do in the coming

months!

Sign up today to help

with the Palm Parade

and Egg Race - from

tattoos to games, rides,

snacks, many hands are

needed! The lunch willbe catered by Dickies

BBQ (yum!) and we

will have lots of fun

things in store! Dont

forget to bring back the

filled eggs by April

10th!

Derived from the La

word mandatum,

meaning

"commandment,"

Maundy refers to

the commands Jesusgave his disciples at

the Last Supper:

to love with humility

by serving one anoth

and to remember his

sacrifice, Thursday a

6:30 p.m.

APRIL 10Youth & Family

Fun Day

APRIL 15-17Teen Musical

Trial by Jury

APRIL 15-29Haiti Mission Trip

APRIL 16Palm Parade &

Egg Race

APRIL 21Maundy Thursda

Service

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Working with kids is not for the fainthearted! It is a wonderful active experience

for men and women alike. If you ever have the opportunity to sit in one of our

classes, you will be amazed at what our kids know about God and his stories! Mike

Bolar is one of our amazing teachers who has been working with kids here at

Chaparral for 9 years! One of the things Mike has said to me often is, I love to

teach these kids - and I will do it as long as you want me to! He believes it is part

of his calling to serve the Church this way. And really, what better way to serve than to teach the little

ones about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit? In todays society there is so much that vies

for our attention making it essential to remind our kids WHO is most important and who it is thatloves us so much to give us this wonderful life.

Men working, teaching and playing with kids is important for a balanced program. Boys often

identify with male leaders in a way that is different from how they identify with our women leaders

and vice versa for our girls. When asked what he would tell other men and women considering

working with the kids, Mike said, We have made being a teacher very easy because we have built in

flexibility with three leaders in each class, use a good curriculum so our lessons are prepared ahead of

time, and have the availability of resources to enhance our classes. !Leading our kids is as much aboutletting them know they are loved, valued and important as it is teaching. !I believe it is important formen to be involved in leading and teaching alongside women in our kids classrooms as it adds another

voice and perspective to what they learn.

Our kids are the future of the Church!! If you are interested in finding out more about being a part of

the Childrens ministry, come try it out! We will train you, give you the tools you need as well as the

flexibility to manage your schedule as needed! I promise it will

be a job you will love! - Stacy Shirvinski

Men who currently serve in childrens ministry are Matt

Armistead (3 & 4-year-olds), Dave Hinnant (1st grade), Mike

Murphy (3rd grade), Mike Bolar (Club 45) and Kenny Bump

(worship - camp and First Sunday!) These men serve alongside

our many STELLARwomen in the Childrens Ministry!

Mike Bolar with some of his Club 45 Kids!

Men At Work...in Childrens Ministry

Mike Murphy teaches t3rd grade class!

Matt Armistead helps wour 3 & 4-year-olds!

Mike Bolar & Club 45


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When you think back to being a child, what was your favorite outdoor place to play?

What did it look like and smell like and feel like? Many times adults remember naturalplay areas the most - a place by a stream, a muddy puddle, a fallen tree or even a

big pile of dirt.

Unfortunately, our children may not have the same opportunities we did to play in natural

areas because city living has become so prominent. With this in mind, we playscaped the southeast corner ofthe preschool building into a beautifully landscaped area with natural materials for the children to experience! It

not there just to look pretty, but it was specifically designed for the kids to play there and experience the naturalmaterials with all of their senses.

Feel free to walk around, smell the plants and herbs, listen to the wind chimes, walkover the bridge or under thetrellis. While you are at it, share with your child that special outdoor play place you just remembered.

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Teen Musical25th Anniversary

Friday & SaturdayApril 15 & 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday , April 17, at 1:30(luncheon matinee)

and 6:00 p.m.

When Chaparral produced its first teen musical,Jackie Huber, the current teen choir director, was in7th grade. The musical was A Christmas Carol and itwas the first in a long line of musicals presented byChaparrals talented teens. Gilbert and Sullivansmasterpieces have long been favorites of our teens,including Pirates of Penzance and this years Trialby Jury. Come join the teens as they carry on thetradition of fantastic musical entertainment. Become apart of Chaparrals rich history as it unfolds in thishilarious and clever musical, starring our very owntalented teens. Directed by Lucy DiGrazia, Marion

Hostetler, Jackie Huber and Diane Wilson-Merle.

Jr Fine Arts Day Camp....Almost 30 Years!

June 13-17 - 2010/2011 school year 1st - 5th-graders

Much as I would like to take the credit for one of mfavorite summer events, Jr Fine Arts Day Camp, it ismy pleasure to share with you that the history goesback much earlier than 2008, when it first appeared aChaparral. Back in 1982, when I was but a girl of 10,

attended my first Jr Fine Arts Camp, a sleep-awaycamp at UCYC in Prescott. It will not surprise you toknow that, after that first year of camp, my mother,Marion Hostetler, became the Dean of this favoritesummer week. She, along with many of her friendsand acquaintances from the fine arts world (many stillat Chaparral today), would volunteer their time andtalent to organize this week filled with music, danceand visual arts, alongside camp skits, hikes in thewilderness and singing around a campfire. The weekwas always magical.

In resurrecting a form of this camp in 2008, I hopeto offer some of this magic to the children of ChaparraOur dedicated and talented staff of volunteers love thiweek as much as I do. They pour their hearts,extraordinary skill and countlesshours into preparing for, as wellas teaching the myriad ofclasses we offer. Dont miss theopportunity to offer your childthe magic that is Jr Fine ArtsDay Camp! Be a part of thetradition!

Fine Arts at Chaparral...Full of Tradition- Sharon Al er


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Men's Retreat 2011: "Beyond Drill & Ceremony"

April 29 - May 1 in Sedona, AZNew recruits in boot camp, police academies, border patrol agencies, andmany others, begin their training with drill and ceremony.! Drill and ceremonyforce the group to work together.! Everyone walks in step; everyone singscadences in one voice.

After drill and ceremony comes the real training.! After drill and ceremony each recruit learns how todo the specifics of their job, and their commitment is put to the test.

The 2011 Men's Retreat is going to focus on discipleship - being a disciple of Christ while living neck-deep in the reality of life. !We're going to explore ancient practices of our faith that were used byearlier Christians in their attempt to serve Christ in their daily living. !We're also going to explore newpractices to accomplish the same task for guys living in the 21st century.Here's what you can expect:

Outstanding food brought to you by our team of Chaparral chefs Quality discussion-driven teaching Comfortable cabins nestled beside a calm river, deep inside a red rock canyon Rest and relaxation for no extra charge! Hiking, horseshoe games, break-out classes, and naps included!

Join the men of Chaparral on the 2011 retreat and move "Beyond Drill and Ceremony," and dive intothe costly, yet rewarding, path of discipleship.

Chaparrals Welcome TeamI am prejudiced, but I think one of the best ministries the Church has to offer is that of being anusher or greeter. Combined we call them the Welcome Team. The greeters began over twenty yeaago. Early team members wore large badges with their names and ASK ME in big bold letters.Some of the original folks are still greeting after all these years. I think it is because they lovepeople and know the importance of making others feel welcome. We formalized our ushers later to

stand at the entry doors to greet and pass out the morning bulletins. Some of these folks do bothon alternating months!

There are some really good things to be said about being on the Welcome Team. Those folks havethe privilege of noticing new people when they come on our property. They make lasting firstimpressions as they assist families in finding classrooms for their children. They become therecognized friendly faces to those who are hoping to fit in to a new faith community.

Who can be a greeter or usher? Anyone! Adults and families with young children are encourageto consider serving in this important ministry. Traditionally, there are groups of people who servfor a month at a time before one of the services with a two-month break in between. There is not a

lot of training involved. Basically, you need a big smile, a welcoming manner and acommitment to be in place when you are scheduled to serve. Even our newest people can volunteerin this ministry.

Let us know if you would like to fill one of these important positions. We would love to welcomeyou on the team! Contact Mary Cartwright through the Church office or feel free to email her!

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Teacher&

WomensMinistryCFCABirth

MothersBrunchCoordinator

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who retired from the front office staff(not Garlic - darn you auto correct!!! )


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Our People in Our Community...Wayne Wertz, MDIf youre looking for a joke of the day just ask Dr. Wayne Wertz. Every Sunday morning in the OK

Corral class, Dr. Wertz is assigned the task of relating a funny story. We all need to smile more and Dr. Wertz,an Elder of Chaparral, makes sure that we have some cheerfulness in our day of worship.

Dr. Wertz is a retired surgeon, i.e., hes supposed to be retired but, at age 84 he still assists in surgery at

Banner Thunderbird Hospital! During his service in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII, he was distressed at

seeing the suffering of soldiers, both foreign and American. Wayne wondered why there couldnt be more

medical help available for their recovery, both physically and spiritually. He, therefore, set himself firmly on

the course to become a medical missionary.

Wayne wanted to serve in China, but Mao closed the borders to foreigners. Thus, his mission board sent

him to a rural hospital in the foothills of the Himalayas. His two terms of service in north India from 1959 to

1969 turned out to be challenging, at times fun, and at times exhausting. A biography was written about his

life and he hopes that readers will come to understand what led him to this calling and why he subjected hiswife, LeAnn, and his children to a stressful life.

Waynes professor of surgery at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago told him that he was crazy to go

on a medical mission. Why would a physician spurn a lucrative surgical practice in the United States for hard

work in the northern hills of India where working conditions were unsanitary and infectious diseases

abounded? The reason Dr. Wertz was determined to answer the call of Jesus to go and help people.

Near the end of his mission work, Dr. Wertz asked the biblical question,Do you really want to be healed?

He asked that of his ailing patients and the ailing Christian church in India. The

question has its basis in the profound words of Jesus, recorded in John 5:1-15,

where Jesus asked a lame man, paralyzed for 38 years, if he wanted to get well.

The lame man gave his excuse that no one would help him get into the healingwaters and every time he tried, someone else would get in first. This prompted

the question Do you really want to be healed? both physically and

spiritually? The Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists in India have welcomed the

medical expertise that many Christian doctors have provided over 150 years

but, for the most part, they have rejected the proselytizing that naturally

comes with evangelism.

Dr. Wertz continues to pose this question for each of us. Using his

words, In your own communities and churches, in your own families, and

in your own lives, pray that you and others will be driven by the amazing

power of our Savior and Healer to make men whole. Larry Gettman7

In May, the Preschool is

going to hold a used book

sale to raise money for the

American Indian Christian

Mission School in Show Low.

If you have any childrens

or adult books in good

condition that you would

be willing to donate, we will

start taking them on April

4th. Thank you!

Thank you forall the prayersfrom ourChurch familyduring our

illness. Jack & Connie Jensen

It is with my sincereappreciation to my Churchfamily for all the prayers,cards, calls, flowers, visits andfood since Ihad my surgery.- Pat Hergenrader

CORE Fit

Funtastic Fitness has a new name

and a new schedule! EffectiveApril 1, the new CoreFit Class

Schedule is as follows:

Mon. thru Thurs., 5:30 p.m.!Friday - 1 p.m.

All are welcome!!

(The 4 p.m. Monday family class AND!8:45a.m. Saturday class are canceled.)!When the weather is warmer,we'll start the aquatics class

again - watch for dates & times!


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