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Fountain Hills, AZ October 2013

From the Pastor

Our Vision:We hear our LORDs commandments -- calling us to be a city on a hill; reflecting light into Fountain Hills and all the worldbeyond, giving glory to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

calls us to . . .

Our Mission :We respond in faith, hope, and love stretching upward to the One God and reaching outward to all people through worship,education, fellowship and service.

I am very excited to introduce the guest

facilitator for THE WAY starting on

October 9th

. Id like you to hear him in

his own words so you can get to know

him better...

My name is Ken Brown and Ive beena pastor for more than three decades. I

have been married to my wife, Margie, for longer than thatand we have two daughters and six grandchildren. We movedto Fountain Hills a year ago to get closer to our daughtersand their families: one lives in Flagstaff and the other in SanDiego.

In addition to being a pastor I have done corporate trainingand I served as the National Coordinator for the Veritas Fo-rum for three years, an outreach to major university cam-puses all across the U.S. Ive also written three books that

have been published and my claim to fame was an interviewI did on The OReilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, inaddition to dozens of other TV and radio interviews.

My personal mission statement is, I want to live my life tochange lives and my preaching mission statement is, I wantto demonstrate that the Bible is relevant to your life. Cur-rently, I am working on three books: a novel, a book entitledTruths that Grab Me and Wont Let Me Go, and a book I callByte-Sized Truth.

Plus, to stay active I have walked every single day for thelast four years and two months (a minimum of thirty minutes

a day) and I have donethree hikes in the GrandCanyon in the last tenyears, all the way to Phan-tom Ranch and back outagain in one day each ofthose times. Why did I do

it? Just as a personal chal-lenge and to stick my fin-ger in the eye of that noto-rious beast known as get-ting older.

Heres some of the territory you are going to explore:

Truths that Grab Meand Wont Let Me Go

People want God to be fair. I want God to treat me the

way I deserve to be treated, they might say. But remem-ber: be careful what you wish for.

"Selfhelp is nothing more than idolatry dressed up in arented tuxedo," one popular pastor argues. Selfmadepeople end up worshiping their maker. So, if theres adeadly sickness lurking there, whats the cure?

"The statistics on death are quite impressive, GeorgeBernard Shaw quipped. One out of one people die." Sothe question is, How do you and I come to grips with thegrim reaper?

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On the Inside:From Our Pastor. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .Focus on Finance .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .Music Ministry .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .Mission Ministry . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . .Seminar for Seniors..... .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ..Presbyterian Women .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . ..Facebook . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stewardship .. .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. .FHPC Foundation .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . ..VBS Royal Reunion . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... .. . ..CLAF Movie Night. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .Church Appreciation Day.. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ...

Christian Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . . . . .From the Director of Christian Formation .. . . . . . . . . .International Peacemaking .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . .Life Line Screening .. . .. . . . . . .. ..BLOG: Check it out! .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Library Footnotes.. .. . .. . . . . . Mens Group . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .At & T Cell Tower.. .. . .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . .Spotlight...Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Necrology for 2013 .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . ..October Birthdays .. .. .. . . .. ..Front Monument . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .New Pictorial Directory .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . . . .

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OUR CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Bill GoodPastor/Head of Staff

Rev. Stan JonesParish Associate

Debby DeBernardiDirector Christian Formation

Marta LudwigAdministrative Coordinator

Debbie FisherDirector of Music Ministry

Dorothy ParrisPianist

Caryl BatesOrganist

Lynn MedleyCustodian

CHURCH TREASURER

John SkewesCHURCH SESSION

Class of 2013Bob Lull

Susan OwensJim Roy

Donna YordyClass of 2014Gail Botsford

Jerry CainCarol HenczJerry MaplesLetha Neely

Class of 2015Brooks BenjaminJohn BrockelmanJake Eberspacher

Helen QuigleyTerri SchmidtChris Young

BOARD OF DEACONSModerator: Yvonne Ellingson

Class of 2013Yvonne EllingsonSandy HeunischJohn Schopbach

Donna SimsClass of 2014Irene Cain

Phyliss KernLinda MaplesHelen RoeschClass of 2015

Ben FastJack Morris

Ruby PearsonBev Watters

******Rev. Glenn Atchinson

Pastor Emeritus

Focus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on FinanceFocus on Finance

Income for August approximated Budget, with some posi-tive factors offsetting negative ones. Year-to-Date Incomefor the Church shows we are still $15,972 ahead of Budget but we expect some of the favorable outcome to dissi-

pate as the year draws to a close. Expenses for Augustwere actually on target, as the unfavorable variance re-flected above is largely attributable to a timing difference.Vigilance is still the operative word forExpenses. In gen-eral, we are tracking favorably so far in calendar year2013.

Respectfully,John Skewes, Treasurer

Aug. Income $ 29,252 Budget $ 30,500

Aug. Expense $ 33,247 Budget $ 31,342

Yr to date Income $ 294,872 Budget $ 278,900

Yr to date Expense $ 280,579 Budget $ 272,573


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Alright, folks are coming into

place. All of the groups thatmake up our Music Ministry arein full swing, rehearsing, prepar-ing, engaging with each otherwith the love God has givenus. God has given us this oppor-tunity to put our heart and soulinto His love as one of Christs'people, with His spirit circulat-

ing through us helping usthrough the process. What a

nourishing experience! Often folks will come into re-hearsal fatigued, overworked, stressed by thoughts aboutcertain uncontrollable situations only to leave a rehearsalfeeling refreshed just by the experience of being to-gether. There are certain text, rhythms, intonation, andchallenges of a certain measure or two which can bring themind into a different realm of thought and meaning, pro-viding an outlook that can be so different than when a per-son walks in. I love to watch and experience humantransformation.

The Celebration Singers are so excited about singingthe Christmas portion of "The Messiah." I am,as well! The music is so magnificent. We began rehears-ing it the first evening of rehearsal. It is challenging, ex-citing, and definitely invigorating. If you have performedthis masterful work before and would like to join us, we

rehearse on Thursday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:00, andwould love to have you join in our music ministry. Weare certainly not be the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but wewill love singing every note just as much as each one of

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Debbie Fisher, Director of Music

them do. We have fine and great quality voices, andour soloists are looking forward to singing their portion

before the congregation in the worship service on Dec.22..The Pearwood Recorders have also been

in rehearsal since September, meeting on Thurs-day's, at 4:00 p.m.. We have been together for approx.10 years, with a few of us there since the beginningunder the Direction of Barbara Wyman. It is such aninteresting group, with music that provokes time-less thought. We have asked Wendy Dachel to Directthe group. She has been playing with us for approx. 6yrs. playing the tenor recorder. She will also have thetime to hold extra rehearsals for any newcomersinterested in joining the group, so, if you are interested,please contact me and we will get you together.

It is good to be together again. We have so muchto gain from it.I look forward to every rehearsal, every challengingpassage of music, and could not ask for better peopleto work through them with.

Peace,Deborah FisherDirector of Music Ministries

But I will sing of Your might; I will sing aloud of Your

steadfast love in the morning. For You have been a

fortress for me and a refuge for me in the day of mydistress.

Psalm 59:16

John 3:16 is to the Bible what the sun is to our solar sys-tem. It reveals how much you and I are worth to God.Now, if thats true, doesnt that mean that our lives and

our sense of self-worth ought to revolve around the S-O-N?.

People hear us talk about salvation as a free gift andthey think, So youre saying, `Its cheap! But therewas a colossal price paid. So who paid that price andwhy?

Some folks grumble that, You can make the Bible sayanything you want it to say. However, you can do that

with a John Grisham novel too. But would you? So whatdoes that tell us about the Good Book?

Im convinced that there are two keys to emotionalhealth. Essentially, they are both Get out of Jail Freecards. But, if thats true, then who or what has you im-

prisoned?

Looking forward to meeting you all at THE WAY!

-Ken Brown

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Life stops when you stop dreaming. Hope stops whenyou stop believing. Love ends when you stop caring, andfriendship ends when you stop sharing. These are wordsthat we should all try and live by. Here in Mission Ministrywe want to help keep people dreaming and believing, evenwhen things get so bad there does not seem to be a solution.We care enough to help and share what we have to keep thosedreams alive.

Heifer ProjectAs I have reported in our previous newsletter, we are

continuing our Heifer Project through Easter. But this monthI want to share with you the good news that we have had twoyoung people from our Vacation Bible School that have

brought me their piggy banks. We sent these banks homewith all the kids so they could continue to raise money forthis project. These two wonderful children have brought inapproximately $30.00. I am so proud of these two and am soexcited to see how our Vacation Bible School has impactedthe children, even after the excitement of the week has wornoff.

As the money is counted in the end, I will be sureand ask these two what their wishes for this money should gotowards. We will continue collecting any money you wish togive, make sure it is noted on the check or a note with themoney stating it is for the Heifer Project. But if you wish togive a specific gift in honor of someone or as a gift for some-one, you can do this also. Information is on the table in theNarthex, or you can ask Susan Owens or Terri Schmidt anyquestions you may have.

Extended Hands Food BankWe will be pushing for Breakfast cereals for Kids

this month. When we asked Pastor David Iverson of EHFBwhat was needed, he said they were exceptionally low oncereals. This means cold cereals as well as instant oatmeal.We will continue collecting other food, but we will just askyou to buy an extra box or two of cereal. We here at Foun-tain Hills Presbyterian Church are such giving people withsuch big hearts, Pastor Iverson has told me on several occa-sions how pleased he is with our church.

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Terri Schmidt and Susan Owens, Elders

Dont forget the Friday night Jim Bobs Fish Fry.The cost has gone up this year to $11.99 each. All profits

go to the EHFB to help those people with needs other thanfood, this could be gift cards for electric or water or someother need. They also have a used clothing facility out bythe EHFB. This is called Maxs Closet, for those of youwishing to donate clothing. There are so many people herein Fountain Hills in need of so much.

Thank you to Nancy Wulfmeier, Vivian Virden,Susan Owens and Terri Schmidt for helping out at the FishFry on September 6, 2013. We have committed to helpingat the Fish Fry the first Fridays of the month. If this some-thing you might be interested in, you can contact Susan orTerri.

SWATTOur newly formed SWATT group is collecting

food to help those High School kids who need food. It hasbeen brought to our attention that many HS kids dont getbreakfast or lunch for various reasons. We have commit-ted to collect a few items for the School nurse to put into abag. They can come in and grab a bag with no questionsasked. We are collecting individual juice boxes or nonrefrigerated Chocolate milk boxes, breakfast bars (granolabars), individual bags of nuts, crackers with cheese or pea-nut butter, and fruit roll ups, as well as 8 oz. bottles of wa-ter. These things will give the kids some substance to getthem through their school day. There are several churchescollecting also, and we will take them to the school nurse.

Thank you in advance for helping us with this project.

Future ProjectsLast month we asked for volunteers to help make

Christmas stockings, we have decided we will buy thestockings and have people decorate them as they fill them.We will let you know more about this at a later date.These stockings are going to the children down at theChanging Lives Center, this is the sister center to thePhoenix Rescue Shelter.

We will be helping with Fort McDowell again thisyear as they buy Christmas presents for a less fortunatetribe. We did this last year and were able to help a tribe inNortheastern Arizona. Again I will let you know the de-

tails, as we get closer to Christmas.We will be doing an Angel tree again this year

also. This tree buys for kids here in Fountain Hills that areless fortunate and might not get a Christmas gift otherwise.When we get the information from the schools, we will besure and get the information to you all.

This pretty much tells you what we are up to inMissions. If this is something that you feel you would liketo get involved in, please contact Susan Owens or TerriSchmidt. Someone dear to me, recently quoted to me thisphrase that I think is so great, It is good to do the Lordswork, but better still to do his will. Thank you to all ofyou who so graciously give when we ask. May God con-

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MISSION PROJECT HOLIDAY BOXES FOR OUR TROOPS

The month of October begins the time to fill up our TroopsDonation Box located in the Narthex, for our Holiday Boxesto be sent late November to our Troops deployed in the farremote, mountainous areas of Afghanistan. These remoteareas consist of our military being stationed mostly in tentsand/or huts. Some are lucky enough to have electricity, oth-ers are not, and some only get a couple of meals a day.

A box of Christmas Cards will be available on the big roundtable in the Narthex. Please grab a box, take it home and signa little note. Please add the name of our Church beneath your

signature. Deadline for all donations and signed Christmascards will be Sunday, November 10th.

Items needed: Juice boxes, small individual bags ofpeanuts,small individual bags of pretzels, rice krispie treats, fruitsnacks, candies, gum, handiwipes, packages of dice andpuzzle books. Any donated funds received will go to-wards shipping costs.

Shown below are a couple more thank-yous for ourSummer Boxes that were received after the lastNewsletter had already gone out.

Donna,Thank you so much for your amazing support of

U.S. Marines here in Delaram, Afghanistan. You and

the FHPC are the best.

MSgt. Thurman Purdiman, Jr.U.S. Marines

Good Morning Donna,

Thank you so much for the fabulous care package. We shared

everything in the box and especially loved the magazines. They

get passed around and read from cover to cover. We all appreci-ate that you took the time to gather and send something out to us.

It really means a lot when total strangers send care packages. It

shows that there are still good people out there who are supportive

of our military. Puts smiles on all our faces.

Sgt. Embrey, Desiree

U.S. Marines

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Straight Talk about...AGING!Straight Talk about...AGING!Straight Talk about...AGING!Straight Talk about...AGING!

is coming to FHPC.Saturday, January 18, 2014

9:00am to 3:00pm

Dynamic guest speakers will give you key essentials for aHappier, Healthier and more Financially Secure Future.

Registration begins in November.Cost is $5.00 per person and includes a box lunch.


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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 CapronMorning 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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October 1 Afternoon Circle 1 p.m. Fountain View Village Chapel

October 10 Morning Circle 9 a.m. Adult Center

October 16 Hooked on Books 9:30 a.m. Check Sunday bulletin

October 16 Out & About noon Check Sunday Bulletin

October 29 Evening Circle 7 p.m. Maria Berry (14923 E. Summit Dr)

Following up Pastor Goods message in the September newsletter, we ARE the

church and IT IS US! A new season begins and every woman is invited to be

more involved meeting your needs for friendship and service and sharing with

others the lives we live here in Fountain Hills...our city on a hill.

Have you...

been seeking more friends?

needed an opportunity to talk about your ideas or concerns?

wanted more camaraderie with others seeking ways to live fully?

been seeking ways to nourish Spirit in everyday life?

We women have such busy lives but slipping in some together time enhances eve-

rything else. Our PW activities are always open to all so if you havent tried at-

tending a circle, bookclub or Out n About, come try it and find new friends.

Other opportunities include three Gatherings: Fall, Winter and Spring.

Our Fall Gathering is October 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. Just bring

a salad to share and come enjoy our program. Delicious food, Country Rock withChristian folk singer Karl Bielan and Donna Yordys report on the Appalachian

Mission Project this summer entitled Unto These Hills.

The Winter Gathering will be January 20th and the Spring, April 5th so they can

go on your calendar now too with the details to be publicized later.

Grab your calendar and add one new activity...we want to know you better.

As women in THIS church at THIS time in THIS town what can

WE do to enhance life? ours and those around us?

Let me tell you more about these activities.

The circles are small group meetings t

study the Bible and socialize. Youll hav

an opportunity to ask questions, provid

ideas and meet others.

Hooked on Books There are no require

ments to read specific books. We are eac

readers. This is an opportunity to talk t

others about what we read (if you wish to

and learn about new books not yet familiar

We bring books we have finished readin

and sometimes offer them for the taking o

give them to our church library which

open to all. We always have coffee and te

with light snacks. Jan Hoff is our coordina

tor, call her with questions 480-836-755We meet in homes on the third Wednesda

of the month.

Out n About This is a social opportunit

to go out to lunch with your churc

friends.just the food you choose at a var

ety of restaurants. Its camaraderie and con

versation. Arlene Olsen coordinates thi

..480-837-4271. It is planned for the thir

Wednesday of the month.

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FACEBOOK PAGE: Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

HOOKED ON BOOKS willmeet on Wednesday, October 16th,at 9:30 AMHostess: Elsie HoffarberBooks you no longer want can bebrought each month for the BookExchange.All women interested in reading are invited to attend.

For further information contact: Jan Hoff(480-836-7551)

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Out n AboutOut to Lunch

October 16 is the date for the next Out n About. Wewill meet at Charleston Restaurant at 17001 N. Scotts-dale Road at noon. Directions: take Frank Lloyd Wrightnorth to Scottsdale Rd. Turnright and the restaurant is onyour right. As usual we will or-der off the menu and receiveseparate checks.Remember to mark your calendars for the third Wednes-day of every month. For reservations call BobbieDangremond at 816-6772.

Still more.

we are connected to larger groups of the State, Nation and World through

joint activities, shared mission projects and fellowship.

Coming up

October 5, PWP Fall Gathering at the First Presbyterian Church

in Sun City. Planning with a Purpose. Speak to Donna Yordy

(480-837-6169)

October 8, PW Synod SW Gathering, Albuquerque, topic Meeting God at

the Borders. Bus transportation is available.

January 18, 2014 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seminar on issues related to Aging.

March 1, 2014 PWP Spring Retreat, Franciscan Renewal Retreat

NEW 2013 - 2014 Membership Directory

A new directory is being prepared and will be available soon. This is a valu-

able resource for information on the women of the church, programs, pur-

pose, missions and more. Watch for it and be sure to obtain one for your

reference.

A call to serveRuth M. Walsh wrote: I was naked, and

you questioned my lack of modesty in myappearance. I was imprisoned, and youdebated the legal aspects of interference. Iwas penniless, and you discussed tax-

deductible donations from your wealth. Iwas sick, and you thanked the Lord forthe blessings of your health. I was hungryand you a committee to study malnutri-tion. I was homeless, and you said Godslove was shelter under any condition. Iwas lonely, and you left me by myselfwhile you and your friends prayed. Youseem so holy and close to God, yet Imstill sick and alone and afraid!

By contrast, in the parable of the sheepand the goats, Jesus says, Truly I tell you,just as you did it to one of the least ofthese who are members of my family, youdid it to me (Matthew 25:40,NRSV).When we fail to serve our neighbors, wefail to serve Jesus. When we visit the sick,were actually visiting Jesus. And, whenwe love one another, were actually lovingJesus.

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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 currentneeds or special items. Many times these donations are in lieu of flowersat a Memorial Service. The Foundation receives cash gifts at any time orbequests through wills or trusts at the 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 mighthave about setting up your final documents and you are always welcometo attend any Foundation Board meetings.

Susan Phillips and Sally Atchinsondiscuss the differences between theFHPC Memorial Fund and the FHPCFoundation.

1 Corinthians 4:1Think of it this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of Gods mysteries.

1 Peter 4:10Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another

with whatever gift each of you has received.

We begin the new church year with anticipation for the growth of our congregation and our individual spiritualgrowth. We have people that make these blessings possible, members who call on prospective new members, mem-bers who assist in worship, music and lead Bible study. Members cook dinner for meetings, work with youth andchildren, maintain our campus and maintain the beautiful wreaths in the Worship Center. We also have memberswho visit the ill and call to say Happy Birthday or just to say hello.

We need your help! If you cant make a three year commitment to an elected position, we have other areas whereyou can help. Prayerfully consider what you can do and talk to an Elder, we will help you share your gift.

God be with you.Jerry Maples & John Brockelman


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FoundationFoundationFoundationFoundation

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

Gail Botsford, Elder

An Investment Todayfor the Life of Our Church

TomorrowThe Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church has two

different methods for contributing special gifts to theChurch, Memorials and the Foundation.

The Memorial Fund is a means of giving moneyto the Church in memory or honor of others and is usedin accordance with the specified wishes of the giver(s).Also, it may provide the means for individuals to give toa special activity or program. It is intended as a shortterm (two year) program.

The Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Foun-

dation has been established to provide members andfriends a perfect charitable way to leave your mark andfinal testimony of your faith and value in our Church.Your gifts will help insure the future needs and ministriesof the Church for years to come. Gifts to the Foundationcan be restricted or designated for a special purpose(s) atyour discretion. It is a wonderful way to put your faithinto action and realize your visions for the future of theFoundation Hills Presbyterian Church.

The Foundation is an Arizona non-profit Corpo-ration which qualifies for tax exempt status under theprovisions of Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3. The Foun-dation is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona,the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and bythe Foundation Articles and By-laws. Each member ofthe Church is also a member of the Foundation. The pur-pose of the Foundation is to support and assist in the ac-tivities and needs of the Church.

The Foundation may accept both monetary gifts(such as cash, publicly traded stock or bonds, insurance,etc) and non-monetary gifts (such as real estate, cars,tangible or intangible personal property and other items).The Foundation will receive gifts currently or bequeathedin a will or trust.

A Foundation Endowment Fund has been estab-lished for the funds acquired by the Foundation. All non-monetary gifts accepted by the Foundation Board will

normally be sold as soon as prudently possible and theproceeds deposited into the Foundation Endowment Fund.

A gift may be DESIGNATED when the donorspecifies a specific purpose or function for the use of thegift. The designated gift must fall within one or more ofthe current seven major areas of the Church (Building/Grounds; Christian Formation; CLAF; Evangelism/Membership; Finance; Missions; Music/Worship). Thepurpose or function of a designated gift must be identifiedwhen it is donated. The designated gift shall be depositedinto the Foundation Endowment Fund until it is used.

When a gift is identified as NON-DESIGNATED, the gift may be used for the benefit of theChurch in any manner determined by the FoundationBoard of Trustees.

Unless donated funds are needed for immediateuse, all donations will be placed in the Foundations En-dowment Fund, and then invested in a low risk investmentpursuant to the Articles and By-laws of the Foundation.

Interest and other income earned through invest-ment of the Foundation Endowment Fund shall be distrib-uted to support the needs of the Church and/or to cover

expenses of the Foundation. The principal of the Endow-ment Fund shall only be used to support a particular desig-nated gift or to support a capital need of the Church that isnot covered by the annual operating budget. The Founda-tion looks forward to receiving your gift, either duringyour lifetime or as part of the disposition of your estate.

If you currently have a will or trust and have designatedthe Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church as benefactor, theFoundation would like to welcome you as a participatingmember of the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Foun-dation. Its simple! Let us show you how to add the nameFoundation to your document.

- Ben Fast


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Royal Reunion Really Rocked

From Knights launching fingelaunchers at a castle, tossing poonoodle javelins through hoops toprincesses dressing up, putting onmake-up and bling; the kids wereexcited to get together again. A teaparty and popcorn along with amovie clip was used to review thearmor of God to help the kids continue to Stand Strong for God. Noeveryone got in the pictures, bueveryone was excited to begin thefall ministries!

Samantha Obuchowski, Aly Wilson and Emerson Uphoff enjoying high tea at the Royal Reunion!


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SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!

CHURCH APPRECIATION DAY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013

Lets kick off our fall seasonWith a bang!

Make sure to be at church Sunday,October 20 at 9:00 a.m.

To show your appreciationFor our church

BRUNCH FOLLOWING 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP


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Christian FormationChristian FormationChristian FormationChristian Formation

Looking forsome Spiritual

a d v e n t u r e ?Check out ourmany excitingactivities, sharingin fellowship andsharing in God'sMinistry. Wewelcome allwho wish top a r t i c i p a t e .

Here is what is going on at FountainHills Presbyterian Church this fall.

Sabbath Day Bible StudyThe Israelites are camped on the eastbank of the JordanRiver. They lookacross the river toC a n a a n , t h ePromised Land.Moses is leading them. They have justspent one or more generations, 40 years,traveling from exile in Egypt, for a tripthat should have taken 11 days. What isthis all about? Why should we been in-terested or concerned? Could it be that it

is not the distance that stood betweenthem and the Promised Land? Maybe itis the condition of their hearts.If you have any interest in these matters,

please join us for Bible Study each

Sunday for the next few weeks. We are

studying Deuteronomy. It is the fifth

book in the Bible, the Torah, the Penta-

teuch, the Hebrew Bible, and the last

book in The Books of Moses. This

Adult Sabbath Day Bible Study meets

in the Adult Center for an hour (10:15

11:15). Note the change in schedulewhich was made to let people attend

Bible Study and still make it to the Con-

temporary Worship service. Coffee and

goodies are available downstairs so

you can fellowship while we study.

Come and join us. We welcome every-

one! -John Bivens

Blessed BeginningsMinistry

The former classstudy for thisgroup has beenreplaced with ourn e w I n t e r -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 willalways offer more to provide a Chris-

tian ministry with children - even thebabies.

The WayOn Wednesday evenings, after aGOURMET DINNER by Chef Arlene,we invite all adults to the Bible Studyfrom 6:30 7:45 pm. Check out thebox to the right for the exciting newsfor October.

Come and join us for fine food andfellowship at 6:00 pm. We will be

joined by the Elementary Kids andour Teens. We ask for a small dona-tion of $5.00 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, repose and small groupconversation and activity time.Wednesday Night Live for Teens

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

socials.

Mens Bible StudySleep In ?Must you sleep in on Thursday morn-

ings? How about getting a jump start

on the day or an early start on the

In Touch page 12

weekend? One

good way to start

each Thursday

morning is to

meet with other

men of Fountain Hills Presbyterian

Church for Mens Bible study in the

Adult Center at 7:00 a.m. We meet for

only an hour which leaves plenty of

time for the activities of the day. We

explore and discuss selected passages

and then determine what the implica-

tions are for us today in the complex

society in which we live. Men, we

would welcome your thoughts, ideas,concerns, and doubts! Together we can

learn from each other. Why not give it

a try? If nothing else, the coffee, con-

versation and donuts are enjoyable.

- John Bivens

Carol Hencz, Elder

The WayOct. 9 to Nov. 20

Special sessionsWith guest teacherKenneth J. Brown

Truths that Grab MeAnd Wont Let Me Go

Grace is God choosing to beUnfair...and I LOVE it!

You do NOT want God to bejust Just!

God helps those who CAN-NOT help themselves

Be God ConfidentNOT Self-confident

Death is a comma,Not a period.


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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

Welcoming Childreninto Worship and Mis-sion: an intentional inte-gration of all ages in thelife of our church

Modeling and teaching our kidsto worship is one of the mostimportant things parents havethe honor to do! As parents and grandparents, we de-sire to teach our kids how to ride a bike, play a sport,play a musical instrument, use a computer, drive a car.But teaching them how to love, serve and worship ourGod are some of the most important life lessons par-

ents and grandparents have to do, too!

I love the fact that we as a church are all on a journeyto intentionally partner with parents in the developmentof children into mature lovers and followers of Christ.Thank you congregation for showing the very attitudeof Jesus toward children! He included and valued chil-dren! How awesome to have an identity forming as achurch who wants to include children in the full life ofthe church.

Intentional intergenerational worship has the opportu-nity to integrate all our senses and ages into a creative

worship expression for the glory of God and the sakeof forming a whole people of God. It also is not easy!We are still experimenting and shaping this time.Thank you for being accepting of some noise andmovement whether from the Family Wiggle Area or thechildren engaging a worship activity at a table or a re-sponse station in the back. You must look at the GodSightings Boardto see what the Spirit of God is doingin their hearts!

Parents, we have resources to help you in modelingand teaching worship. And the kids will probablymodel and teach you, too. Enjoy the awe, wonder andsimplicity of a heart open and receptive to God!

Please know we love them to move to the music andthen return to you to worship withyou. We know chil-dren worship in full body and high definition! So, hereare some helps for creative worship for bothadults andchildren:

Children in Worship Info Card: The ABCs of chil-dren worshipping with you available.


Response Stations: Located on the side or towards thback of the Fellowship Center. These stations or activ

ties are various ways to respond to the message or Spiof God. These help both adults and children focus intetionally on God and respond to Him. This is not buswork for children, these are to guide hearts and mindinto a deeper awareness of and listening to what thSpirit of God is doing and saying. Then to live it.

Parents or Guardians: Please have your children) woship with you at your table and help them learn to woship with reverence, respect and joyful, full body expresion! Maybe they can teach you, too!

Congregation: Thank you for being accepting of som

noise and movement as we journey in worshipping afamily! When a child cries, remember Psalm 8:1-2 FGod has ordained the cries and noise of children anbabies as praise to Him! The praise silences the enmies of God. Yes, childrens praise establishes a stronghold and silences the foe and avenger! Wow! We walso value our more mature members in having childreserve you, share their energy with you and be respectfto your space and pace.

Worship Team and Support: We are continually praing and seeking ways to come together as a faith famito creatively worship with mixed generations. This

more than worship and education, it is spiritual formation!

I love being a part of a church family who takes serously the idea of the priesthood of allbelievers!

Treat 4 Treat!October 23rd our Youth will be filling bags with treatnotes and gifts to deliver to our shut-ins. Many of omature members have treated our children and teenin many ways. We want to Treat Them for Treating UsNo tricks! So, our elementary kids will be making cardand a small gift craft. Teens will bring in candy and iclude a note. These will be bagged and then personadelivered this evening. Imagine, a knock on the doand a young person holding out a gift bag of treats with hug saying...Treat for all the ways you have treated uso well at FHPC! Its our un-Halloween social. Teenwill then return to the YC for a special treat and sharinof their experience. If you would like to be an advocawith us in this endeavor, please contact Debby DeBenardi (602-570-7340) or Tyson Robinson (515- 8656365). Candy or baked goods donations happily a

Continued on next page

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In Touch page 14

International Peacemaking

The conflicts in the Middle East have certainly been inthe news a lot recently. Secretary of State John Kerryhas made headlines by working to again bring the Israeli

and Palestinians to the peace negotiating table. In theface of these negotiations an announcement has beenmade of the approval of an additional 3000 new homesin Jewish settlements within the Occupied PalestinianTerritories.What is the real situation on the ground in Israel andPalestine? We have several opportunities to increase ourunderstanding of the complexities of matters in the HolyLand.An International Peacemaker is coming to Arizona toshare her first-hand knowledge and experience with us.The Peace and Justice Network of the Presbytery ofGrand Canyon is pleased to sponsor the visitor, NoraKort, a Palestinian Christian and International Peace-maker. Arrangements for her to visit Presbyterianchurches in our area were made through the PresbyterianPeacemaking Program of the PCUSA. Ms. Kort wasborn and raised in Jerusalem.Nora Kort will be speaking at University PresbyterianChurch in Tempe on Saturday, October 19th at 10:00a.m. Nora was one of the co-authors of the Kairos Pal-estine document a Moment of Truth. This documentis the Christian Palestinians word to the world aboutwhat is happening in Palestine. She will be speakingabout Kairos Palestine also at University Church onSaturday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m.Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City has invited

Ms. Kort to present the message at the 10:00 a.m. wor-ship service on Sunday, October 20th. Another oppor-tunity to hear her will be at Desert Palms PresbyterianChurch in Sun City West at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday,October 20th.Dont miss one or more of these opportunities!

cepted! A team to do the treat for the students welcomed! Ifyou have a name or address that maybe the elders do nothave, please let the office know!

Fall Teams:

Wednesday Elementary KidCommunitycontinuesto enter the Big God Story. This offers a large group worshipand response time and a small group more intimate time.Thank you Gary DeBernardi and Cynthia Lintonfor operatingmedia. We will have various guests for Storytellers along withWorship Host Debby DeBernardi. Monica and Victoria Wal-terswill join the team beginning November. The small grouptime offers activities, mission projects, spiritual conversationand blessings by Sandy Heunisch and Judy Irvin. Awesome,committed people who love Jesus and kids!

Teen Ministry will have Tyson and Kristi Robinson, Char-lie Eberspacher, Richard Uphoff and Debby DeBernardi.

Wonderful to have the youthful energy of Charlie and thefaithfulness and energy of the Robinsons! Richard will add tothe depth, encouragement and enjoyment! Special guestswill again be invited along with partnering with otherchurches. Socials, missional activities, relational discipleshipand worship are all part of living Truth to learn Truth.

On-call Early Childhood for infants to 5 year olds willbe made available as needed. We have a team of peopleforming willing to offer a Preschool ministry late fall.

Life With God curriculum for elementary chil-dren will be used to introduce children to their life with God.

Scripture will be the anchor and the age-old ways of forma-tion, spiritual disciplines, will be used as a means to the endof knowing God. Not lessons to be taught...this is discipleshipfor children! They will be given the tools and opportunities toexplore Scripture and take it into their own lives. Watch forhow you can sign up your elementary child late fall. To beoffered 10:15- 11:15 am on Sundays.

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church is pleased to offer a pre-ventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading providerof community-based preventive health screenings, will hosttheir affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings

on November 18, 2013. Five screenings will be offeredthat scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aor-tic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor ofheart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screen-ing, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package pricedabove $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.


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

As For Others

Our beliefs are best illustrated through our actions.Just saying, I believe something is a world apartfrom actually living out my beliefs with my actions.While teaching His disciples, Jesus confused themwhen He said, Just as you gave me food when Iwas hungry and visited Me when I was in prison, so

you have done the same for others. Knowing theyhad not done such things, His disciples asked,When did we do this?Jesus reply sets the example of how we are to livefor others. Just as you did things for others, it is asif you have done them for Me. His message can besummarized in two simple phrases: Love God.Love your neighbor. And, He said they werealike.In other words, you cannot do one without doing the other.So, just saying, I believe in human rights or justice for all or I am a Christian, is altogether different thanactually backing those beliefs with actions. Jesus message to His disciples, and to us, is that we need to walkthe talk. -Matthew 25:35-40


Michael Belk, artist

Saving grace

Grace is the majesty, the freedom, the undeservedness the unexpect-

edness, the newness, the arbitrariness, in which a relationship to Godand therefore the possibility of knowing him is opened up to man byGod himself. Grace is Gods good pleasure.

Karl Barth



Prayer of Teresa of Avila

Let nothing disturb you,

Nothing frighten youAll things are passingGod never changesPatient endurance attains all thingsWhoever possesses God Lacks nothingGod alone is sufficient


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A recent addition to theChurch Library is a set of 6

books referred to as TheMitford Years Series, Writ-ten by Jan Karon.

These books were donatedin memory of Barbara

Wyman who started and chaired the PW HookedOn Books group for many years.

The series is about Father Tim, the 60 year oldbachelor, Rector of an Episcopal church located inthe small town of Mitford, North Carolina. FatherTim is a part of the lives of all the townspeoplelovable, enduring and eccentric characters. Each

book is full of humor and drama as mysteries andmiracles unfold.

The Series includes:1. At Home in MitfordFather Tim has been inMitford for 12 years and keeps busy with a churchbuilding project, parishioners to counsel, weeklysermons to write, items mysteriously disappearingfrom the church in addition to having Dooly, ahostile mountain boy, thrust into his care.2. A Light in the WindowCynthia moves in nextdoor to Father Tim and wins his heart; but he is alsobeing pursued by a wealthy powerful widow. Some

of the church members, such as Miss Sadie and thesecretary Emma, are introduced.

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3. A Common LifeTim, at age 62, and Cynthiabecome engaged and married. There are somemixed emotions and second thoughts, but only afterthe wedding bells ring out are such quandaries andsome hilarious mishaps resolved.4. These High Green HillsFather Tim hasadopted Dooley and becomes involved in helpingDooleys mother and a battered young girl. Cynthiacontinues her career as a writer and illustrator ofchildrens books.5. Out to CanaanA heart warming book of in-teresting stories and plots twists as Father Tim de-cides to retire. A mayoral election threatens to di-vide the town.6. A New SongFather Tim has retired and agreesto serve as interim pastor of a small church on anisland off the Atlantic coast. Tim and Cynthia dealwith a horrendous storm, a mysterious neighbor,and a community with its own unforgettable charac-ters.

These books reflect upon LifesIssues in a wholesome and faith-focused manner. They are funny,inviting and joyful books of theChristian faith.

- Jan Hoff

A childs prayer for protectionIf indeed childhood was ever carefree, its hardly so now. Some children face bullying while others deal with

rough home lives. Many fret over their performance at school and in sports. News of dangers and tragediesmakes parents want to shelter their kids from worldly harm.

Whether real or imagined, childhood anxieties are best confronted in the same way as adult anxieties: throughprayer and the assurance of Gods presence. Teach this traditional prayer to a young person in your life-and

find comfort in it yourself:

God in heaven, hear my prayer.Keep me in thy loving care.Be my guide in all I do.Bless all those who love me too.Amen.




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Mens GroupMens GroupMens GroupMens Group

MENS FELLOWSHIP

FHPC Mens Fellowship will meet for breakfast on Sat-urday, October 12th in the Fellowship Center at 9:00a.m. All the men of the church are invited and encour-aged to share in the meal and enjoyment of being togetheras a caring community. Invite your neighbors and friends!

AT&T Cell Tower

Update:

Moving along very slowly. But the tortoise

did win!

States AND WHAT THEY ARE FAMOUS FOR (continued)

KENTUCKY............Has more than $6 billion in gold underneath Fort Knox.

LOUISIANA............Has parishes instead of counties because they were originally Spanish church units.

MAINE............It is so large that it covers as many square miles as the other five New England states combined.

MARYLAND............The Ouija board was created in Baltimore in 1892....... Bet you didn't know that!

MASSACHUSETTS.......The Fig Newton is named after Newton, Massachusetts.

MICHIGAN............Fremont, home to Gerber, is the baby food capital of the world.

MINNESOTA.......Bloomington's Mall of America is so big, that if you spent 10 minutes in each store, you'd be there almost four days.

MISSISSIPPI.....President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear here... that's how the teddy bear got its name.

MISSOURI............Is the birthplace of the ice cream cone.

MONTANA ........A sapphire from Montana is in the Crown Jewels of England .

NEBRASKA............More triplets are born here than in any other state.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.........Birthplace of Tupperware, invented in 1938 by Earl Tupper.

NEW JERSEY............Has the most shopping malls in one area in the world.

NEW MEXICO............Smokey the Bear was rescued from a 1950 forest fire here.

NEW YORK............Is home to the nation's oldest cattle ranch, started in 1747 in Montauk...........Surprised?

NORTH CAROLINA........Home of the first Krispy Kreme doughnut.

Secret to survivalI have become convinced that the very contradic-

tions in my life are in some way signs of Godsmercy to me: if only because someone so compli-cated and so prone to confusion and self-defeat could

hardly survive for long without special mercy.

-Thomas Merton




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In Touch page 18

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

Gary & Barbara OakesonGary grew up on a farm with his two brothers near

St. Paul, Nebraska, attending a country school and a smallhigh school. After attending Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. fortwo years, he earned a B.S and M.S. degrees in ChemicalEngineering from the Univ. of Nebraska.

Barbara was born and raised in Charleston, WestVirginia, and enrolled at WVU to earn a degree in Phar-macy. She worked part-time as a pharmacist in independentretail pharmacies in W.Va. and Indiana, in addition to 6years on the staff of Wassaja Memorial Health Clinic atFort McDowell. She enjoyed helping patients improve theirhealth as well as being able to work part-time while raising

a family. And she liked being a pioneer in an occupationthat did not have many women at the time she began hertraining.

After graduation in 1959, Gary started his profes-sional career with Union Carbide in Charleston, WV.Within a week in Charleston, he met his future bride at aYoung Adult group at Barbaras home church. Then, shereturned to Morgantown, WV for her final school year.Married in 1961, they now have two sons, and four delight-ful grandchildren. They spend July in Idaho to have moretime with their son and two grandchildren there as well asbaby sitting regularly with the two younger ones in Chan-dler, AZ. Gary and Barbara moved to Elkhart, Indiana in1969 where they lived for 26 years before they got tired ofshoveling snow and came to Arizona.

Garys ten years at Union Carbide involved thedevelopment and production of polyethylene. Ten weeks

after marrying Barbara, a flash fire at a pilot plant put himin a hospital for eleven weeks! Twenty years were laterspent with Miles Labs in Elkhart, Indiana, primarily work-

ing with the coating process of One-A-Day vitamins, andthe production of citric acid from corn flour.

When they moved to Fountain Hills in 1995,they began attending several different churches in town,looking for a new church home. After worshiping atFHPC a short while, Barbara Wyman invited them to jointhe choir which they did and sang with the group for manyyears.

Gary has served as the Elder responsible forBuilding and Grounds at our church and is now the churchphotographer. He has worked on many Mission projects,particularly Church World Services annual Blankets Plusprogram. His main hobbies have been photography and

woodworking, the former now taking precedence.Barbara has held a number of offices in Presby-

terian Women including Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Bi-ble Study Coordinator, Evening Circle Co-Leader, andHistorian. She has enjoyed helping to establish our ChurchLibrary Resource Center and have a part of growing it toits current size and location. She went through the sameprocess in her Indiana church, but feels this time it turnedout better. Practice and experience do help! She was re-cently elected to serve on our churchs Foundation Board.

Locally Gary is involved with Senior Services wherehe delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. He also hasbeen quite active with Noon Kiwanis Club, having beenclub president and Lt. Governor. (Similar offices wereheld with Optimists Intl in Elkhart, In) . Gary and Barbaraboth belong to the Fountain Hills Walking Club and wereAmbassadors for the Fountain Hills Chamber of Com-merce. Besides enjoying music, they like to travel, havingvisited over 30 countries.

The most unique trip was with the People to Peo-ple organization, going to England and France to FollowEisenhowers Footsteps during the D-Day Invasion. Ourgroup was led by Mary Jean Eisenhower, and co-led byIkes son, retired General John Eisenhower. Among themany perks of traveling in such company was a visitwith Winston Churchill III and former Prime Minister SirEdward Heath in his home. We also received VIP treat-

ment at various WWII museums.

Gods gracious giftsGod receives none but those who are forsaken, restores health to none but those who are sick, gives sight to none but the blind,and life to none but the dead. . . . He has mercy on none but the wretched and gives grace to none but those who are in disgrace.

-Martin LutherThe Newsletter Newsletter



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HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!

10/23 Joan Larson10/26 Doug Katonak10/28 Ryan Vawter10/29 Joanne Larson10/29 Bill Myhr10/29 Jeanene Schopbach10/30 Patricia Culley10/30 John Kurkjian

10/08 Andrey Lull10/10 Mary Martinson10/10 Lynda Root10/16 Charlie Eberspacher10/16 Donna Sims10/20 Martha Baxter10/22 Zoey Lipps

10/01 Mary Wernecke10/02 Martha Carillo10/02 Ray Schmidt10/03 Jacob Eberspacher10/06 Joshua Hagerty10/06 Orene Hinkley10/06 Ruth Martin10/07 Carol Skewes

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)

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

Matthew 25:21

Hospitalized? Call the church!

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

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

What wed like to hear in church

Hey, its my turn to sit in the front pew! I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon ran

longer than usual.

Ill volunteer to be the permanent junior high Sundayschool teacher.

I love it when we sing hymns Ive never heard before.

Because were all here, lets start the worship serviceearly.

Pastor, wed like to send you to this Bible seminar inthe Bahamas.

Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitmentlike our annual stewardship campaign.




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Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

13001 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard

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In Touch is published monthly; deadline for each issue is the 15th of the month before publication.News and information should be submitted to the church office in hard copy, or email to [email protected] Editor, Marta Ludwig; Proof Reader, Helen Roesch; Staff Photographer: GaryOakeson; Production and Circulation: Mary Wernecke, Bobbie Dangremond, Ruby Pearson, MarilynHumes, Barb Hegwood, Arlene Olsen and Vivian Virden. Travel to Bulk Mail Post Office: MaryMartinson.

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Phone - (480) 837-1763 Fax - (480) 837-1729 Office E-Mail Address: [email protected] Hours: Monday Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.fhpresbyterian.info

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beautiful living color, goto our website:

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New Monument on Fountain Hills Blvd

Ocotillo in bloom by our front monument. Photo courtesy of Nancy Saine

New Photo Directory coming !!In celebration of our

40th Anniversary

First shoot will beNovember 14, 15,16

See bulletin and NovemberNewsletter for more details.

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