FOUNTAIN HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

IN TOUCH
Fountain Hills, AZ February 2018

FHPC VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS

Our Vision:
Living God’s love. calls us to . . .
Our Mission:
Reach out to all with faith and love.

Ben Fast, Chairman Board of Trustees of FHPC Foundation

The Fountain Hills posed. The Foundation has invested in a perpetual fund;
Presbyterian Church principle and interest of $122,558.16, cash $11,135 for a
Foundation Foundation total value of $1,288,113.16.

In contributing to the Foundation, the donor has the right to

The Fountain Hills Presbyte-
identify a bequest/gift, designating a specific purpose or
rian Church (FHPC) Founda-
function for its use. The bequest/gift must fall within one or
tion was established in March
more of the twelve Ministry Units of the Church. These
2013 to provide the members
areas are: Christian Formation, (Education), Outreach
and friends of the Fountain
(Membership), Communications, Mission Outreach, Hilltop
Hills Presbyterian Church a
Hospitality, Worship and Music, Technical Support,
charitable way to leave the do-
Columbarium, Stewardship, Personnel, and Building and
nor’s mark and everlasting tes-
Grounds.
timony of faith and value in our
Church. Such bequests/gifts To initiate the donation process, all concerned must agree
will help insure the future to the donor commitment, including support for any spe-
needs and Ministries of the Church for years to come. cific areas. Does the donor have a will/trust? If not, the do-
nor needs to get one before continuing. Contact either a
The Foundation organization consists of seven Trustees, six
Foundation Trustee or call the Church office and they will
elected by the Foundation at the Annual Foundation meet-
provide a Trustee to help you complete the form and an-
ing. Two Trustees are elected each year for a term of three
swer any questions you have. Notify your executor or ad-
years. The seventh member is the Church Chairperson of
ministrator so they can record the bequest/gift in your will/
the Finance Committee. The Foundation is registered with
trust.
the Arizona Corporation Commission, and has an IRS
501©3 classification. Your bequests/gifts are tax deducti- You are invited to the Annual FHPC Foundation meeting,
ble. on Friday, February 11, 2018 at 11A.M. in the Fellowship
Center. We will have a guest speaker from the Arizona
The original design for the Foundation was that it would be
Community Foundation, who holds our investments. There
established and operational in seven years. As we are ap-
will be an opportunity for questions.
proaching the completion of five years, we find the pro-
gram to be ahead of the plan. The contributions have sur- Thank you to all those who have had a part in organizing,
passed that projection. The Foundation has contributed administering, and supporting the Foundation. Without this
$43,920 to the play area, Church grant, Sanctuary Sound commitment and work, this success could not have been
System, Tech Project, Mission Ministry, and Biblical Gar- possible.
den. In support, the Foundation has $1,110,500 in bequests.
The bequest dollar value is an estimate since the Founda- If you have any questions, feel free to ask a Trustee.
tion does not receive the actual bequest/gift until after the
- Ben Fast, Chairman
Legacy member has passed away and the will/trust dis-
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OUR CHURCH STAFF Focus on Finance

Rev. Bill Good
Pastor/Head of Staff
Pastor Ken Brown Dec Income $ 48,673 Budget $ 38,742
Associate Pastor
Dec Expenses $ 41,849 Budget $ 36,599
Marta Ludwig
Administrative Coordinator
Debbie Fisher Yr to date Income $ 426,047 YTD Budget $ 423,250
Director of Music Ministry
Yr to date Expense $ 428,188 YTD Budget $ 423,250
Dorothy Parris
Pianist
Caryl Bates
Organist
Lynn Medley We ended the year with a $2,141 deficit. Total Income
Custodian came in $2,797 over budget, but expenses were over
CHURCH TREASURER budget by $4,938.
Linda Lull This is due to some expenses incurred that were not
CHURCH SESSION accounted for in the original 2017 budget, but neces-
Class of 2018 sary.
Mary Alice Bivens Thank you for keeping up with your pledges and contri-
Yvonne Ellingson butions.
Jerry Miles
Helen Quigley Respectfully,
Jack Reynolds Linda Lull, Treasurer
Class of 2019
Maria Berry A repentant heart
John Brockelman
Tim Halchuck Until we taste the bitterness of our own misery, we will never relish the sweetness of
Bob Lull God’s mercy. Until we see how foul our sins have made us, we will never pay our tribute
Terri Schmidt of praise to Christ for washing us. . . . If you would know the heart of your sin,
Carol Skewes then you must know the sins of your heart!
Class of 2020 -William Secker
Nancy Grahlman -The Newsletter Newsletter
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Joyce Leo
Kristi Robinson
Ron Waldo
On the Inside:
BOARD OF DEACONS Ben Fast, FHPC Foundation Chair .. .. … … .. .. .. . … .. . 1
Moderator: Linda Warren Focus on Finance.. .. .. .. .. … .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Class of 2018 Upcoming Events: .. .. . … .. .. . … .. .. … .. .. . .. ..… . . .. . 3
Mary Martinson Mission Ministry . . … . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . … .. . . . . . . .. 4
Elvira Ruiz Presbyterian Women .. .. .. …. .. . . . . .. . … .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . 6
Ray Schmidt Library Footnotes.. … .. …. .…. …. …. …. …. …. …… 7
Bob Titus New Officers: Class of 2020 . … .. … ……. … .. .. .. … .. . 8
Class of 2019 Trendsetters . .. .. .. .. .. .. …… .. .. .. … .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 9
Louise Jones Pat Covault Memorial Concert Series 2018.. .. .. . . .. .. .. . 10
Dorothy Rudack Christian Formation .. .. … .. … … . . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . 11
Clarence Utter Not Yet a Member? .. .. .. . . . … . … . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11
Nancy Wulfmeier Music Ministry .. … … .. .. .. .. …. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. 12
Class of 2020 U.S. Military Medallions .. … ….. … .. … .. …. .. . . . . . 12
Michele Hasley FHPC Foundation.. .. … .. .. . … .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . 13
Mary Lee Lehrich Facebook. .. .. … .. .. .. .. . .. … .. .. . .. … … . .. .. .. .. . . .. 13
Bonnie Matty Member Spotlight...Did you Know? .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . … ... 14
Linda Warren Necrology for 2018… .. … .. . . .. … .. … . .. . . .. . . …… 15
February Birthdays . .. ... .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. … … 16
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Upcoming Events

The 2018 Sweethearts Brunch

Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Tickets: $13.00 each
The Men’s Fellowship will once again provide the men of FHPC a chance to show the
women in their lives just how much they mean to us. Of course, we are talking about the
annual Sweethearts Brunch, which consists of a catered brunch and some wonderful en-
tertainment. It all takes place on February 10 in the friendly confines of our Fellowship
Center.

Featuring: Delicious Brunch

Fabulous piano renditions by Mike Pizzuto
Exciting entertainment by the Celebration Humdingers

All are invited!

Don’t miss it!!

Tickets for you and your sweetheart will be available in the Fellowship Center between 10:00 and 11:00 AM on January 21 thru
February 4. You can also buy tickets during normal working hours at the Church office from January 22 through February 5.

10 biblical ways to love PER

1. Listen without interrupting. “To answer before listening -
that is folly and shame” (Proverbs 18:13).
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2. Speak without accusing. “Be quick to listen, slow to speak Per capita is an opportunity for all communicant
and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). members of the Presbyterian church through the
3. Give without selfishness. “The righteous give without governing bodies (Presbytery of the West) to
sparing” (Proverbs 21:26). participate equally, responsibly, and interdepen-
4. Pray without ceasing. “We have not stopped praying
dently by sharing the cost of coordination and
for you” (Colossians 1:9).
5. Answer without arguing. “Better a dry crust with peace
evaluation of mission.
and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife” $20 each
(Proverbs 17:1)
6. Share without pretending. “Speaking the truth in love, we
will grow to become in every respect the mature body of . . .
Christ” (Ephesians 4:15).
7. Enjoy without complaining. “Do everything without grum-
bling or arguing” (Philippians 2:14).
8. Trust without wavering. “[Love} always protects, always
trusts, always hopes, always perseveres”
(1 Corinthians 13:7).
9. Forgive without punishing. “Forgive as the Lord forgave
you” (Colossians 3:13).
10. Promise without forgetting. “A longing fulfilled is a tree of
life” (Proverbs 13:12).
-From various websites; all Scriptures NIV

-The Newsletter Newsletter

by Communication Resources, Inc
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Mission Ministry
Christmas Eve Offering
– This year the Christmas Eve
offering was designated for the
Extended Hands Food Bank.
This has been a long-standing
tradition at FHPC but, of
course, is reviewed annually.
The collection
was just shy
of $2800 and a
check has
been sent. We
Jack Reynolds, Elder thank all who
so generously
gave to help the local less fortunate in our community.
Feed the Kidz Project – As in past years, FHPC mem-
bers will once again be participating in this annual event.
The date is March 15 and we will gather at the Community
Center at 5:00 pm. We will try to work as a team or two in
packing the ingredients of the food pack. The packets pro-
vide a high protein diet to malnourished children in AZ and
around the world. Free The Kids in Haiti receives 4 con-
tainers a year of such packets. Please contact Jack Rey-
nolds if you have interest in helping with this fun event.
Tee Shirts – At such events and FHPC meetings, the
Mission Committee is offering FHPC Mission tee shirts.
We encourage all active members to consider a purchase.
The cost is $20 and an order form is attached.

Blankets Plus Mission Project -- This year our annual

Blankets Plus Sunday will be observed on February 18 with
the Minute for Mission presented the week before on Febru-
ary 11. This special offering provides a chance to support a
mission program which provides thousands of blankets, as
well as various building and agricultural tools to those areas
beset by disasters around the world. For more than 60 years,
congregations across the U.S, in partnership with Church
World Service, have been responding to Jesus’ call to be a
neighbor to those in need. Our congregation is helping im-
poverished communities here in the U.S. as well as around the
world with the basic tools they need to sustain themselves and
their families. We have invited other FH churches to join in
this initiative.

Souper Bowl Challenge – Another exciting football

game is upon us. Do you remember last year. Were you one
of the many who turned off the game early because it was
“fait-de-complete?” Yes, fans here we go. On January 28
and February 4, we will have two carts in the Narthex with
the Eagles/Patriots logo displayed.
Place the food
in the cart of
the team you
favor or want
to win. You
can also make
a financial
contribution. Write your team on the memo line and place in
the collection or drop off at the church office. Extended
Hands Foodbank will receive these gifts and they are always
very appreciative.
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Support Our Troops
MISSION PROJECT –
SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS/TROOPS
Our Winter Project of collecting sweatshirts, t-shirts and
socks for our Troops and our Veterans was not as success-
ful this year as in years past, but thankfully with the Com-
mittee’s donation and a couple of other unexpected dona-
tions, a number of brand-new sweatshirts, t-shirts and
socks were purchased. It is fun buying these items just
knowing how badly they are needed and how happy an
active military person and/or a veteran will be. These
items along with all other donations of clothing and mis-
cellaneous items collected were picked up by MANA
House on January 4th. On December 20th, 7 boxes of
magazines, books, calendars, DVD's and puzzle books
were picked up and delivered to the Veterans Hospital/
Home in Phoenix.
February 2018
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Please remember that deliveries of these types of items
are made throughout the year when there are enough
items collected to do so. You can place your donations in
one of our collection boxes, one in the Narthex under the
new Mission table, and one located in the Fellowship
Center on the left side as you enter. I will receive a
phone call for any items that have been left in the Church
office and I will go and pick them up. As a reminder,
items collected throughout the year are: gently used cloth-
ing, bedding, shoes, magazines, cd’s, dvd’s, calendars,
books, etc. Thank you for your continued support for our
Troops and our Veterans.
Donna Sims,
Mission Committee
Thank YOU!
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Presbyterian Women
FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 6 1:00 p.m. Women’s Afternoon Circle (Fountain View)
February 8 9:00 a.m. Women’s Morning Circle (AC)
February 19 7:00 p.m. Women’s Evening Circle, Home of Maria Berry
February 21 9:30 a.m. Hooked on Books, Home of Carol Hodgson
February 21 12:00 p.m. Out ‘n About Luncheon at the Fireside Grill
February 27 5:30 p.m. Mary & Martha Ministry, Fireside Room

AFTERNOON CIRCLE EVENING CIRCLE

Women, join us Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00 PM in Assisted
Living Activity Room, Fountain View Village to glorify our
Lord and our Majesty with sharing and praise! Together
... we'll study and discuss Psalm 8, that is, Chapter 3 "Christ -
The Sovereign Creator" in our Guide To Praise (pages 41-55)
and
... we'll joyously celebrate a pre-birthday for Jane Haynes - it's
#99! Actual birthday is Tuesday, February 20th. Your assign-
ment is to take each letter in her name and to think of words
beginning with each letter; let's choose words that match her.
- Jane Allen, Leader
P.S. A fact that may surprise you about Jane Haynes: "When
I'm 100, I want to go skydiving!"
The February meeting of the Evening Circle of Presbyterian
Women will meet on Monday, February 19 at the home of
Maria Berry 14923 E Summit Drive. The meeting will be-
gin at 7PM with Evelyn Hrunek as our co hostess.
The Bible Study will be Lesson Six from the Horizons
study book “Cloud of Witnesses”. This Lesson is titled “In
community with the Reality of the Present”. The question
this lesson addresses is “Does suffering ever have a pur-
pose?” For most of us, suffering – illness, grief, relational
or economic difficulty, and so on-is a natural, though un-
welcome, part of our ordinary lives. For the readers/
listeners of the letter to the Hebrews, however, there were
types of suffering that were intentionally inflicted upon
them. The content of this lesson will be relevant to today’s
times and should result in a very meaningful dialogue.
We are delighted to welcome Peg Inglis as a new member
of our circle. She will be leading us in the singing of a
selected hymn that will further add to our enjoyment of the
lesson.
If you need a ride, directions or more information, please
contact Maria at 480-836-2424 or Circle Chair Judy Irvin at
480-215-0827. Guests are warmly welcomed.

MORNING CIRCLE
Morning Circle will meet Thursday, February 8 at 9AM in
the Adult Center. This month we will be discussing "Christ
- The King of Love and Beauty " (Psalm 45). Please read
the corresponding chapter in our workbook, "Christ in the
Jane Haynes... then and now
Psalms." All ladies are welcome. For more information
call Monique at 336-382-8733.

Out ’n About—Out to Lunch HOOKED ON BOOKS

The Out ‘n About group will be having lunch at the Hooked on Books will be meeting at the home of Carol
Fireside Grill in the Corner- Hodgson on Wednesday, February 21st at 9:30 a.m.
stone Plaza Hotel on Sa- Marilyn Pape will once again re-
guaro Blvd. Wed., February view a thought provoking book
21st at noon. Come one, which will lend itself to interesting
come all. and have a good discussions. If you have any
time. Please call Nancy Wulf- questions, please call Elsie Hof-
meier for information and res- farber, 480-837-4518 or Carol
ervations. 480-837-3021. Fuls, 480-836-2346 or if any fur-
ther information is needed.
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Library Footnotes
Code Girls – The Untold Story of the American Women
Code Breakers of World War II
We are all familiar with the critical role the Navajo Code
Talkers’ played in World War II and more recently with the
release of the movie Hidden Figures the instrumental role
women played at NASA during the early years of the US
space program.
Liza Mundy’s book Code Girls – The Untold Story of the
American Women Code Breakers of World War II is a well-
researched historical account of the more than 10,000
women recruited to break Japanese and German military
codes during World War II. Code breaking was crucial in
defeating Japan and the elimination of the Nazi U-boat
threat. The code breakers advanced what is known as signals
intelligence – reading the coded transmissions of enemies, as
well as allies – and pioneered the current field of cyber secu-
rity.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor military intelligence
was more important than ever. A first rate code breaking
operation was needed to crack enemy message
systems, creating an opportunity for women
that had never before existed.
Government recruiters began a search for col-
lege educated women strong in science, math
and languages. Dot Braden had just finished
her first year of teaching in a small town high
school experiencing full-fledged chaos among
its teaching staff. Never in great supply, virtu-
ally all able-bodied men had signed up to fight
in the war and female teachers had quit their
jobs to marry the men before they shipped out.
Dot found herself teaching English, French, history, civics,
hygiene, calisthenics – and advanced physics. All for $5 a
day!
Upon hearing the news that government recruiters were
looking for women to work in the war effort, Dot immedi-
ately submitted an application. After passing tests and sup-
plying character references, Dot was invited to work as a
civilian for the US Army Signal Intelligence Service (Signal
Corps). She had no idea what “cryptography” meant, but she
would be paid $1620 a year, almost double what she made as
a teacher.
Dot joined the hundreds of women who were arriving every
day to live in the dormitory known as Arlington Farms and
dubbed by locals as “28 Acres of Girls.” As the need grew,
many thousands of qualified women were welcomed. They
were sworn to secrecy, forbidden from telling anybody what
they were doing. They honored the oath diligently and never
discussed their work with their friends, family, or roommates
– not even with their coworkers.
The work these women were doing was intended to ensure
that the men serving in the military lived. All the women had
February 2018
brothers and fiancées and friends serving in the war.
They would sometimes break a message that told the
fate of their loved ones’ ships and units and often it was
heartbreaking news.
Women were subject to strict sexual and social behav-
iors. Pregnancy – even for married women – meant dis-
charge. After the war, women were expected to give up
their jobs, go home and start having babies again. Of
course, not all of them did and some went on to have
successful and satisfying careers at the National Secu-
rity Agency.
In 1942 the Army began accepting women into military
service, on an “auxiliary” or inferior basis. Women’s
Army Auxiliary Corps members were criticized about
their morals and chastity and did not receive the same
pay or benefits as men. In 1943 “Auxiliary” was
dropped, but women were by no means equal. The Navy
later followed with WAVES: Women Accepted for Vol-
unteer Emergency Service. Again, there was concern
that women would not be up to the task,
but it was agreed that accepting them into
service would expedite the war effort by
releasing officers and men for duty at sea.
The Navy and the Army competed with
each other to find and recruit the most
talented women. After the war, the U.S.
Army and Navy code-breaking operations
merged to become what is now the Na-
tional Security Agency.
Mundy interviewed more than 20 surviv-
ing code breakers whose personal stories
are woven into her book. Their memories were con-
firmed with archival records.
Note: Connie McCanless was excited to learn about
Liza Mundy’s book Code-Girls. She would finally be
able to talk about her experience in working for this
vital war effort!
Connie arrived in Washington, D.C. in 1944 and took an
oath of secrecy not to discuss her work with coworkers
or even with her family members. Now she can talk
about it and regrets that the close friends she made dur-
ing this time are no longer here
to share their experiences. Con-
nie uses the term “camouflaging
pigeons” to describe her work
and says that her role was just
one piece of a larger puzzle.
You can find Connie’s story in
Bob Burns’ article published
December 20, 2017 in the Foun-
tain Hills Times.
Ilene Berg
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New Officers: Class of 2020

Pastor Bill with Deacons: Bonnie Matty, Linda Warren, and Mary Lee Lehrich
Elders: Mary Alice Bivens, Nancy Grahlman, Kristi Robinson, Joyce Leo and Ron Waldo
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Mission: Life of the Church—Trendsetters

We are thrilled to announce that there will now

be a Trendsetters Through Education Club at
TRENDSETTER DONATION CARD
our neighboring Fountain Hills Charter School!
By joining together we can fund their service ___My husband and I pledge our 2017 ECA Tax Credit money
projects, field trips to service sites and more. of $400. (other amount:$________), to support Fountain Hills
Charter School Trendsetters Club.
You can help by donating to TRENDSET-
TERS via the Arizona Extracurricular Tax ___As a single Person I pledge my 2017 ECA Tax Credit money
Credits. Couples may donate up to $400 and of $200. (other amount $______), to support Fountain Hills
single persons who owe Arizona taxes may Charter School Trendsetters Club.
give $200 toward our endeavor. Your donation
is deducted from your AZ tax bill!
Please call Sharon Eivinsen, if you have questions: 480-985-
5051
You can check with your accountants to be
sure you can participate...most everyone
can! Questions, contact Sharon Eiversen, cell Print Name:__________________________________
602-284-4723.

Signed: ________________________ Phone: ______________

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Pat Covault Memorial Concert Series 2018

February 6, 2018 March 6, 2018
“The Doo Wah Riders” “Keyboard & Komedy”
** High Energy Country with starring Deborah Offenhauser
a Cajun Twist** ** Concert Pops Pianist
There is no one else like The Doo-Wah Riders. For over 40 with musical trio **
years they have been riding their own patch of the musical Ready for clean humor and Piano with Pizzazz? When re-
range throughout the west….well actually…..they can’t just nowned pianist, Deborah Offenhauser takes the stage, people
say it’s only been the west coast anymore as The Doo Wah take notice!!!
Riders are no strangers to being a part of performing for au- Her talent, smile, stage personality and over 20 years of ex-
diences all over the country sharing their sincere enjoyment perience, will keep you engaged throughout her show. You’ll
for connecting and having fun using the gift of music. be thoroughly entertained with her full range of musical
styles from classical to
jazz, from easy listening
to country, all while tak-
ing a familiar tune and
giving it new life.
Deborah’s music has
been heard on the “new”
hit TV show “Madam
Secretary” and “The
Big Bang Theory” as
well as an old favorite,
“Desperate House-
wives” plus “The
Weather Channel”.
Since her music can be
heard all across the
world on various radio
airwaves, be aware when
traveling as you might
just hear a familiar
sound.

March 20, 2018

February 20, 2018
“Dan Nainan” ( World’s Cleanest
Comedian)
** with opening female comedienne
Dr. Priyanka Wali **
The only half-Indian, half-Japanese comedian in the world
offering up the diverse content and delivery this performer
presents. Clean comedy is next to impossible to find in to-
day’s world. STOP YOUR SEARCH FOLKS---YOU
HAVE NOW FOUND IT!!!
Born in Indiana, this extremely inventive and uniquely clever
young comedian travels the world bridging many gaps by his
presentation of humor. Hysterically bringing together his
realistic thoughts on the diversity of our multi-cultural soci-
ety in North America today. You will roar with laughter at
his takes on how we look at each other’s differences.
With special guest…….Priyanka “The Doc” Wali, a rising
San Francisco based stand-up comedienne. Not only is she
hilarious, she is also a practicing Internist (yes, a real medi-
cal doctor!) in the San Francisco area and truly believes that
laughter IS the best medicine.
“New Odyssey”
** 3 Guys – 30 Instruments **
When New Odyssey hits the stage be prepared for a polished
trio that’s versatile, funny, novel, talented, family-oriented
and awesome in presentation. New Odyssey has been to-
gether for over 30 years and has performed at literally thou-
sands of functions, always to complete satisfaction and rave
reviews from every audience. They say the “secret for their
success” has been their ability to adapt to any audience.
Watching New Odyssey is an all-encompassing experience
presenting outstanding arrangements of almost every style of
music while all performed on 30 different musical instru-
ments. With a unique combination of great music, audience
participating, sheer zaniness, mayhem you won’t find in
most shows, along with a few surprises during this
show…….every audience member will walk away wanting
more!
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Christian Formation
Christian Formation Opportunities: Ash Wednesday Prayer

• Youth Rehearsal on Wednesdays Merciful God, you called us

Sundays
10:15 AM Pastor’s Bible Fellowship
10:15 AM Elementary Life with God
11:15 AM Blessed Beginnings Nursery
11:15 AM Preschool Life with God
Wednesdays
• The Way on Wednesdays
(Sept-May)
12:00 PM Lunch & Bible Study
5:00 PM Elementary “Big God Story”
6:00 PM Bible Study
4:00 PM Children’s Choir forth from the dust of the
earth; you claimed us for
5:00 PM Kid Tyme
Christ in the waters of bap-
tism. Look upon us as we
Women’s Bible Study Circles enter these Forty Days bear-
(Sept thru May) ing the mark of ashes, and
9:00 AM 2nd Thursday bless our journey through the
1:00 PM 1st Tuesday desert of Lent to the font of
7:00 PM 3rd Monday rebirth. May our fasting be
hunger for justice; our alms, a
• Men’s Bible Study on Thursdays making of peace; our prayer,
7:00 AM in the Adult Center the chant of humble and
grateful
hearts.
-Catholic Household
Blessings and Prayers
The WAY on Wednesdays -The Newsletter Newsletter
by Communication Resources, Inc
Fellowship Center Noon & 6PM

Practicing Prayer

Finding a Quiet Place

in a Noisy World
Join Pastor Bill on Wednesdays beginning Jan 10
and continuing through Feb. 7th as he leads us in a
real-life exploration of the possibilities and practice
of prayer.

As a background resource, we will be using Listen,

Praying in a Noisy World ($12 ea) by Rueben P. Job

Aren’t you glad we do not have to

worry about this?

Not Yet A Member?

*If you are attending our church and don’t have membership in another church, you can join our church by profession
of faith and receiving the Sacrament of Baptism or, if you’ve already been baptized, you can join by reaffirmation of faith in
Jesus Christ.
*If you belong to another church, but would like to transfer your membership to our church, we can
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 Yvonne Ellingson at 480-471-1027, Nancy Grahlman at 480-404-
6039 or call the church office at 480-837-1763.

Yvonne Ellingson
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Music Ministry
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with
Moving on into February we
the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or
come to prepare ourselves for sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is
the Lenten Journey, begin- in the law of the Lord, and meditates on His law day
ning with Ash Wednesday, and night. That person is like a tree planted by
February 14. Our music will streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and
reflect the preparation of the whose leaf does not wither; whatever they do pros-
heart, mind, and spirit of the pers."
Believer. The choir is full of Psalm 1:1-3
singers, the bells, recorders,
kids and Hilltop are all pre- Deborah Fisher
paring for what are the most Director of Music Ministries
Debbie Fisher, Director of Music holy days in our calen-
dar. The services are rich in
Scripture, with transforming interpretation. We will
experience this journey together, knowing better He that
sent His only Son into the world that we might be saved
through Him. Let our lives reflect this.

In awe of God

A feel-good gospel is attractive but not transformative, writes Michael Yaconelli in Dangerous Wonder (NavPress).
“The nice, nonthreatening God needs to be replaced by the God whose very presence smashes our egos into dust, burns
our sins into ashes, and strips us naked to reveal the real person within. A healthy, childlike fear should make us more
in awe of God than we are of our government, our problems, . . . our doctrines and agendas, or any of our other earthly
concerns.”
Yoconelli urges Christians “to become people whose God is big and holy and frightening and gentle and tender and ours;
a God whose love frightens us into his strong and powerful arms where he dares to hold us in his terrifying, loving presence.”

-The Newsletter Newsletter

by Communication Resources, Inc

U.S. Military Medallions for our Veterans

for our Columbarium niches are now available. Please
call or stop by the church office for more information.
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Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Foundation

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Foundation

“An Investment Today for the Life of Our Church Tomorrow”

You are invited to…

The 5th Annual Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Foundation Corporation Meeting in the Fellowship Center, Friday
morning February 16, at 11 am. As a member of the Church you are a member of the Foundation. Nominations and
election of two Trustees will be conducted at the annual meeting. The current Board of Trustees will present a slate of candi-
dates. Nominations from the floor will be accepted. Members present will vote for two candidates for three-year terms.

The Financial and investment programs of the corporation will be reported. In addition, a report will be presented regarding the
Foundation grant given to the Biblical Garden committee.

We are pleased to have, as our guest, Kristie Leshinskie, Senior Philanthropic, Advisor, for the Arizona Community Foundation
(ACF), our contact for the Foundation investment. Kristie will provide an overview of ACF, an update on investment strategy
and our account’s performance to our Foundation donors. Q&A period will follow.

Enjoy fellowship with Kristie and the Trustees after the meeting and get all your questions answered. The Foundation is a per-
fect charitable way to leave your mark and final testimony of your faith and value in our Church. Your gift will help insure the
future needs and ministries of the Church for years to come.

Members of the Board of Trustees are available to answer your questions.

Give them a call!

Foundation Board of Trustees

Gary Oakeson 480-837-5563 Jean Ipema 480-837-1770

Matt Jefferson 480-837-6001 Ben Fast 480-837-1119
Roy Nickel 480-688-8392
Tim Halchuck 978-618-7150

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like it icon.

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

Thank you Michele Hasley for the daily work you put into our page.
In Touch
Member Spotlight …. Did you know?
Hi! My name is Deb Petty. Elsie asked me to
write my autobiography for the newsletter, so
here goes.
I am a native Ohioan, moving to Arizona in
April of 1984. We lived a few years in Fountain
Hills before moving to our home in Sun Lakes. I
was born January 3, 1954, baptized April 11,
1954 (on my sisters’ birthday...two years before
she was born!) I married my high school sweet-
heart, Bill, December 15, 1973. I was lead to the
Lord by my best friend in August 1981.
Bill and I are both first born and we each have a
sister. My parents have both gone to be with the
Lord. We were never blessed with children, but
blessed in so many other ways.
I am a retired Registered Nurse, retired Library
Clerk and presently working as a Records Clerk at
RWCD, (an irrigation district in Higley) where Bill
is Associate General Manager. I plan to retire in
January 2020. Our first trip will be to Alaska.
My given name is Debora Anne. Growing up I
was known as Debbie, now Deb. I am known to
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my niece, nephew, five great-nieces and one great
-nephew as Auntie Deb. I am also known as Emoji
Queen of the West, Chatty Cathy and on occasion
Miss Bossy Pants.
My favorite scripture is “the fruit of the Spirit”,
chapter of the Bible: Proverbs 31, hymn: “In the
Garden”, movie: The Wizard of Oz, color: purple,
time of day 4 am. I enjoy coloring, cooking,
leather tooling, sculpting, sewing & writing. I
played the clarinet in high school concert &
marching bands. I have a heart for the homeless
& hungry, sick & dying and the mourning & Griev-
ing, I believe I am called to pray for and with oth-
ers.
I got my mission statement from a tee shirt: I
want to live my life in such a way that when I
awaken, the devil shouts “OH NO! SHE’S UP!”
Thank you Elsie for allowing me to share a glimpse
into my life. May you be blessed by His Love, Joy
and Peace.
Deb
THOUGHTS FOR
VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day, a time when
thoughts turn to love. But what
is love? Is it a box of choco-
lates, or a pretty valentine? Is it
a red rose, or maybe a dozen? Is
it a peck on the cheek, a fond
embrace, or a big bear hug?
Well, sometimes love is known
in those ways. But love, real
love, is how we relate to God
and to one another if life is what
it ought to be —–beautiful!
-The Newsletter Newsletter
by Communication Resources, Inc
page 15 February 2018

Hospitalized? Call the church!

With deepest sympathy we list
those members who have passed
away in 2018.
Roger Essenburg
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XÇàxÜ à{Éâ |ÇàÉ à{x }Éç by à{ç _ÉÜwAÊ
Matthew 25:21
If you are sick, hospitalized or home recovering from ill-
ness, we want you to call the church and let us know! In a con-
gregation like ours where people leave in droves for extended
summer months, it is easy for the staff, elders and deacons to
assume, when we don’t see someone, that they are simply
“vacationing away.” The truth is that some of you are sick and
we are not aware of it.
You can help us by simply letting one of the staff know of your
situation. We have an excellent support system in place due to
the diligent efforts of our deacons. Help us serve you by com-
municating your situation.
JUST PLAIN NEAT INFORMATION..........

“What Do I Have?”
What do I have, Lord, that you would need me as a
servant?
Eyes, he said,
to see the beauty in all that I’ve made—
and my children as they travel life’s highway.
Hands, he said,
to reach out and touch hurting souls,
to give a hug or encouraging pat on the back.
Feet, he said,
to lead my children through this world of strife
and to help them run from sin and follow me.
Mouth, he said
to lift up your voice and sing praises to me
so others may hear the joy in your heart.
Ears, he said,
to listen to my still, small voice of love
and to hear my children when they cry for help.
Heart, he said,
so you may know the full love of my Spirit
and love my children as I have loved you.
Peanut oil is used for cooking in submarines because it does-
n't smoke unless it's heated above 450F.
The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear
is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging
through the veins in the ear.
Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean.
The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only
by the hand of man.
Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to
lower air density.
The University of Alaska spans four time zones.
The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal
itself.
In ancient Greece , tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional
proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted.

HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!

02/04 Melba Versaw 02/16 Rose Marie Kramer 02/23 Shawn Uphoff
02/06 Roy Nickel 02/17 John Bacher 02/25 Jackie Miles
02/08 Emily Owens 02/18 Tim Halchuck 02/25 Jo Nelson
02/09 Ben Fast 02/20 Jane Haynes 02/25 Nancy Polgar
02/11 John Bivens 02/23 Gerry Carroll 02/26 Barbara Oakeson
02/12 Melinda Stanton 02/26 Tyson Robinson
Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church
13001 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church

13001 Fountain Hills Blvd. - Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone - (480) 837-1763 Fax - (480) 837-1729 Office E-Mail Address: fhpc.marta@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. www.fhpresbyterian.info
Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev Bill Good email: fhpc.billg@gmail.com cell phone: 480-329-8090