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First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, Arizona
Volume 47, April 2015
A Fine Kettle of Fish
Why eat fish on Good Friday?
By now you probably have heard that we will be
hosting our first Holy Week Fish Fry this Good
Friday. If we have a good crowd, we hope to make
it an annual event. Be sure to sign up to attend and/
or work as quickly as possible!
Before deciding to go ahead with the fish fry, we
polled members of the congregation to see if they
thought it was a good idea. Most people were
excited about the possibility, but one expressed
concern that the event wasn’t in keeping with the
somber atmosphere of Lent.
Turns out we have centuries of tradition on our side.
Because Christ was crucified on a Friday, people
have been fasting on Fridays to commemorate that
sacrifice since at least the first century AD.
However, over time complete fasting evolved into
abstaining from meat—the flesh of any warmblooded animal "that, in a sense, sacrificed its life
for us," according to Michael Foley, an associate
professor at Baylor University and author of Why Do
Catholics Eat Fish On Friday?
For some reason, the death of cold-blooded fish
didn’t fall under this stricture, possibly because preChristian worshippers of Venus regularly ate fish on
Fridays, and converts just continued the tradition.
In any case, Catholics throughout the world
observed “fish fasting” on Fridays until Pope Paul VI
loosened fasting rules in the 1960s. Even then, the
prohibition of meat on Fridays remained in force
during Lent, which is why some Catholic churches
continue to hold Lenten fish fries on one or more of
the Fridays leading up to Easter, including Good
Friday.
So, although we are Presbyterian, eating fish on
Good Friday should be perfectly acceptable. As long
as we don’t get too rowdy.
(And thanks to Debbie Thompson for proposing the
idea and spearheading the arrangements!)
Good Friday Fish Fry
Friday, April 3, 4:00-5:30 pm in Swain Hall
Adults $8, children $5
Guests are welcome
The joint Good Friday worship service with Church
of the Palms and Faith Presbyterian will follow in
the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm. This year’s service will
feature the Great Bells of Fire and a Tenebrae
(“Shadows”) piece involving the voice choir and the
pastors of all three churches.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
A Message from Our Pastor..................................... 2
Reports and Activities ........................................... 3-8
This Month’s Calendar ............................................. 9
Spreading the Word ............................................... 10
Celebrations and Updates ..................................... 11
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A Message from Our Pastor
A Gift to be Lived
Isaiah 25: 6-9
It will be said on that day,
Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him,
So that he might save us.
This is the Lord for whom we have waited;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
John 20: 15-16
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you
weeping? whom are you looking for?”
Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to
him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me
where you have laid him, and I will take him
away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned
and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which
means Teacher).
New Testament scholar and author Serene Jones
writes:
We do not go to church simply to remind our
conscious minds that God lives and we are
called to follow Christ. We need to show up so
that our bodies can be reminded of him too,
and the unconscious recesses of our psyches
can be moved anew, our dispositions toward
grace rejuvenated, our anxieties quelled as the
world shifts once again into place and Easter
comes, and comes, and comes again. In this
yearly event we enter into the … fullness of our
embodied, uniquely personal lives—this is the
shared space where Jesus meets us, calling our
name, receiving our touch, calming our anxious
worries, and reminding us again and again that
grace is not an object to be known but a gift to
be lived.
This prayer from the Book of Common Worship is
both a summary and a challenge.
Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave,
you shattered the power of sin and death. We
confess that we remain captive to doubt and
fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We
overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by
those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of
the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for
peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the
earth you made. Forgive us, God of mercy.
Help us to trust your power to change our lives
and make us new, that we may know the joy of
life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen
Lord.
The prayer calls us as the church to embody Good
News. We are called to share grace not just as an
“object to be known,” but “as a gift to be lived.”
The Good News changes everything; Easter makes
all things possible. May the gift of Easter once
more open your whole being and rejuvenate you in
body, mind and spirit! Thanks be to God!
“Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.”
~Clarence W. Hall.
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~Harrell
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Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday*
April 2, 11:00 am
Faith Presbyterian Church
16000 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City
Good Friday*
April 3, 6:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday
April 5, 9:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
Communion will be served
*Shared service with Faith Presbyterian and the Church of the Palms
A.S.K. Service Reminder
In December of 2013 we introduced a service designed to help members who no longer can perform small
tasks around their homes, such as changing light bulbs or batteries in smoke detectors. This is not a
handyman service; we do have to turn down requests for plumbing and electrical work. We are also
restricted from offering transportation to and from church because of liability concerns and insurance costs.
In spite of these restrictions, we welcome new helpers and requests for help so that our service can be
continued. To volunteer or ask for help, call me at 623.680.3443.
~Craig McCoy
April Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 pm
Burrito Bash
This year our annual Earth Day program will showcase recycling, with speakers from Parks & Sons and
eGreen Electronics Recycling. And, of course, you get to build your own burrito for dinner. Olé!
Don’t miss our fun summer fellowship cookouts:
 Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), noon—Memorial Day cookout
 Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day), noon—Fourth of July cookout
 Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), noon—Labor Day cookout
Your freewill offerings support these and our other fellowship events. Call the church office at 623.974.3605
to RSVP, or sign up in Swain Hall after worship on Sunday.
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Presbyterian Women
Eight women from our church traveled to Desert Palms Presbyterian Church in Sun City
West for the PW Spring Gathering. We had a great time of fellowship and enjoyed two
motivational speakers. At the Gathering there was an installation of officers. Carole Jean
Soine from Desert Palms was installed as the new PW Presbytery Moderator. Diane
Nestlebush was installed as Justice and Peace Coordinator.
Recognition was given to women who read five or more books from the 2014/2015 PW Reading List. Those
women recognized from our church are Gail Bickel and Nancy Wilson. The books are on the cart back by the
PW bulletin board in Swain Hall. There are some very good books, so have a look and check one out.
If you have never attended a Spring or Fall PW Gathering, just ask one of us about it. I am sure you would
enjoy the day. We have a continental breakfast and lunch. The speakers are top notch and the women
friendly. We usually car pool from church. The next Gathering, The Fall Gathering, will be held October 24,
2015 (Saturday) at First Presbyterian Church in Mesa. When the date is closer we will have more information. Mark your calendar!
We have some events coming up; they are as follows:
 Wednesday, April 1st - Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:00 am in Annex 2. All officers, coordinators, and
Circle Meeting Leaders, please plan to attend. We have planning to do for our April 22 nd Gathering.
 Saturday, April 25th - Overview of 2015-2016 Horizons Bible Study. At Faith Presbyterian Church, Sun City.
Registration at 8:30 am; overview begins at 9:00 am and ends at 11:00 am. Leaders: Chris Casanova and
Beverly Phillips. The theme is Biblical stories of water: creation, baptism, thirst and longing, God’s
deliverance, stormy waters of faith, justice and righteousness, mercy and forgiveness and compassion.
 Wednesday, April 22nd - Gathering Salad Luncheon at 11:30 am. The program is a Style Show by Drapers
and Damons. Models will be our own ladies. We will also have election of officers. This event is not to
be missed. Look forward to seeing you all there!
 Friday, May 1st - Church Women United May Friendship Day. Willowbrook United Methodist Church,
19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City. 9:30 am Sign in and 10:00 am Program: “Journey of the Caregiver.”
Let’s rejoice and be thankful for all God has done for us this past year in PW. He has given us leaders and
most of all each other.
Blessings to all,
~Diane
Nestlebush, Moderator
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PW (free to you!) by signing up for and shopping through Amazon Smile. Visit http://
smile.amazon.com and select Presbyterian Women as your favorite charitable organization.
From then on, shop through Amazon Smile just as you would through “regular” Amazon, and a portion of the
purchase price of eligible items will be donated to PW. You shop, Amazon gives, PW receives!
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Vol. 47, Month 2015
Session Recap
Meeting of January 16, 2014
The opening prayer was given by Elder Fred Stainbrook. The minutes of the
Stated Session Meeting of February 19, 2015, were approved as printed; the
minutes of the Annual Congregational Meeting and Corporation Meeting were
distributed for review; there was no correspondence. Membership this date: Active 164 and Affiliate 25.
Communion was served to 120 in the Sanctuary on March 1, 2015.
Five were served communion at Sun Valley Lodge on January 28, 2015, and four on February 25, 2015, by
Reverend Harrell Davis.
A motion was made and approved to accept Susan Wimer by Profession of Faith into membership of First
Presbyterian Church.
It was stated the minutes of February 19, 2015 were correct; however, the statement in Committee Reports
– Property – “$5000.00 deductible on the insurance on our A/C units” should be $1,000.00 deductible.
Reverend Davis stated the Maundy Thursday Service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am on
April 2nd. Good Friday Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, April 3rd, at 6:00 pm.
Administration Commission – Fred Stainbrook, Wanda Morrill, Evelyn Haas, Bill Wentling
 A motion was made and approved to fund up to $9000.00 for the repair of the ceiling in Swain Hall and to
clean the Swain Hall carpet in June.
 A motion was made to have the chapel lights replaced with LED bulbs, with a cost not to exceed
$1100.00. Approved.
C E & Worship Commission –Donna Roth, Debbie Thompson, Carol Maxwell, Marilee Marshall
 A motion was made and approved to proceed with plans for a “Fish Fry” to be held on Good Friday, 4:00
– 5:30 pm, prior to services at 6:00 pm. The congregations of Church of the Palms, Faith Presbyterian,
and Emmanuel Baptist Church will be invited. The event will also be publicized with a banner. Many
volunteers will be needed.
Debbie Thompson, Deacon Representative, reported from the Deacon Minutes distributed to the elders
(printed in The SPIRE).
Norma Mack, Treasurer, distributed the financial reports for period ending February 28, 2015. The Capital
Improvement Fund balance is $15,272.28 and the Courtyard Cross/Brick Fund has a balance of $5,944.29.
Reverend Davis reported that approval by the majority of Presbyteries changed the Directory of Worship to
have a new definition of marriage effective June 21, 2015. The Presbytery of Grand Canyon did not approve
this change.
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm with a thoughtful reading by Evelyn Haas.
“Easter tells us that life is to be interpreted not simply in terms of things
but in terms of ideals.” ~Charles M. Crowe
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Share Your Pet Story
The July/August 2015 issue of Presbyterian Today will be all about our bond
with beloved animals, and they are looking for people willing to share their
stories. Here’s what they’re asking for:
“Tell us about a pet or service animal that changed your life. Have you
trained or benefited from a therapy animal, such as in a hospital or nursing home? Does your
congregation have any special ministries, such as a blessing of the animals? Do you have a funny pet
story? Do you volunteer at an animal shelter, or have you helped with foster care and rescue? Do you
work with animals—maybe at a zoo or in a wildlife sanctuary or on a farm? How have you experienced
grief after a pet has died?
“Responses should be no more than 350 words and include a high-resolution photo. Make your stories
personal. Zero in on a specific moment or anecdote rather than trying to talk about everything.”
Email your story and photo to [email protected] by April 6 to be considered.
“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and
beauty and happiness.” ~Floyd W. Tomkins
Library News
The Library will no longer place new books on the round table. There seems to
be no interest in it. All new books will be placed directly onto the shelves after
in-processing.
There is a new category under Fiction called "SERIALS". It is set apart just beneath the category "Human
Relations". Gloria Bouckenooghe has donated an entire set of Guideposts novels (16 in all) about a hospital
called Hope Haven and the lives of the personnel who are employed there. They are very light reads but
quite enjoyable.
Under the Christian Living category, there are several new books by Billy Graham, Norman Vincent Peale, and
Charles R. Swindoll. Some very inspiring reading. Check it out.
Some of the most interesting books are in the "BIOGRAPHIES" section. That is the only section that is not
alphabetized by author, but rather by the name of the person portrayed. There are historical biographies,
hysterically funny biographies, love biographies, tragic biographies. I find it one of the most interesting
sections of the library. You may, too!
Don't forget, the library is open every other Wednesday afternoon while the bridge club is meeting in the
Fireside Room.
~Carol
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Maxwell, Librarian in Training
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Board of Deacons
Minutes of the March 5, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by Reverend Davis, Facilitator, with Prayer
and Devotion given by Marge Hagerman. Deacons present were: Joanne Clarke, Marge
Hagerman, Walt McMartin, Judy Goss, Tina Trowbridge and Dawn Nolan.
The minutes of the March 3, 2015 meeting were brought up and approved. The
Treasurer’s Report indicated a balance in the Deacons’ account of the General fund of $25.56 as of February
28, 2015.
Committees:
 Communion: The statistical report showed that 120 received communion in the Sanctuary on March 1,
2015. Joanne reported she has adequate help for Easter Sunday service and that extra cups will be
needed as a large attendance is expected. Twelve lily plants will be purchased as well.
 Flowers: Flowers were distributed each Monday to homebound or ill members.
 Receptions: Judy Goss reported that Norma Denham memorial service on February 14th went well with
no problems.
New Business: Reverend Davis reported that present committees will soon be replaced by three
commissions: Education, Administration and Outreach. He mentioned a need for a deacon representative on
the nominating committee. Dawn stated she is on the nominating committee. Reverend Davis will look into
this and report later.
Session Rep Report: Joanne attended the February 19th session meeting. No specific details were outlined.
The session meeting information is in the Spire newsletter.
Next meeting – April 7th, 2015. Opening Devotion and Prayer will be given by Billie Lewis. Session
Representative: Debbie Thompson
Respectfully submitted,
~Dawn
Nolan, Secretary
HAVE YOU FED YOUR FISH?
The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received on Easter Sunday during worship.
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Food for Thought
Spring in general and the Easter season in particular are times of renewal and
growth—definitely NOT a time for “dying slowly.” Thanks to Donna Roth for
sharing this!
You Start Dying Slowly
Martha Medeiros
You start dying slowly
If you do not travel,
if you do not read,
If you do not listen to the sounds of life,
If you do not appreciate yourself.
You start dying slowly
When you kill your self-esteem
When you do not let others help you.
You start dying slowly
If you become a slave of your habits,
Walking everyday on the same paths…
If you do not change your routine,
If you do not wear different colours
Or you do not speak to those you don’t know.
You start dying slowly
If you avoid to feel passion
And their turbulent emotions;
Those which make your eyes glisten
And your heart beat fast.
You start dying slowly
If you do not change your life when you are not
satisfied with your job, or with your love,
If you do not risk what is safe for the uncertain,
If you do not go after a dream,
If you do not allow yourself,
At least once in your lifetime,
To run away from sensible advice…
In Short
 The meeting days for Stephen Ministers are now the second and fourth
Mondays of every month, at 2:00 pm in Annex 3.
 If you bring citrus to the church for others to pick up, please either leave it on one of the cement
(not wooden) benches, or double-bag it; leaking juice is causing damage to the wooden bench just
inside the gates.
 Remember, we are no longer collecting cans at the church for recycling because we have no one
to store, rinse, and transport them. If you are willing to take over this project, please contact Rev.
Davis.
 Do you have an HP printer that uses HP56 ink cartridges? If so, Pat Floyd has two he no longer
needs. You can pick them up at the church office.
 Craig McCoy is interested in setting up a sheet music exchange for pianists who are tired of
playing their current inventory. Please call Craig if you would like to participate.
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9:30am Prayer Shawls A3
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9:00am Admin Comm OC
9:30am Prayer Shawls A3
Noon WVGS SH
2:00pm Stephen Min A3?
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9:30am Prayer Shawls A3
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SPIRE deadline
9:30am Prayer Shawls A3
2:00pm Stephen Min A3
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EASTER
8:30am Communion
9:00am Worship, One Gr
Hour of Sharing
10:00am Fellowship, Valley
View Food Drive
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9:00am Worship
10:00am Fellowship & birthdays SH
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9:00am Worship
10:00am Fellowship SH
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9:00am Worship
10:00am Fellowship SH
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8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Fellowship SH
9:00am Prayer Partners A3
9:00am Foundation Fund
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8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Fellowship SH
9:00am Prayer Partners A3
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8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Fellowship SH
9:00am Prayer Partners A3
9:00am CE Comm OC
2:30pm Rachel Circle A1
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8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Fellowship SH
9:00am Prayer Partners A3
2:00pm Deacons
Tue
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9:30am Mail The SPIRE OC
11:00am SVL Communion
6:30pm Choir WR
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11:30am PW Gathering SH
6:30pm Choir WR
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Noon Bridge FR
Noon Library open
5:00pm Fellowship Dinner
SH
6:30pm Choir WR
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10:00am Handbells SY
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NO Handbells
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9:00am Busy Bees
11:00am Session A2
NO Handbells
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10:00am Handbells SY
2
Maundy Thursday
9:00am Busy Bees SH
10:00am Handbells SY
10:30am MS Suppt A1
11:00am Worship at
Faith Presbyterian
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9:00am PW CT A2
Noon Bridge FR
Noon Library open
6:30pm Choir WR
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9:00am Lydia Circle A2
6:30pm Choir WR
Thu
Wed
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Church office closed
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Church office closed
10
Church office closed
3
Good Friday
Church office closed
4:00pm Fish Fry
6:00pm Tenebrae
service SY
Fri
25
18
11
4
Sat
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12225 N. 103rd Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351-3501
http://firstpressuncity.org
Phone: 623.974.3605
Fax: 623.974.4893
Dial-A-Prayer: 623.977.9211
E-mail: [email protected]
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Spreading the Word
Spring, as they say, has sprung, and we’ve had a lot of positive
energy around here as a result!
The new plants on the north side of the lot are in full bloom,
and now that the weather has warmed up, additional
planting, pruning, and irrigation installation will begin along the 103 rd Avenue side of the church. Kris Coates,
our landscape designer, is already planning where to put the most recent donations of iris and cactus.
The upholstery fabric for the chairs in the Fireside Room, after being held up in the dockworkers’ strike, has
finally arrived and looks good. Desert Flower Interiors is hard at work finishing up the chairs; they may all be
done by the time you read this! By the way—Sinda Moore, the owner of Desert Flower, is the decorator who
suggested painting the fireplace in the Fireside Room the striking blue it is now.
Redecorating is ongoing in the south entrance to the Sanctuary, too. Directed donations have enabled us to
paint an accent wall, slipcover the chairs, and reframe the portraits of senior pastors that hang there so they
will all match. (Thanks to Lee Carlson for the great paint job!) We have also hung two new carvings by
Kenneth Lipp in the south entrance; the Presbyterian logo was donated by Janie Williams, and the “Peace”
carving on the wall behind the Welcome Desk was donated by Rev. Richard Zabriskie and his wife Karen.
In addition, this year’s spring cleaning took place in March. The windows on the campus were professionally
washed, inside and out, and the curtains and drapes washed (by Vonda Hagen) or dry-cleaned. Tina and the
new Busy Bees group cleaned window tracks, dusted everything in sight, spot-cleaned the carpet in Swain
Hall, and generally spruced things up. All of the Swain Hall carpet will be professionally cleaned in June.
Our musical groups have also been busy during Lent. Sherrill Tyacke and the Great Bells of Fire handbell
choir will perform at both the Good Friday and Easter services. In addition to getting ready for Easter, Bill
Gleason and the voice choir have prepared a lovely Tenebrae service for Good Friday that will incorporate
readings by the pastors from the three churches participating in the shared service. In a Tenebrae (Latin for
“shadows”) service, the lights are gradually lowered until the room is in near darkness, and the congregation
leaves in silence. This should be a beautiful, moving experience; be sure to get here early for a good seat—or
even earlier, for the Good Friday Fish Fry (see page 1 for details).
And, the votes are in—the center of the courtyard cross will be a circle of patterned granite, set in concrete.
We’ve also received the remainder of the bricks needed to complete the east arm of the cross, so we will
FINALLY be holding the courtyard dedication in the very near future.
Last but not least—now that the cleaning and the capital improvements are well on their way, we’re going to
expand our efforts to spread the word about our church. Debbie Thompson is papering the neighborhood
with flyers for the fish fry, and the Worship and Education Commission has approved spending part of our
publicity budget this year to purchase the addresses of new residents moving into the 10 nearest zip codes. I
will mail those folks a welcome packet including the church brochure and the Fellowship Dinner schedule—
and yes, the Fellowship Dinner subcommittee is already working on the 2015-2016 schedule and programs.
Don’t keep all this good news to yourself; bring a guest to church to share the joy of Easter (or at least a fried
fish dinner)!
~Beth Mabee
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Vol. 47, Month 2015
Celebrations and Updates
CHANGES FOR YOUR CHURCH DIRECTORY
Address Change:
New Member:
Email Change:
Evelyn Thompson
4300 Lorcardo Dr NE, Unit D
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319.213.0031
[email protected]
Susan (Susie) Wimer
12202 W. Flores
El Mirage, AZ 85335
602.322.8879
Parish 63
Ida Borhauer
[email protected]
Entering the Church Triumphant:
K. Don Thompson
March 23, 2015
THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS
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Grace Wright
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Dora Stewart
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Earl Bradt
16
David Glenn Walker
12
IvaDelle Filipi
17
Ted Rotenberger
13
Wanda Morrill
21
Charlotte Pooley
13
Fred Stainbrook
23
Max Littlejohn
13
Marilee Marshall
26
Dawn Nolan
15
Mary Ann Nebesar
28
Mary Keen
15
Bill Wentling
28
Craig McCoy
We are celebrating you! Please join the Birthday Celebration on Sunday, April 12, in Swain Hall
following the worship service.
OUR STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Harrell D. Davis
[email protected]
Associate for Congregational Life
Beth Mabee
[email protected]
Admin. Assistant, Treasurer
Norma Mack
[email protected]
Choir Director
Dr. William (Bill) Gleason
[email protected]
Handbell Choir Director
Sherrill Tyacke
[email protected]
Pianist/Organist
Kelsey McKee
Custodian
Lyle Tollefson
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Mabee at the church office or by email at [email protected] by Monday, April 27.
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Sunday Schedule:
9:00 am Worship Services in the Sanctuary, Rev. Harrell D. Davis preaching
10:00 am Coffee and Fellowship in Swain Hall
Sundays This Month:
April 5, Easter Sunday, “Why Are You Weeping?” - Isaiah 25: 6-9; John 20: 1-18
April 12, “When Jesus Appears” - Psalm 133; John 20:19-31
April 19, “You Are Witnesses” - Psalm 8; Luke 24: 36-48
April 26, “The Good Shepherd” - Psalm 23; John 10: 11-18
Winter Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Friday: Closed