Our Possessive Investment in Whiteness

May 2015
...if you have faith the size of a mustard seed
Matthew 17:20
The Christian Education and
Peacemaking/Social Concerns Teams
bring you…
Super Tuesday Morning
May 5th, 10:30 am
You’ve read about him in the
newspaper, now meet him in person!
The Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer, Minister,
activist and author of several books.
Nominee to be General Minister and
President of the United Church of Christ
(also nurse Mimi’s husband).
Dr. Dorhauer has long been committed to social
justice, immigration justice, and justice for the L.G.B.T.
community. While in theological seminary he studied
white privilege and its effects on the church.
Volume 43. Number 5
He will be talking about…
News, insights and
uplifting stories from
and about your friends
at Faith Church as
we fulfill God’s
redemptive mission
in the world.
May 2015
Dr. Harris Schultz ..... 2
Worship .................... 3
Deacons .................... 4
Pastoral Associate ... 5
Parish Nurse ........... ..6
Going Green ............. 7
Christian Education 8
Presbyterian
Women ...................... 8
Monday Morning Book
Discussion ................ 8
Peacemaking/Social
“Our Possessive Investment
in Whiteness”
Concerns .................. 9
A light lunch will follow the 10:30 am talk
in Illingworth Hall
Fellowship .............. 11
Tickets $5.00
Christian Education 13
This is the first and last chance to meet
and hear this amazing Christian man.
Mission ................... 10
Library Lines .......... 12
What’s Happening
In May...................... 15
A Note From Harris
We’re Not Done Yet!
When I took interim ministry education in the
early 90’s this specialized ministry was committed to understanding what happens in congregations during the time between pastors. Early research suggested there are processes that all
congregations pursue in efforts to continue their
ministries. Previously I’ve mentioned processes
such as the search for (a new?) identity and assessment of congregational heritage. As Faith
Church nears the end of its interim time, it makes
sense to mention another process: committing
to new leadership and a new future. As you
read the following, think about your experiences
of the past 2 years, to determine what you think
about Faith’s progress through the process.
Committing to new leadership should be
understood as a process that began soon after
the last pastor’s announcement of departure was
made. Early on members began to anticipate
that ―it’s going to be different around here‖ and
―the church I’ve known is fading away‖. Within
weeks of the previous pastor’s departure,
thoughts about next pastoral leadership began to
rise in congregational awareness. Somewhere,
someone was thinking, ―I hope we get a good
one‖ and ―Good. Now maybe we’ll get a pastor I
like‖.
avoidance and/or denial. Some congregations
are challenged by unrealistic or unclear expectations of the next pastor. The absence of clear
goals for the congregation’s future ministries, or
the lack of articulation of goals discerned in the
mission study phase of the interim, also hinder
the process. Inability or unwillingness to disengage from the previous pastor may hamper the
process too.
On the other hand, signs a congregation is
making good progress toward achieving the
process includes an open focus on the future,
backed by a clear sense of identity and resources to achieve desired goals. The willingness to manage separation anxiety around the
changes being experienced demonstrates a congregation’s resolve to ―move on.‖ Enthusiastic
preparations for the start-up of the new pastor,
not just on the part of the PNC, but broadly experienced in congregational life, point to readiness the future. Signs of increasing levels of
involvement and ownership in ministries are
excellent indicators the congregation is more
ready. Members will experience more spontaneous humor and good-natured give-and-take.
Last, but not least, expressions of appreciation for the interim leadership will be apparent.
In this case, not 1, but 3, interim pastors provided Faith Church opportunities to move through
the changes. When they are achieved, the
future will be bright and full of promise. So, what
do you think about the congregation’s readiness
for the future?
Seriously, as the time goes on, there are
hopes for a good match between congregation
and new pastor. Consensus emerges about the
visions for ministry and hopes and dreams for
what the new leadership might look like surface.
Signs of progress in the process of planning for a
new future include securing leadership for the ―in
between time‖. Unless there are critical issues to
be resolved, a congregation will elect a pastor
nominating committee (PNC) without undue
haste or delay.
Harris
Interim Pastor Harris
God blooms in many shapes and
colors. Your generosity brings those
beauties to our church and to our
sick people.
There are signs an interim congregation
might be avoiding the natural, normal progress of
this process. One of the more visible sings is
more anxiety than normal in the interim period.
Trying to rush the process is another sign of
May 2015
Bill Hogan, Generosity Team
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Welcome
to
Worship
May 3
“Uncle Andrew’s Example”
Dr. Harris Schultz, Preaching
Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 112
I John 2:15-17; Mark 10:17-31
When someone you love
becomes a memory,
the memory becomes
a treasure.
May 10
“What Your Mother Expects”
Dr. Harris Schultz, Preaching
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98
I John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
Roger T. Nicholson Sr. 3/19
Irene Ehler 4/8
May 17
“Seeking the Perfect Church”
Dr. Harris Schultz, Preaching
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; James 3:13-18
Mark 9:30-37
May 24 Pentecost
Communion Sunday
“Multilingual Christians”
Dr. Harris Schultz, Preaching
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34
Acts 2:1-21
May 31 Trinity Sunday
“God Far, God Near”
Dr. Harris Schultz, Preaching
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm. 29
Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
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2015 DNA Assignments
Please
or over
office if
to you.
note there are some deacon changes. You will be introduced to them in church
the phone. Get to know each other! Please call your deacon or call the church
you are ill, especially if you are hospitalized. This is the way the staff can minister
Barbara Munn, Moderator of Deacons.
NOTES OF THANKS have been received
from the following for visits, cards, prayers,
and other courtesies extended by the staff
and church members: Sue Kloessen.
May 2015
Faith Church strives to ensure the comfort
and safety of our congregation, visitors
and staff by encouraging a ―fragrance free
environment". Many people have allergies
or respiratory problems which are aggravated by
scents, colognes, aftershave, scented soaps, and
lotions. In the interest of all who attend worship,
fellowship and other functions at Faith Church,
we ask that you embrace our ―fragrance free environment‖ and help those with respiratory or allergy
sensitivity. Thank you.
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From Dale McCurdy
As Mother’s Day approaches I, of
course, think of my mother who
would have been 105 years old this
year. She was a full partner to my Dad’s various
businesses from farming, ranching, and later our
Family Restaurant Business. Mom was the one
who taught me how to love.
I also think of the other ―Surrogate Moms‖ who
nurtured me along the way.
Three of the most important were Mrs. Brost,
Mrs. Khurt and Mrs. Thomas. I wouldn’t think of
referring to any of them by their first names! They
were all Sunday School teachers in Murdo, South
Dakota, population 800, where I grew up. They
were educated women, articulate, talented and
simply terrific teachers. From them I received a
foundation in the faith which has lasted my whole
life. What a blessing they have been.
Aunt Helen served as a temporary Mom while
my parents spent a couple of months in California
every winter. She was a preacher’s kid, a pillar of
the church, and the kindest person you’d ever
meet. With her I could be totally myself. It didn’t
hurt that she loved to bake sweets, something my
Mother never did.
Edwina Ritsema was a choir member when I
was in my first full-time church position. She
adopted me instantly and sang in the choir until
she was 99 years old. She was elegant, a great
storyteller, and as non-judgmental as they come.
The fact that she was something of a character
was frosting on the cake!
In public life there are women who inspire me
as well. Women like Maya Angelou with that
wonderful speaking voice and her amazing poetry. Did you know that she was a member of the
cast in the 1952 touring production of ―Porgy and
Bess‖ with William Warfield and Leontyne Price?
As we celebrate this cultural holiday you might
consider ―naming‖ the women in your life who influenced you. The women who helped you grow
in the faith. The teachers who inspired you and
the family members and friends who loved you,
along with those who love you still.
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O God we give you thanks for our Mothers
and for those who helped us grow.
We pause now to remember all the women
who have done the work of the church
and those who continue to do so.
May we always be grateful for the gifts
you give us in the these women who loved us.
After a spring break, a teacher asked
her young pupils how they spent the
holidays. One child wrote the following: "We always used to spend the holidays with
Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live here in a
big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they
moved Arizona. Now they live in a place with a lot
of other retarded people.
They live in a tin box and have rocks painted
green to look like grass.
They ride around on big tricycles a n d wear
nametags because they don’t know who they are
anymore. They go to a building called a wrecked
center, but they must have got it fixed up because it is all right now. They play games and do
exercises there, but they don't do them very well.
There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump up
and down in it with their hats on. I guess they
don't know how to swim.
At their gate, there is a dollhouse with a little
old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody
can escape. Sometimes they sneak out. Then they
go cruising in their golf carts. My Grandma used to
bake cookies and stuff but I guess she forgot how.
Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And they eat
the same thing every night Early Bird. Some of the
people can't get past the man in the dollhouse to go
out. So the ones who do get out bring food back to
the wrecked center and call it potluck.
My Grandma says Grandpa worked all his life to
earn his retardment and says I should work hard so
I can be retarded someday too. When I earn my
retardment I want to be the man in the dollhouse.
Then I will let people out so they can visit their
grandchildren.”
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tive energy by forgiving and moving on.
5. Make time for fun and relaxation.
a. Set aside time every day to do something
you enjoy.
b. Keep your sense of humor including the
ability to laugh at yourself!
6. Adopt a healthy lifestyle.
a. Exercise regularly. Physical exercise such
as walking, gardening, cleaning house releases endorphins to combat stress.
b. Eat a healthy diet. Restrict caffeine and
alcohol.
c. Get enough sleep. It helps the mind and
body recharge.
d. Meditate to attain feelings of peace and
balance. This can be done while walking
or even waiting for an appointment.
From your
Consider the lilies . . .
“. . . Do not worry about your
life, what you will eat, or about your
body, what you will wear. . . Consider
the lilies, how they grow. . . If God so
clothes the grass of the field, . . . How
much more will he clothe you - you of
little faith! (Luke 12:22-28)
Jesus tells us, ―Do not worry‖ and tells us to
trust in God. We can also help free ourselves
from stress and put balance in our lives with the
following tips. To manage your stress, first
identify the causes, then:
1. Avoid unnecessary stress.
a. Learn how to say ―No,‖ graciously and
stick to it.
b. If possible, avoid people who stress you
out.
c. Pare down your ―To Do‖ List and prioritize.
2. Alter the situation.
a. Learn to express your feelings instead of
bottling them up.
b. Be more assertive about your needs but
also willing to compromise when necessary.
c. Manage your time. Multi-tasking is not always most efficient!
3. Adapt to the stressor.
a. Look at the big picture. Is this really worth
getting upset over?
b. Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a
major source of stress! Sometimes ―good
enough‖ is the right answer.
c. Focus on the positive.
4. Accept the things you can’t change.
a. Focus on what you can control – your
reaction to the situation.
b. Share your feelings with someone you
trust. Talking something over can change
your perspective.
c. Learn to forgive. In the same way that
God forgives us, free yourself from negaMay 2015
The internet can be a great source of information.
I found this on the Presbyterian (USA) National
Health Ministries web site and wanted to share
the information and site with you.
Mimi
Monday, May 4
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Illingworth Hall
Medicare in 2015 and
Social Security Retirement
Benefit Planning
Attendees will learn about the basics of all
Medicare Programs (Part A, B, C, and D, and
Medigap Supplements), services provided under
each part of Medicare, costs under each part of
Medicare, and what’s new in 2015. Changes to
Medicare as a result of the Affordable Care Act
will also be covered. Social Security benefit planning will also be covered including filing options,
online tools, calculators and other benefits for
family members. Additional resources for assistance will be provided.
Please join us, all are welcome!
Registration is required, please call:
623-207-1703 to reserve you place.
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United Nations Climate
Change Conference
Pastoral Care and Hospital Visitation
Environmentalists are now looking ahead to the December 2015
United Nations Climate Change
Conference in Paris. March 31,
2015, was set as a loose deadline for countries to
submit their pledges for how far they intend to reduce
their greenhouse gas emissions in future years. To
date firm pledges have been made by the EU
(European Union) and six other countries. More than
100 others are expected to filter in throughout coming
months. The United States is one of the countries
who has made a pledge. Others are the EU, Gabon,
Russia, Mexico, Norway, and Switzerland. Mexico is
the first developing country to formally promise to reduce its global warming pollution. Per cent reductions in greenhouse gases pledged by these countries varied from 25% to 50% by 2025 or (mostly)
2030.
The G7 top developed countries in the world will meet
in Germany in June. It is felt the G7 meeting can ensure success for the Paris climate deal. This could be
a moment for Berlin to reassert leadership on climate
matters ahead of the UN Summit. The G7 will need to
announce strategic confidence building measures to
maintain momentum. The three most obvious
measures would be:
1. An articulation of how these G7 countries will
demonstrate their commitment to meet the
$100 Billion obligation.
2. How they will listen to the needs of the most
vulnerable countries and take climate impacts
seriously.
3. What additional pledges they can
provide jointly to signal the irreversibility of their decarbonization
pathways.
Watch for related news stories in coming months.
Submitted by: Ruth Mehl
May 2015
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to privacy and
HIPAA Laws, the hospitals no longer send
notification to us regarding those members
who have been admitted. Please notify us,
or have someone other than the hospital
notify us, if you are admitted to the
hospital.
At Faith Presbyterian Church we seek to
be effective and consistent in our pastoral
care. That care is dependent on members
notifying the church when either they or a
family member enters the hospital.
Our Pastoral Care team takes turns, on a
rotating basis, with the visitation ministry
and special care when people are in the
hospital.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Rev. Harris Schultz
Dale McCurdy
Mimi Dorhauer
Donna Buchanan
Dale McCurdy
Mimi Dorhauer or
Dale McCurdy
Mimi Dorhauer or
Dale McCurdy
We believe that a planned schedule will
insure better and more complete pastoral
care, especially when members are in the
hospital.
e-mail addresses
Are you one of those people who uses
your computer and e-mail at home or at
work? Would you like to receive a regular
newsletter called ―Focus on Faith‖? If you
have e-mail and are interested in staying
informed via the internet, submit your address to Roda Wright (rwright@scfaith.org)
and follow the regular weekly updates.
Thanks for your help!
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Presbyterian Women have a long
Please Note: the PW Coordinating Team will
meet on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Room.
GATHERING - May 14
The fun begins
10:30 a.m.
Luncheon $6 at 12:00 noon
“Annual Birthday
Party”
Installation of
2015-16 Leaders
Tickets available at reception desk during the
week or the PW table in the Narthex
May 10 & 17.
Book Discussion, Monday, May 11
10:30 a.m. Calvin Library
Monday Morning Book Discussion group
will continue throughout the summer—join
us
on the second Monday of the month at
10:30 a.m. in the Library.
In 2015, we will answer the call to show
Jesus’ love to the world by offering our prayers
and financial support to the Community of St.
Therese of Lisiex (CSTL) and to the Bethesda
Christian Community Center. Both groups
minister to women affected by poverty and
violence. CSTL leads women in Memphis,
Tennessee, from prostitution, addiction and
trafficking to self-reliance and wholeness.
Bethesda reaches out to women in a violenceriddled neighborhood of Barranqillla, Colombia.
Thank you for your faithfulness in giving and
for your ongoing prayers for women struggling
with oppressive situations. As you have been
blessed, so may you bless others.
“Outliers: The Story of Success”
by Malcom Gladwell.
Creative Ministries Offering Committee
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA)
This non-fiction book examines the factors that contribute
to high levels of success.
Gladwell repeatedly mentions
the ―10,000 Hour Rule,‖
claiming that the key to
success in any field is practice, practice, practice!
Please join us to share your
experiences and insights into
Gladwell’s hypotheses.
May 2015
tradition of caring for others and helping those
in need. Ever since Hallie Paxson Winsborough, in 1922, challenged each member of the
Women’s Auxiliary of the PCUS to give a penny
for each year of her life as a ―birthday gift‖ for
Miss Dowd’s School for Girls in Japan, Presbyterian Women’s Birthday Offering has helped
fund mission projects that improve the lives of
women and children around the world. While
the projects and donation amounts have
changed, Presbyterian Women’s commitment to
improving the lives of others has not. We continue to need broad, consistent support from
Presbyterian women and others in order to continue funding mission projects like the ones selected for 2015. Our goal for 2015 is
$500,000.00.
2014 - 2015 Horizons Bible Study
Reconciling Paul:
Thursday Bible Study Circle
First Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Faith Church Iona Room
Wednesday Royal Oaks Bible Study Circle
Third Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
In Royal Oaks Chapel
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Food Banks May 3 is Food Bank
Super Tuesday
Peacemaking/Social Concerns and
Christian Education
May 5 at 10:30 a.m. Illingworth Hall
The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer
John has served as Conference
Minister of the Southwest
Conference of the United Church
of Christ since 2008. Coming to
the Southwest from the Midwest,
he fell in love with the mountains
and the desert. He served on
staff of the Missouri Mid-South
Conference for five years after having served two
churches in Missouri, each for almost 8 years.
He will soon celebrate his 28th anniversary of ordination in June, the same month in which he will
celebrate his 31st wedding anniversary.
John and his wife, Mimi, have three adult children: John and daughter-in-law Kelley, Adam,
and Molly; and a grandson Jacob Ellar. John
loves baseball (a die-hard Cardinal fan!), long
bike rides, golf, hiking, kayaking, poetry, and
good art and literature. He has an M.Div. from
Eden Theological Seminary (class of '88), and a
D.Min. from United Theological Seminary, having
studied White Privilege and its effects on the
church. He is the author of three books:
Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is
Hijacking Mainstream Religion, Where All Are
Welcome: God’s Manifesto for Extravagant
Welcome, and a third book, Beyond Reluctance:
The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern
World.
John has an unflagging commitment to justice including immigration justice, environmental justice,
and support of justice for the LGBT community.
He considered it an honor to marry the first gay
couple when it became legal on October 17,
2014, for same sex couples to marry in Arizona.
John is the nominee to be the next General
Minister and President of the United Church of
Christ, and will stand for election before their
national delegates on June 29th.
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Sunday. Barrels will be in the breezeway to
receive gifts of non-perishable food items, or you
may choose to make a financial contribution in one
of the pink food bank envelopes to be found in the
pew racks in the sanctuary. All food or monetary
gifts received during the month of May will be
given to the Valley View Community Food Bank
in Sun City.
We receive a thank you note every month for our
contributions to the Valley View Food Bank. Let
us continue to generously support the
important work of our Food Banks.
Submitted by: Ruth Mehl
Food Bank Donations for May
Canned Tuna
Please place your donations in the bins
in Illingworth Hall. Thank you!
Recognition by PC(USA)
Office for Public Witness
Our Peacemaking/Social Concerns Team has
been sending a contribution each year to the
PC(USA) Office of Public Witness in Washington D.C. We also respond to their calls for
action when issues supported by our General
Assemblies come before the Congress.
We learned recently that Faith Presbyterian
Church, along with ten or so other local
churches, will be publicly recognized on April
18, at the Advocacy Training Weekend in
Washington, DC, for our long time support of
the Office of Public Witness. We will be receiving a certificate soon.
It seems that not too many churches are aware
of the work of this office.
Submitted by: Ruth Mehl
Whether large or small, your generosity is
always appreciated.
Jackie Wolff, Generosity team
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Hogar de Esperanza y Paz Home of Hope and Peace
(HEPAC)
Let’s continue to keep this troubled border and
it’s people, and Home of Hope and Peace
(HEPAC) in our prayers.
The Hogar de Esperanza y Paz (Home of Hope
and Peace—HEPAC) community center is
located in an impoverished neighborhood just
three miles south of the border wall that separates Nogales, Sonora from Nogales, Arizona.
HEPAC provides a nutritious lunch for more
than 100 schoolchildren; offers educational
classes for 325 adults that are completing their
elementary and high school education; facilitates
Culture of Peace workshops that address the
issues of trauma and violence; organizes educational Kids Camps during school vacation; and
operates a women’s artisan cooperative.
HEPAC also organizes educational delegations
that enable people to witness the reality of life in
Nogales, and develop relations with individuals
and organizations that are working for social
justice.
Their successes have included continuing to
provide lunch for the spring Kids Camp with 150
children! They’ve also organized 12 delegations
so far this year, most of them have spent three
nights or more at HEPAC!
“I want to study and that’s why I come every day
to eat at HEPAC,” said Marvyn. “I want to have
the strength for school. HEPAC is where I come
to play, to run, and to climb the tree. Here I feel
safe with my friends. I know that I’ll receive a
plate of food every day. The volunteers love me
very much and they always talk to me with affection. I enjoy the Kids Camps because I learn
many things and I’m with my friends. I work in
the garden during the Camps and I eat the vegetables and fruit that we harvest”.
At the Mission Team’s April meeting in 2014,
Jeanette Pazos and Scott Nicholson came to
present a program about HEPAC. They expressed ―thank yous‖ to our church for the gifts
of guitars and handbells that were given to them
when a group from Faith Church travelled to the
border. Miriam Bedwell and Bill Lindsay
(Mission Team members), along with many other
members were on this trip approximately 11
years ago. Scott and Jeanette urged members
to visit again. They also informed us they no
longer receive money from Borderlinks.
At our March 2, 2015 Mission Team meeting, the
Team accepted the proposal to send HEPAC the
following donations from the gift money we’ve
received:
 $1,000.00 to HEPAC for programs during the
years.
 $500.00 for Kids Camp.
May 2015
Submitted by: Carol Ryman, Mission Team
You can’t take it with you when
you go. Give generously and be
remembered by many for ever.
Ron Langer, Generosity Team
… A person may become a
Faith Church affiliate member
and still belong to his or her
home church…
Submitted by:
The Evangelism Team
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“Artist of the Month”
May 14
6:00 p.m. in Illingworth Hall - Tickets $7
“Bingo Night”
6:00 p.m. in Illingworth Hall
Tickets $7
Hosted by our own Bill Hogan
Fun, Fun, at Faith. Come one, come all and enjoy a
wonderful evening.
Dinner at 6 p.m. and BINGO will follow. We do not play
Bingo for money—we play for fun! Winners will select a gift
from an array of items.
Gifts for this event are solicited and may be dropped off
in Illingworth Hall. A box marked “BINGO” is located
under the coat rack! Thank you for your donation!
May 28
6:00 p.m. in Illingworth Hall - Tickets $7
Movie Night “Miss Potter”
Thirty years old and single, Beatrix Potter lives
in London with her social-climbing parents,
who are exasperated that she has turned
down any number of eligible young men. Her
only real friends are the animals which, since
childhood, she has lovingly drawn and made
up stories about. She finally succeeds in
selling a book of the stories, and it becomes
Norman Warne's first project. He quickly falls
in love with both the book and Beatrix and
together they carefully arrange publication. This proves
the first of many successes, offering her the possibility of
escaping from both her parents' way of life and London.
Tickets for Thursdays@Faith events will be on sale two Sundays
prior to the event and at the reception desk during the week. We
invite all who attend Thursdays@Faith to bring their own place
settings. If you are unable to do so, place settings will be provided.
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The Artists of the Month
for May is Barbara Benson who is
displaying her artwork in Illingworth Hall. If you are interested in
displaying your creative work
please contact Vi Rice or the
Church Office.
Faith Breakfast Bunch
Whether you are new to Faith
Church or have been a longtime member, you are invited to join
us at 8:30 a.m. at the Old Country
Buffet in Glendale on Saturday,
May 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends.
Small Dinner/
Luncheon Groups
The perfect way to get
to know and meet new
“faith friends”!
We will be putting together small
groups for dinners or luncheons
shortly. If you would like to be included, please call the church office.
Groups will meet in June, July,
August, September in either our
homes or restaurants.
Singles are most welcome!
Come; join in the fun and make
new friends.
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Library Lines
By Kathy De Beer
February 27, 2015
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PASTOR
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the
Many are familiar with Anita Diamant greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13,'13
because of her popular novel, “The Dear Pastor,
Red Tent”. It imagines the trials of
women in Biblical times. Diamant Thank you! As President of The Board of Pensions of the
writes, ―In my first novel, The Red Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), I am deeply grateful to you,
Tent, I re-imagined the culture of your session, and your congregation for receiving the
biblical women as close, sustaining, and 2014 Christmas Joy Offering.
strong, but I am not the least bit nostalgic for Through this important Offering, you support the Assisthat world without antibiotics, or birth control, or tance Program of the Board of Pensions, providing help the printed page. Women were restricted and and hope - to PC(USA) retired pastors and other church
vulnerable in body, mind, and spirit, a condition workers with income and housing needs, and current teachthat persists whereverr women are not ing elders, missionaries, educators, and other church workpermitted to read.”
ers with urgent financial needs. (The Offering equally
benefits Presbyterian racial ethnic schools and colleges.)
Her newest book, “The Boston
Girl” is about family ties and values, In 2014, the Assistance Program provided more than 1,200
friendship and feminism told through grants - nearly $5.3 million in assistance - to qualifying
the eyes of a young Jewish woman retired and current church workers and their families.
growing up in Boston in the early With your help, we can continue to extend a financial lifetwentieth century. Addie is born to line, and God's love, to PC(USA) church workers in need.
immigrant
parents
who
were
Grace and peace,
unprepared for, and suspicious of, America
The Reverend Frank Clark Spencer, President
and its effect on their three daughters. Addie’s
intelligence and curiosity take her to a world
her parents can’t imagine — a world of short
Please call the church office 623-974-3611
skirts, movies, celebrity culture, and new opIf you have difficulty getting through on our
portunities for women.
regular line use 623-974-3706
“The Last Days of Dogtown” is set
 When you feel the church can assist you in any
in early 1800’s Massachusetts. Dogway.
town is inhabited by widows, or When you or a member of your family is admitted
phans,
spinsters,
scoundrels,
to the hospital so that visits can be arranged and
whores, free Africans, and "witches."
the proper people notified.
Among its inhabitants are Black
Ruth, who dresses as a man and
 When a new family moves into your neighborworks as a stonemason; Mrs. Stanley, an imhood.
perious madam whose grandson, Sammy,
 When your class or group plans to meet so that a
comes of age in her brothel; Oliver, who surroom can be assigned for you and placed on the
vives a miserable childhood at the hands of his
church calendar.
aunt; and Cornelius, a freed slave. At the center is Judy, fiercely independent and deeply
 When either your home address or phone numlonely, who, nonetheless, builds a life for herber changes so the church records can be
self against all imaginable odds.
amended.
 When you are planning to move - either out of
town or locally - so that church records can be
amended.
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'Faith After Dark'…..
Wednesdays 6:30 p. m.
Council Room
Christian Education Team
Announcement:
Your Christian Education Team is in the process of planning for the years—2015 - 2016.
We are looking for FRESH IDEAS and
resources (facilitators).
If you have an idea, please write what you
would like to do, and put your proposal in
the Christian Education mailbox in the
Church’s reception area. Thank you!
Faith Church
Candid Moments . . .
Led by Bev Fletcher
All Faith members and friends wanting to
partake in fellowship and Bible study are
welcome.
Come join us with your ideas for
Bible study and other activities. We have
a potluck on the 3rd Wednesday of every
month before our Bible study.
LOOKING FOR USHERS
Faith church cannot run without
our loyal volunteers, and ushering
is one of those volunteer activities.
Ushers cover 312 positions in a
year, and unfortunately our ranks are shrinking. If you have not ushered within the last
year, please consider committing to 4 Sundays
a year, it would be a big help. If you can commit to more than 4 Sundays, you would be
loved even more!
Dr. Satanum Boonyakiat, his wife,
and Dr. Harris Schultz - April 12
Please call Althea Alderson, or see her after
worship on Sundays. (If you are only here in
Thank
you
to
our
the winter months please indicate the months
palm gatherers:
Bill Anderman, Bob Imbrie, you are available).
Bob Blean, Allan Bradeen Thank you to all those who regularly give of
and
Walter
Riordan.
themselves in service to Faith.
Disposal team: Tal Rice,
Bill Hogan, Harry Beckner, Althea Alderson, Usher Coordinator & Head
and Allan Bradeen.
Usher
The moment we’ve all been waiting for . . .
“We have a candidate!”
April 12, 2015
Thank you to our dedicated and
hard working PNC
Linda Trovato, Chair, (Matt Alderson,
Bill Anderson - not in the photograph),
Bill Anderman, Bev Fletcher, Gerri Kiessel,
Tal Rice, Adrien Spencer, Ron Yankowski.
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Faith Quilters
Faith Quilters meet every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Knox
Room. Our dedicated group of
quilters is bringing joy to others through their
ministry of making cuddle quilts, soft children’s toys and dresses. Their quilts and
toys are donated to the New Life Shelter in
Goodyear
New Life Center offers shelter, safety
and services to families seeking independent, violence-free lives.
Comprehensive programs demonstrate
respect for the individual and a serene environment in which families can heal and plan
for the future.
The passion and commitment of New Life
Center is best demonstrated by its mission:
"Saving Lives, Building Futures... Empowering Women and Children Escaping Domestic
Violence."
Donations from the Faith Quilters this
year total:
95 Cuddle Quilts
92 Soft Toys - going to the center
and visitors
If you would like to join this wonderful
group, enjoy fellowship and creating meaningful items for this mission, please feel free
to join us on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
in the Knox Room. Donations of fabric and
other sewing items are greatly appreciated
and always welcome.
In April we said goodbye to Ruth Phelps,
one of our original members of the Faith
Quilters from 1991-2015, who left us to move
nearer to her family.
Faith Presbyterian E-mail Addresses
Pastor
Dr. Harris Schultz ....... HeadOfStaff@scfaith.org
Pastoral Associate
Dale McCurdy ................dmccurdy@scfaith.org
Parish Nurse
Mimi Dorhauer ..................... nurse@scfaith.org
Administrative Assistant
Roda Wright ....................... rwright@scfaith.org
Outreach Assistant
Louise Collins .................... lcollins@scfaith.org
Bookkeeper
Kathy Windis ............. bookkeeper@scfaith.org
Building Superintendent
Peter Bugilan .................. pbugilan@scfaith.org
Pastor Contact Numbers
If you would like a pastoral visit, or know of a
member or friend of the church who is in the
hospital or needs special attention, we ask that
you first call the church office at 623-974-3611.
The pastor, pastoral associate and parish nurse
appreciate your help in obtaining this information.
If unable to be reached at the church, the pastor
can be contacted at the numbers below.
Church Phone ............................. 623-974-3611
Dr. Harris Schultz .................................... ext. 19
Dale McCurdy, Pastoral Associate .......... ext. 21
Mimi Dorhauer, Parish Nurse ................... ext.20
Dr. Harris Schultz
623-414-2183 .................................. (cell phone)
Dale McCurdy:
623-826-3150 .................................. (cell phone)
When we “Rejoice in God’s
Blessings” and His generosity,
let us be generous in return.
Parish Nurse, Mimi Dorhauer:
623-776-6174 .................................. (cell phone)
Eleanor Marshall-White
Generosity Team, PW Moderator
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Help Support your local Kiwanis Club that
meets here at Faith Church each Tuesday
morning. The Kiwanis Club collects used printer cartridges to re-cycle. Proceeds help needy children. A colMimi Dorhauer, Parish Nurse, will lead free lection container has been placed on the reception desk
exercise classes on Monday and Wednes- to receive your used cartridges. Don’t throw those ink
day in Illingworth Hall from 9:30-10:30 a.m. cartridges in the trash!
The class will focus on four aspects of fitness:
flexibility, balance, stretching, strengthening. Changes: Please make sure you note the
Participants may choose to stand for part of the following changes in your Church directory.
exercise session and the remaining portion will
take place in chairs. This is not an aerobics class
and no exercises will be done on the floor. This
class is designed for the ―able‖ and ―not so able‖
bodied person.
Lightbeams Low Vision Support
Group: Will be held in the Westminster
room on Monday, May 11, at 1 p.m. Please
feel free to invite others who may benefit from this
support group which is open to the community.
Take advantage of the free Blood Pressure Clinic provided at Faith Church on
Sunday, May 10. Mimi Dorhauer and volunteers will take blood pressures at 11 a.m. in Illingworth Hall.
CHURCH WEBSITE: The Faith Church website
averages over 150 visitors per day. It is intended
to serve the needs of our members as well as
those who may be searching for a church home.
The site includes news of future events, past sermons, descriptions of our ministries and mission,
and directions for finding our church. Check it out!
Pass this information along to friends and family.
If you have any suggestions or ideas on the website, pass them along. The site address is:
www.scfaith.org
The Chapel is open each day for prayer and
meditation. Prayer Cards, on which to write the
names of people you would like included in the
prayers of the Prayer Group, are available. On
Sunday morning you will find the Prayer Cards in
the Narthex. Please feel welcome to make your
prayer requests known.
I want to thank you for your generosity of
coffee purchases.
Sermons in print: Copies of sermons offered
by the pastors are available in the display case in
the Narthex or in the church office.
May 2015
Judy Dessert, Generosity Team
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Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Sun City, AZ 85351
Permit No. 38
16000 N. Del Webb Blvd. Sun City 85351-1604
Mustard Seed
Editor
Louise Collins
Lord, we thank you for:
lcollins@scfaith.org
Printers
Bill Hogan
Harry Beckner
Interim Pastor
HeadOfStaff@scfaith.org
Church Office
623-974-3611
E-mail
info@scfaith.org
Web Site
www.scfaith.org
Or current resident
Or current resident
Please remember Faith Church as a Beneficiary
in your Will, Trust or IRA.
MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10, 2015
Buy your Mother’s Day cards
on Sunday, May 3 - Suggested Donation $10
Healthy Women Healthy Families is a PC(USA) program that helps women and their families live healthier, more productive lives by providing the services they need to protect and restore their health.
Through our gifts to Healthy Women Healthy Families, children are getting immunized, women are learning to grow and prepare nutritious foods, families are being protected from malaria, women are receiving
prenatal care. These and other preventive and care services, are being provided through the health programs of our Presbyterian partner churches in Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and
Southern Sudan.
Healthy Women Healthy Families is a year-round ministry to meet year-round needs. At this time of year
an annual mission activity provides a special opportunity for us to support Healthy Women Healthy Families while we honor women in our lives at Mother’s Day. The Healthy Women Healthy Families Mother’s
Day Project makes attractive Mother’s Day cards available in exchange for a donation. The Mother’s
Day cards will be available at our church on Sunday, May 3. This is a simple but meaningful way to honor our mothers and help improve the lives of families in Africa.
Faith Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, welcoming, caring community, committed to serving Jesus Christ,
who calls us to love God and to love one another. We worship, study and grow in understanding as we work
for justice and peace in the world, inspired by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, great things are possible. (From Matthew 17:20)