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Rejoice! Rejoice! Welcome to the joyous season of Advent!
Here are just some of December’s highlights:
Thank God It’s Friday! Bible Study will meet
every Friday in December (except the 29th) at
8:30 am for coffee and snacks and Bible Study at
9:00 am. We will continue the same schedule in
January, starting January 3. We meet in the
comfort of the Church Parlor (aka the Fireside
Room) and welcome anyone interested in the
reading and discussion of the scripture used the
previous Sunday. The four ordained ministers in
the church lead and participate in the class.
PW’s Holiday High Tea, featuring Christmas
goodies, handsome waiters, and “The Singing TV
Guy,” will be Saturday, December 9; the doors
open at 1:00 pm and tea is served at 1:30. We
only have a few tickets left!
On Sunday, December 17, the choir will perform
“A Son is Given,” a Christmas cantata by John
Purifoy, at the 9:00 worship service. A special
brunch honoring long-time members of the
congregation will follow in Swain Hall.
Men’s Breakfast Fellowship will host the ladies
of the church for breakfast on Tuesday,
December 19, at 8:00 am in Swain Hall. Gene
and Mary Lou
Klatte will MC a
traditional
program of
readings and carols.
The December Fellowship Dinner will be held at
5:00 pm on Thursday, December 21, in Swain
Hall. Join us for holiday ham with all the
trimmings!
Join us again at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December
24, for a beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve
worship service in the Sanctuary.
If you would like to spend Christmas Day with
your church family as well, sign up for a
Christmas Day dinner hosted by Gene and Mary
Lou Klatte. Good food, good fellowship, and
another chance to celebrate the birth of our
Savior together.
Have a very blessed Christmas season!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: A Message from Our Pastor ..................................2 Reports and Activities ....................................... 3-9 This Month’s Calendar ........................................10 Celebrations and Updates ..................................11
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Thank you to all our members and friends who helped to decorate the church for Advent; you did an
outstanding job! We will be “undecorating” on Saturday, January 13—the Saturday after Epiphany.
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Advent is the season of great anticipation, and God
knows we need to have our sense of anticipation
awakened every now and then—and even raised to
high alert levels—because the regularity and
monotony of daily life desensitize us to the really
exciting things in life.
From a liturgical perspective, we remember the
way God prepared the world to receive the
Messiah, and how God awakened among his
chosen people a sense of anticipation for divine
intervention into the cycles of human history. But
the celebration of Advent for us is so much more
than reenacting sacred history with a once-upon-a-
time mindset.
We all know how that story turned out—with
angels singing, shepherds rejoicing, wise men
paying homage. What matters now is that we
allow ourselves to be awakened by that drama to
realize what God is doing with us now—today, in
order to prepare us for the great adventure of
following Christ into a new and glorious future.
We have had glimpses of our future as a church,
and we have begun to get excited about it. We
have drawn up a plan by which we believe God will
lead us there—to be a viable membership with a
sustainable stewardship. And we have completed
our mission statement and church resume, and we
are on the threshold of interviewing prospective
candidates for a dedicated pastor!
If all of that preparation by God has not yet
awakened us to high adventure, then we haven't
been paying attention. The season of anticipation
is clearly upon us. It's time to match our vision
against the talent and dedication of those we
interview—searching, not for the person, but for
the signs of God's unfolding purpose.
As we do, we need to know that somewhere in
glory, angels are already singing of the glory that
will come to us. Shepherds are rejoicing in the
fields of heaven for the joy that is ours to behold.
And wise men are paying homage in glory for the
saving purpose of God that unfolds through us as
we prepare to celebrate the miracle of Christmas
that is before us.
With gratitude and praise,
~David
A Message from Our Pastor
The Season of Great Anticipation
CALL TO CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A Congregational Meeting will be held December 10, 2017, at 10:00 am in Swain Hall. The
purpose of the meeting is to:
Elect three (3) elders, Class of 2020; elect three (3) deacons, Class of 2020; elect
one (1) deacon Class of 2019.
Peruse the November 30, 2017 financial statement and approve the proposed 2018 budget.
Conduct any other business necessary at this time.
By Order of the Session,
~Carolyn Lopez, Clerk of Session
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Mission Corner
Valley View Food Bank
With the holiday season upon us, local food banks are depending upon
contributions to meet the increased demand. Remember to bring canned
goods, toiletries, baby products and cereals to church for Valley View
Community Food Bank on the first Sunday of every month. The full list of
suggested contributions can be found on our website under “Helping Others.”
The total amount sent to Valley View Food Bank for Thanksgiving dinners was $1,014.55 ($764.55 from the
congregation plus the $250 match from Men’s Breakfast Fellowship). Thanks to everyone who gave to this
worthwhile cause.
HART (Helping At Risk Teens) Pantry
Those of you who attended the October Fellowship dinner will recall Ruth Langford from Hart Pantry
spoke. They are doing great work by helping at-risk students get through high school. We want to help
them! They are having a Christmas drive for the students they serve. We will participate as we did last
year. They really need hoodies from small to extra large for boys and girls; socks (No Shows) both males and
female; $25.00 gift cards to Walmart or Target for shoes; or cash donations. Thank you for your generosity in
advance!
Christmas Joy Offering
The 2017 Christmas Joy offering will be collected on Christmas Eve Day, Sunday, December 24. The
Christmas Joy Offering is shared equally by the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions, which provides
much-needed assistance to PC(USA) church workers and their families, and Presbyterian-affiliated racial
ethnic schools and colleges, which enable students to develop their gifts and find their calling.
Habitat for Humanity
Seven Presbyterian Churches make up our Presbyterian Coalition of the West Valley. (See the Church bulletin
board for pictures and plaques, etc.) Together we encourage gifts and participation from our congregations
to make possible a new or renovated home for a responsible and energetic family using their own “sweat
labor.” We have been doing all, or part of a home once a year. What a delight to share in the joy and
gratitude of this family as their house is built and dedicated.
The Coalition, just last month, participated in another ceremony of home blessing in Avondale, with the
McMartins, the Johnsons, and the Zabriskies all present on a beautiful morning. Bob Johnson has just
agreed to be our congregation’s “Liaison” to Habitat, replacing Walt McMartin, and working with Dick
Zabriskie, the chair of the Coalition. We encourage your continuing gifts to this most-rewarding
charity. Remember, as 2017 closes, that there is a significant Arizona State tax-advantage each year, with
forms for this in the church office.
Don’t forget the Arizona Tax Credit for contributions ($400 single, $800 couple) to qualifying charities!
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Presbyterian Women One of the highlights of PW’s activities for the year is the Annual Holiday High
Tea, held in Swain Hall on the second Saturday afternoon of December
(December 9 this year). Following a thorough cleaning and “sprucing up” of
the room, everyone who has chosen to decorate a table brings her finest china
and silver (or gold?!), along with seasonal decorations. Themes are optional; many choose to focus on the
traditional Christmas Story.
Come, enjoy traditional scones, enhanced with Devonshire cream, lemon curd and raspberry jam, along with
sandwiches, cookies and candies! Seating is at 1:00 p.m. with tea at 1:30 (served by our church’s gentlemen
waiters).
Always depended upon as the year’s primary fund-raiser for PW’s mission work and other projects, this
year’s event is co-chaired by Tina Trowbridge/Porter and Lois Rotenberger. Tickets are available at the
church office for $15.00 each.
Entertainment will be provided by “Mike Chamberlain, the Singing TV Guy.” Those who heard his WWII-era
nostalgia show last spring at the Lenten Fish Fry will want to be sure to see him again.
Be sure to buy your ticket before they’re gone!
Bible Study Circle: The book of Hebrews continues to be the focus as Rachel and Lydia Circles meet at 1:30
p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (December 12th this month) in Annex 3. Lesson 3 is scheduled.
Blessings to all!
~Marge Hagerman
Flower Ministry Update
At their October meeting, the Deacons voted to discontinue making bouquets from the Sunday flower ar-
rangement and taking them to members at home or in the hospital, starting in 2018. We have few Deacons
who are able to do this and it is very difficult in the hot months. Another factor is fewer people sign up to
pay for each Sunday’s flowers and the church pays for the balance of the cost.
We plan to have several tasteful artificial arrangements for the front of the Sanctuary. Anyone who would
like to contribute to or help with this should contact Martha Porter or Rhea Nelson.
If you want to provide fresh flowers for a special occasion, you will have to contact a florist and make your
own arrangements with them as the church will no longer have an agreement with a florist.
Please bear with us as we make this transition. The Deacons hope to have more time available to make
phone calls, send cards, and do home and hospital visits.
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Memorial Poinset tias
The Deacons sponsor the Memorial Poinsettia Project each year for Christmas
services. You may donate money for this memorial. Twelve poinsettias will be
purchased to beautify our chancel for worship services. This year monies in excess
of the cost will be contributed to a local charity. The donation amount is $10.00 for
each plant. Please fill in this form exactly as you wish the text printed in the Sunday worship guide for
December 17th, and return it to our church office by Monday, December 11th. Poinsettias may be picked
up by donors after the Christmas Eve service. The Deacons will later deliver available poinsettias to shut-
ins.
I/we wish to contribute to the Deacons’ Poinsettia Project:
Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________
In Memory/Celebration Of: _______________________________________________________________
Stephen Ministers Stephen Ministry reaches out to those of the congregation who are "going through difficult spiritual or
emotional issues" in their lives . This ministry involves trained Stephen Ministers of the congregation who
meet on a "one on one" basis in the homes of those needing support . They meet as a group on the third
Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the office complex . If you would like to become more involved in this
caring ministry, speak to Dr. David Glenn Walker , Mary or Walt McMartin or Judy Goss .
Reverend Gayle C. Beanland, Jr., Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of
Sun City from December 13, 1980, to October 31, 1991, died October 15, 2017.
Cards may be sent to:
Mrs. Joy Beanland
1763 Royal Oak Rd #122B
Duarte, CA 9101
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Notes from the Library
Greetings from your Library. Want to wake up your brain with a mighty jolt?
Come check out the newest section opening up in the Library just off the Fireside
room. It is labeled “Non-Fiction and Historical.” These books were under other
section titles less appropriate. Some really great stories were being overlooked.
How about reading the Secret Lives of First Ladies and/or the Secret Lives of U.S. Presidents. There are a lot
of lesser known but equally fascinating facts revealed in these two books. Some are quite hilarious and
definitely entertaining.
Or, if you are a movie buff, we have a few books that have recently been made into motion pictures. I find
the original book is always more satisfying than the movie. We have The Zoo-Keeper's Wife who, during
World War II, managed to save over three hundred people, Jews as well as activists against the Nazi regime.
They all had animal code names of the animal's Zoo domain in which they were hidden. Try The Glass Castle,
which is Jeanette Walls’ personal story of her radically dysfunctional family who are peculiar, but also vibrant
and very loyal. The Book Thief is the true story of a World War II ten-year-old orphan named Liesal
Meminger who can neither read nor write. Her foster father, Hans Huberman, teaches her, thus instilling in
her a burning desire to find books. There are many dangers in her quest for books while living under the
threat of the Nazis. It is a fascinating read.
If you are a sports fan, try When You Can't Come Back, which is the story of San Francisco Giant's pitcher
Dave Dravecky who underwent surgery for cancer of his pitching arm and eventual amputation. It is an
engaging story of how Dave and his wife Jan dealt with depression, burnout, stress, and suffering.
Then there is Lives on the Line about the Arizona-Mexico border. What is it like to live in Nogales, Arizona,
and Nogales, Sonora? It is written by Miriam Davison, who has been writing about the U.S.-Mexico border
for almost twenty years. This one hits close to home and gives a slightly different picture of the border issue
from that which we read in the newspaper or watch on TV almost every day.
Folks, we are so fortunate to have this wonderful library in our midst. I just don't understand why more of
you aren't taking advantage of this opportunity. You can walk in anytime before or after church or on
Wednesday afternoons and check out a book or two. You can do it even when the librarian is not present. (A
hint – books are filed alphabetically by author rather than by title.) Just fill out the card and leave it on the
desk. You aren't constrained by a two-week limit. Take as long as you want to read a book before returning
it. It's a great way to relax and escape stress for a while.
~The Librarian, Carol Maxwell
Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to thank all who donated money and yarn. We had a great year.
As of the end of November, we had made 69 lap robes, 30 shawls, 59 layettes, 14 slippers, 12 finger gloves
and mittens, 3 hats, and 6 pairs of socks. We still are making things in December; anyone who would like to
join us, please come to Annex 3 on the first and third Monday of the month at 9:30-11:00 am. I want to
thank all of our helpers for a great job. ~Beverly Simmons
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Money Matters Financial Update October 31, 2017
General Fund
Contributions to date: $134,224.71 Pledge budget to date: $130,208.30
Other Income: 28,284.19 Other Income budget: 23,545.80
Transfer from Foundation: 34,500.00 Transfer per budget: 40,000.00
Total: $197,547.90 $193,754.10
Expenses to date: $198,287.32 Budget to date: $194,564.64
Foundation Funds
Income:
Dividends $16,715.15
Income from Annuities 9,101.82
Bequests 5,000.00
Capital Gains Reinvested 8,494.27
Interest Income 114.43
Total: $34,325.67
Disbursements:
Transfer to General Fund $34,500.00
BBVAInvestment Solutions: $1,461,822.15
Stewardship Month
December is Stewardship Month at First Presbyterian! You should receive your annual Time, Talents, and
Treasure pledge card shortly. We appreciate whatever personal resources you are able to commit to God’s
work in 2018. Remember, your participation in the life of the church shouldn’t just be limited to money—we
need your energy and enthusiasm as well!
Legacy Giving
You may gave heard the term “legacy giving” but weren’t sure what it meant. Here’s a basic definition: it is
simply planning to make a difference, both for yourself and for a cause that you believe in, through a char-
itable gift. The goal of such gifts is to leave a legacy that can make an impact for future generations. You can
make a lasting difference in the life of First Presbyterian Church of Sun City and those it serves by including
the church in your personal legacy giving plan. The Endowment Committee was created specifically to
manage an endowment for the perpetual benefit of the church and it’s ministries. The members of the
Endowment Committee are ready to help anyone who wants more information about options for
contributing assets to the Endowment Fund.
Please note: The deadline for 2017 contributions to the church is Sunday, December 31, 2017.
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Session Recap Called Meeting of November 16, 2017
The Session meeting was opened at 10:00 am with prayer given by Elder Bob Johnson.
Pastor’s Report:
Pastor David appointed Stewart Porter and John White to serve as the Session representatives on the
Church Nominating Committee. The Church Nominating Committee will start meeting Tuesday,
November 21, in the Office Conference Room at 9:30 am.
The Church Information Form has been approved by COM and we have received three resumes. The
Pastor Interview Team will be Fred Stainbrook, Bill Wentling, Wanda Morrill, John Ohm, and Gail Bickel.
The minutes for the meeting of October 19, 2017, were approved as distributed. The statistical report this
date reflects one death, Jack Keen, on November 15, 2017. Five “Friends of the Church” were listed.
Communion was served to 105 on November 5, 2017, in the Sanctuary. Communion was served to Jane
Hundley at Santé Rehab Facility during a visit by Pastor Hodgson and Deacon Gitta Opatz. There was no
correspondence.
Administration Commission, Fred Stainbrook, Chair:
Bill Wentling reported Men’s Breakfast will pay for the necessary extension of water lines to the new
plants on the 103rd Avenue side of the campus. An anonymous donation will pay to move five plants.
The quote for a new air conditioner for the choir room is $6,938.00. A motion was made, seconded and
approved to have the Clerk of Session submit a written request to the Foundation Committee for the
amount of $7500.
Fred reported that Legacy Solar is having a problem obtaining investors to cover the solar bid. A request
has been made to Presbytery to inquire if other Presbyterian churches would be interested.
Congregational Care Commission, Carolyn Lopez, Chair:
The Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner will be held this date with 65 signed up to attend.
Beth Mabee and Carolyn attended the Peoria Faith Based Council at the Peoria School District; we will be
writing “Thank You” notes to be given to teachers in a Peoria school near Sun City.
Stewart Porter, Membership Committee Chair, stated he will be checking with Reverend Robert Felix
about developing a short video to place on our website, Google, and Facebook. Beth reported on a
survey that shows individuals look at ten churches online before walking in the door of one.
Worship and Christian Education Commission, Gene Klatte, Chair:
TGIF is meeting again every Friday with coffee and goodies at 8:30 am and Bible Study 9:00-10:00 am.
Mary McMartin, Chair of the Worship Committee, reported that the annual Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity will be the week of January 15, 2018, and we will be the first host. We will be responsible for half
of the program and half of the lunch.
Deacons’ Report: Judy Goss reported there will be artificial flowers on the communion table starting January
1, 2018. This is necessary due to the problems encountered getting deacons to arrange and deliver the small
bouquets. She also reported the deacons will be checking with everyone in their parish to see how many
cannot read The SPIRE due to a vision issue. They will further check the cost of a small CD player.
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Deacon Minutes
Meeting of November 7, 2017
The meeting was called to order by Martha Porter. Those present were Floyd Beyer,
Mary Jo Conwell, Judy Goss, Billie Lewis, Rhea Nelson, Gitta Opatz, and Martha
Porter. Excused: Sherry Gearhart. Absent: Shirley Walker.
The devotion and prayer were given by Floyd Beyer.
The minutes of October 3, 2017, were approved as corrected. The treasurer’s report, with a balance of
$144.99, was accepted. The statistical report was read and discussed.
Session Report: Floyd Beyer reported that a new category of parishioner has been instituted. This is “Friends
of the Church,” and includes those who belong to another church but wish to be allied with this church also.
Martha Porter encouraged the Deacons to turn in their report sheets each month. A discussion was held on
providing recordings of The SPIRE to those who cannot read them. Deacons are to question any of their
parishioners that might be interested in this service and report back at the next meeting.
Committee Reports:
Communion—Gitta Opatz—105 were served communion on November 5.
Flowers—Sherry Gearhart delivered 18 flower arrangements in October.
Receptions—Martha Porter—no receptions in October.
Old Business: A motion was made that the practice of using fresh chancel flowers be discontinued and that
the use of artificial flowers be instituted. The motion was seconded and carried. The church will provide
birthday cards that the Deacons may send to their parishioners, if they choose to use them.
New Business: A motion was made to provide a dozen poinsettias for decoration during the Christmas
celebrations. The motion was seconded and carried.
The meeting was closed with the Deacon Prayer.
The next meeting will be December 5, 2017, at 2:00 pm in Annex 2; Judy Goss will give the opening devotion
and prayer.
The next Session meeting will be November 16, 2017, at 10:00 am in the Office Conference Room; Judy Goss
will be the Deacon Representative.
Respectfully submitted,
~Mary Jo Conwell, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report, Norma Mack: The actual income and expenses for October 17, estimate for November
and December 2017, and the proposed 2018 budget were perused. Session members were encouraged to
submit requests for any anticipated changes to expenses for 2018 as soon as possible. The final budget will
be voted on at the Session meeting on December 21, 2017. The financial report of October 31 is included in
this edition of The SPIRE.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am with prayer given by Elder Mary McMartin.
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Vol. 49, December 2017
Celebrations and Updates
CHANGES FOR YOUR CHURCH DIRECTORY
THIS MONTH’S BIRTHDAYS
We are celebrating you! Please join the Birthday Celebration on Sunday, December 10, in Swain Hall following the worship service.
OUR STAFF
The SPIRE is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, AZ. Please call the church office at 623.974.3605 to be added to our mailing list, or see our website at http://firstpressuncity.org to access current and back issues in PDF format. Items to be included in the next edition of The SPIRE should be submitted to Beth Mabee at the church office or by email at [email protected] by Monday, December 18.
Interim Pastor The Rev. Dr. David Hodgson [email protected]
Assoc. for Congregational Life Beth Mabee [email protected]
Admin. Assistant, Treasurer Norma Mack [email protected]
Choir Director Dr. William Gleason [email protected]
Handbell Choir Director Mary Lou Klatte [email protected]
Pianist/Organist Kelsey McKee
Custodian Lyle Tollefson
Addition: Telephone Changes: Entering the Church Triumphant:
John and Gail Ohm
17723 N. Stone Haven Dr.
Surprise, AZ 85374-6359
Home: 623.374.7325
Cell: 541.954.4840
Leila Gaines
623.455.2442
Gerald and Joyce Heuett
623.214.2223
Elder Jack Keen
November 15, 2017
1 Barbara Szantho 14 Pat Mills
3 Nita Cinquina 20 Martha Porter
3 Peg Denham 20 Evelyn Haas
4 Mary McMartin 22 Nancy Childress
4 Beverly Simmons 27 Marge Richards
6 Dick Richards
The SPIRE First Presbyterian Church 12225 N 103rd Ave Sun City AZ 85351-3501 OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Sunday Schedule:
9:00 am Worship Services in the Sanctuary, the Rev. Dr. David Hodgson preaching
10:00 am Coffee and Fellowship in Swain Hall
Worship Services This Month:
Sunday, December 3—First Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 10—Second Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 17—Third Sunday in Advent, Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 24—Fourth Sunday in Advent
Sunday Evening, December 24—Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 26—Reflection Service at 5:00 pm in the Chapel, dinner following in Swain Hall
Sunday, December 31—The Rev. Dr. Douglas Wright, guest preacher
Winter Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Friday: Closed
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