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Telling the Story
Growing in the Spirit, Committed to Service,
Synod of the Southwest
Presbyterian Church USA
Stephen Ministries
Telling the Story
Growing in the Spirit, Committed to Service,
Synod of the Southwest
Presbyterian Church USA
Stephen Ministries
What We Believe
As Presbyterians, we believe in:
…and God revealed today through the Holy Spirit…in you…and me…and in history!
In worship, we follow an order that Christians around the world have used since the days following Jesus' resurrection. It is a pattern that unfolds like a story: (1) the people of God gather, (2) we listen for God to speak, (3) we present our offerings to God, and (4) we respond to God's word. At each point, we repeat certain activities, knowing that repetition will shape the ways that we believe, obey, and serve God. While our worship leaders guide us through this service, they keep our words fresh and our hearts engaged. Click here to see an example of the items normally included in the Order of Worship at our church. On the first Sunday of each month, Communion is also a part of the Order of Worship.
If you are looking for a friendly and welcoming church that reflects a solid grounding in the Reformed tradition and is ecumenical in spirit and practice, you belong here. Come visit us this Sunday!
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son, our Lord; who was concieved by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He decended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the ressurection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Order of Worship
The Order of Worship for our services generally includes the elements listed below. On the first Sunday of each month, Communion is also a part of the Order of Worship. Communion in the Presbyterian Church is open to all; you need not be a member of our church in order to partake.
To listen to a recording of one of our services, click here.
We Gather Before God
The Declaring of God's Word
The Offering to God
The Response to God's Word
Spreading the Word
Benjamin Franklin probably said it best: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Proper prep work, as anyone knows who has ever cooked a large meal or painted a room, can make a huge difference in the final results.
Two years ago we started to talk about developing a major marketing campaign to grow the church, and realized that we needed to do some prep work first. We didn't have a clear identity to communicate, our music program had collapsed on Mary Lou's retirement, and our facilities were suffering from deferred maintenance. Since then, as a congregation, we've identified our strengths. We've upgraded our communication vehicles. Bill Gleason, Kelsey McKee, and Sherrill Tyacke have revitalized the musical portions of our worship services. We've made our facilities safer, more accessible, more water- and energy-efficient, and more attractive. Now the prep work is done, and we're circling back to resume those conversations about growing our membership.
The participants in the May 13, 2015 brainstorming session confirmed that as we seek to expand, we want the church to be characterized by diversity, inclusion, involvement, and education. So, although our marketing efforts will continue to target church-going seniors in our immediate area, we want to welcome others, too.
Does this mean we expect the demographics of the church to change dramatically? Well, no. For one thing, our name is First Presbyterian Church of Sun City. That alone, as several people pointed out, should keep us from being overwhelmed by 20-something couples with preschoolers. On the other hand, we want to be more visible both inside and outside Sun City itself. After all, we already have church members who live in Wittmann, Surprise, and Tolleson; who says potential new members have to reside within walking distance?
We want to be open to whatever opportunities God offers us.
This summer we will be developing and implementing a formal marketing plan based on the most effective and efficient ways we can find to publicize the church. The brainstorming session, the recent Commission meetings, and the Memorial Day cookout all generated animated discussion and many suggestions as to how to accomplish this. We've had general support for amending the church's mission statement. The Session has decided to keep the gates to the courtyard open during office hours to create a more welcoming atmosphere. We have agreed to try new ways to target potential members, including sending mailings to new residents, personally contacting regular attendees, and generating wider publicity for fellowship events. Additional suggestions continue to roll in – if you have any, please send them to me.
In the meantime, though, remember what I've told you before – THE most effective (and least expensive) way to grow a church is by word of mouth. A number of studies have confirmed this; here's an example:
We found that almost four [sic] out of ten of the formerly unchurched indicated that family members were important in their choice of a church. Another one of four said that relationships other than family members brought them to church. That means that 73 percent (48 percent plus 25 percent) of those we interviewed told us about the importance of a relationship in their choice of a church. (Thom Ranier, Keys to Attracting the Unchurched)
Have you been spreading the word?
∼Beth Mabee
Sunday Schedule
Worship Service: 9:00 am; for the summer, services will be held in Swain Hall
Fellowship/Coffee: 10:00 am in Swain Hall
First Sunday of every month: Holy Communion open to all, non-perishable food donations for Valley View Community Food Bank
Second Sunday of every month: Celebration of the month's birthdays during Fellowship in Swain Hall
Our Sanctuary, Chapel, and fellowship hall are equipped with hearing loop systems that can be accessed via the t-coil setting on most hearing aids. Assisted hearing devices, large-print bulletins, and CD recordings of the services are available, too; just ask! We also have wheelchairs and a walker you may use if you have mobility issues.
How To Find Us
12225 N. 103rd Ave.
Enjoy this virtual tour of our beautiful church from Google Earth, come see the facilities in person, or visit "Our Church Campus" on Pinterest. For information on our Capital Improvement Campaign, click here.
We always have room for you!
For information about renting the chapel, meeting rooms, or Swain Hall, please call the church office at 623.974.3605.
Appreciating Our Campus Through Capital Improvements
Caring for God's House
On Saturday, July 12, 2014, over 40 people came together in Swain Hall to celebrate the ways in which our building and grounds support our mission as the First Presbyterian Church of Sun City. Out of the stories we told each other, these appreciative themes emerged:
Since then, the following improvements have been made:
Total costs have been covered for these items. Additional donations have been made for improvements in the Sanctuary sound system; for outdoor furniture in the courtyard; and for reupholstering the chairs in the courtyard entry to the Sanctuary.
New compressors have also been installed for the Sanctuary air conditioner. Additional funds are needed to cover these items.
Wish list – these are "nice to have" items that won't be done unless donors specifically adopt them:
If you haven't contributed to the capital campaign yet, there's still time to make a pledge and help complete these projects. No contribution is too small; every dollar helps.
Our beautiful church campus shelters us, inspires us during worship, supports our mission and fellowship activities, and attracts new members to sustain the life of the congregation. These changes will ensure that God's house will continue to serve our ministry for many years to come. If you would like to make a contribution toward these expenses, please fill out this form and drop it off at or send it to the church office. Thank you for showing your love for God's house in this very visible way!
Meet our Landscape Designer
Starting with a donation designated for landscaping, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, and Certified Desert Landscaper Kris Coates is helping us to:
Once the entire project is complete, we will save thousands of dollars in water and landscape maintenance costs every year, and our campus will be far more beautiful and desert-appropriate.
We are so fortunate that Zane and Martha Porter referred Kris to us; she is committing countless hours of her time and effort to this project free of charge, and with her help we will be able to buy most of the new plants we need at wholesale prices, almost 40% off retail. If you see her around the grounds, be sure to thank her. With her help, we will all be able to appreciate the desert in a whole new way.
A Message from Our Pastor
A Look on the Inside
We spend so much of life trying to make a good impression on other people, putting our best foot forward, as it were, and sometimes wondering what others would think of us if they knew what we were really like on the inside. The psalmist, however, begins the celebration of faith by acknowledging that God already knows what he's like on the inside and knows him better than he knows himself, even after a lifetime of self-discovery: "O Lord, thou hast searched me and known me!" he wrote in Psalm 139, "…Thou discernest my thoughts from afar, …and art acquainted with all my ways."
In our church life the drama is somewhat the same. We, as a congregation, create a public image of our church and then wonder why the community doesn't beat a path to our doors; we live with the conviction that if the community knew what our church was really like on the inside, they would knock down the doors just to be a part of it. But how do we do that? How do we get people to see the inside of the church?
The most profound answer is to share the love and energy and strength of our faith with friends and neighbors, because God uses our witness to draw people into faith. But now technology is coming to the rescue with a resource that may help curious folks to see the inside of our church from afar.
Google Earth has long been able to view any place on the globe from satellite distance, zooming in on terrain and streets, pinpointing precise locations; and lately they have also provided a street level feature, so that one can not only find the location, but view the specific address, and rotate the camera to explore the neighborhood! It's all rather amazing, really. And now Google has asked to come and photograph the inside of our church so that prospective viewers can not only locate the church and zoom in on the site, but also open the door and enter to discover how beautiful our church is on the inside. In time there may also be a feature by which we can provide a personal video clip with words of welcome.
I don't know how long it will take for Google's virtual tour of our church to become operational; but it feels as though we're all on the same page at the same time. It's time to let the world see what we're like on the inside, so that God can draw people in from the outside to new life.
From Our Pastor – 2012-2015 Archives
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Announcements and Requests
Please submit items for the August issue of The SPIRE to Beth Mabee in the church office by Monday, July 25.
Summer Addresses
Snowbirds – have you given us your summer address? If not, please let Norma know where to send your mail until you return this fall.
July Hymn Sing
The second ecumenical One in Spirit / One in Song hymn sing of the summer will be Sunday, July 10, at Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Boulevard. Singing begins at 3:00 pm and will be followed by light refreshments at 4:00.
Volunteer Wanted
Craig McCoy needs assistance power washing the courtyard and Memorial Garden areas of the campus. If you can help, please call him at 623.680.3443.
Chancel Flowers
The 2016 Flower Calendar is still available! Sign up to donate flowers in the church office during the week or in Swain Hall on Sunday. After services, the flowers are made into small arrangements that are given to ill or shut-in members of the congregation. We appreciate your contributions to this important ministry.
2016 Per Capita
The Per Capita Apportionment for 2016 is $34.00 per member. The Book of Order describes per capita as one of the ways that "demonstrates the unity and interdependence of the church." Our total apportionment is $5576.00 based on our membership as of December 31, 2014.
Lost and Found
If you have lost one of these items, please stop by the church office to claim your property:
Liturgists Needed
We need more members to serve as Liturgists for our Sunday services. (Being an Elder is not a requirement.)
The task includes reading, with the congregation, the opening Call to Worship, and a little later, leading the Unison Prayer of Confession and the Affirmation of Faith. The liturgist later gives a brief Prayer for Illumination and then reads the first scripture lesson. That concludes the Liturgist's responsibility.
An advance copy of Sunday's worship guide is available by Wednesday for the Liturgist to use in making notes and reminders of when to stand and speak, etc.
If you'd like to know more about being a Liturgist, please call the church office at 623.974.3605.
Join Our Stephen Ministers
Are you a compassionate person, full of faith and trustworthy? Would you like to help, on a one-to-one basis, people who are going through a personal crisis? If so, the Stephen Ministers of First Presbyterian would like you to join them.
Don't know how to be a Stephen Minister? We will train you through classes held here at the church by our Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers.
The meeting days for Stephen Ministers are the second and fourth Mondays of every month, at 2:00 pm in Annex 3.
INTERESTED? Contact coordinator Rev. Dr. David Glenn Walker at 623.977.0930.
A/V Updates
We need people willing to learn how to run the sound system and carillon and record Sunday services. If you are interested in helping out, even occasionally, talk to Bill Wentling, call him at 623.476.2426, or send him an email. You can also leave a message at the church office, 623.974.3605.
Please also let Bill or the office staff know if you are scheduling an event at the church that will require microphones, the projector in Swain Hall, or any other audio-video equipment setup. We would appreciate at least a week's notice if we have the equipment on hand, and a month's notice if we will have to rent or borrow anything.
Small Electronics Recycling
The speaker from eGreen IT Solutions at the April 2015 Fellowship Dinner told us that any electronic item with a cord or a battery can be recycled. Throw your dead gadgets in the recycling can in the Agua Fria Room and we will see that they are properly disposed of.
Got Glasses?
The Lions Club "Recycle for Sight" program collects used eyeglasses, cleans them, sorts them by prescription strength, and packages them for distribution to people in need in developing countries where they will have the greatest impact. Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, and plastic and metal frames. They also accept hearing aids.
For more information, contact Bill Wentling, or visit the Lions Club website. You can donate your old glasses to the Lions by giving them to Bill, or drop them off in the Lions collection box in the church office.
Honor Flight
Honor Flight Arizona recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C., to see their memorials at no cost to the vets. Top priority is given to WWII veterans. Guardians fly with the vets on every flight to help them have a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience. For further information, talk to Bill Wentling, contact Honor Flight at 928.377.1020, or visit the Honor Flight Arizona website.
Listen to Recorded Services
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*Partial recordings (damaged masters)
Listen to Recorded Services from 2015
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*Guest preacher Robert Felix
Listen to Recorded Services from 2014
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Listen to Recorded Services from 2013
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Listen to Recorded Services from 2012
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Session Recap
Meeting of May 19, 2016
The Stated Session meeting was opened with prayer given by Elder Carolyn Lopez.
Pastor Hodgson expressed his thanks for the two week vacation. He reported a donation has been made for new carpet for the Chapel, and for reupholstering the six chairs in the courtyard entrance to the Sanctuary.
He stated he had been in conversation with Solar City regarding solar panels, at no cost to the church. They would reduce the electric utility bill by one-third per year (approximately $4000 savings per year) for twelve years. After twelve years, Solar City would give the panels to First Presbyterian, thus reducing our electricity cost to zero. He has also talked to the Rabbi at the synogogue and will talk to Sun Valley Lodge about their participation. Arizona Public Services must sign off on this program.
A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the Session Minutes of April 21, 2016. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to remove Virginia Creekmore (all mail returned and telephone disconnected), and Paul Moye was removed by request. There were 119 served communion on May 1, 2016. Membership this date, Active 147 and Affiliate 24.
Administrative Commission: Bill Wentling reported he has asked the company he received a $1400 quote from to clean and seal the bricks to do a few to see how they will look and is waiting for a reply. A motion was made to proceed with the "Master Key" project. The money has been donated for this project.
Congregational Care: Carolyn Lopez reported that Paul Calhoun will present a program on Mission at the November Congregational Dinner. A motion was made, seconded and approved to give the Free Will Offering collected at that dinner to the mission featured, as part of our commitment to global mission.
Worship and Christian Education: Services will be held in Swain Hall commencing on June 4th and continuing through the summer. Pastor Hodgson stated this would be a good time to try new things.
Gerry Shaw, Deacon Representative, reported the "Meet Your Deacon" luncheon will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Invitations are to be mailed by the Deacons. The program will be given by Rev. Dr. David Hodgson and Michael Fahey, Sun Valley Lodge. There were two memorial receptions the past month.
The April 30, 2016 Financial Report reflected income to date $82,404.26 (budget $78,796.66) and expenses $82,676.95 (budget $82,607.80); Foundation $1,301,695.75.
Old Business: None.
New Business: A motion was made, seconded and approved to discontinue the mailing to one hundred new property owners each month, at an approximate cost of $1.07 each. Beth has monitored the Ritual of Friendship pads for the past 10 months and has not noted any visitors from the mailings.
The next meeting will be September 15, 2016, at 10:00 am in the Office Conference Room. Called meetings will be held through the summer as needed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am with the closing prayer given by Elder Evelyn Haas.
For information on earlier Session meetings, see the PDF versions of our monthly newsletter, The SPIRE, under the Contact Us tab.
Foundation Fund
NOW … You Can Make a Gift That Keeps on Giving
The Income Trust Fund of The First Presbyterian Church of Sun City Makes This Possible
This is the headline for the brochure introducing The Income Trust Fund – which today we refer to as The Fund. The brochure goes on the answer the question: Why do we need the Fund?
Many people have expressed a desire to name our church as a beneficiary in their wills and bequests, in addition, future gifts, should substantially increase the assets of the Fund over a period of years. A permanent fund will greatly strengthen the total Ministry of our church.
The Fund really started in 1974 with small gifts designated for endowment. In 1974 to 1979, endowment gifts as small as $10 to over $1,000 were received. Then, on September 18, 1979, several members of the Board of Trustees "evidenced an interest" in using the generous $21,131.62 cash and stock bequest from Hilda M. Kundert's Estate as a nucleus for a permanent fund. The Income Trust Fund, with a beginning balance of $25,000, was formally established and approved by Session action in January 1980. A committee was also formed to administer and promote the Fund.
The primary sources of the Fund have been:
You are invited to join the visionary members of our church in making your gift for the future. To learn more about leaving a bequest to the church, visit the Live Forward, Give Forward website. Or, to learn more about how a Charitable Gift Annuity benefits the annuitant(s) and the church, visit the Presbyterian Foundation website. You can also contact the church office for more information.
A brochure about our church's Foundation Fund is now available. The First Presbyterian Church, Sun City Foundation Fund brochure has information about Planned Gifts and will help you select the best instruments for including the church in your estate plans. To receive a copy of the brochure, please call the church office, or pick one up in Swain Hall following Sunday worship services. Or, print a copy by clicking on this link.
Call 623.977.9211 to be led in a recorded prayer.
Prayer Partners
Everyone who believes in the power of prayer is invited to join us. We lift up our members, their families, friends and neighbors who have a burden or a need.
If you wish to have prayers said for someone you care about you may submit a prayer request on a pew card on Sunday, or you can call (623.974.3605) or email the church office.
For Personal Devotions: "These Days"
The personal devotion booklets for April, May, and June can be found in the holders attached to our hallway bulletin boards. Even though the price printed on them is $2.95 each, you may have yours by paying only $1.00, brought to the office, dropped in the slot below the booklets, or placed into the Sunday offering plate in a miscellaneous envelope marked "These Days."
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
We belong to a group of churches that have covenanted together to pray for one another each weekend. Click here to see the congregations and dates involved.
Stephen Ministers
Having one of life's trying times? Need someone to listen? A Stephen Minister is ready to help you through it. Call the church office at 623.974.3605, or coordinator Rev. Dr. David Glenn Walker at 623.977.0930.
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
By the Grace of God, we have covenanted together to pray for one another each weekend.
Please use the information below (in date order) to pray for each designated congregation during weekend worship times so that all of us are praying for the same congregation on the same weekend.
Pentecost 2016 – Pentecost 2017
All Saints of the Desert: May 15 (Pentecost, 2016), July 17, September 18, November 20,
Church of St. Jaochim & St. Anne: May 22, July 24, September 25, November 27, January 29, April 2, June 4
Church of the Palms: May 29, July 31, October 2, December 4, February 5, April 9
Faith Presbyterian: June 5, August 7, October 9, December 11, February 12, April 16
First Presbyterian: June 12, August 14, October 16, December 18, February 19, April 23
First United Methodist: June 19, August 21, October 23, December 25, February 26, April 30
Shepherd of the Desert: June 26, August 28, October 30, January 1, March 5, May 7
St. Christopher's: July 3, September 4, November 6, January 8, March 12, May 14
St. Elizabeth Seton: July 10, September 11, November 13, January 15, March 19, May 21
Bible Study
Come to the Waters is the theme of our 2015-2016 PW Bible study. Author Judy Record Fletcher has written a powerful article in Horizons magazine, encouraging us to explore, in our study guides, some of the many references to water in the Bible. The study books may be picked up in Swain Hall after worship on Sunday.
Monthly Fellowship Dinner
Our fellowship dinners are held in Swain Hall. Your freewill offering helps to cover the cost of the meal and entertainment, as well as support future dinners. Guests are always welcome!
July Fellowship Dinner
Fried Chicken on the Fourth
Men's Breakfast Fellowship
The Men's Breakfast Fellowship meets every Tuesday morning for breakfast, singing, Bible reading, prayer, and a program.
May 3 thru September 27, the Men's Breakfast Fellowship will be meeting in the back room of our summer venue – George's Café in the Lakeview Bowling Center, at 8:00 am on Tuesdays.
Come and bring your friends!
∼Fellowship Steering Committee
Save the Date!
Orangewood Presbyterian Church at 7321 N 10th St, Phoenix, will be hosting a Men's Retreat on October 29. More details to follow!
Souper Bowl Sunday
Men's Fellowship again in 2016 supported "The Souper Bowl of Caring." Funds raised are all spent locally. On Sunday, February 7, Souper Bowls at the entrances to the Sanctuary received your generous cash donations. The men thank you, and the families you helped thank you!
Agua Fria Thanksgiving Dinners
In 2015 we again had an opportunity to truly give thanks by helping to feed the needy at Agua Fria Food Bank. In addition to all this food, the Thanksgiving collection included $740 in cash donations for the food bank.
Men's Fellowship thanks each and every one of you for your support.
Women's Ministry
Dysart School District: School Supplies Needed
We will be asking for school supplies during July for delivery to the Dysart School District late in the month. Our Coordinating Team members will set up and maintain a long table in Swain Hall for these items to be accumulated and displayed. Here are the suggested items:
Dollar- and 99-cent stores always have a good selection of many of these items! Monetary donations are also welcome. You may bring or mail a check to the church office, payable to First Presbyterian Church, specifying that it is for school supplies. Someone will do the shopping for you!
Franciscan Renewal Center
The PW Synod of the Southwest Fall Gathering
If you have never experienced the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, you may want to attend one or all three days' activities! The theme for this Gathering is "Who Is Jesus?", title of the Horizons Bible Study for the coming year. Although the Gathering isn't until October 28-30, ladies who are interested in attending will need to make reservations by October 8. I have the forms. Here is an abbreviated schedule:
Friday, October 28
Saturday, October 29
Sunday, October 30
Fees range from $60, for one meal plus one program fee, to full registration for all three days, including two nights' lodging, $230-$300.
∼Marge Hagerman, Co-Moderator
Just Coffee Update
"Just Coffee" sales are finished for now. Presbyterian Women sell the coffee as a Mission Project and all the money is sent to support the Mexican farmers and their familis who grow the beans and grind them at the border in Douglas. Thanks to everyone who purchased coffee for themselves, the church, the Justa Center, or gifts. PW appreciates your support, and will resume sales this fall.
Shop with a Smile
If you plan to buy books, music, or other items from Amazon.com, you may donate to 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!
Heavenly Helpings
Dr. Moyer, the podiatrist who presented the October 2013 Health and Wellness Program, was so impressed by our church cookbook that he bought over a dozen copies to give as Christmas presents.
If you didn't know that we have a church cookbook, check it out in Swain Hall under the PW bulletin board. It's full of delicious recipes from our members, and only $5.00 per copy. If you'd like to buy one (or a dozen!), just leave your money in the basket in front of the cookbooks.
Remember, the cookbooks are perfect for gifts – just ask Dr. Moyer!
Music Program
Our voice and handbell choirs are officially on vacation until October. Members of both groups and occasional guests will provide special music for our worship services during the summer. If you would like to offer your musical services, please contact Bill Gleason at 623.535.4496 or Beth Mabee in the church office.
Meet Bill Gleason…
Dr. William (Bill) Gleason, the director of our voice choir, earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Music from Arizona State University and has had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and director of choral music. He is familiar to many in the area as the Choral Director of the Arizona Masterworks Chorale, a position he has held since 2007.
The Rev. Dr. Judson A. Souers, Pastor Emeritus, Church at Litchfield Park, where Bill previously served, had this to say about Bill: "[H]e is a genius in bringing all the nuances of the Sacred Music from Church Choirs. He is a Master Director."
Videos of recent concerts by Bill and the Arizona Masterworks Chorale may be found on their YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/arizonamasterworks. The Chorale is also on Facebook and has its own website at http://arizonamasterworks.com/.
…and Kelsey McKee!
Kelsey McKee, our organist and piano player, just graduated from Grand Canyon University where she majored in music performance and education. An experienced performer, she also teaches piano. If you haven't been able to attend worship services here recently, you've missed some truly lovely instrumental pieces. At First Presbyterian we have always prided ourselves on the quality of our music program, and Kelsey is a wonderful addition. Be sure to thank her yourself!
University of Life
The Worship and Education Commission wishes to thank Dr. Gene Klatte for his wonderful and enlightening presentation of The History of the New Testament. The twelve week lecture series completed on February 23rd and was an "eye-opening" experience for all attendees. Thank you very much, Dr. Klatte, for so generously sharing your time and knowledge with us.
∼Donna Roth, Chair, Worship and Education Commission
University of Life welcomes anyone interested in discovering more about God's word, yourself, and the challenges of living in today's world. The programs are interesting, enlightening discussions meant to increase understanding and broaden your personal faith. Guests are always welcome. Come spend a relaxed, fulfilling hour at University of Life and bring a friend.
Summer in the Library
Carol Maxwell will be opening the library from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on two Wednesdays of every month during the summer. Come browse the shelves and stay a while to read or chat with Carol – she will have cookies and ice tea available!
NEW! DVDs in the Library
Carol has recently been cataloging DVD donations to the library, and they are ready to check out! Stop by and see what we've got!
How the Library Works
Where is the library located?
How do I check out a book?
What kinds of books are available?
Click here to read reviews of some of the books in our library.
Book Reviews
Atlas of the Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the Holy Land
This is not a book of maps! With special features, it puts you in the midst of the Bible world, the people and events, plants, animals, other civilizations of the ancient world, etc. A fascinating read.
That's the Way It Used to Be
Barbara Anderson
Did you know that our own Barbara Anderson lived in the Navajo Nation for 39 years, raised a family there? Fortunately for us, she has written her memoirs. They're primarily intended for her Navajo friends and Presbyterian mission co-workers, but there is plenty in its nearly 300 pages of interest to all of us. One example: Can you imagine teaching English to Navajos, whose language is one of the three most difficult for non-native speakers to learn? She gives many examples, such as what she had to insist they learn, and what she had to let be. Loads of photos. A treasure.
Faith of Our Mothers: The Stories of Presidential Mothers from Mary Washington to Barbara Bush
Harold I. Gullan
Virtually every presidential mother had faith in her son and a number possessed a devout religious faith as well. The life story of each mother and son who became president is told here.
In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
Neil White
This is a new book just added to the library. The author was sent to federal prison in Carville, Louisiana, which also was home to the last people in the U.S. disfigured by leprosy – a small circle of outcasts. Here is how his strange and
What's So Amazing About Grace?
Philip Yancey
In June I reviewed Kathleen Norris's book Amazing Grace, A Vocabulary of Faith. Another book on grace is Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace? Yancey had heard of a prostitute who said going to church would make her feel worse than she already did. "But the Gospels tell how women like her fled toward Jesus, not away from him. Has the church lost that gift?" he asks. Yancy, who uses "stories rather than syllogisms," compares grace with "ungrace," and is always thorough. His book Where is God When It Hurts? is also available in the church library.
Amazing Grace, a Vocabulary of Faith
Kathleen Norris
In Amazing Grace, a Vocabulary of Faith, author Kathleen Norris chronicles her difficult journey navigating the language of faith — Conversion, Salvation, Incarnation, Righteousness — after being away from the church for many years. Each chapter stands alone. At University of Life in April, we heard her insights via DVD; now we can learn more from her New York Times Best Seller book. This book can be found in the church library.
Life on the Vine, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Christian Community
Philip D. Kenneson, IV Press 1999
How do you cultivate JOY in the midst of manufactured desire? GENTLENESS in the midst of aggression? SELF-CONTROL in the midst of addiction? As indicated by these chapter titles, in Life on the Vine, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Christian Community, Philip Kenneson shows how our American culture has fooled us into substituting the fake for the real, and gives us specific ways of recognizing what sabotages us, with practical suggestions on how to produce fruit that is pleasing to God.
The Woman Who Loved Paul
Priscilla is unwavering in her dedication to the Apostle Paul, aiding in his work as he travels to Corinth, in Greece, and to Ephesus, in Asia Minor. There he will establish new Christian churches, following "The Way." Priscilla and her tentmaker husband, Aquila, make room in their home and their lives for Paul to continue the work that God as assigned to him.
Although The Woman Who Loved Paul is a work of fiction by writers Winthrop and Frances Neilson, Priscilla's character and others are based on Luke's writing in Acts of the Apostles and in the Epistles written or dictated (to Priscilla) by Paul. Daily life is seen through the eyes of a woman.
If you enjoyed one of the books from our library, we encourage you to share it with others – write a review and submit it to the church office!
Health & Wellness
Permission Cards
If you would want someone from the church to visit when you are in the hospital, be sure to pick up and fill out one of our new wallet cards to carry with you at all times. It will give us permission to visit, even if you are unconscious or otherwise unable to speak your wishes to the staff. The cards also have space for you to record the medication you are on. You can find them in the church office or (on Sundays) Swain Hall.
More Tai Chi
During the spring and summer of 2014, SCAN Health sponsored free tai chi classes in Swain Hall. The classes were taught by Peggy Burger, an instructor who specializes in working with older adults to improve their balance and mobility. Peggy is offering to conduct classes here again at a cost of $5 per person per session. We hope to offer the classes on Fridays at 9:00 am starting this fall, but we need at least 15 people who are willing to pay for the lessons in order to proceed. Participants need not be members of the church. Sign up in the church office or in Swain Hall if you are interested – and tell your friends to sign up, too!
HIPAA Update
As you may remember, a HIPAA consent form signed by you is required in order for us to list your name in the bulletin when you are ill, add you to the Prayer Partner list of concerns, or have the pastor or a deacon visit you in the hospital or care center. The forms are only good for three years, and 2015 was the year most of the forms we have on file need to be renewed. That's why we're offering a blank form here. Please fill it out and return it to the church office so that we may update your records and be sure that you receive the appropriate level of support from us.
And, of course, even if we have your consent form on file, someone needs to tell us when you are ill, in the hospital, or in need of a home visit. We want to be there for you without relying on rumors for information. Please call us yourself if you are able, or, if you have given a relative or friend a medical power of attorney, be sure to tell that person under what circumstances you would like the church to be notified of your condition.
Thank you!
Benevilla Services
We have lots of new information on the social services organization called Benevilla. Brochures and flyers were dropped off at our church office and are now on a table under the Mission bulletin board in Swain Hall. Many of their resources may be beneficial to you or someone you know.
A few examples: Caregiver Support Groups. Locations include: Sun City, Surprise, Sun City West and the West Valley (Peoria). There are FREE Life Coaching Workshops. There is also Birt's Bistro Café, a catering/bookstore in Surprise, where there are really good deals on breakfast along with entertainment. The entertainment consists of Jazz, Pop and Country music.
Other services are available, such as Home Services, which include visits, emergency errands and transportation. Affordable home delivered meals are another part of the services offered by this organization.
In addition to Benevilla services, the 2015 Elder Resources Guide from the Area Agency on Aging will be available. If you would like a copy of your own, contact the church office and we will print a copy for you.
Please note: Many of these links will take you to third-party websites where we have no control over the content.
Community Links
Other Resources
Popcorn and a Movie
Join us in Swain Hall at 10:30 am on the first Tuesday of the month for a free movie and snacks. Guests are welcome!
This month's movie is A Celtic Pilgrimage with John O'Donohue, a film that journeys through the beautiful landscape of western Ireland with a noted poet and religious scholar. "Weaving ancient wisdom with personal history and stunning imagery, the documentary reveals the Ireland that gave rise to the spiritual wisdom of the Celts—and inspired John O'Donohue throughout his remarkable life." Tuesday, December 2.
Let us know what movies you'd like to see in the future!
Vacation Bible School – A Resounding Success
Here is a recap of our last session:
Do we know how to share a wonderful thing? You bet we do! Thursday, June 14th, was the final day of Adult Vacation Bible School's sixth year. Thanks to the efforts of so many, this year's event was as terrific as all the others. The theme was "Tenting With God," and we spent four glorious evenings camping with Him. Dr. Michael Hegeman and Shelly Core did a bang-up job of helping us live with God, always keeping Him in our conscience as we travel through life.
Some of our "traveling" companions were new friends from Christ Church of the Valley, Sun City Baptist Church, a Methodist church and two Catholic churches, bringing our total of "campers" to 84 for this year's Bible School.
Our Mission this year, introduced by Mary Jo Conwell, was Medical Teams International, which sends doctors, dentists and other medical personnel anywhere in the world where a catastrophe has occurred. Medical and dental care, shelter, food and vaccinations are all provided by this group. This organization also provides free dental help for areas of the United States. Our collections for the four evenings totaled $1,667.47, a very generous and noble sum! Thank you, Mary Jo, for your research and wonderful presentations.
There are so many people to thank for this year's successful VBS. But first of all, Thank You, Connie, for putting so much thought and care into keeping us happy and entertaining us! Thanks also to Michael and Shelly, who led the programs, making them such fun, but constantly educational. We always look forward to seeing you. Special thanks to Ray Brodland for all of the set-up: the tent, arranging and removal of tables and chairs, the sound and projection. Thank You, also, to Mary Lou Pancy for sharing your talent in playing the piano that we so love to hear.
Bon Appetit! to the Kitchen Angels for providing a variety of tasty dinners. Thank You to the "set up" crews who set tables each evening, and a HUGE THANK YOU to the crews that cleaned up after each meal. Thanks also to the ladies who sat at the registration desk to check us all in, and the ushers who collected and counted our donations. It takes a mighty army to win a battle and this year we certainly had a winner!
∼Donna Roth, Chair
Senior Trippers
The 2012 Christmas Lights Tour was a big success, as always. Check back here for information on our next Senior Trippers event.
In the meantime, Sun City residents interested in travel should check out the trips sponsored by the Recreation Centers. Trips planned for the remainder of this year include excursions to the Grand Canyon, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and the 2014 Rose Parade. For more information, call the Clubs & Activities Office at Lakeview Recreation Center at 623.561.4665.
Mission in Action
Mission Recipients
Community Rewards Program
We have earned $73.52 so far from the Fry's Community Rewards program. We received our first check on June 28. We have requested clarification from Fry's on how we can spend the money. More to follow. Thank you for your participation in this program.
~Carolyn Lopez, Congregational Care and Outreach Commission
And it's not too late to sign up! If you have a Fry's card and an email address, you can link your card to the program yourself by following the steps listed here.
The Last Pew
The final pew left over after the bell choir area remodel has been donated to the Praise Chapel in Phoenix. According to Priscilla Walton, who coordinated their end of the move, "It looks really nice in our fellowship hall. The color matches great! I believe it was meant to be … Thank you so much for the pew, we really do love it!!!"
One Great Hour of Sharing
Thank you to everyone who contributed to The One Great Hour of Sharing! Together we donated a total of $2048 to help provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, feed the hungry, and empower the poor and oppressed.
Every week our homebound members receive a copy of the HomeTouch® newsletter, containing a devotions page and a page with church- or Bible-based activities. To learn more about this program, contact the church office at 623.974.3605.
Charitable Tax Credits
The State of Arizona has made it easier to make tax donations by allowing residents to contribute to qualified charities.
If you itemize your taxes, talk to your tax preparer about designating your AZ tax dollars to the Tax Credit for the Working Poor. This tax credit gives Arizonans an opportunity to contribute to qualified charities and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state taxes – $400 married, filing jointly, $200 filing single.
You can support worthy charities through the Working Poor Tax Credit. Justa Center, Habitat for Humanity for Central Arizona and Valley View Community Food Bank are all on the AZ Dept of Revenue list of Qualifying Charitable Organizations.
AZDOR.GOV has more information, along with Form 321. Your contribution is also tax deductible for Federal purposes. While utilizing the tax credit can save you money on your taxes, your contributions are invaluable to the charity your tax dollars support.
Box Tops, Labels, Cards
Continue to save: Box Tops for Education, Campbell's Soup labels, and greeting card fronts. You'll find containers for these items in the same cabinet as the PW bookshelf.
Other Ongoing Projects
Please remember our ongoing projects as you go out and about and contribute what you can! Find a store discount coupon to buy yarn for the knitters and crocheters; buy a toiletry item for a woman at the New Life Center or the seniors at the Justa Center; remember our food and clothing banks.
Stephen Ministries
Our Stephen Ministers are available to those suffering bereavement, illness, or other personal crises for prayer and support. To arrange for a visit from a Stephen Minister, call the church office at 623.974.3605 or coordinator Rev. Dr. David Glenn Walker at 623.977.0930.
Advice to Stephen Ministers in training, by The Rev. Kenneth C. Haugk, founder:
Hurts don't go away because you wish them away or reason them away. In fact, nothing you as a caregiver can do will miraculously remove the pain. That's God's terrain. So don't expect that you will be able to provide just what the person needs to make it all better. You have been called to fulfill a role that is much more attainable – walking with the person, sharing and being Christ's love and compassion. When you do that, you will be making a significant difference in the suffering person's life.
∼in Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart
When silence fills the room, remember that God is beneath and within the silence, radiating his love. You are always there as God's emissary of love. You can speak in love, you can listen in love, and you can simply be with the other person in love.
∼in Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart
Your presence is worth much, much more than words. Your presence communicates to the other that he or she is valued, precious, beloved. Your presence brings not only the gift of yourself into the relationship but also, in and through you, the gift of God.
∼in How to Relate to Those Who Are Suffering
One of First Presbyterian's Stephen Ministers is prepared to spend some time with you!
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, contact Rev. Dr. David Glenn Walker at 623.977.0930. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every non-summer month at 2:00 pm in Annex 3.
Food Banks
Three Ways to Help Local Food Banks
Valley View Community Food Bank of Sun City in Youngtown appreciates the offerings of non-perishable food that we bring on the first Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday). This is an ongoing project of the Congregational Care and Outreach Commission.
Valley View Food Bank Thrift Store – We also collect non-food donations for this organization in the Agua Fria Room, just inside the Swain Hall main entrance. Appropriate articles include:
These items should be clean and in good repair; they may be brought on Sundays or during the week.
St. Mary's Food Bank Volunteers – Volunteers meet at 10:00 am on the first Thursday of each month to pack food boxes for the needy. Contact St. Mary's at 602.242.3663 or email@example.com for the location and other details.
What Shall I Bring?
If you are wondering what to bring on the next "First Sunday," Valley View Community Food Bank has provided this list of most needed food drive items:
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity has done it again, with the help of our Presbyterian Coalition of the West Valley, the City of Peoria, the Women's Build Team, and your and my generous giving.
Saturday, April 30th, was the dedication of the home for the Lapsley/Hernandez family. The Rev. Dr. David Hodgson particpated in the ceremony by giving the blessing. Here are some of the photos from the event, courtesy of Walt McMartin:
Year-end gifts to Habitat are always welcome, and forms for this are in the office. We remind you again of the State tax-deductible opportunity of $200 per person.
Justa Center
The Justa Center in downtown Phoenix is a resource for homeless seniors. In addition to providing a safe haven in which they can eat, get clean, and store their belongings, the Center helps them look for jobs, claim benefits due to them, and resettle them in homes. If you missed Director Barbara Lewkowitz's talk about the Center's work on October 25, you can hear it here. For information on how to send cash or other donations directly to the Center, go to their website.
Quoted from their brochure:
Justa Center is the only facility in the Phoenix area that caters specifically to older homeless adults [over age 55]. Staff members work with individuals to located earned benefits (e.g., Social Security, AHCCCS, VA), recover identification documents such as birth certificates and drivers' licenses, obtain housing and medical assistance, and provide referrals to other services for the poor and homeless in the community. The Center basically acts as a safety net for people who all too often slip through the cracks. Our members are individuals who have few resources and even fewer friends and family members on whom they can count for help.
About 60% of those who seek help are veterans and 20% are women. The Center is a caring place where homeless seniors can come for help every day, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Amenities available include showers, restroom and laundry facilities, computers with Internet access, lockers, coffee, books, and TV. Church services are held on Sundays at 10:00 am.
Non-monetary donations are also welcome. Needed items include coffee, sugar, creamer, cleaning and laundry supplies, stamps, toilet paper, reading glasses, and Styrofoam cups.
June Update
Thank you to Carol Maxwell, who has been ferrying fruit, clothing, and household goods to the Justa Center all spring. Executive Director Barbara Lewkowitz is very grateful to everyone for your generous donations. For the summer, the Center's most pressing need is for supplies to keep their daily operations running smoothly. Items they particularly want now:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our Mission
We are a family of faith, called to celebrate God's message of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
Overview of our Program
Several years ago women in our Church started a Prayer Shawl Ministry. The ministry is dedicated to making shawls to wrap those in need and other items as the need arises to bring comfort in God's love. The individual making the shawl begins the process with a prayer and blessing. This prayer is continued throughout the creation of the article she is making. Upon the completion a final blessing is given by our Pastor or Teaching Elder before the article is given.
When women start a new project they are never sure who will receive their work of art, knitted or crocheted in love and prayer. All they know is that someone will be blessed by it and hopefully God's healing love will flow into their lives through what they have created. Our ministry has changed the lives of many.
Ministry Focus
To hand-knit or crochet shawls or other items brings compassion and love into spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace as well as celebration and joy. Blessings are prayed into everything that is made by the ministry.
Becoming Involved
If you would like to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry please call Nancy Childress at 623.974.3882 for more information. The pattern is up to you and the most important part is beginning and the end is creating something infused with prayer and blessings.
If you do not knit or crochet but would like to support this worthwhile ministry, you can sponsor the making of a gift of love by providing funds to purchase yarn. The average cost of a shawl or lap robe is about $20.00. Also, a donation can always be used for shipping costs for items sent to the Wounded Warrior Project and similar causes. If you would care to make a donation, please submit a check payable to First Presbyterian Church with Prayer Shawl Ministry on the memo line of the check.
April Update
Thanks to those of you who have donated to our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We really appreciate those donations. So far this year we have donated to Family Services at Luke Airforce Base a total of 34 Layettes and to Airman's Attic 28 items.
We have donated to Hospice of the Valley – 18 lap throws, 16 shawls, 9 pairs of slippers and 2 pairs of fingerless gloves.
We do keep busy and still meet at 9:30 to 11:00 am on the first and third Monday of each month at the church. We welcome anyone who wishes to join us in knitting and crocheting.
∼Nancy Childress
Deacon's Corner
Deacons: The Ministry of Compassion and Service
Each Deacon has a parish in the congregation.
Monthly contact with members is encouraged. Most members are seen weekly at Sunday Worship. The deacon will make a phone call to someone when they are ill, or possibly make a home visit. We send birthday and anniversary cards. Some even send holiday cards.
We have a meeting once a month. We are responsible for Communion preparation. Flowers from the Sunday worship are delivered on Monday to sick and shut-ins. Receptions are held after memorial services. A Deacon attends the monthly Mission meeting to help determine where contributions are directed, and a Deacon attends the monthly Session meeting.
We share names with Prayer Partners of anyone needing prayers, if that member desires. Prayer Shawls are available to be given to members as needed.
We invite all of you to consider being a Deacon in the future.
Minutes of the May 3, 2016 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by Beth Mabee, Associate for Congregational Life, with the opening prayer given by Billie Lewis. Deacons present were: Beverly Brooks, Mary Jo Conwell, Sherry Gearhart, Billie Lewis, Martha Porter, Gerry Shaw, and Shirley Walker. Excused: Fran Gehm, Judy Goss, Linda Johnson, Gitta Opatz, and Mary Anne Strong.
The minutes of the April 5, 2016, meeting were approved with the amendment adding Mary Jo Conwell and Shirley Walker helping with the Lynch Memorial Reception.
The treasurer's report indicated a balance in the Deacons' account in the General Fund of $382.16 as of April 30, 2016. A motion was made to send Eve's Place $166.73, Easter lily surplus. The balance will be used for the "Meet Your Deacon" Lunch.
Old Business:
Affiliates already have a deacon.
New Business:
The "Meet Your Deacon" luncheon will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016. It will be a picnic luncheon with sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes. There will be a picnic theme. Invitations will be sent. The program "Looking for Someplace for Rehab after a Hospital Stay" will be presented by the Rev. Dr. David Hodgson and by Michael Fahey, CEO of Sun Valley Lodge.
The meeting closed with The Deacons Prayer recited by everyone.
Gerry Shaw will be the Deacon representative at the Session Meeting on May 19, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
∼Billie Lewis, Secretary
For minutes of our past Deacons meetings, see the PDF versions of our monthly newsletter, The SPIRE, under the Contact Us tab.
A.S.K. – And Ye Shall Receive
"Always Serving Kindness" – A new volunteer service now available
As we grow older or become physically challenged, we find that we need occasional assistance. The one who used to be there to sharpen that knife or replace that light bulb is no longer available. We recognize this and desire to help.
I will coordinate a list of volunteers for small household tasks. When I call a person on the volunteer list, he or she may say "Yes" and be given the particulars for the help (name of member and what kind of help, along with the phone number). If that volunteer is not available, he or she will be called at a later date when a need arises.
WE are the ones you can call.
Please keep in mind that the people sent to your home are not licensed professionals and are restricted from doing plumbing or electrical work and that you are required to have batteries, light bulbs, etc. on hand unless it is difficult for you to do so. These things may be discussed when you request work, or with the person assigned when he or she calls you about the work.
Call me at (cell) 623.680.3443 as coordinator. If your needs are within our boundaries, we will contact a volunteer. Potential Volunteers: Please call me at the same phone number to indicate your availability.
∼Craig McCoy
What's Happening at First Presbyterian
Church Office
To contact one of us, call the church office at 623.974.3605 or send an email by clicking on the name below.
Would you like to help? We need volunteers for these tasks:
If you are uncertain about handling some of these tasks, many members who have served in these ways would be glad to provide training or instruction. Click here to volunteer!
The SPIRE Newsletter
If you are a winter visitor – or someone who has not been on our mailing list before – click here to send us your current mailing address and receive The SPIRE, our monthly newsletter.
Click on one of the links below to read back issues of The SPIRE, or to see the year's calendar of events. These are large PDF files so they open slowly; please be patient.
You can also stay in touch while you are away through this website (be sure to check out the recordings of complete services!), or through our Facebook page.
Items to be included in the August 2016 edition of The SPIRE should be submitted to Beth Mabee in the church office or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com by Monday, July 25.
If you are looking for a friendly and welcoming church that reflects a solid grounding in the Reformed tradition and is ecumenical in spirit and practice, you belong here.
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The Rev. Dr. David Hodgson preaching
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Remember those days in school when you got disciplined for saying "rubber" instead of "eraser"?
- 'Indian squad safe in Turkey'
As panic struck parents and relatives of the Indian contingent taking part in the World Schools Championships due to the unrest in the Turkish capital Ankara, the leader of the contingent confirmed that all members of the squad are safe.
- Admissions on for Indian medical courses
For the academic session 2016-17, 356 seats in six Government Colleges and 809 seats in 21 self-financing Medical Colleges (Government quota) in Tamil Nadu are available.
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ANKARA/NEW DELHI: Three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers hit the international terminal of Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday, killing at least 36 people and wounding many others, Turkish officials said. The vast majority of those killed were Turkish nationals but there were also foreigners among the dead, the official said. There are no reports of any Indians injured in the attacks. Vikas Swarup, the spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs, has tweeted a series of emergency numbers for Indians looking for help in Turkey. The numbers are: +90-530-5671095/8258037/4123625. "The first secretary, Embassy of India, Ankara can also be contacted at 05303142203," Swarup said.
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- 759 requests for Indian citizenship
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The 3.5 million Indian-American community has an important role to play in strengthening Indo-US ties, Indian Ambassador to the US Arun K Singh has said. He said that the statistics show that every seventh patient in the US is seen by an Indian doctor.
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Body builder Mohammad Ashraf from the city has been selected to represent Indian body building team in Mr Asia championship and Mr World championship.
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A 28-year-old Bangladeshi national has been arrested from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) while trying to fly to Riyadh on a fake Indian passport
- 'Next decade will belong to Indian women'
MUMBAI: In about a decade, India will have the largest number of women in any country. If the number of women who join the workforce in India were to increase to the level of men, it is estimated that India's GDP would grow by 27%. Providing these statistics and making a case for gender equality at a book launch event in Mumbai, Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson, Reliance Foundation, said, "We strongly believe this century is India's century. The next decade will and must belong to Indian women." Empowered Indian women, Ambani said, means a stronger and a better India. Ambani was speaking at the launch of Gunjan Jain's book 'She Walks, She Leads', which is an anthology of 24 women achievers who are at the pinnacle of their profession. From sports to entertainment, business to philanthropy, the book features a number of women achievers including Nita Ambani, Sudha Murty, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, Indira Nooyi, Mary Kom, Parmeshwar Godrej, Rajashree Birla, Anu Aga, Chanda Kochhar, Naina Lal Kidwai, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Zia Mody, Swati Piramal, Shobhana Bhartia and Indu Jain. Quoting from a McKinsey report, Ambani said increased women participation in the workforce can add $700 billion to India's GDP by 2025. "As a nation, we have made great strides towards women empowerment. Opportunities for women across all sectors have expanded immensely... Yet, it is also true that women continue to face discrimination on many fronts. The Indian census reports that only 25% of Indian women work. Of course, there is something wrong with that data. Every Indian woman works," Ambani said. The event was attended by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, leading industrialists with their families, including Mukesh Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Ajay Piramal, Adi Godrej, and Gautam Singhania, and high profile leaders like Chanda Kochhar and Zia Mody. HDFC group chairman Deepak Parekh said, "I am glad to see a book that acknowledges strong women leaders and their contribution towards society, from various walks of life like business, art, sports and media. I believe that successful women must be recognized not only because they deserve appreciation but it also encourages other women to face all odds and emerge as successful and confident personalities."
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Severe frosts damage grain crops in south-east AustraliaWarwick Long, Michael Condon and Alex Blucher, Thursday August 14, 2014 - 09:23 EST
Widespread, severe frosts across South-East Australia are having an unprecedented effect on grain crops.
It's not uncommon to grain growers to get frosts during winter in the region, but the severity of the frosts and the subsequent damage have surprised many.
Ten consecutive days of frost in recent weeks around the central west has caused some crop damage especially in those sown early.
But exactly how severe that is won't be known until harvest.
Parkes -based agronomist Peter Yelland says that while the damage done won't be as bad as further south, there will be a loss in yields.
"Hopefully it's minimal, the crop stages around the central west at the moment, the cereals are well and truly still in the vegetative phase.
"Your pulse and canola crops would be at the highest risk.
"Anecdotally it looks like there's been some pulses affected by frost damage," he says.
But Mr Yelland says that those with an early sowing date are the most frost-affected.
Senior researcher at the CSIRO's agriculture flagship, James Hunt, says it's hard to assess the damage of such an unusual event.
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"We're looking to other regions like the Darling Downs in Queensland that get these events more regularly to work out what the implications might be."
Some Victorian lupin growers are worried that patches of their crops have been destroyed.
Mallee agronomist Andrew McMayne says it's too early tell definitively how much damage has been done, but it looks widespread.
"I'd say just due to the extreme temperatures we received at the start of last week, with four days being minus three, minus four, all in a row, I'd say most lupin crops have got some level of frost effect at the moment."
The frost damage has also been quite widespread throughout NSW this year.
Experts estimate between 20 to 30 per cent of the states cropping regions have been hit.
Rowan Brill a research and development agronomist from the Department of Primary Industries, based in Wagga, said everyone was caught by surprise.
"But it is very hard to tell how widespread the damage is or how much of the crop has been wiped out. "And the reason the damage is turning out to be so common is the way large areas were hit with record low temperatures.
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"Places like Hillston, and other areas in the Southern Riverina and the Western Riverina saw very frosty conditions.
"Some areas in the Central West appear to also have been frost affected.
"The canola, wheat, and lupin crops have been badly hit," he said.
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