A Note from Pastor Brownson

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1 July 2015

2 A Note from Pastor Brownson As I return to work, I once again wish to say Thank You to Pastor Melde, the Session and Personnel Committee and the entire congregation for the time you allowed me to be away. Though I missed all my church family while I was away, it was a wonderful time to conduct some personal study, to get away from Tucson as well as work, to spend time family and friends, to work on some home projects and to just relax. As planned, I began my time away with a week-long retreat at the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Picture Rocks in Northwest Tucson. It was intended to be a silent retreat, but there was considerable sharing with the other participants throughout the week. At the same time, it was a wonderful time with God and quiet meditation and reflection on the passion of our Lord, Jesus. Several weeks later, I was able to enjoy a week of rest and relaxation and the beauty of the amazing red rock formations in Sedona, Arizona. Ellen and I then took our annual trip to Rocky Point, Mexico, with Phil and Lianne Puzzo for four days of fun in the sun on the beach. I had planned to spend some time in the cool mountains of New Mexico, but with a visit from my daughter from Idaho, we had five great days with children and grandchildren as we hiked and played together all around Southern Arizona.

3 For much of my time away, I worked on some of the many projects that I have wanted to do around our house; laying some pavers and decorative rock as well as cleaning out the garage, the shed and some other collection areas. During the hottest part of the days, I spent time (between naps) reading and studying the history of the early church. I will be sharing some of what I have learned and gleaned from my studies over the next month or so. I want to acknowledge and say a Special Thanks to June Scouten who provided her time-share for my visit to Sedona. It was my first time in Sedona, but hopefully will not be my last. Also, a thank you to everyone else who made very generous offers to me; Lana and Rada Rich and Cathy Wade, all of whom offered the use of their New Mexico mountain cabins and to Tom and Jan Marshall who offered frequent flyer miles and to Phoebe Hoffman who made an offer of the use of a time-share. Though I was not able to take advantage of their amazing offers, I am so grateful for their thoughtfulness and generosity. Though it was great to have the time off, it is also great to be back. ~Pastor Steve Brownson Worship in July While on sabbatical, I had the opportunity to do some studies on the history and heritage of the Christian Church from the time of the Apostles through the first several centuries. Sunday Worship in July will look at some of the ways the church grew and how things have changed from that time and how things are very similar today. July 5: Communion Sunday, Acts 2:43-47 A Memorable, Mysterious Meal! Four Aspects of the Eucharist July 12: Acts 17:16-31 Take Pause! Faithfulness to God July 19: Romans 15:1-6 To Tell The Truth! Conflicts within the Church and the Development of the New Testament July 26: Luke 16:19-31 For the Fear or Love of God! Why Be a Christian and Personal Thoughts on Hell 3

4 Chapel of the Holy Cross Red Rocks of Sedona

5 Redemptorist Center Mexico Rocky Point & Las Palomas 5

6 Making a Difference: Stewardship 2015 Manna Bags: On the day of our Pentecost Celebration at CPC, our Mission Team set up a table where people put together a Manna Bag which could be given to someone in need on the streets of Tucson. Manna Bags are lunch bags filled with various items to help a person get through at least one meal, just like the manna in the desert of the Exodus got the Israelites through their daily meal. That very next week, reports came back from our congregation of how they were able to distribute their manna bag, and what a difference it made in a person s life (the receiver and the giver). It is thanks to your ongoing giving to CPC, that we were able to furnish all the supplies for these Manna Bags, and because of your continued generosity that has sparked our Mission Team to provide this opportunity to the congregation at various times through the year. Watch for the next time you can make a Manna Bag at CPC, and then give it to someone in need. Thank you, CPC, we are MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

7 Z Mansion WORKship Mission Project Sunday, July 26th, join some of your church family as we participate in WORKship, a special project at the Z Mansion in downtown Tucson. We will help to make a special meal for the homeless of Tucson, and do other projects that are needed to help this great ongoing mission experience in our town. Wear comfortable clothes, and closed toe shoes are best (like tennies or other comfy, sturdy shoes [not flip flops or sandals]). Meet at CPC: 8:30 a.m. carpool, so drivers are welcome Return to CPC: Noon THE WORKSHIP PROJECT If your family s New Year s resolution went something like: "This year we resolve to spend more time together, have fun helping others, learn insane new cooking techniques, dramatically improve our first aid skills, develop a keen sense of modern street fashion, and sing joyously and loudly all while becoming breathtakingly amazing sandwich ninjas," then we have a family activity for you. It s called The WORKship Project and every Sunday morning from 9:00 am until 11:30 am, this group of volunteers mostly families feeds between 100 to 300 homeless Tucsonans at the Z Mansion downtown. In addition to serving Sunday brunch, WORKship volunteers also simultaneously staff a clothing bank, help run an extensive first-aid station, entertain their guests, and whip up over 150 lunch bags for those in need. 7

8 Saturday, August 15 th, our Presbytery de Cristo will join together with the Presbytery of Grand Canyon for its annual day of training. There will be all sorts of helpful classes for any of our congregation to attend that could help us all grow as a church family. Follow the link on the Presbytery s website (PresbyterydeCristo.org) and let Pastor Melde know if you are interested in attending the gathering. We can do a carpool up to the event in the Phoenix area. Not only your general giving to CPC, but especially your extra giving (Per Capita) ($36 per member this year), helps to support a denominational structure that hosts these kinds of gatherings where we can get some ongoing training to help our church be healthy and growing. Thank you for your generous support of all the ministries and mission of our congregation, and into our denomination. Together, we are MAKING A DIFFERENCE. P.S. If you have not given your extra $36 per member for our PCUSA denominational support, you can always write a check to CPC. Just earmark it for PCUSA support. Together, we are MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

9 Now that summer has arrived it is a good time to stay indoors for activities and stay cool. Anyone who knits, crochets or sews could help us continue to keep this ministry alive. We are always looking for people to help us and would greatly appreciate any assistance you could give us. We are currently out of are working diligently to available. Keep watching narthex and for more to the mini prayer shawls but make a new supply the baskets in the Fellowship Hall appear. Prayer shawl request forms are available in the office in the Prayer Shawl Ministry mailbox. After completing the information requested, please return the form to the box on top of all folders and contact LuAnn Cobb to let her know that a request has been made. We have cards that accompany the shawls which include a prayer, history of the prayer shawl ministry and where the shawl originates (CPC). For more information or questions, please contact LuAnn Cobb at

10 We decided to read 3 books this summer: The 19th Wife A Novel by David Ebershoff All the Light We cannot See by Anthony Doerr Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius We will meet again at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 in the CPC Library to discuss the three. Happy Summer Reading! The 19th Wife: A Novel The 19th Wife: It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Soon after Ann Eliza s story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah. And as Ann Eliza s narrative intertwines with that, readers are pulled deeper into the mysteries of love, family, and faith. All The Light We Can Not See NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST from the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, the beautiful, stunningly ambitious instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.Marie- Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. Ghost Boy They all thought he was gone. But he was alive and trapped inside his own body for ten years. In January 1988 Martin Pistorius, age twelve, fell inexplicably sick. Ghost Boy is the heart-wrenching story of one boy's return to life through the power of love and faith. Martin's emergence from his own darkness invites us to celebrate our own lives and fight for a better life for others.

11 Morning Crafts is Alive and Well, and Always looking for New Members! Wednesday morning Crafts meets each week unless otherwise stated. We are always looking for new members and new projects, if you would like to check us out and see if you'd like to join us. No special skills required! We work on various projects ranging easy to more technical - something for everyone, we think. There are even people who would like to join us, but cannot make the Wednesday a.m. meetings, so they sew, crochet, do art projects from home and turn them over to the Craft Group to sell for P.W. Mission monies. We consider ourselves a Fellowship group, more than even, a Craft group. We laugh and share stories and would love to have you join us! We meet in classrooms A/B, each Wednesday morning from 9 am to 12 pm. Those are" loosey-goosey" hours. If you can only stop by for an hour or two...please do. Questions? Call Pam Cullop or pjcullop@gmail.com Monies raised from the sale of our Craft Items are given to special mission ministries of CPC. 11

12 CPC Family Night Friday, July 24th, 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Come on down to CPC and enjoy the cool air of the Fellowship Hall, games for kids on the grass quad, and free subs, chips, and other goodies. Take some time to get to know some other folks from CPC. 6:00 p.m. Eegees subs and fixin s. along with games and fun 7:02 p.m. Movie time with free, fresh popcorn Bring your lawn chairs and thick, comfy blankets, or just use the padded folding chairs that we have! We ll have a movie that will cool you off in the summer heat! This would be a great night for you to bring friends, neighbors, co-workers, and invite other families to join us.

13 Adult Bible Study Each Sunday, in Room A/B of the North Education wing, grown-up children of God are welcome to gather together for some good, deep, Bible Study. The group is just beginning a new series on the New Testament letter to the Colossians. No prior Biblical experience or knowledge is required to attend. Just come and be with us, on any Sunday morning, 9:30 10:30 a.m. This series will be led by Professor Ken Friskey. 13

14 SUNDAY FUNDAY SCHOOL Summer Sunday Funday School 2015 for kids (birth 5th grade) Join Ms. Robin for some informal Bible study during the summer at 9:30 am in Rm. 5/6. 6/21-7/12 Jesus is Sweet - Psalms 104:34 (No Sunday Funday School July 5th) Photos from VBS St. John on the Desert PC Teacher Orientation Ever thought about working with our children? The new Sunday Funday Rotation will be starting before you know it so plan on joining Belinda Courville and Robin Gilbert for a teacher orientation brunch on July 18 th from 10am-12pm to learn all about the rotation model and how you can help out. Please RSVP to Robin, , or in the church office so we will have enough food.

15 Summer CAMP Montlure Traveling Camp July (9am-3pm) at CPC Traveling Day Camp is a weeklong unique blend of outdoor ministries and congregational ministry. Join us for a week-long camp full of games, skits, crafts, music and much more. Please contact Rev. Stephanie Hamilton to learn more about this camp! camp@montlure.org or Camp is designed for young people who have completed grades K-6. Registration forms can be found in Fellowship Hall or contact Robin Gilbert

16 July 21, 11:30 am Cheddar s 3455 E Broadway Lunch Together and other Fellowship Opportunities will resume in the Fall. Watch for the August issue of the Kiva for the new Fall schedule!

17 Men s Breakfast, Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30am. Join us for Bible Roulette. We ll open the Scripture, and wherever our eyes go is what we ll read and discuss. Men of ALL AGES are invited to join us each Third Wednesday of the month at Biscuits (7026 E. Broadway). We meet in the private dining area and each has a separate check. Bring a friend or two. Women s Breakfast, Thursday, July 16th at 8:30 a.m Each Third Thursday of the month ALL WOMEN are invited to breakfast at 8:30 am at Biscuits (7026 E. Broadway). Join us for good food, fabulous fellowship, and excellent conversation. No reservations needed. Bring a friend! Bring a smile! Bring your laughs! And even bring your tears! Together we eat and separate we pay. Dominoes Every 1pm Mexican Train Dominoes meet in room A/B. NO experience is necessary. We ll teach you the game. Take a break from the summer heat and come enjoy the fun in the cool rooms at CPC, all are welcome! 17

18 All women of the CPC congregation are members of Presbyterian Women and are invited to participate in Bible study and learn about local, national and international mission service projects. PW BIBLE STUDY GROUP AND FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE First Friday of the Month Bible Study 1 2 pm in Rm A/B followed by Fellowship Circle 2 3 pm (Sept. June) PW BIBLE STUDY HEAR YE, HEAR YE, BIBLE STUDY GROUP The PW Bible Study Group will resume meeting on Friday, September 4 at 1 PM with Pastor Melde. Have a wonderful, restful summer. The Horizons Bible Study will be: Come to the Waters By Judith Record Fletcher For those who have a subscription to Horizon s magazine, you should have received your study book in April. If you would like to order a study book ($9.00), please contact Julia Potter. Orders are being taken NOW. Have a wonderful summer and please keep our PW Mission Projects in mind as they do NOT take a vacation! We look forward to seeing you in September at the Bible Study Group and the Fellowship Circle. For information about PW of CPC please call Marilyn McConnell ( ) or Julia Potter ( )

19 Thank you for your continued support of prayer and donations for these mission projects supported by the Presbyterian Women! MINISTRIES CROSSROADS SHOWER MINISTRY needs bars of soap, towels, wash cloths, personal hygiene items and men's clothing RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE requests are disinfectant wipes, bleach, Chemo caps and remember the metal tabs. MENAUL SCHOOL, Albuquerque, has need of education labels and Point Labels with their Bar Codes attached. All mission items are to be placed in their marked bins of the tall cabinet located in the library and out on the patio on Sundays. Thank you for your donations! ALERT! Presbyterian Women of Presbytery de Cristo will be holding the Fall Gathering at Tortolita Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 24, Be on the LOOK OUT for further information! Women s Bridge Group: Every Third Thursday at 12:00p.m We invite you to come out and join this friendly group of women for fellowship and great games of bridge. Bring a light lunch at Noon for fellowship and enjoy the light snacks and drinks that are provided. Please call Mary Clark at if you are able to attend our game. Game time starts at 12:30 p.m. 19

20 Second Hand Weekends Schedules Saturday, June 13 9 am - 2 pm Sunday, June 14 9:30 am - 2 pm Saturday, July 11 9 am - 2 pm Sunday, July 12 9:30 am - 2 pm Saturday, August 8 9 am - 2 pm Sunday, August 9 9:am - 2 pm Remaining dates to be published closer to September. Bring a sack lunch. Wear comfortable clothes. Invite a friend. Ever Wondered... "Just what are the benefits of volunteering for the Flea Market?" So here you go...listed in no particular order The opportunity to meet others in the church, and possibly from outside of the church, and possibly forming new friendships that can last a lifetime (this time of fellowship probably the #1 reason for many) Volunteers who help on Second Hand Weekends, or with Venue Set Up during the month prior to the sale, will have the opportunity to shop early...all year long, in fact. (Shopping early for those who do not volunteer, will no longer be an option...sorry) During the sale days, meals are provided by volunteers to feed those who work the venue. The food is always plentiful and delicious...and the highlight of many a volunteer's day! The opportunity to participate in a volunteer introduction of "What a Volunteer Does at the Flea Market?" (dinner provided). The evening will also include individualized training for the various positions, for anyone wishing to hear more after dinner and the flea market overview. Everyone who has already agreed to volunteer, and those who are just curious about it, will be invited, and even encouraged, to attend! We promise to make the food good and the conversation lively! Questions? Feel free to speak with anyone on the Flea Market Team: Team Leads: Donna Kuehn or Pam Cullop , Pam Raines; Shirley McClain; Vera Bare

21 Flea Market 2016 Event March 17, 18, & Flea Market "Marketing" Volunteer Needed Marketing Team Lead Job Description Liaison to FM Event Coordinator and Marketing volunteers Determine schedule for all volunteers on all days needed Recruit and Train Volunteers (some with computer skills) for all needs Creation of flyers for general distribution outside of CPC Creation of announcements and advertising articles Creation of CPC notifications to market the event Fabrication of FM street signs, including updates to existing vinyl signs Placement and pick up street signs Use Reference Addendum to schedule and advertising placements and assignments Purchase required supplies for all advertising needs Marketing Volunteers will create various forms of advertisement for use at CPC and general public Will place and pick up street signs, on and around church vicinities, as instructed The above "Job Description for the Flea Market "Marketing" Lead explains the overall function of the position. Obviously, for us to notify the public about our sale, we need to advertise. This position is now empty and we need to fill it. It is a job that can be done by one or more individuals. It is really up to the person who is designated as the "Lead"to decide if they want the help, or can handle alone. If you have marketing skills, or are not afraid to give this task a try, please contact one of the Flea Market Team Leads: Donna Kuehn PH: donnakuehn09@gmail.com Pam Cullop PH: pjcullop@gmail.com Thank you, from the entire Flea Market Team, for your consideration! 21

22 heart felt thanks... Many thanks to our CPC family for the prayers of support, the many cards, and the hugs and words of encouragement over these past few months during Jim's treatments and journey to heaven. Your presence was felt constantly and sustained us through the difficult times. We can't say enough about how important you are to us. Thank you again, Linda & Sara Tillema Dear CPC: Thank you for sharing your wonderful facility with us to host our 29th Annual Camp Not-A Wheeze check-in! Your hospitality was greatly appreciated!!! In Lung Health, Reena Mistry

23 07/15 Jennifer Marshall 07/16 Doris Griffin 07/17 Taylor Carloss 07/19 Darrell Dunafon 07/20 Linda Lazzeroni Fred Hubbard 07/01 Steve Brownson Kaitlyn Courville 07/02 Ed Keller Nancy Schlegel 07/03 Scott Wilcox 07/05 Georgia Harding Lee Sankey 07/06 Julie McCrea 07/07 Robin Gilbert 07/08 Sandy Sankey Kathryn Snodgrass Debbie McAdams Jennifer Tritle Liam Street 07/09 Patricia Perry Sally Brandon Doug Thompson 07/10 Greg Robinson 07/13 Scott McDonald Sharon Beck 07/14 Helen Babbitt Jo Ann Overs Cindy Larson Nicole Crowder 07/21 Mary Lindsey Kathy Kenan Jerry Vanden Bosch Bonnie Sloan Kaitlyn Thompson 07/22 Eleanore Robinson Evelyn Nordbrock 07/24 Julia Hahn 07/25 Yvonne Waldren Patrick Donehoo 07/26 Violet Blair Elaine Jackson Patricia Forcier 07/27 Dave Robinson Dawn Scully 07/28 Liz Skelly Lindsay Draper 07/29 Elaine Riley 07/30 Jill O'Rourke Tiffanie Gardiner 07/31 Delila Roulston Did we miss your birthday? We are sorry. Please let us know in the church office so we can get you on our list! Happy Birthday to all who have birthdays in July 23

24 6565 E. Broadway Member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) & Presbytery de Cristo The Rev. Steven P. Melde, Pastor Steve Brownson, CRE, Pastoral Assistant Robin Gilbert, Director of Children s Christian Ed (robbert77@juno.com) Richard Hintze, Director of Music (rhintze@ .arizona.edu) Dr. Kathryn Snodgrass, Organist (kbspnorg@q.com) Cathy Grossman, Bookkeeper (oasisbandb@cox.net) Lon Bothwell, Facility Manager Debby Anderson, Office Manager (christpresbyteriantucson@gmail.com) Shirley McClain, Administrative Assistant Church Office Hours Monday Thursday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12 1 p.m.) Friday 9 a.m. 12 noon Deadlines KIVA August Issue Wednesday, July 15 Weekly Bulletins - Noon the previous Wednesday Phone: Thursday Blast - Noon the Fax: previous Wednesday Christ Presbyterian Tucson christpresbyteriantucson@gmail.com