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What is Chaparrals mission? Simply put
it is, Seeking and saving the lost.We still believe that people without the
love of Christ are lost. Christadmonishes His followers to go into all
the world and make disciples among allthe nations. Are we doing that?
The world without Christ is a world
without hope. Even without earthquakes,tsunamis and out-of-control nuclear
reactors, people the direction of Christare without hope. The Church is the
singular community in the world thatoffers lasting, eternal hope. We mustnever forget that.
Chaparrals mission statement is, Weexist to be the presence of Christ.
What did Christ do while He was onearth? He proclaimed the good news to
the lost. He cared for the sick, thehungry and the poor, called people torepentance, and condemned ungodly
behavior. How is Chaparral carrying outChrists mission?
Our first and highest task is to proclaim
the good news to the whole world. We
do that in our preaching and teaching.
We do that in bringing up our children toknow the Lord. We do that by supporting
missionary efforts in the United Statesand around the world. We do that
through publications, publicity andoutreach to all people. Every man,
woman and child in the world deserves tohear the good news brought by Jesus.
Our children and youth are our first
priority. Teachers and leaders in ourChurch family provide the best Bible
School and Youth Ministry of which we
are capable.
Un-Churched people in our community
are a priority. We open our buildings topeople who need to know what the love
of Christ really means. Musical groups,other communities of faith, and otherworthwhile organizations experience the
presence of Christ in our hospitality.
We provide activities that draw un-
churched people to our campus. OurHealthcare Ministry, Wellness Center
and Crossfit are out-reach activities thatdemonstrate Christs love for all. Ourhope is that participants will be drawn to
our Church family.
We respond to the needy by supporting
House of Refuge and House of Hope,ministries to the homeless. A food pantr
is maintained for the hungry. We supporour Citys programs to help the poor.
World Missions. On the Indian
reservations, in Brazil, Southwest Asia,Mexico, Haiti and other places around
the world we support people who witnessto the good news of Jesus Christ. In Apr
a group of our people will travel to Haiti twork with our mission there.
In short, everything we do as a Church is
for the purpose of proclaiming the goodnews of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to the
whole world. We must never forget thatthe truth of the love of God is the onlyhope our world has. We are not only the
guardians of that truth, we are the oneswho share it with all. Chaparral offers
Christs hope to the world.
What is Chaparrals Mission?
Are we doing it?
B E I N G T H E P R E S E N C E O F C H R I S T I N O U R C O M M U N I T Y
CHAPARRALfamilythe
Dr. Larry Hostetler
Whats inside...
Men at Work...pg. 2Upcoming Events...pg. 2
Preschool...pg. 3
Fine Arts...pg. 3
Haiti Prayers...pg. 4
Youth Ministry..pg.4
Welcome Team...pg. 5
Mens Retreat...pg.5
Womens Ministry...pg. 6Thank yous...pg. 7
Used Book Collection...pg. 7
CORE Fit...pg. 7
Our People in Our
Community...pg. 7
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Calendar...Dates to Remember
APRIL 22NDGood Friday
APRIL 24THEaster Sunday
APRIL 29-MAY 1Mens Retreat
MAY 1First Sunday for
Kids!
MAY 7Womens Tea
Join the youth group on
Sunday afternoon,
April 10, from 4-6 p.m.
at Desert Horizon Park
(also called the Police
Park located at 56thStreet and Paradise
Lane for an afternoon
BBQ and games.
Everyone is welcome to
join in! Bring a side
and come enjoy the
fantastic weather!
Come join us for
Gilbert & Sullivans
Trial by Jury performed
by our amazingly
talented youth group!
Mark your calendar!Friday & Saturday
April 15-16 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 17,
at 1:30 (luncheon
matinee) and 6 p.m.
Find Information in the
newsletter for the Haiti
Trip & the Mens
Retreat. The Womens
Tea is beginning sign
ups soon - watch formore details! First
Sunday for kids is
April 3rd and May 1st -
focusing on the Fruits
of the Spirit! So much
to do in the coming
months!
Sign up today to help
with the Palm Parade
and Egg Race - from
tattoos to games, rides,
snacks, many hands are
needed! The lunch willbe catered by Dickies
BBQ (yum!) and we
will have lots of fun
things in store! Dont
forget to bring back the
filled eggs by April
10th!
Derived from the La
word mandatum,
meaning
"commandment,"
Maundy refers to
the commands Jesusgave his disciples at
the Last Supper:
to love with humility
by serving one anoth
and to remember his
sacrifice, Thursday a
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 10Youth & Family
Fun Day
APRIL 15-17Teen Musical
Trial by Jury
APRIL 15-29Haiti Mission Trip
APRIL 16Palm Parade &
Egg Race
APRIL 21Maundy Thursda
Service
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Working with kids is not for the fainthearted! It is a wonderful active experience
for men and women alike. If you ever have the opportunity to sit in one of our
classes, you will be amazed at what our kids know about God and his stories! Mike
Bolar is one of our amazing teachers who has been working with kids here at
Chaparral for 9 years! One of the things Mike has said to me often is, I love to
teach these kids - and I will do it as long as you want me to! He believes it is part
of his calling to serve the Church this way. And really, what better way to serve than to teach the little
ones about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit? In todays society there is so much that vies
for our attention making it essential to remind our kids WHO is most important and who it is thatloves us so much to give us this wonderful life.
Men working, teaching and playing with kids is important for a balanced program. Boys often
identify with male leaders in a way that is different from how they identify with our women leaders
and vice versa for our girls. When asked what he would tell other men and women considering
working with the kids, Mike said, We have made being a teacher very easy because we have built in
flexibility with three leaders in each class, use a good curriculum so our lessons are prepared ahead of
time, and have the availability of resources to enhance our classes. !Leading our kids is as much aboutletting them know they are loved, valued and important as it is teaching. !I believe it is important formen to be involved in leading and teaching alongside women in our kids classrooms as it adds another
voice and perspective to what they learn.
Our kids are the future of the Church!! If you are interested in finding out more about being a part of
the Childrens ministry, come try it out! We will train you, give you the tools you need as well as the
flexibility to manage your schedule as needed! I promise it will
be a job you will love! - Stacy Shirvinski
Men who currently serve in childrens ministry are Matt
Armistead (3 & 4-year-olds), Dave Hinnant (1st grade), Mike
Murphy (3rd grade), Mike Bolar (Club 45) and Kenny Bump
(worship - camp and First Sunday!) These men serve alongside
our many STELLARwomen in the Childrens Ministry!
Mike Bolar with some of his Club 45 Kids!
Men At Work...in Childrens Ministry
Mike Murphy teaches t3rd grade class!
Matt Armistead helps wour 3 & 4-year-olds!
Mike Bolar & Club 45
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When you think back to being a child, what was your favorite outdoor place to play?
What did it look like and smell like and feel like? Many times adults remember naturalplay areas the most - a place by a stream, a muddy puddle, a fallen tree or even a
big pile of dirt.
Unfortunately, our children may not have the same opportunities we did to play in natural
areas because city living has become so prominent. With this in mind, we playscaped the southeast corner ofthe preschool building into a beautifully landscaped area with natural materials for the children to experience! It
not there just to look pretty, but it was specifically designed for the kids to play there and experience the naturalmaterials with all of their senses.
Feel free to walk around, smell the plants and herbs, listen to the wind chimes, walkover the bridge or under thetrellis. While you are at it, share with your child that special outdoor play place you just remembered.
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Teen Musical25th Anniversary
Friday & SaturdayApril 15 & 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday , April 17, at 1:30(luncheon matinee)
and 6:00 p.m.
When Chaparral produced its first teen musical,Jackie Huber, the current teen choir director, was in7th grade. The musical was A Christmas Carol and itwas the first in a long line of musicals presented byChaparrals talented teens. Gilbert and Sullivansmasterpieces have long been favorites of our teens,including Pirates of Penzance and this years Trialby Jury. Come join the teens as they carry on thetradition of fantastic musical entertainment. Become apart of Chaparrals rich history as it unfolds in thishilarious and clever musical, starring our very owntalented teens. Directed by Lucy DiGrazia, Marion
Hostetler, Jackie Huber and Diane Wilson-Merle.
Jr Fine Arts Day Camp....Almost 30 Years!
June 13-17 - 2010/2011 school year 1st - 5th-graders
Much as I would like to take the credit for one of mfavorite summer events, Jr Fine Arts Day Camp, it ismy pleasure to share with you that the history goesback much earlier than 2008, when it first appeared aChaparral. Back in 1982, when I was but a girl of 10,
attended my first Jr Fine Arts Camp, a sleep-awaycamp at UCYC in Prescott. It will not surprise you toknow that, after that first year of camp, my mother,Marion Hostetler, became the Dean of this favoritesummer week. She, along with many of her friendsand acquaintances from the fine arts world (many stillat Chaparral today), would volunteer their time andtalent to organize this week filled with music, danceand visual arts, alongside camp skits, hikes in thewilderness and singing around a campfire. The weekwas always magical.
In resurrecting a form of this camp in 2008, I hopeto offer some of this magic to the children of ChaparraOur dedicated and talented staff of volunteers love thiweek as much as I do. They pour their hearts,extraordinary skill and countlesshours into preparing for, as wellas teaching the myriad ofclasses we offer. Dont miss theopportunity to offer your childthe magic that is Jr Fine ArtsDay Camp! Be a part of thetradition!
Fine Arts at Chaparral...Full of Tradition- Sharon Al er
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Men's Retreat 2011: "Beyond Drill & Ceremony"
April 29 - May 1 in Sedona, AZNew recruits in boot camp, police academies, border patrol agencies, andmany others, begin their training with drill and ceremony.! Drill and ceremonyforce the group to work together.! Everyone walks in step; everyone singscadences in one voice.
After drill and ceremony comes the real training.! After drill and ceremony each recruit learns how todo the specifics of their job, and their commitment is put to the test.
The 2011 Men's Retreat is going to focus on discipleship - being a disciple of Christ while living neck-deep in the reality of life. !We're going to explore ancient practices of our faith that were used byearlier Christians in their attempt to serve Christ in their daily living. !We're also going to explore newpractices to accomplish the same task for guys living in the 21st century.Here's what you can expect:
Outstanding food brought to you by our team of Chaparral chefs Quality discussion-driven teaching Comfortable cabins nestled beside a calm river, deep inside a red rock canyon Rest and relaxation for no extra charge! Hiking, horseshoe games, break-out classes, and naps included!
Join the men of Chaparral on the 2011 retreat and move "Beyond Drill and Ceremony," and dive intothe costly, yet rewarding, path of discipleship.
Chaparrals Welcome TeamI am prejudiced, but I think one of the best ministries the Church has to offer is that of being anusher or greeter. Combined we call them the Welcome Team. The greeters began over twenty yeaago. Early team members wore large badges with their names and ASK ME in big bold letters.Some of the original folks are still greeting after all these years. I think it is because they lovepeople and know the importance of making others feel welcome. We formalized our ushers later to
stand at the entry doors to greet and pass out the morning bulletins. Some of these folks do bothon alternating months!
There are some really good things to be said about being on the Welcome Team. Those folks havethe privilege of noticing new people when they come on our property. They make lasting firstimpressions as they assist families in finding classrooms for their children. They become therecognized friendly faces to those who are hoping to fit in to a new faith community.
Who can be a greeter or usher? Anyone! Adults and families with young children are encourageto consider serving in this important ministry. Traditionally, there are groups of people who servfor a month at a time before one of the services with a two-month break in between. There is not a
lot of training involved. Basically, you need a big smile, a welcoming manner and acommitment to be in place when you are scheduled to serve. Even our newest people can volunteerin this ministry.
Let us know if you would like to fill one of these important positions. We would love to welcomeyou on the team! Contact Mary Cartwright through the Church office or feel free to email her!
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MaryRitterSecondGrade
Teacher&
WomensMinistryCFCABirth
MothersBrunchCoordinator
Birthplace: Fargo,NDSchool:ASU,B
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Family:DonandIhaveonegr
owndaughter,Kathryn
Hobbies: Ihavetwohobbies
thattakeupamajorityofmy
freetime-thefirstisenjoyin
gmyhusband'scooking.The
secondisworkingoffmyhusb
and'scookingbyworkingout
attheY!
InvolvementatCCC:Joined
CCC14yearsago. I'llnever
forget
ourfirstSundayvisiting-the
peopleweresofriendlyandth
emusicsogood,we
knewthiswastheplaceforus
!I'vebeeninvolvedinteaching
SundaySchool&women'sbi
blestudy.
Ialsohaveafreshlyearned"Certificate
ofAwesomeness"fromChapar
ralCrossfit!
Favorites:Myveryfavoriteth
ingintheworldisteachingtheCCC2ndgradeSun
daySchoolers-
past,presentandfuture!
Ifyoucouldbeananimal,w
hatwoulditbeandwhy? I
wouldwanttobemycat-he
'sgotit
made. HesendsDonandIto
workeveryday,thenenjoysh
avingthewholehousetohim
selfwith
nothingtodobutwakeupfrom
onenapjusttotakeanother!
ChristianFamilyCareAgenc
y's(CFCA)missionstatemen
tis,"Servingvulnerable
childrenandfamiliesinthenam
eofJesusChrist,"andtheyare
committedtodoingsowith
compassion,integrityandase
nseofcommunity. Overthey
earsCCChasprovidedits
congregationwithanumbero
fCFCAvolunteeropportunities
suchashostingfosterparent
appreciationdinn
ers,providingfosterchildrenw
ithEasterbasketsandChristm
asgiftsand
honoringwomenwhoplacetheirchildrenforadopti
onwithaMother'sDaybrunch.
SeveralyearsagoIservedat
aMother'sDaybrunchandwa
sparticularlytouchedin
observinganadoptivemother
sharingphotosoftheadopted
childwiththebirthmother.
Thebirthmotherhadarrivedf
irstandseemedabitnervous
. Asyoucanimagineittakes
couragetoshowupataneve
ntlikethis. Shetoldmesince
placingherchildforadoption
shehadmarriedandhadafam
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onastheadoptivemother
arrivedandtheybegantotalk
,itwaspricelesstowitnesshow
kindandcaringtheywere
towardeachotherandhowent
husedtheywereabout"their"
child.
I'dliketothankallthosewhoh
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hiseventfromdesigningand
creatingnearly200hand
madeinvitationstothosewho
willbedecorating,entertaining
and
serving. Pleaseknowmanywillbeblessedbythiseventan
dyourservice.
CFCABirthMothersBrunch,Saturda
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Spotlight...
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eof her2ndg
radestudents
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Correction:
We are so thankful for Jacque Garlieb
who retired from the front office staff(not Garlic - darn you auto correct!!! )
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Our People in Our Community...Wayne Wertz, MDIf youre looking for a joke of the day just ask Dr. Wayne Wertz. Every Sunday morning in the OK
Corral class, Dr. Wertz is assigned the task of relating a funny story. We all need to smile more and Dr. Wertz,an Elder of Chaparral, makes sure that we have some cheerfulness in our day of worship.
Dr. Wertz is a retired surgeon, i.e., hes supposed to be retired but, at age 84 he still assists in surgery at
Banner Thunderbird Hospital! During his service in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII, he was distressed at
seeing the suffering of soldiers, both foreign and American. Wayne wondered why there couldnt be more
medical help available for their recovery, both physically and spiritually. He, therefore, set himself firmly on
the course to become a medical missionary.
Wayne wanted to serve in China, but Mao closed the borders to foreigners. Thus, his mission board sent
him to a rural hospital in the foothills of the Himalayas. His two terms of service in north India from 1959 to
1969 turned out to be challenging, at times fun, and at times exhausting. A biography was written about his
life and he hopes that readers will come to understand what led him to this calling and why he subjected hiswife, LeAnn, and his children to a stressful life.
Waynes professor of surgery at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago told him that he was crazy to go
on a medical mission. Why would a physician spurn a lucrative surgical practice in the United States for hard
work in the northern hills of India where working conditions were unsanitary and infectious diseases
abounded? The reason Dr. Wertz was determined to answer the call of Jesus to go and help people.
Near the end of his mission work, Dr. Wertz asked the biblical question,Do you really want to be healed?
He asked that of his ailing patients and the ailing Christian church in India. The
question has its basis in the profound words of Jesus, recorded in John 5:1-15,
where Jesus asked a lame man, paralyzed for 38 years, if he wanted to get well.
The lame man gave his excuse that no one would help him get into the healingwaters and every time he tried, someone else would get in first. This prompted
the question Do you really want to be healed? both physically and
spiritually? The Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists in India have welcomed the
medical expertise that many Christian doctors have provided over 150 years
but, for the most part, they have rejected the proselytizing that naturally
comes with evangelism.
Dr. Wertz continues to pose this question for each of us. Using his
words, In your own communities and churches, in your own families, and
in your own lives, pray that you and others will be driven by the amazing
power of our Savior and Healer to make men whole. Larry Gettman7
In May, the Preschool is
going to hold a used book
sale to raise money for the
American Indian Christian
Mission School in Show Low.
If you have any childrens
or adult books in good
condition that you would
be willing to donate, we will
start taking them on April
4th. Thank you!
Thank you forall the prayersfrom ourChurch familyduring our
illness. Jack & Connie Jensen
It is with my sincereappreciation to my Churchfamily for all the prayers,cards, calls, flowers, visits andfood since Ihad my surgery.- Pat Hergenrader
CORE Fit
Funtastic Fitness has a new name
and a new schedule! EffectiveApril 1, the new CoreFit Class
Schedule is as follows:
Mon. thru Thurs., 5:30 p.m.!Friday - 1 p.m.
All are welcome!!
(The 4 p.m. Monday family class AND!8:45a.m. Saturday class are canceled.)!When the weather is warmer,we'll start the aquatics class
again - watch for dates & times!
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