Vistas
PINNACLE
the newsletter for pinnacle presbyterian church, scottsdale, az
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August 2016
Pinnacle Welcomes New Staff
We are blessed to introduce four new staff members to Pinnacle. Rev. Dr. Kristina “Tina” Campbell is joining the Pinnacle staff as Assisting Pastor for Senior Adult Ministries. Tina has spent decades doing ministry in the trenches, and she takes very seriously the Biblical mandate to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and visit the prisoner. In 1975 Tina was the first woman ordained in the United Church of Christ in the state of Minnesota.
Brandon Burns is joining Pinnacle’s music staff as part-time Organ and Bells Scholar. He is a recent Masters Graduate in Sacred Music from Notre Dame University, with focus on organ performance. Brandon is now beginning a Doctor of Musical Arts program at A.S.U. He has experience as a music director for adult and children choirs and handbells.
Dr. Sharon A. Hansen has joined Pinnacle staff as Interim Director of Music Ministries. Dr. Hansen was the Founder and Director of the Milwaukee Choral Artists in 1998, which has performed domestically and internationally. She was Professor and Head of Graduate Choral Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Lisa Boswell has joined the Pinnacle staff as Executive Assistant to the Pastor. Lisa recently served Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, AZ, as membership director, human resources manager, and events coordinator. To learn more about Dr. Campbell, Dr. Hansen, Mr. Burns and Ms. Boswell, visit us online at www.pinnaclepres.org/news.
Tracings A Letter from Dr. Wes Avram
Dear friends, Comings and goings. Such is life, bathed in prayer. As you read this, we have said thank you and farewell to Brent and Marilyn Hylton and Mary Albrektsen as they moved into retirement. We’ve said hello and welcome aboard to Sharon Hansen, Brandon Burns, Tina Campbell, and Lisa Boswell: Sharon as our Interim Director of Music Ministries; Brandon as our Organ and Bells Scholar; Tina as our Assisting Pastor for Senior Adult Ministries (half-time); Lisa as our new Executive Assistant to the Pastor. There’s word about the new folk on page one of this issue of Vistas. When you look back you can see that there has been a Dr. Wes Avram, continual shifting, growing, and changing at Pinnacle— Senior Pastor both in the congregation and on the staff. Some of you have been here through it all. Some just got here and don’t know what the place looked or felt like six months ago. All is good. All is God. The Holy Spirit has been so faithful to us. That same Spirit continually calls us to look higher, reach farther, and love deeper. We run. We wait. And we discover who we’re being called to become. Come Holy Spirit, Come,
Wes Avram
INSIDE... FAITH FORMATIONS resumes August 17 SEE PAGE 4 ALL-CHURCH FAMILY CAMP - Last chance to register SEE PAGE 4 PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES 2016-2017 schedule announced SEE PAGE 5 PINNACLE YOUTH serves In Belize SEE PAGE 8 PINNACLE ON WEDNESDAYS resumes SEE PAGE 11
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OUR COMMON LIFE
Thanks Al! Some of you knew this from his ministry to you, but many of you were unaware of the steady and joyful hours put in by Rev. Al Lindemulder between January and May when our part-time pastoral position for senior adult ministries was vacant. Al is a retired pastor of the Reformed Church of America. He and his wife Nancy have made Pinnacle their church home in retirement. We're blessed by them being a part of us. Al graciously and skillfully agreed to join us for a few hours each week to help out. We’re so grateful that he did. Al and Nancy are in Michigan for the summer, but when they return in the fall we hope you'll say, "Thanks Al. Oh, and welcome back to the ranks of the retired." We're grateful for your ministry.
A Note from the Hyltons We wish to thank the Pinnacle congregation for your generosity and many good wishes on our retirement. It has been our privilege to serve as music directors these past fifteen years and an honor to call you our friends. We look forward to worshipping with you for many years to come. Blessings, Brent & Marilyn Hylton
VISTAS CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME To submit articles for Pinnacle Vistas, please contact Carol Skewes at cskewes@pinnaclepres.org. The deadline for the September issue of Pinnacle Vistas is August 10.
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OUR COMMON LIFE
Faith Formations The Prophets’ Vision for Today Rev. Kelsy Brown
Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 17 | 6 pm | Fellowship Hall, Rm 2 We are living in turbulent times where war, mass shootings and protests litter the news. This isn’t much unlike the times of the biblical prophets who preached “The Word of the Lord” to the people. Join us each week to hear a different prophet’s message and how it relates to us today. Read the prophets message on our daily Bible readings found on our app. CONTACT: kbrown@pinnaclepres.org
Register Now for All-Church Family Camp! August 26-28 | Lost Canyon, Williams, AZ The time is almost here for our All-Church Family Camp. This year we are going to look at Debra, one of the famous Judges in the Bible, as we learn to Let Our Light Shine. Besides the amazing time of fellowship and study, there will be time to enjoy the waterslide, hit the coffee shops, play basketball, GaGa ball, climb a climbing wall or do some hiking. Beds have nice mattresses in bunk-style cabins. There is something for everyone, no matter who you are; young or old, single, have children or grandchildren at this year’s camp. The total cost per person (12+) is $145; $85 for those ages (2-12). This price includes 5 meals (three on Saturday and two on Sunday), lodging for two nights, linens, and all camp activities you can imagine in a weekend. Registration forms can be found on the church website at www.pinnaclepres.org/all-church-family-camp. 4
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MUSIC AT PINNACLE
Thank you, Lynda! We are grateful for the gifts and talents of Lynda Elliott, who directed our Wee Singers this past year during our Pinnacle on Wednesdays program. She will be stepping down from that position to spend more time at home with her husband, Bill, and giving her additional time to devote to other activities. We wish her well and thank her for sharing her wonderful musical gifts with the music program at Pinnacle.
Pinnacle Concert Series
Announcing Our 2016-2017 Series Schedule. Friday, October 28 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 PM
Phantom Night Friday, November 18 | 7:30 PM
Concordia Choir, Rene Clausen, director
Mill Avenue Chamber Players
Friday, March 10 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 4 | 7:00 PM & 4:00 PM
The Four Freshman
Celebration of Christmas
Friday, March 24 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 11 | 3:00 PM
Handel’s Messiah
Mark Hayes, piano with Stephanie Ann Ball, soprano
Friday, January 20 | 7:30 PM
Friday, April 7 | 7:30 PM
Piano Man Friday, January 27 | 7:30 PM
The 3 International Tenors
Pro Musica Arizona presents The Unpredictable Adventures of Henry Hicklebee” Friday, April 21 | 7:30 PM
Jonathan Ryan, organ
Pinnacle Concert Tickets are available at www.PinnacleConcerts.org or 480-303-2474
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IT’S EASY TO SET UP YOUR RECURRING GIFTS RIGHT FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE. After downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play, open the app and select the Give icon. Set the amount of your gift, the giving type, (i.e., Donation), and then press Yes next to Repeat this gift. Continue following the prompts to complete the process. If you have questions or need assistance, Pinnacle’s finance office is happy to help. 6
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PINNACLE FINANCE
Finance Report 5/31/2016 YTD Budget
5/31/2016 YTD Actual
Total Income
$1,728,104
Total Expenditures
Actual vs Budget
5/31/2016 YTD Actual
YTD 2016 vs 2015
%
$1,727,420
($684)
$1,725,159
$2,261
100.13%
$1,701,411 $1,649,818
$51,593
$1,742,519
$92,701
94.68%
Over/(Under)
$77,602
Cash Balance
$127,210
$172,495
Cash BalanceRestricted
$208,803
$225,260
Mortgage Debt
$141,883
$536,225
Bank Line of Credit Balance
$200,000
$200,000
Fiscal Year to date (thru 5/31/16) we see income exceeds expenses by $77,602, and our income is above last year at this time by $2,261. Extra income is partly attributable due to new member giving being up and more revenue from sanctuary rentals. Expenses have been held down mostly due to staff vacancies; however, with the recent new hires, that number will soon once again be at budgeted numbers.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES AT PINNACLE
Pinnacle Youth and Leaders Serve in Belize This summer, 21 high school students and 8 leaders set out to have a lifechanging experience by traveling to Belize to serve a church community. They led Vacation Bible School, delivered food to those in need, put a roof on a house and ran three days of sports camp with over 100 kids. What most of our students didn’t realize is that it was their lives that would forever be changed. This once-in-a-lifetime trip didn’t just bring the students closer to God, but to each other as well as they learned to use their gifts to further God’s Kingdom. This trip, and all of our mission trips, are only made possible by the work of the faithful people who support our annual rummage sale. Whether you worked on the sale, donated items or took time to shop, the youth of Pinnacle would like to say THANK YOU for what you did to help change their lives and the lives of so many in Belize.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES AT PINNACLE
Engage Wednesdays, Starting August 17 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Jr. High Teen Center - Kitchen | Sr. High Teen Center - Lounge Pinnacle is the place for the Youth of PPC to be on Wednesday evenings this fall. Engage will return for both Jr. and Sr. High Students on August 17. We will continue to have fun as we discuss hard topics concerning what it means to follow Christ as a teenager in today’s world. We hope that you will join us this fall for Engage!
Informational Confirmation Meeting for 8th - 12th Grade Students and Parents Sunday, September 11 | Teen Center Confirmation Class is an important step in a Christian’s life. It is a time designed to help students make an informed decision whether to make a public profession of faith in Jesus, the Christ, as their Lord and Savior and to accept their responsibility in the life of Christ’s Church at this point in their life. There is no expectation that all participants will be or must be confirmed; just to learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Christ. There will be an informational meeting for all students interested in being a part of the confirmation process and their parents on Sunday, September 11 in the Teen Center. Confirmation will begin in October. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Pastor Frank. The registration form can be found at www.pinnaclepres.org/confirmation-class.
JOIN IN!
Find ways to get connected by viewing all the various ministry and social groups here at Pinnacle! Go to MyPPC at https://pinnaclepres.ccbchurch.com, and from the Home page, click the Groups tab. To see all groups, click the Advanced Search link and then Search at the bottom of the page. See a group that interests you? Click Join Group or Request to Join. Don’t have a login? If you are a member or attendee of Pinnacle, click Sign Up from the login page.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AT PINNACLE
Splash Back and Picnic August 14 | 11:00 am | On The Green Join us to celebrate the ending of summer and the beginning of another great program year at Pinnacle. We will have giant water slides and splash pools for the kids and time for fellowship and lunch. We will also open registration for our mid-week programing for all ages, Pinnacle on Wednesdays. Staff members will be available to answer any questions about our programing for children, youth and adults in the coming year. Whether you want to get wet or not, join us for lunch and fellowship!
FOR MORE INFORMATION about Pinnacle’s Children’s Ministry, please check our website at http://www.pinnaclepres.org/learn-children
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AT PINNACLE
Pinnacle on Wednesdays Begins Wednesday, August 17 | 5:15 pm | Fellowship Hall Our mid-week program for all ages, Pinnacle on Wednesdays, is about to begin its new program year. Join us each Wednesday evening for our world famous fellowship dinner and a variety of family programing. Registration opens on August 14, and everyone is welcome to come join Pinnacle on Wednesdays every week or any week. For more information please contact Kelly Horn at khorn@pinnaclepres.org.
August Church School Talks Obedience What better time to talk about trusting those “in charge” of us than the month our kids start a new school year! This month we tackle obedience trusting those who lead you by doing what you’re asked to do. Through Bible studies from Genesis about Adam and Eve as well as Abraham, our children will have a new understanding of how we can be more obedient in practical and real life just as we are in our spiritual life. The kids will see how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Our memory verse is Hebrews 13:17 NIrV, “Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this because they keep watch over you.”
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HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Aug 1 Mac Bartkus Michael Fantetti Pier Flemming Jenafer Forrest Peter Greene Erin Kelly Lauren Stein Elaine Swanson Ashley Walker Aug 2 David Buzzelli Neale Copple Scott Core Jake Croll Jude Harmon Christine Kilbridge John Kraft Luke Mason Christopher Matura Aiden O'Connor Aug 3 Carl Svedeen Aug 4 Shea Foley Colin Giles Jerry Hargitt CoCo Hollander Paige Lisk Jim Matney Aug 5 Nancy Latham Garrett Murray Hannah Murray Barbara Stratton Jacob Woods Aug 6 Bruce Baudler Dick Buckley Liam Kruidenier Marti Nagel Aug 7 Michael Bigler Gregory Jung Aug 8 Susan Forrest 12
Aug 9 John Beasley Nicky Rycroft Richard Wright Aug 10 Don Howell Mac McCaleb Aug 11 Laura Brenalvirez Ryan Murillo Elaine Napolitan Chuck Smith Aug 12 John Chapman Ross Halliday Jan Larson Sydney Phillips Jeffrey Reindersma Aug 13 Duane Baumann Garrett Evans Elizabeth Fantetti Cody Mantle Aug 14 Richard Burger Rose Smilgys Paula Thoms Aug 15 Mike Albrecht Judi Blankenbaker Melissa Felt Barbara Glanville Dane Helt Cole Henry Jan Kolasny Marta Stanton Ruth Unger Aug 16 Jori Anderson Alice Bayer Sara Bennett Shirley Simpson Dudley Stanley Scott White Aug 17 Debbie Bender
Jack Gay Sydney Hoehner Ryder Houston Rose Kilbridge Darlene Leonard Jeff Matura Aug 18 Mary Bankoff Anne Foley Laura Holgate Stephen Horrell Madison Satterfield Aug 19 James Upchurch Lila Weber Aug 20 Taylor Bernosky Mac Christensen Aug 21 Cameron Blankenship Aug 22 Skip Brown Shelly Carley Raymond Heidel Ryp Rypkema Aug 23 Caroline Baldwin Catherine Baldwin Bill Belt Chloe Bennett Kathe Drake Kenneth Reindersma Lizzie Davis Aug 24 Parker Greene Niven Jones John Rosenfeld Tom Webster
DO WE HAVE YOUR BIRTHDAY ON FILE? If not, please call the church office.
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HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Aug 25 Avie Bergey Emily Powell Aug 26 Ryan DeRuiter Taylor Mann Connor Wright Aug 27 Nicole Englund Betty Herron Lauren Leonesio
Aug 28 Emily Armstrong Christiane Barbato Jack Bender Gracie Cranford Don Evans Aug 29 Austin Drummond Linda Keegan Katherine Talley Charlie Wood
Aug 30 Hoagy Baer Alexis Baer Kelly Horn Ali Ives Spike Paul Mike Satterfield Aug 31 Vicki Kraml Jeff Plotts Margot Smith
Don’t Leave Home Without Him Don’t forget to take Pinnacle Pete, our roving “Flat Cactus,” along with you on your next vacation. Snap those selfies with Pete and email them to office@pinnaclepres.org and post your photos to your Instagram or Facebook pages using #pinnaclepete. Use the image on page 15 of this issue of Vistas, or, for a larger image, go to http://tinyurl.com/PinnaclePete. Pinnacle Vistas • August 2016
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED TO: • the family of Harriet Clarke • the family of Harold Byers • the family Carolyn Reid • the family of Marcia Herrold • Lila Kleinkopf and family on the death of Lila’s husband, Gary Kleinkopf • Diane Ruebling on the death of her mother, Lola • Martha and Henry Beattie and family on the death of Martha’s mother, Carolyn Schabel • Parris and Carl Richie on the death of Parris’ mother, Rowena Lydy • Rachel & family, on the death of her husband, Craig Campbell CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO: • Adrienne and Joe Goglia on the July 1 birth of Chase Anthony Goglia
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Pinnacle Pete
Take Pinnacle Pete with you as you travel and snap some photos of Pete with you and/or your family. Email your photos to office@pinnaclepres.org or post to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pinnaclepres. Read more on page 13 of this Vistas issue. Pinnacle Vistas • August 2016
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