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Frank Shirvinski
The view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives is quite spectacular. As you leave the crowded streets to take your rst look across the Kidron Valley, you see the walls of the Great City encompassing religious pilgrims, shops, families, students, laborers and children playing in the streets. While you cannot see the people moving about the City from here, you can see the evidence of their presence. Smoke rises from the local bakery. Bells resound through the narrow streets. Megaphones call faithful worshipers to prayer, today. From the Mount of Olives, thousands of years of history also stretch before you. Great domes and towers ght for your attention as they mark sites of religious and cultural signicance. Fresh trenches are cut into the earth by curious archeologists to reveal ancient secrets. Massive limestone blocks and intricately carved columns remain in towering piles as chilling reminders of the wars and sieges which have marred the City. From here, even the future turns toward Jerusalem. At your feet, thousands of stone graves, set in wandering rows, face the City like spectators vying for seats near the 50 yard line. Each occupant silently waiting to be the rst to see the Messiah enter the Golden Gate. There is another, more popular, way to approach Jerusalem. From Mount Scopus, the modern buildings of the Hadassah Hospital and Hebrew University form the background as you face Jerusalem. Here, many tourist groups stop to recite the "shehechiyanu," the traditional blessing when one enters Jerusalem. On one particular journey to Jerusalem when I was traveling with an ecumenical delegation of American clergy, we stopped on Mount Scopus to recite the shehechiyanu. After the blessing we all lined up for the traditional group photo with Jerusalem rising over our shoulders. However, in addition to gold from the Dome of the Rock shining in the afternoon son, smoke from tear gas canisters rose from the Temple Mount. Minutes earlier, the Israeli Army had been called into the Old City to stop a group of Muslim youth from throwing stones on Jewish worshipers at the Kotel (Western Wall). I asked what was happening, but was told not to worry, just get in line for the picture. After all, we were on a tight schedule. A meeting about interfaith dialogue was about to begin. Ready? Everyone smile You too, Jerusalem. From these two mountains surrounding Jerusalem, the views were not as different as the people and the reasons we had come to this place. From the Mount of Olives, Jesus surveyed Jerusalem and wept. (Luke 19:41ff) From Mount Scopus, we took a group photo with a riot in the background. We are the difference, not the view. In a few days, we will celebrate a new beginning for the world. With the Resurrection, the past, present and future all changed, forever. How will we choose to see this celebration? Will we look to the event or the God we honor? What about the days following? Will we organize the photos of our families dressed in pastels? Will we ignore the problems and pain which ll the background of those photos? Or, recognize that God is still with us, healing, comforting and calling us to account, and that life is more than a collection of photo opportunities?

Spring Tea...pg. 2 30-Hour Famine ...pg. 2 UCYC Camp...pg. 3 Accomplishments...pg. 3 Easter Story Cookies...pg. 4 Soaring Thanks!... pg. 4 New Book!...pg. 5 Memorial Fund...pg. 5 Godspell...pg. 5 Kids Camp ...pg. 6 Soaring lunches/ dinners ...pg. 6 Grieving Children...pg. 7 Leadercast 2012...pg. 7

Annual Spring Tea May 5, 2012, 2-4 p.m.

Calling all Women! Bring your mother, daughter, sister, friend, inlaws, neighbor...anyone who would enjoy a couple of hours in the company of other girls and women. As is our tradition, there will be entertainment and delicious food. Registration will begin soon, but mark your calendars now. Cost - $15 per person Hostess sits free If a person is paying for multiple people and the cost is prohibitive, please contact Sharon Dufort. We want everyone to come who would like to attend. As always, hostess sits free. Also, entertainment will feature Kit and Linda Smith and talent from Chaparral, including the Teen Girls' Ensemble. Registration begins Sunday, April 8. Contact me to host a table or volunteer as listed below. Contact Sharon Dufort (sharon.dufort@chaparral.org) now to: host a table, or volunteer to help plan, set up, prep food or otherwise be in on the planning of this years tea.

30-Hour Famine Wrap-Up

"A big thank you to all the students who participated and to all those who donated to this year's 30-Hour Famine. We had our largest team in years with nearly 20 students and raised a tremendous amount of funds to ght world hunger. Seeking sponsors to support their going without food for 30 hours, our students and congregation raised over $4,800, or enough for World Vision to FEED THIRTEEN CHILDREN FOR A YEAR! Congratulations, students! And thanks for not only thinking about others in need but doing something about it! A very special thanks to students Piper Boyll, Stephanie & Camden Backie, and Brie Aragaki who each individually raised over $360, enough to feed a child for an entire year. Many other students raised over $200 and $100, and every student showed hospitality to our fellow brothers and sisters at Epic Christian Church who joined us again this year."

Our Kids and their Accomplishments!

Congratulations to Brent Armistead and Rachel Hostetler on their accomplishments in Jui Jitsu. Brents titles include: 1st in sparring, koshiki and sword fighting 2nd in weapons, forms, team Kata Rachels Titles include: National Sparring Champion in the Beginning Junior Girls Division 2nd Place in Team Kata 4th Place in Kata

YOUTH GROUP CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS!

Register your student now for summer camp at UCYC! Both our Middle School and High School students will head to UCYC in Prescott in June for a fun and spiritually enriching week. Go to theChaparral youth website(www.chaparral.org/ youth)to register your student. A deposit will reserve your student's place. Space is limited, so register soon! Middle School (current 6th, 7th, & 8th grade)" " " " " June 3rd-8th" High School"(entering 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade & recent graduates)" June 17th-22nd Cost $315 (Discounts available for early payments and multiple campers)

Easter Story Cookies

I love how this recipe incorporates the Easter Story! Let me know how they turn out! Enjoy! - Stacy

A special thanks to everyone serving on a team for our Soaring campaign!

To be made the evening before Easter 1cup whole pecans 1tsp vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1 cup sugar zipper baggie wooden spoon tape Bible

Appreciation Team
Louise Romine, Captain Jean Winter, Captain Louise Bunker Marilyn Johnson Jennifer Rice Jean Spanko Sandi Stratford Sandra Toubassi Veda Webster

Publications Team
Melissa Armistead, Captain Aimee Short Jenny Statler Kathy Travous Sarah White

Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important, don't wait till you're half done with the recipe!) Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27. So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9.

Food/Hospitality Team
Joell Ireland, Captain Barry & Sandra Welch, ! Captains Gail Arnold Lisa Bellus Tom Bremer Larry & Sharon Gettman Jerry & Barb Hostetler Don & Jan Roby Dave & Carolyn Thomas Ko & Tana Walker Alice Doughty Gary & Rhonda Anderson Jim & Penny Langdal Del & Jeanie Fernandez

Publicity
Nicole Moran, Captain Donna Jewett, Co-Captain Diane Allison Tiffany Kinney Mike Murphy Rhonda Onisile Kellie Parten Moira Winter

Youth Involvement
Kathy Nicholson, Captain Gregg Dufort Debbie Lehrman Rory & Rowena McAllister Mark Moran

Prayer Team
Rose Johnson, Captain Chris Lee Jenny Pan Ron Lee Elaine Carlson Joan Scheel Sheila Forsythe Victoria Tiepelman MaryAnn Kraft

Steering Committee
Artie & Emily Eaves Taul & Tammy Aragaki Matt & Melissa Armistead Mike & Barb Bolar Ken & Linda Clement Larry & Sharon Gettman Jim & Penny Langdal Ron & Chris Lee David & Sara Perrine Don & Mary Ritter Foster & Debby Robberson Mark & Lyn Seifert Jenny Statler Katy Statler Wayne & Ann Worthington

Jesus has RISEN indeed!

Congratulations to Dennis Lee for his new book, Time Stands Still Chronicles! You can check out his website at TimeStandsStillChronicles.com.

A Memorial Fund has been established at Chaparral Christian Church in memory of Nicholas Packard. If you would like to donate to the fund, please send donations to the Church or put in the offering marked Packard Memorial Fund. These funds will go to help people in need.

Nick
Packard Memorial Fund

I have had fantastic experiences with every Stained Glass Teen Choir production I have been involved in, from The Sound Of Music, to Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat to Bye Bye Birdie and Annie, but Godspell is one of my favorites. When I originally saw Chaparral perform this play, I couldnt have been more than six. I remember being powerfully moved, even at such a young age. When I saw it again in middle school, I experienced the same effect. My hope for this years production of the show was that we would be able to give to the community that same experience, one of awe at Christs sacrifice, and I believe that is a goal that we were able to achieve. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of it. Although there were many times when I found the rehearsals difficult to balance with my workload at Scottsdale Prep and my other extracurricular activities, looking back I realize that every minute spent in preparation for our show was well worth it. I encourage any other teens who have been considering joining Teen Choir and participating in the musicals to do it. It is an incredibly enriching and fun experience! Brie Aragaki Stained Glass Teen Choir President

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Lunch and Dinner Times: Tuesday, April 17, at 12:00 noon

In the home of: Steve and Jacque Miller 451 E. Glendale Ave. (Glendale and 7th St.)

Wednesday, April 18, at 12:00 noon

In the home of: Barry and Sandra Welch 6133 E. Desert Cove Ave. (64th St. and Shea Blvd)

Chaparral Soaring
Lunch or Dinner
The purpose of these meals is to bring together the people of Chaparral to discuss commitments to Chaparral Soaring. You will not be asked to make a commitment at the meal, but encouraged to do so by Tuesday, April 24. ~Dates and Times on reverse side~

Thursday, April 19, 12:00 noon

In the home of: Barry and Sandra Welch 6133 E. Desert Cove Ave. (64th St. and Shea Blvd)

Sunday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m.

at Chaparral Christian Church in the Commons Childcare provided by reservation. Please R.S.V.P.: ~call the Church ofce (480) 991-9878 ~visit the Prayer table Sunday morning in the Courtyard or ~register online at chaparralsoaring.org

CHILDRENS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS!

Summer is already coming faster than we expect and planning for summer camp is on the forefront of the time line! WHO: Students going INTO 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall! WHERE: UCYC in Prescott! See UCYCsummer.com for details! DATE: June 17-21st COST: $275 ($50 deposit with payments up until June 10th) We are doing something different this year. Instead of our beloved Sedona Camp we are going to UCYC which has been sponsored by Chaparral for many years! It is a great camp and we are excited about attending! You can register and pay online (click here) or on Sunday mornings in Room 11.

New Song Center for Grieving Children is the premiere resource in the Phoenix metropolitan area for on-going grief support for children, youth and their caregivers who have experienced the death of someone they love. Support groups meet bi-monthly with age-appropriate breakouts led by meticulously trained volunteer facilitators managed by professional staff.

CENTER for GRIEVING CHILDREN

Please view our website: www.thenewsongcenter.org or call our ofce at 480-951-8985 for more information. Programs and services are provided at no cost to participants.

Services and programs include: Ongoing Evening Family Support Groups for grieving children ages 5-17, young adults ages 18-25 and their adult caregivers. (Brochure attached) Families may inquire or enroll in this program by calling the New Song Center. Our Phoenix New Song Campus is located at Faith United Methodist Church, 8640 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85201. Evening Family Support Groups are offered Wednesday or Thursday. Our Scottsdale New Song Center campus is located at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Evening Family Support Groups are offered Tuesday or Thursday. An eight-week school-based support group program for grieving students. This program allows students to process their grief, share their story, learn healthy coping strategies and develop positive connections with other grieving students. Listen with your heart, your head and your ears. Educational workshops and community outreach. Workshops and in-service training designed to meet the needs of schools, businesses, Share feelings. Support tears. the medical and faith-based communities. Allow involvement in therapeutic Comprehensive training. A 25-hour, week-long experiential course that activities, but dont exert pressure. provides in-depth perspective about the impact of grief and loss on our community. Participants learn about child and adult grief and acquire Understand that young people grieve in skills to facilitate support groups within a safe environment. (Brochure attached) different ways than adults, expressing themselves through their play and actions. Please contact Gary Anderson, volunteer and Scottsdale evening coordinator, or Lisa Schmitt, executive director, for more information. We Be honest and direct. Avoid euphemisms are here to provide you and your congregation with resources and tools for death. Solicit questions and give to more effectively serve your community.
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Support House of Refuge and House of Hope by attending Leadercast 2012!

Our world needs everyday leaders who are willing to make the bold choices. To take a stand. To reach out. To do things that make this world a better place.

A portion of the proceeds will go to House of Refuge Sunnyslope and House of Hope Sunnyslope, with the mission to provide shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for persons coming out of homelessness in order to empower residents to experience healing and become self-sufficient.

If you would like to attend, use the promotional code chaparral for a $20 discount! Visit their website at: www.leadercastphoenix.com c

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