The Covenanter Winter Park Presbyterian Church Serving, Searching, Sharing 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792-4600 407-647-1467 www.winppc.org February, 2015 Our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) has been working diligently for a few months searching for an Associate Pastor for Family Discipleship. The committee recently completed the official Ministry Information Form (the MIF, basically a long job description), and received approval from the presbytery to begin circulating this MIF. The committee has begun to receive Personal Information Forms (PIFs) from interested candidates, and is in the process of reviewing these PIFs. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 When pastors who are interested in applying for this position fill out their PIF (an extensive resume of sorts), one of the essay questions they are required to answer is this: “Describe a moment in your recent ministry that you recognize as one of success and fulfillment.” In a recent article,1 Jan Edmiston, the Associate Executive Presbyter for Ministry at the Presbytery of Chicago, wrote that if we as church members were to ask ourselves this question about our church, it would tell a lot about the real story and focus of our congregation. For example, she writes, consider the following responses to the statement, “Describe a moment in your recent ministry that you recognize as one of success and fulfillment,” and consider what these responses say about a congregation: “We redecorated the parlor two years ago after receiving funds from the estate of one of our beloved members.” “We celebrated the 17th anniversary of our Christmas Elves program last December.” “We had several cottage meetings about worship and selected a new hymnal.” “We added a new Sunday School class called, The Newspaper Class.” “After talking with local school officials about the issue of teenage depression in our community, we partnered with a cafe near the school last summer to offer a gathering space for high school students after school and on Monday nights. A committed group of our members offer presence, mentoring, and a weekly informal God Talk which offers the opportunity to discuss Meaning of Life topics. The God Talks have connected 8-15 students each week and it seems to be making a difference.” If someone were to say to us at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, “Describe a moment in your recent ministry that you recognize as one of success and fulfillment,” what would we say? What would our answer say about us as a congregation? If someone were to ask us this same question one year from now, what do we want our answer to be? What will that say about us as a congregation? I invite you to discuss this question in your committees, groups, classes, with other members of the church, and with me. Let’s use our answers to these questions to guide us in ministry for the coming year. Grace and Peace, Jason 2 In This Issue . . . From the Pastor Page 1 Table of Contents Page 2 Calendar Pages 3, 4 Sunday School Schedule Page 5 R in A, CE News, Thank You Page 6 Parish Nurse Notes Page 7 Library News Page 8, 9 Friendship Club Page 10 Book Club & Ladies Game Night Page 11 Community Life Chili Cook-Off Page 12 Hannah Circle, Festival of Singers Page 13 White Socks, Mission Opportunity Page 14 PATH Page 15 Coalition Page 16 Fun Page Page 17 History Spotlight Page 18 Birthdays Page 19 Staff & Officers Page 20 TNT Brochure Pages 21, 22 3 SUNDAY 1 Worship Svc. 8:15 am, Chapel 10:30 am, Sanctuary Sunday School 9:15-10:15 am WPPC Ringers 11:50 am Room #514 Youth Group 5:00 pm CE Bldg #202 SUNDAY 8 MONDAY 2 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Women’s Prayer Group 10:00 am Chapel Tai Chi 11:30 am Fellowship Hall Book Club 7:00 pm Room #303 Boy Scouts 7:00 pm CE Bldg #204 MONDAY 9 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Women’s Prayer Group 10:00 am Chapel Worship Svc. 8:15 am, Chapel Tai Chi 10:30 am, Sanctuary 11:30 am Blood Press. Ck Fellowship Hall Before/After Svcs Hannah Circle PN Office 7:00 pm Room #301 Sunday School 9:15-10:15 am Boy Scouts 7:00 pm WPPC Ringers CE Bldg #204 11:50 am Room #514 Youth Group 5:00 pm CE Bldg #202 SUNDAY 15 Worship Svc. 8:15 am, Chapel 10:30 am, Sanctuary Sunday School 9:15-10:15 am WPPC Ringers 11:50 am Room #514 Youth Group 5:00 pm CE Bldg #204 MONDAY 16 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Women’s Prayer Group 10:00 am Chapel Tai Chi 11:30 am Fellowship Hall Ladies’ Game Night 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm - Games CE Bldg, #102 Boy Scouts 7:00 pm CE Bldg #204 TUESDAY 3 Staff Meeting 10:30 am Room #303 Health Cabinet 1:00 pm Room #301 TNT Classes: 4:00, 6:30 pm Supper: 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Room #514 TUESDAY 10 Elizabeth Circle 10:00 am Parlor Towers Circle 10:00 am WP Towers Staff Meeting 10:30 am Room #303 TNT Classes: 4:00, 6:30 pm Supper: 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Room #514 WEDNESDAY 4 Preschool Chapel 9:30 am Sanctuary Worship Mtg 4:00 pm Room #303 Westminster Ringers 6:00 pm Bell Room Chancel Choir 7:15 pm Choir Room WEDNESDAY 11 Preschool Chapel 9:30 am Sanctuary Worship Mtg 4:00 pm Room #303 Westminster Ringers 6:00 pm Bell Room Chancel Choir 7:15 pm Choir Room TUESDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 18 Staff Meeting 10:30 am Room #301 TNT Classes: 4:00, 6:30 pm Supper: 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Room #514 Preschool Chapel 9:30 am Sanctuary Friendship Club Outing 1:00 pm Worship Mtg 4:00 pm Room #303 Westminster Ringers 6:00 pm Bell Room Chancel Choir 7:15 pm Choir Room THURSDAY 5 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm PS Board Mtg 10:00 am THURSDAY 12 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Committee Night 6:30 Chairs 7:00 Worship 7:30 Meeting THURSDAY 19 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Deacon Mtg 7:00 pm Room #301 FRIDAY 6 Friendship Club 11:30 am Fellowship Hall Tai Chi 11:30 am CE Bldg #102 Al Anon 8:00 pm CE Bldg #102 FRIDAY 13 SATURDAY 7 Florida Festival of Singers 7:30 pm Sanctuary SATURDAY 14 No Tai Chi Stephen Minister Mtg. 4:15 pm Room #303 Al Anon 8:00 pm CE Bldg #102 FRIDAY 20 PAC Meeting 9:15 am Room #301 Tai Chi 11:30 am Fellowship Hall Al Anon 8:00 pm CE Bldg #102 SATURDAY 21 No Scheduled Activities 4 SUNDAY 22 MONDAY 23 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Women’s Prayer Group Worship Svc. 10:00 am 8:15 am, Chapel Chapel 10:30 am, Sanctuary Tai Chi Sunday School 11:30 am 9:15-10:15 am Fellowship Hall New Member Boy Scouts Luncheon 7:00 pm 11:30 am CE Bldg #204 Parlor WPPC Ringers 11:50 am Room #514 Youth Group 5:00 pm CE Bldg #202 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 Staff Meeting 10:30 am Room #301 TNT Classes: 4:00, 6:30 pm Supper: 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 6:30 pm Room #514 Coalition Bake Brownies, Mix PB&J 9:00 am Kitchen Preschool Family Chapel 9:30 am Sanctuary Worship Mtg 4:00 pm Room #303 Westminster Ringers 6:00 pm Bell Room Chancel Choir 7:15 pm Choir Room THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27 Library Open 9:00 am-12:00 pm Coalition Prep Meal (Salad) 9:00 am Kitchen Session Meeting 7:00 pm Room #301 No Tai Chi Coalition Bag Brownies & Make Sandwiches 9:00 am/Kitchen Sort & Bag Toiletries 3:00 pm/FH Serve the Meal 4:30 pm/FH-gather 5:30 pm Depart Al Anon 8:00 pm CE Bldg #102 Tuesday Together Nights January 20 - March 10 4:00 - 5:30 Health Ministry Series 4:30 - 5:30 Inside, Outside, Upside Down! (for teachers) 5:30 - 6:30 Wonderful Suppers! 6:30—7:30 Children’s Choir Bible Adventures for Kids Getting to Know Our Non-Christian Neighbors No Ordinary Banner Inside, Outside, Upside, Down! (for parents) Check the brochure on page 21 for complete class descriptions. SATURDAY 28 5:00 pm Fellowship Hall 5 SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS AT 9:15 AGE/GRADE/ ROOM/TEACHER FEBRUARY 1 Nursery-Rm #608 Carolyn Boyle Sean & Debbie FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 22 GOD’S LOVE IS ALWAYS WITH US Robin Danley 3 yrs - 2nd grade Rm #706 FEBRUARY 8 Powerful Words Pray and Serve A Shining Example The Journey of Lent Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:29-30 Mark 9:2-9 Mark 1:9-15 God’s Healing Power Prayerful Service Changed! Into the Wilderness Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:29-30 Mark 9:2-9 Mark 1:9-15 Tallungan Grades 3, 4, 5 Room #101 Meg Ball Thomas Sue Rudolph Michelle Trahan Confirmation CE Bldg #201 Pat Morgan Fran Morrissey WHAT ARE CREEDS? WHY DO WE HAVE THEM? WHAT IF I DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING IN THEM? Youth - CE Bldg #202 (Middle & High School) Melissa Storey Ann Marshall Transformation Called to Serve High On A Mountaintop Highs & Lows Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:29-30 Mark 9:2-9 Mark 1:9-15 The Outlet (Young Adults) Library Shared Leadership Faith Conversations Faith Conversations Faith Conversations Faith Conversations Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:29-30 Mark 9:2-9 Mark 1:9-15 Seekers-Rm #315 Terry Irwin Marilyn Bryant The Old Testament: Life in the Diaspora The Old Testament: Apocalyptic Literature Parables from the Back Side Parables from the Back Side Disciples-Rm #317 Julie Rankin Don McCarter Rene Cuthill Feasting & Fasting Serving Neighbors, Serving God Serving the Least Clothed and Ready Daniel 1:5, 8-17 Matthew 6:16-18 Luke 10:25-34 Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 6:10-20 Genesis-CE Bldg #102 Relationships in Action-Rm #301 TIMELY TOPICS Faith & Restoration Why God Won’t Go Away Desmond Meade Gene Pickler Planning The Sabbath as Resistance Jay Van Hook 6 R in A Sunday School Lessons (Relationships in Action) February 1 — February 22 February 1 Desmond Meade, State Director of Faith in Florida’s Live Free Campaign, will speak on Faith and Restoration, A Story of Redemption. As a former homeless man, he will explain his ministry to the class. Desmond is also President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. February 8 Gene Pickler will teach the class on, Why God Won’t Go Away. This session will explore why the brain is likely to hold onto religious beliefs and ideas very strongly—regardless of whether they are accurate or correct. February 15 The class will plan the lessons and the material for study for the next six months. Everyone has an opportunity to participate and teach. February 22 Jay Van Hook will teach, The Sabbath as Resistance. Jay will discuss Walter Brueggemann’s explanation of Sabbath as liberation from the bondage of anxiety. The Lord Has Need of Thee! 2015 Vacation Bible School June 15—19 ▪ 9:00 AM—Noon ▪ 3 yr olds—5th Grade 6th Grade Adults - Leaders and Helpers VBS Training Dates: May 31 12:30 - 3:00 (Lunch Provided) June 7 12:30 - 3:00 (Lunch Provided) Thanks to everyone at WPPC for all the PRAYERS and cards and flowers and food. The deacons are sure busy bees when it comes to making sure members are cared for. I am doing well, and hope to be back in action soon. Blessings, Sue Rudolph 7 PARISH NURSE NOTES Gigi Erwin, R.N., FCN February is National Heart Month, and normally I would be writing to you about how to prevent heart disease, our nation’s leading cause of death. Instead I’m going to write about how to take care of your heart; your emotional heart. I’m referring to the quality of the relationship between you and the person or people closest to you. Have you ever stopped to think about how you prefer to receive expressions of love from your spouse, your parents or your children? Do you know what makes them feel loved and valued? Investing in relationships that really matter is one of the most positive things we can do for our health and wholeness. People are wired differently. What makes one person feel happy and loved will not work as well for another person. In the book “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman, he describes the five ways that people can show love to one another. Words of Affirmation- Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important. Hearing the reasons behind those words can make all the difference, but insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten. Quality Time- Nothing says “I love you” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but this means really being there with the T.V. off, fork and knife down and all tasks and chores on standby. This will make your loved one feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to really listen can be especially hurtful. Receiving Gifts- Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver thrives on the love and thoughtfulness behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to give you the gift. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would not bode well---so would the absence of everyday gestures. Acts of Service-Can vacuuming floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you can do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on this type of person will speak volumes. The words he or she most wants to hear are, “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them, sends the message that their feelings don’t matter. Physical Touch- Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder or face, can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive. We all need to feel loved. When our “love tank” is full, we feel content and secure. When it’s empty we can feel angry, threatened, frustrated, and alone. The key question is: What makes us feel loved? Ask yourself this question and communicate openly with those who are closest to you. Then ask them what would make them feel loved, and you might be surprised at their answer. We never know how many days we will have with our loved ones. Cherish each day you have with them and make sure they know how you feel about them, (not just on Valentine’s Day). If your “love tank” is running on empty, don’t wait any longer to speak up. There are no words to convey how much we appreciate the cards, visits, phone calls, prayers and words of encouragement since my husband Gary was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thank you all for your love and kindness during this difficult time. It means the world to both of us. 8 FROM YOUR WPPC LIBRARY The four transom windows over the doors on the east and west sides of the nave, portray select events from the Old Testament, beginning with Abraham, “father of the faithful,” and ending with Paul, who in his person and life dramatically represents the transition from the Old to the New Covenant. The second stained glass transom window at the rear door on the east side of the nave, represents Moses giving the Commandments to the Children of Israel as told in Exodus: “And the Lord said to Moses. ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’” (Exodus 24:12.) Exodus tells the epic story of this mental and spiritual giant as he guides the Israelites to the promised Canaan. Note the prominence of Moses as he towers above the people; the firm face; the firm hands which hold the tablets; the people surrounding him in various postures of awe and reverence—young and old, men and women and children, some speaking to one another as though making comments concerning the law. The Commandments are a concise summary of the fundamental duties of the Israelites to God and their neighbors: the Sabbath is to be kept holy to honor God; respect is to be paid to parents; murder, adultery, theft, false witness, common moral offenses, are prohibited. The “Decalogue” proclaims the sovereignty of God and in simple clear, strong words easily remembered, brings morality into intimate alliance with religion. In this window, Moses the giver of the Law comes down to us who are standing before it now. 9 Several adult Christian books, DVDs, and children’s books have recently been purchased for the congregation’s use in the church library. Of special interest to Sunday school teachers (and others) are the following DVDs: The Dead Sea Scrolls, Great World Religions, Feasting on the Word, Feasting on the Gospel-Mark and Luke. Books about faith, theology and other subjects relating to the Christian life have also been acquired. These include, The Good Funeral, C. S. Lewis and the Crisis of a Christian, Dorothy Day for Armchair Theologians, More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers: Exploring Christian Faith, and A Year of Biblical Womanhood. New books for children include, 5 Hungry Pandas, African Alphabet, Hoot, Who’s Looking, EyeLike Colors, Pups of the Spirit, and National Geographic's Little Kids. There is an attendant in the library on Monday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If this is not a convenient time to come to the library, a key (returnable) can be found in the front office with a signature for sign-out. Each book that is checked out must be recorded on the cards in the back of each book with your name and the date and then placed in the box on the table. The normal return time is two weeks. The library staff encourages you to come see the treasures found in our library, which has been called, “the finest in the Presbytery.” LOVE ONE ANOTHER All of the three year old preschool students have been creating with recyclables from the community. They began the "Neighborhood Project" before the Christmas holiday, finishing up in art last week putting their bottle cap shingles on their roofs. The message is simple: "Love One Another." ~Catherine Cross 10 FRIENDSHIP CLUB FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 11:30 AM Please join us for a special treat. Our guest speaker is Todd Ulrich, Channel Nine Consumer Troubleshooter. He will give us some interesting insights into his work on Consumer Investigations. We meet at 11:30 for lunch on Friday, February 6th in Fellowship Hall. Lunch is $5 and we will be serving roast beef. Please call the church office with your reservation by noon on Wednesday, February 4th. If you can’t come for lunch, you are welcome to come for the speaker at about 12:30. Product of the month is canned fruit and fruit juice. FEBRUARY OUTING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Our outing this month will be to the Orlando Shakespeare Theater for the matinee performance of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Tickets are $20 and we will leave the church at 1pm for the 2pm performance. A Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the office hallway. 11 The Abibliophobes (those that are afraid of running out of reading material) February 2 “The Invisible Wall” Harry Bernstein Sunday, March 1 “Emma” Jane Austen BOOK CLUB Monday, February 2 7:00 pm in Room 303 Ladies’ Game Night February 16 We will watch the movie, “Emma” and have a discussion. Bring your own lunch and any snacks you wish to share. All WPPC women are invited to join us at our monthly game night (the 3rd Monday of each month) at 7:00 pm in Room #102 in the CE Building. We typically play Hand & Foot and Bridge, but feel free to come and introduce your favorite game. Better yet, come at 6:00 pm and build a salad. One lady brings greens, and everyone else brings a cup of something to go into the salad such as onions, beets, chopped eggs, beans, corn, cheese... or anything of your choosing. Bring your own drink and favorite salad dressing and, if you would like, a snack/munchie for later. Come alone or bring a friend. Questions? Call Carla Gehrig at 407-678-8396. CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS AND GLASSES FOR VOSH Thanks for all the cell phones and glasses that have been brought to the church. This is an ongoing ministry, and it proves how just one congregation can make a difference. From the faithful WPPC members we have collected thousands of pairs of glasses in the years since we started, and the cell phones number over 100! The drop boxes are on the white cabinet in Fellowship Hall. 12 COMMUNITY LIFE PRESENTS THE GREAT FEBRUARY 28, 2015 5:00 PM REGISTER NOW to submit your own killer chili for judging… and devouring! Registration forms are available in Fellowship Hall after services beginning February 1. Chili entries are limited to the first fifteen who register. Entries must be sufficient to feed eight people. Judging will be by the attendees. A gift certificate will be awarded to the top winner. There will also be a booby prize, gifts for all entrants, and special prizes for all who correctly guess which is the store-bought chili. AND a Rag Time band will be performing for any and all who wish to show off their dancing prowess! Reservations are being accepted after worship in Fellowship Hall every Sunday in February. 13 H HANNA CIRCLE ALL PC WP e to th n e r wom nned fo l l N a O pla TI e F vite o in ve a lot ew Bibl in ITA N O t e V k i t a n l E N I M uld . We h g out a mee o O e w 5 W W kin 01 .m. s. rcle h Ci ng of 2 ll be pic ctivitie 7:00 p rig a n wi eh wa Han eeti h at The Off” m ar. 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Vi , abou sit www.fs er a love t the o o ff f e . org ring gr their music oup, listen to learn m will be they , and view to some ore will b o e pre selection f sentin s g. 14 Once again the WPPC congregation opened their hearts and banks for their gifts to the Coalition for the Homeless. The White Socks donated in December were enough for us to be able to have two distributions of white socks. The socks handed out to the clients at the Coalition in December were greatly appreciated. Many of these men sleep in woods, or garages, or other unsuitable places, get rained on, and once their shoes and socks are wet, they have no way to get them dry. Especially if we have several days in a row of rain. Just think what it must be like to have wet feet and shoes for weeks on end. In the cold, it must be absolutely miserable. The effort you made, can change not only the health conditions of one of these people, but their emotional feelings also. Because of your generosity, we have enough socks to hand out again, in either January or February. God Bless you for supporting this ministry! ~The Compassion Committee of WPPC WPPC Mission Opportunity in WINTER PARK! As most of you know, WPPC has a history with Habitat for Humanity in Winter Park. WPPC has sponsored and built FIVE houses in the past. In March we will have the opportunity to work the four Saturdays, from 9:00 to Noon. We will be working on the current Habitat for Humanity House in Winter Park, located right off of Denning. It will mostly be painting and clean up jobs, preparing the lot for landscaping, and also the possibility of helping to install baseboards and interior doors. Ages 12 to 100 are eligible! We will also be preparing lunch for all the workers one of the Saturdays, which would involve making lunch for around 25 to 30 people. So LADIES this could be a way for you to help, if you can’t do any of the manual labor jobs. There is a sign up table in Fellowship Hall where you can get more information on this mission. A ministry of the Compassion Committee. 15 PATH (Presbyterian Answer to Hunger) REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION A representative from the Compassion Committee attended the quarterly th Once the 6WPPC opened their banks for PATH meeting onagain January . Herecongregation are the highlights fromhearts the and ministries their gifts to the Coalition for the Homeless. The White Socks donated in supported by PATH: December were enough for us to be able to have two distributions of white socks. in Madagascar was published in the winter edition of the Dan Turk’s work Presbyterian The Mission continues to trainwere socks magazine handed outMission to the Crossroads. clients at the He Coalition in December seminary students at the Ivato and Fianarantsoa Seminaries in the planting greatly appreciated. Many of these men sleep in woods, or garages, and or other cultivation of unsuitable fruit trees.places, At theget Fianarantsoa Seminary, Pastor Haja, who trained rained on, and once their shoes and socks are wet, they is have way toofget them dry. Especially if we have several under Dan, now thenoPastor nine churches and is growing fruit treesdays and in a rain.toJust think what is must be like to have wet feet and shoes for vegetables to row giveofaway his parishioners. weeks on end. In the cold, it must be absolutely miserable. The effort you made, can change only the conditions of one of these people, AIR trained and assisted 1348not families in health 39 villages in sustainable farming and but their emotional feelings also. worked in 12 schools providing organic gardens and tree nurseries, supported 12 scholarship students, builtgenerosity, 10 stoves,weplanted 355,800 trees including fruit in Because of your have enough socks to hand out again, trees and pines prevent mudslides. eithertoJanuary or February. GodOrlando Bless youPresbyterian for supportinghas this offered ministry!a matching gift~up to $10,000 (deadline November, 2015). Donors need to The Compassion Committee of WPPC designate their gifts as an OPC matching gift. In the Fourth Quarter SoSA (the Society of Saint Andrew) gleaned 4000 lbs. of produce during the Youth Cornanza in November, distributed 80,000 lbs. of sweet potatoes, collected 115,000 lbs. of satsumas, held an event that yielded 4,000 lbs. of squash, and distributed 30,000 lbs. of citrus. Year to date 4.1 million pounds of produce has been collected in 320 events with the help of 3,330 volunteers. The Second Harvest Food Bank had high volume months in November and December. More than 4 million lbs. of turkeys, chicken, noodles, rice, fresh produce, and countless other grocery products were distributed in November, and then a similar amount again in December. 8 million lbs. of food in just 2 months. On the Saturday before Christmas, Second Harvest Food Bank, in partnership with Orange County Public Schools, distributed food in 8 of the county’s neediest neighborhoods. Nearly 2,400 families lined up to receive 118,000 lbs. of grocery products. Each family received a box of nonperishable food staple items, along with bags of potatoes, oranges, and other fresh produce. Thanks for your continued support – The Compassion Committee 16 COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS Here’s How to Help We are delighted to be serving in the new Men’s Service Center which has brought many positive changes. Now 250 “residents” are housed there; the “residents” and the folks coming in from the outside “community,” are served separately. No food can leave the dining hall, so please do not bring plastic containers. We are asking volunteer servers to please sign up on the Coalition serving list posted in the hallway near the office. Because of reduced space in the new facility, volunteers will be limited to 15. What When Bake brownies & mix PB&J (Bonnie Gaughan 407-804-2565) Wed 2/25 9:00-11:00 am Prepare meal - Salad (Mary Van Hook 407-359-2388) Thur 2/26 9:00-11:00 am Bag brownies; make PB&J sandwiches (Xandra Roth 407-671-6888) Fri 2/27 9:00-11:00 am Donate travel-size toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, All month: Place in COALTION giant toothbrushes, disposable razors), Handi-Wipes & gallon Zip-Lock bags to hold storage box located in Fellowship Hall them. The folks also appreciate gently used baseball caps, environmentallyfriendly tote bags, granola type bars. Contact Mary Goad (407-671-1402) Sort and bag toiletries & reading donations (Mary Goad 407-671-1402) Fri 2/27 3:00-5:00 pm Reading Donations: Magazines for men (sports, cars, news), religious magazines/booklets, devotionals, soft-cover Bibles/New Testaments. Prepare to transport: gather supplies, load food & supplies into van (Nancy Galyean 407-929-0903) Fri 2/27 4:30-5:15 pm Serve the Meal. Please join us in the WPPC Kitchen for departure to the Fri 2/27 5:30-8:00 pm Coalition for the Homeless at 5:30 pm and return by 8:00 pm. Volunteers please wear closed toed shoes to the Homeless Coalition. It is a violation of (NOTE: THE CHURCH VAN IS RESERVED the health code to wear flip-flops. Please call Nancy Galyean (407-929-0903) FOR THIS FUNCTION) by the Wednesday before if you would like to serve. Cleanup kitchen - wash, sanitize items used; store supplies (Nancy Galyean 407-929-0903) Fri 2/27 8:00-8:30 pm Financial Donation: Make check out to WPPC. Note on the memo line Any Time “Coalition for the Homeless” - mail to WPPC or bring to the church office. We partner with St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Altamonte Springs in this “labor of love.” Each month we swap preparation of pasta/salad. On the 4th Friday of each month, we stand shoulder to shoulder in “Serving the Homeless” of Central Florida. Catherine Cross (WPPC Cultural Arts Coordinator) is working with the Art Program at the Coalition’s Women’s & Residential Counseling Center (WRCC), and supplies are needed by the ABC (Arts by Coalition Children). Any of the following donations are appreciated: Paper Towels, Tape Dispensers, Polymer Clay, Embroidery Hoops, Watercolor Paints, Printmaking Brayers, Wooden Pottery Tools. Any of the above gifts, or your time, are so appreciated! To help in any way, please contact: Nancy Galyean 407-929-0903 or [email protected] Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a Compassion Committee Ministry. 17 Which Jericho woman hid the two Israelite spies, and where did she hide them? A. Joanna, in her stable C. Milkah, under a pile of blankets B. Bathsheba, at her neighbor’s house D. Rahab, on her roof Happy Valentine’s Day! D (See Joshua 2:3, 6.) 18 This page prepared and submitted by Matt Straub, History Committee 19 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 John Arthur Eileen Silvers 2 Peighton Mahoney 3 Dick Markel Kathleen Peck Jeff Hoblick 4 5 Beth Danley 6 7 Jayne Watkins Cathy House Jackson Buhler 8 Betty Gow Jeanne Vinci 9 Betty Hines Jan Hall Nike Yost 10 Sara Van Arsdel 11 12 13 Vicki Hurd Mark Beaty 14 Sally Naylor Michael Spain Gregory Wayne 15 Ginny Hansbrough Charles Johnston Jack Watkins, Jr. Aidan Smith 16 Harriett Cury Ed Matrick, Jr. 17 18 19 Jyme Smith Steve Mohammed 20 Lenore Dillard 21 22 Carin Hoblick Phil Jacoby 23 Matt Pickler Hunter Santspree Chris Baldwin 24 George Schwab 25 Steve Thomas 26 27 28 Barbara Edwards Craig Uttley Jim Ellis 29 Denise Riccio 20 CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Dr. Jason T. Micheli, Pastor Cindy Mitchum, Executive Secretary Pat Morgan, Director of Christian Education Linda Lucas, Administrative Assistant Gigi Erwin, RN, FCN, Parish Nurse Laurel Zinssar, Director of Preschool Programs Justin Chase, Director of Music Catherine Cross-Tsintzos, Cultural Arts Coordinator Bill Kent, Organist Kenny Lovelace, Sexton Susan Davis, Dir. of Handbells & Children’s Music Jorge Barrios, Sunday Assistant Sexton Carolyn Achenbach, Dir. of Operations/Accountant SESSION 2015 2016 Kathy Anderson Warren Deatrick Ron Ellman Curtis Koon Max Reed Matt Straub 2017 Rusty Baldwin Fred Murray Dawn Sumrall Alice Sundquist Gene Waugh Debbie Workman Mike Galyean Terry Irwin Jayne Leach Malcolm MacDiarmid Meg Ball Thomas Mary Van Hook DIACONATE 2015 (Transitional 1Year Term) Lisa Dreasher Pam Eastburn Carla Gehrig Julie Rankin Jo Russell Bob White 2016 Fern Barnard Drew Byrne Erb Betty Hines Cathy House Ann Tebbetts Bobbi Jo Walker 2017 Howard Evans Curtis Harrison Gary Henderson Frank Holmes Allen Shaw Jyme Smith MISSIONARIES Dr. Tim & Marta Carriker - Brazil Jenny Bent - Dominican Republic Mark Hare - Haiti Dr. Dan & Elizabeth Turk - Madagascar 21 22
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