WORSHIP Sunday, February 8, 2015 Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on the church in this place. Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened. Here may the doubting find faith, and the anxious be encouraged. Here may the tempted find help, and the sorrowful comfort. Here may the weary find rest, and the strong be renewed. Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Church of the Pa ms a community of faith . . . a way of life 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239 • Ph (941) 924-1323 Fax (941) 923-9594 • www.churchofthepalms.org Prayer line (941) 924-9979 welcome to w rship Church of the Palms Our mission and deep commitment is: “Equipping Disciples for the Service of Christ.” We are a community of faith dedicated to a way of life contained in our name: P.A .L .M . S P raising God in Worship A ligning ourselves with Christ L oving one another in Community M inistering generously with our Time, Talent & Treasure S haring our story and The Story Our Pastors, staff and Session invite you to share not only in our worship, but also in the exciting opportunities Church of the Palms offers to learn, serve and grow in your faith. So whether you are a first time visitor, member, affiliate member or frequently attend . . . . . . we are glad you are here! In Memoriam We extend our Christian sympathy to the families of: James T. Keller, who passed away on January 26; Frederika Allen Albee, January 23; and John E. Charuhas, January 6. Sanctuary Flowers Designation You are invited to designate Sanctuary flowers in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special person or event, or just in thanksgiving to God. To place your reservation, contact Jackie Gomez, 924-1323, and send a separate check of $40.00 payable to “Church of the Palms” and marked “for flowers” to her attention in the church office. 8:00 a.m. Chapel Communion Service Please sign the red covered friendship pad at the end of the pew. Prelude *Call to Worship (from Psalm 95) Leader: O come, let us sing to the Lord; People: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Leader: Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; People: Let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Leader: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. People: O come, let us worship and bow down, let kneel before the Lord, our Maker! *Hymn #464 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Opening Prayer Offering Scripture Matthew 14:13-21 (Pew Bible Pg. 16) Sermon Heaven Help The Hungry Dr. Bruce Hedgepeth Communion Prayer *Hymn #357 “O Master, Let Me *Benediction Postlude Walk with Thee SANCTUARY WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY Senior Pastor Congregational Care Pastor Visitation Pastor Family Ministry Director Equipping Ministry Director Director of Music Ministry Organist / Pianist Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Dr. Lal Hmingliani Browne Dr. Alan Rodda Laurie Haas Carolyn Wilson Genevieve Beauchamp Dr. Jonathan Spivey Church Copyright License for all Music #706640 • Church Copyright License for all Video #503843606 February USHERS 9:00 a.m. - Judy Armitage, Barry Buchanan, Pat Curry, Judy Falkenthal, Genie Hindall, Margo Krusing, Penny Mathews, Betty and Jim Mills, Paul Nielsen, Andrea Reynolds, Sandra Schene, Sandy Snyder and Chuck Volkert. Captain: Glynn Armitage. 11:00 a.m. - Ruth Baker, Jerry Cline, Jean Demeritt, Jackie Garn, Len & Carole Higley, Bob Luedeka, Ben Morgan, Peg Pentz, Peg Tonn, Bob VanBergen. Cocaptains: Steve Black and Carol Spangle. Hearing Loop System in the Sanctuary Switch Hearing Aids to T-Coil (telephone setting) Sanctuary Worship Aids: Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and hearing devices are available. Packets containing children’s worship activities are available in the Sanctuary and Campus Center. Please ask an usher for assistance. Sermon Text: Printed copies of previous sermons are available in the Narthex of the Sanctuary, Campus Center, the Administration Building and on the church website. Televised 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - Every Sunday, Comcast Cable Channel 189. Live streaming of the service is available on our website, www.churchofthepalms. org and may be replayed Sunday afternoon. All services are archived online. DVD copies may be purchased through the church office. The Garden @ CHURCH OF THE PALMS Join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Campus Center for our Modern Worship service. THE GARDEN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY Pastors: Joe Davis ([email protected]) Bruce Hedgepeth ([email protected]) Technical Director: Mike Bassett ([email protected]) Worship Leader: Megan Mooney ([email protected]) What is wrong? “Nothing.” But there is something wrong, and it makes it all the worse when you just can’t let it out. If you are going through separation or divorce you may well benefit from the support and loving Christian Care of a Stephen Minister. We are there for you and we do want to help. Fortunately Church of the Palms has highly trained Stephen Ministers who are committed to providing confidential loving Christian care to those individual who need it. Call Dr. Browne, our Congregational Care Pastor, at 924-1323, [email protected]. a celebration of w rship 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary 5th Sunday after Epiphany • We gather • Prayer of invocation 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PRELUDE Jack Reynolds Peg Moffett “Sicilienne” “Prelude” Betsy Traba, flutist Gabriel Fauré John Rutter *Call to worship *Hymn #464 *Call to Confession “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”” • we confess • *Prayer of Confession (together) Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. In Jesus’ name. Amen. *Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. *Congregational response (together) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen. *Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed (together) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 4 Church of the Palms • we share • RESPONSE O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of God’s grace! Life at Church of the Palms Please sign and pass the red covered friendship pad at the end of the pew. Bob Baarson Sharing our story Commissioning of Honduras Mission Teams (9:00 a.m.) Pastoral prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Offertory “Yes, He Did!” Praise & Glory Choir Lloyd Larson *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. • We PROCLAIM • Laurie Haas Children’s Moment (9:00 a.m.) *Hymn #357 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” Scripture LESSON Matthew 14:13-33 (Pew Bible NT Pg. 16) Leader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! SERMON “You Never Know When” Dr. F. Morgan Roberts • We GO • *Hymn #392 *Benediction “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” *Benediction Response Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way; With thee began, with thee shall end the day. Guard thou the lips from sin, the heart from shame, That in this house have called upon thy name. Postlude “Psalm 19” A. Marcello *Congregation, please stand if able www.churchofthepalms.org 5 About Our Guest preacher - F. Morgan Roberts F. Morgan Roberts is Pastor Emeritus of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh. During his fifty years of pastoral ministry, he served churches in Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He was an adjunct member of the faculty of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, supervising the Field Education Program, working with doctoral candidates, and teaching the advanced preaching practicum. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. His various publications include: Are There Horses In Heaven?, the recently published, 28 Hymns to Sing before You Die, and various chapters in multi-volume works on theology and biblical studies. He and his wife, Nora, enjoy their blended family of 9 children, 30 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Today is Scout Sunday The Boy Scout Oath says: On my honor, I will do my best; To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. The Boy Scout Law says: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. We appreciate the Boy Scouts from our congregation who are serving us today: Blake Bennett, Alexander & Dimitrios Vafeas, Walter & Eric Homeister, Jim MacLean (Canadian Boy Scout), Peter Cornetet, Sam & Charlie Wright. A Tale of TWO PIANOS Postponed until March 29 4:00 p.m. • Sanctuary Tickets: $10.00 Genevieve beauchamp • jonathan spivey Our February 8 performance has been postponed until March 29 at 4:00 p.m. Genevieve Beauchamp had a small accident last Friday and her arm was slightly injured. We pray Genevieve heals quickly. There are three options for those who have already purchased tickets: 1) You can receive a full refund; 2)You can use the ticket for the Noyes Fludde concert; 3) You can use the ticket for the rescheduled concert on March 29 at 4:00 p.m. Please call the church office if you prefer to receive a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience. Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood by Benjamin Britten) March 1 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Sanctuary A large scale, one act children’s opera that brings together professionals and community musicians. Tickets are on sale in the 6 church office for $10.00. Church of the Palms new member class TODAY • Chapel Reception Room 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. New Members Part 1 - COP Orientation: If you are ready to make a deeper commitment to the Church of the Palms family of faith or would just like to explore what that means, then this is the class for you! Just here seasonally? Come learn about our affiliate membership. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. New Members Part 2 - Join The Community: If you have made the decision to join our community of faith, this is your opportunity to be received into membership. The only prerequisite is to have attended a New Member Orientation. No need to sign up for either New Members Part 1 or 2...just come to the Chapel Reception Room! Call to Prayer Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Chapel Reception Room Join us every Sunday before the services as we pray for our pastors and the morning services. Come and pray silently or out loud. Contact Susan Grundy, 355-2156. Remember In Prayer Missionaries & Mission Partners An updated list of our supported worldwide and local mission partners and missionaries is available on the literature racks at the doors in the Sanctuary, the Campus Center and the Church Office. We ask for your continued prayers for all of our Missionaries and Mission Partners. Military Individuals Chris Branning June LeBell Alley Roxanna Browning Bob Castle Dotti Cole Joan Daly Mary Frances Dockum Marlene Downs Janet Eddy T.H. Edelblute Lee Greene Babe Hart Ernie Ingham Mary Ann Jaqua Marcia Jensen Suzi Kinder Bob Kramer Cherie Leetzow Ragnar Petri Carl Phillipps Sally Taylor Roland VanderValk Bob VanBergen Mary Wadsworth David Wachtel Betty Walser George Zubulake Non-Members Eleanor Candido Maaike Clark Judith Dench Jeff Dockum Beverly Egan Jacqueline Fellhauer Craig Hendry Annie Kellis Nutei Khawlhring Ralp Korn Chloe Lagana Joshua Miller Craigery Morgan Lloyd Odegaard Kathleen Papile Ann Prohoniak David Reifsnyder Don Wilson www.churchofthepalms.org Alex Brown Richard Carson Rob Garner Peter Higginbotham Zachary Miller David Moffett Lauren Moffett Tracy Prohoniak Jared Sweetser Ben Young The Families of Frederika Allen Albee John E. Charuhas James T. Keller In Need of Prayer? Please call the church office. We would love to pray for you and any prayer requests you may have, 924-1323. 7 Family ministry family MINISTRY STUDENT SPONSORSHIP 2015! Thank you for your generosity as we begin to receive our sponsors and donations. Currently, we have received $24,906 from 202 donors, with our goal being $25,000. Please don’t forget to bring your financial gift along with the card, and place it in the weekly offering. There are cards available in the pew racks. Because of your generosity, our students will have opportunities to encounter Christ in 2015, an experience which will influence them for life. Questions? Contact Jeff McCauley at [email protected]. Date night Friday, February 13 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Campus Center Just bring your sweetheart and let us take care of the rest. If you have kids living at home, let us keep them while you enjoy dinner, dessert, and entertainment. Cost is $10.00. RSVP to Valerie Mathews; [email protected] or 9241323 ext. 208. Students - this is a great way to get your service hours before the March deadline! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up! confirmation IS UNDERWAY February 15 • 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We had a wonderful kick-off retreat this weekend and will continue with our classes over the next couple weeks. Classes will meet upstairs from 10:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Summer trips There is still room in our Middle School Student Life trip, and our High School Urban Serve. For more information contact Jeff McCauley, [email protected] Celebrate with us that our other trips have sold-out! 8 Church of the Palms NURSERY CARE • 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • 1st floor, Educ. Bldg. For your little angels ages 2 months - 4 years old, Nursery is available from 8:45 am-12:15 pm on Sundays in the first floor of the Educational building. Children enjoy a craft and snack. They will learn about Jesus in a fun-filled and safe environment. Nursing station and changing areas are available in the nursery as well. Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated. For information please contact Corrie at [email protected] or by calling 727-457-9403. SUNDAY KIDS WORSHIP • 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. All Pre-K through 5th grade kids should begin worship with their families at the 9:00 a.m. service. After the Children’s Moment, they will be escorted from the service to participate in Kids Worship in room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY CHILDCARE • 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Nursery: room 101 Toddlers & 2 Year Olds: room 103 3 Year Olds: room 103B Sunday Elementary Small Groups • 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This year, children are studying the same theme being preached in the Sanctuary and Garden each week. We are finding our place in God’s Story. Pre-K - Kindergarten: room 114 1st & 2nd grade: room 207 3rd grade: 211 Library 4th & 5th grade: room 205 SUNDAY Middle & High School Small Groups (Rooms 208, 209, 210) Each Sunday from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 am, students will gather in Rooms 208, 209, and 210 to explore the deeper themes of God’s Story through the narrative lectionary being studied church wide. We will have creative conversations and share personal stories to find where we connect to God’s greater story. CONTACT FAMILY MINISTRY STAFF (924-1323): Family Ministry Director: Laurie Haas ([email protected]) Jeff McCauley ([email protected]) Student Ministry Director: Valerie Mathews ([email protected]) Family Ministry Coordinator: Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Carol Homeister ([email protected]) Corrie Hoffman ([email protected]) Nursery Coordinator: Students serving Serve your church family and earn those trip bucks! Contact Valerie Mathews to sign up: 924-1323 ext. 208, [email protected]. Remember: You must have 15 hours served before March 1 to keep your spot on a summer trip! Wednesday Afternoon Kitchen Prep 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Help during dinner and clean-up afterwards. Contact Kathy Robinett, [email protected] Yellow Umbrella Greeting Want to brighten someone’s day with your smile? Sign up to be a yellow umbrella greeter. Volunteers Needed Family Ministry is looking for a team of volunteers to help in our creative outreach. If you have an eye for design or know how to use Pinterest, we want YOU! All ages are welcome. Contact Valerie Mathews (924-1323 ext. 208, [email protected]) to sign up. Sunday The story: creation TO THE resurrection 10:15 a.m. • Chapel This class is designed as a companion to the Sunday sermon series. Each week we will have the opportunity to look deeper into the scriptures behind the sermon. We will learn how God has revealed His plan of salvation from Creation to the Cross. Augustine formulated the axiom, “in the Old Testament the New is concealed, in the New the Old is revealed”. Led by Dale Vollrath: [email protected]. Thriving in the early years of parenting (Parents of kids 6 and under) 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Room 202 Family Builders Tony and Janae Camp will lead this 5 week course. Young parents will connect with one another as they learn techniques for correcting behavior and how to communicate for better cooperation. If you have questions, please contact Laurie Haas, lhaas@churchofthepalms. org. Christians Under Construction: Biblical Perspectives on Current Issues 10:15 a.m. • Room 206 Each week we will tackle a new subject that has generated interest among both Christians and non-Christians and look at it from a Biblical perspective. We will read the Bible, consider how this experience might apply and engage in informed discussion. Facilitated by Kyle Quattlebaum. Church of the Palms Book Group February 15, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Chapel Reception Room At this gathering, we plan to discuss The Language of Sparrows by Rachel Phifer. Through this story of unique and compelling individuals of varied ages, the reader witnesses the awesome workings of our God of hope. You are most welcome to join us on February 15, as well as on the third Sunday of upcoming months for the following books: March - Barabbas by Par Lagerkvist, April - The Insanity of God: True Story of Faith Resurrected, by Nik Ripken, and May - In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord. Questions? Please contact Doris Kamphuis, 360-8474, [email protected]. Life’s difficult questions 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Led by Dr. McConnell How do I know I am hearing the voice of God? • Why must children suffer? • Where was God during the Holocaust? • What difference does prayer make? • How do I interpret the Bible? • What does love require and when is it permissible to stop loving? • What is the appropriate use of violence? And more. 10 Church of the Palms East home bible study TODAY, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.• Off Campus This newly-organized East Home Bible Study group is meeting in support of God’s word as our only authority and His Son as our only Savior, as we seek to follow the leading of His Spirit. We will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Please join us for Bible Study, Prayer, and Food/Fellowship. Contact Reyn or Doris Kamphuis at 360-8474 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to join the group. Monday PALMS’ SINGLES DINNER (50+) 5:30 p.m. • Campus Center Every Monday we have dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by events such as book talks, game night, special outings and more. Please call in your dinner reservations by the Thursday prior to this dinner, no later than noon. Contact Dottie Stoddard, 924-7430. Tuesday MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & BREAKFAST 7:00 a.m. • Off Campus This group is open to all men who would like the opportunity to get to know other men from our church while deepening their faith through Bible study and prayer. Please bring a Bible. We are currently studying the book of John. Led by Dale Vollrath. Contact Dale Vollrath, [email protected]. Women’s Prayer Group 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • West Meeting Room This is a time for encouragement through God’s Word and prayer. We pray for our church, country, family relationships, adult children with addictions, grandchildren and friends. We will stroll with Paul through Romans. Join us to know Jesus Christ more clearly, to love Him more dearly and to follow Him more nearly. We welcome all prayer requests. Gaye O’Brien 377-3480. C.S. Lewis Reading Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chapel Reception Room Our reading group, led by Dr. McConnell, will continue our discussion on That Hideous Strength, through chapter 12. North home bible study February 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.• Off Campus We will now begin studying the book of II Peter. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Please join us for Bible study, prayer, and food/fellowship. Contact Reyn or Doris Kamphuis at 360-8474 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to join the group. Stephen ministry February 17, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Room 206 Receive continuing education and meet in supervised groups every third Tuesday of the month. Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323. Wednesday Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. • Chapel Reception Room In his letter to the Romans Paul develops the argument that is the basis of Christianity: Nothing you can do will save you. It is through faith alone that we are saved. Led by Tom Webber, [email protected] and Rev. Fred Marsh. Watercolor Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Chapel Reception Room Paint with watercolor and enjoy the company of other artsy folk! Please remember to bring your own supplies. Contact Pastor Hmingi Browne, 924-1323 or [email protected]. Prayer shawl group 3:30 p.m.• Chapel Narthex We are knitting prayer shawls. All are welcome to join us! Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323 or [email protected]. Palms Buffet & Grille 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Campus Center Enjoy food and fellowship for all on Wednesday evenings! ECC children and families will be joining us tonight for their annual Spaghetti Dinner. It will feature light entertainment and a children’s art exhibit. Family Price w/reservation (2 adults, 2 children): $15; $16 without reservation • Kids (ages 3-17): $5 • Adults w/reservation: $8; $9 without reservation. Kids two and under eat FREE! Make your reservation by calling the office before noon on Tuesday, filling out a dinner reservation card or going to www.churchofthepalms.org. Dealing with Differences 6:30 p.m. • Chapel Picking up where the “Comparative Religions” class left off, we will be discussing how we as Christians relate to others from different faith religions in a gracious and respectful way. Led by Dr. Bruce Hedgepeth and assisted by Carolyn Wilson. OAS S midweek worship 12 Adult Discipleship & Fellowship Pa ms Essentials he aith . . . a way of life February 11 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Room 202 • Is a great way to connect with & relate to other members of our COP family, • Is a real opportunity to grow & be equipped as a disciple of Jesus. • Is an exciting adventure as we explore together Church of the Palms vision for “Equipping Disciples for the Service of Christ” by: Praising God in Worship Aligning Ourselves with Christ Loving One Another in Community Ministering Generously with Our Time, Talent & Treasure Sharing Our Story with The Story Essentials will meet for five weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. beginning on February 4 and ending March 11 (no classes on Ash Wednesday, February 18). Thursday PALMS BRIDGE CLUB February 19, 7:00 p.m.• Chapel Reception Room We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month for fun and fellowship. Contact Nancy Kanellos, 320-3478 to make your reservation or to be placed on the “fill-in” list. “Fill-in” players are greatly appreciated (and needed) as well as players who are able to play on a regular basis. Come and join us - you’ll love it! Beginning Creative Signing Class 5:30 p.m. • Music & Arts Building This class is an introduction to incorporating American Sign Language with music to interpret God’s message to us in visual form. No previous experience is necessary. Led by the Advanced Creative Signers. Everyone is welcome. Sign up under the Fellowship Tree contact Susy Welsh 321-5703, [email protected]. Beginning Bell Ringers class 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary Come and learn how to read music and how bells/tone chimes ringing is actually done. Everyone is welcome, middle school students through adults. No previous experience necessary. Contact Susy Welsh 321-5703, [email protected]. www.churchofthepalms.org 13 Sisters in Christ February 26 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Room 209 We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month and study books and articles to help us on our spiritual journeys. Come and share insights and fellowship with coffee, discussion and prayer. Contact Cindy Lanoue-Foster, 922-1826 (please leave a message); [email protected]. Friday Friday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. • Room 202 Our new Bible study is titled, “Luke 24” will last approximately 10 weeks. If you need a study guide, please email Meriam. Led by Meriam Matthews, [email protected] and Peter Connor, [email protected]. Grief support group Please note: The Grief Support Group will resume on Friday, February 20. On February 13, we will have a Faith-Based Recovery meeting from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel Reception Room. If interested, just show up. Eat, Meet & Be Merry February 27, 11:30 a.m. • Off Campus Join Pastor Hmingi Browne for food and fellowship at Der Dutchman every last Friday of the month. Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323. South home bible study February 13, 7:00 p.m. • Off Campus We will now begin studying the book of Proverbs from the Old Testament. We meet on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Please join us for Bible Study, Prayer, and Food/Fellowship. Contact Reyn or Doris Kamphuis at 360-8474 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to join the group. Loving stitches February 27, 2015 • 9:45 a.m. • Chapel Reception Room We are a group of women who knit, crochet, sew and quilt for local charities. We create baby sweaters and blankets for Healthy Start and the Veterans Hospital; teddy bears for the Sheriff and Police Departments and hats for the Resurrection House and the Salvation Army. We meet on the fourth Friday of each month. If you enjoy sewing, knitting, quilting or crocheting, please join us. Knitting and crochet instructions are available. Contact Alberta Adams, 924-8464. 14 Church of the Palms opportunities for generosity Ash Wednesday Ushers Needed We need members of our usher teams to volunteer for the Ash Wednesday service on February 18 at 6:30 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the ushers closet. A short explanation of our duties is on that sheet. Questions? Contact Barry Buchanan at 371-7033, [email protected]. Got Blood? Donate. February 15 • North Parking Lot 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank will be here on February 15 in the northwest parking lot. There will be one bus for whole blood only. All blood types are needed due to the flu season. Please consider donating your blood at this important time. Questions? Contact Don Schalekamp, 923-4803. back t bas cs tutoring program We still need tutors. For information and/ or to sign up, please see Judy Armitage under the Fellowship Tree between services, call her at 924-1323 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you. Family Ministry Volunteers Family Ministry is looking for a team of volunteers to help in our creative outreach. If you have an eye for design or know how to use Pinterest, we want YOU! All ages are welcome. Contact Valerie Mathews (924-1323 ext. 208, [email protected]) to sign up. Wednesday Grille Volunteers We need volunteers for prepping (2 hours), dining room setup (begins at 3:00 p.m.), dining room help during dinner and cleanup afterwards. To help, please contact Kathy Robinett, 924-1323, krobinett@ churchofthepalms.org. Help With Panera Bread Pickup Volunteers are needed to help with the Panera Bread pick up for the months of March, May, July, August, November and December. To help, please contact Kathy Robinett, 924-1323, krobinett@ churchofthepalms.org. Legacy Giving Corner Giving stocks or mutual funds instead of cash to Church of the Palms might save you capital gains taxes! Contact your tax professional to learn more. For more information about the Legacy Society, contact Dr. McConnell, smcconnell@ churchofthepalms.org, 924-1323 or John Mercier, Chair of the Legacy Giving Committee, 921-5726, [email protected]. spotlight on missions Genevieve Beauchamp Music Ministry Director M usic Director Genevieve Beauchamp has two very able partners at COP: Jonathan Spivey, Sanctuary Organist, and Yoko Spivey, Sanctuary Worship Coordinator. She directs gifted groups of those in the congregation who enjoy singing and are willing to devote considerable time to practice - allowing the rest of us to listen to them many, many Sundays during each year. The choirs she directs are: The Jubilee Handbell Choir; the Chancel Choir; the Praise & and Glory Choir; the Sarasota Young Voices; and the Sarasota Choral Society. She oversees The Sounds of Glory Orchestra; and she encourages the learning of Sign Language -by those who enjoy performing while the choir is singing. As COP’s Music Director, Genevieve regularly invites talented teens and other gifted musicians to perform during the Sanctuary service most Sundays, such as George Nickson who played his Marimba on January 25. George is a percussionist and is known for his great versatility and virtuosity. In April 2012, he was appointed Principal Percussionist of the Sarasota Orchestra. We look forward to upcoming music events such as: Noyes Fludde (Noah’s Flood) by Benjamin Britten on March 1, which will be performed at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This production will showcase singers, an orchestra, children, and a large ark! “A Tale of Two Pianos” at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on March 29 featuring Genevieve Beauchamp and Jonathan Spivey on two 9 foot Steinway pianos. Having had an opportunity to enjoy looking at Genevieve’s Facebook collection of photographs, the balance of this Spotlight will share some of these photographs following this report on what Genevieve also does as Artistic Director of the 16 Church of the Palms Sarasota Choral Society, a position she has held since 2009. In addition, she serves as the Founder and Artistic Director of Sarasota Young Voices (SYV), a community children’s choir that serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Both groups look upon COP as their “home.” The 70th consecutive annual production of the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s MESSIAH - this Sacred Oratorio took place at Church of the Palms on December 6, 2014, with four world class soloists; Dr. Jonathan Spivey, organ; Live Orchestra; and a special appearance by Sarasota Young Voices. A reception to celebrate its 70th anniversary followed the performance, with its President Paul Weber and its Artistic Director Genevieve Beauchamp cutting the 70th anniversary cake, which was generously donated by Publix Supermarkets. Another Spotlight on COP’s Music Ministry later in 2015 will showcase the 70th Messiah performance and other photographs related to COP’s Music Ministry. The photographs in this Spotlight show the 69th performance of MESSIAH at Church of the Palms by the Sarasota Choral Society and the Sarasota Young Voices; Genevieve conducting the Sarasota Young Voices in the famed Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris (a special opportunity which happened this past June); a similar performance conducted by Genevieve at the American Church in Paris shows Genevieve and the Sarasota Young Voices standing in front of the elegant church organ; and finally a delightful poster shows the Summer Day Camp at Church of the Palms for Sarasota Young Voices. Genevieve and her husband William joined Church of the Palms last year. They have two daughters: Ariane and Daphne. Genevieve may be reached at [email protected], 924-1323. www.churchofthepalms.org 17 upcoming ministry events Spaghetti Dinner & Registration Fun times ahead at the Early Childhood Center! Wednesday, February 11 • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join in on the fun by attending the COP/ECC dinner on Wednesday, February 11. Dinner will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This event is for our church community and families in the Early Childhood Center, who will have an opportunity to meet, share a meal and share in the joy that the children in the program bring. There will be special entertainment and an art exhibit. Registration for the 2015-2016 school year is here. Current part-time preschool students, siblings, and church members may register at any time. Opportunity for 3 and 4’s is available. The ECC is a participant in the Florida Department of Education VPK (Voluntary Pre Kindergarten) Program and follows the September 1 Kindergarten cutoff for placement in classrooms. For more information about the opportunities as well as classroom configurations/hours available, call the ECC office at 921-7892. Wycliffe Bible Translators & Campus Crusade’s JESUS Film Production Tuesday, February 17 • 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The Mission Committee is inviting everyone to visit Wycliffe in Orlando, the Wycliffe Bible Translator’s Discovery Center and Campus Crusade International. You will have an opportunity to see first-hand what our church has supported for the last 9 years. Since Church of the Palms has sponsored two JESUS Film for two people groups in Nigeria, this will be an opportunity to visit Wycliffe as well as see first-hand how a JESUS Film is produced. Sign up under the tree today. This trip will be FREE, thanks to a special gift from an anonymous donor. For further information, contact Reyn Kamphuis, 360-8474, [email protected]. Family Promise is coming to Church of the Palms! Family Promise brings the faith community together to provide food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Over 40% of the homeless in Sarasota are families and this amazing program has an 80% success rate of getting families back into permanent housing. We have an opportunity as a congregation to, for one week every three months, play a critical role in helping these families get back on their feet. We need volunteers the week of March 22 to help us set-up and break-down, to provide supplies, to provide meals and to serve as hosts to our guests. For more information, find us under the tree in February, contact Sarah 780-3899 or Steve 9587-0177 or email [email protected]. 18 Church of the Palms upcoming ministry events Ash WEDNESDAY FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE Wednesday, February 18 • 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Join us for a special intergenerational worship service, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This special service is designed for all ages, but we will have childcare available for infants through 3 year olds. SHAPE Wants Me To Serve. . . I Know Now Where God And it brings the most joy to me while helping others. This is what graduates of the S.H.A.P.E. Class are saying. Invest six hours over just two days and find how you have been shaped by God to serve others. In the S.H.A.P.E. Class, you will learn how you are equipped for the service of Christ by listening to biblical teaching, doing self-assessment exercises, learning how to interpret these self-assessments, and having the opportunity to discuss them in a small-group. This class meets in the Education Bldg, Room 206, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20 and continues Saturday morning, February 21. One hour of preparation is required before attending the class. You may pick up the workbook in the church office or from under the Tree between services. Contact Bob Baarson at 400-9391 or [email protected] for further information. Annual Legacy Society Luncheon Saturday, March 7 • 12:30 p.m. • Mattison’s 41 (7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota) For those interested in joining us, please contact Steve McConnell, smcconnell@ churchofthepalms.org, 924-1323 or John Mercier, [email protected], 921-5726. www.churchofthepalms.org 19 are you new here? Want to find out more about Church of the Palms? Check out our website at: http://www.churchofthepalms.org There you can: • • • • • • • • • • Learn more about our ministries Catch the Livestream worship service every Sunday Watch archived services Download our 2014 Winter Planner Connect via iTunes to our sermon & teaching podcasts Sign up to be on our email list Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Make an online donation - it’s fast, easy & secure! And more . . . got the QR app? 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Every 2nd Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel Reception Room 20 Church of the Palms calendar of events Sunday, February 8 8:00 a.m. Chapel Worship Service Chapel 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Chapel Study 8:45 a.m. Childcare See Page 9 9:00 a.m. The Garden Worship Service Campus Center 9:00 a.m.Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Kid’s Worship 205-207 10:15 a.m. Pre-K - Elementary Small Groups See Page 9 10:15 a.m.Middle - High School Small Groups See Page 9 10:15 a.m.Thriving in the Early Years of Parenting 202 10:15 a.m. Christians Under Construction 206 10:15 a.m.The Story: Creation to Resurrection Chapel 10:15 a.m. New Members - COP Orientation Chapel Reception Room 11:00 a.m. New Members - Join The Community Chapel Reception Room 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Honduras Mission Team Meeting Campus Center 4:00 p.m. East Home Bible StudyOff Campus 5:00 p.m. Life’s Difficult Questions Sanctuary Monday, FEBRUARY 9 9:00 a.m. SILL Music Mondays Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.Deborah CircleOff Campus 9:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle Chapel Reception Room 10:00 a.m. Rebekah Circle 206 10:00 a.m. Joanna CircleOff Campus 5:30 p.m. Palm Singles Dinner Campus Center 6:30 p.m. Sounds of Glory Orchestra RehearsalMusic & Arts Building 7:00 p.m.The Garden Leadership Team East Meeting Room Tuesday, FEBRUARY 10 7:00 a.m.Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast Off Campus 8:00 a.m. Suncoast Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.Mary Circle 210 1:00 p.m.Martha Circle Chapel Reception Room 2:00 p.m. Women’s Prayer Group West Meeting Room 2:30 p.m.Tutoring Campus Center 4:00 p.m.Generosity Team Meeting 206 4:00 p.m. Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood) Rehearsal Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. SYV Prelude & Training Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building 5:30 p.m. Creative SignersChapel 5:45 p.m. SYV Concert Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building 6:30 p.m. SYV Chamber Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building 7:00 p.m. North Home Bible StudyOff Campus Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11 7:30 a.m.Men’s Bible Study Chapel Reception Room 8:00 a.m. Samaritan Fundraising Meeting 206 9:15 a.m.Memorial Garden Board Meeting West Meeting Room 10:00 a.m. Watercolor Wednesday Chapel Reception Room 3:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee 206 www.churchofthepalms.org 21 calendar of events 3:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Group Chapel Narthex 5:00 p.m. Congregational Prayer Time Chapel 5:00 p.m. ECC/COP Spaghetti Dinner Campus Center 5:30 p.m.Leadership Development Team Meeting West Meeting Room 5:30 p.m. Equipping Ministry Meeting East Meeting Room 6:00 p.m. Jubilee Handbell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 6:30 p.m.Youth Group (Middle & High School) 208, 209, 210 6:30 p.m. PALMS Essentials Small Group 202 6:30 p.m. Keeping The Sabbath (Women’s Study) 206 6:30 p.m.Oasis Wednesday Service Chapel 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir RehearsalMusic & Arts Building Thursday, FEBRUARY 12 1:30 p.m. Claudia Circle Chapel Reception Room 2:30 p.m.Tutoring Campus Center 5:30 p.m. Beginning Creative Signers ClassMusic & Arts Building 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 127 Meeting 205-207 6:00 p.m. The Garden Worship Team Meeting East Meeting Room 6:30 p.m. Beginning Bell Ringers Class Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Palms Men Leadership Team Chapel Reception Room 7:00 p.m.The Garden Worship Band Rehearsal Campus Center Friday, FEBRUARY 13 9:30 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study 202 10:00 a.m. Faith-Based Recovery Group Chapel Reception Room 1:00 p.m. Palms String EnsembleMusic & Arts Building 6:00 p.m. Date Night Campus Center Saturday, FEBRUARY 14 1:00 p.m. Noye’s Fludde Costume SewingMusic & Arts Building Sunday, FEBRUARY 15 8:00 a.m. Chapel Worship Service Chapel 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Chapel Study 8:45 a.m. Childcare See Page 9 9:00 a.m. The Garden Worship Service Campus Center 9:00 a.m.Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Kid’s Worship 205-207 10:15 a.m. Pre-K - Elementary Small Groups See Page 9 10:15 a.m.Middle - High School Small Groups See Page 9 10:15 a.m. Christians Under Construction 206 10:15 a.m.Thriving in the Early Years of Parenting 202 10:15 a.m.The Story: Creation to Resurrection Chapel 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. Church of the Palms Book Group Chapel Reception Room 4:00 p.m. Praise & Glory Choir RehearsalMusic & Arts Building 5:00 p.m. Life’s Difficult Questions Sanctuary 22 Church of the Palms God’s Story February 8, 2015 Your Story For the week of February 8, 2015 Devotion: Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. You can do this alone, as a couple, as a family; in the morning, during the day, or at night. Find a routine that works best for you. Pray: Light a candle and open your devotion time with a prayer. Jesus who performs miracles, open our eyes to see the miracles you perform on this earth each and every day. Stir in us wonder and awe at the things you accomplish in this world. Amen. Reflect: Reflect on the key verses from Sunday’s reading. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Matthew 14:20-21 Study: Study the reading and consider the background. Miracles and healings were not unusual in Jesus’ day. Many prophets and healers were able to perform them. The miracles and healings of Jesus drew attention to Jesus, and Jesus used those opportunities to tell people how much God loved them. What set Jesus apart from other miracle workers and healers was that he genuinely had been given the authority to perform them in God’s name. Jesus was also the only one ever to be raised from the dead. The interactions between Jesus and his disciples is of interest in these accounts. First, Jesus’ initial command to them was to feed the crowds themselves. Perhaps he was trying to tell them that they had it within them to call upon God for help in performing such a miracle. Second, Jesus invited Peter to walk on the water with him. In both stories, Jesus tried to show that the disciples had been given God’s authority to perform miracles, to preach, teach, and heal, just as he himself was doing. - Continued on back New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved. God’s Story Your Story - continued - Read: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding of Sunday’s text. After the reading, ask the follow-up questions. Follow these stories of Jesus and his followers. Sunday, Matthew 14:13-33, Feeding 5,000 Monday, Psalm 95:1-5, Psalm Tuesday, Matthew 9:18-38, Healings of Jesus Wednesday, Matthew 10:11-15, The Twelve Apostles Thursday, Matthew 10:16-42, Coming Persecutions Friday, Matthew 11:1-19, John the Baptist Saturday, Matthew 11:20-30, Woes What kind of environment did Jesus and his followers step into when they agreed to preach, teach, and perform miracles? How did people respond to their words and actions? Connect: Connect in conversation with others in your household. Discuss the following questions, or simply check in with “Highs” and “Lows.” What was a high point of your day? What was a low point? Who are the miracle workers and healers in your community? How are they recognized? How are they rewarded? What is God’s role in healing and the working of modern miracles? How much authority has God given you that you are reluctant to claim? What might you accomplish if you accept responsibility for the gifts God has given you? Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word come alive. Do the following activity this week. Do one thing this week that honors the gifts God has given you that you have been reluctant to claim or use. Share your plan with someone who can hold you accountable for following through with your actions. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. God who never leaves us alone, feed us as we hear your word. Come to us in places we might not expect you. Amen. Copyright © 2014 Clergy Stuff. Used with Permission. Find more at www.ClergyStuff.com. Blessing written by Pr. Chip Borgstadt.
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