January 8, Dear Brothers and Sisters,

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1 Dear Brothers and Sisters, January 8, 2012 Today we start the new quarter of Adult Christian Education & Fellowship classes. We have two classes. One is The Sermon on the Mount, and it is taught by Fred Gordon and Wes Mollard. And the second class is the Leadership Class, taught by me. I encourage every adult in our church family to attend one of these two classes. I also want to thank you for your generous support of the 2011 End-of-Year Gift for the purchase of ESV Pew Bibles, Trinity Hymnals, and Trinity Psalters. We hope to have the books in use by the end of the month! Grace and peace,

2 Welcome It is good to have you worship with us today. We are a church that seeks to love the Lord and to share this love with one another through the saving grace in Jesus Christ. We believe the Christian life is lived through the Holy Spirit who lives in the hearts of all believers. Join us in the celebration of Life with Jesus Christ. Mission The mission of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church is to bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God s name. Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday School (all ages) - 8:45 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. During Sunday Morning Worship and Sunday School, childcare is provided for infants to age two in room 13. Children from age three through second grade are invited to join us for worship in the sanctuary until dismissal to Children s Church, which meets in room 20. Copies of Rev. Fritz s sermon, as well as information on church activities, are available on the information board in the narthex. Church Map Storage Sanctuary Kitchen Overflow Nursery 13 Ladies Rest Room Class Room Music & Library Rest Room CC Copy Room Outside Storage CM Large Kitchen Class Room Class Room Class Room 23 Class Room Narthex OS Overflow Intern s Study 3 Work Room Church Office 1 2 Men s Rest Room Senior Pastor s Study 2

3 Lord s Day Worship Service January 8, :30 a.m. First Sunday After the Epiphany * Those able, please stand. Ushers may assist latecomers to find their seats. Children, ages 3 to Second Grade, are dismissed to Children s Church in Room 20. Nursery care is provided in Room 13 during the Worship Service. Parents: For the safety of your children, please accompany them to the bathrooms. Please silence all communication devices. Please refrain from applause and flash photography during the Worship Service. Please refrain from eating or drinking during the Worship Service. All songs reprinted with permission. CCLI License # Live the New Life 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Christ the Center The Prelude Debi Hensley *The Greeting The Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Friendship Register The Preparation for Worship God Calls Us to Worship The Call to Worship Based on Psalm 19:1-4 Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. People: Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. Leader: There is no speech, nor are there words; 3

4 their voice is not heard; People: yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. Leader: The glory of God echoes throughout the world. Let us praise the name of the Lord. *The Opening Song How Great Is Your Love Chorus How high and how wide, how deep and how long, How sweet and how strong is your love; How lavish your grace, how faithful your ways, How great is your love, oh Lord! No eye has seen, and no ear has heard, And no mind has ever conceived The glorious things that you have prepared For everyone who has believed; You brought us near and you called us your own, And made us joint heirs with your son. Chorus Objects of mercy, who should have known wrath. We re filled with unspeakable joy! Riches of wisdom, unsearchable wealth, And the wonder of knowing your voice. You are our treasure and our great reward, Our hope and our glorious King! Chorus How lavish your grace, how faithful your ways, How great is your love, oh Lord! CLI Number: Author(s) Altrogge, Mark Copyright: 1991 Integrity's Praise! Music Sovereign Grace Praise (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.) *The Prayer of Invocation 4

5 God Cleanses Us from Our Sin The Confession of Sin Based on Matthew 2:1-16, 6:23 People: God of the Bethlehem star, everyone is searching for your light shining in the face of Christ. The Magi sought Christ simply to worship him. But Herod sought him to appease his jealous anger. We confess that our motives in seeking Jesus are not pure. We do not come simply to worship: we come to Christ, asking his benefits of reassurance, health, wealth; asking him to fulfill the hundred petitions for not-so-important requests that we heap before him. But the Magi sought first the kingdom. Help us, God, to follow their example, putting our own need in perspective, worshiping the Christ in love, content to be in your presence, and laying our gifts before you. Then may we journey, trusting that your goodness and light will accompany us all the days of our life. Amen. The Assurance of Forgiveness Based on John 1:9.12 Leader: The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. To all who have received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. 5

6 The Song of Response Amazing Grace, Our Chains Are Gone Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear; And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Chorus My chains are gone, I ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood his mercy reigns, Unending love, amazing grace. The Lord has promised good to me; His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. Chorus 2x The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine. But God who called me here below, Will be forever mine. Will be forever mine. You are forever mine. CCLI Number: Author(s): Tomlin, Chris and Newton, John Copyright: 2006 wordhiptogether.com songs, Sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing God Consecrates Us by His Word The Affirmation of Faith from Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 2 People: I believe that the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in them, who still upholds and rules them by his eternal counsel and providence, 6

7 is my God and Father because of Christ his Son. I trust him so much that I do not doubt he will provide whatever I need for body and soul, and he will turn to my good whatever adversity he sends me in this sad world. He is able to do this because he is almighty God; he desires to do this because he is a faithful Father. The OT Scripture Reading Genesis 1:1-5 RE Bert Barber 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Psalm Psalm 29 O give to Jehovah, you sons of the Mighty, both glory and strength to Jehovah accord! O give to the Lord his name's greatness of glory! In splendor of holiness worship the Lord! The voice of Jehovah resounds on the waters; The glorious God thunders forth from the height. The Lord is upon the great sweep of the waters, The Lord's voice in splendor! The Lord's voice in might! The Lord on his throne sat above the great deluge! The Lord on his throne sits as King without cease! The Lord is the One who gives strength to his people! The Lord is the one who will bless them with peace! Tune: KREMSER (We Gather Together) The NT Scripture Reading Mark 1:4-11 RE Bert Barber 4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of 7

8 repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Prayer of the Church RE Bert Barber The Offering The Offertory Song *The Preparatory Song Please place Friendship Registration form in Offering Plate Debi Hensley Let Your Heart Be Broken Let your heart be broken for a world in need Feed the mouths that hunger, soothe the wounds that bleed Give the cup of water and the load of bread Be the hands of Jesus, serving in his stead. Here on earth applying principles of love, Visible expression, God still rules above Living illustration of the Living Word To the minds of all who ve never seen or heard. Blest to be a blessing, privileged to care, Challenged by the need apparent every where. Where mankind is wanting, fill the vacant place; Be the means through which the Lord reveals his grace. Let you heart be tender and your vision clear; See mankind as God sees, serve him far and near. Let your heart be broken by a brother s pain; Share your rich resources, give and give again. CCLI Number: , Author(s): Smiley, Billy; Leech, Bryan Jeffrey Copyright: 2007 Mission Group Music )Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) 8

9 The Dismissal Children (ages 3 to Second Grade) dismissed to Children s Church The Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Rev. Freddy Fritz 31 And I will show you a still more excellent way. 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. The Prayer of Illumination The Sermon Love Part 2 Rev. Freddy Fritz The Sermon Notes 9

10 The Prayer of Dedication God Communes with Us The Song At the Cross Oh Lord You've searched me, You know my way. Even when I fail You, I know You love me. Your holy presence Surrounding me. In every season. I know You love me. I know You love me. Chorus At the cross I bow my knee, Where Your blood was shed for me; There's no greater love than this. You have overcome the grave, Your glory fills the highest place,, What can separate me now. You go before me, You shield my way. Your hand upholds me. I know You love me. Chorus (Bridge 2X s) You tore the veil, You made a way When You said that It is done! You tore the veil, You made a way When You said that It is done! And when the earth fades; Falls from my eyes, And You stand before me, I know You love me. I know You love me. Chorus 2X s CCLI Number: Author(s) Zschech, Darlene and Morgan, Reuben Copyright: 2006 Hillsong Publishing 10

11 The Sacrament of Communion The Bread The Cup God Commissions Us to Service *The Closing Song Worthy Is the Lamb Thank You for the cross, Lord. Thank You for the price You paid. Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came And gave amazing grace. Thank You for this love, Lord. Thank You for the nail-pierced hands. Washed me in Your cleansing flow, Now all I know, Your forgiveness and embrace. Chorus Worthy is the Lamb, seated on the throne, Crown You now with many crowns! You reign victorious, high and lifted up, Jesus, Son of God, sent from heaven, crucified. Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb Repeat from the top Chorus Ending Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb. CCLI Number Author(s): Zscheck, Darlene Copyright: 2000 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) *The Benediction *The Postlude *The Meet and Greet Café Have a taste of something special with a new friend! The Café Host will serve refreshments for twenty minutes after the service in the overflow section of the sanctuary. 11

12 Welcome to Our Guests If you re worshipping with us for the first time, please fill out the Friendship Register form and place it in the offering plate when it comes by. They have been placed in each row to enable you to introduce yourself and request additional information about any areas of interest. We consider this our first line of communication with you and ask that you use it to note your presence each time you worship with us. Welcome Lunch Pastor Freddy Fritz and his wife Eileen, Pastoral Intern James Nichols and his wife Melissa, the TBPC officers and their wives, and the Ministry Leaders and their spouses, would like to invite you to a Welcome Lunch. These take place immediately following the Worship Service. They provide an excellent opportunity for you to get better acquainted, ask questions, and discuss any areas of interest with the pastor and the church leaders. Our next lunch is February 5. Please RSVP at least one week in advance by writing WL on your Friendship Register form, or by contacting Eileen Fritz (EileenFritz@verizon.net, ) at least 4 days in advance. Once you have filled out the Friendship Register form, please tear it off the pad and place it in the offering plate when it comes by. Announcements Sign-Ups This week, you may sign up on your Friendship Register forms for the following activities: Item Code Welcome Lunch RSVP WL Cherokee Missions Trip MT-Cherokee Mexico Missions Trip MT-Mexico Women s Bible Study WBS *Or contact church office ( , office@tampabaypresbyterian.org). The Lord s Supper We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper during the Worship Service today. Scripture calls us to examine ourselves before we come to the Lord s Table (1 Cor. 11:28). The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper is to be observed in remembrance of Christ, and to proclaim the Lord s death until he comes (1 Cor. 11:23-26). Ask God to prepare us for this celebration so that we may be spiritually revived and strengthened in our faith. Children s Church children will be returning to their parents during the song prior to communion, A Deacons Offering for the Benevolence Fund will follow the Communion Service. Women s Ministry 15 Meeting There will be a WM 15 meeting after church today. Take a few minutes to greet friends, then meet in classroom 23 at 12:00 p.m. to get the latest information on women's events. Think about any concerns or new ideas you may want to share. 12

13 Death of Sam Cali For the second time during the Christmas season we lost a dearly-loved member of our church family. Sam died on Friday, December 23, after suffering heart failure. He and Marianne were among the early members of this church, having joined on January 4, They have been faithful and committed members of this body. Sam is survived by his wife Marianne; by their daughter Cathy Diaz and her husband Jack with their children; and their son, Richard and his wife Debbie with their children, who still live in this area; and their son Jeff, who now lives in Charleston, South Carolina. We extend our condolences to the family. CareNet Request for Burchfields Dora broke her arm and is unable to drive. We are hoping to help Mac and Dora stay in touch each other and to stay in touch with the rest of us. Would you please help by visiting with them or taking Dora to see Mac? Please use the sign-up schedule in the narthex, or call Barbara Hess, CareNet Barnabas Team Leader at Mac is at Heritage Park Health and Rehab, Coleman Avenue, Dade City FL, Please call Heritage Park or Dora in advance to be sure that Mac is not at a doctor s appointment. If Dora does not answer, call her again. Please do not leave a message. (H) or (C) End-Of-Year Giving Project The End-of-Year Giving Project for this year has been the purchase of 200 ESV Pew Bibles, 200 Trinity Hymnals, and 200 Trinity Psalters. The goal for the End-of-Year Project is $6,900. Total giving so far is $7,110. The extra money will be used for shipping and accompaniment books for the hymnal and Psalter. Thank you for your generosity. Benevolence Fund Disbursements For 2011 The diaconate would like to inform the congregation that the following disbursements were made last year from our benevolence fund: TBPC members/regular attenders: $18,433 Walk-ins : $1,499 (11 individuals utility bills & gasoline fill-ups) Total: $20,064. Thank you for your compassion and generosity! Ushers needed Are you looking for an opportunity to help the church grow? If so, now is your opportunity. Because of God s great movement and our growth, we are looking for some more ushers to help us on Sundays. The Session and Diaconate have agreed that members, both men and women, may serve in this position. If you are interested in serving, please contact James Nichols (jamesnichols@tampabaypresbyterian.org, ). The Kids Bin In the big box outside the classroom wing you will find playground stuff (balls, 13

14 hula hoops, etc.). With the parent s permission, and commitment to put them back, children may use anything that is marked TBPC Kids. They may use them in the front grassy area with parental supervision. These toys may be used after the Sunday morning service or on Wednesday Family nights. To donate new or used outdoor toys (balls, etc.) to the kids of TBPC, contact Eileen Fritz (EileenFritz@verizon.net, ). Women s Bible Study Our church is blessed to provide sound Biblical teaching during the week to women each Wednesday, 9:00 11:15 a.m. Our study this year is Discover MARK led by Betty Pothoven and Maggie Gordon, with Ginny Bremer and Loretta Aldrich also sharing in the teaching responsibilities. Please plan to come, and invite a friend or neighbor to come with you. Each of us has an opportunity to invite women seeking a deeper understanding of our Lord to come and enjoy the blessing of Christian fellowship with other women. Childcare for infants to pre-school age children will be provided, by reservation. If you want to come to WBS, write WBS on your Friendship Register, or you may contact Betty McQueen ( ) or Karen Guest ( ). Sister to Sister Soup s On Lunch Saturday, January 14: Women s Ministry will have their annual winter Sister to sister Soup s On lunch at TBPC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and plan to attend to fellowship with your sisters in Christ. We will have games, a devotional, great food, and an opportunity to choose a prayer partner. Please bring a dish to share: fruit, sandwiches, or dessert. There are a number of volunteer opportunities for service in the coming year. Please be thinking and praying about how you may be able to serve your sisters in some way. Children s Church Staff Meeting Sunday, January 29: Save this date for a meeting of vital importance for Children s Church. It is a Children s Church staff meeting for all current and new member volunteers at 6:00 p.m. in the double classroom. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. We will consider the vision for cultivating worship, preview the new Children Desiring God curriculum, discuss rotation logistics, introduce Youth Teaching Internships (Middle and High School Students), and discuss the plan for children to re-join parents for Communion.For further information, contact Eileen Fritz (EileenFritz@ verizon.net, ). We love new staffers! TBPC To Send Two Summer Missions Teams Summer, 2012: The Session has approved the recommendation of the Missions Committee that we send two Missions Teams this coming summer. One Missions Team, led by John Ausmus, will go back to Cherokee, NC. A second Missions Team will go to Ciudad Victoria, Mexico; however, there will be some restrictions. If you have any interest whatsoever, sign up for information. Dates and details are being developed. Write MT Mexico or MT Cherokee on your Friendship Registration form if you are interested. 14

15 Welcome Children There are crayons in the narthex 15

16 Calendar This Week Today 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children Pre-3K and 4K... Room 15 Gr K, 1, & 2... Room 21 Gr 3, 4, & 5... Room 23 8:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School Jr. & Sr. High... Room 18 8:45 a.m. Adult Christian Education & Fellowship Sermon on the Mount Teacher: Fred Gordon And Wes Mollard... Room 20 Leadership Class Teacher: Rev. Freddy Fritz... Room 22 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 12:30 p.m. Welcome Lunch 5:00 p.m. Dinner and PHOS Youth Group Meeting 6:00 p.m. Kirkpatrick/Aldrich Growth Group Tuesday 7:00 p.m. NTCA Board Meeting Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Family Night Dinner beef stroganoff, veggie, salad, and dessert 6:15 p.m. Dare to Declare Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. KOTK Choir Rehearsal Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Clubs 7:15 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting Saturday 7:45 a.m. Men s Bible Study Men s Discipleship Group Women s SOUPS ON Lunch January 15 January 17 January 18 Calendar Upcoming Events PHOS Dinner and Meeting Knox, Nichols and Nobles Dinner and Growth Groups Outreach Meeting Family Night Dinner Dare to Declare Choir Rehearsal Prayer Meeting Kids of the King Choir Rehearsal 16

17 January 19 January 21 Pioneer Clubs Worship Choir Rehearsal Diaconate and Session Meetings Men s Bible Study Men s Discipleship Group This Week s Volunteers Welcome Table... Barbara Hess and Maggie Gordon Greeters... Ed and Jan Ousnamer Ushers... Vince Hladek, Bill Campbell, and Roy Hunter Children s Church... Julie Welzien and Bett Correa Nursery... Eric and Luana Isaac, and Wicke Egbert Deacon on Duty... Brad Collier Next Week s Volunteers Welcome Table... Garry and Keri Gawrych Greeters... Phil and Chris Lear Ushers... Jonathan Massie and Roger Kaiser Children s Church... Javier and Patty Lugo Nursery... Karol and Karen Rosochowicz and Alexis Collier Deacon on Duty... Rick Donaldson 17

18 Prayer Requests Membership For Membership Ministry Teams: Class 101, Prayer, Emptynesters, Hospitality, Meals, Nursery, and Pacesetters. For continuing progress in planning and implementing ways to coordinate and cultivate caring covenantal relationships within the TBPC family. For Greg & Sharon Pesce s daughter, Jessica Velazquez (recovery from illness and overall health); Dora Burchfield (rehab for broken wrist); Cindy Saxon s sister, Sherry Myers (cancer treatment and salvation); Dick Fisher (recovery from brain surgery); Madge Virgo (rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery); Frank Tobar (recovery from fracture of vertebrae); Diane Collier (recovery from encephalitis; test results); John Andel (recovery from cancer treatments); Mac Burchfield (rehabilitation from stroke). For the family of Sam Cali as they grieve his death on Friday, December 23. Memorial service was held Thursday, December 29. He will be greatly missed. For healthy pregnancies: Joe and Cindy Burns daughter, Melissa Miller (April), and daughter-in-law, Eileen Burns (April). For those actively serving in our country s military: son of Brian & Alisa Carrier, Todd Carrier (Army-deployed to Afghanistan); daughter of Bob & Dale Moore, Michelle Callahan (Army); Marty Easter (USAF); nephew & son-in-law of Joe & Cindy Burns, Matt Frazier (USMC) & Curtis Miller (USMC); and brother of Jama Dale, Jason Terry (USAF). For those young adults who are attending college: daughter of Bert & Cheryl Barber, Melody Barber (UCF); son of Freddy & Eileen Fritz, Jon Fritz (USM); sons of Garry & Keri Gawrych, Ryan Gawrych (St. Leo) and Zack Gawrych (UT); son of Richard & Linda Hallstrand, Erik Hallstrand (UCF); daughter of Doug & Suzi Hayman, Chelsea Hayman (USF); daughter of Ed & Debi Hensley, Alex Hensley (HCC); son of Bill and Nora Jeffries, Josh Jeffries (PHCC); daughter of Jody & Christine Todd, Rachel Todd (FSU); daughter of Autar & Sherrie Kaw, Angelie Kaw (UCF); daughter of Jason & Rita Riggs, Emily Riggs (UCF); daughter of Jim & Judy Weir, Grace Weir (Wake Forest); Julie Welzien (PHCC). Maturity For Maturity Ministry Teams: Class 201, Adult C.E.& F., Youth, Children, Growth Groups, Men s Bible Study, Women s Bible Study, and Women s Ministry. For TPBC members to read their Bibles daily in For TBPC members to memorize Scripture in That the men in the Men s Discipleship Group will grow in maturity. For effectiveness in evangelism and discipleship through the ministry of Pioneer Clubs. Ministry For Ministry Teams: Class 301, and Ministry Deployment. That every member will be involved in a ministry at the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Missions For our church to grow in effectiveness in reaching people with the gospel. For our assimilation to be effective in turning visitors into members. Praise for the numerical growth of TBPC! For the transition to using the Overflow Room to accommodate our growing congregation 18

19 to go smoothly. Carla Stevens: Carla is excited about the debut of The Framework, a 15-episode teacher education DVD series produced by Covenant College to address the needs in rapidly-growing Christian schools and small, parent-run schools throughout Africa, Asia, and South America. Another initiative is creation (expected launch summer 2012) of a Center for Global Christian Education, supported by the Maclellan Foundation. She asks for prayers for her dissertation to complete for her doctorate from Regent University. Don & Judy Vander Ploeg: Don and Judy, in the U.S. for a year s home ministry assignment (HMA), thank their supporters for the prayers at the passing of her mother at the age of 100. Her mom s mother had prayed that her daughter would be a missionary to Africa, and that came to pass when Judy s parents went to the Belgian Congo (now Zaire) in 1948, where they served until the early 90s. Don & Judy are excited about the community education programs on HIV/AIDS that are being used in PNG; furthermore, the materials have been translated and used throughout the continent of Africa. Use of these programs in PNG has also facilitated Scripture translation work. Pray that God would give them His guidance about returning to PNG at the conclusion of their HMA. Magnification For Magnification Ministry Teams: Worship Service, Music Ministry, Greeters, Welcome Table Team, and Ushers. That God will be glorified through our worship. Session For the Session as they shepherd all the members in their care. For wisdom regarding the expansion of ministry facilities. Diaconate That the Diaconate will have wisdom about finances, property, and benevolence. Administration That the staff will have wisdom in serving the mission of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Personnel That our Pastor will remain true to God s Word in his preaching, teaching, and life applications. For our Pastoral Intern as he prepares for licensure and ordination. 19

20 Mission To bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God s name. Staff Pastor... Rev. Freddy Fritz Pastoral Intern... James Nichols Office Administrator... Melissa Noel NTCA Director... Cheryl Barber Custodian... Chris Christopher Nursery Coordinator (p/t)... Marianne Cali Bookkeeper (p/t)... Joanne Campbell Music Director (p/t)... Debi Hensley Children s Director (p/t)... Eileen Fritz Youth Director (p/t)...james Barber Pianist (p/t)... Debi Hensley Missionaries Nathaniel & Cherita Adawonu... NHMI Dick Fisher... MNA Chaplain Esaie & Natacha Etienne... MTW Jeff & Jenny Lee... RUF Larry Hardie...Navigators Pam Johnston... Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Ken & Tammy Matlack... MTW Ross and Aislinn Meyer...Wycliffe Rene & Lilli Palacio... SIM Carla Stevens... MTW Don & Judy Vander Ploeg...Wycliffe Session Jim Aldrich Bert Barber Freddy Fritz (Moderator) Fred Gordon (Sabbatical) Doug Hayman Session (cont.) Joe Kirkpatrick Kevin Nobles Ken Pothoven (Clerk) Diaconate Mike Bowman Brad Collier Rick Donaldson Bob Guest Jonathan Massie Bob McQueen (Chairman) Ministry Teams Membership Ministry CareNet Class 301 Class 101 Ministry Deployment Emptynesters Hospitality Nursery Missions Pacesetters Class 401 Prayer Church Planting Missions Maturity NTCA Class201 Outreach Adult CE&F Children Magnification Growth Groups Worship Service Men s Bible Study Music Ministry Women s Bible Study Greeters Women s Ministry Ushers Youth 20