Harbor Light. Pcph.org Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor March 2019

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1 Harbor Light Pcph.org Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor March 2019 From Pastor Bruce You know the old saying: nothing in this world can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. This is one of the many pithy bits of wisdom attributed to Ben Franklin. You ve also probably heard that at parties or other social gatherings we re not supposed to talk about politics or religion. (I have no idea who came up with that one; probably not a senator or pastor). Probably even more sadly necessary and almost certain to bring a worship service to a grinding halt is the talk of wait for it money. Admittedly, it s not always easy to talk about money; more importantly it s not easy to report once again that were coming up short. But we are. In 2018, we started off with a $7, deficit at the end of January. That projected to an end of year deficit of $14, which turned out to be $24, As we reported at the Congregational Meeting a couple weeks ago, 2019 is also off to an even more sluggish start: at the end of January we were $12, behind with a projected $22, shortfall for You re not alone in being concerned. In our February meeting of the Session, we talked about this a great deal, realized the necessity of action and to that end the Session will spend Saturday March 16 addressing this. We covet your prayers. We covet God s wisdom and discernment. Following our March 16 meeting we will share the summary and results as well as what comes next. Grace and peace in Christ Jesus our Lord, Pastor Bruce A Safe Harbor where the Light of Christ Jesus directs all who are adrift to anchor themselves in Him. Creating Connections Through Christ Creating Connections Through Christ

2 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 2 Security Lights Needed! For safety, we need to replace 5 security lights outside the Sanctuary. Total with installation for each light is $200. If you wish to help, please submit a check with Security Light Purchase in the memo line. These are LED lights and will last 25 years. March 10th

3 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 3 CREATE AND SHARE NEWS If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, we meet the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00am - 2:00pm in Room 104. We would be happy to have you join us! ATTENTION: ALL WOMEN Martha Bible Study 2nd Weds. of the month 11:30am (March) Join us for coffee, conversation and study. If you need a ride, contact Joan Ruddle and someone will pick you up. Quilting for Comfort Quilting continues at 1:00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays in Room 104. No experience needed and you do not have to sew. The quilters color coordinate, brainstorm ideas, cut, measure, and more; including fun and fellowship. If you are interested, just show up or contact the church office if you have questions,

4 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 4 ALL WOMEN INVITED On Saturday, April 6, the women of P.C.P.H. will again host the Lenten Communion Breakfast. This has been a tradition here for 34 years, inviting women from our area Presbyterian churches. This has been an uplifting service with catered breakfast with between 75 to 100 women attending. Our speaker this year will be the Rev. Lissa Bradford who is a Chaplain with HOSPICE and currently serving as Pulpit Supply for the Church on the Bayou. Because we serve Communion around each table, we need Elders or Deacons--so--if I haven't already asked you or if you are new to us and are able to serve in that capacity, please give me a call. As usual, we need for all to sign up and if you are bringing a guest, please give us her name also as we make name tags for all attendees. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Narthex and just outside of Fellowship Hall beginning the second week of March with a cut-off date of Thursday, March 28. Any questions, please call me (home: ). Thanks, Joan Ruddle PCPH Women s Missions As a reminder of the PCPH Women's Missions, we are asking your support for greatly needed non-food items for F.E.A.S.T. Many of the requested items are those that cannot be purchased with food stamps. As previously suggested, you can purchase many of these items at Dollar General or Dollar Tree at a nominal cost. For the month of March we are asking for toilet tissue.

5 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 5 January 15th Harbor Light Deadlines March 20 April 17 Bulletin Deadline F.E.A.S.T. Items for March are Peanut Butter & Jelly Please submit your bulletin announcement by 1:00pm on Tuesday afternoon. If not received by then, your announcement may not appear in the Sunday bulletin. PCPH HEALTH MINISTRY We are pleased to announce our health and wellness program. Our ministry focuses on congregational health through knowledge, support, and healing activities. THE HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM Parish Nurse: promotes wholeness of the mind, body and spirit, develops programs, provides individual health consultation, counselling, education and referrals. Volunteers: assist with activities, media, hospitality, friendly phone visits and the advisory committee. THE HEALTH MATES SERIES PCPH is partnering with The Aging and Wellness Institute of Clearwater. Eight weekly Chair Yoga, Nutrition, and Relaxation classes continuing on Wednesdays at 10:00am - 11:30am and ending March 13. Come join us in Fellowship Hall, bring a friend, feel better! To register: Sign up in the church narthex or call the office Suggested donation of $5/session AN INVITATION Have you thought about being a Health Ministry Volunteer or Parish Nurse? Do you need more information on the PCPH Health Ministry? Please call the church office at Let us together explore The Model for Healthy Living, caring for our minds, bodies and spirits. Resource: The Church Health Center, Memphis TN. Judith Gammonley APRN, B.C., Ed.D.

6 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 6 3 Michael Gottlieb 21 Helen Chase 4 Arielle Kirn 23 Bruce Mulder 5 Brandy Wileman 24 Scotty Ponsch 6 Shannon Cliff 24 Lilly Belle Chae 7 Helen Haslam 24 Mary Card 8 Lyman Krewson 24 Bob West 10 Joan Warrington 25 Cathy Driscoll 11 Ron Clayton 27 Mary Schutjer 14 Madelyn Tuck 28 Brenda Collias 16 Calla Alford 29 Kris Banas 17 Carmen Mader 31 Jill McCandless 20 James Zimmerman 6 Terry & Phil Hargis 19 Julie & Rex Haslam 19 Jody & Lou Almendarez 21 Betsy & John Ledner 23 Kelli & Bob Cliff 27 Barbara & Rich Borham

7 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 7 March Library News We have begun to purge some books that are outdated or that show wear or damage. This is a big job that will continue for the foreseeable future. Here is a list of the newest books that will be on the shelves this month: Vine s Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words by William Vine, et al. Interpreting the Bible by A. Berkley Mickelson. Getting Through Grief Care Giving by Congregations by Ron Sunderland. Left of Matthew Exploring the Great Ideas of the Old Testament by Norman Hubbard. As always, we would be happy to have more people volunteer in the library. You can call me at or at jerandgin817@aol.com. Ginny Branchfield January Year to Date Income and Expenses Income: $16, Expenses: $28, Net Loss: $12, If you are in need of pastoral care due to illness, surgery or being homebound, we are here for you. Please call the church office at

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10 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 10 Resurrection Rally & Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13th 10:00 AM Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor 2021 Nebraska Ave

11 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 11 Wednesdays at 6:00pm Unless otherwise marked March 2 (Saturday) March 13 April 10 May 8 Watoto Children s Concert Bingo Human Trafficking Guest Speaker Leah James on Foster Parenting Growing Tree Registration for is open! Full or half day programs for children who are 2, 3 or 4 years of age by September 1 st are available. Call the Growing Tree office for details ( ) or visit our website at We are APPLE accredited and are recognized as a GOLD SEAL Quality Program through the State of Florida Department of Children and Families.

12 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 12 Children s Ministry March Events S a t 2 : W a t o t o C h i l d r e n s C o n c e r t 5 : 0 0 p m S u n 3 : S u n d a y S c h o o l S u n 1 0 : S u n d a y S c h o o l M o n - W e d : K i d s C a m p 9 a m : 3 0 p m S u n 1 7 : C h i l d r e n i n W o r s h i p S u n 2 4 : S u n d a y S c h o o l S u n 3 1 : C h i l d r e n i n w o r - s h i p & N o i s y B u c k e t

13 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 13 Student Ministry March Schedule March 2 nd Watoto Children s Choir and Spaghetti Dinner 5pm March 6 th Wednesday Night Youth Group & Ash Weds. 6-8pm March 11 th - 13 th Volunteer for PCPH s Kid s Messy Church Camp High School Camp Counselors Needed 8:45am - 12:45pm March 13 th Open Youth Room 1pm - 5pm Movie and Lunch March 13 th Wednesday Night Youth Group 6pm - 8pm March 20 th Wednesday Night Youth Group 6-8pm March 27 th Wednesday Night Youth Group 6-8pm

14 March 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 14 March Schedule March 3 rd Evening Worship 5pm Dinner TBD 6:30pm March 10 th Evening Worship 5pm Dinner at Moes 6:30pm March 17 th Evening Worship 5pm No Dinner March 24 th Evening Worship 5pm Dinner TBD March 31 st Evening Worship 5pm Dinner at Fireside Pizza Teaching Kids Authentic Worship (For Parents & Children) A 4-week journey discovering God s call Children in 2nd - 5th grade Sundays, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 Library 11:15am - 11:45am Taught by Malissa Garcia children@pcph.org Course completions celebration will take place in worship on 4/21