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1 People ministering to people for Christ s sake. Volume 20- Issue * Stuff from the staff - CHARLIE * TROOP 49 Scripture Readings and Sermon Topics: February 05 Scott Hime preaching February 12 James 5:13-16 Knots Or Prayers? February 19 Luke 8:40-56 Was That A Miracle? February 26 Luke 10:29 37 Does Anybody Really Care? Wednesday Night Supper and Devotional Join us each Wednesday at 5:30 for supper and 6:00 for study: as we continue our study Of Feasts, Holy Days, and Remembrance. The schedule follows: February 01 Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement Lev.23:26-32 February 08 Sukkot / Feast of Booths, Tabernacles Lev.23:33-43 February 15 Hanukkah / Feast of Dedication Jn.10:22, Maccabees February 22 Purim / Feast of Lots Esther Boy Scout Sunday: On Sunday, February 05, members of our Troop 49 will be present to assist with the 10:30 Worship Service.

2 From outgoing Clerk of Session Sally Reynolds Session Organization, 2017: Meeting January 19, the Session reorganized for the coming year and made the following work assignments: Clerk of Session: BJ Edens, Church Treasurer: Kay Stanley Church Officer Nominating Committee: Adelaide Marlatt, Jo Smith Operations Committee: Maintenance & Repair (Oversees condition & work done to physical facilities & equipment) Finance (Oversees all aspects of church finances, including Memorial Fund) Grounds (Oversees condition and care of all church property) Insurance (Maintains proper insurance coverage) Memorial/Honorary Personnel (Oversees work of all staff members) Stewardship (Promotes year-round stewardship and oversees annual campaign) Elders: Dwight Edens, Kathy Green, Ken Owens, Sally Reynolds Meets: 3 rd Thursday, 5:00 P.M. Program Committee: Camps & Conferences (Promotes participation by all members) Christian Education (Provides opportunities, recruits teachers, approves curriculum) Community Table Library (Oversees maintenance and expansion of church library) Mission (Oversees mission activities in community and world) Nursery (Maintains facility, recruits attendants; Child Protection Program) Vacation Bible School (Prepares for & oversees annually) Youth Ministry (Oversees leadership & programming for youth fellowship) Elders: Scott Hime, Tom Jaggard, Kelly McNeely Meets: 2 nd Wednesday, 4:30 P.M. Outreach Committee: Evangelism (Provides for church to be known in community & communicates with visitors) First-time Visitors, Frequent Visitors, Winter Visitors, New Member Prospects Elders: B.J. Edens, Nancy Melcher, Jo Smith Meets: 2 nd Thursday, 4:30 P.M. Inreach Committee: Member Care (Implements & oversees plan of care for all church family members) Regular Attendees, Irregular Attendees, Resident Inactive, Non-resident Inactive, Non-member Attendees Home, Hospital & Nursing Home Visitation Elders: Lois Atwood, B.J. Edens, Janet Gaskamp, Adelaide Marlatt Meets: 1st Thursday, 9:30 A.M. Worship Committee: Live Nativity (Prepares for & oversees annually) Greeters (Recruits, trains & schedules greeters for all services) Music (Supports music staff & oversees selection of music for all services) Pulpit Supply (Recruits as needed) Sacraments (Oversees scheduling, equipment & supplies, preparation & observances) Ushers (Recruits, trains, & schedules ushers for all services) Elders: Lois Atwood, Veronika Camehl, Kathy Green, Pati Vincent Meets: 2 nd Thursday, 5:00 P.M Note : Committee meeting times and/or dates are subject to change during the first couple months as adjustments are made to accommodate the scheduling needs of committee members. 2

3 * Stuff from the staff : The Church Lady * Year End Giving Reports. During the month of February the tote containing the reports will be in the vestibule on Sunday mornings and in the church office on weekdays. 2. The church s online activity calendar is now hi-tech. It is linked to my computer so any changes I make are simultaneously reflected on the online version. PLUS viewers have access to the entire year, not just the current month and it is viewable by day, week or month. 3. Office Hours - Monday & Tuesday, February 6th & 7th - The Church Lady is taking a couple vacation days to visit her dad on his 92nd birthday AND recharge her batteries Monday, February 6: Tuesday, February 7: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - VeeAnn Wright is desk sitting 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - VeeAnn Wright is desk sitting Wednesday, February 8: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM - Church Lady is back = Regular office resume Program Committee - Adult Bible Study with Scott & Mary Hime A new Sunday School study led by Mary and Scott Hime will start February 12 th at 9 a.m. in the Café. The 7-week study will use a book entitled Body Life by Ray Steadman, the author that wrote the book on Job we studied last Fall. Ray Steadman will show us how to recapture the vigor and authenticity of the early church a radical body of enthusiastic believers who spread the Word of God throughout the world! This book, considered a classic by many, brings you challenging questions that make Body Life both personal and practical. The book is available on Kindle, or let the Hime s know you want a book ($6.50), or just come to the weekly study. Join us Sunday morning for fellowship, and thought-provoking study. 3

4 Program Committee - Youth Group Road Trip Mo Ranch or Bust! That's the traditional call when the Youth of FPC Rockport head to their Mid-Winter Conference each January. Four of our own kids, Jake Parr, Karlee Friebele, Paige Heller, and Madison Myers, and three of their friends, Emily Schultz, Paige Torres, and Caylor Nesloney loaded into the van along with lots of snacks, snuggly pillows, and suitcases on Friday, January 20, and hit the road with Kelly McNeely behind the wheel. This year's theme was Don't Worry-Seek the Kingdom based on Matthew 6:25-34 After checking in and getting settled in our dorm room, we had time to check out the stars, especially the Milky Way before heading to the Opening Session. The kids played games and met some new friends and caught up with friends from last year for about an hour. Next came singing and our favorite energizers! Even the first timers quickly got into the dance movements and singing. The evening ended with the Keynote Speaker's talk about not worrying. Kelly's favorite part was when she said, It's not me saying, 'Don't worry;' it's Jesus! Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life. Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. The kids kept a journal during the weekend and here are some of the things they wrote: Karlee - I am thankful that I have the chance to go learn some more about God while having fun with everybody! I liked that once we got to Small Group, we had a connection to God automatically. Paige T. - I am thankful that I'm had the opportunity to go to Mo Ranch with my best friend, Paige H. and to have a bonding session with God. Madison - I am thankful for my family and friends. I am lucky to have a loving church and a great education. Paige H. - I think my favorite part was Small Group because we got to know different people. Emily - I had so much fun making new friends even though they were all boys! Caylor - Thank you for letting me come this weekend! I met a lot of people and also had a lot of fun! I hope I can come back next year! Jake - I had just received some news from school that upset me, and the retreat was just what I needed. It's amazing that we are at Mo Ranch for less than 48 hours and the time seems to go by sooooo fast! Yet we find ourselves saying stuff like, Remember the other night when... which 4

5 Mo Ranch Mid Winter Conference Leaving church, at Mamacitas & Friday night at Inspiration Point Before worship Madison Myers, Caylor Nesloney, Paige Heller, Jake Parr, Paige Torres, Emily Schulz, Karlee Friebele. 5

6 Program Committee - Meeting Report The Program Committee, made up of Kelly McNeely, Scott Hime, and Tom Jaggard, held its regular meeting at 4:30 on Wednesday, January 11, We are pleased to report last month's "Minute for Mission" resulted in a remarkable improvement in the Christmas Joy Offering received a week before Christmas when compared to the last five years. THANK YOU Tom and thanks to everyone who participated by donating to the offering. $1,256 was collected. $756 was deposited here and then transferred to Mission Presbytery. The remaining amount was mailed directly to PC(USA). Previous years collection results: 2015: $ : $ : $ : $ : $643 January s Minute for Mission focus was on the Souper Bowl of Caring presented by Tom Jaggard. Donations made to the Souper Bowl of Caring on or before February 5 will be sent to the San Antonio campus of Presbyterian Children's Home and Services. This is the home of their Transitional Living Program which helps young women facing challenges and difficult times of transition by providing a safe residential environment in which they can grow, increase live skills, and achieve selfsufficiency. A written version of Tom's presentation is printed in this edition of Pres -by-lines. On January 18, Wednesday Night Supper and Study had Charlie back for the first time and also 14 new people! John and Nina Dennis and friends made a delicious dinner and dessert. The lessons are about our less familiar feast days and their connection to the Old Testament. Thanks to the financial support of our Church Family, seven Youth Group members attended the Mid-Winter Conference at Mo Ranch with Kelly from Friday-Sunday, January Members of the Program Committee would like to make it more obvious that Community Table is a Christian Outreach Ministry. We plan to make a hand-out, much like the one that is available at Christmas time, and keep it on hand every week. The header would say, Community Table is provided with the funds from and support of these churches and community groups. Then it would list the name, contact information, and times of services for the 7 churches. It will also mention the Lions and Rotary Clubs. We welcome your feedback on this plan, and Kelly will contact the other churches before proceeding further. Shalom, Kelly McNeely, Reporter 6

7 Program Committee - Minute for Mission Mission Statement This month's Minute for Mission focuses on lending our to support to Presbyterian Children s Homes and Services. This far reaching program with the long name is often called P CHAS for short. For 114 years they have been heeding Jesus call to care for children and families in need. They help children and families move from despair to hope, equipping each child and parent to reshape their future in ways previously unimagined. With faithful support from numerous individuals, congregations and foundations, they will continue to fulfill their mission, serving over 3,400 children and families in need each year. Their work includes: Helping children heal so they can build healthy relationships with their families. Helping children succeed in education so the world of opportunity and possibility opens before them. AND... Giving parents, grandparents and other caretakers the resources and skills they need to ensure a stable future for themselves and those in their care. For the next two weeks and especially on February 5, for the Souper Bowl of Caring, we will ask for donations that we will send to the Transitional Living Program at the San Antonio campus of P-CHAS. Our donations will allow them to offer nutritious food to the children as well as grocery shopping and food preparation classes for 30 adults who live there. Here's an important note: To ensure that your donation is applied as you intend for a special collection, please makes checks payable to FPC and note Souper Bowl of Caring or PCHAS on the memo line. PCHAS has a great website at texas.pchas.org. I hope you will visit it to learn more about the Transitional Living Program located under the Our Programs tab, and the many ways PCHAS serves the Lord by caring for children and families in need. Thank you. 7

8 Worship Committee worship was enhanced by the following folk and their contributions: Head Ushers: Mary & Scott Hime Greeter: Kim Thompson Liturgists: January 22: Al DeGayner January 29: Tom Carl Scripture Readers: January 1: Ted Flournoy January 8: Tom Jaggard January 15: Jake Parr January 22: Ingrid Little January 29: Tom Carl Collection: Thank you to all who helped collect the offering. Great job!! Communion : Preparer: Veronika Camehl Servers: Tom & Yvonne Jaggard, Bob & Judy Williams Wine provided by: Sally Reynolds Bread provided by: Pati Vincent Stuff Head Ushers : Veronika Camehl and Sally Reynolds Flower sponsorships : Sign-up sheets to sponsor flowers in the Sanctuary during 2017 are on the bulletin board in the hallway next to the Mission Room. Take advantage of this wonderful method to honor or remember a special person, occasion or celebration - all to the glory of God... and keep the dedication message going a little longer by donating your flowers to The Community Table. A thank you is included in the next newsletter along with the original purpose of the flowers and a picture of the arrangement. All dates during February are available for sponsorship with the exception of February 19. National Scout Sunday is February 5 th : Many thanks to our Boy Scout Troop 49 for again honoring the day by participating in our Worship Service with a Color Guard and reading the Liturgy. We are very proud of these fine young men make plans to attend. The Worship Committee extends a warm thank you to John Jackson who covered the cost to purchase the official Scout Sunday bulletin covers to commemorate the day. TROO P 8

9 Worship Committee ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE SESSION JANUARY 15, 2017 Members of the outgoing Class of 2016, incoming Class of 2019 and Classes of 2017 and 2018 who continue to serve. Seated left to right: Pati Vincent, Lois Atwood, Adelaide, Janet Gaskamp Standing left to right: Veronika Camehl, Tom Jaggard, Ken Owens, BJ Edens, Jo Smith, Kelly McNeely, Kathy Green, Scott Hime, Sally Reynolds, and Pete Chamberlain. Not pictured: Dwight Edens (continues to serve) Ingrid Little (outgoing Class of 2016) BAPTISM OF OLIVIA GRACE JAGGARD - JANUARY 15, 2017 Officiated by Rev. Jane Pettit during Time with Young Disciples For a teaching moment Pictures courtesy of Veronika Camehl Parents are Jay and Allison Jaggard (both former members of the FPC Youth Group), with proud grandparents Tom and Yvonne Jaggard 9

10 Worship Committee: Music Department Notes from the Music Director, Yvonne Jaggard Chancel Choir: An important Note to the Chancel and Hand Bell Choirs: NO rehearsals Wednesday, February 8, I will be attending the annual Texas Music Educator s Association convention in San Antonio. I ve selected the following favorites for February s offertories: February 05: In You, We Are One Words and Music by Jay Althouse, February 12: Yes, God is Good Music by Clint W. R. Higgs, Arranged by James M. Stevens. Words by John Hampden Gurney ( ) February 19: Great Is the Lord Words and Music by Michael W. and Deborah D. Smith February 26: May The Peace of Christ Reign Based on Colossians 3:15 Music by Tom Fettke The members of the Chancel Choir join me in welcoming returning Winter Texan John Dennis and a new Winter Texan volunteer, Barbara! Though our Winter visitors are only here a few months, it s wonderful to have them share their talents and love of music while in Rockport. The Hand Bell Choir......is rehearsing the following pieces... Scheduled as the Prelude on Sunday, February 19: Jubilate: (verb) Show great happiness, rejoice! (pronounced Jube-a-late) Jubilate by Brenda Austin. Written for Jubilate of First United Methodist Church, Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Joyful Procession by Kevin Mazimas Ko. 10

11 more Music Department Notes from the Music Director, Yvonne Jaggard 2017 Easter Cantata We Remember Calvary By Joel Raney A Contemporary Tenebrae Service Derived from the Latin word for shadows, tenebrae refers to a worship service designed to recreate the emotional and spiritual aspects of the passion story. We Remember Calvary is a choral work that uses both traditional and contemporary hymns, worship songs, scripture reading and narration to paint a vivid and moving picture of Christ s last day and his journey to the cross. The overall tone is one of reflection and worship. This 35-minute work includes lighting and extinguishing candles throughout the service, creating a dramatic Good Friday effect so that, by the end, the congregation is in total darkness. I invite/welcome/encourage anyone who would like to sing this Cantata with the Choir to join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary for a 30-minute rehearsal. In addition to a play book, each participant receives a part-dominant CD to assist in learning the words and music. My only request is a commitment to attend at least 3 rehearsals plus the final rehearsal. 11

12 Fellowship Committee - Lunch is gonna get HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! CAUSE WE RE HAVING Chili!! It s CHILI TIME! The congregation is invited to bring a delicious pot of warm, hot, spicy, non-spicy, beans or nobeans, meat or no-meat CHILI on Sunday, February 12. No competition just a fun time tasting chili recipes. A pull tab board will have options for everyone, not just the chili cooks. You non-chili makers can supply sides like chips, desserts, cornbread or condiments such as guacamole, onions and cheese. Come, enjoy the fun and lots of really good CHILI in the Youth Center on Sunday, February 12 th after the 10:30 worship service. 12

13 Operations Committee - Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report as of December 31, 2016 Year to Date 12/31/16 12/31/ Budget Income Loose Offering $ 13,723 $ 13,739 $ 13,720 Pledges 172, , ,300 Unpledged Giving 56,449 39,780 40,430 Castaways 76,521 71,866 72,000 Special Gifts 18,700 21,240 15,000 Total $337,557 $372,351 $325,450 Expenses $345,477 $336,784 $351,735 Cash Over (Short) $( 7,920) $ 35,285 $(26,285) 2016 Pledge Drive: As of January 22, 2017 we have received 47 pledges totaling $152,974; by comparison as of mid-january 2016 we had 44 pledges totaling $174,900. Pledges are combined with estimated unpledged giving and loose offering (ie: anonymous cash donations) to comprise the sum total budgeted Income Budget (see below) was accepted and approved by the Session on January Christmas Joy Offering: $1,259. $759 was deposited, donor giving records posted and then a transfer check issued to Mission Presbytery; the difference in funds were checks made payable to PC(USA) which were forwarded directly to PC(USA.) 2016 Year End Giving Reports: The Church Lady has prepared printouts which are in a marked tote she will leave in the Vestibule on Sunday mornings and then move it to her office during weekdays. Kay T. Stanley CHURCH TREASURER 2017 Budget Expenses Church Programs $ 19,418 Church Worship 4,550 InReach 100 OutReach 500 General & Administrative Building & Grounds 24,400 Kitchen Supplies 900 Insurance 37,250 Office Administration 22,422 Utilities 26,300 Payroll 216,402 Total Expenses $352,242 13

14 Ministering to others through Prayer and Complete list of PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Through 01/27/17 Please include these individuals in your Prayers of Intercession and notify the church office of any needed changes. Members At Home: Al Chalkley (heart,) Daniel Garcia (Multiple Myeloma cancer,) Ray Ingersoll (COPD,) Charlie Schuler; Ed & Lou Fegley (Mansfield, TX) Members In Nursing or Care Centers: Lois Harrington, Pat Baugh (Gulf Pointe Village;) Berta Little (The Solana at Cinco Ranch, Houston;) Patrick Turley Brown (Holmgreen Health Care Ctr, Corpus.) Prayers for our Troops: Serving in Harms Way: Capt. Brandon Glass (Karen Glass son, Kay Patteson s grandson,) CW4 Todd Jacobson, (Bev Jacobson s son;) Wyatt Curtiss Starr(Germany)(VeeAnn Wright s grandson;) Serving our country near and abroad: brothers AD2 Taylor Jordan (Japan) and PFC Shiloh Jordan (M/M Daniel Garcia s grandson/ruben Garcia s nephews.) Airman Becca Harris (Annette Ledbetter s daughter;) Praise/Celebrations/Congratulations/Announcements: December 22 through January 5, Including Sunday, January 1, 2017 Prayer Concerns: Penney Clarke is in need of prayer. She is unemployed and seeking a new job while continuing to care for husband Al Chalkley who is suffering with a heart condition and dementia. A sophomore student of Ruben Garcia named Ryanne Abby Hamilton is at Driscoll Children s Hospital in Corpus Christi recovering from two recent brain surgeries and scheduled for a third. He took a Prayer Comforter for her classmates to tie prayer knots before the Christmas break. January 5 through January 12 Including Sunday, January 8, 2017 Prayer Concerns: Penney Clarke is in need of prayer. She is unemployed and seeking a new job while continuing to care for husband Al Chalkley who is suffering with a heart condition and dementia. Bev Jacobson requests prayers for her son CW4 Todd Jacobson who deployed Monday, January 2, for a 6-week tour in South America. Ed Fegley has been diagnosed with another infection. Tests have begun to locate its origin and determine a treatment plan. Prayer Comforter Ministry: Kevin Elbert, 35-year old husband and father from Houston was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent brain surgery Friday, January 6. Allen Beebe, from McQueeny, Texas, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Jackie McCorquodale, Veronika Camehl s friend, and a recent newlywed, was diagnosed Monday, January 9, with a small mass on her pancreas. A biopsy is scheduled. Celebrations: Charlie is scheduled to return to the pulpit next Sunday, January 22! January 12 through January 19,Including Sunday, January 15, 2017 Prayer Concerns: Mike McConville, Molly Jackson McConville s husband, was hospitalized in San Antonio after emergency surgery to remove exceptionally large gall stones. Kevin Touchett, a young man from Cypress, Texas, and friend of Penney Clarke, is having heart problems. Hugh Johnson, a co-worker of Kathy Roberts-Douglass, has been placed on Hospice. Both parents of Kathy Roberts- Douglass have been hospitalized in Houston. Prayers and Sympathy of the Church are extended to Merlene and Ted Flournoy at the loss of Merlene s mother, Helen Slough, on Thursday, January 19. Prayer Comforter Ministry: Jackie McCorquodale, Veronika Camehl s friend, and recent newlywed, was diagnosed, January 9, with a small mass on her pancreas. The biopsy confirmed the mass was malignant. Lynn Rihner, the pastor s wife in Denison, Iowa, where 14

15 Ministering to others through Prayer and Winter Texan Betty Schultz worships has been diagnosed with Stage 4, terminal, cancer. Owen Hartlove, known as Santa Claus to children attending The Community Table s annual Christmas meal has suffered a severe heart attack and is in serious condition. Celebrations: Robert and Caren Peterson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, January 14. Jan. 19 through Jan. 26, Including Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 Prayer Concerns: Kelly McNeely: Laura & Ryan Sprinkle delivered a baby girl by emergency C-Section in Victoria. The newborn was transferred to Driscoll Children s Hospital in Corpus while mom stayed in Victoria to recover from surgery. Travel prayers for her and our youth attending Mid-Winter Conference at Mo Ranch. Winter Texan John Handly: At home in Kansas City recovering from hip surgery 3 weeks ago. Veronika Camehl gave an update on her friend Jackie (Baxley) McCorquodale: Had an appointment in Houston with MD Anderson on Friday, January 27 to discuss treatment options. Adelaide Marlatt: for our new President. Prayers and Sympathy of the Church are extended to Eric Manahan and family at the loss of Eric s father, Ronnie. Prayer Comforter Ministry: Lynn Rihner, the pastor s wife in Denison, Iowa, where Winter Texan Betty Schultz worships has been diagnosed with Stage 4, terminal, cancer. Owen Hartlove, known as Santa Claus to children attending The Community Table s annual Christmas meal has suffered a severe heart attack and is in serious condition. Jan Haun was recently diagnosed with a mass on her pancreas. An appointment for a biopsy is scheduled this week. Bonnie Rendon, sympathy at the passing of daughter s mother -in-law, Esmeralda McFarland, who lost her battle with breast cancer last week. Vanessa Friebele, sister s friend Brittany Crosby, 27-year old, diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer before Christmas. Has had surgery and just finished her 4th round of Chemo. Celebrations: Al DeGayner, Charlie s return to the pulpit today. Debbie Shedden, Mike s continuing recovery. Ministering to others through Prayer and Thank You Card from : Allen C. Beebe Requested by : Vicki Anderson, a Rockport resident who treasures our prayer comforter ministry. Allen is the father of her step son s (James Anderson, III) best friend Date Received : January 24, 2017 Prayers for : Diagnosed with lung cancer Inscription on card : (Front) A special note of THANKS to you... (Inside) for all your special help. Thank you!! I am overwhelmed by your prayer comforter. I m a stranger but you and your church reached out to me. Since being diagnosed I have gained a new perspective for mankind and it fills my heart with pleasure. I know you had not idea but the cardinal bird has a special place in my family We see one in our back yard and we know each of our beloved dogs is looking down from heaven. Your comforter makes that even more special. My thanks to Vicki Anderson, her son James, to you and your entire church. Allen Beebe 15

16 Ministering to Women Women, these are opportunities during February 2017 for growth and service, and a time to have fellowship with other women in the church. Please mark your calendars for the following experiences. 1. PW will meet on February 7 at 10:00 am in the Café. (Notice change of location) All women are cordially invited! 2. Circle Bible Study will meet February 14 at 10:00 am in the parlor. We are on Chapter 5 of Judy Yates Siker s study Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes. All women are invited. 3. Quilters will meet February 21 at 9:00am in the upstairs Sewing & Quilting Room to make Prayer Comforters. 4. Castaways: A. FPC s shift days are every Monday, 8:00am to 3:00pm, when we staff and manage the store and Thursdays, 8am to 11am, when we do the marking. There is plenty to do either day and the jobs are easy to learn! We need more helpers on Monday afternoons - even if you can only spare an hour. Please join us!!! Also, please donate on the days we are at the store. We need big ticket items like furniture. B. Pulling has been changed to the last day of the month. In Feb., it will be Tues.,Feb. 28 at 3 pm. 5. Su Casa still needs new delivery people. 6. Good Samaritans is looking for help. If you are available, contact Janet Gaskamp or just go by and offer your help. Remember Good Sam s Sunday is the first Sunday of each month to bring food items or cash. Janet reported GS needs help with 7 a.m. pick-up of produce and other groceries from HEB and Walmart on Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. mornings and sorting the groceries from Sams on Mon. and Fri from 8:30-9: Backpack Buddies-This begins again with second semester Neet Feet- Pati Vincent reported that we have purchased 7 pairs of shoes. 9. BEAS- Tuition, books, and a computer have been purchased. 10. Cluster Report- Mo Ranch Women s Conference will be March with Grace Presbyterian Women from Round Rock hosting. Pam Roe shared registration forms with the group which need to be returned to the church office by Feb. 5. The topic is Celebrating Our Hats with Rev. Nancy Reeves as the keynote. (Bring hats!) 11. Quilting Report- Barb Goodlock reported that 10 prayer quilts were completed in December. For the Presbyterian Children s Home, we made 9 adult quilts and 11 children s quilts. We have no graduating seniors, but PCH will let us know how many graduating seniors they have. 12. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner has been set for Thursday, February 23 at 5:30. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN FEBRUARY MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 10AM IS MEETING WHERE? In the church café (next to the kitchen) PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION 16

17 Ministering to Women WHO IS JESUS? WHO IS JESUS? Lesson Five - Those of you who participated in our earlier studies of Paul and the early church are going to enjoy this lesson. Paul has a very strong vision of Jesus that he wanted to share with Jews and Greeks groups alike. The KEY SCRIPTURE for this lesson is 1 Corinthians 1: It will be fun to see how Paul s picture (LENS) compares to that of the other Bible authors we have studied. More scriptures will be listed in the Lesson itself. Have you ever wondered how your idea of who Jesus is, differs from your friend s. Does that matter in the way you live your faith each day? We invite you to join us as we study the lens of Jesus as presented in 1 Corinthians. Our study journey began in Mark, then Matthew, Luke and John. This month we examine Jesus through the words of an apostle, not a disciple. Nancy Bolks will bring her great insight to the subject as she leads this study. Please consider taking an HOUR each month for Bible Study. Read the selected Bible background, and the additional scriptures to deepen your knowledge and faith, then join us for discussion of how Paul s words describe Jesus. We will compare this lens to that of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John using the points put together in our previous studies. We have the study guides, just bring your favorite Bible and TOGETHER we will explore the Question: Who is this Jesus we worship each day? COME: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 AT: 10:00 AM WHERE: IN THE PARLOR I will be ing the study lesson around Feb. 1 to print out or study from your computer. Hope to share a special hour with you Valentine s Day. APPRECIATION DINNER for all volunteers (Castaways, Good Samaritans, Community Table, VBS, Sunday School, Veterans Outreach Center, Hand Bell & Chancel Choirs, Committees) who give their time and energies on behalf of First Presbyterian Church WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, :30-7:00 P.M. Please come!! 17

18 PRESBYTERIAN Ministering MEN S GROUP to men Thank you all for attending the January 24, 2017, kickoff breakfast for the Presbyterian Presbyterian Men s Group this morning. We had 14 men attend the breakfast, and the meal consisted of biscuits, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and fruit. There was a devotional, given by Charlie Schuler, and we held a short business meeting (discussion items listed below). I would like to thank Mike Revel, John Marlatt, Pete Chamberlain, Michael Henderson, and Charlie Schuler for helping me setup for the breakfast, cook for the group, and clean up afterwards. Everything was delicious!! Discussion notes: 1. Jad Smith gave a financial report. 2. Larry Cobb suggested getting a group together to attend the Mo-Ranch Men s Conference the first week of May. 3. Flagpole discussion A. John Watters and Michael Henderson will consider what we need to get the flagpole installed in the parking lot. B. Flags are a major expense for the men s group, around $300 for the set (American, Texan, and Presbyterian) every few months. 4. Fundraisers for the Group A. Al DeGayner will research boat trailer that could be sold B. Possibly making and selling BBQ plates to raise funds 5. Pete Chamberlain suggested all in attendance bring someone to next month s meeting. NEXT Next month s meeting will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7am. The main course will be pancakes and bacon, and Al DeGayner volunteered to give the devotional. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for next month or ideas for improvement. Share this with any men who were not in attendance but might be interested in what they missed. We want to get everyone included one way or another. Thank you, Jeremy Schuler

19 MINISTERING TO OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS THROUGH THE USE OF OUR FACILITIES ARE YOU, OR DO YOU KNOW, A VETERAN? THERE IS HELP FOR VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY. at Coastal Bend Troop Support s Veteran s Outreach Center 900 East Laurel, Rockport, Texas Every Tuesday: 5pm at The Community Table across the street at the First Presbyterian Church followed by a Peer Group meeting from 5:45pm to 6:45pm with combat veteran facilitator John Kroll assisted by Carla Reed &/or Beverly Jacobson Every Thursday: PTS Group Meeting at 7:00pm with John Kroll, Mentor (Combat Trauma) of the PTSD Foundation of America Every Saturday: Peer Group Meeting offering coffee and cookies at 2:00pm with John Kroll Contact John Kroll, USN Retired at or John.Kroll@ptsdUSA.org Or Carla Reed, President, CBTS, Reminder 1: Coastal Bend Troop Support Headquarters, where Care Packages are prepared and shipped is located at 621 East Market (across the street from City Hall.) Hours of Operation: Wednesday and Friday, 1pm to 3pm. Visitors and volunteers are invited to come take a look around and see what Rockport does for America s troops. Reminder 2: There is SUPPORT for parents with military sons and daughters whether active duty or separated from the service. We want to hear how you and your military son or daughter are doing. Texas Chapter 1, Coastal Bend. Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: American Legion Post 364, 5323 Kostoryz, Corpus Christi, Texas Please come and join us! Meetings are open to everyone! We welcome you with open arms! 19

20 Rockport-Fulton Chambers of Commerce : Veteran's Wall - The Wall That Heals Wed., Feb. 1, 10:00 am, Aransas County Sheriff s Department Escort begins 11:00 am, Escort arrives at Festival Grounds 11:15 am, Media Briefing 12:30 pm, Set up the Wall that Heals 5:30 pm, Volunteer training 6:30pm, Community Prayer Service, Blessing of the Wall by Aransas County Ministerial Alliance President Rev Laura Becker, Laying of the Wreath - Boy Scout Troop 49 Wall is opened for visitors 24 hours a day. Thurs., Feb. 2, Schools will be touring throughout the day 6:30 pm, Posting of the Colors RFHS NJROTC, Patriotic Concert by RFHS Band & Choir Fri., Feb. 3, Schools will be touring throughout the day 6:30 pm, Gold Star Salute to Aransas County s Fallen by the Disabled American Veterans Sat., Feb 4, 4:00 pm, Table of Remembrance by the Corpus Christi Veteran s Band Sun., Feb. 5, 2:00 pm, The Wall that Heals Closes MINISTERING TO OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS THROUGH THE USE OF OUR FACILITIES MINISTERING TO THE COMMUNITY through the use of our facilities The Community Table FYI s and UPDATES: 1) February s serving and FPC coordinator schedules are: Date Host Church FPC Coordinator Feb. 07 St. Peter s Episcopal Church Kelly McNeely Feb. 14 Coastal Oaks Church Veronika Camehl Feb. 21 First United Methodist Church Sally Reynolds Feb. 28 St. Peter s Episcopal Church Pati Vincent 2) All Community Table volunteers who have helped at a Presbyterian Church hosted meal are invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, February 23 at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. 3) Following are the shifts which need coverage and the time to arrive. The doors are opened and serving starts at 4:30. Shift Time Comments. Cooks TBA Check with Kay Stanley-Team leader Set up crew 3:30 Need 4+ Platers 4:15 Check with Kay Stanley-Team leader Servers 4:15 20 Need 7+ to cover 2 of 20 tables

21 MINISTERING TO THE COMMUNITY through the use of our facilities The Community Table STATS for January: 03: Kay s meat loaf, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, corn, tossed salad w/ Ranch Dressing, bread Dessert: Assortment of candy bars Number Served: 287 Host: First Presbyterian Church 10: Lasagna, Texas toast Dessert: Cookies Number Served: 294 Hosts: Holy Cross Lutheran Church 17: Home made chicken & okra gumbo, home made potato salad, crackers Dessert: Cake, Brownies, assorted Number Served: 289 adults, 21 children Host: Sacred Heart Catholic Church 24: Pulled pork sandwiches, home made cole slaw, pickle and onion slices Dessert: Ice cream cups Number Served: 350 Host: First Baptist Church Thank to the following for donating Sanctuary flower arrangements to The Com- Flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday, January 8, were given to the glory of God by Sterling, Joe and Eric Heller in loving memory of husband and father, Joe Heller, Jr. and cousin Bruce Chadwick. The floral sprays were donated to The Community Table to be divided into bud vases for gracing the tables at Tuesday s, January 10, meal hosted by the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Sanctuary Flowers on Sunday, January 15, were given to the glory of God by : Robert & Karen Peterson s altar flowers were in honor and celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary January 14, Fellowship Committee s flowers at the balcony columns honored Elders of the outgoing Class of 2016: Veronika Camehl, Pete Chamberlain, Tom Jaggard, Ingrid Little, Pati Vincent, incoming Class of 2019: Veronika Camehl, Kathy Green, Tom Jaggard, Ken Owens and Pati Vincent and the Classes of 2017 & 2018.who continue to serve. Flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday, January 22, were given to the glory of God by the Session on behalf of the congregation in honor, recognition and celebration of Charlie s first Sunday back in the pulpit. 21

22 Odds and Ends.. 5 Fun Ways to Keep Your Sobriety Intact as a Single Parent on Valentine s Day Photo via Pixabay If you re a single parent in addiction recovery every day has its own challenges, but Valentine s Day can be especially difficult. Whether it s just a reminder of being on your own or a night you used to spend celebrating with drugs or alcohol, there are all kinds of painful emotions it can evoke. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for having a great Valentine s Day with your kids without compromising your sobriety, budget, or schedule. Here are just a few ideas. Go out and play Round up the kids and go for a game of putt-putt golf, laser tag, or for older kids, paintball. You can indulge in a night that revolves around innocent fun, plus you ll get to let loose and just enjoy your children. If you think your family needs to burn off some extra energy, make it something especially active like an evening at the trampoline park. If going out isn t an option, create your own mini golf course or turn out the lights and play flashlight tag in the house. Have game night A night of board games is a great way to bring everyone together. You can play several rounds of the group favorite, or let everyone choose one and play multiple games throughout the night. Keep the atmosphere light and friendly, especially if there are significant age gaps between children. Have some of your favorite Valentine s treats, and move the party out of your traditional board game spot, like having a picnic in the living room. Don t forget the hot cocoa and extra marshmallows! Have a dance party If your gang loves music, crank up the tunes and have your own Valentine s dance party in the living room! You can create a love-themed playlist, have each person suggest their favorites, or simply see what comes on the radio. Maybe even have a dance contest with awards for most creative, most energetic, silliest dance move, etc. Make it extra special by decorating with some old twinkle lights, and have flashlights handy for a spotlight effect. Boogie together, break into solos, and just dance away your everyday stress. Conduct an experiment If your kids love to learn, or if you re hoping to inspire them to, try an at-home science experiments. You can choose one project for the entire night, pick out different ones for each child based on what they re interested in, or let them decide what to try. There are endless options to meet any ability level, age, interest, and many that only call for items you can find at home. Even better, there are mess-free options so you won t be left with a disaster at the end of the night! Make sure you take every opportunity to ask your kids about what they re discovering and draw conclusions. Show them how fun learning can be! Work on a family project Maybe you ve always loved putting together model airplanes and want to share your passion. You could help them create their own terrarium or make an indoor herb garden. Maybe you have some clay and want their help in making a dish for your keys or jewelry. Create a homemade bed for Fluffy. Make it a project you can all collaborate on, and ideally one that will allow them to see the fruits of their efforts daily. Every time you see the completed product, you ll be able to reflect on the wonderful family time spent together and your kids will have something to show off to visitors. Your recovery has made it through plenty of obstacles, but Valentine s Day doesn t have to be one. Focus on the love you have for your children, and on finding a unique way to spend time showing them you care. You just might find yourself looking forward to next year and a new opportunity for family time! Submitted by Michelle Peterson 22

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24 Pres-by-lines TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) STUFF FROM THE STAFF - CHARLIE : Scripture Readings, Sermon Topics, Supper & Study, Boy Scout Sunday 1 CLERK OF SESSION - Session Organization, THE CHURCH LADY Giving Reports, NEW Online Activity Calendar, Office Hours Feb 6 & 7 3 COMMITTEE REPORTS PROGRAM COMMITTEE Adult Bible Study with Scott & Mary Hime 3 Youth Group, MO Ranch Mid-Winters 4 Pictures from Mo Ranch Mid-Winters 5 Program Committee January Meeting Report 6 Minute for Mission, SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 7 WORSHIP COMMITTEE January Worship Services volunteers; February Ushers, Flower Sponsorships open, National Boy Scout Sunday 8 PICTURES: Picture of Elders from Classes of 2016 through 2019, Olivia Jaggard baptism 9 MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Chancel and Hand Bell Choir notes EASTER CANTATA announcement 11 FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY LUNCH Theme 12 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - Treasurer s Report, 2017 Pledge Drive status, YE Giving Reports, 2017 Budget released, Results of Christmas Joy Offering, by Kay Stanley 13 MINISTERING TO OTHERS THROUGH PRAYER & PRAYER COMFORTERS Prayer Concerns & Celebrations from 12/22/16 through 01/27/17 14 & 15 Prayer Comforter Correspondence 15 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Recap of January s Board Meeting by Connie Schuler 16 Notice of change of location for February s Women s Meeting by Janet Gaskamp 16 Who I Jesus? Circle Bible Study lesson by Adelaide Marlatt 17 Invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 17 PRESBYTERIAN MEN, Recap of new men s breakfast and meeting on 01/25/17 by Jeremy Schuler 18 MINISTERING TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF OUR FACILITIES Veterans Outreach Center hours, Blue Star Mothers meeting details, Wall that Heals schedule 19 & 20 Community Table - FYIs & February hosts, January stats, Flower donations 20 & 21 ODDS AND ENDS, PRESBYLINES is published monthly by: First Presbyterian Church 301 Hwy 35 North - Rockport, TX Phone No. (361) ; Fax No. (361) churchlady8@sbcglobal.net Attn: Postmaster Return service 24