THE MESSENGER. Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church. Birthdays For JULY

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1 19251 North Tamiami Trail, No. Ft. Myers, FL Phone: THE MESSENGER Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church July 2015, Volume 2015, Issue 7 Website: Living for Christ through Worship, Discipleship, Service and Fellowship July 1 July 2 July 3 July 9 July 12 July 14 July 17 July 20 July 24 July 26 July 26 July 27 July 29 Birthdays For JULY Bob Knell Wilma Cutler Lala Slusser Glenda Balentine Carol Dant Ben Rubright Gerry Klump Dianna Lurkens Sue White Jocelyn Brewer Alice Clarcq Freddie K Conner Marti Watson From Pastor Val Dear Saints, It is summer and some places slow down, but at Holy Trinity we seem to rev up. Our two worship services are going well with strong attendance at both. The choir at the 10:25 service is continuing through July. We have wonderful music in the 8:30 and the 10:25 services, and using the projectors and screens help us to lift our heads and voices together. We welcomed nine new members. Please be on the look-out for Al and Sally Beyer, Bill and Eva Ferrell, Carol Heidmous, Mary Ann Martin, John Rissel, Fred and Louise Roessler. We are grateful that they chose to become a part of the Holy Trinity family. Yippe for new friends. The renovations in Fellowship Hall are on schedule. So far the flooring in the bathrooms and serving room have been replaced. The plumbers and electricians have prepped the area for the new cabinets and pantries. When it all is completed, there should be lots of work and storage space. Many thanks to all who are helping to improve our Fellowship Hall. It is going to be fun to see the finished product. Every committee of session continues to design and coordinate their one page mission plans. Each committee has a focused intent on Living for Christ through Worship, Discipleship, Service, and Fellowship. As moderator of the session, I am so inspired by the effort and dedication each committee has in working towards achieving their goals. Celebrate your blessings. A birthday? An anniversary? Your child s or pet s birthday? Celebrate with a gift to Holy Trinity s Birthday/ Celebration fund & reduce our Mortgage. If a captain asks you to usher, please do so. When your birthday month arrives sign up to greet. These are two very easy ways to serve our church. Session also approved a request for Josh Brewer, Paul and Jocelyn s son, to serve as an intern in our music department. He is studying music at the University of South Florida and nearing graduation. This allows Josh some practical experience as he gets ready for his professional work. We welcome Josh, and are grateful with all that he will be sharing with us through the summer. Our deacons have started their on the job training, and gave great support for the first memorial service since their onset. They have also been diligent in making their phone calls to church members, providing care to people, and making visits. The transition to having a Board of Deacons has been smooth, and helps Holy Trinity keep a steady watch on our flock. Though each of us may have some summer plans and trips that take us away from Holy Trinity for a short time, do not stay away too long. You will not want to miss the many activities such as Bible Studies, experiences in worship, and the results of completed projects. It is good for us to rally at the church for worship, discipleship, to be able to serve others, and be in fellowship with one another. We need each other to be the church together. Blessings, Pastor Val

2 Page 2 July 2015 LECTIONARY READINGS FOR JULY July 5 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; 2 Corinthians; 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 July 12 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 July 19 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, July 26 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Prayer Chain Warriors 2015 Please call if you have a prayer request for family or friends. Audrey Bihary Aileen Reese Roger Smith Joyce Schmidt Mickie Wyllie Wilma Jenkins Billie Sonderman Pat Soper Nancy Walker Nancy Rad Ruth Rickard Joy O Dell Carol Rankin Audrey Bihary You may be aware that there is a prayer chain for our church but you may not be aware of what we do. Our prayer chain consist of 13 warriors. If you have a prayer request for a family member, a friend or yourself you can call a warrior and it will be passed on to everyone on the list. We are warriors. The dictionary says a warrior is one engaged or experienced in battle. We feel engaged against all ills big or small, and asking God for his help. We do pray for all of you. You may not be on the list of requested prayers, but we pray that God will guide you and keep every one of you safe and free of pain and illness. I'll bet many of you do just that. If you would like to be a warrior please let us know. It is rewarding and you get to talk to and pray for some very nice people. Thank you. Audrey Bihary GPS is on the Move Prayer Teams for July, August and September 8:30 A.M. 1 st Sundays - Al and Sally Beyer 2 nd Sundays - Al and Sally Beyer 3 rd Sundays - Jocelyn and Paul Brewer 4 th Sundays - Nancy Rad 5 th Sundays & Subs Jane & Roger Robinson 10:25 1 st Sundays - Polly Timberlake 2 nd Sundays - Jane and Roger Robinson 3 rd Sundays - Beverly and Roger Smith 4 th Sundays - Beverly Kuizema 5 th Sundays & Subs Aileen and Ken Reese GPS making a pit stop Aileen and I are taking a summer long pit stop. But we will be reviving our engines in the fall, encouraging you to select a committee to join and further the work of Holy Trinity. It is a good feeling being a member, sharing your gifts and making a contribution. This summer consider what committee you would like to join in the fall. We are enjoying getting to know the new members and encouraging them to become active. If a captain asks you to usher, please do so. When your birthday month arrives sign up to greet. These are two very easy ways to serve our church. Aileen and Jane (GPS = God s Placement Service) FELLOWSHIP HALL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY FOR RENOVATION

3 Page 3 July 2015 COMPUTER ALERT ABOUT THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF WINDOWS 10 OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft announced on June 1, that it will release Windows 10 on July 29 th. If your current computer has Windows 7 SP1 operating system or you were unfortunate enough to have had to buy a new computer with Windows 8.1 operating system, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10. In fact, you probably have a White Windows Logo in the bottom right corner of your screen, which says Get Windows 10. Our advice is don t rush in to this and reserve the upgrade. Why? You may be sorry. If you do, it automatically installs on your computer on July 29 th, and you can not go back to your previous operating system as you could with previous Microsoft operating system upgrades. Your printer driver may not work, therefore your printer may not work (you may have to purchase a new one) Older software on your computer may not work, forcing you to have to purchase new software. You may not like the operating system and how if functions. Here is what we recommend instead: You have 1 year from July 29, so wait till Jan., 2016 to consider installing it. Let them get the bugs out of the system. Use this time to see if your printer manufacturer has developed a printer driver for your printer model for Windows 10. Check with your software vendors to see if they have developed drivers for the version of their software you have installed on your computer. Go to Staples or Office Depot, act like you are interested in buying a new computer with Windows 10 operating system, and have a clerk walk you through using Windows 10 so you get a feel on how it operates and whether you are going to like it. Does all this sound like we have been talking Greek? If so find a neighbor or friend who you know is a computer geek, and have them help you. We hope this has been some help to you. The Communications Committee MISSION REPORT Greetings from the members of the Mission Committee A special thank you to the members of the Holy Trinity family for their contributions to the May Pentecost Offering. The total amount collected was $357 of which $143 will be retained by the congregation for investment in local programs focused on children at risk and development of youth. The remaining 25% for Youth Ministries, 25% Serving Communities (young adult volunteers) and the remaining 10% for Child Advocacy (Advocacy that protects and education that nurtures our children and youth in mind, body, and spirit). Carol Dant, Vice Chair CHURCHES VISITED Four programs were found in the Church Visited box. The first was from Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, Blue Ridge, GA and was visited on March 22, The second was dated May 10, 2015 from First Presbyterian Church, Joplin, MO, and the third, signed by our Church Member, Woodbury, was from Westtown Church, Tampa, FL and was attended April 5, Wilma Jenkins brought us the fourth program from St. Luke s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL dated May 31, It s always nice to hear where our parishioner s travels takes them and especially nice to let us know where they worship on Sundays. Barbara Nase

4 Page 4 July 2015 Charles Allan and Sally B Beyer Sally and Al are both from Adrian Michigan. They met when they were in grade school and married after graduation in Al served in the military then worked at GM as Tool and Die Maker. Sally s hobbies are music, crafting, gardening, reading and all wildlife. Al s hobbies are Music, Music, Music. Mary Ann Martin Mary Ann was born in Roscoe, NY. She is happiest when she is singing or traveling, visiting art museums or doing a show. Her travel wish is to visit the Holy Land. Graduated U.S.F, Tampa, B.S. Music. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bill and Eva Ferrell Eva was born and grew up in Faison NC. She moved to Wilmington NC in Bill was born in Wilmington, NC and worked for International Paper for 31 years,. Eva worked there after she and Bill married in They moved to Cape Coral in John Rissel John was born in Baltimore and raised in rural PA. He was always Presbyterian. His hobby is boating. Fred and Louise Roessler Louise and Fred are originally from the southwest suburbs of Chicago where they both lived all their lives. They were snowbirds for 10 years before selling their house of 50 years an moved to their Herons Glen house full time. Louise enjoys water aerobics and they both enjoy the many activities there and the wonderful live theater available in this area. Carol Heidmous Carol retired from Comerica Bank in Michigan on February 28, 2001 and moved to Florida on April 1st of that year. She became involved in her community and was activities director for 3 years and president of the Midwest Club for 6 years.

5 Page 5 July 2015 C H O I R P A R T Y A T T H E B E Y E R S MUSIC NOTES July is here, wow the summer is flying by fast. The praise team and summer choir are working hard to have the best worship services possible for our Lord Jesus Christ, 8:30 am for the contemporary service and 10:25 for our traditional service. I know the folks in North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and even farther out know we have a reputation at HTPC of having amazing Christmas and Easter cantatas so in that respect we have been lining up the Christmas cantata orchestra and our Christmas cantata books will be in soon with learning parts on cd's for each part, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Cantata practice will start in early September, an hour each week on Thursdays at 5:30, please consider joining the choir and or the Christmas cantata choir in September; we'll be giving books and cd's out in late July for a head start to the Christmas season to those so inclined. Paul Brewer, Music Director

6 Page 6 July 2015 PRESBYTERIAN MEN ACTIVITIES The June 6 h monthly breakfast meeting was attended by 12men and Pastor Val. All enjoyed a southern style breakfast by Jack Balentine, Roger Robinson, and Roger Smith. The Bible Study covered Mathew 5: Due to the holiday and vacation travel, there will be no men s breakfast in the month of July. Upcoming Events: No Men s Breakfast Mtg. Saturday, July 4 th Breakfast Mtg. Saturday, Aug. 1st 8:58 a.m. Fellowship Hall Please join us for Good Food & Christian Fellowship. Jerry Strohmenger, Secretary PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN S ACTIVITIES On May 18th Presbyterian Women held their installation luncheon at Magnolia Landing at which I was installed as Moderator and Judy DeLonge as Treasurer. Alice Clarcq will be installed as Vice Moderator at our September Council Meeting. Bev Kuizema is continuing as Secretary and Nancy Rad as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Also, at this luncheon Jane Robinson was presented with a well deserved Honorary Lifetime Membership in Presbyterian Women. We have no planned activities for the month of July. FYI - On Monday, August 10, we will be putting together the School Kits. This year, some of them will go to Mision Peniel and some of them will stay here in North Fort Myers. As always, your donations are very much appreciated. See the August Messenger for a list of school supplies needed. Another FYI - Travelers are encouraged to bring in your unused miniature toiletries from your trips. Please place them in the PW basket. They will be taken to All Souls. Thank you! To All Women Janet Rivero Thank you for your love and support while I served in Presbyterian Women. The May 18th luncheon at Magnolia Landing was a perfect ending and bittersweet as I will miss you all. The Cross necklace is beautiful and I will cherish it always. In Christian Love, Aileen Reese Greetings from CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Making Disciples Through The Study of God s Word I hope to see you in the classroom on four Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (right after the contemporary service at 8:30) for Revelation. This is our new study in July. On Wednesday evening, Sermon Study at 6:30 pm with Pastor Val continues to help us explore God s Word and the meaning it has for our lives today. Clubhouse Ministries is ongoing, meeting every Tuesday at Lake Fairways and Tara Woods, and is currently using the Max Lucado series 1 and 2 Peter. Please contact Judy Steele or Wilma Jenkins for the Clubhouse study most convenient for you! Children s class continues through the summer at 9:30 a.m. Ellen Halleran will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning what the kids are up to! Dorcas Circle (the Presbyterian Women s bible study) is on hiatus in July, but resumes August 5th at 10 am in classroom 4. It is always a great group to lunch with afterward! Glenda Balentine

7 Page 7 July 2015 Holy Trinity Events Calendar July 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM No Christian Ed in R #2 10:00 AM No Dorcas Circle 5 7:30 AM Praise Team Practice 8:30 AM Contemporary 9:30 AM Adult Sch.R4 9:30 AM Child s Sch R3 10 AM Choir Warm Up R1 10:25 AM Worship 12 Communion Sunday 7:30 AM Praise Team Practice 8:30 AM Contemporary 9:30 AM Adult Sch.R4 9:30 AM Child s Sch R3 10 AM Choir Warm Up R1 10:25 AM Worship 19 7:30 AM Praise Team Practice 8:30 AM Contemporary 9:30 AM Adult Sch.R4 9:30 AM Child s Sch R3 10 AM Choir Warm Up R1 10:25 AM Worship 6 2:00 PM Evangelism Committee Meeting in R4 13 9:30 No Rachel Circle 20 1:30 AM No Fellowship Committee Meeting 9:30 AM PW Council in R4 7 10:00 AM Club House Lake Fairways/Pine Lakes and Tara Woods 1:00 PM Finance Committee in R2 4:30 PM Praise Team Practice Sanctuary 14 10:00 AM Club House Lake Fairways/Pine Lakes and Tara Woods 4:30 PM Praise Team Practice Sanctuary 6:00 PM Session Meeting in R :00 AM Club House Lake Fairways/Pine Lakes and Tara Woods 4:30 PM Praise Team Practice Sanctuary 8 15 Messenger Articles Due 9:00 AM Bldg. & Grnds. R3 4:00 PM Stephen Ministry in R4 22 1:30 PM Mission Committee in R :30 PM Choir Practice in R1 Independence Day 8:58 AM No Men's Breakfast This Month 9 6:30 PM Choir Practice in R1 16 1:00 PM No Communication Meeting 3:30 PM Worship Committee in R4 6:30 PM Choir Practice in R1 23 6:30 PM Choir Practice in R School Kit Donations Meet the Needs Sunday 7:30 AM Praise Team Practice 8:30 AM Contemporary 9:30 AM Adult Sch.R4 9:30 AM Child s Sch R3 10 AM Choir Warm Up R1 10:25 AM Worship 27 10:00 AM No Lydia Circle 28 10:00 AM Club House Lake Fairways/Pine Lakes and Tara Woods 1:30 PM Care Angels Mtg. R4 2:00 PM Deacons Meeting R4 4:30 PM Praise Team Practice Sanctuary :30 PM Choir Practice in R1 31 School Kit Donations 1 8:58 AM Men's Breakfast in FH

8 Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers, FL Phone: Website: NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID FORT MYERS, FL PERMIT NO. 67 Celebrate God s Love Just See How Friendly We Are NEW SUMMER HOURS Contemporary Service 8:30 A.M. Traditional Worship Service 10:25 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL: ADULTS - 9:30 AM in CR 4, CHILDREN - 9:30 AM in CR 3 Evening Bible Studies Each Wednesday Disciple Bible Study at 6:00 PM Sermon Bible Study at 6:30 PM SUMMER EVENTS We are now accepting donations for the School Backpacks. Items include: Backpacks, spiral notebooks, scissors, crayons, erasers (Large), rulers, pencils, pencil boxes (Large) and pencil sharpeners. Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church would like to remind everyone of our Church Web Site, You will find most of Pastor Val s Sermons there and also find it interesting to listen to them once again in a quiet and peaceful setting