Harbor Light Pcph.org Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor January 2019 Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? How are you doing with them? In its own way, the Church has its own New Year. It began on the first Sunday of Advent (December 2, 2018). Throughout Advent, we waited, prayed, hoped and expected. Of course, the culmination of Advent was our celebration the birth of Jesus Christ. Just this past Sunday, we watched and listened as the Wise Men visited the infant and worshipped; it s a Sunday we call Epiphany. Our word epiphany comes from a Greek word meaning manifestation or appearance. This is the time where we will travel with Jesus from his baptism throughout his public ministry focusing on his teachings and healings. In other words, as disciples of Jesus Christ, we will watch and listen as Jesus both inaugurates and proclaims the kingdom of God. As we do, it can be helpful for us to take our own self and communal inventory: How is your prayer life? Do you have a daily time to give thanks to God for the simple things as well as pour your asks to our gracious and good heavenly Father? How are we serving? Let s take note of Jesus life for the next 2 months as he welcomes anyone and everyone always with the intent of telling them the Good News of God s rich and unfathomable love for anybody and all creation. How is our discipleship, both personal and communal? Are we studying God s Word? Being challenged, shaped and transformed by it? What about worship? Like the wise men before us, are we bowing the knee, and offering gifts our lives, our love and devotion? May the Lord bless and keep you throughout this new year and beyond. Shalom, 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
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 2 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 If you need a ride, contact Joan Ruddle and someone will pick you up. Bible Study 2nd Weds. of the month 10:00am Join us for coffee, conversation and study. Quilting for Comfort Quilting continues at 1:00pm on Fridays in the create and share room (104). We welcome everyone to come join us as we begin to quilt for the 2019 graduating class. Experience or no experience, 11:30am - 1:00pm come join the fun. Bring your own lunch. PCPH Women s Missions As a reminder of the PCPH Women's Missions, we are asking your support for greatly needed nonfood 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 January we are asking for toilet tissue and paper towels.
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 3 January 15th Harbor Light Deadlines January 16 February 20 Bulletin Deadline F.E.A.S.T. Items for January are coffee & tea. 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 2018-2019 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 to begin: Wednesday, January 23 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 727-784-7274. 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 727-784-7274. 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.
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 4 1 Fred Kaufman 20 Alex Sjostedt 2 Purita Villao 22 Emily Wilkinson 3 Jamison Ashe 24 Jeff Drain 3 Lee Lahr 24 Lynne Fieldson 7 Don Dust 25 Jeff Haslam 7 Chuck Horne 25 Ruth Snyder 8 Kyla Ray 26 Mechelle Henley 9 Lois Dewitt 26 Eileen Zirk 10 Eleanor Beaumont 28 Pat Budlong 13 Ginny Branchfield 28 Larry McKinley 17 Barbara Borham 29 Betsy Mapes 17 Bob Beem 30 Anna Saglimbeni 18 Claudia Sjostedt 31 Rachelle Walton 19 Carol Dust 9 Lindsey & Andrew Barnes 10 Jackie & Gary Payne 16 Alice & Terry Babb 25 Betsy & Thomas Mapes 28 Carol & Don Dust 28 Carol & Everett White
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 5 January Library News We hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We also hope that you have a New Year filled with only happy, healthy days. No new books have been readied for the shelves, but we are working on a number of books that will be ready soon. There are two paperback books for children. We don t get many donations of books for children so are very happy when we receive some. Please come into the library to take advantage of all the materials we have available to you. You might be surprised how many books we have for children and adults. We even have a section for teens. There are also a number of DVDs for children. Happy New Year from your library committee. November Year to Date Income and Expenses Income: $200,068.83 Expenses: $234,909.62 Net Loss: $34,840.79 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 727-784-7274. PCPH 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off January 16th at 6pm Bring your best pot of chili and be entered to win fun prizes. We are looking for 6 judges. Please contact Jan Harding or Kathy Murphy Bring your friends. Chili will be judged on the following: The more the merrier! Most traditional Judges favorite Most unusual Peoples choice Best use of heat
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 6 Wednesdays at 6:00pm Unless otherwise marked January 16 February 13 March 2 (Saturday) March 13 April 10 May 8 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Valentine s Day: Name That Tune Watoto Children s Concert Bingo Human Trafficking Guest Speaker Leah James on Foster Parenting
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 7 What s Happening in Children s Ministry? Happy New Year! I can t believe we are already in 2019! At the end of a year, and as we approach a new one I always find myself taking time for some reflection. There are some memories made that I will remember forever, and other hard days I am happy to have learned lessons from, and leave behind. As I think about the children at PCPH I am so excited for another amazing year growing with the students and growing in our ministry! We have lots of exciting things planned such as continuing with the Chimer s Choir, camping at Cedarkirk, movie nights, camps, and lock-ins! Children s Ministry is thriving, and ready to take on 2019 with enthusiasm, and a desire to spread God s Love! Thank you to the PCPH community for the constant flow of support through all the things we do. -Huiran Xaxni, Children s Coordinator January Dates to Remember: January 6: Sunday School (Children brought in to take part in communion) January 13: Sunday School (after children s message) January 16: Kids Worship is BACK! Save the Date! Watoto Kids Choir returns to PCPH on S aturday, March 2 nd! 5:30pm - Sanctuary January 18: Kids Movie Night 5:30-7:00pm January 20: Children in Worship January 27: Sunday School (after children s message)
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 8 Student Ministry January Schedule January 9 th Wednesday Night Youth Group 6-8pm January 16 th Wednesday Night Youth Group and Chili Cook-Off 6-8pm January Schedule The young adult ministry will not meet while Malissa is on a study leave for the month of January. We will begin meeting Thursday February 7 th for the new year. January 23 rd Wednesday Night Youth Group 6-8pm January 30 th Wednesday Night Youth Group 6-8pm
January 2019 Creating Connections Through Christ Page 9 PCUSA Ordination Exam Study Leave for PCPH S Youth Director Malissa Garcia January 13 th - January 30 th This specific study leave has been approved by both senior staff, and session, and will be a leave of absence to be used to study for the Bible Content Ordination Exam that is administered on the first Friday in February, and is required by all those seeking ordination through the PCUSA church. This time of study will be allocated to prepare for the upcoming PCUSA Bible Context Ordination Exam which will be facilitated on Friday, February 1 st in Orlando Florida. - Senior staff of PCPH and Session Thank you for your prayers, support, and covenant community as I seek ordination through the PCUSA church. Malissa Garcia