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September 2014 Go to: "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers." (John 4:23) WORSHIP is always front and center in our lives as Christians and as Christ’s Church. Often some of the first glimpses of Jesus people get are from being with us during our services. Our worship shows who God is and whose we are: as we together praise, pray, study God’s Word, commune with Jesus, give our gifts and receive God’s blessing, we not only experience God’s life-saving and transforming love and grace in Jesus, we also get fitted and fueled to live for Jesus in this world; and we get a glimpse of what eternity with Him will be like. You can tell a lot about us as a congregation just by being in worship with us! Our corporate worship grows out of our daily, continual love-life with, and so, worship of God through Christ. While our fellowship with Jesus and each other on Sundays both defines and refines us, it is the time we spend individually and personally with the Lord—“daily devotions” which include prayer and Bible study—that God uses most to conform us each to Christ. Others can tell a lot about our love-and-worship of Jesus by how Jesus’ worth is seen and shown as we are with Him, and so then with them, each day! WORSHIP is central and vital to us—individually and corporately—at and as PPC. As we have been worshipping in one service this summer, we have not only gotten to see the Lord “high and exalted” (Isaiah 6:1) even more, we have also been brought closer to Jesus and to one another. What has been so wonderful is how the Lord has used worship to enhance our unity, and to help us refocus on being His together. The “trappings” of worship (i.e., style, songs, hymns, instruments, bulletins, creeds, prayers and service order) have not been the “traps” or impediments to our fellowship as they have sometimes been in the past. CAN WE CONTINUE TO LET JESUS UNITE US IN WORSHIP, AND NOT LET WORSHIP BECOME A POINT OF CONTENTION AND POTENTIAL DIVISION AGAIN? We will get to find-out. Whether we continue on with one service, or return to two or more services at some point, we should always be diligent to “preserve the unity of the Spirit” (Ephesians 4:3) which is really what worship in “Spirit and truth” in any form, and at any time, is about. Thanking God for the privilege of praising Him in worship together with you—His saints at and as PPC! In Christ, Carl The Session met for its normal stated meeting on June 24, 2014. The following items were discussed and/or acted on: 1. Deacons elect Julie Gull and Michelle Loy were examined, approved, and prayed for, and will be ordained and installed in July. Larry Oline, Clerk
Stewardship can be defined as using well the things that have been entrusted to us. We have been given many things by God - money, time, and talents. God is pleased when we use well and wisely manage what He has given us (Matthew 25:21). I encourage us all to continue glorifying and enjoying God by using His gifts well. Thomas Smith IV Beginning September 7, we will continue with ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:30am in the Sanctuary. Sunday School will be at 9am. Our MAINTENANCE CZAR would be available M-F, 8am—2pm to handle all maintenance needs that arise during preschool and office hours. Duties would be to contact, meet with, and as needed supervise our various service vendors and coordinate maintenance work by PPC volunteers. If you believe the Lord is leading you to help and serve our church in this way, or for more details. please let Pastor Carl know. PRAISE CHORUS
Your Food Distribution Center has continued throughout the summer months with people stepping forward and taking up the slack due to illnesses, vacations, etc. God has blessed the pantry by providing both food and money so this ministry can continue. We would point out that the need continues to grow in St. Petersburg and many pantries have shut their doors. I note that we are already having some difficulty in getting food, but God always comes through in the nick of time. July marked the 3rd anniversary of the food distribution ministry. God has allowed us to touch the lives of over 500 families by providing physical food and spiritual growth to most of the people who come through the door of the 123 house. We have seen lives changed as we have been faithful to pray for these men, women and children. I note that 2 weeks ago two ladies told that their daughters were healed of cancer after they had come here for prayer. Into Christ Jesus Always, Your FDC Team
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2014 Committee Meeting – Tuesday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m.in the Boswell Room. Rachel Circle – Monday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Pat Watts. Sarah Circle (formerly Esther & Ruth Circles) – Tuesday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. at thehome of Pat Drucker. As you notice, we now have one day circle and one evening circle. If you would like to join either of the circles please contact Pat Watts (727-302-0888). It is not a continuous bible study so any month that you would like to join us, we’d love to have you. If you have any suggestions or ideas for future projects and/or events/programs, please contact one of our present committee members: Ann Carney, Cookie Cottrell, Vicki Danz, Pat Drucker, Pat Edgington, Becky McLaughlin, Terry Odom, Alma Oline, Felicia Ragland, Aristeia Sowa or Pat Watts. “Serve one another in love” (Gal. 5:13) and “Encourage one another” (I Thess. 5:11; Heb. 3:13) Let us be committed to serving those closest to us and those far away. Telling them about Jesus and nurturing those who seek Him in their journey of a Christ-changed life. How are you doing on your journey with Jesus? Can you use some encouragement? Can you encourage someone? Can you bring someone with you? Will we take another step and let our faith be renewed? Ever encounter someone who …….. Father in Heaven, We confess that we have often brought to You sacrifices that were unworthy. Instead of bringing the first fruits, we brought the leftovers. Instead of bringing what really cost us something, we brought You the easiest and cheapest thing. Forgive us! Help us to see life as an opportunity to present spiritual sacrifices to You. Our words and works are just as much offerings as our wealth. What a privilege to be one of Your priests. Help us to minister as we should, and may our spiritual sacrifices please You. Through Jesus, Amen. Scripture commands us to be devoted to one another. Romans 12:10 states: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves”. NIV Koinonia Ministry met August 14, 2014 and had a lot of discussion on different ideas of getting our congregation together for different activities. We met again Sunday, August 17th at 9:15 a.m. to finalize some of the suggestions that had been presented. Praise Kids/Youth will resume their Sunday night meetings from 6:00-7:30 pm, gathering in the Fellowship Hall for snacks and fellowship, Sunday, September 7th. Volunteers are always needed Sunday evenings and if you are interested you can contact Laurie Smith @ Members of our Koinonia Ministry are: Cookie Cottrell, Vicki Danz, Ruth Gey, Zinet Kalis, Sandy Moore, Terry Odom, Alma Oline, Shirley Phillips, Felicia Ragland, Laurie Smith, Patti Strong, Dave Taylor and Pat Watts. Chairperson is: Pat Mancini. The pre-school staff has worked hard preparing for the 80 children and their families who will be blessing us with their presence this school year. We are ready, the classrooms are ready, and we are up and running. We look forward with joyful anticipation to the many blessings that this new school year will bring us. I look forward as always to see where God will be leading this ministry, and how he will help us to minister to the many families in our care. Thank you for all of your prayers which have uplifted this ministry and allowed us to continue doing God’s work for 12 years. Continue to keep our families and staff in prayer as we begin this new year of blessings. We are ever mindful that Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” How blessed are we to welcome these 80 children in His name. Laura Woodard
struggling—and failing—to get a novel underway, Jan awoke one night with a mental image of an Episcopal priest walking down a village street. She grew curious and started writing about a character she named Father Tim Kavanagh. Soon, Jan was publishing weekly installments about Father Tim in her local newspaper, The Blowing Rocket, which saw its circulation double as a result....The installments became Jan’s first Mitford novel, At Home in Mitford. That book has since been reprinted more than eighty times." She has been nominated for many awards, fans love the series, her children's books, a cookbook, and books of quotes, and these can be found in your church library. Laurie Smith, Librarian Sunday 09/14/14— 5pm—8:30pm Come for a fun night of fellowship with the young adults of PPC! Exact activities and games are yet to be determined (but we usually play video games or board/card games). . . Feel free to bring suggestions! Starting back up Sunday, Sep.7th Email Laurie Smith for more information: ppckidsandyouth@gmail.com. Family fun days planned for the future (entire church family invited)! Stay tuned! COLLECT ALUMINUM DRINK CANS TO HELP YOUTH GROUP Please bring in your aluminum soda cans (rinsed) and put them in the blue recycling bin, opposite the church kitchen door, as you come in to the Fellowship Hall. These cans will be sold to a salvage business and the money will go toward our church youth group. Thank you! The Deacon’s Developments *The Deacon’s serve Christ by serving others for His glory and purpose* “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, Please call uss!
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PRAYER REQUESTS We try to stay on top of prayer requests and concerns. If you know of someone who is ill in our church family, please let the office know. Even if the office is closed you can still leave a voice mail. If you have a pastoral emergency, you can always leave a voice mail at the Manse at 727-368-5588. Important Policy Change As a result of changes in our staffing, PPC facilities will no longer be open in the evening for meetings or groups on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and all-day on Saturdays. If your meeting or group is affected by this new policy, you need to contact the church office to reschedule your use of the facilities to Tuesday or Thursday evenings. If your group can’t change to meet on the nights when PPC is now open, you will need to contact Pastor Carl or find another location.
Please do not put paper flyers or announcements on the walls! We have bulletin boards for our various ministries and groups to use to post items. If you need something posted, please check with the appropriate ministry or group or the church office. Thanks for keeping God's facilities nice! Giving Statements Giving Statements will be sent out upon request for the quarter. Everyone will receive a final year statement at the end of the year for tax purposes. Format for Submitting Information To Be Printed
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