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October 2014
SIESTA KEY CHAPEL
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Siesta Key Chapel’s Internship Program
In Memory of Mrs. Sherill Harkins Griffin
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Once again God is moving among us as Jehovah-jireh, ÀäåÈä éÄø ÀàÆä “the God who provides”.
God has provided the next person to serve within the Chapel’s Pastoral Intern program. This time, with two
creative twists: first, instead of an “internship” the Session unanimously voted on September 23rd, to fill the
position as a “residency”. Second, one of our former summer interns has agreed to accept the invitation to
join us for a full year.
The Rev. Katie Lee Conlan will arrive the second week of October and will serve as
our Pastoral Resident. Katie served the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, NC
for two and a half years as Associate Pastor of Congregational Care, Missions, and
Young Adults. However, after a period of prayerful discernment she felt God leading
her to “press the pause button” and resign from that position. Her time here at the
Chapel is sure to be a blessing to her and us, as we follow the Spirit’s prompting
together.
What is the difference between an “Intern” and a “Resident”? “Interns” have earned their degrees but
are not yet licensed to practice without supervision. “Residents” are already licensed to practice (in this
case, “ordained”) but have chosen to engage in more advanced training. We are all familiar with residents in
the medical field – M.D.s or D.O.s. The same is true this year for Katie and the Chapel. Pastor Kathi is
certified as an intern and field education supervisor with Princeton and San Francisco Theological
Seminaries and will be her supervisor.
The Chapel has been blessed by each of our interns:
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Summer 2007 Eileen Borduin Vanderzwaan
2008-2009
John A. Scott
Summer 2010 Katie Lee Conlan
Summer 2011 Thomas “T.J.” Cofield
2011- 2012 Kelly Roman
2013 - 2014 Susie Wills
Please keep Katie and the church in your prayers as we begin this exciting new chapter. God provides!
4615 Gleason Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34242-1312 C Tele: 941.349.1166
Email: siestakeychapel.com
Visit our website: www.siestakeychapel.org
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Staff
Table of Contents
Pastor’s Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1&3
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Staff/Elders/Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
World Communion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pastoral Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Grief Group-Adult Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Singles Group-Selah Freedom-PW. . . . . . . 7
Notes from the Choir Director. . . . . . . . . . 8
Christian Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9&10
Mission Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stewardship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parish Nurse-Backpack4Kids. . . . . . . . . . 13
Thanksgiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Endowment Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Emma E. Booker Elementary. . . . . . . . . . 16
Birthdays/Anniversaries/Deaths. . . . . . . . 17
Christian Radio Stations
88.1 FM
89.1 FM
102.5 FM
104.3 FM
WJIS
WSMR
WHPT
Moody Radio
Yoga (Classes take place in room 5)
Mon. 6:00 p.m., Tue./Thu. 9:30 a.m.,
Fri. 5:30 p.m.
Chair Yoga Thu. 11:00 a.m.
Thu.
Rev. Dr. Kathleen L.H. Wiggins. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Susie Wills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastoral Intern
Patricia Abdallah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrator
Cynthia Roberts-Greene.. . . . Music Director/Organist
Carole Burkhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parish Nurse
Angela Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookkeeper
Scott Penxa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Cliff Menezes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Web Master
Lynda Fischer, Deborah Bortnick.. . . . . . . Kidz/Nursery
Andy & Suzanne Farina. . Missionaries-Navigators UF
Elders
Bob Kuck (2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Ed
Brenda Hall (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of Session
Joan Heina (2014).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership
Craig Holliday (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission Outreach
Susan Koch (2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fellowship
Jim Kraft (2014). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings & Grounds
(2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personnel
Linda Pearce (2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nominating
Pat Smith (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worship
Maggie Veeneman (2016). . . . . . . Community Outreach
Michael Wattleworth (2014). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance
Chad Weiss (2014). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship
Deacons
Louise Cashman (2016).. . . . . . . . Moderator/Visitation
Wallace Smith (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD Ministry
Jim Hoy (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flowers/Visitation
Bob Lane (2016).. . . . . . . . . . . . . Meals/Transportation
Linda Kuck (2014). . . . . . . . . . . . Meals/Transportation
Betsy McLean (2016). . . . . . . Home Communion/Cards
Richard Smith (2014). . . . . . . . . . Meals/Transportation
Suzie Torborg (2014).. . . Secretary/Home Comm./Cards
Sam Tucker (2015). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flowers/Visitation
AA - Al-Anon
7:00p Women’s AA
1:00p AA
8:00p AA & Al-Anon
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Go to www.siestakeychapel.org
Click “SERMON” on the upper left-hand side
of the page
ENJOY!
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It is good to be home! I have missed your smiling faces and the warmth of the Chapel’s worship
and fellowship while away on Sabbatical. Thank you again for this marvelous opportunity.
As eager as I am to share my impressions and lessons, I must admit that I’m finding it difficult to
find the right words. Thank heaven for cameras! I’m counting on that old adage that “a picture
is
worth a thousand words.” If I was forced to choose one, and only one word to describe the last
three months it would be “WOW!” God is amazing and I am both humbled and inspired by the
way
God continues to build on the work of ordinary people like you and me.
One especially precious moment came as I hiked through the pastures and hills of Iona, Scotland.
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found myself utterly alone with God, the sheep and wild creatures. For the first time in my life I
was not simply “remembering” that old Celtic blessing, I was literally living it:
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rain fall soft upon your fields. . .
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
It was, and God was. My weeks of solitude were sacred as I drove through West Virginia
studying
the Orphan Train movement and then later as I worshiped, studied and hiked through Iona. After
Iona, Chuck and I spent three marvelous weeks enjoying the sights and tracing the church’s
earliest
days in Scotland – the mother church of American Presbyterians.
May the Spirit of the living Christ fill us and direct our steps now and always, Pastor Kathi
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Since 1936 the first Sunday of October has been set aside to bear witness to the truth that in spite of
outward appearances and longstanding differences, those who call Jesus “Lord and Savior” are one.
Unity was critically important to Jesus. Unity not as the world defines it, but as defined by God. In
John 17 Jesus offers an impassioned prayer for God to protect his followers, and make them one.
Can you hear the intensity of his plea?
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Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they
may be one as we are one. (v.11)
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I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through
their word, that they may all be one. (vv.20,21)
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I in them and you in me, that the y may become completely one, so that the world may
know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (v.23)
There is nothing passive or flimsy about such oneness. It’s risky. It’s hard. Its effects are global,
spanning the generations. And without the very active involvement of God’s Spirit, it is utterly
impossible. Why? Because it goes against the grain, against the human propensity to denigrate and
focus on what separates instead of what unites. It flies in the face of the “spirit of this age” that
insists we can “do it alone”, we don’t really need each other.
On October 5th join us as we pray and celebrate.
And what better time to INVITE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS?
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THANK YOU SUSIE!
Over the past three months the Chapel’s former Pastoral Intern
served in a new, more demanding capacity. Susie Wills has been
our Temporary Supply Pastor during Pastor Kathi’s sabbatical and
has done so brilliantly. Her sermons have been, to quote one
member, “Spot on”. Her pastoral care of those in need, flawless.
Her teaching, counseling, administrative leadership and spirit have enriched us all.
THANK YOU ALSO. . . to all those who supported and encouraged Susie and the staff during the
summer months. Your prayers and presence in worship and classes, your words of encouragement,
helpful hands and uplifting smiles have blessed each and every one, including Susie. You have
allowed the prayer of the Apostle Paul to ring true in our little corner of God’s Kingdom:
“May the God of steadfastness and encouragement
grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus,
so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
– Romans 15:5
Reflections
My time with Siesta Key Chapel comes to a close with a mixture of joy and
sadness. The joy has been all the new friendships with God’s children who
roost in God’s tree house every Sunday with the rising sun streaming through
the green canopy of palms and philodendrons and the dazzling orange and
purple sunsets that wash the decks with a holy glow. I feel the presence of the Spirit in every corner
of this sacred place, that comes from the love of this flock for your pastor, the loving care for your
church home, and the selfless service you lavish on the Sarasota community in need of Christ’s
healing grace. I hope to thank each of you individually over the next few weeks (which will already
be past by the time you read this), but just in case our paths don’t cross, know that this adventure has
been a defining moment of my entire life and each of you have touched my heart in a unique way.
One thing very special about Siesta Key Chapel is gentleness of spirit. The love and concern you
have for one another and your world is a supreme example of the gospel in action. I know that this
circle of friends is prepared to meet the challenges of the times and finds strength and courage
through our mutual love of Jesus and faith in his vision of reconciliation of all human kind with God
and with one another. As I leave this phase in our relationship, my sadness is brightened by what
the future brings for us all and know that we will be serving Christ together again in ways unknown
to us now. That is the joy of Christian living, each day a new creation, each prayer a new declaration
of love, and each parting but a promise of reunion in God’s kingdom.
Blessings and peace to all of you until we meet again!
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Senior Adult Retreat
Cedarkirk, the Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center in the heart of one of Florida’s most
pristine natural settings along the Alafia River, is just over an hour’s drive from Sarasota. It has been
a place of spiritual growth and fellowship for our children and youth for over 40 years, and now the
Cedarkirk vision is expanding to include resources for older adults. This fall, you can become a part
of that vision by attending the Senior Adult Retreat on Tuesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Highlights of the event include an inspirational speaker, a home-cooked lunch and a music program.
There will also be plenty of time for fellowship, walks among he majestic palm forest and serene
riverside, and relaxing with friends on the porch. You will discover a beautiful setting perfect for
your next meeting, group or individual retreat, or church wide fellowship event. The cost for the day
is $15 per person. For more details or to register, please contact the Cedarkirk office at
[email protected] or (813) 685-4224 ext. 1.
GriefSupport
At Siesta Key Chapel, we are committed to bringing comfort and care to all our members who face
challenges of every kind, both physical and emotional. Two programs are available for people who
are suffering grief and loss. Recovering Hope is a small discussion group meeting at the chapel on
an occasional basis with an informal agenda, starting with a devotion and then an open session for
sharing and some recommended readings. This group will meet once or twice a month, as it suits
the needs of the participants. GriefShare at First Presbyterian Church is a more structured program
of weekly sessions, with videos, a workbook for daily readings and exercises to guide each session
discussion. To participate in one or both groups, please call Parish Nurse Carole Burkhart at 3491166 to help you decide on the type of support that would best meet your needs.
Family Promise Hosts Needed
Families are the fastest growing population of the homeless. Currently homeless families are 41%
of the entire homeless population. In Sarasota County, there are over 1200 homeless students
enrolled in our school system this year. Family Promise Sarasota helps these children and their
families by providing shelter, meals, basic needs (clothing, toiletries, personal items), case
management, referrals and resources. You can participate in this wonderful ministry as a volunteer
dinner or overnight host at First Presbyterian Church during the week of October 5 through 12.
Dinner hosts prepare a meal in the church kitchen to be served at 6:00 p.m. and remain to clean up
until about 8:00 p.m. Overnight hosts are provided dinner, clean and comfortable sleeping and
shower facilities, and an evening of fellowship with wonderful people who are working to get their
lives back together. To be part of this ministry, call Rachel Martin at 955-8119 to sign up.
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Siesta Key Singles
Singles who enjoy their single life and the company of other single people have been gathering over
the past year for a variety of activities together, attending concerts, restaurants, a garden tour and a
beach party. They are now planning activities for the winter season. To be part of this lively group,
call the church office (349-1166) to get on their mailing list so you won’t miss the next gathering.
Selah Freedom Benefit Race
Selah Freedom is Sarasota’s unique ministry to the victims of sex trafficking, with a new residential
facility in Bradenton that provides refuge, life skills training, counseling, and support for young
women to begin a new life of freedom from the traumas of their past. To support this ministry,
consider joining in the Selah Freedom Run on Saturday, October 18, 2014. This is a 5k / 10k, 5K
/ 10K Challenge and Family Fun Walk, which includes a scenic run over the John Ringling
Causeway and finish at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Race day registration will begin at
6:30 a.m. Early packet pick up will be available on October 17, at Fit 2 Run, located at 1400 Main
St., Sarasota, FL 34236.
Time: 7:30 a.m. – Selah Freedom Run 10K
8:30 a.m. – Selah Freedom Run 5K
8:45 a.m. – Family Fun Walk (1 mile)
Price:
5k – $20
5k – Challenge – $40
10k – $30
10k – Challenge – $40
Family Fun Walk – $10
Presbyterian Women invite all women to attend a Bible Study Group
This Year’s Horizon’s Bible Study is entitled “Naming Grace”. In the nine lessons of Reconciling
Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians, author Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty invites us all to ask
whether or not we understood Paul’s writings clearly in the past and to read his letter afresh in light
of the issues we face in our time.
Presbyterian Women’s circles meet:
Knit/Sew Circle meet:
1st Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.
2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Evening Circle meet in the Lounge, time & dates TBA
2nd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
The general meeting will be October 21 – a salad potluck lunch – Guest speaker, Karen Koblenz,
Woman’s Exchange.
Please contact Ruth Ulrich (349-0921) or the Chapel Office (349-1166) to inquire.
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Choir Notes
Looking for visible sign of fall in Florida is challenging. . . however, one sure sign of fall at the
Chapel is the return of some of our northern-dwelling snowbirds. We look forward to some of our
choir members returning in October and November so that we can make more of a “joyful noise”
instead of a little squeak!
Meanwhile, the Chapel choir is preparing weekly for Sunday services, especially World Communion
Sunday on October 5. The theme for World Communion is centered around community and unity
throughout the world. Sharing communion on this date is especially meaningful, and we will sing
music in other languages in order to communicate the message that, no matter where we live or what
language we speak, we are all one community of God.
Of course, the choir is also rehearsing for the up-coming Advent Lessons and Carols service, which
will take place on Sunday, December 14, at the 10:00 a.m. worship service, featuring the MusiciansOut-of-the Box string quartet. Mark your calendars for this special uplifting service of joyous
Advent and Christmas music!
In addition, the Chapel Ringers will be beginning its weekly rehearsals the last week of October.
Chapel Ringers ring in December, February, April, and May. This is a dedicated group of volunteers
who have the desire to present glorious music for handbells that is also fun and accessible. If you
are interested in becoming a Chapel Ringer, please contact Cynthia through the church office.
We look forward to once again singing and ringing the harmonies that bring us together in unity this
October.
In Peace,
Cynthia
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There is no ice of frost around here yet, but fall is definitely setting in. Like some of you, we are
feeling the urge to head south. Our annual migration will begin on September 25.
The Christian Education Committee is happy to learn that Bill MacLellan has agreed to teach four
weeks of classes this winter. When the committee convenes in October we will begin working on
a schedule for classes and teaching assignments.
Others who have agreed to accept teaching assignments this fall/winter are Taggart Smith, Francie
Hall, Pastor Kathi and I have prepared to teach as a ‘fill in’ when needed. Roger Rowen has
purchased a video series on ISLAM which runs for eight weeks. Taggart plans to teach on the first
century church and how it operated, and Pastor Kathi will want to share her summer research either
in Sunday School or possibly at the School of Christian Living.
As you probably know, decisions coming from the General Assembly this summer will need to be
the subject of discussion, so time will be allotted for appropriate presentations and discussion so that
our church can express itself through the Session.
We are planning two School of Christian Living sessions this winter. We hope to get Pastor Steve
McConnell (Church of the Palms) to teach a four week series on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The
second session is being planned to introduce Chapel members to other households within the
Christian faith, which many of us do not know much about. . . Messianic Jew, Orthodox, Catholic,
and Amish/Mennonite. Speakers have already been scheduled from Messianic and Catholic
congregations.
Thanks to those who gave their time to provide excellent Sunday School classes this summer: Susie
Wills, Susan Barcomb, and Lin Hall.
The Christian Education Committee hopes to develop interesting and informative classes for Chapel
members.
See you soon. . .
Bob Kuck
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“Following Jesus: Then and Now”
Sunday mornings at 9 with Pastor Kathi
Drawing on her sabbatical experiences at Iona Scotland, Pastor Kathi will share insights, photos and
questions aimed at helping us all be more faithful and spiritually balanced in our walk today.
God used an Irish priest named Columba to establish Iona as a launching pad for bringing the Gospel
to the Picts of northern Scotland in the 6th century and onward. The Book of Kells was created at
Iona and other sacred texts were saved from destruction in the decades following the fall of the
Roman Empire. It served for almost a thousand years as a training ground for priests and
missionaries until, sad to say, the Protestant Reformation closed it down. Another 500 years would
pass before God began a new thing, and established Iona once again as a spiritual center.
Join the discussion each Sunday at 9 a.m. in classroom 3.
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Mission Outreach
Well, we sure kicked off the summer in big form with our sponsored trip down to Ouanaminthe,
Haiti. We left Sarasota with me, Susie Wills and Jenny Sheffield. When we arrived into Santiago,
Dominican Republic for the bus ride over to Ouanaminthe, we were met by 2 girls from
Pennsylvania and 3 girls from Minnesota and all of us packed into a very small minivan for the 2
hour trip. We were met at Institution Univers by the group of 10 from Kentucky and had a great
week. Although many of us did get this nasty little mosquito virus called Chikungunya, it was still
a great time and the students were as great as always. It was a very different trip this year as Pastor
Kathi was not with us. With God’s direction we all had a great time and made more friends for life.
The balance of the summer has been pretty slow with the M.O. committee. We have printed up our
Mission Outreach brochure and it is available at the church. This is a very convenient way to see
who the church is supporting and contact information for any groups that members may want to help
out in a deeper way directly. We hope that this brochure will provide some direction with this. A
big “Thank You” to Joyce Waterbury for all her work in putting this together.
We have been continuing our deliveries to Harvest House and Resurrection House and the donations
are continuing to come in. We are also continuing our deliveries to Caritas.
Our next meeting is scheduled for October 9th at 4:00 p.m. for anyone wanting to join our group.
Sincerely,
Craig Holliday
Mission Chair
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Stewardship Committee
Dear Members and Friends,
Greetings from Siesta Key Chapel. God has continued to work here and in your summer homes
for the past few months. As the northern leaves begin to turn, we look forward to welcoming
everyone back to our warmer climes over the next few weeks and months.
I am writing on behalf of the Stewardship Committee to offer a friendly reminder that the
church’s financial needs have continued throughout the summer. These ongoing expenses do not
lessen, even as the summer offering plate becomes lighter and lighter. Your financial support
throughout these slower months is deeply appreciated.
My favorite quote of the past year asks a question:
Please keep Siesta Key Chapel high on your list of things for which to be thankful. Please join
me in supporting the work of the Lord through prayer, regular worship, service and financial
giving. It’s amazing what God can do when we join together.
May God continue to bless you,
Chad Weiss
Chairperson SKC Stewardship Committee
Not sure how to give when you are out of town?
1. You can mail your gift to the church at 4615 Gleason Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34242.
2. You can use our online site. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 (1st) Visit siestakeychapel.org (2nd) On the
left-hand side of the page look for “Quick Links” and then below it, click on “Give Online”.
(3rd) Follow the prompts.
3. You can make a donation of appreciated securities. To do so, please call the Chapel office
(941-349-1166) and they will provide the necessary information for making the gifting of
securities.
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From Your Parish Nurse
The arrival of Fall brings lower humidity, slightly more comfortable
temperatures and Flu season. Make plans now to protect you and your
family. Consider this, for those receiving their shots this September or
October will have protection throughout the flu season ending in April 2015.
Those under the age of 65 receiving the standard vaccine will have 80%
protection; those over the age of 65 will have 50% protection. If you receive
the quadrivalent strength, you will be protected against the three common
strains and an additional B strain. When receiving your flu shot there may be mild side effects,
however these effects do not last long and are certainly not as debilitating as a case of the flu. Those
who choose the Fluzone High-Dose will have four times the coverage of the standard shot, but will
be likely to experience greater side effects.
You can receive your shot at most family practitioners’ offices: Walgreens, CVS and Publix. The
cost of the shot is covered by Medicare and Medicaid and falls under prevention services in the
Affordable Care Act. In some cases, you may have to pay for the shot up front and then be
reimbursed by your insurance company. The flu vaccine is given by injection for adults. Children
can receive the vaccine in a nasal spray, requiring two visits, one month apart.
Remember, if you are not able to get to a facility providing the vaccine, our Deacons are here to
assist you with transportation. Jim Hoy will be coordinating this service, please don’t hesitate to call
him at 941-918-8711.
Here’s to a healthy and flu free season for all of us.
FOOD 4 KIDS
BACKPACK PROGRAM
Many kids still go hungry on the weekends. Siesta Key Chapel members
and friends have the opportunity to feed them. October 8 and every other
Wednesday after that, weekend food items are packed at ALL FAITHS
FOOD BANK, then delivered to the schools.
For the 2014-2015 school year we will continue our commitment to 50
students at Tuttle Elementary School and 50 at Emma E. Booker Elementary School. The cost is
$160 per student for the school year. Please pray for this program and if possible, make a donation
of any amount to help meet this sponsorship. Checks should be made payable to Siesta Key Chapel
with Backpacks-4-Kids on the memo line.
For more information, call Susan Koch at 941-922-7242 or Ruth Ulrich at 941-349-0921.
Thank you! Your gift to help feed a hungry child, at any level, at any time is greatly appreciated.
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2014
When Pastor Kathi announced last year that we had just enjoyed our first
annual Thanksgiving at the Chapel, I thought, “Really? Will anyone
want to do this again next year?” Well, next year is here and I am a
starter. Does anyone want to come alongside and help?
Last year we had 30 people enjoy dinner together in Fellowship Hall.
Will even more attend this year? We will serve a traditional turkey
dinner.
Please let us know. . .
A) If you wish to attend, we are honored to serve you.
B) If you are willing to help - setup, greet people, contribute to the meal. . . cook a turkey, bake
a side dish, bake a pie, supply beverages (the chapel campus is alcohol free), or clean up.
The job can be as big or as small as you choose.
Helping is NOT a pre-requisite to participation. Letting us know you are coming, is.
Family, friends and visitors are welcome; we just need to know numbers.
Phone or email:
Pat at the chapel office (941) 349-1166 [email protected] or
Bev Underwood at [email protected] or sign up on the deck at the Chapel.
Frankly, so long as folks are prepared to pitch in and help, the more the merrier!
With Thankfulness
Bev Underwood
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Siesta Key Chapel’s Endowment Fund
The Siesta Key Chapel Endowment Fund was established in 2011 to provide for the needs of the
Chapel beyond the scope of our Annual Operating Budget.
The Fund has been well received by our congregation. Not only has the fund received monetary
gifts, but many members/friends of our congregation have also included the Chapel in their estate
plans.
Providing the Endowment Fund with a lifetime gift or naming the Fund as a beneficiary of your
estate, helps to insure that current and future generations will share the blessings that the Chapel
provides to us today.
If you are passionate about Siesta Key Chapel and want to learn how you can make a difference in
its life now and for years to come, Endowment Fund packets are available for your review on our
Welcome Table. Or if you would like more in-depth information, please contact any of the
following Committee Members: Jack Kallis, Frank Miller, Jack Mooney, Rob Smallwood, Joyce
Waterbury, Michael Wattleworth, or Elton White, and we will be happy to meet with you to answer
any and all of your questions.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and support.
Joyce Waterbury, Chair
Reference Library
A reminder that the Reference Library has been moved to Classroom 3. It
is available during office hours and reference books can be taken out on the
honor system. The Books of Acts and Exodus have been missing from the
Interpretation Reference Series for several months. Perhaps they have been
overlooked during the summer. Check your bookcases.
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EMMA E. BOOKER EARTHBOX PROJECT
Today, I had the great pleasure of watching Science Teacher, Andy Vitus, introduce his class to
two new additions to the Earthbox Project – a composter, which will produce fertilizer for the
fruits and vegetables, and a worm factory, which will produce fertilizer for the flowers.
Additionally, he advised ten more Earthboxes were purchased to make room for different types
of plants. The crops now include: corn, tomatoes, basil, collard greens, kale, swiss chard,
broccoli, green beans, sweet peppers, fennel, zucchini, strawberries, and melons.
Furthermore, the 4th -- 5th Grade Classes have chosen an agricultural theme for their Science
Fair Project -- they will attempt to grow honeydew melons horizontally, instead of vertically, and
document their findings.
Soon, each student will, also, be creating a Gardening Journal to enhance their learning
experience. If you would like to help them with this endeavor; please contact Joyce Waterbury at
941-388-9896 or [email protected]
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KEYNOTES
October Birthdays
Marcia Nicolai *
Cynthia Roberts-Greene
Ken Williams
Paul Piro
Dennis Kreitsek
Jackie Willman
Robert Carey
Ron Gagliardi
Linda Kuck
Bernice Weiss *
M. Lewis Hall
Bee Piro
Jeanie Stueve
Helen Carey
Robert Harkins
Pat Tays
Susan Loesel
Lon Deckard
Frank Miller
Carolyn Pruyne
Nick Nicolai
Melvin Criffield
William Donaldson
Joan Heina
Mary Schleiffarth
Scottie Holliday
Debra Zinn
Kay Hall
* Special Birthdays
Anniversaries
10/01
10/02
10/02
10/03
10/04
10/04
10/05
10/05
10/07
10/07
10/08
10/10
10/10
10/12
10/18
10/23
10/24
10/25
10/25
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/27
10/28
10/28
10/29
10/30
10/31
John & Michelle Garrity
Bruce & Diane Schewe
Thomas & Pamela Warren
Rob & Marianne Smallwood
Walt & Cal Olson
Nick & Linda Pearce
Roger & Marilyn Rowen
Ken & Peggy Williams
10/09
10/10
10/12
10/14
10/22
10/22
10/24
10/29
Dear friends of Siesta Key Chapel,
It has been a very “medical filled” summer for
Bee. The good news is that the surgeries are over
with and now I am “knee deep” in Physical
Therapy! Please continue to pray for my healing.
Thanks you for each prayer you lifted up to God
for me.
Paul and I look forward to coming bac k to SKC
the beginning of January. We look forward to
reuniting with our friends and especially reuniting
with Pastor Kathi and Staff.
God bless Siesta Key Chapel!
Sincerely, Bee Piro
The Presbyterian Women of the Church of the Covenant invite all to attend their:
FALL KNIT, SEW AND BAKE FAIR on Saturday, November 8, – 8:30 to 1:30.
7950 S. Tamiami Trail (across from Hobby Lobby)
Colorful neck scarfs, clothing protectors (bibs), designer Comfort Pillows will make great gifts for shutins and friends. New this year are small bags to carry your I-Pad as well as Bible carriers. Come see our
colorful lap robes and quilts while you browse with a cup of coffee. Women of Church of the Covenant
(Norma Cunningham 941-929-0909).
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