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North Lake Presbyterian Church
975 Rolling Acres Road
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-8484 phone (352) 753-3982 fax
www.northlakepc.org
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November 2014
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Letter
2
Pastor Mike’s Letter
3
Little Blessings Play
3
FAB Tuesday
4
PW Circle Meetings
4
Little Blessings News
5
Oper. Christmas Child
5
A Christmas Night...
6
November Birthdays
8
Senior Gift Tree
9
Day In The Grove
9
Support NLPC Youth
10
Take time and look at our new brochure, "Life @ North Lake,
Discipleship," which can be found in the lobby or on our church
website. Email Pastor Mike with questions at [email protected].
Camp SoZo
11
PW News
12
Angel Tree
14
You can take one class or all of the classes. Begin today and your life
will never be the same; come let's grow together as a church family!
LOGOS
14
Military Prayers
16
Life @ North Lake, Discipleship
Life @ North Lake, Discipleship has been carefully designed to help
each of us grow in our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
This new opportunity offers different classes to help us journey
through the purposes God has created us for...worship, discipleship,
ministry and mission.
Whether you are considering the Christian faith or have been following
Jesus for many years, we have a class to help you grow in your
understanding of God' s Word.
Behind the Scenes at NLPC - Church Staff
Dennis Heasty
Financial Assistant
Dennis returned to Florida in 2009
after living in North Carolina for ten
years. Dennis met Charlotte in 1996
in Brandon and created a blended
family of five children that has grown
by three grandchildren in the last five
years. Upon Dennis’ move to Florida,
he was a Nursing Home Administrator for Brookdale Senior Living and
was assigned to Freedom Pointe
Health Center, which he was responsible for opening in 2009. Dennis
retired from another Brookdale
Community, Lake Port Square, in
January, 2014. Shortly after, he
found out about a job at North Lake in
the financial department and could
not pass up the opportunity to apply
and was lucky enough to be chosen
as the candidate. He started in June,
2014.
Charlotte has taught at The Villages
Charter School since returning to
Florida and has taught second grade
and fifth grade. She is also involved
in the NLPC Healing Ministry, the
Prayer Ministry and teaches at
LOGOs here at North Lake.
Dennis and Charlotte joined North
Lake Presbyterian in 2009 and now
reside in Stonecrest in Summerfield,
FL.
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The Pastor’s Letter
Parkinson’s Support Group
November 2014
Dear North Lake Family and Friends:
Back in November, nearly a year ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
I asked my doctor if this was going to kill me—he said, “No, it’s something you live
with.”
Over the past year, I’ve learned that 3 percent of the population has Parkinson’s
or some related neurological disease. The secret to “living” with Parkinson’s is to
remain mentally and physically active. Read up on the disease, stay active (I
have taken therapy classes: “Big and Loud” to strengthen my voice, “balance
therapy” so I don’t fall down, and being part of a support group.)
There are now three such groups: The “Fight Group” in The Villages, but open to
all. The Tri-County Parkinson’s Support Group (meets at North Lake) and North
Lake’s Parkinson’s Support Group (meets the first and third Wednesdays at 1:30
p.m. in my conference room). Our group focuses on emotional support, awareness of latest medical development, prayer and spiritual support.
Those who have Parkinson’s and their care-givers and families are welcome. If
you want to know more, call me or Janice at 753-8484.
PASTOR DENNY
MLK Commemorative Breakfast
The 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative
Breakfast is scheduled on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the
Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Boulevard in The Villages.
Keynote Speaker is Dr. Robert Perry, Pastor of the
First Baptist Church of The Villages.
Cost is $13.00 per person. Ticket contact: Dr. Robert Kimbrough
(259-8623).
Notice
Because of the holidays,
submittal deadline for the
Dec. Good Newsletter is
November 3rd. Submit
your articles to:
[email protected].
For the latest information at NLPC,
check out our website:
www. northlakepc.org
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November 2014
Letter from Associate Pastor Michael Smith
Hello Saints,
A short note here to give you an update on my recent ministry activities as I am currently in Ohio officiating two weddings, my daughter Tierany being one of them.
A group of NLPC Saints went to explore the K-5 ministry at, "Church @ the Springs" in Ocala recently. It
was a learning curve and we gleaned some great ideas on enhancing our current ministry. Our plan is to
begin meeting in November with our team on goals, cost and implementation guidelines for a 2015 fall
role out. If you have interest in an overview of our trip, email me ([email protected]).
You should have received by now an email on the new "Life @ North Lake” Discipleship brochure.
Please take a few minutes to check off the classes you have already taken and schedule your next class
(they begin in November). The goal of this educational pathway is to help you have a closer walk with
Jesus Christ. Remember, life is not a race but a journey that will continue throughout eternity with our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We are continuing to pray and seek the Lord on guidance for our Teen ministry. The search for a new
youth pastor has been challenging. God will provide us with direction, as we currently have a great
group of volunteers (elders, staff, church members) who currently minister to our teens.
Finally I will leave you with a question, "What Has Forgiveness Cost You" in your life time? This will be
the sermon topic when I preach on November 9th.
Love your church family!
All for Jesus, Pastor Mike
Little Blessings
Christmas Program
The Little Blessings children would like to
extend an invitation to you to join them for
their special presentation of “The Grinch
Who Found the Perfect Gift.”
Please join them on Sunday, December 7,
2014, at 4:30 p.m. in the NLPC Fellowship
Hall for a show you won’t want to miss! This
is being held in conjunction with Christmas
Night at North Lake. Join the fun!
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This Month’s F. A. B. TUESDAY Activities & Meals
PW Circle Meetings
ABIGAIL
Wed., Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.
Faith Room
Leader: Nancy Will
(259-5714)
November Activities
November Menu
Tuesday, November 4
3:00 p.m. - OT Bethel (Grace Room)
3:00 p.m. - NT Bethel (Hope Room)
3:30 p.m. - Men’s Gathering (Faith Room)
6:00 p.m. - Meet Jim Mylott who will be
speaking about the wounded Warrior
Project and his experiences.
(A Love Offering will be collected.)
7:00 p.m. - Alpha (Mercy Room)
Tuesday, November 4
Roast Beef w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Rolls & Butter
Sugar-Sprinkled Cookies
ANNA
Mon., Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Member’s Homes*
Leader: Barbara Stickler
(633-5821)
DEBORAH
Thur., Nov.13, 9:30 a.m.
Faith Room
Leader: Rose Gorman
(753-2207)
ELIZABETH
Mon., Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m.
Members’ Homes*
Leader: Joyce Corso (751-1121)
Tuesday, November 11
3:00 p.m. - OT Bethel (Grace Room)
3:00 p.m. - NT Bethel (Hope Room)
3:30 p.m. - Men’s Gathering (Faith Room)
6:00 p.m. - Android Presentation
7:00 p.m. - Alpha (Mercy Room)
Tuesday, November 11
Baked Fish w/Cocktail Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Hush Puppies
Peach Cobbler
Tuesday, November 18
3:00 p.m. - OT Bethel (Grace Room)
3:00 p.m. - NT Bethel (Hope Room)
3:30 p.m. - Men’s Gathering (Faith Room)
6:00 p.m. - The last of our Tech Programs /
There will be open tables for you to visit
with questions.
7:00 p.m. - Alpha (Mercy Room)
Tuesday, November 18
Lasagna w/Meat Sauce
Bread Stick & Butter
Tossed Salad
Choice of Dressings
Blueberry Topped Cake
Tuesday, November 25
No FAB Program
Have a blessed Thanksgiving with family
& friends. We’ll see you on December 2.
Tuesday, November 25
No FAB Dinner
NAOMI RUTH
Tues., Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m.
Faith Room
Leader: Merial Heldt (603-3972)
***Activities are subject to
change. ***
PRISCILLA
Thurs., Nov.13, 1:00 p.m.
Faith Room
Leader: Janet Kobar (753-5446)
Note:
FAB Wednesday is now FAB Tuesday! Join us on our new night.
Dinner served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (new time) followed
with activities. Child care is available at 6:00 p.m. (please register
for child care when making reservations). Dinner: Adult $7.00,
Child $3.50, family $20.00. Signup is in the lobby.
ESTHER
Wed., Nov. 12, 1:00 p.m.
Hope Room
Leader: Dottie Salchak
(307-3833)
MARY MARTHA
Tues., Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Peace Room
Leader: Shirley Lett
(753-9852)
REBEKAH
Mon., Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m.
Faith Room
Leader: Gail Marineau
(753-7762)
*Contact circle leaders for
location.
November 2014
Little Blessings New s - Linda Brown
Gobble, gobble, turkey time is
almost upon us. This is the time of
year for so many traditions at
home but also at Little Blessings
as well. Our kids love the
preparation and anticipation of the
holidays. Our annual Thanksgiving
Feast will be on November 20 in the NLPC
Fellowship Hall. All students in our three year old
and VPK classes and their families will gather
together to enjoy our “feast” of pizza, veggies,
apple juice and desserts. No, it is not traditional
food, but it is food that our kids will eat and
enjoy! For the event, the children make their own
placemats, table decorations, and costumes.
Some classes are the native Americans and the
others are the Pilgrims. They are so
precious as they make their way across
the driveway to the Fellowship Hall. It is
quite a sight to see. Last year a singing
group that was practicing here at
church got caught up in the middle of
the procession. One lady came up to
me and said that seeing the kids was
the highlight of her Thanksgiving
season. Our kids are truly a gift to be
treasured and enjoyed by all.
Remember to keep our students and their families
in your prayers. Many struggle daily to provide
the basic needs in life.
Happy Thanksgiving to all from all of us at Little
Blessings!
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Operation Christmas Child 2014
A small shoebox filled with your gifts can
teach a child about the love of God, lead him
or her to faith in Christ, inspire pastors, and
plant new churches. What goes into the box
is fun, but what comes out is eternal. Be a
part of changing lives through the power of a
simple gift. The shoeboxes are available in
the church lobby. The schedule for this year’s
program is:

Return filled boxes to church by Nov.
16. There will be a dedication
ceremony during all 3 services.

Packing cartons will take place the
week of Nov. 17 - 21.
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Truck loading will be on Nov. 22.
If you would like to volunteer to help with
packing or truck loading, sign-up sheets are
in the lobby. For more information, call the
NLPC OCC Coordinators, Bob & Chris
Hayen (753-4955) or Bob & Andi Null (2057972).
Blood Pressure Checks
Have your blood pressure checked
by the Parish Nurses on the 3rd
Sunday of the month between
services.
Until next month…
Volunteers - Hel p Light Up North Lake
On Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00 a.m. - ??
Come help as we hang 1000’s of lights to
Brighten the Season!
Fun, Fellowship, Coffee & Donuts
Call Jim Crutchfield (352-307-6113) to say
“Sure! I’d like to help.” Or write “Light” on your
communication card.
Church Office News
Office hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am. - Noon
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Church
Office will be closed:
 November 26 (1/2 Day - Closes at Noon)
 November 27 & 28 (All Day)
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101 Class
You are Invited!
To Be Our Guest At
A Christmas Night at North Lake
“The Grinch Who Saved Christmas!”
Sunday, December 7
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NLPC Lobby & Fellowship Hall
A new twist this year will add to the Family
Fun, Fellowship, and Food with something
for everyone!
NLPC receives members at our
101 Class by profession of faith,
transfer of membership or by
reaffirmation of faith. The next
101 Seminar: Introduction to
our Church Family will be on
Sunday, January 18, 2015,
from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in
the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will
be provided. To receive more
information or to register, please
contact the church office (352753-8484).
Time Change - Nov. 2
Don’t forget to change your
clocks back an hour on Nov. 2.
at 2:00 a.m.
Invite your friends & neighbors
Travel Ministry/2014 Upcoming Trips
The Travel Ministry has many travel opportunities for 2015.
1. Avalon River Cruise August 9 - 21 from
Budapest to Prague
2. Avalon River Cruise August 30 - September
6 from Zurich to Amsterdam
3. Globus Italian Highlights September 3 - 10
from Milan to Milan
4. Cosmos Italian Lakes September 10 - 17
From Milan to Milan
All prices vary by cabin for River Cruises. Group rates available
on all of these tours.
Contact Gayle Erskine at 352-750-6756 if you have questions!
Library New s
Thank you to those people who
have recently donated books to
the church library. When
considering what to donate to
the library, we would appreciate
you limiting your donations to
more recently published books.
Please note that soft-bound
Bibles will be donated to the
Prison Ministry.
Library Hours are:
 Tues.: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
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November 2014
Blues Brothers Tribute Show
This show, featuring John & Robwood Skoluchi
Blues, will be held at NLPC on Saturday, November
15, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets ($15.00) will be on sale in
the NLPC Lobby on Sundays (8:00 a.m. - Noon)
and Monday thru Thursdays from
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. until Nov.
13th. Tickets at the door will be
$20.00.
Operation Shoebox Concert - Nov. 7
Enjoy the music as sung by
Billie Thatcher, John Rogerson,
Mary Jo Vitale and Norman Lee
on November 7th at 5:30 p.m.
in the NLPC Sanctuary. Tickets
are $10.00/person and will be sold after each
service in the NLPC Lobby on October 26 and
November 2. Proceeds will go to Operation
Shoebox.
Candle Lighters Needed
Christmas candle lighters and readers are
needed for the following Advent Sundays:

November 30,
December 7, 14, 21
(8:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.)

December 24
(7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.)
If you are interested, please
contact Loma Oliver at 753-8484 or
[email protected].
Merr y Stampers
Join the Merry Stampers as they make “birthday” and
“thinking of you” cards for PW circles and holiday
cards for the Homebound trays. They meet on the 2nd
and 4th Fridays of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the
JOY room. Anyone interested in making greeting
cards, experienced or not, are encouraged to join in
the fun! Contact Carolyn Morris with any questions
(352-753-9110).
Love INC
The red gas cans located at the Missions
Table (left side of the lobby) are for pocket
change. The money collected is used to
provide transportation for our clients for job
interviews and doctor appointments. For
more information, contact Betty Lint (751-7185) or
Char Zientara (750-9864).
The Buddy S ystem
The Buddy System continues
to reach out to those who are
lonely and homebound.
If you know of someone who
would benefit from having a
buddy - or if you would be interested in
joining this ministry, please contact Marilyn
Waites (245-6638).
Caring People’s Ministry
The individuals in this ministry
provide a meal after a funeral
service held at NLPC when
requested by the families. For
more information on joining this
ministry, contact Sue Clowes
(352-259-5116).
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November Birthdays
Nov. 1
Nov. 2
Nov. 3
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 7
Nov. 8
Nov. 9
Nov. 10
Nov. 11
Nov. 12
Richard Rounds
Janice Case
George Lemere
Rebecca Miller
Carl Shuey
Annette Steed
Mary Whaley
Doris Boone
Howard Pollitt
Pastor Dan Baumann
Gene Brubaker
Olabelle Gouldman
Robert Hough
Brian Hunt
Connie Ingrum
Burton Pinkerton
Thomas Young
Mary Makers
Jeanne Moeller
Barbara Rounds
Roger Totel
Marilyn Englesbe
Donna McLellan
Marjorie Solien
Diana Bridgeman
Patricia Goodell
Marjorie Kalb
Barby Mains
Nancy Karlson
John Lazo
Phyllis Leathers
Brooks Newsome
Christine Siczka
Rose Gorman
Ronald Mulder
John Rogerson
Dennis Arnott
Corinna Harton
Elizabeth Noyes
Florence Prehoda
Edward Roe
Nov. 13
Nov. 14
Nov. 15
Nov. 16
Nov. 17
Nov. 18
Nov. 19
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
Donald Allen
Helen Tate
Pete Whaley
Chris Wiggins
Cody Buie
Blanche Curliss
Joe DeLashmutt
Steven Futrell
Carole Hager
Kenneth Holec
Lenore Smiley
Charles Sneddon
Geri-Anne Spotts
Margaret Wahlgren
Murel Bartley
Betty Byers
Margaret Ernharth
Ted Jones
Melissa Futrell
Beverly Ivins
Kathy Phelps
Edward Black
Donald Boozer
Doris Carnahan
Gayle Erskine
Helga Hogya
Frank Johnson
Marla Hunt
John Huntley
Fred Burnett
Mabel Ennis
Dick Long
Kneeland Munson
Jeff Zach
Marcia Chase-Pullo
Anita Fischer
Vickey Garlett
Jon Hawthorne
Pete Dejongh
Nora Gilbert
Marilyn Waites
Nov. 22
Nov. 23
Nov. 24
Nov. 25
Nov. 26
Nov. 27
Nov. 28
Nov. 30
Donald Bell
Spike Hulit
Richard Runyeon
Winnie DePastino
Roger Kirkpatrick
Carol Peters
Joseph Strednak
Donna Whitney
Bill Witmer
Jean Custeau
Fran Miller
Webb Epperson
Dick Keith
Ursula Weaver
Carol Wilson
Lyn Doll
Marie McLane
Ray McLane
Joe Meagher
Ken Phelps
Coral Howard
Marsha Jones
Craig Merz
Martin Tackovich
Conrad Grimm
Dick Hennessey
Julie Huntley
Christine Nagy
Calleigh Rowe
Dee Adams
Theodocia Brown
Betty Kott
Robert Wengenroth
November 2014
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Senior Gift Tree - Vickie Ruddell
The Senior Gift Tree, in
conjunction with Operation Homebound (OHB), marks its second
year this Christmas season at
North Lake. Beginning the Monday
of Thanksgiving week, the
congregation will be able to
choose a tag from the Senior Gift
Tree - in the welcome area - and
provide gifts and/or services for OHB seniors.
Through your generosity last year, the kitchen
looked like Santa’s Workshop!
Last year, our clients were amazed and happy with
the generosity of the congregation; there were so
many heartfelt thank you notes and calls. One
example…a recipient lost her spouse in 2013 and
was not going to celebrate Christmas, your kindness changed her mind. What an amazing thing!
Please return the wrapped gift(s) with the
tag(s) attached to the kitchen (7:00 a.m. Noon, Monday through Friday, until
December 15th). Homebound drivers will
be delivering the Christmas gifts the week
of December 15 – 19.
Thank you in advance for your compassion to folks
who are shut-ins and whose world has narrowed
dramatically due to illness.
Presbyterian Day In The Grove - December 6
Plan now to join us as we glean
oranges on Saturday, December
6, from 8:00 a.m. - Noon. We
are part of a volunteer-driven
Gleaning Network in Florida that
coordinates with local farmers
and food-providing agencies,
saving and distributing a halfmillion pounds of fresh produce
to the hungry each year.
We will meet in the North Lake
parking lot at 6:45 a.m. and car-
pool to Umatilla. Wear closedtoed shoes and clothes you
don't mind getting dirty. Bring
plenty of water as well as any
medication you may need, sunscreen, bug spray, and
snacks. Lunch will be provided
by the Presbyterian Church of
Umatilla. A small donation for
lunch is suggested. Sign up
sheet will be in the lobby after
church or call Ken & Helen
Knipe at 352-259-2326.
Pictures from “Day In The Grove 2013”
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Christmas Cookies To Support NLPC Youth Missions
NLPC Youth will be selling homemade cookies in holiday tins and wrappers to help offset the cost
of their 2015 summer mission trips to Orlando!
Cookies and Pricing are as follows:
Chocolate Chip
M & M Chip
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Oatmeal Raisin
Brownie Cookie
Brownie Cookie with White Chocolate Chips
Sugar
½ dozen - $2
1 dozen - $4
2 dozen - $8
Orders will be taken from Sunday, November 16 through Monday, December 8!
In order to better handle the high demand for cookies we will be offering two pick-ups: Sunday,
Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 19.
To order your holiday cookies or for more information, please call or email Chris Kao at
[email protected] or 352-408-4539.
Christian Food Pantry
Hunger is year round, if you feel the calling, you
can help in these ways:
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Bring in canned goods, pet food, or
designate a few dollars for the food
pantry each month
Organize a food drive within your own
neighborhood or social club once or twice a
year and donate the items collected to the
pantry
Spread the word so others might also be
inclined to support the pantry
The Food Pantry appreciates any food donations
you make, but they are beginning to collect the
following items for Thanksgiving and Christmas:
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Boxed or bagged stuffing mix
Canned Yams/Sweet Potatoes
Boxed Potatoes
Cream of Mushroom, Celery
or Chicken Soups
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Pumpkin
Pancake Mix
Dessert Mixes for the Holidays
Gift Cards or Donations for Turkeys
(Walmart, Target, Winn Dixie or Publix)
Please place items in the shopping cart located in
the Church Lobby.
November 2014
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Camp SoZo - Becky Bros
Camp SoZo is a beautiful camp
for the children of the Ocala
Forest to use during the summer
months. Some come for a week
at a time and others come for the
whole summer. The camp is free
and runs through the donations of
many food stores and volunteers. Youth Groups
from various churches and organizations
volunteer weekly and many come from out of
state. The camp runs on a daily basis under the
guidance of 9 people and volunteers. The camp
is also used throughout the year by other
organizations, such as the Boy Scouts.
During a tour, we were driven through a very
small area of the forest and our guide told us
stories about the people in
each of the homes. Some of
the stories made us laugh others made us want to cry,
such as the home of a 10
year old girl who had just
given birth. Some of the
things we noticed during the tour were makeshift
showers and flashlights used for lighting.
not visit here on your own.
There are approximately 48,000 people living in
the Ocala Forest. This
number doesn't include people
living in tents, etc., but does
include the approximately
7,000 children. Much of the
attention is now focused on
the children since this is where
changes will be made - the next generation.
We learned about the school situation and being
bused out to the schools. Surprisingly this is
where they learn they are poor, when they see
other children for the first time. We also learned
about a mentoring center that will be opening in
Weirsdale as soon as Lake and Marion Counties
work together to make this happen. There will be
between 135 - 145 children going there each
school day for help along with an after school
snack or full meal. Hopefully, there will be
opportunities available for you to help there in the
future.
Many of the adults try to find employment, however, transportation is a problem and the minimum
wages earned make it hard for them to make ends
meet.
We learned the difference between the “Rainbow
People,” who are here for two months of the year
with camp permits (these are the ones who panhandle), and the “Forest People” who are the fulltime residents. These people keep very much to
themselves and it is highly recommended that you
Men’s Breakfast
The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast meets
on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the
month at 7:30 a.m. Please contact
Elmer Wagner (753-0449) or
([email protected]) for information on where
they will be meeting.
We are in the process of setting up tours in
December. We request that if you register for a
tour and find you can't make it that you take your
name off the list so that other people can attend.
Spirited Singles
This group of single adults meet together to
enjoy many different activities. Contact Jean
(352-430-1931) or Sandi (352-259-2279) for
more information.
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Presbyterian Women (PW)
PW PURPOSE
Forgiven and freed
by God in Jesus
Christ, and
empowered by the
Holy Spirit, we
commit ourselves;
to nurture our faith through
prayer and Bible study, to support the mission of the Church
worldwide, to work for justice
and peace, and to build an inclusive caring community of
women that strengthens the
Presbyterian Church (USA) and
witnesses to the promise of
God’s kingdom.
PW MISSIONS
Monthly WORKSHOPS to be
held on the 1st Tuesday of
each month from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. in the Faith Room.
We will be working on all PW
projects and help will be given,
if needed. This is a wonderful
way to meet other women and
enjoy Christian fellowship
together while helping those in
need.
ADOPT A CHRISTMAS
FAMILY
We are asking for donations of:
Our Adopt A Christmas Family
project is well underway under
the direction of Sydney Pendley
 100% Cotton fabric
(Children's prints) in one or
two yard lengths to be used
for children’s pillowcases and
stuffed animals.
 Baby "yarn" to be used for
baby hats and REGULAR
YARN for hats for the children
of the Ocala National Forest.
CT MEETING
Meeting will be on Tuesday,
November 4th at 10:00 a.m.
(note the time change) in Faith
room with Kay Kennedy, Moderator, presiding.
WORKSHOP
We are also making PLARN
mats for the homeless and
disaster victims.
The workshop this month will be
held on Tuesday, November 4th,
1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. in the
Faith Room.
Please call Jo Summers (3075237) or Kay Kennedy (4060394) with any questions.
MISSIONS MEETING
OPERATION CHRISTMAS
CHILD
PW Circles will be assisting with
handing out shoeboxes for
Operation Christmas Child in
November.
Meeting will be on Tuesday,
November 25th 9:00 a.m. in
Faith room, with Jo Summers &
Betty Lint, Co-Chairmen
presiding.
Children’s Sunda y School Schedule
January:
This Year’s Theme:
The Teaching Ministry of Jesus
November: Thanks-Giving, Christ the King
Sunday, First Sunday in Advent
(Psalm 95:1-3; Psalm 100)
December: The Birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord
(Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12; Luke
2:1-20)
February:
Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount:
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
The Lord’s Prayer, Ash Wednesday,
Beginning of Lent (Matthew 6:5-13)
Teachers and helpers are always needed for
Children’s Sunday School (ages 4 & 5 years,
kindergarten through sixth grade). If you are
interested, please call Judy Truscott (259-3371)
or Jim Crutchfield (307-6113).
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Presbyterian Women’s Circles Studies
Dial ysis Support Group
This year’s Presbyterian Women Horizon’s Bible
Study is “Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study
of 2 Corinthians” by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty. Most
of the circles will be participating in this study.
A Dialysis Support Group meets 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. on the second Friday of every
month in the Jefferson Room at Laurel
Manor Recreation Center. People who are
on dialysis or are transitioning to dialysis,
and their caregivers, are welcome to attend.
(You do not have to live in The Villages to
join this group.)
Anna, Elizabeth and Rebekah Circles will be
studying “A Lineage of Grace” by Francine Rivers.
This book contains the stories of five unlikely women
who changed eternity.
Handyman Ministry
This ministry offers minor home
repairs free of charge to NLPC
members and others who are not
able to do the work themselves or
cannot afford to hire someone.
For more information, call Gene
Blomquist (352-307-9739) or email
him at: [email protected].
Pastoral Hospital Visitation
Privacy Laws restrict hospitals from even notifying
churches when someone is admitted. Our Visitation
Pastors make regular visits to The Villages, Leesburg and Ocala hospitals for the purpose of prayer
and encouragement, but they need your help.
Please be sure to call the church office when you or
your loved one is admitted to a local hospital. For
Pastoral emergencies we have a North Lake Pastor
on call 24/7. Simply call the church office at 7538484 and follow the simple instructions to reach the
On Call Pastor.
Women’s Retreat at Sea
Linda Baumann is inviting women to
consider this retreat to be held on
Feb. 2-7, 2015, aboard the Celebrity
Constellation. Two wonderful
speakers and soloist, Barbie Mason, will enrich your
life and your faith. A bus is now available to transport you to the Ft. Lauderdale dock. See Linda at
the 1st Time Visitor’s Desk on Sunday’s for more
information.
The purpose of the group is to share
experience, strength and encouragement.
Ideas regarding format, speakers and more
are encouraged. For more information, call
Connie Ryan at 401-828-4499 or Josephine
Balletta at 259-7040.
Joined the Church Triumphant
Please pray for the families of:
Thomas Allen
Ernie Harton
William Morris
Randy Rakow
Notice
North Lake Presbyterian Church
is a smoke-free campus. We
appreciate your cooperation!
Save Those Can Tabs!
Bring your can tabs to church
and place in our collection
site in the Lobby. So far this
year, 115 pounds have been
taken to the Ronald
McDonald House in Ocala by
Dale Lamb. Your support is
appreciated!
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Angel Tree —Give Kids A Christmas!
Before long you will be seeing lights, trees and
other seasonal decoration adorning our church
facilities. With that in mind, be on the look out for
our annual Angel Tree - Give Kids a Christmas
Program. The Angel Tree began here at North
Lake in 1998 with 30 angels on it. This year we
expect to have over 200 angels to choose from. The
Angel Tree is a program to provide gifts or needed
items to children in our local vicinity. We provide
gifts for children from the Villages Elementary and
Stanton Weirsdale Elementary schools as well as
local referrals from needy clients. The families are
asked to list an item that their child would like to
receive or something that is needed - such as
shoes, coats, winter clothing, etc.

Shop for and buy the suggested gift(s) or
one(s) of their own choosing.

Return the unwrapped gift(s) with the tag
securely taped or tied on the item back
under the tree.
Tags will be available beginning November 21st and
all gifts must be returned no later than December
12th. If you are unable to shop and would like to
participate, please put a check labeled “Angel Tree”
in the offering plate. One of Santa’s elves will be
glad to do your shopping for you!
The Angel Tree gifts will be delivered to the schools
on Monday, December 15th. If you would like to help
us load and deliver the gifts to the schools, meet us
in the Welcome Center area at 9:30 a.m.
Remember…
November 21st - Angel tree decorated with tags
Return all unwrapped gifts by December 12
Please contact Linda Brown for further information
or questions at (352) 454-9438 or email
her at [email protected].
Our members and friends here:

Pick an angel or angels and take the tag off
of the tree.
Linda Brown,
Head Elf
LOGOS - Chris Kao
November is a month of “thanks” and the LOGOS
Ministry at NLPC is very thankful.

Thank you to all of the faithful
leaders and helpers for sharing
your love for the Lord and
children.

Thank you to those that have
supported the LOGOS Ministry
and the LOGOS Scholarship
Fund.
The Scholarship Fund provides a child an
opportunity to develop a saving relationship with
God while enjoying time with friends. If you would
like to provide a child with a scholarship, the
semester fee per child is $60. Please note on your
check on the memo line “LOGOS Scholarship Fund”
and place it in the collection plate.
LOGOS is planning the annual “Christmas
Shoppe”. If you have New and Slightly
Used items that you would like to donate
for the children to give to their families,
you may be bring them to the Youth area.
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving.
November 2014
Eyeglass Collection
Do you have any eyeglasses or
hearing aids that you are no
longer using? Please consider
donating them to the Lions Club by bringing them to
church and placing them in the designated bin in our
collection site in the Lobby. We have a representative of the Lions Club, Norris Dodge, who will be
picking up these donated items twice a month.
Volunteer Spotlight
This month we are highlighting the Newsletter
Folders. These volunteers are responsible for
collating the NLPC newsletter each
month:
Ann Knight
Lore Kunert
Sandy Nicometo
Exercise Poem
Once there were two girls named Judy -Who believed that all could be a real cutie.
Now the way to help you achieve
Is simply be sure you believe:
You can be fit; you can be strong;
You can feel good all the day long.
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Prison Ministry New s
The NLPC ministers as part of the Crossroads
Bible Institute, an International comprehensive
Christian Ministry. Along with other local
Churches our role is to maintain personal contact with inmates through the mail. As a former
Chaplain, I know the impact of letters that share
both the Gospel and supportive fellowship. We
share Christ's concerns "...For the least of
these". Pease pray about joining your brothers
and sisters in a rewarding ministry.
For further information
please call Ed at 4301062 or speak to
any member.
It Was A Great Party!
On Friday, October 10, the
choir celebrated a great
occasion. We had a pitch-indinner; shared a fun “sing-along” with the Contemporary
Praise Band; played some
games and generally had a good time. The
Traditional Choir is excited to be back after our
August vacation. We look forward to enriching
the church service with our anthems, our joy
and enthusiasm. Be prepared to love our
music and join with us as we praise God with
song.
Blessings from the Choir
Just join us on Thursdays -- 8:30 a.m. is the time;
We'll have such fun and it won't cost a dime.
Comfortable clothes, your weights and your water;
We'll help you pursue, so you'll never falter.
Come join in the fun and enjoy the great cheer.
You'll look really good by this time next year!!!
Judy Etheridge and Judy Marshall
Cancer Support Group
The next meeting for a non-denominational
cancer support group will be on Wed., Nov. 5
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church,
Parish Hall, Rm. 3. All cancer patients,
survivors, care-givers and friends are welcome.
For additional information call Dr. Hector
Morales (430-2120), Michele Brady (566-7160)
or Betty Anderson (753-4068).
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Ms. Barbara’s VPK Class (Little Blessings) Goes To The Pumpkin Patch!
Operation Prayer Shield
Military Persons of the Month
Join us in prayer for members of our Armed Services,
remembering especially members of NLPC and their loved ones.
Cpl. Jack (Trey) Durham
U.S. Marines
Nephew of
Joe and Pat Harrell
2nd Lt. Cecilia Dodd
U.S. Army
Daughter-in-law of
Lynn & Sue Dodd
Capt. Morgan Tilburg
U.S. Army
Granddaughter of
Peggy Holdsworth
SSGT. Justin Pennington
U.S. Marines
Grandson of
Bill & Pat Boring
Pfc. Tyler Lynch
U.S. Army
Grandson of
Don & Louise Lynch
Please note: To update the Operation Prayer Shield bulletin board, notify
Barbara Lindsley at 352-751-0225 /
[email protected] or Nancy Richards at 750-0017 /
[email protected] .
Sunda y Worship
Join us for our Sunday Worship:
Traditional:
8:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Sanctuary
Contemporary:
9:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall