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Places to Serve
Give Kids the World Volunteer at GKTW where we serve very ill children and their families
at the Ginger Bread House. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions contact
Liz Hanna at [email protected]. Our website has more information about GKTW
and how to register. We serve the 4th Monday of every month from 5:30-9:00 PM. If
you have never served before you must sign up on their website 2 weeks prior. NOTE:
Please wear close toed shoes.
Community Hope Center Community Hope Center is in need of the following items for
their Food & Toiletry Pantry: Canned Pasta, Mixed Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Canned
Tuna, Cup of Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Oatmeal, Family Sized Cereal, Family Sized
Shampoo & Conditioner, All kinds of Baby Food, and Diapers Sizes 1,2,5,6 and
Overnight Pull Ups. For questions about donations or volunteer opportunities please
contact [email protected].
Change for Hope $268 was collected for "Change for Hope" for the month of January!
Every cent collected goes to The Hope Center to help families in need. Save your
change as we will be collecting today for the February collection of “Change for Hope”
Places to Learn
Adult Sunday School Today, 2/1 Join us for this 6 week study as we walk through John
Ortberg’s Soul Keeping. In this study we will learn how to live a full, more satisfying life
by achieving a deeper connection between God and our souls. Study facilitator: Jim
Wilson. Join us at 9:30 AM in the St. Andrew Room.
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study All ladies are invited to join our study of the
amazing life and wisdom of Paul called "To Live is Christ.” This group meets Thursday
mornings at 10:00 AM in the St. Andrew Room. This is a Beth Moore video led series.
Please contact Penny Lingo at [email protected] with questions.
Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study Join us Thursday mornings from 10:00—11:30 AM
in the Conference Room for a men’s study group. This year’s study will be “Putting on
the Full Armor of Christ and Recognizing what Christ can do for You.” This study will
continue until 3/18. If you have questions please contact Bernie White at 540-2230799 or [email protected]
Places to Connect
Women of All Ages Life Group All ladies are invited to the meetings on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is 2/11 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the St.
Andrew Room. For inquiries, please contact Carol Carbrey at [email protected]
New Connections Life Group Are you new to our church family or new to the area and
looking for a way to get connected? We would like to invite you to our New Connections
Life Group. Meetings will be the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00–8:30 PM
in the Expansion. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Weekly Prayer Meeting The Bible teaches that God is loving, merciful and faithful and
that POWERFUL things happen when we bring our prayers, petitions and praises to
Him. Join us for a time of prayer on Sundays at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
Winter 2015 Soul Care Opportunities! NEW Caring for the Caregiver Support Group
(Saturdays, 10am-Noon); DivorceCare (Sundays, 12:30-2:30 PM), Getting Through
Life’s Losses (Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM). Contact Carol –
[email protected] or 407-566-1633 for more info. Let us help you keep
your resolution to take care of your spiritual health this year!
Fruitful Parenting Life Group continues Essentials of Parenting: The Power of Love
teaching us how to enrich and enjoy the bond between your child and yourself. You'll
also discover that when it comes to passing along your faith and values, a good
relationship with your child is the sharpest tool in every parent's toolbox. 02/08,
03/01, 04/12, 05/3. Expansion Room. 1:00 PM
Snowbird Valentine’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, 2/13 from 12:30-3:00 PM at the Olive
Garden on US 192 near Poinciana Blvd. All Visitors and Winter Guests welcome to this
Pay as You Go Luncheon. RSVP Reservations Required--seating is limited: Bernie White
540-223-0799 or call the office 407-566-1633. Olive Garden Address: 5021 W Irlo
Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, 34746 (407-396-1680)
Friday Night Club Are you looking for a fun group that loves the Lord, knows how to laugh
and wants to grower deeper? The Friday Night Club meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of the
Month at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room and is primarily people in their 20’s & 30’s.
Our next meeting will be 2/6.
Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast This month’s speaker is Jim Wilson, Elder of
Communication at CommPres. The title of his talk is “A Changed Life.” Less than 4
years ago Jim and his wife, Bonnie, were complete non-believers. In that time God has
moved powerfully on their lives and has literally changed everything. Join us as Jim
talks about their initial encounter with God, the events that God used to lead them to
CommPres, and God’s transforming power in their lives. Breakfast is served at 8:00.
This Week at Community Presbyterian Church
Please see the Children’s Ministry Page for Child Care Information
Sunday 2/1
8:15 AM
Traditions- Traditional Worship—Sanctuary
9:30 AM
Sunday School—St. Andrew Room
9:30 AM
Fusion Bible Study—Upperroom
9:30 AM
Reach—Contemporary Worship—Sanctuary
11:00 AM The Bridge—Blended Worship—Sanctuary
12:30 PM FPU —St. Andrew Room
12:30 PM DivorceCare — Conference Room
6:30 PM
Prayer Group—Sanctuary
Monday 2/2
8:00 AM
AA—Expansion
1:00 PM
Prayer Shawl—St. Andrew Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
5:00 PM
Weight Watchers—Conference Room
7:00 PM
The Edge—Expansion
Tuesday 2/3
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
9:00 AM
Al-Anon—St. Andrew Room
10:00 AM Staff Meeting—Conference Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
5:00 PM
Girls Bible Study—Upperroom
7:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir—Sanctuary
Wednesday 2/4
8:00 AM
AA—Expansion
3:00 PM
Kid’s Oasis—Entire Campus
7:00 PM
Getting Through Life’s Losses—Conference Room
7:00 PM
Infinity—Expansion
7:45 PM
Praise Band Rehearsal—Sanctuary
Thursday 2/5
8:00 AM
AA—Expansion
10:00 AM Thursday Morning Woman’s Bible Study—St. Andrew Room
10:00 AM Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study—Conference Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
5:30 PM
Worship Band Rehearsal
5:45 PM
Legacy — St. Andrew Room
7:30 PM
Thursday Night of Worship—Sanctuary
Friday 2/6
8:00 AM
AA—Expansion
1:00 PM
Ties that Bind—Conference Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
4:30 PM
Kid’s Khior—Sanctuary
6:00 PM
Hand Bells—Sanctuary
7:00 PM
Friday Night Club—Conference Room
Saturday 2/7
8:00 AM
Men’s Gathering—Conference Room
8:00 AM
AA Meeting—Expansion
10:00 AM Caring for the Caregiver—St. Andrew Room
** Preschool Monday—Friday**
Community Hope Center open Monday—Thursday call for appointment 321-677-0245
Flowers this week are given to the glory of God
Welcome to
Community Presbyterian Church
In
Celebration
February 1, 2015
“ And this is the Story: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5.11
Community Presbyterian Church is a family of Christ followers committed to
Experiencing and Sharing Jesus Christ
Schedule of Services
Sunday Worship: 8:15 AM Traditional Service
9:30 AM Contemporary Service
11:00 AM Blended Service
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Thursday Worship: 7:30 PM Contemporary Service
Please see the Children’s Ministry Page for Child Care Information
511 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 407-566-1633
Email: [email protected]
www.commpres.com
www.facebook.com/CommPresChurch
Elder Biographies
Hi! My name is Laura Singleton. I moved to Florida and began attending
CommPres nearly 3 years ago. I am excited to be the Elder for Life
Groups as I believe that they are a fantastic way to connect with other
Christians and a safe place to grow you faith. I am a native Kentuckian,
but I spent 17 years living in London, England. It is there that I
experienced a rebirth of my faith through a joyful, Spirit filled Anglican
church called Holy Trinity Brompton. I attended a Sunday service one
cold, dark January night, phoned their offices the next day and joined my
first life group on that Tuesday! I am the mother to 3 fabulous daughters,
and I love to kayak, hike, and even camp in my spare time.
We would like to welcome all of our guests to Community Presbyterian Church. We hope
that the Spirit and love of the Lord fill you today as you worship with us. We would love to
connect with you one-on-one, to learn more about you, and to allow you to learn more
about our church and congregation. If you are a first time guest please join us after the
service at the Welcome Cart so that we may get to know you better and offer you a
welcome gift.
If you are a first time guest or a returning guest, we invite you to fill out a welcome card
and place it in the offering plate as it passes by. This will allow our pastoral staff to pray
for you by name this week. If you have any specific prayer concerns, please place them
on this card. We look forward to connecting with you more during your time in
Celebration.
Please fill out the Friendship Pads found at the center aisle especially our guests! If you
are a member and have changed any of your information, please update your information
on the Friendship Pad. Once you have passed the pad to the end of your row, please pass
the pad back the center aisle.
Become a Member of Community Presbyterian Church Periodically we hold new
membership classes we call CommPres 101. We would love to have you join our
membership and if you have questions please contact Pastor William or one of our
Elders. If you are interested in attending please contact the Church office at 407-5661633 or email us at [email protected].
If you have a prayer request please email [email protected] or call the office at 407
-566-1633. Submissions for the bulletin must be received by Wednesday afternoon. If
you have an immediate prayer need, you can ask for a prayer request to be sent to our eprayer group. Please specify either the bulletin or e-prayer group or both in your request
and your wording for the request the e-prayer group receives.
It’s Never Too Soon to Make Arrangements for Our Final Resting Place! The Resurrection
Chapel and Memorial Courtyard (the Columbarium) here on our church campus provides
a final, quiet, peaceful and permanent location for each of us and our loved ones. Call
our church office 407-566-1633 to find out more details as to availability, special prices
for members, regular attendees, etc.
Scripture Memory Verse
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to
you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it
will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give
him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being
evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in
heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
Matthew 7:7-11
2/1
2/2
2/3
2/4
2/5
2/6
2/7
Luke 23:1-25
Luke 23:26-56
Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:13-53
Hebrews 1
Hebrews 2
Hebrews 3:1-4:13
Genesis 41
Genesis 42
Genesis 43
Genesis 44
Genesis 45:1-46:27
Genesis 46:28-47:31
Genesis 48
Psalm 32
Psalm 33
Psalm 34
Psalm 35
Psalm 36
Psalm 37
Psalm 38
Read the Bible
through the Year
Tedd Lingo - Christian Service & Mission
After much prayer and direction from the Lord, my wife Penny and I relocated to
Celebration from Akron, Ohio, in 2012. I had just retired from Goodyear
Treasury where I was fortunate to travel the world. Joining the Mission team, I
served lunch at the Salvation Army and transported food collected in our church
barrel each week. Helping with the clean-up and preparation of the Hope Center
and assisting with the food pantry have given me the opportunity to serve the
greater community. As part of the CommPres Finance team, I participated in the
church debt refinancing last year. My wife serves in Women’s Thursday Bible
Study and is a Stephen Minister. In Ohio, we were members of the Methodist
Church where I was the Finance Chairman.
We both love Celebration and enjoy swimming, biking, walking at Disney, and
spending time with our grandchildren. Our daughter and son-in-law have a two
year old boy with one more on the way, in Riverview, FL. Our son and daughterin-law have two small beautiful daughters living in Charlotte, NC. For recreation
and fellowship, I enjoy playing golf with other CommPres men and gathering
with CommPres men on Saturday mornings.
I would be blessed and honored to serve our church family here as elder and
thank you for welcoming us so warmly
Tammy LaVarro—Care
I was Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Orlando, Florida at the
age of 19. I have three beautiful children who keep me extremely busy, Brandon
17, Alexis 15 and Erica 12. My Husband is a Polk County Detective and we love
to go antique shopping together. I’m an Interior Designer and my passions are
decorating, sewing, watching my children grow and growing closer to my Lord
and Savior. I currently co- facilitate DivorceCare and am involved in the Stephen
Ministry at CommPres. God has blessed me with many opportunities to reach
out to hurting people and share the love and forgiveness that he has shown me
throughout my Life. I am so excited to be able to give back to our community
and to share God’s unconditional love to those who are hurting and need Soul
Care!
Bruce Carlson—Personnel
Retired Executive from The DuPont Co. in Willington, DE. I currently own
Imagination Reality, Inc. in Celebration, FL with wife Kathy (Also an elder at
CommPres). We have two sons: Brad in VA; Brian and his wife Jennifer live in
London, England with our twin grandsons, David and Mathew.
I have served on both CROA and CDD boards in Celebration and am a Trustee of
Valencia College.
I trust in our Lord Jesus Christ for guidance and salvation.
We Welcome You!
Read the Bible
through the Year
Louis A Gencarelli, Sr—Invitation and Assimilation
I was born and raised in Westerly, RI and have been married to Karen Gencarelli
for 45 years. I am the father of two sons, Louis Jr., age 43 and Paul, age 41
and proud grandfather to 5 grandchildren, ages 14 – 9.
After college I worked in the retail coffee and bakery business from 1970-1982.
I became President and CEO of the company from 1982 – 2004 when the
company was sold to a Canadian Company, Tim Horton. I became a Christian in
1989 and Karen and I are full time residents of Celebration, FL.
Laura Singleton—Life Groups
Ministry Highlights
New Pictorial Directory News Sign up NOW and be part of the Pictorial Directory,
even your pets can be part of the picture! Sign up for your portrait session by
calling the church office or by visiting: http://bit.ly/commpresdirectory By having
your photo taken you will receive a complimentary 8 X 10 and pictorial directory.
Portrait session dates are 3/12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27. Everyone will
receive 20% off their purchase; bring a canned good donation for the Hope
Center to your photo session and get an additional $5.00 off.
Confirmation Classes are starting on 2/19! If your students from 6th-12th grade
are interested in learning more about God and the church we are a part of,
please email Jeremy at [email protected]! It will be every Thursday
for 12 weeks at 7:00 PM in the Upper Room. More information will follow as we
get closer to the date.
Children’s Ministry
JoAnn Tennant—Director of Children’s Ministry
[email protected] 407-566-1633 X228
http://www.commpres.com/kids2christ
Registration for VBS 2015 begins later THIS MONTH – see details below!
For Children on Sunday Morning:
 Childcare is offered from 8AM to 12 Noon in the Magnolia Room opposite the
Sanctuary entrance.
 Super Sunday School is offered during the 9:30 worship service in various
classrooms. Flyers/directions available in the Narthex.
Super Sunday School [PreK 3 thru 5th grade] 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
 Fun interactive classes provided every Sunday by our AMAZING Teaching Team!
 Special annual spring activities [on campus and off campus!] are on the schedule.
 Watch for flyers and parent e-mails for updates and details!
Kids’ Oasis [Kindergarten thru 5th grade] Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 5:30PM
 Our Bible study is “Shareable Parables” where kids are learning how Jesus taught
very important lessons.
 Activities include Video Room, Team Building, Kid Fitness, Crafts, and Outside
Games!
 Dinner served every Wednesday at no cost to participants.
SAVE THE DATES!!!
 VBS 2015 [PreK & K-5]
Mark your calendars and plan your vacations around our 18th annual VBS!
 PreK VBS 2015 – 6/15 to 6/19 [9:00 AM to 11:30 AM]
 K-5 VBS 2015 – 6/22 to 6/26 [9:00 AM to 12:00Noon]
 Registration begins in February: Monday 2/16!
Summer Journey 2015 [Rising K-5th grade]
Mark your calendars for our 8th annual day camp!
7 weeks of camp this summer, due to a later start to the school year!
 6/29 thru 8/14 [Monday – Friday/ 8AM to 5:30 PM]
 Weekly trips to Lakeside Pool & Playground AND weekly field trips
 $50 non-refundable registration fee and$150/week tuition
 Registration begins in March: Monday 3/2!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Jeremy Young - Director of Youth Ministry
[email protected] 407-566-1633 X227
THIS WEEK AT THE EDGE (SrHi), INFINITY (MidHi), FUSION (Combined)
 Saturday
Ultimate Frisbee, Heritage Hall, 4:00 PM
 Sunday
Fusion Sunday School, 9:30 AM, Upper Room
 Monday
The Edge, Expansion, 7:00 PM
 Tuesday
Girls Group, 5:00 PM, Upper Room
 Wednesday
Infinity, Expansion 7:00 PM
 Thursday
Leadership, 6:00 PM, Upper Room
Bible Study, 7:00 PM, Upper Room
Important DatesThursday, February 19, 2015- Confirmation classes will start! If your students from 6th12th grade are interested in learning more about God and the church we are a part of,
please email Jeremy at [email protected]! It will be every Thursday for 12
weeks at 7:00 PM in the Upper Room. More information will follow as we get closer to
the date.
Questions: Contact Jeremy Young at the church office or email at
[email protected]
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