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WORSHIP
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Speak to us, Mighty One, for we are
eager to listen. Bless us, as we cry out to
you for strength and vision. You have acted
in times past to save your people. Save us
now. You have sent prophets to change the
world. Change us now. You have granted
light in Jesus Christ. Shine on us now. Let us
see your glory. Lift us to the mountaintop in
this time of prayer. Stay close to us to melt
away our doubts, and do not leave us, we
pray, through Christ. Amen.
Church of the Pa ms
a community of faith . . . a way of life
3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239 • Ph (941) 924-1323
Fax (941) 923-9594 • www.churchofthepalms.org
Prayer line (941) 924-9979
welcome to
w rship
Church of the Palms
Our mission and deep commitment is:
“Equipping Disciples for the Service of Christ.”
We are a community of faith dedicated to a way of life contained in our name:
P.A .L .M . S
P raising God in Worship
A ligning ourselves with Christ
L oving one another in Community
M inistering generously with our Time, Talent & Treasure
S haring our story and The Story
Our Pastors, staff and Session invite you to share not only in our worship, but also
in the exciting opportunities Church of the Palms offers to learn, serve and grow
in your faith. So whether you are a first time visitor, member, affiliate member or
frequently attend . . .
. . . we are glad you are here!
In Memoriam
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Gordon A. MacPhail, who
passed away on February 8; and to the family of Mary A. Wadsworth, who passed
away on February 9.
A memorial service will be held for Jane W. Koontz today at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Sanctuary Flowers
The flowers are given today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Frank
Ardito, given by his wife Dee and family.
8:00 a.m. Chapel Communion Service
Please sign the red covered friendship pad at the end of the pew.
Prelude
Call to Worship
*Hymn #455
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
Opening Prayer
Psalm 46
Offering
Scripture
1 Kings 19: 9-13; Matthew 16:21 - 17:8 (Pew Bible pg. 326; NT pg. 18)
Sermon
Hush
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn #5
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
*Benediction
Postlude
SANCTUARY WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY
Senior Pastor
Executive Pastor
Congregational Care Pastor
Visitation Pastor
Family Ministry Director
Equipping Ministry Director
Director of Music Ministry
Organist / Pianist
Dr. Stephen D. McConnell
Dr. Bruce Hedgepeth
Dr. Lal Hmingliani Browne
Dr. Alan Rodda
Laurie Haas
Carolyn Wilson
Genevieve Beauchamp
Dr. Jonathan Spivey
Church Copyright License for all Music #706640 • Church Copyright License for all Video #503843606
February USHERS
9:00 a.m. - Judy Armitage, Barry Buchanan, Pat Curry, Judy Falkenthal, Genie
Hindall, Margo Krusing, Penny Mathews, Betty and Jim Mills, Paul Nielsen,
Andrea Reynolds, Sandra Schene, Sandy Snyder and Chuck Volkert. Captain:
Glynn Armitage.
11:00 a.m. - Ruth Baker, Jerry Cline, Jean Demeritt, Jackie Garn, Len & Carole
Higley, Bob Luedeka, Ben Morgan, Peg Pentz, Peg Tonn, Bob VanBergen. Cocaptains: Steve Black and Carol Spangle.
Hearing Loop System in the Sanctuary
Switch Hearing Aids to T-Coil (telephone setting)
Sanctuary Worship Aids: Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and
hearing devices are available. Packets containing children’s worship activities are
available in the Sanctuary and Campus Center. Please ask an usher for assistance.
Sermon Text: Printed copies of previous sermons are available in the Narthex
of the Sanctuary, Campus Center, the Administration Building and on the church
website.
Televised 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - Every Sunday, Comcast Cable Channel
189. Live streaming of the service is available on our website, www.churchofthepalms.
org and may be replayed Sunday afternoon. All services are archived online. DVD
copies may be purchased through the church office.
The Garden @ CHURCH OF THE PALMS
Join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Campus Center for our Modern Worship service.
THE GARDEN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY
Pastors:
Joe Davis ([email protected])
Bruce Hedgepeth ([email protected])
Technical Director: Mike Bassett ([email protected])
Worship Leader: Al Owen
What is wrong? “Nothing.”
But there is something wrong, and it makes it all the worse when you just can’t let it out.
If you are going through separation or divorce you may well benefit from the support and
loving Christian Care of a Stephen Minister. We are there for you and we do want to help.
Fortunately Church of the Palms has highly trained Stephen Ministers who are committed
to providing confidential loving Christian care to those individual who need it. Call Dr.
Browne, our Congregational Care Pastor, at 924-1323, [email protected].
a celebration of
w rship
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary
Transfiguration of the Lord
• We gather •
Prayer of invocation
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Judy Fulton
Chuck Fulton
PRELUDE
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Daphne Waggener, violin
*Introit
Chancel Choir
arr. Richard Carroll
*Call to worship
*Hymn #455
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
*Call to Confession
• we confess •
*Prayer of Confession (together)
When the gospel is veiled from us, mighty God, we feel alone. How
easy it is to lose our direction and go the wrong way! At times, we feel
as if we are perishing under the demands of our day, unable to see
clearly what is most important. We become enslaved to our routines
and enticed by shallow distractions. We fill all our hours with doing
so there is no time for reflection and prayer. Forgive us, O God, and
restore balance to our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
*Congregational response (together)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
*Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed (together)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day
he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on
the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come
to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy
catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
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Church of the Palms
• we share •
RESPONSE
O for a thousand tongues to sing
My dear Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of God’s grace!
Life at Church of the Palms
Please sign and pass the red covered friendship pad at the end of the pew.
Jason Morton
Sharing our story
Pastoral prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory
“This is My Father’s World”
Jubilee Handbell Choir
Linda McKechnie
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
• We PROCLAIM •
Laurie Haas
Children’s Moment (9:00 a.m.)
*Hymn #5
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
Scripture LESSON
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
SERMON
1 Kings 19: 9-13; Matthew 16:21 - 17:8
(Pew Bible pg. 326; NT pg. 18)
“Hush”
Dr. Stephen D. McConnell
• We GO •
Receiving of 2015 Stewardship Commitments
Special Music
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” arr. Joseph Martin
Chancel Choir with Congregation
Chancel Choir
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, You are the Lord, the God of Jacob.
You are the God of Abraham. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah.
You are worthy. You are worthy of our praise.
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty; hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be Thou still my strength and shield.
www.churchofthepalms.org
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Congregation
When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside;
Guide me, great Jehovah. O land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Bear me through the swelling current; land me safe on Cannan’s side.
Songs of praises, (2x)
I will ever give to Thee. (2x)
Chancel Choir
I will sing praise to You forever.
I will proclaim Your name on high. You are Jehovah.
I will make a joyful sound. I will lift my voice on high.
You are Eternal. You are our God.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*Benediction
*Benediction Response
Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
Postlude
“Invention No. 13”
J.S. Bach
*Congregation, please stand if able
Noye’s Fludde
(Noah’s Flood by Benjamin Britten)
March 1 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Sanctuary
Church of the Palms and Sarasota Young Voices in Sarasota, Florida
have joined forces in a full scale production of Benjamin’s Britten’s
1 Act Opera, Noye’s Fludde. Seventy five Young Singers,Professional
Orchestra & Vocal Artists, Sets and Costumes will join together in
this grand production that is intended for all audiences. Enjoy this
depiction from the Bible of Noah’s Flood envisioned by Benjamin
Britten that will bring together music, art, singing and
dancing all together in a glorious performance.
A Tale of
TWO PIANOS
March 29
4:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Tickets: $10.00 Genevieve beauchamp • jonathan spivey
Please join us on March 29 for an exciting performance by our own Jonathan
and Genevieve, who will be performing a varied repertoire on two 9 foot
Steinway pianos. The sanctuary will be filled with heavenly music that you
won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10.00 and are on sale in the church office.
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Church of the Palms
new
member
class
March 8 • Chapel Reception Room
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. New Members Part 1 - COP Orientation: If you are
ready to make a deeper commitment to the Church of the Palms family of faith or
would just like to explore what that means, then this is the class for you! Just here
seasonally? Come learn about our affiliate membership.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. New Members Part 2 - Join The Community: If
you have made the decision to join our community of faith, this is your opportunity
to be received into membership. The only prerequisite is to have attended a New
Member Orientation. No need to sign up for either New Members Part 1 or 2...just come
to the Chapel Reception Room!
Call to Prayer
Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Chapel Reception Room
Join us every Sunday before the services as
we pray for our pastors and the morning
services. Come and pray silently or out
loud. Contact Susan Grundy, 355-2156.
Remember In
Prayer
Missionaries & Mission Partners
An updated list of our supported worldwide and local mission partners and missionaries
is available on the literature racks at the doors in the Sanctuary, the Campus Center
and the Church Office. We ask for your continued prayers for all of our Missionaries
and Mission Partners.
Military
Individuals
Chris Branning
June LeBell Alley
Dotti Cole
Joan Daly
Mary Frances Dockum
Marlene Downs
Janet Eddy
T.H. Edelblute
Lee Greene
Babe Hart
Ernie Ingham
Mary Ann Jaqua
Marcia Jensen
Suzi Kinder
Bob Kramer
Cherie Leetzow
Ragnar Petri
Carl Phillipps
Sally Taylor
Roland VanderValk
David Wachtel
Betty Walser
Bill Zurlo
Non-Members
Eleanor Candido
Maaike Clark
Jeff Dockum
Jacqueline Fellhauer
Annie Kellis
Nutei Khawlhring
Ralp Korn
Chloe Lagana
Joshua Miller
Craigery Morgan
Lloyd Odegaard
Kathleen Papile
Don Wilson
Alex Brown
Richard Carson
Rob Garner
Peter Higginbotham
Zachary Miller
David Moffett
Lauren Moffett
Tracy Prohoniak
Jared Sweetser
Ben Young
The Families of
Gordon A. MacPhail
Mary A. Wadsworth
In Need of Prayer?
www.churchofthepalms.org
Please call the church office.
We would love to pray for you
and any prayer requests you
may have, 924-1323.
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Family
ministry
family
MINISTRY
no youth group this week
Due to the Ash Wednesday Family Service. Please plan to attend with your family and/
or friends. This is also a great opportunity for you to serve and gain more service hours.
If you would like to serve in the service, contact Laurie at [email protected].
Childcare on wednesday evenings
If you need childcare on a Wednesday night, reservations must be made to Corrie
Hoffman at [email protected] by Tuesday at noon. Please note: Childcare will be
provided for the Ash Wednesday service (infant to 3 only).
STUDENT SPONSORSHIP 2015!
Thank you for your generosity as we continue to receive our sponsors and donations.
Currently, we have received $26,340 from 221 donors, exceeding our goal of $25,000.
We are grateful for your support. If you have not had a chance to give, cards are
available in the Narthex and church office. Because of your generosity, our students
will have opportunities to encounter Christ in 2015, an experience which will influence
them for life. Questions? Contact Jeff McCauley at [email protected].
confirmation
TODAY • 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We will continue with our second class today upstairs in the student suite from
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summer Trip Gathering Sunday, February 22 • 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For High School Urban Serve & Nicaragua
This is for all students and adults going on these two trips. Our regular small groups
will be available for all students not attending these two trips.
Student service hours
Not sure how many hours you have? Contact Valerie Mathews at vmathews@
churchofthepalms.org to get our most up-to-date count.
student ministry app!
Hey you! Have you downloaded our Student Ministry app yet? It’s one of
the BEST ways to stay connected to what is happening in our ministry.
Please visit our website at www.churchofthepalms.org/students.html to find
the link to download for Apple & Android devices. You can also just
search “Church of the Palms Student Ministry” within your App Store
on your device.
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Church of the Palms
NURSERY CARE • 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • 1st floor, Educ. Bldg.
For your little angels ages 2 months - 4 years old, Nursery is available from 8:45
am-12:15 pm on Sundays in the first floor of the Educational building. Children
enjoy a craft and snack. They will learn about Jesus in a fun-filled and safe
environment. Nursing station and changing areas are available in the nursery as
well. Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated. For information please
contact Corrie at [email protected] or by calling 727-457-9403.
SUNDAY KIDS WORSHIP • 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Pre-K through 5th grade kids should begin worship with their families at
the 9:00 a.m. service. After the Children’s Moment, they will be escorted from the
service to participate in Kids Worship in room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY CHILDCARE • 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Nursery: room 101
Toddlers & 2 Year Olds: room 103
3 Year Olds: room 103B
Sunday Elementary Small Groups • 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This year, children are studying the same theme being preached in the Sanctuary
and Garden each week. We are finding our place in God’s Story.
Pre-K - Kindergarten: room 114
1st & 2nd grade: room 207
3rd grade: 211 Library
4th & 5th grade: room 205
SUNDAY Middle & High School Small Groups (Rooms 208, 209, 210)
Each Sunday from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 am, students will gather in Rooms 208,
209, and 210 to explore the deeper themes of God’s Story through the narrative
lectionary being studied church wide. We will have creative conversations and
share personal stories to find where we connect to God’s greater story.
CONTACT FAMILY MINISTRY STAFF (924-1323):
Family Ministry Director:
Laurie Haas ([email protected])
Jeff McCauley ([email protected])
Student Ministry Director:
Valerie Mathews ([email protected])
Family Ministry Coordinator:
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Carol Homeister ([email protected])
Corrie Hoffman ([email protected])
Nursery Coordinator:
Students serving our church
Serve your church family and earn those trip bucks! Contact Valerie Mathews to sign
up: 924-1323 ext. 208, [email protected]. Remember: You must have
15 hours served before March 1 to keep your spot on a summer trip!
Wednesday Afternoon
Volunteers Needed
Kitchen Prep
Family Ministry is looking
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
for a team of volunteers
Help during dinner and clean-up
to help in our creative
afterwards. Contact Kathy Robinett,
outreach. If you have an
[email protected]
eye for design or know how
to use Pinterest, we want
Yellow Umbrella Greeting
YOU! All ages are welcome.
Want to brighten someone’s day
Contact Valerie Mathews
with your smile? Sign up to be a
(924-1323 ext. 208,
yellow umbrella greeter. Contact
[email protected]) to sign up.
Linda Lehman, llehmanflorida@
gmail.com
Sunday
The story: creation TO THE resurrection
10:15 a.m. • Chapel
This class is designed as a companion to the Sunday sermon series. Each week we
will have the opportunity to look deeper into the scriptures behind the sermon. We
will learn how God has revealed His plan of salvation from Creation to the Cross.
Augustine formulated the axiom, “in the Old Testament the New is concealed, in the
New the Old is revealed”. Led by Dale Vollrath: [email protected].
Thriving in the early years of parenting (Parents of kids 6 and under)
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Room 202
Family Builders Tony and Janae Camp will lead this 5 week course. Young parents will
connect with one another as they learn techniques for correcting behavior and how to
communicate for better cooperation. If you have questions, please contact Laurie Haas,
[email protected].
Christians Under Construction:
Biblical Perspectives on Current Issues
10:15 a.m. • Room 206
Each week we will tackle a new subject that has generated interest among both
Christians and non-Christians and look at it from a Biblical perspective. We will
read the Bible, consider how this experience might apply and engage in informed
discussion. Facilitated by Kyle Quattlebaum.
Church of the Palms Book Group
TODAY, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Chapel Reception Room
At this gathering, we plan to discuss The Language of Sparrows by Rachel
Phifer. Through this story of unique and compelling individuals of
varied ages, the reader witnesses the awesome workings of our God of
hope. You are most welcome to join us today, as well as on the third
Sunday of upcoming months for the following books: March - Barabbas
by Par Lagerkvist, April - The Insanity of God: True Story of Faith Resurrected, by
Nik Ripken, and May - In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord. Questions? Please
contact Doris Kamphuis, 360-8474, [email protected].
Life’s difficult questions
5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Led by Dr. McConnell
How do I know I am hearing the voice of God? • Why must children
suffer? • Where was God during the Holocaust? • What difference
does prayer make? • How do I interpret the Bible? • What does love
require and when is it permissible to stop loving? • What is the
appropriate use of violence? And
more.
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Church of the Palms
Monday
PALMS’ SINGLES DINNER (50+)
5:30 p.m. • Campus Center
Every Monday we have dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by events such as book talks,
game night, special outings and more. Please call in your dinner reservations by the
Thursday prior to this dinner, no later than noon. Contact Dottie Stoddard, 924-7430.
Tuesday
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. • Off Campus
This group is open to all men who would like the opportunity to
get to know other men from our church while deepening their
faith through Bible study and prayer. Please bring a Bible. We
are currently studying the book of John. Led by Dale Vollrath.
Contact Dale Vollrath, [email protected].
Women’s Prayer Group
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • West Meeting Room
This is a time for encouragement through God’s Word and prayer. We
pray for our church, country, family relationships, adult children with
addictions, grandchildren and friends. We will stroll with Paul through
Romans. Join us to know Jesus Christ more clearly, to love Him more
dearly and to follow Him more nearly. We welcome all prayer requests.
Gaye O’Brien 377-3480.
C.S. Lewis Reading Group
February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chapel Reception Room
Our reading group, led by Dr. McConnell, will continue our
discussion on That Hideous Strength, through chapter 12.
North home bible study
February 24, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.• Off Campus
We will now begin studying the book of II Peter. We meet on
the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Please join us for
Bible study, prayer, and food/fellowship. Contact Reyn or Doris
Kamphuis at 360-8474 or email us at [email protected] if you
have any questions or would like to join the group.
Stephen ministry
February 17, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Room 206
Receive continuing education and meet in supervised groups every third Tuesday of
the month. Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323.
www.churchofthepalms.org
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Wednesday
Due to Ash Wednesday, Wednesday night classes
will not be meeting. Classes will resume next
week, February 25.
Men’s Bible Study
7:30 a.m. • Chapel Reception Room
In his letter to the Romans Paul develops the argument that is the basis of
Christianity: Nothing you can do will save you. It is through faith alone that we are
saved. Led by Tom Webber, [email protected] and Rev. Fred Marsh.
Watercolor Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Chapel Reception Room
Paint with watercolor and enjoy the company of other artsy folk!
Please remember to bring your own supplies. Contact Pastor Hmingi
Browne, 924-1323 or [email protected].
Prayer shawl group
3:30 p.m.• Chapel Narthex
We are knitting prayer shawls. All are welcome
to join us! Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323 or
[email protected].
Ash
Wednesday
Join us as we JOURNEY to the Cross. Special
worship service in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.
For those who would like to join us for dinner, we will
be serving a simple meal of soup and salad in the
Campus Center beginning at 4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available.
Price: $5 per person. Family price: $10. Kids two and under
eat FREE! Make your reservation by Tuesday at noon by
filling out a dinner reservation form, calling the Church
Office, 924-1323 or going to www.churchofthepalms.org.
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Adult Discipleship & Fellowship
Thursday
PALMS BRIDGE CLUB
February 19, 7:00 p.m.• Chapel Reception Room
We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month for fun
and fellowship. Contact Nancy Kanellos, 320-3478 to make your
reservation or to be placed on the substitute list. Substitute players
are greatly appreciated (and needed) as well as players who are able
to play on a regular basis. Come and join us - you’ll love it!
Beginning Creative Signing Class
5:30 p.m. • Music & Arts Building
This class is an introduction to incorporating American Sign Language with music to
interpret God’s message to us in visual form. No previous experience is necessary. Led
by the Advanced Creative Signers. Everyone is welcome. Sign up under the Fellowship
Tree contact Susy Welsh 321-5703, [email protected].
Beginning Bell Ringers class
6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary
Come and learn how to read music and how bell/tone chimes ringing is actually done.
Everyone is welcome, middle school students through adults. No previous experience
necessary. Contact Susy Welsh 321-5703, [email protected].
Sisters in Christ
February 26 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Room 209
We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month and study books and articles to
help us on our spiritual journeys. Come and share insights and fellowship with
coffee, discussion and prayer. Contact Cindy Lanoue-Foster, 922-1826 (please leave a
message); [email protected].
Legacy Giving Corner
Did you know that you can maintain your
regular giving in perpetuity by endowing your
annual giving?
Contact your tax professional to learn more. For more information
about the Legacy Society, contact Dr. McConnell, smcconnell@
churchofthepalms.org, 924-1323 or John Mercier, Chair of the
Legacy Giving Committee, 921-5726, [email protected].
www.churchofthepalms.org
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Friday
Friday Morning Bible Study
9:30 a.m. • Room 202
Beginning on Friday, February 27, you are invited to join our
nondenominational Bible Study group which will begin a new
study titled, “Basic Biblical Christianity.” It will will touch on
topics such as Pursuing Holiness, The Footprints of the Holy
Spirit, With All Your Mind, Opening the Scriptures, Blessed
Assurance, and other topics. Study guides will be available on the
first day of the study. Led by Meriam Matthews, meriam112@
mindspring.com and Peter Connor, [email protected].
grief support group
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Chapel Reception Room
All those who have lost a loved one are invited to attend on Fridays. Licensed counselor
Diane Brantley of Samaritan Counseling is leading. For more information, contact
Pastor Hmingi Browne, 924-1323.
Eat, Meet & Be Merry February 27, 11:30 a.m. • Off Campus
Join Pastor Hmingi Browne for food and fellowship at Der Dutchman every
last Friday of the month. Contact Hmingi Browne, 924-1323.
South home bible study
February 274, 7:00 p.m. • Off Campus
We will now begin studying the book of Proverbs. We meet on the second
and fourth Friday of the month. Please join us for Bible Study, Prayer, and Food/
Fellowship. Contact Reyn or Doris Kamphuis at 360-8474 or email us at rakamphuis@
aol.com if you have any questions or would like to join the group.
Loving stitches
February 27, 2015 • 9:45 a.m. • Chapel Reception Room
We are a group of women who knit, crochet, sew and quilt for
local charities. We create baby sweaters and blankets for Healthy
Start and the Veterans Hospital; teddy bears for the Sheriff and
Police Departments and hats for the Resurrection House and the
Salvation Army. We meet on the fourth Friday of each month. If
you enjoy sewing, knitting, quilting or crocheting, please join us.
Knitting and crochet instructions are available. Contact Alberta
Adams, 924-8464.
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Church of the Palms
opportunities for
generosity
Ash Wednesday Ushers Needed
We need members of our usher teams
to volunteer for the Ash Wednesday
service on February 18 at 6:30 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet in the ushers
closet. A short explanation of our
duties is on that sheet. Questions?
Contact Barry Buchanan at 371-7033,
[email protected].
Got Blood? Donate.
TODAY • North Parking Lot
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Suncoast Communities Blood
Bank will be here on February 15 in
the northwest parking lot. There will
be one bus for whole blood only. All
blood types are needed due to the
flu season. Please consider donating
your blood at this important time.
Questions? Contact Don Schalekamp,
923-4803.
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tutoring program
There is no tutoring on
Tuesday, February 17.
We still need tutors. For
information and/or to
sign up, please see Judy Armitage
under the Fellowship Tree between
services, call her at 924-1323 or email
her at jarmitage@churchofthepalms.
org. Thank you.
Wednesday Grille Volunteers
We need volunteers for prepping (2
hours), dining room setup (begins at
3:00 p.m.), dining room help during
dinner and cleanup afterwards.
To help, please contact Kathy
Robinett, 924-1323, krobinett@
churchofthepalms.org.
Two Cents A Meal
Collection on February 22!
Join the Fight Against
Hunger. Every donation
we collect will go to hunger related
projects, including 50% to our own
Food Pantry. Red collection baskets
will be located by the Sanctuary main
entrances. To donate by check, include
Two Cents A Meal in the memo line.
Help With Panera
Bread Pickup
Volunteers are needed
to help with the Panera
Bread pick up for the months of
March, May, July, August, November
and December. To help, please contact
Kathy Robinett, 924-1323, krobinett@
churchofthepalms.org.
Family Ministry Volunteers
Family Ministry
is looking for a
team of volunteers
to help in our
creative outreach.
If you have an
eye for design or
know how to use
Pinterest, we want
YOU! All ages are welcome. Contact
Valerie Mathews (924-1323 ext. 208,
[email protected])
to sign up.
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spotlight on
missions
Jeanine Guiffrida
Answer to Our YWAM Visa Dilema
O
n Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Jeanine Guiffrida, our COP member and
Mission Partner wrote, “I have news! We have just heard back from the UK
Visa Office and I am extremely grateful and relieved to report back to you that
our prayers have been answered (!!) and in God’s grace and mercy, we have been
reinstated to the best possible outcome - we have kept our full Grade A Visa.
Praise God!
“It really seems quite miraculous as just over a month ago we were told in all
likelihood, to expect the worst-case scenario and now, after our appeal and I
believe much prayer from you and many others, that decision has been completely
reversed!
“Truly, I must confess, I had many days
of doubt that we would see this happen. I
was preparing for the worst and stressing
about how we would make things work,
and it has been a lesson for me to trust
in the wisdom and timing of God, and a
reminder that He is very much in control
and I am not!”
A quote from our YWAM England
spokesperson:
“During
our
last
inspection, in September 2014, several
issues were discovered during what
turned out to be a tough audit. An action
plan was immediately submitted and we
believed that all of the issues raised had
been successfully remedied.
“
We thank God that
this situation has
been so satisfactorily
resolved and wish to
offer our heartfelt thanks
to all who have given
support to us during
this trying time. We
have felt supported and
encouraged and remain
wholly committed to
our pledge ‘to know God
and make Him Known’.”
“Despite these best efforts, on 23rd
December 2014 another government
department, the Sponsor Compliance
Unit (SCU) suspended our license citing
further additional breaches, some of which had not been previously communicated
to YWAM via SMU. After another round of extensive effort to address and allay
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these concerns, YWAM is delighted that the SCU have
concurred and seen fit to reinstate our Grade A license.
“Your prayers
are powerful
and effective!”
“The consequences for YWAM, should our license have
been revoked, would have been profound. Several
hundred volunteer missionaries would have been told
that they are no longer entitled to remain in the UK and would either have had
to leave or find an alternative sponsor. In stark terms, almost half of YWAM
England’s missionaries (approximately 350 people plus spouses and children)
would have had to make alternative future plans. It would have affected YWAM’s
activities, in-house training, social outreach and external ministries.”
Overseas address:
Jeanine Guiffrida
96 Whitaker Road, Derby DE23 6AP England, UK
Email: [email protected]
<ywamderby.org>
Tel. +44(0)1332299658
Mission Partner Advocate - Ray Angle: [email protected], 351-1103
www.churchofthepalms.org
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upcoming ministry
events
Essential Oils of the bible
Friday, February 20
10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. • Campus Center
A fascinating presentation of the various oils mentioned in
the Bible with Heather Cappon (Independent Distributor
from Young Living Essential Oils - she will bring oils
for you to sample and/or purchase), Marina Kensinger
and Susy Welsh (powerpoint of Biblical references,
interesting facts, how to use these oils, etc.) Bring your own soup, salad, and/or sandwich.
Goodies and beverages will be supplied by Presybterian Women. Please RSVP to Susy
Welsh under the tree today or contact her at 321-5703, [email protected].
Wycliffe Bible Translators & Campus Crusade’s
JESUS Film Production
Tuesday, February 17 • 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Mission Committee invites everyone to visit Wycliffe
in Orlando, the Wycliffe Bible Translator’s Discovery
Center and Campus Crusade International. You will have an
opportunity to see first-hand what our church has supported
for the last 9 years. Since Church of the Palms has sponsored two JESUS Film for two
people groups in Nigeria, this will be an opportunity to visit Wycliffe as well as see
first-hand how a JESUS Film is produced. Sign up under the tree today. This trip will
be FREE, thanks to a special gift from an anonymous donor. For further information,
contact Reyn Kamphuis, 360-8474, [email protected].
Family Promise is coming to Church of the Palms!
Family Promise brings the faith community together to provide
food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Over
40% of the homeless in Sarasota are families and this amazing
program has an 80% success rate of getting families back into
permanent housing. We have an opportunity as a congregation
to, for one week every three months, play a critical role in helping
these families get back on their feet. We need volunteers the
week of March 22 to help us set-up and break-down, to provide supplies, to provide
meals and to serve as hosts to our guests. For more information, find us under the
tree in February, contact Sarah 780-3899 or Steve 587-0177 or email FamilyPromise.
[email protected]. To sign up as a volunteer, visit us online: https://sites.google.com/site/
familypromisechurchofthepalms/
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Church of the Palms
upcoming ministry
events
SHAPE Wants Me To Serve. . .
I Know Now Where God
And it brings the most
joy to me while helping others.
This is what graduates of the S.H.A.P.E. Class are saying. Invest six hours over just
two days and find how you have been shaped by God to serve others. In the S.H.A.P.E.
Class, you will learn how you are equipped for the service of Christ by listening to
biblical teaching, doing self-assessment exercises, learning how to interpret these
self-assessments, and having the opportunity to discuss them in a small-group.
This class meets in the Education Bldg, Room 206, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on
Friday, February 20 and continues Saturday morning, February 21. One hour of
preparation is required before attending the class. You may pick up the workbook in
the church office or from under the Tree between services. Contact Bob Baarson at
400-9391 or [email protected] for further information.
Annual Legacy Society Luncheon
Saturday, March 7 • 12:30 p.m. • Mattison’s 41
(7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota)
For those interested in joining us, please contact Steve McConnell, smcconnell@
churchofthepalms.org, 924-1323 or John Mercier, [email protected], 921-5726.
Easter Egg Collection & Volunteers
Saturday, March 28 • 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is approaching. Please help us prepare, by bringing in plastic
eggs and candy. You may donate pre-stuffed eggs or donate bags of wrapped candy and
plastic eggs. Please do not fill them at home. Eggs and candy must be at the church
office by Sunday, March 22. If you’d like to help, please stop by the Family Ministry Table
under the tree or email Carol Homeister, [email protected]
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calendar of
events
Sunday, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 a.m.
Chapel Worship Service
8:00 a.m.Prayer Meeting
8:45 a.m.
Childcare
9:00 a.m. The Garden Worship Service
9:00 a.m.Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m.Kid’s Worship
9:30 a.m.
Blood Drive
10:15 a.m.Pre-K - Elementary Small Groups
10:15 a.m.
Middle - High School Small Groups
10:15 a.m.
Christians Under Construction
10:15 a.m.Thriving in the Early Years of Parenting
10:15 a.m.The Story: Creation to Resurrection
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
3:00 p.m. Church of the Palms Book Group
4:00 p.m. Praise & Glory Choir Rehearsal
5:00 p.m. Life’s Difficult Questions
Monday, FEBRUARY 16
9:00 a.m.
SILL Music Mondays
4:00 p.m.
Stephen Ministry Leadership Meeting
5:30 p.m.Palm Singles Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Small Group Ministry Team
6:30 p.m.
Sounds of Glory Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
First Impressions Leadership Team
7:00 p.m.
Mission Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Spring Cantori Choir Rehearsal
Chapel
Chapel Study
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Campus Center
Sanctuary
205-207
North Parking Lot
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206
202
Chapel
Sanctuary
Chapel Reception Room
Music & Arts Building
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Chapel Reception Room
Campus Center
West Meeting Room
Music & Arts Building
202
211
Chapel
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 17
6:30 a.m.
Wycliffe Bus Trip
Off Campus
7:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast
Off Campus
2:00 p.m.
Women’s Prayer Group
West Meeting Room
2:30 p.m.Tutoring
Campus Center
4:00 p.m.
Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood) Rehearsal
Sanctuary
4:30 p.m.
SYV Prelude & Training Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building
5:30 p.m.
Creative SignersChapel
5:45 p.m.
SYV Concert Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building
6:00 p.m.
C.S. Lewis Reading GroupChapel Reception Room
6:30 p.m.
SYV Chamber Choir Rehearsal
Music & Arts Building
6:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry Continuing Educaiton 206
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18
7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study Chapel Reception Room
10:00 a.m.
Watercolor Wednesday
Chapel Reception Room
3:30 p.m.Prayer Shawl Group
Chapel Narthex
5:00 p.m.
Congregational Prayer Time
Chapel
5:00 p.m.Ash Wednesday Dinner
Campus Center
6:15 p.m.Ash Wednesday Childcare
Nursery
6:30 p.m.Ash Wednesday Service
Sanctuary
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calendar of
Thursday, FEBRUARY 19
events
8:00 a.m.
Suncoast Band Rehearsal
Sanctuary
2:30 p.m.Tutoring
Campus Center
5:30 p.m. Beginning Creative Signers Class
Music & Arts Building
6:00 p.m. The Garden Worship Team MeetingEast Meeting Room
6:30 p.m. Beginning Bell Ringers Class
Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Bridge
Chapel Reception Room
7:00 p.m.The Garden Worship Band Rehearsal
Campus Center
Friday, FEBRUARY 20
9:30 a.m.
Friday Morning Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Grief Support Group
10:30 a.m. PW Luncheon & Presentation
1:00 p.m. Palms String Ensemble
5:45 p.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education
6:30 p.m. S.H.A.P.E. Class
202
Chapel Reception Room
Campus Center
Music & Arts Building
Chapel Reception Room
206
Saturday, FEBRUARY 21
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. S.H.A.P.E. Class
206
Honduras VBS Mission Team TripOff Campus
Sunday, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 a.m.
Chapel Worship Service
8:00 a.m.Prayer Meeting
8:45 a.m.
Childcare
9:00 a.m. The Garden Worship Service
9:00 a.m.Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m.Kid’s Worship
10:15 a.m.Pre-K - Elementary Small Groups
10:15 a.m.
Middle - High School Small Groups
10:15 a.m.
Christians Under Construction
10:15 a.m.Thriving in the Early Years of Parenting
10:15 a.m.The Story: Creation to Resurrection
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
3:00 p.m. Suncoast Band Concert
5:00 p.m. The Hope & Mystery & Peace of Prayer
Chapel
Chapel Study
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Campus Center
Sanctuary
205-207
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202
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Suncoast Concert Band Performance
February 22 • 3:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.
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Church of the Palms
God’s Story
Your Story
February 15, 2015
For the week of February 15, 2015
Devotion: Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily
devotions. You can do this alone, as a couple, as a family; in the morning,
during the day, or at night. Find a routine that works best for you.
Pray: Light a candle and open your devotion time with a prayer.
God who transfigured Jesus on the mountaintop, change us from the
inside out. Transform our hearts so that we might shine with the light of
your love, for the glory of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Reflect: Reflect on the key verses from Sunday’s reading.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John
and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured
before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became
dazzling white. Matthew 17:1-2
Study: Study the reading and consider the background.
Jesus’ transfiguration is a bit of a mystery. Yet we can still learn from
it. Jesus’ appearance changed right before the disciples’ eyes; light
shined from his face and his clothing became dazzling white. God’s
glory shined through him that day.
Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah. Moses represented the law, and
Elijah represented the prophets. Their presence suggests that Jesus
came to fulfill the law and the prophets. Jesus was the one they had
been waiting for.
- Continued on back New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National
Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council
God’s
Story
Your Story
- continued -
Read: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding of
Sunday’s text. After the reading, ask the follow-up questions.
Follow the teachings of Jesus, which occur shortly before his
transfiguration.
Sunday, Matthew 16:24-17:8, Bearing the Cross; Transfiguration
Monday, Psalm 41:7-10, Psalm
Tuesday, Matthew 12:1-14, Teachings of Jesus
Wednesday, Matthew 18:1-9, Who Is the Greatest?
Thursday, Matthew 12:15-32, Teachings of Jesus
Friday, Matthew 12:33-50, Teachings of Jesus
Saturday, Matthew 13:1-23, Parables of Jesus
What are some common themes in the teachings of Jesus? How do the
teachings turn the world on its head?
Connect:
Connect in conversation with others in your household. Discuss the
following questions, or simply check in with “Highs” and “Lows.”
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What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
What actions or behaviors are taboo in your community? How
would your community respond if Jesus came and performed those
actions? Why would Jesus behave in a manner contrary to social
norms?
What truths do you hold dear, that could stand to be challenged?
(In other words, have you ever considered that you might be
wrong?) What would happen if you gave others the opportunity to
be right?
Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word come alive. Do the
following activity this week.
Listen and learn from another person this week. Do not try to be right.
Instead, let the other be right. Tell them what you learned from them.
Bless:
Close your devotion with a blessing.
God who transfigures, enlighten us in your word this day. Let us hear
your voice in new ways. Amen.
Copyright © 2014 Clergy Stuff. Used with Permission. Find more at www.ClergyStuff.com. Blessing written
by Pr. Chip Borgstadt.