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The
Skirl
FEBRUARY 2015
VOL. 9, ISSUE 6
THE SKIRL IS A MONTHLY
PUBLICATION OF THE TEMPLE
TERRACE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, TEMPLE TERRACE,
FLORIDA 33617
TTPRESBYTERIAN.COM
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Temple Terrace
Presbyterian - Fla
and TTPC Family
Church Contacts:
Call (813) 988-3514,
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
or email us:
[email protected]
Rev. Kenneth Shick,
Temporary Pastor:
[email protected]
From the Pastor's Desk:
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for welcoming me warmly as your temporary
pastor. Someone asked me how it feels to pastor a new congregation, for an unspecified time—temporarily. I like to think of it this
way. Recently, a long-lost cousin found me on the internet and sent
me an email. His name is also Ken Shick. Imagine my surprise
when Ken Shick (my cousin) emailed Ken Shick (that’s me). We
talked for hours on the phone and caught each other up on our respective sides of the family. It was wonderful. Though we hadn’t
seen each other for 40 years, we picked right up. We had a family
connection through our fathers who were brothers. A couple of
times as he has passed through Tampa (he’s a consultant), we have
met for lunch. We love each other though we have not spent much
time together.
That’s how it feels to be your temporary pastor. We are like
cousins. Though we’re just getting acquainted, we’re family in our
Lord Jesus Christ and I feel connected to you. We have the common
bond not of blood but of salvation in Christ. We are bound together
in God’s love. You are my church family and I will treat you that
way for as long as I’m at TTPC. That means …
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Janice Owen, Music Dir.:
[email protected]
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Mike Parr, Facilities and
Finance: (813) 988-3514
[email protected]
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Gigi Marciano, Youth Dir:
[email protected]
TTP Weekday School,
Carrie Gassen: (813) 9883038 or email them at
TTPWEEKDAYSCHOOL
@YAHOO.COM
Presbytery of Tampa
Bay (813) 868-4800
presbyteryoftampabay.com
or www.pcusa.org
Skirl: Noun—the sound of the
bagpipe, the sudden occurrence
of an audible event, “the sound
awakened them”
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You can trust me to do my best for TTPC every day
You can trust me to keep confidence when you share secrets, hurts, problems, etc.
I will be there for you individually in times of grief,
doubt, fear, pain, and sickness. Just call.
I will give you the benefit of my wisdom gained through
40 years of ministry experience.
I will try to bring you closer to Jesus and instruct you in
God’s Word.
I will build you up, affirm you and encourage you.
I will love you with the love of Jesus Christ.
God has put us together in his good plan. Let’s enjoy it for as
long as it lasts. Please count me as your long-lost cousin who has
your best at heart.
And pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, "Here are my mother and
my brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my
brother and sister and mother." Matthew 12:49-50
Sincerely,
Pastor Ken
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We’re so happy to
have another baby in
the church family!
Eric and Ika Prawoko
Holden brought baby
Wulan for baptism on
Pastor David’s last
day, January 4, 2015.
Eric and Ika are both
TTPC Elders.
Fellowship Committee February Events
The Fellowship Committee is hosting two events so
please mark your calendars for:
February 18th Please join us in the
Fellowship Hall prior to the Ash Wednesday Evening Worship Service where we will
be serving up a FREE Pancake Supper of Buttermilk and
Buckwheat Pancakes, Sausage and some delicious Sausage and Gravy with Biscuits. We will be serving from
5:30 p.m. to 6:30, anyone who would like to come by the
church early for dinner prior to the Ash Wednesday
Worship Service. Please sign up early using the RESERVATION slip in your Sunday Bulletin and place it in the
Offering Plate so we can plan accordingly.
February 22nd After the 10:00 a.m. worship service we
will serve a FREE Baked Potato & Salad Bar Luncheon
complete with enough fixings to create a World Class
baked potato and a delicious salad. Sign up using the
RESERVATION slip in your Sunday Bulletin and place it
in the Offering Plate so we know how many spuds to
pick, and let’s
enjoy a fun lunch
together.
In case you haven’t already met
him…
The Rev. Dr. Ken Shick is our “bridge”
pastor to minister to us and lead worship until our next pastor is chosen and
is at the pulpit. Ken recently completed
40 years of ministry, with 30 of them at
Hyde Park Presbyterian, Tampa. He
lives in Tampa with Robin, his wife of
36 years. Their three sons, and grandchildren, also live in Tampa. His family
is active at the Hyde Park church in
music and ministries, and his son, Matt,
works at Cedarkirk.
His office schedule will be:
Tuesday- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday - Noon – 8:30 p.m.,
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
He is available for in-office counseling,
visitation, John Knox monthly worship,
etc.
An Email from Rev. Garnett
Thanks to all of you who made
my farewell party such a special event!
It was such a fun, warm send-off.
Thanks for so many kind words and
remembranaces and thank yous. I
loved the choir's special song. I loved
the cake and brought the remainder
home and finished it up. I am loving
the Garmin GPS! I have actually
learned how to use it and am getting
places the first time and on time.
Thank you so much for the privilege of serving you as your interim
pastor and for bringing my time to end
with you in such a special way. God
bless you all until we meet again.
Pastor David
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Musical Note
from Janice Owen
Rehearsals for the Palm
Sunday cantata will begin very soon…
stay tuned.
Pastor David’s Farewell Song
God blessed us with the blessing of light
In times as dark as night.
Giving us David to lead us
Making us talk and discuss.
He had a vision for us as a church.
His message was to trust.
He shared with us his love for God.
In him we found a new peace.
He brought us laughter; he brought us joy.
Talking of Unity;
Bringing us closer together;
Showing us our family.
He’s not so serious all of the time.
He keeps things quite light-hearted:
Weather reports in Alaska;
Wed to a ventriloquist.
We are now stronger; we’re full of hope.
We give our thanks and praise.
We are all smiling inside;
And All God’s creatures say, “JOY!”
Never forget us as you move on.
This will not be the end
You’ll shine forever here in our hearts.
Always our pastor, our friend.
KirKin’ o’ tha tartan
As many of you probably know, Temple Terrace has
a rich Scottish history, and we’re keeping that
tradition alive by having the
“Kirkin’ o’ tha Tartan” February 15th
during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Tartan carriers from past years have been contacted,
and if you’d like to be a tartan carrier, please contact
Arlene McGonigle at:
[email protected]
or call the church office at 988-3514
Since 1954, the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans, as conceived by Dr. Peter Marshall, has been held at
Washington, D.C.’s historic National Cathedral; with its sermon being delivered by the
Presiding, or Senior Minister of the Washington, D.C. Catholic Archdiocese; or by a special guest speaker, primarily one of Scottish
background. There are similar Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans services staged in cathedrals across all 50 States, as well as
Canada.
Lorena MacGreGor’s scottish shortbread
1/2 lb. butter (not margarine)
3/4 cup sugar
3 and 1/2 cups flour
Cream butter and sugar by hand until sugar is dissolved.
Add flour and mix by hand until crumbly.
Press into 9x13 inch pan, then prick with fork.
Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins.
Cut into squares while hot. Enjoy!
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TTPC Session Members
Class of 2015: Ponrathi Athilingam,
Elizabeth Boynton, Louise Clarke,
Clif Dell, Mike Finney, Arlene
McGonigle, Jennifer Rendahl
Class of 2016: Alton Barillier, Jr.,
Heather Brown, Bob Hoit, Herb
MacKinnon, Susan McNaught,
Michael Parr, Jim Sampson
T. T. P. C. Book Club
February’s novel is “Defending Jacob” by William
Landay. The meeting will be Monday, Feb. 9th in
the church’s parlor/library. All adults and older
teens are invited to be part of our Book Club.
Call me if you have any questions.
Jane Fitzgerald 988-7276
Prayer is a Ministry of TTPC
We have a group of church members
who pray for everyone on our prayer
lists. If you have a need for prayer,
please call the office at 988-3514.
2014’s
Blessing of
the Animals
Prayers from and for the people:
For the family of Helen Yon, John Malone’s sister
For the Ernest Thompson family on the death of
his wife, from Sandi Fields
For the Rimbey family on the death of Helen
Palmer, Don’s sister
For Paul Thanasides, now at home, cardiac issue
For Pastor Ken’s twin sister, Sandy, on the death
of her husband
For Sandi Fields’ daughter, lymphoma diagnosis
For all who are looking for a permanent job
Blessings upon baby Olive Ann, the Rimbey’s
second great granddaughter, born Jan. 10th
For high school students making college decisions
Please pray for our friends and members, near &far:
Pat Fitzgerald, , Karen Scheidt and Justin (son),
Mary Campbell, Jonathan Whiteside, Dennis
McCarthy, Krissie Breed, Eleanor Robinson in TX,
Jim Rooney, Peggy Lima, Peggy Fingerle, Ruth
Armstrong, Nancy Scibilia in PA, Dan Petrie,
Ray Fiero, Bonnie Wilhite, Esther “Skip” Davis,
Anna Lambdin, Sandra Overmyer, Janeen Stokes,
Pauline Greenawalt, Marianne Guenther, Ruth
McElwee, Regan Peel, Marian Peck
Big or
small,
God
loves
us all!
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The T. T. P. Weekday
School is a Great Place
to be a Kid!
February is always a special month here at
TTPWS. While we learn about Valentine’s
Day, our focus is more about being a good
friend. Believe it or not, the concept of love is
a difficult one to teach to our little ones! This
is why we discuss being a good friend. Each
class will be having a party, and many of them
will exchange Valentine’s cards. It is always
fun to watch them get so excited, not only
about getting a bunch of cards, but giving
them to their friends as well. They will also
make a special art item to give as a present to
their parents. Feel free to stop by and look at
all of the special art that we made!
Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year and
our 2015 Summer Camp program starts this
month. Currently enrolled families may register on February 2nd, church members may register on February 16th, and we will open registration to the public on February 23rd.
If you are looking for a preschool or afterschool for your child or grandchild, please
stop by for a tour and to pick up an informational packet!
Carrie Gassen, Director
Phone (813) 988-3038
Feb 4, Wednesday – Tommy the Toothbrush
is here to discuss dental health
Feb. 6, Friday - State Fair Day, part time,
preschool and VPK closed.
Feb 9, Monday – Carrie & Heather to an Early
Learning Coalition meeting 12:30 – 4
Feb 13, Friday – Valentine’s Day parties
Feb 23, Monday – Open registration begins
From Your TTPC Session
Session Meeting of 1/18/15
Christian Education Committee made the Motion
that the Youth could sell sub sandwiches on Super
Bowl Sunday and the proceeds would be placed
into a designated account to fund their Montreat
and Cedarkirk trips. Motion passed.
 Finance Committee moved to have the operating
budget presented approved by the Session with a
$7400 deficit and be presented to the Congregation
at the 2/22/15 Annual Congregational Meeting.
Motion passed.
 Session moved to give all loose plate offerings and
designated funds on each Communion Sunday to
the Good Samaritan Fund. Motion passed.
 The two Presbytery Commissioners to attend the
2/28/15 meeting are Bob Hoit and Elizabeth
Boynton.
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2015 COMMITTEES AND OFFICERS
Christian Education: Jim Sampson, Mike Finney
Congregational Care: Ponrathi Athilingam, Louise
Clarke
Facilities: Clif Dell, Alton Barillier, Jr., Louise Clarke
Fellowship: Herb MacKinnon, Mike Parr, Susan
McNaught, Bob Hoit
Finance & Stewardship: Bob Hoit, Herb MacKinnon
Mission & Evangelism: Susan McNaught, Mike Parr
Nominating: Jennifer Rendahl, Ponrathi Athilingam
Staff Personnel: Jennifer Rendahl, Herb MacKinnon
Worship: Arlene McGonigle, Elizabeth Boynton,
Heather Brown
TTPC OFFICERS (CORPORATION)
Clerk of Session: Jennifer Rendahl, Bob Hoit, Mike
Parr
President: Fred Crawkow
Vice President: Bob Hoit
Secretary: Jennifer Rendahl
Treasurer: Dave Mereness
Endowment Committee, Moderator: Steve Wiley
TTP Weekday School Board Member: Mike Parr
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9
1:00 pm Congregational
Care Comm. Meeting
7:00 pm AA, Al-Anon,
CODA
8
8:15 am & 10:00 am
Worship Services
11:15 am Mission & Evangelism Comm. meeting
7:00 pm AA, Al-Anon,
CODA
24
5:30 pm Boy &
Cub Scouts
7:00 pm Sugartime
practice
10:30 am worship
at John Knox Vill.
5:30 pm Boy &
Cub Scouts
7:00 pm Sugartime
practice
Presidents’ Day
7:00 pm AA,
Al-Anon,
CODA
23
17
16
7:00 pm Sugartime
practice
10
5:30 pm Boy &
Cub Scouts
7:00 pm Sugartime
practice
5:30 pm Scouts
Gigi leaves for
Brazil, will return the
18th
3
Tuesday
25
9:15 am Weekday
school in chapel
6:00pm Bible study
7:00pm Choir prac.
8:00 pm N. A.
worship service
Ash Wednesday
18
9:15 am Weekday
school in chapel
5:30 pm-6:45 pm
Pancake Supper &
11
9:15 am Weekday
school in chapel
6:00pm Bible study
7:00pm Choir prac.
8:00 pm N. A.
4 1:30 -3:30 pm
Pastors’ meeting
9:15 am TTPWS
6:00pm Bible study
7:00pm Choir prac.
8:00 pm N. A.
Wednesday
26
6:30 pm Youth
Club- youth room
19
1:30 Staff Meeting, Pastor’s office
6:30 pm Youth
Club- youth room
12
6:30 pm Youth
Club- youth room
7:00 pm Hillsb.
Care mtg. in F.H.
5
1:30 Staff Meeting, Pastor’s office
6:30 pm Youth
Club- youth room
Thursday
27
20
13
Hillsborough
County Schools
have Florida
State Fair Day
6
Friday
2015
4th
Youth Event
Presbytery Mtg.
Trinity, Clwtr
Saturday
28
21
14
7
Saturday
“God Bless You” on your February birthday! 1-Kim Schaub, 3-Chuck Smith, 7-Jozette Thomas, 8-Liz Jacobsen, Mo Rendahl,
12-Mary Sires, 13-Amanda Clark, 15- Rosemary Hughes, 18-Frances Jackson, 19-Maryann Damonte, 24-Richard Sires,
25-Christine Coe
11:15 am Baked Potato
and Salad Bar Luncheon
22 8:15 am & 10:00 am
Worship Services, incl.
Congregational Meeting
11:20 am
Session Meeting
15
10:00 am Worship only
Kirkin O’ tha’ Tartans
11:30 am Ruth Circle
luncheon & study
7:00 pm AA, Al-Anon,
CODA
7:30 pm Book Club
2
8:15 am & 10:00 am
Worship Services
11:15 am Fellowship
Comm. meeting
Monday
1
Sunday
TTPC Calendar for February
Pray for Our Military
A Word from Gigi,
Youth Director
People who love the Lord and want to teach the
next generation: Be a Youth Angel
Youth Angels walk alongside the Youth Director on
Thursdays Nights (6:30-8:30 pm) and during “4th
Saturday” activities. Everything you need is prepared
for you. First project for Thursday Nights is to paint
and make the Youth Room a great place to meet!
Here are the dates we need help:
Thursdays - February 19, 26 (One volunteer
each day)
You can sign up by sending an email to Gigi at:
[email protected]
In the mean time, she has started painting the Youth
Room (upstairs in the preschool) and has re-vamped
the bulletin boards in the church. Come see all the
artsy work she has done for us so far!
Gigi will be on vacation in her home country, Brazil,
from Feb. 3 through 17, and will be back in our office
Thursday, the 19th.
The Fourth Saturday of each month is when the Youth
either have a project or go somewhere fun together.
Here is the list of 4th Saturday Youth Events so far...
February 28
Animal Shelter
March 28
Recycled Art
April 25
Beach Cookout – Fort de Soto
May 23
Earth Day: Park Walk
Please contact any of us if you plan to attend or need
more info!
Gigi Marciano: [email protected]
813-451-2604
Susan Sampson: [email protected] 813-928-1482
Jim Sampson: [email protected] 813-892-1291
Layne Gruman, from Alton Barillier, Jr.; SSgt. Ryan Skelton, Bruce &
Virginia’s grandson; Patric Sampson, nephew of the Sampsons; Mary
Garner, the Justice family; Terry
Gates, Susan McNaught’s son in
law; Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker,
son of Helen Shoemaker; Robbie
Tyrney, Carrie Gassen’s nephew;
Annie Harroll, niece of Beth Novak
Congratulations to Helen
Shoemaker & family upon
the promotion of her son
Mike to Vice Admiral in
the Navy, stationed in
San Diego, CA!
February Sermon Calendar
Pastor Ken will be preaching a
4-part series entitled:
“God’s Promises—
Our Firm Foundation”
February 1: “You Bet Your Life”
(Pt. 1) “God has granted to us his
precious and very great promises.”
–2 Peter 1:4
February 8: “God is Always With
You” (Pt. 2) “Lo, I am with you
always to the end of the world.” –
Matthew 28: 20b
February 15: “God Is In Control”
(Pt. 3) “And we want each one of you
to show the same diligence so as to
realize the full assurance of hope to the
very end …” – Hebrews 6: 11
February 22: “God is Always Good”
(Pt. 4) “And we know that in all
things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called
according to his purpose.” –Romans
8:28
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