FOOTPRINTS SECOND EDITION FEBRUARY 2012

ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE at the Chapel

THURSDAY

MARCH 1, 2012

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP

HALL

“CRUCIFIXION, CANCER &

RESURRECTION FAITH”

Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves Professor of Reformed Pastoral Theology Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves received degrees in philosophy and divinity from the University of Edinburgh, and a Th.M. from Duke Divinity School. His Ph.D. is from the University of Edinburgh. Purves came to the U.S. in 1978 and was ordained by Philadelphia Presbytery. He served as minister of the Hebron Presbyterian Church, Clinton, PA until 1983, when he was called to join the faculty of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Purves has a long list of publications, both books and articles, academic and popular. Recent books include The Search for Compassion: Spirituality and Ministry, Union in Christ (with Mark Achtemeier), A Passion for the Gospel, Encountering God: Christian Faith in Turbulent Times, Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition, Reconstructing Pastoral Theology: A Christological Foundation, The Crucifixion of Ministry, and The Resurrection of Ministry. Purves is married to the Rev. Catherine J. Purves, minister of the Bellevue United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh Presbytery. They have three grown children, Brendan, Gordon, and Laura.

Dr. Purves will be sharing his own spiritual journey through cancer and his convictions about the presence of Christ in our lives and in the ministry of the church today. There will be two presentations in the morning and one in the afternoon, with opportunity for discussion and questions. We will conclude with an opportunity for healing prayer. Lunch will be provided. Registration is $25.00 at the Chapel office. Session 1: Cancer and Faith How does faith in Jesus Christ affect how you deal with a diagnosis of cancer? How do you deal with the question of ‘why?’ Dr. Purves’ own journey. Session 2: Crucifixion and Faith Why do we emphasize so much our faith, our worship, our ministries rather than Christ’s ministry amongst us? Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Session 3: Resurrection Faith What does it mean that Jesus is a living, present and reigning Lord? How does He encounter us. What does Christian hope mean to you and how does it shape your life?

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FOOTPRINTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE 2 President’s Report 2012 Stewardship Campaign Worship Chair’s Report PAGE 3 Men’s Breakfast PAGE 4 Music Fills the Chapel PAGE 5 February Calendar PAGE 6 King’s Cross: Book Review Outreach PAGE 7 One True God

WOW – What a finish to our stewardship program of 2011!Tithes and offerings reached an all-time record of over $820,000. As we direct 30% of our offerings to selected charitable organizations, this performance makes i t

possible for Ed Sproat and his Outreach Committee to increase our donations to those less fortunate.

Thank you for your generous response.

Please make a point to congratulate Marty Wright, her Membership Committee, our Pastor and others who made it possible to secure 27 new members in 2011.

Dennis Schroeder, head of the Building & Grounds Committee, determined that we needed to replace 13 windows in the front of the Chapel. This and several other maintenance items are being handled in an expeditious manner. There will be additional expenditures over the next few years due to the age of the Sanctuary.

Our Chapel is alive, vibrant, and full of love.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT BY: PAT MURRAY

The Chape l ’ s Annua l Stewardship Campaign has proven to be a huge success. Our sincere thank you to all who made this possible by returning their Estimate of Giving Card.

If you have not yet returned your pledge for 2012, please do so as soon as possible. You may mail your Estimate of Giving Card to the Chapel, (36 Bowman Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034) or simply drop it in the Sunday offering plate.

Thank you for your wonderful response to our 2012 Stewardship Campaign.

On Feb rua r y 22 n d , Ash Wednesday, we begin the season of Lent, a time of reflection as we move toward the crucifixion and finally, the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. The 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday are a symbolic

reliving of Christ’s 40-day journey into the desert in preparation for his crucifixion. (Matthew 4:1-11)

Like Jesus time in the desert, Lent should be a time of soul-searching and repentance. The Ashes placed on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday serve a dual purpose.

First, we are reminded of our mortality. Second, the ashes are a symbol of repentance, sorrow, and humility. A sign of penitence for each of us. Pastor Ted will bless the Ashes and place them on our forehead with these words found in Genesis 3:19:

“For dust you are and to dust you will return”

Many examples of repentance can be found in the Old Testament. This one from II Samuel 13:19 comes to mind:

“Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornamented robe she was wearing.”

Please join me on Wednesday February 22nd at 5:00 p.m. for the imposition of ashes and the distribution of Holy Communion!

PRESIDENT’S REPORT WORSHIP CHAIR’S REPORT

FRED GIEG EILEEN SEARLE

EASTER LILIES

It’s now time for us to order the lilies that make our Chapel so lovely on Easter morning. The cost of each lily plant is $10 again this year. We will be glad to receive checks in the offering plate on Sunday morning or in the Chapel office. Please label the check and make note as to whom you wish to honor or memorialize with your gift.

JANUARY MEN’S BREAKFAST By: Alan Donaldson

A chilly morning did not discourage 30 Chapel men and their guests from coming out on January 13 to feast on a delicious breakfast prepared by master chef, Norm Purdue. As usual, Norm had the

invaluable help of Billy Allen and Don Boyd.

After Ted Schroder offered prayer and reflection on the Chapel’s healing ministry, he introduced Steve Rieck, the Executive Director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board (NCEDB), and Chapel member. Steve has held his current position with NCEDB since 2007, bringing more than 35 years experience in diverse organization management, government, and civic and private business. He repre-sents half of the two-person staff of NCEDB so does not lack for activity to fill his time.

His fascinating talk held his audience in rapt attention as he discussed the challenges faced by NCEDB in their role of enhancing Nassau County by creating jobs, attracting investment, developing “out-of-county” markets for county products and promoting Nassau County to potential new businesses. Those challenges initially included a lack of property designated for industrial and business development and, more recently, the recession and its impact on growth of all types.

Meeting those challenges required establishment of a Comprehensive Development Plan for the County. This has been done with time frames reaching as far as 50 years in the future. The Plan includes support for Omni’s objective of making their resort a prime destination for business meetings on Amelia Island, utilization of some of Rayonier’s large property holdings in the east county for an office park and redistribution center, and for the west county, developing industrial and redistribution sites in the “Callahan-Hilliard Corridor” and the “Crawford Diamond” near Baldwin where major railroads intersect.

A vital NCEDB initiative has been the successful reduction of County permit approval time to the current 30 day interval, a big factor in the ability of Omni to pursue their expansion project and in the rapid progress on the new Villages of Amelia shopping center on A1A. Growth of shipping through the Port of Fernandina appears assured, in concert with the expansion of JAXPORT activity.

As Steve mentioned, growth is the only way a locale can stay healthy. The objective of NCEDB is to help accomplish that growth while preserving all the positive attractions of life here and in the county in general. Steve urged his audience to consider joining in this program both by accessing their prior business contacts to introduce NCEDB and by offering to mentor management of new businesses that locate here. With dynamic leadership like Steve Rieck’s, Nassau County will be viewed as the premier area for business and for living.

MEN’S BREAKFAST: FEBRUARY 10MEN’S BREAKFAST: FEBRUARY 10MEN’S BREAKFAST: FEBRUARY 10

The gentlemen of the Chapel and their guests will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 a.m. for a delicious breakfast created by Norm, Billy and Don. Our guest speaker will be Joe Bunting, Executive Director of AIP Community Association.

RSVP with Mary at: 904-277-4414 or sign up in the Narthex

SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!

LADIES FELLOWSHIP LADIES FELLOWSHIP LADIES FELLOWSHIP : APRIL 13APRIL 13APRIL 13

Mark your calendar today and look for more information about this “get-together” in our

March newsletter.

The Fellowship Committee appreciates and thanks the following people for

their generous contribution to Coffee Fellowship:

Joan Bowden, Carol Weldon, Pat Welch,

Pat Murray, Joan Donaldson, Barbara Boyd, Claire Salmond,

Betty Jensen, Amy Laidlaw, Susan Boyd, Anne Allen, Rene Childress,

Janet & Ron Kolar, Mariann Weihenmayer, Gertrude Baumgaertner, Lovick & Nina Suddath.

DUKE UNIVERSITY CHORALE RETURNS TO AMELIA ISLAND By: Bill Hilles The Chapel is pleased once again to host the Duke University Chorale in concert on Tuesday Evening, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. They received a welcoming ovation by a full audience in 2008. The Chorale comprises 50 singers, and performs numerous concerts throughout the year, both on and off campus, touring annually during spring break. Previously, they have visited the Orient, Europe, Mexico, and the British Isles. This year’s tour will take them to the southeastern U.S., with concerts in Sarasota, Florida and on Amelia Island, as well as in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The primary choral ensemble of Duke’s Department of Music, the Chorale is directed by Rodney Wynkoop, who assumed this post in 1984. He holds the title of Professor of the Practice of Music with Duke’s Music Department, and directs the 100-voice Duke Chapel Choir. Dr. Wynkoop earned his doctoral degree in choral conducting at Yale’s School of Music. The Chorale’s tour repertoire typically features both sacred and secular music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary works, from serious to relaxed music. During their 2012 spring tour, audiences will hear selections of spiritual and classical works from Handel, Schubert, Mozart, Grieg, Hairston and Whitacre. A very popular signature piece, Danny Boy, will also be sung. As is customary with these touring musicians, they are hosted overnight by homeowners in the community. As was the case four years ago, Tom Nesbitt will coordinate the assignment of the students to local hosts. Those interested in providing overnight accommodations may reach Tom at 261-7895 or thnesbitt@gmail.com.

Music lovers are invited to attend. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

MUSIC FILLS THE CHAPEL SAVE THE DATES!

AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL By: Nancie Waldron

The 2012 Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival premiers at the Amelia Plantation Chapel on Sunday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. with the Zukerman Chamber Players and the music of Brahms and Schumann.

Renowned violinist, Pinchas Zukerman, a prodigious talent recognized worldwide for his artistry, has been an inspiration to young musicians throughout his adult life. In a continuing effort to motivate future generations of musicians through education and outreach, Zukerman has teamed up with four protégés to form the Zukerman Chamber Players. Bringing to our Chapel Jessica Linnebach, violin; Jethro Marks, viola; Amanda Forsyth, cello; Angela Cheng, piano; and of course Zukerman, they will perform with guest artist, cellist Christopher Rex, the artistic and general director of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

Tickets for this 4:00 p.m. concert are $50-$125 and are available at the Festival box office at 904-261-1779 and online at www.aicmf.com

Zuckerman

Chamber

Players

FEBRUARY DATES TO REMEMBER

WEEKDAYS IN FEBRUARY

Monday: 10:00 a.m. Petal Pushers / Pedal Express Fellowship Hall

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. Bible Study / Men: Board Room Women: Meeting Room

Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. Osprey Village Communion Service: February 15th 4:00 p.m. Chapel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. Adventures in Prayer: February 2nd & 16th: Meeting Room 6:30 p.m. Ephesians Bible Study with Jan & Barney Smith: Board Room 7:00 p.m. “If You Want to Walk on Water” with Norm & Leah Dalton: Meeting Room

Friday: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast: February 10th : Fellowship Hall

Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary on February 22Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary on February 22Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary on February 22ndndnd at 5:00 p.m.at 5:00 p.m.at 5:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!

Winter Conference with Rev. Dr. Andrew PurvesWinter Conference with Rev. Dr. Andrew PurvesWinter Conference with Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves

March 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. March 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. March 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY

8:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

9:15 a.m. Worship: Communion the 1st Sunday of each month

10:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship: in the Fellowship Hall

10:30 a.m. Sunday Class: He Still Moves Stones

10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship: in the Narthex

11:15 a.m. Worship: Communion is served each week

Chamber Music Festival: February 12th at 4:00 p.m.

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at the 9:15 a.m. service; each Sunday at the 11:15 a.m. service and also on Wednesday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Osprey Village.

MEETINGSMEETINGSMEETINGS

*Executive Committee *Executive Committee *Executive Committee Wednesday

February 8th at 4:00 p.m.

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*Governing Board *Governing Board *Governing Board Tuesday

February 14th at 2:00 p.m.

JANUARY BOOK REVIEW OUTREACH

BY: CAROL ANN MCKAY BY: NANCIE WALDRON

BOOK REVIEW By: Carol Ann McKay

KING’S CROSS By: Timothy Keller

King’s Cross, published in 2011, presents a fresh and insightful look at the life of Jesus to explain not only the way to eternal life, but also the history and purpose of our world. This book is a revealing look at the life of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark.

Rev. Keller writes simply, but vividly, presenting the greatest themes of the Gospel and Jesus’ teachings. In King’s Cross’ second chapter, The Call, his simplest but most enlightening insight is that Christianity is not advice as in other religions, but news . . . good news:

As readers learn that the story of Jesus is universal, historical, and personal, we are called to reexamine our relationship with God. This thought-provoking and faith-inspiring new look at Christ from the perspective of Mark’s gospel benefits both seekers and skeptics alike on the path to understanding and faith.

Timothy Keller, who has been compared to C.S. Lewis, started Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan in 1989. Today Redeemer has more than 5,000 regular Sunday attendees, plus the members of more than one hundred new churches around the world. He is also the bestselling author of The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, and Counterfeit Gods.

“This is what has been done in history. This is how Jesus lived and died to earn the

way to God for you.”

OUTREACH

By: Nancie Waldron

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

From its beginnings, it has been the desire of the Amelia Plantation Chapel to extend God’s love and grace in Jesus Christ through support of charitable agencies. Because we are an independent, interdenominational church, we have the privilege of being able to direct a generous percentage of our yearly budget to numerous charitable groups locally, nationally and internationally.

BARNABAS CENTER, INC. , Fernandina Beach

Barnabas’ outreach was started in December, 1986, by the Fernandina Beach Ministerial Alliance. Its contributors see it as a means for the community to help its own people in crisis situations. The aid is temporary and is limited to a financial amount set by the Center’s board. It is expected the aid will provide the client with the necessary boost to continue to be self-supporting or to provide interim help while the client is awaiting support from other programs.

For more information about the Barnabas Center visit their website at: http://www.barnabascenterinc.org

JOIN THE CHAPEL CHOIR TODAY!

Our choir is preparing for the Easter Cantata which will be presented in the

Sanctuary on March 25th. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.

in the Choir Room. New Members are always welcome!

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Chapel Oyster Roast will be held on March 18th at the home of

Anne Coonrod! Watch the Sunday bulletins for more information.

ONE TRUE GOD BY: DENISE SAXTON

THE ONE TRUE GOD

By: Denise Saxton Guest Writer

While following dramatic world events over the past decade, I developed a strong desire to gain an understanding of the spiritual beliefs which influenced various world powers.

Were all religions equally valid as we were being told?

As I studied material on various religions it soon became obvious, my understanding of the foundations of my own Christian faith were inadequate. I clearly didn’t know the Bible. I had only surface knowledge gained mainly through “osmosis,” while attending church.

Eventually I made a decision to begin getting up early in the morning to pray and read my Bible. Beginning in Genesis, I gained clearer insight into the nature of God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Revealed there were the early roots of false religion. Worship of pagan idols, gods of the sun, moon and stars, etc. was prevalent, though condemned throughout the Bible. The genealogies, which formerly caused my eyes to glaze over, came alive.

Although I still have much to learn, the knowledge I’ve gained has tremendously strengthened my faith. The scriptures revealed ONLY our God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, reaches down to man offering His unconditional love to all! When we accept that love and follow the teachings of Jesus, He forgives our sins and asks that we keep His commandments.

What are His commandments? “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40)

So much of what God asks of us through the ten commandments can be found in these two. If you love God, you won’t worship other Gods, misuse the name of the Lord or forget the sanctity of the Sabbath. If you love your neighbor, you won’t steal from him, covet what he possesses, or give false testimony against him.

Our God, the one true God, isn’t distant and He does not change. We don’t have to worry that if we are not good enough, He might reject us, nor that He might change His mind and withhold his love because of our sinful nature. We don’t have to stack up good works to make sure the scales tip showing more good deeds than bad. And we don’t have to keep 613 laws nor achieve any sort of altered state!

Jesus loves us. The Holy Spirit gives us that assurance. The scriptures remind us to be still and know that He is God and that we will be with Him in paradise.

AGAPE LOVE

John 15:12 “My commandment is this: Love one another as I have loved you.”

I Corinthians 8:1 “Knowledge puffs up but Love builds up.”

Our prayer dear Lord, is to love You and to love each other as You love us.

“My heart an altar and Thy love the flame.”

ADVENTURES IN PRAYER:

Join the ladies of the Chapel on the first and third Thursday of the month. This dedicated group of prayer warriors meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.

Denise Saxton and her

husband Harry joined the Chapel in June 2011.

Denise is interested in the study of various world religions, Christian theology and the Bible.

Amelia Plantation Chapel 36 Bowman Road Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-277-4414 www.ameliachapel.com facebook.com/Amelia.Plantation.Chapel

OUR VISION IS: To Love, To Learn, To Worship, To Witness in Christ.