NEWSSeptember 2014

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First Presbyterian Church - large enough to meet your needs, small enough to need you!

by Tim Womack

A Catalyst for Change

The church, like each one of us, is often driven to change by a catalyst agent. Individually, we might change our diet based on a recommendation from a doctor. We may buy a new car, because our previous car has mechanical failure. We may buy a new house, because our family has grown and the old home is inadequate.

In September 2004, First Presbyterian Church was forced to make new decisions as a result of the catalyst agents hurricane Frances and hurricane Jean. As a result of damage caused by both of these hurricanes, the ministry and facilities of First Presbyterian Church would forever be altered. Many of you remember where you were when these hurricanes struck. Many of you helped in the cleanup of First Presbyterian Church, and many of you gave us all assurances that everything would be okay.

We have come a long way in 10 years. Our congregation has indeed changed. We have new members, and former members have entered the church triumphant. Our facilities have changed. We have raised the footprint of our property where possible. And, it must be acknowledged, several of our buildings are still vulnerable to fl ooding.

Change is never easy. Sometimes, as with hurricanes, it is thrust upon us. Yet, at other times, we have to

make our own decision to change. The Christian faith is bound on the concept of change. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we make a covenant where we promise to reject sin and to follow the ways

of God. That is a radical change. It is the same kind of change experienced by the disciples when Jesus asked those who were fi shermen to lay down their nets and followed him.

As we remember the 10th anniversary of the twin hurricanes, let us remember that change is inevitable, and the most important change is our willingness to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. So much has been accomplished in these past 10 years at First Presbyterian Church. I wish, in the name of the church, to thank all of you who have done

so very much to place us in such a positive position for ministry. When adversity struck, our congregation chose not to wither, but to stand strong, and move forward, as we have followed Christ into the future.

Today we live in a culture that is as stormy as any hurricane. We will continue to experience change in our lives and in our ministry. As we reject sin and turn to Jesus Christ, let us continue to move forward, be willing to change, and to serve as God wills. Thank you for all that you do for the glory of God and the empowerment of the Ministry of First Presbyterian Church.

“Overcoming the Action of Darkness”

09/07/14 Romans 13:8-14 Dr. Tim Womack

“Living for the Lord”

09/14/14 Romans 14:1-12 Dr. Tim Womack

“Getting Results”

09/21/14 Philippians 1:21-30 Dr. Tim Womack

“The Christ Hymn”

09/28/14 Philippians 2:1-13 Dr. Tim Womack

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

The fi rst Sunday of each month is Communion.The second Sunday is our 2¢-a-meal offering.

9:00AM – Adult Sunday Morning Study

10:00AM – Worship

10:15AM – Children’s Sunday School

PREACHING SCHEDULE

Dear First Presbyterian Church Family,

I was so touched by your thoughtfulness when I received the large, beautiful blue ceramic planetarium with seven different plants and fl owers. You have fl ooded me with your emails, cards and especially prayers, making me feel so uplifted. I miss you but know I am safer here in Kentucky, in my retirement home of 915 square feet on a laminate fl oor which helps me get around easily in my wheelchair… the right choice, for sure. Both families are close by. I will keep in touch.

Love and blessings,Debbie Eggum

Birthday Celebration DinnerJoin the fun and plan on attending our October Birthday Celebration Dinner on Wednesday, October 1, in McAfee Hall beginning at 5:00PM. For those who are celebrating their birthdays in October, your dinner is complimentary! For reservations, contact the Church Offi ce.

Ports Of CallMark your calendar for “Rally Day” on Sunday, September 21, in McAfee Hall immediately following the Worship Service. At this annual event, hosted by the Christian Education Committee, you will be able to see all the ministries and opportunities available at First Presbyterian Church. As you travel around to each port, you will be able to gather material and speak to representatives from each ministry, have your “passport” stamped, and taste the country’s fare! A prize drawing will take place for those who have traveled to all the ports. Don’t miss out on this fun event!

Leadership LunchPlan on joining us and the other business leaders within our community for lunch, networking, and an informative DVD leadership presentation. We will meet in the Schumann Conferencing Center on Tuesday, September 9, from Noon to 1:30PM. For reservations and information, contact Anne Adams.

First Presbyterian Church Preschool – Fall 2015

The Preschool Task Force Committee has been working since November, 2013 to provide Session with a Preschool Feasibility Study. At the August meeting of Session, the Preschool Task Force made its fi nal report to Session, and Session approved “the establishment of a preschool at First Presbyterian Church”. The planned opening date for the First Presbyterian Church Preschool is September 2015.

The goals of the preschool are to support families and to extend the ministry of the church, by providing biblical based, age-appropriate education for preschool children. It is also an opportunity to be better stewards of the children’s wing in the Center for Christian Life building. The preschool will be self-suffi cient, and there will be no additional costs to the church’s annual budget. If suffi cient enrollment is not achieved by Spring 2015, the opening of the preschool will be postponed.

Session also approved that the Task Force Committee become the Board of Directors for the First Presbyterian Church Preschool. Their responsibilities are to oversee the certifi cation process, set policy, hire and work with the director, approve an annual budget, and plan for the future development of the school. The nine board members are:

Anne Adams: BS Degree in Business, minor: Marketing and Psychology. Children, Family & Older Adult Ministry background, FL.

Shirley Douglas: Financial Administrator FPC. Accounting Background (40 yrs).

Art Irvine: Marketing & Sales Promotion background (40 yrs) Trustee at Westport United Methodist Church. Liaison to the Preschool Board of Directors where he negotiated contracts currently in use.

Joan Irvine: Certifi ed K-8 grade teacher in CT. Chairman, Board of Education (5 yrs) and Vice Chairman (2 yrs) in CT.

Peggy Martin: BS Degree in Early Childhood Education. Teacher & Director Day Care programs in NJ (10 yrs). Owned Day Care Center (20 yrs).

Holly Newman: BS Degree in Early Childhood Education. Director of Head Start Program, Yorktown, NY. Served on staff at Child Care Resources, Vero Beach (11 yrs).

Deb Peirce: Session Member, FPC. Chairman, Christian Education Committee. Working in Non-Profi t fi eld (18 yrs).

Lyn Smith: Session Member, FPC. Serves on Personnel, Scholarship & Nominating Committees. BA in Arts in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Education concentration. I.R.C. teacher: pre-school thru college levels (25 yrs).

Lucy Vander Mel: Certifi ed Pre-school Teacher, TX. Served on Pre-school Board of Directors, TX.

Dr. Timothy Womack: Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church If you would like to meet the board and fi nd out more information about the preschool please join them for coffee on Sunday, September 14, in McAfee Hall, at 11:00AM

Beth Moore Simulcast EventExperience best-selling author and conference speaker Beth Moore’s dynamic live simulcast, “Living Proof”. This global, one day simulcast will be held in McAfee Hall on Saturday, September 13, from 9:30AM to 4:30PM. Your $30 ticket price includes: lunch, simulcast and Beth Moore’s Listening Guide. For tickets and more information contact “The Buggy Bunch” at 772-252-3003.

Letter of Appreciation

Dear First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club,

To all of Georges “brothers” at the Tuesday morning breakfast group, I am not often at loss for words, but it is hard for me to fi nd the right ones to express my feelings for all of the love and care given to me since George fi rst became ill.

He loved every one of you and expressed it to me frequently. When you gave him the 90th birthday party, he was touched beyond anything he ever was able to verbally communicate to you. The remnants of the party still adorn the fi le cabinet. Then when he became ill and entered the hospital, some of you were there, and when he entered hospice, many of you were there more than once.

What a beautiful expression of the brotherhood and love you all felt for him. I was touched beyond words by your presence and support. Since his death, the love and support has continued with daily offers of help. Even if I did not need something that day, it was such a comfort to know I had someone to turn to. Some of you are still fi lling needs and connecting me to people or help sources as things come up.

George was the happiest these last years doing what God called him to do at Vero First. As pastor of Congregational Care he did not have to worry about the budget, the business end of church, most meetings (except deacons, again pastoral care) or preaching every Sunday. He loved to teach and was always overjoyed when Tim asked him to fi ll in for him.

But his fi rst love was just LOVE of all of God’s children, especially the Tuesday morning group and the choir. So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your loving care.

Sending you my love in the name of Christ, the One who taught us all to love.

Jinny Earnshaw wife of Dr. George Earnshaw

Our Men’s Breakfast Theme: A.S.A.P... As ..Soon..As ..Possible.... ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER! Our Tuesday Morning Men’s Breakfasts meet every week year around from 7:20 - 8:55AM in the conference room just inside the entrance to C. J. Cannon’s Restaurant at the Vero Beach Airport. Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer concerns, good food, excellent speakers, men’s Christian fellowship and table talk, it becomes a very special time !

Our average attendance this summer is 23 men and with our snow birds back we had as many as 63 men attended for Dr.George Earnshaw’s 90th surprise birthday breakfast. Please set your alarms and join us and add to these special starts to your day ! For answers to any questions you might have, call our breakfast moderator Don Brown at 559-4015

Men’s F.O.C.U.S. & Fellowship Association

“Calling All Men.....Family...Others...Christ, Unite.. Service “

Please put these dates on your calendar and plan to attend our Friday men’s lunches which begin in October and continue the First Friday of each month through next May. Excellent food amazing guest speakers and the opportunity for Christian fellowship!

On Friday October 3rd: Ken Daige, former Vero Beach City Council member and now Chairman of All Aboard Florida Environmental Impact Study will be with us to discuss and take your questions on this important topic! On Friday November 7th: Enjoy wonderful music and songs from decades past as our own Jacob Craig shares with us ... “Why Music Is A Gift For Life” Do not miss this wonderfully talented musician. On Friday December 5th: We will be blessed to hear Rear Admiral Jim Hart share his amazing personal adventures as a Navy leader / commander. As usual please bring your questions and friends for our great lunches and speakers. Tickets for our men luncheons are ONLY $5.00 and will be available from men in church with “Ticket Badges” on, or purchase them at our church offi ce. Please invite and bring other men guests with you to enjoy lunch in our wonderful McAfee Hall facility. If you need additional information please feel free to call me. Thanks in advance for your attendance in making your events more exciting!

Don Brown, Men’s F.O.C.U.S. President and Men’s Tuesday Breakfast Coordinator Cell: 559-4015

On Friday September 5, 2014, our youth will meet at the church at 4:30 to load the bus and travel to Orlando. We excited to attend Disney’s Night of Joy, where we will rock out to Christian bands and ride the rides of The Magic Kingdom. Space is limited, please contact Marianne at 772-537-6913 by Wednesday September 3rd, to reserve your spot. Tickets are $25. On Friday, September 19, 2014, we will have our SOS Fall Launch Lock-In from 7PM - 8AM the next morning. It will be a night fi lled with fun, food, fellowship. Youth are encouraged to invite a friend who might be interested in knowing more and getting involved with our SOS Youth Fellowship here at First Presbyterian Vero Beach.

SOS Youth Group

Coming in mid-October - The Circle Maker small group study. Based on a famous story from the Biblical era, this easy to lead & easy to follow group study will give your prayer life a 360! We will learn from pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson how to claim God-given promises, pursue God-sized dreams, and seize God-ordained opportunities and through it all bring glory to God. In this four-week small group video study, participants gain a deeper understanding of prayer and, in turn, make a more consistent practice of prayer.

If you feel called to lead a small group or wish to fi nd a small group in which you can participate, and for additional information, please contact Anne Adams or Robyn Thompson at the church offi ce.

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Offi ce Closed for Labor Day8:00PM - AA

7:30AM - Men’s Breakfast9:00AM - Offering Team Counters10:30AM - Dr. Tim’s Bible Study12:00PM - Christian Education Committee2:00PM - Windows 8 Class4:00PM - PRIMO7:00PM - Pre-School Board of Director’s Meeting6:30PM - Board of Deacons

3:00PM - Adult Quilting Guild3:00PM - Quest Kids Club5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

10:00AM - Sewing & Crafts10:30AM - Palm Garden Service2:00PM - PRIMO2:30PM - Finance & Policy Meeting

4:30PM - Youth go to Night of Joy

Sacrament of Holy Communion 9:00AM - Adult Sunday Morning Study9:15AM - IRE Van Pick up10:00AM - Worship10:15AM - Children’s Sunday School5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

9:00PM - MOM’s10:30AM - Growth Community - Regency4:00PM - Trustees - w/Finance & Cmte Chairs8:00PM - AA

7:30AM - Men’s Breakfast8:00AM - Presbytery - Leesburg, FL9:00AM - Offering Team Counters10:30AM - Dr. Tim’s Bible Study12:00PM - Leadership Lunch2:00PM - Chancel Handbell Rehearsal3:30PM - Personnel Committee4:00PM - PRIMO7:00PM - Nominating Committee Meeting

9:00PM - MOM’s3:00PM - Adult Quilting Guild3:00PM - Quest Kids Club5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

10:00AM - Sewing & Crafts2:30PM - Finance & Policy Meeting2:00PM - PRIMO7:00PM - Session Meeting

8:00AM - Buggy Bunch9:00AM - Quilting Guild11:30AM - BethWe

2-Cents Per Meal Offering9:00AM - Adult Sunday Morning Study9:15AM - IRE Van Pick up10:00AM - Worship10:15AM - Children’s Sunday School11:00AM - Pre-School Informational Meeting for Congregation5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

9:00PM - MOM’s10:30AM - Growth Community - Regency4:00PM - Pre-School Board of Director’s Meeting8:00PM - AA

7:30AM - Men’s Breakfast9:00AM - Offering Team Counters10:30AM - Dr. Tim’s Bible Study2:00PM - Chancel Handbell Rehearsal4:00PM - PRIMO

9:00PM - MOM’s1:00PM - Faith Circle2:30PM - Mission & Social Concerns3:00PM - Adult Quilting Guild3:00PM - Quest Kids Club5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

10:00AM - Sewing & Crafts10:30AM - Grace Rehab Service2:00PM - PRIMO3:00PM - Cooking for The Source

7:00PM - SOS Youth Lock-In 8:00AM - SOS Youth Lock-in ends

9:00AM - Adult Sunday Morning Study9:15AM - IRE Van Pick up10:00AM - Worship10:15AM - Children’s Sunday School11:00AM - Rally Day5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

9:00PM - MOM’s10:30AM - Growth Community - Regency8:00PM - AA

7:30AM - Men’s Breakfast9:00AM - Offering Team Counters10:30AM - Dr. Tim’s Bible Study12:00PM - Senior Life Cafe’ 2:00PM - Chancel Handbell Rehearsal3:00PM - Membership & Evangelism Meeting4:00PM - PRIMO

9:00PM - MOM’s3:00PM - Adult Quilting Guild3:00PM - Quest Kids Club5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

10:00AM - Sewing & Crafts10:30AM - Grace Rehab Service2:00PM - PRIMO2:00PM - Church Life3:00PM - Cooking for The Source4:00PM - Worship & Music Committee

River Ranch Trip8:00AM - Buggy Bunch11:00AM - Sharon Tar Memorial Service 4:00PM - Buggy Bunch

River Ranch Trip9:15AM - IRE Van Pick up9:00AM - Adult Sunday Morning Study10:00AM - Worship10:15AM - Children’s Sunday School11:15AM - Session Meets with New Members5:30PM - Youth Fellowship

9:00PM - MOM’s10:30AM - Growth Community - Regency4:00PM - Pre-School Board of Director’s Meeting8:00PM - AA

7:30AM - Men’s Breakfas 9:00AM - Offering Team Counters10:30AM - Dr. Tim’s Bible Study2:00PM - Chancel Handbell Rehearsal4:00PM - PRIMO

First Presbyterian Church - Revenue Summary - July 2014

Operating Budget Summary2014 Budgeted Offerings $647,5802014 Actual Offerings $623,387

Building FundTotal amount borrowed $2,500,000Total amount paid off $553,456

Total amount due on loan $1,946,544Monthly debt service $14,750

While searching for work in Gainesville, Jane volunteered in the church Vacation Bible School where she met a high school principal and father of children attending the summerprogram. She credits God with making this connection as the principal hired her the next day! Unfortunately after twenty years of marriage, Jane and Virgil had grown apart and divorced. Jane took a leave of absence and moved to be with Beth in Boone, NC. There she met and married Ray Graham, a math professor at Appalachian State University, sang in the Choral Society, volunteered as director of musicals in the local theater and gave private music lessons. Jane and Ray Graham divorced after a ten year marriage.

Jane moved to Atlanta, GA and lived near her brother who was a microbiologist with the CDC. While teaching in the schools there, she met and married Duane Weise, an engineer turned builder and developer, with the understanding that they would move to Florida to be near her children. They settled on Vero Beach in 2001 and as they searched for a church home with a good musical program, they found a perfect fi t with First Presbyterian Church. She and Duane loved Pastor Tim’s sermons and she made a special friend of Judith Taylor, the organist and Minister of Music. They felt warmly welcomed and Jane felt spiritual joy in giving and praising God with her talent. Jane has been active in the music ministry of the church and served a term as a deacon, class of 2007.

Jane is a member of the Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra and performs with them twice a year. She is also a member of the Space Coast Flute Orchestra and gives concerts in Melbourne, FL. Jane plays piano and accompanies the Deacons with their hymn singing at local nursing homes and gives musical performances with Janet Hempton at the IRE.

She is complimentary of our multi-talented music director, Jacob Craig who is such a “gift to our church with the soul-inspiring joy he gives to God.”

Spotlight on a Presbyterian Woman - Jane Weise

“Worship the Lord with gladness, come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalm 100:2) Musician, teacher, sportswoman, wife, mother, grandmother and devoted Christian—we are fortunate to count Jane Weiss as a

member of our church family

Many have witnessed the joy and praise-giving that fl autist Jane shares during worship services, but recently she had a more personal performance.

Jane visited Dr. George Earnshaw in Hospice where she played his favorite hymns as he prepared to enter the gates of heaven and then dedicated her music again for his memorial service. In her quiet competent way, she demonstrated her special love for him, his encouragement and warm smile and her abiding friendship with his wife, Jinny.

Jane and her identical twin sister, Beth, surprised her mother with their births in Bartow, FL and joined an older brother in this close knit family. Actively involved in the Baptist Church, they shared their talents for music at Sunday school by singing in the choir and by playing instruments, Beth on clarinet and Jane on fl ute and piano. Their mother sewed identical clothes for the twins as well as working as a public school teacher and a community leader. Childhood was a joyful time in their home!

In her senior year, Jane eloped with her high school sweetheart, Virgil and they moved from Avon Park to Sebring where Virgil’s father owned a business. With her parents’ help, Jane commuted from Sebring to Lakeland to attend Florida Southern on a music scholarship. She graduated with Honors in 4 ½ years while at the same time adding two children, Susan and Justin to their young family. After graduation, and with a degree in Music Education and English, they returned to their hometown and Jane taught in her own high school. Later Virgil and Jane moved to Gainesville where she taught music in a junior high school, earned a Masters and Specialists Degree in Music Education from the University of Florida. Their third child, Lisa, ws born in Gainesville.

Save The Dates!

Welcome Back Fri. Oct. 17, 2014

Christmas Tree Lane Sat. Dec. 6, 2014

Annual Meeting Mon. Jan. 12, 2015

*Spring Fling – Sat. March 28, 2015

*Please note this new addition to our PW event calendar.

PWCTThe First Presbyterian Women organization is looking for anyone interested in joining the Coordinating Team as we prepare for our new activity season. Bring your enthusiasm and ideas to the Kickoff meeting on Sept. 8, 1:00PM. in the Live Oak Room, Center for Christian Life building. Many of us bring previous experience that can enrich our PW programs . Join us! For more information call Joan Irvine 772-205-2204.

Jacob replies, “Jane’s kindness, willingness, and excitement make her an invaluable member of the choir and musician of the church. She is always ready to host a choir party, always looking to play and improve repertoire both new and old, always full of enthusiasm for any piece of music, any rehearsal, and any performance. Her spirit is contagious, and without fail brings joy to myself and all around her.

And Jane is a golfer! She is a past President of the

Sandridge Golf Association. During her earlier years, she played in local, state, and national championships. In 1971 she played in the US Women’s Amateur Championship. She also enjoyed tennis and racquetball in her spare time before moving to Vero Beach..

” Another of Jane’s favorite Bible verses that sums up her spirituality is I Corinthians 12:13. “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love but the greatest of these is love.”

Welcome Back!Oct. 17, 2014, 11:30 a.m. in McAfee Hall.Plan to come for a catered lunch, fun and fellowship. All are cordially invited to welcome back our wonderful “Snowbirds” and enjoy time with our Presbyterian Women. Watch for the event plans in the Sunday Worship Service announcements and the Oct. First News and make your reservations in the offi ce.

Rally Day - Sept. 21, 11:30Stop by the PW table to learn more about Circles and the study guide for this year.Circles will begin regular meetings in October.

For more information contact the Circle leaders:

Faith Circle – Patricia Harvin/Judy Wetzig

Grace Circle - Joyce Black

Naomi and Sarah Circles – Anne Adams

Sewing Circle – Judy Wetzig

The Diaconate has returned from recess to plan for a busy beginning of the season. We have begun plans for Rally Day while talking about changes in the Angel Tree protocol as well as the Hope Baskets. The Juice and Cookie Fellowship is also a ministry we are re-evaluating. We are thinking about adding a co-chair to this ministry and increasing the budget for this ministry next year. Stephanie has done an excellent job of putting her “imprint” on this popular ministry. The Diaconate will also, with other committees, be planning for next year’s budget. Hope everyone--including the Deacons in vacation mode--are having a blessed summer.

Deacons Dialog

Happy Birthday! - August1 Ms. Dorothy (Dot) Voplatel1 Mrs. Marianne Harper (Anne) Gray2 Mr. Herbert B. (Herb) Kuhn Sr.2 Mrs. Susan Coates (Susie)Stoughton3 Mrs. Lucy Vander Mel 4 Mrs. Mary H. Anderson 4 Mrs. Margaret McDonald4 Mr. David Leigh (Dave) Frantz5 Mr. Linford F. Moyer7 Mr. James (Jim) Duncan7 Mr. Gary (Budd) Thompson7 Mrs. Janet E. Stanton8 Dr. William (Bill) Beaty9 Miss Carina Seagrave11 Mrs. Jane Baker Holland11 Ms. Carolyn W. Grimditch11 Ms. Beverly Folsom Dyer12 Mrs. Sally Davis12 Mrs. Sarah Hepburn Boos13 Mr. Robert (Bob) Longbine14 Mr. Ralph Veldman14 Mrs. Janet Crawford Baines15 Mr. Donato (Don) DeRobertis15 Mr. Samuel C. Murdough16 Dr. Lorraine C. Klouw16 Mr. Rober Boos16 Mr. Bennett F. Smith17 Mr. James (Jim) Fredlock17 Mrs. Michelle Barley18 Mrs. Barbara B. Day

18 Mr. Calvin K. Shields18 Ms. Virginia (Toddy) McKeown19 Mr. John J. Schumann, III20 Mr. Peter O. Crouse20 Mrs. Sally Offutt21 Mrs. Virginia Bright21 Mr. Robert (Bob) Stewart21 Mrs. Judy Knoell22 Mrs. Barbara M. Schwin23 Mr. Richard D. Uhl23 Mrs. Betty Rauth24 Mrs. Lis Brewer25 Mrs. Adrienne Welling25 Ms. Alexis Marie (Ali) Simpson26 Mrs. Margaret (Lois) Kuhn26 Mr. Paul Lane Ives26 Mrs. Eleanore J. Palmer27 Ms. Wendy Walton28 Mr. James E. (Jim) Petzing28 Mrs. Judy Garrett28 Ms. Eileen Ganser28 Ms. Bonnie Nolan29 Mrs. Donna Straight29 Mrs. Anita Williamson29 Mr. Noel L. Thompson, Jr.30 Mrs. Anne H. Cooper30 Mrs. Elizabeth Starr Towles30 Mrs. Debra Peirce30 Mrs. Kathy Andress

Children & Family News

Kids Programs Resume

There are still some spots open for our after school and pre-school programs. For more information contact Anne Adams.

“Kids Quest Club,” weekly after-school program for children K thru 5th Grade begins on Wednesday, September 3rd at 3:30PM in the Red Room.

“M.O.M. Program”, gives moms a morning out twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. The program begins September 8th at 9:00AM in the Children’s wing, CFCL building.

River Ranch

Our new date for River Ranch is September 27 – 28! There are a few spots still open for this fun overnight “dude ranch” experience. So, lasso up your western gear and bring the entire family! Your cost includes: Friday night Hayride, BBQ Dinner, Rodeo, Room and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Adults: $65, Children $30 and Toddlers go free! For more information and reservations, contact Anne Adams.

Our Church Leadership

G. Timothy Womack, D. Min., Senior PastorAnne Adams, Director of Christian EducationJacob Craig, Director of Music and ArtsMarianne Day, Youth Director

ELDERSClass of 2014*Jan Binney, Bill Burrows, Eugene Horton, Debra Peirce, *Phil Schwin, Richard Thomas

Class of 2015John Barley, Patti Frantz, *Joe Jones,*Lin Moyer, Lyn Smith, Margot Williams

Class of 2016Carol Smoyer, *Dave Stewart, *Ted Miller,Eileen Ganser, Jack Gasche, Kiera Black *indicates Elder/Trustee

Trustees-at-Large 2014 - *Lisa Thompson Barnes, Esq.2015 - *Dr. Lorraine Klouw 2016 - *Dave Frantz Elder Liaison/Construction - David FrantzClerk of Session - James PetzingTreasurer - Allan Bixby

BOARD OF DEACONS

Class of 2014Carol Beaty, Bill Brown, Ben Humphries, Jorge Lugo, *Jonathan Miller, Ellen Probst, Jeff Rayfi eld, Bob Stuart

Class of 2015 Carol Billett, Betty Burtch, JoAnn Daniel, Carol Goodfellow, Charles Harvin, Jan MooneyPeter Peck, Edwin Peirce Class of 2016Patti Burns, Jane Divers, Phyllis McKallip, Stephanie Nagel, Bonnie Nolan, Marta Schneider, Ashley Wright, Norman Joost *indicates Moderator

Older Adult Ministry

Meet & Greet DinnerPlan on joining us for brunch on Sunday, September 28, at “The Quilted Giraffe”. You will enjoy meeting new people, an excellent buffet and the ambiance of their uniquely decorated restaurant. We’ll meet 11:30AM at the restaurant - 500 US Hwy. 1 (east side). For information and reservations, contact Anne Adams.

Trip To ScotlandWe will be co-hosting, with The Scottish Society of the Treasure Coast, a 12-Day Tour to Scotland, in September 2015. If you think you might be interested in this trip, please come to an exploratory meeting on Sunday, October 12 in McAfee Hall at Noon. Information on the itinerary, insurance, cost and optional add on “pre/post tour” travel within the UK and Europe will be available. For more information contact Anne Adams.

JOY TripOn Thursday, September 25 we will be traveling to The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach to view their exhibit “Wheels and Heels: The Big Noise Around Little Toys”. We will lunch at the museum’s courtyard restaurant “Fratelli Lyon” so that you will have time, in the afternoon, to enjoy the museum’s international collections of American, European, Contemporary and Chinese art. Your $12 cost includes transportation and entry into the museum. We will depart from the church at 9:00AM and return around 4:30PM. To hold your spot please contact Anne Adams.

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Concert Series

The Trinity Trio - November 23, 2014 at 3PMThe Trinity Trio has been performing together for the past 5 years. The Trio brings a unique set of repertoire to the stage, lending itself to not only classical pieces but because of the classical guitar the repertoire has many pieces that are Latin infl uenced and composed. The blending of the fl ute, viola and guitar allows a full range of harmonies that is not commonly heard in a chamber ensemble. Trinity Trio has performed throughout South Florida to standing ovations.

Avenue D Children’s Choir - January 25, 2015 at 5PMSince 2004 the Avenue D Boys’ Choir has nurtured the souls and minds of our young men to ensure they will be the best sons, brothers, friends, and students today; and the fi nest husbands, fathers, colleagues, and leaders in the future. In May 2009, we launched a girls’ choir program! The Avenue D Children’s Choir now actively tours all over the country to rave reviews.Matt Stott-Violin

Matt Stott - March 22, 2015 at 3PMEducator and violinist Matt Stott is the orchestra director at Vero Beach High School and Gifford Middle School, where he teaches more than two hundred string players. A native of Yorkville, Illinois, Matt began playing the violin at the age of six. He graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and has lived in Vero Beach since 2001. Matt will perform a program featuring masterpieces written for the violin from each of the past four centuries.