Life @ North Lake Newsletter The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of North Lake Presbyterian Church will be held Tuesday, February 6th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Again this year, the annual meeting is coordinated with the February FAB Tuesday. The 5:00 p.m. dinner is available to the first 400 persons who sign up at the Discipleship and Sign-up station in the Lobby.
February 2018 Inside this issue:
Pastor Jeff’s Letter
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Pastor Mike’s Letter
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Church News
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Special opening music by renowned concert pianist Phyllis Morgan (Phyllis also toured for a dozen years with the late Norma Zimmer, “The Champagne Lady” on The Lawrence Welk Show)
FAB Tuesday
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Notes From Session
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NLPC Communications
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2017 NLPC highlights video
Little Blessings
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2017 Financial report
Kidz for Christ
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Youth & Young Adults
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Action on the terms of call for the installed pastors (Jeff and Mike)
Living Waters Bible Study
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Introduction of the “Body Builders Team,” the strategic planning team commissioned by Session.
RightNow Media
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PW News
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Election of new officers, including 3 new elders on Session
Feed the School Children
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Cuba Mission Trip
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Love INC News
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Undie Sunday
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February Worship
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Stephen Ministry News
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February Birthdays
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Healing Ministry News
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Military Prayers
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Whether you come for dinner or not, you are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting which will feature:
Wayne Butler
Richard Vehling
Judy Wardle
Background information about the elder-nominees can be found with the meeting agenda inside the 2017 Annual Report Summary. Copies are available in the Lobby, Fellowship Hall, and Church Office. The complete 2017 Annual Report (32 pages) is on our NLPC website (www.northlakecp.org) or available by special request from the Office.
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The Pastor’s Letter February 2018
Dear North Lake, My wife Bobbi and I are “on call” for the arrival of our daughter’s first child in February. We are excited for Rachel and her husband Jeff. (Yes, she had the wisdom to marry a man with the same name as her father!) So far she’s had a smooth, healthy pregnancy. Her scheduled due date is the same date as our Annual Congregational Meeting. So, barring an emergency, I will be in town to preach on Sunday, February 4th, and to moderate our meeting on Tuesday, February 6th. Then we’ll head north to Winchester, VA, hoping to be there for the birth of our first grandson and to provide some support for a week or so afterward. I am grateful to Pastor Mike—who will handle the preaching responsibilities on February 11 and 18—and to Pastor Dan—who will deliver the message at the Ash Wednesday service on February 14. In March, Pastor Mike and I will trade roles, because he’s expecting another grandchild in Ohio. It’s been great fun to compare grandfather roles with him, especially since his doctoral studies at Dubuque Seminary focus on biblical grandparenting. He’s working to develop a series of workshops to help all grandparents be more intentional and effective as spiritual mentors for their grandchildren. You’ll hear more about his plans as we get further into the year. But this has been a wonderful, inspiring chapter of life for Pastor Mike and me to share. We know we have a calling to serve the Lord as pastors at North Lake. We appreciate and relish that calling. Meanwhile, we are growing into our calling as grandfathers. We share the grandparenting role with Pastor Lynn and Pastor Dan. And so many of you are veterans in the grandparenting department! I give thanks to God for my grandparents who blessed me in many ways as I was growing up. My maternal grandparents in particular shaped and encouraged my relationship with the Lord through their example of a sturdy, vibrant faith. Their legacy stays with me and still enriches the way I know and love and serve Jesus. Often after worship I hear someone explain that he or she is headed away from NLPC for a special event or visit with their children and grandchildren. Of course we miss you when you are out of town. But, I strongly endorse your decisions to be present with your grandchildren. Make the most of those opportunities, and do so as a disciple of Jesus, gently loving and blessing your grandchildren in the name of the Lord. Many of you have that calling too! You can bet that our bags will soon be packed and we’ll be ready to go when we get the call from VA!
Pastor Jeff
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February 2018
Letter from Associate Pastor Michael Smith
Hello Family, I ended my January newsletter with these words, “May God grant each of you enriched love for God, a deeper relationship with Jesus, and a faith filled journey with the Holy Spirit in 2018.” God gives us instructions on how to live a faith filled journey with the Holy Spirit in 2018, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NRSV). We as God’s children have the first part of this scripture fulfilled because we believe in God and have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. To fulfill the second part of this scripture we must continue to seek God, knowing God desires to reward us with faith to accomplish God’s will through our lives. God has big plans for each of us to experience God’s presence daily and use each of us to help others know of God’s love and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. One opportunity for you to spend more time with God and receive more faith is to attend the North Lake Spiritual Retreat, “An Invitation to Talk With God”, being held in Fruitland Park at the Life Enrichment Center, April 12-14th. The three workshops are; What is Prayer, Hearing God’s Voice, and Living Out God’s Answers. God desires to hear our prayers, answer our prayers, and see us walk out our lives in God’s faith. (Brochures for the retreat are available at the Discipleship Desk in the Church lobby.) I leave you with the precious word of Jesus, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30, NRSV) Jesus is Enough,
Pastor Mike
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Church New s Joined the Church Triumphant Please pray for the families of:
NLPC Upcoming Scheduled Events
Larry Claunch
Barbara Cope
Jerry Shaw (No Picture Available)
For Immediate Press Release! The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake December 20, 2017 Just in time for Christmas! Please let it be known that, once again, the community has supported and provided Christmas gifts and meals for our school families. This year we have reached an all-time high of serving 102 families, impacting over 400 children. This time of year inspires us to count our blessings - our wonderful volunteers and donors. One of the best parts of the season for us is keeping in touch with the special friends we have made through the years. It is encouraging and heartwarming to know that the generosity of each individual, civic group, church, business, neighborhood and community leaders are making impacts in the lives of our students. Thank you one and all!
To Join Our Church NLPC receives members at our 101 Class by profession of faith, transfer of membership or by reaffirmation of faith. The next 101 Seminar: Introduction to our Church Family will be on April 15 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks will be provided. To receive more information or to register, complete a communication card.
The Lady Lake Historical Society presents the Florida Humanities Speaker Series, Thur., Feb., 8, 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Call 352-259-4359 to register to attend. The Skoluchi Blues Brother Revue Concerts benefitting North Lake’s Operation Homebound, Mon., Feb., 12 and Tues., Feb. 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Purchase tickets on-line at www.northlakepc.org or at the Church office. Ash Wednesday Service will be on Wednesday, February 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Pop’s ‘GIVE A HOOT 3’ Hootenanny Concert, Tuesday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Tickets on sale through The Villages Box Office. The Village Voices Spring Concert, Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Tickets available at The Villages Box Office or at the door on concert night (if not sold out).
Church Office News The submittal deadline for the March Newsletter is February 2nd. Submit your articles to:
[email protected]. Reminder: If you would like an article in the newsletter, you must submit it to Carol in writing each month. For the latest information at NLPC, check out our website: www.northlakepc.org Office Hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
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Church New s (Cont’d)
March 6, Menu 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6, Activity 6:00 p.m. Movie and popcorn night. Buy some popcorn to help Refuge 511 (NLPC’s Youth Program) We are still waiting to see what movie will be released in time for this night - it might be “War Room.”
Note:
Baked Chicken Roasted Potatoes Medley of Vegetables Biscuits (No dessert as the youth will be selling popcorn to watch during the movie!)
Dinner served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by activities. Dinner: Adult $7.00, Child $3.50, family $20.00. Signup in the lobby by March 4th.
Notes From the December Session Received the good news that we were having a solid year, financially, due to the generosity of our Congregation, and are now heading into the budgeting process for 2018; Approved the full payment of our per capita amount, which is due to the Central Florida Presbytery for 2017; Received a report from the recent Central Florida Presbytery Meeting regarding the role of the church in times of stress, e.g., the mass shooting in Orlando, the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, etc. Some good and helpful information was shared by those present; Received a request from the Mission Committee for suggestions regarding any worthy programs which should be included in our Second Mile Program for the upcoming year; Received information regarding the upcoming
Annual Retreat sponsored by the Presbyterian Women, to be held on January 20, 2018, at NLPC. The Retreat will feature remarks by inspirational speaker, Patti Davis, and is open to all members of NLPC. Advance registration is only $15.00. Registration at the door will be $18.00. Registration will include the program, a Danish, coffee and a catered lunch. Received a report that the trip to St. Augustine to see their Christmas lights was a success and that a good time was had by all; Received a report from the Chair of the Nominating Committee that all of the candidates for the offices of Elder, Deacon, and Member of the Nominating Committee, for the upcoming year had been interviewed and were now recommended for approval by the Session and for election by the congregation at the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on the 6th day of February, 2018, here at the Church.
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Church New s (Cont’d) NLPC - How To Communicate Your Event, Class, Activity or Fundraiser Prior to scheduling your event, class, activity or fundraiser, you must consult with the Staff Leadership Team. The Session has empowered the Staff Leadership Team to approve and schedule all events, classes, activities and fundraisers within the church. Once your event or class has been approved, you must schedule rooms with the Facility Manager prior to publicizing your event or class. The following are different ways to communicate your event, class, activity or fundraiser. For more information, contact Dennis Heasty or Janice Braden. Bulletin Bulletin Cover requests must be submitted to the Staff Leadership Team as far in advance as possible. Many times the bulletin covers are assigned several months in advance. The covers should be directed at communicating with the entire congregation. Newsletter The monthly newsletter is a great way to promote activities and events that have a longer timeline. It can also serve as a means of promoting the success of a previous event and a vehicle for thanking volunteers. Deadline for Newsletter submissions is the 1st Friday of the month prior to the month of publication. Weekly Church Wide Email Announcements for upcoming classes, activities, events and fundraisers published in the weekly bulletin will automatically be included in the weekly email that is sent out. However, in order to keep the email concise, the information will be limited to the name, date and time of the event, a short description and information on how to sign up. Church Website Announcements for upcoming classes, activities, events and fundraisers that are included in the weekly email will automatically be placed on the Home page of the church website. Requests to post additional information to the website should be directed to the Church Administrator. On Line Registrations If you have a class or an event that requires registration or ticket sales, please contact the Church Administrator who can setup the registration/ticket sale. Registrations can include a payment option. Sunday Morning Worship Announcements Worship announcements should promote a ministry event, activity or fundraiser that is of interest to significant portion of the congregation. Because of the time constraints of having three Sunday morning worship services we must limit the time allotted to announcements. . Requests for special announcements or videos must be submitted at least three weeks in advance to the Director of Worship and Music and approved by the Worship Planning Team. Posters, Banners, Flyers and tables in the lobby There is a Sign Up/Discipleship Desk available on Sunday morning to share information about your event or ministry. This desk must be scheduled with the Administrator and Facility Director. Space is limited, and is given on a first come first serve basis. The use of posters, banners and flyers in the lobby must also be approved in advance by the Staff Leadership Team. Newspaper Advertising Newspaper advertising is costly and should only be used for major events where you want to reach outside of the church membership. Requests for newspaper advertising or for inclusion in the weekly church ad should be forwarded to the Church Administrator at least three weeks in advance. March 3, 2016; Revised September 20, 2017
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Discipleship Little Blessings - Linda Brow n, Director Happy February to all! Time to celebrate that God loves each of us every day. We will spend lots of time this month learning of God’s love and helping the kids to share His love for others. Even at their young ages, it is not too soon to find and share ways for them to be of service to others. We are always looking for ways that our students can connect to the church and others, so if you have any ideas, please contact me. Our VPK students have had their second round of testing done and I am still in the process of sharing the results with their parents. I sometimes have trouble making parents understand that even though they have their child enrolled in school, VPK, that the parents are the first and most important teachers. Our public school students recently got their second report card and I am proud of their progress. These children have a bright future ahead of each of them and I am blessed to be able to see and hopefully influence them.
Some families at Little Blessings are interested in collecting manufacturer’s coupon inserts, like the ones that come in the Sunday paper, so that they can purchase hygiene items to be distributed to those in need. They want to start by donating to the Christian Food Pantry and to Camp Sozo. If you are not a coupon clipper yourself, please keep the coupons and drop them off in my mailbox in the main church office when you come to church. I am trying to nurture and develop this desire to help others in our parents and I feel sure that others in our congregation might want to do the same. We hope to formally organize maybe a parent/church group of coupon clippers who are working together to provide the health and beauty aid items needed, but not funded through government funding. If you have any questions, please call (259-0700) or email me at
[email protected] Jesus loves you, all the time!
Kidz for Christ - Children’s Ministry at North Lake - Susan Burton, Director The new year is already in full swing and our Kidz calendar is filling up. On Wednesday, February 14, the children at Christ LOGOS will celebrate For Ash Wednesday and on Saturday, March 31, we will have our NLPC Annual Easter Egg Hunt. In Sunday School we are continuing the Gospel Project series and currently following the life of
Jesus through His parables. The LOGOS children are busy working on the Christian Musical "The Tale of Three Trees" which they will perform at FAB Tuesday on April 3rd. We are also beginning to plan for VBS this summer, so save the dates for the week of June 11 to 15. Watch for more information coming soon. All for Christ Kidz!
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Discipleship (Cont’d) Youth & Young Adults - Brad Harter, Director 2018 has already started off with a blast for Youth Refuge! We served at the PW Retreat and the bonfire and family hang out at Chris and Van Kao’s was a blast! The Parents’ Bible Study has kicked off as well. Pastor Mike is teaching from a book by Glen Schultz, Kingdom Education. They are meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., the same time Youth Refuge meets. The cool thing about it is that the youth will keep our group discussions based on what the parents are learning in their class! February will be just as exciting! We will continue to walk through our new teaching series from the Gospel Project; walking through the Bible,
chronologically, highlighting God’s redemptive plan throughout. Fun Spot, Gator Land on President’s Day, and a Bowling Night at Fiesta Bowl will be our destinations this month. I encourage you all to stop and strike up a conversation when you come across any one of our students. We welcome your continued prayers for salvation, continual growth in their walk with Christ, and the unspoken needs of our students and families. Let us know if the Lord is calling you to be a Mentor, or if you have any Y4Hire needs. To God be the glory in all He has in store for Youth Refuge in the month of February.
Living Waters Adult Bible Study Join the Living Waters Adult Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Grace Room. The format is a video presentation followed by discussion. Join the study for a transformational journey of faith and the opportunity to start, renew, or to grow deeper, in your relationship with God. So come and get to know each other better. No books to buy or required reading. Our 14,000 Christian Video Library If you have not browsed the videos in RightNow Media, you still can! Email Pastor Mike (
[email protected]) about getting your family their free invitation to this resource.
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Discipleship (Cont’d) PW Circle Meetings ABIGAIL Wed., Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m. Faith Room Leader: Nancy Will (259-5714) ANNA Mon., Feb.12, 6:30 p.m. Members’ Homes* Leaders: Laurie Whitaker (630-8953) Dorothy Mills (750-9070) DEBORAH Thur., Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m. Faith Room Leader: Rose Gorman (753-2207) ELIZABETH Mon., Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Members’ Homes* Leader: Susan Morris (751-2716) ESTHER Wed., Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m. Hope Room Leader: Mary Makers (775-4310) NAOMI RUTH Tues., Feb. 13, 9:00 a.m. Faith Room Leader: Martha Wysong (973-9731)
Presbyterian Women (PW) New s SAVE THE DATE BLANKET MAKING WORKSHOP A workshop for Little Blessings will be held on Thursday, February 22, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall. TEA AND FASHION SHOW The show will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The theme this year is a Japanese Tea Ceremony. PW CHURCHWIDE GATHERING The gathering will be held August 2-5 in Louisville, KY. Any questions, please contact Carol Potter (352-259-7054). CT and MISSION MEETINGS A CT meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room with Janet Kobar presiding. A Mission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Faith Room with Mary Bontempo presiding. *********************************************************************** For updated information on circle meetings and PW events, go to the North Lake website (www.northlakepc.org), click on “ministries” and then “Presbyterian Women.”
PRISCILLA Thurs., Feb. 8, 1:00 p.m. Faith Room Leader: Joan Marble (553-4122) REBEKAH Mon., Feb. 12, 10:00 a.m. Faith Room Leaders: Bev Koubek (307-0082) Maggie Cooper (516-9541) *Contact circle leaders for location.
Dennis Heasty as an angel, Bob Cook as Joseph and Becky Bros as Mary at the PW Christmas Luncheon.
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Mission Upcoming Golf Tournaments to Benefit Operation Homebound You can volunteer to help at one of two NLPC Concession food/drink tents at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Bay Hill Golf Tournament in Orlando. The tournament takes place March 12 thru 18, 2018. To sign up please contact the volunteer coordinators: Leigh Dieffenbach (
[email protected]) 352-4303681 and Jo-Ann Dorgan (
[email protected]) 352- 205-7162. If sending an email, please send to both of us!
Enter or become a part of a foursome and play golf ($78/person) in the Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club – 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, March 17, 2018, at the Hacienda Hills Golf Country Club in TheVillages. Contact Lions Judy Kohn (734-6252724 / email
[email protected]) or Laurie Blum (352 874-8766 / email
[email protected]).
Feed the School Children - Ginny Dever, Coordinator Following is a brief history of our Feed the School Children Program: It all began February 2011 when Dave Ruddell and his committee were made aware that there were many students at The Villages Elementary School of Lady Lake who didn’t have food for the weekend. Over the past seven years, the number of needy students has grown from 25-110. During the school year we have 2530 volunteers who meet the first Thursday of the month to pack weekend food bags for these children. We pack for the entire month (4 or 5 weeks) and the bags contain a variety of healthy foods such as: canned tuna, fruit, breakfast bars, peanut butter & jelly, etc. The food purchases are financed by generous donations from our fellow church members that is bought in bulk, to control the cost.
Each Friday, the Title 1 school liaison discreetly places the snack bags into the various children’s backpacks. The intent is that these children, from low income families, will have nutritional meals on the weekend. If you are looking for a local mission to help support, please consider making a donation payable to NLPC with the notation “Feed the School Children” on the memo line. Your assistance is appreciated! We are always looking for additional volunteers; so, if you would like to join our ‘assembly line’, put Thursday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall on your calendar. It takes less than an hour of your time and we welcome return volunteers and newcomers. Any questions, please call Ginny Dever at 352-347-3556 or email her at:
[email protected]
Cuba Mission Trip - Beck y Bros, Mission Elder Please keep Cindy Hannum and Yolanda Raley Stanton in your prayers this month as they participate in the mission trip to Cuba. They will spend most of their time with Pastor Edelberto and our church in Caribarien. They will be taking your love with them; but, we will also be taking medicine, a new projector, children's books in Spanish, fabric, kitchen utensils, totes for the ladies to use on market day, arts and crafts for the children and whatever else they can find space for in their suitcases. "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."
- Psalm 121:7
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Mission (Cont’d) Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) - When Helping Hurts Workshop This workshop is offered on February 22 at 12:00 p.m. and March 23 at 9:00 a.m. at the Love INC Offices (15797 South Highway 441, Summerfield, FL). Learn how to walk with the poor in humble relationships, rather than providing temporary handouts to them. This workshop is based on the bestseller, When Helping Hurts, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert which articulates a biblically based approach to poverty alleviation. -----------------------------------------------------------------Opportunity to Serve at Love INC: Love INC has many needs, but especially for a cashier on Thursday mornings. They also have some opportunities in the warehouse - people who will accept donations and people who will sort linens. To volunteer at Love INC, all interested people need to attend our volunteer orientation which is scheduled the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Wednesday of every month. For more information and to register for the orientation, please email Kristen Alzheimer’s Support Groups at
[email protected]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Melody of Love February 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church at The Villages (7570 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL) $10.00/ person Order tickets online at www.lovinchof.org Or call 352-245-8774
Letter for Robert Weingartner, Exec. Director of The Outreach Foundation Dear North Lake, I am pretty sure that the shout of joy that I heard coming from Central Florida was Berry Long when he learned of the funds that North Lake raised for mission in Tete Province through your Christmas Eve and Advent season offerings. Or maybe the joy resounded all the way from Mozambique! We are lifting our own voices in thanks to God. Please know that I am deeply thankful to you for your leadership and commitment to this important work led by Nedson and Sebber. What an encouragement to them this is! And how we give thanks for the faithful prayers and gifts of the people at North Lake! Once again, thank you. May the Lord continue to bless and refresh the saints at North Lake as the congregation reaches out, close to home and in places far away, to bless others in Jesus’ name. Grace and peace, Robert J. Weingartner
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Mission (Cont’d) Februar y 2nd Mile Offering - Haiti / Undie Sunda y - Tem Hiesberger Last year we collected 5,229 pair of undies for the poor, naked children of Haiti. We also collected $5,623 in cash.
Housing in the Cite Soleil dump.
Just east of Haiti’s capital, Port au Prince, is a very large dump called Cite Soleil. It is so big that the areas have names to distinguish them from one another; somewhat like the various Villages here. This is where the similarities stop! Deposited in this dump are medical, surgical, human and animal wastes, needles, etc. People actually live on this twelve-foot-deep pile of trash. Frequently the people are barefooted as they forage for food alongside pigs, cows and flies. Children also search for tin, glass and plastic which they hope to sell.
Love a Child (LAC) and several other mission teams take food, water, supplies, and provide medical care to these people, but the problems persist. As a result, a relatively new project of relocating residents from these dumps to a part of LAC Mission called Miracle Village has come about. Here Haitians reside in a three-room home consisting of two bedrooms and a living room. These sturdy, wooden houses have concrete floors and a porch. There is no electricity or running water. Once moved to Miracle Village, the new residents can attend church and school, use the infirmary, drink fresh water and attend the agricultural training center. The cost of these sturdy homes is $5,000. Last year we collected more than that in cash!
This is my house? Hallelujah!
The 2nd Mile Offering in February is going to the people in Haiti. You have a wonderful opportunity to choose to donate children’s undies or contribute to building a house—or BOTH! We are so blessed here at North Lake; please open your hearts to these poor families. Anything you can do to help alleviate their poverty will be greatly appreciated. Child receiving Undies.
Letter for Sebber Banda and Rev. Nedson Zulu - Tete Province of Mozambique North Lake Brethren in Mission, For all you friends, words will never be enough to say THANK YOU. But God understands better what we mean from deep down in our hearts. May God continue blessing you all for THE LOVE OFFERING. You all proved to us that we have friends who really care and can reach out with us to the needy communities especially where health is concerned. We thank God for your Love and it's a great MIRACLE through you at God's only time and from people of His Choice. May God add more to all your families and provide all your needs whenever need be and when possible. Many blessings and thanks from all of us in Africa Mozambique Tete Province with all friends and families.
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February 2018
Worship FEBRUARY WORSHIP MESSAGES February 4
Communion Welcome New Members
February 11
This Is My Story — Dick Hosmer
Pastor Jeff
Becoming the Beloved Ephesians 1:3-8
Pastor Mike
February 14
Ash Wednesday
What Makes God Smile 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Pastor Baumann
February 18
Lent 1
Forgiveness, Letting Go! 2 Corinthians 5:14-19
Pastor Mike
February 25
Cross My Heart and Hope to Live Lent 2 Officer Installation (11:15) 1 Corinthians 2:2; Galatians 6:14
Pastor Jeff
Care & Fellow ship Stephen Ministry Program - Dr. Bob Hazlett, Stephen Ministry Team Leader Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Stephen Ministry is our congregation’s one-toone caregiving ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are Christian men and women volunteers that come from all walks of life with one commonality, a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. In order to become a Stephen Minister, they are required to attend 50 hours of training. The training teaches the skills necessary for our Stephen Ministers to provide one-to-one care to people who are experiencing difficulties in life such as a death of a loved one, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation or separation due to military deployment, hospitalization, or other life changing difficulty. Our Stephen Minister begins a caring relationship when he or she is paired with a person going through a difficult period in life. The Stephen Minister then meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. Males are matched with males and females with females. The caring relationship is confidential and lasts as long as the person is in need of
care. Our Stephen Ministers meet twice monthly and participate in group supervision with our Stephen Ministry leaders who provide guidance and support. During the second meeting of the month, continuing educational classes are provided by the Leaders, or guest speakers from community resources, that help enhance our skills and the services we provide to others. The Stephen Ministry is supervised by Stephen Leaders who not only went through the 50 hours of initial training, but are also are required to attend a 7-day leadership course. The course consists of teaching skills needed to operate and supervise a successful Stephen Ministry program. If you would like a compassionate Stephen Minister to walk with you through troubled times in your life, or have a calling to become a Stephen Minister, call Pastor Lynn Miller at 352-753-8484. (Stephen Ministry calls are confidential.) Blessings, Dr. Bob Hazlett
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Care & Fellow ship
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Gale Arent Muriel Bergman Anne Brown Shari Coklan Margaret O’Donnell Donna Gibbons Larry Shafer Carol Vehling Arthur Hendricks Blenda Littlejohn Geraldine Rutledge Adam Tilyou Ginny Wolff Glenn Dennison Beverly Koubek Dawn Ammon Joyce Ballard Gail Beck Cyndi Crutchfield Gloria Glesne Mike Hommerding Brian Boyer Jean Daum Johnnie Henson Mary Hutchinson Charlene Wells Dennis Heasty Cheryl Hershberger Shirley Kaspar Joseph Ryu Patricia Bays Char Zientara
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Hannah Beckham Wanda Bolle William Clowes James Crutchfield Marian Fuchs Carolyn Longacre Ron Prehoda Linda Stene Renee Bash Ray Fischer Amanda Goldberg John Schneck Ronald Snare Rhiannon Logel David Moeller Penny Penn Donna Arnott Steve Brown Ginny Evans Joan George Kjell Pedersen Elaine Silvia Barbara Druin Gerald Schafman Sue Patterson Louise Shuey Jean Connell David Dean Joe Myers Larry Noland Nancy Pedersen Dianne Damiano Don Miller
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Pat Cutright Ruth Hayhurst Tom Rogers Kevin Wilson Donald Stone Lyndsey Shatzer Karen Case Douglas Hughes Martha Jean Jones Jeremy Roberson John Katsoulis Georgia Exner Judy Johnston Tricia Sutton Patricia Tschantz Rex Wittenmyer Desiree DePersia Vickie Langkam Sallie Matteson Roger Mullinax Jerry Garkey Frank Raynor Gene Whitney Bobbi Hosmer Stan Hall Kathleen Yuiska James Fry Charlotte Heasty Judy Kiley Tom Miller Stanley L. Neal Doris Radtke John Sotzing
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Care & Fellow ship (Cont’d) Handyman Ministry This ministry offers minor home repairs free of charge to NLPC members and others who are not able to do the work themselves or cannot afford to hire someone. For more information, call Gene Blomquist (352-307-9739) or email him at
[email protected].
NLPC Healing/Prayer Ministry Corner NLPC promotes and practices the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is important that all of its members should be thoroughly familiar with what Jesus said and what Jesus did. The only way to do this is to carefully study all of the Gospel records of His healing ministry. Once His methods and procedures are mastered, the student will have an authoritative basis to join the Healing Team. there will be a Healing Service on Sunday, February 25, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. ------------------------------------After the Traditional Services on Sunday, a member of the healing team will be available in the Library to pray with anyone desiring prayer for special needs and circumstances. After the Contemporary Service, a member of the healing team will be available at the prayer banner in the Fellowship Hall.
NLPC Nine & Dine Golf Outing The Golf Outing was held January 13th at the Continental Country Club. Despite the chilly temps we had 19 hardy souls having a fun afternoon on the course. Longest Drive/Men: Nick Greeman Longest Drive/Women: Sara Greeman 1st Place Tournament Winners: Ned & Arlene Reid 2nd Place Tournament Winner: Kathy Vicory 3rd Place Tournament Winners: Tom & Georgia Stoeber The winners’ prize pool of $95.00 was donated to Feed the School Children, Operation Homebound and SOZO Kids. The next Nine & Dine will be held Saturday, February 3. Format for play is a 2-person team scramble, which gives all players a chance to give it their best shot and selecting the best ball to play from there. For detailed information on how to get involved, download information sheets at: http://northlakepc.org/congregationallife.html We’d love to have more teams play! We welcome singles and partners. Please consider joining in the event…it’s a fun afternoon. NLPC Nine & Dine Leadership Team: Glenn/ Laurie Dennison, and Kathy Racette.
Hol y Grounds Coffee Bar Holy Grounds is looking for a team of 2 (husband/wife, partner/partner) to help on Sunday mornings. This is a great opportunity to “catch up” with your old friends and meet some new ones. It is great fun! Contact Toni Miller at 352-307-0774 or
[email protected].
Prayer Chain: To request prayers for yourself or others, contact the church office email at
[email protected] or call (352-753-8484).
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Scenes of Lighthouses by Bobby Deck (Attendee at North Lake)
Operation Prayer Shield Military Persons of the Month Join us in prayer for members of our Armed Services, remembering especially members of NLPC and their loved ones. CMS Tina Pastore U.S. Air Force Sister of Toni Miller
Col. Kristin Streukens U.S. Air Force Niece of Roger & Sue Kirkpatrick
Capt. Morgan Tilburg U.S. Army Granddaughter of Peggy Holdsworth
Pvt. E4 Dustin Taylor U.S. Army Son of Richard & Maggie Cooper
Please note: To update the Operation Prayer Shield bulletin board, notify Barbara Lindsley at 352-751-0225 /
[email protected] or Nancy Richards at 750-0017 /
[email protected] .
North Lake Presbyterian Church 975 Rolling Acres Road Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 753-8484 phone (352) 753-3982 fax www.northlakepc.org
Sunda y Worship Join us for our Sunday Worship: Traditional: 8:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary: 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Hall
