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St. Paul's Church

March 27, 2015

"Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly

to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ

that I did not run or labor in vain." (Philippians 2:15-16)

Dear St. Paul's,

First, let me say how totally impressed I am by your seamless transition to worship in our new location at the Garden Club. You people are stars! I've heard many of you say that you enjoy the new space even better than the Surf Club. It's light, airy, and homey. And now that the kids are meeting right next door at the American Red Cross, they have a space where they can be themselves without worrying if they will disrupt us. God is so kind to us! Please let us know if you have any suggestions as we continue to settle in to that new space.

The first week at the Garden Club I asked you, due to the fact that we couldn't carry the Bibles that we normally provide, to bring your Bibles to church. The vision of St. Paul's is that we will equip you to hold firmly to the Word of God everyday. You can trust everything that God says. By contrast, you can't trust much of what you hear in the media. We want you to be able to take up that double-edged sword to slice through the most vexing issues that you face. So I'm hoping each week I'll see more bibles as I begin to preach.

And finally, we need your help. When we were at the Surf Club, we were in a location with high visibility. People drove by on A1A and saw our signs all of the time. Now that we are at the Garden Club, we're more hidden. We're taking steps to advertise our new location in a variety of places. But the most effective advertisement is word of mouth. Would you let your friends and neighbors know about our new location, and would you invite them to church? You all are the most loving group of people I've ever known. We have so much to offer. And the excitement will continue to build as our new building starts to take shape.

Thanks again for helping us bring Christ to the world.

Gratefully in Christ,

Pr. Jon

March 29 Palm Sunday Services 8:00 & 10:00 AM

April 5 Easter Sunday Services 8:00 & 10:00 AM

(No Maundy Thursday or Good Friday Services)

This is the last week of Lent to 'give up' something and then 'give back' by bringing school, medical & hygiene items. Please place your supplies in the labeled box in the back of the church by this Sunday, Mar. 29th, or bring them to the church office. All items will benefit the Belize mission trip.

Easter Lily He Is Risen

We will be decorating our worship space with Easter lilies. If you want to offer a gift in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for a special blessing, please print out or call the church office with the following information and submit a $15.00 check made payable to "St. Paul's Church" & write "Lily" on memo line for the offering plate, mail or bring to the church office. Deadline is Sunday, Mar. 29th.

Donor: _____________________________________________________________

In Memory of: _______________________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for: __________________________________________________

BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday AM Bible Study

Please Note:

The adult study led by Bill Proctor each Sunday morning at 9:00 AM has been postponed until April 12th.

New Venue - Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study

Join Pastor Jon on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM for the class titled "The Path to the Cross" which will now meet in the church office building at 664 Azalea Lane. It is a video-based study set in the Holy Land, led by Ray Vanderlaan, an outstanding Bible teacher and expert in the ancient Middle East. Call the church office for further information. We have room for you!

As St. Paul's prepared to hold services at the new location, the

Garden Club of IRC,

2526 17th Ave.,

Pastor Jon and leaders met to bless

each area of space and organize all ministries.

FLAMEVINE LANE PROPERTY UPDATE

We have received parking agreements! The Building Committee is now preparing to apply for permits. Please continue to pray for all aspects of the planning-engineers, architects, and city planning. Please pray also for the funding of the renovations that we would be wise stewards of the resources the Lord has given us.

WE NEED USHERS!!!

If you are able to pass out bulletins and pass the

offering baskets on Sunday mornings, please

contact the church office.

Confirmation / Membership

If you are interested in Confirmation or being received, we will have a preparation class you may attend in April. Contact the church office or Pastor Jon for more information.

The Mission Team will be sponsoring a Bake Sale on Sunday, April 19^th with all proceeds going to benefit

the Mission trip to Belize. The team will bring baked goods to sell on that day. Any other donations of

baked goods from others for this Outreach

Ministry will be greatly appreciated.

BELIZE MISSION TRIP 2015

St. Paul's Church will once again be joining with Holy Episcopal Church for a mission trip to Belize on June 6-14, 2015.

There is room for anyone who would like to join us!

NOTE: MISSION TEAM - ALL PAPERWORK & $50 DEPOSIT NEEDS TO

BE IN NOW AND $650 PAYMENT IS DUE APRIL 14th. THE FIRST

MISSIONS BAKE SALE IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 19th.

ANNUAL VERO BEACH PRAYER BREAKFAST

St. Paul's filled three tables at this year's Prayer Breakfast that was held on Friday, March 20^th at 7:30 am. The keynote speakers were Duck Dynasty's Phil & "Miss Kay" Robertson, and their son and daughter-in-law, Pastor Alan & Lisa Robertson and Christian composer & singer Warren Barfield.