August Trumpet Blast 2016

Trumpet Blast

Newsletter

St. Paul's Church

August 31, 2016

"Ah, Sovereign Lord," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child." But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you." (Jeremiah 1:6-7)

Dear St. Paul's,

With Robin's recent retirement, we are all learning how much she did for the St. Paul's family. How did that Wonder Woman do it?!! Robin hauled all of the supply-filled bins from the Azalea Lane office to the Garden Club. She then set up information tables, and made coffee for the 8 a.m. service. Robin also organized many of our amazing congregational brunches after church. Then, after all was said and done on Sundays, Robin was the holder of the key. She locked the door at the Surf Club and the Garden Club after everyone had left the premises. She was here, she was there, she was everywhere!


Robin, Nate, baby Gideon, puppy Bella

This is just a small snapshot of the seemingly countless tasks that Robin performed with such grace. But now I'm happy to report that the Lord is equipping a new team of superheroes to do the work of the ministry, and I want to express my deep appreciation for everything that you all are doing. Because of you, Sundays continue to be a source of joy and spiritual nourishment for all. Like Jeremiah, you've heard the call of God on your lives, and you are responding in faith. Thank you.

And finally, I want to keep ministry to children and young families as a top priority in our life together. Jeremiah was called by God to serve Him while he was still in his youth, and the Lord continues to seek kids for the Kingdom. At St. Paul's we'll need to be creative until the Flamevine church is complete. The kids will often be in the "adult worship" with the rest of the community. Hearing their voices in church may require an added measure of patience, but I hope that will be a source of joy for you as it is for me. Children

are a treasure from the Lord, and He uses them powerfully to accomplish His purposes. The Lord honors us immeasurably in allowing to partner with Him in raising up our kids to fulfill the vision of bringing Christ to the world. Would you join me in praying for more kids? Lord, we love children! Please fill us to overflowing!

Gratefully in Christ,

Pr. Jon

MOVIE & PIZZA FAMILY NIGHT

SEPT. 14th - 6:00 PM

at the Garden Club

We will be showing the inspiring family friendly movie "Woodlawn." A pizza dinner will be served before the movie. Salad, dessert & drinks will be provided.

Cost: Donate a Garage Sale household item to the Garden Club. Please RSVP on the Friendship form with "Movie" or "Pizza" or call the church office. Thank you.

Click here for "Woodlawn" movie trailer

Sunday Morning Bible Study

WONDER WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: RUTH THE REFUGEE

Leader: BILL PROCTOR, Bestselling Author & Bible Teacher

Time: Sunday Mornings, 9:00-9:50 a.m., beginning Sept. 11, 2016

Place: The Garden Club at 17th Avenue and 26th Street

St. Paul's Church will launch a new adult Fall Bible Study series with an in-depth exploration of the Old Testament Book of Ruth. The class, entitled Wonder Women of the Bible: Ruth the Refugee, will be led by William Proctor, bestselling author and Bible teacher in various churches for more than 40 years. Honest discussion and even debate are encouraged - and all are welcome!

Wednesday Night Bible Study

This class resumes on Sept. 14th with a MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT at the Garden Club, 2526 17th Ave., Vero Beach.

We will be showing the inspiring family friendly movie "Woodlawn." A pizza dinner will be served before the movie. In lieu of donations to cover costs, donations of items will be collected for the Garden Club's garage sale - no clothes - household items only. Please RSVP on the Friendship form in church with "Movie/Dinner" or call the church office.

After movie night at the Garden Club, this class will meet at the church office building, downstairs in the realty office, same location and room as before. The study, led by Pastor Jon, will be on the Gospel of Luke. We will start with chapter 9. (This is where Dean left off at the Sunday morning class.)

SPC FARMER'S MARKET BOOTH

WILL BE IN HUMISTON PARK

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 17TH

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come out & join us as we meet the community

EM & Acolyte Training

There will be an EM & Acolyte training session on Sunday, September 18th, after the 10 AM service for all those interested. Please contact the office or Pastor Jon for more details.

WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP

Ladies of all ages meet for fellowship and prayer every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. They are currently meeting at the home of Sally Wyer, 950 Regency Square #317-E, VB, 32967, ph#778-1255. Please join us!

JOURNEY TO ISRAEL

10-DAY HOLY LAND TOUR

NOVEMBER 3-12, 2016

Holy Land Pilgrims

	Pr. Jon & Jen Robbins	Amanda Robbins
	Lorne & Jane Coyle	Kay Hammond
	Ellen Flanagan	Maria Elena Kitchell
	Bob & Denise Webster	Jon & Marianne Day
	Doug & Marie Hillman	Fred & Suzanne Griffin
	Peggy Bergen	David Moshier

Please pray for our pilgrims and the upcoming trip.

A brief itinerary:

Day 1 - Depart Orlando, to Newark, then Tel Aviv

Day 2 - Through Israel, Joppa, Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Tiberius

Day 3 - Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Nazareth

Day 4 - Northern Israel, Banias, Tel Dan, Galilee, Mt. Arbel

Day 5 - Jordan Valley, Beit Shean, Mt. Gilboa, Qsar el Yahud, Jerusalem

Day 6 - Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Old City, Via Dolorosa, Bethlehem

Day 7 - Temple, Dome of the Rock, Western Wall Tunnel, City of David

Day 8 - Dead Sea, Qumran, Masada, Ein Gedi

Day 9 - Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Hezekiah's Wall, Holocaust Museum

Day 10 - Flight back to Orlando

Click here for brochure and details

ROBIN'S NEW ADDRESS:

4936 Miramar Dr. #4210
St. Petersburg, FL 33708
New email address: [email protected]

IF YOU MISSED SIGNING ROBIN'S THUMBPRINT TREE,
YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INCLUDED WHEN
OUR SNOWBIRDS RETURN LATER THIS YEAR.

St. Paul's Church

SURVIVOR CAMP

2016 WINNERS:

SURVIVOR CAMP WINNER - TESSA DeLANGE

2nd Place - Wally Hoder 3rd Place - Angelina DuBois

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tech tip

The internet is an incredible resource, but can also be quite dangerous for children if not supervised and approached with caution. It's a good idea to have the computer in the kitchen where you can monitor their online time.

Internet Safety Tips for Children

Personal Information. Don't give out personal information without your parents' permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!

Screen Name. When creating your screen name, do not include personal information like your last name or date of birth.

Passwords. Don't share your password with anyone but your parents. When you use a public computer make sure you logout of the accounts you've accessed before leaving the terminal.

Photos. DON'T post photos or videos online, Facebook, or instagram, without getting your parents' permission.

Online Friends. Don't agree to meet an online friend unless you have your parents' permission. Unfortunately, sometimes people pretend to be people they aren't. Remember that not everything you read online is true.

Online Ads. Don't buy anything online without talking to your parents first. Some ads may try to trick you by offering free things or telling you that you have won something as a way of collecting your personal information.

Downloading. Talk to your parents before you open an email attachment or download software. Attachments sometimes contain viruses. Never open an attachment from someone you don't know.

Bullying. Don't send or respond to mean or insulting messages. Tell your parents if you receive one. If something happens online that makes you feel uncomfortable, talk to your parents or to a teacher at school.

Social Networking. A majority of 10 to 12-year-olds use social media despite being below the age limit to have an account. Social media services like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat require account holders to be at least 13 years-old. These requirements are there to protect you!

Research. Talk to your librarian, teacher or parent about safe and accurate websites for research. The public library offers lots of resources. If you use online information in a school project make sure you explain where you got the information.

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BEQUESTS

This is the time of year when many people think about financial planning, year-end giving and budgeting for the future and, for Christians, how we can be good stewards over the resources God has provided to us. One very important aspect of planning, which is too often neglected, is the making of a last will and testament. We want to remind and encourage you to make this a top priority if you have not already done so and remember bequests to St. Paul's. For further information or assistance, please contact Pastor Jon at the church office or Dean Sparks at 772.234.2398.