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Trumpet Blast
Newsletter
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| St. Paul's Church |
February 28, 2017 |
"Even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." (Joel 2:12)
Dear St. Paul's,
Today we will gather at the Garden Club to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is 40 days long (plus Sundays) and prepares us for Holy Week and the Lord's Resurrection. It is a time of sober self-reflection. The Book of Common Prayer provides this invitation:
"I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy "Word." (1979 B.C.P., p. 265)
Now is the time to turn to Jesus as never before. St. Paul's Church is spiritually vital and strong only when we as Christians walk closely with the Savior. Our church depends on the observance of a holy Lent. Our nation, so wounded by deep divisions, desperately needs a citizenry which turns afresh to the compassion, mercy and holiness of Jesus. As I repent and turn to Jesus myself, I'll be praying especially for spiritual revival in our country. Now is the time.
And finally, during Lent, we will continue to focus on children and missions. Through our "Give Up and Give Back" Lenten discipline, each week we will abstain from certain simple pleasures. It may sound silly, but by doing this we can experience in a small way the immense suffering that Jesus endured for us on the Cross. With the money we've saved by giving up alcohol, dessert, and coffee (yes coffee!), we will purchase supplies for the Belize Mission in June.
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Backpacks & supplies given to children in Belize 2016
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The observance of a holy Lent will help us to fulfill our mission to "bring Christ to the world by the power of the Holy Spirit." Join us!
Gratefully in Christ,
Pr. Jon
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service
at the Garden Club, 2526 17th Ave., VB
today, March 1st at 6:00 PM.
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2017 "GIVE UP & GIVE BACK"
LENT DISCIPLINE
Week One - Wed. March 1 -Sat. March 11, 2017
Give Up - All Sweets (candy, cakes, cookies, dessert)
And sweeten a child's life when you
Give Back - School Suppl. (crayons, markers, pencils, scissors)
Week Two - Sunday, March 12 - Sat. March 18, 2017
Give Up - Coffee, tea & chocolate (no caffeine)
And help a baby sleep tight when you
Give Back - Baby Supplies (diapers, teething rings, bottles blankets, diaper rash cream
Week Three - Sunday, March 19 - Sat. March 25, 2017
Give Up - Alcohol, juice and soda (drink water)
And help the people of Belize stay clean when you
Give Back - Personal Hygiene Prod (tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap, shampoo & wash clothes, sanitary napkins, deodorant)
Week Four - Sunday, March 26 - Sat. April 1, 2017
Give Up - Salty Snacks (pretzels, popcorn, any kind of chips)
And help those in Belize to stay healthy when you
Give Back - Medical Supplies (band aids, 1st aid cream, Advil, kids & adult vitamins, cold & cough syrup)
Week Five - Sunday, April 2 - Sat. April 8, 2017
Give Up - All electronic games and/or TV
And help supply entertainment for kids when you
Give Back - Toys & Games (jump ropes, balls board games, small new stuffed animals)
Week Six - Sunday, April 9 - Sat. April 15, 2017
Give Up - Going out to eat or ordering in (no restaurants)
And make the life of those in Belize easier when you
Give Back - Misc. Items (Ziploc bags, kitchen towels, duct tape, reading glasses & socks)
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Summer Mission in Belize (June 10-17, 2017)
The purpose of the trip is to partner with the Belize community, in:
- Pediatric Medical Care
- Adult Medical Care
- Adult Dental Health Care
- Construction
- Spiritual Enrichment programs including Vacation Bible School
- Workshops/Seminars on health care and spirituality
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Bob Webster with children
in Belize
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If you are interested in being a part of this enlightening, hard-working & rewarding mission, please contact Robbie Walker at [email protected].
The following documents are some of the one's available for preparing you for the mission trip:
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SPECIAL SERVICE
OF ORDINATION
Please join St. Paul's Church and Bishop Ron Kuykendall
for the celebration of the ordination
of Dr. Jonathan Day to the Diaconate
Sunday, March 12
During the 10:00 AM Service
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Sunday Morning Bible Study
Beginning this Sunday, we'll introduce the classic Sermon on the Mount with a discussion of the eight Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Karen Hall Morris, an experienced Bible teacher and member of our class, will lead the discussion. To prepare, it would be helpful to read the entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The class meets Sundays at the Garden Club 9:00 - 9:50 AM.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
The Wednesday evening Bible study will resume on February 8th. The study will focus on the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah. Dean Sparks will facilitate the study.
NOTE: The class will not meet this week due to the Ash Wednesday Service.
Men's Ministry -"Promise Keepers
"- Fridays
Come join us for "Promise Keepers" men's ministry which meets at C.J. Cannon's at the Vero Beach Regional Airport, 3414 Cherokee Dr., Vero Beach, 32960, every Friday 8:00 - 9:30 AM. We will share breakfast together and read the inspiring "Game Plan for Life" by Joe Gibbs, 3-time Super Bowl and NASCAR Champion. Very informal. No homework required. Great friends, food and fun!
The "Skimmers" middle school group, ages 10-13, meets each Wednesday, 6:00 PM, at the Betchel Creek House, 4405 N. A1A. The class is led by Pastor Jon and Jen Robbins and they share the good news of God's love with the children of the community and the world. Activities include eating, swimming, playing games, singing and listening to God's Word. A light supper is provided.
NOTE: The Skimmers will not meet this week due to the Ash Wednesday Service.
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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!
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St. Paul's will have a Bake Sale
Sunday
March 30
Before & After the 10:00 AM Service
The proceeds will benefit the upcoming
Belize Mission Trip.
We will be taking donations of baked goods as well as selling.
Please see a member of the Outreach Committee for more information:
Robbie Walker
Denise Webster
Ellen Flanagan
Faye Rogers
Jack Wittpenn
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THE 2017 VERO BEACH PRAYER BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
St. Paul's at the 2016 Prayer Breakfast - Pr. Jon, Christine, Dean, Ellen, Robin, Marjie, Cynthia
Join St. Paul's at one of their tables this year for the Prayer Breakfast. The keynote speaker will be Super Bowl XVII champion Joe Theismann. In addition, a testimony for Christ will be given by Charles Woods, father of Benghazi hero Ty Woods. Inspirational music will be performed by Guy Penrod, former lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band. The event will be held at the IRC Fairgrounds. Purchase your $30 tickets from Denny Arnheim in church this Sunday or see Norma in the church office.
There is limited seating, purchase your ticket as soon as possible.
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LATEST PICTURES FROM THE
FLAMEVINE CHURCH PROPERTY
02/08/2017
02/16/2017
02/23/2017
See our Facebook page for more pictures.
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Building Faith. Transforming Lives.
Campaign Update
As of February 27th, we have received Building Fund pledges totaling $693,900, representing 37 family units, toward our goal of $1,350,000. Thank you so much to everyone who has given so generously thus far.
Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Code provides some real tax breaks for charitable giving, in addition to donation deductibility for those who itemize.
For example, donations to St. Paul's Church property, such as stocks, bonds, real estate and the like, held for more than one year, which has appreciated in value over the years, may escape both capital gains and estate taxes.
For more info, please contact the church office or Dean
Sparks 772.234.2398.
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HOLY LAND TRIP
SCHEDULED FOR 2018
Once again St. Paul's is planning a ten-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land tentatively scheduled for November 2018. This is a very exciting opportunity and we hope that you will pray about joining us on this life-changing journey to the land where Jesus walked. Please contact Norma in the church office if you are interested and would like additional info as it becomes available.
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"The Case For Christ"
Be The First To See This
Powerful Film!
In 1980, Lee Strobel's award-winning, investigative reporting earns him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. Things at home aren't going nearly as well. His wife Leslie's newfound faith in Christ compels Lee to utilize his journalistic & legal training
to try and disprove the claims of Christianity, pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith.
Opening in theaters everywhere April 7th.
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Mar 1 Ash Wednesday
Mar 10 Fodor Memorial Service
Mar 12 Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar 12 Ordination Service
Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day
Mar
26
Bake Sale for Belize Mission
Apr 1 CareNet Walk for Life
Apr 13 Maundy Thursday Service 6 PM
Apr 14 Good Friday Service 6 PM
Apr 16 Easter Sunday & Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 30 Bake Sale for Belize Mission
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BIRTHDAYS
14 John O'Brien
15 Lanny Ashburn
25 Cynthia Falardeau
27 Theresa Land
29 Karen Brown
31 Bob Webster
ANNIVERSARIES
18 Dean & Christine Sparks
22 Matt & Marjorie Hoder
(Please call the church office if your birth date or
wedding anniversary is not included.)
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