May/June Trumpet Blast 2017

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St. Paul's Church

June 12, 2017

Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)

I have an important announcement regarding the Opening of the Flamevine Church. The Consecration of St. Paul's Flamevine has been changed to December 3, 2017. BUT we still hope to be able to worship in the new church in mid-September. Why the change? Well, December 3 is the beginning of the season of Advent, the church's new year, so it makes sense to consecrate then. Also, moving the date to December means more of our seasonal friends will be able to join us.


The Great Pyramid of Giza

So why the photo of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Are we announcing a new pilgrimage to Egypt? No. Our next pilgrimage is to the Holy Land of Israel in November of 2018.

The pyramid represents a new development in our construction of our church. We had originally wanted Jerusalem stone. But the cost was prohibitive. So our Design Committee had settled on an attractive ceramic gray tile for our church's floor.


	Latest picture from Flamevine

Then, just last week, our builder came up with an option for Jerusalem stone. Jan Jelmby had found a vendor who quarries in the shadow of the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. The vendor's price was in the range of our flooring budget. Working with Building Committee chair Toby Arnheim, the Design Committee jumped at the opportunity to realize its original vision.

The only drawback is that the quarrying and shipping will set the project schedule back a month.


Bishop Ron

We are still hoping to get our certificate of occupancy in mid-September so we can begin to worship in our new sacred space. But rather than set a tight schedule for the for mal consecration, we asked Bishop Ron Kuykendall to move it to December 3. He graciously agreed.

So save both dates: Mid-September and Decemb er 3!

Gratefully in Christ,

Pr. Jon

BELIZE MISSION TRIP

Commissioning the Missionaries to Belize

Pray for the Missionaries from St. Paul's Church and

Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church as they minister to the people of Belize this week, June 10 - 17.

St. Paul's Missionaries

Pastor Jon

Robbie Walker

Bob Webster

Steven Rubino

Heidi Pederson

St. Paul's Church

6th Annual

SURVIVOR CAMP

at the Prestige Hotel,

1526 Ocean Dr., VB

Ages 9-14

Monday, June 26 to

Friday, June 30

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Based on the TV show, swimming, kayaking,

fishing, survivor skills, challenges, games & God's Word

$160/week and includes lunch.

The camper who earns the most points at the end of the week will be named: "SOUL SURVIVOR" and wins a $50.00 gift certificate.

The registration deadline is this Monday, June 12.

Limited space, register as soon as possible.

Call the church office or visit stpaulsirc.org to register.

Click here for registration form

Survivor Campers in 2016

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Join Dean Sparks for the adult Bible study beginning June 18th at 9:05 AM at the Garden Club for a study of Paul's Letter to the Galatians. The course will last about ten weeks .

Wednesday Night Bible Study

The Wednesday evening Bible is taking a break. Look for updates later.

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 continue to celebrate Pentecost.

Jesus said, "Wait in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." We can't live the Christian life without the power of the Holy Spirit.

" Skimmers"

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 last day that the Skimmers will meet for the summer is June 21st. Survivor Camp will take place June 26-30th and the Skimmers will meet again in the fall. Watch for updates.

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, Vero Beach, Florida, 32967, ph#778-1255. Please join us!

Independence Day Outreach Mission

Great night at Bethel Creek with the Skimmers! We packed 32 boxes of goodies for our "Holiday for Heroes" ministry to men and women serving in the Armed Forces as we partnered with the Military Mom's Prayer Group. 

Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and helped with the packing of the boxes!

Pastor Jon met with Ellen, Nat, Shirley & Bill, along with the community, on the National Day of Prayer in May

and prayed for the leaders of Vero Beach, Florida & the country.

MEN'S MINISTRY

Spencer Day, Jon Day, Pastor Jon, David Moshier and Pete DuBois attended the 
"RESURGENCE - INVADING THE DARKNESS" 
PROMISE KEEPERS 2017 CONFERENCE 
held in Jacksonville. 

The Lord moved powerfully!

LATEST PICTURES FROM THE

FLAMEVINE CHURCH PROPERTY

See our Facebook page for more pictures.

The Vero Beach Magazine printed the following article about the Flamevine church

property in their June edition:

Click here for article

Building Faith. Transforming Lives.

Campaign Update

As of April 28th, we have received Building Fund pledges totaling $764,730, representing 61 family units, toward our goal of $1,200,000. Thank you so much to everyone who has given so generously thus far.

A bequest by your will allows full use of assets during your lifetime and leaves a legacy to St. Paul's. A bequest may be a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or a residuary amount after others have been provided for.

For more info, please contact the church office or Dean Sparks 772.234.2398.

HOLY LAND TRIP

SCHEDULED FOR 2018

The 2016 Pilgrims

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.