Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church 

April 17, 2018
Greetings, Hodges friends, on this goooooooooorgeous Spring day!
 
With that introduction, I feel as if I should say ...
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!!!!
Am I right???? And our blessings abound, and I am so grateful. I hope you are, as well.
 
When I did my devotional this morning, which is lectionary based (naturally, because I'm a Presbyterian geek), the passage for the day was Psalm 23. Who among us isn't fairly intimate with this beautiful, comforting scripture? When I hear someone reading scripture, I always close my eyes ... it makes it easier for me to see and understand the context. When you're the one doing the reading, though, you cannot close your eyes. But, I digress. :) This morning, for some unknown reason, I read the commentary on the passage before I actually read the passage, and what I discovered in that writing was that - WAIT - I need to read that passage! So, I did.
 
What the commentary said, that grabbed by attention, was that God's goodness goes before us, and that God's mercy begins the moment we are created. In other words, goodness and mercy precede us, they go before us. BUT, when I read the Psalm, it says that, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ..." ... and I was confused - so, which is it?? Did the commentator read the Psalm backwards? But, rather than try to digest and figure all that out, I had a theological conversation in my head that ultimately concluded: God's goodness and mercy do precede us, and they do follow us. And, the proper response is to proclaim, loudly:
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!!!!
 
If you are of a mind this week, I would encourage you to spend a little time with the 23rd Psalm. What we usually discover is that each time we read a particular scripture passage, we see something new. We know God's Word to be a LIVING Word which makes this ever more true, and something to be grateful for.
 
In closing, I leave you with a spoiler alert: You may see Psalm 23 again reeeeeeeeeeal soon.
 
Praying that you are still rolling in Easter joy!!!
 
   
P.S. PLEASE remember that Sunday week (April 29) is our HYMNAL DEDICATION and HYMN SING at both 9:00 and 11:00 and you won't want to miss this very special service!!

 B.E.A.C.H. Nite Dinners  
April 18
Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Salad, Dessert
Please phone in reservations before the end of
Tuesday prior to the dinner.
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Wednesday Nites in April 
April 18     Where, O where does my 2 cents a meal money go?
                          Ever wonder just where those cents go. Come hear a
                          presentation from Martha Shafer about her recent Mission
                          Trip to Cuba sponsored by the St. Augustine Presbytery.
                          Hear what has been done in the past through the Jamaican
                          Ecumenical Mission, what is going to happen in the near
                          future and weigh in on what you would like to see happen
                            further in the future. Finally, be there for the unveiling of the new
                            name for 2 cents a Meal.
April 25    What is Evangelism?  Are we evangelizing here at Hodges?  
                           Facilitated by Debbie Abbott

  

LIMITED SEATING LEFT!  

Buy your "Cruise" ticket by

calling (223-6922) or coming by the office.
 
Men! Bagels and Bibles
begins a new study!
 
Do you know what October 31, 2017 was? Well, yes, it was Halloween. More importantly to us Presbyterians, it marked the 500 year anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation! This event is being celebrated throughout Europe.
 
Bagels and Bibles, the early morning men's study group, is starting a new 9-week study on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. we begin a study of the formative Reformation movement using "The Reformation for Armchair Theologians" by Glenn Sunshine, a readable, narrative story written for lay audiences. We will study the history, causes, theologies and results of the Reformation. We will study some of the familiar, early leaders of this period, such as, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox and others.
 
Join us early morning, mid-week for bagels, coffee, some energizing discussions and Christian fellowship in the Fellowship Hall to share and learn a little about the history and formation of our Presbyterian faith. We will have you out and on your way by 8:00. You are sure to be blessed!
  Beaches Mission House Clinic

Medical Donations are accepted at the homeless shelter located at Shetler Ave, Jax Beach. That facility supports the homeless population by providing both medical services by volunteers and evening dinner meals prepared by volunteers. Our church serves dinner at the Beaches Mission House on the third Monday evening of each month. But did you know that unopened, prescription drugs may be donated also if within expiration date? So rather than throw away surplus drug refills, consider a donation to the shelter. According to Kat, donations of medical supplies/px can be dropped off Mon - Friday between 9am -5pm For more info phone Kat 241-7340. 
Do you have a Smart Phone?   Would you like to have instant connection to our Membership Directory? This "smart" directory allows you to view a member's picture, home address, email address and phone numbers; "click" to send a message, an email, and even click address to get a map!
 
Our Deacon moderator Mark Johnson requested each deacon download this App, and now he wants every member who has the app to update it with a picture to assist deacons in member recognition.
 
Each member can update our member database by changing addresses, phone numbers and adding his/her picture. A change request is submitted and reviewed by our office professional who accepts the change to our system.
 
Here are the easy steps: (1) Download the app Church Life from your App Store on your phone, (2) Email our administrator Margaret Fulton mfulton827@gmail.com  who will give you a password.   Once you login the first time with your email and your password, the app saves it, so you don't have to bother again. The App uses the church database powered by ACS Technologies, the number one leader in church software. There are different security levels, and member logins use only the basic information that you see in our printed directory.
Calendar
04/17      Painting Class 9:30 a.m.
               Staff Meeting 11:30 a.m.
               Afternoon Circle 12:00 p.m.
               Kensington HOA 6:30 p.m.
               Evening Circle 7:00 p.m.
04/18      Bibles & Bagels 7:00 a.m.
               Women's Bible Study 9:15 a.m.
               And The Story Continues 4:30 p.m.
               B.E.A.C.H. Nite Dinner 5:30 p.m.
               Traditions Choir 6:00 p.m.
               B.E.A.C.H. Nite Programming 6:15 p.m.
04/19      Preschool Lunch Bunch 10:00 a.m.
               Preschool Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m.
               Emergency Preparedness Committee 7:00 p.m.
04/20      Preschool Lunch Bunch 10:00 a.m.
04/21      Youth Mystery Dinner Theater 6:00 p.m.
04/22      Worship 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
               Education Hour 10:00 a.m.
               PNC Weekly Meeting 12:15 p.m.
               Youth Meeting 6:00 p.m.
04/23      Scout Pack Festival 6:30 p.m.
          
Miscellaneous Information
  • Need a table in the narthex on Sunday morning to promote a project or cause?  Please coordinate with the office for a table.
  • You can listen to sermons online on our website:  www.hbpcusa.org 
  • Our latest newsletter (Church Key) www.hbpcusa.org is available on our website
 HYMN SING
April 29 Services
"Glory to God"
Please plan to be in worship with your Hodges family on April 29, 2018, to celebrate the dedication of our new hymnal, Glory to God!  We are very excited about this new aid for worship and it holds many or our old favorites, as well as new music which is sure to also become favorites in the years ahead.  Both services will be special arrangements and a HYMN SING, as we lift up the Word of God in song through our new hymnal.  Don't miss it!
We would still like to invite you to participate by donating one (or more!) in honor or in memory of someone. The cost is $20 per book.  Check with the office for forms.

golf5.jpg TPC Tickets Benefit

Family Promise

 

The best deal in town is back again!  Buy tickets for TPC, good for any one day of the tournament, Tuesday through Sunday (May 8-13).  Tickets cost $50 and Family Promise gets a $25/ticket donation!  Please contact Martha Shafer if you want a ticket -- 469-9158 or see Martha in church.  Last day to buy these great tickets is April 20th.
Wednesday Mornings

Women's Bible Study
9:15 am
Fellowship Hall
Study:
"Conversations With God"
February 28-April 4

Bibles & Bagels
Men's Bible Study
7:00 am
Fellowship Hall
Study:
"The Reformation for Armchair Theologians"
April 4-May 30

Children's Sunday Morning Ministry

 

9:00 & 11:00 following Time for Children
Little Lambs:  Toddlers through Kindergarten in Nursery & Rm 1
Faith Trek:  1st-5th Grades in Fellowship Hall
10:00-10:50 -- Learn and Serve
PreK-2nd Graders in Rm 2
3rd-5th Graders in Rm 3

  Mid-Hi & Sr-Hi

Youth Happenings

 

Mid-Hi

Sunday Morning

10:00 in Youth Room

 

Mid-Hi Youth Group 

Sunday Morning

11:00-12:00

               

Sr-Hi

Sunday Morning

10:00 Cry Room

 

Sunday Night

Sr-Hi Youth Group

6:00-7:30
Holding Up Your Corner:
Talking about Race in Your Community
 
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall
 
Can we be a part of the solution?
  Medical Device  Loan Program

 

The Board of Deacons has a medical device loan coordination program.  Anyone in the Hodges Church family who has a need in borrow a medical device can contact the Deacons at:  

deacons@hbpcusa.org
Do you have a device to loan?  Let the Deacons know and they'll share the detals.
An Incredible Resource
 Recovering from Un-Natural Disasters: 
A Guide for Pastors and Congregations after Violence and Trauma,"
 
written by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance staff and National Response Volunteers, currently is available as a free download (Kindle version) from Amazon. 
Deacon Information

The Board of Deacons has a dedicated e-mail address.  if you would like to contact the board, or any member of the board, please e-mail your comment(s), concern(s), or any type of information you wish to send, to:  

hodgesdeacons@yahoo.com

 

All e-mail is automatically forwarded upon receipt to the moderator for appropriate action.

 

Do not hesitate to contact any deacon, or send an e-mail to the above address if you feel the board can help meet a need.

 

The stated monthly meeting for the Board of Deacons is the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.

paper recyclingThe Paper Recycling Bin is in the corner of our  parking lot.

 

The following items 

may be

placed in the bin:  

Newspapers, Magazines

Catalogs, Fax paper

School and Office paper

Notebooks, Folders, Mail

NO CARDBOARD BOXES

**NO SHREDDED PAPER---NO LONGER ACCEPTED**

(Please do NOT place bags of shredded paper into the recycling bin!)
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