August 22, 2021
13th Sunday after Pentecost
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WELCOME
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta.
“We are a welcoming family of Christ’s disciples, sharing his love in all we do.”
Please download today’s bulletin here.
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A team has been commissioned to search for a Transitional Pastor in advance of the efforts to find our next called Pastor. The team is composed of four Elders: Mary Helen Cone, Tim O’Neill, Emily Sloan, and Erika Sundrud. Since the departure of Rev. Dan Commerford in May, the team has reviewed over 25 Pastor Information Forms (PIFs) and conducted three interviews. The team has scheduled another interview for next week. Also, the Session has approved funds to allow us to bring a prospective Pastor(s) for a church campus tour. We are as anxious as each of you to call a Transitional Pastor, but the available candidate pool is limited. Please continue to pray for the search team and our church’s leadership as we continue to navigate the process and fill this important position.
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GIVE BACK
Thank you to everyone who has given online or by mail!
ENVELOPES: Please note that there are two types of giving envelopes in the Pew. If you feel led to give, Please use Raise the Roof envelopes only for Roof Donations and please indicate Roof Gift in the note of your check. For you regular offering, please use the Welcome Envelopes. We thank you all for your generous donations.
Please note that the Flower contributions are now $65.00 per order with Anna's Flowers. If you would like to donate, you may mail or drop off a check to the Church office and specify the date(s) you would like the flowers at the Service.
Our combined generosity will enable us to be the church Christ calls us to be. You can give by clicking the “give online” button, by scanning the QR Code below with the camera app on your smart phone, or by mailing a check to our church office at:
FPC Tequesta
482 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
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Happy Birthday!
Kevin Connor - August 26, Judie Wood - August 27, John Walker - August 28th and Emily Sloan - August 29th!
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If you have any prayer requests, please email Kelly at office@tequestapres.org
Are you in need of a pastoral visit? To schedule a visit, please email office@tequestapres.org. Erika Sundrud will be handling pastoral care from August 22nd - September 4th. She can be reached at (617) 628-6373.
For all the links to our ZOOM gatherings, click here.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
If you would like to share a joy or prayer concern, please email Kelly at kelly@tequestapres.org and your request will be shared in next week’s worship packet. Prayer requests will remain for 3 weeks unless updated.
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- For all impacted by the COVID-19 virus. For our medical professionals, paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. For those suffering from illness or facing treatment.
- For those who have been impacted by violence or discrimination. For peace in our communities and opportunities for reconciliation. For the softening of hearts and the desire for justice. For the willingness to have conversations that lead to understanding, reconciliation, and healing.
- Our leaders at every level, for wisdom and discernment as they make difficult decisions, for our Session and deacons.
- For those burdened with stress and anxiety during this time, as well as those who facing financial uncertainty.
- To all families who have lost loved ones.
- Melissa Ayers, Michael Barry's best friend Charles, Joan, Bill Wood, Lexie, Our Church, Teachers, Employees and Students. We pray for our veterans and their families, for those who need healing, those who need strength, those who need encouragement.
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MUSIC THIS WEEK
The Tropical Flutes will be performing for us this Sunday, so be sure not to miss this week! Their performance is a gift to the congregation. Conductor Kimberly Aliapolios will be joined by one of our own, Robin Sykes-Rowe, Lucas Jones, Savannah Clarke, and Laura Putnam. Special thanks to this talented group. We look forward to a very, very special service.
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How are we doing?
We would like to ask each member of our congregation to please review our wonderful Church and Preschool. Simply search "tequestapres" on Google and submit your ratings and comments. Thank you!
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Dear Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta and Preschool,
It is our pleasure to introduce you to our new Preschool Director for First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe. Elizabeth comes to us most recently from Good Shepherd Church School, Tequesta, Florida. As an educator with 14 years of experience ranging from Kindergarten to Third Grade, her Educational Certification includes two Masters Degrees-one in Reading and another in Educational Leadership which followed her initial Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. During her years of teaching she excelled in curriculum writing, meeting the diverse needs of the children while nurturing a positive classroom community for the children to work, play and grow together. Another strength she brings to us is coordinating and building bridges between the Preschool, church leaders, congregation and the community. These objectives are paramount to her in developing the excellent school our parents expect for their children. As a mother of three active children ages 4, 7 and 10, Elizabeth knows how to balance a busy life while being dedicated to her joy of working with children and their parents. She is ready for the challenges ahead to secure excellent teachers and provide the very best preschool experience for your child. Elizabeth looks forward to meeting you all soon and to begin the school year. Stay tuned for further emails in the coming days. May God continue to guide the path for our children as we embark upon a new school year.
In Christ,
Your Session
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LET US PRAY
Prayer is man’s greatest power. - W. Clement Stone
LET US PRAY FOR YOU. To submit a prayer request for our church prayer chain, Email Bette Walker at walker_johnd@bellsouth.net or call her at 561-744-5904.
JOIN OUR PRAYER CHAIN. Send Bette your Email to be added to her prayer distribution list. If you do not have Email, she will call you with the prayer requests. The next link in the chain is for you to speak to God.
The greatest gift we can give others is to pray for them.
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First Presbyterian Church | 561-746-5161 | office@tequestapres.org | www.tequestapres.org |
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