Whether you attend church in-person or worship with us via Facebook Live, you are all beloved members of our church family. 

The Service is also streamed on Facebook Live.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: There will be no Fellowship Hour after the Worship Services on Easter Sunday.  

PALM SUNDAY, April 13: * Sunrise service. 7:00AM at Judy Doverspike’s home.

Regular Worship Service, 10:30AM, in the Sanctuary

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 17 ** Soup and Bread Supper, 5:00PM, in the Fellowship Hall Worship Service, 6:00PM in the Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY, April 18: ***SERVICE at the Palm City Presbyterian Church

7:00 PM, 2700 SW Martin Hwy.

with combined Palm City and Hobe Sound church choirs.

EASTER SUNDAY. April 20: Worship Services 8:30AM and 10:30AM in the Sanctuary, 

**A note about the Maundy Thursday Soup and Bread Supper. On Maundy Thursday we remember the “Last Supper” when Jesus was arrested following his celebration of the Passover with his disciples. It is our tradition to hold a “soup and bread supper” prior to the Worship Service held to commemorate that night. The soup is provided by the Deacons and other volunteers. All members and friends are invited to attend.

***In addition to Holy Week services at HSCPC, our choir will be joining with the Palm City Presbyterian Church choir for presentation of TENEBRAE, A Service of Shadows, at the Palm City church, 2700 SW Martin Hwy, at 7:00PM on GOOD FRIDAY.

MUSIC DIRECTOR DR. ANITA CASWELL has planned some special music for the Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday services.

On Maundy Thursday cellist Jayne Bouchfaa will perform with the choir on a selection from the Good Friday Cantata. Ms Bouchfaa is a cellist of great renown, celebrated for her exceptional talent and contributions to the music world, particularly on the Treasure Coast, Her involvement with various orchestras has enriched the cultural tapestry of the community. She is known for her ability to bring compositions to life, infusing each note with passion and grace. Her playing is described as beautiful to the ear and a testament to her mastery of the cello.



On Easter Sunday, the church Bell Choir will participate in both services, accompanied by pianist Leanne Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell is originally from the Pacific Northwest where she studied music at Pacific Lutheran University and received her BA in music composition, theory and literature from Seattle Pacific University. She has served in a musical capacity at many different churches of various denominations in Washington, Illinois and here in Florida. She currently teaches music to the grammar school students at The Oaks Classical Christian Academy in Stuart. She is also the collaborative pianist for the Murray Middle School choirs, under the direction of Dr. Caswell.

EASTER FLOWER CROSS

As has become a tradition in our church, we will be erecting the “flower cross” for Easter Sunday. Church members, friends, and neighbors of the church are invited to bring flowers on Easter Sunday morning to help decorate the cross. These can be flowers you grow in your own yard, or flowers from an Easter bouquet.

EASTER LILIES

This year we will once again have Easter Lilies in our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. The plants are being donated, and are available for purchase, with the proceeds serving as a donation to the Church Memorial Garden. If you purchase a lily (or lilies), it can be taken home after the 10:30 Easter Sunday Worship Service. The cost is $12.00 per lily.

SPECIAL OFFERINGS AT EASTER

At Easter time, in addition to our regular weekly offerings, we traditionally reach out beyond our own church to help meet needs of others, locally and beyond.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: During the season of Lent, the Presbyterian Church participates with other denominations worldwide in One Great Hour of Sharing.

Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

This offering will be received throughout the month of April, and an envelope for the One Great Hour of Sharing offering can be found in the envelope holders in front of your pew.

CHURCH EASTER OFFERING: Each year the Session identifies a recipient of a special Easter Offering. This year the Elders chose to support The Special Olympics. Diane Atkisson’s son Bobby Dwyer finds great pleasure in participating locally in these special sporting events.

An Easter Offering envelope can be found in your box of weekly offering envelopes. If you don’t use these you can make a donation using a Mission envelope found in the pew boxes, and identify it as “Easter Offering” 

PALM SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE

Several early risers joined together at Judy Doverspike’s oceanfront home at 6:30AM on Palm Sunday for a Sunrise Church Service. They were treated to a beautiful sunrise as Pastor Paul related the story of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, which is the reason for our celebration on Palm Sunday.

The APRIL 11^th FRIDAY NIGHT MISSION DINNER served 64 hungry diners, 32 eating together in the fellowship hall, and the other 32 opting for take-out. All were treated to a delicious Beef Stroganoff dinner prepared by Judy Doverspike, served with noodles, green beans prepared by Kathy Oldham, and a variety of desserts prepared by several volunteers.

Serving crew: Lou Ann Prestegard,

Sandy Bush, Carla Tinsley, Larabee Johnson and Lou Ann Mongillo

Clean up crew: Nick Mongillio, Debra Monet, Lou Ann Mongillo Lisa Gilson, Lou Ann Prestegard (peering out from the back) and Larabee Johnson (with the pan ready to be scrubbed.) 

And a big Thank You to

Judy Doverspike, for her delicious

Beel Strogonoff.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SOUP AND BREAD SUPPER

Thursday, April 17, 5:00pm preceding the Maundy Thursday Worship Service.

There is no charge

Soup is prepared by the church Deacons and volunteers.

Reservations are requested so that the Deacons will know how much soup is needed.

A reservation form will be available in the Sunday Worship Bulletin, or call the Church

Office – 772-546-5042

UPCOMING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

FOOD TRUCKS

The first Friday of every month

5:00 to 8:00 PM

Next event is Friday, March 7  

The food trucks that have previously gathered behind Zeus Park on the second Friday of each month needed a new home. Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church has offered them the use of its property adjacent to the dog park, and they will now gather there on the first Friday of each month,

The venture is being run by Sophia’s Restaurant, and the only role of the church will be to serve as a parking space.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES AT CHURCH

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at 11am and Thursday afternoons at 4:30pm, with study of the Book of Revelation at both sessions. The assignment for Tues. April 22^nd and Thurs. April 24^th is chapter 19 of Revelation.

Instructor Sandra Price, an experienced yoga practitioner, RYT200, and Certified Chair Yoga Instructor, offers CHAIR YOGA classes in our fellowship hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM.

Instructor Mary Dietz, a certified Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga instructor, offers SENIOR FITNESS class in our fellowship Hall on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall 

CHURCH THRIFT STORE

The church Thrift Store is open on Sunday mornings during Fellowship Hour after the Worship Service. It contains a large variety of items, both decorative and useful, that are just waiting to find their new homes.

Members and friends of the church are encouraged to pay the store a visit on Sunday mornings after Church. All proceeds from sales are donated to help meet the financial obligations of the Church.

Locally collected raw honey is also available for “purchase.” T J Gilson has made available jars of local raw honey collected by an apiary business in Palm City for which he works. The “sale price” is a voluntary donation which will be allocated for church structural and roof repairs.

HOBE SOUND COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

On January 10, 1926, Hobe Sound Community Church was organized under the supervision of the Presbyterian Church, USA.

As we look toward our 100^th birthday, we are making plans for the exciting centennial celebration to take place in the year 2026. These plans include an ambitious and much needed Building Improvement Plan extending through 2025, and beyond. All donations to this fund-raising campaign to help maintain and preserve our historical church facility will be warmly received and appreciated.

THE FIRST PHASE OF THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN consisted of installation of new storm resistant windows in the Sanctuary and Manse, and accompanying needed repairs.

THE SECOND PHASE OF THE PLAN consisted of renovations in the kitchen and fellowship hall.

THE THIRD PHASE OF THE PLAN consisted of repair and painting of the church steeple.

THE FOURTH (AND FINAL) PHASE will be replacement of the church roof and attached structures. Fund raising projects are continuously underway to make this major and expensive project possible, hopefully before the beginning of the Centennial Celebration next January

SPECIAL RECOGNITION is due to Elder Raelyn Holmes, the chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. She has taken charge of all the detailed work involved in getting bids, selecting vendors, keeping track of work schedules, checking on work-site progress and being available to the work crew for questions. Thank you, Raelyn, for all the time and effort you have put into this and the many previous building improvement projects.

Scan the QR code or click the link to make a donation through Paypal

THE CHURCH OFFICE hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until noon. 

PASTOR PAUL’S OFFICE HOURS

PASTOR PAUL’S OFFICE HOURS are Monday through Thursday, 9:30AM to 12:00 noon. If you want to meet with him, check ahead since he often has morning commitments outside of the office. He is available at other times by appointment.

BIRTHDAYS

APRIL

7 Frieda Merz

12 Derrick Ropupp

14 Marilyn Nyman

14 Debra Monet

18 Ingrid Roupp

25 Dottie Schaefer

26 Patricia Holt

ANNIVERSARIES

APRIL

6 Len and Milla Finchum

16 Billie and Dari Bowman  

(If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please let us know so you can be included here for the rest of the month.)

 PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE NOTE: In the future, the date of the request will be included and the name will be removed after three weeks. If you wish for a name to be included permanently, a continuation request must be made. A continuation request has been made for the names below that are not preceded by a date



This request should be made to Karen Metzger, kmmetz@bellsouth.net, or 772 220-4678, or to Diane Atkisson in the church office. phone – 772-546-5043, email – church@heartofhobesound.org or through the prayer request card found in the Church pew rack.

Gary Shriver

Alan Reddish

John Frazee

Jan Norrish

Jim Wiggin

Stan Ball

3/2 Mike and Linda Byrd

3/2 Jennifer Napolitano

3/2 Alan Barton

3/23 Richard Miller

4/6 Edmund Reardon 

4/13 Lynette Ramnatth

4/13 Jane Hamilton

4/13 George Marvin

Arline Holloway

Joyce Anne Hamlin

Elliot Phillips

Bob Atkisson

Sabrina Morse

John Kinzle

2-23 Frances

3/2 George Benedict

3/2 Naomi

3/16 Joan Haley

4/9 Bob Atkisson

4/13 Michael Higgins

4/13 Randy Ryan

4/15 David Chambers    

.Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church | 11933 SE Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

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