August 8, 2021
11th 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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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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Minute for Missions
Our missions committee continues to thrive. Throughout the course of the last year we have navigated trying times, but God is faithful in all seasons. Here is an update on one of our local mission partners, the Edna Runner Tutorial Center in West Jupiter. We continue to provide gift cards for the Food for Families program supporting lower income families who need food assistance through the Center. Edna Runner is currently looking for volunteers who can assist with tutoring and community events for students as well as seniors. If you would like to learn more about this great opportunity, please see Crystal Botha in the church office for more information or talk to someone on our Missions Committee. Together we continue to be the hands and feet of Christ in our world.
To learn more about the Edna Runner Tutorial Center, please click HERE.
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Happy Birthday!
Louise Douma - August 2, Lois Kirk - August 2, Dale Kline - August 2, Judy Meng - August 4, Natalie Price - August 4, Jim Perry - August 5,
Liz Anderson - August 7, Chris Beyers - August 7, Audrey Brighenti - August 7, John Wampler - August 8th.
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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. Lynn Weidman will be handling pastoral care from August 8th - August 21st. She can be reached at (561) 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.
- Bill Wood, Kenley Drummond, John Sowinski, William 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
This coming Sunday we welcome Bob Paraska back to perform solo handbells for us. He joins us as he spends his summer vacation time in Tequesta. When you see the Sunday bulletin you will notice that every song he is playing is arranged by the same person, Christine Anderson, while the piano accompaniment is by 4 different arrangers. Christine grew up in a church in Fort Lauderdale when solo ringing was almost unheard of. Now, as an award winning international soloist, she has had to create her own music and this Sunday we will share in her rich talent as Bob performs his magic and her creations with our hand bells.
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Christian Education Highlight
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We are very delighted to offer a brand new curriculum that will be available later this month to everyone in our church. We are beginning a study entitled “Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living” We will be offering this curriculum in 4-week units that will allow families to study the same topics which will allow families to be able to apply those topics in daily life throughout the week. You are invited! Our current Christian Education opportunities are as follows:
Adult Sunday School meets every Sunday morning at 9am in the Harrington Parlor. Ken Sloan leads the adult Sunday School. Study materials will be provided for all participants. You can contact Ken at (561) 635-0957 or email him at rkensloan@live.com.
Children’s Sunday School meets every Sunday morning during the worship hour, following the Children’s Sermon. Crystal Botha leads the children’s Sunday School, however we would love to have more volunteers to assist with leading the children of our church in their faith journey.
Middle & High School Youth Group meets every Sunday evening at 5:00 here at the church. Shannon Sloan leads our youth group. Volunteers are always welcome! We look forward to involving our youth in safely conducted outdoor activities, Bible study, and fun fellowship. In addition to the weekly youth group meetings, we also offer several opportunities for missional work and seasonal events.
If you have been away for the summer, or away from church for a season we want to welcome you back! Our church is open and we will never cease to praise the God who offers us grace and shows us how to love through the example of following Jesus. If you have any questions about our upcoming classes, please contact Crystal Botha, Director of Family Ministries Sunday – Thursday in the church office at 561-746-5161 ext. 105 or via email at crystal@tequestapres.org. We hope to see you soon and frequently. Together, we are the hands and feet of Christ in a world that desperately needs God’s love. Let us be a people who practice faithful living through actively studying and living out God’s will in our lives.
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Library
Please note that the Library is now open! You may stop in Monday-Thursday from 8:00 - 3:30 and Friday from 8:00-11:30. Please check in at the front office. We look forward to seeing you.
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Meetings
As we move towards further loosening of restrictions, we find ourselves with the wonderful predicament of sharing space! Please make sure all your in-person meetings are scheduled through the Church Office to make sure we have adequate space to accommodate everyone's needs. You can email the request to Office@tequestapres.org
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Ladies, please check your closet for handbags to donate to a Raise the Roof fundraiser |
We need good quality purses and handbags. You may drop them off at the church office or place them in the donation bin in the courtyard on Sundays through August 8th. Let us know if they are designer bags of special value. Thank you for your support.
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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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