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SUNDAY SERVICE,
December 29, 2024
10:30 a.m.
In the Church Sanctuary
Rev. Paul Bayerl Pastor
Bible Readings:
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2: 18-20, 26
Gospel: Luke 2: 41-52
Sermon: “Jesus is Missing!”
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ABOUT SUNDAY WORSHIP
WE WELCOME YOU IN OUR SANCTUARY EVERY SUNDAY FOR
WORSHIP AT 10:30AM
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Whether you attend church in-person or worship with us via Facebook Live, you are all beloved members of our church family. | | |
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The Service is also streamed on Facebook Live.
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FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is held in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Worship Service. The hostess this week is Billie Yusczyk and her assistants. All are welcome to come and enjoy good food and good fellowship with your church friends. We especially welcome our church visitors. | |
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PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS
During Advent each Worship Service begins with the lighting of the Advent candles, symbolizing Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The candle ceremony is led each week by a family group.
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On Christmas Eve, Arthur Ondich and his daughter Ingrid Roupp lit all of the candles on the wreath, concluding with the CHRIST CANDLE | |
On December 22, Kathy Oldham and her niece Lily Rodrigues lit the candle of LOVE | |
JESUS IS BORN! JESUS HAS COME! JESUS IS OUR SALVATION! | |
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As the Christmas Season comes to an end, we look back at the
SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERINGS
so generously supported by our church members and friends.
OPERATION CARE FOR HEROES Snack and food items were collected and Christmas cards were written by the Congregation, and sent Through the Operation Care for Heroes organization to troops serving overseas.
SPECIAL THANKSGIVING OFFERING This year’s Thanksgiving Offering was designated to help a young couple provide a special Christmas for their family. The young mother of 2 small children, (a 3 year old girl and 5 year old boy).is undergoing treatment for stage 4 colon cancer.,
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFERING This year the Session designated the Christmas Offering for gifts, treats, and self-care items for 40 homebound senior citizens who are registered with the HOUSE OF HOPE and who are routinely supplied with meals delivered by HOH volunteers.
Thank you to our wonderful congregation for the very generous response to the solicitations for donations during this Holiday Season.
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“DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT’ OPPORTUJITY In October an anonymous donor offered a pledge to match up to $5000 in donations for roof related expenses.
With a huge THANK YOU to the many church members and friends who made generous donations to meet this pledge, your donations have now exceeded $5,000.
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Announcing another $1 for $1 Match
Another anonymous donor has offered a matching pledge, this time to match up to $10,000 in donations by Members and Friends of HSCPC, for roof related expenses.
This is another wonderful opportunity to double the money donated toward badly needed roof replacement. All donations that have been made since the previous pledge was met will be included in this matching drive. Donation payments should be made to HSCPC - Memorial & Centennial Fund, with notation For Roof Related Expenses.
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OFFERING ENVELOPE BOXES AVAILABLE FOR 2025
Individual boxes of offertory envelopes for 2025 (one per family) are available. They contain an Offering Envelope for each Sunday of the year, plus Mission Envelopes for the 1st Sunday of each month, special offering envelopes for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and an envelope for the Per Capita payment required of each active member of the Church by the Presbytery.
It is hoped that all church members, and friends of the church who attend services on a regular basis, will choose to use these envelopes during the year. They are a valuable aid to the financial book-keeping in the church office, and are available at no cost to the user.
You should find a box with your name on it on the Sanctuary Porch on Sunday. If you do not find a box with your name on it, please sign the request list on the table and one will be made available to you.
Please plan on using these pre-printed envelopes in 2025.
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UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES
LADIES LUNCHEON: The January ladies’ luncheon is on
Friday, January 3, 12:30 PM,
at Duffy’s Sports Grill
6431 SE Federal Hwy. (US 1) Stuart.
If you plan to attend, it is important that you make your reservation with Billie Yusczyk, 772 545-4298, by Thursday, January 2, or at church on Sunday.
All lady members and friends of HSCPC are invited and welcome.
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JANUARY FRIDAY MISSION DINNER
Friday, January 10. 2025
5:30 – 7:00 pm - Eat in or Take-out
$15.00
BBQ PORK DINNER
Served with Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and Assorted Desserts
Reservations required by Wednesday, January 8
and can be made by calling the church office (772-546-5043)
or submitting a reservation form (available in the Sunday bulletin.)
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES AT CHURCH | |
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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.
Please Note: Bible study will not meet during New Years week. The assignment for Tues. January 7th and Thurs. January 9 is chapter 9 of Revelation
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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
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ART CLASSES OFFERED ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS | |
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Church member Debra Monet is offering art classes on our church campus. How to draw, paint in Watercolor and Acrylic will be the main focus for the lessons. The cost for each 3 hour class is $20, a portion of which will be donated to the Church Building Improvement Project.
For more class details, or to schedule a class, contact Debra at the Sunday coffee hour, or call her at 772-240-2063.
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SEWING CIRCLE
The sewing circle meets every Thursday afternoon @ 1 pm in the office parlor, with Sheila Fortura serving as hostess. It’s a wonderful time to work on your own projects, and learn new handwork skills from others. For information you can contact Sheila at psfortura@att.net, or 772-708-8983. | |
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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.
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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 100th 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.
Commissioner Harold Jenkins committed $35,800 of his MSTU district funds for the refurbishing of the historic Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church steeple.
It is with sincere appreciation that we say “thank you” to Commissioner Jenkins
THE FOURTH (AND FINAL) PHASE will be replacement of the church roof and attached structures.
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.
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$$$$ SUPPORTING THE CHURCH $$$$ | |
The expenses incurred in maintaining our church and its missions continue to exceed our income. Please remember to consider the financial needs of your church, and continue to support the operation of our church by making your weekly offerings even if you continue to worship from home for a while longer.
You can send your weekly offering or any other donation via regular mail to the Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church, 11933 SE Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, or drop it off at the church office during office hours, M-Th, 9 til noon. In addition, a link for on-line donations is available on the church website or by clicking the link below.
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Scan the QR code or click the link to make a donation through Paypal | |
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THE CHURCH OFFICE hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until noon.
This week's hours are Monday and Tuesday 9:00 - Noon. The office is closed on New Years Day.
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.
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We invite you to access the church website frequently to keep informed of ongoing activities. It includes recordings of past Worship Services, a calendar of upcoming events, information and stories about all ongoing church activities, back issues of the MESSENGER, and much more. Each week the Sunday Bulletin, a Bible reading for the coming week, and the video from the previous Sunday’s worship service are included.
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BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY
11 Elora Fucigna
13 Catherine Hilton
15 Ingrid Krumdick
22 Arthur Ondich
23 Barbara Variale
ANNIVERSARIES
DECEMBER
31 Andrew and Debra Monet
JANUARY
16 Jim and Mary Wiggin
(If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please let us know so you can be included here for the rest of the month.)
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PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTS: PLEASE NOTE: In the future, the date of the request will be included and the name will be removed after three weeks. The names below (except those that are preceded by a date) will be removed next week unless a continuation request has been made.
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. | |
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Gary Shriver
Alan Reddish
Ellen Hamlin
John Frazee
Jan Norrish
Joan Benedict
Jim Wiggin
Stan Ball
12-8 Clarence Welbes
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Arline Holloway
Joyce Anne Hamlin
Elliot Phillips
Bob Atkisson
Frank Lund
Sabrina Morse
12-1 Nancy Taylor
12-5 Michael Kaires
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WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE A PRAYER REQUEST:
To request prayers through the Prayer Circle, for yourself or someone else, contact Jan Norrish, 772-486-5514, jannorrish@hotmail.com,
To have a prayer request included in the Church Sunday bulletin and the MESSENGER, fill out the prayer request card found in the Church pews or contact the church office, phone – 772 546-5043, email - church@heartofhobesound.org
HSCPC WEBSITE: The MESSENGER is posted on our website each week. If you want to check content from a previous week, just go to www.heartofhobesound.org and click on the Newsletter link.
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