The Messenger The monthly newsletter of First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park January 2015 Words from our Pastor Hi, Church Family, 2015 is going to be an interesting year for our church. We have been growing in excitement and spirit. It is my goal to see all of us continuing to do so. We will also be attempting to strengthen the many good things we already have in our church. Finally, it is my sincere desire to see our church sharing Christ with those who do not know Him as their Lord and Savior. Sincerely, Rev. Jeffrey Ice Christmas Cards for Military Personnel Our Hospice volunteers, Cheryl and Sheilanne, announced that this year our wonderful church family sent a total of 737 Christmas cards to our country’s service members! I am overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of Christian love to our soldiers! I am also grateful to Pastor Ice for praying over and asking God’s blessings on each card and soldier during Worship on November 16th. Thank you to all of you who sent cards and all of you who pray for our soldiers. - In Christian Love, Linda Price In this issue: Dear Rev. Ice, I am so thankful that my sister, Rolaine Little , has such a caring past or and church family – especially during this season of her life. - Sincerely, Mrs. Roberta Miller Trustees Report; More Thanks to Church Family; Church Directory Photos ...........................2 Seasons change, and blessings, like leaves, bring color and beauty to our lives. January Mission Boxes 01/04 Can Cupboard 01/11 Imagine No Malaria 01/18 Pastor’s Discretionary Fund 01/25 Faith Promise January Reminders; Birthdays; Praying Your Way through the Alphabet; Lay Servant Training; Meetings .............. 3 Church Calendar .......................................... 4 The Benefits of Musical Synergy; Youth News ................................................... 5 Compassion; UMW; Connectional Giving ..................................... 6 Ou r Mi s sio n : “G o a nd mak e d is c i pl e s … b ap t i zi n g th e m i n t he na m e of th e Fa th er a n d of t h e S on a n d of t h e H oly S p iri t, an d te ac hi n g th e m t o ob ey ev er y t h i ng I h av e c o m ma n de d y o u . ” -- Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20) Message from Finance and Staff-Parish Relations; Scouts ............................................................ 7 Church Contact Information .................... 8 TRUSTEES REPORT Thank Roof and Restorations: We are still assessing issues with the Sanctuary roof and getting bids for the Fellowship Hall roof. Repairs and painting with Sierra Construction are still under way. Re-Keying: Forms are being distributed so that we can properly re-key the property based on who needs access to what areas. Please fill out the forms and get the word out to those who share in ministry responsibilities that require access to the buildings so that all are included. This will be a lengthy process but will benefit the security of the church. Happy New Year! Please be patient as new members come on board and a few step down. We are still forming a list of talented professional people we can call upon when maintenance issues arise. We would like to have a list of good honest businesses to rely on. Please join us for our Church Work Day on Saturday, January 3rd starting at 9:00 am. - Joel Putnam for the Trustees Committee Thanks to Tyler Christie and Austin Christie for helping to run the video screens during worship services! If you would like to fill in for them as backup when needed, and know how to run a computer and use Powerpoint (or are willing to learn), please contact Joel Putnam, 321-377-8845, or call the church office, 546-5741. - Lois Miner Pinellas Park Elementary School 7250 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL Dear Reverend Ice, We want to thank you for your generous contribution of the bags the church members made with loving hands. Teachers often buy items for the classroom out of their own pocket so receiving the toy or school supply item in each bag for our school was a great surprise. The teachers were very excited to get such nice items for the children! Thanks for being a part of the Pinellas Park community and helping to make this a better place to live. We look forward to your continued partnership with Pinellas Park Elementary School. Sincerely, Lisa Freeman Principal Jim Gillett Family & Community Liaison Life Touch Church Directories will take photos for our new church directory February 3 rd & February 4 th . To schedule your photo session, please call Connie Vannatt a, 544 -4252, or see me here at church, or you may go online. In December, 50 members sat for their photos taken and donated 46 food items to the Can Cupboard! If you bring a food item in, you will receive a $5.00 coupon off any photo purchase. The Messenger You! From our Kindergarteners to Karen Emerson : Thanks for the CD player! To all of you who expressed your holiday spirit through sales or purchases of Christmas greenery: Thank you for your support of our Greenery Fundraiser! We did well for our first year and donated muchneeded funds to the ministries of our church. - Leslie Weaver Page 2 January 2015 Thurs., Jan. 1st Jan. 18th – 24th “I Love a Good Book!” Reminders We have a few books which have been donated and which I will try to get on the shelves this month. Max Lucado’s latest book, Before Amen, has a chapter on “Thank You”. He suggests praying the alphabet. For your prayer time, use the alphabet, A to Z, starting with A. Anything you are thankful for – a person, food, whatever. I will be using this in my prayer time. I know that my choice for the letter “C” will be clouds, as I love to see them and watch them change shape. Doing this will take more time, but remember -- you are thanking Jesus and talking to Him. I think it would be a good idea to write them down each day; you can always repeat if you can’t think of something new. Also -- remember that Pastor Jeffery asked us to send at least one thank you each day to God. Wouldn’t this make a special New Year’s resolution? - In Christian love, Pinky 2015 Lay Servant Classes February 28th & March 7th, Spring Hill UMC . . Courses: “Basic” Course “Leading in Worship” Course One or two more being planned Additional information and the registration forms will be available soon. Check with Janice Todd if you have questions. PLANNING MEETINGS Staff-Parish Relations: Monday, January 5 th , 7:00 pm, Lib. KCC Board: Tuesday, January 13 th , 6:00 pm, E-3 Trustees: Tuesday, January 13 th , 7:00 pm, E-2 Finance: Tuesday, January 13 th , 7:00 pm, E-4 Ministry Council: Monday, January 19th, 7:00, E-3 The Messenger Page 3 Mon., Jan. 19th Note to Newsletter Contributors: February Messenger deadline: Thursday, January 15th. Prayers for Church/Prayer Walking: Sat., Jan. 3 rd, 9:30 – 10:30 am, E-2 Church Work Day: Sat., Jan. 3 rd, 9:00 – noon to remove and store Christmas decorations Youth Luncheon: Sun., Jan. 4 th, after Worship 01/01 Chris Clark 01/03 April LaFrance 01/04 Summer O’Tyson 01/06 Bill Vannatta 01/07 Suzanne Christie 01/08 Jeffery Anderson Timmy Wulkan 01/09 Joyce Caldwell Michael Smyth 01/10 Edward Seeds Karen Emerson 01/12 Ron Atkinson 01/13 Ken Cramer 01/15 Andrea Dupuis Alex Weaver 01/19 RJ Neidl 01/21 Jeremy Ahlquist 01/23 Mary Sevier Noah McMillon 01/24 Matthew Wolf Jillian Clark 01/30 Barbara Martin Jackie Brown Janice Todd Linda Price 01/31 Robert Blake January 2015 January 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 Friday 2 5 7 8 9:00am Youth Brunch 6:30pm Boy Scouts 9:30am Ladies' Bible (FH) (E2/E3, E4) Study (E3) 9:15am Sunday School 7:00pm Staff Parish (Lib) 5:30pm GS Troop 500 10:15am Chancel Choir (Rm 201/207) Reh. (PAR) 7:00pm Cub Scouts Committee Meeting 10:30am Worship (Sanc) (E4) 11:15am Praise Kids (PAR) 5:30pm Dinner (FH) 5:45pm GS Troop 431 6:00pm Youth (AH) 6:30pm Study of Daniel (E2) 6:30pm Youth Praise 6:30pm Bible Study w/Pastor (E4) 7:30pm Praise Team 10:00am UMW 6:00pm New Day Holiday 9:00am Thrift Store (TS) Executive Comm. Mtg. Party (FH/Kit) (E-2) 6:00pm Chapel Chicks 6:30pm Handbell Reh. (PAR) 6:30pm Cub Scouts (E2/E3, E4) 7:30pm Choir Reh. 11 12 6 3 9:00am Thrift Store (TS) 9:30am Prayer Walking (Breezeway) 9:30am Church/Trustees Workday HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 Saturday 13 14 15 9:15am Sunday School 6:30pm Boy Scouts 10:15am Chancel Choir (E2/E3, E4) Reh. (PAR) 10:30am Worship (Sanc) 11:15am Praise Kids (PAR) 9:30am Ladies’ Bible Study (E3) 5:30pm GS Troop 500 (Rm 201/207) 6:00pm KCC Board (E3) 7:00pm Trustees (E2) 7:00pm Finance (E4) 5:30pm Dinner (FH) 5:45pm GS Troop 431 6:00pm Youth (AH) 6:30pm Bible Study w/Pastor (E4) 6:30pm Youth Praise 6:30pm Study of Daniel (E2) 7:30pm Praise Team 10:00am Elizabeth Circle (Barbara Kirk’s Home) 1:00pm Naomi Circle (LIB) 6:00pm Chapel Chicks 6:30pm Cub Scouts (E2/E3, E4) 6:30pm Rejoice! (PAR) 7:30pm Choir Reh. 18 20 21 22 9:15am Sunday School 6:30pm Boy Scouts 10:15am Chancel Choir (E2/E3, E4) Reh. (PAR) 7:00pm Ministry Council 10:30am Worship (Sanc) (E3) 11:15am Praise Kids (PAR) 12:00pm Pot Luck Luncheon (FH) 19 9:30am Ladies’ Bible Study (E3) 5:30pm GS Troop 500 (Rm 201/207) 7:00pm Ruth Circle (home of Lois Miner) 5:30pm Dinner (FH) 5:45pm GS Troop 431 6:00pm Youth (AH) 6:30pm Bible Study w/Pastor (E4) 6:30pm Youth Praise 6:30pm Study of Daniel (E2) 7:30pm Praise Team 6:00pm Chapel Chicks 6:30pm Handbell Reh. (PAR) 6:30pm Cub Scouts (E2/E3, E4) 7:30pm Choir Reh. 25 27 28 29 9:30am Ladies’ Bible Study (E3) 5:30pm GS Troop 500 (Rm 201/207) 5:30pm Dinner (FH) 5:45pm GS Troop 431 6:00pm Youth (AH) 6:30pm Study of Daniel (E2) 6:30pm Youth Praise 6:30pm Bible Study w/Pastor (E4) 7:30pm Praise Team 6:00pm Chapel Chicks 6:30pm Cub Scouts (E2/E3, E4) 6:30pm Rejoice! (PAR) 7:30pm Choir Reh. 26 9:15am Sunday School 6:30pm Boy Scouts 10:15am Chancel Choir (E2/E3, E4) Reh. (PAR) 10:30am Worship (Sanc) 11:15am Praise Kids (PAR) 9 16 10 17 9:00am Thrift Store (TS) 23 24 9:00am Thrift Store (TS) 30 31 9:00am Thrift Store (TS) MUSIC MINSTRY Music enhances our worship experience as we actively engage in singing or playing an instrument, even as we just listen. We can all relate to the effect that hearing a familiar song evokes in us; it may trigger memories of events, both happy and sad, or a special person or place. The field of Music Therapy has begun to document through careful research using standard scientific methods what we know through experience about the effects of music on our emotions and memory. cause changes in physiology by releasing brain chemicals including melatonin, norephinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin and prolactin, which help to reduce depression, regulate mood and make patients feel calm and more able to sleep. Dr. Suzanne Hasner says, “Music is processed in the emotional part of the brain, the amygdala, where you remember the music played at your wedding, the music of your first love, that first dance. Such things can still be remembered even in people with progressive diseases. It can be a window, a way to reach them." The various elements of music (melody, rhythm, and harmony), engage both hemispheres of our brain to work together – this synergy is rarely found in other activities. Music helps children learn – think about shows like “Sesame Street” that teach the alphabet, numbers, directions and coordination through songs. The rhythm of music has physiological effects on heartbeat and breathing – thus listening to music with a slow tempo can help adults with high blood pressure or chronic pain to manage their conditions. The members of our Music Ministry experience the powerful effect that music has on us. Many have said that they “almost didn’t come to practice” because of being tired from work, or due to not feeling exactly “right”, but through the focus on the music, notes/lyrics/rhythms, they felt much more relaxed and positive after the rehearsal. Music unites people from different stages in life, different personalities, and different levels of ability-particularly in the service of our Lord -- and creates something more beautiful and moving than any one of us could do on our own. The American Music Therapy Organization reports that studies show that music therapy can Loretta Wilcox Youth Director - In His Service, Betsy Larson, Adult Music Director The youth enjoyed good times together during Christmas break with a Christmas Party and White Elephant gift exchange on December 22 n d and a get-together with snacks while watching the video “When the Game Stands Tall” on December 29 th . January 4 th Luncheon: Pork Loin, Potatoes, Vegetable, Rolls, & Dessert $8: Ad ul t; $3 : C h il d; $ 20: Famil y In January, the youth will start Confirmation Classes. Though the dynamics are still being worked out in terms of day and time to meet, Pastor Jeffrey will be leading the sessions. In March we will take a trip to Epworth by the Sea for a Confirmation Retreat. At the end of the classes the youth will be confirmed during Worship and given the opportunity to join the church. Chrysalis Weekends are coming up at the end of February and the beginning of March. If you know of a youth who is 15 years old and in 10th grade, or older, please talk to Dudley, Joel or myself about sponsoring him or her on a Chrysalis weekend of Christian development and enrichment. The Messenger Page 5 January 2015 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UMW Dates to Note November Can Cupboard Report The Can Cupboard provided food for 129 families (333 individuals) and 35 Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Christmas Compassion A lot of thought and hard work went into providing 29 Christmas Food Baskets to local residents and gifts for 65 children who are ages new-born to 14 years old. Many thanks, church family, for your food basket and Wish Tree contributions! Special thanks to the Mission Committee of Oakhurst UMC for providing 25 canned hams (as well as cranberry sauce and canned corn) for the Christmas Food Baskets and also miscellaneous canned goods and cereal for the Can Cupboard. We appreciate their generosity in helping to keep our shelves filled! Th ri f t S to re Open Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Volunteer Needs The Thrift Store is a great place to give in service. You could act as a cashier or help sort, price, or stock merchandise. Have fun while donating an hour or more of your time as you wish. 01/08 (Thurs.): Executive Committee Meeting, 10:00 am, E-2 01/11(Sun.): Installation of Officers In the Sanctuary during Worship 01/15 (Thurs.): Elizabeth Circle, 10:00 am Home of Barbara Kirk 9471 -- 45th Way, Mainlands Unit 1 Naomi Circle, 1:00 pm, at the church 01/20 (Tues.): Ruth Circle, 7:00 pm Home of Lois Miner 10115 – 36th Way N., Mainlands 01/24 (Sat.): Unit Leader Development North Hudson UMC 01/31 (Sat.): Unit Leader Development South Lakeland UMC January 2015 District Study Meeting “How Is It with Your Soul” If your unit is interested in participating in a districtwide study on “How Is It with Your Soul,” the spiritual study topic at this year’s Mission u, there will be a meeting at Oakhurst UMC, Friday, January 9 th at 10:00 a.m. for the initial planning. Questions? Contact Roberta Lau at 727-595-9714. We’re looking into ideas for supporting a different ministry (or an additional ministry to the Red Bird Mission) for this new year. We’ll keep you posted. Call Cheryl Vannatta: 544-4252. - Joan Kennison for the Elizabeth Circle CONNECTIONAL GIVING EPISCOPAL FUND “This election as bishop is a tremendous honor,” said new bishop Jonathan Holston, assigned to the Columbia (S.C.) Area. “It’s humbling, and yet, it’s an opportunity to give leadership and service to the church.” Bishops are an integral part of the spiritual and administrative leadership of The United Methodist Church. They are elected and consecrated to speak to the church and from the church. The Episcopal Fund pays for bishops’ salaries, office and travel expenses, and pension and health-benefit coverage. * Quoted from: The United Methodist Church Handbook—Let’s go Fishing Thank you for your continued support. - Bill Vannatta, Interpreter for Connectional Giving The Messenger Page 6 January 2015 FINANCE TEAM REPORT Our Church family gave the Pastor and me an early Christmas gift and we are blessed and thankful. The 2014 year was a success in that we will have met nearly all the Church’s obligations! We thank our members for their contributions to that success. As those of you who attended the Church conference in November are aware, we have a new Finance Chairperson and a new Staff-Parish Relations (SPR) Chairperson for 2015:  The new Finance Chairperson is Pat Smith; she has promised to work hard for you, our members.  The new Chairperson for SPR will be elected in January by that committee on the recommendation of the pastor. After my seven years as Trustee Chairman and three-and-a-half years as Finance Chairman --and Nancy’s six years as Staff-Parish Relations Chair, we will step out of our leadership roles for a while. We would like to thank the other committee chairs for their cooperation and work. We especially would like to thank Ryllis Chandler for her hard work in keeping me and others in line on the budget. I also would like to thank Janice Todd for helping us get all the District and Conference paperwork done in a timely manner. Also, I would like to thank Joyce Bernotas for good work in editing The Messenger each and every month. She has on many occasions improved my submissions and made my articles read more correctly than if I wrote them without her sharp eye. Boy Scouts (Troop 320) are fundraising for a Summer trip to the Sea Base in the Florida Keys. I would like to have all the members of this Church experience a Happy and Healthy new year. The year of 2015 should be a good one for all, and for our Church. May God bless you and keep you until we meet again. Ron Forbes, Finance Chairman Nancy Forbes, Staff Parrish Chairperson Girl Scout cookie presales start the first week of January. We will post an order form in Fellowship Hall. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts participated in the December 13th Pinellas Park Christmas Parade as float #9. We are hosting a camp in Tampa for younger girls in January and working on community service projects. Boy Scout Meetings: Mondays, 6:30 pm Cub Scout Meetings: Thursdays, 6:45 pm Location: FUMCPP Contact: Joel Putnam, 321 -377-8845 The Messenger One thing you learn from being on any committee of our Church is that if you are successful, it is because of the many members on the committee who buy into the plan established to meet the mission and obligations of our Church. To all the members who have served with us over the last several years, Thank you! - Colleen Kokemohr, Troop 53 Page 7 January 2015 First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park 9025 49th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782 Phone: (727) 546-5741 fm ethod 1 @ t am pab a y. r r .c om See us: http://www.fumcpp.org Send us Mail: Like us: http://www.facebook.com/fumc.pinellaspark Follow us: https://twitter.com/#!/FUMC_PPark Church Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 – 5:30 PM Pastor Jeffrey Ice (for appointments) (Parsonage) 544-3472 [email protected] Church Office 546-5741 Admin. Ass’t: Janice Todd, x22 [email protected] Secretary: Pat Thomas, x23 [email protected] Financial Secr’y: Ryllis Chandler, x26 [email protected] The Messenger: Joyce Bernotas, x27 [email protected] Member Care Janice Todd, x22 [email protected] Trustees TBA Staff-Parish Relations TBA Passionate Worship Carmen Lawrence 686-3077 [email protected] Finance and Stewardship Committee Pat Smith 459-4960 Ministry Council Chair Mark Linneman 541-6048 [email protected] Prayer Ministries Prayer Chain: Bev Mixson 573-3743 Dial-A-Prayer Devotional 548-7448 Coordinator: TBA Prayer Visits: Karen Emerson 727-392-8368 [email protected] Media Marketing Website: Janice Todd [email protected] Facebook and Twitter: Michelle Sherman 727-226-2198 [email protected] Adult Music Director/Organist Betsy Larson 546-5741 x27 [email protected] Library Pinky Reichert 576-7837 [email protected] Children and Youth Music Director Jordana Clark 546-5741 x27 [email protected] United Methodist Women Dorothy (Dotty) Thompson 544-1539 Children’s Activities Church Office 546-5741 Scouting Ministries Boy Scouts: Joel Putnam 321-377-8845 Girl Scouts: Linda Sowell 510-4796 Youth Ministry Loretta Wilcox 546-5741 After 5:00 pm: 637-3534 [email protected] Kids Christian Care Office 541-6502 Pre-School Director: Barbie Grigsby [email protected] Board Chair: Betsy Larson 546-5741 Missions Ministry Michelle Sherman 727-226-2198 [email protected] Men’s Fellowship Richard Dishman 545-0313 Compassion Ministries Virginia Mulligan 546-5741 x29 Fellowship Meals/Can Cupboard Virginia Mulligan 546-5741 x29 Thrift Store Manager: Cheryl Vannatta 544-4252 Transportation Ministry Richard Dishman 545-0313 Invitational Evangelism Rhonda Smith 530-3194 [email protected] Nancy Kragh 397-8119 [email protected] January 2015
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