Home Visitor ORMOND BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

105 Amsden Road Ormond Beach, FL 32176-4712 386-441-0300 FAX 441-0301

E-mail: orpresch1@outlook.com Web Site: ormondbeachpc.org

Vol:59 No.3 February 2018

SENIOR PASTOR: THE REV. DR. R. MICHAEL FOLEY ASSOCIATE PASTOR: THE REV. LEIGH H. JONES Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.

Annual Congregational Meeting News Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church held its annual congregational meeting on Sunday January 21st following worship in the Haddad Fellowship Center. The following is a brief recap of what was discussed and voted on at this meeting.

The congregation voted to elect the following members to serve as Elders on the Session. 2021 Laurel Gaddy Carol Layton David Morgan Dan Roll

The congregation voted to elect the following members to serve as Deacons on the Board of Deacons. 2020 2021 Candace Christman DeDee Blanchard Janice Danielson Becky Navidomskis

The Congregation voted to elect the following members to serve on the Church Officer Nominating Committee.

David Morgan – Chair – Session Beth Norton Jewel Johnston Joyce Troutman Gene Schlecht

The congregation approved the terms of call for Pastor Foley as presented by the Session. The congregation approved the terms of call for Pastor Jones as presented by the session The congregation enjoyed watching pictures that captured the work and ministry of Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church for 2017. This pictorial annual report can be found on the churches website. Copies of the Annual Report are available in the Church Office.

Wednesday February 14th - 7 PM Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday February 14th marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This year the Ash Wednesday

worship services will be held 7 pm in the Sanctuary. These worship services announce the beginning

of our Lenten observances and will include scripture reading, prayer, singing and putting ashes on

one’s forehead as a sign of repentance. This service is appropriate for the whole family and children

are encouraged to participate.

“THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE” No membership required—feel free to visit

Circle Meetings Faith Circle—Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:00 am Library

Jean Ferry 672-5745

Joy Circle—Tuesday , February 6, 2018 10:00 am Room 12 Edith Gaines 441-2682 Marcia Geelhood 265-4274

Bible Believers—Tuesday, February 6, 2018 7:00 pm Grodi’s Home 677-0157

1. PRESBYTERIAN COUNSELING CENTER $780. 2. HAITI MISSION TRIP 495. 3. DUVALL HOMES 680. 4. THORNWELL 810. 5. FAMILY RENEW 725. 6. HUM 480. 7. HEIFER INTERNATIONAL 465. 8. ROSE MARIE BRYON 540. 9. NEW START 220. ====== $5,195.

Thanks to all who participated in our year end drive to benefit some wonderful charities. Here is how your generous donations were distributed ….

Are you interested in amazing music and worship and hearing more about how God is at work in and through the church? Join us for the Right Now Conference on April 12-13 in Orlando. We

would like to send a group to worship and grow in God. The church will pay for the registration fee and lunch. We will carpool together each day to Orlando and return in the late afternoon. Speakers in-clude J.D. Greear, Chip Ingram, Nicole Unice, Dave Fergusun, Kyle Idleman, and more. For more infor-mation or to be included in our group, contact Pastor Leigh.

DECEMBER 2017 • It was MSP the 2018 Budget (Finance). • It was MSP to offer retirement plan 403b opportunity to all staff (Finance). • It was MSP that the Annual Report to the Congregation the format would include a pictori-

al presentation on January 21, 2018. JAUARY 2018 • It was MSP the slate of candidate for the Congregational Nominating Committee to be

elected by the Congregation on Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Sharing Our Stories

We celebrate our workshop with Dr. Tuttle on January 27, but sharing our stories involves more than a workshop. Our stories have been put on our hearts by Christ and he sends us out to share those stories. We will grow in our relationship with our Savior by sharing those stories. You are invited to be a part of short-term small groups that are forming to reflect on what we learned at the workshop and to grow closer to Christ as we share our stories of faith and salvation. There are two different opportunities to be a part of a group: Tuesday evenings (beginning February 6), from 6:30-8:00 and Wednesday mornings (beginning February 7), from 9:30-11:00. These groups will reflect on what was learned from the workshop, reflect on the Gospel that we proclaim, putting that Gospel in our own words and what it means to relate to others as we share our stories. They will be 5-8 weeks in length, depending on the progress of the group. WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE A PART OF A SMALL GROUP. While attendance at the workshop is preferred, all are welcome to these small groups. This is an opportunity to grow in God for the New Year and challenge ourselves to step out of the boat and into the path that Christ has set before us all.

Growing to Know God in 2018

Sunday Mornings for Adults

• 9:00 Library Class, Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis, followed by The Bible & Handel’s Messiah for Lent

• 9:00 Women’s Small Group, Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God, by Margaret Feinberg (Begins February 4)

• 9:10 Martin Luther, a study by R.C. Sproul

Sunday Mornings for Children/Youth

• 9:00 Choir for Children & Youth • 9:30 Deep Blue Adventures, Learn & Serve for Elementary Schoolers • 9:30 Grappling with Temptations for Youth

Weekdays

• Wednesdays, 8:00 AM, Men’s Small Group, Shattered Dreams, by Larry Crabb • Thursdays, 10:00 AM, Searching Scriptures, Bible Study • Exploring Sharing our Faith, Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 (Begins Feb. 6) • Exploring Sharing our Faith, Wednesday mornings, 9:30-10:00 AM (Begins Feb. 7) Additional potential small group opportunities: Grieving as People of Faith, Conversa-tions in the Garden, and more. If you are interested in these or other topics, contact Jim Carley, jim.carley@gmail.com

Family Game Night!

We started off the New Year with a blast with a Family Game Night the first week of January! Thank you to all who helped out and to all who came and enjoyed the fun and fellowship. By popular de-mand, another game night will be scheduled soon! Stay tuned to the weekly announcements and Face-book/Website for more information.

Christmas Caroling Thank you to all who lifted their voices to celebrate Christmas and to those who wel-comed our merry band of carolers. Also, the hot chocolate and s’mores after caroling were a wonderful way to round out a night of fun!

Welcoming Our Savior Our Christmas Eve services were incredible. Thank you to all who worked hard to make that holy time of year so special through our worship.

HAITI TRIP DEADLINE The deadline to sign up for the June Haiti trip is March 4. If you would like to be a part of the trip or would like to learn more about the trip contact Pastor Leigh. An infor-mation session can be scheduled if there are people who wish to learn more. We have a great crew of youth and adults who are committed to going and we would love to add to our number. International mission trips are a way to grow in Christ and follow his footsteps by serving those in need. It will change your heart and life forever to be a part of a mission trip. Join us as we live to serve God in Haiti.

Mission Focus: Presbyterian Counseling Center For each month of 2018, the Outreach Committee invites you to learn more about OBPC’s partners in ministry. February’s focus is the Presbyterian Counseling Center (PCC). There are so many in this community with broken hearts or broken spirits. PCC offers counseling and support groups to help heal the brokenness and shine the light of Christ for those who are suffering. The fee for counseling is on a sliding scale basis so that inability to pay does not prevent receiving care. Mental health and wellness is one of the most important aspects of our physical and spiritual lives. We are proud to support PCC and the work that they do to touch people in this community with the love Christ.

Our Souper Bowl Sunday event is on 2/4 and is a wonderful way to celebrate the Super Bowl while reaching out to those in need in this community. Even if your favorite team doesn’t win, the real winners are the hungry of Ormond Beach who will be fed thanks to your donations. Thank you for your donations!

Please join us Sunday Morning Education Room 12 Class led by Jeff Sidwell, started 1/21 for 10 Sundays. Centuries after his death, Martin Luther is celebrated as an intellectual giant, a brave oppo-nent of corruption, a shaper of culture, indeed, as one of the most significant figures in Western history. Many people, however, are unaware of the events of Luther’s life that led him to make a courageous stand for the gospel in the sixteenth century. In this series R.C. Sproul provides a thorough introduction to the life and thought of Martin Luther. With an eye to the lessons we can learn today, Dr. Sproul traces the major events of Luther’s life and explores the gospel recovered by Luther and the other Protestant Reformers.

Backyard Bible Hosting Although we are in the middle of winter, our Family Ministry Team is already hard at work planning for our summer events. Would you be willing to host a Backyard Bible event? If so, please contact Pastor Leigh. This involves welcoming people into your home and providing a meal for us all to share. The games, activities, crafts and music are provided by the Family Ministry Team. But we need your help to host! This is a special way to fulfill baptismal vows to nurture children and live into our commitment to be an intergenerational congregation.

BE A DIVA

(Divinely Inspired Vivacious And Smiling)!

This group welcomes women of all ages to a lunch and opportunity for fellowship and to reach out to our community. The group meets at noon on the second and fourth Wednesday in the Haddad Fellowship Center. Activities include painting, jewelry making, coloring, making bags for the homeless, and more. For more information contact the church office.

Growing to Know God, Spotlight: Women’s Small Group

We were created for wonder. Woven into the fabric of our humanity is an innate ability and desire for the wonder of God. Our women’s small group is exploring that wonder using Margaret Feinberg’s Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God.

Staying out of the cold And

Growing to Know God for Winter/Spring

Right Now media offers fascinating opportunities to grow in God from the warmth and comfort of your home. There are new offerings of videos and bible studies including a new study by Kyle Idleman on Galatians; reflections on What is God’s Plan by Phil Vischer; Keeping Place, Reflections on

Home, by Jen Pollock Michel and more. There are also wonderful children’s videos and studies. Click on the OBPC button to see the studies that touch upon topics that we are focusing on for Winter/Spring and other recommended videos. If you would like to learn about how to access this amazing video library, contact Pastor Leigh.

Estate Planning Workshop

Do you have a will? Is Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church part of your will? When you put the church in your will you are making a statement of faith. It is an expression of your love for the Lord and your ap-preciation for the way this church helped you walk the walk of faith in your lifetime. It is also an expres-sion of hope in the future that long after you are gone this church will continue to reach out and share the good news of Jesus Christ with new disciples that will sit in the very same pew where you once sat.

Please join us for lunch Tuesday March 6th at 11:30am in the Haddad Fellowship Center for an informa-tive program on Estate Planning. Will Akers and David Morgan will present information about why every-one needs to have an updated will and ways you can structure your estate planning to leave a legacy. Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church has been blessed by many generous members who have left a gift to the church as part of their Estate Plan that continues to support our ministry. Those who attend this luncheon will receive an Estate Planning Workbook that will help you provide a clear, precise record of your personal and financial information. Call the church office (386-441-0300) if you would like to attend this luncheon

February 11, 2018 will offer a wonderful opportunity to attend the 37th annual Merridy Williams Memorial Concert at 4:00 PM in the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church sanctuary! The concert is given each year as a celebration of the life of Merridy Williams who was a member and grew up in the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church. Merridy, the daughter of OBPC members, Earl and Gwen Williams, was very active in the musical life of the church, singing, playing piano and flute and ac-companying choirs and youth musicals. Leukemia took her life at age nineteen while she studied at Stetson University, pursuing her dream to be a flute performer. The “Merridy Williams Memorial Flute Scholarship” was established at Stetson University after her death. The beautiful ebony Steinway Model B Concert Grand Piano was purchased in 1980 with gifts from The Merridy Williams Memorial Fund established at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church. This fine piano was fully restored in 2007 with a memorial gift for Anne Cording by her husband. The Cordings were members of OBPC and never missed the Merridy Concert. Their gift has made it pos-sible for us to continue to have this piano today, and we shall always be truly grateful! For the concert this year, the musical selections will be performed by Stetson University’s current and former music professors: Lynn Musco, clarinet, will perform Concert Fantasia on motives from Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto” by Bassi; Routa Kroumovitch, violin, will play Polonaise de concert, Opus 4 by Wieniawski; Alvaro Gomez, now Director of the Winter Park Chamber Music Academy, will perform on the violin Melodie, Opus 42, No. 3 and Scherzo, Opus 42, No. 2 by Tchaikovsky; David Bjella, cello, will present the Allegro movement from the Sonata for Cello and Piano, Opus 40 by Shostakovich. All of the performers will be accompanied by Michael Rickman, Piano Steinway Artist. As you see and will hear, the chamber music program will include a variety of solo selections, cul-minating with the Mozart Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 for violin, viola, cello and piano. We are pleased to welcome these fine musicians to perform again at our church. They are truly among the best you will hear! In addition, the current recipient of the “Merridy Williams Memorial Flute Scholarship,” Savannah Yost, will perform a Brazilian piece, Evococao by Silva. The memorial fund continues in Merridy’s name, with gifts being used to provide additional funds for the “Merridy Williams Memorial Flute Scholarship” at Stetson University. Checks may be made payable to the Ormond Beach Presbyteri-an Church, designated “Merridy Williams Memorial Fund.” Celebrate Valentine’s Day early and plan to attend a delightful afternoon of music, fun, fellowship and food! The concert is free and will be followed by a reception in the Haddad Fellowship Center.

NEWS FROM THE PEWS

Dearly beloved members of Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church,

Because of Alzheimer's it is time for me to go home with my daughter, son-in-law and

grand children, and to live nearer to my sister who is not well, but I want to tell you all as well

as I can how you have impacted my life and enriched it and brought me closer to God.

On the handle of my hammer it says “I got hammered at OPBC”, and suddenly I

remember fixing up homes need of repair, reaching out to the homeless, and making & taking

meals for our shut in’s.

You have been a loving, and friendly community, caring for the ill, the lonely, and the

lost. I was raised in church and learned about God, but OBPC acts, not just talks about God.

The little errands that I delivered to the shut ins showed me the neediness of some people, but also

made me more aware of the needy and more thankful for the love of God.

You have been a warm home and I will remember you all and love for this church and feel

blessed for what I learned at OBPC.

See you in heaven someday, with love

Jeanette Zort

Many warm thanks to pastors Dr. Foley and Leigh Jones, Colleen Sidwell who

met me in the hallway before surgery, scrubbed in on my procedure, and kept

careful watch that everything went well, and all of you who thought of me,

prayed for me, sent cards and gifts, called and visited me during my hip replacement ad-

venture. All has gone unbelievably smoothly, and I am steadily growing stronger, more sta-

ble, and having more stamina each day. I hope to be back with full vigor soon and to be able

to take part in the extended fellowship of the church again. With deep gratitude for the heal-

ing Grace of God and for your encouragement and heartwarming thoughts.

Mary C. Cooper

70th Anniversary

We want to thank everyone for the beautiful celebration of our 70th wedding

Anniversary on Sunday, Dec.3rd, 2017. Thank you for being with us, and for

all of your lovely cards and good wishes. Many of you worked so hard to make

the luncheon a success, and we truly appreciate you. Thank you for MORE

great memories to treasure!!

Janet and Howard Heinbuch

Home Communion

FEBRUARY 1 Bill Thompson 2 Betty Jane Ricketts 3 Savana Bagwell 5 Ellen Sherman 10 Christopher Brandon 11 Margaret Brockman 13 Samantha Lecas 14 Daniel Daugherty 15 Martha Easter 16 Betty Hughes 18 Eugene Schlecht 18 Patt Waldo

FEBRUARY 6 Michael and Cindy Owen 47 yrs 14 Jeff and Beth King 31 yrs

18 Jeanette Zort 19 Betty Foster 20 Rev. Leigh Jones 20 Karen Hirumi 21 Chris Jones 22 Mary Jane Cullen 22 Cindy Owen 23 Jim Whittet 24 Peggy Alexander 25 Amanda Wilson-Stovall 27 Howard Heinbuch 28 Marvin Barrows 29 Jo Campbell

M. Geelhood S. Steele D. Morgan W. Akers

H. Heinbuch A. More J. Wells B. Wells

J. Carley

Brooke Johnson, Molly Johnson, Bree Johnson, Derick Lecas, Samantha Lecas, Paige Sidwell, Savana Bagwell, Amelia Jones, Ben Jones.

2/4 Mark 1: 29-39 Gathered Around the Door Communion

2/11 Mark 9: 2-9 A Time to be Radiant Transfiguration

2/14 2 Corinthian’s 5: 20-6:10 Be Reconciled Ash Wednesday

2/18 Mark 1: 9-15 Life Lessons - Temptation 1st Sunday Lent

2/25 Mark 8: 31-38 Life Lessons – Standing for Christ 2nd Sunday Lent

3/4 John 2: 13-22 Life Lessons – Cleansing Temples 3rd Sunday Lent

February 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:30 Breakfast, HFC 9:00 SUNDAY SCHOOLS 10:00 FELLOWSHIP 10:30 WORSHIP 11:30 Coffee Hour, HFC

1

10:00 BIBLE STUDY,12

6:00 GLORY BELLS

6:15 CHORI PRACTICE

2

10:00 ALPHA, 12

3

4

5 8:30 SANDWITCH MAKING, HFC 9:00 ACCOUNTING, LIB 9:30 T’AI CHI, 10 10:30 FINANCE, LI B NOON BIBLE STUDY, LIB

6 10:00 FAITH CIR, LIB 10:00 JOY CIR, 12 1:00 STAFF MEETING, LIB 6:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 7:00 BIBLE BELIEVERS 7:00 DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY, 10

7 8:00 MENS SMALL BIBLE STUDY GRP, LIB 9:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 10:00 WINNING WOMEN FOR CHRIST, 12 11:00 MID WEEK PRAYER GROUP, SANCTUARY 3:00 OBYR REHEARSAL 7:00 WORSHIP, LIB 7:00 AA, 12

8 10:00 BIBLE STUDY,12

6:00 GLORY BELLS

7:15 CHORI PRACTICE

9 10:00 ALPHA, 12

10

11 4:00 MERRIDY WILLIAMS CONCERT

12 8:30 SANDWITCH MAKING, HFC 9:00 ACCOUNTING, LIB

9:30 T’AI CHI, 10 NOON BIBLE STUDY, LIB

1:00 PLANNING & STAFF, LIB

13 10:00 AARP GEN.MTG, Sanctuary & FH

1:00 STAFF MEETING, LIB 6:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 7:00 DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY, 10

14ASH WEDNESDAY

8:00 MENS SMALL BIBLE STUDY GRP, LIB 9:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 10:00 WINNING WOMEN FOR CHRIST, 12 11:00 M.W.P. GRP, SANCT. NOON– THE DIVA’s, HFC 7:00 ASH WED SERV,SANCT 7:00 AA, 12

15 HOME VISITOR CUT OFF 10:00 BIBLE STUDY,12

1:00 DEACONS , LIB

6:00 GLORY BELLS

7:15 CHORI PRACTICE

16 10:00 ALPHA, 12

17

18 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT

19 OFFICE CLOSED PRESIDENTS DAY 8:30 HUM VOLUNTEERS 9:00 T’AI CHI, 10 NOON BIBLE STUDY, LIB 6:30 RACING FINGERS,12

20 9:00 ACCOUNTING, LIB

10:00 AARP, Board Mtg, 12 1:00 STAFF MEETING, LIB 6:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 7:00 DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL

21 8:00 MENS SMALL BIBLE STUDY GRP, LIB 9:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC or LIB 10:00 WINNING WOMEN FOR CHRIST, 12 11:00 MID WEEK PRAYER GROUP, SANCTUARY 6:30 SESSION, LIB 7:00 AA, 12

22 9:00 MAKE IT & TAKE I,FH

10:00 BIBLE STUDY,12

6:00 GLORY BELLS

7:15 CHORI PRACTICE

23 10:00 ALPHA, 12

24

25 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT

26 8:30 SANDWITCH MAKING, HFC 9:00 T’AI CHI, 10 9:00 ACCOUNTING, LIB NOON BIBLE STUDY, LIB 1:30 EVANGELISM,LIB

27

1:00 STAFF MEETING, LIB

6:30 OUTREACH, LIB 6:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC 7:00 DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY, 10

28 8:00 MENS SMALL BIBLE STUDY GRP, LIB 9:30 SHARING OUR STORIES HFC 10:00 PROP MTG, LIB 10:00 WINNING WOMEN FOR CHRIST, 12 11:00 MID WEEK PRAYER GROUP NOON THE DIVA’S, HFC

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