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Pine Shores Presbyterian ChurchJanuary 2018

“The Mission of Pine Shores Presbyterian Church is to encourage, equip and empower each other to serve the needs of a hurting

and broken world by sharing the hope and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed.”

Pine LinesThere is a story about tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

His father was a baker and the one who introduced his young son to the wonders of song. His father urged his young son to work very hard to develop his voice. Arrigo Pola was a professional tenor in his hometown of Modena, Italy and took Luciano as a pupil. Pavarotti also enrolled in a teachers college.

On graduating, he asked his father, "Shall I be a teacher or a singer? Luciano, his father replied, if you try to sit on two chairs, you will fall between them. For life, you must choose one chair. Pavarotti wrote: I chose one. It took seven years of study and frustration before I made my first professional appearance. It took another seven to reach the Metropolitan Opera. And now I think whether it’s laying bricks, writing a book—whatever we choose—we should give ourselves to it. Commitment, that’s the key. Choose a chair.”

Maybe because of all the Christmas shopping I had, making all those choices of which gifts to buy or perhaps there are deeper psychological issues for me to continue to avoid but I’ve been reflecting on the significant of choice. As I wander around this notion, I stumbled upon a TED Talk by Sheena Iyengar. She is a researcher at Columbia. Her talk was entitled the “Art of Choosing.” She was insightful and entertaining so I did some digging and discovered that in her research she has found that the average person makes about 70 choices/decisions every day. That's 25,500 choices/decisions a year. Over 70 years, that's 1,788,500 choices/decisions. I think it was the 20th century philosopher, Albert Camus who once said, "Life is a sum of all your choices." You put all of those 1,788,500 choices together, and that's who you are.

That’s a lot of choices to make on a daily basis. For me, one of my toughest choices is what tie to wear or let me rephrase that… what color tie goes best with the color of my pants. I’m not so good at matching colors. When in doubt, it is gray slacks, a long-sleeved white shirt because any tie will do. Where to eat lunch is another choice. (I know I should bring lunch to the office but that is also a choice I make as well.) Making choices is an integral part of our daily lives.

Recently, I made the choice to plant a garden… lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, collards (not for me – for Sam). I’ve planted rosemary, thyme, basil and lavender. It’s not an exhaustive garden, just big enough for me to play in the dirt. There is something about getting your hands dirty. Interestingly that is true. Scientists have discovered what children have always known - playing in the dirt makes you feel good. Studies have shown that dirt contains microscopic bacteria called Mycobacterium yaccae. These bacteria increase the levels of the feel good hormone seratonin in our brains helping to soothe and relax us. So go out and play in the dirt.

Here is where I’m going with all of this. I cannot plant one kind of vegetable or a particular herb and expect something else to grow. It’s pretty simple. If I plant habanero peppers seeds, habanero peppers will grow not hot bananas. As I plant romaine lettuce seeds, I pretty much know that romaine lettuce will grow. If plant I cherry tomatoes, I’m assured that cherry tomatoes will be produced. T.M. Scanlon reminded us: “It comes down to this, you can choose your choice, but you cannot choose your consequences. When you make your choice, you—of necessity—choose the consequences that go along with the choice.”

Choices emerge from what we care about and value, and they originate out of our preferences or interests. What choices do we make here at Pine Shores to live out our faith in this time and place? What ministries and mission do we choose to show who we are and what we believe God is calling us to do?

As we enter into a New Year, we start a 6 week series entitled “We Choose.” Each Sunday we will highlight a component of living Christ-like: community, gratitude, commitment, caring, serving and welcome. There are many other values we could lift up during the series but we settled on these six.

Traditionally, our stewardship emphasis has occurred in the first three weeks in January with the celebration of Commitment Sunday occurring

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Pine Shores Presbyterian Church (USA)6135 Beechwood Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34231

(941) 922-1597 • www.pineshorespres.orgOffice hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Office closed January 1st.

Sunday Morning Worship InformationJanuary 7th

“We Choose Series Begins”Care & Share OfferingCommunion Sunday

“We Choose Community” - Mark 1:4-119:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Bruce Wismer Preaching10:00 a. m. Informal Worship Gathering in

Community CenterRev. Karen Wismer Preaching

5:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE Contemplative Worship in Meditation Chapel

Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller

January 14th “We Choose Gratitude” - Colossians 3:16-179:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

Rev. Karen Wismer Preaching 10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in

Community CenterRev. Cori Rigney Preaching



January 21st “We Choose Commitment” - Mark 1:14-209:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Bruce Wismer Preaching10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in

Community CenterRev. Karen Wismer Preaching



January 28th “We Choose Caring” - Mark 1:29-39

9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Dr. Bruce Wismer Preaching

10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center

Rev. Karen Wismer Preaching5:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE Contemplative

Worship in Meditation ChapelRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller

We Choose Series ContinuesFebruary 4th

“We Choose Serving” Mark 10:45

Souper Bowl of Caring/Youth Sunday

February 11th “We Choose Welcome”

Isaiah 58:6-9Music Ministry & Annual Congregational Mtg.

Your will and long-range plans deserve careful attention. Prayerfully consider the impact and legacy that you can have in the future by including Pine Shores in your will. If you have questions please contact the church office at 922-1597.

1. Matthew 1:18-252. John 6:1-143. John 6:16-244. John 9:1-125. John 11:17-276. Matthew 2:1-127. 1 Samuel 3:1-108. 1 Samuel 3:11-209. Psalm 139:1-610. Psalm 139:13-1811. 1 Corinthians 6:12-2012. John 1:43-5113. Mark 8:27-3014. Jonah 3:1-215. Psalm 62:916. Mark 1:14-15

17. Mark 1:14-1518. 1 Corinthians 7:29-3119. Psalm 62:5-620. Psalm 62:7-821. Isaiah 55:1-222. Isaiah 55:3-523. Isaiah 55:6-924. Isaiah 55:10-1125. Isaiah 55:12-1326. Psalm 23:1-327. Psalm 23:4-628. Deuteronomy

18:15-2029. Psalm 11130. Mark 1:21-2831. Mark1:21-28

Daily Devotion - January 2018

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on the third Sunday. Don’t worry. We’ll still have a commitment Sunday but we wanted the focus to be bigger than making a pledge. The “We Choose” series includes the significance of baptism as our focus will be on community; our stewardship will focus on gratitude and commitment; Youth & SouperBowl Sunday will focus on caring & serving and on Music Celebration & Annual Congregational meeting Sunday “welcome” will be our theme. T.M. Scanlon is correct that “when you make your choice, you—of necessity—choose the consequences that go along with the choice.” If we want the consequence to be "live more Christ-like" then our choices become clearer. It is not hard to make those choices when you know what you value and know in a personal way the One who fearfully and wonderfully made you.

Written by Rev. Dr. Bruce WismerCo – Pastor at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church

Sarasota, FL

Cover Story Concert SeriesOur Concert Series continues on Sunday,

January 28th with Swingset at 5:00 p.m. Swingset is a classy, swinging, Nat King Cole-inspired jazz ensemble based in Tampa Bay, performing songs from the Great American Songbook, Brazilian bossa nova, and jazz arrangements of select pop tunes.

On vocals and violin is Rebecca Zapen, a third-generation musician who demonstrates her versatility as a jazz crooner, classically-trained violinist, and award-winning multi-instrumentalist songwriter. Past appearances include Jacksonville Jazz

Festival, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, and Public Radio International show Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?

On piano is Jeremy Douglass, who has performed jazz, Broadway shows, rock, country, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music in large venues for thousands, in concert halls large and small, club stages, intimate dining rooms, theaters and arenas throughout the world on six continents. As pianist for The Florida Bjorkestra, he has led the 20-piece ensemble in sold-out performances at the Palladium Theatre in St Petersburg.

On drums is Dave Rudolph, who earned his Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in music from University of South Florida. Along with being a highly active performer in Florida's Jazz scene, Dave’s

professional experience includes being a show drummer for several musical productions at The Straz Center and on Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Dave is an active music educator and currently holds the position as percussion professor of Jazz Studies at Hillsborough Community College.

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Calling All Backpackers

Here are the remaining packing dates for the 2018 school year so you can mark your calendars: 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2. Meeting time is 3:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. We begin setup around 3:00 p.m.

We need your help. We are trying to track down names and address for anyone, youth and adults, who have ever rung handbells at Pine Shores. If you know of someone, a friend or relative, that has been part of the handbell music ministry over the past 50, years please give the name and address to Rick in the church office or email it to [email protected] so that we can add their name to the list of invitees. We are trying to get as many past ringers as possible to join us in our upcoming celebration.

Handbells 50th Anniversary

Living in Gratitude

In an article entitled Gratitude to the Rescue, participants in a 2014 gratitude study were asked to record their daily experiences in a journal. Half were also required to list things for which they were grateful. At the end of the study, researchers found that subjects

who counted their blessings reacted less strongly to stressful events they experienced.

The effects of gratitude are thought to have lasting effects as well. Researchers believe that "recalling grateful moments may replenish resources that can then be used to adapt to or to overcome stress."

There are many ways to make gratitude a part of your daily life and enjoy the immediate and lasting benefits. Here are five practices to try when life becomes stressful.

1. Create A List. Spend five minutes every day listing positive aspects of your life. Take nothing for granted! The sun is shining. (Or there is much-needed rain.) You have hot water in the shower. Your car started. You have a job. Your children are healthy.

2. Say Thanks. Make a point to acknowledge all the people who help you throughout the day. Show your appreciation and take note of all the people in your life who support you.

3. Don't Just Say Grace. When sitting down to eat -- even on the go -- take a moment to appreciate all the people who contributed to the food you consume. Acknowledge the many farmers, truck drivers, butchers, bakers, factory workers, cooks, servers and clerks who were involved in the process.

4. Write A Note. Having a hard time finding something to be grateful for in your current situation? No problem. A recent study showed that writing a thank you note to someone who helped you in the past but was never properly acknowledged can reduce feelings of depression.

5. Don't Count Sheep. The classic Bing Crosby song got it right. Counting your blessings instead of sheep can help ease you into slumber, especially when negative thoughts come calling late at night. Keep your gratitude list (see #1) and a pen on the bedside table so if you awaken feeling anxious you can be reminded of all the positive things in your life. Add to the list to send fearful thoughts packing as you drift off to sleep.

Gratitude deepens our understanding and how we use the gifts Gods has given us.

As Christians our lives are shaped by gratitude – we choose gratitude.

Stewardship is often reduced to an annual program, the annual program is reduced to the means to achieve an end, and the end is reduced to the church budget. There is a story about a minister who was giving a sermon on “total giving.” When it came time to take up the offering, the plate came to a pew where there was a very small boy. He looked up at the usher and said, “Could you lower the plate?” Thinking that he wanted to see into the plate, the usher held it down a bit. “No,” said the boy, “a little lower, please.” The usher lowered it a bit more. “More; could you just put it on the floor?” the boy asked. The usher was aghast but finally put it on the floor. The boy stepped into it, stood there, and said, “This is what I give to the Lord.” (A Stewardship Scrapbook)

Choose gratitude.


In-Betweeners Gathering

Lunch Bunch

Faith in Fiction group will meet Monday, January 8th at 3 p.m. in the Administration Bldg.

The book for discussion is “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resiliency and Finding Joy” by Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook. All are welcome.

Faith in Fiction

The lunch bunch will meet on Friday, January 12th at the Outback at 12:00 noon. The is a group of ladies who have lost the love of their lives, and like to share their experiences in getting on with their lives. If this sounds like you, why not join us? Call Ginny Rempelakis at 941-921-5093 by the 11th to reserve your seat.

PW GATHERINGThe P.W. Gathering will be on Tuesday, January

23rd in the Community Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The first half hour is a time for socializing.. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Julie C. Poulin, with an update on what is happening at Cedarkirk Camp and their Capital Campaign. The program will be followed by a soup luncheon. All Church Women are invited to join us. Sign up for lunch at your Circle meeting, or call the Church Office by Monday to attend.

Martha's Circle

Fellowship Opportunity

Intercessory Prayer Group meets every Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m. in the Administration building. You don’t have to pray out loud. If you believe God hears our prayers please join us each week to pray.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 at 10 a.m. We meet in the Church Narthex.

PW Christmas Tea

Many ThanksIf you were a host at table

If you made or served the teaIf you helped to make the sandwiches

With labor that was free.Thank you

If you helped to plan the seatingMade the cookies folks were eatingMade name tags so none were lostGave us money toward our costs

Thank you

If you helped in any sphereWith the Christmas Tea this year

Thank you.

The PW Coordination Team

Circle your calendar now for Saturday January 20th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center, North Hall for the monthly gathering of the Inbetweeners -- a collection of friends and members of the church who are retired, about to be retired or wish they were retired. An evening of conversation, fellowship and activities is on the agenda.

It is going to be BAKED POTATO ENTRÉE. All we ask you to bring is a “fixin” for the potatoes, or salad or dessert. Please call Bobbie and Don Muenzmay 941-374-3865 with you contribution and reservation by January 18th. See you there!!!


Salvation Army Thanks You

Red Kettle Bell Ringers! On behalf of the Salvation

Army and Pine Shores Mission Committee, thank you for ringing the bells which help bring hope at Christmas and throughout the year to those less fortunate in our neighborhoods. All ringers are invited to an appreciation luncheon Friday, January 19th from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Center at 1701 S. Tuttle Ave. Please RSVP to Sharna Rozin at 364-8845, ex.

1111 earlier that week.

Disciples Bible StudyThis year our Disciples Bible Study will offer an

overview of the New Testament. Each week we will look at a short video followed by lively and informative conversation. We will start on Wednesday, January 10th. The class will meet in Administration Building from 9:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. If you are hungry for the Word of God, for fellowship in prayer and study, and for a deeper understanding of Christian ministry this is the Bible Study for you.

Thanks to all who have contributed the clothing and household items in the past year. We have been able to help many organizations like SPARCC, Dollar Dynasty, Salvation Army, the Pines, and Goodwill. Your response to the requests for the Migrant works was overwhelming. This is just a reminder that the Program continues.

Your help is always needed and as you sort out the old to add the new at this time of year, please remember to bring your useable things to the Office, so we can continue our mission. There will be a work day on Tuesday, January 30th, and we still need drivers to help deliver the items. See you at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, call Ginny Rempelakis at 941-921-5093.

Clothes ClosetDo you have any books on your shelf

That you’ve already read yourself?

We’re going to need some, you seeFor our Little Library that’s free.

This will be an outdoor endeavor Folks may borrow or trade, whichever.

We’ll need books for a wide spread of agesThis project will develop in stages.

We can use paper backs or hard cover.We hope folk’s walking through will discover

OUR LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Little Free Library

The Worship and Music Committee recommended to Council (Session) that Pine Shores purchase new hymnals. This action was prompted by a special contribution designated for the purpose of purchasing new hymnbooks. The Council accepted the recommendation and the gift. The hymnal is entitled “Glory to God” and was published by Westminster John Knox Press in 2013. In the introduction it reads:

“We know this hymnal will changes lives.We know this hymnal will inspire the church.We know these songs will enliven worship in

powerful ways.We know familiar songs will sing anew

We know the new songs will speak truth.”

The Council invites all who would like to purchase a hymnbook in honor of or in memory of are encouraged to do so. A special acknowledgement will be placed in the hymnal. Each hymnbook costs $20.00. Please let the Church office know if you are interesting in purchasing a hymnal in honor or memory of someone.

New Hymnals Update


This Year Last YearBeth-El $ 230.00 $5,566.00 Backpacks $1,140.00 $1,555.00SPARCC $1,105.00 $1,195.00Heifer $2,210.00 $ 840.00Children’s Healthy Pantry $ 205.00 $ 540.00CEPAD$7,888.00 $ 0 (New this year)Family Promise$1,450.00 $ 435.00Day Camp $ 245.00 $ 325.00ECHO $1,260.00 $ 20.00

Total$15,733.00 $13,476.00

($3000 went to Daughter for Life)

Alternative Christmas Giving Report

Cedarkirk, YOUR camp and conference center, has recently launched a capital campaign to construct a new fully accessible dining hall, build a new adult-friendly cottage, and make much needed renovations to Cedar Lodge for additional programming and meeting space. This capital campaign focuses on improving the accessibility of the buildings and expanding the facilities so that they may better minister to those they serve. This ministry has been a blessing in the lives of so many children, youth, and adults for the past 46 years. Cedarkirk is grateful for all the support and partnership in sharing God’s love. We invite you to consider joining with Cedarkirk in their effort to strengthen this unique ministry and secure sustainability for years to come.

The campaign goal is $4 million. They have just celebrated the milestone of raising more than $1,000,000.

Cedarkirk Update

The first Sunday of each month is designated as Care and Share Sunday. On January 7th we will be collecting food for Beth El, Immakolee and All Faiths Food Bank. Our featured item is soup.

Care & Share Offering

In Memoriam

Bruce Halliday8/3/1933 - 11/23/2017

Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast is a fellowship group with lively

conversation. We will meet in the Administration Building due to Day Camp.

Men's Breakfast

Sounds of the Soul

Our January Sounds of the Soul will be on Friday, January 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Narthex. Come and enjoy the music and readings as you end the first week of the New Year. Our musician will be saxophonist Dave Pate. The readings will be from The Wisdom of Sundays, Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations.

Dave grew up in Clearwater and graduated from University of South Florida in 1976. His graduate work was in New York City where he was also was very involved in jazz and improvised music during the 1980’s. Since moving back to Florida he has toured Europe several times while participating in jazz and rock festivals. Dave performs with several of the orchestras in the state. He is currently an instructor of saxophone and jazz at St. Pete College and at the high school for the performing arts in St Petersburg.


Parent’s Night Out

Parent’s Night Out will be held this month on Friday, January 12th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. with a Winter theme. Children in Pre-K through Grade 5 will enjoy games, crafts, and more. Pizza and fruit and a movie will round out the evening. Registration is due by noon on January 10th and may be completed online at http://pineshorespres.org/pine-shores-youth/parents-night-out

JOY Company

Joy Company will resume on January 10, 2018. Each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., children from age four to fifth grade are welcome to gather in the JOY Room (#110). This quality program offers fun play in a safe, nurturing and fun filled environment with supervision and guidance of caring and loving leaders. For further details contact Allison Vance – JOY Coordinator 941-343-9894.

Adventure Camp

Monday, January 15, 2018 is celebrated at Martin Luther King Day for children in Sarasota County School district schools. We will celebrate with a Diversity Camp for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. We will visit the Islamic Society of Sarasota, the MLK celebration and the Kadampa Meditation Center. This will be a wonderful opportunity for children to see differences and similarities in sharing our faiths and cultures.

Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but you may drop off as early as 8:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m. if needed. Our day camps include snacks, lunches, field trip, and transportation.

You may register online at http://pineshorespres.org/adventure-camp-registration/

Early registration and payment is encouraged. If you have any questions please call Debby at 941-780-5857.

Young Adult Ministry - (Y.A.M.)2nd CupTuesday, January 9th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Parents and Preschoolers are invited to gather for coffee and playtime.

These gatherings are specifically for parents and their preschoolers, as they gather the second Tuesday of every month 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. through May. Come enjoy delicious coffee and spending time with other parents. Meet on the Pine Shores Presbyterian Church playground, enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Parents have an opportunity to gather, and meet other parents in the neighborhood.

Pine Shores Co-ed Softball TeamIf you or someone you know is interested in joining

the Pine Shores Co-ed Softball team, now is the time to do it. The season will start back up on Tuesday nights at Bee Ridge Park beginning February 6th. Please contact Ben Rigney at [email protected] if you would like to be added to the roster. You will need to sign a waiver.

Be A Good Example

Don’t forget to bring your dollar bill and place it in the offering plate. It’s a way to model giving and generosity for our children and those worshipping with us. It’s a simple way to teach about faithful giving.


Adult Worship Sunday Evenings

Monday Morning Meditation is a weekly meditation offering for those seeking a quiet space for re- flection and prayer. We meet at 11:00 a.m. in The Sanctuary House.

Monday Morning Meditation

The EXPERIENCE Contemplative Worship on

Sunday Evenings at 5:00 p.m.

Mystery, Music and MediationJoin us on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m.

In the Mediation Chapel Where Silence and Centering Music

will lead us to Sacrament.Come, re-center yourself in the company of others.

Tell your friends there is a new EXPERIENCE at to Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.

2018 Souper Bowl of Caring

PSY is participating in this year’s nation-wide effort to raise money and awareness for hunger and food insecurity in our local community. Throughout the month of January, we will be collecting money and non-perishable food items to donate to local organizations and charities that feed the hungry in our community. This year, PSY plans to raise $10,000.00 and 1,800 cans of soup for local organizations and ministries who feed the hungry. Each year the Pine Shores community gives generously, and together we are able to help fill pantries and stock shelves with food at Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte Community Food Pantry, and All Faiths Food Bank. We could not do this without your compassion and commitment to help.

This year along with the Souper Bowl of Caring Collection on Youth Sunday, February 4th, we will be hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser in order to involve more people in our community and raise more money. We will have collection bins for food in the sanctuary and in the community center, and youth students will distribute flyers, bags and invitations to our Pine Shores neighbors. This is a project that really takes the whole community, and we are so grateful for your support and giving every year. Thank you for all you do to take care of others.

Thank you to the New Connections Team members who bring cookies and other refreshments in the month of January.

January 7 - Steve/Barb ArmstrongJanuary 14 - JoAnn Berrisford January 21 - Janet HarrisJanuary 28 - Doris Bispham

New Connections Refreshment Team


Pine Shores Youth (PSY) Tuesday, January 2ndBeth El Farmworker Ministry Work Day

Sunday, January 7th8:30 a.m. Sunday School11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class4:15 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Annual Youth Progressive Dinner

Please meet at the Rigney home for the start of the progressive dinner. We will travel to different homes for a three course dinner full of friends and fun. Please wear weather appropriate clothing because we will be outdoors in all of the places we go to eat. We will return to the youth house parking lot at 8:00 p.m. Adult chaperones will be needed for this event. Please RSVP with Cori by January 5th, so we can plan for the right amount of people. Thank you so much to our gracious dinner hosts:

Appetizers- Ben & Cori Rigney & familyMain Course- Mike & Laura Meyer & familyDessert- Randy & Wendy Natherson & family

5:00 p.m. Bells of Joy Handbell Rehearsal Youth will still have time for rehearsal during the

progressive dinner. Time was built-in for that purpose.

Friday, January 12th6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday Night Lights (for Middle School only).

Please bring $3 Dollars to help cover the cost for pizza and drinks. Invite your friends. We will be playing indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Please wear comfortable play clothes and shoes. We cannot wait to see you there!

Sunday, January 14th8:30 a.m. Sunday School4:00 p.m. Middle School Program/Confirmation Class5:00 p.m. Bells of Joy Handbell Rehearsal6:00 p.m. High School Program

Publicity posters for Souper Bowl of Caring and Youth Sunday

All the youth will be helping to make publicity posters for Souper Bowl of Caring along with the visuals pieces we will use in worship. Then the youth will break up into partners with an adult leader and work on their parts for Youth Sunday worship. Seniors

will work on their writing with an adult leader. Those who do not have writing or speaking parts will work on preparation for the fundraiser event.

Sunday, January 21st8:30 a.m. Sunday School4:00 p.m. Middle School program/ Confirmation Class5:00 p.m. Bells of Joy Handbell Rehearsal6:00 p.m. High School ProgramPreparation for Souper Bowl of Caring

The group will continue preparation of leadership parts and rehearsing for the Youth Sunday worship service.

Saturday, January 27th5:30 p.m. Trivia Night Souper Bowl of Caring Fundraiser set-up

All youth please come to help set up before the event starts. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. We will need all hands on deck for this event to run smooth.

Sunday, January 28th8:30 a.m. Sunday School4:00 p.m. Confirmation Class5:00 p.m. Bells of Joy Handbell Rehearsal6:00 p.m. Middle School & High School Program (together)

The group will meet in the sanctuary and rehearse for the Youth Sunday worship service.

Wednesday, January 31st5:00 p.m. Distribute Can collection flyers and bags to Pine Shores neighborhood

PSY will meet in the Pine Shores parking lot, and once broken into teams, adult drivers will help distribute flyers and bags to homes around the church. The more drivers we have the faster it will go. Please contact Cori Rigney if you are able and willing to be a driver for this project.

Looking ahead:Saturday, February 3rd Youth Sunday Practice in the Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. & Canned Food Pick-up

Sunday, February 4th 8:00 a.m. All youth arrive for final Souper Bowl of Caring preparation.

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For more information visit www.pineshorespres.org

January 2018

8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels6:00 PM Sounds of the Soul

8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC

8:00 AM AA/CC10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels12:00 PM Lunch Bunch at

the Outback6:00 PM PSY Friday Night

Lights6:30 PM Parent’s Night Out

8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC

8:00 AM AA/CC10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels12:00 PM Bell Ringers

Thank You lunch at the Salvation Army

8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC6:00 PM In Betweeners

Baked Potato Entree, North Hall

8:00 AM AA/CC10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels

8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC6:00 PM Youth Fundraiser

Trivia Night

“We Choose” begins todayCare & Share Sunday8:30 AM Youth Sun. Sch.8:30 AM Adult Sunday Sch.9:45 AM Traditional

Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM New Connections11:00 AM Confirmation Cl.4:15 PM Annual Youth Progressive Dinner 5:00 PM Bells of Joy 5:00 PM The EXPERIENCE

8:00 AM AA/CC11:00 AM Meditation /

Sanctuary House3:00 PM Faith in Fiction6:30 PM Cub Scouts7:00 PM Ring Sarasota

Rehearsal

8:00 AM AA /CC9:30 AM Disciples Bible

Study4:00 PM JOY Company6:00 PM Music Team

Practice / CC7:00 PM Chancel Choir

8:00 AM AA/CC9:00 AM Dorcas10:00 AM Intercessory

Prayer Group7:00 PM Clara Kaiser

Carillon

8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp11:00 AM Meditation /

Sanctuary House6:30 PM Cub Scouts7:00 PM Ring Sarasota

Rehearsal

8:00 AM AA/CC8:00 AM AA/Rm. 20910:00 AM Martha’s Circle1:00 PM Staff Mtg.6:00 PM Boy Scouts


Study3:30 PM Backpacking for

Gulf Gate4:00 PM JOY Company6:00 PM Music Team Practice / CC7:00 PM Chancel Choir


Prayer Group6:00 Council Mtg.7:30 PM Clara Kaiser

Carillon


Sanctuary House6:30 PM Cub Scouts off

campus7:00 PM Ring Sarasota

Rehearsal


Sanctuary House6:30 PM Cub Scouts7:00 PM Ring Sarasota

Rehearsal

8:00 AM AA/CC8:00 AM AA/Rm. 20910:30 AM PW Gathering

and Lunch1:00 PM Staff Mtg.5:30 PM Property Cmte.6:00 PM Boy Scouts

8:00 AM AA/CC8:00 AM AA/Rm. 2099:30 AM PW Workday1:00 PM Staff Mtg.6:00 PM Boy Scouts


Study 4:00 PM JOY Company6:00 PM Music Team Practice / CC7:00 PM Chancel Choir



Carillon

8:00 AM AA/CC8:00 AM AA/Rm. 2099:00 AM Second Cup (of

Coffee) - YAM1:00 PM Staff Mtg. 6:00 PM Boy Scouts

8:00 AM AA /CC8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast8:30 AM Adventure Camp6:00 PM Music Team


8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp9:00 AM Dorcas10:00 AM Intercessory


Carillon

8:30 AM Adult Sunday Sch.9:45 AM Traditional

Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM. New Connections4:00 PM Middle School/ Confirmation Class5:00 PM Bells of Joy 5:00 PM The EXPERIENCE6:00 PM High School Prog.

8:30 AM Youth Sun. Sch.8:30 AM Adult Sunday Sch.9:45 AM Traditional

Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM. New Connections4:00 PM Middle School5:00 PM Bells of Joy 5:00 PM The EXPERIENCE6:00 PM High School Prog.

8:30 AM Youth Sun. Sch.8:30 AM All Adult Sun.Sch.9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM. New Connections4:00 PM Confirmation Cls. 5:00 PM Concert Series/ Sanctuary 5:00 PM The EXPERIENCE6:00 PM PSY Middle

School and High School Program

New Year’s Day


Study3:30 PM Backpacking for

Gulf Gate4:00 PM JOY Company5:00 PM PSY distribute

flyers6:00 PM Music Team


**Office closed**

8:00 AM AA/CC 7:45 AM PSY Mission Day at Beth El Farmworker Ministry

8:00 AM AA/CC8:00 AM AA/Rm. 2098:30 AM Adventure Camp9:30 AM PW Board Mtg.1:00 PM Staff Mtg. 4:30 PM Music/Worship6:00 PM Mission Cmte.7:00 PM Ring Sarasota

Rehearsal

Communion

Martin Luther King Day

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church6135 Beechwood AvenueSarasota, Florida 34231

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Our Church StaffRev. Dr. Bruce G. Wismer, Co-Pastor - ext. 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Rev. Karen A. Wismer, Co-Pastor - ext. 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. Cori Rigney, Associate Pastor - ext. 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Ogilvie, Co-Pastors' Secretary - ext. 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Holdsworth, Director of Music - ext. 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Angela Hall, Financial/Membership Secretary - ext. 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Debby Wendell, Day Camp Coordinator - ext. 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Allison Vance, JOY Company Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. Dr. Kathleen Weller, Parish Associate - ext. 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. Ruth Schaaff, Parish Associate - ext. 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Miller, Administrative Assistant - ext. 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Allan Beck, Treasurer- ext. 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Matt Dienna, New Connections Music Team Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Fisher, Organist/Accompanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Podsklan, MaintenanceRev. Dr. W. Robert Martin, Jr., Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Worship Services each Sunday morning at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church8:15 a.m. Nursery & Child Care begins8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship Time9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship

10:00 a.m. Informal Worship in Community Center5:00 p.m. The EXPERIENCE Worship in Meditation Chapel

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