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Church
Register
DEATHS
Marjorie Watt,
Monday, February 11, 2008
Charles Sterling, Sunday, March 2,
2008
Judy Farris, Tuesday, March 4, 2008
William Henney, Saturday, March 15, 2008
Jean Cheatham, Saturday, March 15, 2008
GIFTS
To the Memorial Fund:
- In memory of Marcia Jones by Frank and
Angie Antonicelli.
- In memory of Edith Saterbo by Elaine
Clifford and Lois Munson.
- In memory of Virginia Hallinan by Frank
and Angie Antonicelli, Martha Edwards, Alice Hallinan, Terrance
Hallinan, Paul and Jacquelyn Pettigrew, Jim and Isabel Rumbold,
and Nell Taylor.
To the Parament Fund in memory of Louise Gamble
by Danté Antonacci and Helen Herge.
To the Gardens of Hope in memory of Joe Pollard by
Art Pollard.
To Christian Education in memory of Pat Wilson
(Bob Wilson's mother) by Don and Ann Wainscott.
To the Children's Ministry in memory of Mary Ann
Hill by Lewis T. Hill.
To the Special Youth Fund by Bob and Judi Randolph.
Special gift of books to the Theda Balliet Library by
Irving and Carolyn Wheeler.
The Easter banner in the Sanctuary was given to Hope
from funds raised by the Hope Church Bazaar.
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THANK YOU . . .
To our Hope Church family and friends,
Thanks to each one of you for being constant
reminders... inspirations for others! God loves you
and so do we. out thoughts and prayers.
– The Probert Family Dear Hope Church family,
A triple thank you for the beautiful arrangement that
brightened my hospital room and my spirit for a whole week,
the many visits and cards - from Tom, choir and church
friends - and the lovely bouquet that greeted me on my
arrival home. The thoughtfulness of so many friends
and neighbors is much appreciated!
– Swanny Seirup To my Hope Church family,
I know it was through your prayers and concerns that I
am now better and back on my feet. Thank you!
– Ron Hicks To Hope Church members and friends,
A heart-felt thank you to all our Hope Church friends
for your thoughts and prayers during my recent
surgery. And because of Tom's constant prayer-filled
presence, I hope to be with all of you very soon.
– Bill Pratt To our friends at Hope Presbyterian,
John and I were so pleased when Marsha brought us a
beautiful bouquet of flowers from church. Your
kindness and thoughtfulness are so very much
appreciated. John is slowly recovering and we both
send our heart-felt thanks.
– John and Geri Baker
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 THE
2008 "ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING" OFFERING TOTALED $742. THANK
YOU FOR SHARING WITH OTHERS!
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CHANGES
Dear
friends from colder places on the North American continent,
please contact the Church Office as you leave Winter Haven so we may continue to
be in touch with you through the summer months.
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Sunday,
April 13 - 10:30 Worship
Both
8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services will be regular worship with preaching
HOPE
CREATIVE SCHOOL CELEBRATES
35 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
9:30
a.m. Fellowship Hour hosted by Hope Creative School teachers and
staff
10:30
a.m. Recognition of past and present attendees and teachers
Special music presented by Hope Creative preschoolers and
Hope Church Reunion Choir
11:30
a.m. Dedication of the Marcia Jones Memorial Butterfly Garden
(formerly known as the Children's Meditation Garden)
11:30
a.m. Board of Deacons' BBQ (eat-in and take-out)
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CELEBRATING
50 YEARS OF HOPE
Sunday,
April 20 - One Worship Service at 10 a.m.
Guest
Preacher, Dr. Gerry Tyer
Executive Presbyter
Presbytery of Tampa Bay
Cynthia
Clawson and Bruce Greer
Recognition
of Charter Members and Guests
Chancel
Choir of Hope
The
Sacrament of The Lord's Supper
Extensive
Historical Displays
Fellowship
Brunch following Worship
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THE CAROLYN AND IRVING WHEELER
COLUMBARIUM GARDEN
On
Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 Hope Church dedicated the Carolyn and Irving Wheeler
Columbarium. The Columbarium was presented to honor Carolyn and Irving by their
children, Wes, David, Sally and Mark. We welcome the Columbarium Garden to our
Gardens of Hope.
Niches are now being reserved;
to insure that you get your first choice of location, please contact Elder Paul
Thompson at 326-9555.
GARDEN ANGELS AT HOPE
Hope’s members are just the
best!! Where a need is seen, you can just about set your clock on the arrival of
wonderful “garden angels.” In that spirit, I would like to thank the
following people for their help during the very hectic last days of gardening
for the Columbarium Garden dedication - Jan Carmichael, Nancy and Barry Porter,
and Lynn Lang who just “showed up” to help put the final touches on the
Garden. Lou Bell brought a surprise lunch for the landscape crew. Don Combee
donated beautiful annuals for the outdoor planter. Bob Lang donated irrigation
supplies. Laura Greenberg graciously prepared in a very short time the violin
solo that was such a beautiful part of the dedication.
Marti Brightwell, Bobbie
Ebright from the Church Office, and Jerry Ptak (custodian) went the extra mile
in helping in so many ways during the process. Peg Robinson, Joy McCollum and
Paul Thompson were invaluable in being the forces and imagination behind the
Columbarium plans.
And, speaking of angels, in
planning for the new “Marcia Jones Butterfly Garden,” it was necessary to
get professional help in removing some old and established plants. We learned
that Hope’s own Eric Moore (son of Carol and Kenny Moore) had just started a
landscaping business (Tropical Turf Care, 651-8414), so we asked him for an
estimate. Imagine our joy and appreciation when Eric came back with a “bid”
of offering his services to the church and preschool for FREE. As we all know,
when you are young and just starting your business, pro bono services are not
considered lightly. THANK YOU, Eric, for your work and generosity.
– The Gardner –
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS
Helen
Herge, Moderator
The
NURSERY, located in the Christian Education Building, is available at
9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for toddlers three years of age and under.
The
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, located in the back of the Sanctuary, is a
friendly atmosphere for infants and toddlers and is available for parents at
the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services. Parents may listen to the
sermon while their child plays.
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PREPARATION
FOR WORSHIP
We
like to think of our church as a friendly and welcoming place, and it is!
In the quarter hour before worship, our Sanctuary is busy with greetings and
conversation. The Worship Committee affirms the value of this time and
also reminds us that as the chimes and prelude call us to worship, many
worshipers enjoy the quiet moments of reverence and preparation. This
growing stillness at the beginning of worship is a good thing, too. In the
same way that we all help to make Hope a friendly church, let us also encourage
one another in gifts of reverence as worship begins.
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THE
FLOWER COMMITTEE wishes
to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who donates flowers during
the year to beautify our sanctuary. Your continued support has
enabled us to have flowers for Sunday services, Easter and Christmas.
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2008
Communion Schedule
Sunday,
March 2
Maundy Thursday, March 20
Easter Sunday, March 23
50th Anniversary Sunday, April 20
Mother's Day Sunday, May 11
Sunday, July 6
Sunday, August 3
Kick-off Sunday, September 7
World Day Communion Sunday, October 5
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, December 7
Hope Family Worship Sunday, December 21
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24
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ASH WEDNESDAY
OUR ASH WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE continues
to grow, with 41 members and friends receiving the Lord’s Supper at this
year’s observance. Hope Creative School’s morning chapel followed the
Morning Prayers. School Director Julie Wilson used the chalice and paten to
share with the children the meaning of Communion. Several school parents
attended the Ash Wednesday service and then stayed for chapel with their
children.
We
hope you will plan next year to attend this Ash Wednesday observance which has
become a very meaningful time for the church family.
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A
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do you know what I know? The bazaar committee is absolutely devoted to the
cause! They work each week all year long to sort and price merchandise, all your
donations, for the bazaar. It's only been several months since I've joined them,
but this is a sample of what I've heard them say: "I'll take this home and
get the spots out of it I'll take this home and glue it - I'll take these home
and package them to make them more attractive - I'll take these electrical
pieces home to make sure they work - I'll take this to a dealer or check eBay to
see if it's worth more than bazaar prices - a battery in this will make it worth
more so I'll get one - my signs will be distributed in a few days." All
this behind-the-scenes work by Nancy Porter, Patrice Hatley, Ellen Martin, Linda
Haskins, and Pam Roe has been going on for several years and they have developed
the bazaar into what it is today.
In
addition to this group there is another group that polishes silver, a group that
sets up and organizes the boutique, and many, many others that bake delicious
goodies. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the bazaar many other
volunteers help set up and arrange the merchandise. In addition, several couples
prepare and sell hot dogs and drinks to the shoppers. God bless the men for all
the hauling, lifting, and arranging before and after the event. I can't name all
of you but you were fabulous and please forgive me if I've left anyone out. And
above all, please keep your donations coming; everything counts.
Somebody
asked me, "How many hours of labor are put into this project?" No one
keeps track, but I think if we knew, we'd be overwhelmed.
I'm
very proud to be a part of this truly Christian community.
–
Mary Kaylor
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Christian Education
 Vacation
Bible School
June 9-13, 2008
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Ages 3 - grade 4
More information to come. If you would like to volunteer to be part of this vine-swinging adventure, call Holly at
324-6382.
Sunrise Children's Library
The Children’s
Library has been humming this Spring! Sunday morning during 10:30 worship
service, children have been having Children’s Church. The children have
an opportunity to listen to a story, sing a song or two, make a craft, and check
out a book.
If you have visiting grandchildren, remember to stock up
on books from the Children's Library.
Thursday mornings continue to see all the Hope Creative
School students visiting the Sunrise center, selecting books to take home and
read with their parents, and have story time with volunteer readers from Hope
Church. Lila Ptak has selected a day each month to share stories with the
children. Carol Stasiak has shared her clerical skills, helping to check
out books, filing cards, and checking in returns.
Thank you to all the volunteers who have enjoyed reading
to the children: Lila Ptak, Carol Stasiak, Denise Ragatz, Sharon Mann,
Sherry Summers, Jan Carmichael, Dot Carter, Pat Platt, and Florrie Ellen
Hicks. Many hands make lighter work! Volunteers welcome! Any
questions? Call Ann Wainscott or Sherry Summers.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation classes begin in July. If you are going
into 8th grade or have not been confirmed and are ready to begin your spiritual
journey, please contact Holly for more information.
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Hope Creative School
The Marcia Jones Butterfly Garden is underway.
The old plants and shrubs
have been cleared to make way for
host plants and flowers, which will be a habitat for native butterflies, birds and
bugs. The garden will be rededicated at the 35th Anniversary Celebration
on Sunday, April 13. A special thanks goes out to Eric Moore
(Carol and Kenny’s son) for donating his time and expertise to the
project. And of course this beautiful garden is inspired and created
by Molly Griner. Thank you Molly! Please join us on the
13th of April for the celebration!
What
a wonderful way to celebrate and honor a wonderful woman!
Registration
for
Hope
Creative
School
summer
program
and
the
2008/2009
school
year
is now
open.
HCS
summer program will run from June 16—August 1 or 8. Hours will
be 7:30—8:45am for Early Morning Arrival, 8:45 am12:00 noon for
the main part of the program and 12:00 noon—5:30 p.m. for Extended
Care. Each week will have its own special theme; red, white
and blue, nature, cooking, etc. Kids entering into preschool (2
1/2) to Kindergarten are welcome. Mom’s Morning Out will also
be available (8:45 a.m.12 noon).
HCS
2008/2009 school year will begin August 18 for Kindergarten and
September 2 for the rest of the preschool. Classes are filling
fast, so if you or someone you know are interested in the summer
program or the school itself, please contact Julie Wilson at 3246377.
Thank You!
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 FELLOWSHIP Each Sunday
from
9:15 - 11:30 a.m. on the Patio. Volunteers are needed! Sign up for a Sunday when you may host a Fellowship Time. You might celebrate an anniversary or birthday, or remember
a loved one. This is a great time to share – between worship services – when you may meet and greet Hope friends. The coffee will be made . . . just supply the juice and goodies. Choose your date now, and sign up in the “Fellowship Notebook” in the adult library.
— Bob Wilson, Moderator
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 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
is “Family Emergency Services” Sunday. On that Sunday everyone is encouraged to participate by bringing your gifts of money or items. Items may be placed in the baskets in the Narthex.
Food items needed: Cereal, tuna, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, rice (1-3 lb bags), dry milk and canned meats.
Hygiene items needed: deodorant, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo, adult diapers (med to lg), lotion, razors/shavers.
Cleaning items needed: bleach (small bottles), laundry detergent, liquid all-purpose cleaners (Spic & Span, etc.) Please make checks payable to “Family Emergency Services.” Thank you for contributing to this worthy ministry.
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FROM THE BOARD OF DEACONS
NEEDED! A FEW GOOD WORKERS!!
Hope Church has committed to volunteering in the
Meals on Wheels "Month of Mondays" program for May. Please
consider signing up for the Hope team! We will be sorting through items
donated for the Meals on Wheels Thrift Store and preparing these items (mainly
clothing) for sale. Hours are flexible - between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. every
Monday in May. Lunch is provided. This can be a fun and worthwhile
experience as we help our local Meals program, which has been a mission of our
church for many years. Please contact Marsha Long (324-6307) or Lila Ptak
(318-9171) with any questions or to sign up to help. Thanks so much!
— Marsha Long, Moderator, Board of Deacons
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
OF HOPE CHURCH
Join
a Circle for Bible Study, fellowship, and refreshment!
Circles
I, II, and III
Meet
the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor.
Roberta Ackerman (299-5021), Leader
Circle
IV
Meets
the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, Cypress
Gardens Blvd.
Jeanie Madaus (326-6056) and Denise McGrath (326-1260), Leaders
All
women of the church are invited to attend any of the above circles, as well
as the special gatherings held in Friendship Hall. As the
opportunities arise, details will be found in the Sunday bulletin and on the
Web site.
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CHURCH
WOMEN UNITED
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY
"God's Wisdom Inspires Hospitality"
MAY
FRIENDSHIP DAY
will
be held Friday, May 2, at First Christian Church, 29 Seventh Street SW in Winter
Haven, beginning at 10 a.m. A luncheon will immediately follow the
service. Tickets for the luncheon are $6 and may be purchased by calling
Dorris Bryan at 294-3852 by Monday, April 28.
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A Word of Hope from Stephen Ministry:
Just call
Stephen Ministers the “after”
people —
after the
doctors have said there’s nothing more they can do, or after a loved one has
passed away;
after a
relationship ends, but the wounds are still bleeding;
after your
family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need
to talk;
after you
find the pink slip in what’s now your final paycheck.
These are
examples of when Stephen Ministers can be called upon for help. Stephen Ministry
is a free and confidential
service for people who are struggling with a special need or going through a
difficult time. They are paired with lay persons who have been trained as
Stephen Ministers to offer Christian support and care.
We would
love to talk with anyone who feels they may need a Stephen Minister to help them
through tough times. We are here to serve the congregation. Bear one
another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians
6:2)
There is
also a need for additional Stephen Minister candidates and we invite anyone to
call us (324-4223) for questions about any aspect of the Stephen Ministry
program.
— Jeff
and Joyce Vose, Directors
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