Florida Mission Center Community of Christ VOL 6 OCTOBER 2013 ISSUE 10 NEWSupdate in this issue WEBSITE TIP MISSIONFEST WINTER REUNION PIANO/DISH FOR SALE LEADERSHIP CHANGES UPCOMING EVENTS NEED FOR BIBLES The subcontractor on the Deerhaven swimming pool project has removed the pool shell that was done ear- lier. He reports that he is now in the process of doing the work necessary to re-do the pool shell. This work is being done subject to inspec- tions and approvals by the project engineer and the county. We will update you on the progress of the work when we have more definite word on where things stand, hopefully within the next couple of weeks. We are most appre- ciative for your patience and understanding during the span of time that has been spent on these re-do efforts. SWIMMING POOL UPDATE Register Now: SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT Oct 25-27 Guest Minister: Evangelist Marvin Rice Bring your scriptures and a lawn chair and come bask in God’s presence at Deerha- ven. Learn techniques for growth on your spiritual journey and spend time apart dwelling in the Spirit. Also, we are most thankful for your gener- ous support of the pool and for so many posi- tive words of encouragement during these efforts. We also would be happy to receive addi- tional contribu- tions toward the pool pro- ject. Please feel free to call or e-mail me ([email protected]or 850-553-4080) anytime if you have questions about the pool or Deerhaven in gen- eral. Again, thank you! Dale Lick, Chair, Deerhaven Board of Directors COST: $75 DUE OCT 20 Send checks to the Florida Mission Cen- ter office. Or, register and pay online: www.cofchristfmc.org DGR HIGHLIGHT All United States members on the world church mailing list should receive a copy of the Your Generosity Matters report sometime during October. The report details how con- tributions to worldwide ministries in fiscal year 2013 are helping fulfill Christ’s mission around the world. In addition, it lists the many ways members can continue to support worldwide ministries in fiscal year 2014 and includes a PAT (Pre-authorized Monthly Checking Account Transfer) form for those who feel called to contribute in that way. To view the report online visit http://www.cofchrist.org/give/2013-2014ContributorGuide- EN.pdf.
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Florida Mission Center Community of Christ
VOL 6 OCTOBER 2013 ISSUE 10
NEWSupdate
in this issue
WEBSITE TIP
MISSIONFEST
WINTER REUNION
PIANO/DISH FOR SALE
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEED FOR BIBLES
The subcontractor on the Deerhaven swimming pool project has removed the pool shell that was done ear-lier. He reports that he is now in the process of doing the work necessary to re-do the pool shell. This work is being done subject to inspec-tions and approvals by the project engineer and the county. We will update you on the progress of the work when we have more definite word on where things stand, hopefully within the next couple of weeks. We are most appre-ciative for your patience and understanding during the span of time that has been spent on these re-do efforts.
THE PASTORS CORNER
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE Register Now:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT Oct 25-27
Guest Minister:
Evangelist Marvin Rice
Bring your scriptures and a lawn chair and come bask in God’s presence at Deerha-ven. Learn techniques for growth on your spiritual journey and spend time
apart dwelling in the Spirit.
Also, we are most thankful for your gener-ous support of the pool and for so many posi-tive words of encouragement during these efforts. We also would be happy to receive addi-tional contribu-tions toward the pool pro-ject. Please feel free to c a l l o r e - m a i l m e ([email protected] or 850-553-4080) anytime if you have questions about the pool or Deerhaven in gen-eral.
Again, thank you! Dale Lick, Chair, Deerhaven Board of Directors COST: $75 DUE OCT 20
Send checks to the
Florida Mission Cen-ter office.
Or, register and pay
online: www.cofchristfmc.org DGR HIGHLIGHT
All United States members on the world church mailing list should receive a copy of the Your Generosity Matters report sometime during October. The report details how con-tributions to worldwide ministries in fiscal year 2013 are helping fulfill Christ’s mission around the world. In addition, it lists the many ways members can continue to support worldwide ministries in fiscal year 2014 and includes a PAT (Pre-authorized Monthly Checking Account Transfer) form for those who feel called to contribute in that way. To view the report online visit http://www.cofchrist.org/give/2013-2014ContributorGuide-EN.pdf.
october 4-6 Women’s Retreat 18-20 Peace Colloquy 25-27 Spiritual Growth
Retreat
november 8-9 MissionFest 9 FMC & Deerhaven Conferences
16 DH Workday 28-29 THANKSGIVING - Office Closed
december 24-Jan 1 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S Office Closed
LEADERSHIP CHANGE
Dear Friends, With gratitude I share the following news with you. Please share it with others in your congregation. Your Florida Mission Center Leadership Team will be changing over the next few months.
On December 31, Florida Mission Center Financial Officer Jane Watkins will retire. The Florida Mission Center has been greatly blessed by Jane’s rich minis-try and excellent leadership. For seven years, Jane has served as Florida Mis-sion Center financial officer, providing support to congregational financial offic-ers, teaching and preaching throughout the mission center, encouraging disci-ples to generously share their time, talents, and treasure for local and world-wide ministries, and bringing her warm, joyful presence into homes, congrega-tions, camps, reunions, and mission center gatherings. During MissionFest, No-vember 8-9 at Deerhaven, we will celebrate Jane’s service and thank her for her faithful contributions to Christ’s Mission. Please join us as we honor her.
By the end of the year, we plan on Bob Watkins’ return to full-time leadership as single-line administrator, serving as the Florida Mission Center president and financial officer. In this expanded role, Bob will bring excellent guidance and support to congregations and members. We give thanks for Bob’s steady recov-ery from his radical surgery and continue to prayerfully support him in the heal-ing process and as he prepares to resume leadership of the mission center.
We also give heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Jim Slauter who has provided exceptional full-time leadership in the mission center while Bob heals. Begin-ning with this communication, Jim will be serving as a single-line administrator (Florida Mission Center Interim president and financial officer) until Bob’s re-turn.
To support Jim and eventually Bob, Debbie Bartlett has agreed to provide near-ly full-time administrative and bookkeeping support for the Florida Mission Center and Deerhaven Campgrounds, beginning immediately. Her excellent organizational and administrative skills will insure that Jim and Bob successful-ly serve as single-line administrators.
Until her retirement, Jane will share some of her extensive gifts and talents to teach Temple School classes, support some congregations during their fall busi-ness meetings, and provide dynamic preaching.
As we proceed through this transition time, I ask for your prayerful support for the Florida Mission Center Leadership Team. I look forward to seeing you at Mission-Fest. I know God will bless us as we deepen our discipleship and commitment to Live Christ’s Mission. Your sister in Christ, Linda L. Booth, Apostle Southern USA Mission Field
FMC WEBSITE TIP: Online payment for FMC events is available by first using the online registration form. After you submit your registration, a confirmation page will appear giving you options for pay-ment. You can then follow the directions to pay by credit card or with a PayPal account. If you regis-ter for an event and then go back online to pay at a later time, you will have to fill out the online regis-tration form again to access the payment page.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Friday, November 8 6:00 pm Registration
7:30 Mission Mixer for all ages
8:00 Apostle Linda Booth: Mis-sion Principles* Movie for Youth/Children
9:30 Fellowship & Snacks
Saturday, November 9 7:30 am BREAKFAST
8:30 Apostle Linda Booth: Min-istry/Priesthood* Kids in Mission Classes for ages 5-18
10:00 Break
10:30 Worship*
12:00 pm LUNCH KIDS LUNCH WITH LINDA
MISSIONFEST NOVEMBER 8-9 AT DEERHAVEN
1:00 FMC & Deerhaven Confer ences* Kids Activities throughout afternoon: 1-2 Canoeing/Fishing 2-3 Sports Court Activities 3-4 Crafts 4-6 Movie
6:00 DINNER
7:00 Clean up and departure *Nursery available
Those with long distances to travel may
stay overnight and leave Sunday morn-
ing. There is no registration fee for this event. A support offering will be col-lected during the conference to help allay expenses.
WINTER REUNION JANUARY 25-31, 2014 AT DEERHAVEN
Due to an unexpected sched-uling conflict, Apostle Linda Booth is no longer available to join Winter Re-union 2014. However, Richard and Barbara Howard will now come and share their ministry and stories with reunion. Mark your calendar and plan now to attend this week-long event. Classes offered during the week will include Singing from the New Hymnal, Quilting, Wood Carv-ing, Reader’s Theatre, Church Histo-ry, Tole Painting, Jewelry Making,
Nature Walks, and Choir. Join in the fun during evening activities like Bun-co, Bingo, Campfire, Talent Night, Trivia Night and more. Share in dy-namic worship, theme classes, and uplifting song and music. Enjoy good food, the beauty of Deerhaven, mean-ingful sharing with others and through it all sense God’s Spirit. Online registration and pay-ment is now available on the mission center website. For more infor-mation, contact Directors Peter Smith, (989) 339-4665, or Mark Dix-on, (813) 230-9366.
FOR SALE… The Tarpon Springs congregation is selling their 9 year old Baldwin upright piano and a satellite dish. If you might be in-terested in coming to get either of these items, please contact Pastor Lillian Postlethwait about pricing and other details: (727) 946-4407.
MISSIONFEST: LIVE CHRIST’S MISSION
A family event! Come see friends, Enjoy Deerhaven,
Share in the business of the mission center,
Celebrate - Reconnect!
Register online now
2014
Not actual piano
UPCOMING EVENTS
Florida Mission Center PO Box 196262 Winter Springs, FL 32719-6262 800-900-5070 407-977-4288 407-977-4534 fax
