The Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach P. O. Box 1723 (3524 U.S. Highway 98 W) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Phone: (850) 267-2599 FAX: (888) 398-5768 Email: [email protected]Web Site: www.srbcc.com T H E C O M M U N I C A T O R “MONDAYS WITH PETE” If you’d like to receive Pastor Pete’s Monday morning e-mail devotional “Mondays with Pete”, please send your e-mail address to him at [email protected]OR...you can read his weekly devotional on the church website under “Pete’s Blog” or on the church’s Facebook page. DECEMBER 2015 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9:30am - Congregational Care Committee Sunday, Dec. 6, 3-5pm - Pastor’s Open House Monday, Dec. 7, 2pm - Deadline to order poinsettias Sunday, Dec. 13, 11am - Congregational Business Meeting Sunday, Dec 13, 2:30pm - Ecumenical Choir Concert Monday, Dec. 14, 11am - Community Church Women Holiday Luncheon Monday, Dec. 14, 7pm - Ecumenical Choir Concert Thursday, Dec. 17, 12:30pm - Preschool Christmas Pageant Thursday, Dec. 24, 7pm - Christmas Eve Service Monday, Jan. 4, 9am - Un-decorate the Church
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The Community Church
of Santa Rosa Beach P. O. Box 1723
(3524 U.S. Highway 98 W) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
“MONDAYS WITH PETE” If you’d like to receive Pastor Pete’s Monday morning e-mail devotional “Mondays with Pete”, please send your e-mail address to him at [email protected] OR...you can read his weekly devotional on the church website under “Pete’s Blog” or on the church’s Facebook page.
DECEMBER 2015
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9:30am - Congregational Care Committee
Sunday, Dec. 6, 3-5pm - Pastor’s Open House
Monday, Dec. 7, 2pm - Deadline to order poinsettias
Sunday, Dec. 13, 11am - Congregational Business Meeting
Sunday, Dec 13, 2:30pm - Ecumenical Choir Concert
Monday, Dec. 14, 11am - Community Church Women Holiday Luncheon
December 6th – 2nd Sunday of Advent Advent Series: Signs of Christ’s Coming
Communion Sunday Luke 3: 1-6
“A Voice Calls in the Wilderness”
December 13th – 3rd Sunday of Advent Advent Series: Signs of Christ’s Coming
Philippians 4: 4-7 “Peace Comes to Our Hearts”
December 20th – 4th Sunday of Advent
Advent Series: Signs of Christ’s Coming Micah 5: 2-5
“A Small Town is Blessed”
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7pm Candlelight Communion Service
December 27th – 1st Sunday after Christmas
Colossians 3: 12-17 “Dress Code”
PLEDGE CARDS AND TIME AND TALENT SUR-VEYS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO THE CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
Sunday, Dec. 6th 3 - 5 pm
71 Flamingo Drive Santa Rosa Beach
Place your order in the church
office for poinsettias by Monday, Dec. 7th. Each plant is $15.
Please pick up your plants follow-ing our Christmas Eve service on
Thursday, Dec. 24th at 7pm.
YEAR END DONATIONS Please remember that all year end do-nations that you want credited to 2015 MUST be received in the church office by Wednesday, Dec. 30th. Thank you!
Christmas Shoeboxes Thank you so much for your gener-osity in filling 81 shoeboxes for Op-eration Christmas Child! You have helped spread the gospel and
Christmas cheer around the world!
WELCOME BACK
RETURNING SNOWBIRDS!
Charles & Mary Ann Johnson
Abe & Marge Heppner
Chuck & Carol Baumann
Jay Geraldson
PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Join us in the sanctuary on Thurs-day, Dec. 17th at 12:30pm as our preschoolers share the story of Christmas and sing familiar carols.
Come early to get a good seat for this blessed event and see how our preschool is bringing the Good News of God’s love to our area’s children!
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE As a mission to our community, we are looking for those willing to lead and teach an English as a Second Language class. If you are inter-ested in helping with this new mission, here is a list of the upcoming meeting and training op-portunities:
Please contact Dot Taylor for more information at 850-622-1538.
Members & Associate Members, please make plans to attend a Congre-gational Business Meeting following worship on Sun-day, Dec. 13th to elect the new slate of deacons for the 2016-18 term.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
Join us in celebrating Christ’s birth at 7pm on Christmas Eve. Invite your friends and neigh-bors and bring the kids in their pj’s.
Help us pack away the Christmas décor for the church on Mon-day, Jan. 4th at 9am. All hands on “deck” to “undeck the halls”!
Another Christmas Mission Opportunity
Would you like to make Christmas merrier for the children and families of the El Shaddai congrega-tion that meets in our chapel? We are decorating a Christmas tree with gift cards to be given to the congregation on Sunday evening, Dec. 20th, in time for Christmas shopping. If you would like to participate, purchase a gift card (Walmart, Tar-get, Publix, etc.) and bring it to the church by Sunday morning, Dec. 20th, and place it in one of the stockings on the tree in the south narthex. Make sure the amount of the gift card is indicat-ed. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Write “Christmas tree” on the memo line of your check to indicate the purpose of your donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
PRESCHOOL UPDATES
We hope that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving break. Our Thanksgiving lunch was
wonderful. The food was delicious! Thanks to everyone that donated food and their time. It
is always special for the students to have their families come join us. We will have our
Christmas Program on Thursday, December 17 at 12:30. A special thank you to all the
church members that work with the preschool to make this a special event. December 17
will also be our last day of school before the holidays. Classes will resume on January 6,
2016. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Robin Vaughn, Director
Join us Sundays at 9:30am for morning coffee, treats and fel-lowship in the reception area before we go into worship.
The Vision Team has been working hard to look at the future of our church. They have looked at our Statement of Faith to define who we are and our Mission State-ment to state what we are going to ac-complish. In this stage we will begin
looking at the programs and ministries of our church asking if they help us accomplish our mission. With the approval of the 2016 budget, we will be concentrating on how to integrate an Associate Pastor into our ministries. Everyone is welcome to attend, bring input, and participate in the discussions. Contact Pastor Pete for more information.
The monthly prayer group will meet at 5pm on December 13th in the sanctuary.
Cary Noffsinger
Congregational Care Committee The Committee will hold their December meeting on Tuesday, Dec.1st at 9:30am
at the home of Janie Beal, 204 Masters Court, Santa Rosa Beach. For questions or directions, contact Janie at 615-337-5919.
MEMORIALS/HONOR GIFTS… During November, donations were given to the church as follows:
In memory of Clyde Pascher by Polly McCall, Carrie Nelle Moye, Roger & Susan Hall
In memory of Norm Witbeck by Michael & Doris Beam, Marie Buretta & Jon Raymond
In memory of Thyra Whitford by Lester & Barbara Chock, Don & Dot Taylor,
Larry & Cynthia Draper
In memory of Robert Bannerman by Carrie Nelle Moye
In memory of Hazel Hicks by Larry & Cynthia Draper
PLEASE KEEP the following people on our Prayer List in your thoughts and prayers:
Please pray for: church/associate members: Pastor Pete, Carolyn Latham, Jan Rundquist, Doris Mueller, Sharon Sutherland, Marie Starks, Susan McGinnis, Dennis & Judy Stephens, Robbie Rogers, Velma Riehle, Bill Stephenson, Oren & Gerry Rector, Patti Witbeck, Juanita Worland ; friends & rela-
tives: Lloyd Boneck, Andy Cowan, Beth Altobellis, Father Frank Cooper, Juanita Standefer, Marshall Lauen, Susan Walker, Noah Vick, Laura Ruth, Carolyn & Terry Padgette, Frances Marie Burnette, Bryant Mather, Denise Stokes, Dick Gorby, Karen DesJardins, Marjorie Heppner, Gary Guidry, Mary Ann Dawson, Marie Ann Godeke, Fran Riehle, John Bartozs & family, Blake, Mollie Shepard, Kathy Colcord, Estelle Dinkins, Wendy Dean, Leslie Moon, Jim Borchert, Patti Kunkel, Irmgard Lee, Cathy Bullen, Mary Lenning, Don & Linda DeBerry, Ethel Hollencamp, Linda Wiselogel, Todd Brown, Rene Sendelbach, Jamie To, Kelli Teipel, ALL human beings being persecuted by ISIS, Vick-ey McCorkle, Brenda Noling, Virginia Thomas.
Thanksgiving for prayers answered: Barbara Stanfield, Lisa & John Self
When a person wants to be taken off the Prayer List, please contact the Church Office and the individual’s name will be moved to the “Thanksgiving List.” Remember, also, that our Prayer Chain is available for additional special focus and prayer. Just call the Church Office (267-2599) for special prayer requests.
GOD DOES ANSWER PRAYERS!!
Now would be a great time to attend a Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 8:45am!
Pastor Pete’s Sunday School Class meets in Classroom 209 and is beginning a study of the General Letters to the Church – 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude.
The Men’s Sunday School Class is studying Matthew this quarter. They meet in the upstairs lounge, Room 206.
The Ladies’ Sunday School Class continues their Advent study, “Awaiting the Already”, this month and meets in Classroom 208 upstairs.
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to . . ...Diane Goldsby, family and friends, upon the death of her mother, Hazel Hicks. … the family and friends of Thyra Whitford upon her death. … Juanita Worland, family and friends, upon the death of her son, Monty.
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENTS
We thank the following individuals for assist-ing with activities & duties in December:
Communion Servers (Dec. 6th) - Deacons & Ushers Communion Preparer - Nancy Jo Willis Lay Reader - Margaret Rogers Pew Maintenance - Robbie & Margaret Rogers Mission Deliveries - Betty White Fellowship Dinner Kitchen Crew - Judy Stephens, Lynne Stephenson, Mary Reeder, SueAnn Holland
Pastor Pete’s Wednesday lunch time study begins at 11:45am and is studying the book of James. (Bring your lunch as we eat first.)
Pastor Pete’s Wednesday evening study is work-ing on Experiencing the Heart of Jesus by Max Lucado at 6:30pm.
The church offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25th and Friday, Jan. 1st for Christmas and New Years.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Dec. 06 - Cary Noffsinger Dec. 11 - Gerry Rector Dec. 12 - Nancy Jo Willis Dec. 14 - Jim Holland Dec. 15 - Rosalie Daehler, Toby Olson Dec. 25 - Dick Chamberlain Dec. 28 - Brick Mason Dec. 29 - Bill Stephenson Dec. 30 - Ginny Cranford
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: Dec. 11 - Jim & Gayle Lockwood Dec. 14 - Jim & Mary Sue Fortner Dec. 17 - Mel & Betty Smith Dec. 19 - David & Mary Lenning Dec. 20 - Toby & Mary Olson Dec. 22 - Rocky & Rosalie Daehler, Ken &
Robin Lloyd Dec. 28 - Jim & SueAnn Holland Dec. 29 - Kent & Patty Laflin, Ed & La Donna Wright Dec. 30 - Pete & Chotsy Mercer, Jim & Thriza Smeal
BROOKDALE/CRYSTAL BAY
DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Dec. 01st - Janie Beal
Dec. 08th - Linda Fullerton Dec. 15th - Charlie Earles
30 11:45am Bible Study 2pm Bulletin Folding 5:30pm Choir Reh. 7pm-El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)
31 7pm El Shaddai Hispanic Ministry (chapel)
1 New Years Day Office Closed
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Preschool Out - Christmas Holiday
Community Church Calendar
December 2015
Preschool in Session: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Preschool in Session: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Preschool in Session: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Preschool Out - Christmas Holiday
Community Church Cruisers Upcoming Opportunities
Community Cruiser season is coming up. Here are some ideas for some great evening and over-night outings. If you are interested in any of these, please let us know so we can start making more definite plans. Also, if you have any other ideas, let Pastor Pete know.
January 23rd: Dukes of Dixieland – Mattie Kelley Arts Auditorium in Niceville
March 13th: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat – Mattie Kelley
Monroeville, Alabama: To Kill a Mockingbird Play
Savannah or St. Augustine
Billy Graham Training/Worship Event – Asheville, North Carolina
Community Church Women (CCW)
Another one of our November activities was scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, at 11am at the church. Tim Ryan (a professional florist and friend to many at our church) returned with his usual informative, amusing, and expert demonstrations to help us all create our own special holi-day wreath/center piece to take home. We had a lot of folks out of town, but were delighted at the 12 who showed up with food for our potluck lunch, and for a fun-filled time as we all individually decorated our own creations. Kindness also was abounding when Robin and Tim each donated their creations to two of our friends who had to cancel at the last minute. What a great group we have.
As usual, pictures of our CCW events are available in the reception area at the church.
Check out all of our activities in pictures and join us for our next special event:
Our Annual (short meeting and) Christmas Luncheon will be held on Monday, December 14th at 11:00am at Stinky's Restaurant on CR-30A. Your female family members and friends are invited to this exciting time together. Please respond to our computer Evite and/or sign up at the Church in the Reception Area. We need to know how many will be attending in order to set up enough tables and chairs. Lunch is “pay your own way.” The rest is offered free of charge by some of the free-spirited elves of the CCW.
Wear your Christmas attire to add to a great time together. Hope to see you all there!!!
Jan Rundquist, President Nancy Jo Willis, Secretary Betty Pascher, Vice President Trish Hopson, Treasurer
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH (3524 U.S. Highway 98 West) Post Office Box 1723 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
TO:
Grow in Your Faith –
Get into the WORD! Sunday Morning Pastor’s Study — 8:45 am, Room 209, Facilitator: Pastor Pete, Current Study: General Letters
Sunday Morning Men’s Study — 8:45 am, Room 206, Facilitator: varies, Current Study: Genesis
Sunday Morning Ladies’ Study — 8:45 am, Room 208, Facilitator: Susan Hall, Current Study: “Awaiting the Al-
ready” Advent study Sunday Evening Adult Study — on break until January
Wednesday Noon Adult Study — 11:45 am, Room 209, Facilitator: Pastor Pete, Current Study: James
Wednesday Night Adult Study — 6:30 pm, Room 209, Facilitator: Pastor Pete, Current Study: Experiencing the
