Harbor Light Creating Connections Through Christ Pcph.org Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor January 2017 A Safe Harbor where the Light of Christ Jesus directs all who are adrift to anchor themselves in Him. Creating Connections Through Christ Reflections from Pastor Penny Dear PCPH friends, The pastor placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7, “God judges persons differ- ently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” (Msg) “These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different,” he explained. Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out. “When a jar is upset, what- ever is in it comes out. Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within and could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed.” “Until we are upset, we put on a good front. But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes.” What if someone tipped you over today? What would flow out? Would you reveal the “honey” of grace and patience, or the “vinegar” of anger and criticism? Have you noticed that, after becoming acquainted with someone who has a kind and gracious heart, his or her outer appearance is unnoticeable? Conversely, if someone is critical, or rude, or negative, we may notice every flaw and consider that person unattractive. We can’t control the attitude of others, but we can allow God’s grace and love to shine from within our hearts. Grant- ed, sometimes it’s difficult. Sometimes we struggle to dispel our anger, avert our criticism, or adjust our attitude. And sometimes we need to be reminded to hand it all over to the Lord, who loves us so very much.
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Harbor Light
Creating Connections Through Christ
Pcph.org Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor January 2017
A Safe Harbor where
the Light of Christ Jesus directs all who are adrift to anchor themselves in Him.
Creating Connections
Through Christ
Reflections from Pastor Penny
Dear PCPH friends,
The pastor placed two identical jars on the table next to the
pulpit. He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7, “God judges persons differ-
ently than humans do. Men and women look at the face;
God looks into the heart.” (Msg) “These jars came from the
same factory, were made of the same materials, and can
hold the same amount. But they are different,” he explained.
Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over
the other, and vinegar spilled out. “When a jar is upset, what-
ever is in it comes out. Until the jars were upset, they looked
alike. The difference was within and could not be seen. When
they were upset, their contents were revealed.”
“Until we are upset, we put on a good front. But when we are
upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes.”
What if someone tipped you over today? What would flow
out? Would you reveal the “honey” of grace and patience,
or the “vinegar” of anger and criticism?
Have you noticed that, after becoming acquainted with
someone who has a kind and gracious heart, his or her outer
appearance is unnoticeable? Conversely, if someone is
critical, or rude, or negative, we may notice every flaw and
consider that person unattractive.
We can’t control the attitude of others, but we can allow
God’s grace and love to shine from within our hearts. Grant-
ed, sometimes it’s difficult. Sometimes we struggle to dispel
our anger, avert our criticism, or adjust our attitude. And
sometimes we need to be reminded to hand it all over to the
Lord, who loves us so very much.
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
As a part of the PCPH Women’s Missions, the coordinating
team has started a mission project in which we are hoping all
the women of the church will want to participate.
In addition to the needed food items, which the church so
generously provides F.E.A.S.T. each month, a container will be
placed in the Narthex for your donations. This month we would
appreciate receiving deodorant and/or shampoo for both
men and women.
Thank you for your support.
PCPH Women’s Missions
Quilting for Comfort
This is a multi-generational group that is making quilts for our high school graduates. We want to enjoy fellowship while show-ing our support for the youth of our church. No experience
needed, just a love for this church and our youth. If you ever wanted to learn to quilt, please consider joining us. Bring your
cutting board and other cutting tools if you have them.
Join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall!
So, PCPH family, in this new year full of new hope and new begin-
nings, let us cultivate our attitudes of gratitude together! And also
together, let us continue to walk beside God’s great gift of love to
us, Emmanuel, God-with-us.
With hope and joy in 2017,
Pastor Penny
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Create and Share
2016 Annual Report Create and Share is a mission outreach of the Presbyterian
Women of PCPH, begun in January 1985. Approximately five to
six women actively attend monthly meetings. Originally much of
the work was done at the church, but now, most is worked on at
home.
The following organizations were supported in 2016:
F.E.A.S.T. Pinellas Opportunity Council
For Haiti with Love Highland Lakes Elementary
Pinellas Healthy Start Shepherd Center of Tarpon Springs
Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
Completed in 2016:
30 layette sets 1 package diapers with pins
11 children’s outfits 2 tops
1 adult dress 14 t-shirt dresses
32 pillowcase dresses 6 knit hats
4 boxes of school supplies 19 book bags filled with school supplies
2 quilted blankets and one quilted 39 ditty bags filled with men’s and wom-
changing pad en’s hygiene items (smaller sample items
were donated to F.E.A.S.T.)
Thank you to members and friends of the congregation for their generous giving and
diligence in making all of this possible.
- Mary Schutjer
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ECHO farms in Ft. Myers, Florida
Our church mission group has sponsored ECHO for a number of years. Every year we have
“introduced” the farm to you and have urged you to visit and take an educational tour. This
year I decided to tell just a few of the stories from the website in hopes you will explore the site
for yourselves to learn of the world-wide efforts to Feed the World.
www. Echocommunity.org/updates
Replanting after Hurricane Matthew—10/16/2016
There are many ECHO community members and organizations responding—networking is im-
portant to ensure all communities are covered and duplication of effort is avoided. Response
(trees and seeds) must be organized into short, medium and long term depending on access to
land, available seeds/seedlings, time of year, available water (irrigation and rainfall), soil salinity,
particularly near the ocean after a storm and cultural preferences. Really nice to know some-
one is organizing all this to see dollars are well-spent. All this has been printed out in an English,
Spanish and French in a brochure to be distributed to groups.
From West Africa—8/31/16 from a local woman who was taught by an ECHO volunteer regard-
ing the ability to have fresh vegetables throughout the year.
This woman was taught by the volunteer to utilize used tires for planting. She obtained 10 tires
and planted sorrel, moringa*, cowpea, and okra. She realized a great cost savings and fresh
vegetables at any time of the year. The children became healthier with the use of the moringa,
so visits to the clinic were fewer. She shared with her neighbors and they began to spread the
word.
There are many more stories from all over the world on the website. Please check it out.
*Moringa is a tree that grows here in Florida and every part of the tree is usable. One of the
members of the Palm Harbor Garden Club has a moringa in her yard and has cuttings available.
If you are interested, check out on the internet its benefits and give me a call for details at
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Thank you to the great people that
“De-decorated” the church on Monday,
January 9th. You are wonderful!
- Alan, Linda and Lyle
THANK YOU!
Each program will begin with light re-freshments and beverage. A dona-tion of $2.00 per meeting is requested.
Activities will begin at 1:30pm and will last about an hour. There is no cost for programs and no supplies are neces-sary. Just bring an inquiring mind and a smile.
For reservations, please sign up in the Narthex on Sundays or call the church office at 727-784-7274.
Join us on Thursday, January 19th at
1:30pm for our first Free Spirits of 2017.
“LET’S TALK TRASH” - A Pinellas Coun-
ty Solid Waste Department Repre-
sentative will give an update on
home waste recycling. This informa-
tive presentation will cover disposal
topics of food, medications, electron-
ics and hazardous items. Learn about
this environmental processing system
in Pinellas County. Get answers to
your questions and concerns.
Free Spirits
An Adult Fellowship Group
The Free Spirits Group is here
once again!
PCPH adults gather together
for interesting activities, com-
munity speakers, exercise,
devotion, a lot of laughs, and
much more.
COME JOIN US!
*BE WITH FRIENDS
*LEARN NEW THINGS
*HAVE FUN
*GUESTS ARE WELCOME
Harbor Light
Deadlines
January 18
February 15
March 15
Bulletin Deadline
Please submit your bulletin announcement
by 1:00pm on Tuesday afternoon. If not
received by then, your announcement
may not appear in the Sunday bulletin.
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Theology on Tap
Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
Join us at the Glory Days Grill in Palm Harbor
(34200 US Highway 19 N ) for food, fellowship, and
faith! In 2017 we will meet on the THIRD Thursday of every
month, and childcare will be provided free of charge at
PCPH from 7-9pm.
Save the Date
Thursday February 16th at 7pm
Thursday March 16th at 7pm
Thursday April 20th at 7pm
Contact Malissa Garcia with any questions,
and or concerns!
We cannot wait to see what God has in store for this
fellowship group, come as you are and bring a friend!
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Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
Children’s Ministry
Pre-School - 5th Grade
Little Ones
Age 4-6
SparkHouse Lectionary Curriculum
Each week, kids, and their leaders gather together to explore their Bibles, enjoy fun activi-ties, pray, and grow in faith. The curriculum follows the church lectionary in a fun and ex-
citing way to create a faith that is grounded in truth.
Older Ones
Age 7-11
“Connect”
Connect takes children on a journey through the Old Tes-tament and into the New Testament exploring the con-
nections between several stories each week. The curricu-lum includes a video, lesson, and hands on projects for
our children.
Nursery
Birth- Age 3
“Frolic”
A curriculum created for babies and toddlers that was developed by early childhood experts, Frolic resources
introduce little ones to faith concepts in age–appropriate ways. Our hope at PCPH is to equip all
families with children of any age with the right materi-als to start their faith journey at a young age.
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Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
Children’s Ministry
Pre-School - 5th Grade
Sunday School
Teaching Schedule
January 1st- No Sunday School
January 8th- Malissa and Bianca
January 15th- Malissa and Bianca
January 22nd- Huiran and Bianca
January 29th- Leslie and Bianca
Children’s
Sermon Schedule
January 1st Bianca
January 8th Malissa
January 15th Pastor Penny
January 22nd Huiran
January 29th Noisy Bucket
Save the Date:
March 5th - Growing Tree Sunday
April 8th - Easter Egg Hunt
April 21st - 22nd
2ND - 5TH Grade Retreat to Cedarkirk
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY 6th - 8th
Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
January Calendar
January 11th
Chili Cook Off and Youth Group
6:30-8:00
January 18TH
Youth Group and Parent Meeting
January 25th
Youth Group 6:30-8:00
February 5th
Annual Super Bowl
Party! Kick-Off to Halftime!
(Middle and High School)
Our middle school youth group will jour-ney together through Echo the Story ex-perience. Our hope is that this study will help you as a student discover the mean-ing and your identity through Biblical truth via DVD, and Sketch Journal!
SAVE THE DATE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARENT MEETING
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH 8:00-8:30PM
When: Jan 14th - 15th
Concert: Winter Jam at Amalie Arena
Cost: $15.00
Lock-In (Jan 14th-15th)- at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Clearwater- (bring stuff to shower, they have showers)
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STUDENT MINISTRY 9th - 12th
Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
January Calendar January 8th
Youth Group 7:00-8:30pm
January 14th - 15th
(Saturday and Sunday)
Winter Jam Concert
January 24th
Coffee Hour @ Starbucks
1:45-2:45pm @Nebraska at 19
January 29th
Youth Group 7:00-8:30- (Parent Meeting)
January 29th Sunday
High School Youth Group 7:00-8:30pm
Our high school ministry will meet regularly throughout the school year on Sunday nights from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. During this time, we will learn, eat, fellowship, play games, and support one anoth-er in a Christian atmosphere.
When: Jan 14th - 15th
Concert: Winter Jam at Amalie Arena
Cost: $15.00
Lock-In (Jan 14th-15th)- at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Clearwater- (bring stuff to shower, they have showers)
High School Coffee Hour Join us on January 24th at the Starbucks
