Pine Shores Presbyterian Church March 2020 “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 LINES Lenten Actions 1. Make 40 meaningful phone calls 2. Be intentionally still and quiet for 40 minutes one time during Lent 3. Exercise 4 minutes longer than usual 4. Prayer 40 days in a row 5. Identify 40 occasions to better listen to each other 6. Be kind to a stranger 40 times 7. Say thank you 40 times 8. Read Psalm 40 9. Eat better for 40 days 10. Make a list of 40 people you are grateful for being in your life. The Pine Shores Youth are hosting this event and a number of Pine Shores Teams will be preparing chili for our Second Annual Chili Cook- Off on March 8th starting at 11:00 a.m. There will be an entrance fee of $5 and you will be able to taste all the entries and vote for your favorite. Mark your calendars now for this tasty event, and come support the youth! ONLINE LENTEN EXPERIENCE Join Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller for an Online Creative Experience during this Lenten season, Dr. Weller is inviting you to journey this creative, spiritual, healing path with her. The only thing you need is an unlined journal with at least 40 pages in it. She will supply a daily scripture or other sacred reading, with prompts to get nestled in the Word, and share creative interpretation. The medium you use for your creative work is also up to you. There are 40 videos, one each day, except Saturdays, from February 26th through April 12th. Visit facebook.com/PeaceRiverSpiritualityCenter daily to begin this Lenten experience... or access the videos from the Pine Shores website at: https://pineshorespres.org/ministry/online-lenten- experience. Contact: [email protected].
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Pine Shores Presbyterian ChurchMarch 2020
“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 Lines
Lenten Actions1. Make 40 meaningful
phone calls2. Be intentionally still
and quiet for 40 minutes one time during Lent
3. Exercise 4 minutes longer than usual
4. Prayer 40 days in a row
5. Identify 40 occasions to better listen to each other
6. Be kind to a stranger 40 times
7. Say thank you 40 times
8. Read Psalm 40 9. Eat better for 40 days10. Make a list of 40
people you are grateful for being in your life.
The Pine Shores Youth are hosting this event and a number of Pine Shores Teams will be preparing chili for our Second Annual Chili Cook-Off on March 8th starting at 11:00 a.m. There will be an entrance fee of $5 and you will be able to taste all the entries and vote for your favorite. Mark your calendars now for this tasty event, and come support the youth!
ONLINE LENTEN EXPERIENCEJoin Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller for an Online
Creative Experience during this Lenten season, Dr. Weller is inviting you to journey this creative, spiritual, healing path with her. The only thing you need is an unlined journal with at least 40 pages in it. She will supply a daily scripture or other sacred reading, with prompts to get nestled
in the Word, and share creative interpretation. The medium you use for your creative work is also up to you.
There are 40 videos, one each day, except Saturdays, from February 26th through April 12th.
Visit facebook.com/PeaceRiverSpiritualityCenter daily to begin this Lenten experience... or access the videos from the Pine Shores website at: https://pineshorespres.org/ministry/online-lenten-experience. Contact: [email protected].
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Pine Lines Issue #2020-3Published Monthly by:
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church (USA)6135 Beechwood Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34231
Sacred Space in Meditation Chapel Community CenterRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller
9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Dr. Bruce Wismer
10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center
Rev. Karen Wismer
March 8thJohn 3:1-17
8:00 a.m. Contemplative WorshipSacred Space in Meditation Chapel
Community CenterRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller
9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Karen Wismer
10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center
Rev. Dr. Bruce Wismer
March 15thJohn 4:5-42
8:00 a.m. Contemplative WorshipSacred Space in Meditation Chapel
Community CenterRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller
9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Karen Wismer
10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center
Rev. Ruth Schaaff
March 22ndJohn 9:1-41
8:00 a.m. Contemplative WorshipSacred Space in Meditation Chapel
Community CenterRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller
9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Karen Wismer
10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center
Rev. Dr. Bruce Wismer
March 29th2 cents per Meal
John 11:1-458:00 a.m. Contemplative Worship
Sacred Space in Meditation Chapel Community CenterRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller
9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in SanctuaryRev. Dr. Bruce Wismer
10:00 a.m. Informal Worship Gathering in Community Center
Rev. Karen Wismer
Monday Morning Meditation is a weekly meditation offering for those seeking a quiet space for reflection and prayer. We meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth House.
Monday Morning Meditation
The first Sunday of each month is designated as Care and Share Sunday. The food and funds given are used to fight hunger. On April 5th we will be collecting canned fruit and vegetables for Beth El, Immokalee and All Faiths Food Bank. Donation baskets are located in the Sanctuary and Community Center.
Care & Share Offering
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1. Genesis 12:1-4A2. Genesis 12:1-4A3. Psalm 1214. Romans 4:1-5, 13-175. Romans 4:1-5, 13-176. John 3:1-177. John 3:1-178. Exodus 17:1-79. Psalm 9510. John 4:5-4211. John 4:5-4212. John 4:5-4213. John 4:5-4214. Romans 5:1-1115. Psalm 2316. Psalm 23
Daily Devotions - March 2020
Dorcas
17. Psalm 2318. Psalm 2319. Ephesians 5:8-1420. John 9:1-4121. Ephesians 5:8-1422. Psalm 13023. Ezekiel 37:1-424. Romans 8:6-1125. John 11:1-1026. Psalm 13027. John 11:11-3628. John 11:37-4529. Romans 13:1-1430. Matthew 10:2931. John 3:1-16
Would like to thank all who have donated to Dorcas. We especially can use the baby yarn given anonymously. Please note only baby yarn is used for the hats, preemie blankets & booties. Other yarn can be given by you, to Alma Sue's Quilts (by Der Dutchman restaurant) or the World's Attic on N. Beneva.
The only fabric Dorcas can use currently is fleece in children's patterns for blankets for layettes. Dorcas has an excess of fabric & would be glad to give fabric to any other organization you know of that can use it. No donations of sewing supplies, ribbons, laces, buttons, etc are needed as Dorcas has them in excess.
If you have items to donate, please describe them to Jackie Fountaine 955-5569 before leaving them at the church. Dorcas does have heart pillow cut-outs that need sewing. Thank you to Margo Antenucci, a volunteer a My Choice, who made 50 heart pillows that were delivered to Sarasota Memorial Cardiac Intensive Care. We also has a Sarasota Humane Society volunteer that knits hats for layettes & preemies. If you know of anyone willing to sew or knit at home please have them contact Jackie. We supply what they need.
Property Committee Report
February 2020: The parking, community garden, and play areas east of Crestwood have been restored. The Scout shed was removed, and the wheel stops have been raised. A well is to be drilled and electrical power provided for the watering of plants in the community garden.
A new blacktop surface has applied to the parking areas and LED lights will replace lamp post lights in the parking areas.
The painting of the Administration Building is expected to start on February 24th. The work will last about a week.
Family Promise is very close to starting up again. Please continue to keep the board and all those who have worked very hard to make this happen in your prayers.
Family Promise
Lent Contemplative Worship Services
On Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st and 8th, at 6:00 p.m. we will gather in the Sanctuary for an evening worship service with scripture readings, music, prayer, lighting of candles, communion and a time of quiet reflection.
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 a.m. Don't forget to reset your clocks one hour later on Saturday night, March 7th before going to bed. Spring forward and lose a hour of sleep!
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday, March 4thJoin us the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00
a.m. in the North Hall of the Community Center for a hot breakfast and reconnecting with friends.
Save the Date
The Noah Beck Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 16th at Misty Creek Golf Course starting at 1:00 p.m.
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March Spring Break Camp for Elementary Kids!
All children four years through fifth grade are welcome every Sunday to step into “Children’s Church” located in room 107.
The children - Sadie, Chloe, Paige, Haley, and Christopher would like to thank Miss Debby Wendell for donating a beautiful, colorful, handmade communion cup and plate and baptismal pitcher, and bowl.
Every Sunday, the children enter the sacred place for a time of worship, prayer, the reading of God's Word and fellowship.
Please feel free to invite your friends.
Children's Church
Thursday, March 12th Wild Things, picnic lunch An adventure that brings you closer than ever to some magnificent animals on a guided safari along with amazing animal encounters with a tiger cubs, otters, sloth, anteaters,, monkeys and more.
Friday, March 13th Wacky Combo Playground, CookoutCook your own hotdog on the fire, Basketball, Swings, Kickball, Cooking, Indoor Play and more.
Monday, March 16th MOTE Marine, restaurant lunchExperience animal exhibits that are up-close, hands-on, and all-in amazement. From Shark Zone to touchable rays and reef animals, MOTE aquarium offers a blend of entertainment and education.
Tuesday, March 17th Cedarkirk, lunch at Cedarkirk Cedarkirk is a year round camp and conference center located on the Alafia River within 170 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and uplands. Cedarkirk offers ropes courses, swimming, tubing, canoeing, zip-lining.
Wednesday, March 18th Old Mickey’s Farm, picnic lunch Great Family Fun! Old McMicky’s Farm is Florida’s most unique, fun and hands-on children's educational Farm. Interactive Farm Tours with Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Milk a cow, catch a chicken, barn maze, baby barn, goats and more.
Thursday, March 19th Gasparilla Lighthouse, picnic lunch Explore the lighthouse, search for sharks’ teeth and seashells, learn from a park ranger, & enjoy a day at a new beach.
Friday, Mar. 20th Playground Hunt, restaurant lunchEnjoy some of Sarasota’s lesser known playgrounds. This is your day to just be a kid with games galore!
Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but you may drop off at the Community Center (6210 Crestwood Avenue, 34231) as early as 8:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m. if needed. Our day camp cost of $50 per day includes snacks, lunches, field trip, and transportation. You may register online at pineshorespres.org/day-camp/If you have any questions please call Debby at 941-780-5857.
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Our online Church Photo Directory has some great features. Available as a free App (Instant Church Directory)for your IPhone or Android phone and also available in your web browser (instantchurchdirectory.com) Besides the straight forward searching for church members by first or last name, depending on the information entered into the system the app will allow you to do the following, right from your phone:
- Map an address with driving directions- Send an email - Make a phone call.If your picture is not currently in the directory, you
can send us one or stop by the office and we would be happy to take one for you. If your information needs updating, contact Rick or Karen in the office and they will gladly update it for you.
If you need a printed copy of the directory, let Rick or Karen know and they will print an updated one for you.
Church Directory
Clerk Communication - Feb. 2020The Council met on February 20th, 2020 with
a quorum present. New members Bill Buckler and Melissa Fraley were introduced and Sue Preece and Paul Weber were thanked for their service as they rotate off of Council. Reports were received from the Annual Congregational meeting, Children’s Ministry, Mission, Property, Welcoming and the Worship and Music committees. It was reported that 117 pledges have been received from the recent Stewardship campaign for a total of $478,000 and those who haven’t pledged yet are encouraged to do so. The Clerk received correspondence from All Faiths’ Food Bank, Children’s Healthy Pantry, Mision Peniel, Cedarkirk and First Presbyterian Church Port Charlotte.
During the Pastor’s Report, Karen Snyder and Ken Junkins were elected as Commissioners to the upcoming Presbytery meeting on February 27th. It was reported that the handbell choirs will be attending the Handbell Festival in Sun City Center on March 13th and 14th and the PSY Chili Cook-off will be held on March 8th. Co-Pastor Bruce Wismer will be away from March 12th through March 21st to officiate a wedding in California followed by a vacation. The Council received a rough draft of the “Center for Resilience in Ministry” being worked on by Bruce and others.
The Council continued their study of The Neighborhood Church book and discussed ways we can continue to listen to our neighborhood and get to know each other as well. The Council also continued the discussion regarding ways to become a greener congregation. Church members are welcome to join in this ongoing issue. It was announced that the SURE Nehemiah Action will be help on March 23rd and all are welcome to attend.
The council concluded the meeting by praying for the following: The Boy Scouts and their upcoming 65th year celebration and pancake breakfast, Pine Shores Youth and their upcoming Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, Marge Fox following her recent surgery, families dealing with reconciliation issues, those with recent oral, knee and lymph node surgery, the Heald family upon the recent passing of Ruth, the Bispham family for P.J. and Bethany’s upcoming marriage, those dealing with dementia issues including the Junkins family, those with upcoming dermatology surgery, recent pacemaker surgery, those continuing chemo
treatments, those waiting for college admittance emails and those celebrating the announcement of new pregnancies.
The next Council meeting will be held on March 19th, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
Habitat for HumanityHelp is needed for Habitat for Humanity. We have scheduled March 12th for painting. We are scheduled for 6-8 people. This is a a nice day, as I have done it before. You do not need to be an expert and no climbing ladders is required. This is a great opportunity to help a family move into a great home of their own. Please call Cathy Beiber at 941-346-8907 or email at [email protected]
7:30 a.m. - orientation, start work 9:30 a.m. - break 11:30 a.m. - clean up 12:00 noon - finish
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Saturday, March 21, 202011:00 a.m. / Beardsell House
The In-Betweeners will gather for a spring brunch at the Beardsell home, 603 Pine Ranch E. Rd., Osprey on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m. To coordinate the meal, we ask that you sign up at the information desk on Sunday, March 15th, or call Alice at 941-918-0813.
In-Betweeners Lunch Bunch
Thank You Luncheon/ Sal. Army
The four folks pictured above are just part of the volunteers from Pine Shores who helped make up the 3,453 volunteer bell ringing hours at the 25 Red Kettles in Sarasota. They had just attended the annual Thank You Luncheon provided by the Salvation Army for all its volunteers.
The Lunch Bunch is a group of single ladies from our Church who meet for lunch and conversation the second Friday of each month. This month, they will meet on Friday, March 13th at 11:30 a.m. at Der Dutchman (Amish restaurant) 3713 Bahia Vista St. Following lunch we are invited to join Marge Fox for dessert at Sunnyside Village which is a short drive east from the restaurant. Please RSVP to Ginny Rempelakis at 966-8273 by Wednesday the 11th so we can arrange for seating.
Many of you are aware that if you are away on Sunday morning you can catch us on your computer through our webpage with our livestreaming. Did you also know that you can watch the service from your Wi-Fi enabled Smart TV. Using your Smart TV’s web browser, go to our webpage the same way you would if you were using your computer.
Livestreaming
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYThe Sunrise Service on Siesta Key Beach is April
12th. The service begins at 6:30 a.m. and volunteers should arrive around 5:15 a.m. Please complete the form and choose the activities where you would like to help. You may choose more than one activity. Look for an e-mail the week prior to Easter with your detailed instructions. Thank you for your help.
Set up, Hand Out bulletins, Parking, Collecting the Offering, Photography, clean up.
JOY COMPANYJesus first, Others second and Yourself last.
Fun after school program!Every Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Age 4 years through 5th GradeJOY room #110
“Where Kids are Loved”
Due to Spring Break there will be no JOY Company on March 18th.
For further information please contact Allison Vance 941-343-9894
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”Psalm 150:6
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Pine Shores Youth
"OWL" is a new program sponsored by Pine Shores and open to the community. A friendly, inclusive gathering place for caregivers and their children. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month (next meeting is on Tuesday, April 7th) from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the nursery classrooms.
Each month a presenter will share their talents. Dance, art, music, story time, crafts, parenting concerns, and fitness and nutrition. Includes a healthy snack and free play. Geared for ages birth to 4 years old but siblings are welcome. To reserve your spot, call or text Melanie at 763-443-4668.
Outing With Littles
Sunday, March 1st8:30 a.m. Bells of Joy Rehearsal6:00 p.m. PSY Program and DinnerAcolyte: Elizabeth and MichaelFriday, March 6th6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday Night LightsJoin us for dinner, games, and hang out time at the Youth House. We will also be cooking corn muffins for our Chili Cook-Off.Saturday, March 7th9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Chili Cook Off Set UpAll youth please meet at the Youth House for set up and preparation for Chili Cook-Off.Sunday, March 8th8:30 a.m. Bells of Joy Rehearsal11:00 a.m. PSY’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundrasier. Youth- Please plan to be at the Youth House by 9:00 a.m. NO PSY in eveningSunday, March 15thSpring Break: No Bells or PSYWednesday, March 18thSpring Cleaning Day and lunch at the Youth House. Details to follow.Sunday, March 22nd8:30 a.m. Bells of Joy Rehearsal6:00 p.m. PSY Program and DinnerAcolyte: Forrest St. PierreNo Bells of JoySunday, March 29th8:30 a.m. Bells of Joy Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. PSY Program and DinnerAcolyte: Michael Meyer
On February 2nd, Pine Shores Youth Group, participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring for the 15th consecutive year. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a youth-inspired, youth-led movement working with other groups across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities during the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl. Over the last 15 years, PSY has raised $188,609 and collected 27,937 items of food for local food pantries such as All Faiths Food Bank and Beth El Farmworker Ministry. This year, the youth group raised $6,429 and 2,307 food items. Thanks to our generous congregation, PSY is able to participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring and give back to the community.
Thank you Pine Shores Community for supporting PSY in collecting money and cans for local Sarasota food banks. We couldn’t do this every year without your help!
SUMMER CAMP CHANGES LIVES! Are you looking for a summer program for your child that will provide him or her with opportunities for spiritual, physical, and social growth? Cedarkirk offers small-group, residential camp programs that allow youth to explore, learn, and just be themselves. Besides being fun, summer camps help kids: improve confidence and self-esteem; learn new skills; improve critical thinking and decision-making abilities; and connect with God in a place where earnest discussions and honest dialogue allow them to make their faith their own. Visit www.cedarkirk.org for more information.
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Faith in Fiction Scouts Update
Scouting Units that meet at Pine Shores:Scouts BSA Troop 1920 (girls) meets on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Community Center Conference room. New Member Coordinator: Elisabeth Airey ([email protected])
Cub Scout Pack 50 (boys and girls) meets on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Scout House or Community Center North Hall. New Member Coordinator: Elisabeth Airey ([email protected])
Scouts BSA Troop 50 (boys) meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Scout House or Community Center North Hall. New Member Coordinator: Shawn Airey ([email protected])
Presbyterian Women
65th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONMarch 1st, 2020
Troop 50 & Pine Shores Presbyterian Church isa 65 year old tradition. Troop 50 is the second oldest Boy Scout Troop in Sarasota County and we will be celebrating the 65th Anniversary at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church on March 1st. The great tradition of Scouting lives on at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church with Troop 50…Scout On! Thank you for your support of Scouting! The Scouts will host the Annual Pancake Breakfast on March 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the North Hall. The Scouts of Pack 50 and Troop 50 have been a part of Pine Shores since 1954. We hope you will support the kids by enjoying breakfast this morning.
Faith in Fiction will meet Monday, March 9th at 3 p.m. in the Administration building. The book for discussion is “The Nickel Boys” by Colton Whitehead. The Arthur Dozier School for Boys, a reform school in Florida that opened in 1900 and was shut down in 2011 is the basis for this novel. Unmarked graves of brutalized boys were discovered on the school’s campus.
Backpacking for Gulf Gate
Packing starts at 3:30 p.m. every two weeks on Wednesdays in the Administration Building. If you would like to join the packing team, please contact Carolyn Blum at 941-922-3239 or at [email protected]. The remaining packing dates are: 3/4, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6.
Congratulations to Janet Harris for being awarded the Lifetime PW Membership Award at the Peace
River Presbytery Gathering of Presbyterian Women.
PW Monthly Gathering
Tuesday, March 24th / 10:00 a.m. / North HallOne Piece at a Time
Peggy Moffit, Quilt LadyOur meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. with the
program starting at 10:30 a.m. Please bring any quilts that you might like to share with the group.
PW Work Day (Clothes Closet) will be Tuesday, March 31st at 9:30 a.m. in the Administration Bldg.
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Our Concert series wraps up this month with two great concerts….
On Sunday, March 15th at 5:00 p.m. we will be hosting the State College of Florida Chamber Choir. This is an auditioned mixed vocal ensemble which regularly performs on campus concerts, official programs and off-campus events. The Choir is honored to have partnered with Choral Artists of Sarasota for several presentations including Hadyn’s Creation, Poulenc’s Gloria, Libby Larsen’s Barnum’s Bird, the gospel version of Messiah - Too Hot To Handel as well as the Holiday 2013 concert. Featured in the 2015 Munchtime Musicale Artist series at Holley Hall, the
Our next Sounds of the Soul will be on Friday, March 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. under the trees behind the sanctuary. Our March Sounds of the Soul, Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m. will feature vocalist/guitarist Paul Duffy. He toured for six years with The Commitments, His parents were Irish circus entertainers and at the age of 9, his part of the act was walking a tightrope while playing saxophone. He was the owner of the Irish Rover pub in Sarasota until it closed in 2011.
Pine Shores will be hosting the 25th annual Sarasota Choir Festival on Sunday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. The directors will be Rick Holdsworth and festival founder Jane Hunder. The accompanists will be Wayne Fisher and Christy Blue and we will also have a brass quartet to help us out. This is a free concert where singers from area churches come together to sing as one. You won’t want to miss this annual Sarasota event.
Sounds of the Soul
Sarasota Choir Festival
Choir also performed as the featured ensemble in the 2018 Sarasota Concert Music Matinee series at the Van Wezel.
Under the direction of Melodie Dickerson with accompanist, Lurray Myers, the SCF Chamber Choir presents a varied repertoire of music from Renaissance madrigals to cutting edge choral works as well as contemporary jazz tunes and traditional choral literature. The choir is led by Melodie Dickerson who is in her fifteenth year as Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at State College of Florida. Lurray Myers has served as staff accompanist for the Music Program at SCF since 1991.
Spring Concert Series And then on Sunday, March 29th at 5:00 p.m. we will conclude our concert season with Ring Sarasota handbell ensemble. This community handbell ensemble is under the direction of our own Rick Holdsworth.
Fresh off of our incredibly successful 9th season tour, titled “Celebrate Sarasota,” Ring Sarasota is excited to announce the theme for our 10th anniversary season: “The Beat Goes On – Ring Sarasota Celebrates 10 years!” The program will include audience favorites chosen from our past nine seasons as well as a few new dynamic handbell arrangements, composed/arranged in the last 10 years, demonstrating that the beat indeed does go on!
To honor this landmark year, Ring Sarasota commissioned Michael Glasgow, a world renowned composer, conductor and arranger, to write a special piece for us. We are very proud to be able to premier this exciting composition, “Beneath the Sparkling Skies,” during our 10th season! Whether you like upbeat and energetic, melodic and calm, hummable, Calypso, or jazz, we are sure you will enjoy this year’s concert selections!
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m&m NightMission & Movie Night
Friday, March 6th4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
JOY room
Dinner & M&M Sundaes servedKid friendly movie
We welcome all children to this fun and exciting program. Children are welcome to invite their friends. This nights movie project is making Hygiene Kits for the Salvation Army Residents. There is no cost. For further information, please contact the church office or Allison Vance at 343-9894.
S.U.R.E. UpdateSarasota United for Responsibility & Equity
SURE’s Nehemiah Action Gathering will take place on Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail to address the justice issues of Restorative Practices in our schools, civil citations for adult first time non-violent offenders and affordable housing. Presently, city and county leaders will be there to hear our concerns and will be asked to take action to address these concerns. The meeting will last about 2 hours. Here is an up-date on the issues/concerns being addressed.
Restorative Practices: At the present there are five pilot elementary schools participating in this program – Fruitville, Venice, Gulf Gate, Bayhaven and Ashton. The plan is to add three more pilot schools.
Criminal Justice: Between 2009 and 2013, 16,044 people in Sarasota were arrested for non-violent misdemeanors. Only 2,734 were convicted. That means that 13,310 individuals were found not guilty, but still received an arrest record. At least 7 counties in Florida have successfully implemented an adult civil citation program which provides sanctions when an offense is committed, but keeps non-violent offenders from receiving and arrest record that will stay with them for the rest of their live.
Affordable Housing: 1 in 4 families in Sarasota struggle to afford the cost of housing. A person working minimum wage would need to work 75 hours per week to afford the average apartment. A family of four making $42,000 can afford $1,000 in rent; there is almost no housing in Sarasota for these working families. 16,000 workers in Sarasota don’t earn enough to afford the average rent; there are less than 700 units that these workers can afford. 800 counties across the country, including Pinellas County and Hillsborough County, have implemented a local fund to support the development of housing for working families. SURE leaders are pressing our city and county leaders to create such a fund (The city is being asked to contribute $5 million and the county $10 million). We will be pressing the city officials to take steps to ensure that $5 million in dedicated revenue for this fund is included in the 2021 budget.
Our goal is have at least 50 folks from Pine Shores attend the Nehemiah Action Gathering. If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Paul Reiter, Ken Junkins or Karen Wismer.
This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is called Rocky Railway. Kids will explore Jesus’ power and discover that they can trust Jesus’ power through life’s ups and downs. The kids will look at story of Ananias helping Saul, Paul encouraging others in a storm and shipwreck, Peter and John teaching about Jesus, and how the church is united in its mission and witness. VBS will take place from Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th from 9:00 a.m. unto 12 noon. If you would like to help, please contact Karen or Kiley at the church office.
Vacation Bible School
Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study of the Book of Acts continues through March. It meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Administration Building. It’s not too late to join in this informative study.
8:00 AM AA/CC10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels4:00 PM JOY Company
Movie and Mission Night / JOY Room
6:00 PM Sounds of the Soul / Campus grounds
6:00 PM Friday Night Lights / Youth House
8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC 9:00 AM PSY Chili Cook Off
set up / Youth House
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels11:30 AM Lunch Bunch /
8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC6:30 PM Quilting Guild, S. Sarasota Modern/ Community Center7:00 PM Clara Kaiser
Carillon
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC11:00 AM Meditation/ Youth House6:00 PM Mission Committee 6:30 PM Cub Scouts / CC 6:30 PM Scouts BSA Troop 1920/CC Conference Rm.7:00 PM Ring Sarasota Rehearsal
6:00 AM Online Lenten Exp.8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp9:00 AM Children’s
Committee / Parlor11:00 AM Meditation/
Youth House 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Scouts BSA Troop 1920/CC Conference Rm. 7:00 PM Ring Sarasota Rehearsal
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC 8:30 AM Adventure Camp 9:00 AM Dorcas10:00 AM Martha Circle / CC Conference Room1:00 PM Staff Mtg.7:00 PM Boy Scouts7:00 PM Ruth Circle
6:00 AM Online Lenten Ex. 8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp9:30 AM Bible Study: ACTS/ Admin. Bldg.6:00 PM Music Team / CC6:00 PM Lenten Contemplative Worship / Sanctuary7:00 PM Chancel Choir7:00 PM Ruth Circle / Parlor
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC8:30 AM Adventure Camp6:00 PM Council Mtg. /
Admin. Bldg. 7:30 PM Clara Kaiser
Carillon
6:00 AM Online Lenten Exp.8:00 AM Scouts Pancake Breakfast / North Hall8:00 AM Sacred Space8:30 AM Bells of Joy Reh.9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary Scout 65th Anniversary10:00 AM Connections4:00 PM Sarasota Choir
Festival / Sanctuary6:00 PM PSY Dinner &
Program / Youth House
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience 8:00 AM Sacred Space 9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM Connections10:00 AM Children’s Ch.5:00 PM Concert Series
SCF Chamber Choir / Sanctuary
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience 8:00 AM Sacred Space 8:30 AM Bells of Joy Reh. 9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM Connections10:00 AM Children’s Ch.6:00 PM PSY Dinner &
Program / Youth House
2¢ a meal offering
6:00 AM Online Lenten Ex. 8:00 AM AA/CC9:30 AM Bible Study: ACTS/ Admin Bldg.3:30 PM Backpacking for Gulf Gate/Council Rm4:00 PM JOY Co./Rm 1086:00 PM Music Team / CC6:00 PM Lenten Cont. Worship / Sanctuary 7:00 PM Chancel Choir
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC 9:00 AM Dorcas10:00 AM PW General Mtg./ North Hall1:00 PM Staff Mtg.7:00 PM Boy Scouts
6:00 AM Online Lenten Ex.8:00 AM AA/CC11:00 AM Meditation /Y.H.6:30 PM Nehemiah Action
6:00 AM Online Lenten Ex. 8:00 AM Sacred Space 8:30 AM Bells of Joy Reh. 9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM Connections10:00 AM Children’s Ch.5:00 PM Concert Series -
Ring Sarasota / Sanctuary6:00 PM PSY Dinner &
Program / Youth House
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels
8:30 AM Al-Anon/CC
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience
8:00 AM AA/CC11:00 AM Meditation/
Youth House 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Scouts BSA Troop 1920/CC Conference Rm. 7:00 PM Ring Sarasota Rehearsal
Voting Primary
6:00 AM Online Lenten Experience 8:00 AM AA/CC 9:00 AM Dorcas 1:00 PM Staff Mtg.7:00 PM Boy Scouts
Committee / Parlor1:00 PM Staff Mtg.7:00 PM Boy Scouts
6:00 AM Online Lenten Ex. 8:30 AM Bells of Joy Reh.8:00 AM Sacred Space 8:45 AM Lenten Experience / Parlor9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary10:00 AM Connections10:00 AM Children’s Ch.11:00 AM PSY Chili Cook-
Off / Youth House4:00 PM Cub Scouts Blue &
Gold Banquet / North Hall
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sarasota County Schools Spring Break
FL Handbell Festival
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