congregaional meeing january 12, 2020 - oakland fl · 2019-12-23 · dan bray • jan. 6 - epiphany...

January 1, 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Grief Share ...................... 2

Financial Update ........... 2

Pastor’s Letter ................. 3

Session News .................. 3

Souper Bowl ................... 3

Preschool Update .......... 4

Faith Formation ............ 5

Fellowship ....................... 6

Sermon Series ................ 7

Book Nook………………….….8

Calendar highlights

• Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day

• Jan. 5 - LEGO Club

• Jan. 5 - Reception for Dan Bray

• Jan. 6 - Epiphany

• Jan. 8 - Ladies’ Lunch Out

• Jan. 11 - Church Work Day

• Jan. 12 - Communion

• Jan. 12 - Congregational Meeting

• Jan. 13 - Women’s Bible study

• Jan. 20 - MLK Jr. Day

• Jan. 21 - Men’s Supper

• Jan. 25 - Cubs Pinewood Derby

• Jan. 30 - Preschool fundraiser at Panda Express

Congregational Meeting January 12, 2020 The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 12, 2020 immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. The meeting will take place in the sanctuary, and all active church members are invited to attend.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the church’s 2020 budget and to vote on any changes to the Pastor’s compensation and terms of call. We will also act upon the recommendations of the Nominating Committee to fill the vacancies in the Elder class of 2020 and the Deacon class of 2021.

All Hands on Deck!- Church Work Day January 11, 2020

We have scheduled a church work day for Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Volunteers are needed! The Boy Scouts will be joining us to help shine the church up a bit. Meet in the Fellowship Hall by 9:00 am to receive instructions. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own rubber gloves and any cleaning supplies you prefer to use.

Two copies of Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing, by Thomas R. Golden have been donated to the church library. This is a book for men or women about the masculine side of healing from loss. The book is a map and a guide through the experience of loss to a place of healing and transformation. To check out these books or any of our titles, stop by the library between services on Sunday mornings.

Grief Share Begins January 9 - Register today!

New Books available in church library

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2019 Jan.-Nov. Contributions:

$416,927

2019 Jan. - Nov. Expenses:

$411,845

Balance: $5,082

Oakland

Presbyterian Church will

be hosting a 13-week

GriefShare program beginning January 9, 2020. No matter what

the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. Many

grieving people find that they are only just beginning the work of

healing when friends and family have returned to their daily life

routines. Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so

recent. By joining this program, you will find encouragement,

comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent,

sibling, other family member, or friend. You will learn how to

recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not

need to live in bondage to certain emotions. You will learn valuable

information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your

hope for the future.

The cost of the program is $10 (for the participant workbook).

Meetings will be held on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm in Room 107

beginning January 9 and ending April 2, 2020. Child care is

available. Please register by emailing the church office at

[email protected] OR by visiting:

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/114911

All of us at Oakland Presbyterian Church extend our sympathy to Michelle Friedman and family on the passing of Michelle’s father, Tommy DeLoach. You are all in our prayers at this time.

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/114911

From the Pastor

As we begin a new year, we often make resolutions about changes we are going to make - what we are going to do and what we are going to avoid in the coming year.

More exercise.

Less sugar.

And so on.

I’d like to offer the following guidance attributed to Zig Ziglar:

If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them.

If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them.

Always remind people of their worth.

One small act could mean the world to them.

As people who love and follow Jesus, the One who taught us to love one another, let’s make 2020 a year when kindness flows from our hearts.

With warm regards and best wishes for a happy new year,

- Pastor Bob

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Session News

At its December meeting, the Session took the following actions:

• Reviewed and approved the budget for 2020.

• Received the report written by Al Passwater and Bruce Graebner on the December presbytery meeting.

• Noted that our church will be hosting the March meeting of Central Florida Presbytery. Al and Bruce agreed to serve on a ministry team to prepare for that event.

• Approved the recommendations of the Property Committee in regard to adopting new security measures, including programmable locks, a doorbell camera, and other measures.

• Agreed to host a special reception for Dan Bray following worship on January 5.

• Agreed to hold a work day on Saturday, January 11. The Boy Scouts will be on campus to help.

• Approved Paul Forney as male chaperone for the Youth Mission trip in June.

• Approved the request from Jamie (Reid) Jamanila to baptize her (yet to be born) son in early January.

• Approved the transfer of membership for Kristin Litteral to the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee.

• Received notice that Dr. Ronald Elswick’s letter of transfer has been received from the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa Beach.

• Concluded with prayer for several members of our church.

Souper Bowl Luncheon is First Sunday in February

The Fellowship Committee will host our annual “Souper” bowl luncheon on Sunday, February 2, 2020 following the 11:00 am service. Bring a pot of your favorite family recipe of soup, chili, gumbo, or stew to share

with others. If you prefer, you can bring a dessert. We will be providing salad, crackers, bread, and drinks. We also ask that everyone attending bring in a can of soup for the Christian Service Center.

That Sunday, February 2, we will also honor our local First Responders by inviting them to join us in worship. They will be our guests of honor at the Souper Bowl Luncheon. You are welcome to invite any First Responder you know to join us that Sunday.

The Preschool will be hosting an Enrollment Open House on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for interested families to tour the Preschool facilities, learn more about our school, meet the teachers and some existing students, and enroll in the 2020-21 school year, which begins August 10, 2020.

From Preschool Director Laurie Templin

Happy New Year

2020! The Preschool

returns to school Tuesday,

January 7. We begin our

New Year with Chapel and

learning about the visit of

the Wise Men to Jesus.

Pastor Bob will also be

teaching us later in the

month about Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr., and there

will be no school on

Monday, January 20 in

honor of Dr. King’s

birthday.

This is the time of year when our friends in all our age groups

really show tremendous development of their skills, and it is so fun

to experience with them! Our VPK students will all be given their

second formal state assessment this month as part of our VPK

program. It is always exciting to document their progress. The VPK

students receive their third and final formal assessment in April.

We wish you all a blessed and healthy 2020!

- Preschool Director, Laurie Templin

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This month the Preschool

invites everyone to join us in

celebrating the upcoming lunar

Year of the Rat at Panda Express!

Please join us on Thursday,

January 30 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at

the Panda Express on Daniels

Road near Winter Garden Village.

This is a fun opportunity to see

church and Preschool friends

outside of our normal environment and enjoy a meal together!

Please present the coupon from page 10 of this newsletter

(either a printed copy or the image on your smartphone) at the time

of checkout. The coupons are accepted inside for dine-in or take

out, and also through the drive thru. This way the Preschool will

receive credit for your purchase.

Thank you for your continued support of our Preschool!

LEGO Club Our LEGO Club will have its first meeting of the New Year on Sunday, January 5th. We meet in the CLC from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun creativity. All ages are welcome!

The church offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1 and Monday, January 20 in observance of New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, respectively.

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The Youth Group will resume its weekly Wednesday gatherings on January 8 at 6:00 pm. Those who are interested in having dinner first are welcome to join the Children’s Choirs in the CLC at 5:30 pm for a meal. The cost is $2 per person.

We will have a brief parent meeting on January 8th following youth group to discuss our summer mission trip and to update emergency forms for 2020.

This summer’s mission trip is scheduled for June 20-26 in Miami. The trip, hosted by Praying Pelican Missions, will cost $225 per student with a deposit of $100 due on January 8.

All children’s choirs will begin rehearsals again on Wednesday, January 8. New registrations are welcome! Children ages three (toilet-trained only) through fifth grade are invited to join one of our three graded choirs:

• Angels (Ages 3 & 4)

• Carols (Grades K and 1)

• Juniors (Grades 2-5)

We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Junior

rehearsal finishes at 7:45 am. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:00 pm for $2 per meal.

We hope to see all interested children at choir! Contact Bonnie Litteral for more information: 407-466-7554.

Children’s Choir News

Youth Group News

Ladies’ Lunch Out

All women of the church are invited to attend our monthly Ladies’ Lunch Out. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at various restaurants in the West Orange area. This month’s luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:30 am. We are meeting at Cheeser’s Palace Café in downtown Clermont, located at 707 W Montrose St. If you plan to attend, please let Joyce Mullins know so that she can reserve the correct number of seats. Joyce can be reached via text or phone call at 407-963-8543 or via email at [email protected].

Women’s Bible Study

The monthly Women’s

Bible study led by

Pastor Bob meets

again on Monday,

January 13 at 10:30 am

in the Fellowship Hall.

All women of the

church are invited to

attend this monthly

meeting.

Men’s Fellowship Supper

January 21,6:30 pm

The monthly Men’s Fellowship Supper resumes in January. All men of the church are invited for a delicious meal and excellent fellowship. Join us Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will share a meal and hear a brief presentation from church member Jennifer Hunt, who is the Executive Director of the Oakland Nature Preserve.

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Sewing Group News

If you love to sew, knit, or crochet (we invite you to join our sewing group! We are always looking for women to help us complete our mission projects. Right now we are working on hats, scarves, and mittens for ministries in cooler regions of the United States. We also sew pillow cases and make quilts for various ministries. If you’d like to learn to sew, please contact Linda Anderson at 407-630-0804. Meeting Dates/Times for January, 2020

• January 6 - Yarn Works 9:30 - 11:30 am, Fellowship Hall

• January 20 - Sewing 9:30 - 11:30 am, Fellowship Hall

• January 27 - Sewing 9:30 - 11:30 am, Fellowship Hall

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The family of Fran Stanford would like to thank so many people for their help during the celebration of her life. Everyone in the congregation, staff, deacons, and elders did so much to make it not only effortless for the family, but also a truly uplifting (and entertaining!) service. The music, homily, and warmth provided much comfort to our family.

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Dan Bray extends his thanks and gratitude to the many people who filled out a thank you card for him. He was touched to read the messages from everyone. He has been honored to work here for the past seven years, and he is hopeful that he can visit from time to time. Thank you all!

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New Sermon Series

All church members and friends are encouraged to access

our online directory through Instant Church Directory. With the

online directory, you’ll have access to all church members’ photos

and contact information, as well as the ability to view groups such

as Rings of Care, Deacons, Committee members, and Elders. We

also have birthdays and anniversaries listed if the information has

been provided to us.

The directory is available as an iOS and Android app

(search for Instant Church Directory), and it is also available

online at instantchurchdirectory.com. For security reasons, you

will not be able to access the directory through the app unless

your email address is in our directory. If you attempt to login and

it rejects you, give Stacey a call at 407-656-4452 to resolve the

error.

The directory is still available to download through our

website, but the smartphone app is the BEST way to be sure you

have the most current directory, as it refreshes every time you

open it and will always show the most recent updates.

Join us in worship in the new year as Pastor Bob begins a new

series of sermons titled Bedtime Theology - Answering the

Questions of Children.

• January 5: Genesis 1:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Matthew 19:23-26

How Powerful Is God?

• January 12: Romans 8:28-39

Why Did God/Jesus Make Me?

• January 19: Psalm 139:1-10; Revelation 4:2-11

Where Does God Live and How Long Does It Take to Get There?

• January 26: Revelation 12:1-9

Do Bad Guys Live with God?

• February 2: Guest Preacher

• February 9: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Jesus Is Undead. When Will Our Loved Ones Be Undead?

https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/

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The Book Nook with Pat Hines

Although death is a natural part of life, it is never easy no matter how old one is. This month’s books focus on helping children deal with the death of loved ones.

Emergent Readers (PK and K) and Primary (Grades 1 and 2):

• Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker. Written for children ages two and three, Zucker’s words are meant to help young children understand death. She also provides additional resources for parents and caregivers.

• Saying Goodbye to Daddy by Judith Vigna. When her father is killed in a car accident, Clare’s mother and grandfather help her understand death and her varied emotions.

• I Miss You: A First Look at Death by Pat Thomas. This book acknowledges that grief is a normal feeling after someone close has died.

• The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland. This book provides a concrete way for a child to remember a loved one.

• Stinky Stern Forever by Michelle Edwards. In this early chapter book, Matthew “Stinky” Stern is always causing trouble. However, when Stinky accidentally dies, his classmates have to deal with the loss of someone no one liked.

Intermediate (Grades 3, 4, and 5):

• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. This 1978 Newbery Medal Book tells the story of a friendship that ends too soon when an unexpected tragedy happens.

• Missing May by Cynthia Rylant. Winner of the 1993 Newbery Medal, Summer and Ob’s lives change drastically when their beloved May unexpectedly dies. Dealing with their loss, they eventually realize that they can go on living without May.

• Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff. This book was on the 2011-2012 Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award list. Annie obsesses/worries about everything after her older brother, Jared, dies. After spending time with a new neighbor, Mrs. Finch, Annie learns that they share a common bond—grief. As their friendship grows, Annie begins to let go of her anxieties, and together, they learn to live once again.

Middle School and Beyond:

• The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. Coyote and her father, Rodeo, have been on the road in an old yellow school bus for five years, ever since the death of her mom and two sisters. However, when Coyote learns about the upcoming plans to demolish the park where she, her mom, and two sisters buried a “Memory Box,” she makes plans to get back “home.” This is a beautiful story about friendship, love, and the journey of healing after such a tragic loss.

“And at the end of the day, if you give them half a chance, people want to help other people.” ~Coyote Summer

• The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin. When Suzy’s best friend, Franny, drowns, Suzy becomes preoccupied with jellyfish. In the process of grieving her loss, Suzy sets out to prove that Franny’s death was due to a deadly jellyfish sting.

“Saying goodbye is important…It’s what allows us to begin living again.”

~Dr. M. Legler

Looking Ahead • Feb. 1 - LEGO Club

• Feb. 2 - Souper Bowl Lunch and First Responder Sunday

• Feb. 6 - Preschool Open House

• Feb. 8 - PW Cookie Caper Brunch

• Feb. 8 - BUNCO

• Feb. 9 - Scout Sunday

• Feb. 9 - Communion

• Feb. 12 - Ladies’ Lunch Out

• Feb. 17 - Presidents’ Day

• Feb. 18 - Men’s Supper

• Feb. 22 - Cub Scouts Blue and Gold

• Feb. 23 - Children’s Choirs sing at both worship svcs.

• Feb. 26 - Ash Wednesday

The Oakleaf is the monthly newsletter of Oakland Presbyterian Church. We welcome all visitors to worship on Sundays!

Early Service: 8:45 am * Traditional Service: 11:00 am * Sunday School: 9:45 am

218 E Oakland Ave, Oakland, FL 34760.

Office phone: 407-656-4452 * Office fax: 407-656-8201

Web: https://.oaklandpres.org * Email: [email protected]

Reverend Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr. - Pastor

Derek Blakeslee - Treasurer

Dan Bray - Property Manager

Diane Flagler - Organist/Pianist

Stacey Gillespie - Office Administrator

Tiffany Goggans - Director of Christian Education

Bonnie Litteral - Director of Children’s Choirs

Michael Shortal - Director of Music

Alecia Spence - Business Manager

Laurie Templin - Preschool Director

Heidi Wingard - Youth Director

“The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’”

-Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, “Queen of Computer Code”

FUNDRAISER EVENT

Help Us Raise Money For: Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

When

Thursday, January 30, 2020

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where

Panda Express located at:

CR 535 & TOLL 429

3154 Daniels Road Winter Garden,

FL 34787

4076560063

How

In-store:

Show paper or digital version of

flyer

Online:

Enter 309064 in the promo code

box during online checkout.

20% of event sales will be donated to: Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

Participating fundraiser guests are required to present a valid fundraiser flyer (paper copy or digital image) with each order to receive

credit towards the fundraiser. Flyers may not be distributed inside or within the vicinity of the restaurant including, without limitation to,

the restaurant parking lot before or during the fundraiser. Panda Restaurant Group reserves the right cancel any and all fundraiser

events for any reason and/or withhold payment of associated donation, if the Panda Restaurant Group Fundraiser Guidelines are not

followed.

© 2019 Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FUNDRAISER EVENT

Help Us Raise Money For: Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

When

Thursday, January 30, 2020

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where

Panda Express located at:

CR 535 & TOLL 429

3154 Daniels Road Winter Garden,

FL 34787

4076560063

How

In-store:

Show paper or digital version of

flyer

Online:

Enter 309064 in the promo code

box during online checkout.

20% of event sales will be donated to: Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

Participating fundraiser guests are required to present a valid fundraiser flyer (paper copy or digital image) with each order to receive

credit towards the fundraiser. Flyers may not be distributed inside or within the vicinity of the restaurant including, without limitation to,

the restaurant parking lot before or during the fundraiser. Panda Restaurant Group reserves the right cancel any and all fundraiser

events for any reason and/or withhold payment of associated donation, if the Panda Restaurant Group Fundraiser Guidelines are not

followed.

© 2019 Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 - New Year’s Day 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

2 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 6:30 pm - Mah Jongg (FH) 7:00 pm - One Voice (Choir room)

3 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)


5 8:45 am - Contemporary worship 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Choir rehearsal 11:00 am - Traditional worship 12:00 pm - Fellowship Hour (FH) 1:30 pm - LEGO Club (CLC) 6:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

6 - Epiphany of the Lord 9:30 am - Yarn Works (FH, 9:30 - 11:30 am) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

7 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast (FH) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 5:15 pm - Bell Choir (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts (FH and classrooms, 6:30-8:30)

8 11:30 am - Ladies’ Lunch Out 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 12:30 pm - YCM Band (Sanctuary, 12:30 - 5:30 pm) 5:30 pm - Dinner for children and youth 6:00 pm - Children’s Choir 6:00 pm - Youth Group 7:30 pm - Sanctuary Choir

9 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 2:00 pm - Grief Share (2 - 4 pm) 6:30 pm - Mah Jongg (FH) 7:00 pm - One Voice (Choir room)


11 9:00 am - Church work day (9 am - 12 pm) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 6:30 pm - Bunco (FH)

12 - Communion 8:45 am - Contemporary worship 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Choir rehearsal 11:00 am - Traditional worship 12:00 pm - Congregational meeting (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm - Fellowship Hour (FH) 6:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

13 10:30 am - Women’s Bible study (FH, 10:30 - 11:30 am) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 5:30 pm - Staff meeting 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts

14 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast (FH) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 5:15 pm - Bell Choir (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts (FH and classrooms, 6:30-8:30) 7:00 pm - Preschool Board

15 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 12:30 pm - YCM Band (Sanctuary, 12:30 - 5:30 pm) 5:30 pm - Dinner for children and youth 6:00 pm - Children’s Choir 6:00 pm - Youth Group 7:30 pm - Sanctuary Choir

16 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 2:00 pm - Grief Share (2 - 4 pm) 6:30 pm - Mah Jongg (Forum) 7:00 pm - One Voice (Choir room) 7:00 pm - Session (FH)



19 8:45 am - Contemporary worship 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Choir rehearsal 11:00 am - Traditional worship 12:00 pm - Fellowship Hour (FH) 6:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

20 - MLK Jr. Day Church offices are closed 9:30 am - Sewing Group (FH, 9:30 - 11:30 am) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

21 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast (FH) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 5:15 pm - Bell Choir (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm - Men’s Supper (FH) 6:00 pm - Boy Scouts (CLC)


23 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 2:00 pm - Grief Share (2 - 4 pm) 6:30 pm - Mah Jongg (FH) 7:00 pm - One Voice (Choir room)


25 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 1:00 pm - Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby (CLC)

26 8:45 am - Contemporary worship 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Choir rehearsal 11:00 am - Traditional worship 12:00 pm - Fellowship Hour (FH) 6:00 pm - Hope Group (FH)

27 9:30 am - Sewing Group (FH, 9:30 - 11:30 am) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts

28 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast (FH) 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 5:15 pm - Bell Choir (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts (FH and classrooms, 6:30-8:30)


30 12:00 pm - Hope Group (FH) 2:00 pm - Grief Share (2 - 4 pm) 4:00 pm - Preschool fundraiser at Panda Express (4-8 pm) 6:30 pm - Mah Jongg (FH) 7:00 pm - One Voice (Choir room)


January 2020

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