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June 2013 | Monthly Newsletter of Presbyterian Church in the Highlands
Highlandsherald
Rev. Shaun Hartsell
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
6.1 Andy Orrell
6.3 Eric Chartier
6.5 Brian McDonough
6.6 Frances Pennington
6.8 Ashley Lee
6.12 Catharina DeGroot
6.18 Ricardo Andino
Reasons to Celebrate!
Pastor’s Corner
By the time you read this, the Mission Team
will already be on the ground in Jimini,
Dominican Republic. Please uphold this team
in your prayers as they seek to serve and
sweat for Christ to the Chadasha Haitian
orphans.
Since the summer brings a rapid change of
pace to schedules and activities, don’t forget
to join in on the fun! PCH takes a collective
deep breath over the summer as we evaluate
the previous year and plan for the coming
one. If you get a chance, be sure to thank
your ministry leaders and/or small group and
Sunday School teachers. Take them to lunch
or send them a card for all the work, planning,
and preparation they have made throughout
the year without any compensation; these are
individuals that simply felt called to serve. Let
us not take them for granted, but join our
hearts to show our appreciation for our
teachers and leaders. Words of appreciation
and encouragement cannot be used enough.
Let us praise God for the 20% who do 80% of
the work. Well done!
6.15 Bradley Tan
6.16 Gary Brown
6.20 Jeff Davis
6.23 Jill Coler
6.26 Christopher Jones
6.27 Melissa Hartsell
Michelle Meyer
6.29 Trey Shelton
In the first week of July...
BIRTHDAYS 7.4 Jen Rodeffer & Bob Tangarone
7.7 Patty Singleton
ANNIVERSARIES 7.2 Lee & Carol Greben, 58 years
7.5 Don & Mary Vaughn, 55 years
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
6.3 Clint & Deborah Haldane, 19 years
6.4 James & Mary Kessler, 54 years
6.14 Larry & Cathy Davis, 32 years
6.14 Bob & Carolyn Haug, 43 years
6.19 William & Peggy Gillock, 43 years
6.26 Larry & Jane Becker, 20 years
6.27 Steve & Jen Rodeffer, 4 years
Ed & Diana Long, 29 years
6.29 Andy & Sheryl Norman, 15 years
Meet Andy & Shannon Orrell and their kids, Madison & Nate. They joined by letter of transfer from Hope Presbyterian Church in Clearwater. They have been attending PCH for about two months and felt hooked from their very first visit!
Next, there is Ryan & Lisa Moore, with their kids, Mason & Kendal. The Moore family joins by letter of transfer from St. John Newman. Lisa has been volunteering for the PCH youth programs for nearly two years
now and Ryan is lending his talents in assisting with prop construction for this year’s Lego Vacation Bible School!
We welcome both of these great families to PCH! If you haven’t done so yet, introduce yourself next time you see them around.
Student Ministry
NEW SPORTS CAMPS THIS SUMMER!
We are happy to introduce summer sports camps in
conjunction with JC Sports & held at the PCH campus!
Camps are for students who have completed K—5th grades.
The cost is $120 per week and the time is from 9:00am—
3:00pm. Parents need to pack a lunch for the student each
day. The summer line-up (subject to change) is as follows:
June 17-21: All Sports Camp
June 24-28: half day (9:00am-noon)
July 7-12: All Sports Camp
July 15-19: Soccer Camp
July 22-26: All Sports Camp
July 29-August 2: T-Ball & Volleyball Camp
August 5-August 9: All Sports Camp
To register, go to the website
www.jcsportstraining.com/soccer-rush-summer-camps.com
or email Jeff Davis at [email protected].
Pathfinders: Children’s Ministry
Heat + June = Summer! (and that is your last math problem
till August). Children who have graduated VPK (4yrs & 5 yr
olds) are now welcome to join the Pathfinders as well. Our
summer theme is called “Anything Can Happen” and we
meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00pm—7:30pm. Here is
the June “Anything Can Happen With…” schedule: Tues,
June 11th: Chocolate; Tues, June 18th: Water Games;
Tues, June 25th: No Pathfinders due to LEGO VBS
EPIC & Lifeline (combined youth groups)
Students finishing 5th—12th grade have combined for the
summer schedule. Our theme is pool parties and we will be
traveling to different host homes throughout the summer
and having a special dinner each time. We will meet on
Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. If you need more info on
specifics or where houses are located, please contact the
church office (646-3121) or email Jeff Davis
([email protected]). Here is our line-up: Thurs,
June 13th: Mark & Julie Laursen’s pool; Thurs, June 20th:
Todd & Cheri Maxwell’s pool; Thurs, June 27th: No Youth
Group (VBS)
XA: College & Career
When you are home for the summer, squeeze us into your
busy schedule & hang out with old friends! We are touring
the restaurant scene again this summer; here is our
schedule for Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30pm: Weds,
June 12th: Starbucks (Lake Miriam); Weds, June 19th: Tea
Largo; Weds, June 25th: No XA due to LEGO VBS. Bring a
friend on Wednesdays & your drink or dessert is on us!
Summer Movie Events: Leave the sunscreen at home and
attend the movies with us each Friday at Cobb Theater!
June 14th—Superman; June 21st—World War
Z; June 28th—Monsters U.
HAVE YOU MET…?
Preschool News
The first week of May was teacher appreciation week.
We honored our teachers with a BBQ lunch and goody
bags. We would not be who we are without the
dedicated, passionate staff here who are a vital part of
our ministry!
Pictured below from top left to right: Julie Laursen (Director),
Wendy English (Curriculum Coord.), Sarah Boyd (Bears),
Wendy Hutchens (Bears), Christy Smith (Lions/Tigers),
Nicole McDougald (Lions/Tigers), Milinh Montanez
(Alligators), Patrice Raulerson (Alligators), Jazmin Merriam
(Monkeys/Lambs), Jocelyn Nudel (Monkeys), Dee Dee
Kaufman (Monkeys), Rachel Leonard (Zebras), Patti Buck
(Zebras), Kayla Bakhshi (Zebras), Colleen McClain
(Alligators/Kangas), Lori Halula-Eyer (Kangas), Brier Keyser
(Kangas), Milly Blass (Lambs), Julia Hunt (Lambs), Teresa
Nance (Lambs/Caterpillars), Sally Herman (Butterflies),
Melissa Duvall (Kitchen), Megan Raulerson (Staff Assistant)
Julie Laursen
Preschool Director
Jeff Davis
Christian Education Director
Adult
Ministries Swing into
Summer Fun!
The Adult Ministries Team is excited about the kick-off of our summer activities here at PCH! There is truly something for everyone, whether you are actively participating or cheering from the sidelines. This summer will bring a break from the ordinary as we build up our friendships, relax, and have some fun. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to experience our PCH family. Mark your calendars and we will see you there!
All Sunday School Classes, Circles, and Small Groups are on Summer Break! This means our teachers and group leaders/facilitators get to enjoy a much deserved rest, too! A big THANK YOU goes out to our teachers and group leaders for all that you do for the discipleship programs at PCH! The Friday morning Women’s Circle will resume on September 20th, with the Horizon’s Bible study on Exodus & Deuteronomy. The cost for the study will be only $5. This Circle will also host a salad luncheon on Saturday, September 14th, for the PW Gathering. The program speaker will be Robin Powell; she will be sharing her experiences on the PW mission trip this summer to the Appalachians. Other small group & Sunday school topics will be confirmed over the summer, so share your ideas with your group leaders today! Feel free to contact me with any ideas or suggestions as well: [email protected] or 559-7372.
SCHOOLS OUT FOR
SUMMER!
*Back by popular demand* Start Date: Weds June 12 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Duration: End of August Games each week will be followed by healthy themed dishes served up by participants and their fans! Contact the church office at 646-3121 or see Pastor Shaun or Ann Mathison to register for the fun! Ann can be contacted via email at: [email protected] & Shaun can be reached at [email protected].
Men’s Ministry Twilight Golf
Start Date: Weds June 12th
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Duration: End of July
Coed Veggies & Volleyball...Get your weekly serving!
*New This Year*
9 holes of golf (5:30 to 7:00) will be followed by BBQ style meals (hamburgers, etc). $20 includes greens fees, cart, and meal. If you are interested in participating, please contact either Dan Brenneman ([email protected]) or Scott Erickson([email protected]) to sign-up today!
Eric Phillips
Elder for Adult Ministries
After considering the wishes and
needs of a number of our faithful
members, The Worship Arts
Team and Session decided to
return to the previous worship
schedule that we enjoyed prior to
the start of our Contemporary
Worship Service (September
2012).
Therefore, please note that
starting on JUNE 2nd, our
Sunday morning worship
schedule will return to 10:30 am
and last for one full hour. This
time schedule will provide
additional time to study and
worship our Lord and Savior.
Following our relaxing summer
b r e a k , t h e t i m e f o r
the worship service will remain
the same (10:30am). Sunday
School classes for adults and
children do not meet during the
summer months to allow our
teachers to enjoy a summer
break. Sunday School classes will
resume in the fall. Children's
Church will still be available each
and every Sunday morning after
the Children's Message during the
worship service.
WORSHIP &
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
CHANGES
We are going to “Build a Better Life” with this
month’s mission that is focused on Vacation
Bible School! Early registration has already
proved to be a great turn out and we are
projecting up to 100 kids this year...so we need YOUR help! Our VBS
theme this year is “LEGO”. Here are some items we could use for
GIVE AWAYS: LEGO stickers, LEGO pencils, LEGO erasers, &
LEGO men/women. For CRAFTS, we need: LEGO blocks, fishing
string, permanent markers, paint, & scissors. MONETARY
DONATIONS will be used to purchase the obstacle course style bounce
house ($425) and also LEGO construction sets ($9.99 - $500).
For more info:
Sarah Boyd or Jeff Davis,
C.E. Director(863)646-3121
A Heartfelt Message From
Our Worship Leader, Charla
Henderson
I would like to thank the choir and Worship Arts team for all of their hard work and thoughtfulness in putting together the hymn sing for my Israel trip. From the soup to the singing, and all of the other details, your care and concern has been a tremendous blessing! Thank you,
church, for all of your donations, love, and prayers through this experience. I look forward to providing you an update upon my return.
There will be NO game night on Friday, June 14th. Please be looking forward to the next game night on Friday, July 12th. The monthly PCH+ luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, at 1:00pm, at Bob Evans restaurant
(S. Florida Avenue). Join us for a breakfast or lunch entrée and bring a friend to share in the good food & f e l l o wsh ip ! T h e d e a d l i n e to sign-up is Sunday, June 15th, on the Senior Ministry bulletin board.
Senior Ministry
Lynn Schindler
Elder for Worship Arts
Sarah Boyd
Elder for Missions
MISSION
OF tHE MONtH