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April 2009
Volume 10,Issue 4
Youth News 4Pixie Pin-Ups 5Its Over 16Church @ Work 18From the Editor 19
In this Issue:
Adventurer Fun Day
On Sunday, March 8th, our Adventurer Club had the opportunity to go toCamp Down at Windermere, FL for their Adventurer Fun Day.
This years theme was Creation, and our Adventures had the chance tolearn about different insects and nature while they visited other Adven-
turer Club booths.
Our Club had their own booth and their theme was Ants. One of ourown Adventurers (Justin Rivera) created this honor four years ago.
In the Presence of Jehovah
Christ left us in such a way that His pres-
ence might be more useful to us a pres-
ence that had been confined in a humble
abode of flesh so long as He sojourned on
earth .... As His body was raised up above
all the heavens, so His power and energywere diffused and spread beyond all the
bounds of heaven and earth.
Come into His presence and enjoy our an-
nual and very
uplifting Easter
Cantata on:
Saturday, April
11 @ 6:00 PM
Bring a guest!
The bestmathematicalequation evergiven: 1 cross+ 3 nails = 4given.
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If the world hates you, you
know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of theworld, the world would love its own. Yet because you are
not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore
the world hates you...If they persecuted Me, they will perse-
cute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
But all these things they will do to you for My names sake,
because they do not know Him who sent Me. John 13:19-
21
Isnt it true that in todays world at the slightest offense we
are ready to retaliate, defend ourselves,...yes, fight back?
But at the greatest moment of His agony, Jesus sincerely
prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they
do. (Luke 23:34)
Forgive them What an amazing prayer!! How would
we react? What would be say?
What if someone pressed a crown of sharp thorns on your
head? Or stripped you naked for all the world to see? Or
brutally punched you in the face? Or drove spikes into your
wrist and ankles? Or lifted you up on the cross to hang anddie? What kind of prayer would you pray? Or would you
even think of praying at all?
May the Lord, who suffered for each one of us, help us when
were tempted to retaliate!
Yours for allowing the mind of Christ be in us, Pastor and
Sharon Webb.
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Who is the image of the invisible GOD,
the first born of every creature (Colossians1:15)
We see love everyday
As it takes on different faces
And is seen in different places
We catch the affects of its action
Hinting toward the cause
That can not properly be explained as just
a feeling or an act
It manifests itself in us all from time to
time
Though many are deceived to its true
meaning
because of our own inconsistencies and
inabilities to illustrate it in all situations
Love seems to have no clear face on this
earth...
We question the meaning of this four letterword
Love is..
Kind
Gentle
Not self seeking
At times we exude this
But our faces have two sides
Yet the side that is dead must die
Like glimpses of an image we have seen
before
We long to put together the pieces
To make a complete whole
Who is the image of this invisible word?
What is the image of Love?
In action
We have heard the stories of long agoWe have heard of a GOD that chose a
nation
And cared for them, setting them on high
We have read HIS words that we believe
through faith
Of how this GOD chose to deliver a peo-
ple...all people out of the bondage of sinAnd HIS word was made flesh and dwelt
among us...
HE chose to send HIS own son...in whom
we have redemption through HIS blood,
even the forgiveness of sin
GOD came in human form
To die for our sins before the foundation
of the world was laid...
...because HE loves us
Through actions GOD has shown time and
time again
Through testimonies HE has proved
Through the joy HE has planted in our
hearts HE has shown
That HE loves us...
GOD IS LOVE
With whom is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning (James 1:17)
He sent HIS son that we might see the
ultimate manifestation of love
Through Christ we behold the image of the
invisible GOD
Through Christ we will one day behold
On that bright
Getting-up morning
Love becomes visible
And we will behold love ...face to face
No longer as an action
No longer our hidden foundation by which
we are planted
But soon face to face
A day when our foundation will be fully
revealed
A day when all will know how firm we
stand
WE WILL SEE GOD
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall
see GOD... (Matthew 5:8)
We will see GodBy: Nichole Taylor
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By: David Hecht
Thank you very much NewPort Richey Church for
Sponsoring Outdoor Educa-
tion. All the kids in Mr. Cruzs class had a lot of fun. We
built bird houses, rode horses and go-carts. We also did
archery, low elements, and canoeing. Plus we learned
about force, Western Indians, bugs and beetles, andhow to make fire. Thank you for all of your support.
Graduation Trip
The 8
th
Grade Class had their 8
th
Grade Field Trip to St. Augustine.
They saw the Fountain of Youth,
The Old Jail, Ripleys Believe it or
Not, and the Ghost Tour.
We all had a lot of fun. The 8th Graders would like to
thank the Church for their support.
Here to Serve!
Mark 10:45
Mexico MissionOnce again we have youth and adults who have indicatedthey want to go to Mexico to put a floor and a roof on a new church in a very
poor area. Prayerfully consider how you might help those who want to go and
work but cannot financially afford all the expenses. NPR SDA church mem-
bers and friends have been very generous in the past to help youth and others.
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PIXIE PIN-UPSDO YOU KNOW ME?
If you think you know this church member, sub-
mit your guess to us, either by phone or email.
You can submit your baby pix by email or di-
rectly to us. Photos can be black and white or
color and will be promptly returned. For more
information please contact us.
March baby was: Mark Schiefer
(Clue: He used to be a tour-guide and worked ina drive-in theater.) Mark gave tours of Niagara
Falls.
Our winners were: Justin Rivera, Glenn Paul,
Stan & Martha Getlinger, Pastor Webb, Arlene Learman,
Josue Centeno, Ed Cowan.
Thanks for participating!
Clue: This little
girl is rooted in
the deep South!
Think about it
Speak kind words andyou will hear kindechoes.
A Christian is the key-hole through which otherfolks see God.
I am obliged to bearwitness because I hold aparticle of light, and tokeep it to myself would beequivalent to extinguishingit.
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THE SECOND DEATH!Gary D. Grimes
1. Does the Bible mention the second death? Revelation 20:6
Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death.
2. What are the differences between the first death and the second death?
We are all subject to the first death. Only the wicked are subject to the
second death.
The first death is a temporary death (sleep) caused by sin. The seconddeath is a permanent death caused by sin.
3. All who die in the first death will be resurrected. The saved in the resur-
rection of life. The wicked to the resurrection of condemnation. John 5:28 &
29
God warned Adam that if he ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and
evil Adam would surely die. Genesis 2:16 & 17
Adam would die both the first death and the second death. Jesus said the devil is a liar from the beginning. John 8:44
Satans first lie on earth was to Eve. He told her You will not surely die.Genesis 3:1-5
4. Why didnt Adam and Eve die immediately? Revelation 13:8 , theLamb slain from the foundation of the world. Two methods of execution in
Israel: Stoning or crucifixion.StoningLeviticus 24:16. Hope while dying.
CrucifixionDeuteronomy 21:22 & 23. No hopeaccursed of God.
Second death. No resurrection.
Christ died the second death in our place. Isaiah 53:4
On the cross Christ was made a curse for usthe curse of sin. Galatians3:13
Because of Jesus dying the second death for us we are now His children,
we are His sons and daughters. I John 3:1
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The Lord Has
Helped Me
By: Kabreanna Osgood
The Lord has helped me
Through all my problems
If I could pick one person
that would stay
by my side
it would be the LordHe is always there
To answer my prayers
He walks by my side
And I see light
In the darkness, its bright
Through all the hardships
They get solvedand I'm complete
with the Lord
standing by my side
I can be the person I
want to be.
SERMON SURVIVAL TIP:
If during the sermon, you drift
off to a peaceful slumber...andyour wife gently nudges you,
pretend you were praying, and
just quietly sayAMEN.
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We want to welcome our new members: Leo
and Jenny Biehler they come from the EastPasco SDA Church in Zephyrhills. Also,
Deano and Hazel Powell from Progress Vil-
lage SDA Church in Brandon.
Dick Cheney for making once again the
Pocket Church Directory. Congratulations
on a job well done. Need yours? Contact
the Church Office.
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Gods Creation and Satans Creation
God created broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellowand red vegetables of all kinds so Man and Woman would live long
and healthy lives. He said: Try my green salad!. And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery crou-
tons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened
their belts following the repast.
God then said, I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and oliveoil in which to cook them.
And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-friedsteak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight
and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it Angel FoodCake, Satan then created chocolate cake and named it DevilsFood.
God then brought fourth running shoes so that His children mightlose those extra pounds.
And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control. Man andWoman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained
pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calo-ries and still satisfy his appetite.
Then Satan created McDonalds and its 99-cent doublecheeseburger. Then said, You want fries with that? And Man re-
plied, Yes! And super size them! And Satan said, It is good. And
Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created HMOs.
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Surely he hath
borne our grief's
and carried our
sorrows: yet we
did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God
and afflicted. But He was wounded for
our transgressions, He was bruised for
our iniquities; the chastisement of our
peace was upon
Him; and with
His stripes we
are healed. All
we like sheephave gone astray;
we have turned
every on to his
own way; and the
Lord hath laid
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Fold two hands together,And express a dash of sorrow.
Marinate it overnight,
And work on it tomorrow.
Chop one grudge in tiny
pieces,
Add several cups of love.Dredge with a large sized
smile,
Mix with the ingredients
above.
Dissolve the hate within you,
By doing a good deed.
Cut in and help your friend,If he/she should be in need.
Stir in laughter, love and
kindness,
From the heart it has to
come.
Toss with genuine forgive-ness,
And give your friends some.
The amount of people served,
Will depend on you.
It can serve the whole wide
world.If you really want it to!!!
GREAT RECIPE
If you have pictures
of activities or are
the director of aministry, please
share those pictures
with our web-
ministry. Some de-
partments need to
be updated. ContactJuan or Omayra
Rivera or the
Church Office.
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RECIPE: Sideshow Slush
Even better than snow cones, these cool drinks come
in raspberry and peach flavorsperfect for sipping
or slurping.
Ingredients:
Start to finish: 15 minutes, makes 6 servings.
1. Press raspberries, if using, through a sieve to remove seeds.
2. Transfer pureed raspberries or peaches to blender container; and
nectar and powdered sugar. Cover and blend until smooth.
3. Gradually add ice, blending until mixture is deliciously slushy.
1 12-oz pkg. frozen lightly sweetened
red raspberries or one 16-oz. pkg. fro-
zen unsweetened peach slices, thawed
1 cup apricot nectar
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 to 4 1/2 cups ice cubes
An Extra Pair of HandsBy Alex Ortiz
Big projects are always done quickly and
better if we have an extra pair of hands to
help us. Just imagine if you have to put
together a puzzle of 1000 pieces, of course
it would be nice to have a few extra hands
helping you.
Our hands are very sophisticated tools that can be used to do great
things. A lot of hands were used as tool to put together the greatestbook of all times, The Bible. God used all those hands to help us
know Him better. Also, the same God that gave us our hands is al-
ways extending His to help us in our lives.
God commended us with a great project: to tell every human being in
this world about His son and His love. God is asking us for our
hands. His son already extended them for us, are you willing to ex-
tend yours for Him?
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Its Over..
The Bowling Season is officially over,
but we had a blast.
Congratulations to the Bears for win-
ning this season. (Bears: Susan Hecht,
Christina Stoehrer, Martha Getlinger, and Mark Schiefer)
Our Choir @ Town &
Country SDA Church
On Sabbath, March 7th, our NPR Sanc-
tuary Choir had the opportunity to visit
and participate in the grand opening of
the Town and Country SDA new temple.
To the glory of God we sang two songs. It was a beautiful ceremony
and we felt honored to be invited.
Please keep this sister church and our Choir in your prayers.
Evangelist SeriesUnlocking Revelation Prophecy Expo
During the last few weeks our Church has been experiencing agreat event, the Prophecy Expo with Pastor Lester Pratt.
Every night a great number of visitors attended. If you donthave the opportunity to be there, now you can hear it at ourChurch website. www.nprsda.org/prophecyexpo
Share this good news with your love d ones!
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During 10 weeks ourchurch has been pre-senting this powerful,soul-winning, Bible
study for kids.
The kids enjoyed thestudies very much and
the little gifts after each study.
On Sabbath, March 21, there was a graduation and the chil-
dren were presented with a certificate of participation, theirown Bible, and an Amazing Adventure CD Series.
Thanks to Juanita Grimes, Juan Rivera and all the parentsthat participated.
We need to mention that because of this series some kids
want to be baptized. Praise God!
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody
This is a little story about four people: Everybody, Somebody,Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done, and Everybody wassure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it,but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybodysjob. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody
realized that Everybody wouldnt do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobodydid what Anybody could have done.
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KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Pre-Registration: Adventist Christian
School on Friday, April 24th from 9-11
AM. Class size is limited. For reserva-tions, please call 842-8919 by April 10th.
The 2009-2010 Kindergarten students
and parents can come spend the time in
class and see what Kindergarten is all
about.
IF YOUC A N
H E L P
with the
expenses related to our
weekly fellowship meals,
please put your offering
in a tithe envelope andmark it Fellowship
meals. This will help to
pay for kitchen supplies
(i.e. plates, utensils, cups,
etc.)
School Yearbook
Order yours before April
17. Forty-eight pages in
full color. Interested?
Contact the School Office,
Church Office, or Omayra
Rivera.
P A R E N T S
Please help us have a more or-
derly Fellowship Meal experience
by keeping your smaller children
with you. We are having a problemwith children in the kitchen area and run-
ning in the hallways and in the sanctuary.
Enjoy a Relaxing Sabbath
J O B O P E N I N G
Our Adventist School is looking for an
Adventist-certified teacher on a part-
time basis to teach 9th and 10th grade
English and Social Studies/World His-
tory. If you are interested, please call
Mark Schiefer at (727) 376-4316.
VESPERS
If you are willing to do a Vespers pro-
gram in the future, please contact the
Church office.
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Contact Us
Alexander OrtizNew Address coming soon
727-365-2892
Omayra Rivera727-372-0052
Email: [email protected]
NPR Seventh-day Adventist Church6424 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653727-848-4567 www.nprsda.org/newsletter
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From the Editors
I remember as growing
up celebrating Holy
Week. One of many
traditions in my family.
It meant new clothes for
Sunday, a special diet,
no TV, even having fun
was kind of controlled,
it was as if someone
died in our family. But
at that time I had noidea why, I dont even
remember ever visiting
the church during that
week. I just remember a
big sensation of sad-
ness
During the month of
April we will be
celebrating Holy
Week, but what exactly
are we celebrating?
Now as an adult I can
see that its more than
new clothes and mean-
ingless traditions. For
me its special days
of reflection and
meditation about the
life of Jesus and my
life.
I still feel the sensa-
tion of sadness but
now I understand
why, but I also feel a
sensation of happi-
ness because my
God is alive. He
died for us, because
He loves us so
much. Oh, but my
God resurrected, and
He promised us that
He will come again
to take us home.
God be with you,
and let us all use thistime to meditate in
His great love and
sacrifice!
Love,
Omayra
This newsletter is
published monthly
by the NPR SDAChurch. If you have
any comments to
make about the
newsletter, wish to
make a donation, or
wish to submit an
article, please sendit to the church or
to us.
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