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TRUMPET Tampa bay Presbyterian church PCA
Tampa Bay Presbyterian
Church
Church Staff
Rev. Freddy Fritz, Senior Pastor
Rev. James Nichols, Assoc. Pastor
Melissa Noel, Office Administrator
Joanne Campbell, Bookkeeper
Cheryl Barber, NTCA Director
Marianne Cali, Nursery
Chris Christopher, Custodian
Eileen Fritz, Children
Ethan Hayman, Youth
Debi Hensley, Pianist, Choir
From the Senior Pastor’s Desk
By Freddy Fritz
On Humility
I was thinking about the topic of humility today. Humility
may not be a struggle for you, but it is for me. I was
struck by Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians on the
matter of humility. He said in Philippians 2:3-4, “Do
nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility
count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of
you look not only to his own interests, but also to the
interests of others.”
Andrew Murray, whose ministry took place in South
Africa, defined humility as follows:
Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to
expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done to
me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at
rest when nobody praises me, and when I am
blamed or despised. It is to have a blessed home in
the Lord, where I can go in and shut the door, and
kneel to my Father in secret, and am at peace as in
a deep sea of calmness, when all around and above
is trouble.
The humble person is not one who thinks meanly
of himself, he simply does not think of himself at
all.
Oh, I think so much of myself! But how do I overcome
that problem? Well, in part, it is as Paul said in verses 3b-
Our Mission: To bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike
maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God's
name.
August 2015 Volume 10 Issue 8 1
TBPC Trumpet
Staff—
Rev. Freddy Fritz
Editor-in-Chief
Melissa McNulty
Editor
It is the goal of the
Trumpet staff to provide
articles for learning and
growing, news for
connecting with our
church family, and
information on
opportunities for service
and participation.
The views and opinions
expressed in the Trumpet
have not been reviewed or
endorsed by the Session.
Please forward articles,
ministry reports and
calendar items for the next
edition of the Trumpet to
dr.melissamcnulty@
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2015. All articles
received after the 23rd
will be held for the
following month's
newsletter.
4: “Count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look
not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” And this
is best done when I especially look to the interests of Christ.
Corrie ten Boom was once asked if it was difficult for her to remain
humble. Her reply was simple. “When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on
Palm Sunday on the back of a donkey, and everyone was waving palm
branches and throwing garments on the road, and singing praises, do you
think that for one moment it ever entered the head of that donkey that
any of that was for him.”
She continued, “If I can be the donkey on which Jesus Christ rides in his
glory, I give him all the praise and all the honor.”
Like Corrie ten Boom I need to learn to be like the donkey so that Jesus
gets all the praise and glory. I serve him and his interests. I serve his
people and their interests.
May God help each one of us to grow in humility.
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Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for the Welcome Team and the
Narthex Greeting Team. Please see Ted Jefferies if you
interested.
Volunteer Grant Writers Sought for MNA Ministries
MNA SecondCareer Ministry has a variety of opportunities for lay
people to serve in ministry, many of which can be done right from
home with no need to travel. For example, we have a number of
requests from MNA ministries seeking volunteers who have experience
writing grant request proposals for charitable non-profits and
ministries. If you would like to learn more about these and other
opportunities to serve contact Gary Ogrosky at [email protected]
(phone 770-695-4811) or check our website at
www.pcamna.org/second-career.
10 Reasons Everybodyat Church Should Wear a Nametag
By Chuck Lawless
At many conferences and meetings I attend, I am expected to wear a nametag.
The business world thinks about nametags, but the church world gives them too
little thought. Here are ten reasons EVERYONE in church ought to wear a
nametag.
1. Few people know everybody in the church. Even in the smallest
churches, it’s sometimes difficult to remember everybody’s name. If/as
the church grows, that task becomes even more difficult. Nametags allow
us to admit that struggle while providing a way to overcome it.
2. Leaders need help with names. I want to know everybody’s name in
my church, but I’m not gifted with that kind of memory. I admit I need
help if I want to be the best church leader I can be. I would much prefer
calling people by name as I minister to them – and nametags allow me to
do so.
3. Nametags invite conversation. Knowing another person’s name breaks
down one barrier to conversations that church folks ought to feel
comfortable having. It’s simply easier to talk with others when you are
on a first-name basis.
4. Knowing names makes fellowship more personal. While calling each
other “brother” or “sister” sounds good (and is theologically on target),
that nomenclature is often a cover up for “I’m sorry I don’t know your
name, and I’m embarrassed to ask.” As long as conversations remain at
the anonymous “brother” and “sister” level, fellowship will remain
surface level.
5. Nametags save embarrassment. We’ve probably all called someone by
the wrong name, only to realize it later (or perhaps even within the same
conversation). If “brother” or “sister” is a gentle way of saying, “I don’t
know your name,” using the wrong name is an undeniable way of doing
so. That’s embarrassing for both parties.
6. Nametags are an inexpensive way to promote outward focus. The
church that says, “We don’t need nametags since we already know
everyone anyway” is probably saying more than they care to admit. My
guess is they see few guests at their church, and they probably aren’t
expecting any. On the other hand, using nametags is one way to say, “We
expect God to send us guests, and we want to be ready for them.”
7. Guests feel less conspicuous. I understand why we might give guests a
nametag, but doing so for them alone actually makes them even more
noticeable – and puts them at a disadvantage in conversations. I know
their name, but they don’t know mine if I’m not also wearing a nametag.
Guests should never be the ones who must do the asking.
8. Saying to someone, “Please let us know your name” also says, “We
want to know you.” Much has been written about guests’ desire for
anonymity in churches, but I take a different slant on that issue. People
who come to a church are looking for something. They often welcome
care and concern. What they don’t want is to be smothered and made
uncomfortable. That’s a different issue, though, than simply wanting to
know them by name.
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TBPC Ministries Adult Christian Education
& Fellowship
Ed Jordan
Children
Eileen Fritz
Emptynesters
Sandy Neal
Greeters & Welcome
Table
Ted Jeffries
Growth Groups
Session
Hospitality
LeeAnn DeStefano
Men’s Bible Study
Jeff Beams
Men’s Ministry
Brian Carrier
Missions
Rev. James Nichols
Music
Debi Hensley
New Tampa Christian
Academy
Cheryl Barber
Nursery
Marianne Cali
Pacesetters
Randi Mallary
Pastoral Care
Rev. Freddy Fritz
Ushers
Lenny Chew
Women’s Bible Study
Melissa Bayley
Women in the Church
Ginny Bremer
Youth
Ethan Hayman
Outreach
Rev. James Nichols
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AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
1— Jason Skopp
3— Oceane Lok
6—Joanne Campbell
7—Lillian Barquin
8— John Dixon
9—Lilly Porter 21—Bill Jeffries
10—Averil Massie 21—Colby Tomasello
11—Reid Donaldson 23— Chanjun Ju
15—Lenny Chew 24—Wicke Egbert
15—Olivia Chew 25—Wes Mollard
15—Kim Cozzolino 26—Peter Wu
17— Doug Hayman 27—Joe Burns
21— Paige Atkinson 29— Bert Barber
Missionaries Supported by
TBPC
Mission to the World
Peter & Lauren Dishman
Esaie & Natacha Etienne
Ken & Tammie Matlack
Carla Stevens
Reformed University
Fellowship
Jeff & Jenny Lee
New Harvest Missions
International
Nathaniel & Cherita
Adawonu
Serving In Missions
Rene & Lili Palacio
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Don & Judy Vander Ploeg
Kevin & Gertrude Nicholas
Ven Con Nosotros Church
Dr. Oscar & Elizabeth
Alvarez
PRCC
Chaplain Ted Hamm
Chaplain James Cochell
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 1— Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Massie
2— Mr. & Mrs. Vince Hladek
6— Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hess
10— Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barquin
14— Mr. & Mrs. Bob DeStefano
14— Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pothoven
16— Mr. & Mrs. Bill Neal 21— Mr. & Mrs. Bob McQueen
18— Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wilbraham 28— Mr. & Mrs. Jim Childers
21— Mr. & Mrs. John Hutton
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Women's Ministry By Ginny Bremer
Thank you
We thank God for leading Molly Knox to
agree to be the WM Brunch coordinator for
2015, along with Suzanne Swenson as co
chair. Both ladies are looking forward to
glorifying God through this church and
community outreach. This event begins the
Christmas season with the joy of the advent of
our Savior. Please keep Molly and Suzanne in
prayer as they serve.
August Events
The WM Sister to Sister event will be at the
home of Jeanne Higby on Aug. 8th from 11:00
to 1:00. Dress for a luau with flowers and leis
to add to the festive atmosphere. Invite a
friend or family member to join our fellowship
and bring a dish to share for the buffet table.
As usual, we will have a devotional, games,
and an opportunity to choose a new prayer
partner. Remember to mark your calendar so
you will not miss this fellowship gathering.
WM Need
Ginny Bremer has announced that she wishes
to step down from the position of WM
coordinator. She plans to continue in her
position until a new coordinator can be found
and mentored until June of 2016. In addition,
we continue to seek a shower coordinator, and
a photographer/historian. Please prayerfully
consider taking on the Lord’s work in one of
these positions. If you have any questions
about the actual duties of any of the positions
you can contact Ginny Bremer directly. Keep
in mind that several ladies can co-chair a
coordinator position.
Looking Ahead
A Women’s Encouraging and Equipping
Conference will be available to all women in
the church on Saturday, September 19th.
Attending would be beneficial for all women
who are active in the ministry, those praying
about a commitment, or those who are
interested in learning more about the role of
WM. In addition, there is a Friday night
event for those who would like to make a
weekend sojourn. Paula Miles, PCA
Women’s Ministry Trainer, will be the
speaker who will lead four sessions and small
group discussions from 8:30am to 3:00 pm
Saturday. The conference will be held at
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, at
the cost of $25.00 for the Saturday session
and an extra $5.00 if you attend the Friday
evening event. Registration forms are
available at the welcome table.
Our next WM 15 will be on Aug. 9, 2015. A
theme for the Christmas brunch has not yet
been decided, so if you have any ideas please
bring them to this WM 15 meeting. In any
event, please join us to share ideas and help
plan other future events.
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Missionary Biography
Michelle Palacio
Serving with Sports Friends (a ministry of SIM)
Born in the US to immigrant parents, I grew up traveling around the world with my family as a “missionary kid.” I
spent time living in South Africa and traveling to other parts of the world and had the opportunity to see first hand
the need for the Gospel around the world. I graduated from University in May 2013 with dual degrees in Political
Science and Global Studies with an emphasis on Cultural Studies. After graduating from university I served as a
short term missionary with SIM USA and had the opportunity to serve around the world providing support to
various offices and staff.
In 2015, I started serving with Sports Friends, a ministry of SIM. Sports Friends began in 2002, in Ethiopia to
equip church leaders for ministry with young people through sports. Since then, Sports Friends has expanded into
13 countries with over 5000 coaches trained and ministering to over 150,000 young people. The heart and purpose
of Sports Friends is to see the lives of children, families, and communities transformed through evangelism,
discipleship, and church planting. In five of the countries we work, less than 5% of the populations know Christ.
When I had the opportunity to visit with Sports Friends in Thailand I felt God was calling me to serve the
worldwide church through this ministry that bridges the gap between youth and the church. As I began to pray and
seek the Lord’s calling I was humbled to see how He had uniquely prepared me to serve His people through my
experiences as a former athlete and coach.
My role with Sports Friend is to provide supportive services for all the countries where Sports Friends is at work.
This includes a variety of areas from training new leaders to leading short-term teams from the US to serve with
our evangelistic camps. I’m filled with joy and great anticipation as I continue to serve the Lord, working with
churches to minister to young people around the world to makes Christ’s name known to the nations.
Michelle will be coming to Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church on August 30th. We will be taking a special
offering during worship, as well as having a potluck lunch where we will get to know Michelle better.
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9. A “nametag” ministry provides opportunities for service. Somebody must purchase the nametags.
Somebody must distribute them. Greeters must remind folks to get their nametags. And, likely, somebody
must clean up the “peel and press” nametags that wind up on the floor after the service. The opportunities
for members to get involved in a simple but significant ministry are numerous.
10. Leaders risk little by trying this approach. We’re not omitting a ministry from the budget, re-writing
the church constitution, or killing a sacred cow with this approach. We’re simply asking people to wear a
nametag to promote fellowship and welcome guests. If this ministry fails – and I don’t think it will if
leaders promote it properly and patiently wait for it to enter the DNA of a congregation – the church has
lost little.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 7:45a
Men’s Bible Study
2 8:45 Adult
CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday
School, CE&F; 10:30a Worship Service
3 5:30p
Women's Bible Study Craft Night
4 7p Outreach
Team Meeting; 7p Missions
Committee Meeting
5 6p PHOS Youth
Dinner and Meeting 6 7 8 7:45a
Men’s Bible Study; 9a Men’s Ministry
Team Meeting
9 8:45 Adult
CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday School, CE&F;
10:30a Worship Service; 12:30p Welcome Lunch
10 11a Staff
Meeting; 5:30p Women's Bible Study Craft Night
11 7p NTCA
Board Meeting 2015
12 6p PHOS
Youth Dinner and Meeting
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14
15 7:45a
Men’s Bible Study
16 8:45 Adult
CEF, Youth &
Children’s Sunday School; 10:30a Worship Service
17 11a Staff
Meeting; 5:30p
Women's Bible Study Craft Night
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19 6p PHOS
Youth Dinner and
Meeting
20 7p Session
and Diaconate
Meetings
21 22 7:45a
Men’s Bible Study
23 8:45 Adult
CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday
School; 10:30a Worship Service
24 8:30 NTCA
Pre-Planning; 11a Staff
Meeting; 5:30p Women's Bible Study Craft Night
258:30 NTCA
Pre-Planning
26 8:30 NTCA
Pre-Planning; 6p PHOS Youth Dinner
and Meeting
279a Meet the
Teacher Parties
289a Meet the
Teacher Parties 29 7:45a
Men’s Bible Study; 8a Women's Bible
Study Kick-off
30 8:45 Adult
CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday School; 10:30a
Worship Service; 12p Lunch for Michelle Palacio
319a NTCA
First Day of School; 11a Staff Meeting; 6:30p
Evening Women's Bible Study Fall 2015
AUGUST 2015
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The Sunday Schedule
Time Location
8:45
AM
Classroom
Wing
Sunday School for
Children
Christian Education &
Fellowship for Adults
10:30
AM Sanctuary Worship Service
Inside This Issue
Feature Page
Rev. Fritz 1
Ministries 2-6
Calendar 7
Worship Times 8
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Email: [email protected]
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