Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

Bulletin for Aug. 29, 2010

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Great Escape at Twin Lakes, Jackson, MS

Our youth will be heading to the Great Escape at Twin Lakes, Jackson, Mississippi for a middle school camp (high schoolers will participate as work crew)

Camp Speaker: Dr. Allen Jackson, director of the Youth Ministry Institute

Camp Band: Poverty Branch  www.myspace.com/povertybranch

Activities include lake with water slide and blob, pool, canoeing, horseback riding, ropes course and rock climbing, riflery, archery, frisbee, golf, crud war and much more!

Depart July 18, 5:00 p.m. (meet at First Presbyterian of Orlando)

Return July 24, 11:00 a.m. (pick up at First Presbyterian of Orlando)

See Andrew Mills for registration information.

Vacation Bible School: Son Quest Rainforest

The children will go on an adventure to the Son Quest Rainforest this year at Vacation Bible School.

Dates: June 21-25, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to noon daily.

Cost: $15 per child, maximum $40 per family

Ages: Completion of preschool 3s through 4th grade. (Youngsters age 5th grade and up are eligible to help)

There will be a special class for children age 2 and a nursery for infants to age 2 whose moms volunteer.

Registration forms are available in the church office, the preschool office, or you can sign up at church on Sunday mornings.

Crown Biblical Financial Ministries Begins April 15

Crown Biblical Financial Ministries

Begins Thursday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.

Crown Financial Ministries is dedicated to equipping people around the world to learn, apply, and teach biblical financial principles. Crown has taught or equipped more than 50 million people in over 80 nations with the life-transforming message of faithfully living by God's financial principles in every area of their lives.

In these uncertain economic times, you have an opportunity to be part of a life altering experience if you are willing to commit to this detailed, ten (10) week, world renowned program.

Studies include:
    - Getting out of debt; 
    - Spending 
    - Saving and Investing 
    - Budgeting 
    - Giving 
    - Earning money 
    - Training children

What results can you expect from the program?

On average, serious attendees have reduced their personal debt by 38%, increased their savings by 58%, strengthening their marriages and devoted more time to prayer and Bible study.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

The total number of attendees for this initial Crown course will be limited to two small groups, with eight (8) students in each small group.

Sign up is on a first come first serve basis.

You must commit to attending at least 8 of the 10 classes and doing your homework (about 15 to 20 minutes per day).

Thanks to a generous donor, half of the cost of this program has been paid for each student leaving a balance of only $25.00 per couple or $15.00 per individual.  Scholarships are available for those in need.  

 

Sign up on the bulletin board at church or use the event sign-up form on our website at www.mytpc.org. See Pastor Chris or Bill Harger for more information.

A Study of David: Women's Bible Study begins Jan. 14

Bible Study: Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed: a Study of David.

 

Start the New Year with Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur taped during one of their Deeper Still events. You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them. These authors’ messages are divided into three segments, two lessons each. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).

 

The study is on Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m. to noon, beginning Jan. 14, in the McDonald Room in the Administration Building. Cost is $13 for the book. Child care will be available. Reservations appreciated but not required; use the sign-up sheet at church or the online form at www.mytpc.org. Contact Judy Grieve at judygrieve@mac.com for more info.

 

Women's Ministries Grand Opening Jan. 10

The TPC Women’s Ministries (formerly known as Presbyterian Women or PW) will host its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.

 

All of the women of the church are invited to join us for a few minutes or a few hours for a chance to relax and spend time with your sisters in Christ, enjoying a variety of fun activities and learning about TPC’s Women’s Ministries.

 

Scheduled activities include cooking demonstrations, lunch, mini pedicures, bunko, knitting, bow-making, and more.

 

No charge. Child care will be available.

Christmas Eve Services 5:30 & 8:00 p.m.

Angel Alert is a musical presented by the TPC Children and Youth Choirs on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church. The entire cast of angels (messengers) are all waiting to be told when they get to go to earth and make the grand announcement of the birth of Jesus. As they wait for the call they review God’s faithfulness through his promises and some of the prophecies about our Savior’s birth.

The Chancel Choir, TPC Players and Orchestra of Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas Candlelight on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church. This musical tells about the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ, through the eyes of various people who give an account of this glorious occasion.

The Purpose of Christmas Bible Study

The Purpose of Christmas Bible Study -

This special three-week study will be offered twice a week

(Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings) in December.

 

The Purpose of Christmas is a study by Rick Warren that discusses “A Reason for Celebration,” “Authentic Christmas,” and “When Our Plans Don’t Work Out.” The Wednesday evening class begins on Dec. 2 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.; the Thursday morning class begins on Dec. 3 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Cost is $6; childcare is available. Classes will be held in the McDonald Conference Room and will run for three weeks.

 

Reservations requested by Nov. 29; use the sign-up sheet at church or the event sign-up form on the website at www.mytpc.org.

 

If you’re interested in journeying deeper into your faith through a small group setting this Advent, join one of these study groups.

Mugs & Muffins, Dec. 5

Mugs & Muffins -- Join Women of the Church for fun, fellowship, food and crazy gift exchange. Bring your own mug to be filled with Christmas coffee or hot chocolate and a gift (max value $10) to exchange. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Childcare available. Reservations preferred by Nov. 29; sign up at church or use the sign-up form on the website at www.mytpc.org.

Steeple People Christmas Party, Sat. Dec. 5

Steeple People Adult Sunday School Class

First Annual Candy Cane Christmas Party and Buffet

Saturday, Dec. 5, 6:00 p.m.

at the home of:

Audrey & Ollie Burckhalter

914 Red Oak Court

Winter Springs

 

Bring a wrapped Christmas decoration ($10 or under value) for the gift exchange, a "fork and finger" food dish for the buffet.

Expect a rowdy gift exchange, wonderful food, special music, caroling, exceptional fellowship with a few surprises!!