Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

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!!

The Connection Christmas Gathering - Sat. Dec. 5

You are invited to The Connection Singles Group (for Christian singles 45+) 2009 Christmas Gathering at the home of Bruce Whisler! 

Date:  Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Address:  822 Guthrie Court, Winter Park 

Dress:   -  Christmas casual
Bring:   -  One wrapped gift to exchange (under $10)
    -  BYOB (soft drinks provided)
    -  A favorite appetizer or desert to share

Please RSVP to Carol Perry (407-365-9398) or Carol Mariany (407-359-6731) by Friday, December 4th.  Bring a friend(s) too!

Youth Gleaning Retreat

The youth (grades 6-12) will be going on a gleaning retreat Dec. 4-5 in Eustis. They will glean oranges and worship with youth from other churches around Central Florida. The retreat begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 and ends Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information or to sign up, contact Susan Baccus at 407-657-5784 or susanbaccus@comcast.net.

Christmas in the City, Sun., Dec. 20

Christmas is coming again and so is Christmas in the City.  Christmas in the City is a Christmas party on Sunday, December 20 from 1-5pm to celebrate Christ’s birthday.  OneBody is putting on the event that will provide the ingredients for a Christmas dinner including a turkey and gifts for children of all ages for the poor, homeless and needy families of South Seminole County.  OneBody is a group of committed churches, of which Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church is one that are working together with The Hope Foundation to make a direct impact on poverty, hunger and homelessness in our community.  The Christmas in the City event will be at the Oviedo Aquatic Center at 148 Oviedo Blvd. in Oviedo.  Our own Pastor Chris will be one of the ministers blessing the food.

Want to become involved at TPC?  There are many ways to do that.  TPC has pledged to provide 30 bags of food for take-home Christmas dinners complete with turkeys.  We are also on line to provide as many $15 dollar gifts for kids of all ages as we can.  If you want to provide a bag of food, pick up a green/red food bag with the attached food list at church.  Fill it with the listed items and return it before December 10.  If you want to add a turkey to the bag or just donate a turkey, buy a $15 dollar gift card and bring it to church by December 15.  All the children’s gifts should be brought to the Narthex where a large box will be placed to gather them together.  Bring all $15 dollar gift cards (recommended for children 12 and older) to Karen Gray in the church office and tell her they are for Christmas in the City.  This year you can also buy a pre-made food bag at Publix (These bags do not include the whole list of foods for a Christmas dinner but are appreciated and convenient.  Leave these at Publix for pick up by volunteers).  We are also looking for donations of wrapping paper, gift bags, tape and bows so the children will receive wrapped gifts.  Please do not wrap the gifts.  Place these supplies in the box in the Narthex with the gifts.  TPC will be having a gathering on Saturday, December 12 from 9am-12pm to prepare our donations to be sent to the event.  If you want to volunteer for this team, sign up on the bulletin board.

If you want to volunteer to be a team member at the event itself, make   a donation or learn how you can be part of this event, visit: www.HelpfortheHomeless.net. To volunteer, click on the Christmas in the City logo and fill out the volunteer form.  There are many places to use you talents at this event.  If you have questions, contact Gail Davis at gdavis213@aol.com or 407-671-1497 or Virginia Bibliowicz at vbibliowic@aol.com or 407-312-4016.

Join us as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.  Enjoy songs of the season, children’s activities, giving and receiving and more.

 

Hanging of the Greens, Nov. 22

Hanging of the Greens, Sunday, Nov. 22, 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of Advent at this family event that begins with lighting the Advent candle, hanging Christmas banners and wreaths, trimming the tree (the children get to place the chrismons on the 14 ft. tree in the sanctuary), and singing familiar Christmas carols. When the sanctuary is prepared for Advent, we will move to Fellowship Hall for a casual potluck dinner.  

The community is invited and there is no charge.

Christmas Caroling Dec. 13

On Sunday, Dec. 13, we will gather in Fellowship Hall at 2:30 for light refreshments and to organize into groups that will go caroling to our homebound members and others in the community.

This is a wonderful celebration of Christmas for all ages, and you don't need to be a great singer to participate. We should have some Chancel Choir members in each group (and perfect singing is not our goal anyway). We should be back at the church by 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.

If you have been suffering from the blues, the blahs, the ho-hums or the out-of-sorts, read on. We have the perfect way for you to get out of your routine; perk up your attitude; forget about yourself for a while and enjoy all the mental health benefits of sharing with others and making them smile.
 
Come and join us for an afternoon of sharing, caring and fun. You’ll be surprised what it can do for your own attitude and sense of well being. If you have questions or if you know of someone who can use some cheer, contact Jerry Clement at JClementfl@cs.com or 407-366-3473.

Female Focus - Thursday, Oct. 22

Join the ladies of the church for a fun evening of conversation and good company on Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread (corner of Tuskawilla and Red Bug Roads). Come for coffee, a snack, or dinner—your choice. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Allie Jessum at arluvava@yahoo.com or 407-384-0367.