Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

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!!

Internet Safety for Parents & Kids, Nov. 10

Internet Safety for Parents and Kids presented by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church.

 

The SCSO Economic & Computer Crimes Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, and Crime Prevention Unit will host a computer/internet safety event for parents, grandparents, guardians and kids 3rd grade through high school. The sessions will run simultaneously, with adults in the sanctuary and kids in Fellowship Hall. Child care for infants and toddlers will be available.

 

Both groups will learn about crime on the internet, electronic communication (email, IM, chat, mobile phones, etc), peer to peer networks, and social networking sites. Children will not be allowed to attend the adult-only event as parental monitoring tactics will also be discussed. No charge; reservations not required. Open to the community.

 

If you would like a flyer to distribute to your friends, neighbors, or school, visit the downloads page of our website at http://www.mytpc.org/Downloads.html.

 

Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church, 3600 West State Road 426, Oviedo; 407-671-4173; www.mytpc.org.

Wondrous Wednesdays Begin Sept. 16

Wondrous Wednesdays Begin Sept. 16

 

Our Wondrous Wednesday program is a mid-week, something-for-everyone service and fellowship time for the entire family.

 

The fall 2009 program begins on Wed., Sept. 16, and runs through Nov. 18. The schedule for this fall’s Wondrous Wednesdays is:

 

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Children’s activities, including playground/fellowship time and a class for K-5th graders

4:30-5:00 p.m. – Youth liturgical dancers

5:00-5:30 p.m. – Youth Choir

5:30-6:00 p.m. – Dinner

6:00-6:30 p.m. – Liturgical dance or guitar lessons for K-5th graders

6:00-7:00 p.m. – Youth Bible study

6:00-7:00 p.m. – Adult Bible study

6:30-7:00 p.m. – Children’s choir

7:00-7:30 p.m. – Joyful Sound rehearsal

7:30-8:30 p.m. – Chancel choir rehearsal

 

For more information, contact:

Ester Brockman for details about children’s (K-5) activities

Edwin Collado or Susan Baccus for details about Youth (junior and senior high) activities

Judy Grieve for details on adult Bible study

Alice Ann Nilsen for details on music-related activities

 

Call the church office at 407-671-4173

 

 

 

TPC Book Club, fourth Tuesday

The TPC Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the library. The group chooses both fiction and non-fiction books to read. Selections include bestsellers as well as old favorites. Discussions are fun, friendly, and thought-provoking.

The choices for fall are:

Aug. 25 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Sept. 22 - Every Last Cuckoo by Kate Maloy

Oct. 27 - Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands by Susan McCarthy

Find out more about each of these books by searching on the title at www.amazon.com.

Everyone who loves to read is invited to join the TPC book club and share in the group's fascination with the written word.

"There are worse crimes than burning books. One is not reading them."

-- Joseph Brodsky

Open Forum Begins NOOMA series May 31

Beginning Sunday May 31 the Open Forum will be using DVD-based discussion materials by Rob Bell called NOOMA. They are short DVD presentations with discussion questions on interesting one-word topics. The first two are "Name" and "Luggage". They were originally marketed to youth and young adults but are quite engaging for all ages.  

 

Rob Bell is the pastor of a church in Grandville, MI where 11,000 people worship each Sunday.

 

The Open Forum class meets in the room at the front of the church off Fellowship Hall (the original narthex) at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.

Steeple People Summer Class: Discovering the Bible

Discovering the Bible: The adventure that lasts a lifetime!

 

A simple introduction to the Bible, what it is, how we got it, and how to use it.

Study runs June 7 through Sept. 6 in the Steeple People adult Sunday school class.

 

Take this short true or false quiz:

At least two books of the Bible were named after women.    T     F

The Bible took a very long time to write, in fact over a thousand years.     T     F

The main writers of the Bible were Protestant pastors.     T      F

Some of the Bible was actually first intended as mail, including some person letters.    T      F

 

To find out how you did on the quiz, join the Steeple People as Audrey Burckhalter teaches this simple yet relevant introduction to the world’s all-time bestselling book, The Bible.

 

Participants will receive a colorful study guide, workbook, and handouts designed to encourage and challenge them to greater Bible study, along with daily personal devotions designed to enrich the Christian walk and life. There is no charge for any of the study materials.

 

The Steeple People class meets on Sunday mornings in the library in the administration building from 10:00 to 10:45. Bring your coffee and a snack from Fellowship Hall if you like.

 

Summer Schedule:

June 7:             Study Guide: Part I “General Overview”

June 14:           DVD film, Part I “Getting Acquainted”

June 21:           Timeline of the Bible; What is the Word of God?

June 28:           Translations/Versions/Study Bibles

July 5:              DVD film, Part II “The Old Testament”

July 12:            Study Guide Part II, “The Old Testament”

July 19:            handout 5, The Old Testament, summaries

July 26:            No class

Aug. 2:            No class

Aug. 9:            DVD film, Part III, “The New Testament”

Aug. 16:          No class – Sunday School Fall Rally Day

Aug. 23:          Study Guide, Part III, “The New Testament”

Aug. 30:          Handout 8 & 9, The New Testament, summaries

Sept. 6:            DVD; Study Guide Part IV, p. 23; end of series

 

The Connection Event Schedule

The Connection is TPC's group for single Christians, age 45+. They meet for dinner at 4:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. For more information and to rsvp, contact Carol Mariany at 407-359-6731 or carmar2727@aol.com. Reservations are requested by the day before each outing to assure seating in the restaurant. All events are "dutch treat."

Schedule and locations:

May 16 - Romano's Macaroni Grill, Red Bug & Tuskawilla Roads, Winter Springs

June 20 - Stonewood Grill & Tavern, Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs

July 18 - Hugo Joes's, SR 426 (Aloma) near Red Bug Rd.

August 15 - Stefano's, Red Bug & Tuskawilla Roads in the K-Mart Plaza, Winter Springs

Sept. 19 - 3, 6, 9 Chinese Restaurant, Red Bug & Tuskawilla Roads in the K-Mart Plaza, Winter Springs

Oct. 17 - Outback Steakhouse, Red Bug & Tuskawilla Roads, Winter Springs

Nov and Dec meetings will be combined for an event on Dec. 5, a Christmas gathering at Bruce Whisler's home. Details to be announced.

Movie Night: Fireproof, Friday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.

Movie Night: FIREPROOF

Will your marriage last a lifetime?

Join us on Friday, May 15, for a free screening of the smash hit film, Fireproof, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Refreshments will be served in the breezeway starting at 6:30 p.m.

In Fireproof, Caleb and Catherine start down the path to divorce. Caleb explains their plans to his friend Michael, who responds with, “I’ve seen you run into a burning building to save people you don’t even know, but you’re going to let your own marriage burn to the ground.” Michael urges Caleb to consider the promise he made: “You made a lifelong covenant. When most people promise for better or worse, the really only mean for better.”

Approximately 90 percent of us will eventually marry. If you aren’t currently married, chances are that someday you will be. Unfortunately, around half of all marriages will end in divorce. Most will perish from what is known as “irreconcilable differences.” That’s the catch-all phrase for what Caleb means when he says, “it’s just not working out anymore.”

In fact, there are days in every marriage and every relationship when there are irreconcilable differences. But marriage is intended to last a lifetime—is there a way to withstand the fires and build an enduring marriage?

Say "I do" all over again! The powerful message of Fireproof is how you can fireproof your marriage and never leave your partner behind. Please join us for this wonderful movie and invite your friends and family, married or single. There is no charge, free childcare will be provided, and refreshments will be served afterward.

 

The Connection: 45+ Singles Dinner May 16

The Connection (for Christian singles 45+) will gather for dinner Saturday, May 16, 4:30 p.m. at Romano's Macaroni Grill (Red Bug & Tuskawilla Rds).

We'll be ordering from the menu and will be responsible for paying our own checks.

Please make your reservation by Friday, May 16, so we can plan for seating. To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact Carol at 407-359-6731 or carmar2727@aol.com.

Celebrate the Gifts of Women

Celebrate the Gifts of Women on Sunday, March 8.

During both services, the gifts and contributions of women will be recognized, Rev. Stacy Chandler will preach, and the honor of a Presbyterian Women Lifetime Membership will be awarded to a TPC member.

After the 11:00 a.m. service, we will gather in Fellowship Hall for a special luncheon, where we will recognize the artistic talents of TPC women. Join us to see what special creative gifts some of our sisters in Christ have been blessed with.

A delicious meal will be prepared by our own Tom Baccus. The cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children (maximum $30 per family). Childcare will be available. Please make your reservations by March 5 using the sign-up sheets in the breezeway, calling the church office, or using the event sign-up feature on our website at www.mytpc.org.