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O UR MISSION S TATEMENT P RAISING G OD, M AKING D ISCIPLES , C HANGING L IVES . J ULY 2017 VOLUME 41 I SSUE 7 Get Connected Through A Shepherd Group Shepherd Groups create deeper relationships within the church family. EVERY family at FPC will be assigned to a Shepherd Group. This is what it will look like: Our membership will be divided into groups of 5 families Each group will be led by a volunteer “Shepherd” who will keep in touch with them on a weekly basis out- side of church. (ie: telephone, email, text, social media, face-to-face) Shepherd Groups may choose to get together occasionally for coffee, a meal, or an event Shepherds will keep conversations confidential, and relay information to the pastor and prayer chain with your permission Being a Shepherd is a great way to serve your congregation and build relationships simply by making a few phone calls/emails each week, then greeting your “flock” on Sunday morning. Next steps: Sunday School classes are setting up groups within their members Choir, Praise Band, and other small groups are doing the same Session Members will shepherd those who are not connected through a small group The goal is for every member to be in a Shepherd Group by Rally Day (August 13). Training will be provided in late July for volunteer Shepherds. For more information, or to volunteer as a Shepherd, contact Kathy at (813) 841-7374. Serving Through Hospitality Do you have the gift of "Hospitality"? Sharing a welcoming "smile" will mean a lot to those who come to worship, members and visitors alike. Sign up to be a greeter for one of the services by stopping by the table in Mauldin Hall on Sunday or contact Donna Bassett at [email protected] or 433-6498.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

PRAISING GOD , MAKING D ISCIPLES , CHANGING L IVES .

JULY 2017 VOLUME 41 ISSUE 7

Get Connected

Through

A Shepherd Group

Shepherd Groups create deeper relationships within the church family. EVERY family at FPC will be assigned to

a Shepherd Group. This is what it will look like:

Our membership will be divided into groups of 5 families

Each group will be led by a volunteer “Shepherd” who will keep in touch with them on a weekly basis out-

side of church. (ie: telephone, email, text, social media, face-to-face)

Shepherd Groups may choose to get together occasionally for coffee, a meal, or an event

Shepherds will keep conversations confidential, and relay information to the pastor and prayer chain with

your permission

Being a Shepherd is a great way to serve your congregation and build relationships simply by making a few phone

calls/emails each week, then greeting your “flock” on Sunday morning. Next steps:

Sunday School classes are setting up groups within their members

Choir, Praise Band, and other small groups are doing the same

Session Members will shepherd those who are not connected through a small group

The goal is for every member to be in a Shepherd Group by Rally Day (August 13).

Training will be provided in late July for volunteer Shepherds.

For more information, or to volunteer as a Shepherd, contact Kathy at (813) 841-7374.

� Serving Through Hospitality

Do you have the gift of "Hospitality"? Sharing a welcoming "smile" will mean a lot

to those who come to worship, members and visitors alike. Sign up to be a greeter for

one of the services by stopping by the table in Mauldin Hall on Sunday or contact

Donna Bassett at [email protected] or 433-6498.

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What a blessing It has been to read Luke chapter 24

together for the last few months. I am reminded of

words I referred to months ago: “Luke 24 is a small

masterpiece, designed as the closing scene for a large-

scale work of art.” (N.T. Wright, Resurrection of the

Son of God, 647)

We have read through the biggest chunks of this won-

derful Easter text: the first resurrection appearance,

the walk to Emmaus, the funny scene where they

think Jesus is a ghost and He proves He isn’t by eat-

ing a fish sandwich (I’m still pushing that!). Now we

come to the small conclusion, Luke 24:50-53.

Jesus leads the disciples, men and women, “as far as

Bethany, and lifting up His hands, He blessed them.”

We may think of the blessings and benedictions of

various preachers throughout our life times. Maybe at

the end of worship they say “Go in peace to love and

serve the Lord.” Or the Aaronic Blessing: “May the

Lord bless you and keep you, etc.” Whatever Jesus

may have said, He raised His hands and marks the

transition for the disciples with His blessing. And

then “He withdrew from them and was carried up

into heaven.” This is called the Ascension. Jesus as-

cends, goes up into heaven. Why is this important?

What it means is this: Jesus is the Son of God. He

came from God and He will return to God. Some-

times we say that Jesus “sits at the right hand of

God,” which is another way of saying the same thing.

John’s gospel reminds us in other words, “[Jesus] and

the Father are one.” I heard a preacher say once,

“Jesus was who HE SAID He was. Jesus did what

He said He did.” That is simple and kind of perfect.

The Ascension of Jesus can remind us of that. Just as

He became a human being, a baby, He ascends to the

right hand of God the Father Almighty.

So it is fitting that the disciples, “worshipped Him,

and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they

were continually in the temple blessing God.” The

disciples were faithful and devout men and women

(remember, women have a special place in Luke’s

gospel, so it is safe to assume that women would have

been a huge part of things). But is it odd to think of

them in the temple? To think of these early Chris-

tians in the temple, does that strike you as odd? May-

be, maybe not. What is happening now is more of

that transition. The disciples are in Jerusalem and

they begin to wait for the “Promise of the Father,”

the Holy Spirit that descends on them in Acts 2

MikE’S MuSingS (Luke’s sequel!). So it isn’t too odd that the disciples,

who have gone to Temple all their life, continue to go,

and pray, and worship and thank God for the amazing

experiences they have had, EVEN as they are transition-

ing and changing in ways they can’t put into words.

The only thing that doesn’t change in life is that there is

always change. Graduates are anticipating great change

as they look toward the fall. Friends we have, moved

away. We also feel it as we age and our body changes,

usually without asking us. As we continue to experience

these transitions in life, let us remember Jesus, His

blessing upon us, His presence with us, and may we

“worship” with “great joy” as His disciples. Today. And

tomorrow. And forever.

Blessings, Mike

Looking Ahead

Aug 10 Preschool VPK begins

Aug 13 Rally Day Celebrations

Rising 2nd Graders receive their Bibles

Aug 27 Hospitality Sunday

Sept 6 Bible Study classes resume

Choir rehearsals resume

Sept 10 Retirement Reception for Joyce Allen

Mauldin Hall at 9:30am

Family Promise week begins

Sept 11 & 12 Parents’ Morning Out, 9am-noon

Sept 16 SAGE—”Being Mortal”

Sept 24 Hospitality Sunday

Hassle-Free Shopping

Every year Beth-El Ministries distributes about 500

backpacks to area children returning to school. If

you would like to participate in this effort, donate

$10 per backpack and we will do the shopping for

you. Make your check payable to the

church, earmarked “backpacks”. Dead-

line is July 23rd. For more information,

call Sherry at 654-2381.

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Parish Nurse Notes June 1— Nov 30 can be a very wearisome time for some Floridians.

Don’t you just “love it” when the weatherman says to “Hunker down”? Just

remember, if you are advised to evacuate, do so. Have a plan ready on how

you will do that, where you might go, and how you will get there. Many

people must work in emergency shelters during that time and need to be sure they have a plan in place for their

families and pets. The National Hurricane Center has several items for review in getting prepared for hurricanes.

You can go to their website for more information at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php.

The main thing to do is to prepare a basic emergency supply kit. Here are some basic recommended items:

√ Basic Items to Include in an Emergency Supply Kit

Other items to remember include medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, important papers, cash, sleeping

bag or warm blanket, clean clothes, matches in a waterproof container, and activities for children (books, games,

puzzles). Please check the NOAA website for a complete list.

Lizette W. Reese (1909) wrote the following hymn: Glad that I live am I; That the sky is blue; Glad for the coun-

try lanes, And the fall of dew. After the sun, the rain, After the rain the sun; This is the way of life, Till the work

be done. All that we need to do, Be we low or high, Is to see that we grow, Nearer to God on high. Hopefully, we

can remember these words during our next hurricane, tornado, flood, or whatever crises we may have.

Linda LaComb-Williams, Parish Nurse

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days, for drinking and san-

itation At least a 3-day supply of food, non-perishable items

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and

extra batteries for both Flashlights and batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter

-in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener (non-electronic) for food

Local maps

PETRIE,�Bob�&�Mary 2221 Sifield Greens Way Sun City Center, FL 33573 938-4249 [email protected]

WEBER,��Kevin�&�Callie* ���������Molly, Ben 4704 Fernstone Ct. Brandon, FL 33511 404-831-4460 (Callie) 404-831-0451 (Kevin) [email protected] [email protected]

* ordained, not a member of a local church

WICKER,�Kurt�&�Diana �������Dj, Desiree, Trey, Lyla 310 New London Ct Brandon, FL 33510 263-5003 (Kurt) 263-5019 (Diana) [email protected]

Welcome New Members

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Praise Team Profile by Donald Zegel

Music Notes

Join us for Summer Choir!

Come to the choir room at 10:15am, on July 2 and 30,

and we’ll learn an easy anthem to sing at the 11am ser-

vice. The music and folder will be provided. Bring

your enthusiasm and willingness to sing!

For more information, contact Tara at 313-0439 or

[email protected].

We’re deep in the summer season and a whole month

of summer soloists has passed. A big thanks to Trey

Bradshaw, flute; Don Zegel, trombone; Dave Royle,

trumpet; and Debi Hayden, soprano, for sharing their

talents during June.

In July, you can look forward to Pat Ogden, piano;

Mike Yasenchak, voice; Dave Royle, trumpet; a mixed

quartet from the Choir and the Summer Choir!

Tara Swartzbaugh

Director of Music Ministries

Angela is a loyal member of our Praise Team vocal section. She and her husband, Dan, along with their daughters,

Lydia and Celia have attended First Presbyterian Church of Brandon for fifteen years. She usually sits in the front

row of the praise singers and can easily be identified by her glowing smile even at 7:30 am rehearsals. Her love of

music began in elementary school and has continued to grow ever since. Growing up in Texas, she was a member

of various school choirs and sang in a church choir while residing in Oklahoma.

Between step brothers and biological brothers, Angela has the distinction of being the only girl in a family of ten

children. By the time she was grown she had the ability to throw a perfect spiral in a game of backyard football.

Later, as Mom to two daughters, she found it necessary to expand her life skills in some new directions.

Angela is a natural as a church musician because, as she puts it, “I am fed by the music.” In addition to her love of

the inspirational songs she sings at church, she is a diehard Disco fan.

Thank you, Angela for serving God by sharing your voice in song.

Ready to Help

Here it is already the middle of summer, a time

to relax, regroup, and perhaps have a little

family time. Still in relaxing times things can

happen, an accident or an illness. Family get-

togethers can become a little stressful. As al-

ways, Stephen Ministers are here ready to lis-

ten, laugh, or cry with you.

Don’t forget, if you have a need, your Stephen

Ministers are always available. Contact the

church office (689-4597), to get in touch with

a Stephen Minister.

Have a blessed summer.

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���Elders

Donna Bassett

Carmen Felts

Kathy Grant

Stephanie Hamilton

Debi Hayden

Tom LeFevre

John McIntosh

Pat Ogden—clerk

Eric Peterson

Jacob Poirson

Ian Reinke

Cheryl Rogers

Laura Ross

Jalene Royle

Diane Russell

Ervin Skovgaard

Doug Vartanian

Karen Weber

Chris Wilhelm

Jim Yockey

Angela Zane

Staff

Pastor

Michael W. McCormack

Pastor Emeritus

Earl J. Smith

Director of Music Ministries

Tara Richards Swartzbaugh

Director of Praise Music

Donald J. Zegel

Director of Youth Ministries

Larry Rush

Preschool Director

Lynn Bruner

Administrative Assistant

Joyce Allen

Financial Assistant

Luisa Guillen

Facilities Manager

Steve Benitez

Night Custodian

Jim Twente

Session Spotlight - July Session members are listed in the Happenings and telephone directory, and are always willing to talk with you about the work of our church.

Connecting You may have noticed our greeters on Sunday morning, who welcome all to worship as

they arrive. Member Care will add you to the rotation to greet people on Sunday morn-

ings! Contact Donna Bassett at [email protected]. Sunday, June 25, is

Hospitality Sunday. Invite a friend or neighbor to church and enjoy refreshments and

fellowship in Mauldin Hall

Encouraging Words Session members had many kind words for the church office staff. Particularly newer

members Luisa Guillen, Larry Rush and Barb Kemp. Although transitions are always

hard, with time, unity and a little extra effort things fall into place.

Retirement! And speaking of transitions, Joyce Allen will retire after 27 years of faithful service!

Save this date for a celebration: Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 am. Joyce will join us

for both services that day, and her last day in the office will be September 29. Joyce is a

blessing to FPCB, and her work has made a huge impact on our ministries.

VBS A huge thank you to our VBS volunteers! One Session member described them as

“amazingly talented” people. Using your gifts for mission – that’s what it’s all about.

Service The gratitude we hold for the people of FPC is great. A quote from our June meeting:

“I am overwhelmed with the service to our Lord that folks are doing.” Appreciation to

Erv Skovgaard who will fulfill the rest of David Conrad’s term as Buildings and

Grounds Elder. Also to Karen Weber who will fulfill the rest of Christina Werner’s

term on Discipleship.

Update on Shepherd Groups Our goal is to have every person at FPC in a Shepherd Group by Rally Day, Aug 13.

Groups will consist of 5 families and a Shepherd. Shepherds check in with their families

on a weekly basis, outside of church, through email, social media, telephone or visits.

Later this summer you will be contacted regarding this effort.

Children’s classes gather in Mauldin Hall. This is a great line up!

+ July 2 – Sherry Skovgaard / Are you “write” with God?

+ July 9 - Lynn Pabst / Cooking from the Bible

+ July 16 – Meghann Pabst

+ July 23 – Kathy Grant / Disney Music and God

+ July 30 – Lynn Pabst / Creation Station

+ August 6 – Kevin & Callie Weber

+ August 13 – Rally�Day

Adult Leaders: Join a class today!

Dave Teeples—Rm 102

Amy Fleming and John McIntosh—Rm 103

Jackie Williams—Rm 104

Summer

Sunday

School

9:45 to 10:45am

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� ������August�Birthdays 1 Alex Barlow

2 Jerry Iwerks, Jonathan Patrick, Tom Nicholson

4 Phil Coldwell, Allison Elrod, Sue Lee, Jackson Thoms

5 Mark Mann, Becky Thoms

6 Andy Staley

7 Jean Goss, Cody Mann, Cate Wilhelm

8 Barbara Butler, Dale Hogg, Eric Peterson

9 Lynn Pabst

10 Chrissie Harper

11 Deborah Hundley

12 Karen Conrad

15 Stan McClelland, Dennis Woodall

16 Carolyn McClelland

17 Reed Grable, Mike Miles, Tara Swartzbaugh

18 Barbara Tudek

19 Lynn Lianzo, Christina Werner

21 Eric Werner

22 Karyn Peterson

23 Brenda Nolte, Kurt Wicker

24 Jerome Grable, Tom LeFevre, Mary Petrie

25 Matthew King

26 Gary Lindow

27 Earl Smith

28 Tessa Monroe

29 Sandy LeFevre

30 Jim McNeil

31 Raegan Nolte

�August�Anniversaries

1 Paul & Priscilla Babas

David & Sue Teeples

2 Jon & Karla Scobie

4 Gene & Connie Whitacre

7 Bill and Sandy Penrose

11 Bob & Sue Ellen Lee

15 Tommy & Sandy LeFevre

16 Dean & Barb Warner

17 Pat & Jim Robinson

18 Jerry & Karen Cohen

Ted & Betsy Polakiewicz

21 Peter and Jean Emery

22 Allen & Tonya Liberato

23 John & Margaret Barlow

26 Ervin and Sherry Skovgaard

30 Joe & Christine Karow

Robert & Linda Williams

Page 6 � �����July�Opportunities

2 Communion

Summer Choir: 10:15am

4 Church Office Closed

11 Health Ministry Team: 1pm

12 Nominating Committee: 7pm

16 3 Cents A Meal Offering

Blood Pressures Taken

20 Coordinating Council: 6:30pm

Session: 7pm

26 Nominating Committee: 7pm

30 Name Tag and Hospitality Sunday Summer Choir: 10:15am

Weekly�Activities Sundays:

7:30am: Praise Ensemble

8:30am: Praise Service

9:45am: Sunday School

11am: Worship Service

Tuesdays: 7am: Sunrisers

7pm: Fullness of Faith Class

Wednesdays:

8:30am: Meals on Wheels

Thursdays:��

7pm: Family Promise Coordinators (3rd week)

7pm: Stephen Ministry (2nd week)

Other�Groups�Using�The�Facilities:

AA����Mon, Tues, & Sat: 7 & 8:15pm

Thurs: 7:15pm Fri: 7 & 7:30pm

NA Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 7pm

Hospice�Training Tues: 6pm

Hospice�Counseling As needed

Nar�Anon Thurs: 7pm

Alanon Mon: 8:15pm

CODA Sat: 10:30am

Stitchers Fridays: 7pm

TOPS Tuesdays: 6:15pm

CPM Thursdays (3rd week): 9:30am

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MINISTRY OF PRAYER: Friends of the Congregation

Please incorporate these loved ones into your daily prayers.

The Covenant of Prayer list for church members can be found in the weekly bulletin.

Requested�by,

� ��Pray for:

Heidi�Adams Douglas, brother-in-law

Priscilla�Babas � ��Cali Moody, friend

Ken�and�Beverly�Cartee

� ��Wes, Cheryl, and Rachel Martin

Carol�Coldwell

� ��Walton Errikson, brother

David�&�Sondra�Cone John Cone, son

Linda Pettis, cousin

Elizabeth�Crawford

Pansy Hankins, sister

JoAnn�Crawford Ed Stockley, friend

Jeanne�Currie Carol Burns, friend

Robin�Davis

� ��Darius Henly, friend

� ��Linda & Dj, friends���

Patricia White, friend

Lillian�Del�Vecchio � ��Casey Cronin, great nephew

Fran�Gregos� ��Michael Beddow, grandson

Jean�Hayhurst

� ��Michael “Andy” Hammer, nephew

Brian�Heinicke

� ��Jerry Heinicke, father

Laura�Hogg

� ��Bob & Jane Hutton, parents

Paula Hutton, sister-in-law

Sharalyn Hogan, sister

Cory Hutton, brother

Bob Hogg, Dales’ father

Phoebe�Irby

� ��Terrell Biddle, friend

Rick Ploor, friend

Tom�LeFevre

� �Tom & Chris LeFevre, parents

Mark�Mann

� ��Patty Halula, sister-in-law

Heather�McClellan� �Robin, sister

Ethel�McNeil

Walter Graham, brother Pat�Ogden � �David & Pat Green, friends

Janice�Poindexter

� � Gerald Spakes, brother-in-law

James Rankin, brother

Norma�Rush � ��Dawn & Lora Rush, daughters

Perry�&�Diane�Searcy� ��Emerson Wilson, missionary

Teresa Searcy, daughter-in-law

Sherry�Skovgaard � ��Mark Welch

Rob Kilkenny

Chris�Sofarelli � ��Pete Sofarelli, father

Corinne�Stuart

Lila Purifoy, friend

Tara�Swartzbaugh

Dolly Richards, mother

Bob�Taliaferro

Beverly & Jack Colletti, friend

Jenny�Vartanian

Bernice Edwards, aunt�

Rae�Vinson Barbara Vinson, mother-in-law

Karen�Weber

� ��Reina Lopez, friend

Ashley Parsons, friend

Elizabeth�Woodall � �Marilyn Patton, friend

Mike�Yasenchak

� ��Eleanor Yasenchak, sister-in-law

Harold & Nancy Anderson, friends

Don�&�Gay�Zegel Mark Hendricks, friend

Seminary�Student

Bruce McVey

Military�Serving�Away�from�Home Lauren Hogg (Hawaii)

Charlie Bell (Germany)

Corey Robinson (Syria)

Jeff Taliaferro (Colorado)

Mallory Wasik (Washington, DC)

Our�Nation’s�Leaders

Stewardship Report

Where We Are Financially

as of 5/31/17

May Revenue $ 39,610

May Expenses $ 38,632

YTD Actual Revenue $ 232,373

YTD Actual Expenses $ 196,546

We are a Hearing Loop facility.

To receive the signal, hearing

aids or implants must contain a

manual Telecoil (T-coil), also

known as a manual telephone

setting.

We love to take pictures and videos!

View our Privacy Policy at

http://fpcbrandon.org/media/fpcb-privacy-

policy

Opt-out forms are available online or in the

church office.

Surveillance�Cameras

Several cameras have been installed in the

office and preschool hallway for security

reasons to make a safer place for all.

Page 7

Directory Update

Please�make�these�changes�in�your�

telephone�directory.

CONRAD,�David�&�Karen

2172 State Route 268

Chicora, PA 16025

724-445-7053

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First�Presbyterian�Church�of�Brandon

121�Carver�Avenue

Brandon,�FL�33510

WORSHIP:��������������

9:45am - Sunday School for all ages

8:30 & 11:00am - Worship Services

Church�Office�Hours:

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Ph:�813-689-4597

Fax:�813-685-8419

Email:��[email protected]

Web:�fpcbrandon.org

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are

God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are

heirs…heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed

we share in His sufferings in order that we may also

share in His glory.” Romans 8:17

Heirs to the Kingdom

Thank You ...… for the prayers, calls, cards, food and the other acts

of kindness expressed to me during my recent illness.

It is wonderful to be a part of such a loving and caring

church. — Sondra Cone

… for the calls, cards and prayers. It means a lot to

know so many people care about me. — Mary Fearn

… for all the calls, prayers, cards and acts of concern

for me during my recent surgery and recuperation.

— Billie Piché

Henri Georges Akiki was born June 12, 2017, to par-

ents Georges & Traci of Santa Fe, NM. He weighed

7 lbs 7 oz. The joyful grandparents are Keith &

Sandy Reynolds.

AND

Eli Jackson Sakimura was born June 14, 2017, to

parents Noah & Johannah of Berkeley Heights, NJ.

He weighed 9 lbs and measured 22 inches. The joy-

ful grandparents are Peter and Dawn McLean.

Hospitality Sunday July 30

Invite your friends, neighbors and family to join us

for fellowship, fresh hot cinnamon buns and coffee in

Mauldin Hall following the first service. On the last Sunday of the month we will celebrate “Hospitality

Sunday”.