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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be
opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who
knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
TO ACTIVATE THE PRAYER CHAIN, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
A Christmas Joy Offering will be collected on December 18th. The offering supports retired
PCUSA ministers, their families and others who require additional financial assistance in
retirement. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
CHURCH WORK DAY
On Saturday, December 10, a workday targeting the church parking lot was held. Thirteen
parking lot lights were serviced and vegetation around the lights was trimmed to provide
maximum illumination of the ground. Our thanks to David and Debbie Stermen, Carl
Knottnerus, Jeff Everest, John Hall, Drew Flynn and to Deb Harris, whose company, Harris
Electric, procured the lamps. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
YOUTH NEWS
A pool party was held at Brad Stitt's house on Saturday, November 19th. The youth thoroughly
enjoyed swimming in the pool, eating cheeseburgers, watching football, and playing some
billiards and lawn darts. Melanie Hershock, Kenny Rampersad, Cesar Torres, Kendel Park, Brad
Lewis, Andrew Roberts, Oliver Roberts, Patrick Eiseman, Dalton Fish, Matthew Melnick, Julia
Dang, Nicole Gamble, Wendy White, Andrew Eiseman and Pastor Jim were all in attendance.
Dalton has a fitting last name in that he was a Fish in the water at the party while Brad Lewis
and Cesar proved to be real pool sharks. Melanie was unbeatable when it came to lawn darts.
Brad Stitt proved to be a gracious host as well as an exceptional chef as he made some amazing
cheeseburgers on the grill.
CHILDREN'S CHATTER
January is almost here and that means the new program “Youth Club/Kids Club” is ready to
take off! It is a new children’s program that you can call a mini vacation bible school. It starts
January 12th to March 8th. The times are from 5 o’clock to 6:35 pm. This new program is for
kids in levels Pre-k thru 5th grade. The Pre-k thru 1st grade is one group and the other group is
2nd grade thru 5th grade. Parents can participate as well. Our activities consist of recreation,
meal together, Bible study, table games, and music. The faculty and staff all came up with a
theme of “The Ten Commandments. The faculty consists of Melanie Hershock, Andrew
Eiseman, Pat Banks, Pastor Jim McNaull, Sharon Patelsky, Juanita Meeks, Wendy Parker and
Dodie Flynn. Thank you for all your love and support. Hope to see you guys there!
THANK YOU BLOOD DONORS!
On December 4th, 10 members donated blood at the Bloodmobile. The Blood Center informed
us that they saved 30 lives! Thanks again! Next Drive is January 29th. Hope to see you there!
ANGEL TREE UPDATE
All of our angels were missing! What terrific news! That means that the members of our
church purchased 66 $25 WalMart cards for underprivileged children in our community to
receive Christmas gifts! Thanks to all who participated for making this another successful year!
PWP MEN
This regular meeting of the PWP Men will be at 6:30 PM on January 19, 2011 at the Fellowship
Hall. After a new and surprise lite supper, the PWPM will continue with their study of books of
the Bible. The men have previously studied Bernard of Clairvaux, a monk from the 1100 AD
era, who was often quoted by John Calvin, a father of the Reformed Faith. Now we will
review our acquaintance with him in order to go to see the Cloisters of the Ancient Spanish
Monastery, now located in North Miami. The Cloisters when in Segovia, Spain, was dedicated
to Bernard. Hearst bought the place and had it shipped in 10,000 boxes to Miami for
reassembly. It is now an Episcopal Church named after Bernard and it is open for tours.
The building is now the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. Watch for the date in the
Worship Bulletin. Please contact Bill Skinner for a dinner count at 433-1170 or
BillSkinnerLW@aol.com at least 2 days before.
THE WOMEN'S GROUP
The Christmas Bazaar was a tremendous success and over $400 was raised. Thanks to all who
put in all that hard work, and those who came and bought our wonderful Christmas fare! On
December 3rd many women of the church enjoyed the annual Christmas luncheon at
Madison Green. The first meeting in the new year will be Jan.7th at 10:00 am. All ladies are
welcome.
DO UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE AND YOU DO UNTO ME!
The Missions Committee is pleased to announce the sponsorship on behalf of PWPC of Jedsarin
Kormanee through Compassion International. Jedsarin is a nine year old Thai girl. Our
donation of $38/month will be used to provide her with Bible teaching, medical checkups, health
education, sports, life skills classes, field trips, tutoring and vocational training. Thanks to
Bruce Hoffman for spearheading this effort and to Candi McCloud and the Youth Group for
agreeing to correspond periodically with Jedsarin. It is our prayer that Jedsarin will receive the
support and encouragement she needs and that our youth group will benefit from being involved
in an international mission effort.
PALMS WEST COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!
YUMMY RECIPES..... The Womens' Group beautiful new cookbooks are available for sale
for $8.00 each. Please see Ellen Gannon if you wish to purchase one or more. Beginning in
October there will be a table on Sunday mornings where you may purchase them.
DAMAGED MONUMENTS REFURBISHED
The monuments in the Memorial Garden were completely refurbished, and they are beautiful!
Take a relaxing saunter down the path and check them out! Thanks to Jim Joy for his help in
completing this project!
CRAFTY LADIES
The "Crafty Ladies" meet in the Fellowship Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the
month from 6-8pm. Please come and join us! We have no special meetings or agenda. Just
bring a craft that you would like to get back to doing, and join us for fun and fellowship as we
each work on our own projects. Hope to see you there!
COZY PRAYER SHAWL
PWP Church now has a prayer shawl ministry. The goal is to bring comfort to thers with the
gift of a soft, warm cozy prayer shawl. Each piece is filled with prayers and loving thoughts,
knitted into each stitch. If you are interested in becoming a part of the ministry or know
someone who might need the comfort of prayer shawl, please contact Pat Banks
PBanks@stpetersumc.org.
"FRIENDS WHO CARE"
Friends Who Care is a ministry to bring meals to people in need or who have lost a loved one.
To be part of this very important ministry, please contact Crystal Earley. If you are unable to
supply and/or deliver a meal, donations are also accepted. Your help is greatly appreciated.
FOLDING HANDS
We're looking for 2 people on Thursday mornings at 10am to help fold Sunday bulletins at the
church office. If you can help, even one day a month, please call the office.
INCREASE IN COST OF ALTAR FLOWERS
Session has approved an increase in the cost of our altar flowers. We have paid $30.00 per
arrangement for over 20 years! In order to keep up with inflation, and continue to maintain the
beautiful arrangements we have been getting, Worship Committee has asked for a $10.00
increase in the cost for altar flowers. The new cost will be $40.00 per arrangement. Please
continue to recycle your plastic pots and baskets.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Our church is stepping up its efforts to help feed area families affected by job losses and tough
economic conditions. The "Two Cents a Meal" offerings for hunger relief will continue to be
collected during services on the first Sunday of each month. In addition, donations of non-
perishable food items will now be accepted EVERY SUNDAY! This food is taken to Covenant
Church Food Pantry in Royal Palm Beach for distribution to local families.
BUTTON, BUTTON - WHO'S GOT THE BUTTON?
Lucy McQuillen is collecting buttons for the charity called, "Hugs and Kisses", which makes
bracelets, necklaces and button "flower" arrangements which are sold to benefit cancer patients.
They provide patients with rent or mortgage help, utilities, car payments, etc. Hugs & Kisses
has fund raising projects at their two locations: 10131 Southern Blvd., next to Bealls in the
former K-Mart shopping center and at 9314 Forest Hill Blvd. You may get information on hours
and programs at info@hugsandkissesinc.com or phone 561-819-9471. They welcome
volunteers. Please see Lucy for more information.
KEEP THE ALUMINUM COMING!
Thanks to all who continue to bring their old gutters, ladders, and of course the cans. KEEP
THEM COMING!! All proceeds benefit the Youth Group.
OLD NEWSPAPERS
Don't forget to save your newspapers, bring them to church on Sunday morning and put them
in the green bin by the women's shed for the America Legion Post 367 auxiliary. They recycle
them for cash! The monies are used for the veterans in the V.A. hospital, area schools and other
community needs. Please no plastic or cardboard. Many thanks!
opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who
knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
TO ACTIVATE THE PRAYER CHAIN, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
A Christmas Joy Offering will be collected on December 18th. The offering supports retired
PCUSA ministers, their families and others who require additional financial assistance in
retirement. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
CHURCH WORK DAY
On Saturday, December 10, a workday targeting the church parking lot was held. Thirteen
parking lot lights were serviced and vegetation around the lights was trimmed to provide
maximum illumination of the ground. Our thanks to David and Debbie Stermen, Carl
Knottnerus, Jeff Everest, John Hall, Drew Flynn and to Deb Harris, whose company, Harris
Electric, procured the lamps. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
YOUTH NEWS
A pool party was held at Brad Stitt's house on Saturday, November 19th. The youth thoroughly
enjoyed swimming in the pool, eating cheeseburgers, watching football, and playing some
billiards and lawn darts. Melanie Hershock, Kenny Rampersad, Cesar Torres, Kendel Park, Brad
Lewis, Andrew Roberts, Oliver Roberts, Patrick Eiseman, Dalton Fish, Matthew Melnick, Julia
Dang, Nicole Gamble, Wendy White, Andrew Eiseman and Pastor Jim were all in attendance.
Dalton has a fitting last name in that he was a Fish in the water at the party while Brad Lewis
and Cesar proved to be real pool sharks. Melanie was unbeatable when it came to lawn darts.
Brad Stitt proved to be a gracious host as well as an exceptional chef as he made some amazing
cheeseburgers on the grill.
CHILDREN'S CHATTER
January is almost here and that means the new program “Youth Club/Kids Club” is ready to
take off! It is a new children’s program that you can call a mini vacation bible school. It starts
January 12th to March 8th. The times are from 5 o’clock to 6:35 pm. This new program is for
kids in levels Pre-k thru 5th grade. The Pre-k thru 1st grade is one group and the other group is
2nd grade thru 5th grade. Parents can participate as well. Our activities consist of recreation,
meal together, Bible study, table games, and music. The faculty and staff all came up with a
theme of “The Ten Commandments. The faculty consists of Melanie Hershock, Andrew
Eiseman, Pat Banks, Pastor Jim McNaull, Sharon Patelsky, Juanita Meeks, Wendy Parker and
Dodie Flynn. Thank you for all your love and support. Hope to see you guys there!
THANK YOU BLOOD DONORS!
On December 4th, 10 members donated blood at the Bloodmobile. The Blood Center informed
us that they saved 30 lives! Thanks again! Next Drive is January 29th. Hope to see you there!
ANGEL TREE UPDATE
All of our angels were missing! What terrific news! That means that the members of our
church purchased 66 $25 WalMart cards for underprivileged children in our community to
receive Christmas gifts! Thanks to all who participated for making this another successful year!
PWP MEN
This regular meeting of the PWP Men will be at 6:30 PM on January 19, 2011 at the Fellowship
Hall. After a new and surprise lite supper, the PWPM will continue with their study of books of
the Bible. The men have previously studied Bernard of Clairvaux, a monk from the 1100 AD
era, who was often quoted by John Calvin, a father of the Reformed Faith. Now we will
review our acquaintance with him in order to go to see the Cloisters of the Ancient Spanish
Monastery, now located in North Miami. The Cloisters when in Segovia, Spain, was dedicated
to Bernard. Hearst bought the place and had it shipped in 10,000 boxes to Miami for
reassembly. It is now an Episcopal Church named after Bernard and it is open for tours.
The building is now the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. Watch for the date in the
Worship Bulletin. Please contact Bill Skinner for a dinner count at 433-1170 or
BillSkinnerLW@aol.com at least 2 days before.
THE WOMEN'S GROUP
The Christmas Bazaar was a tremendous success and over $400 was raised. Thanks to all who
put in all that hard work, and those who came and bought our wonderful Christmas fare! On
December 3rd many women of the church enjoyed the annual Christmas luncheon at
Madison Green. The first meeting in the new year will be Jan.7th at 10:00 am. All ladies are
welcome.
DO UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE AND YOU DO UNTO ME!
The Missions Committee is pleased to announce the sponsorship on behalf of PWPC of Jedsarin
Kormanee through Compassion International. Jedsarin is a nine year old Thai girl. Our
donation of $38/month will be used to provide her with Bible teaching, medical checkups, health
education, sports, life skills classes, field trips, tutoring and vocational training. Thanks to
Bruce Hoffman for spearheading this effort and to Candi McCloud and the Youth Group for
agreeing to correspond periodically with Jedsarin. It is our prayer that Jedsarin will receive the
support and encouragement she needs and that our youth group will benefit from being involved
in an international mission effort.
PALMS WEST COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!
YUMMY RECIPES..... The Womens' Group beautiful new cookbooks are available for sale
for $8.00 each. Please see Ellen Gannon if you wish to purchase one or more. Beginning in
October there will be a table on Sunday mornings where you may purchase them.
DAMAGED MONUMENTS REFURBISHED
The monuments in the Memorial Garden were completely refurbished, and they are beautiful!
Take a relaxing saunter down the path and check them out! Thanks to Jim Joy for his help in
completing this project!
CRAFTY LADIES
The "Crafty Ladies" meet in the Fellowship Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the
month from 6-8pm. Please come and join us! We have no special meetings or agenda. Just
bring a craft that you would like to get back to doing, and join us for fun and fellowship as we
each work on our own projects. Hope to see you there!
COZY PRAYER SHAWL
PWP Church now has a prayer shawl ministry. The goal is to bring comfort to thers with the
gift of a soft, warm cozy prayer shawl. Each piece is filled with prayers and loving thoughts,
knitted into each stitch. If you are interested in becoming a part of the ministry or know
someone who might need the comfort of prayer shawl, please contact Pat Banks
PBanks@stpetersumc.org.
"FRIENDS WHO CARE"
Friends Who Care is a ministry to bring meals to people in need or who have lost a loved one.
To be part of this very important ministry, please contact Crystal Earley. If you are unable to
supply and/or deliver a meal, donations are also accepted. Your help is greatly appreciated.
FOLDING HANDS
We're looking for 2 people on Thursday mornings at 10am to help fold Sunday bulletins at the
church office. If you can help, even one day a month, please call the office.
INCREASE IN COST OF ALTAR FLOWERS
Session has approved an increase in the cost of our altar flowers. We have paid $30.00 per
arrangement for over 20 years! In order to keep up with inflation, and continue to maintain the
beautiful arrangements we have been getting, Worship Committee has asked for a $10.00
increase in the cost for altar flowers. The new cost will be $40.00 per arrangement. Please
continue to recycle your plastic pots and baskets.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Our church is stepping up its efforts to help feed area families affected by job losses and tough
economic conditions. The "Two Cents a Meal" offerings for hunger relief will continue to be
collected during services on the first Sunday of each month. In addition, donations of non-
perishable food items will now be accepted EVERY SUNDAY! This food is taken to Covenant
Church Food Pantry in Royal Palm Beach for distribution to local families.
BUTTON, BUTTON - WHO'S GOT THE BUTTON?
Lucy McQuillen is collecting buttons for the charity called, "Hugs and Kisses", which makes
bracelets, necklaces and button "flower" arrangements which are sold to benefit cancer patients.
They provide patients with rent or mortgage help, utilities, car payments, etc. Hugs & Kisses
has fund raising projects at their two locations: 10131 Southern Blvd., next to Bealls in the
former K-Mart shopping center and at 9314 Forest Hill Blvd. You may get information on hours
and programs at info@hugsandkissesinc.com or phone 561-819-9471. They welcome
volunteers. Please see Lucy for more information.
KEEP THE ALUMINUM COMING!
Thanks to all who continue to bring their old gutters, ladders, and of course the cans. KEEP
THEM COMING!! All proceeds benefit the Youth Group.
OLD NEWSPAPERS
Don't forget to save your newspapers, bring them to church on Sunday morning and put them
in the green bin by the women's shed for the America Legion Post 367 auxiliary. They recycle
them for cash! The monies are used for the veterans in the V.A. hospital, area schools and other
community needs. Please no plastic or cardboard. Many thanks!
| Palms West "BIG RED BUS" Schedule |
| Next Drive: Sunday, JANUARY 29th |
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES All items to JoAnn Butler by the following dates JoAnnBut@bellsouth.net |