ROCKLEDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Calendar for Feb. 8 - 14, 2010 (L)=Library (K)=Knox Hall (C)=Calvin Hall (P)=Parlor (A)=Annex (B)=Balcony Infant & Toddler Nursery Available Every Sun. Morning - Knox Hall 8:30 a.m. Worship Celebration (S) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour (C) 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration (S) 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (Rm. 5) Rockledge Presbyterian School classes.…..ages 1 - 5 (Pre-K) For more information, please call the school at 632-3343 Monday (2/8) 9:30 a.m. Project Day (C) 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (C) 6:30 p.m. IPN (K) 7:00 p.m. Abigail Circle (P) Tuesday (2/9) 7:00 p.m. Session (L) 7:00 p.m. AA (K) Wednesday (2/10) 5:30 p.m. Kids’ Nite 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (K) Thursday (2/11) 6:00 p.m. IRCC (C) 7:00 p.m. Search Committee (L) 7:00 p.m. NA Meeting (K) Friday (2/12) 7:00 p.m. AA (K) Saturday (2/13) 8:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (RCC) Sunday (2/14) 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (S) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Lay Leader: Jan Seals 11:00 a.m. Lay Leader: Mary Ellen Weissinger Today is Sharing Center Sunday! GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME! It is a joy to have you with us today as we worship God. PRAYER REQUESTS may be submitted using the welcome card in the pew rack. Please place requests in the offering plate. The flowers in the chancel today were given by R.P. and Pam Higgins in honor of Tom & June Milsap’s 60th wedding anniversary 10/10/50, and in memory of RP’s dad, Edward F. Higgins, MD. S-O-U-P-E-R Bowl of Caring for the Central Brevard Sharing Center, is Today, February 7th. While you're getting ready to enjoy the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV, please think of our local neighbors in need. Our Middle School Youth will be holding soup pots at the church doors at both services to collect canned goods (pop-top cans or potted meats preferred) or monetary donations. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BREVARD COUNTY Funding to build the third house on Paw Paw St. has been found. The partners are Rockledge Presbyterian Church, Suntree Methodist Church, DRS Business, Diamond Square Redevelopment Agency and an anonymous donor. We thank our church for the many years of support and hope you will continue to be a part of the Habitat for Humanity ministry. As we move forward with a goal of providing families with the opportunity to own a simple decent affordable house, we are doing the work Jesus asks us to do. Virginia Wright PER CAPITA FOR 2010 The 2010 per capita is $14.50. Please note “Per Capita” in the memo line of your check. INVITATION The Thompson family, which includes RPC member Catherine Shelton, would like to invite the congregation to join them in the dedication of the Thompson Family House honoring the family’s long history and contributions to the Rockledge area. The house will serve as a facility for meetings, etc. The dedication with a reception to follow will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 4:30 p.m. at the Dr. Robert A. Anderson Park (named for RPC member Bob Anderson) located at the Clearlake and Pluckebaum Rd. intersection in Rockledge. JOYS AND CONCERNS February 7, 2010 We pray for the world… As violence escalates and a peaceful transition toward political stability remains elusive in Pakistan. Our church partner offers hope that the way ahead will come through books, not bullets or bombs. (excerpted from 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study) We pray for our Presbytery… Giving thanks for the ministry of our “own” Stan Larsen who will celebrate his 47th Ordination Anniversary on February 16th. (noted in Central Florida Presbytery February e-news) We pray for our community of faith… Assisted Living/Rehabilitation: Margaret Peterson: The Place, Merritt Island Mary Varn: Cedar Creek Life Center, 4279 Judith Ave. #230, M.I. 32953 Irene Ney: Watersong, 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL:, Rm. 6120 Continuing Concern: Please keep our active duty military personnel in your prayers: Sgt Paul Helm (Germany), CPO John Shortridge; Sgt Jennifer Mitchell (Ft. Drum, NY), Spc Lamont Morris (Ft. Drum, NY), Sgt Brandon Jewell (Ft. Bragg, NC), LCpl Jason Chen (Camp Lejune, NC), Sgt Chas Mitchell (Quantico, VA), MC1 William R. Lovelady (Jacksonville, FL), Ben Blier, Ben Cook (South Korea), PO2 Robert (Matt) Branson (Kuwait) and Greg Rochefort (Kelsey Workman’s husband - Ft. Drum, NY). Addresses and pictures are on the bulletin board in the South Hall. Bob Carroll is under hospice care at home. Mike Sullivan, husband of June Sullivan, is recovering at home. K.C. Crawley, Cheryl Carson’s friend, is in good spirits and her tumor has shrunken some. She had her fifth round of chemo and will begin radiation soon. Sheila Mitchell, Jennifer Mitchell’s stepmother, has advanced cancer and needs prayers. Bob Crocker, father of Sally Preuss, has kidney cancer. Karen Craig would like us to continue praying for her health concerns. Tom Kroger, friend of Terrie Franco, has terminal brain cancer. Tish Little is having a leg problem and trouble walking. Christopher Skidmore, son of Audrey and Bill Skidmore, faces a long-term recovery from a train accident. The Skidmores also request prayers for their niece, Tammy, who is out of the coma now but still on a respirator. Eric VerValin, Bill and Cheryl Carson’s grandson, is receiving treatment in Atlanta. Hamilton Anderson needs our prayers as he has high potassium levels and is undergoing treatment at home. AIR MOBILE MINISTRIES Thanks to the RPC congregation for their generous donations to the Air Mobile Ministries. If you wish to make a donation, please make checks payable to RPC and note in the memo section “Air Mobile Ministries”. The need in Haiti is on-going and your contributions are very much appreciated. KEY MISSING Please check your pockets to see if you accidentally walked off with the #3 key (Knox Hall). It has been missing for weeks now and we would like to have it back in our key box. If you have it, please return it or call Sandy in the church office at 636-0811. Thanks! THE THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIAN SUNDAY CLASS The Thoughtful Christian Sunday class will be presenting the following classes through March. Gun Control, Today; Should Churches Pay Taxes, 2/14; and 6 week Lenten class, Pausing on the Road to Jerusalem, starting 2/21. Please come and join the discussion. Classes meet in Knox Hall at 9:30 a.m. PLEDGES Pledges stand at $198,204. Members are encouraged to submit their pledge cards if they have not already done so. THE GLEANING RPC had a great turnout for the Citrus Gleaning for the Society of St. Andrew. We were able to stuff three pickup trucks full of grapefruit for those in need. My greatest thanks to the youth and adults who came out to help glean. - Thad Martin