ROCKLEDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Calendar for Mar. 15 - 21, 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 (3/15) 6:00 p.m. Special Gathering (P) 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (C) 6:30 p.m. IPN (K) Tuesday (3/16) 10:00 a.m. Mary Martha (C) 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (C) 7:00 a.m. Ruth Circle (home of Marge Ebbert) 7:00 p.m. AA (K) Wednesday (3/17) Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 10:00 a.m. Esther Circle (homes) 6:30 p.m. Lenten Study (P) 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (K) Thursday (3/18) 7:00 p.m. NA (K) Friday (3/19) 6:00 p.m. Audubon (C) 7:00 p.m. AA (K) Saturday (3/20) 8:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (RCC) 9:15 a.m. Confirmand/Mentor Mtg. (C) Sunday (3/21) 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (S) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Silent Auction/Fellowship Hour (C) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (S) 12:00 noon–1:15 Silent Auction/lunch (Youth fundraiser) (C) 6:30 p.m. Lenten Study (P) 8:30 a.m. Lay Leader: B.J. Smith 11:00 a.m. Lay Leaders: Cheryl Carson and Lauren Parker 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 Helene Munson and her husband, George, in memory of her son, Jay and in memory of all their deceased friends and relatives. ACOLYTE BULLETIN BOARD As you walk down the hall, be sure to take a look at the Acolyte Bulletin Board and the artwork created by our talented acolytes. Thanks to all the acolytes for the special part they share in our 11:00 worship service. Thanks to Helene Munson for her ministry in coordinating and guiding them. Habitat For Humanity of Brevard County You are invited to attend the wall raising of a new home being built in Cocoa, FL by Habitat... On March 20th, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at 809 Pawpaw St. the dedication will begin. Our church is one of the sponsors of this home. The Rev. George Wilcox will open the dedication of this house. We can and we do make a difference. Virginia Wright A big "THANK YOU" to the high school youth (Regina Battista, Hannah Hess, Dana Higgins, Megan Konicki and Cliff Strickland) and their leaders (Liz Battista & Peggy Burley) for setting up and serving the lunch for the congregation on Sunday, February 28 in Calvin Hall. We appreciate your service to and support of RPC. Also, a special "thank you" to Kathy Kenny (chair of Fellowship Committee) for her hard work on that lunch, especially all the clean-up, and to Beth Strickland and Sarah Burley for providing child care for the event. The Trustees RPS REGISTRATION Registration for the 2010/2011 school year at Rockledge Presbyterian School is open. Call or come by! If you have questions about the school or registration, call RPS Director Jan Taffer, 632-3343. JOYS AND CONCERNS March 14, 2010 We pray for the world… especially for the nation of Iraq following recent elections and resulting attempts to support a stable government there. We pray for our Presbytery… in particular for the Rev. Dr. Frank Allen, Pastor of First Church, Kissimmee, as he assumes the role of Presbytery Stated Clerk. 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 Billy Copeland: Wuesthoff Progressive Care – Viera 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), and Greg Rochefort (Ft. Drum, NY). Addresses and pictures are on the bulletin board in the South Hall. Sheila Mitchell, Jennifer Mitchell’s stepmother, has advanced cancer and needs prayers. Bob Crocker, father of Sally Preuss, has kidney cancer. Karen Craig has continuing 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. Marilyn Barnini, mother of Linda Williams, is recovering from back surgery. K.C. Crawley, Cheryl Carson’s friend. Barbara Norton, mother of Nancy Wingo. Kimberly Smith is home recovering from a heart attack. Ivy Stanley, mother of Cathy Trossett. Bill Moehle is in Wuesthoff Medical Center recuperating from a knee replacement. Shirlee Carroll was scheduled to go home from rehab last Thursday. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort surround Melanie Bradford and her family on the death of her grandmother, RPS member Pat McKahan Wednesday, March 10th. A celebration of life service was held here yesterday. YOUTH MONTREAT FUNDRAISER Silent Auction and Free Hot Lunch! Mark your calendar and plan to stay after the 11 a.m. service next Sunday, March 21st, for a Silent Auction and free hot lunch (donations gratefully accepted) to raise the needed funds to send our High School Youth to the PCUSA's Youth Conference at Montreat, N.C. this summer. Let our youth serve you a hot lunch of meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, peas, carrot & raisin salad, and brownie for dessert! While you're dining take a look at the great items or baskets that have been donated for you to bid on. We're sure there'll be something special you might like such as, dinner & movie, youth services, Tomtom GPS, MP3 player, housewares, restaurant gift certificates, and much more. It will be fun! Bidding will start between services and closes after lunch, around 1:15pm. You do not have to be present to win! Contact Pam Higgins, 720-2114 or 632-9645 for details or questions. SALVATION ARMY ANNUAL LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW The Salvation Army North Central Brevard County Women’s Auxiliary invites you to the 10th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show “Stars of Spring” on Saturday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940, 321-255-6000. Fashions are by Patchington Avenue Viera. Cost is $25.00, send check to Peg Messina, Treasurer, 1800 Fowler Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952. There will be a silent auction. Proceeds from this event help send underprivileged children to a week long summer sleep-a-way camp at Camp Keystone, Keystone Heights, FL. Reservations by March 15. For information, call Peg Messina, 455-2917 or Pat Simanek, 633-0853. RPS SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Rockledge Presbyterian School will have their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser TODAY at 4:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold today and at the door. There is also a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the south hallway. Prices: $6.00 Single; $10.00 Couple, $15.00 Family of 5 or less; $20.00 Family of 6 or more.