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OLA, PALMA SOLA!
I’m writing these words on August 21st, and I realize as I do so that I’m now in my
third month with you as your transitional pastor. I’ve gotten to know quite a few of
you, and shared a meal with several of you. I’ve served communion twice, once by
intinction and once in the traditional manner. I’ve conducted a Celebration of Life
service. I’ve moderated three Session meetings, attended a Deacon’s meeting and
several meetings of teams and committees. I’ve met with the Book Club, the Men’s
Ministry, and the Prayer Group.
I’m learning about all of the programs, all of the activities, all of the groups that
utilize the facilities at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church. I know now what the Creative
Arts Academy does, and what the BUMS are. I’ve seen the Scouts (Cubs, Boys, and
Girls) coming and going. I rejoice that this church hosts the Samaritan Counseling
Center for Bradenton. That the West Manatee Fire and Rescue folks share our office
space is a blessing.
I’ve come to value the church staff. Sue is a blessing and a joy to work with in the
office. Our worship leadership team of Elenita, Mark, Billy, John, and Tony, are
wonderful!
We’ve been singing some old favorite hymns. Some of them are old favorites of
mine that nobody else knows. Some are like “Amazing Grace”, “Rock of Ages”, and
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”. We’ve been singing praise songs. Mark and Elenita
have played beautiful classical music for offertory, prelude, and postlude.
I am preaching on the New Testament Epistles from the Lectionary for the Christian
Year this summer. Starting in October, I’ll be teaching a series on the Old Testament
prophets on Wednesdays. I call it Profiles of the Prophets: From Amos to Zephaniah.
We will look at the life and times and ministry as well as the words of the prophets. I
am enjoying my ministry among you. I have found this to be a warm, welcoming church.
Palma Sola Presbyterian Church of Bradenton, FL
September 2019 Page 2 Polly and I are enjoying living on an island for the first time in our 51 years of marriage. I enjoy seeing the water, the birds, the boats, the jet skis, the paddleboards, the kayaks, and especially the horses! As I drive the Causeway in the morning and in the afternoon, there is always something to see. A couple of mornings I’ve seen a woman with about half a dozen dogs on the causeway. The dogs swim and play in the water, and she gives them hand signals to come to her, or to go away. They are big dogs, like Labradors or German Shepherds, and they romp and splash and play, but they always respond to the woman’s signals. I said in a sermon recently that I wish I could be as faithful and obedient to my Master as a good dog is. I told the story of watching a woman walking two dogs, one of which was on a leash, and fighting and pulling and tugging. The other was walking free and easy, totally obedient and faithful to its owner. The dogs on the causeway are not on leashes. They are free to run off if they choose, or to chase a car, or a jet ski. But you can tell that they love the one to whom they belong, and that even when they are playing, they are watching and listening for her commands. May we always be as attentive to the one to whom we belong. Blessings, Ted Land
September 2019 Page 3
July 22, 2019
My dear Palma Solans!
Greetings in the Lord! I do apologize for taking so long to send out a note
thanking you for all your wonderful gifts to us on my retirement. I literally slept
for 10 days after retiring (I was flat worn out!) and then had to get the house
ready to be listed and shown. It went on the market on June 28th and we got a
cash offer for close to the asking price 2 weeks later on July 12th-God has been so
good to us! The couple who’s purchasing our condo wants to move in August 7th.
Because the move is so quick, I went to Greenville last week to find a temporary
place to live. We’ll rent a small furnished apartment for the first few months at
the address below:
427 Crestmont Way
Greenville, SC 29615
This apartment is 2 minutes off of I-85 about half-way between Atlanta and
Charlotte. If any of you are heading up that way, just give us a holler; we’d love to
see you. Of course, I’ll notify you when I have our permanent address.
Now that you have that information, I must express our deepest gratitude for
your generosity in the wonderful financial gift you sent us off with-not to mention
the sweet, tear-inducing cards; the thoughtful individual gifts and gift cards, and
MOST OF ALL, all the love you’ve poured out on me and my family since our lives
connected with yours in August 2000. I can’t really believe how the Lord blessed
me/us by allowing me to serve as your pastor not once, but twice! This happens
so rarely in ministry that I know the Lord called me to you from the beginning
and bound our spirits together in a deep commitment in Jesus Christ. Besides all
of the temporal gifts you’ve bestowed on us, the greatest gift is this: YOUR
PATIENT, JOYFUL, FORGIVING LOVE IN CHRIST!
May the Lord continue to bless you, guide you, keep you and provide for all your
needs.
In the Lord’s grace and peace,
Ron and Indy
Page 4 September 2019
We are collecting Campbell’s Soup labels and
Box Tops for Education to donate to
Palma Sola Elementary School!
See the display and the collection box
in the Narthex for specific information.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER...
Palma Sola Presbyterian Church Inc. is exempt from the payment of
Florida sales and use tax on tangible personal property purchased or
services purchased at a store or on the internet. Once you have
received a pre-approval by a Session team member for a church related
purpose, please see Sue for a Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption.
You will need to provide this certificate to the merchant prior to making a purchase
for the church. Thank you! Your Finance Team
MEN’S MINISTRY
MEETING SEPTEMBER 10th
FELLOWSHIP HALL
9:00 am - 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
September 5th & 19th
7:00 am
Come and join us for our lively
discussions on the Life Lessons We will be sewing together teddy bear
from Acts by clothing for the Salvation Army
Max Lucado. children’s Christmas gifts.
See schedule on Page 12! We would love to have more sewers to
show Christ’s love to
the children in need.
Nancy Slocum
792-4884
slocumnl@msn.com
Page 5 September 2019
Outreach Ministry Team Update
During the summer, Palma Sola focused on supporting the critical need for food security in
Manatee County. Through our Outreach Offering and non-perishable food drive for The
Food Bank in June, July and August we were able to donate hundreds of dollars and
hundreds of pounds of food for those in need. Through our pocket change collection for
F.E.L.T., school children will take home weekend backpacks of food. Teams were also out in
the community serving food at Our Daily Bread and Meals on Wheels. These events
helped PSPC stay connected with each other and the community during the long, hot
summer months.
The Outreach Team has been busy planning a variety of exciting ways Palma Sola can reach
out in love and service in the coming months! Mark your calendars and be on the lookout
for more information about these events:
SEPTEMBER:
RALLY DAY IS COMING!!! Join us on Sunday, September 8th from 8:30-10 am as
we “RALLY” around the Lord! Gather in Fellowship Hall for a potluck breakfast and
browse our Ministry and Mission Fair to see all the wonderful opportunities there are
to reach out to others through Palma Sola. Visit with our mission partners and enter a
drawing to win fun prizes. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Sue in the church office by
9/5. Hope to see you there!
Our Palma Sola DOES It! project for September is collecting new and gently used
children’s picture books for Reach Out and Read. Reach Out and Read is a school
readiness program that incorporates books into pediatric care. Pediatricians serving
primarily low-income communities provide and distribute developmentally appropriate
books for children ages 6 month to 5 years old and advise parents about the
importance of reading aloud. Bins will be in the Narthex through 9/29.
Our Outreach Offering for September will go to Bible Mission USA. Founded by Dr.
Paul Eckel, this ministry is dedicated to spreading God’s Word by providing free Bibles
and religious materials with all who are in need. Use the envelopes found in the pews
and make your check out to PSPC, memo line “Bible Mission USA.”
As part of our Elderly Connection and Support Ministry we are very excited to present
The ABC of Dementia program on Saturday, September 14th from 9:30-11:30 am in the
Sanctuary. Certified Dementia Practitioner Debbie Selsavage will speak on the
philosophy and techniques of person-centered compassionate care, using humor,
empathy and personal experience as a care-giver for her husband Albert. The program
is free and open to the public. By signing up to attend, you will also help Palma Sola
become a certified “Dementia Friendly” congregation which will allow us to further
minister to those members and families affected by dementia and other age related
illnesses. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Sue in the church office by 9/12.
Page 6 September 2019
Page 7 September 2019
Outreach Ministry Team Update
Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its 25th year in Manatee County. As part of this milestone
event, Palma Sola is proud to partner with Habitat and the
Interfaith Build and donate $5,000 toward the construction
of the 135th house built by Manatee Habitat. Building will
start in early September and be completed by June 2020. An
onsite groundbreaking at 2207 11th St. West in downtown
Bradenton is scheduled for Thursday, September 12th at
noon, and all faith partners – that’s you! - are invited to
attend. This is the Harris family who has been qualified for
this home.
More information about volunteer opportunities that will be
available for us will be shared in the months ahead. This is an exciting way to be out in the
community, sharing the love of Christ with others!
Get a L.I.F.E.!!! In response to requests for more opportunities to connect with members of the
congregation as well as to include friends to join us, the Outreach Team is happy to organize four new
L.I.F.E. (Living In Faith Everyday) Groups for the fall. L.I.F.E. Groups are designed to offer informal
gatherings where people of faith can socialize with others in a common interest. New groups being
organized are: Table for L.I.F.E. (dinner group); Active L.I.F.E. (recreation group); Single L.I.F.E.
(separate group outings for men and separate group outings for women); and the Get Up and Get
Out in L.I.F.E. group (movies, game nights, holiday events, etc.). Visit the table at Rally Day to sign-up
and to join together for a free kick-off dinner on Saturday, September 28th at 5:30 pm in Fellowship
Hall where you will hear more and meet and plan with your group.
The cart for non-perishable food donations for Our Daily Bread is back and has a new look! Fill the
cart with pasta, rice, cereal, canned food/drinks and more to help provide food for those in need.
We continue to collect Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education to donate to Palma Sola
Elementary School. See the display and collection box in the Narthex for specific information.
Pocket Change for Missions envelopes are always available in the pews with proceeds benefitting
F.E.L.T. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies).
OCTOBER:
We will be continuing our partnership with Palma Sola Elementary School for the fourth year! In
August we collected needed items for the clinic and classroom through our Palma Sola DOES It. Our
beloved Pen Pal program with the 2nd grade students will kick-off in October as well as opportunities
to sign up to support the school through blessing dinners for teachers, Parent/Teacher Conference
night treats, and test proctoring in the fall and spring.
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event - Saturday, October 12th 9:30-11:30 am in Fellowship
Hall – Invite your friends and family to help pack over 10,000 meals to help fight hunger all over the
world. See the attached information for more details about Rise Against Hunger and how you can be
involved.
The Bradenton Ukulele Movement (BUMS) will be leading a jam session/sing along on October 22nd
at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Join member Janice Saylor and her group for an evening of fellowship
and fun with others in the community. No experience necessary and song books provided. You
won’t want to miss it!
Page 8 September 2019
Coming Soon…
Meal Packing Event in Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 12th , 9:30-11:30 am
Mark your calendars and please come join us!
How many people are needed? Approximately 60 people will be needed – 52 to pack
meals from 9:30-11:30; 4 to help set up from 8:00-9:30; and 4 more to help take down from
11:30 until done. Friends, family members, and children over 5 (accompanied by an adult) are
all welcome!
What is Rise Against Hunger, who do they serve, and what kind of meals are
packed? We are partnering with the Tampa branch of Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide food to those most in need around the globe. They
are experienced in organizing and directing meal packing events like ours, so we’re in good
hands. Both sitting and standing jobs will be available. In two hours, in a fun and educational
assembly-line process, we’ll pack thousands of life-giving soy and rice meals. Rise Against
Hunger will send them to one of their international partners, who will then distribute the
meals to those in need. Our church will later learn where our meals were sent and how
many people could be fed.
Why are we participating? This event gives us the opportunity to answer God’s call to
serve those less fortunate than we are. By lending a hand to feed the hungry, we show our
love and concern.
Sign-up sheets will be at Rally Day and in the Narthex.
Page 9 September 2019
Mission Update...
We were thrilled to have the Norton’s, our sponsored missionaries in
Guatemala, in worship with us in May. In July, Palma Sola sent
support in the amount of $3,134: $2,250 designated from our
mission budget and $884 from our special collection.
Below is an update from them since their visit:
Dear Palma Sola Family,
Hello! Hope this finds everyone doing well. We so enjoyed seeing so many of you in May.
We have had a crazy couple of months. We found out that our rental contract was not
being renewed so we began searching for another house to rent. It is extremely hard to
find something big enough for our family and ministry within our budget! But we finally
found a house to rent and have moved in and are getting settled. It is in a safe
neighborhood of only 7 houses and there is a park right next door for the kids to play in.
We need to buy screens to keep the bugs out and the kids in but besides that it is great!
We were excited to spend a day with a team from Jacksonville. They treated one of the
orphanages that we work with a day of fun. We took all 9 special needs girls to a giant ball
pit play area. We ended the afternoon with an ice cream treat at the food court! The team
did a great job playing with the girls and sharing the love of Jesus with them! It is so good
for the girls to get out and experience different things. All the girls and the team had a
great time!
Prayer requests:
*Lacy has turned in her visa application to join her fiance in England. Please pray for
God's perfect timing and for peace for her while she waits. Also, she was recently in a car
accident. She is fine, but is still a little unnerved by the whole event, from dealing with
insurance to purchasing another car. It has been very difficult for Carl and me not to be
there with her during this time.
*Financially, we still do not have the monthly support that we need. We are trusting God
to supply our needs.
*Our adoption: we are still waiting to be matched with our newest little one.
Thank you so much for your continued support for our family and ministry. We are so
appreciative of the generous donation that you all sent to us! Thank you for loving the
children in the orphanages of Guatemala! We are so thankful to serve Jesus alongside of
you!
I am attaching a photo of a picnic our girls had with 4 of the girls from one of the
orphanages tonight! Special memories!
Blessings,
Carl and Lisa
Page 10 September 2019
Summer Session Highlights
The Session approved Palma Sola becoming a Certified Dementia-Friendly
Congregation by completing a workshop on the philosophy and techniques of
person-centered compassionate care. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday,
September 14th from 9:30-11:30 am at the church. All are encouraged to sign up for
this timely workshop.
Approved the annual Per-capita on September 15th for the support of our
Presbytery, Synod and Denomination.
Approved designating two additional rooms beginning this Fall for the addition of
Girl Cubs to the Scouting program supported by the church.
On the recommendation of the Outreach Team, approved joining the Faith Build
planned by Habitat for Humanity this Fall. Several churches will combine to
construct a Habitat House in the community, and there will be ample opportunities
for volunteers of all ages.
The Communications Team reported that the church website (pspchurch.org) has
been refurbished, up-dated and is operating smoothly. The congregation is invited to
sign-on and check it out. Suggestions for further improvement are solicited.
A Stewardship Team has been formed and begun work. Consecration Sunday,
followed by a Congregational Luncheon, has been set for November 17th. All Teams
are beginning to work on their new preliminary operating budgets.
Session is grappling with how to manage the cleaning and maintenance of our
campus facilities while the Chair of Property & Grounds is recovering from health
issues. It appears that this work should be restructured with an expanded Team put
in place. Suggestions are solicited.
Pastor Ted will present a study on Profiles of the Prophets, beginning on Wednesday,
October 2nd . He will offer the study at both an afternoon and an evening session.
The Session-appointed team to propose a slate of nominees to serve on the Pastor
Nominating Committee has completed its work, and
a slate of nominees will be proposed for congregation
election as soon as a meeting of the congregation can
be scheduled. Thank you to all members who
suggested individuals to serve on this committee.Page 11 September 2019
Fall’s Wednesday Classes:
‘PROFILES OF THE PROPHETS’
Starting October 2nd, Transitional Pastor Ted Land will teach a Bible
Study looking at the lives, ministry, and messages of the Old Testament
prophets from Amos to Zephiah. The text book will be the Old Testament,
New International Version. Each session will stand alone, and a synopsis of
each will be made available.
Pastor Land extensively studied the Old Testament prophets while
completing his Doctor of Ministry degree at Columbia Seminary. He received
the only doctorate on the Old Testament ever given in Columbia. He studied
under Old Testament scholars, A. B. Rhodes and John Salmon, at Louisville
Seminary, and James Newsome and Walter Bruggemann at Columbia.
Plan to participate, and bring your friends to this exciting opportunity to
learn about the key figures of the Old Testament. Classes will be held in
the Parlor on Wednesdays at 1:30pm and 6:15pm.
Starting Sunday, September 15th,
from 9:00—9:45 am, in the church parlor,
I’ll be leading weekly discussions on
Christian Living in Today’s World.
Hope you’ll join us!!
Al Zimmer
Jesus said…Learn to love one another as I have loved you.Page 12 September 2019
Palma Sola Presbyterian Men’s Group
- Meeting Schedule -
September - December 2019
Join us for a fun time of fellowship and study as we
learn to apply God’s Word to our lives as men!
For questions or info,
contact Don Azbell (941-447-9854).
TEXT: Life Lessons from Acts by Max Lucado
TIME: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Fellowship Hall
DATE LESSON NO. LIFE LESSONS
9/5 1 Jesus Changes Lives (Acts 2:29-47)
9/19 2 We Are Witnesses (Acts 3:1-16)
10/3 3 Tried and Tested (Acts 5:17-33)
10/17 4 Getting Along with Others (Acts 6:1-15)
11/7 5 Looking to Jesus (Acts 7:51-60)
11/21 6 The Holy Spirit’s Leading (Acts 8:26-40)Page 13 September 2019
Currently operating out of eleven locations through
PSPC Book Club Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Palma
Sola Presbyterian Church, our services include:
LOVE a GOOD BOOK? LOVE TO TALK ABOUT
Individual Psychotherapy for Children and Adults
GOOD BOOKS?
Couples Counseling
WHO? OPEN to ALL-Palma Solans & Guests Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Pre-Marital Counseling
WHAT? Monthly gathering to laugh, share, learn! Family Therapy
Family Mediation
WHEN? Second Monday Psychological Assessment
Clergy Continuing Education
WHERE? Church Media Center/Library Programs for Congregations
Grief Counseling
Workshops Tailored to the Needs of Your Small
QUESTIONS?
Group or Workplace.
Call Vicki Schooley—792-5672
Our administrative office is located in Sarasota and is
open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am
– 4:00 pm and 8:30 am - 2 pm on Fridays.
Counseling hours are available by appointment. Please
call (941) 926-2959 during our administrative hours
to speak with our office staff if you have questions or
to arrange counseling.
SEPTEMBER 12TH
Most Insurance Accepted
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Spanish Speaking Counselor Available
Need based Client Assistance Fund allows clients not
by Gail Honeyman using insurance to be seen at reduced fees.
2019 MEETINGS: 5:30 PM
September 17th
November 19th
The Session calls the Congregation to meet on
Sunday, September 1st, following the morning Worship Service.
This will be the meeting for the Annual Election of Officers,
the Congregational Nominating Committee,
and the election of a Pastor Nominating Committee.Page 14 September 2019
Page 15 September 2019
Happy September Birthdays & Anniversaries
September 2nd September 25th
Sonia Wegner Shirley Schexnayder
Gene & Jane Mittel
September 26th
September 6th Chris Wolf
Dennis & Vicki Schooley
September 27th
September 14th Al & Bev Zimmer
Roger & Lynne Smith
September 30th
September 24th Tim Pedon
Ron & Gail Dickerson
Rick & Penny Gullbrants
Congratulations to Nina Musgrove, Elenita
and Martin’s daughter, who recently graduated
from UCF in Orlando with a bachelor degree in
biomedical sciences.
We wish Nina all the best in reaching her goal of becoming a doctor!
Your Palma Sola Family!
Congratulations to Gregg & Lorrie Pead
on the birth of your Beautiful Baby Granddaughter!
EVALEE PEAD
Born on July 9th
Weighing 6 lbs 8 ozPage 16
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10A CLOSED! 1:30P Prayer Group 6:30P Choir
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Worship/ 7P Boy/Cub Scouts
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! (Choir Room)
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NEWSLETTER 11 12 13 14
P 10A 9A-12P Dorcas (FH) 6:30P Choir 11A
11A Book Club Communications 5-7P Girl Scouts ABC OF
Worship (Media Center) 1:30P Prayer Grp (Choir Room) Team (Media Ctr.) DEMENTIA
3P Outreach Team 12:15P Stewardship Sanctuary
(Media Center) 6:45P Finance Team
RALLY DAY! 7P Boy/Cub Scouts
9:30-11:30 am
8:30 AM—FH (Media Center)
BREAKFAST
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
9A Christian Living 1:30 Prayer Grp 6:30P Choir 7A Men’s Ministry
(Parlor) 5:30P Deacons (Choir Room)
Per Capita 6:45P Session
Sunday 7P Boy/Cub Scouts
10A
Worship
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10A 1:30P Prayer Group 6:30P Choir 5-7P Girl Scouts L.I.F.E.
Worship 6:30P Renewal Team (Choir Room) Group Dinner
NEWSLETTER 7P Boy/Cub Scouts
DEADLINE 5:30P (FH)
3-5P Wisteria HOA
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