July Trumpet Blast 2015

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St. Paul's Church

July 24, 2015

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law."

Galations 5:22-23

St. Paul's Church Family & Friends,

Summer vacation may be winding down but the children of St. Paul's and their friends are busy gearing up for Survivor Camp. It is a very unique camp based on the TV series, "Survivor", but filled with God's Word. This year we will be focusing on the Holy Spirit and its importance in our lives. As the children are faced with various challenges and new experiences, who better to guide them, comfort them, provide wisdom, protect them. and of course fill them with good fruits then the Holy Spirit.

As the week progresses the children will be reminded to call on the Holy Spirit to help them be:

Loving and a friend to all
Joyful and to have fun
Peaceful and not fight with others
Kind to everyone.
Good and follow all directions
Faithful, honest and trustworthy
Gentle with others
Patient at all times
Exhibit self-control and be on their best behavior.

So if you are in the neighborhood next week, stop by the Prestige Hotel (1526 Ocean Dr.) & see a group of children energized by the Holy Spirit and working together to accomplish even the most difficult challenges. You may even want to stay and lend a helping hand or attempt one of the challenges yourself!

God bless,

Robin Hanson

Dir. of Children & Family Ministry

BIBLE STUDIES

Summer Sunday AM Bible Study

Join us for the new adult Sunday Bible study at 9:00 AM. This is an informal study on "Prayer," looking at what God says about it, what others say about it, and share what we know or want to know about prayer. Dean Sparks will be facilitating the class with Betsy Whisman and Denny Arnheim assisting, and it will last 4 to 6 weeks. No need to sign up, just come with your Bible & bring your questions or concerns as well.

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study

This class will be taking a summer break. Watch for details on when it will resume.

We need adult assistance with the Survivor Camp next week.

If you can help for a few hours, half a day, one day, or 5 days, we have things that you can help with, such as directing parking, helping with kid's activities, etc. See the details below and contact the church office or Robin if you can assist.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

4TH ANNUAL

SURVIVOR CAMP

JULY 27 - 31

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ages 9 - 13

To be held at the Prestige Hotel

1526 Ocean Drive

Based on the TV show, competitive campers will enjoy swimming,

kayaking, fishing, puzzles, games, learn about snakes & insects, survivor skills & God's Word

Call 772-231-3552 to register

Click here for registration form:

http://www.stpaulsirc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Survivor-Camp-2015-registration1.docx

SKIMMERS

What: Skimmers is a Youth Group program

for children 8-13 years old.

When: Wednesday Evenings

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (dinner is provided)

Where: St. Paul's Church (Bethel Creek House)

4405 A1A (across from Jaycee Park)

On Wednesday evenings we can be found eating, swimming, playing games, singing and hearing God's Word. Also throughout the year we have the opportunity to serve others in the community with various mission projects; beach clean-up, decorating Christmas cookies for those in need, participate in Operation Christmas Child, filling food bags, community painting projects, etc.

Please join us on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 for a

"Cookout at the Beach"

to kick off the start of the New School Year

For more information call Robin Hanson at 772-231-3552.

"BRING A FRIEND"

Kick-Off Sunday

August 30th

We will kick off the new season with a picnic

lunch after the 10:00 AM service.

Save the date for games, fun & fellowship.

Look for further details later.

We will need 2 or 3 charcoal grills - please

call the office if you can provide one, thanks.

FLAMEVINE LANE PROPERTY UPDATE

Please continue to pray for all aspects of the planning-engineers, architects, and city planning. Please pray also for the funding of the renovations that we would be wise stewards of the resources the Lord has given us.

2015 Back-to-School Florida Sales Tax Holiday

August 7 through August 16, 2015

There will be a lot of great sales soon on school supplies and we would

like to send them to needy children when we participate in Operation

Christmas Child again. Please bring any items that you purchase to

Robin Hanson or the church office. The following items will be needed:

calculators markers

cellophane tape pencils, including mechanical & refills

colored pencils pens: felt, ballpoint, highlighters

compasses protractors

crayons rulers

erasers scissors

glue sticks

Thank You!

Update From Dave & Alison Petty

Dear Friends,

Here are some of the latest things that have been happening with Crossroads:

We are getting ready to have our 4^th Crossroads Summer Festival in the Parks on July 26th. This time we will be at Meade Park which is no more than 10 minutes from Belmont. The time is 1-4:30PM and then we hurry on back to Belmont Park for our weekly 5PM Service-Under-A-Tree.

Some Summer Highlights:

Devotions: Alison and I love our daily devotions together in "Battlefield of the Mind" & "Jesus Calling."

Services: We never know who will show up at our 5 PM Service-In-The-Park. Yet Jesus does...every time!

Encounters: One-on-one conversations with people struggling with recovery, terminal diagnoses, job loss, depression, isolation...It is impossible not to feel God's closeness in these encounters.

TV: We're famous! At our last festival, NBC29 did a small feature on us. Nicely done NBC!

Radio: Dave really enjoyed performing 9 original songs (5 old & 4 new) on Cville's WTJU FM radio.

Funding: The Great Commission Committee of our Diocese readily gave us significant funding to put on and advertise our Summer Festivals. It is a profound encouragement to receive the generous investments of individual donors.

Partnering: Crossroads is developing a partnering relationship with Redeemer Church (another new church plant here in town). It's nice to share our resources and give each other some church-planting companionship. FunFact: The pastor's wife used to go to FOCUS when Dave was on staff.

FOCUS: After a 20 year hiatus, Dave is returning to help FOCUS out as a leader for a week at its retreat center on Martha's Vineyard. Alison has volunteered to help in the kitchen. FOCUS has been a Christian ministry to independent schools for over fifty years.

Family: All summer, Dave & Alison's daughter Caroline volunteers her beautiful voice and face-painting.

Gratefully His, Gratefully Yours,

Dave Petty and the Crossroads Team

www.crossroadscville.com 772-205-9155

Donations should be made out to "Titus Institute for Church Planting" with "Crossroads" in the memo line: Titus Institute, 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151