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SUNDAY SERVICE
February 15, 2026
The Transfiguration of the Lord
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
In the Church Sanctuary
Rev. Paul Bayerl
Bible Readings:
OT Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
NT Lesson: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Sermon: “God's Servants Working Together”
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ABOUT SUNDAY WORSHIP
WE WELCOME YOU IN OUR SANCTUARY EVERY SUNDAY FOR
WORSHIP AT 8:30 & 10:30AM
| | | | The 10:30 AM service is also streamed on Facebook Live | | Whether you attend church in-person or worship with us via Facebook Live, you are all beloved members of our church family. | | FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is held in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Worship Service. The hostesses this week are Lisa Gilson and her helpers. All are welcome to come and enjoy good food and good fellowship with your church friends. | | HONORING JUDY DOVERSPIKE: | | | | Judy Doverspike will be celebrating her 97th birthday on February 25. Since there will be no Fellowship Hour on Feb. 22 due to the church Annual Meeting, we will be honoring Judy at the 10:30 Worship Service and the Fellowship Hour following the service today. | | |
ANNUAL MEETING: The 2026 ANNUAL MEETING of the membership of Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 22nd in the church Sanctuary immediately following the Worship Service.
At this meeting reports summarizing the church activities in 2025 will be presented. New Elder and Deacon nominees will be presented to the membership for a vote, as will the recommendation for Treasurer, and for the 2026 nominating committee members. The Pastor’s Terms of Call will also be presented for a vote.
Guests are welcome to attend this meeting, but only active members can vote.
There will not be a Fellowship Hour that day.
| | Girl Scout Troop 31013 sold Girl Scout Cookies at church on Sunday, February 8, after both services. In addition to individual sales, the church bought $300 worth of cookies to send to military troops serving overseas via the Care for Heroes organization that the church supports every Christmas. A check for these cookies was presented to the girls when they attended the 10:30 worship service. | | | | |
Pictured here are Laura Roden, co troop leader, Madelyn Roden, Daphne Dupuis, and Jody Dupuis, co troop leader.
This Girl Scout Troop meets on our church campus on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
| | | FEBRUARY MISSION PROJECT COMPLETED | | |
Again this year, as a special mission project, HSCPC participated in the
SOUPer Bowl of Caring, by collecting cans / packages of soups and cash donations for the House of Hope. A check for $170 and
172 cans/packages of soup were delivered to the House of Hope in Hobe Sound on Tuesday, February 10.
| | | | Soup loaded into Carla’s car for delivery | | |
Karen Metzger and Mission
Chairman Carla Tinsley delivered
the donations to the House of Hope.
| | Kim (House of Hope volunteer) and Mission Chairman Carla Tinsley unloading the donated soup. | | Thank you to all who helped make this another successful SOUPer Bowl mission project | | NEW PROJECT BY THE SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE | | |
Last Sunday this basket was delivered to a family that had a tragedy over the holidays. It is the first in a continuing project initiated by the Sewing & Craft Circle that meets each Thursday afternoon to engage in and share creative craft projects
Deborah Carrington started this sewing/craft circle a few years ago. She describes the thinking behind this initiative as follows:
“Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church has enjoyed a 100 year history of worship in the "heart of Hobe Sound," which is Zeus Park. Throughout the years, the members and friends of the church have sought to shine the light of Jesus Christ into the community through social events and special functions.
“Now that we are in our 100th year, the church is reaching out to the neighborhood, through the sewing/craft circle, in order to let them know that we're more than just a building in Zeus Park. We care about those who live around us and are demonstrating that by distributing "Good News" Baskets. Once a need/situation is identified, a basket is custom crafted for that purpose and is hand delivered to the recipient(s.) In doing so, HSCPC wishes to demonstrate our caring interest to the community.
The contents of each Good News Basket will be personalized for each recipient. However, each basket will contain: a handwritten card; an item made by the Sewing Circle; a "Be Our Guest" card for a Mission dinner; our Hobe Sound sticker and bookmark; and a list of activities that occur at the church. The basket that was given this week also contained some other gifts that directly related to the family's situation."
Please feel free to make the church aware of a potential beneficiary by contacting the Sewing Circle. We are also grateful for any ideas and/or support in any form that you feel comfortable giving.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
Throughout this year, the Centennial Committee will be sharing a series of banners as quiet reminders of faith. These banners on the church gates leading to the courtyard were lovingly created by Cindy Fucigna
These Valentine banners share a simple message from God:
🧩 I Love Every Piece Of You ❤️
We are known, loved, and gently held together by God’s grace.
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Among the many Centennial Celebration events to be held throughout the year are a series of CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION CONCERTS. The first of these concerts was held on Sunday, January 25, featuring “The Coastal Winds” a distinguished ensemble of accomplished musicians who share their artistry at concerts and special events throughout the Treasure Coast.
The next CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION CONCERT will be
Centennial Concert II
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 4:00 PM
featuring
South Fork High School Choir
Murray Middle School Choir
These choirs have worked hard to prepare a special concert to help our church celebrate its Centennial. You will truly enjoy the music performed by these very talented young people!
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UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY FRIDAY NIGHT MISSION DINNER
Friday, February 13, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 pm - Eat in or Take-out $15.00
MEATLOAF DINNER
Served with Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls & Butter
and Delicious Desserts.
Reservations required by Wednesday, February 11, and can be made by calling the church office (772-546-5043) or submitting a reservation form (available in the Sunday bulletin.)
| | UPCOMING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | | |
2026 Speaker Series
Author Jan Otten and artist Dan Mackin
Thursday. February 19, 2026
7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30
Local author Jan Otten and renowned artist Dan Mackin will share the joys and tribulations of book publication and collaboration. Books will be available to purchase.
For reservations and ticket information, go to www.apolloschool.org.
Historic Apollo School, 9141 S.E. Apollo Street, Hobe Sound.
Thanks to Bingman’s Painting Service, Oceanside/Financial Planning Associates and 3Natives Hobe Sound for sponsoring the 2026 Speaker Series.
| | ONGOING ACTIVITIES AT CHURCH | | |
BIBLE STUDY meets on Tuesday mornings at 11AM and Thursday afternoons at 4PM. with study of the Parables found throughout the Gospel. It compares the various versions as they are presented individually in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
The topic for Tuesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 19 is Blessing the Merciful
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Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:23-35
Creditors & Debtors Luke 7:36-50
Barren Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9
| | Assignment: Find the question that prompted the telling of each parable. | | |
Instructor Sandra Price, an experienced yoga practitioner, RYT200, and Certified Chair Yoga Instructor, offers CHAIR YOGA classes in our fellowship hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. Cost is by donation.
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A SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE
The sewing circle meets every Thursday afternoon @ 1 pm in what was previously the Art Room, now identified as the Community Creative Space, with Sheila Fortura serving as hostess. It’s a wonderful time to work on your own projects, and learn new handwork skills from others. For information you can contact Sheila at psfortura@att.net, or 772-708-898
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CHURCH THRIFT STORE
The church Thrift Store is open on Sunday mornings during Fellowship Hour after the Worship Service. It contains a large variety of items, both decorative and useful, that are just waiting to find their new homes.
Members and friends of the church are encouraged to pay the store a visit on Sunday mornings after Church. All proceeds from sales are donated to help meet the financial obligations of the Church.
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HOBE SOUND COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
On January 10, 1926, Hobe Sound Community Church was organized under the supervision of the Presbyterian Church, USA.
As we looked toward our 100th birthday, and made plans for the exciting centennial celebration to take place in the year 2026, we also began an ambitious and much needed Building Improvement Plan extending through 2025, and beyond. All donations to this fund-raising campaign to help maintain and preserve our historical church facility have been warmly received and appreciated
THE FIRST PHASE OF THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN consisted of installation of new storm resistant windows in the Sanctuary and Manse, and accompanying needed repairs.
THE SECOND PHASE OF THE PLAN consisted of renovations in the kitchen and fellowship hall.
THE THIRD PHASE OF THE PLAN consisted of repair and painting of the church steeple.
THE FOURTH (AND FINAL) PHASE will be replacement of the church roof and attached structures. Fund raising projects are continuously underway to make this major and expensive project possible.
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The expenses incurred in maintaining our church and its missions continue to exceed our income. Please remember to consider the financial needs of your church, and continue to support the operation of our church by making your weekly offerings even if you are choosing to worship from home at this time.
You can send your weekly offering or any other donation via regular mail to the Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church, 11933 SE Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, or drop it off at the church office during office hours, M-Th, 9 til noon. In addition, a link for on-line donations is available on the church website or by clicking the link below.
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THE CHURCH OFFICE hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until noon.
PASTOR PAUL’S OFFICE HOURS
PASTOR PAUL’S OFFICE HOURS are Monday through Thursday, 9:30AM to 12:00 noon. If you want to meet with him, check ahead since he often has morning commitments outside of the office. He is available at other times by appointment.
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CHURCH WEBSITE: www.heartofhobesound.org
We invite you to access the church website frequently to keep informed of ongoing activities. It includes recordings of past Worship Services, a calendar of upcoming events, information and stories about all ongoing church activities, back issues of the MESSENGER, and much more. Each week the Sunday Bulletin, a Bible reading for the coming week, and the video from the previous Sunday’s worship service are included.
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BIRTHDAYS
FEBRUARY
5 Kathy Oldham
6 Werner Merz
8 Emily Albrecht
9 Billy Bowman
12 Andrew Monet
17 David Perney
19 Jim Norrish
24 Alex Albrecht
25 Judy Doverspike
26 Paul LaPrise
27 Karen Kienzle
ANNIVERSARIES
FEBRUARY
10 Michael and Linda Byrd
(If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please let us know so you can be included here for the rest of the month.)
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PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE NOTE: Prayer requests will no longer be posted in the MESSENGER newsletter. They are listed in the Sunday Worship Bulletin each week.
To have a prayer request included in the Church Sunday bulletin, fill out the prayer request card found in the Church pews or contact the church office,
phone – 772 546-5043, email - church@heartofhobesound.org
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WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE A PRAYER REQUEST:
To request prayers through the Prayer Circle, for yourself or someone else, contact Jan Norrish, 772-486-5514, jannorrish@hotmail.com,
To have a prayer request included in the Church Sunday bulletin and the MESSENGER, fill out the prayer request card found in the Church pews or contact the church office, phone – 772 546-5043, email - church@heartofhobesound.org
HSCPC WEBSITE: The MESSENGER is posted on our website each week. If you want to check content from a previous week, just go to www.heartofhobesound.org and click on the Newsletter link.
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