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FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR
Riverside Presbyterian has been ministering to neighbors here in Cocoa Beach and around the globe for sixty years. On Sunday, October 2, the congregation will kick off a month-long celebration of the history of the church even as we prepare for the future and all that God is still calling us to be and do. On Sunday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. the congregation will host a special “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans” worship service which honors our Presbyterian Scottish heritage. A homecoming reception will follow in Fellowship Hall at 11:30. a.m. Later that same day, at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, the Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series will present “Gimme That Old Time Religion” featuring Appalachian Gospel Ensemble. The concert is free to the community but tickets are required. Watch for Box Office announcements. Riverside will continue to reach out to the community throughout the month of October with “60 Works for Riverside’s 60th Anniversary.” Members of the Riverside family of faith will be praying, serving, and being a blessing to the community. Be a part of this special outreach. There is much to celebrate in the life of the church. All are invited! Grace and peace,
Pastor Melanie
3400 N. Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(321) 783-6085 [email protected]
www.riversidepres.org
Rev. Melanie Ruta
Interim Pastor
Kyle T Jones
Interim Music Director
Kathy Coon
Interim Church
Coordinator
Chuck Torgler
Custodian
Cecilia Quist
Nursery
Jeff Janowich
Audio
Doug Kasimier
Treasurer
September 2016
Monthly Newsletter
September 2016 / page 2
September 2016 Worship Calendar
9/11: 9 Worship w/ the band
10 Fellowship/ Sunday School
11 Worship w/ the choir
12 Fellowship
9/18: 9 Worship w/ the band
10 Fellowship/ Sunday School
11 Worship w/ the choir
12 Fellowship
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First Sundays 2916 Summer Worship & Music Series
wraps up on Sun, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. with Jazz Sunday. Join
us after the service for a congregational meal. Bring a
friend and bring an item to donate to the St. Vincent De-
Paul food pantry. Help meet the goal of each person bring-
ing one item of nonperishable food to the sanctuary on
Sept 4. Protein items are always need, particularly canned
stew, small canned hams and peanut butter. Food dona-
tions are accepted every Sunday for Riverside’s ministry
partners at St. Vincent’s and Cape View Elementary.
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Celebrates 60 years of Ministry
October 2, 2016
Worship Service 10:oo a.m. Reception 11:30 a.m.
BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, September 4 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9/25 9 Worship w/ the band
10 Fellowship/ Sunday School
11 Worship w/ the choir
12 Fellowship
September 2016 / page 3
September 2016 Birthdays
Dear Riverside Presbyterian Church,
Thank you so much for the generous donation of
backpacks, school supplies and food. We current-
ly have 70% of our students on free/reduced
lunch, so the need is great! Your generosity has
helped students have a great start this year!
Steph White, Cape View Elementary
David McCrery 9/1 Larry Pals 9/1
David Arnold 9/3 Laura Ginn 9/3
Nancy Ragland 9/3 Marilyn Cromer 9/7
Paul Pfeiffer II 9/10 Grace Boushell 9/11
David Sifton 9/12 Ann Shea 9/13
Charles Kessel 9/16 Edward Tibbits 9/18
Grace Rudy 9/19 Rebecca Burns 9/22
Helen Carter 9/24 Karen Ward 9/24
Jan Reichenbach 9/25 Jen Fanning 9/29
Stephen Hoagland 9/29
Do you have a birthday this month? Are you on the list?
If not, let the office know.
September 2016 / page 4
The Music Church:
God continues to richly bless Riverside with an abundance of musical gifts and talents. We welcome the many
new faces and voices who have been leading in worship recently:
Kyle Jones is serving as our Choir Director- Organist at the 11 service . He will be with us until October 30 after
which Cheryl Kaye will be the Interim Choir Director - Organist.
Travis Smith (bass and vocals), Andre Plata (keyboard and steel drum) and Debbie Thomas (vocals) have been
helping lead at the 9 service joining Mike Reed, Scott LaChance, Eric Pluchino, Chris Hernnkind, and Johnny
Piechocki with the Psalm 66 Praise Band.
We have also enjoyed the gifts and talents of a series of guest singers and musicians, including the members of
Bluegrass Gospel Jam Band, Eirinn Abu (saxophone), Jodi Boddeker (flute), Kerry Morris (bass), Iliana Johnson-
Mack (vocals), Paul McCall (trumpet) , Kenny Clark (keyboard) and Heather Landers (clarinet) this summer as
part of our First Sunday’s 2016 Music & Music Series.
The Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series kicks off the 2016-2017 winter concert season on Sunday, Oct 2 at 3:30!
See details next page.
Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series
60th Anniversary Concert October 2, 2016, 3:30 PM
Appalachian Gospel- “Gimme That Old Time Religion”
Appalachian Gospel Ensemble
Thanksgiving Concert November 6, 2016 3:30 PM
Riverside Chamber Orchestra
Richard Sabino, Director
Christmas Concert December 4, 2016 3:30 PM
An Old Fashioned Christmas
Indialantic Chamber Singers & Brevard Children’s Chorus
Snow Bird Concert January 8, 2017 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Big Band Greatest Hits
Swingtime Band
Valentine Concert February 12, 2017 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
The Ditchfield Family Singers
Oratorio Concert March 12, 2017 3:30 PM
Riverside Chamber Orchestra & Riverside Chorale
Beth Green, Choir Director: Richard Sabino, Director
Holy Week Concert April 9, 2017 3:30 PM
Riverside Chamber Orchestra & Soloists
Patriotic Concert June 25, 2017 3:30 PM
Space Coast Symphony Winds and Choir
Aaron Collins, Director
July 2016 / page 5
Summer Studies: Riverside’s Adult Sunday School
Jak Burton’s Knox Parlor Sunday morning class on Revelation will continue this summer and will set their own
schedule.
Exploring Membership Class
Interested in exploring what it means to be a member
of the church or learning more about our Presbyterian
faith? Join Pastor Melanie for the next Exploring
Membership Class on Sunday, September 18 at 12:15.
Meets in Knox Parlor. RSVP [email protected] if
you want lunch. Newcomers welcome!
PNC Update
The PNC continues to meet regularly to
review applications from pastors who are
considering a call to Riverside.
Please keep the PNC members and the
candidates in your prayers.
September News from the Riverside Presbyterian Women
The Riverside Presbyterian Women invite all ladies to join a circle. The
Deborah Circle and Women’s Bible study meet on Wednesday evenings at
7 PM. Hannah Ruth Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1 PM and
Rebekah Circle meets the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM. All circles meet in our
Knox Parlor.
The Presbyterian Women’s 2016-2017 Bible study is entitled Who is Jesus? What a
Difference a Lens Makes. This question will be studied in lessons one to six in the scriptures
according to Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Paul and Hebrews. Lessons seven through nine
will be studied through the lens of the Non-Canonical Gospels, other Abrahamic Faiths, and
Contemporary Cultural Interpretations. This Bible study will be held in our ladies circle
meetings. All women are invited. Come and join in the fellowship and discussions.
Look ahead and save the date of The 10th Triennial Gathering of Presbyterian Wom-
en in the Synod of South Atlantic on October 21-23, 2016 at Epworth by the Sea on St. Si-
mons Island, Georgia. The theme is “Looking at Jesus through a Different Lens.” Registra-
tions are being accepted now.
The Riverside Sitchin’ Sisters and several members of the community partici-
pated in our August 27th “Sew In.” Several quilt tops were pieced. When the quilts have
been completed they will be distributed to local charities at our annual Spring Ingathering.
Good fellowship and a good lunch were enjoyed by all.
Dates to Remember:
September – Deborah, Hannah Ruth, and Rebekah Circles will resume
Gail Marshall, Publicity
September 2016 / page 6
A shout out to all who did double duty to offer two worship services each
week through the summer:
Sound booth and Slides: Ruth Ella George, Karen Ward, Carl Plaugher and
Jeff Janowich
Nursery: Cecelia Quist, and Holly Martin, and their many volunteers
Lay leaders: Dave Bartine, Penny Bernard, Dan Coon, Mason Gibson, Joe
Marshall, Cliff Schmitt, George Spaeth, John Tumelson
Ushers and Greeters and Communion Servers : Judy George, Ann Stone,
and many more
Special thanks to our talented accompanist : Judy Bartine
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
We are proud to announce our partnership with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard. This amazing
organization provides resources, legal help, counseling and agency support to grandparents who have found
themselves being the primary caregivers/guardians of their grandchildren.
Over the past two decades, GRG of Brevard has provided services for over 1900 families. Currently, there are
over 8,500 children living in relative care families in Brevard County. GRG of Brevard provides cost-free, com-
munity-based programs and services that include: Weekly therapeutic support groups; Crisis counseling for
relative caregivers; Workshops and educational programs; Advocacy on behalf of caregiver families; Communi-
ty outreach and education; Recreational activities and respite; Emergency resource referrals for food, clothing,
and infant supplies. Many of your neighbors or friends may be in need this support and will be well served by
this new Cocoa Beach group.
Beginning September 13th, Riverside will be a host location for monthly support group meetings. Meetings will
be held the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am. Please keep the families, children and organization in
your prayers.
September 2016 / page 7
September in the Kid’s Corner - One Room School House
Miss Vicki and Miss Gail will happily welcome all students, new and old on Sunday,
September 11th at 10:10 a.m. to begin our new study of “Grace and Gratitude” in the
book of Exodus. In Genesis we study the creation story, the Garden of Eden, and
the human responsibility to be caretakers for the earth. Exodus takes us to the sto-
ry of Moses and the basket. We will learn it took five women to save baby Moses.
In the story of Moses and the burning bush, God called Moses by name to become a leader to the people
of Israel. When it was time for the people to leave Egypt, they had to cooperate together to gather need-
ed items. Today, it is the church that can help children to stand up for justice. God also knows our name
and wants us to do his work individually and together. Grace flows from God’s desire and actions to free
people. Then and now, gratitude acknowledges freedom and the responsibilities that come with it includ-
ing living in community with God and neighbor as partners who value freedom and respect for all peo-
ple.
Welcome Back !!!!
Can We Talk? Conversations of Faith
NEW! 5th-8th graders are invited to join Pastor Melanie on the stage in Fellowship Hall
between services for a new class. We’ll be using the “Can We Talk?” PCUSA Study Cate-
chism. All materials supplied. Starts Sunday, Sept 11 at 10:10 a.m.
As we celebrate the “First Sunday” in September, let’s make it a “Food First Sunday”
We invite everyone to bring a cans of food to donate to the St. Vincent De Paul and Cape
View Elementary food pantries. If each person brings just one item of nonperishable
food to our alter on September 4, we will be able to provide nearly 25 large brown bags
of food for our neighbors who do not have enough to eat.
Our “Food First Sunday” food drive will kick start our ongoing efforts to keep the pan-
tries stocked. Donations can be made on any Sunday by leaving your items in the collec-
tion cart in the narthex. Protein items are always needed, particularly canned stew,
small canned hams, and peanut butter. And you don’t need to buy the jumbo sizes! Be-
cause the items are packaged at the pantries for distribution to needy families, regular-
sized containers are preferred.
Your small donation of an item of food makes a huge difference in the lives around us!
September 2016 / page 8
Riverside joined Family Promise three years ago. In that time, we have made a large
impact on ending family homelessness and joblessness through Family Promise of Bre-
vard. Riverside should be energized by what we see unfolding every day, knowing
that with its support, we always have what we need when we need it, because we are
patient visionaries with the commitment towards ending these family circumstances.
In 2017, we will concentrate recruiting new volunteers. That, once again, requires your
help. I challenge you to church friends or neighbors to join us. Have them agree to ac-
company you to our December hosting of families as observers. Let them see for
themselves the importance of what little we do in providing shelter, food and bed. Let
them see there are rewards to hosting, listening, and interacting with families. Let
them see how comfortable we make our living quarters. Let them see our chaper-
ones' accommodations. Let them see a schedule and how little time is necessary from
our volunteers. Let them see our community's love and friendship.
If you have any questions: call Dick Gerhardt 784-1132.
Operation Christmas Child
It is that time of year again to fill a shoebox. For 20 years Samaritan’s Purse has delivered shoe-
box gifts packed by caring people like you to hurting children around the world. Through the
generosity of Riverside members over the years, boys and girls all over the world will smile and
their hearts will be open to hearing of the saving grace of God. Please look for the Operation
Christmas Child boxes and information in the Fellowship Hall during September. The final day to
bring the boxes back is November 20th. Thank you for sharing gifts and the word of our Lord.
Cliff Schmitt and “J.B.” Olds
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September 2016 / page 9
Summary of Session Actions Stated Meeting, August 16, 2016
*Received the report of the PNC that the first batch of Personal Information Forms from pastors seeking
calls have been received and are being reviewed.
*Ratified the actions of the Personnel Commission in hiring temporary staff. Kyle Jones will be serving
as Choir Director-Organist for 90 days and Cheryl Kaye will serve from November through April. Travis
Smith and Andre Plata are playing with the Psalm 66 praise team.
*Approved revisions to the Personnel Policy and a job description for part-time office manager.
*Received the report of the Treasurer that finances continue to lag but expenses are also being kept
low.
*Received an update from Stewardship & Finance on planning for Stewardship 2017 in October. Ratified
the recommendation to use the Presbyterian Foundation for an on-line giving button on the web-site.
*Adopted a new Child Protection Policy and an updated Disaster Plan.
*Approved Property’s recommendation to purchase two 5-ton AC units to replace those on the east and
west side of the sanctuary and noted with gratitude the number of improvements and repairs being
made to the church facilities and premises.
*Approved the scheduling of an Exploring Membership Classes on Sun., Sept. 11 and Sun., Nov. 13.
*Approved OMEC’s recommendation to make a matching grant of $500 to the Cape View Parent
Teacher Organization as part of the Back to School Backpack Drive.
*Approved Worship’s recommendation to donate excess blue hymnals and to schedule Hanging of the
Greens on Sunday, November 20 and a children’s Christmas pageant on Sun., Dec. 18.
*Received reports from Education, Care & Support, Adult Ministries and Deacons regarding on-going
activities.
*Approved the calendar requests from Presbyterian Women for Blanket Sunday on Jan. 22, Soup Sunday
on Feb. 26, Communion & White Breakfast on Sat., April 8 and Christmas Tea on Sat. Dec. 2, 2017.
*Approved two community concerts: A Christmas concert featuring saxophonist Eirinn Abu on Sun.,
Nov. 27 and an Indialantic Chamber Singers concert on Sat., April 29.
*Appointed George Spaeth and another elder TBD as commissioners to the Presbytery meeting Sept. 13.
* Approved the wedding of Erin LaChance on Dec. 30. Noted with sadness the passing of Marianne
Pluchino’s mother Mary Katherine Payne whose funeral was held on Aug. 5.
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