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Dear Friends,
We are now in the season of Lent, moving towards Easter week climaxed by Resurrection Sunday. Lent has been traditionally a season for sacrifice to prepare yourself for Easter Sunday. What is the reason for this sacrifice?
The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement and self-denial. The preparation time is for clearing our minds and souls of all the worldly clutter that has accumulated in our lives over the past year. It is to help us clear away the obstacles we have placed between us and Jesus. During Lent, many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penitence in order to align oneself to Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion. Of course, our simple “sacrifices” do not come even close to what Jesus offered for our sins, but in a small way it may help us draw closer to Him, to appreciate more what he has done for us.
Lent is traditionally described as lasting for forty days beginning with Ash Wednesday, in commemoration of the forty days which, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent, before beginning his public ministry, fasting in the desert, after which he endured temptation by the Devil. From this moment on, Jesus began to teach, perform miracles, call out 12 disciples to follow him, and move ultimately towards Jerusalem and the cross.
I would hope that all of you would take some time during your busy schedules and reflect upon the sacrifice that Jesus offered to all of us, to come and celebrate on Easter Sunday our Lord’s resurrection, and then to revitalize your own ministry for Him.
In the Risen Lord’s Spirit,
S A N P E D R O P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H S H A R I N G T H E P R O M I S E O F P E A C E I N C H R I S T
T H E R O C K — M A R C H 2 0 1 6
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Calvin’s Corner PAGE 2
Adult Ministries PAGE 3
Children’s Ministry
PAGE 4 Youth Ministry
PAGE 5 Missions PAGE 6
March Birthdays Stephen Ministry Church Register
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March Calendar PAGE 8 Officers
Pastoral Care Crossroads
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We have much to celebrate, so please join us Easter Sunday for our Halleluiah Breakfast on March 27 from 9:00 till 10:30 AM in the SPPC Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
Wednesday night dinners and classes will not be held in March—we’ll start up again on April 6. Classes being offered will be these: How Spanish Works, Life After Loss (see below), and Romans Part II (lessons 8-14).
The Discovering the Bible Class will be off on March 17 and March 24, and will start back up on March 31.
Life After Loss is a support group that will connect you with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one and give you resources on your grief journey. The group is open to anyone struggling with the death of a loved one. As each session builds upon the last, it is best to attend all seven sessions, and no newcomers will be admitted after the second session. (6:30-8:00 starting Wednesday April 6) To register or for more information on additional offerings of the Life After Loss series, contact Heather Walchar, 901-7300.
The March movie in our A Great Cloud of Witnesses will be Friday, March 4, at 7:00 in the Fireside Room. THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL. Bring a snack to share and join us as we view and discuss Hotel Rwanda.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner groups will gather on March 18. Hosts are the Jongewaards and Darlene Spencer. Participants should watch for more information from their hosts.
Pastor Faith will continue to lead the Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be Sunday School Class through March 6. THEN, THERE WILL BE A BRAND NEW CLASS—STARTING APRIL 3 AND RUNNING THROUGH JUNE 5. That class will use a book Christianity 101: Tracing Basic Beliefs to look at the historical, Biblical, and theological roots of our core Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. If you’ve wondered why we believe what we believe—how Christian faith developed—this class may be for you! Books will be available in mid-March. Participants are asked to prepare for the first week of class by reading Part 1: Central Historical Events.
First Ever Boomers Putt Putt Championship
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Shotgun Start: 6:30 PM
Northwoods Miniature Golf 17530 Henderson Pass
Entry fee: $8/person
Awards Banquet following at
Juarez Residence 2607 Pebble Row
DESSERT WILL BE SERVED
RSVP to
Tournament Directors
Harvey & Marilyn Juarez [email protected]
TnT’s {Twenties n Thirties} are gathering at Shawn and Meghan Walters (3843 Wetmore Knoll 78247) to celebrate and send off Todd and Emily Arthur with dinner and fellowship!! March 5th—5:30-8:30.
Brisket will be served, please bring your favorite side dish. Please RSVP to Meghan at 210-617-6578 by March 4th. Childcare is available (drop off at 5:00pm and pickup at
9:00pm; please contact Kelly Hager at 210-383-0979 or [email protected].
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I hope you have been enjoying this warm weather, which is great for outside play and quality family time! As you plan your spring calendars, please be sure to include the opportunities we provide for spiritual growth, family time, and fun through the Children's Ministry of San Pedro! Our upcoming events are listed below. March is an especially busy month, what with Spring Break and Holy Week back-to-back! The Children's Choir will sing in both services on Palm Sunday (with the adult choir) on March 20. And please note that our annual Easter Egg-stravaganza will be on March 26 at 9:30 a.m. This is not only a wonderful family tradition but a great time to invite friends to an event at our church! There will be Sunday School on March 6, but not on the 13th or 27th (Easter
Sunday). We will have a special time of breakfast on Palm Sunday during the Sunday School hour. We will also be passing out palm branches to the children before the 11:00 service. They will be guided through the sanctuary to wave them around, celebrating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem!
SPPC Kids Mission Opportunity! Keep on filling your fish banks!
San Pedro Kids (ages 3 and up) have been given one of these colorful fish banks and asked to fill them with spare coins and bills from their allowances, family, friends, and neighbors. We are helping the PCUSA raise funds for One Great Hour of Sharing, which enables the church to share God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Please bring the banks back to the church on Easter Sunday (March 27)!
Have you ever wished you could compete in the world-famous Olympics? Perhaps even win a gold medal?! If your
answer is yes, pack your athletic bag, because you are invited to enter the adventure-filled race of San Pedro’s
VBS Summer Games!
At VBS, you and your fellow athletes will cheer each other on as you create, play, learn, and grow in your
understanding of what it means to train in godliness. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 says, “Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily
training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to
come.” Running with Jesus is the best thing you can do! Together, we will train our faith in the areas of COMMITMENT,
FOCUS, STRENGTH, and ENDURANCE!
Families, reserve JUNE 14-17 in your summer calendar now. And church members, we
need your help! Please pray about and consider being a VBS volunteer or group leader.
If you are crafty, athletic, fun, organized, energetic, musical, or good at anything at all,
we can use you! Rather, let God use you and see what happens! Please contact Dawn
Reiss, Director of Children’s Ministry ([email protected]) or Ellyce Warns
([email protected]) if you are interested. Be blessed as God uses you to bless our
children!
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*Additional information: - Meet at the church at 8:45am for departure. - RSVP by Wednesday, April 13th to Michelle Green at [email protected] or 210-965-3020.
Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) needs men's jeans, and children's clothing - especially boys' clothing. The CAM donation bin is in the Narthex.
Friday, March 15, CAM is having a breakfast and a tour for folks interested in seeing what good works your contributions are making possible. Come have breakfast and meet the fine folks at CAM. Please contact Leslie Anderson at 210.263.9682 or RSVP to CAM at 223-4099. ———–——————————————————————
Let's visit SAMM San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries would like to invite you to visit and see what the good Christian brothers and sisters are doing to help the homeless, helped by your donations. Please contact Leslie Anderson at 210.263.9682 or [email protected] for information. —————————————————————————- Please take some blessing bags for the homeless! They are in the Narthex.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY: GOD'S LOVE IN ACTION
TO BE A STEPHEN’S MINISTER— I have wondered what that would mean since the first class five years ago. I was asked to be a member of the last class. Like so many Stephen Ministers I have talked to, they wondered, as I have, why we were asked. For me I have decided that my gift for a very long time has been to hug someone to let them know I care and love them. You don’t always know where a person is in his or her life so a hug might be just what they need at that moment. I truly believe each person is one of God’s creations. As a Stephen Minster, I hope this comes through as a ministry to a care receiver. Anyone needing a hug, come see me—I give HUGS for free! -Sherry L. Closner
A S p e c i a l
T han k You . . .
Thank you, loving members of SPPC, for your donations
of men's socks to the Church Under the Bridge. They came just at the right time as the church was
running low. Thank you and God bless you!
Helen Drew, 3/1 Emlyn Jeffrey, 3/1
Bridget McCartney, 3/2 Michael Bell, 3/4
Rebecca Jeffrey, 3/4 Chris Shelfer, 3/4
Steve Simpson, 3/4 Elizabeth Tapley, 3/5 Barbara Baldwin, 3/6
Jessica Boenig, 3/6 Scott Conner, 3/6
Philip Simpson, 3/6 Jack Campbell, 3/7
Natalie Pantuso, 3/7 Brayden King, 3/8
Sara Peele, 3/8 Lydia Saro, 3/8
Diane Watson, 3/9 Bill Harris, 3/10
Eduardo Chavez-Guerrero , 3/11 James Goodman, 3/11 Paula Johnston, 3/11
Katherine Andersen, 3/16 Gene Campbell, 3/16
Jim Horacek, 3/16 Jennifer Dowe, 3/18
Katie Hodgkins, 3/18
Bill Kernek, 3/18 Joan Garber, 3/19
Kelsey Morgan, 3/19 Sharon Nelson, 3/20
Betty Wise, 3/20 Robin Hallatschek, 3/21
Dawn Reiss, 3/22 Rich Sinclair, 3/23 Billy Maurer, 3/24 Lucy Myers, 3/24
Mark Twehues, 3/25 Amy Heard, 3/25 Joel Reiss, 3/25
Eileen Bentley, 3/26 Suzie Elkins, 3/26
Marilyn Juarez, 3/26 Chester Stieler, 3/26 Thomas Joyce, 3/27 Becky Horacek, 3/28
Pat Sankey-Crigger, 3/28 Carson Schwab, 3/28 Steve Renneker, 3/29
Maureen Williams, 3/29 Sheryll Brown, 3/30 Kyle Palmer, 3/30
Michelle Deal, 3/31 Dennis McClain, 3/31
CHURCH REGISTER
Rehabilitation Bob Detrick, Stone Oak Care Center
Dottie Minor, The Waterford
Hospice James Deats, at home
The Church Triumphant
David Wise, February 10, 2016 Debbi Kilgore, February 29, 2016
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Saturday, March 12 9:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Boomers @ Putt Putt Golf
Sunday, March 13 No CM Sunday School 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 12:00 PM Deacons Meeting
Monday, March 14 SPRING BREAK 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting
Tuesday, March 15 SPRING BREAK 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator
Wednesday, March 16 SPRING BREAK 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 9:00 AM NSARTA 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM SPY Group 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM SPY High
Thursday, March 17 SPRING BREAK 8:00 AM Community Bible Study 7:00 PM Discovering the Bible 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:30 PM College Ministry Coffee 8:00 PM AA
Friday, March 18 SPRING BREAK 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 3:00 PM Mobile Loaves & Fishes 6:00 PM Guess Who Dinners
Saturday, March 19 10:00 AM San Antonio Poets’ Assoc. 10:00 AM Orchestra Rehearsal
Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday Big Music Sunday 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship
Monday, March 21 ROCK DEADLINE 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting 7:00 PM Lit N Lattes
Tuesday, March 22 10:00 AM Mary Martha Circle 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry
Tuesday, March 1 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Scout Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 2 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM SPY Group 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM SPY High
Thursday, March 3 8:00 AM Community Bible Study 7:00 PM Discovering the Bible 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:30 PM College Ministry Coffee 8:00 PM AA
Friday, March 4 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Film Series - Hotel Rwanda
Saturday, March 5 5:30PM TnT’s @ The Walters
Sunday, March 6 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship
Monday, March 7 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting
Tuesday, March 8 10:00 AM Needlework 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 5:00 PM HEB Meeting
Wednesday, March 9 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM SPY Group 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM SPY High
Thursday, March 10 8:00 AM Community Bible Study 7:00 PM Discovering the Bible 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:30 PM College Ministry Coffee 8:00 PM AA
Friday, March 11 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator
Wednesday, March 23 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM SPY Group 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM SPY High
Thursday, March 24 *Office Closed* 8:00 AM Community Bible Study 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 8:00 PM AA
Friday, March 25 *Office Closed* 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator
Saturday, March 26 9:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 AM CM Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 27 Happy Easter! No Sunday School 7:00 AM Sunrise Service 8:30 AM Worship 9:00 AM Breakfast 11:00 AM Worship
Monday, March 28 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting
Tuesday, March 29 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:00 PM Session Meeting 7:00 PM Scout Masters Meeting
Wednesday, March 30 5:00 AM Camp Gladiator 12:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM SPY Group 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM SPY High
Thursday, March 31 8:00 AM Community Bible Study 7:00 PM Discovering the Bible 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:00 PM Camp Gladiator 7:30 PM College Ministry Coffee 8:00 PM AA
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Chair, Board of Deacons Diana Grippi
Christian Education Debra Perez (Youth) Ellyce Warns (Children) Rudy Gaedke (Adult)
Fellowship Linda Hutchins
Financial Development Gene Trevino
Financial Management Tom Joyce
Member Care Carolyn Gaedke
Missions Leslie Anderson
Property Jeff Hodges
Witness and Evangelism Jean Judy
Worship Dennis Solis
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
14900 SAN PEDRO AVENUE SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232-3711
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Phone: 210.494.6560 Fax: 210.494.7839 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sppcsa.com
SAN PEDRO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. C. Calvin Reynolds - Senior Pastor
Rev. Faith D. Jongewaard - Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Gaedke - Associate Pastor
Mark Twehues—Director of Music Katarina McAnelly—Associate Director of Music, Organist Dave Reiss—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Dawn Reiss—Director of Children’s Ministry Patricia J. Waite—Director of Children’s Music
Kelly Hager—Director of Children’s Church/Childcare Coordinator Mabrie Casbeer— Office Manager
Dana Boom—Treasurer Luis Reyes—Sexton
Jesse Ramirez—Sexton Jason Hatch —Sound Engineer
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S E S S I O N
B OA R D O F D E A C O N S
The Rock is a monthly newsletter published by San Pedro Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas. Its purpose is to inform congregation members of news and events within the church community. All SPPC members are welcome to contribute items for publication subject to minimal editing and space limitations. All SPPC members receive The Rock automatically. If you are not receiving issues regularly, please call the Church Office to ensure future delivery. For more information, contact the Church Office at 494-6560.
PASTORAL CARE & COMMUNION Any church member who is unable to attend communion services may request that Communion be distributed in his/her home by calling the Church Office at 494-6560. Also, if you, or a member you know, will be hospitalized, please call the Church Office so the pastors can visit and minister to you.
CROSSROADS This is a good time of the year to give yourself a gift of a cross for the cross wall. We have many on the wall now but we want one from every family in our congregation. It is your "footprint" in the church always to remember your faith base. A picture will be taken of your cross and it will be placed on the CROSSROADS wall.
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