by Jeanne HeavilinCo-Chair, Mission Outreach Committee

Eat, drink & be merry. These are familiar wordsduring the Holidays.

For more and more individuals and families in ourcommunity, this just isn’t possible. This year, we arededicating our Christmas Eve Offering to those who gohungry – every day: those who, when they are hungry,cannot just go to the refrigerator or pantry for a snackbecause there is no food. C.R.O.S. (Christians ReachingOut to Society) Urban Ministries has provided groceries,meals and basic services to local families for thepast 33 years in our community and will be therecipient of this year’s Christmas Eve Offering.

Feeding America estimates that currently almost17% of Palm Beach County residents do notknow where their next meal will come from.Look at the following statistics fromC.R.O.S.:

In 2010, C.R.O.S. provided emer-gency food to 39,571 individuals,served more than 100,000meals, and assisted 9,478people with a variety ofbasic needs services.

In just the first nine monthsof 2011, C.R.O.S. providedemergency food to 37,138individuals, served morethan 92,000 meals, andassisted 9,506 people with avariety of basic needs servic-es. This is a rate increase of25% more food provided,23% more meals served and34% more people assistedwith basic services.

But this is not just aboutstatistics. This is aboutpeople – people in ourcommunity and possiblypeople that you know…

Like Ruth, a retired school teacher living on a tightbudget with just enough money to get by between herrent, medicines, and her food. Six months ago, shebecame the primary caregiver of her three young grand-children. Ruth worried a great deal about her grand-children and how she would be able to provide for themlong-term on her limited budget. A friend from churchtold her about C.R.O.S. Ministries and its communityfood pantry program. With the help of a caring volun-teer, Ruth was able to apply for government assistancefor each of her grandchildren and receives a bag of foodstaples every couple of weeks.

Like Veronica, a single mother struggling to keep aroof over her head and provide for her two teenagers.Without notice, the medical office she worked foreliminated her position. While she quickly foundwork as a part-time bank teller at $10 an hour, her

salary barely covers her living expenses. To makeends meet while she looks for another job to

supplement her income, she sought out theassistance of a C.R.O.S. Ministries vol-

unteer who helped her apply forfood stamps and providesfood staples to last until herfood stamps application isapproved.

Like Georgia, another singlemom with two children whowas evicted from her apart-ment because she had lost herjob and could no longer paythe rent. A visit to one of ourfood pantries helped her withemergency food and lodging.

DECEMBER

EVENTS

Dec. 11th - 11am

Dec. 11th - 4pm

Dec. 18th - 9 & 11am

Dec. 24th - 7 & 9:30pm

Children’s

Christmas

Pageant

Caroling

by Trolley

Special Music

Presentation

Candlelight

Christmas Eve

T he S pireThe Community Church by the Sea

FIRST PRESBYTERIANC H U R C H O F D E L R A Y B E A C H

December 2011

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Stewardship . . . . . . . . Page 3

Deacons’ Tree . . . . . . Page 6

Caroling by Trolley . . Page 10

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Christmas Day

Worship Servic

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Christmas Eve Offering

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Mack’s Messageby Rev. Dr. Mack Sigmon

Interim Pastor

Talk given by Dr. Mack Sigmon at the “Sharing Our Faith to Secure Our

Future” Potluck Dinner on November 5, 2011.

The best definition of stewardship that I have ever found was given byChristian author Lynn A. Miller, who wrote the following, “stewardship isthe act of organizing your life so that God can spend you.” Listen to thatagain. What does Miller mean in saying that God spends us? I think shemeans that God has a specific will and purpose for each of us, but God can-not engage us for that purpose unless we are intentional in our discipleship.Allow me to illustrate for you what I mean. In the Holy Land, there are twobodies of water that are fed by the Jordan River; the Sea of Galilee and theDead Sea. The Sea of Galilee is teaming with life. It is a vital source of foodand water for the entire region. Not too far away is the Dead Sea, which iscompletely lifeless. No living thing can survive in it, and no wildlife cansurvive around it. It is smelly and today, rather toxic. Why are the two seasso different if the Jordan River is the source for both of them? Because theSea of Galilee has an outlet, the Jordan flows through it. How can Godspend us if we are not willing to let His blessings flow through us? I amreferring here about something far greater than money; I am talking aboutgrace. Money is fungible. Grace is not.

Fungibility is the property of a good or a commodity whose individualunits are capable of mutual substitution, such as crude oil, wheat, preciousmetals or currencies. For example, if someone lends another person a $10bill, it does not matter if they are given back the same $10 bill or a differentone, since currency is fungible; if someone lends another person their car,however, they would not expect to be given back a different car, even of thesame make and model, as cars are not fungible. Grace is not fungible. Wecan never give to God as God has given to us. This means stewardship isnot a payback. Rather, stewardship enables

Mack Sigmon, D.Min.Interim Pastor

Theodore A. Bush, Ph.D.Pastor Emeritus

Aaron Janklow, M.Div.Associate Pastor

Jo Garnett, M.C.E.Associate for Senior Ministries

Donald J. Cannarozzi, M.M., J.D.Organist / Director of Music

James K. Poch, S.M.M.Associate Director of Music

Jen BuceChildren’s Ministry Coordinator

Nancy FineOffice Manager

Christine Davis Paula HareAccountant Secretary

Aaron Strippel Rita AveryHead Custodian Custodian

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Georgia is now employed and hopes she will soon be self-sufficient and nolonger in need of assistance.

But what if the food pantry is bare? Where would these and the thousandsof others like them find food? The need for basic necessities, food andshelter, is at an all-time high while funding for programs like C.R.O.S. isat an all-time low.

As you and your family celebrate the Christmas season, we ask you onceagain to share the spirit of the Christmas Season with those less fortunate inour community through our Christmas Eve offering.

“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat. I was thirsty and you

gave Me something to drink…Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You,

or thirsty and give You something to drink?... Whatever you did for one of the

least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me.” (Matthew 25:35-40) v2

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by Leo Phillips, Jr.

This year’s Stewardship Campaign, “Sharing OurFaith to Secure Our Future”, is currently takingplace through December.

The campaign was launched with anall-church “Sharing Our Faith to SecureOur Future Potluck Dinner” on Saturday,November 5th. Dr. Mack gave an inspi-rational presentation on stewardship, andthose attending were able to pick up theirstewardship packets. At the dinner, anumber of our congregation completedtheir pledge cards. On Sunday, November 6th, addi-tional stewardship packets were handed out. Theremaining packets were distributed through the mail.

It is vital that all members support the many missionsof our church. When a person joins our congregation, heor she should make a commitment to support FirstPresbyterian Church of Delray Beach.

We are living in difficult times. Our church is notimmune to the economic trials we are facing. In additionto meeting the annual budget goal of $1 million, the

church anticipates each and every member pledging someamount, no matter how large or small, to further God’swork. Each of us faces demands on the financial

resources with which God has endowed us. However,we all should be able to return an appropriate

amount to the Lord. Please reflect on yourmany blessings and be responsive to theneeds of your congregation.

Also, please take the time to completethe Time and Talent Survey which wasincluded in your stewardship packet.Stewardship is not only the contributionof one’s resources, but of one’s time and

ability to further the many good works of our church.

For those members who have already pledged, pleaseknow your church’s gratitude. For those who have notyet responded to the church’s request for pledges at thistime, volunteers will be calling to see what their desiresmay be. Whatever you may or may not contribute, ourgoal is to receive pledge cards from every member byDecember 31st.

Please pray for guidance with respect to your supportof your church. We hope you will be generous. v

Sharing Our Faith to Secure Our Future

by Barbara Vanderkay

We did it again! All of us togeth-er made the 2011 Holly DaysBazaar a great success. We werepleased to deposit over $11,000,when we moved our operationsfrom Fellowship Hall to the “oldHolly House” at 39 Gleason Street,two houses south of the church.This is where the Holiday CraftsBoutique is held on Tuesdays andSaturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,as well as after each worship serv-ice on Sundays. It will run throughTuesday, December 20th. Pleaseremember to stop in if you missedthe bazaar or need to find someunusual gifts for special friendsand relatives. There are still lots ofthings to choose from.

More of our members than everwere involved in the bazaar anddeserve recognition and thanksfrom the Church ImprovementCommittee. First, of course, arethe Holly House workers who gottogether on Tuesday mornings inFellowship Hall all summer tomake some of the merchandise tosell at the bazaar. We anticipatedbeing in our new Holly Housebefore this, but building projectsseem to take much more time thanwe foresaw. Regie Moorcroft isstill our tireless leader, withoutwhose wonderful expertise andorganizational skills we wouldfind it hard to carry out this mam-moth undertaking. All of us thankthe talented bakers who made theirdelicious specialties for the FoodTable.

We appreciate the cooperation ofthe church staff, especially NancyFine and Aaron Strippel. Theycheerfully take on hours of extrawork for the bazaar, while carryingout their usual duties.

We women are grateful for thestrong backs and long reach of manyof the men of the church who helpedus set up in Fellowship Hall, actedas parking attendants, served thelunches to the customers and to thewonderful group of women whoacted as salespeople. Thank you!Last but not least, we thank ourloyal customers, without whom wewould labor in vain.

It is our hope that this event hasstrengthened the bond between us, and that we have made yourholidays a bit brighter. MerryChristmas! v

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the church to offer the unconditional andinfinite grace of Christ to the world. Can Christ do this work without ourhelp? Of course, but do we want Christ to do His work without us?

There is a remarkable video on You Tube that shows a terrible accident in which a motorcyclist became trapped under the automobilethat hit him. The camera shot is from above, and seconds after theaccident you see a man, not an official of any type, rush over and lookunder the car. Seeing that the motorcyclist is alive but trapped, hestarts motioning to passersby. Suddenly, you see a teenager, an olderwoman, several young and middle-aged men; people of all colors,shapes and sizes, rushing to the car, each of them adding their strengthso that they can literally lift the car off of the motorcyclist. As the carbegins to lift, you suddenly notice one figure to the side, a man wear-ing a business suit. While the others struggle and strive to lift the car,he stands, and watches. Clearly, he is concerned, but he never joinsthe others in lifting the weight. I wonder now, in seeing that video,how he feels. He missed his opportunity to join with the others in anheroic, life-saving act. He missed his chance. Here is your chance.The church has a heavy load to lift.

I remember a lady in one of my church’s a few years back who wasblessed with both prosperity and a beautiful voice. One year duringstewardship season, she came to me and said, “Mack, I want you tounderstand why I don’t pledge to the church. God has blessed me withthis beautiful voice and I use it in the choir, doing solos, at weddings andfunerals, and at every opportunity that arises. I have never said ‘no’when I was asked to sing, and that is my gift to the church.” Her wordsreminded me of something that Mother Theresa said, “If you give whatyou do not need, it isn’t giving.” You and I can exist in this world without a lot of things, but money is not one of them. That is why ourwealth is the greatest gift we can give to God; it is that material thingwhich we need in this world more than anything else.

Amy Carmichel, who spent her life as a missionary in India, wrote thefollowing just before her death. “You can give without loving, but youcannot love without giving.” Ultimately, our stewardship is an act oflove; love for God, love for this church, and love for the world aroundus. We heard the story of one young man being rescued; this church rescues the lives and the souls of countless individuals everyday.

In the film, Pearl Harbor, Ben Affleck’s character joins the EagleSquadron, a group of American fighter pilots who volunteer for the Battleof Britain before America enters the war. When Affleck’s characterarrives at the base in the midst of that terrible and costly conflict, thegroup commander looks at his newest volunteer and says, “What is it withyou Americans – are you so anxious to die?” “No sir”, Affleck’s characterreplies, “Just want to make a difference.” We get so few chances in ourlives to truly make a difference, but stewardship is the means for us tomake a difference in the lives and hearts of others every day. I wish youcould see what I have seen as a Pastor of the last twenty years, the truedifference that your giving makes, but you are just going to have to trustme on this one. You are the hands of Christ in this community. Pleasedon’t leave His hands empty. v

Continued from Page 2 MISSION OUTREACH:

Haiti Mission –

May 17 – May 24, 2012

Spend a week on a worktrip

in Haiti to construct housing

for earthquake survivors.

We have the opportunity to

partner with Missionary Flights

International (MFI) for this

inspiring mission experience.

Our workteam is limited to 14

volunteers. Transportation to and

from Haiti will be provided by

MFI. The cost is $700 per person

which includes air fare, lodging

and local transportation. We will

be housed at the Baptist Haiti

Mission in Fermathe, Haiti.

Roger Sands of MFI will be

here on Sunday, December 4th

(following the 11 am service) to

meet with anyone who is inter-

ested in this trip.

For information, please contact

Jeanne Heavilin at jheavilin

@bellsouth.net or at 901-8714.

Fall Festivalby Chris Del Mastro

Sunday, November 13th was a beautiful day for a

Fall Festival! The sun was shining and there was a

nice breeze. It was a perfect day to be outside enjoy-

ing the company of old and new friends from First

Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach. The bounce

house was a hopping success. Our Delray Beach

firefighters stopped by and let the children sit it their

truck; what a treat! There was face painting, balloon

animals, balloon swords, balloon hats, etc. Thanks

to Jen Buce for setting this up and thanks to all the

volunteers. It was a great day! v

by Jen BuceChildren’s MinistryCoordinator

It is hard to believe that an

entire year has gone by and the

Holiday Season is once again

upon us. For the children, it

seems like a lifetime since they

last sat on Santa’s lap and whis-

pered their wish list to him. For

me, it is a time to reflect on all of

the great blessings I have in my

life; family, health and faith.

Christmas is a beautiful time of

year with all of its decorations,

hustle and bustle of shopping, the

great classic TV shows and car-

toons. My favorite is buying my

tree and decorating it. I sit at

night and stare at the beautiful

white lights and all the ornaments

that have been given to me

through the years. We must never

forget the true meaning of

Christmas “the birth of our

Savior”. “Do not be afraid. I bring

you good news that will cause

great joy for all the people. Today

in the town of David a Savior has

been born to you; He is the

Messiah, the Lord. This will be a

sign to you: You will find a baby

wrapped in cloths and lying in a

manger.” I wish all of you at First

Presbyterian a safe and blessed

Christmas. v

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by Siena Del Mastro

This is just another

reminder that Christmas

is quickly approaching.

Sooner or later, the fun

holiday cheer will be

right under our noses.

But we can’t forget

what the main reason is

for celebrating Christmas.

I mean, sure, I love get-

ting presents under my

Christmas tree every year.

But in the end, do pres-

ents really matter? Our

biggest present should be

Jesus Christ. God sent His

one and only Son down to

this earth so He could

teach us of His good and

holy ways. Jesus taught

us many things and one of

these was to give money

back to God, or in other

words, tithing.

The Deacons’ Christmas

Tree, which arrived in the

Narthex on November

20th, enables you to “tithe” by helping a needy

child to get a special gift. Imagine not getting any

presents for Christmas and not really understand-

ing the whole “gift-giving” concept. I would per-

sonally feel as if I were missing out on something

important.

By taking a tag off the tree through December

4th, you have the opportunity to make a child’s

Christmas a little brighter. Having a child smile

because of a gift he got on Christmas is a present

for the giver.

To reiterate, the organizations our church will be

helping are Adopt-A-Family, Aid to Victims

of Domestic Abuse,

Achievement Center for

Children & Families,

C.R.O.S. Urban Ministries

(The Caring Kitchen),

Milagro Center and Rolling

Green Elementary School.

All of the presents need to

be returned to the Narthex

by December 12th, and this

is surely enough of a

reminder in advance that

you will be able to get an

appropriate gift. Also, if

you would like to make a

donation, please make the

check payable to First

Presbyterian Church of

Delray Beach and put

“Deacons’ Tree” on the

memo line. If you have any

further questions, contact

Linda Whitaker at 573-

4126.

God gave us the gift of

free will and it only seems

fair that we should give a

gift back to Him by helping

others that are in need. v

Celebration of Eternal Life…Our Deepest Sympathy as a congregation is

extended to the families of the following membersupon the death of their loved ones:

Margaret Mitchell – October 14, 2011

Geraldine Wilcox – October 23, 2011

Doris Meyer – November 5, 2011

Thomas Fassinger – November 6, 2011

George Zobal – November 6, 2011

Deacons’ Christmas Tree

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Upcoming YouthMission Trips

by Rev. Aaron Janklow

As you've heard me say many times before, I

believe that youth mission trips are some of the most

important opportunities the church offers for people

to grow closer to God. This year, I am excited to

announce a few of our upcoming youth mission trips,

as well as the Montreat Youth Conference. Here are a

few of the details. Registrations and deposits have

already been collected by the time of this printing, but

we would always love to include as many youth as we

can - these are wonderful experiences. If you are

interested in attending any of these trips, please con-

tact me as soon as possible.

High School Winter Mission Trip to Immokalee,

FL - February 17 - 20, 2012. Join us as we travel just

across Alligator Alley to Immokalee, Florida and

work with IHope, an organization established by

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Last year, we

worked on three trailer homes, doing kitchen cabi-

netry work, ceilings, installing insulation, and siding.

This year will be very similar. We will leave Friday

night after school and return Monday night,

President’s Day, after a full weekend of work. The

cost of this trip is $125.

High School Summer Mission Trip to New

Orleans, LA - June 24 - June 30/July 1, 2012. This

summer, we will be traveling to New Orleans to do

work with the Epworth Project based in Slidell,

Louisiana. On this week-long trip we will be meet-

ing up with approximately 150+ youth from other

parts of the country, staying in Slidell, and doing

home repair work in Slidell or just outside of New

Orleans. Work will include projects resulting from

Hurricane Katrina and general needs in the area. As

always, it will be hard work, but a ton of fun will be

had as we grow closer as a group and ultimately to

God. The cost of this trip is $500.

Middle School Mission Trip. In past years we have

gone to Ocala and Marathon to do various service

projects. We have organized a food pantry, done

landscaping work at a thrift store, painted a play-

ground, cooked meals for those in need, and organ-

ized clothing donations. We are currently planning

this trip to a Florida location where there are service

projects for us to participate in. More details to

come.

Montreat Youth Conference for incoming High

School freshmen to graduating seniors - July 21 - 29,

2012. Continuing with tradition, we will be returning

to Montreat, NC for the Montreat Youth

Conference. I have been both a student and advisor,

and it is always a wonderful experience. There will

be worship opportunities with relevant messages,

small groups, fun games and activities, and the

opportunity to get to know other young Presbyterians

from around the country. The cost of this trip is $400.

We never want the cost of these trips to be a barri-

er for any one attending. Scholarships are avail-

able. Please contact me if you have any concerns. v

Annual FAU Memory And Wellness Seminar by Cynthia Renick

Save the date. March 8, 2012 in Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m., the annual Memory and Wellness BreakfastSeminar will be presented by Glenda Connolly, MSW, LCSW, Coordinator of Family Support Services,Kathleen Valentine, Ph.D., RN, Director, and Michele Cooper, Social Work Intern, from FAU Louis andAnne Green Memory and Wellness Center Hall. Services such as Comprehensive Memory Evaluations,Mental Health and Aging, Caregiver Programs and Support, Counseling, Research, Driving Evaluations,Community Education and Outreach, Adult Day Center and Volunteering, will be presented. Plan to joinus for this informative presentation. v

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by David Fellows

As I consider the upcoming Christmas season, I am struck by the impact Time andTechnology have had, at least on me. As achild, I can remember the joy of Christmasmorning. The anticipation and excitement of alittle boy with full blown ADHD was probablyall that my parents could handle. For them, thejoy of Christmas morning was probably surpassed onlyby the joy of Christmas evening when little David final-ly succumbed to exhaustion and fell asleep.

But I also remember looking up at my family tree andseeing aunts and uncles and cousins, as well as my grand-parents and their siblings. One of the photo ops I’mhappy I took advantage of is a four generation picture ofmy Grandfather, my Dad, my brother, my daughter,Katie, and me. While I am sure that a sense of family his-tory was the motivating factor behind taking the picture,I don’t think that I was truly aware that, as time passed, Iwould become the senior generation in that picture.Today, I find that time has placed me at the top of myown family tree. Two generations, my daughter, Katie,and my granddaughter, Abby, are now looking up at me.I now have no one to look up to. Time has given me awhole new perspective on “It’s lonely at the top.”

Just like Thanksgiving, the highpoint of our familyChristmas day (after the presents, of course) was the

dinner. And it was a family dinner – everyonewas there. Traveling home for Christmas did-n’t start until Charlie, my brother, and I wentoff to college. Today, Charlie and his familyare in Gainesville, and Katie and her family arein the Atlanta area. Each will be having theirown family Christmas. One thing I don’t quiteunderstand is that if technology, commercialaviation (anyone remember a propeller?), cellphones and computers have “made the world

smaller,” why is it that we now are all farther apart?I remember many years when Mom invited people to

join us for Christmas dinner. Always the reason was sothey would have someone to spend part of Christmaswith. It was a small gesture, but one that made a strongimpression on me. Perhaps this Christmas we might con-sider a different concept of “family.” Perhaps thisChristmas, we might look at the Christian family we allbelong to at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach. Iwonder how many couples, having no local family to jointhem, would like to get together with another couple theyknow from the church to enjoy Christmas dinner togeth-er. Is there someone in our church you’d like to get toknow a little bit better who might welcome an invitation?How many single members of our church family wouldappreciate the opportunity to not spend Christmas alone?It’s only a suggestion, but it just might be one way tomake things a little less “lonely at the top” for some of ourchurch family. v

Stephen Ministers

By Chris Del Mastro

Are you interested in spending time getting closer to God andyour fellow church members? Do you like campfires? S’mores?Hayrides? Volleyball? Kickball? Do you have a hidden talent youwant to share in a talent show? If you answered yes to any of thesequestions, come join us for our yearly retreat in Lake Wales at theCircle F Dude Ranch on January 20th through January 22nd, 2012.The cost is $65.00 per person and children four and under are free.Please call Paula at 276-6338, ext. 23, to reserve your spot.Payment is due by December 11th. We hope to see you there! v

Circle F Dude Ranch Coming Soon !

Actively Change Tomorrow

by Margot Tiernan

A.C.T. (Actively Change Tomorrow) Saturdays are

volunteer opportunities sponsored by the Mission

Outreach Committee, held on the third Saturday of the

month. They need 15-20 volunteers for each event.

The next event will be on Saturday, December 17th

from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help the Achievement

Center for Children & Families Foundation’s Holiday

Party / Toy Drive at their North Campus. Please

make sure to contact Margot Tiernan

(margot.tiernan@gmail.com) or Jeanne Heavilin

(jheavilin@bellsouth.com or 901-8714) to sign up. v

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Partnering with The CaringKitchen, First Presbyterian Churchwas asked to once again provide thefixings for Thanksgiving dinner to88 deserving families in DelrayBeach. Since 2003, when I startedcoordinating the project, we haveparticipated in this worthwhileeffort. This year, I set my goal toserve 88. In addition to those pledg-ing to return a box filled with thepromised traditional Thanksgivingingredients for a family of 5-6 peo-ple, and through the generosity ofour members and friends, we alsoreceived cash donations totaling$320. These gifts covered the pur-chase of the required 88 turkey pans,

88 pounds of butter for the families.Additionally, I was able to purchasethe ingredients promised in order tofulfill my goal of 88.

I would like to thank the volun-teers Rita Avery, Roy Deng, NancyFine, Tim Knapp and Aaron Strippelfor helping to unload butter andtransport the boxes, stack of 88turkey pans and 88 pounds of butterto The Caring Kitchen. In the midstof our national recession, we wereable to offer all of this assistance forour most disadvantaged local fami-lies. Your participation is our tool toproviding God’s love and hope inour community. Thank you for tak-ing the time to care! v

Thanksgiving in a Box Donations Are Up !by Becky Knapp

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Caroling by TrolleyWe will wish many of our shut-ins a very

Merry Christmas as we travel “over the riverand through the woods” by trolley on Sunday,December 11th. We will gather for a pizzadinner at 4 p.m. in the Christian LearningCenter and then, with our best voices, enjoyan evening of sharing the joys of songs of theChristmas season. This is an intergenera-tional event and all are welcome. ContactPaula Hare at paulahare@covad.net or 276-6338, ext. 23, to make your reservation.Space is limited so call today. v

Blessing of the Petsby Porter Schaublin

Hi, this is Porter again. We justhad the best Blessing of the Petsever! On October 30th, 84 peopleand 44 pets showed up on a rainy

Sunday. I saw all my old friends and madesome new ones. Reverend Janklow was wonderful

and seemed to enjoy his barking congregation. TheDeacons’ Scholarship Fund raised $1,185, which includ-ed $680 from Memorial Donations. Face painting wasfun and I think everyone had a great experience. I've gotto get busy thinking about next year. See you then! v

Given in Loving Memory of:Admiral Dewey of Marblehead by Don DeMarco

Crystal Denault by Eliot and Dorothy DenaultMistletoes by Alexandra Harris

Samantha by Miriam KalettBailey by the Knapp family

Koto by Mary MillsFluffy by Jacqueline Pevny

Emerson by Richard SchaublinTigger by Marsha Stein

by Shirley Kay

Did you shower today? Did you brush your teeth today?Imagine if you had no soap or toothpaste. In January, theMission Outreach Committee will be collecting samplesizes of toiletries for The Caring Kitchen to dispense to theirclients. On January 1st and January 8th, a box will be inthe Narthex for you to donate those extra items in your cab-inets or what you can gather while traveling over the holi-days. Wanted are sample sizes of soap, shampoo,conditioner, lotion, deodorant, combs, razors, shavingcream, toothbrushes and toothpastes. You may also dropyour donations off during the week at the church officefrom now through January 8th. Thank you for caring. v

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The Presbyterian Women and their friends will celebrate the Christmas season with their ChristmasLuncheon on Friday, December 9th at noon at theDelray Beach Club. Tickets are $30 per person and areavailable in the Courtyard following the worship

services. No tickets will be available at the door on theday of the event. Come for fun, fellowship andChristmas music. The deadline to RSVP and pay for theluncheon is Monday, December 5th. Contact PaulaHare (276-6338, ext. 23) for more information. v

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Ocean Breeze Golf and Country Clubhosted the fall golf tournament on Nov. 4.The day was beautiful. The course was-groomed to perfection. Ten teams had theopportunity to get a hole-in-one. Each play-er received a 1-month free membership to theclub and a $50 gift certificate redeemable at www.100thingstobuy.com. Membershipincluded unlimited access to the drivingrange. About half the golfers at this fellow-ship event were guests of First PresbyterianChurch of Delray Beach members.

First Presbyterian Church

Fall GolfTournamentby Linda Prior

Contest Prize Winner

Hole in One $15,000 No winnerPutting Contest 50/50 Roger HendersonLongest Drive (Male) Golf balls Gerry BanvilleLongest Drive (Female) Golf balls Sally JohnsonClosest to the pin (Male) Golf balls Jay CoppolaClosest to the pin (Female) Golf balls Marijane SchraderStraightest ball Golf lesson Marv Abma

First Place 4 free rounds of golfKeith Coles Rungrod Singjaidee Bernard Lloyd Ron Price

Second Place (71) $10 gift certificate to Flanagan’sJay Coppola Rita Coppola Peg Zawawadski Sky Zawawadski

3rd Place (73) Sleeve of golf ballsDennis CabralAnn Duffy Mary McNamara Bob Young

Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Luncheon

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West Palm Beach, FLPermit #3064

The Community Church by the Sea

FIRST PRESBYTERIANC H U R C H O F D E L R A Y B E A C H

33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33483

Sunday MorningWorship Services

9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Please join us on Sunday mornings as we worship the Living God together.

Church SchoolAdult Church School 10 a.m.

Education Hour Sunday School 10 a.m.Worship Hour Sunday School 11 a.m.

Youth Fellowship 5 p.m.

This newsletter is available online at www.firstdelray.com. Ifyou are interested in receiving an electronic copy of thisnewsletter, please email Nancy Fine at nancyfine@covad.net.

Christmas Pageant ~ December 11th

The children have been rehearsing each Sunday morning to prepare for ourannual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 11th at the 11 a.m. worshipservice. This year’s pageant will be a very traditional Nativity story presentation.Don’t miss it! v