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THE SPIRE • The First Presbyterian Church • 2331 NE 26 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Volume 47 Issue 5 www.thepinkchurch.org email: info@thepinkchurch.org

NOVEMBER5 Change Clocks! Daylight Savings6 All Saints Service 6-20 Thanksgiving Basket Drive 11 Veteran’s Day Chapel 13 CongregationalMeeting 18 SpireSeriesBigBandJazzConcert-7:30PM20 Thanksgiving Sunday

DECEMBER1-3 Disney Fellowship Weekend 9 GoldCoastYouthOrchestrainConcert-7:00PM13 LCSChristmasShow-6:30PM16 ISPChristmasPageant-11:30AM18 ChristmasConcertandCarolSing-4:00PM21 Caroling&Cookies-6:00PM

24 CHRISTMASEVESERVICES 3:00PMChapelService 5:00PMFamilyService 7:00PMLessons&CarolsService 9:00PMContemporaryService25 CHRISTMASDAYSERVICE 11:00AM(OnlyOneWorshipService) NO Sunday school on Christmas Day

JANUARY1 NEWYEAR’SDAYSERVICE 11:00AM(OnlyOneWorshipService) NO Sunday school on New Year’s Day

Tis the Season...

Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 PMWe are excited to announce that our Family ChristmasEveservicewillincludeAChristmasEveMusical.TheChildren’sChoirwillhavethemainroles of the musical with plenty of supportingpartswhichwill befilledonChristmasEve.Ourwhole community is invited to worship and participateinourFamilyChristmasEveservice.

Christmas Eve Family Service

The First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach

From our pastor Wayne MyersDearMembersandFriendsofthePinkChurch,“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God gives the increase.”

I Corinthians 3:6-7 Congregations often exert a tremendous amount of human effort trying toaccomplish what only God can do: to bring about the desired outcome of nurturing lives intofaithfuldiscipleship,providing impactfulmission/servicetotheworldandofferingministries that reflect thegospel imperatives.Yes,we’recalled tobediligentaboutplantingandwatering,butwe’renotcapable,onourown,ofdeliveringthefinal results–changed livesandgrowth inspiritandnumbers–Goddoesthat.Thebigthingsarethebigthings.Iampleasedtosaythe“bigrocks”thatIhavementionedinpreviousSpirelettersareinplace,orinthecaseoftheupdatedwebsite,soontobeupandrunning.These“bigrocks”thatwereidentifiednotlongafterIarrivedatthePinkChurchwerenecessarytosetafirmfoundationforthefutureofministryandprogramsatthechurch.But,sometimes,wemayfindourselvesfocusingalways,onlyonbigthingsandbecomedauntedbythetasksthatarerequiredtomakethemhappen.WhatPaulissayingtothecongregationatCorinthisthatGodultimatelyhandlesthebiggestmostimportantthings,thethingswecannotdoourselves.Godalonechangesheartsandlives,Godalonemakes“allthingsnew”inChrist.AsacongregationofGod’speople,wearereallyonlycapableofdoingthesmallthings.Butasmallthingdoneconsistently,donediligentlyandwell,inthehandsofGod,iscapableofchangingtheworld.Godcountsonustomanagethesmallthingsoflifetogetherasachurch.Whenwearewillingtodothesmallthings,whenwearewillingtobediligentaboutthem,andweaddthemalltogether–Godhasalottoworkwith.Andlivesdochange,andmissionmakesanimpactandministriesachievedesiredoutcomes.In the comingmonths, the leadershipof the church - staff, sessionanddeacons -will be taking the lead inoneseemingly“smallthing”,butonethatIbelieveisessentialtothehealthandvitalityofanycongregation- hospitality. By hospitality, I mean the intentional manner in which we welcome, have fellowship, makeconnections,andbuildcommunityamongmembersandvisitorsandfriends.Wehavealreadybeguntofocusattentiononourfellowshipgatheringsfollowingthe9:30and11:00amservices.PaulaDay,amemberoftheBoardofDeacons,hasbeensettingupandservingourtreatsandbeveragesandIcan’tthankherenough(Ihopeyouthankhertoo!).Ourplanistomoveourpost-worshipgatheringsontothechurchpatioduringtheseasonsothatwecanhaveatrulydedicatedtimeandspacetospeaktooneanother,andbuildrelationshipsamongnewcomersandmembersalike.BeyondthisveryimportantelementofourSundaymornings,churchleadersarelookingfornewcongregation-widefellowshipopportunities,includingtheMissionCommittee’semphasisoninvitationalmissionandaDayofDiscipleshipintheplanningstagesforFebruary,andtheCookies&CarolingeventonDecember21.Yet,mostimportantofallfortruehospitalityisYOU.Seeminglysmallthingslikeasmile,awelcometoyourpew,aquestiontosomeonewhoappearstobenew,“Hi,canIhelpyou?’addupandmakeabigdifference.Smallthingslikethat,doneconsistentlyandwell,inthehandsofGodarecapableofchanginghearts,churches,eventheworld.IlookforwardtosharingSundaymorningswithyouatourbelovedPinkChurch.

Blessings

Wayne

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Weare always saddened at the loss of a beloved Churchmember, butwe need to celebrate theirmemoryandknowtheyhavebeenblessedwithaneternalandpain-freelife.PleasekeepthefamilyofLaurieNenortasinyourprayers.

Forever in our hearts...

Dr. Frank Stokes

The Reverend Wayne Myers will lead an adult Bible study onWednesday nights at 7:00 PMbeginningNovember 9 using thecurriculum Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original,bestselling Disciple Bible Study. This study is perfect for anyoneinterestedinseekingcomprehensiveengagementovertimewiththeentireBible!Disciple is designed to engage both newcomers to bible study as well as those who are familiar with the Bible and wishtogainadeeperknowledge.Thestudywillmeetforatotalof16weeks,devoting8weekseachtotheOldTestamentandtheNewTestament.Individualscanparticipateineithereightweeksegmentorattendboth.Workbooksforeachtestamentstudyare$15.00.Eachmeetingwill includeabrief, illustratedreviewvideoenablingparticipantstorecall important factsandideasfromtheweeklyassignedreadings,plusalivelyandengagingvideothatoffersinsightsintothecurrentweek’stheologicalthemes.ContactRev.Myersviaemailwmyers@thepinkchurch.orgtoreserveaworkbook.Join the Disciple Bible Study and embark on a journey of discovery together!

Lots of study options for those seeking God’s wisdom!

Wednesday Night Bible Study begins November 9 at 7:00 PM

THESEEKERSJoin us in the Library each Sunday at9:15AM.EachweektheclasswillexploreChristianityandWorldReligions.Joinusfor goodstudy,goodfellowship,and good food! For more information,contactCarolKamman:954-532-2669-dcafk@aol.com.

LYDIACIRCLEWOMEN’SBIBLESTUDYJoin us on the 2nd Friday of eachmonthat10:00AMintheConferenceRoom.Thestudyfocusthis year is based on the series Leaders: Her Name is Woman. Formoreinformation,contactConnieMueller:754-366-3324- egal1516@aol.com.

MEN’SSATURDAYMORNINGBREAK-FASTCLUBFun fellowship on Saturday mornings at 8:00 at Denny’s Restaurantlocatedat2671N.FederalHwy.Pompano.Allarewelcome for an enlightening timetogether.RegisteryourattendancewithBillGoetz:954-942-1919 so proper seatingmaybearranged.

Sunday, November 6, at 11:00 AMA Necrology is a list or reading of names of loved ones we’ve lost in our church family. Therewill be a specialadditiontotheCommunion liturgyat the11:00serviceonNovember 6 inclusive of candle lighting and ringingof bells with the reading of names of members who have passedawaysincelastAllSaintsDay.

All Saint’s Day Communion Service with the Necrology

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Whyisparticipatinginmissionsoimportant?Becauseitisthroughservice,withandforothers,thatweputourfaithintoaction.Missionisliterally“lovingyourneighborasyourself”.ThefocusfortheMissionCommitteethisyearis invitational mission-meaning,invitingPinkChurchmembersandfriendsto take part in hands-on mission through the many mission organizations we support. Every month we will highlightone or two of the our mission agencies and invite you to serveonaparticulardayandtime.MembersoftheMissionCommittee,alongwithPastorWayne,will takepart inthemissionactivity.InOctober,weservedonaSaturdayatSt.Laurence Chapel, cataloging and sorting supplies and weserveddinneronaThursdayattheAgapeCafe.

In November, we plan to offer a service opportunity atanotherofourmissionpartners,theWoodhouseHomeinDaniaBeach.DuringthemonthofDecemberthefocuswillbe on the Angel Tree and the Alternative Giving project.Plan to join us and support our mission partners! The MissionCommitteeischairedbyGriffDeMareandincludesmembers,MicheleBaurley,BobandJanBlount,PaulaDay,JohnKirkpatrick,RuthStrausmanandFrankieRitter.

The Mission Committee Invites You to Serve...

Making a Difference!Volunteers are needed at the Agape Cafe to help prepare food and serve. Not like anyhomelessprogram,participantsenjoy proper meal service complete with musical accompaniment. Join us thelast Thursday of each month,November 26, December 31,2015 and January 28, 2016,from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM atSaintMartin’sinPompanoBeach.We need your helping hands!

You Make A Big Difference!

A big thank you from the MissionsCommittee for all the school suppliesdonated. The generosity of ourcongregation never ceases to amaze us!All of your donations were delivered totheTitleI,MigrantEducationandSpecialPrograms located in Fort Lauderdale.Migrantstudentsenrolledintheprogramthrough the Broward County school system, received brand new backpacks,pens, pencils and other school suppliesprovidedtothemthankstoYOU!

MillionsoffarmworkersandtheirfamiliestravelacrosstheUnitedStateseachyearto cultivate and harvest the fruits andvegetables that feedournation. It isnotunusual for farm worker families to move several times a year following the crops.The Title I program assists students at TedderElementary,MarkhamElementary,Palmview Elementary, Charles DrewElementary, Park Ridge Elementary andCrystalLakeMiddleSchool.

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ThisFallwasfullofadventureandnewbeginningsatthePinkChurch.OurChristianEducationdepartmentkickedoffthenewSundayschoolscheduleandclasseswithgreatexcitementandthenewChildren’schoir isalreadypracticing for theChristmasEveMusical. Aswebegin toenter theseasonofAdvent, Iwant tounderline theimportanceof faith formationathome.Ourchildren learn faithandhowto foster their relationshipwithGodthrough theexamplewe setasparentsand churchmembers. TheapostlePaulwrote in2Timothy1:5“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother and your mother and now, I am sure, lives in you.” Faithispasseddownbyourancestorsandispartofourlegacy.Talkingaboutfaithathomeiseasybutitisalsoeasytoskip;maketheefforttoincludeChristianlanguageinyoureverydayconversationsathome.HereafewphrasesorquestionsyoucanuseathometohelpyourchildrenfeelconfidentwiththeirChristianbeliefs.

1.God has made a beautiful day or Thank God for this wonderful rainbow. Point out everyday things andhowGodmadethem.2.How can I pray for you?You’llbesurprisedbyhowsomechildrenwillanswerthis.3.What do you know about Jesus? Askdirectquestionstoseewhereyourkidsarein theirfaithformation.4.God loves you. Godcreatedyouwonderfullyandonpurpose.ShareGod’slovewithyourchild.5. I enjoyed church because……,whatdidyouenjoytoday?Rememberthecarridehome issometimesthebestplacetoaskyourkidsquestionsabouttheirday,butbespecific.

Passingonyourfaithtoyourchildrenrequiresintentionality,kidsarealwayswatchingandlearning.Prayingwithyour children or over your children is always a good way to share your spirituality; make Jesus a part of your familyathomenotjustatchurchorschool.Irecommenddailyorweeklyfamilydevotions.Youcanfindfreedevotionsonwebsiteslikefaithformationjourneys.org.

IamalwaysavailabletoanymemberorparentwhowantsassistancewithChristianeducationathome.Iprayforourchildrenandchurchfamilyasweallcontinueourfaithjourneys.

With Christ’s love,

Michelle Baun

What’s Up With Children’s Ministry?

Sunday School & Worship 1331The11:00AMtraditionalSundayschoolbeganthisfall.Wearecurrentlyofferingclassesfor3agegroups:Preschool,Kto2nd&3rdto5th.

9:30 AM Nurseryforbabiesthrough2-year-old’s PreschoolNurseryRoom,FirstFloor Sunday School for 3 & 4-year-old’s Preschool First Floor Worship1331forKto5thgrade MeetsinSanctuary,pickupisinMemorialHall

11:00 AM Nurseryforbabiesthrough2-year-old’s PreschoolNurseryRoom,FirstFloor Sunday School Preschool First Floor ElementarySundaySchool TreehouseRoom,2ndFloorofPreschool

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Don’tforget,ournurseryisopeneverySundayatthe9:30and11:00servicesforchildrenundertheageof3.WealsoofferSundaySchoollessons during the 9:30 and 11:00 services for all children age 3 and up.Thelessonsareage-appropriate,active,andfun.

Early Childhood Ministries

Imagination Station Cooperative PlaygroupCooperativePlaygroup isopeneveryWednesdayfrom8:30AMto 11:00 AM. This playgroup is for children aged 12 months (andwalking)through20monthsandis$15perclass.Follow us:

onfacebook:www.facebook.com/preschoolatthepinkchurchonpinterest:www.pinterest.com/pinkpreschoolonInstragram:www.Instagram.com/preschoolatthepinkchurch

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ISP Trike-A-Thon

The ISP trike-a-thon is on January 27th All proceedsbenefitSt.Jude’sChildren’sHospital.Last year our three and four year old’s raised over $7,800 for St. Jude’s andwe hadmanyvolunteers sign up on the donor registry! We are proud that our efforts have rankedISP’s Trike-A-Thon at #42 out of St. Jude’stop100donors,andcouldn’taccomplishthiswithoutYOU!Pleasefeelfreetodonatetothiswonderfulcause.

I am excited to share that your

school was among the top

100 for the 2015-2016 school year.

LCS Afternoon of the Arts and Spaghetti DinnerComeSaturday,January21andenjoyawonderfultalentshowfrom3:30PMintheSanctuary,withpresentationsfromourownLighthouseChristianSchoolchildren. Then,dinnerwillbeservedat4:30inMemorialHall.Don’tmissit!

Thisministry targets our young adult population and 20 ofus have already attendedWorship Night In America at theAmericanAirlinesArena.OnOctober25ththiseventwasalsoaired inmovie theaters across thenationduring themovie“WORSHIPNIGHTINAMERICA:AnEveningofUnityandPrayerforourCountry.

“Events and Adventures at The Pink Church”

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It has been a genuine pleasure and a humbling experience to get to know you and worship God with you over thepastseveralmonths!Thankyouforsograciouslywelcomingmywife,Olgaandmybeautifuldaughter,Gloria.We are very excited to be part of The Pink Church family!

IenjoyleadingworshipwithyouonSundaymorningsanditisalsoexcitingtoworshipwithLighthouseChristianSchoolandtheImaginationStationkidsonFridaymornings.ChristcallsustobeHishands,feet,eyesandbodyintheworld.Asanintegralpartofmyfirstfewmonthsofministry,Ihavebeengiventheopportunitytofocusonourexcitingministryforyouthandyoungadults.

• “Ignite!” Youth and Young Adult Ministry was launched;Themissionof“Ignite!”istoliveGod’sgraceandoursloganis“LivingGrace.”Thisinnovativeministryfocusesonouryouthandyoungadultsandincludesenthusiasticmodernministrylike“TheHouse,”“Ignite!”Missions, and“EventsandAdventures@ThePinkChurch.”

• The House, Wednesday night youth group is being revitalized;The Houseyouthgrouphasanew,interactiveChristiancurriculumgearedforfunandhelpingournextgenerationlearnsolidChristianvaluesandabouttheloveofJesusChrist. InSeptember,wetraveled to Orlando to Rock the Universe with thousands of other youth from around the country andouryouthgroupcontinuestogrow!Whatagreatwaytokick-offtheschoolyear.

• “Ignite!” MissionsWe embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ through philanthropic community events including collectingblanketsforthehomeless,AngelTree,aThanksgivingfooddrivetosupportneedyfamilies,fund-raiserstosupportmissionandtripsandayearlyChristianyouthconference.

• “Events and Adventures@ThePinkChurch” was launched;Thisministrytargetsouryoungadultpopulationand20ofushavealreadyattendedWorshipNightInAmericaattheAmericanAirlinesArena.

• Social Media: We have implemented a new social media infrastructure; whichencompassesavarietyofformsofsocialmedia(Instagram,Facebooketc.)andasachurchfamilywewillbelaunchinganewWebpageandAppforbothIphoneandAndroidoperatingsystems.

• LCS and ISP Integration: “Ignite!” “Ignite!”hasalsobegunasocialcampaigntoencouragestudentsandtheirfamiliestoparticipateinworship.Ourcontemporaryyouthband,ThePlayRightsarenowperformingonamonthlybasisatourcontemporaryworshipservice.OurchildrenfromImaginationStationarealsoparticipatingweeklyduringour9:30children’stimeandSundayschoolisnowofferedatbothour9:30and11:00AMworshipservices.

• Communication and technology upgrades:To support our efforts, we have implemented new technology to help us identify, plan, track,communicate and organize our ministry. Thanks to our teachers, leaders and spectacular staffof volunteers, Ignite Youth and Young AdultMinistry is poised to provide premier programs ofexperientiallearningforourchurchchildrenandyouthwhilestrengtheningtheconnectionbetweenthechurchandschools.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve Jesus Christ throughThePinkChurch!Iwelcomeyourinvolvement,insight and prayers for our church family and the ministriesofThePinkChurch.

Blessings,

Dr. Mark G. Van Dorn

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

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Get InvolvedLike to Cook? We would love to have volunteers cook a few dinners for the Youth on Wednesdaynights.Ourkidsarehungry!Ifyouliketocookandwouldliketohelpassistinthefeedingofouryoutheachweek,wewouldappreciateanyhelpyoucangiveus!AspecialthanksTerrieSellandPaulaDay,ouramazing Wednesday night cooks!

Adults Wanted Too!If you are a confident, edgy, Christian adult, we’d like your help withTheHouse -whether consistently, as a guest speaker, or somewhere inbetween.Ifthisspeakstoyou,dynamicadultswithaninterestinChristianeducationshouldcontactDr.MarkVanDornatmvandorn@thepinkchurch.org for information about volunteering for our Sunday School programorJOINOUREDUCATIONTEAM!WemeetthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5:00PM.Allourwelcome!

Book FairNovember 14-18Just in time for Christmas! Join us for thelatest inwonderfulbooks,gamesandotherfun gift items, all perfect for your favoritepreschooler. BooksandmorecanbefoundattheScholasticBookFair,whichwillbeheldinMemorial Hall, Monday–Friday from thehoursof8:00-9:00AM,11:00–2:30PM.

Lighthouse Christian School Christmas ShowPleasejoinusonTuesday,December13at6:30PMforourChristmasShow.StudentsingradesK-5,plusthePlayRights,willensurethatLCSfamiliesareentertainedwithmusicthatwillfilltheirheartswiththeChristmasspirit.Allarewelcometoattendandadmissionisfree.

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Disney Fellowship WeekendThe LCS families will make their annual journey to Fort Wilderness andenjoy the sights and soundsof aDisneyweekend. This schooltraditionhasover60familiesenjoyingthefunandfellowshipofcabinliving,campfires,cornholetournaments,flashdancemobsandloadsoflaughs.Thechildrenrideallaroundtheloopsonskateboards,bikesandtrikes. Tripstotheparksareoptional,butafavoriteisMickey’s Very Merry ChristmasattheMagicKingdom.Familiessaythetripisthebestwaytogetintothespiritoftheseason.

Please Join Us:aswerecognizeveteransonFriday,November11,at9:00AM.

foraspecialLCSVeteran’sChapelService.Mostofuswhohavenotservedinthemilitarydonotknowthesignificanceofmanyofthetraditionsthathonorourveteransandlostsoldiers.Everytributehasspecialmeaning.Eventhe21-gunsalutestandsforthesumofthenumbersinourcountry’sfoundingyear,1776.AmericawasfoundedonGod’sparticipationandprotection.Therefore,Godispresent insomanyelementsofourcountry’sfoundation.“InGodWeTrust”showsonourcurrency.“OnenationunderGod”ispartofourpledgeofallegiance.Let’shonortheselongstandingtraditions!

We salute and say “Thank You” to our Veterans! As a country, we are blessed to have dedicatedmenandwomenwhohavefoughtforourfreedom.Thisyear,weareproudtohavetwospecialevents,created solely to honor those wonderful men and women who have so graciously protected our freedomasAmericans.

‘Lord hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. In Jesus’ name. Amen

Leaving a LegacyWe all want to leave our mark in this lifetime, andThe Pink Church is no different. Lovingly serving thecommunity for more than 50 years, our Foundationhasenabledustomakeadifferenceinthelivesofourmembers, our neighbors and throughout the world.Throughwell-managedgenerousgifts,TheFoundationofThePinkChurchhas leftandcontinuesto leave itsmarkontheheartsandlivesofothers.

ParticipationintheworksofThePinkChurchFoundationcomesfromgenerousdonationsgivenintrustthroughwillsandspecialgifts.EachgiftcontinuestofeedGod’skingdom now and in decades to come. Participationallowsyoutoleavealegacylongafteryouleavethisworld.Thisfinanciallywisemethodofstewardshiphelpsensurethelong-termfinancialstabilityofthechurchandprovidesaplannedmeansforthechurchtocontinueitsroleinthelivesofourmembersandthosetowhomwereachout,inourcommunityandbeyond.

TheworkoftheFoundationissignificantanditisimportantthatyouknowwhereyourdollarsgo.TheFoundation:

Formoreinformationonlongtermgiving,callPastorWayneoranymemberofthechurchFoundation:CarolDeMare,Chairperson.JohnKirkpatrick,DerekSkiba,,MerleZislin,BillCooper,DarrylHinkle,andRickMoore.

“Whatever you want man to do for you, do also for them.” Matthew 7:12

Financed the building of the ColumbariumProvidesChristianEducationCurriculum

Assists in maintaining church groundsProvidesChurchoperatingsupport

Supportsforeignanddomesticmissions

Provides seminary and college scholarshipsSupports our Youth program and campsRestores and maintains our Pipe Organ

SubsidizestheMusicDepartmentSupportsMigrantMinistries

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Thanksgiving Basket DriveNovember6-20markstheChurch’sannualThanksgivingBasketDrive.Ourprayerthisyearistofill70baskets,completewithThanksgivinggoodiesincludinga$15giftcertificatewhichcanbeusedtowardsapurchaseofaturkeyforfamiliesinneed.Monetarydonationswillbegratefullyaccepted.

Please give:Cansofvegetables-greenbeans,corn,peasandyamsBoxedStuffingCanned gravy or packetsLarge boxes of instant mashed potatoesCranberry SauceYoucanleaveyourboxedandcannedgoodsinacollectionboxthatwillbeplacedintheNarthex,orbringthemtothechurchoffice.Asalways,allfoodwillbegivenouttothoseinneedinourlocalcommunity;twoBrowardCountyElementarySchools,WoodhouseandSt.LaurenceChapel.AnyextrafoodreceivedwillbeprovidedtoWoodhouse. Please contactDr.MarkVanDorn,mvandorn@thepinkchurch.org.JoinusatchurchonSunday,November20fortheblessingofthebasketsbeforethedistribution.

Annual Congregational MeetingSunday, November 13 12:15 PMOur Annual Churchmeeting will be heldon Sunday, November 13 following the11:00 service, at which time the AnnualReport for the 2015-2016 year and budget for2016-2017willbepresented,andnewchurchofficerswillbeelected.Wewillalsobepresenting a requested change to thebylawsforsessionandDeaconsize.Pleaseplantoattendthisimportantmeeting.

Teens and Tweens Welcome! The “Ignite!” youth ministryis a vibrant, welcoming Christian community geared forliving grace through fun, service and fellowship. The youthsharetheirstruggles,questions,frustrationsandideaswhilereceivingarelevantmessageeachweekfromGod’sword.

Wednesday night includes dinner, games and lots of fun in“The House”! Different events and adventures are plannedthroughouttheyear liketrips,missionsandsummercamps.With rotating groups andworship leaders, everyonehas anopportunitytodevelopmenttheirindividualleadershipskills.Don’t miss it!

Join us each week and bring a friend!Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

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Advent Bible Study begins!AdventBibleStudybegins!Eachgatheringwill focus upon the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday and be led by Pastor Wayne. The ability to learn about anddiscuss the scripture each week before the Sunday Sermon is informative. It isalso exciting to be part of preparation forworship and to be “in-on-the-know” evenbefore the service on Sunday begins!! Join useachWednesdayat9:30AM,beginningNovember30andcontinuingtoDecember21.Call ifyouneedmoreinformation.Noreservationnecessaryandbringfriends!

Daily Devotional for AdventDuring this Advent season, as a way topreparetocelebratethebirthofChrist,thePink Church will be sending out via email a daily devotion to all churchmembers andfriends.BeginningNovember27,adevotionconsistingofascripturereading,areflectionand a prayer will arrive in your email inbox eachmorning.Allyouneeddoisopenandread! We hope this will be an important way to keep focused on the true “reasonfortheseason”andtoalsostayconnectedto your church through shared prayer and devotion.WewishyouallablessedAdventthisyear.

A fun family event for everyone! Join us for a wonderful evening of fellowship and song as we carol through the streets of Lighthouse Point,bringing thewondersof theseason to neighborhoods all around thechurch.Decorateyourgolfcartorjointhewalkingprocession.Wewill return to the church for cookies and continue the party at a LHPresidence.Bringyourentirefamilyand your holiday voices and let’s begin this great holiday traditiontogether.

Children’s ChoirThe Children’s Choir at the Pink Church rehearses Thursdays andSundays.AllchildrenrehearsingonSundayswillautomaticallyreceivearoleintheChristmasEvemusical.

Thursday Rehearsals:• 3:15to4:00PMatLighthouseChristianSchool

• OpentoALLstudentsfromPK4through1stgrade

• Pick up at LCS

• Elementarystudentsshouldbringasnack• ISPstudentscancontactMs.Nancyfor aftercareoptions.

Sunday Rehearsals:• 10:30to11:00AMintheYouthRoom.• OpentoALLstudentsfromKindergarten through5thgrade.• Ifyourchildstaysfor11:00AMSundaySchoolplease letthe teacherknow.• Parents must pick up from the Youth Room at11:00AM.

Cookies & CarolingWednesday, December 21 at 6:00 PM

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Selectalocalchildfromthe“AngelTree”locatedintheNarthexeachSundaystartingNovember27andbean ‘angel’ fora childor family thatneedsyou.Eachyearwetrytoprovidegiftsforover70kidsandfamiliesandneedyourhelp.Givea“Christmas”tothoselessfortunate.AllgiftsneedtobereceivednolaterthanDecember18.

Angel Tree...

Alternative Giving for ChristmasSo, give and it will be Given To YOU… Asachurchfamily,weallworkveryhardtoshareallthegrace God has bestowed on us with others who may not beasfortunate.Thereare lotsofwaystoget intotheholiday spirit while giving of yourself or helping those inneed….

“For those to whom much is given, much will be expected.” Luke 12:48

As the holidays approach and we are bombarded with images of pretty lights, extravagant gifts, in additionto festively decorated homes and buildings, it is easyto forget that there are many families in our own community and across the globe who are struggling daily justtosurvive. Thingsweoftentakeforgranted–abedtosleepin,threedailymeals,accesstoqualitymedicalcare–arebutadreamformillions.DuringtheChristmas season, as we remember how blessed wearetohavereceivedthe‘GreatestGiftofAll,’thePinkChurchoffersmanyopportunitiestochangethelivesofachildorfamilyinneed.Thesegiftsmayseemsmall,buttheycanmeantheworldtothosewhoreceivethem.InadditiontoourYouthprojects,throughoutDecemberthe Missions Committee will be collecting funds forseveral of the wonderful organizations supported byThePinkChurch.FromDecember6-December20,youwill have the opportunity to donate in the name of a friend or family member to either of these worthwhile and needy organizations: St. Laurence Chapel andMinistry ofHopeOrphan Care,Malawi, Africa. Pleasegive generously!Jesusanswered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Matthew19:21

“Give, and it will be given to you; in good measure, pressed down,

shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Luke 6:38

You won’t regret lending a helping hand! The Bible promises:

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The Sanctuary Guild will be selling poinsettias tobeautify the Sanctuary for Christmas. BeginningSundaymorning,November20,amemberwillbeavailableonthepatiobetweenthe9:30and11:00services and following the 11:00 service to take yourorder.Flowersmaybepurchasedin“memoryof” or “in honor” of a loved one. The price is $15.00perplant.

Christmas Poinsettias

A gift has been given...

Rejoice withthose who rejoice: weep with those

who weep.Be of one mind towards one

another.

Christmas through the eyes of a childImaginationStationPreschoolwillhaveourannual Christmas Pageant on December 16 at11:30AM. All arewelcome toattend!Children re-enact the story ofthebirthofJesus.

Join us on Tuesday, December 6 for a lovely Holiday Tea in ourfellowshiphallat11:00AM. Musicalentertainment isprovidedbyourownMarkJones,BrianRicci,andourverytalentednewmembers,Jim and Beverly Barfield. Delectable tea sandwiches, scones anddessertswillbeservedalongwith,ofcourse,anassortmentofteas.Start yourHoliday Seasonwithushere at ThePinkChurch. RSVPrequired,limitedseating.$10perperson.954-941-7501ext.4.Allarewelcome.Bringyourfriends!

Hark! the herald angels sing...glory to the new born King!

Don’t Miss Our Christmas Tea!

SAVE THE DATES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY!January 15 4:00 Organist Recitalist Simon Johnson OrganistatSt.Paul’sCathedral,London

January29 4:00 SpireSeriesTheRobertson/ColeTriofeaturing Dr.RobertsonandLynnConservatory faculty and Carol and David ColeFebruary 3 LCS’ Grandparent’s DayFebruary 11 6:30 A Grand Night for SingingFebruary19 4:00 DuelingKeyboards–JonRobertsonandMarkJones,Pianoandorganduets

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Big Band Night Friday, November 18 | 7:30 PMComprised of some of South Florida’s premier musicians,TheLastFlightOutBigBandisadynamic18-piece orchestra which plays a wide range of stylesfromthetraditionalbigbandhitsofCountBasieandFrankSinatratothejazzofStanKenton,BuddyRich,andothers.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT and CAROL SING Sunday, December 18 | 4:00 PMDr. Jon Robertson, Guest Conductor – Lynn University Conservatory Chamber OrchestraJointheacclaimedPinkChurchChancelChoir,theChancel Handbell Choir and Dr. Jon Robertsonconducting the Lynn Conservatory ChamberOrchestra for our annual Christmas Concert and CarolSingonSunday,December18at4:00.Thispopular event features holiday favorites and traditionalcarolsand isawonderfuloccasiontoinviteyour familyand friends toattendwithyoufor an opportunity to sing your favorites along with choir,orchestraandtheGreatPipeOrgan.

Concert Organist SIMON JOHNSON Sunday, January 15, 2017 | 4:00 PMOne of the most versatile musicians of hisgeneration and as the Organist and AssociateDirector of Music for London’s famed St. PaulCathedral, Simon Johnson has been involved inallnationaloccasionssincehis2008appointment,including the funeral service for Baroness Thatcher and Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubileeand 90th birthday celebrations. This event iscosponsoredbytheFt.LauderdaleChapteroftheAmericanGuildofOrganists.

The ROBERTSON / COLE TRIO Sunday, January 29, 2017 l 4:00 PMThe internationally renowned Dean and StringDepartmentProfessorsoftheLynnConservatory,pianist Jon Robertson joins forces with violinist Carol Cole and cellist David Cole in a “back bypopulardemand”performance.

The Pink Church is proud to be the final stop on

Sandi Patty’s farewell tour, Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 PM

Seating is limited…954-941-2308

Music always fills the Holidays at the Pink Church

A Grand Night for Singing Saturday, February 11 | 6:30 PMOur annual gourmet dinner with world-class entertainment! NotapartoftheSpireSeries,thisfundraiserwhichsupportsourMusic Department sells out every year and requiresticketspurchasedinadvancesomarkyourcalendarsnow!Aperfecteveningforcouplesorsinglesandgroups.Don’tmiss this!

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Non-Profit U.S. Postage

PAID Permit No. 1642

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH POMPANO BEACH2331 NE 26 AvenuePompano Beach, FL 33062954-941-2308

December 243:00 Communion Service in the Chapel5:00 Family Service in the Sanctuary

7:00 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary*

9:00 Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary*

Christmas Eve Services

*Childcare available