INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Pastor’s Article 2

Sanctuary Flowers

Ministry Leaders/Staff

Session Update 3

Financial Status

APRIL Calendar 4

Servers for APRIL 5

Talent Show

Geneva Facebook Page 6

Finance

Church Directory

Youth Fundraiser

Presbyterian Women 7

Stewardship Committee

APRIL

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Newsletter deadline for the

MAY issue is

Wednesday, April 20 Email articles to:

prasor@genevapresbyterian.org

3 Ann Beardslee

10 Morgan Roberts

14 Brigitte Bastian

15 Daniel Adams

Ian Parker

19 Roberta Allen

22 Fred Kunkel

23 Will Wild

24 Judy Baum

25 Emily Albright

Ron King

Andrea Robert

26 Billy Watkins

27 Mike Hartsell

28 Rick Ulp

29 Penny Knox

April 6

Jon and Amy Tayloe

April 7

Lee and Rose Huffman

Pastor’s Article

Many of you know Rev. Dr. Herb Meza from our

congregation. As I’ve shared with you all in the past,

Herb was my pastor when I first felt called into the

ministry. I’ve not forgotten the first Easter I heard him

preach. It was at a time when I was struggling with

the idea of the resurrection. Just when I needed it

most, I heard him pose some simple questions in this

sermon. He asked, “How did we get from the upper

room, to Westminster Abbey? How did we get from

the disciples singing a simple fisherman’s lullaby, to

Handel’s Messiah? How did we get from this rag-tag

community of simple folks who lived on the margins

of the world, to the World Council of Churches?

He also brought up the point that many of our modern

schools and hospitals were born out of this movement

of people who would believe and follow after the

risen Christ. Today, hungry people are fed, sick peo-

ple are cared for, broken people are being made

whole. Something huge happened!

I have come to believe in the resurrection because I

see it all around me. I see it in people who are healed

of despair and bitterness and indifference. I see in

places like homeless shelters and soup kitchens, and

in people who care for the sick. And I hear it in the

voices of those who call us to live in harmony with

each other and with God.

Jesus has risen! May you come to see that God's love

is alive and at work in the world – even in you, even

in me.

Grace and Peace,

Joe

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SANCTUARY FLOWERS If you would like to donate flowers on a given Sunday,

contact the church office or use sign up calendar

in the Narthex.

Donation is $16 per arrangement.

Let us know if you want one or two arrangements.

Please indicate on your check Sanctuary Flowers.

MINISTRY LEADERS CONTACT INFO

Clerk of Session Rick Ulp 673-5532 Adult Education John Booth 608-7213 Children’s Ministry Juliet Johnson 342-2555 Church Treasurer Ron Bryant 287-8643 Community Connection Kathie Ettinger 616-2109 Deacon Moderators Julie Wright 287-2850 Pat Ulp 716-2849 Fellowship Sharon Hartsell 287-5909 Finance Steve Foland

(813) 264-1986 Helping Hands Barbara Enos 671-1109 Sally Pitzer 940-7288 Missions Cliff Smith 571-8995 Properties Rita Bryant 287-8643 People, Process and Technology Adrienne Lord 342-0248 Presbyterian Women Amy Finnigan 287-4303 Stewardship Ralph Pitzer 940-7288 Worship Billy Watkins

(803) 385-7010

Pastor Joe Albright 392-5618 Bell Choir Director Carol Calvert 287-9439 Bookkeeper Teri Batchelor 287-4865 Director of Worship and Arts Fred Kunkel 652-6503 Organist Esther Kirkham 287-4865 Nursery Sunny Richardson 287-4865 Secretary Patty Rasor 287-4865 Youth Lorrie Watkins

(803) 465-1597

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Summary of Stated Session Minutes from March 21, 2016 Rick Ulp, Clerk of Session

The Financial Report was submitted for the month of February 2016, with the financial status

remaining in a very solid position as we continue to operate in the Black. Elder Steve Foland reported

that the March financial picture may be less dramatic as there are a number of administrative expense

obligations due this month.

Elder Brian Loftus expressed his need to be removed as an Elder in Active Session responsible for the

Properties Ministry, citing his family and work obligations. Elder Rita Bryant remains as the Elder for

this Ministry. The Nominating committee will be asked to begin a search for another Elder.

Rev Charles Landreth has suffered a medical situation and will be returning from South Carolina to his

home at Westminster Woods where he will be recuperating. Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie.

Elder Rita Bryant indicated that the building repairs and renovations are moving along as expected and

should be mostly completed by Easter Sunday. A motion to a lot additional expenditure of $3,700.00

for repair and placement of our SR13 signage was approved.

The Mission Ministry has begun the 2nd Sunday, 2 cents a meal program which will continue through

the year in support of the Jamaica Mutual Mission Fund. Our first 2 cents a meal collection resulted in

over $140.00 being collected.

Elder Juliet Johnson is our Elder liaison for our sponsored scouting program. It was recently noted that

3 of the scouts have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. A well done will be sent to those individuals on

behalf of the Session and Geneva Congregation.

Elder John Booth presented the Adult Bible Study curriculum, “Krazy Kinfolks”, to Session for

approval.

Elder Kathie Ettinger presented the new Social Media Policy to Session in March for approval.

A number of books on various religious subjects will be made available if you are interested in ex-

panding your personal library.

Elder Adrianne Lord reported that the Geneva on-line calendar is being prepared and may be released

to the congregation very soon as a more permanent source of information. She also reported that a pro-

gram is being put in place to develop a Geneva photo directory. The dates of 12-14 May are tentatively

assigned for this event.

Financial Status—Income and Expenses Summary

February 2016 YTD through FEBRUARY 2016

Actual Expenses $22,911.35 $43,708.82

Offerings to Operating Fund $26,594.01 $51,648.16

Over/(Under) $ 3,682.66 $ 7,939.34

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SERVERS FOR APRIL

2016 APRIL 3 APRIL 10 APRIL 17 APRIL 24

LECTOR Laurie Weaver Cliff Smith John Booth YOUTH SUNDAY

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Lorrie Watkins Juliet Johnson Sharon Hartsell YOUTH SUNDAY

ELDER OF THE DAY

Rita Bryant Cliff Smith Juliet Johnson Ralph Pitzer

GREETERS

AND USHERS

Bailey Cantrell Stephen Clarke

Tony Clarke Ken Ettinger

Gerry Lee

Jim Duck Lorraine Duck Ann Beardslee

Ron Bryant Ralph Pitzer

Ann Beardslee Jill Wild

Andrew Wild Scott Wild Will Wild

YOUTH SUNDAY

OFFERING COUNTERS

Tony Clarke Gerry Lee

Ralph Pitzer Sallyanne Smith

Vivian Lee Ron & Rita Bryant

Pat Allalemdjian Rick Ulp

SOUND SYSTEM Patrick Clarke Christian Davis Stephen Clarke Hunter Hartsell

POWERPOINT Bradley Plum Bonnie McCarty Linda Harper YOUTH SUNDAY

COMMUNION SERVERS APRIL 3 Sue Clarke, Ken Ettinger, Pat Ulp and Rick Ulp, Billy and Lorrie Watkins

Friday, May 13, 2016 at 7 pm Sanctuary

Geckos wants us to know it is time for our talent show! So, let’s do one. As a family, our whole

church family.

What skills do you have that no-one knows about? Singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians,

actors….you name it, we need you. We know Howard B plays the harmonica, and Fred K plays the

spoons, Jill W can “Walk like an Egyptian” but we have lost our headline act – ‘Grady James and His

Incredible Pig Noises’.

You never know what unexpected surprises and carrying on’s will

happen that night, so mark your calendar, be there or be square.

There will me more information to follow so you can sign up your

talent. Let’s make this an evening all will enjoy. So get your

act together!

get your act together?

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Facebook

“Are you on Facebook? Have you visited the Geneva page?

When you “like” the page, you will be kept up to date with all of the

photos, announcements and, of course, Joe’s Daily Devotional.

It’s chock full of good stuff!”

Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/GenevaPresbyterianStJohnsFl/

Finance News Steve Foland

The 2014 audit of the church finances have been received and approved by the finance committee. Balances

reported to the finance committee are accurate and reflect the church’s financial situation. All accounts were

found to be in order. The auditor made several recommendations regarding procedural matters which are

currently being implemented. Financial statements are on file for review in the church office.

Church Directory Appointments for picture taking will be in May. Please look for information to

follow in emails and at church. Dates and times are as follows:

Thursday, May 12 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, May 13 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, May 14 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Volunteers are needed to assist with scheduling and on picture days. Please contact

Adrienne Lord, if you’d like to help adriennelord@comcast.net

Planning meeting, Sunday, April 13 following worship. Those interested in volunteering, please attend.

HOLD THE DATE Youth Dinner Fundraiser

Sunday, April 10

6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

More information to follow

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Morning Circle – Join us on the 2nd Wednesday in April

(4/13) at 9:45 am in the Knox Room of our Fellowship

Hall. We are on Lesson 8 - The Hospitality of Living

Water-Compassion in our Horizons Bible Study.

Scripture: John 4:1-30, 39-42; Acts 2:44-47.

Our lesson focus is on Jesus – The Living Water.

Study Leader: Amy Finnigan - 287-4303 or

afinnigan@txninc.com

Westminster Woods Bible Study – We meet on the

2nd Wednesday of the month (4/13) at 3:00 pm in the

Eastwood Clubhouse at Westminster woods. We are

also on Lesson 8 of our Horizons Bible Study.

Study Leader: Fran Meza - 287139 or

franmeza@comcast.net

Evening Circle – Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month

(4/21) at 7:00 pm at the home of Susan Guthmiller.

We will have dessert and coffee as we look at our Bible

Study – What Love Is: The letters of 1,2,3 John by Kelly

Minter.

Leaders: Adrienne Lord adriennelord@comcast.net

Susan Guthmiller susan@jsgsolar.com.

Helping Hands – Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am in the

Know Room in our Fellowship Hall. We are busy working

on Welcome Bags for the Betty Griffin House, WIC,

Prayer quilts for our Geneva family and more! We are in

need of donations for the Welcome Bags. Items needed on

a monthly basis are coloring books and crayons,

toothbrushes, and combs! There is a large basket in the

narthex where you can drop off these items. Thank you.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Scott Wild

Luke 6:38

Give and it will be given to you. They will pour

into your lap a good measure - pressed down,

shaken together, and running over. For by your

standard of measure it will be measured to you

in return.

With the Stewardship Committee in the early

stages of planning our campaign for this year,

we thought this would be a good time to prepare

you for the next presentation of Dave Ramsey's

Financial Peace. For those of you who have not

had the opportunity to participate in this

program, it is not only about saving money or

getting out of debt. Rather, it is about living and

giving the way God designed. Dave Ramsey

will teach how to implement these seven steps

in achieving financial peace:

1) Save $1,000 in a beginner emergency fund

2) Pay off all debt (except the house)

3) Put 3-6 months of expenses into savings

4) Invest 15% of your household income into

retirement plans

5) Save for your children's college education

6) Pay off the house early

7) Build wealth and give!

This program may be of benefit to you or maybe

someone you know (friend, neighbor, children,

etc.) Our 15 year old son participated in the last

presentation, and is working on the first step.

The program will also provide you with the

contact information for local professionals that

can help you accomplish these and other goals.

We prayerfully

hope that you will

consider joining

us for the next

presentation and

remember to invite

your neighbor or

friend to join us

for this enriching

program. We anticipate starting our next class in

late August or early September.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Amy Finnigan

OPPORTUNITES FOR CONNECTION AT GENEVA Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship 6:00 pm Youth Group Meeting Tuesday 10:00 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays 6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Adult Bible Studies and GECKOS Thursdays 9:30 am Prayer Meeting 10:00 am Helping Hands Fridays Church Office Closed 10:00 am W.I.S.E.