The Community Church

of Santa Rosa Beach P. O. Box 1723

(3524 U.S. Highway 98 W) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Phone: (850) 267-2599 FAX: (888) 398-5768 Email: info@srbcc.com

Web Site: www.srbcc.com

T H E

C O M M U N I C A T O R

July 2017

“MONDAYS WITH PETE”

If you’d like to receive Pastor Pete’s Monday morning e-mail devotional “Mondays with Pete” please send your e-mail address to him at pastor@srbcc.com OR...you can read his weekly devotional on the church website under “Pete’s Blog” or on the church’s Facebook page.

2017 Vacation Bible School Monday, July 24th - Thursday, July 27th

5:30-8:00pm

VBS 2017 is a victory celebration! In Mighty Fortress VBS, your children learn that in Jesus, the victory is won! They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts about God, our Mighty Fortress, and the victory Jesus has won for us.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: July 13th @ 5:30pm If you are planning on volunteering with VBS this year, you will need to be at this meeting. Contact Dot Taylor or Gerry Rector for more information.

COMING IN WORSHIP

July 2nd

Galatians 5:13-26

“50 Stars”

July 9th

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

“Joseph and His Visible Thinking”

July 16th

Romans 8:1-11

“Rebranding Life in the Spirit”

July 23rd

Genesis 28:10-19

“Jacobs Travel Challenge”

July 30th

1 Kings 3:5-12

“Ask Yahweh”

Now would be a great time to attend a Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 8:45am!

Pastor Pete’s Sunday School Class meets upstairs in Room 209 and is studying the Gospel Comparison.

The Men’s Sunday School Class meets upstairs in Room 206 and is studying Psalms.

The Ladies’ Sunday School Class meets upstairs in Room 208 and is studying Genesis.

The Wednesday lunch time study at 11:45am has begun a new study titled “The Thirteen Apostles.” We will look at the thirteen men who were closest to Je-sus – who they were, what they did, where they ended up. Bring your lunch and join us. This would be a good time to make Bible Study part of your spiritual life.

Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the reception area for treats and fellowship be-fore we go into worship. Hot coffee and cold lemonade are always included.

Monday - Thursday

8:30am - 2:30pm

Friday CLOSED

(during the summer)

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app. Simply go to live.srbcc.com You will need to sign up for a free

Donations to the General Operating Fund can now be made securely via PayPal online. Visit our webpage and click the “donate” button at the top or go directly to give.srbcc.com

Please “Like” our “Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach” Facebook page to stay up to date on info and future events.

NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

BROOKDALE DEVOTIONAL

SCHEDULE - JULY July 4 –Gerry Rector

July 11 –Linda Fullerton July 18 –Charlie Earles July 25 –Gerry Rector

We are in need of volunteers who would be willing to

spend about one hour a month leading these devotions.

Please contact Patty Bridges at 615-289-5031 or outreach@srbcc.com

if you would like to help.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

July 6 - Robert Rice July 12 - Jim Fortner July 13 - Jeanetta Loyall July 15 - Patti Witbeck July 16 - David Rundquist July 17 - Juanita Worlund Pete Hyde July 18 - LaDonna Wright July 23 - Jim Smeal July 29 - Maurine Straub July 31 - Myra Rhodes

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

July 2 - Don & Linda DeBerry July 8 - Jim & Trish Hopson July 12 - Art & Marty Dees July 20 - Hal & Myra Rhodes

LET’S CELEBRATE AND REJOICE WITH KALEO, JULY 16TH, 5PM

We have been blessed this summer with the presence of the KALEO college ministry. They have added a lot of energy to our church during the down months of summer. Many of you have made a great effort to get to know them. It is great that we have the opportunity to support this vital ministry of spiritual growth in their lives, as well as the lives they touch through sharing the Gospel message in our area.

Join us at on Sunday, July 16th at 5pm, we will be having a special evening of fellowship and rejoicing as we celebrate the work God has done in and through their lives. We will start with a fellowship meal of hamburgers and hot dogs. Afterwards, we will move into the sanctuary for a time of worship with music, personal testimonies and prayer. They depart back to their respective colleges for continued ministry and outreach the last week of July. Please pray for us as we prepare for this wonderful time together and that God would be glorified in it!

Instead of our regular Pot Luck dinner, we will meet at 5 pm for a hot dog and hamburger cookout in the parking lot and then move into the sanctuary for a time of worship and rejoicing in the KALEO ministry.

If you can help with this special evening i.e. bring a grill, cook hot dogs and hamburgers, help set up clean up and serve etc., please contact Pastor Scooter.

You will not want to miss this special event and special time of fellowship and worship.

Every woman is invited to come and be a part of this dynamic group. You will be welcomed and given an opportunity to get to know your fellow church ladies. Our focus is on service to our community through our mission work and enjoying getting together for shared good times. For more information about the CCW, please contact Jan Rundquist, Doris Tharpe, Mary Reeder or email Gerry Rector at ccw@srbcc.com

Our last CCW activity of the season was a total success. A full church bus and more, thirty three took part. We all ate together at AJ's on the Harbor, then sailed into the beautiful sunset. The weather cooperated wonderfully. The Captain said we saw one of the best sunsets he's ever seen on our way back to port. ***As for all of our activities, a computer Evite will be sent out each month to let you know all the details about each upcoming activity, asking you to respond. In addition, there will always be a manual sign-up sheet in the food/reception area (across from the Admin office) on Sunday mornings. Jan

The Community Ukes will continue to meet on Thursdays on July 6th at 10am for lessons and practice throughout the summer. All levels of expertise are welcome. Community Ukes is open to anyone interested in learning to play or experienced musicians. It’s not too late to find a ukulele and join us. We practice at 10am on Thursdays and we have beginners and more skilled players.

We will be performing at The Ageless Beauty Contest on July 11th @ 9am, in the sanctuary. See Pastor Scooter for more details.

COMMUNITY UKES

Women of SRBCC

Have you ever wanted a place to relax, enjoy fellowship with like-minded women, listen to interesting guest

speakers, join in on worth-while local missions, make new friends and enjoy outings? In September, our CCW will

kick off their fall program. Our goal is to have all women who attend church be a part of CCW. Get to know your

“sisters” in Christ and be an active participant in our church. So….Keep us in mind for September.

Don’t Be a Lightning Bug Christian

One of my favorite summertime activities as boy in Florida was to catch lightning bugs in my

backyard. Many evenings after supper, my dad and I would grab our hats and go outside (our hats

served as bug nets). We would laugh and chase those bugs all over the yard. It was a challenge to

capture the little guys because you could not see them but for a moment when they lit up. They

would dissolve into the dark night in an instant. I would never know where they would pop up.

Every now and then I would get lucky and catch one.

I believe God put the lightning bugs in life to illustrate how Christians look to the world when we

fail to be lights for Christ in our words and in our walk. The world in which we live is in a state of

twenty-four-hour, spiritual darkness. It is to this dark world God calls us to be children of light.

Our lights must shine bright and let the whole world know where we stand and with Whom we

stand. We ought not to be like the lightning bug that lights up momentarily and only to disappear in

an instant.

Jesus is the Light of the world (Jn.8:12). He fulfilled God’s plan by not only becoming the Light,

but also by becoming the Way. Now, Jesus has passed the responsibility of sharing the light of

God’s truth to us—the Church (Matt.5:14). We can fulfill this task by the witness in our life. As we

allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate our heart and life, God uses us to light the way of life—Jesus

Christ—in the midst of a dark and dying world. I encourage you to rekindle the Light in your life by

resolving to continue to grow in the knowledge of His Word, obedience to His will and walking with

Him every day of your life until He calls you home. His light will shine through you and your life

will make a difference.

“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in

heaven.”(Matt.5:16, NASB)

MUSIC MINISTRY

“A Tempo” is a musical term instructing the musician to return to the

original tempo or beat. I think this certainly applies to our lives as

Christians. Sometimes we get out of sync with God’s redemptive rhythm

for our lives. Each day provides an opportunity for us to return to walk in

tempo with Him. ...Scooter Ward

NEW GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY “LIVING THROUGH LOSS”

A new grief support ministry is beginning at our church – LIVING THROUGH LOSS. All of us

need guidance through the process of grief. Grief assaults us emotionally, mentally, spiritually and socially. We can’t stuff grief inside, or pretend it doesn’t exist; it is real and persistent. While it may be hard to believe that experiencing and sharing the painful feelings can be healing, survivors confirm that with the right tools they heal in time. The goal is to come through the tunnel with renewed purpose and increased faith.

The mission of LIVING THROUGH LOSS would be to provide comfort during loss where participants learn coping skills and develop a sense of hope and promise based in spiritual, emotional and mental health.

We hope to provide a safe sanctuary of confidential support, platform of spiritual growth and offer education and information. This is designed to be a gathering place to meet and make friends and create a powerful presence of Christian love and support.

Facilitators will be CC Veazay Whittinghill, Robin Tharpe, Mary Reeder and Gerry Rector.

Sessions will begin July 11th at 11am and will extend for 6 weeks. If you are interested, please contact one of the facilitators or one of the Pastors.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

The Congregational Care committee met this past month and reworked the congregational care groups. You should be hearing from your new Congregational Care person soon. Please let them know of any needs you might have that your church family can help with.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Our church has been active in Stephen Ministry in the past and we want to see if there is interest in reactivating our Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministry is a national program that trains those who feel a calling to walk beside those who are going through tough times in their lives. This might be the loss of loved one, divorce, loss of a job, etc. Stephen ministers would come along side these folks in a one-on-one, confidential situation to listen and be supportive in these troubling times.

Stephen Ministers go through a rigorous 50 hour training course to prepare them for this special calling. Once assigned, they meet regularly with the person they are walking with as well as with fellow Stephen Ministers for confidential supervision and support. Those who have been trained as Stephen Ministers in our church have helped numerous people get through tough times.

Stephen Ministry is a big commitment of time for training, as well as meeting the person you would be helping and supervising meetings. We would ask for a two year commitment to the ministry once you have finished training.

Pastor Pete is a trained Stephen Minister Trainer and would lead the training, if there are enough people interested in become a Stephen Minister.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or just want more information, please contact Pastor Pete. If you are a trained Stephen Minister and would like to get active again, please let Pastor Pete know.

SCHEDULED MEETINGS - MONDAY, JULY 17th Finance Committee @ 4pm and Church Board @ 5pm

Remember that these are open meetings and the congregation is

invited to attend.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENTS

We thank the following individuals for assisting with activities & duties in July: Communion Servers (July) - Deacons & Ushers Communion Preparer - Mo Davis Mission Deliveries - Margaret Rogers Pew Maintenance - Jan Rundquist and Shelby Wesson Fellowship Dinner Kitchen Crew (July 16th) - Deanna Wolverton, Gayle Lockwood and Shelby Wesson Media Team - Dusan Kurka, David Rundquist and Jason Chandler

July 2 - Art and Marty Dees July 9 - Dot Taylor and Kathy Romero July 16 - Mandi Chandler and Jim Hopson July 23 - Donna McIntyre and Leola McCall July 30 - Kay Hyde and Mary Sue Fortner August 6 - Art and Marty Dees

LET’S GO CRUISIN WITH THE COMMUNITY CHURCH CRUISERS St. Augustine, FL Trip in May 2017

PLEASE KEEP the following people on our Prayer List in your thoughts and prayers:

Please pray for: church/associate members: Pastor Pete, Pastor Scooter, Pastor Scooter’s mom Vicki Ward, Ed & Carolyn Latham, Jan Rundquist, Marie Starks, Susan McGinnis, Velma Riehle, Gerry Rector, Juanita Worland, Larry Draper, Leola McCall, Kathy Colcord, Diane Goldsby, Betty Krika, Pete & Chotsy Mercer, LaDonna Wright, Jean Rice, Fran Eckert, Sherry & Bob Weaver friends & relatives: Noah Vick, Laura Ruth, Carolyn & Terry Padgette, Bryant Mather, Dick Gorby, Dale Riehle, Blake, Estelle Dinkins, Linda Wiselogel, Path of Grace, Ray & Martha Jones, Jean Stallard, Renee Christenson & family, Heather Stamps, Lucy Cura & family, Peggy Pearson, John Griffin, Don & Mary Pate, Cathy Felleti, Jennifer Felleti, Mayra & Robert Goodin, Dick & Joyce Callis, Randy Godeke, Sharon Meiggs, Lisa Hess, Frank Hunt, Shirley Hunt, Kortney, Michael, Gunnar, Sharlene, Lisa, Marcy Bauer, Ken Thompson, Jeneen Sim-mons, Joseph Davis, Sydney Held, Kay Stout, John Trotter, Brenda Wood, D.D. Nielson and victims of terrorism.

Thanksgiving for prayers answered: Mo Davis, Bill Stephenson, Denise Stokes, Betsy Stout-Jones & family

(Please notify the church office if someone can be taken off the prayer list. Thank you.)

GOD DOES ANSWER PRAYERS!!

We are looking for teachers and

assistants, to start this fall.

If you are interested please contact

Dot Taylor or Gerry Rector

Community Church Calendar

July 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

26 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

27

Kaleo

28 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

29 **NO Comm. Ukes** 2pm Bulletin Folding 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

Kaleo

30 OFFICE CLOSED

1

Kaleo

2 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

3 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

4 Independence Day

OFFICE CLOSED

Kaleo

5 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

6 10am Comm. Ukes 2pm Bulletin Folding 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

Kaleo

7 OFFICE CLOSED

8

Kaleo

9 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc (Communion) 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

10 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

11 11am Living through Loss

Kaleo

12 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

13 10am Comm. Ukes 2pm Bulletin Folding 5:30pm VBS Meeting 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

Kaleo

14 OFFICE CLOSED

15

Kaleo

16 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc 5pm Fellowship Cookout/Kaleo sendoff 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

17 4pm FC Mtg 5pm Church Board Mtg 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

18 11am Living through Loss

19 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

20 10am Comm. Ukes 2pm Bulletin Folding 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

21 OFFICE CLOSED

22

23 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

24 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

25 11am Living through Loss

26 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

27 10am Comm. Ukes 2pm Bulletin Folding 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

28 OFFICE CLOSED

29

30 8:45am Bible Study 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship Svc 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

31 7pm El Shaddai Prayer Svc (chapel) 7pm AA group (upstairs)

1 11am Living through Loss

2 11:45am Bible Study 7pm El Shaddai Praise Practice (chapel)

3 10am Comm. Ukes 2pm Bulletin Folding 7pm El Shaddai (chapel)

4 OFFICE CLOSED

5

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH (3524 U.S. Highway 98 West) Post Office Box 1723 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

TO:

Grow in Your Faith – Get into the WORD!

Sunday Morning Pastor’s Study — 8:45 am, Room 209, Facilitator: Pastor Pete, Current Study: Gospel Comparison

Sunday Morning Men’s Study — 8:45 am, Room 206, Facilitator: varies, Current Study: Psalms

Sunday Morning Ladies’ Study — 8:45 am, Room 208, Facilitator: Susan Hall, Current Study: Genesis

Wednesday Noon Adult Study — 11:45 am, Room 209, Facilitator: Pastor Pete, Current Study: The Thirteen Apostles