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Vol. 79 #29
08/07/2016
Last week I traveled to New
York with seven students and
two other leaders to serve at
Discover Church. About
three years ago FirstSarasota
came along side Jason Jasper and his wife, Jerri, to help them plant
Discover Church in a small town on Long
Island called Kings Park.
hang out with their teens, Tuesday night
we went into the park and handed out
water bottles and Wednesday night we
went to the beach for a service and baptism. Then Thursday we finally took a
break from work and went into the city
for the whole day. On Friday we went
back to the church to finish up and worked
up until 4pm, even though we had a flight
at 6:30pm. As you can see we were busy
Originally our team was supposed to go and God used us in every way possible.
there to run Vacation Bible School and a
skateboard camp. But God always I would personally like to thank the whole
knows what is best. With many obstacles team that went with me: Stacy Storck,
coming up with transportation and who Victoria Helton, Grant Wilson, Michael
all was going, it started to get compli- Sanchez, Michaelie Grajalez, Matt Luke,
cated. About two weeks before the trip, Tanner Storck, Madeleine Cooper and
we got a phone call from the Jasper’s. Sydney Storck. I cannot say it enough
They had started renovating the kid’s how amazing you all were. You all are
area and were stuck with lots of projects the true meaning of the word servant. I
not finished and no place for us to do also want to thank all of FirstSarasota.
VBS.
Without you this trip would not have been
possible. Once again you outdid yourThis is when God stepped in. He re- selves. Thank you for being such an
minded us that we can be used in many amazing and giving church.
ways and right now we needed to go and
help them complete the project they God Bless,
started. We had a saying for the week,
“Blessed are the flexible for they shall
not be bent out of shape.” Boy did we
need to remember this all week.
We landed in NY on Sunday afternoon,
checked into the hotel and went straight
to work. From that point on we did not
stop. We worked every day from 8:15am
until about 4pm. Then each night we
went back to the church for a different
activity. Monday night we were able to
Tim Storck
2nd Annual ‘Undie’ Sunday - August 14 and 21
Undie Sunday is an attempt to meet one of the great needs of foster families!
Many local and state Christian ministries seek to 'undergird' (pun intended) the
work of Christian foster families across our tri-county area of Manatee, Sarasota
and Desoto counties. We are asking every member or friend of FirstSarasota who
attends worship on August 14 or 21 to bring a set of newly packaged underwear
for any child, male or female, ages three to eighteen and place them in our
collection bins at the entrances to our church campus. For more information
please contact our Missions Pastor, Paul Helton at 941-365-2846.
Rock the Universe with
FirstSarasota Students
Saturday, September 10, 2016
$65 (space is limited, so sign up by
turning in your money ASAP!)
Rock, ride, and rejoice at Rock the
Universe at Universal Studios.
Experience one night of soul-stirring
songs from Christian music’s hottest
stars, alongside awesome rides and
attractions. It’s an unforgettable
event of faith and fun. Sign up
deadline is Wednesday, August 10.
Contact Courtney Stocks at
courtney@firstsarasota.org or
for more information.
It’s That Time Again!
Preparations are underway for the
43rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree!
SCT Choir & Pageantry Rehearsals
will be held on the dates below:
Saturday Sept. 17: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
(Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Saturday Oct. 15: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Saturday Nov. 5: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Saturday Nov. 19: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Full run through and dress rehearsal
schedules will follow. If you are
interested in singing in the tree or being
a part of the pageantry, we would love
to have you join us! If you have any
questions call Brenda in the Church
Office at 941-365-2846.
Last Summer Beach Run!
Fun for the whole family!
Tuesday, August 9 at 6:00 p.m. at
Siesta Beach directly in front of the
new pavilion. Look for the Sole
Sisters flag. There is a one-mile fun
run that begins at 6:30 p.m. followed
by the larger race at 7:00 p.m. For
more info contact Courtney Stocks at
941-365-2846.
Friday, August 12
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
in the FirstSarasota Gym
Come beat the heat and enjoy
some snacks and fun for the kids!
For more info and/or to RSVP
contact “MOPS at FirstSarasota” on
Facebook or email
info@firstsarasota.org
IG.NITE
“It's Girls Night”
Most Monday nights at 6:00 p.m.
in the summer at Sherry Erb's House.
Fun, Food, Fellowship,
Bible Study, and Arts/Crafts
for Middle & High School Girls
Call or text 941-302-3727
for more info!
SUNDAY
August 7
MONDAY
August 8
Pastor’s Bible Study
Contemporary Worship Service
Bible Study
Koinonia Cafe - FLC
Triumphant Worship Service
Bible Study
PowerSurge - Children’s Bldg. 2nd Fl. - Ktg. - 4th Grade
WWSB-TV Broadcast - Channel 7
Summer Nights Bible Study - The Gibbens’ House
GLOW Women’s Bible Study - The Erb’s House
IG.NITE Bible Study for Middle & High School Girls - Erb’s
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
August 9
Women on Mission Sewing Group
Mother’s Morning Out
Weekly Summer Beach Run - Siesta Key Beach
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
August 10
Melva’s Kitchen - FLC - Chicken
Childcare for Infants-Preschool - Nursery
Timmy Time for Middle & High School Students - Chapel
Summer Wednesday Nights - Ktg. through 5th Grade
Midweek Prayer & Praise
“Sole” Sisters - Ladies Running Group
moMENtum Men’s Group - Annex
Young Singles Bible Study - Chapel
Sanctuary Choir Practice
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Kick Off Play Date - Gym
9:30 a.m.
THURSDAY
August 11
FRIDAY
August 12
SUNDAY
August 14
MONDAY
August 15
TUESDAY
August 16
WEDNESDAY
August 17
THURSDAY
August 18
SUNDAY
August 21
Men’s “Pray & Play” Golf League - The Palm’s Golf Club
Undie Sunday
Pastor’s Bible Study
Contemporary Worship Service - Lord’s Supper
Bible Study
Koinonia Cafe - FLC
Triumphant Worship Service
Bible Study
PowerSurge - Children’s Bldg. 2nd Fl. - Ktg. - 4th Grade
WWSB-TV Broadcast - Channel 7
Summer Nights Bible Study - The Gibbens’ House
GLOW Women’s Bible Study - The Erb’s House
IG.NITE Bible Study for Middle & High School Girls - Erb’s
5:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Women on Mission Sewing Group
9:00 a.m.
Melva’s Kitchen - FLC - Chicken
Childcare for Infants-Preschool - Nursery
Timmy Time for Middle & High School Students - Chapel
Summer Wednesday Nights - Ktg. through 5th Grade
Midweek Prayer & Praise
“Sole” Sisters - Ladies Running Group
moMENtum Men’s Group - Annex
Young Singles Bible Study - Chapel
Sanctuary Choir Practice
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Undie Sunday
Pastor’s Bible Study
Contemporary Worship Service
Bible Study
Koinonia Cafe - FLC
Triumphant Worship Service
Bible Study
PowerSurge - Children’s Bldg. 2nd Fl. - Ktg. - 4th Grade
WWSB-TV Broadcast - Channel 7
GLOW Women’s Bible Study - The Erb’s House
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Men’s “Pray & Play” Golf League - The Palm’s Golf Club
5:30 p.m.
9:00 A.M. – Contemporary Worship Service
August 7, 2016
Praise and Worship
Welcome
“Always”
“Forever”
Congregation
Pastor Shawn Gross
Praise and Worship
“Do What You Want To”
Message
Time of Response
Congregation
Dr. John Sullivan
Nicole Groom
Closing Prayer
Pastor Shawn Gross
10:30 A.M. – Triumphant Worship Service
August 7, 2016
Prelude
Denise Verheul
Call to Worship
Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra
“When Morning Gilds the Skies”
Congregational Hymn
“Rejoice the Lord is King”
Congregation
Worship Through Song
Nicole Groom
Pastoral Welcome & Call to Prayer
Pastor Paul Helton
Congregational Hymn
Congregation
“Jesus is All the World to Me”
Message
Hymn of Decision
Offertory Prayer
Offertory
Dr. John Sullivan
“Cleanse Me”
Presentation of New Members
Congregation
Sherill Henegar
Andrew Lapp
Pastor Paul Helton
Sanctuary flowers for August 7 are
placed by Glen & Diane Hamilton in
loving memory of their parents.
Flowers for August 14 are placed
by Ed & Judy Altman in honor of
all of their grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Periodical Postage
Paid
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
Additional flowers for August 14
are placed by Judy Rogers in
loving memory of her husband,
William A. Rogers, on his
birthday August 20.
DEACON OF THE WEEK
Our Deacons are available if
there is a need for ministry.
Please feel free to call.
Week of 8/7 – 8/13
Sherry Erb (302-3727)
Week of 8/14 – 8/20
Glen Hamilton (371-1575)
Week of 8/21 – 8/27
Fred Shrode (378-1092)
Weekly Budget Goal
Budget Receipts
Budget Goal YTD
Budget Receipts YTD
Designated Rcpts. YTD
$
$
$
$
$
34,301.87
21,129.42
1,063,357.97
1,094,132.44
194,336.07
Main Street Property Emphasis
Found Faithful Today $
1,394.00
Found Faithful To Date $1,660,675.91
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HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
WITH A CALL, CARD, OR VISIT
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Sarasota, FL 34231
Pastor William H. Hild
Lead Pastor
Pastor Shawn Gross
Pastor of Worship
Ministerial Staff
Pastor Mark Gibbens
Pastor of Families &
Young Adults
Mrs. Donna Booth
Director of Preschool &
Children Ministries
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July 31, 2016
Bible Study
304
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9:00 - 156
10:30 - 317
Total - 473
Pastor Paul Helton
Pastor of Missions &
Education
Mr. Tim Storck
Director of Student
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