Community Presbyterian Church Celebration This Week at Community Presbyterian Church

Places to Serve
Give Kids the World Volunteer at GKTW where we serve very ill children and their
families at the Ginger Bread House. If you would like to volunteer or have any
questions contact Liz Hanna at hannaliz24@yahoo.com. Our website has more
information about GKTW and how to register. We serve the 4th Monday of
every month from 5:30-9:00 PM. If you have never served before you must sign
up on their website 2 weeks prior. NOTE: Please wear close toed shoes.
Community Hope Center is in need of the following items for their Food & Toiletry
Pantry: all non-perishable food items and diapers sizes NB-5, especially size 3.
Places to Learn
Adult Sunday School Today, 10/19, we will continue a new study based on the
hit movie, God’s Not Dead. This study will help you be prepared to defend your
faith, help you stay strong and allow you to reach friends and family for
Christ. This week’s lesson is “Understand God’s Purpose.” Come and join us at
9:30 AM in the St Andrew Room.
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study The only part of you that lasts forever is
your Soul! Do you know how to recognize and meet the needs of your God
given Soul? Please join us at 10:00 AM in the St. Andrew Room for our 5 week
session on John Ortberg’s Soul Keeping. Just bring your heart and soul and get
ready to grow. All ladies welcome! Questions? Contact Penny Lingo at
PSLingo50@Yahoo.com
Places to Connect
Women of All Ages Life Group All ladies are welcome to connect with each other
and God on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. Please join us for the next
Women of All Ages Life Group meeting on Wednesday, 10/22 from 6:30-8:00
PM in the St. Andrew Room. We will watch and discuss the video “After Jesus,
the World was Never the Same.” For inquiries, please contact Carol Carbrey at
Carol@Carbrey.com
Supper Club is a Life Group composed of young professionals ranging in ages
from twenties to forties. We welcome you to join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday at
7:00 PM, starting in November at the church in the Conference Room.
New Life Group: "Unchained" Explore what it means to unchain the Holy Spirit in
our lives. This group will be "unchained" - no walls or books; will meet outside
on the church lawn by the cross and the discussion will be prompted by the
Holy Spirit. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:30 PM.
New Life Group: Fruitful Parenting will meet every other Saturday afternoon at
the church between 3:00-4:00 PM. Come join a vibrant new group seeking
fellowship and time to go deeper in your faith in a safe and relaxed
environment. Starting date 11/4 in the Expansion and our first study will be
The Power of Love: Building Relationships that Work. If you would like more
information please email: fruitfulparentinglifegroup@gmail.com
New Connections Life Group Are you new to our church family or new to the area
and looking for a way to get connected? We would like to invite you to our New
Connections Life Group. Meetings will be the 1 st and 3rd Wednesdays from
7:00–8:30 PM at the Osceola Library in Celebration. The first New Connections
Life Group meeting is scheduled for 11/5. Please contact us at
smallgroups@commpres.com if you have any questions.
Give Yourself an Early Christmas Present! If you are carrying the burden of a
painful loss this year – whether a job, a relationship, a loved one’s death, or
declining health, join us Wednesday nights, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Conference
Room for Soul Care Ministries’ “How to Get Through Life’s Losses,” a program
based on Rick Warren’s stages of loss curriculum. Find life-changing hope and
healing alongside people who understand. Contact George for more
information: george.crippen@celebration.fl.us –or – 407-566-1633.
Choir Become a part of these ministry opportunities. We are just starting
rehearsals for the Christmas Musical..."Three Gifts." Sanctuary Choir rehearsals
are on Tuesdays at 7:00-8:15 PM; Hand Bell Choir rehearsals are on Fridays at
6:30-7:30 PM. If you have any questions please feel free to call Gregory
Schroeder at 407-973-8839...or just show up!
This Week at Community Presbyterian Church
Please see the Children’s Ministry Page for Child Care Information
Sunday 10/19
8:15 AM
Traditions- Traditional Worship—Sanctuary
9:30 AM
Sunday School—St. Andrew Room
9:30 AM
Fusion Bible Study—Upperroom
9:30 AM
Reach—Contemporary Worship—Sanctuary
11:00 AM
The Bridge—Blended Worship—Sanctuary
12:30 PM
DivorceCare—Conference Room
12:30 PM
DivorceCare for Kids—Chapel
12:30 PM
FPU —St. Andrew Room
Monday 10/20 No School
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
5:00 PM
Weight Watchers—Conference Room
7:00 PM
Sr. Hi Youth Group—Expansion
Tuesday 10/21
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
9:00 AM
Al-Anon—St. Andrew Room
10:00 AM
Staff Meeting—Conference Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
4:15 PM
Grief Healing for Kids—Conference Room
6:00 PM
Preschool Board Meeting—Expansion 2
6:00 PM
Twenties Life Group—Upperroom
7:00 PM
Choir—Sanctuary
Wednesday 10/22
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
3:00 PM
Kid’s Oasis –Entire Campus
6:30 PM
Women of All Ages Life Group—Expansion
7:00 PM
How To Get Through Life’s Losses—Conference Room
7:00 PM
Mid. Hi Youth Group—Expansion
Thursday 10/23
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
10:00 AM
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study—St. Andrew Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
5:30 PM
PM Worship Band Rehearsal—Sanctuary
6:45 PM
FPU - St. Andrew Room
7:30 PM
Night Of Worship—Sanctuary
Friday 10/24
8:00 AM
AA—St. Andrew Room
1:00 PM
Ties That Bind—Conference Room
3:40 PM
HWF—Entire Campus
4:30 PM
Kid’s Khoir—Sanctuary
6:30 PM
Roots—St. Andrew Room
6:30 PM
Handbells — Sanctuary
Saturday 10/25
8:00 AM
Men’s Saturday Morning Fellowship—Conference Room
8:00 AM
AA Meeting—Expansion
11:00 AM
Girls Breakfast, Expansion 1
Community Hope Center open Monday—Thursday 8:30—5:30 PM
** Preschool Monday thru Friday **
Welcome to
Community Presbyterian Church
In
Celebration
October 19, 2014
“ And this is the Story: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5.11
Community Presbyterian Church is a family of Christ followers committed to
Experiencing and Sharing Jesus Christ
Schedule of Services
Sunday Worship: 8:15 AM Traditional Service
9:30 AM Contemporary Service
11:00 AM Blended Service
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Thursday Worship: 7:30 PM Contemporary Service
Please see the Children’s Ministry Page for Child Care Information
511 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 407-566-1633
Email: church@commpres.com
www.commpres.com
www.facebook.com/CommPresChurch
A Note From the Pastor, William A. Lewis
We Welcome You!
Spiritual Preparation
We would like to welcome all of our guests to Community Presbyterian Church.
We hope that the Spirit and love of the Lord fill you today as you worship with us.
We would love to connect with you one-on-one, to learn more about you, and to
allow you to learn more about our church and congregation. If you are a first time
guest please join us after the service at the Welcome Cart so that we may get to
know you better and offer you a welcome gift.
There is no substitute for spiritual preparation. Spiritual preparation
equips you for unforeseen crises or opportunities. However, if you are
unprepared you will be vulnerable in life's unexpected events.
If you are spiritually prepared when a crisis comes, you will not have to try
to develop instantly the quality of relationship with Christ that can sustain
you. If you suddenly have an opportunity to share your faith with an
unbeliever, you will be equipped to do so. If you enter a time of worship
Spiritually prepared, you will not miss an encounter with God. If you are
spiritually filled when you meet a person in sorrow, you will have much to
offer. If you have established safeguards in your life in advance, you will
not give in to temptation. Christians lose many opportunities to
experience God’s activity because they have not devoted enough time to
their relationship with God. If you have not yet developed the habit of
daily prayer and Bible study, why not begin now, so that you will be
equipped for whatever life brings?
From Experiencing God: Day By Day
Henry T. Blackaby & Richard Blackaby
Ministry Highlights
 The Community Hope Center is excited to invite you to our upcoming
 TLC Pie Buffet Invites you to the annual PIE BUFFET to be held on 10/26 in
Expansion 1 at 12:00 PM. Come for PIES, BEVERAGES, and FELLOWSHIP!!
Please donate pies. CONTACT: Ceil Thomas, Ceilmk@hotmail.com
 Men’s Retreat Will be held at The Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 West Fort
Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429. Golf, boating, games and fellowship...get
to know your brothers of CommPres. One or Two night stays...Visit http://
bit.ly/cpmen2014 for more information. Click "Registration Options" to see
various options and pricing. All food and activity prices included in overnight
pricing. Contact Clint Searcy with questions: 407-973-5071
 Give Yourself an Early Christmas Present! If you are carrying the burden of a
painful loss this year – whether a job, a relationship, a loved one’s death, or
declining health, join us Wednesday nights, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Conference
Room for Soul Care Ministries’ “How to Get Through Life’s Losses,” a
program based on Rick Warren’s stages of loss curriculum. Find life-changing
hope and healing alongside people who understand. Contact George for more
information: george.crippen@celebration.fl.us –or – 407-566-1633.
Please fill out the Friendship Pads found at the center aisle especially our guests!
If you are a member and have changed any of your information, please update
your information on the Friendship Pad. Once you have passed the pad to the
end of your row, please pass the pad back the center aisle.
Become a Member of Community Presbyterian Church Periodically we hold new
membership classes we call CommPres 101. We would love to have you join our
membership and if you have questions please contact Pastor William or one of
our Elders. If you are interested in attending please contact the Church office at
407-566-1633 or email us at church@commpres.com.
If you have a prayer request please email prayer@commpres.com or call the
office at 407-566-1633. Submissions for the bulletin must be received by
Wednesday afternoon. If you have an immediate prayer need, you can ask for a
prayer request to be sent to our e-prayer group. Please specify either the bulletin
or e-prayer group or both in your request and your wording for the request the eprayer group receives.
It’s Never Too Soon to Make Arrangements for Our Final Resting Place! The
Resurrection Chapel and Memorial Courtyard (the Columbarium) here on our
church campus provides a final, quiet, peaceful and permanent location for each
of us and our loved ones. Call our church office 407-566-1633 to find out more
details as to availability, special prices for members, regular attendees, etc.
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Revelation 19
Isaiah 5-6
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Revelation 20
Revelation 21-22
1 Thessalonians 1
Isaiah 7-8
Psalm 110
Isaiah 9-10
Psalm 111
Isaiah 11-13 Psalm 112
Psalm 109:20-31
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1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Isaiah 14-16 Psalm 113
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Isaiah 17-19 Psalm 114
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1 Thessalonians 4
Read the Bible
through the Year
fundraiser "Take a Bite Out of Homelessness" at Gatorland on 11/8. Tickets
are on sale at the table outside. We are also accepting sponsorships and
silent auction items for the event. For more info, contact Rose
Flores,rose.flores@hope192.com. All proceeds will go to help us bring hope to
hurting families in need in Osceola County. It register directly visit: https://
commpreschurch.webconnex.com/Gatorland
If you are a first time guest or a returning guest, we invite you to fill out a
welcome card and place it in the offering plate as it passes by. This will allow our
pastoral staff to pray for you by name this week. If you have any specific prayer
concerns, please place them on this card. We look forward to connecting with
you more during your time in Celebration.
Read the Bible
through the Year
When they had gone to buy [oil], the groom arrived. Then those who were ready
went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:10
Isaiah 20-22 Psalm 115
Scripture Memory Verse
“One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the
Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in
His temple. For in the days of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling…”
Psalm 27: 4-5
The flowers this week are given by Philip and Rosemary in loving
memory of Art Sanborn
Children’s Ministry
JoAnn Tennant—Director of Children’s Ministry
joann.tennant@commpres.com 407-566-1633 X228
http://www.commpres.com/kids2christ
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Operation Christmas Child News!!!
National Collection Week is 11/17 thru 11/24
PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE A FLYER FOR EACH BOX THAT YOU FILL.
Shoeboxes from home and like-size plastic containers with lids may also be used!
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For Children on Sunday Morning:
 Childcare is offered from 8AM to 12 Noon in the Nursery.
 Super Sunday School is offered during the 9:30 worship service.
Super Sunday School (PreK 3 thru 5th grade) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
[parent drop-off/pick-up required]
We encourage all families with young children to take advantage of
Super S.S. offered during 9:30 worship! We share fun, faith, and fellowship
through engaging and interactive lessons, special annual events (Children’s
Sabbath and Living Nativity), class trips, and overnight retreats . . . so come
join us at 9:30!!!
Kids’ Oasis (K-5th grade ONLY) Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
[parent sign-in/sign-out required]
 Fall Study: 10 Big Stories of Exodus!
 Happy Halloween Burger Bash [for participants] on Wednesday 10/29!
Children’s Sabbath 2014 – It’s a Wrap!
 The Precious PreK’s reciting Genesis 1:31 on video, the Super S.S. Chorus
(K/1st grade & 3rd/4th grade) singing the Offertory, the 2nd grade ushers, and
the 4th/5th grade liturgists all did an AMAZING job in leading worship and
sharing their growing faith with their church family last Sunday 10/12!
 Many thanks go out to all who worked behind the scenes to help bring the
13th annual Children’s Sabbath to our church family.
 A great big thank you also goes out to our S.S. parents who supported their
children in all ways for the big day!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Jeremy Young - Director of Youth Ministry
jeremy.young@commpres.com 407-566-1633 X227
THIS WEEK AT THE EDGE (SrHi), INFIINITY (MidHi), Fusion (Combined)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Fusion Bible Study, 9:30 AM, Upperroom
The Edge, 7:00 PM, Expansion 1
Gals Bible Study, 5:00 PM, Upperroom
Guys Bible Study, 6:00 PM, Upperroom
Wednesday Infinity, 7:00 PM, Expansion 1
Friday
Parking Lot Fundraiser
Saturday Parking Lot Fundraiser
Upcoming Events:
10/24—Opening Night—Getting Sarah Married, CHS @ 7:00 PM
10/25- Girls Brunch, 11:00 AM, Expansion 1
(See Crissy for details; crissy.sans@commpres.com)
10/29—Fusion Halloween Party 7:00 PM
Questions: Contact Jeremy Young at the church office or email at
jeremy.young@commpres.com or you can find us at The Edge and Infinity’s table
between the 9:30 and 11:00 service!
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