Easter/Spring 2024 Newsletter

O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!

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HOLY WEEK AT PCPC

PALM SUNDAY at PCPC

March 24th

Services at 8:30, 9, and 11am TOS Concert at 7:00pm

HOLY WEEK at PCPC

Maundy Thursday – March 28th

Services at:

Noon (Chapel)

6:30pm (Sanctuary)

9:00pm (Fire Pit Denial Service in Courtyard)

GOOD FRIDAY at PCPC

March 29th

Services at: Noon (Sanctuary)

6:30pm (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, March 27:

Dinner is moved to THURSDAY during Holy Week

Thursday, March 28 (Maundy Thursday): Pasta Fagioli

EASTER SUNDAY IN THE COURTYARD EVENT:

Jesus is Alive! Crosses & “Cascarones” in the Courtyard March 31, 10-10:45am

• Doughnuts & Refreshments

• Easter Story Stations

• Crack confetti-filled eggs called “cascarones”

• Linger or pass through

• For all ages

THE FLOWER CROSS WILL BLOOM on Easter Sunday. PCPC has a wonderful tradition of inviting everyone to bring a flower Easter Sunday from your garden, homes or arrangements to place in the wireframe cross in the courtyard, by the sanctuary. Across the morning the cross will “bloom” with flowers in celebration of the resurrection until it is alive with color. Many people choose it as a backdrop for Easter photos.

COMPASSIONATE

END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER UPDATE

The February Food Drive for End 68 Hours of Hunger was another huge success! We collected 200 bags of groceries, over 50 case goods, and received $5,700.00 in donations from congregants. PCPC showed great enthusiasm and eagerness to help feed the hungry children in our neighborhoods.

Currently End 68 is serving 800 students each weekend and are extremely grateful for the love, kindness and generosity of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING FUNDING A WELL FOR OUR MISSION PARTNER IN HONDURAS

by Kem Toole

The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special offering is described as a way to share God’s love with our brothers and sisters around the world. With this in mind, the Witness and Service committee decided that the focus of this year’s OGHS offering should be our mission partner in Honduras, the New Hope Clinic, and specifically to support the clinic with the expense of drilling a needed deep water well at the clinic.

The New Hope Clinic is located on the outskirts of San Francisco, Honduras, a small rural and very poor farming and cattle community. It provides medical and dental services to this community as well as 51 other nearby communities with virtually no other healthcare. Dr. Davila, the medical director of the clinic, is the only doctor for miles and the closest hospital is 3 hours away in the capital, Tegucigalpa. He delivers medical services to about 9,000 people annually, while an additional 4,000 receive dental care, all on an ability to pay basis.

The water supply for the New Hope Clinic is from the village of San Francisco and has become increasingly unreliable. With

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severe droughts, the water pressure can be insufficient to reach the clinic, while during heavy rains, the water can become polluted. Dr. Davila and the board concluded that the best solution to this ongoing problem would be to drill a deep water well on the clinic’s property to ensure a reliable and clean water supply and to preclude any interruptions of medical and dental care. The estimated cost of this well is $17-20 thousand dollars. This is the goal of the OGHS offering, and this is a way for the congregation of PCPC to share God’s love with our brothers and sisters in Honduras. Their needs are great and the New Hope Clinic is indeed providing them with hope. Let’s help the clinic continue to offer that hope.

Our offering runs through March 31. You can donate by going to www.palmaceia.org/give

BLOOD DRIVES AT PCPC

This year the Big Red Bus will be at Palma Ceia Presbyterian on June 9, September 8, and December 8, all from 8:30am-1:30pm.

We hope you’ll consider saving the dates to save lives

Bring: A shovel, a trash bag, a grabber, and a reusable water bottle

“The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”

COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH

Care for Creation Sunday: April 21

by John Wells

Save the Date and come celebrate our Church’s certification as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation! We’re planning a variety of activities and information for all ages - you won’t want to miss it!

Established in 2010, the goal of the Earth Care program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, integrating earth care into all aspects of their church life. The Earth Care Congregation certification honors churches who make that commitment and encourages us all to continue our focus, year after year. PCPC is one of the 331 churches in our denomination that chose to integrate environmental focus and practices into our worship, education, facilities, and outreach.

Distribution of seed packets in worship services and in Fellowship Hall

Making seed balls to plant in your home gardens

• Beautiful original art paintings by Donna Morrison and Karen Kuykendall

• Amazing nature photography by Jon Goding

• Various information tables staffed by experts on topics including Composting, Micro-Irrigation, Rainwater Harvesting, and Clean Drinking Water

• Another opportunity to donate your unwanted electronics

• Many displays to help you be a better friend to the Earth!

Special thanks to Robert Mims for his leadership in this effort.

There’s more information to follow, but here’s a sampling of what your Church Staff and Earth Care Team are working on:

Want to join our Earth Care Team? We need you! Contact Susan Frost in the Church office and let her know!

HOPE:

How you can help make a significant difference in the pursuit of justice and equality

on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30pm

by Nicole McCutchan

In an effort to address some of the most pressing issues facing residents of Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) is mobilizing local congregations and citizens to enact systemic change. HOPE, a non-partisan, data-driven organization, draws inspiration from scriptures such as Micah 6:8 -- God has told you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God. Unlike traditional direct service efforts, HOPE collaborates with city and county officials, as well as other organizations, to implement large-scale solutions. A recent success story is the establishment of the ACTS Clubhouse in partnership with the Agency for Community (ACTS) and county commissioners, which provides support for community members with serious mental illness.

HOPE has identified three key initiatives to work on in 2024:

1) Affordable Housing: HOPE is advocating for affordable housing solutions in Tampa Bay, with a focus on supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illness. HOPE is emphasizing the importance of case management in helping these individuals lead productive lives.

2) Stormwater Drainage: Research indicates that planting native Florida plants and trees around stormwater drainage ponds can help with flooding issues. HOPE has observed that while affluent areas benefit from such practices, less affluent neighborhoods often see their ponds neglected and used as dumping grounds. HOPE is urging city officials to address this disparity and provide guidelines for the construction of new stormwater ponds.

3) Criminalization of Poverty: HOPE is working to expand Tampa’s Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program to include non-violent driving charges, such as driving with a suspended license. With over 10,000 people annually receiving criminal records for such offenses—often due to

HOPE: Continued

an inability to pay fines—HOPE believes that including these charges in the diversion program could prevent further entrenchment of poverty.

PCPC members are invited to support these initiatives by attending the Nehemiah Action Rally on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30pm, hosted at Bible Based Fellowship Church on Ehrlich Rd. The event aims to bring together city and county officials with the community to commit to these systemic changes. HOPE’s ambitious goal is to gather over 5,000 people from 50 congregations by 2030. PCPC can help to make that happen!

For those interested in attending or seeking more information, please contact: Lee Barks at leliabarks@gmail.com or Nicole McCutchan at nmccutchan@gmail.com.

Your participation can make a significant difference in the pursuit of justice and equality in Hillsborough County.

ADULT FAITH FO RMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Mornings, April 7 - May 5:

“Faith and the Governing Authorities” – Our faith and the influence of the government do not exist independent of one another. Rev. Bill Hull will guide us as we explore the relationship between faith and governing authorities throughout scripture, history, and today. 10-10:50am in EM307/308

Sunday Mornings, Ongoing:

The Bel-Mar Class: Loving One Another in a Complicated World – This class examines what it means to live in a complicated world. The issue is examined based on scripture in the context of the modern world. Drop-ins to this online (Zoom) class are always welcome. 10-10:50am. Email mpeacock@peacocklawfirm.com for the Zoom link.

Mondays, Ongoing:

Followers of the Way – This non-denominational Bible study meets on Mondays. It begins with lunch at 11:30am, followed by discussion led by Rev. John DeBevoise & PCPC staff from 12:15-1pm in FH. The meal is $5/person.

Thursdays at Noon, Ongoing:

Thursday Theology Book Group – This weekly discussion group reads through a variety of theological and religious books picked out by the members. The group is currently wrapping up reading Faith Seeking Understanding by Daniel L. Migliore. For link, contact diannawilliams@palmaceia.org.

For more information about Adult Faith Formation at PCPC, contact Rev. John Reiter, Dir. Adult Faith Formation: JohnReiter@palmaceia.org

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

End-of-Year General Membership Meeting & Potluck Lunch

May 16, 2024, 11am-1pm

At this spring’s Potluck lunch and General Membership Meeting for all women of PCPC, past presidents will be honored and two new inductees will be presented with an Honorary Life Membership and pin. Installation of officers for next year will also be part of the meeting. Contact jeniferownby@gmail.com with any questions!

PW Monthly Bible Studies

The Presbyterian Women of PCPC have a monthly bible study with two options: lunchtime or evening. Both are the second Monday of each month, which means the next two will be Monday, April 8th and May 13th.

• PW Bible Study & Lunch: 1-2:15pm. Currently studying “Quiet Conversations: What God Wants You to Know About Him” with lunch in PW Rm (CH 310).

• PW Evening Bible Study: 6:30pm. Using the same book as above, “Quiet Conversations,” we meet in hybrid, either in the PW room or on Zoom. Call the church office for the Zoom link.

FAITH AND FICTION

Faith and Fiction meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in a hybrid fashion — in person in Room EM 310 and on Zoom. The group reads a wide range of fiction and (occasionally) non-fiction books, looking for evidence of faith in the lives of the characters. We are always looking for new folks to join us. Contact Charlene Tobie at ctobie180@gmail.com with any questions.

Here are the books for 2024:

April 16 Hamlet by William Shakespeare

May 21 Called to Forgive by Anthony Thompson

June 18 Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler

July 16 The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

August 20 Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra

September 17 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

October 15 The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

November 19 True Biz by Sara Novic

December 17 Lunch, Fellowship, and Book Selection

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

-John 20:29

UPCOMING CONCERTS AT PCPC:

MOZART’S REQUIEM (TOS): MARCH 24 AT 7:00 PM

FLORIDA WIND BAND CONCERT: APRIL 7 AT 6:00 PM

BROADWAY MUSICAL TAPESTRY CONCERT (TOS): MAY 12 AT 6:00 PM

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

Starting March 27, any rising 2nd graders can now come to Junior Choir rehearsals.

Sunday, March 24: Joyful Noise and Junior Choirs sing at 11:00 am

Sunday, April 28: Junior Choir sings at 11:00 am

Sunday, May 12: Junior Choir sings at 11:00 am

JUSTICE SEEKERS FOR 4TH & 5TH GRADERS MEETS ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:

March 24; April 7; April 15; April 21; April 28 May 5 (End-ofYear Celebration)

May 19 – 5th Grade Move Up

VBS 2024: JUNE 3-7

We are sorry that we have reached capacity for VBS 2024. But we still need volunteers!

Sign up to volunteer or join the waitlist to attend at www.palmaceia.org/vbs

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR MUSICAMP 2024!

For rising 2nd-rising 8th graders

Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31, 9am-4pm

PLUS

Saturday, June 1 Rehearsal

9am-10:30am

Sunday, June 2

Performance at 11am

More Info & Registration: www.Palmaceia.org/kids

PCPC GOES TO CEDARKIRK JULY 29-AUG 2

PCPC is heading to Cedarkirk for Day Camp this summer, Monday-Friday, July 29-Aug 2, with the option of staying over at Cedarkirk the last night. We are providing transportation at no cost so that you may devote funds to the higher tiers at Cedarkirk Camp and Conference Center when you register on their website for the week of Day Camp.

Questions? Email PCPC’s Children & Families Director Allison Kelly: Allison@palmaceia.org.

As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

Mark 16:5

During “Introduction to Communion” for Kindergartners, Eloise Adkins shared our feast with the Rev. Dr. Holly Dillon, General Presbyter, Tampa Bay Presbytery, and Business Administrator Erin Lagor.

YOUTH AT PCPC

Summer Trip Registration is still open, but trips are almost full. To sign up or join a trip waitlist, go to palmaceia.org/ youth.

Youth Sunday is May 5!

We are so excited for our Annual PCPC Youth Sunday, just two months away on May 5th at the 9:00am Contemporary Service and the 11:00am Traditional Service. Youth Sunday is such a special morning for our youth to lead, participate, and be present in worship, and share with our entire congregation more about our youth program. We look forward to seeing everyone on May 5th at the 9am and 11am services! Further details about Youth Sunday will be communicated separately. If you don’t receive the youth emails, email Youth Director Kate Donaldson: Kate@palmaceia.org

Our regular programming continues in the following patterns:

Youth Group meets on Wednesday nights; Middle School from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Gym and High School from 7:30pm-8:45pm in the Youth Room.

MnMs (for High Schoolers) meets every Monday evening from 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Couch Room (Eastminster 206).

Middle School

Youth Group attended this year’s Ash Wednesday service as a group

L.I.F.T. (for Middle Schoolers) meets every Sunday morning from 10:00am-10:45am in the Couch Room (Eastminster 206).

Follow us on Instagram @pcpc.youth for the most up-todate programming details, summer trip sign-ups, photos, and more!

Confirmation Class of 2024

NEW CHURCH ENGAGEMENT SOFTWARE

We are excited to announce our new online engagement tool, One Church Software! This system will help us stay better connected as a Christian community valuing children, youth, and neighborhood relationships. Access the login portal at www.palmaceia.OneChurchSoftware.com to claim your profile or register. Once logged in, you can:

• Review and update your Directory profile by selecting “View My Profile” in the upper lefthand corner of your dashboard.

• Edit your contact info, upload a picture, and update your privacy settings.

• Set up secure online giving and payment methods

• Manage communication preferences like the e-newsletter

• Opt in for the upcoming Member Directory

With this tool, you can easily connect with ministries, groups, events, sermons, and more. For any questions, contact Susan Frost at susanfrost@palmaceia.org or 813-253-6047.

We believe this software will greatly aid our mission of building a vibrant church community! Stay tuned for further information, tips and tricks!

They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.”

-John 20:13

MOTHER’S DAY BABY SUPPLIES COLLECTION

PCPC’s Witness and Service Committee invites you to bring in gifts for our Baby Supplies Collection now through this Mother’s Day, May 12. These supplies will be shared through Lutheran Service, Metropolitan Ministries, and Beth-El for struggling parents, foster parents, refugee families, and at-risk children. New items include:

Diapers • Wipes • Pack ‘n Plays • Formula and new or gently used car seats. Items can be brought to the Church Office and Fellowsp Hall across April and into May as we seek to distribute them the day after Mother’s Day.

Building a Basket of Love is more than filling a laundry bin with needed items. It fills hearts with hope.

WEDNESDAY DINNERS

The meal is served every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall between 5:00 and 6:15. All are welcome, and no reservations are needed. The cost is $5/ adult, $3/child, or $15/family.

Wednesday, March 28: Dinner is moved to THURSDAY during Holy Week

Thursday, March 28 (Maundy Thursday): Pasta Fagioli

April 3: Parmesan Crusted Chicken

April 10: Baked Ziti

April 17: Red Beans & Sausage with Rice

April 24: Greek Lemon Pork

May 1: Fajitas

May 8: Shrimp Boil

May 15: Spaghetti

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Upcoming New Members Classes, from 10-11am on Sunday, April 21 & May 19.

PCPC’s New Members Class is for anyone who has an interest in learning more about Palma Ceia Presbyterian, its ministries, and membership. Some people who attend a session have a desire to become members of PCPC and decide to join at the end of the class. Others attend the class simply as part of their exploration toward learning more about the ministries that PCPC has to offer individuals and families.

The classes are held in the Hospitality Room (next to the chapel, facing the courtyard). Email susanfrost@palmaceia.org if you have any questions or to let us know you plan to attend.

March New Members: Lauren Pecora, Allison Fortier, Carmen and David Bach, JJ Johnson

February New Members: Matt and Katy Hale, David Duvoisin (not pictured is David’s wife, Erin) and Susan Bono

Prayer for Easter Morning

Lord God of life, on this morning of mornings, we come in awe before you. Everything we assumed was true has been shattered by what the women finding the empty tomb.

—the dead are not really gone only to remain dead,

—Forgiveness really does prove to be more powerful than vengeance. You came back from the grave to forgive the very disciples who had forsaken you.

—the empty tomb really is the truth about “death” having lost its power over us. You have kept your promise not to abandon us even when death would seem to have the last word. You have taken what men intended for harm and used it for the salvation of humankind. You have transformed a cross of shame into the throne of glory. We praise you for you sent Jesus Christ into this world that we might know the truth about this life and the life that is to come. Teach us anew that we find hope not in an “idea” about the resurrection but rather in the One who is resurrection and life. Help us to see that resurrection is always recognized in relationship with the One you brought back from the grave.

—As the Emmaus disciples recognized you in the breaking of bread at table,

—As the truth broke through Mary’s tears when you called her name,

—As it became clear to those men on the beach for whom you had prepared breakfast,

So too draw us into a relationship with the risen Lord this Easter that we might taste of the resurrection and experience something of the vitality of eternal life.

We thank you that resurrection is an ongoing reality and not an event confined only to one past Easter morn. We see resurrection power not only in an empty tomb but in the many small acts of kindness you bring about in our hearts. Your glory is seen not only in a stone rolled away but in the new life given to a hungry child because someone bothered to care. Resurrection power surrounds us daily.

We pray for those who cannot see the resurrected Lord in their day today, for those who have no hope beyond what they are able to accumulate. Heal any blindness that comes from not seeing you like those you encountered that first Easter morn. Restore our capacity for wonder and surprise us by resurrection joy.

For you are an Easter God, mold us into an Easter people.

We pray in the name of the one who made Easter possible, Jesus Christ our risen Lord who taught us to pray…..

By Bill Wallof, Former Dean of the Chapel at PCPC, Emeritus

THE LEGACY OF BEL-MAR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIVES ON IN OVERWHELMING WAYS

By Rev. Michael Peacock

In 1952 the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church began with fewer than twenty people meeting in a laundromat in South Tampa. With the help of Presbyterian churches in South Tampa – to include Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church – the church grew in membership and physical presence in South Tampa. The initial sanctuary, that was later known as the Largent Fellowship Hall was built literally at night and on weekends by the men and women of the church with food and drink often being prepared on site.

The church was a vibrant, thriving church that grew and provided a church home to over 400 active members and an unknown additional number of retirees and snowbirds. The influence of the church in the community, in addition to the provision of worship and Sunday School opportunities, included the support of a successful puppet ministry, supports of youth scout programs, Meals on Wheels and numerous 12step programs.

Through a long process over several years and after considering numerous possibilities for church growth, the congregation of Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church merged with the congregation of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church. Following that merger and the effects of the pandemic on the sustainability of worship services on the Bel-Mar Presbyterian campus, it was decided that the best alternative for the preservation and use of the church assets was to sell the real estate to provide the site for the construction of a 100-unit workforce housing project.

That housing project, which has been named Casa Bel-Mar by the legacy members of the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church, will provide affordable housing to law enforcement officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and others who may not otherwise be able to live in the neighborhood on South Manhattan Avenue where the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church campus was located.

An Initial Legacy Gift

The sale of the property netted $2.4 million dollars to be utilized to carry forth the legacy of the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church in the promotion of the Kingdom of God in our community. Guidelines have been created for the maintenance of the funds to be utilized for those purposes. In addition, an initial amount of $100,000.00 was designated to be directed within the first year following the sale to a dedicated purpose identified and selected by the legacy members of Bel-

Mar through the work of the Bel-Mar Committee which is a standing committee the Palma Ceia Session with representatives of both the legacy Bel-Mar Church and long-time supporters – many of whom have served for years on the committee.

The Legacy Members on the Bel-Mar Committee have prayerfully considered the options for designation of the initial $100,000.00 gift from the proceeds of the sale of the real estate of Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church in support of the construction of Casa Bel-Mar. After receiving input from others and discussing options among themselves and with other former members and attendees of Bel-Mar they made an initial decision to focus on local organizations based upon a desire to make the initial gift to an organization or organizations where the use of the funds could be seen in action in the local community. This decision was made after rejecting the possibilities of the building of or creation of some type of memorial, plaque, or monument.

After consideration of multiple organizations on quite literally a worldwide basis, a collection of several different local organizations were ultimately discussed and considered for receipt of this $100,000.00 gift. It was not initially decided if the initial gift would be made to one or more than one recipient.

The initial criteria were that the gift(s) be made to a local organization with current need and that there be an opportunity to see the application and use of the gift. In addition, in the process of discernment an additional criterion was added, that the gift(s) be substantial. For the reasons stated below – after extensive prayerful consideration and discernmentthe decision was ultimately made and a motion was made that received unanimous support in both the making of the motion and the ultimate vote that 75% ($75,000.00) of the funds would be given to Coffee Uniting People (C.U.P.) and 25% ($25,000.00) of the funds would be given to End 68 Hours of Hunger.

Factors leading to the Selection of Coffee

Uniting People (C.U.P.) as a Recipient

C.U.P is a non-profit coffee shop with two locations that employs people of all abilities. The focus is on the provision of employment opportunities for disabled individuals who may be unable to obtain employment in traditional settings. The mission is about inclusion acceptance and opportunity. The setting provides

opportunities for people with and without disabilities to work together in an inclusive workplace.

Currently, there are two C.U.P locations. One is downtown in the Embarc Collective, 802 E. Whiting Street and one at 3408 S. Dale Mabry.

The decision that the lion’s share of the initial gift should be given to C.U.P. was based upon several factors that include:

1. The fact that the Reverend John Largent, the former longtime pastor of Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church accepted the call as a pastor at Bel-Mar Presbyterian and agreed to move to Tampa because he had a mentally disabled son who could receive services at the McDonald Training Center.

2. Shirley and Kent Looper, the longtime organist and worship leader had a grandson with special needs who was a part of the Bel-Mar Community. (Shirley grew up at Palma Ceia and is the sister of former PCPC Dean of the Chapel Bill Wallof.)

3. The longtime commitment to children with special needs at the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church Preschool.

4. The need for employment opportunities for disabled young adults when 80% of that population is not employable and there is a current waiting list for individuals in need of the employment opportunities offered by C.U.P.

5. Although sales are increasing on a weekly basis, the program is currently operating at a deficit and has a specific current need for additional fundings.

6. There is a potential desire to open a third location to provide the means to employ others on the current waiting list.

7. A marketing program is being developed with pro bono services and is about to be implemented.

8. The opportunity for direct involvement with the program.

Factors leading to the Selection of End 68 Hours of Hunger as a Recipient

End 68 Hours of Hunger is a volunteer program that provides meals for needy school children and their siblings who are the victims of food insecurity. The program provides three dinners as well as two breakfasts and two lunches for children for the time between the end of the day on Friday and Monday morning for children who rely on school breakfast and lunch programs.

The local program is one of 46 programs around the nation and is the largest in the nation and provides food to 250 families from 36 schools. 95% of all funds raised at the local level remain at the local level. The 5% shared with the national program funds liability insurance, local licensing fees and permits, and the costs of monthly audits of each of the programs.

The decision that a share of the initial gift should be given to End 68 Hours of Hunger was based upon several factors that include:

1. The recent Minute for Mission at the PCPC worship service.

2. The current needs at the local level.

3. The prior experiences of Legacy Members of the Bel-Mar Committee in personally with the problems of school hunger.

4. The opportunity for direct hands-on involvement in the program.

The legacy of the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church lives on and will continue to live on in overwhelming ways in our community in promotion of the Kingdom of God. Unlike so many other churches that have met the end of their life in a world and within a denomination where the final act of a congregation is to turn off the lights and walk away, the congregation of the Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church continues to thrive and touch the lives of others.

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A Look Ahead….

MARCH 24: Palm Sunday

MARCH 28: Maundy Thursday

MARCH 29: Good Friday

MARCH 31: Easter Sunday

APRIL 21: Care for Creation Sunday, plus All-Church Earth Care Event at Gadsden Park at 3:30pm

MAY 5: Youth Sunday

MAY 12: Mother’s Day

MAY 19: Pentecost Sunday

JUNE 2: MusiCamp Performance in the 11:00 Service

Pastors

on Staff

at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church:

Rev. John DeBevoise (john@palmaceia.org)

Rev. Nicole Partin Abdnour (nicole@palmaceia.org)

Rev. Kenny Hubbell (ken@palmaceia.org)

Rev. John Reiter (johnreiter@palmaceia.org)