TRUMPET Tampa bay Presbyterian church PCA

Tampa Bay Presbyterian

Church

Church Staff

Rev. Freddy Fritz, Senior Pastor

Rev. James Nichols, Assoc. Pastor

Melissa Noel, Office Administrator

Joanne Campbell, Bookkeeper

Cheryl Barber, NTCA Director

Marianne Cali, Nursery

Chris Christopher, Custodian

Eileen Fritz, Children

Ethan Hayman, Youth

Debi Hensley, Pianist, Choir

From the Senior Pastor’s Desk

By Freddy Fritz

On Humility

I was thinking about the topic of humility today. Humility

may not be a struggle for you, but it is for me. I was

struck by Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians on the

matter of humility. He said in Philippians 2:3-4, “Do

nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility

count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of

you look not only to his own interests, but also to the

interests of others.”

Andrew Murray, whose ministry took place in South

Africa, defined humility as follows:

Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to

expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done to

me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at

rest when nobody praises me, and when I am

blamed or despised. It is to have a blessed home in

the Lord, where I can go in and shut the door, and

kneel to my Father in secret, and am at peace as in

a deep sea of calmness, when all around and above

is trouble.

The humble person is not one who thinks meanly

of himself, he simply does not think of himself at

all.

Oh, I think so much of myself! But how do I overcome

that problem? Well, in part, it is as Paul said in verses 3b-

Our Mission: To bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike

maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God's

name.

August 2015 Volume 10 Issue 8 1

TBPC Trumpet

Staff—

Rev. Freddy Fritz

Editor-in-Chief

Melissa McNulty

Editor

It is the goal of the

Trumpet staff to provide

articles for learning and

growing, news for

connecting with our

church family, and

information on

opportunities for service

and participation.

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4: “Count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look

not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” And this

is best done when I especially look to the interests of Christ.

Corrie ten Boom was once asked if it was difficult for her to remain

humble. Her reply was simple. “When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on

Palm Sunday on the back of a donkey, and everyone was waving palm

branches and throwing garments on the road, and singing praises, do you

think that for one moment it ever entered the head of that donkey that

any of that was for him.”

She continued, “If I can be the donkey on which Jesus Christ rides in his

glory, I give him all the praise and all the honor.”

Like Corrie ten Boom I need to learn to be like the donkey so that Jesus

gets all the praise and glory. I serve him and his interests. I serve his

people and their interests.

May God help each one of us to grow in humility.

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Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for the Welcome Team and the

Narthex Greeting Team. Please see Ted Jefferies if you

interested.

Volunteer Grant Writers Sought for MNA Ministries

MNA SecondCareer Ministry has a variety of opportunities for lay

people to serve in ministry, many of which can be done right from

home with no need to travel. For example, we have a number of

requests from MNA ministries seeking volunteers who have experience

writing grant request proposals for charitable non-profits and

ministries. If you would like to learn more about these and other

opportunities to serve contact Gary Ogrosky at gogrosky@pcanet.org

(phone 770-695-4811) or check our website at

www.pcamna.org/second-career.

10 Reasons Everybodyat Church Should Wear a Nametag

By Chuck Lawless

At many conferences and meetings I attend, I am expected to wear a nametag.

The business world thinks about nametags, but the church world gives them too

little thought. Here are ten reasons EVERYONE in church ought to wear a

nametag.

1. Few people know everybody in the church. Even in the smallest

churches, it’s sometimes difficult to remember everybody’s name. If/as

the church grows, that task becomes even more difficult. Nametags allow

us to admit that struggle while providing a way to overcome it.

2. Leaders need help with names. I want to know everybody’s name in

my church, but I’m not gifted with that kind of memory. I admit I need

help if I want to be the best church leader I can be. I would much prefer

calling people by name as I minister to them – and nametags allow me to

do so.

3. Nametags invite conversation. Knowing another person’s name breaks

down one barrier to conversations that church folks ought to feel

comfortable having. It’s simply easier to talk with others when you are

on a first-name basis.

4. Knowing names makes fellowship more personal. While calling each

other “brother” or “sister” sounds good (and is theologically on target),

that nomenclature is often a cover up for “I’m sorry I don’t know your

name, and I’m embarrassed to ask.” As long as conversations remain at

the anonymous “brother” and “sister” level, fellowship will remain

surface level.

5. Nametags save embarrassment. We’ve probably all called someone by

the wrong name, only to realize it later (or perhaps even within the same

conversation). If “brother” or “sister” is a gentle way of saying, “I don’t

know your name,” using the wrong name is an undeniable way of doing

so. That’s embarrassing for both parties.

6. Nametags are an inexpensive way to promote outward focus. The

church that says, “We don’t need nametags since we already know

everyone anyway” is probably saying more than they care to admit. My

guess is they see few guests at their church, and they probably aren’t

expecting any. On the other hand, using nametags is one way to say, “We

expect God to send us guests, and we want to be ready for them.”

7. Guests feel less conspicuous. I understand why we might give guests a

nametag, but doing so for them alone actually makes them even more

noticeable – and puts them at a disadvantage in conversations. I know

their name, but they don’t know mine if I’m not also wearing a nametag.

Guests should never be the ones who must do the asking.

8. Saying to someone, “Please let us know your name” also says, “We

want to know you.” Much has been written about guests’ desire for

anonymity in churches, but I take a different slant on that issue. People

who come to a church are looking for something. They often welcome

care and concern. What they don’t want is to be smothered and made

uncomfortable. That’s a different issue, though, than simply wanting to

know them by name.

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TBPC Ministries Adult Christian Education

& Fellowship

Ed Jordan

Children

Eileen Fritz

Emptynesters

Sandy Neal

Greeters & Welcome

Table

Ted Jeffries

Growth Groups

Session

Hospitality

LeeAnn DeStefano

Men’s Bible Study

Jeff Beams

Men’s Ministry

Brian Carrier

Missions

Rev. James Nichols

Music

Debi Hensley

New Tampa Christian

Academy

Cheryl Barber

Nursery

Marianne Cali

Pacesetters

Randi Mallary

Pastoral Care

Rev. Freddy Fritz

Ushers

Lenny Chew

Women’s Bible Study

Melissa Bayley

Women in the Church

Ginny Bremer

Youth

Ethan Hayman

Outreach

Rev. James Nichols

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AUGUST

BIRTHDAYS

1— Jason Skopp

3— Oceane Lok

6—Joanne Campbell

7—Lillian Barquin

8— John Dixon

9—Lilly Porter 21—Bill Jeffries

10—Averil Massie 21—Colby Tomasello

11—Reid Donaldson 23— Chanjun Ju

15—Lenny Chew 24—Wicke Egbert

15—Olivia Chew 25—Wes Mollard

15—Kim Cozzolino 26—Peter Wu

17— Doug Hayman 27—Joe Burns

21— Paige Atkinson 29— Bert Barber

Missionaries Supported by

TBPC

Mission to the World

Peter & Lauren Dishman

Esaie & Natacha Etienne

Ken & Tammie Matlack

Carla Stevens

Reformed University

Fellowship

Jeff & Jenny Lee

New Harvest Missions

International

Nathaniel & Cherita

Adawonu

Serving In Missions

Rene & Lili Palacio

Wycliffe Bible Translators

Don & Judy Vander Ploeg

Kevin & Gertrude Nicholas

Ven Con Nosotros Church

Dr. Oscar & Elizabeth

Alvarez

PRCC

Chaplain Ted Hamm

Chaplain James Cochell

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 1— Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Massie

2— Mr. & Mrs. Vince Hladek

6— Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hess

10— Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barquin

14— Mr. & Mrs. Bob DeStefano

14— Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pothoven

16— Mr. & Mrs. Bill Neal 21— Mr. & Mrs. Bob McQueen

18— Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wilbraham 28— Mr. & Mrs. Jim Childers

21— Mr. & Mrs. John Hutton

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Women's Ministry By Ginny Bremer

Thank you

We thank God for leading Molly Knox to

agree to be the WM Brunch coordinator for

2015, along with Suzanne Swenson as co

chair. Both ladies are looking forward to

glorifying God through this church and

community outreach. This event begins the

Christmas season with the joy of the advent of

our Savior. Please keep Molly and Suzanne in

prayer as they serve.

August Events

The WM Sister to Sister event will be at the

home of Jeanne Higby on Aug. 8th from 11:00

to 1:00. Dress for a luau with flowers and leis

to add to the festive atmosphere. Invite a

friend or family member to join our fellowship

and bring a dish to share for the buffet table.

As usual, we will have a devotional, games,

and an opportunity to choose a new prayer

partner. Remember to mark your calendar so

you will not miss this fellowship gathering.

WM Need

Ginny Bremer has announced that she wishes

to step down from the position of WM

coordinator. She plans to continue in her

position until a new coordinator can be found

and mentored until June of 2016. In addition,

we continue to seek a shower coordinator, and

a photographer/historian. Please prayerfully

consider taking on the Lord’s work in one of

these positions. If you have any questions

about the actual duties of any of the positions

you can contact Ginny Bremer directly. Keep

in mind that several ladies can co-chair a

coordinator position.

Looking Ahead

A Women’s Encouraging and Equipping

Conference will be available to all women in

the church on Saturday, September 19th.

Attending would be beneficial for all women

who are active in the ministry, those praying

about a commitment, or those who are

interested in learning more about the role of

WM. In addition, there is a Friday night

event for those who would like to make a

weekend sojourn. Paula Miles, PCA

Women’s Ministry Trainer, will be the

speaker who will lead four sessions and small

group discussions from 8:30am to 3:00 pm

Saturday. The conference will be held at

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, at

the cost of $25.00 for the Saturday session

and an extra $5.00 if you attend the Friday

evening event. Registration forms are

available at the welcome table.

Our next WM 15 will be on Aug. 9, 2015. A

theme for the Christmas brunch has not yet

been decided, so if you have any ideas please

bring them to this WM 15 meeting. In any

event, please join us to share ideas and help

plan other future events.

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Missionary Biography

Michelle Palacio

Serving with Sports Friends (a ministry of SIM)

Born in the US to immigrant parents, I grew up traveling around the world with my family as a “missionary kid.” I

spent time living in South Africa and traveling to other parts of the world and had the opportunity to see first hand

the need for the Gospel around the world. I graduated from University in May 2013 with dual degrees in Political

Science and Global Studies with an emphasis on Cultural Studies. After graduating from university I served as a

short term missionary with SIM USA and had the opportunity to serve around the world providing support to

various offices and staff.

In 2015, I started serving with Sports Friends, a ministry of SIM. Sports Friends began in 2002, in Ethiopia to

equip church leaders for ministry with young people through sports. Since then, Sports Friends has expanded into

13 countries with over 5000 coaches trained and ministering to over 150,000 young people. The heart and purpose

of Sports Friends is to see the lives of children, families, and communities transformed through evangelism,

discipleship, and church planting. In five of the countries we work, less than 5% of the populations know Christ.

When I had the opportunity to visit with Sports Friends in Thailand I felt God was calling me to serve the

worldwide church through this ministry that bridges the gap between youth and the church. As I began to pray and

seek the Lord’s calling I was humbled to see how He had uniquely prepared me to serve His people through my

experiences as a former athlete and coach.

My role with Sports Friend is to provide supportive services for all the countries where Sports Friends is at work.

This includes a variety of areas from training new leaders to leading short-term teams from the US to serve with

our evangelistic camps. I’m filled with joy and great anticipation as I continue to serve the Lord, working with

churches to minister to young people around the world to makes Christ’s name known to the nations.

Michelle will be coming to Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church on August 30th. We will be taking a special

offering during worship, as well as having a potluck lunch where we will get to know Michelle better.

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9. A “nametag” ministry provides opportunities for service. Somebody must purchase the nametags.

Somebody must distribute them. Greeters must remind folks to get their nametags. And, likely, somebody

must clean up the “peel and press” nametags that wind up on the floor after the service. The opportunities

for members to get involved in a simple but significant ministry are numerous.

10. Leaders risk little by trying this approach. We’re not omitting a ministry from the budget, re-writing

the church constitution, or killing a sacred cow with this approach. We’re simply asking people to wear a

nametag to promote fellowship and welcome guests. If this ministry fails – and I don’t think it will if

leaders promote it properly and patiently wait for it to enter the DNA of a congregation – the church has

lost little.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 7:45a

Men’s Bible Study

2 8:45 Adult

CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday

School, CE&F; 10:30a Worship Service

3 5:30p

Women's Bible Study Craft Night

4 7p Outreach

Team Meeting; 7p Missions

Committee Meeting

5 6p PHOS Youth

Dinner and Meeting 6 7 8 7:45a

Men’s Bible Study; 9a Men’s Ministry

Team Meeting

9 8:45 Adult

CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday School, CE&F;

10:30a Worship Service; 12:30p Welcome Lunch

10 11a Staff

Meeting; 5:30p Women's Bible Study Craft Night

11 7p NTCA

Board Meeting 2015

12 6p PHOS

Youth Dinner and Meeting

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14

15 7:45a

Men’s Bible Study

16 8:45 Adult

CEF, Youth &

Children’s Sunday School; 10:30a Worship Service

17 11a Staff

Meeting; 5:30p

Women's Bible Study Craft Night

18

19 6p PHOS

Youth Dinner and

Meeting

20 7p Session

and Diaconate

Meetings

21 22 7:45a

Men’s Bible Study

23 8:45 Adult

CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday

School; 10:30a Worship Service

24 8:30 NTCA

Pre-Planning; 11a Staff

Meeting; 5:30p Women's Bible Study Craft Night

258:30 NTCA

Pre-Planning

26 8:30 NTCA

Pre-Planning; 6p PHOS Youth Dinner

and Meeting

279a Meet the

Teacher Parties

289a Meet the

Teacher Parties 29 7:45a

Men’s Bible Study; 8a Women's Bible

Study Kick-off

30 8:45 Adult

CEF, Youth & Children’s Sunday School; 10:30a

Worship Service; 12p Lunch for Michelle Palacio

319a NTCA

First Day of School; 11a Staff Meeting; 6:30p

Evening Women's Bible Study Fall 2015

AUGUST 2015

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The Sunday Schedule

Time Location

8:45

AM

Classroom

Wing

Sunday School for

Children

Christian Education &

Fellowship for Adults

10:30

AM Sanctuary Worship Service

Inside This Issue

Feature Page

Rev. Fritz 1

Ministries 2-6

Calendar 7

Worship Times 8

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