VCCS Chapel Series Recital
Sunday, January 17 at 3 pm
in the Sanctuary
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s string
ensemble will be playing hymn arrangements
and chamber music. No cost to attend. A
free-will offering taken after the concert to support these
aspiring young artists.
Selah Freedom
PW General Gathering Luncheon on Tuesday,
January 19 at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall
Join us for a dynamic and moving presentation
with keynote speaker Vanessa Morris, Faith
Partnership Connector at Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom
exists to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the
exploited.
Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets on sale Sunday, January
3 & Sunday, January 10 after each worship service on the
patio. No sales at door.
Eroica Trio
Saturday, January 30 at 3 & 7 pm
Tickets for the Grammy-nominated
Eroica Trio are going fast. Don’t miss out
on your opportunity to see the most
sought-after trio in the world. See you there!
Bless VES
Box Tops 4 Education collection point
You can find Box Tops 4 Education on
hundreds of products. Simply clip Box
Tops from each package (pictured above), drop the Box
Tops off at the collection point in the Glass House, and we’ll
send them in to Venice Elementary School. Box Tops are
worth 10¢ each, and the school can use Box Tops cash to
buy whatever they need. It’s a simply and fun way to
continue to bless VES!
VPC Library & Book Store
Open Sundays after worship
Our VPC Book Store has new Devotional
Books for sale to expand your daily walk with
God in 2016. We have them for all ages and interest. Prices
are modest.
Weekly Events Calendar
Monday, December 28 through Sunday, January 3
Monday
Church offices closed.
Holy Yoga not meeting; resumes Jan 4.
Knit One, Pray Too not meeting; resumes Jan 4.
6:00 Men’s Bible Study
Glass House
Tuesday
8:00 Men’s Discussion Group
9:30 Nomad Bible Study
9:30 PW CT Committee Meeting
WELCOME
Venice Presbyterian Church
12/27/2015 at 10:30 am
Our mission is to know Christ and make Christ known
Room 11
Room 11
Room 8
Wednesday
Communion service will not be held.
9:30 Catherine Morton Prayer Group
Room 6
9:30 Encore
Music Suite
Creative Coloring Crew not meeting; resumes Jan 6.
Thursday – New Year’s Eve
Belle’s Bible Study not meeting; resumes Jan 14.
No events scheduled.
Friday – New Year’s Day
Church offices closed.
Saturday
No events or meetings scheduled.
Sunday
8:30 Worship Service
Sanctuary
Selah Forum not meeting; resumes Jan 10.
9:30 Fellowship hour
Glass House
9:30 Three Cents A Meal
Glass House
Kairos-Connections not meeting; resumes Jan 10.
10:30 Worship service
Sanctuary
11:30 Fellowship hour
Glass House
9:30 Three Cents A Meal
Glass House
Remember in Prayer
Bill Millman joined the Church Triumphant on December 20.
Ron Ford (recovery) Cingy Gossman (recovery)
Jack & Bev Starks (recovery)
Fran Brinkman (recovery)
Wilma Irvin (hospice) Linda Irvin (caregiver)
The Ebetino Family (grieving)
Thanks “a latte” for joining us this morning! Visit the Glass
House Café following the service for a cup of coffee & other
refreshments.
Nursery care is provided for children under 4 years old
during worship and at other events. Check in at the
Welcome Center for more information.
Say what…? Hearing loop installed. Switch hearing aid to tcoil or pick up a hearing device at the Welcome Center.
Sunday morning worship services at 8:30 & 10:30 am
resume Sunday, January 3.
Communion services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 9
am in the chapel.
Please silence all cell phones during the service
Please refrain from smoking on the VPC campus.
We’re happy to join you in praying for specific needs. Let us
know about them by:
 Writing your request on the prayer cards in the pews and
placing them in the offering plate.
 Joining a Pastor and Elder in the Prayer Corner, located
in the front left corner of the Sanctuary, after the service.
CONNECT WITH US
Follow us on social media
and stay connected with the
latest updates and ministry
events.
CONTACT US
Venice Presbyterian
Church
825 The Rialto
Venice, FL 34285
941.488.2258
www.venicepres.org
SILL Music Monday Series
Mon, January 4 at 3 pm in the Sanctuary
Featuring Sherrill Milnes & Maria Zouves. Admission is $10
(cash or check only) at the door.
Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tues, January 5 for 14 weeks at 9 am in the Glass House
The group will study the three letters Paul wrote during his
first imprisonment, with a short assignment and discussion.
PW Bible Study – “Come to the Waters”
Tues, January 5 at 2 pm in Fellowship Hall
Join Pastor Lyn as she leads us through Biblical stories of
water from Genesis to Revelations, followed by small group
(circles) discussion. Morning circles available.
VPC Book Group
Wed, January 6 at 1 pm in room 9
Join us for a discussion of “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel
James Brown. All are welcome.
Men’s Fellowship
Thurs, January 7 at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Featuring Mayor John Holic, who will present: "Venice –
Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going". All are
invited. Dessert will be served. Sign up in the Glass House
on Sundays or by calling the church office.
Extreme Grandparenting
Sun, January 10 from 6-8 pm in room 8
If you are a grandparent who is actively raising grandkids,
you have a chance to impact their lives for eternity! This 8week session offers fellowship and learning in a supportive
and confidential environment. Sign up in the Glass House,
by calling the church office, or online at
www.venicepres.org/extreme
Women’s Bible Study
Wed, January 13 for 7 weeks at 10 am in Fellowship Hall
Join Jennifer Speer in “Prevailing Prayer, A Study of the
Lord’s Prayer” followed by small group discussion. Cost is
$15. Childcare is provided. Sign up in the Glass House, by
calling the church office, or online at
www.venicepres.org/soul-sisters
S.H.A.P.E. Ministry
Mon, January 18 at 10 am in room 9
This 5-week interactive workshop will help you explore your
spiritual gifts, passions, aptitudes, personality, and
experiences with which God has equipped you for
community and serving. Cost is $5 for workbook.
Led by Pastor Lyn & Carol Gibbs. Sign up in the Glass
House, by calling the church office, or online at
www.venicepres.org/shape
Wednesday Night Live
Begins in January
Transitions Support Group
Weekly meetings begin Tues, January 19 at 9:30 am in room 6
for six-weeks
Participation in a Transitions Support Group is a special
journey available to anyone who has lost a loved one. Travel
through grief to richer understanding, renewed personal
purpose, deeper spirituality, and a total rebirth of self, while
continuing to love and honor those who have gone on.
Reserve your place by calling Donna Wainright at 497-1541
or Pat O’Gorman at 497-0317.
The Great “I AM” Statements in the Gospel of John
with Pastor Chris Romig in Fellowship Hall
Begins Wednesday, January 20 at 6 pm through the Lenten
season.
Sundays with Ignite Youth
Volunteers Needed
Dinner in room 9 at 6 pm, activities and study in the youth
room at 6:30 pm. Adult volunteers are needed to provide
dinner for 12-15 people and hang out with the youth. Sign up
in the Glass House.
Thank You
VPC Mission Team
This Christmas Season, VPC raised $25,000 to assist
twelve of our Mission Partners through the Alternative
Christmas Gift Market. Thank you for your generosity and for
helping our mission partners and their ministries flourish into
the New Year.
Stephen Ministry
Often we keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside,
believing that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness.
That's not God's plan. Galatians 6:2 says, "Bear one
another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." God wants
us to care for others and allow others to care for us in our
time of need. Stephen Ministers are waiting to help. Please
call Lois Armstrong at 496-9414, Marcia Bickmore at 4889379, or Dick Warde at 497-7750.
Fellowship Dinners
Begin Wednesday, January 13 at 5 pm in Fellowship Hall for
5-weeks.
Beginning the Journey – New Member Class
Begins Wednesday, January 13 at 5:45 pm in room 9 for 5weeks.
Youth Confirmation Classes
Begin Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 pm in the Youth
Room.
Sign up for any of these events on Sundays in the Glass
House, by calling the church office weekdays, or online at
www.venicepres.org/WNL
EntryPoints
Saturday, January 9 – Meet at 8:45 am in Fellowship Hall
Four Opportunities to Serve!
Laurel Civic Association
Helping a family in need with flooring issues; pull up carpet,
and preparing floor to be put down. (Limited to 5 volunteers).
Compass Consignment
Help straighten, dust, sweep the shop, back room; as well as
converse with customers with kindness. (Limited to 8
volunteers).
Venice Village Shops Clean-Up
Help clean up the parking lot area after all the Holiday
Madness! (Family Friendly with parents present).
City of Venice
Storm-Water Inlet Marker installations. Back again to help
the city! (Family Friendly with parents present).
Sign up in the Glass House on Sundays, in the office on
weekdays, or online www.venicepres.org/entrypoints