The Tattler……….. Most mornings I follow the outline of Daily Prayer prescribed

by our Book of Common Worship. Having a familiar structure

for the start of my day helps check the inevitable chaos and

unpredictability that often come my way. Yes, I honor a fairly typical routine but, alas,

life in general and ministry in particular can get quite messy. And, even though I

maintain a calendar, what a ministry mentor calls “the pressure of present demand” tends

to rule my waking hours. My Daily Prayer app offers an oasis of order and some

semblance of perspective amidst our increasingly manic world and my own constantly

shifting priorities.

The vital place of Daily Prayer hit home for me while I drove to work one day and

overheard a National Public Radio appeal based on the question: “Who owns your

morning?” Against a backdrop of revving engines, ringing phones, and tapping

computer keyboards, the posing of that personal query presumed a “take charge”

approach to the current of events into which most of us plunge ourselves. I took the

NPR promotion to mean, “Just tune into “Morning Edition” and you can harness an

otherwise “out of control” world and increasingly complicated life.

A better “take away” from my musing about the matter of who owns my morning

arises when I read the opening of the Daily Prayer guide. The words I recite every day

give me pause: “O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.”

What difference would it make, I wonder, if the Lord owned my morning and initiated

the words that issued from my mouth? Someone has proposed the profound distinction

between the greeting, “Good morning, Lord!” and “Good Lord, morning!” One suggests

an “ah!” the other an “ugh!”

As added incentive to this shift of allegiance, the introduction to the daily “Prayers of

Thanksgiving and Intercession” defers to God’s ordering of the day: “Satisfy us with

your love in the morning, and we will live this day in joy and praise!” Imagine

beginning your day with a sense of satisfaction for what “is” instead of concern over all

that has yet to be done! Could we cultivate what someone has called, “the profound

satisfaction of now?” Savoring the aroma of a hot cup of coffee or tea? Lingering at the

breakfast table for a few moments of conversation before bolting out the door? Looking

over the headlines and letting them shape your prayers for the day ahead? Or, as my

dear friend Father Bob does first thing every morning, proclaiming with great gusto,

“Praise the LORD!” And he doesn’t even consider himself a morning person! As a

“night owl,” though, he’s wise enough to remember and rejoice that God forever remains

the morning person!

The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy never cease, fresh as the morning

and sure as the sunrise. Lamentations 3:22-23

----Pastor George

July 2015 THE ROCK

News from Rockledge Presbyterian Church

Connected in Christ to God, one another, & the world. John 15:5

Lectionary July 5th 2 Samuel 5:1–5 & 9–10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2–10 Mark 6:1–13 July 12th 2 Samuel 6:1–5, 12b–19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3–14 Mark 6:14–29 July 19th 2 Samuel 7:1–14a Psalm 89:20–37 Ephesians 2:11–22 Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 July 26th 2 Samuel 11:1–15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14–21 John 6:1–21

“The Rock” is a newsletter for and about the Rockledge Presbyterian Church.

Deadline for articles is the 20th

of each month. It is preferred that you submit your articles via email in

Microsoft Word format. An alternative method is to submit an article that is typed or clearly hand-

written and placed in the Church Office newsletter box. Articles may possibly be accepted after the 20th

but will be published only as space or time permits. To assure that your articles get in the newsletter

please have them submitted by the 20th.

Kim Trujillo = 639-7826, kwtrujillo@hotmail.com

RPC e-mail address: officemanager@rockledgepres.org

Our new website is up and running! Go to http://www.rockledgepres.org/

Deacons Session Elders Trustees Cindy Mercer Patti Hyland Linda Britton Paul Moseley

Jane Rowe Della Rose Cathy Cady Richard Waters

Carole McKinley Betty Richards Dick Buttner Sue Mann

Pete Aude’ Linda Rose Pat Baggott Glenn Disch

Susy Rush Marcia Wilcox Terrie Kroger Dane Bradford

Bonnie Smith R.P. Higgins Paul Wood

Carol Rives Bob Trujillo Doug Rives

Mary Ellen Weissinger David Ward

Julie McCarl

RPC School Director’s phone: 632-3343

Thank you Rockledge Presbyterian for the wonderful reception and farewell gift. I have been blessed to get to know you throughout these past two years of working in the church office and I deeply appreciate all who have shared their time and talents volunteering in various ways in the office. It truly has been a team ministry. God's blessings on you as you continue your ministry in the Rockledge community. If you are ever in the Land O' Lakes area, please come visit us at First United Methodist Church, Land O' Lakes.

- Debbie Corbin

------------------------------------------- The Milsap and Higgins families wish to express our thanks for the strong and heartening support by

our church family here at RPC during the difficult times of June’s illness and final days. Your visits,

notes and the many cards expressing your concerns, your encouragement, and your prayers for her

meant so much to June, and to us. The outpouring of affection and support we received at the reception

following the service celebrating June’s life, as we surrounded the lovingly prepared and beautifully

presented food, confirmed our warm appreciation for our RPC family.

Thank you all.

- Tom Milsap, Mark & Sandy Milsap and Family, and Pam & RP Higgins and Family

-------------------------------------------------- Many thanks to all who opened their homes to the Dubuque University Choir Members. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated!

- Faye Bennett

---------------------------------------------------

Thank you for your support and love during my past health issues and for your continuing prayers and love as I struggle to

overcome my latest health issues. Knowing that you are there for me gives me the strength to get well.

- Carolyn Kenaston

Presbyterian Women

Calendar of Events

The circles do not meet for Bible Study in July and August* - not until September. However, we have an interesting study in which to look forward. The book is entitled "Come to the Waters". This material plays a central role in the stories of scripture, from the chaotic waters of creation to the River of Life in Revelation, where chaos is no more. Sometimes there is too much water (think Noah); sometimes there is too little water (think drought in the desert). In this study, we will explore some of the Bible's more than 800 references to water. We hope women of the church will join in this study. We have four circles from which you can choose -- ALL circles meet the THIRD week of the month: Abigail Circle meets on Monday evenings, Ruth Circle meets on Tuesday evenings, Esther Circle meets Wednesday mornings, and Mary Martha Circle meets on Friday mornings. We'd love to have BIG Circles!

All are welcome. For information, call Catherine Shelton, 321-631-7275. *Only Abigail Circle will meet during the summer months. It meets on the third Monday night of the month. The July 20th meeting will be at Liz Battista’s house at 6:30pm for dinner. Bring a dish to share.

Bob Rowe Scholarship Applications

Bob Rowe Scholarship Applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the church office. RPC members or active youth within the church are eligible to apply if they are seeking a degree or certification in a post-high school program in 2015-2016. The application deadline is Sunday, July 12, 2015. Contact Robin Kramer at 321-536-4288 with questions. Application is also available on the church website.

FELLOWSHIP NEWS:

On July 12

th, we will Linger and Mingle after Worship. Plan to stay for a few extra minutes

and have cookies and lemonade in the Narthex.

Plan to attend the Light Lunch and Ice Cream Social after our Worship Service on August 9th

!

Plans have begun for our annual Progressive Dinner in December. If you would like to be a

part of the planning committee, please call Julie McCarl at 321-806-4068.

SESSION NOTES…..

The Session of Rockledge Presbyterian Church met on June 9, 2015 in Calvin Hall for its stated

monthly meeting.

- Call to Order and opening prayer by Moderator Pastor George Wilcox.at 6:31 p.m.

- Quorum declared by Clerk Bob Trujillo

- Proposed Plan for Session-led Congregational Discernment Process: - Pastor George Wilcox stated that the discernment team will have its first meeting on Sunday, June 14

th after

the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

- Treasurer’s Report:

- Treasurer Steve Mercer was not present but provided a written Treasurer’s Report for the month of May -

Approved m/s/c

- Session Action Items:

- Motion by Elder Bob Trujillo to approve Pastor George Wilcox’s prior leave on 4/18 - 4/19/15 including the

costs for pulpit supply on 4/19/15 to be allotted to “Family Bereavement Leave” given that he attended his

aunt’s Memorial Service in West Chester, PA during that time. - Approved m/s/c

- Motion by Elder Terrie Kroger to elect Elders Cathy Cady and Julie McCarl as co-chairs of the RPC

Nominating Committee. - Approved m/s/c

- RPC Membership Report:

- Pat Baggott, Evangelism Committee Chair, provided a status on the RPC membership roll validation process.

The purpose of the project is to validate the existing database list of 341 current RPC members reported as

Per Capita to General Assembly and Presbytery.

- RPC Pre-School Director Search Committee Report:

- Elder Cathy Cady provided a written report on the search for a new Pre-School Director to replace Cindy

Mercer who will be retiring. The selected candidate Karen Rhein has accepted the Pre-School Director

position and will start on a date to be determined. Elder Cathy Cady also provided a letter of resignation from

the current Two year-old class teacher Corey Ahern with a resignation date of June 1, 2015. The search

committee also selected Liza Posey as a new VPK teacher and she has accepted the position and will start on

a date to be determined.

- Motion by Elder Cathy Cady to approve the hiring of Karen Rhein as the new Pre-School Director and Liza

Posey as the new VPK Teacher with terms of employment to be negotiated. - Approved m/s/c

- Clerk’s Report by Elder Bob Trujillo:

- Elder Commissioner Report from the June 9, 2015 Stated Meeting of Central Florida Presbytery at Port

Orange Presbyterian Church:

Pastor George Wilcox and Elder Mary Ellen Weissinger provided a verbal report on CFP Mission Trip to

Cuba and on the presentation provided by the Church Ministry Team of Cuba.

- Statistical Report:

There were no births, baptisms, or marriages.

Church member June Milsap entered the church triumphant on May 26, 2015. A memorial service to

celebrate the life and faith of June Milsap was held at RPC on Sunday May 31st.

- Next Stated Session Meeting will be held on July 14, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m.

- Motion to adjourn the meeting. Approved - m/s/c

- Pastor George Wilcox closed the meeting with prayer at 9:12 p.m.

JULY 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calendar current at the time of printing.

For our most recently updated calendar, please visit

http://rockledgepresfl.view-events.com

1 1:00 PM

Bereavement Group

(P)

6:30 PM Feasting on

the Word (P)

7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (K)

2 6:00 PM Girl Scout

(Team) (Rm 5)

7:00 PM NA (K)

3 7:00 PM AA (K)

4

5

SHARING CENTER

SUNDAY

10:00 AM Children's

Faith Formation

10:00 AM Worship (S)

6

Office Closed in

observance of

Independence Day

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

(C)

7:00 PM IPN (K)

7 5:30 PM Girl Scouts

#54 (C)

6:00 PM Evangelism

Committee (Rm 5)

7:00 PM AA (K)

7:00 PM CE

Committee (L)

8 6:30 PM Feasting on

the Word (P)

7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (K)

9 4:30 PM Mission

Committee (L)

7:00 PM NA (K)

10 7:00 PM AA (K)

11 8:30 AM Senior

Connection Trip to

Vero Beach (meet in

parking lot)

12

Camp Montgomery

10:00 AM Children's

Faith Formation

10:00 AM Worship (S)

11:00 AM Linger and

Mingle Fellowship

(Narthex)

13

Camp Montgomery

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

(C)

7:00 PM IPN (K)

14

Camp Montgomery

6:30 PM Session (C)

7:00 PM AA (K)

15

Camp Montgomery

1:00 PM

Bereavement Group

(P)

6:30 PM Feasting on

the Word (P)

7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (K)

16

Camp Montgomery

6:00 PM Girl Scout

(large) (C)

7:00 PM NA (K)

17

Camp Montgomery

5:00 PM Girl Scouts

#7116 (C)

7:00 PM AA (K)

18 10:00 AM Girl Scouts

Training (C)

19

MONTREAT WEEK

10:00 AM Children's

Faith Formation

10:00 AM Worship (S)

20

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

6:00 PM Fellowship

Committee (P)

6:30 PM Abigail

Circle (H)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

(C)

7:00 PM IPN (K)

21

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

5:30 PM Girl Scouts

#54 (C)

7:00 PM AA (K)

22

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

6:30 PM Feasting on

the Word (P)

7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (K)

23

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

7:00 PM NA (K)

24

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

7:00 PM AA (K)

25

MONTREAT WEEK

Pastor's Vacation

26 Pastor's Vacation

10:00 AM Children's

Faith Formation

10:00 AM Worship (S)

11:30 AM S.A.L.T.

(TBD)

27 Pastor's Vacation

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

(C)

7:00 PM IPN (K)

28 5:30 PM Girl Scouts

#54 (C)

7:00 PM AA (K)

7:00 PM Deacons

Mtg (P)

29 6:30 PM Feasting on

the Word (P)

7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (K)

30 7:00 PM NA (K)

31 7:00 PM AA (K)

Dottie and Bill Moehle had reasons to walk on air recently.

In Dottie’s own words:

“If attending one grandchild’s graduation is happiness, attending two is a

wonderment and a joy”. Daughter Debbie flew to Brevard and drove the

Moehles to Birmingham for several days of parties celebrating Beth and

Will who graduated from the University of Alabama. Both had received

awards and honors at the Awards Night Ceremonies.

Beth received her graduate degree as a Psychology Specialist with

a year of internship with the Atlanta Schools where she will continue to

live her passion to help children with reading difficulties.

Will graduated with a degree in business and finance; he will intern with a financial analyst this

summer before going to graduate school in the fall.

The Moehles’ week of joyful family celebrations continued as they visited Arrowhead Plantation

in Georgia where their oldest grandson, Matthew, took them on a grand tour of the 1,000 acre wooded

plantation which he manages. They saw turkeys, quail, ducks, lots of pine trees – “a perfect way to end

a wonderful week with the family.”

Margaret Ward is the proud recipient of the Principal’s Award at

McNair Magnet Middle School where Mrs. Rosette Brown is the principal.

Margaret will be a freshman at Rockledge High this fall, joining her

brother David.

Kim Smith celebrated her 50th birthday sailing to Alaska with her

mother, B.J. Smith, Catherine Shelton, and the Smiths’ relatives who live in Spokane, Washington.

Karen Craig enjoyed a visit from son Peter and her two granddaughters, Frida, 13, and Freya, 9,

recently. Peter, Susannah, and daughters live in Victoria, British Columbia.

Sharon Hollenback and daughter Shalerie spent time in the Chicago area recently where they

visited cousins, aunts and uncles.

“Feasting on the Word” continues to meet each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for an hour in

the parlor. The lectionary Gospel passage is usually the focus of the discussion and it can get lively! Cheryl Carson makes a valiant attempt to keep the group on topic. All are welcome.

The Green thumbs have been adding new plants around the church. Take a stroll around the

church grounds and see if you can spot what is new.

Team Honduras 2015!

Team Honduras at Packing Party for our June 23 - 30 trip! We covet your prayers as we embark on our next

Mission Trip. This is just a small picture of a much larger version showing the 400 pounds of clothes, shoes,

school supplies, sewing items, and water purifier filters lovingly donated to Casa Hogar orphanage in

Tegucigalpa, the capital city.

Proverbs 19:17 tells us, "He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has

done."

God bless you abundantly for your continued faithfulness,

- Jennifer Forester, RP Higgins, Lori & Melissa Holloway (Central Life Church)

Senior Connection

Visiting Vero!

This month’s Senior Connection event takes us out of Brevard County

for a full day of fun activities. At 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 11th,

the church bus will take us from our parking lot to beautiful Vero

Beach for a morning movie at the AMC Indian River 24, a theater

known for carrying current films, but also recent quality films that

most theaters no longer show. The schedule of morning movies for

that week is not yet available, but will be posted closer to the event. From this list, we should have two or three

movies to choose from.

Following the movie, we will motor to the famous Ocean Grill Restaurant on Vero Beach for lunch. Built

almost 70 years ago, this restaurant is known for its consistently fine food and its precarious perch over the

Atlantic Ocean. In 1941, it was built on a sand dune 200 yards from the rolling Atlantic. Owner Waldo Sexton

gave it its unique appearance inside and out by using pecky cypress, mahogany, wrought iron, and lavish

Spanish antiques. From 2011 to 2014, the restaurant received a yearly Certificate of Excellence from Trip

Advisor and in 2015 was honored by being placed in its Hall of Fame. Recently, Emeril Lagasse filmed a

segment for one of his recent shows at the Grill. For details about its colorful history, its menus, and a 360

degree picture of its unusual, beautiful interior, go to www.oceangrill.com for a preview.

After lunch, the group will enjoy shopping at a location of its choosing--possibly resort shops near the

restaurant or stores at the Vero Beach Outlet Mall near I-95. For those concerned about walking, trolleys are

available to assist shoppers in moving around the mall, and there is also an air-conditioned area for those who

want to rest. The return trip should have the group back to the church by late afternoon.

For those planning to attend, there will be a sign-up sheet on the Senior Connection bulletin board in the

South Hallway of the church. Sign up no later than Sunday, July 5th

and indicate on the sheet whether

you will be taking the church bus or your own car. Each person is responsible for the cost of his/her

movie and lunch. If you have questions, contact either Pat Baggott or Mary Ellen Weissinger.

During the summer, all

children (Pre-K

through 5th grade)

will worship with their

families and leave the

sanctuary for their

class after the children's time with the

Pastor. Room 5 is their destination where

teachers have prepared a learning time for

them. On Communion Sundays, (the first

Sunday of the month), children will return

to their families during the Communion

hymn and participate with their families for

the remainder of the service.

F.I.S.H. (Fresh Ideas Start Here)

will be held on Saturday, August 29th

from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Wekiva

Presbyterian Church in Longwood. It is

an annual event for volunteers and

professionals involved in the

educational ministry of the

church. This includes lay and

professional educators, youth leaders,

Christian Education committee

members, and pastors. We have

twenty great workshops to choose

from! The Registration Packet is now

available at the

CFP Equip website:

cfpequip.weebly.com

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace

University will be offered again this fall on Thursday evenings from

September 10th through November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in Calvin Hall.

Please visit

daveramsey.com/findaclass for more information and to register.

----------------------------------------- Thanks to the following people who contributed to this month’s ROCK newsletter: Phil Rose (Lectionary), Dottie Branson (Presbyterian Women), Pat Baggot (Senior Connection), Rhenae LaFramboise (Calendar), Linda Britton (Did You Know), Julie McCarl (Fellowship), Bob Trujillo (Session Notes), Jennifer Forester (Honduras), Robin Kramer (Bob Rowe Scholarship)

THE ROCK In this issue …… RPC News Senior Connection Vero Beach

July 2015 F.I.S.H.

Fellowship

Church Staff:

Rev. George Wilcox, Pastor

Rhenae LaFramboise, Office Manager

Jim Bishop, Choir Director

Glenn Arnold, Interim Accompanist/Organist

Steve Mercer, Treasurer

B.J. Smith, Financial Secretary

Catherine Shelton, Moderator, Presbyterian Women

TBA, Director, RPC School

TBA, Technical Director

Rockledge Presbyterian Church

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