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June, July, August 2014 Summer Newsletter of Presbyterian Church in the Highlands
The Highlands Herald
The hiring of Cara Davis, Kayla Bahkshi
and Candace Cole part-time summer
counselors/teachers for Summer Safari
Camp.
Tabitha Hall as Intern for Summer Safari
Camp.
Change to Shari Logan’s title to Director
of Children’s Ministry at 40 hours/week
with an increase in pay rate.
Candace Cole as Children’s Ministry
Intern for the summer and fall.
DR Mission Team PDQ Spirit Night and
gift card fundraiser.
Baptism of Calen and Caroline Johnson.
In May Session Approved: Shaun Hartsell
Pastor
Summer! It’s a time to cool-off which is what our ministries
will be doing over the summer. We’ll give our awesome
teachers and leaders a break for the summer. We’ll do some
training and leadership development. And we’ll do some
trips…mission trips…continuing education trips…planning…
and more! Sunday School and small groups are going on va-
cation returning in the Fall. Golf or Volleyball? VBS or
VPK? We want you connected as we replenish our energy for
passionate pursuits of Jesus Christ. Our Summer theme: Play
hard! Pray harder! Use this summer to lift our ministries, eld-
ers, staff, and each other in prayer. Let the fellowship break
down barriers and blossom friendships. Let it be!
Julie Laursen
Preschool Director
It’s a Summer Safari
The Preschool had a great school year and is ready to roll into summer. We
offer a summer curriculum that includes summer fun themes with a contin-
ued focus on school readiness skills. Summer VPK still has a few slots left
and is free for children who are entering Kindergarten in August and have
not already attended a VPK program.
Enrollment for the 2014/15 school-year is filling up fast. If you are
interested in part or full time preschool for next year, contact Julie or
Wendy at (863) 646-9333 or [email protected].
Did you know the first week of May was teacher appreciation week? We made
our preschool teachers feel special by providing them with lunch Tuesday, the
church staff cooked a brunch for them on Wednesday, the preschool parents
provided lunch and goodie bags on Thursday, and the week was topped off
with everyone getting a chance to visit a mobile spa set up for them on Friday.
Everyone was grateful and appreciative of the special attention they received.
You can check out pictures of our pre-
school in the May-June issue of The
Lakelander. Pictures from our school
are on pages 119, 120, 122, and 127.
The MOMS had a won-
derful year, we welcomed
new babies and new
moms into the group. We
made blankets for the
NICU and help put to-
gether bags for children
with cancer. We had pot-
lucks, game days and
guest speakers. We will
be taking the summer off
but will be meeting at dif-
ferent activities to stay in
touch. Contact Jenna for
more information.
Jenna Crowell
MOMS Leader
Shari Logan
Children’s Director
Pathfinders - This summer our Pathfinders will go
on a Summer Safari for adventure and fun! We
have scheduled group games & scavenger hunts,
dance nights, special art projects, a dance party and
much much more for our Wednesday nights. We
will still have dinner at 6pm for those who want to
join us for just $3 per child. We have an action
packed summer planned- so don’t miss out on even
ONE Wednesday evening! Receive extra informa-
tion and find pictures and videos by joining us on
our Pathfinders Facebook page- ask me how today!
JURASSIC PARK VBS- we are registering NOW for this sum-
mer’s VBS to be held on June 23rd- 27th. We will begin with dinner
with our families each night at 6pm and study God’s Creation while
exploring Jurassic Park until 8:30pm. We have a limited amount of
“Jurassic Tours” available that week, so register today! You can
pick up a registration in the church office or contact Shari to have
one emailed to you. *Registration is not official until your form is
turned in to Shari and you have received a confirmation email.
Summer Safari Day Camp– Our day camp for school age children K-5th grade is now en-
rolling for our Summer program. Hours will be 6:30am to 6pm and activities will include
crafts, music, centers, field trips, group games, and more! Spaces are limited, so act now!
Tuition is just $100 a week and includes LUNCH! Part time slots are also available on a
limited basis. If you would like more information, please contact Shari.
Children’s Choir- our choir will be taking a summer break and resting up
those voices! We look forward to getting started again in September! We
are so proud of the awesome job they did in their last performances this
spring and for how hard they worked!
Children’s Church- Even Children’s Church will be taking a Summer Safari theme ride through our morning les-
sons! Every Sunday morning after the Children’s Moment in the sanctuary, all children ages 3 years through 5th grade
are invited to join us out in the Children’s Modular for Children’s Church! Make sure your child gets one of our Chil-
dren’s Bulletins- these go along with our weekly lesson, have fun games and activities inside, and are stuffed with up-
coming events and important information!
Kings Kids- Already looking ahead to next school year? Our Children’s Ministry will be introducing an afterschool
enrichment program for children enrolled in grades K-5 to start the first day of school in August! This will be a Mon-
day- Friday program offering pick up from area schools, homework help, games, crafts, activities, music, and more!
Our program will be competitively priced, faith-based, and family focused.
Jeff Davis
Christian Ed Director
On Wednesday afternoons for 6th-8th
grade students will be wild war
challenges from 1:00-3:00pm.
Schedule for Wednesday afternoons
June 11th: Water Wars
June 25th: Nerf Wars
July 2nd: Chocolate Wars
July 9th: Ice Cream Wars
July 16th: Nerf Wars
July 23rd: Water Wars
August 6th: Cup Cake Wars
Summer Student Ministry
6th grade through college:
Summer Lock-In: Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm and it will end Friday,
June 6th at 7:00am. Calling all night owl students! Our lock-in will
have games, nerf wars, late night pizza, and a midnight buffet. We will
have movies and other crazy things all night long. You don’t want to
miss this summer kickoff!
There are two opportunities this summer to hang out together. Tuesday
nights will be our Yu-Gi-Oh tournament/game night from 6:00-
8:00pm. We will have prizes, candy, and other snacks as we play vari-
ous card games and hang out.
On Friday’s we are going to see the latest summer movie releases
together from 11:00am-2:00pm (show times will vary) at the Cobb
Theater. Either before or after the movie we will eat lunch at Lakeside
Village near the theater.
Friday, June 13th : How to Train Your Dragon 2
Friday, June 27th: Transformers 4
Friday, July 11th: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Friday, July 18th: Planes 2: Fire and Rescue
Friday, August 1st: Guardians of the Galaxy
Friday, August 8th: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Kathy Miller
Elder for Adult Ministries
Most Adult Ministries take a break over the summer including:
Senior Game Nights
Small groups
Ladies Circles
Sewing Group
MOMS
Sunday School
Three Adult opportunities over the summer are:
1. Coed Volleyball every Wednesday from 6:30-
8:00pm! We grill at 5:45pm so BYOBEEF!
2. Men’s Golf every Wednesday from June 11th to Au-
gust 13th at Imperial Lakes Golf Club for $25. Tee
Time is 5:30pm!
3. Embellished Bible Study every Sunday 9:00-
10:00am in the choir room through the summer.
Are you interested in coordinating Adult Ministries recreational
activities at PCH? If so, contact Kathy Miller or Shaun Hartsell
to talk about it.
Lynn Schindler
Elder for Worship Arts
Eric Phillips
Elder for Worship Arts
As we advance through our calendar year, we transition through seasons
which influence our worship offerings. Summertime is typically character-
ized by sun, fun, beach vacations, and recreational activities. Our Adult and
Youth Sunday School programs take a pause over the Summer before re-
suming in the Fall. Wednesday night small groups opt for fun and fellow-
ship as well (until the return of the Fall study schedule). In addition, many
seasonal visitors have returned to their northern homesteads which explains
why you may have a little more elbow room in your seating area!
While so many areas of PCH seem to be shifting into a lower gear, the Wor-
ship Arts team continues to keep the proverbial foot on the gas. We con-
tinue to seek meaningful ways to serve each other and worship our Lord
weekly. There always seems to be an opportunity on the horizon. For ex-
ample, we are always looking for ushers and greeters to extend our warm
PCH hospitality and the coffee and kitchen area can often use a helping
hand. This summer the Worship team will be busy assessing microphone
equipment, tuning the piano, obtaining quotations for a potential new set of
drums, and recruiting a new Praise Team leader. With the Adult Choir on
hiatus, we look forward to solos, duets, and other assorted special music
from our Praise Team. All the while, our unsung media technicians partici-
pate in weekly services from behind the A/V equipment.
Are there any labors of love listed above that may interest you? While you
may be enjoying some R&R over the summer, give some prayerful consid-
eration to how you may enrich your worship experience and that of oth-
ers. Romans 12:1 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
Diana Sprague
Senior Ministries
There will be no game night in June or July. Game night will resume on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 pm with ice cream
sundaes. Bring your favorite topping such as flavored syrups, fruit, candies, nuts, whip cream, etc. to share. Our
game will be "Sequence". Childcare is provided. Have a great summer! See you in August.
Where have all the butterflies gone? PCH+ will have
lunch at the BUTTERFLY BISTRO at 1212 #2 South
Florida Ave. on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:00 pm. Please
sign up by Sunday, June 15.
What is your favorite fish story? Sounds a little fishy to
me. The PCH+ luncheon will be held at FISH CITY GRILL
in Lakeside Villages on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 pm.
Please sign up by Sunday, July 13.
It's pizza time or how about a greek salad! Join PCH+
for lunch at ANTICO WOOD FIRE PIZZERIA at 6645
South Florida Ave. on Wednesday, August 20 at 1:00
pm. Please sign up by Sunday, August 17.
Friday AM Circle does not meet during the summer
months. We will meet again on Friday, September
19. Look in the September newsletter for details.
The Sewing Group will suspend sewing during the summer. We in-
vite others to join us when we resume in the fall to make dresses,
bibs, shorts, & aprons. Donations of supplies are appreciated. A list
of items needed will be available in the September newsletter. Thank
you to everyone that has donated supplies & helped with the sewing.
See Diana Sprague, Jill Coler, Vangie Tan, or Carol Greben if you
have any questions.
Presbyterian Church in the Highlands
1010 Lake Miriam Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813-2254
www.pchighlands.com 863-646-3121
6/1 Thomas Orrell
6/3 Eric Chartier
6/5 Brian McDonough
6/6 Frances Pennington
6/7 Donna Phillips
6/8 Ashley O’Connor
6/11 Jenna Crowell
6/12 Gabby Charboneau
6/12 Catharina DeGroot
6/13 Anika Hudson
6/15 Bradley Tan
6/16 Gary Brown
6/18 Ricardo Andino
6/19 Candace Cole
6/20 Jeff Davis
6/23 Jill Coler
6/26 Christopher Jones
6/27 Melissa Hartsell
6/27 Michelle Meyer
6/28 Preston Molleda
6/29 Trey Shelton
7/4 Jen Rodeffer
7/4 Bob Tangarone
7/11 Erica Maxwell
7/11 Drew Maxwell
7/12 Elsie Swilley
7/14 Kathryn Pennington
7/15 Ed Chartier
7/15 Patricia Smith
7/17 Delaney Phillips
7/25 William Gillock
7/26 J.J. Hudson
7/27 Linda Brown
7/27 Jon Meyer
7/27 Rob Watson
7/30 Betsy Wright
8/8 Erin Chartier
8/11 Ray Vincent
8/16 Emma Davis
8/17 David Armstrong
8/19 Jeanette Burt
8/20 Marty Dayvault
8/21 Laura Lindemann
8/21 Helen Vogt
8/24 Alex Laursen
8/24 Anthony Pickren
8/25 Shannon Orrell
8/26 Barbara Milone
8/28 Jamie Laursen
8/28 Kathy Miller
8/28 Shannon Wright
8/30 Lindy Mercer
6/3 Clint & Deborah Haldane (19 years)
6/14 Larry & Cathy Davis (33 years)
6/14 Bob & Carolyn Haug (44 years)
6/19 William & Peggy Gillock (44 years)
6/26 Larry Jr. & Jane Becker (21 years)
6/27 Steve & Jen Rodeffer (5 years)
6/29 Ed & Diana Long (30 years)
6/29 Andy & Sheryl Norman (16 years)
7/2 Lee & Carol Greben (59 years)
7/5 Don & Mary Vaughn (56 years)
7/13 Eric & Donna Phillips (12 years)
7/23 Rob & Cathy Swann (26 years)
7/25 Reezin & Elsie Swilley (49 years)
7/26 Jim & Marty Dayvault (50 years)
8/7 Garfield & Linda Brown (49 years)
8/13 Larry & Dorry Clevenger (68 years)
8/14 Filiy & Mily Felizola (15 years)
8/31 Brian & Linda McDonough (23 years)