VBS

Over the past few months, our team has been working to plan a “Back to the Basics” approach to VBS. We will be offering a Screen Free week of shared meals, bible lessons, crafts, songs, & games. We will end the week by inviting all the families and volunteers to have a pizza dinner and a graduation from VBS ceremony where the children who participated, will receive a special gift and a certificate. Thank you to the congregation for your generous donations and supplies to make this a special week to the families of our community. A special thank you to the volunteers who have been working to plan and execute a quality program for the children of this congregation and beyond. Thanks be to God!

Notes and News - November 2025

Welcome our new pastor – Rev. Melanie Kim-Hamill

This Sunday, November 2, 2025, we welcome our new pastor Rev. Melanie Kim-Hamill.  Please join us for this special service and plan to stay after the service for a fellowship time to celebrate and welcome Melanie, her husband Jeff and her daughter Jojo.  There will be light refreshments - finger sandwiches, chips, and some sweets.

 

November Session Meeting

The Session meeting for November is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th at 5:30 PM. 

 

Community Garden News

The next Volunteer Workday for the garden is Saturday November 15th starting at 8 AM and ending at 10 AM.  With the Florida sun, it is not expected that you work a full 2 hours.  Please just come and work for as long as you are comfortable.  If you have some garden tools and gloves, bring them along.  If not, there will be some available at the garden.  As before, some “healthy” snacks will be provided.

Remember cardboard, plants, flowers or vegetables are needed for the garden.   They can be brought anytime and left at the gate, just inside if possible.  Also, if you want something planted in the garden, when it is harvest time, they will be yours to take home or give to others. 

If you would like to have a garden plot, there are some available.  If you are interested, please call the church office at (941) 722-3513.  The church office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM to 4 PM.  If you get voice mail, please leave a message with your name, phone number and that you are calling about the garden and we will get back to you.

 

Thrift Store Deals for November

This month all clothing with green tags is 50% off.  Also, dresses are on sale for $4.  Come on in for these great deals and please pass this on to your neighbors and friends!!!

 

Gingerbread House Decorating workshop

The date has been set for this year’s GingerBread house decorating day.  The date is Saturday, December 6th.  The gingerbread houses are provided.  Please bring candies for decorating.  Candies will be shared by all.  There is a small fee to cover the cost of your Gingerbread house.  There are sign-up sheets at the back sanctuary entrance and kitchen entrance of the church.  Watch your email for further updates.

 

PPC Facebook page

Here is the link to our new Facebook page.  Be sure to click on the link below and "Like" the new page, as well as click "Follow" so you are notified on Facebook each time a new post is added.

 Palmetto Presbyterian Church | Palmetto FL | Facebook

And be sure to share the link with your neighbors and friends!!!

 

Notes and News - October 2025

Bible Study continues in October

Blu Glavin is leading a weekly Bible study on Thursdays through October 23rd. The group meets in the Pastor’s office from 3:15-4:30. The study is called The Bible’s Greatest Hits. Each week the group is looking at an important scripture that thematically shapes our faith and practice. The group will also look at the scripture for the upcoming Sunday.

It is not mandatory to attend every week so even if you have yet to attend, you may still join the study in October as you are available. Bring your own Bible and an open mind. If you don't have a Bible don’t worry, we have plenty available for your use. No particular biblical knowledge is expected or required! Blu is the contact, should you have questions. Her number is (207) 318-6976.

Find out what God's Word has to say to you!!

 

Community Garden News

The revitalization of the Community Garden continues.  The next Volunteer Workday is Saturday October 11th starting at 8 AM and ending at 11 AM.  With the Florida sun and heat, it is not expected that you work a full 3 hours.  Please just come and work for as long as you are comfortable.  If you have some garden tools and gloves, bring them along.  If not, there will be some available at the garden.  As before, some “healthy” snacks will be provided.

ALSO, be sure to take a look at the garden.  There have been some big improvements over the last couple of weeks to get ready for the fall planting season.  A big thank you to Joan and Jeff Bryden, Brian and Debbie Voye and Karen LaJoie (the Community Garden manager) for all their hard work and labor to get the garden in shape.  Also, thank you to Dale and Barbara Harrell for donating a weed eater and a mower, and thank you to Larry Russell, a neighbor, for tuning up this equipment so it can be used.

If you would like to have a garden plot, there are some available.  If you are interested, please call the church office at (941) 722-3513.  The church office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM to 4 PM.  If you get voice mail, please leave a message with your name, phone number and that you are calling about the garden and we will get back to you.

 

Peace and Global Witness Offering

This coming Sunday, October 5th, is World Communion Sunday and the final Sunday to give to the Peace and Global Witness special offering.

The Peace and Global Witness Offering draws us together by providing education and exposure to those who show us how to do peacemaking well.  This offering enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our own communities and across the world.  25% of the offering stays with our church to support those in our own community who are struggling with oppression and injustice.  There will be a pamphlet available at the entrance to the sanctuary, along with a special offering envelope, that provides more information on this mission.  Please prayerfully consider contributing to this special offering.

 

Thrift Store Deals for October

This month all clothing with orange tags is 50% off.  Also, all Halloween items and fall décor items are 50% off.  Come on in for these great deals and please pass this on to your neighbors and friends!!!

 

Lunch and Learn Series continues

The Lunch and Learn series will begin again this fall.  The current plan is to start the Lunch and Learn series in late October as our winter residents return.  Keep an eye out for more details.  Please reach out to Nicole Jordan with questions and/or suggested topics.

 

PPC Facebook page

Here is the link to our new Facebook page.  Be sure to click on the link below and "Like" the new page, as well as click "Follow" so you are notified on Facebook each time a new post is added.

Palmetto Presbyterian Church | Palmetto FL | Facebook

And be sure to share the link with your neighbors and friends!!!

 

Notes and News - September 2025

From Palmetto Presbyterian Church – September Announcements and upcoming events!!

 New Bible Study to start in September

Blu Glavin will lead a Bible study beginning Thursday, September 11th through the last Thursday of October.  The group will meet in the Pastor’s office from 3:15-4:30. The study is called The Bible’s Greatest Hits.  Each week the group will be looking at an important scripture that thematically shapes our faith and practice.  The group will also look at the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. 

It isn’t mandatory to attend every week so you may attend as you are available. Bring your own Bible and an open mind. If you don't have a Bible don’t worry, we have plenty available for your use. No particular biblical knowledge expected or required! There are sign-up sheets at the main sanctuary entrance and in the annex by the kitchen door. Blu is the contact, should you have questions. 

Find out what God's Word has to say to you!!

 

Lunch and Learn Series continues

The Lunch and Learn series will begin again this fall.  Nicole is still accepting suggestions of topics for the series.  The current plan is to start the Lunch and Learn series in late October as our winter residents return.  Please keep an eye out for more information.  Please reach out to Nicole Jordan with questions and/or suggested topics.

 

Thrift Store Deals for September

This month all clothing with yellow tags is 50% off.  Also, all lamps are $5.00 each.  Come on in for these great deals and please pass this on to your neighbors and friends!!!

 

Peace and Global Witness Offering

The Peace and Global Witness Offering draws us together by providing education and exposure to those who show us how to do peacemaking well.  It allows us to create resources for dealing with conflict and provide nurturing reconciliation, and stand in support of our global brothers and sisters, because the peace of Christ belongs to people everywhere.

This Sunday, September 7th, is the beginning of A Season of Peace.  In a few weeks, there will be an informational pamphlet and offering envelope available with the bulletin.  The final day for this special offering is October 5th, which is World Communion Sunday.

 

Pastor Nominating Committee members

As you may recall, we had a Congregational Meeting on August 10th to elect 3 new members to the Pastor Nominating Committee.  The 3 new members, joined 2 original members of the committee that agreed to continue to serve. 

So, the members of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) are now:

Jan Baxter, Brian Voye, Joan Bryden, Tamera Cummings, Barbara Harrell

The committee is meeting on a regular basis and will give an update during the worship service next week.

 

PPC Facebook page

Here is the link to our new Facebook page.  Be sure to click on the link below and "Like" the new page, as well as click "Follow" so you are notified on Facebook each time a new post is added.

 Palmetto Presbyterian Church | Palmetto FL | Facebook

And be sure to share the link with your neighbors and friends!!!

Notes and News - 09/21/24

2024 School Supply Drive a BIG Success

Thank you to our amazing congregation for the tremendous support of our school supply drive for James Tillman Elementary School here in Palmetto!  They were very appreciative and said it's an amazing help to the teachers, children and their families.

In the past we have also supplied them with much needed supplies in January as well and their exact words were, " Your church saved us going into the spring months!".

More updates to come...

Peace and Global Witness Special Offering

We are joining with Presbyterians around the county in the Peace & Global Witness special offering. Formerly known as the Peacekeeping Offering, the goal is to provide a financial base to meet God's mission of reconciliation to those around us and around the world.

We will collect the offering on World Communion Sunday, October 6. 25% will stay with Palmetto Presbyterian Church, 25% will remain in Peace River Presbytery, and the rest will go to programs of the National Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness.

We will be providing additional information over the next couple of weeks and hope you will prayerfully consider this special offering.

Fellowship Dinner Sunday, October 6th!!

Mark your calendars!!!  Our “Kitchen Angels 😇” are hosting a Fellowship Dinner Sunday, October 6th, immediately following our service.  The menu includes Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Waldorf Salad, Macaroni + Cheese, Desserts, and Beverages.  Please plan to attend for good food and, more importantly, fellowship together.

 

Head Start Christmas Present Wrapping – Saturday October 19th

Thanks to the Marine Corps supplying toys last year, we already have more than enough toys to cover the children at the East Coast Migrant Head Start Program this year BUT they still need to be wrapped!!

On Saturday, October 19th, beginning at 10 am, anyone interested in sorting and wrapping the toys for Christmas presents, please come join us for a lovely lunch  and wrapping party.  RSVP to our office if you're available to join us.

P.S. watch for more information about this year’s children’s Christmas mission to provide school supplies for the winter/spring semester.

Use of the Kitchen

Please remember to ALWAYS clean up the kitchen after fixing any food or drinks.  It is very important items are washed and put away and counters are wiped clean.  Otherwise, we will find an ant brigade in the kitchen.  Also, please be careful when using the microwave or stove/oven.  Please remember to make sure everything is turned off before you leave.  If you are part of a group that meets in the church, please pass on this reminder.  Thank you!! 🙏

Other News/Updates

Our Guest Minister tomorrow (9/22) is Rev. Norman Pritchard.  Our guest minister the following week (9/29) is Rev. Marilyn Lewis.

This coming week, the church office will be open on Tuesday (9/24) and Thursday (9/26) instead of Wednesday and Thursday.  This is to accommodate maintenance of our A/C systems.  Hours will return to Wednesday and Thursday the following week (week of 9/30). 

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