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Rev. Karl A. Kling, D. Min. |
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Providing guidance and strength
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From the Pastor:
Karl's May Message to the Congregation
of
Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church
FROM YOUR PASTOR
April 20, 2008
Dear Bee Ridge Members & Friends,
Special thanks to all of the volunteers and staff who helped make the fall-winter "season" such a joyful time for our church family! Events like: Bee Ridge Concert Series #2; Sunday anthems; weekly Sunday School classes; Advent & "post Easter" study series; Souper Bowl, CROP Walk & 30 Hour Famine; Tailgate Party, Sock Hop, & Game Night; Presbyterian Women Gatherings; daily caring by the "Congregational Care Committee"; "Winter Weigh Down"; faithful work by session, committees, and countless hours volunteered by church members— these are just a few examples that represent all of the ways Bee Ridge members and friends fill our congregation with faith, hope, and love!
The Apostle Paul tells that "our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ..." (Philippians 3:30). I am thankful for the countless ways that members and friends bring a bit of heaven to earth. These everyday actions of faith, hope and love help us to share and enjoy eternity with each other and with our neighbors. Thanks for living as citizens of heaven here on earth!
Your pastor and friend,
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2008 Vision & Goals Our Vision: To live as Joyful Followers of Jesus Our Goals: · To lead people of all ages to Jesus · To help people follow Jesus as Lord & Savior • To help every member discover, develop, & use his/her spiritual gifts to serve Jesus · To grow by 20 members by Dec. 31, 2008. · To reach out through service to the community, country and world. Strategies: · Share joyful Christian worship each Sunday during 8:30am & 11:00 AM worship • Offer hospitality ministry & fellowship events throughout the year. · "Caring Evangelism" year-round by Bee Ridge members & friends. · ABC Cafe & Vacation Bible School in July 2008. • Teaching and support that helps all members discover, develop, and use spiritual gifts. · Develop Christian Education & Youth programs; observe chruch's child protection policy. · Develop choir programs (Adult & "Sarasota Young Voices") & annual concert series. · Continue to develop staff team and policies in relation to Vision Statement · Develop a "balanced budget" for 2008; year-round stewardship education • Participation in Presbytery by Bee Ridge members, and Pastor. • Work toward total mission giving of 10% of Bee Ridge operating budget.
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For a Listing of Worship Themes
During the Next Several Months
Click Here
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Visit With Dr. Kling
Dr. Kling is available in his office periodically. His door is always open. Please feel free to stop in and speak with him. If you would like to schedule a special time with Dr. Kling, please call our office assistant, Sherry Strickland at 921-5355
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A Minute for Stewardship
Help us who have received so freely from you to give as freely in our turn, and so have the pleasure of giving as well as the happiness of receiving. Amen.
You may E-mail Dr. Kling at:
karlklingdmin@aol.com
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You can reach our Presbytery web
sight at:
www.peaceriverpresbytery.org
Copies
of Sunday sermons are available in the church office upon request. Call to
ask for any specific sermon by title and date.
Bee Ridge
Presbyterian Church
4826 South
McIntosh Road Sarasota, Florida 34233
Church Phone (941) 921-5355
E-mail: postmaster@beeridge.presbychurch.org
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