Author: Paul Bayerl

Holy Catholic Church

DID YOU KNOW that when we recite the Apostles’ Creed and say the word catholic, it is not in reference to a particular denomination, but instead it is in reference to one holy universal Church.  The word catholic is simply a form of the Greek word [katholikos] which means “of the whole”.  So when we say that we “believe in the holy catholic church”,  we are confessing that Jesus Christ is the church’s one foundation and that all who trust in him as Savior and Lord are by God’s grace members of this universal (catholic) church.

Did You Know-tice?

DID YOU KNOW-tice that the paraments were white last Sunday?  White is used for special days in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.  White symbolizes purity, holiness and virtue, as well as respect and reverence.  The paraments changed to white in celebration of Transfiguration Sunday, which is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.  Transfiguration Sunday is a time to celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord in which Jesus transitioned his ministry to “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51), where he would die.  In celebrating this event, we rejoice in the divine majesty of Christ, whose glory shone even when confronted with the cross.  It is given to us to reflect upon as we journey through our own Lent towards the agony of the cross and the victory of the empty tomb.  We celebrate this mystery in order that our own faith be renewed in this journey.

The paraments changed to purple on Ash Wednesday and will remain purple until Good Friday.  Purple marks the seasons of penitence and preparation.  It signifies the feeling of sorrow for our sins, and symbolizes suffering and mourning. 

Welcome Home!

On Sunday, March 3, the session welcomed our newest member, Carol Reddis by transfer of her letter from Old Cutler Presbyterian Church in Miami.

Restoring the sound to Hobe Sound

The bells are undergoing a complete restoration this morning. Each bell contains 32 individual pieces and each bell is being totally disassembled, cleaned, oiled, polished, reassembled, tuned and voiced. The husband a wife team out of Kerrville, Texas completes the entire process in a day.

The restored bells are scheduled to make their comeback during the coming Easter season. Join us on Sunday mornings for worship at 10:30AM.

BBQ Baby Back Rib Dinner

  • March 8 @ 6PM
  • Church Fellowship Hall
  • $13.00/ Person
  • Reservation Required

Carla Tinsley has been preparing BBQ Baby Back Rib dinners for the Moose Lodge for the past six years, where it gets rave reviews. She plans to prepare this same marvelous dinner for church members and friends on Friday evening, March 8 at 6:00 PM. Reservations are required. The cost is $13.00 per person payable with your reservation form. Call the church office for the form!