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WINTERGARDEN WEEKEND UPDATE
Dearest Faith Community Near and Far-

Happy Saturday! We are heading to Emma’s first horse show of the season in Punta Gorda for the day! Excited for this journey to begin. So I hope you are having a wonderful day and enjoying God’s creation. 

Over the next few weeks and this year, I look forward to spending more time in going deeper into our congregation’s word of intention, which is Affirmation. I pray you are continuing to think and pray with your star word and explore God’s intention for you this year. 

First, we will have Breakfast Church under the tent on Sunday, February 5 at 9:30, and unless announced, please bring a dish to share every week. Thanks to those who signed up to bring something specific. We really appreciate it. 

Second, framing work continues in the sanctuary, kitchen, and hallway. It is looking good! We are still finalizing the company who will be doing the electrical work. The ductwork was installed this past week and the framing in the building has continued.  Still lots of moving parts! If you want to check out the Sanctuary, you are welcome to do so.

And last, the Tuesday Work Project for this Tuesday at 11am is the kitchen. This is probably going to take a couple of weeks to get done. But the more folks we have, the quicker it will go. Thanks to everyone who made the kids room look great!  

If you have any questions or wonderings or concerns, please let me know. Call, text, or email.

Blessings to you all!

Much love, 

Pastor Devon
Worship with Wintergarden
Sunday, February 5, 2023

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Sacred Space
Canceled
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Breakfast Church @ 9:30am
In the Garden and will be posted on Facebook around 12:30pm on Sunday.
Our hope is to go back on Facebook Live by Sunday, February 19th. Until then, please look for the recording around 12:30pm on Sundays.   
*Please bring a dish to share.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, February 5, 2023

The Cross
I Corinthians 1:18-31

Join us under the tent at 9:30 am for a time of Food, Fellowship, and Worship. We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper this Sunday. Please bring a dish to share this Sunday. Also, if folks can come around 9:00 am to help set up for Breakfast Church it would be greatly appreciated!

Every Monday Lectio Divina on Zoom, 8am
Every Wednesday Food delivery
Every Thursday Food Pantry 12-4pm

Every Tuesday and Friday is Bone Builders, 10am
Feb. 7 Wintergarden Wordies on zoom at 1pm
Feb. 11 Coffee, Conversation, Gardeners Gather, and Workday Feb. 14 – Homeless Coalition meal at 4:30pm
Feb. 22 – Ash Wednesday 9am in the garden
Feb. 23 – CNS Care N Share (Every 4th Thurs)
Feb. 24 – Family Fun Night (Last Friday of every month)

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please contact the church office at 941-743-5335 or email at foodpantry@wintergardenpres.org

Interested in joining our Garden?
Garden of Eatin’ – Food Forest
For more information click HERE
At Wintergarden Presbyterian Church
we’re eager to pray for you!  

Please let us know how we can pray by submitting a Prayer Request online (link below). The prayer requests are emailed to Pastor Devon once submitted.
Prayer Request
Lectio Divina for Monday,  January  30,  2023All are welcome to join us as we continue to engage in the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina together as a community. 

Our Scripture Lesson is 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

We will gather via zoom for an intentional time of listening, reflecting, responding, and resting in the Word of God. We will meet on Mondays from 8-9 am. 

Here are some details about Lectio Divina. 

Lectio Divina, literally meaning “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures. During Lectio Divina, the person listens to the text of the Bible with the “ear of the heart,” as if he or she is in conversation with God, and God is suggesting the topics for discussion.

There are four movements for Lectio Divina: 
1. Lectio: (Listening to the Word of God or Reading God’s Word)
2. Meditatio: (Reflecting on the Word of God)
3. Oratio: (Responding to the Word of God)
4. Contemplatio: (Resting in the Word of God)

Here is the Zoom Link: 
Join Zoom Meeting: Click HERE
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87832080869?pwd=TUxCRThUcEdRbTNTWmJ6emZRamUyZz09 

Meeting ID: 878 3208 0869
Passcode: 396015
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