2022 Annual Report

First Presbyterian Church of Naples In the Heart of Naples with the Love of God: we worship, we love, we grow, we serve

2022 Annual Report April 30, 2023

2 Index and Agenda Agenda

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From the Pastor

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Remembering the Saints

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Statistical Report

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Finance

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Board of Deacons

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Congregational Care Committee

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Communications

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Christian Education

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Facilities

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Membership Committee

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Missions

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Personnel

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Presbyterian Women

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Preschool

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Worship and Music Committee

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Elders

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Deacons

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Nominating Committee

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Staff

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Agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation Prayer Declaration of quorum Moderator’s Report Nominating - Election of Elder and Deacon Election of Nominating Committee Financial Report Other Reports Adjournment and prayer

From the Pastor, Rev. Craig Goodrich

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Another year has passed. 2022 is “in the books” and what a year it was! It began with the onslaught of yet another wave of the Coronavirus, this time the Omicron variant. For the first two months we kept safeguards in place and it was not until March that we were fully back. In that month we celebrated our congregation’s 70th anniversary of being here “In the heart of Naples with the love of God.” Other significant highlights were the hiring of several new employees: David Fister as our AV technician, Susan Pratt as our Assistant for Caring Ministries, Sandy Knight as Office Assistant/Receptionist and Debbie Savage as Director of Finance. And Brice Gerlach was finally able to take his long awaited and well-deserved three-month Sabbatical. We received the wonderful and inspiring gift of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition. And as always, we engaged in many worship, fellowship and mission activities. New members joined and we lost some dear saints. We cared for one another and those in need with the love of Christ. And your generosity once again provided for our operational needs and extended beyond our walls to help those in distress, including those who suffered loss during Hurricane Ian. Thank You! Our elders, deacons, teachers, Stephen ministers and staff have all continued to serve with “energy, intelligence, imagination and love.” And it is my great joy and privilege to serve alongside them and with you.

There is so much else for which to be grateful and you will find much of it described in the pages of this Annual Report. I hope you will take the time to read every word and to realize that you belong to a wonderful congregation!

Faithfully and Gratefully,

The early morning after Hurricane Ian

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O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle; they in glory shine.

Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Dave Brooke Susan Craig William Crawford Janis Cummin James Donaldson Joan Eisenhauer Charles Evans Doris Frace

Elizabeth “Betsy” Gaw George Hansen Bill Harrington Catherine “Kitty” Hartzell Wesley Kissel Larry Krouse Roger Kuhl Jane Long

Statistical Report As of December 31, 2021 Members Affiliate Members Total Members

657 193 850

Members Joined

By Confession/Reaffirmation

By Letter of Transfer Affiliate Members Joined Total Gains

12 15 5 32

Members Deactivated

By Death (Members)

By Death (Affiliate Members)

By Session Removal

By Request

By Transfers Affiliate Members Removed Total Losses

17 10 4 12 2 6 51

As of December 31, 2022 Members Affiliate Members Total Members

649 182 831

Baptisms performed 2022 Children Adult Total Baptisms

0 0 0

Carolyn “Cree” Marshall Wells “Bud” Martin, Jr. Libby McCree Jane Nordlund John Tobin Robert Tumwater, Jr.

Finance

Doug Jensen, Finance Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Debbie Savage, Director of Finance

Dear Friends, What an exciting year 2022 was at FPCN! Thanks to such a loving, faithful, and generous congregation we had another great year both spiritually and financially. We ended the year in the black with $63,805 in revenue over expenses. The Finance Committee and Session agreed that the best way to steward this surplus was to transfer it to a TR Session Reserve account until we could determine the best use for it.

Our 2022 revenue was up by 1% over 2021, which may seem like a small number, but we are thrilled about this because we know that it was a tough economic year for so many of our folks. We ended 2022 with 267 formal pledges for $1,446,076, but actual pledged gifts came in at $1,487.685—an excess of $41,000. Our expenses were also up over 2021, which was expected, but came in almost $186K under budget, thanks to staff working very hard to control expenses.

The generous spirit of our church allowed FPCN to distribute over $309K in Missions support to countless individuals and agencies during 2022, bringing our total Missions support to $971K over the last three years! By the end of the year, we had received over $58K for the Hurricane Ian Relief Fund, and over $30K for the Pastor’s Emergency Assistance Fund, which allowed us to help provide financial relief for hundreds of people who suffered losses due to Hurricane Ian through disbursements to both individuals and to seven different local partner agencies. We know that the gifts that you all generously contribute towards our various mission programs are in addition to your pledges, and for that, we are truly grateful and blessed.

We are all very aware of the economic challenges that 2022 experienced, so it is no surprise that the value of our Endowment Fund on December 31 was $7.03M, down from last year by $1.5M. Since our capital expenditures for the year were only $19K+, we did not need to do a large transfer to cover them at year end. We received the budgeted $300K from the Endowment for Operational Support, however, we also deposited in excess of $121K from Estate, Memorial, and Birthday gifts into the Endowment during the year.

Other highlights from 2022 include a successful 2022 Generosity campaign, receiving a single large donation which allowed us to acquire The Saint John’s Bible, receiving a favorable audit review for our 2021 financials, securing additional Preschool grants in excess of $119K, and Session approving the 2023 budget of $2.8M. We look forward to growing our programs, missions, and membership during this next year, which we wouldn’t be able to do without your faithful support in the past as well as going forward!

With gratitude, Debbie Savage, Director of Finance Doug Jensen, Finance Committee Chair

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6Finance Finance

Doug Jensen, Finance Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Debbie Savage, Director of Finance

Board of Deacons

David Witman, Moderator Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor/Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor

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2022 was a truly Joyful year for the thirty-one (31) deacons who have faithfully performed a litany of tasks, mostly in the background, supporting the day-to-day functions of the Church. Deacons serve threeyear terms in service to the Church.

Our primary functions are: • Communicate with and represent the members in our parishes in all matters of the Church.

• Serve on Deacon Committees to perform various functions within the Church such as greeting, serving communion, and working on Deacon Committees described later in this report.

• Focus on JOY in everything we do and on establishing relationships and finding ways to have more members participate actively in the life of the Church.

• Raise money to support three local charities (the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Helps Outreach) which provide immediate essential services to walk-in people who have exhausted all other avenues for help.

• Serve by way of several Deacon Committees as follows: • Blood Bank Committee hosts three blood drives each year.

• Church Tours Committee provides once-a-month tours of our facility to all who wish to become more familiar with our incredible building and grounds.

• Home Communion Committee visits members in their homes to serve communion and bring the church to those of our members who cannot visit the church in person.

• Communion Preparation Committee meets every month to order and prepare all the elements and other things required for our communion services.

• Deacons’ Brunch Committee organizes, prepares and hosts a brunch after service in the month of June or September for those members who are still in Naples at that time.

• Deacons’ Fund Committee raises and distributes funds to local charities for basic needs.

• Deacons’ Sunday takes place on a Sunday after service in February when the Deacons organize, prepare and host an event in Spencer Hall where members can meet, or get to know better, their deacons.

• Flower Committee prepares altar flower bouquets in vases each Sunday to be delivered to members having their 85+ birthday or are dealing with sickness or injury.

• Friendship Pads Committee collects and organizes the friendship pads after the last service each Sunday.

• Greeters are found and organized to greet at each service during the year.

• Receptions Committee organizes and hosts receptions for memorial services held in the sanctuary, if requested.

• Inner Missions Committee puts forth an on-going effort to identify Church members in need of assistance of transportation, or other basic life activities, and to put those members in need with other members who can assist them.

• Holiday Remembrances Committee purchases, organizes and prepares gift baskets on Easter and Christmas for members who are ill or cannot make it to church for a variety of reasons.

The major accomplishments of the Deacons in 2022 are: • Realign all the parishes to include fewer members in each parish with more closely grouped households within a smaller geographical area in the Naples area.

• Reorganize to serve better those members who no longer have a presence in Naples but who desire to remain connected to the Church.

• Revitalize the Inner-Missions Committee.

• Revise our Deacons’ Fund Policy, vet charities to receive distributions and seek increased donations to be able to distribute larger amounts to those in need.

• Reorganize and restart the Church Tours.

• Encourage volunteerism to get more members involved in the life of the Church.

• Revise and make current the brochures Opportunities for Involvement and Personal Needs Service Agencies in the Naples Area.

• Cooperate more closely with other groups within the Church to coordinate efforts, such as Stephen Ministers, Membership, Head Ushers and others.

We look forward to 2023 when we switch our focus from JOY to HOPE as we continue to perform and improve on all of the above in the service of God. Respectfully, David Witman, Deacon Moderator

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Saralene Oldham, Elder for Congregational Care Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor

This committee is composed of the elder for Congregational Care, the Stephen Minister leader, chair of the Visitation Team and the Deacon Moderator.

There are 12 active Stephen Ministers who assist members in need.

The Care Visitation Team has five members who visit members of the church who are in care facilities and/or are homebound.

We make phone calls and send cards of encouragement. “We are here to help!”

Saralene Oldham

Communications

Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Kathleen Law, Director of Publications and Social Media

In 2022 we continued to grow our online presence. We offered our Sunday service via livestream and a recorded service was being emailed to our list of recipients, as well as posting it on our website later on Sunday mornings. In addition to viewing the services on our website and Facebook pages, we added a YouTube channel which allows participants another platform in which to view our services.

An online Friendship Pad form was added to the website for tracking attendance for those who worship online.

By the end of 2022 we had 936 recipients that received our weekly emails, and that list continues to grow. We sent three emails regarding Session updates for COVID protocols Agenda of thefrom Congregation for gatheringfor andAnnual worship.Meeting Video messages our members continued to be taped with invitations to be a part of our church. A video from Pastor Craig Goodrich was sent following Hurricane Ian in September, ensuring people that the church was unharmed and announcing two funds that were established to help those who suffered losses from the hurricane.

Advertising was focused mostly online and in local magazines. A direct mail postcard was mailed to over 35,000 people in a targeted area. We increased our Facebook ads for concerts and events and have had much success in reaching friends and neighbors.

Facebook began the year with 676 followers and by December 2022 we had 805 followers.

Wednesday’s at First programs were taped and added to the website for viewing.

A Season of Music Concerts were livestreamed and added to the website for viewing.

A tri-fold Welcome Brochure was designed and made available in the pews and throughout the church.

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Roni Haggart, Christian Education Committee Chair Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth

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2022 saw a concerted effort to integrate our expanding Christian Education offerings to include youth, young adults, as well as adults of all ages. Previously separate committees - adult education, children, youth, and young adults - existed. We will continue to remain mindful of where logical intersections in these ministries can be encouraged. The challenge of identifying speakers/programs of interest across the ages will continue into 2023. The Preschool remains a stand-alone committee. However, we will look for more opportunities to bring the Preschool parents and students into closer interaction with our church children.

Wednesday Nights at First: Full dinners catered by Wynn’s were served for $10 and were well received and well attended.

Three sessions on saving God’s earth from the ravages of climate change included the following speakers: th • The Honorable Francis Rooney, former U.S. Congressman for Florida’s 19 District and Ambassador to the Holy See. He has been outspoken on the impact of climate change on SW Florida.

• Dr. Michael Savarese, Professor of Coastal Resilience and Climate Adaptation and a key leader of the FGCU Water School.

• Rob Moher, President and CEO of the Conservancy of SWFL. A series led by our clergy and senior staff included: • Rev. Craig Goodrich, Looking Back with Gratitude and Forward with Hope.

• Rev. Rex Childs, discussion of key issues addressed and approved by the PC(USA) General Assembly at its biannual meeting.

• Dr. Brice Gerlach, highlights of his inspiring musical Sabbatical.

• Nancy Van Fleet, next steps regarding Growing Young and impact of her studies at Living School for Action and Contemplation and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Earth Care Congregation: Led by Rev. Rex Childs and Roni Haggart • FPCN was recertified as a “Green Church” by the PC(USA) for a second year as we continued to take actions toward caring for God’s earth in worship, education, facilities, and outreach.

WOW (Women of the Way): Led by the WOW Leadership Team. Studies this year included: • "The Spirit-Led Heart: Living a Life of Love and Faith without Borders" by Suzanne Eller.

• "Surprised by the Parables” by Michelle Lee-Barnewall.

• "The True Vine” by Andrew Murray.

Attendees were encouraged to engage in different spiritual practices each week as a compliment to their weekly lessons.

Women’s Ministry Bible Study: Led by Janeen McClure: Finished studying the book of John and started book of Acts.

HUDDLE: Led by Rev. Rex Childs: A weekly men’s Bible discussion group.

Men’s Faith and Fellowship: Led by Bill Kearney: Study of great former religious leaders such as St. Augustine, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Calvin, John Wesley, C.S. Lewis, and others. Three of these presentations were repeated on Sunday mornings prior to church.

Sacred Habits led by Nancy Van Fleet: Spiritual practices through a contemplative stance included a journey through Lent with the words of scripture and the poetry of Emily Dickinson as guides; exploration of the theme of “Homecoming” in the fall as we engaged in centering prayer; and an Advent journey, “Tending the Light” inspired by the writings of Henri Nouwen. These opportunities engaged us in a deeper rhythm as we walked through the liturgical year.

Children/Youth led by Nancy Van Fleet: We brought in frameworks to build an intergenerational church experience through Fuller Youth Institute’s “Growing Young in a Changing World” program. The growing young team includes Rev. Craig Goodrich, Rev. Rex Childs, Nancy Van Fleet, Ashley Hancock, and young adults, Audrey Gordon and Jack Fogelman.

Roni Haggart, Christian Education Committee Chair

10 Intergenerational Christian Education Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor

Intergenerational gatherings included: • A tour of the Botanical Gardens, mini-golf, walking the Greenway, and lock-ins.

• Our first intergenerational art project.

• Workshops to equip committed adults in our congregation with tools to work with our youth and young adults led by experienced facilitators in this work.

• Christmas Eve Family Service with hot chocolate bar and SNOW. Other events included: • Celebration of 10 children, youth and young adults in a graduation service.

• 14 of our young adults and youth travelled to Montreat, NC for their Youth Conference.

• Funday School throughout the summer during which we experienced God’s love through friendship and fun.

• Assistance to congregation members who were impacted by Hurricane Ian. • Reimagined our Fall festival to include a pumpkin patch for all children of all ages.

In conjunction with the preschool, we held: • Back to School blessing in August and an in-person Open House.

• First “Boo Hoo, Yahoo” breakfast to comfort parents on their child’s first day of school.

• Weekly coffee hour with our preschool parents.

Committee Members: Roni Haggart, Committee Chair; Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor; Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth; Heather Cartwright; Ashley Hancock; Bill Kearney; Janeen McClure; Jan Witman; Beth Finn; Doris Rivera

Facilities

Fran Engelhardt, Facilities Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities

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The Facilities Committee oversees the grounds, building, equipment, maintenance, cleaning and refurbishing to maintain an attractive, functional, inviting house of worship.

Members included: Chair Francis Engelhardt, Yancey Brame, Joan Gust, John Rader Rev. Craig Goodrich, Eduardo Martinez, Sandy Poore.

Highlights of 2022 include: • • • • • • • • • •

Roof inspections were performed and repaired by the service company and a broken window was replaced after the hurricane.

90% of all incandescent light bulbs were changed to LED bulbs.

Exterior signage on north side of building was added.

New tires and brakes were installed on the church bus.

Sanctuary water fountain was replaced.

Youth room garbage disposal was replaced and underwritten by church members.

Numerous car bumper stops were replaced.

Replaced, repaired numerous A/C equipment and accomplished miscellaneous maintenance tasks to keep the facilities in top shape.

A 2024 facilities operation cost requirement and a five-year Capital Project plan with estimated costs projection were developed and provided to Finance Committee.

Formed a Narthex subcommittee to select and work with a designer to remodel the space, select a contractor and submit estimate costs to the Finance Committee for approval.

Respectively submitted, Francis A. Engelhardt, Facilities Committee Chair Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities

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Deborah Meeson-Vige, Membership Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor

Visitor Table support in Narthex (during COVID restrictions), then in Spencer Hall, and finally in September 2022, expanded outreach with tote bag handout.

In-person Seeker and Joiner classes for potential new members resume in Parlor; subsequent gatherings at Goodrich home welcomed members who joined in 2021-2022.

Paper communication updates included tri-fold informational handout in pews, at Visitor Table and for other distributions; postcard mailing to over 35,000 Naples residential addresses during March/April.

Five additional “Invitational Speakers” for online greetings from congregational members.

Online improvements with new web design and graphics support.

Carleton Cleveland, Missions Committee Chair Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor

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Welcomed Saralene Oldham and Susan Zapata to the team.

Accepted, with thanks, the resignation of Roger Kempers.

Initiated partnerships with the David Lawrence Center and Youth Haven.

Allocated one-time funding to Misión Peniel to purchase a van (named “Silver Spruce”).

Allocated post-Hurricane Ian relief to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Meals of Hope and Chapel-by-the-Sea. Sourced 90 Christmas gift bags for Misión Peniel.

Sponsored annual Mission Fair for 17 mission partners.

Participated in various Habitat for Humanity building projects.

Hosted various field trips to Immokalee, including one for the Youth Group, to see the Fair Housing Alliance’s progress.

Respectfully submitted, Carleton Cleveland, Chair

Habitat for Humanity work day

Progress on the housing for Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance

Mision Peiniel Christmas gifts

Personnel

Barbara Weiss, Personnel Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager

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The Personnel Committee provides for the administration of the program of the church, including the employment of non-ordained staff.

Members included: Chair Barbara Weiss, Norman Brown, Janie Casassa, Fran Engelhardt, Nick Linn, Jim Mahon, Pat Nordbrock, Betty Plum, and Chuck Work.

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Reviewed and updated job descriptions and determined which positions required salary adjustments to remain competitive with the market.

An annual 6% salary increase was provided to allow for the rate of inflation.

During the Director of Finance’s medical leave, Sharman Pfaus provided daily assistance in the financial department managing accounts receivable, payables, stock transfers, and banking, along with the help of former Finance Director, Steve Bowser who worked remotely preparing monthly financial reports and posting preschool tuition statements.

Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries, took a sabbatical during the summer months.

Rex Childs served as commissioner at General Assembly.

The following people were hired in 2022: David Fister, Audio-Visual Technician Sandy Knight, Office Assistant/Receptionist due to the resignation of Angie Johnson Debbie Savage, Director of Finance due to the resignation of Anna Focht Susan Pratt, Assistant for Caring Ministries Preschool staff were provided bonuses from a grant that was received.

A Personnel/Preschool Task Force was formed to determine the role of the Personnel Committee as it pertains to the Preschool’s policies, salaries, protocols and support by the committee.

The Parental Leave Policy was updated, allowing six weeks of paid leave for both mothers and fathers.

Rex Childs took a parental leave upon the birth of his daughter, Mary.

Pandemic/Epidemic Policies were updated to concur with CDC guidelines.

Staff Appreciation Day was held on May 22 which also included the Preschool Staff.

Developed a new performance appraisal process for the pastor along with providing a support group to the pastor throughout the year.

Rev. Goodrich received an honorary doctorate and gave a baccalaureate speech at the Presbyterian College in South Carolina.

The Personnel Committee was showcased in the Ministry Spotlight of the Outreach in October.

The staff held a Staff Retreat at the home of Sharman Pfaus in August.

Craig and Andie Goodrich hosted a Staff Christmas Party at their home.

It is a privilege to work with such a gifted and caring committee who truly care for each staff member; never forgetting that we have the best staff ever. We feel the support from each member of this incredible congregation through your generous spirit and loving hearts.

With deep gratitude, Barb Weiss, Chair

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Carolyn Bennett, Moderator

We had thought that in December of 2021 COVID was under control; however, both our January and February Gatherings had to be cancelled due to a rise in COVID. By March we felt comfortable to have a Gathering with the serving of box lunches.

Our March program was presented by Pat Nordbrock: Organize to Simplify. Our April Gathering showcased LuLu’s Kitchen: St. Matthew’s program to train and employ individuals for the food industry. Our box lunch was catered by Delicious by Design (the catering arm of LuLu’s Kitchen) In May, Rev. Rex Childs pulled together our Circle Study ( What My Grandmothers Taught Me).

Having Rev. Childs do our May program gave us the opportunity to present Rex and Cayla with a beautiful hand knit baby blanket and a colorful hand-made quilt from our “Sew and Sews” group for the anticipated arrival of their first child.

With our strong foundation in mission outreach and education we donated over $14,020 to our list of selected organizations which included $8,000 to the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance (IFHA); held a blanket drive in January sharing warmth and love with Misión Peniel’s congregants; and donated back packs to Grace Place.

Our “Sew and Sews” projects continue to provide prayer shawls to those in our congregation going through difficult times; Izzy dolls for children needing some comfort and hope; and hand made quilts to be given as a “House Warming” gift for the families receiving a new home through the IFHA. Our monthly Gatherings and weekly serving of cookies and punch after church services provides opportunities for the sharing of love through hospitality.

We were blessed to have five of our women attend the PW South Atlantic Synod held in Georgia in late October.

Presbyterian Women offer opportunities to all the women with our church and community to engage in Bible study, fellowship, and mission outreach through participation in a Circle Group, Sew and Sews, and/or to attend one of our Monthly Gatherings.

Carolyn Smith Bennett, Moderator

Preschool

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director

• The Parent Committee raised $467 during the Fall 2022 School Spirit Fundraiser and $7,000 during the

Spring and Fall Silent Auctions. These funds will benefit the Angel Fund and will be used to provide scholarships and financial assistance to Preschool families.

• Ashley Houk proposed a pay increase for the Preschool staff in an effort to stay more competitive with the market.

• The Preschool received a total of $157,007 in grants for the purpose of stabilizing the child care industry following COVID-19. A portion of this grant must be used for staff initiatives above and beyond payroll.

• The Preschool used grant funding to provide a weekly multicultural music class to all of our students, staff bonuses, student tuition assistance, new playground riding toys, and classroom materials.

• Six staff were recognized for their years of service: 5, 10 and 15 years.

• The Preschool received a $590 technology grant that was used to purchase tablets that will be used to provide the Voluntary Prekindergarten students with their required online assessment.

• The Preschool was closed for seven days as a result of Hurricane Ian. Three staff suffered severe damage to their homes/vehicles from the storm.

• The Preschool awarded one family with a full scholarship from the Angel Fund for the 2022-2023 school year, and two families with partial scholarships.

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Patty Rutzler, Worship and Music Committee Chair Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music

Attendance averaged between 250-380 during church on Sunday morning with 8100 online per week.

The choir was back to a great “new normal”.

Nancy Van Fleet preached March 6, June 26, and September 4.

We welcomed guest preachers Lisa Lefkow, Winston Lawson and George Wirth Dr. George Wirth gave an enlightening presentation on the Ministry of Mister Rogers.

Zoom committee meetings continued throughout the year allowing many in and out of state to participate.

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan was held October 30.

We welcomed the choir to begin processing down the aisle again following the pandemic.

A Season of Music Concert Series continued and in the fall we were able to livestream each of the concerts.

Rev. Craig Goodrich, Rev. Rex Childs, Roni Haggart, Deborah Meeson-Vige and Barb Weiss traveled to St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN for a “deep dive” experience with The Saint John’s Bible.

Dr. Brice Gerlach took his three month sabbatical.

Bob Henstein was the organist during Brice Gerlach’s sabbatical.

A Back to School Blessing was held on August 7.

Craig preached several sermon series including topics on “Aging Well”, “Loving Your Enemies”, and “The Heart of it All”.

The church celebrated its 70th Anniversary on March 27 with a brass quintet.

The donor cost of chancel flowers was increased from $65 to $85 due to an increase in cost from the vendor.

GenWe services - which celebrate all generations gathering together, began in October.

The church sustained no water intrusion or loss of power from Hurricane Ian in September.

Craig will be taking a sabbatical beginning May 29, 2023.

Patty Rutzler, Chair

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16 Active Elders

Class of 2023 Teresa Doane - Current assignment: Christian Education Committee (Preschool) Fran Engelhardt - Current assignments: Facilities Committee Chair, Personnel Committee Linda Gadkowski - Current assignment: Finance Committee Don Grandi - Current assignment: Missions Committee Roni Haggart - Current assignment: Intergenerational Christian Education Committee Chair Bill Kearney - Current assignments: Intergenerational Christian Education Committee (Adult Education), Membership Committee Class of 2024 Steve Barwick - Current assignment: Finance Committee Doug Jensen - Current assignment: Finance Committee Chair Jim Mahon - Current assignment: Personnel Committee Saralene Oldham - Current assignments: Clerk of Session, Congregational Care Committee Barbara Weiss - Current assignments: Personnel Committee Chair, Finance Committee Class of 2025 Janie Casassa - Current assignments: Membership Committee Chair, Personnel Committee Jacque Foust - Current assignment: Membership Committee Patty Rutzler - Current assignment: Worship and Music Committee Chair Martha Waddell - Current assignment: Worship and Music Committee

Officers of the Corporation Barbara Weiss - President Fran Engelhardt - Vice President Doug Jensen - Treasurer Saralene Oldham - Secretary

Active Deacons

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Class of 2023

Class of 2024

Class of 2025

Pat Collins Charles Fraley Tedi Fraley Nancy Kier Lucy Koll Betty Plum Daisy Scott Barbara Simons Roger Simons Susan Sonderby Deborah Streamer Harry Streamer

Mary Armstrong Marti Beard Norman Brown Pam Fisher Amy Manley Jack Marsh Melissa McClayton Sarah Nichols Ali Norris Gary Root Liz Speake Gay Stover

Cindy Esler Gary Nordbrock Karen Parker Roy Parker Cari Rieder Sue Shenk Nancy Walkenhorst David Witman Jan Witman Janet Yanushefski

Nominating Committee CURRENT

PROPOSED

At Large Nominees

At Large Nominees

Cindy Esler Andie Goodrich Les Kasten Gary Root

Cindy Esler Andie Goodrich Les Kasten Gary Root

Deacon Representative

Deacon Representative

David Witman

David Witman

Session Representatives

Session Representatives

Teresa Doane, Saralene Oldham

Janie Casassa, Teresa Doane

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Phone: 239.262.1311

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E-mail

Pastoral Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor

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craigg@fpcnaples.org rexc@fpcnaples.org

Worship and Music Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries David Fister, Audio Visual Technician Caitlin Hancock, Sound and Video operator

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briceg@fpcnaples.org davidf@fpcnaples.org

Christian Education Jack Fogelman, Kidz Lab Teacher Audrey Gordon, Childcare Provider Ashley Hancock, Christian Education Assistant Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth

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ashley.hancock@fpcnaples.org nancyv@fpcnaples.org

Office Sandy Knight, Office Assistant/Receptionist Kathleen Law, Director of Publications/Social Media Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager Susan Pratt, Assistant for Caring Ministries Debbie Savage, Director of Finance

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sandyk@fpcnaples.org kathleenl@fpcnaples.org sharmanp@fpcnaples.org susanp@fpcnaples.org debbies@fpcnaples.org

Facilities Lisa Ethier, Custodian Eduardo Martinez, Maintenance Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities

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lisae@fpcnaples.org eduardom@fpcnaples.org sandyp@fpcnaples.org

Preschool Ashley Houk, Preschool Director Lindsay Clarke, Preschool Assistant Director

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ashleyh@fpcnaples.org lindsayc@fpcnaples.org

Staff

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PASTORAL

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

Rev. Craig Goodrich Senior Pastor

Dr. Brice Gerlach Director of Music Ministries

Rev. Rex Childs Associate Pastor

PRESCHOOL

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Nancy Van Fleet Director of Children and Youth

Ashley Hancock Christian Education Assistant

Ashley Houk Preschool Director

OFFICE

Sharman Pfaus Executive Office Manager

Sandy Knight Office Assistant/ Receptionist

David Fister Audio Visual Technician

Lindsay Clarke Assistant Preschool Director FACILITIES

Debbie Savage Director of Finance

Kathleen Law Director of Publications and Social Media

Susan Pratt Assistant for Caring Ministries

Sandy Poore Director of Facilities

Lisa Ethier Custodian

Eduardo Martinez Maintenance

First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street S Naples, FL 34102 239.262.1311 www.fpcnaples.org