AMessage from the Chairman Dr.Arol Buntzman

Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor,

A Visit to the Central Reformed Presbyterian Church of Matanzas

Fifteen people from Peace River Presbytery travelled to Cuba May 19 - 23 to strengthen the bonds of Christian fellowship. Our church partner in Cuba, Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada Central de Matanzas, is led by Pastors Ary Fenandez Alban and his wife, Beidy Casas Aragon. Our church team included Rev. Rex Childs, Amy Manley, Sarah Nichols and Pat Nordbrock.

Feed the 5,000

This month we are helping to restock the food pantry of Youth Haven. YouthHaven:ProvidingHome,Hope,&Healingtoabusedand neglectedchildrenandteensinSouthwestFlorida

Ushers will have a list available as you leave the Sanctuary the first Sunday of June. Food donations will be collected at the 6th Street church entrance on the second Sunday of the month, June 11.

If you prefer, monetary donations can be made online at www.fpcnaples.org/give or checks may be made payable to "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000" and placed in the collection plate.

Suggested items are:

Cereal

Pancake mix

Syrup

Dried fruit

Fruit cups

Granola bars

Rice

Dried beans

Boxed stuffing

Microwave popcorn

Tomato paste

Tomato sauce

Canned tomatoes

Pasta

Animal crackers

Boxed mac & cheese

Oatmeal

Juice boxes

Graham crackers

Canned veggies

Peanut butter

Jelly

Did you know that each month since October, 2022 through May, 2023 Yancey Brame has organized a group of members and friends to work at a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood?

Although the FPCN group is taking a break for the summer, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. Visit their website www.habitatcollier.org/volunteer to find out more and see where you might make a difference. Thank you, Yancey, for leading such a dedicated group of volunteers from our church. And heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers for their time and talent in making a difference with our mission partners!

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.