March Outreach Newsletter

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From the Interim Pastor 2

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The Oracle Trio

Worship and Music

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April Johnson, violin, Peter Seidenberg, cello, Kate Boyd, piano

Christian Education

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Preschool

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Congregational Care

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Calendar

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From the Associate Pastor 2

Mission

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Finance

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News and Events

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Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m.

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS PROGRAM ON MARCH 14.

SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS

See who we highlight this month! Page 10

Celebration

Commitment

Compassion

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From the Interim Senior Pastor

Dr. David Horne, Interim Senior Pastor, davidh@fpcnaples.org

Dear Friends, Thank you for a warm and gracious welcome to First Presbyterian Church. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to our time together in the coming months as we prepare for a new installed pastor. Your commitment to the ministry and mission of the congregation is extremely important during this period. Your help is essential in participation and support. We will work together in Christ’s mission through this congregation.

See you in church!

Blessings,

March 3 Holy Communion Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 13:1-9 “A Second Chance” Dr. Horne March 10 Joshua 5:9-12, Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 “Coming Home” Dr. Horne March 17 Isaiah 43:16-21, John 12:1-8 “The Anointing: Acts of Kindness” Dr. Horne March 24 Palm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2,19-29, Luke 19:28-40 “Shouting Stones” Dr. Horne

Dr. David L. Horne Interim Senior Pastor

March 28 Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Meditation, Rev. Evans

Wednesday Evening Adult Enrichment Led by Dr. Horne 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spencer Hall

March 29 Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Meditation, Dr. Horne March 31 Easter 7:30 a.m. Courtyard Jazz Communion Service Rev. Evans

Wednesday, March 6 “Discovering Your Spiritual Type” Wednesday, March 13 “Managing Transitions in Life and in Congregations”

From the Associate Pastor

March Worship Schedule 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Currents in Chapel

8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary with Brass Quintet “Keeping Jesus in the Tomb” Acts 10:34-43, Luke 24:1-121 Dr. Horne

Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, jonathane@fpcnaples.org

Getting out!

I just looked at my calendar and began to realize that

110 volunteers help pack meals for our local mission partners through Meals of Hope. Then on Sunday, March 10, we’ll be offering a hospitality booth during the Orange Blossom Special, a competitive cycling event right on Sixth Street! And on Sunday, March 17 I will be preaching at the Spanish speaking congregation service in the Chapel.

my faith is getting me out of the church grounds and into the community. By the time

I believe that a growing faith is one that is insular only some of the time. Other times, our faith asks us to step you read this, I will have recently led the invocation for the outside of ourselves, act, take part, and contribute. It is my County Commissioners meeting, attended a meeting for the prayer that you, being the church, the body of Christ, Homeless and Hungry Coalition at Vanderbilt Presbyterian, endowed as a “royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), may go out as and visited Naples UCC to hear a bible scholar. In March, the salt of the world, active through God’s love, and ready I will teach a Stephen Ministry class at Naples UCC and to care for others. will speak for the Lenten Soup for the Soul series at North United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 13.

Peace and grace,

Getting out is not stopping with my schedule; the church too is getting out. On March 2, we’re having over

Rev. Jonathan Evans

Worship and Music

Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries, briceg@fpcnaples.org

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Lenten Noontime Organ Recitals Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, March 27, 2013 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

The Oracle Trio April Johnson, violin, Peter Seidenberg, cello, Kate Boyd, piano Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Founded in 2005, The Oracle Trio, with violinist

April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenberg, and pianist Kate Boyd, has performed throughout the United States, interpreting celebrated classics as well as demonstrating a commitment to performing music of our time. The trio enjoys collaborating with composers and has commissioned and premiered several new works.

The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in three Lenten organ recitals offered by our Director of Music, Brice Gerlach. In these informal concerts Brice takes the time to explain some of the mechanical workings of the organ and offers some musical insights about the pieces on the program.

A work by J. S. Bach is always featured, and arrangements of Lenten hymn tunes are presented, allowing for some of the diverse solo stops and softer sounds of the organ to be heard. The concerts will end with a rousing toccata, allowing the audience to hear the full power of the organ.

After the recital, the audience is invited up to the console to ask questions and to see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week.

Come hear the beautiful organ music during Lent. Don't miss these special opportunities for personal reflection, meditation, and celebration of this holy season.

Good Friday Music and Meditations Friday, March 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

The Church gathers on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion, death, and The Oracle Trio has been a featured ensemble at the entombment of Jesus. From ancient times, this day has been a time of fasting and prayer.

Heidelberg New Music Festival, the Ohio and Coupled with Easter, Good Friday is the oldest Indiana Music Teachers’ Association state observance in the Christian calendar. Good conferences, and on concert series at numerous Friday is felt as a day of sorrow. universities and music schools. The trio has It is a time to grieve over the sin of man and performed works by a number of living composers, to meditate upon the love that God has so including Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Samuel generously bestowed upon humanity in giving His only Son Adler, Marc Mellits, Douglas McConnell, and Daniel for the redemption of sinners.

Koontz. The concert will feature such favorites as Camille Saint Saens’ Piano Trio No. 1 and Antonin Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor "Dumky" as well as an eclectic and colorful piece by contemporary composer Marc Mellits called Fruity Pebbles.

The music for this meaningful service will be selections from some of the greatest sacred choral masterworks.

Included in the service will be such selections as the Introit and Kyrie from the Requiem by John Rutter, The Processional to Calvary and The Appeal of the Crucified from The Crucifixion by John Stainer and Crucifixus from the B Minor Mass by J. S. Bach.

Experience the meaning of Christ’s passion before the joy of Easter.

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Christian Education Education Christian

Kathleen Law, Administrative Assistant for C.E., kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Adult Bible Study We meet each Sunday in Room 204 at 9:45 a.m. for a study on Galatians. For more information call Gretchen Oakley at 239.591.3467.

HUDDLE Please feel welcomed as we meet each Thursday at noon until 1:00 p.m. in Spencer Hall. Keith Kersch leads a study on Genesis: God’s Grace from the Beginning, a study by Debbie Schmidt. Just bring your own lunch and join us for this fellowship and study. For more information, please contact Roger Miller at 239.774.5552.

Books & Bagels Join leader Jeanie Weigel for a closer look at the book, Cross Roads, by Wm. Paul Young. Books & Bagles meets in the Parlor at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12.

No reservation needed.

For more information, please contact Jeanie at 239.963.5318.

The following books can be found in the “Christian Study Section” of our Church Library; books are arranged alphabetically by author.

HERE AM I LORD.…SEND SOMEBODY ELSE!, written by Jill Briscoe, is the definitive book on moving from a life of excuses and feelings of inadequacy into a life that truly honors God. The author not only reveals how Moses and other spiritual heroes overcame fear and doubt, she shares the secrets of her own walk with Christ and helps the readers see how they may have a more intimate walk with the Master.

Phyllis Tickle, author of EMERGENCE CHRISTIANITY, What It Is, Where it Is Going, and Why It Matters, writes about what is happening to us as North American Christians in the twenty-first century. The reader will find a thorough and well-written account of where things are – and where they are going.

In writing SIMPLY CHRISTIAN, N. T. Wright walks the readers through the Christian faith step by step and helps them deal with questions that people have been wrestling with down through the ages. In fact, these questions take us to the heart of who God is and what He wants from us.

It is easy to check out a book from our library. Take the card out of the pocket at the back of the book, sign your name (phone number would be helpful) and the date you are taking the book out. Place the filled out card in the container located on the library cart. When you return the book, simply place it on the library cart and a volunteer will see that it is properly shelved.

The library is located in the downstairs office wing and is open during regular office hours Monday through Friday.

Christian Education

Kathleen Law, Administrative Assistant for C.E., kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

March is a big month in the life of Presbyterian Women as we celebrate PW Sunday March 10 as greeters, ushers, and readers at both worship services as well as sponsoring delicious cookies and punch in Spencer Hall afterwards. Come take a look at the Sew & Sew’s projects on display, an array of aprons, caps, afghans, and dresses that are donated to school children in Guatemala, Tanzania, and our local Cancer Alliance.

We will also have our scrapbooks on display showing the history of the PW here at FPC. Our goal is “to build an inclusive, caring community of women”. We hope all women of our congregation will feel welcome at any of our events, missions, and Circle meetings. Some ladies only go to Circle meetings for the Bible Study. Some only go to Gatherings. We welcome you whatever your preference. And you do not need to be a member of PW or FPC. And speaking of events, our March Gathering will be Wednesday, March 6 at noon in Spencer Hall. It’s our Birthday Gathering and we will be celebrating US! You will enjoy the friendship sitting at a table where others share your special month, maybe even the same day. Cost of lunch is $7 with reservations taken March 3 after services in Spencer Hall at the PW table. We will have steak salad, garlic bread, and of course, birthday cake.

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Dr. Pippen will also provide tips to ensure excellent orchid care. Bring your blooming orchids or orchid "problems" to the Women's Gathering on March 6.

We will also collect our traditional PW Birthday Offering which is distributed by the national PW organization and is this year using the theme “Building Up Our Neighbors”. Checks should be made payable to “Presbyterian Women”.

In April, we will be having our Spring Luncheon on April 3. Reservations for this event will be available Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, but if you are out of town, you can call Dorie Tichenor at 239.775.4246 to save a place for you.

You will soon receive a pledge letter for the on-going work and mission of Presbyterian Women. We hope that you will assist us and return your donation as soon as possible. We are very proud of our mission work, especially here in Collier County. At our February Gathering alone, we collected over $150 in our Feed the Hungry jars that was donated to Collier Harvest.

That is just one of our many mission projects.

Books and Bagels: Our final Book Club meeting for this season will be March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Parlor. Join us as we discuss Cross Roads by Wm. Paul Young, led by our Bible Facilitator Jeanie Weigel.

Check below for Circle Meetings. We will be on We welcome Dr. Richard Pippen, our March speaker Chapter 6 in our study books “Living Stones, the Making with “All About Orchids in 40 minutes”, one of our favorite programs. Dr. Pippen, elected President of the of an Eternal Fellowship”.

Naples Orchid Society, will highlight the essence of orchids by describing their distinguishing characteristics, pollination, and productive mechanisms.

March Circle Meetings Date Monday, March 18 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 20 9:00 a.m.

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239.430.4757

Faith/Joy

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Marcia Kempers

239.262.7599

Love Grace/Peace Friendship Sunshine Honor/Spencer

Church Parlor Youth Room Room 202 Youth Room 3273 Dutchess Dr.

Nina Howard Katie Geshay Carolyn Mollers Janet Root Mary Lowe

239.248.3647 239.592.5358 239.213.1577 239.963.9838 239.775.7835

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Preschool Children and Youth

I can’t believe we are now in the middle of February when I can still remember the first day of school this past August. The Preschool is currently in the throes of enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year and we look forward to another amazing year.

In addition to a new year, the Preschool is excited about some upcoming events.

This year, the Preschool Committee agreed to begin offering scholarships to families that attend the Preschool. The Preschool has had the ability to assist with tuition payments in the past using the Angel Fund.

Many of our fundraisers benefit the Angel Fund and due to several successful events, our Angel Fund balance is currently the healthiest it’s been in years! Some families, in today’s economic times, find it difficult to afford appropriate, healthy, safe care for their children.

The intention of the scholarship is to provide these families with a possibility of joining the Preschool when financial limitations may have prevented it in the past.

In order to ensure that the scholarship fund continues to provide for families, we will continue to hold fundraisers. These fundraisers will be used to replenish the Angel Fund as scholarships are awarded. We currently have several fundraiser events scheduled. The Preschool would greatly appreciate your support of these events.

February 28-Rita’s Italian Ice- 2045 Tamiami Trail N, Naples; simply mention First Presbyterian Preschool or use the voucher to the right March 20-Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt- 6355 Naples Blvd, Naples; simply mention First Presbyterian Preschool April-Silent Auction-date TBD, theme baskets made by classes and other goods and services May 31-Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano and Bar- May 31, must present voucher (vouchers will be distributed closer to event)

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

Our inaugural scholarship application deadline is March 22. Once all applications have been received and screened, a sub-committee of Preschool parents will convene to review the applications and determine awards.

The Preschool would also like to involve church members in the sub-committee. If you are interested in serving, please contact me at the Preschool, 239.262.8315. The sub-committee will not require a large amount of time as they will only meet annually following the scholarship deadline.

The Preschool will observe its 47th year of service to the Naples community in the Fall of 2013 and we look forward to many more years of service.

Ashley Houk Preschool Director

Congregational Care

Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor jonathane@fpcnaples.org

What Stephen Ministers are equipped to do…

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Please join us in Spencer Hall at 9:30 a.m. on March 14 to address this increasingly prevalent condition of aging.

“The Memory Loss Tapes” The Challenges of Alzheimer’s Do you have friends or family members who suffer from advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

Do you wish to learn more about this increasingly common disease?

The congregation is invited to attend a program, sponsored by Stephen Ministry, to hear Catherine Cruikshank, the Director of Education and Program Director for the Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She will share personal stories on video of sufferers and their families, with a focus on the personal, emotional challenges of these conditions. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion.

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This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call or visit the web Deadline for monthly Outreach is the fifteenth of the month prior to that edition. Submit all items to publications@fpcnaples.org.

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3 8:30 a.m. Communion Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Communion Worship 11:15 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church

4 9:00 a.m. PW Bible Facilitators 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

5 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 11:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group 4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee

6 9:00 a.m. Pre 10:30 a.m. PW 12:00 p.m. PW 5:00 p.m. Bel 6:30 p.m. Adu 7:30 p.m. Cho

10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 8:00 a.m. Cycling Hospitality 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church

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12 Preschool Closed 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 8:00 a.m. Facilities Mtg. 9:30 a.m. Books & Bagels 1:30 p.m. Worship & Music 4:00 p.m. Mission Mtg.

13 Preschool Cl 12:00 p.m. Le 5:00 p.m. Bel 6:30 p.m. Adu 7:30 p.m. Cho

17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church 4:00 p.m. A Season of Music Concert

18 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club 7:00 p.m. Eventide Circle

19 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle 5:30 p.m. Deacons Mtg.

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24 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church

25 7:30 a.m. Blood Drive

26 27 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible 12:00 p.m. Le Study (separate location) 5:00 p.m. Bel 4:00 p.m. Session

31 EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Jazz Communion Service 8:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church

APRIL 1 Church Office Closed Preschool Closed 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

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21 9:30 a.m. Visitation Care Ministry 12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

22 23 9:30 a.m. Sunday Cookie Baking 6:00 p.m. Dinner for 8

28 MAUNDY THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. Sew & Sews 12:00 p.m. HUDDLE 7:00 p.m. Worship Service

29 GOOD FRIDAY Preschool Closed 9:30 a.m. Sunday Cookie Baking 7:00 p.m.

Music and Meditations

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10 Preschool Mission

John Oakley, Mission Committee Chair, jhosr@aol.com

Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17 In March we are supporting St. Matthews House with our food drive. St. Matthews House provides food for the hungry, housing for the homeless, and an opportunity to change lives for the better, in a compassionate, disciplined, spiritual environment.

Suggested items are: coffee sugar all purpose flour pasta sauce canned fruit peanut butter jam or jelly canned tuna, chicken or Spam dried beans cereal: hot or cold Please take a Publix bag from an usher as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month, March 3, and return it with food on the next Sunday, March 10. If you prefer, checks are welcome and should be payable to the "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000."

Join us to help Habitat assemble a mailing on Wednesday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11145 Tamiami Trail East Please sign up at Sign Up Central in Spencer Hall or call Shirley Hagerson at 239.774.6180.

By Gretchen Oakley How many of us are afraid of the dark? Still, we know that when the dawn comes, the frightening blackness will disappear into the lovely pink and blue of the awakening sky. David Weigel can’t anticipate the sunrise anymore. He is blind. I asked him if he felt fear as he faced each day in the dark. David paused before he answered my question. Then he said, “Yes fear, but faith.” This faith that David talked about has led him into his life of Mission Action-First Pres Style.

David lost the sight in one of his eyes in an accident at age fourteen. This did not prevent him from getting a law degree and becoming employed as an attorney by Collier County until 2008. In 2003 David began dealing with detached retinas and ten eye surgeries.

In 2008 David set out on a new path. He became involved with a group of concerned people who were interested in providing education and information to improve the lives of the blind in our community. This led to the starting of the Lighthouse of Collier County.

It would be the vehicle to bring services for the blind to our area. In May 2009 Lighthouse of Collier County became incorporated. This year is their fourth anniversary. It is a 501-(3)(c) not-for-profit agency.

The office can be found at Bayfront Place across from Tin City. Its office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It provides classes that are helping and have helped many who are sight challenged enhance their independent living. These counselors work to make homes and appliances more user friendly with assistive technology.

Mission Preschool David mentioned to me that through the years he graduated from magnifying glasses and closed circuit television to working with a computer, a computer that talks to him. Now there are even more exciting inventions to help, things like talking phones and talking clocks. I would call that assistive technology!

Another big assistant to the blind person is his or her family and spouse.

John Oakley, Mission Committee Chair, jhosr@aol.com

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for people who have problems with their sight. He enjoys the relationships that are fostered through the organization. A relationship with the Hadley School for the Blind in Chicago was particularly rewarding.

Hadley School has a vast online program of educational seminars and other forms of outreach to the blind community and the sighted as well.

Someone can get a high school diploma on line from them. It is free to the blind. Through the Hadley School programs David learned container gardening about which he is very proud.

The Lighthouse also has a good relationship with the Botanical Garden.

The children enjoy going on field trips to the Garden.

Counseling care-givers is another one of the Lighthouse’s projects. Camps for children are held during the summer on the beach through the generosity of the Naples Beach and Golf Hotel.

The children find out that they are not alone in their dark world. In addition to the camps, the Lighthouse schedules field trips and plans Saturday events for them. On one of the Saturdays they learned about making chocolate and had a great time dipping pretzels in the chocolate and of course, eating them.

A special treat came when the chocolatier gave each of them a candy bar with a braille wrapper. Sounds like it was big-time fun!!

The Lighthouse of Collier County is in a perfect place.

Our area is filled with a growing population of older people that more and more have to deal with sight problems such as macular degeneration. Now, we have the Lighthouse that stands ready to help.

We at First Presbyterian Church can join David in support of his mission. Volunteers are needed to drive the clients to appointments. Help can be used in the office and would be welcomed. Donations are always accepted with thanks since the work is supported by donations from the community.

Once the Lighthouse of Collier County was started David did not go on vacation. He has served on the This way we can be part of David’s Mission ActionBoard as a Director, as President, and now as First Pres Style and help brighten the darkness, if only Secretary. Having served as secretary of too many just a little. committees, I had to ask how he did it. I wanted to ask why, but I thought better of it. David uses cassettes to record the meetings – that is unless, after he has removed the cassette from his player, his dog is found eating it. This sounds like a variation of the “my To learn more about Lighthouse of Collier County visit their website at dog ate my homework” theme. www.lighthouseofcollier.org.

David is gratified to know that he is part of an organization that works to improve the quality of life

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Finance

Michele Martin, Accountant, michelem@fpcnaples.org

Financial Report Offerings Budgeted through (the month) December…….…..$1,170,584 Actual Offerings through (the month) December……………$1,147,493 Actual Offerings are less than Budget by………………………$ 23,091 Actual Expenses are less than Budget by………………………$ 54,098 If you have particular questions in relation to church budget and expenses, please speak to a member of the Finance Committee or contact Michele Martin, our church accountant, 239.262.1311, ext. 242.

The finance committee members are: Jan Gazdic (chair), Terry Brennan, Lloyd Doerflinger, Don Grandi, Bob King, Karen Martin, Bill Stafford and Tom Stevens.

News and Events

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Reminder 100 Pairs of Hands

Meals of Hope

Food Packing Party

Saturday, March 2 from

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Spencer Hall

YOU HAVE A DINNER DATE Mark your calendar for March 22.

Attendees bring a dish to share and this friendly social setting helps us get to know each other better.

It’s fun and easy and we invite all to participate – couples and singles.

Questions? Contact Betty Plum – 239.732.8799 or bplum1188@aol.com.

Reservations will be taken in Spencer Hall after worship or by contacting Betty.

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News and Events

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Men’s Club Speakers for March March 4 Marisol Schloendorn Human Trafficking Marisol is the Victim Advocate for the Human Trafficking unit of the Collier County Sheriffs office.

Did you know…

The difference between human trafficking and human smuggling?

A person is smuggled when they are illegally brought across borders. A person is trafficked when they are brought into the country for forced labor, exploitation or victimization. The U.S. State Department 2010 annual report on Trafficking stated Adults and children in forced labor, bonded labor, and forced prostitution around the world: 12.3 million.

Thank You Dear First Presbyterian Church of Naples, Thank you so much for all the kindness shown to me during my stay in the hospital. I appreciated all the cards and flowers. The wonderful visits by the Deacons and Stephen Minister gave me courage and a renewed faith in God that I could overcome my physical problems.

Thank you again, Joan Kendzior

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Donna Fiala Collier County Commissioner District 1 Commissioner Fiala was elected Commissioner of District 1 in 2000 and has held that position since. She ran unopposed in 2004 and 2008 for re-election. In 2003 and 2008 she served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and served as the Board’s liaison to the County Government Productivity Committee. In 2003 and 2009 she served as Chairman of the Board and the Tourist Development Council.

Commissioner Fiala is a Certified County Commissioner by the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and was appointed to the Board of Directors to help guide the agency in adopting bylaw changes, monitoring finances and making other decisions to direct the association.

Coffee 10:00 a.m., Program 10:30 a.m. in Spencer Hall

National Competitive Cycling RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR CHURCH SUNDAY, MARCH 10.

We need volunteers to help us be a welcoming presence to all who come to the event! Please visit Sign Up Central in Spencer Hall.

News and Events

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