March 2016 Outreach

T h e F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N a p l e s

March 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

From Rev. Goodrich Music Finance

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Stewardship Presbyterian Women

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Missions

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Congregational Care Calendar

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Preschool

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Children and Youth

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News & Events

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Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

It is the Season – the season of Lent, those 40 days, excluding Sundays, which begin on Ash Wednesday and conclude on Easter, the day of Resurrection.

Lent is a time of introspection and reflection, a time to go deeper in our faith and draw closer to God through prayer and other spiritual disciplines.

Although it may seem a bit incongruous in this other “Season” which can be so busy, I do hope you will take the time to slow down and to pray, to reflect upon your life and receive the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

Looking back over the last month there has been much activity in the life of our congregation. And much for which to give thanks. The Preschool has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Just think of the thousands of children who have learned of the love of God in this place. What a wonderful ministry!

Thanks to Preschool Director, Ashley Houk for her leadership and to her great team.

craigg@fpcnaples.org

On a personal note, the Installation service on February 14 (I love that it was Valentine’s Day!) was wonderful with representatives from Peace River Presbytery, our preacher, Dr. George Wirth who preached the sermon, “The Perfect Church” and my brother Rev. Tom Goodrich who gave the charge (or as he said the “jolt” to me). I am grateful, so grateful to be your pastor.

As we look ahead through Lent to Easter, which is March 27 this year, programs mentioned above continue. Other highlights include our Celtic themed Congregational Dinner on Saturday, March 5 and Meals of Hope on Saturday, March 12. Season of Music concerts on Sunday, March 6 and organ concerts by Brice each Wednesday in March. We will celebrate Maundy Thursday with a service in the Sanctuary on March 24 at 7 p.m., followed by our Good Friday service at noon and Easter services at 7:30, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Please review the calendar for these and other events.

Amidst all these activities my prayer is simply this Our “Courageous Generosity” Campaign is in full as we live into Lent and make our journey towards swing, enthusiastically led by Duncan Connell. I the cross of Good Friday and Easter’s empty tomb believe we are on our way to restoring our church to may you, and may all of us, be filled with the peace, financial health, but it will take all of us to do so. grace, courage, and love of God in Jesus Christ our Many thanks to all who have made your pledges.

Lord. Amen.

If you have not yet pledged, please do so today and do so courageously and generously!

See you in church!

Our Season of Music continues with extraordinary offerings. Over 400 attended the organ and piano recital offered by Brian Jones and Bruce Adami. Our Sunday morning music continues to be hugely inspiring, thanks to Brice Gerlach and the choir.

Worship attendance is increasing.

Other programs abound: the Men’s Club, Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, Youth Group, a new Confirmation Class. Mission activities have included Habitat for Humanity and a work day at Mision Peniel. Our Deacons and Stephen Ministers continue to offer compassionate care and the love of Christ daily.

Faithfully and gratefully,

Music

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

Lenten Organ Concerts Catherine Lan, piano Discover the many moods of Chopin

Wednesdays, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23, 2016 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6, 2016 4:00 p.m.

Praised by Palm Beach Daily News as a pianist who “has a fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and a probing intellect,” Dr. Catherine Lan is a winner of competitions including University of Miami Concerto, Golden Key International Honour Society Performing Arts Showcase Award, Duane Wilder Award for Excellence in Harpsichord Playing, Canadian Broadcast Corporation National Debut, University of British-Columbia Concerto, Richmond Festival Gala Grand Prize, and the nationwide Concours de Musique du Canada.

Currently on faculty at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Broward College, Dr. Lan also performs with Chrysalis Chamber Players, Palm Beach Symphony, and Atlantic Classical Orchestra.

The theme for this concert will be the music of Frederick Chopin and will explore the many different styles of Chopin including noturnes, waltzes, mazurkas and etudes. Come hear our wonderful Blüthner grand piano played by a master!

The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in 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.

Each concert opens with a piece that highlights the magnificent horizontal trumpets protruding from the front of the organ case.

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

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Finance

Richard Green, Finance Committee Chair, rgreen@cbcworldwide.com

Endowment Committee

If you have questions concerning the above or are interested in learning more about how you can help FPC, contact Linda Gadkowski at 508.292.5500 or Fred Garner 239.434.2438.

When inheriting an IRA there are many traps to avoid such as failing to take required distributions, titling the account improperly and failing to name contingent beneficiaries.

Check with your tax advisor/legal advisor to avoid problems (and possible penalties).

Please remember, prior to donating stock to the church, it is important to contact Sharman Pfaus at 239.262.1311 or sharmanp@fpcnaples.org to make her aware that a donation will be forthcoming.

Not all proceeds the church receives from a bank or broker have a donor name included.

IRA THOUGHTS

Late last year Congress passed and made permanent the provision permitting IRA owners 70 1/2 years of age and older to donate as much as $100,000 a year directly to charity. This also counts as part of the owner’s annual required distribution. This can help and/or reduce income taxes and adjustments on Social Security and Medicare because the IRA contribution does not count as income.

As an example, assume your required IRA distribution amount is $25,000. With a donation to the church of $10,000, only the remaining $15,000 will be taxed from the IRA. Also, if your IRA is used to make charitable contributions, many taxpayers also take advantage of the standard deduction on their tax returns. A double benefit!

These thoughts are general in nature and are not meant to be specific as to your personal situation or to take the place of your professional advisors.

Stewardship Finance

Duncan Connell, Stewardship Committee Chair, duncan.connell@seiinternational.com

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We are making good progress towards our goal of 250 pledges and $800,000 but we still have a ways to go.

We thank those who have returned their pledges (of which several were increased from previous years’ giving).

If you have not yet returned a pledge card, we ask that you prayerfully consider your commitment to First Presbyterian Church and what it means to you. We hope that you will give with courage, energy, expectation and with joy, out of gratitude to God for all the blessings you have received.

Commitment cards can be found in the pews, Spencer Hall, the church office and online. We’ve also included one below. Please place the completed card in the collection plate, or mail it to the church office.

Missions

This commitment may be revised or cancelled at any time.

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Presbyterian Women

Joan Gust, PW Moderator, jrwgust@gmail.com

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S GATHERING LOOKING FORWARD The March Gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 3 at noon in Spencer Hall. Local artist, Muffy Clark Gill, will exhibit and demonstrate her unique process of Batik painting on silk. Muffy spent the month of December, 2015 in Indonesia, Myanmar, Korea and Singapore. While visiting Circle

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Indonesia she added to her knowledge of Batik by visiting various manufacturers and museums that specialized in the Batik painting process. When she is not traveling and creating works of art, Muffy shares her home in Naples with her husband, Warren and their 3 Scottie dogs plus Frack the cat.

Menu: broiled salmon, tomato pie, birthday cakes.

Sunday, March 13 will celebrate the gifts of women with Presbyterian Women’s Sunday.

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Hostesses or Leaders

Faith/Joy

Tuesday, March 15 9:30 a.m.

Room 204

Love & Friendship

Wednesday, March 16 9:30 p.m.

Church Parlor Pat Gerding Elizabeth Miller

239.262.0646 239.434.7379

Sunshine

Wednesday, March 16 12 p.m.

Youth Room

239.494.1623 239.963.9838

Peace with Honor

Wednesday, March 16 1 p.m.

Church Parlor Katie Geshay Dorothy Gomori

Missions

Margaret Green Jean Hodson Harper

Phones

Jeneanne Somers Janet Root

239.430.4757 239.434.8027

239.592.5358 239.596.8829

Betty Mangos, Mission Committee Chair, cmangosdds@comcast.net

Feed the 5,000

St. Matthew’s House is an organization that serves Naples by caring for the homeless, recovering, and those rebuilding their lives. St. Matthew’s House offers a disciplined, spiritual, environment.

Ushers will have a Publix bag with a list of desired food items available as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month. Please bring your food to the 6th Street church entrance before service on the second Sunday.

If you prefer, checks may be made payable to "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000" and placed in the collection plate.

Most needed items are: Coffee Sugar All purpose flour Pasta sauce Pasta Canned fruit Dried beans Cereal Canned tuna, chicken or meat Peanut butter Jam or jelly

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Betty Mangos, Mission Committee Chair, cmangosdds@comcast.net

e are pleased to be participating in the One Great Hour of Sharing again this year. How many times can we look at Syrian refugees as well as others around the world and not feel like we should do something? One Great Hour of Sharing started with a radio campaign that lasted one hour to raise one million dollars to help refugees. It is an ecumenical Christian movement of which we as Presbyterians have participated for many years. It’s goals are water treatment, hunger relief, teaching families to care for themselves, and disaster assistance.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is completely funded by our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering.

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women and children from violence and we feel that work deserves our contributions. These agencies are supported through our church budget, our tithes and offerings. It’s work we do together--First Presbyterian’s loving mission work in this community and the world.

And don’t forget the Care Bear. He needs to be adopted in April. He’s just a baby bear and is not hard to take care of at all. He collects change (and some bills) each Sunday for our Weekend Power Pack Program. In February we delivered an increased number of food packs to Big Cypress Elementary School because the counselor told us there were more children who needed them. We Do you know what Presbyterian Disaster are so fortunate to be partnering with Moorings Assistance does? Well, right now they are helping Presbyterian Church to provide these children with the people in Flint, Michigan get safe drinking water. weekend meals. The Bear will remind you of this The “Blue Shirts” go out wherever needed to clean Christian love every time you think of him. We also up areas after flooding, fires, and natural disasters. need a volunteer delivery person(s) for April.

If our own church needed this assistance, we could Information is on the Bear’s table. count on our very own little “Red Cross” to be there for us. Their motto, “Out of Chaos, Hope”. Now Habitat for Humanity workday is Tuesday, that you know, will you be a part of this great effort March 8. Sign-up in Spencer Hall or call the and give generously this Lenten Season to One church. No one has to tell you Great Hour of Sharing? You can find envelopes in what a great agency this is, how the pews on Sunday, March 20. much good they do, and how much fun it is to get out there On March 12 Spencer Hall will be full of food, with your fellow Presbyterians volunteers and machinery to put together Meals of painting, hammering, Hope packs. We start at 9 a.m. and finish when the “supervising” (yes, we have that Missions food is all packed, usually around 11 a.m. Do what position open too), you can--sit, move from table to table, exchange watering, leading the singing. There jobs with someone else and take a break when you is a job for you here no matter how need to. These packs are a full meal for a family. much or how little you can do. The In the past, we have packaged approximately church bus will leave at 7 a.m. Join 50,000 of these in this time span. Wow! What a this wonderful group and be blessed. gift and what an opportunity to help others!

We have a sign-up sheet in Spencer Hall or call the Next church office 239.262.1311. Whatever you can do, Habitat whatever shape you are in, join us! workday: Saturday, We loved having you at our first Mission Fair on April 9. Call Jeanne January 24. As you could see, we partner with Perkins for details some of the greatest agencies in town and we are 239.348.5500. overjoyed to be part of their work for the Lord.

Most of the agencies we support are Christian as we believe we are fulfilling the Great Commission, As we say, It’s good for the soul! feeding the hungry, and bringing people to Christ.

Betty Mangos, Missions Committee Chair Even the one that is not a Christian agency protects

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Congregational Care

STEPHEN MINISTRY Grief Statements— Helpful and Possibly Harmful Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Shirley Hagerson, shagerson@comcast.net

Who makes up the Congregational Care Team?

Of course, at the top of the list is Rev. Craig Goodrich. The elder in charge of Congregational Care is Shirley Hagerson. Co-chairs of the Stephen Ministers are Marilyn Currier and Saralene Oldham.

Chair of the Care Visitation Committee is Carolyn Bennett. Deacon Moderator is Gary Root.

When we know someone is grieving, we wish to say and do what will offer comfort. Yet, as wellrespected authors (such as Kenneth C. Haugk and There are 12 active Stephen Ministers and there are David Kessler) who have studied this topic explain, seven care receivers. The Stephen Ministers visit many well-meaning statements are helpful, but those in the hospital daily. others can cause pain.

The Care Visitation Committee has 12 care givers  I am so sorry for your loss. who visit 14 care receivers. We have four care givers  I wish I had the right words, just know I care. waiting to be put to work.  You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.

At this time we have 19 deacons caring for the  I don’t know just how you feel, but I am here to members of the church and the membership is help in any way I can. divided into 26 parishes.  Would it be helpful if I ….. (examples: took your children to the park while you ___; brought over We can use your help! Let me know if you or a dinner, and if so, would your family like ___ or someone you know could use some loving attention. ___?; house sit while you leave to _____.)

We especially need the names of our members who  I am just a phone call away. are homebound and those who are living in health  Give a hug instead of saying something. care facilities.  Share a warm memory of the deceased or tell about a trait you admired.

Shirley Hagerson  We all need help at times like this; I am here to 239.596.3125. help you.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice;

mourn with those who mourn.

The authors suggest that statements such as these recognize the grieving process is a painful process unique to each individual. They validate the need to grieve. After all, grief is denied is grief delayed.

Nor can grief be hurried. Eventually, the person experiencing loss probably will want to share thoughts about God’s role in healing. But our job as comforter is to offer a measure of God’s love by being present in the various stages of the grief journey. We provide care while God heals.

Calendar

Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities, sandyp@fpcnaples.org

SUNDAY

MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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THURSDAY

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11 a.m. PW Coordinating Team 12 p.m. Lenten Organ Concert 12:30 p.m.

PW Gathering 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Class 7 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Cumberland rehearsal

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Stephen Ministry 10 a.m. PW Bible Facilitators 12 p.m. Huddle 2 p.m. HS Youth 4 p.m. MS Youth 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

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9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 5:30 p.m. Parent’s Night Out/First Friday

Communion prep 5:30 p.m.

Celtic Dinner

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8 a.m. Facilities Committee 9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. Sew & Sews 12 p.m. Huddle 2 p.m. HS Youth 4 p.m. MS Youth 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

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Spring Break 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 12 p.m. Womoney

9 a.m. Meals of Hope

Spring Break 9:30 Love & Friendship Circle 12 p.m. Sunshine Circle 12 p.m. Lenten Organ Concert 1 p.m. Peace w/Honor Circle 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Class 7 p.m. Choir

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7 a.m. Habitat for Humanity 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 1 p.m. Worship & Music Committee 2:30 p.m. Mission Committee

12 p.m. Lenten Organ Concert 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Class 7 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Cumberland rehearsal

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8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study 11 a.m. Annual Meeting 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

Spring Break Easter Lily dedication deadline 1 p.m.

Congregational Care Team meeting

OUTREACH DEADLINE Spring Break 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle 3 p.m. Finance Mtg. 5:30 p.m. Deacon’s

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Spring Break 9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 12 p.m. Huddle 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 7:30 a.m. Blood 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Drive 4 p.m. Session 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Men’s Club 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

12 p.m. Lenten Organ Concert 7 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Cumberland rehearsal

27 EASTER SUNDAY 28 7:30 a.m. Worship Church office 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship Closed 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study

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9 a.m. Prayer Shawl

7 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Cumberland rehearsal

Women’s Bible Study 12 p.m. Huddle 2 p.m. HS Youth 4 p.m. MS Youth 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

11 a.m. Egg Hunt 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

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Spring Break 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking Mission Tour

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GOOD FRIDAY

9:15 a.m. Women’s 12 p.m. Good Bible Study Friday Service 10 a.m. Sew & Sews 12 p.m. Huddle 2 p.m. HS Youth 4 p.m. MS Youth 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Cumberland Church 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service

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Preschool

Recently, the Preschool celebrated their 50th anniversary! It’s hard to believe the establishment that was created back in 1965 to care for the children of this community is still going strong. To the best of my historical research abilities, I have learned that First Presbyterian Preschool started as a program serving children ages three and four years old. Later down the road, a Mother’s Morning Out program was added that would serve younger children (2 years old). Eventually, as more time went by, the Mother’s Morning Out program was incorporated into the Preschool program and included an age group to serve children as young as 18 months.

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

Based on the generosity of these families and businesses, everyone that attended had a fantastic time.

It was truly rewarding to be able to utilize the services of other local businesses, giving us the ability to work hand in hand to provide an evening of fun for our families and our community. The Preschool looks forward to many more years of caring for and educating the young children of Naples.

We still find ourselves serving the same families that were served by the Preschool years ago. Some of our parents were once students and now bring their children into our care. We’ve experienced grandparents explaining that they remember dropping off their daughters and sons, and now participate in drop off or pick up duties with their grandchildren. Not many providers in the area are able to claim such memorable connections to their families.

Special Thank you to the following businesses and individuals: Justin and Rebecca Schertell

Willis and Davidow Attorneys at Law

To help celebrate this momentous anniversary, the Preschool Parent Committee planned our anniversary celebration that was held on February 20. During this event, an outdoor movie screen was erected in the parking lot and everyone was invited to an outdoor movie night featuring the hit movie “Happy Feet”. The movie equipment and services were donated by Happy Fox Movie Company. Musical entertainment was provided by DJ Crazy X. Willis and Davidow also participated in sponsoring the event. Members of the Parent Committee were also able to secure the Boys and Girls Club Blue CanTEEN food truck and a local ice cream vendor. And to top it all off, a balloon artist was present.

Christina Davidow Alexandria Tzillis Erika Rohde Jennifer Fox and Happy Fox Movie Company

DJ Crazy X Melissa Belz Boys and Girls Club and the Blue CanTEEN Lula and Pepe (ice cream vendors) Shawn Slipy Humphries

Walt Timoney Entertainment Cassie Barone

Preschool Director

Children and Youth

Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries shanad@fpcnaples.org

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Family, children and youth Events FIRST FRIDAY PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

Come one, come all! On Friday, April 1 we will be holding a “Toy Story” themed First Friday event. There will be fun games, a movie, and a relevant Bible lesson! For only $20 a family, children will have an awesome time, and parents will be free for a night out while their children learn something! The menu for this event will consist of: Dino chicken nuggets, crinkle fries, and mandarin oranges.

Event time: 5:30—8:30 p.m. Registration forms are available online, in the Christian Education, Preschool or church offices.

Registration deadline is Friday, March 25.

March Happenings Thursday, March 17—Youth Group for any age/grade will not be held due to Spring Break.

Palm Sunday, March 20—The Children’s Choir will perform during the 10 a.m. worship service and we will have a youth liturgist.

Saturday, March 26—Youth are invited to participate in a Color Run in Ft. Myers.

Transportation will be provided. Sign up with Shana in advance.

Easter Sunday, March 27—An Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the 10 a.m. service. Candy donations are needed to make this a success! Please drop off candy to either Spencer Hall or the Church office.

On Friday, April 15 Relay for Life will be held at the Gulfview Middle School sports field.

We are looking for a team to participate in this incredibly inspirational fundraiser. This year we would like to provide food for guests to purchase and help raise money for Relay for Life. We would love your help in this endeavor. Staying overnight is optional.

Montreat Fundraiser The Youth Group is raising funds for their annual trip to Montreat, NC. If you picked up an envelope already, please return it through the offering plate or to the church office.

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If you are interested in any of these events, either as a volunteer or participant, please contact Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at shanad@fpcnaples.org or 239.262.1311 ext. 229.

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Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

WOMONEY Lunch and Learn Join Rev. Craig Goodrich for a Lenten Bible Study held in Spencer Hall from 6-7 p.m.

Dates and topics: Wednesday, March 2 The Prayers of Jesus (Pt. 1) Wednesday, March 9 The Prayers of Jesus (Pt. 2) Wednesday, March 16 The Prayers of Paul

Currents of Grace: Claiming Spiritual Gifts for Abundant Living A new Women's Class led by Andie Goodrich and Pat Nordbrock. This six-session series beginning Thursday, March 10, will focus on living more fully as the women we were created to be and what both hinders and encourages the stream of God's grace in and through us.

Together we'll explore the themes of our identity as God's beloved children, our unique gifts and purpose in the world, deepening spiritual practices, growth and letting go in seasons of change, the challenge of grief and loss, and belonging and serving in community.

Each class will be Biblically grounded in a Gospel parable or story of Jesus' ministry and will include a time of teaching, personal story and small group reflection.

We’ll gather at 9:15 a.m. for coffee and fellowship, and each meeting will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. in Spencer Hall.

To participate, we ask that you are able to attend a majority of the sessions to support the continuity of the small groups. We hope to see you there!

To register, contact Andie Goodrich at 404.317.5850 or Pat Nordbrock at 708.837.8553.

Come and learn about managing your money.

WOMONEY (Women and Money), a two-part seminar for all, will be given in Room 203 on Friday, March 11 from 12 - 2 p.m. The first hour will be facilitated by Linda Gadkowski, a certified planner with 25 years of experience.

The second half of the seminar will be led by Kris Kaltenborn, portfolio manager from Northern Trust Bank, who will be discussing FPCN’s endowment investments, estate planning and opportunities for gifting to the church. You will receive a 25-page workbook covering all aspects of financial planning. There is no charge for the event.

Bring a bag lunch. Please reserve your space by calling the church office at 239.262.1311.

HUDDLE A men’s lunchtime Bible Study Each Thursday the men’s HUDDLE group meets in Spencer Hall at noon for lunch and Bible Study. Bring your own lunch and Bible.

News and Events

Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Thank You First Presbyterian Church, Thank you for the many cards and hugs that were sent along with the beautiful flowers for my 93rd birthday.

I am so grateful to be a part of our blossoming church congregation—another of God’s miracles when he sent Rev. Goodrich to us. My cup runneth over with joy to be a part of this rebirth along with the joy of being 93!

Sincerely, Pat Warner Dear First Presbyterian Church, Thank you for all of your support and the communion plates.

Blessings!

NSI Hispanic Mission and Pastor Ramon Garcia Thanks to those that helped with Grace Place Literacy Day on February 27. And many thanks to those feeding the Care Bear so that we can provide weekend food packs to needy children, for our Care Bear sitters, the youth who assemble the powerpacks, and to the volunteers who have delivered the packs every Friday in February.

Betty Mangos, Mission Committee Chair

Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Youth Room from 9—11 a.m. All are invited!

They knit and crochet beautiful shawls that are given to those going through life-changing health issues and more. Each shawl is blessed before its given to a recipient. To date we have distributed 70 prayer shawls.

BLOOD

DRIVE

Give the Gift of Life Join us on Monday, March 21 7:30—11:30 a.m.

Sign up in Spencer Hall on Sundays beginning March 6 or contact Pat Collins at 239.261.6649.

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The Men’s Club 10 a.m. coffee & fellowship 10:30 a.m. program (ladies are welcome)

Monday, March 7

Alan Weiss President and CEO NCH Healthcare System Naples Community Hospital Dr. Allen Weiss was appointed President and CEO of the NCH Healthcare System in September, 2006. Previously, he was President for over six years. He is responsible for a 715 bed, twohospital integrated health care system in Naples, Florida. NCH is one of only thirty hospitals in the country affiliated with Mayo Clinic. NCH has been named three times by U. S. News and World Report as best in the region and among the fifty best cardiovascular programs according to Truven based on objective data.

Monday, March 21

Myra Daniels Founder and Former CEO Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artis-Naples) “How I flunked at retirement” Myra Daniels founded her own advertising firm in 1965, making her the first woman in the country to head a major ad firm. The Advertising Federation of America named her its National Advertising Woman of the Year that same year.

In 1991, The News-Press named her its Person of the Year for her accomplishments with The Phil.

Daniels retired in 2011 but has stayed busy with many projects in the Naples area.

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News and Events

Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Susan and George Craig

Nancy Daniel

Edwin Miller

Erik Miller

Faith and Tim Tubergen

Jeannie and Tom Yorke

Rob and Cindy Esler

Bill and Melissa McClayton

David and Sherry Mills Sue and Jim Robertson

News and Events

Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

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Easter Egg Hunt All children are invited to join us on Easter Sunday, March 27, following the 10 a.m. service for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your baskets to fill with goodies!

Candy donations to fill the Easter Eggs are now being accepted in the Church office and Spencer Hall. Small individually wrapped candies are preferred: mini or bite size candy bars, small chocolate eggs, etc.

Order Form

You are invited to purchase a beautiful lily to decorate our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. You may take your lily home following the 10 a.m. service.

Please PRINT your information and submit this form to First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth Street S., Naples, FL 34102, to the attention of Sharman or place in the offering plate. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church, and indicate “ Lily� on the check memo. Completed form and payment must be submitted to the office no later than Monday, March 14.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of donor(s) _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________

# of Lilies _________ ($20 each)

In HONOR or MEMORY of: (circle one) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Please note, this will not be a tax deductible contribution.

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

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