March 2023
          
    
    
    In the Heart of Naples with the Love of God: we worship, we love, we grow, we serve
          Tim Ternes, Director of The Saint John’s Bible Project, and several participants during the Steward/Docent training on February 18. More photos on page 4 from the weekend events.
          
    Rev. Craig Goodrich 3 The Saint John’s Bible Event4 A Season of Music 5 Finance 6 Missions 7 Deacons 9 Stephen Ministry 10 Presbyterian Women 11 Intergenerational CE 12 Church News 17 Membership 19 236.262.1311 Phone Extensions Ministers Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor 2035 craigg@fpcnaples.org Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor 2027 rexc@fpcnaples.org Worship & Music Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries 2039 briceg@fpcnaples.org David Fister, Audio-Visual Technician 2044 davidf@fpcnaples.org Caitlin Hancock, Sound and Video Operator Christian Education Jack Fogelman, Kidz Lab Teacher Audrey Gordon, Childcare Provider Ashley Hancock, Christian Education Assistant 2012 ashley.hancock@fpcnaples.org Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth 2029 nancyv@fpcnaples.org Office Sandy Knight, Office Assistant/Receptionist 2000 sandyk@fpcnaples.org Kathleen Law, Director of Publications and Social Media kathleenl@fpcnaples.org 2013 Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager 2036 sharmanp@fpcnaples.org Susan Pratt, Assistant for Caring Ministries 2037 susanp@fpcnaples.org Debbie Savage, Director of Finance 2042 debbies@fpcnaples.org Facilities Lisa Ethier, Custodian 2016 lisae@fpcnaples.org Eduardo Martinez, Maintenance 2014 eduardom@fpcnaples.org Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities 2028 sandyp@fpcnaples.org Preschool Ashley Houk, Preschool Director 2009 ashleyh@fpcnaples.org Lindsay Willkomm, Assistant Preschool Director 2038 lindsayw@fpcnaples.org
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            Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor,
          Greetings Dear FPC Naples family,
          There is so much to write about! Not only are we in the heart of Naples, we are in the heart of “the Season.” The town’s population has swelled and the traffic is heavy. The sun is shining most days and our many friends from the north are gracing us with their presence. Worship attendance, now with two services, has increased significantly and all programs and activities are in full swing as you will see in the pages of this Outreach.
          Of particular note is the weekend of February 18-19 during which we focused on and dedicated our Heritage Edition of TheSaint John’sBible, the first hand written and illuminated Bible (in seven volumes) since the invention of the printing press. A wonderful gift made possible by the vision and generosity of Jayne and Al Hilde Jr., their sons Tim, Todd and Bret, and the WestWings Family Foundation. Already it is igniting our spiritual imagination.
          It is also now the season of Lent. It began on Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes on our foreheads made with the sign of the cross and with the words, “from dust to dust. You belong to Christ,” recognizing both our mortality and our hope in Christ.
          Of Lent, our Book of Common Worship states:
          “The season of Lent is a time for growth in faith-through prayer, spiritual discipline, and self-examination in preparation for the commemoration of the dying and rising of the Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is a period of forty days- like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call of repentance to Nineveh, and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. The Sundays in Lent are not counted among the forty days, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration of Christ’s resurrection.”
          As we travel this Lenten journey together I hope you will engage in your own spiritual practices, that you will join us for worship in person or online, and that you will be filled with the love of God. The apostle Paul puts it better than anybody in his letter to the Ephesians: “I pray that according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith as you are rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:16-19).
          May you enjoy and be inspired by what you see and read in these pages, and thanks be to God!
          From the heart of Naples with the love of God.
          Faithfully and Gratefully,
          FROM THE PULPIT
          March 5
          Women’ sSunday
          Nancy Van Fleet
          “Living the Questions”
          
    March 12
          Rev. Craig Goodrich
          “The Water of Life”
          March 19
          Rev. Rex Childs
          March 26
          Rev. Craig Goodrich
          “A Good Friend”
          
    craigg@fpcnaples.org
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            Worship and Music
          
    
    Patty Rutzler, Committee Chair, pattyw33@aol.com
          
          Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor, craigg@fpcnaples.org
          
          
    
    30 participants joined the Steward/Docent training on Saturday, February 18 to learn more about our gift of lead by Tim Ternes, Director of
          
    
    
    
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        Saint John s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
          Tim Ternes speaking on Saturday afternoon
          Patty Rutzler, Committee Chair, pattyw33@aol.com Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor,
          
          
              
              
            
            A Season of Music
          Adam Brakel,organ
          Sunday, March 5, 2023
          4 p.m.
          Hailed as “an absolute organ prodigy” by National Public Radio and “one of the most talented organists in the world” by the Chicago Tribune, concert organist Adam J. Brakel is a preeminent artist “with the technique and virtuosity that most concert pianists could only dream of.” (NPR) Adam’s celebrated performances span the globe. Brakel has one of the largest and most diverse performing repertoires in the world. His expansive list includes the entire spectrum of styles featuring the complete organ works of Bach, Bruhns, Buxtehude, Couperin, Liszt, de Grigny, Franck, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Duruflé. Brakel’s performance highlights include the complete works of César Franck, and, most notably, the fiendishly difficult Six Etudes of Jeanne Demessieux, of which Adam is one of the few organists in the world to have performed and recorded in its entirety. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory and Duquesne University, Adam has a rich and decorated musical pedigree, having studied with Donald Sutherland and Dame Gillian Weir. Adam was most recently appointed Director of Music for St. James Cathedral and the Diocese of Orlando, Florida.
          The Combined Choirs of First Presbyterian Church of Naples and Moorings Presbyterian Church
          Sunday, March 26, 2023
          4 p.m.
          This concert will be presented at Moorings Presbyterian Church 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL 34103
          Drs. Brice Gerlach and Christopher Dekker will direct the 70-member combined choirs of Moorings and First Presbyterian Churches in a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiemas well as several complimentary choral anthems. The singing will also be accompanied by organ and a professional orchestra.
          Lenten Organ Concerts Wednesdays
          March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2023 12 - 12:30 p.m.
          The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in six Lenten organ recitals offered by our Director of Music, Dr. 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. After the recital, the audience is invited to the console to ask questions and see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week.
          
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            2023 GENEROSITY CAMPAIGN
          Growing Together Joyfully truly expresses the initial response to our 2023 Generosity Campaign!
          
    For our 2023 campaign, the Generosity Committee opted to focus on growth in all areas instead of setting a numerical goal for either the number of pledges or for the total dollar amount of the pledges. Nevertheless, we all know that the tithes and offerings received by First Presbyterian Church of Naples are critical to support the ministry, missions, and operations of our vibrant church.
          As of mid-February, we have received 187 pledges totaling $1,059,967! When we compare this to mid-February in 2022, we see growth of 23% in the number of pledges and of 12% in dollars pledged. Thank you to each and every one of you who have completed a pledge card already! We are still accepting 2023 pledges via Commitment Card, online submission, or by contacting Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, directly. We are so excited to watch God continue to move in the hearts of our members as we worship, love, grow, and serve in the heart of Naples with the love of God!
          The Palms Society Legacy Giving
          
    
    The Palms Society is a way to honor those who include the church in their long-range gift and estate plans. Your gift will empower future generations to make visible the extraordinary light that comes from God. Our endowment helps support the church, contribute to key programs and protect the church from adverse financial circumstances. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Amy Manley, 239.272.6821 or Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, 239.262.1311.
          We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Linda Gadkowski for serving as Chair of the Palms Society these last six years. Linda’s goal when accepting the position was to encourage 85 members to join the Palms Society by remembering the Church in their testamentary plans or giving. Having achieved her goal, she is retiring with joy and satisfaction. Amy Manley has now accepted the role as Chair of the Palms Society. We thank Linda for her steadfast love, creative enthusiasm and generosity to First Presbyterian Church as she has worked tirelessly to grow the legacy of support for the church for many years to come.
          Finance
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        Doug Jensen, Committee Chair,
        Debbie Savage, Director of Finance,
        Linda Gadkowski
          Feed the 5,000
          This month we are helping to restock the food pantry of St. Matthew’s House.
          
    Ushers will have a list available as you leave the Sanctuary the first Sunday of March. Food donations will be collected at the 6th Street church entrance on the second Sunday of the month, March 12.
          
    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:
          Dried beans
          Rice
          Chips
          Crackers
          Pasta & Sauce
          Canned tuna
          Canned chicken
          Oatmeal
          Cereal
          Peanut Butter/Jelly
          Condiments
          Macaroni & cheese
          Instant mashed potatoes
          Canned soup
          Canned vegetables
          Canned fruit
          Single-serve snacks
          Join our work crew on Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 a.m. and ride the bus to our worksite.
          We will return to church by 12:30 p.m. Sign
          Would you like to join us for a short work day at Misión Peniel?
          
    Join the Mission team on Friday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will travel by carpool to sort and bag donations of produce, canned goods and other pantry items. Sign up in Spencer Hall at the Mission table. For more information and trip details contact Lee Ryan at va4ryans@gmail.com.
          L to R: Jeanne Perkins, Cari Rieder, Susan Neal, Susan Kogan, Don Merz, Yancey Brame, Bob Guyett, Walter Gadkowski, Doug Borland. Present but missed photo: Scott Macdonough.
          
    Missions
        Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org
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        Sunday, March 12
          Representatives from several local agencies we support will be available in Spencer Hall to visit with you following each worship service on Sunday, March 12.
          
    This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
          
    
    MEALS OF HOPE PACKING PARTY
          March 25
          Did you know there are people going hungry right here in Collier County? Did you also know the Missions Committee is sponsoring a fun, rewarding, easy, interactive way to help fight hunger locally?
          
    
    Invite your neighbors, friends, family, co-workers and fellow church members to join together on the morning of Saturday, March 25. We will measure, weigh, seal and label nutritional meals for those in need. The ideal packing event involves 100 enthusiastic, caring volunteers, and we encourage you to be one of them.
          Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. and the fun continues until late morning. This is an event for anyone from ages 10 to 100. Many of the jobs can be done from a sitting position. For information or to sign up please go to the Missions table in Spencer Hall following church services during the month of February. Questions? Contact Jan Witman 508.948.7586.
          
    Meals of Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization that hosts packing events in southwest Florida. They are highly organized and provide all the ingredients, measuring devices, scales, plastic bags, sealers, boxes, pallets, and even some muscle to help us put everything together.
          
    
    
    
    
    This packing event is funded by generous donations from those who worshipped together at First Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve.
          
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        Missions Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org
        David Witman, Deacon Moderator, dpwitman@hotmail.com
          
          Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org
          
          On February 12, 2023 we celebrated Deacons’ Sunday. It was a wonderful opportunity for our members and guests to meet their deacon in Spencer Hall after each service. Hopefully, you took advantage of this and now can associate your deacon’s name with a face and a personality.
          In 2023 we have thirty-four deacons serving approximately eight hundred and fifty members who live in thirty parishes delineated geographically. Each deacon, or deacon couple, serves only one parish. While deacons perform many different services for the congregation, the most important function of a deacon is to be your representative with the Church. If you have any questions or concerns relating to our Church, please do not hesitate to contact your deacon.
          Following up on our Deacons’ Sunday experience, the Deacons offer you the following benediction:
          May God make your life joyful!
          Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain, but by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
          Not by making your path easy, but by making you sturdy to travel any path;
          Not by taking hardship from you, but by taking fear from your heart;
          Not by granting you unbroken sunshine, but by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
          Not by making your life always pleasant, but by showing you when people and their causes need you most, and by making you anxious to be there to help.
          GOD'S LOVE, PEACE, HOPE & JOY!
          DEACONS
          Class of 2023
          Pat Collins
          Tedi and Gene Fraley
          Lucy Koll
          Eileen Malstrom
          Betty Plum
          Barbara and Roger Simons
          Susan Sonderby
          Deb & Harry Streamer
          Class of 2024
          Mary Armstrong
          Marti Beard
          Norman Brown
          Pam Fisher
          Amy Manley
          Sylvia and Jack Marsh
          Melissa McClayton
          Sarah Nichols
          Ali Norris
          Gary Root
          Liz Speake
          Class of 2025
          Cindy Esler
          Gary Nordbrock
          Karen and Roy Parker
          Cari Rieder
          Sue Shenk
          Nancy Walkenhorst
          Janice and David Witman
          Janet Yanushefski
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        Deacons
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        Christ Caring for People through People
          Our church has been a Stephen Ministry church since February 12, 1988, making ours one of the longest continuously operating Stephen Ministry programs within the United States. At the present time, Stephen Ministry consists of over 13,000 congregations being served by over 600,000 Stephen Ministers.
          
    We are all on our own spiritual journeys and experience joyful periods when we feel very close to God; however, it is inevitable in every life to encounter hardship, loss and suffering when we do not recognize or feel the blessings of God. God surrounds us with his blessings at all times, but it is human nature to be distracted by the challenges of human existence. Those challenges can often cause us to lose our focus on God during times when we most need God. In effect, we allow physical, emotional and spiritual blockages to impede our own healing.
          Stephen Ministers work best with people who are inbetween periods of closeness to God and separation from God and who are challenged for various reasons as a result. We form steady, trustworthy relationships with people who need to see more clearly their own connection with God by talking freely with their Stephen Ministers who are always willing to listen reflectively without judgment or agenda to help our care receivers refocus on the peace only God can give them. A one-on-one relationship with a Stephen Minister will last as long as a care receiver needs and wants it to last.
          Stephen Ministers are not counselors, therapists, psychologists, social workers, pastors or other professionals who require licenses, degrees or years of advanced study. While Stephen Ministers do receive extensive training in Christian care giving, we do not presume to deal with things like severe depression or despair, suicidal tendencies, mental health issues, complete lack of faith or other matters requiring professional intervention.
          If you, or someone you care about, is going through a difficult in-between period with issues that impede your enjoyment of God's grace in your life, we strongly urge you to consider contacting Stephen Ministry for someone who will be there to listen reflectively without judgment or agenda as long as you want as you work to restore the spiritual peace and comfort found only in God's grace. You can contact Stephen Ministry through Pastor Craig, Pastor Rex, the church office, or a Stephen Leader (Saralene Oldham or David Witman). We will be pleased to arrange a time to discuss this with you in person and at your convenience.
          
    STEPHEN MINISTERS
          Tom Clark
          Isabelle Connell
          Walter Gadkowski
          Andie Goodrich
          Shirley Hagerson
          Chris Jones
          Jack Marsh
          Janeen McClure
          Saralene Oldham
          Karen Parker
          Gary Root
          David Witman
          Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org Saralene Oldham, Stephen Ministry Co-Leader, soldham@helmsbriscoe.com David Witman, Stephen Ministry Co-Leader, dpwitman@hotmail.com Stephen Ministry 10
        Presbyterian Women
          
    From beginning to end, our February Gathering achieved the bringing together of so many for such a good cause: The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, Inc. (IFHA).
          
    
    
    
    
    
    Lots of participation to make 105 salads for those sharing the day with us, to create attractive center pieces, to gather in Spencer Hall, to learn of the needs of Immokalee through the voices of Dr. Arol Buntzman and Pastor Miguel Estrada, to shop at the Farmer’s Market, and to view the completed quilts that will be given by us as “house warming” gifts to the recipients of a new home from the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance. By all standards our PW Gathering was a success! However, the bottom line for this mission outreach is to ensure healthy and secure housing for the farmworkers and other low income families. If you haven’t already done so, consider a gift to IFHA. Checks can be sent to: IFHA, ATTN: Alan Penick, Treasurer, 600 Sawgrass Bridge Road, Venice, FL 34292. Learn more at www.ImmokaleeFairHousing.org.
          
    PW will not be hosting a Gathering in April. In lieu of a luncheon and program we encourage you to attend the services during Lent. You might even consider inviting a friend to one of Brice’s noon organ concerts and then go out to lunch! Our Circle groups will meet in April. Continued blessings to all.
          Carolyn Bennett, Moderator
          
          This is our second fashion show featuring models from our church who have purchased their outfits from a thrift store! Lots of sparkle, fun, & laughter!
          
    Mission Work of Presbyterian Women this year has been focusing on Immokalee: The collection of blankets for Misión Peniel; our program on February 1 featuring Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance along with our PW quilting project, and a Farmer’s Market featuring produce from Immokalee; and now, Pathways Early Learning Center.
          Pathways has many initiatives that enrich the lives of those, especially the very youngest, in Immokalee. Join us to learn more about this wonderful organization and their approach to child development.
          
    Carolyn Bennett, Moderator, cjosmith341@gmail.com
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            Sacred Habits Lenten Journey
          Wednesdays at 1 p.m. during Lent March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5
          You are invited to join us this Lent as we engage in the contemplative practice of Viseo Divina (divine seeing) on the art of Vincent van Gogh.
          The word “Lent” refers to the “lengthening” light, the growing days that, in time, will coax the sunflowers to open, the wheat fields to rise again, and the irises to bloom. What better companion on this forty-day pilgrimage, then the art of van Gogh?
          
    In our Lenten devotional by SALT, the words of Scripture and the paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh will be our guides.
          Each week, biblical texts and van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices we will engage in together.
          So grab your favorite Bible and we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward the light of Easter morning – with Vincent van Gogh as our guide.
          If you are attending the Lenten Organ Concerts, we invite you to bring your lunch to enjoy before Sacred Habits in the Youth Room.
          Roni Haggart, Committee Chair, vhaggart@gmail.com Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org
          
          THE BOOK OF ACTS
          
    Women’s Ministry Bible Study
          All women are invited to join us for a weekly Bible Study held on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Parlor. Please bring your Bible. We look to covenant with each other week by week as we delve into God’s Word.
          For more information contact Janeen McClure at jrmc@airmcclure.com.
          A Men’s Bible Discussion Group
          All men are invited and encouraged to gather with us in Spencer Hall each Thursday at noon. March 2 the HUDDLE will not be held due to the Presbytery Meeting being held at our church. Bring a Bible and your lunch! If unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join the meeting via Zoom. Please contact David Fister at davidf@fpcnaples.org for Zoom instructions and a link to the meeting.
          Contact Nancy Van Fleet for more information at nancyv@fpcnaples.org.
          We will continue with the topic of “Aging, Are We Prepared?”
          Small group discussions will be followed with sharing of the summaries of these discussions.
          For more information and questions, please contact Bill Kearney at 239.348.2871 or skearney239@comcast.net.
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            Wednesdays at First Lent with TheSaintJohn’s Bible
          
    March 8
          Rev. Craig Goodrich
          March 22
          Rev. Rex Childs
          March 29
          Rev. Craig Goodrich and Rev. Rex Childs
          Dinner ($10) will be available at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentations at 6 p.m. Children, youth and their families can dine at no cost!
          Reservations may be made either in Spencer Hall or by contacting Sandy Knight at sandyk@fpcnaples.org.
          Please indicate whether you wish to come for dinner or for the presentation only.
          Questions? Contact Roni Haggart, vhaggart@gmail.com.
          disproportionally at risk of suicidal and self-harming behaviors. 50% of lifetime mental health conditions occur by the age of 14; 75% develop by age 24. DLC is a comprehensive behavioral health service provider, is available to all, provides convenient care, and is affordable. Mental health conditions are treatable and manageable. Suicide is preventable. There is hope. Ask for help!
          DLC Crisis Hotline: 239.315.2538
          The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 988 The Crisis Text Line Text 741741
          Clarke Pollard, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Support Network serving Collier County, emphasized that they deal with all types of cognitive decline: Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal, vascular and others. Dementia is a category which may include 100 different forms; the 4 diseases mentioned above account for over 80% of all dementia cases. Dementia is not terminal. Alzheimer’s is. It affects one in three families.
          
    
    The Alzheimer’s Support Network has a full suite of services and a team of care guides. It is always free of charge. The Support Network provides important information to caregivers/ care partners, holds more than 30 support group meetings each, has a 24 hour helpline, and has an informed referral service. Learn to become a care partner. Find help and accept it when offered.
          Virtual dementia tour: contact help@support.network or Clarke@support.network Support Network: 239.262.8388; info@support.network
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        Roni Haggart, Committee Chair, vhaggart@gmail.com Nancy Van Fleet, Dir. of Children & Youth, nancyv@fpcnaples.org
          
          The “Unplugged and Living the Questions’ Retreat
          
    Ten youth and five adults travelled to Parrish, FL on February 19-20 to unplug from all technology and cell phones in order to better connect with God, ourselves and each other while living some of the questions we have about our faith. Faith stories were shared by some of the adults in our congregation as we continue to “Grow Young.” It was an enriching retreat for all as we continue to build an intergenerational church.
          
    
    
    “I was able to be a part of the youth retreat at Dayspring Retreat Center with our youth. The programing resulted in bringing the adults and youth into a more interrelated community with an enhanced understanding of the diverse spiritual nature of everyone involved. By the end of the retreat there appeared to be a shared desire to further explore our collective social as well as spiritual concerns and experiences. I look forward to our next get -together. The commitment and energy directed toward the spiritual development of the youth in our community and the future of the church is vital as we “Grow Young”. This ministry is providing an indispensable opportunity for everyone at First Presbyterian Church to participate in personal as well as collective spiritual growth.”
          God’s Peace, Tim Stover
          
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        Sunday Meeting after church “Manna”
          Gen We Sunday Children’s Time
          
    
    
    
    
    
    Young Adult Retreat at Montreat, NC
          Roni Haggart, Committee Chair,
          
          Nancy Van Fleet, Dir. of Children & Youth, nancyv@fpcnaples.org
          
          Growing Young event
          Sunday, March 5
          Our Gen We “Tech Help Sunday” in February was so popular that we are repeating it in March. Join us in Spencer Hall, after the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday, March 5. The youth and young adults will help to answer your technology questions. Bring your phone, computer or even an iPad.
          
              
              
            
            Young Adult Group
          
    Sunday, March 19 at 12 noon young adults are invited to join us on Zoom.
          We seek to be a refuge for those who are spiritually hungry and looking for meaningful connection rooted in our faith tradition. Contact Nancy Van Fleet (nancyv@fpcnaples.org) for additional information or if you require the Zoom link.
          
    Kidz Lab meets in the Youth Room on Sundays after the Children’s Time. On the first Sundays of the month, GenWe Sundays, children stay in the service and worship with their families.
          
    Children in Kindergarten through grade 6 are invited to this faith formation journey based on the weekly lectionary choices. Children in Kidz Lab engage with the same lessons that their parents hear in church, which encourages family conversations after the service.
          Youth Outing & Lunch
          March 26
          Join us after church as we walk to The Bowl for lunch and then enjoy a walk on the Greenway.
          Contact Nancy Van Fleet with any questions.
          
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        BLOOD DRIVE
          
    Monday, March 20, 2023
          8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
          Sign up in Spencer Hall
          or call
          Pat Collins 239.261.6649 or
          Tedi Fraley 706.371.2318
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            CHURCH TOUR
          All are welcome to join a "Behind the Scenes" church tour on Sunday, March 26 between the services.
          Guides and guests will assemble at the front of the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. and take a 30 minute tour around the campus. We welcome you to become more familiar with the layout and activities at FPCN.
          Contact Sarah Nichols for additional information, sarahsnichols@gmail.com or 615.268.5407
          Share a Meal
          We are pleased to offer “Share a Meal” on Friday, March 3.
          Hosts/Hostesses are asked to welcome attendees into their homes to share a meal for 4, 5, or 6 people. Hosts are responsible for furnishing the main entrée and soft drinks. Guests will provide side dishes.
          
    For details or if you would like to host or attend a “Share a Meal” please visit Spencer Hall or call Marjorie Cashion at 240.483.7535.
          David Buley
          January 20, 2023
          Doris Johnson
          February 20, 2023
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        In Memoriam
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          First Pres,
          There are heartbreaking, heartwarming and heartrending moments in our lives and we reach for a lifeline of assurance. My lifeline came in a visit from Shirley Hagerson holding the most beautiful prayer shawl you could imagine. Knowing it was created by many loving hands bringing the love of God was the answer. The best decision John and I made was to join First Pres and you have supported me since his loss. Thank you all for your cards, flowers, calls and concerns. I am blessed to be a part of you.
          With God’s love, Nancy Kay
          P.S. I just stay wrapped in this beautiful shawl!
          Dear members of the congregation of FPC, Thank you for your gift of $1,124 from your Feed the 5,000 contributions. Your investment in our survivors dreams and their safety is an investment in our entire community because violence in the home does not stop at the front door. It impacts all of us. In peace and gratitude, Linda Oberhaus CEO
          The Shelter for Abused Women and Children
          
              
              
            
            Spring Forward
          Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12. Remember to Turn your clocks ahead!
          
    Easter Lily Order Form
          You are invited to purchase a beautiful lily to decorate our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. The cost is $25 per plant/dedication. Please PRINT your information and submit this form to First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth Street S., Naples, FL 34102. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church, and indicate “Lily” on the memo. Deadline for dedications is March 26. Note: one dedication per form. Additional forms can be located in the church office or online.
          PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
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          Phone: _________________________ # of Lilies _________ ($25 each)
          
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          Mary Lou Hudtloff
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          Elizabeth Miller
          Sara Linn
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          Ralph Lytle
          Sarah Miller
          Roxanne Sherry
          March 5
          Peggy Lyon
          Lynda Harrington
          Sally Jackson
          March 6
          Kent Barron
          Margaret Green
          March 7
          Joe Masterson
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          Josh Patton
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          Joyce Witt
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          March 12
          Anne Wenger-Hornbach
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    Doug Patton
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          March 15
          Vicki Barron
          March 16
          Inge Myers
          Mike Simpson
          Sharlene Kearney
          March 17
          Gay Stover
          Gary Tincu
          Sandi Button
          March 18
          Suzanne Rose
          Hansen Long
          March 19
          Charles Mundt
          Chris Jones
          Ellen Bourne
          March 22
          Jami Boyd
          John Gulliford
          Rick Towers
          March 23
          Chris Calyore
          Vicky Cohen
          March 24
          Gary Godley
          March 26
          Amy Hance
          March 27
          Tom Ingram
          Grace Bucarelli-Merritt
          Margee Minnis
          Suzi Martin
          Peter Jouwstra
          Vicki Lubben
          March 28
          Ginny Nicholson
          Barbara Ledinsky
          Nancy Kuhl
          March 30
          Margie Wardwell
          March 31
          Mary Stover
          Seekers & Joiners Class
          Do you want to know more about our faith, this congregation and how to become a member of our dynamic church?
          We want to encourage you in your journey of faith. A Seekers and Joiners class will be held in the Parlor on Sunday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
          Information packets are available at the exit doors or at the class. Please register by calling the church office at 239.262.1311 or by e-mailing Sandy Knight at sandyk@fpcnaples.org.
          Janie Casassa, Committee Chair, jbyellowrose@gmail.com Kathleen Law, Dir. of Publications and Social Media, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org 19 Membership
        
    
    
    
    First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street South Naples, FL 34102 www.fpcnaples.org 239.262.1311 Non-Profit Org. Postage PAID Naples, FL 34102 Permit No. 8 Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Catered dinner Old fashioned sing-a-long Performance by Celtic Spirit School of Irish Dance Cost: $25 per person Tickets available in Spencer Hall following the services or at the church office during office hours. Congregational Dinner March 15