March Outreach Newsletter

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 2015

IN THIS ISSUE From Dr. Browne Session

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Worship and Music

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Music

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Finance

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Congregational Care

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Presbyterian Women Calendar

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Children and Youth Preschool

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Missions News & Events

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Join us for

Consecration Sunday March 22, 2015 Refreshments and fellowship between the services

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Rev. Dr. Will Browne,

Interim Pastor/Head of Staff

willb@fpcnaples.org

Dear People-made-righteousby-grace,

villagers will berate his son for wanting his father dead, the father hoists up his robe and runs (men of I remember seeing a magician property and age never ran or showed their legs). at work and being amazed at He stops his son’s apology; he hugs him, clothes him, honors him and throws a party for him. The the contradictory things that happened. I was reminded of father is the one who is prodigal and it is love that makes him so. that this morning as I drove behind another car along a stretch of road that has no In the Vineyard story we are not really being asked driveways or exits. I was a to make a little disturbed at how slow that car was being driven judgment but there was no way to pass. So, I just settled my about the self to wait the 2 miles to the turn-off. Suddenly I fairness of the realized that car was nowhere to be seen – it had pay received. vanished! I still can’t explain where it went. Now, Rather it is the magician I saw was trying to teach us that magic about the is illusion. And so he told us not to watch him but to owner’s watch the bird on the table. I tried but the next concern and thing I knew the bird had simply vanished. He said love for he would try it again only this time he would put a everyone who would like to earn a living. His screen in front of himself so he couldn’t distract us. generosity is not to annoy those who worked the This time when the ‘magic’ words were said an whole day, it was based on his regard for the need ordinary looking man walked in, picked up the bird of the workers who had not been hired. They too and walked out. How had I missed that twice had families to feed, bills to pay, children who got before? sick, and wives to love. Now, after all these years of Jesus’ parables can be like that only more so.

Two parables that seem to me now to require concentration beyond the obvious are the Prodigal Son and the Laborers in the Vineyard. Now the illusion begins with the titles scripture editors have chosen to give these stories. To say it is the Son who is prodigal is to blind oneself to the possibility that it is the Father who is prodigal. To say the story is about the Laborers is to identify with them and focus on their emotions instead of on the motives of the vineyard owner.

In the Prodigal story the son can’t wait for his father’s death. He takes his “share” and wastes it to the point of poverty. Finally remembering his father, he comes home in disgrace. The father has not written his son off. He watches for him everyday. He sees the son returning from a great distance. Knowing the

being a preacher, this parable is saying something new to me. It is saying God’s generosity to those who have no claim is an expression of God’s love and it is for all those he created. The good news is that God loves us because we need God’s love not because we have earned it.

All this talk about God’s generosity is leading somewhere. It is leading to my asking you to make your giving to the church this year be based not on a sense of obligation or budget expectation, but to be an expression of generosity and love back to God who loves you.

Session

Libby Biehl, Clerk of Session, libbykb629@gmail.com

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of NAPLES, FLORIDA Stated Meeting of Session

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Sunday of the month New Member’s Orientation; and asked the pastor to prepare an informational seminar about the General Assembly overtures on divestiture and changing the definition of marriage.

The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Naples met February 24, 2015 beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting was opened with the reading of Psalm 126 and prayer by Will In addition the Session heard reports on and/or discussed: Browne, Moderator. All elders were present as was Kim  the work and organization of the deacons. In that report we were told about the Deacon Committee Shoellhorn, Deacon Moderator Chairs as follows: Blood Bank, Mary Vande Voren; The Session voted: Flower arranging and delivery, Florence Calyore &  accepted the annual statistical report (a copy may be Midge Murdock; Greeters, Mary Vande Voren; seen in the church office); Communion to homebound, Jeannie Weigel;  baptism of Grace Elizabeth Biehl, daughter of Greg Friendship Books/Attendance, Gary Root; Deacon and Libby Biehl was approved for March 22; Sunday, Kim Shoellhorn; Church Dinners, Nina  removed, at their request, Betty M. Morris, Catherine Howard; Holiday Remembrances, Kim Shoellhorn, Calyore and Edward and Bonita Kirkley from the Receptions & Events, Nina Howard; church roll. (It was reported that Dorothy Abhau died Transportation, Kim Shoellhorn; October 27, 2014 and Rosella Race Van-Swearengin  the recent Stewardship meeting with consultant John died February 8, 2015); Mercier of Sarasota;  re-established the Missions Committee;  the annual campaign letter and plans for Commitment  to conduct a long-range planning effort anticipating Sunday; the coming of a new pastor;  the survey work being done on our air-conditioning  accepted the Treasurer’s Report and Budget report as units which will require replacement in the not too presented. (Updates were given on the Audit and distant future; Endowment work. Further plans related to the sale of  plans for the upcoming Youth Ski Trip; property were also discussed);  elders signing up to serve communion in March and  renewed the Interim Pastor contract for another year on Easter; beginning April 1, 2015 (the old contract expires  the very successful Valentine’s dinner and March 31); appreciation was expressed for the “classy” way the  approved the Worship and Music Committee’s youth served the dinner. request to hold a Blessing of the Animals Service on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10 a.m.; The meeting was adjourned with prayer.  gratefully accepted a gift from Jon and Sallie Wright of a Columbarium Niche;  elected Patty Rutzler and John Crider to be the elders serving on the Congregational Nominating Committee and Patty Rutzler was elected as chair;  commissioned the Membership Committee and other elders present to accept New Members at the last

SESSION MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES THEY SERVE Class of 2015 Libby Biehl, Clerk of Session Keith Gahagan, Christian Ed. Joan Gust, Facilities Eric Holt, Personnel Patty Rutzler, Worship & Music

Class of 2016 Janie Casassa, Personnel Franklin Ellis, Stewardship Richard Green, Finance Betty Mangos, Missions Joanne Slager, Membership

Class of 2017 Michael Calyore, Christian Ed. John Crider, Facilities Shirley Hagerson, Congreg. Care Bonita Krauss, Worship & Music David Weigel, Finance

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Worship and Music

Lenten Wednesdays Music, Lunch, and Study Join us at noon each Wednesday during Lent, for nourishment of your mind, body and soul. Enjoy a half hour organ concert by Dr. Brice Gerlach and then you are welcome to join us for a boxed lunch and fellowship.

A Lenten study will follow lunch as we learn about “Comparative Religions� led by Dr. Will Browne. No reservation is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Bonita Krauss at 435.0462.

Everyone is welcome.

Class topics: February 25: Judaism March 4: Judaism/Christianity March 11: Hinduism March 18: Buddhism March 25: Islam April1: Islam/Christianity

Bonita Krauss, b.krauss@yahoo.net

Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.

A Communion Service with Washing of the Hands

Good Friday 12 p.m.

Dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative with Musical Selections

Music

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

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A Season of Music Lenten Noontime Organ Recitals Wednesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25 and April 1, 2015 12:00 - 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 to see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Missions Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week. Please join us for some beautiful organ music, personal reflection, a meal and study to celebrate this holy season.

Each recital will be followed by a boxed lunch sponsored by various committees and groups of FPCN. A Bible Study, led by Dr. Will Browne, will take place following lunch.

All are welcome to attend.

The Naples Philharmonic Naples Philharmonic Chorus Ave Maria University Chamber Choir Dr. Timothy McDonnell, conductor Sunday, March 29, 2015 4:00 p.m.

The Naples Philharmonic along with the Naples Philharmonic Chorus and the Ave Maria University Chamber Choir present Joseph Haydn’s oratorio The Creation. Dr. Timothy McDonnell is the conductor of this special joint event.

Haydn’s monumental work The Creation was inspired by Handel’s Messiah which Haydn heard on a visit to England. The piece is divided into three parts and depicts the creation of the world. Each new creation, light, water, landscapes, plants and beasts of land, sea and air are depicted with lavish tone painting. The third part focuses on the happy union of Adam and Eve. The Creation is widely considered Haydn’s crowning masterpiece.

This concert will spotlight a trio of soloists in addition to the combined choirs and orchestra.

You will not want to miss this wonderful event.

This is a ticketed event and tickets must be purchased through the box office at Artis-Naples or at the door on the afternoon of the concert.

Dr. Timothy McDonnell

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Finance

Natalie Duff, Director of Finance, natalied@fpcnaples.org

Endowment Committee What can I give? Examples are cash gifts, marketable securities, real estate, life insurance policies, and retirement plans. If you give appreciated assets, such as real estate or securities, there are special tax advantages. The donor and the church win! If you are interested in learning more about how you can help First Presbyterian Church of Naples please contact Dr. Will Browne or Natalie Duff at 239.262.1311 or Endowment Committee members Linda Gadkowski at 239.775.9901 or Fred Garner at 239.434.2438. Remember please, 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.

Financial Report January 31, 2015

Offerings

YTD

YTD

YTD Budget

2014

2015

2015

137,435

99,903

940,000

Other Income

28,933

37,766

394,800

Total Income

166,368

137,669

1,334,800

Total Operating Expenses

118,828

109,587

1,613,722

47,540

28,082

-278,922

Net Loss

Congregational Care

Shirley Hagerson, shagerson@comcast.net

STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministers are members of the congregation who have committed themselves to 50 hours of training and two years of active participation in the Stephen Ministry program.

Fellowship Fun

Once a Stephen Minister is trained and commissioned by the congregation, they are assigned a care-receiver, someone like you and me, who may need a confidant and friend to help work through an issue or event we’d rather not have to walk through alone.

Stephen Ministers do not offer advice or

make decisions for the person with whom they are in a caring relationship. They listen.

They ask clarifying questions. They pray with and for you. They stay present with you until you feel you are able to make good choices and resume a life of personal peace on your own.

Valentine’s Dinner and Sing-A-Long held February 13, 2015

Many thanks to Barbara Church, Jan Garner, Brice Gerlach, Bill Kearney and Joanne Slager for all their hard work in planning and organizing this successful and fun evening with entertainer, Peter Strachan,

Missions

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Presbyterian Women

Ann Goodnight, PW Moderator, flgoodnight@aol.com

GATHERING NEWS The March Gathering will be held following the Lenten Concert by Dr. Gerlach in Spencer Hall on March 4.

CIRCLE NEWS The video for the fifth lesson in our Bible study, “Stepping Up, a journey through the Psalms of Ascent,” will be shown on March 9 and 19 in Room 204 at 10 a.m. and discussed at the Circle meetings on March 17 and 18.

“GETTING TO KNOW YOU” is the program as we share and become better acquainted at our birthday month tables. The denomination’s Birthday Mission Fund will be the recipient of donations.

OTHER NEWS Presbyterian Women’s Sunday On March 8 the ladies of FPC will serve as Greeters, Ushers and Liturgists and invite everyone to join us in Spencer Hall for our refreshments and display of our projects. We thank you for your support of these activities.

A luncheon of soup, salad, and relishes will be served. Then we will all enjoy lovely birthday cakes baked by some of the ladies.

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Circle

Place

Leader

Phone

Tuesday, March 17 9:30 a.m.

Faith/Joy

Church Parlor Hostesses: Marlene McLaren Joan Wilson

Barbara Korntheuer

239.591.0260

Wednesday, March 18 10 a.m.

Friendship

Room 201

Carolyn Mollers

239.213.1577

Wednesday, March 18 9:30 a.m.

Love

Church Parlor Hostesses: Cris Crider Mary Vande Voren

Nina Howard Mary Vande Voren

239.248.3647 239.353.1620

Wednesday, March 18 1 p.m.

Peace with Honor

Church Parlor Hostess: Jeanie Weigel

Katie Geshay Dorothy Gomori

239.592.5358 239.596.8829

Wednesday, March 18 12 p.m.

Sunshine

Youth Room

Jeanenne Somers Janet Root

239.494.1623 239.963.9838

Calendar

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

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March SUNDAY

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MONDAY

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8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

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WEDNESDAY

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7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group

10:30 a.m. PW Coordinating Team 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 12:30 p.m.

PW Gathering 7 p.m. Choir

11 a.m. HUDDLE 12 p.m. Preschool Committee 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 5:30 Parent’s Night Out

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8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

10 a.m. PW Bible study video 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

9 a.m. CE Meeting 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 4 p.m. PNC meeting 7 p.m. Choir

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Stephen Ministry 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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Youth Ski Trip 9:30 a.m. Love Circle 10 a.m. Friendship Circle 12 p.m. Sunshine Circle 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 1 p.m. Peace/Honor Circle 4 p.m. PNC meeting

Youth Ski Trip 10 a.m. PW Bible study video 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

Youth Ski Trip 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship Spring Break 10:15 a.m. Children’s begins Sunday School Youth Ski Trip 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church OUTREACH DEADLINE

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9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 1 p.m. Worship & Music committee

Youth Ski Trip 7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate location)

8 a.m. Facilities Committee 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle 3 p.m. Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. Deacons

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7:30 a.m. Blood 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship Drive Preschool closed 10 a.m. Baptism 9 a.m. Family trip 11:15 a.m. Adult to Miami Zoo Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Men’s 12 p.m. Cumberland Club Church

7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 4 p.m. PNC meeting 7 p.m. Choir

9 a.m. Mission Tour 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church 4 p.m. Season of Music Concert

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9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 4 p.m. Session

7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate location)

9 a.m. Prayer Shawl

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Contact Director of Facilities, Sandy Poore at 239.262.1311 ext. 228 or sandyp@fpcnaples.org to reserve a room for your meeting.

Please do not assume that if a room is vacant that it is available for use. This will alleviate any awkward situations from occurring.

This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call 239.262.1311 or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org.

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Children and Youth

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

Family, children and youth Events First Fridays/Parents Night Out

Our theme for the upcoming March 6 “First Fridays” night is “Finding Nemo” and we are bursting with children! We have 43 children registered, and have several families placed on a waiting list. If you love working with children and would like to volunteer for this evening of fun please contact Shana.

The Christian Education and Mission committees are partnering up for an amazing event. Relay for Life will be held at Gulf View Middle School on Friday, April 17 through Saturday, April 18. This year, First Presbyterian Church of Naples will sponsor a booth to help raise money for cancer research. We are looking for hand-made items to sell at our booth.

These items can include, but are certainly not limited to: crocheted items, art, crafts, and anything else made with care and love. If you would like to participate but, like myself, cannot make anything, please contact me and join the team to walk, or staff our booth to meet and greet and help sell these items. This will be the first booth we have had at this event in a while and I would love for us to have March 23 our families will be heading over to the Miami Metro Zoo. The bus will leave the Church a large showing. parking lot at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. The cost Let’s all come together in support of for this grand adventure will only be $10 per person, this worthy cause. and lunch will be included! Registration is required, and space is limited so please contact Shana to reserve your space.

Family Outing

Ski trip

The youth will be participating in a fun Spring Break event. Eighteen students and five chaperones are registered to attend this trip to North Carolina.

Please keep everyone is your prayers for safe travels and safe activities during this fun-tastic Youth Group trip.

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.

Preschool

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

There is a difference between a preschool program and a quality preschool program. Quality is not

defined solely by the equipment and materials your program offers, but must also include highly educated and dedicated staff.

As a grandparent was leaving the Preschool last week, she made a comment about how special the staff at First Presbyterian Preschool is. I completely agree that we have an amazing staff.

Unfortunately, many of you do not know our staff so I would like to take the next few months to introduce our staff to you. Each month I will feature a different age group, starting with our youngest classes.

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with a variety of ages during her time with us including the VPK and three year old classes. Both of Nicki’s children are now in elementary school, but fortunately she chose to stay with FPP and further her career.

Our two year old class is led

by Ms. Christie and Ms. Chrissy.

Christie Bandit has been with FPP for 7 years (since September 2007). She began working here when her youngest daughter was 2 years old and a student in our program.

Christie has an AS degree with a number of classes in the child development/ early childhood education.

Chrissy Adams is in her inaugural year at FPP. Her daughter finished our VPK program last year and her son is enrolled in the VPK program this year. Chrissy also serves as an accountant and has recently worked with Mason Academy as they begin their new school.

Ms. Claudia and Ms. Nicki are the teachers in our youngest class, the 18 to 24 month olds.

Claudia Schembri began her career with FPP in August 2012. She began first as a teacher’s assistant and then decided to explore the joys of teaching. She obtained her National Early Childhood Credential in June 2014. Both of her sons were a We are so blessed to have all these staff with us. part of FPP before going to Kindergarten.

The efforts of our staff are what keep families returning or referring our program to others. We Nicki Birrell are already looking forward to next year! Next Jentgen also month, I will introduce the 3 year old teaching staff. joined FPP in August 2012.

Both of her Ashley Houk children were Preschool Director enrolled at FPP when Nicki began working with us.

She has worked

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Missions

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

WANT TO HAVE A HAPPY DAY?

Thursday, March 26 will be your happy day when you join church members and friends for a tour of three agencies in Naples that First Presbyterian Church supports: Grace Place, St. Matthew’s House, and Helps Outreach.

This is a repeat of the tour we had last Fall. You will be impressed and inspired by the programs and outreach to the community provided by these missions.

The church bus will depart from the parking lot at 9 a.m. and will return about 3 p.m. We will enjoy lunch at St. Matthew’s house. Sign up in Spencer Hall at Sign Up Central or call the church office, 239.262.1311.

Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17

In March our focus will be upon St. Matthew’s House, an organization that serves Naples and the surrounding area. St. Matthew’s cares for the homeless and recovering in a disciplined, spiritual, environment.

Suggested items are: coffee sugar all purpose flour pasta sauce pasta canned fruit peanut butter jam or jelly dried beans cereal canned tuna, chicken, or meat Ushers will have bags ready as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month. Food will be collected prior to services at the Sixth Street entrance on the second Sunday. If you prefer, checks may be payable to "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked Feed the 5,000."

Missions Mision Peniel is a Presbyterian ministry in Immokalee where people are poor, hungry, tired, living in very poor housing with far too many other people, and sometimes sold into slavery. It’s hard to believe this goes on so close to us. Pastor Miguel is a cheerful soul who seeks to guide, protect, and minister to these people. And our

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

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John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, wrote, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who cannot pay you back.” God didn’t call His people to come together just to get blessed, but to be a blessing to someone else. His people are us--here at First Presbyterian Church of Naples--coming church helps together to do for others. When you see a man him along with who will accept a pair of house slippers to work in the rest of because they are better than the shoes he is Peace River wearing as we did last Friday, it gives you pause.

Presbytery.

We had the By the time you read this, we also will have most amazing completed the Meals of Hope project and I’ll let you trip on know next time how many packages we filled which February 6 will be distributed to food pantries locally. Thank working at you for participating.

Mision Peniel.

Fifteen good and righteous souls boarded our beautiful church bus and spent the afternoon serving 669 hot meals, giving out additional groceries to 40 others after the food ran out, and handing out barrels of men’s clothing and shoes.

We worked together so well you would have thought we had practiced it!

Relay for Life through the American

Cancer Society will be held on Friday, April 17 across the street from our church at Gulf View Middle School. I hope that you will support and participate in this event.

And look below for our Spring Mission Tour set for March 26. We will go again to our local agencies so if you weren’t able to make it last November, please sign up. It will inspire you.

We pray as our stewardship campaign is underway that everyone invests in our beautiful church and its mission. What we are able to do as this community (FPC) is important and blessed. I know I’m not the only one who is hoping that we grow, and are able to support our chosen agencies with more dollars, more hands-on work, and more prayer.

Betty Mangos Mission Committee Chair

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News and Events

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

Thank You Dear First Presbyterian Church, I have been truly humbled by all the prayers, cards and support from everyone in the church at the time of Ed’s passing. I want to thank the Deacons, especially John & Nancy Kay and Suzanne Rose, for the lovely reception they prepared after Ed’s memorial service. Thank you everyone.

Adult Sunday School Join us each Sunday in Room 204 from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For a study on the Parables of Jesus.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information on classes, please contact Joyce Witt at 404.857.5430.

Blessings to you all, Pat Hueter and family

Welcome New Members Received into membership on February 1 Augie Ingoglia and Joy Merder Parish 25 – affiliate members

HUDDLE

All men are invited to a lunch time Bible Study each Thursday at 12 p.m. in Spencer Hall. The current study is on Isaiah.

Please bring your lunch and a Bible.

Arie and Deb Verhey Parish 19 – affiliate members

The pink envelopes in the pews the first of the month are for donations to the Deacon's Benevolence Fund. These funds are given to local community Christian based organizations dedicated to helping the less fortunate.

Your generosity is always a blessing!

In Memoriam Dorothy Abhau October 27, 2014

Rosella Race February 8, 2015

BLOOD DRIVE March 23 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sign up in Spencer Hall or contact Mary Vande Voren at 239.353.1620

News and Events

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

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

March 9, 2015 Major Steven W. Kirtley United States Marine Corps (ret.)

SURVIVING 444 DAYS AS A HOSTAGE IN IRAN Join us for this fascinating speaker who was held hostage by the followers of Ayatollah Khomeini for 444 days.

After his release in January 1981, he returned to his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas and worked for a year traveling and speaking of his experiences. Major Kirtley received numerous awards during his time in the Marine Corps to include the Prisoner of War Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. He retired from the Marine Corps in June 2002 and continues to work as an Information Technology Executive and Chief Information Officer in support of our military and Department of Defense.

March 23, 2015 Jack Tymann After a 40 year career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation Jack retired as President of Westinghouse International, leading business development in 75 nations.

Jack Tymann currently serves as the Director of Business Development with TerraCap Management Corporation, focused on Florida real estate investments.

He also co-founded Naples-based Sustainable Energy Partners World and Naples Strategic Business Partners.

Jack is a weekly guest on the Bob Harden Show and a frequent lecturer in SW Florida. He writes commentary for the Naples Daily News, for NewsBalance.com, and other publications. He speaks on current events, America’s founding principles, national security, the threat of radical Islam, and energy independence.

Jack co-founded the SW Florida Tea Party in 2009 and has since served on the Leadership Council.

You are invited to purchase a beautiful calla lily to decorate our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5. You may take your lily home following the 10:00 a.m. service. Please PRINT the information requested 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. A check for $20.00 should be made 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 23.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of donor _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Name in whose HONOR or MEMORY the lily is donated (circle one): _______________________________________________________________________________ Please, only one dedication per plant.

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

Non-Profit Org. Postage PAID Naples, FL 34102 Permit No. 8