May 2023 Outreach Newsletter

May 2023

In the Heart of Naples with the Love of God: we worship, we love, we grow, we serve

Easter Sunday Courtyard Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAFF LISTING 236.262.1311 Phone Extensions

Ministers Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor craigg@fpcnaples.org

Rev. Craig Goodrich

3

Finance

4

Missions

6

Deacons

8

Stephen Ministry

9

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

Preschool

10

David Fister, Audio-Visual Technician davidf@fpcnaples.org

Presbyterian Women

11

Caitlin Hancock, Sound and Video Operator

Intergenerational CE

12

Christian Education Jack Fogelman, Kidz Lab Teacher

Church News

15

Audrey Gordon, Childcare Provider

Membership

18

Ashley Hancock, Christian Education Assistant ashley.hancock@fpcnaples.org

2012

Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth nancyv@fpcnaples.org

2029

Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor rexc@fpcnaples.org

Office Sandy Knight, Office Assistant/Receptionist sandyk@fpcnaples.org

2035 2027

2039 2044

2000

Kathleen Law, Director of Publications and Social Media kathleenl@fpcnaples.org 2013 Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager sharmanp@fpcnaples.org

2036

Susan Pratt, Assistant for Caring Ministries susanp@fpcnaples.org

2037

Debbie Savage, Director of Finance debbies@fpcnaples.org

2042

Facilities Lisa Ethier, Custodian lisae@fpcnaples.org

2016

Eduardo Martinez, Maintenance eduardom@fpcnaples.org

2014

Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities sandyp@fpcnaples.org

2028

Preschool Ashley Houk, Preschool Director ashleyh@fpcnaples.org Lindsay Clarke, Assistant Preschool Director lindsayc@fpcnaples.org

2009 2038

Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor, craigg@fpcnaples.org It is hard for me to believe that it is May already! The Naples Season has wound down and we have said farewell to many of you who have headed back to the northland. We hope you will stay in touch with us through our online worship and other communications.

And though it is May, the Easter Season continues until Pentecost which this year is Sunday, May 28.

Looking back over April there is so much for which to be thankful. Holy Week and Easter Sunday with meaningful worship and the glorious Hallelujah Chorus sung by our marvelous choir, and Brice once again playing the magnificent Widor Toccata. Our fellowship groups continued to meet. We celebrated Earth Care Sunday and The Saint John’s Bible, and launched our “Narthex Renovation and Summer Projects Campaign” (see page 4). And we welcomed some wonderful folks into membership (see page 15).

And looking ahead to May: We return to one worship service at 9:30 a.m. beginning on Sunday, May 7. Also, on that Sunday we will recognize and give thanks for four of our staff who will celebrate five years of faithful service this year. They are Lisa Ethier, Custodian; Eduardo Martinez, Maintenance; Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth; and the Reverend Rex Childs, Associate Pastor.

Then on the Sundays that follow we will celebrate Mothers’ Day (May 14), Ascension Sunday (May 21) and finally Pentecost (May 28) on which the Holy Spirit descends and empowers those first disciples.

Sometimes I think the Holy Spirit is the forgotten person of the Trinity. So maybe a good reminder for us this month is to recall the inspiring words from The Brief Statement of Faith which we often say together in worship:

3

“We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, and sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ the Church….In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit we seek to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live joyful and holy lives….With believers in every time and place we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

I hope you will read this edition of the Outreach cover to cover. And as you do, remember that wherever you are and wherever you may go, you are a beloved child of God called to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And yes, empowered by the Spirit.

That’s why we are here.

Blessings and peace to you and yours.

Faithfully and Gratefully,

FROM THE PULPIT May 7 Staff Recognition Rev. Rex Childs May 14 Mother’s Day Rev. Craig Goodrich “Mothers in the Faith” May 21 Ascension Sunday Rev. Craig Goodrich “A Fond Farewell” May 28 Pentecost Rev. Craig Goodrich “Empowered by the Spirit”

4

Finance

Doug Jensen, Committee Chair, d50.jensen@gmail.com Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, debbies@fpcnaples.org

Narthex renovation & summer projects campaign On Sunday, April 23, we kicked off our mini As of this printing, we are thrilled to capital campaign to raise $250,000 for a announce that we have received $163,500 in series of summer projects including the commitments and payments from a total of Narthex renovation, the Jassimedes (Ushers’) 30 families. These projects have been in the room renovation, the men’s room mini planning stages for quite some time, so we renovation, and fire alarm panel are excited to see them finally coming into replacement. Hopefully many of you had a being. The images of the Narthex below chance to stop by the Kiss or Cookie table in show our current space and the newly Spencer Hall after service to participate in a designed space which will allow us to fun event to support this campaign. prominently and securely display one volume of The Saint John’s Bible at a time, on a rotating basis. The other projects, once completed, will refresh those spaces with very functional updates.

These projects are outside the scope of our annual operating budget, so if you have pledged for 2023, we hope that your heart will be stirred to consider this additional campaign and to make an additional gift.

Please contact Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, with any questions.

Doug Jensen, Committee Chair, d50.jensen@gmail.com Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, debbies@fpcnaples.org

Financial The first quarter of 2023 was not only busy, but also exciting here at First Presbyterian Church of Naples! We launched our 2023 Generosity Campaign – Growing Together Joyfully, hosted The Saint John’s Bible dedication weekend, and watched our regular programs, events, and outreach continue to expand.

Many of you have jumped in already by sharing your time, talents, and treasure and we thank you for that. We’ve received over 230 pledges, totaling over $1.21M, and several of you have already fulfilled your 2023 pledges, which we truly appreciate. As we shared during the campaign presentations by the speakers and in the videos, your contributions play a vital role in supporting our programs and ministry here and we are excited that you share our vision and participate in such a generous way. As we wrap up this campaign and move forward, please know that it’s never too late to submit a pledge card.

Finance

u p d at e

Below, we have provided the summary financials through the end of the first quarter of 2023, which provides a snapshot of our current financial position. While offerings are less than what we have budgeted, we realize that the budget is based on each of the twelve months in the year coming in equally and historically we receive the largest portion of offerings towards the end of the year. We are pleased to report that our YTD expenses are well within budget.

We remain confident that all of you will continue to partner with us and will generously support the ministries and missions of FPCN: in the Heart of Naples

with the Love of God: we worship, we love, we grow, we serve.

Doug Jensen, Finance Committee Chair Debbie Savage, Director of Finance

5

6

Missions

Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

Enjoy this article from the IFHA website...

Jean Kasten had visited the Helping Hands Ministry quilters one day in 2018, where she first met IFHA Board Member Betty Mangos, who was speaking of the heartbreaking conditions in Immokalee and the IFHA plan to build homes to overcome poverty.

“There were multiple families in the same run-down trailers, with strange men living there too! Who thought this was a good idea?” said Jean.

Then Board Member Cleve Cleveland and Betty made the presentation at First Presbyterian when both Jean and her husband Les were in attendance.

Progress at the housing site!

The couple was interested and truly taken with the need, but they were reluctant to commit to a donation until there was real progress on the site. They kept up to date with the status of the project, but wanted to know it was going to happen. In 2021, this dynamic couple decided the time had come, and they bought in with a donation.

They were even more convinced in 2022 and donated again, and are now excited to see their contributions paying off.

It is interesting to see where our donations are coming from and what motivated these donors to choose IFHA.

“We wanted to know the project would succeed, and sure enough, the walls are going up!” they said.

The couple became snowbirds in 2014 and made Naples their primary residence in 2017. Both Les and Jean served as deacons of First Presbyterian Church of Naples.

Jean and Les plan to continue to provide support and they look forward to seeing the first families moving in later this year. Can you believe it? The Kastens do!

A former patent attorney with a center city Philadelphia law firm, Les retired early, but worked part time for many years, primarily teaching and mentoring younger lawyers in the firm. Most of his work during this time was done from the couple’s home outside of Philadelphia, or their second home on the Outer Banks, which they sold in 2012.

While in the Philadelphia area, Les was a regular with Habitat for Humanity. He served as an elder at their church there, and along with several other churches, they committed to building two Habitat houses from scratch. Les can tell some interesting stories about his experiences with Habitat!

We are proud to have this wonderful couple among our supporters!

Missions

Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

Feed the 5,000

7

This month we are helping to restock the food pantry of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.

Ushers will have a list available as you leave the Sanctuary the first Sunday of May. Food donations will be collected at the 6th Street church entrance on the second Sunday of the month, May 14.

Suggested items are: Canned tuna, ham, chicken Baby formula (all varieties) Soups Pasta and pasta sauce Sugar Rice

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.

Peanut butter & jelly Juice/juice boxes Oatmeal Canned chili Ramen noodles

Ketchup, mayonnaise, Mustard Macaroni & cheese Coffee (regular & decaf) Cereal

Join our work crew on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 a.m. and ride the bus to our worksite.

We will return to church by 12:30 p.m. Sign up in Spencer Hall at the Missions table or contact Yancey Brame at 239.331.7731 or jybrame@gmail.com.

Church members Yancey Brame and Mark Speake MD recently traveled to Camotàn, Guatemala on a medical mission trip.

The team also consisted of two physicians in training, Dr. Laura Muller and Dr. Angelina Brown from the NCH Internal Medicine Residency program as well as Dr. Teresa Liccardi, local nephrologist and fellow in Palliative Care at NCH and Dr. Steve Stahl from Denver, Colorado. They were joined by Dr. Jovita Toledo, a dentist from Guatemala City, as well as a team of nurses, two medical students from Guatemala and medical translators. The team was able to care for 590 patients over 4 days. Our church provided the medications that were distributed to the people in the mountains of Camotàn. The team

ran out of children's multivitamins but were able to supply ample prenatal vitamins to our pregnant and breastfeeding patients. In addition, we were able to supply the midwife affiliated with the free clinic in Camotàn with prenatal vitamins.

Dr. Speake is looking forward to returning again with another team in

October. His first trip was in 2006.

Donations of children's chewable, adult and prenatal multivitamins are always welcome. Most of all, thank you for your prayer support!

8

Deacons

In 2023, the Deacons are focusing on HOPE

as one of the most central Christian themes, one of the fruits of the Spirit. There is perhaps no better reassurance relating to HOPE in the Bible than the wellknown language of Jeremiah 29:11, as discussed briefly below by the Editorial Board of PRAY.COM. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

This passage is a comfort to Christians facing challenging situations at any time. It is important to remember, however, that this is not a promise of immediate relief, but rather that God has a plan for our lives, despite our present circumstances. God promises to provide for us in all our situations in life, good

David Witman, Deacon Moderator, dpwitman@hotmail.com Saralene Oldham, Clerk of Session, soldham@helmsbriscoe.com

or bad. He will prosper us through it and bring us a future we can look forward to.

When Jeremiah speaks, he is addressing his fellow Jerusalemites who were sent into exile in Babylon. God tasked Jeremiah with delivering a message that God’s people would have to live for 70 years in a city that was not theirs before they would be delivered. By saying, “I know the plans I have for you,” God was reassuring the people that their faith in Him would be rewarded.

He was not saying that He would make everything easy for them right away. He merely told them that even though it was hard at that time, they must have patience in their faith.

While Jeremiah 29:11 is the most popular verse about God’s plans for us, many other verses share similar messages: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end, you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:20-21).

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way” (Psalm 37:23)

DEACONS Class of 2023 Pat Collins Tedi and Gene Fraley Lucy Koll 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

Saralene Oldham, Stephen Ministry Co-Leader, soldham@helmsbriscoe.com David Witman, Stephen Ministry Co-Leader, dpwitman@hotmail.com

I arrived at the facility, and there he was in the bed. His breath was labored and he was staring at a random spot in the ceiling. It’s a scene I’ve seen many times; it’s how some people look when they are dying.

Stephen Ministry

9

“Let’s take a moment to be quiet together,” I responded. When it seemed like some of the anxiety and discomfort had dissipated from them, I asked, “Does it look like he needs to eat right now?

Does he look like he needs to drink?”

My cousins, who loved their father so much, were practically shouting The answer was clear. “No,” they at him, as many people speak to said. the dying, in desperation.

“Dad . . . Dad! Koshin’s here! Do I said, “I think that whatever he needs to do, he’s just doing that. you want us to put on some You can talk to him at a normal music? DAD!” He was not responding at all, and throughout level and spend some loving time his life, he had never been hard of with him.” hearing. My cousin turned to me To me, this is what bearing and asked, “Well, what do you witness is: just relaxing, and think?”

It is sometimes very difficult for settling down, and learning to be Stephen Ministers to practice our in, as Carl Jung would say, “the I told him I thought his father was primary function which is to listen time of your life.” When we’re doing great—which, of course, and to help guide those suffering, rushing around constantly, or seemed to make my cousins to be more at peace and to look to when we’re resistant to whatever totally uncomfortable.

How could I God for comfort and support. is in front of us, we’re not really say he was doing great?

He was Below is an article published in a doing good—even when, like my dying.

My cousins knew that, too, blog called “Ten Percent Happier” cousins, we have the best of even if they hadn’t yet been able which describes a healthy intentions. And as with my to fully come to terms with his approach to the death of a loved cousins, it’s good to know what dying. one. The message is clearly that we don’t know and ask for help. there are times when we can do But when I sat down and looked nothing but be there with love. at Jonah, he actually seemed quite So much of doing good is really While the perspective of this peaceful. He didn’t appear to be in just about learning how to relax in article is not necessarily from a the face of whatever is in front of any pain; in fact, he was almost Christian perspective, there are us. Each of us does this in our His room was covered certainly clear, Christian messages radiant. own particular way. I wonder: with beautiful symbols from his here. how does it feel to bear witness to life: emblems from his military your experience and not have to awards for his Bearing Witness to Suffering service, react in the same habitual way? pharmaceutical

by Koshin Paley Ellison, Zen Monk groundbreaking work, photos of him doing magic How do you learn how to pause?

Can you practice responding to A few years ago, my cousins called tricks and dancing with the wife he loved, and so many pictures of your own reactivity in a nonme to talk about their father, habitual, present way? their kids and grandkids.

Jonah, who was ninety-two and had advanced dementia. He had Life becomes alive only when we rallied from sepsis in the hospital And he was surrounded by his are expansive, and we can expand loving family. and had returned to his assisted only when we learn how to relax: living facility. But now he had My cousins were used to their into our seat, into our feet on the stopped eating and drinking and father being very energetic and floor, into our breath and our wouldn’t take his medication. jocular, so to them, who they belly. From this place of were seeing in that moment was My cousins were understandably relaxation, we can bear witness to anxious and scared, and since I’ve not the father they had known. It anything. was this other father, a father who been with hundreds of people as they die as part of my work at the was dying, and it’s not what they This is how we do good by bearing really wanted to see. witness.

New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, they wanted “What should we do?” they asked _______ me to come out to his assisted me.

“He’s not eating.

Should we living community to give my opinion about how he was doing. feed him?”

Christ Caring for People through People

10

Preschool

Teresa Doane, Preschool Committee Chair, twdoane@hotmail.com Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

Fun at the Preschool

Chloe and Emmett “PJ Day” Mrs. Monique’s class wearing their FPP t-shirts

Cole with silly hair

“Silly Sock Day” Preschool VPK class with Mrs. Finman

Mrs. Kennedy’s class book character

Evelyn and Henry “Wacky Tacky Day”

Carolyn Bennett, Moderator, cjosmith341@gmail.com

Presbyterian Women

11

The Coordinating Team of PW is busy planning six Gatherings for next year beginning with our welcome back Gathering on Wednesday, November 1.

Our Presbyterian Women’s Gathering for Wednesday, May 3 will provide us with an opportunity to share with each other what the Journey into the Heart of Sabbath and the Celebration of Sabbath might be for each of us. What have we learned this past year? Are we going to continue to set aside time to maintain some of the Sabbath practices we have learned?

In the final chapter of this year’s PW study the author, Carol Bechtel, states, “Sabbath seekers need to find ways to join hands with others who are on the same journey. That is especially important for those of us who have made a strong start and would like to continue well.”

The Coordinating Team (CT) of Presbyterian Women have met 3 times since our March Gathering to address the invitation of others to serve on our Coordinating Team. The group of wonderful and dedicated women on our CT definitely recognize and support the above statement: “. . .a strong start and would like to continue well.” PW is such a valuable organization within our church community. We join hands with others seeking the same journey as we would enjoy: Fellowship that form supportive friendships with the women of our church through study, mission outreach, and hospitality.

Our traditional “Circle Groups” for next year will be a Tuesday Morning Fellowship & Study on the first Tuesday of the month and then a Wednesday afternoon Fellowship and Study on the third Wednesday of the month. We will be combining the former three Wednesday Circle Groups into one group for the upcoming year. Our punch and cookies table will become more inclusive. We are going to call it “Fellowship Time”. Our PW group strongly feels that this hospitality outreach is so important to the warm & welcoming spirit that occurs in Spencer Hall. We will be extending an invitation to others within our church to help host this table.

In the past three years as Moderator of PW I have witnessed what Christian service is all about. Month after month the women of this church reach out to others in love through their hospitality; mission giving and projects; programs; and/or the gathering each month for fellowship & study. This group of women demonstrate that being a Christian is not a solo endeavor. May God continue to grow and sustain the wonderful sisterhood and mission of Presbyterian Women. I thank God for the growth and support I have attained by being a part of this terrific circle of women.

Blessings to all of you for a safe and inspirational summer.

Carolyn Bennett

12 Intergenerational CE

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.

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.

Wednesday Morning Men:

Faith and Fellowship Join us on Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 17 at 8 a.m.

The presentations are a continuation of the topic "The Aging Process: Are We Prepared?" and looking at the roles of Friends and Family. We begin with coffee and pastry and some informal social/sharing time. Participants will then have an opportunity to share their thoughts and responses to questions.

Wisdom is Radiant (Job), Angela Swan, Copyright 2006, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Contact Bill Kearney at skearney239@comcast.net if you have a comment or questions. You may also join us via Zoom.

Roni Haggart, Committee Chair, vhaggart@gmail.com Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

Intergenerational CE 13

Palm Sunday

Nursery Parents Night Out

Easter Egg Hunt 144 Fundraiser

14 Intergenerational CE

Roni Haggart, Committee Chair, vhaggart@gmail.com Nancy Van Fleet, Dir. of Children & Youth, nancyv@fpcnaples.org

GenWE Sunday, May 7 GenWE Sundays, held on the first Sunday of each month during the school year, encourage us to gather across generations to worship together.

After the service, we will have a special breakfast in Spencer Hall and share some of the experiences of the Growing Young Initiative.

All generations will be invited to make pinwheels to remind us of God’s Spirit working though this church as we Grow Young!

Young Adult Gathering

We seek to be a refuge for those who are spiritually hungry and looking for meaningful connection rooted in our faith tradition.

Young Adults will meet in May via Zoom.

Graduation Milestone 2023 Join us on Sunday, May 21 as we celebrate all our graduates from– preschool, elementary, middle school, high school and college.

A reception will follow in Spencer Hall.

Please let us know if you have a child or grandchild that is celebrating this important milestone and we can honor them in the service!

Please contact Nancy Van Fleet nancyv@fpcnaples.org for date and Zoom details.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 26-30

9 a.m.—12 p.m.

For children entering Kindergarten through grade 5 *Cost: $25 per child $40 for families of 2 or more children * Scholarships available

From a whimsical lighthouse on an enchanted island, Explorers are guided by the Lighthouse Keeper and Beacon the Puffin on an exciting quest to find five mysterious Infinity Lanterns to help light their way. Using map coordinates from their Reference Book (the Bible), children discover clues to finding each lantern while learning how God’s light shines in the lives of familiar Bible characters from Old and New Testament stories.

We are looking for volunteers to help with snack time, games, Bible lessons, group leaders, arts and crafts.

Only have a day or two that week? That’s ok! We would love to have you!

Sign up in Spencer Hall or contact Ashley Hancock at ashley.hancock@fpcnaples.org.

Church News

15

CHURCH TOUR All are welcome to join a "Behind the Scenes" church tour on Sunday, June 4.

The group will assemble at the front of the sanctuary following the worship service, after a 15 minute break. The guided walking tour will cover the church grounds in 30 minutes and provide information about the layout, activities, and history of FPCN.

The Church office and Preschool will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day

Please contact Sarah Nichols for additional information, sarahsnichols@gmail.com or 615-268-5407.

Staff Recognition Sunday Anniversary Celebration Sunday, May 7

Join us during worship as we recognize our wonderful, dedicated staff.

Celebrating their 5 year anniversary:

Rev. Rex Childs

Nancy Van Fleet

Lisa Ethier

Eduardo Martinez

We hope you will be a part of honoring these tenures of service to First Presbyterian Church of Naples.

16

Church News

Kathleen Law, Director of Publications and Social Media, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Stay Connected There are several ways you can stay connected to First Presbyterian Church this summer.

Scan to visit our website

When worshiping with us online be sure to fill out the Friendship Pad Registration. You can find it on the “Worship with Us” page along with worship service videos and links to the bulletins.

Kathleen Law, Director of Publications and Social Media, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Church News

17

The Memorial Garden A place of beauty and peace to house the columbarium for the interment of ashes for our loved ones.

The Memorial Garden is available for interment for members of The First Presbyterian Church of Naples and their families. Others may use the Memorial Garden based on availability and approval by the Facilities Committee.

Anyone desiring to purchase a Burial Right in the Memorial Garden must submit a written application. Based upon the information contained in the application and the conditions outlined in the Rules and Regulations, the Facilities Committee will approve applications that meet the required credentials. If you would like additional information, please contact Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager.

In Memoriam Michael Autera April 18, 2021

18 Membership

Janie Casassa, Committee Chair, jbyellowrose@gmail.com Kathleen Law, Dir. of Publications and Social Media, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

May 2 Tom Ryerson Bev TenCate

May 10 Pete Debbink Sandy Johnson

May 3 David Fister

May 11 Cathy Trampe

May 4 Darlene Evans

May 12 Mike Del Campo Tina Gulliford Jim Lutz

May 5 Vicki Jessopp Jerry Miller May 6 Barbara Church May 7 Jenny Haire Frank Kiningham May 8 Kathy Grandi Judith Humphrey May 9 Mike Calyore Craig Goodrich Barbie Kellam Tom Norris

May 13 Norman Brown Mozelle Padgett May 14 Tom Grady Marv Herb Terry Storter Linda Wood Melinda Younkin May 15 Susan Sonderby

May 16 Michael Holmberg

May 24 Bob Fultz

May 18 Roxanne Hanks Robin Huffman Dan Mac Lea

May 25 Jeff Camp Deb Taylor Sallie Wright

May 19 Christine Brady Kathie Doerbaum Dellie Nevins Tom Tichenor

May 26 Sue Guyett Karen Parker Susan Pratt Nancy Walkenhorst

May 20 Howard Anker Jan Jeckel

May 27 Madison Connell Taylor McGinn Betty Plum

May 21 Kristin Brandt Pam Karll Steve Richards

May 28 Dick Banko Barbara Gibson

May 22 Paul Corwith Al Hilde

May 30 David Gunning Bob VanderPolder

May 23 Kay Pfouts

May 31 Edith Andrew Rich Miller

A Warm Welcome to our New Members

Dick Barton

Johnny and Karen Boyles

Richard and Louise Jensen

Janie Casassa, Committee Chair, jbyellowrose@gmail.com Kathleen Law, Dir. of Publications and Social Media, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

Membership

19

The Membership Committee is pleased to offer you an opportunity to purchase a First Presbyterian Church mug. These beautiful blue ceramic mugs are a generous 12 oz., have a large handle and feature our logo and mission statement.

The cost is only $10 and proceeds will be given to the Power Pak program of the Missions Committee. The Power Pak program provides meals/snacks for Big Cypress Elementary School students who would not otherwise have enough to eat over the weekend. For information about the Power Pak Program, contact Betty Plum at bplum.790@gmail.com.

Visit the table in Spencer Hall on Sunday mornings, beginning May 14, to purchase one or more mugs!

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, May 21 at 10:30 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.

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

Beginning Sunday, May 7 we will return to one worship service at 9:30 a.m.

Join us in person or online!

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