October Outreach Newsletter

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October 2012

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From the Senior Pastor

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Worship and Music

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Christian Education

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Calendar

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Preschool

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Mission

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Finance

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Congregational Care

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News and Events

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Celebration

Beginning October 14

Fall Festival Friday, October 26 5:00—7:00 p.m.

Commitment

Compassion

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From the Senior Pastor

Dr. Edward Thompson, Senior Pastor, edwardt@fpcnaples.org

October is a month when the church staff will take some training on “social media skills.” So in the next month watch out, not only for our e-mail blasts, but also our Facebook updates and our October is promising “tweets”. We shall be inviting you to “open” our to be quite some e-mail blasts, “like us” on Facebook and become month. Here at First “followers” on Twitter! What a world! All of Presbyterian there is these things may help but they will never replace so much happening the genuine personal invitation offered to a friend that excites and to come join with you in worship. We will grow stimulates our walk the gospel, not by “tweeting” alone, but by living with God. the gospel and extending an invitation to our friends to come join us. I hope the variety of Take a look at Sunday mornings for a start. worship services throughout October will give you October 7 we celebrate World Communion Sunday and remind ourselves that we are part of good reason and opportunity to do what we do best and extend a personal invitation. If need be the church of Christ throughout the world.

Next, we move to October 14 when we celebrate you can borrow the church bus to bring them all to church! the Sacrament of Baptism in our 9:30 a.m. service and when we launch our new worship The apostle Paul writes in the first chapter of event at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel – Currents: Romans, “I thank my God through Jesus Christ Ancient Paths in New Waters! for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed October 21 we are “Swingin’ with the Saints” in a throughout the world”, and a little later he goes service of Jazz music and on October 28 we on to write, “For I am not ashamed of the gather amidst the skirl of the pipes and the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to parade of the tartans. Quite a month when you everyone who has faith.” v 8 & 16. Let us be bold add to this the ongoing Christian Education in our affirmation of faith, let us not be ashamed classes on Wednesday evenings, the beginning of of the gospel, and let us in God’s power offer Adult Sunday School, Presbyterian Women events honest witness to the love of God who makes us and Men’s Huddle. Fall Festival will be new. celebrated on Friday evening, October 26, when our church grounds will be overrun with children “Lord of joy, and bounce houses, pony rides and painted touch our dull eyes faces. Come join the fun. that they may see beyond the obvious.

October is a month when we hopefully feel less Touch our deafened ears, humidity and a month which draws us closer to that they may hear the still small voice.” the end of another hurricane season. I hope and pray it is a month which draws us into the holy happening of the Spirit of God. Other happenings this coming month will take the form of a new church bus! Let us rejoice and celebrate all these “happenings”, ever trusting in God’s grace and goodness to strengthen our faith in ways which shape us to be a community shaped by the love of Christ.

Dear Members and Friends,

Worship and Music

Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries, briceg@fpcnaples.org Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, jonathane@fpcnaples.org

Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel beginning October 14 CURRENTS Ancient paths in new waters

Guess what’s missing?

So we’re left wondering, what is most important? It all begins with worship. We must help our children and youth stand in awe of God and to do so within the context of a worshipping community. We need to teach the stories of the faith, not just in an academic way, but in the context of worship. We need to practice language of worship that goes beyond words. And we need music that can bridge our words to our hearts. In other words, we need to do something different than taking our children away after 20 minutes of worship. We need to worship with them, to guide them, to talk about holy moments in worship and to be known, named, and integral to the larger body of Christ.

We need to meet our baptismal call to our children and youth in a new way. So you are invited to this holy experiment of worship. You are invited to venture into new waters of faith. You are invited to Currents.

Our new musicians for Currents,

You are! Calling all people, from the youngest to the Rebecca Richardson and Dan Heck oldest, from the shortest to the tallest, and everything in between – you are now summoned to adventure in Currents: Ancient Paths in New Waters!

It starts with the ancient stories of our faith. It’s preceded by the people around us, calling for us to worship, and proclaiming how wondrous God is. Then the ancient story comes to life in new ways and is shaped in the sacrament of communion. The story and sacrament in turn shape us.

The music will know no bounds other than what makes our hearts and lungs sing. The moment will be fully Last year, Rebecca helped conduct our Jazz service, experienced and alive in God. Yes, this is Currents. Listen turning classic hymns into creative Jazz melodies and for the Spirit to move you to it! unique vocal qualities. That experience opened new dimensions of worship for many in our community. So naturally, when the service was in the early planning Why Currents? Why a new service? stages, we asked her who she recommended for this new Why no children’s Sunday School? service. She said, “How about me?” With that response, Across the country, as our culture changes, dedication to we felt a collective, YES! Thank you God! the work of Sunday School becomes less and less Rebecca is quite excited about this new adventure and we common. This occurs for numerous reasons: some good, also look forward to hearing her husband, Dan Heck, who some bad. Either way, we need to ask ourselves: What is is a recording artist with more than impressive credentials. crucial? What’s essential in the faith? Is Sunday School Please pray for their work among us and pray that we open the only answer? Does it sometimes, in fact, hinder our ourselves collectively in new ways, into new currents of ability to meet our essential aims as the church? the Spirit.

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Worship and Music

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

Iglesia Nacion Santa Internacional It has now been just over a year that our church has offered its facilities to the newly budding Iglesia Nación Santa Internacional.

Pastors Ramon and Loida Garcia are so delighted to be here. They and their congregation pray for us and join us when they can. Let us pray for this ministry also, as it continues to grow and mature in God’s calling for them.

Join us for this special worship service, Swingin’ with the Saints featuring the musical talents of The Rebecca Richardson Trio.

Hymns include Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise set in an uplifting jazz style.

The chancel choir will join the trio for a gospel and jazzy setting of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Come Marching In.

A Season of Music Opening Concert Sunday, November 11, 2012, 4:00 p.m.

The concert season opens with a bang!

Our Director of Music, Brice Gerlach and his wife, Michele Byrd combine talents with James, Cochran, Director of Music at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church for an exciting afternoon of keyboard and vocal music. In addition to the magnificent Ruffatti pipe organ, Brice and Jim will be playing a Rodgers digital organ as well as a new Blüthner grand piano. The variety of sounds this combination of instruments can produce is amazing.

It will be like an orchestra concert with only two keyboard players. The program will include baroque gems, opera classics, hymn arrangements, and some Broadway!

You won’t want to miss this special concert!

Worship and Music

Notes from our Director of Music

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

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Haydn’s masterpiece The Creation. It is a magnificent piece filled with beautiful musical imagery of The fall season is upon us now and things are gearing up around creation. From the the church, but I thought I would share with you some of our opening of the summer adventures. Our family travelled quite a bit throughout work where the the summer, and we had some amazing experiences! wandering chords Immediately after school was finished for Colin last June, we in the orchestra decided to spend three days at depict chaos, the Michele with Soloists and Conductor for Haydn’s Disney World. It seemed like wonderful first Creation a good idea when we booked statement of the Richard Zielinski, conductor, Rodney Westbrook, the trip, but the reality was chorus “and God tenor, Michele, Todd Donovan, bass very different. I think that said, Let There Be everyone who had a school Light!”, to the descriptive musical setting of leaping tigers, aged child went to Disney the singing birds and crawling worms, Haydn’s writing is so creative same three days as we did. It and always gives great pleasure to both the performer and the was so crowded and listener. I know it will come as no surprise to anyone to hear that unbearably hot! We managed Michele’s performance was spectacular! She had so many solos, to have a good time, but I think and they all were very challenging but one would never know it we’ll take our Disney trips by the ease with which she sings! This year the chorus, soloists when the weather is cooler! and orchestra were joined by the ballet studio from Oklahoma A few weeks later, we flew to University for a special choreographed performance of The Colorado where Michele’s Creation. It was a great performance and the audience family has a condo in Estes responded with about 20 minutes of standing ovation!

Park. We always enjoy going Brice and Colin touching a Our other great musical experience was participating in church to the mountains and escaping dinosaur bone at Dinosaur services by singing the Mass in C by Ludwig van Beethoven in the Florida heat. This year we National Monument two historic churches, St. Stephan’s Cathedral in Vienna and the had a family reunion and were joined by most of Michele’s Bergkirche in Eisenstadt. The Bergkirche, or “Church on the mother’s family which included her sisters, their children and Hill” in Eisenstadt is where the mass would have first been sung many grandchildren. We did take an interesting side trip to and the organ in that church is the same organ that Beethoven Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah. Colin is very played! It was a interested in dinosaurs, and we all enjoyed going to a Natural great experience History Museum in Vernal as well as seeing the real dinosaur for me as I bones inside the National Park. Colin even received his junior played that paleontologist badge from a park ranger! organ to imagine We were in Naples for much of July. Colin attended two weeks Beethoven of art camp at the Von Liebig and one week of Conservancy playing the camp. He really enjoys learning about various art techniques as organ and well as our Florida environment. conducting the Our final trip of the summer was once again to Austria. This was orchestra in that the fourth year very church! that Michele was In addition to all the soprano our music soloist for the making, we Classical Music Salzburg managed to take Festival in a two day side trip to Mozart’s city of Salzburg. We were very Eisenstadt. It excited to show Colin the sights – from Mozart’s house to the was a great trip Mirabell Gardens to the Festung Castle. He loved every minute filled with and would go back to Salzburg anytime! wonderful music.

The highlight of It was great to be away and to travel but as they say “there’s no the Festival was place like home.” It’s good to be back with you, and I look our performance forward to all the great concert and worship experiences to come of Franz Joseph in the year ahead.

Colin with Johann Strauss statue in Vienna

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

Adult Bible Study will hold its first meeting of the season on Sunday, October 7 in Room 204 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

We are returning to our study of the book of John, beginning with a short review of Chapter 9 and moving on to Chapter 10. The 8:30 a.m. time will continue until the church begins two services in January 2013. For more information call Gretchen Oakley at 239.591.3467.

Flying Low The Bible under 10,000 feet Join Rev. Jonathan Evans as we take a closer look at the Bible—a close reading, a committed encounter and a contemplative reflection as we hear the Bible calls us to follow and take action.

Wednesday, October 3 The Bible through Third World Eyes Wednesday, October 10 Reading with the Spirit Join us in Spencer Hall at 6:30 p.m.

HUDDLE begins on Thursday, October 18.

All men are invited to join our noon time Bible study each Thursday.

Bring your lunch and join us in Spencer Hall as often as possible.

Weekly attendance is not mandatory. For more information on HUDDLE, please contact Roger Miller at 239.774.5552.

As this year we place a special focus on

the Bible,

I’d like to recommend a couple of Bibles that come with helpful commentaries.

The Renovaré Spiritual Formation Bible not only pays attention to the contextual details of the books of the bible but how God forms relationships with humanity through the ages.

I’d also like to recommend, for a more academic approach, The Jewish Annotated New Testament which provides fascinating insights into the dynamics between ancient Judaism and the writing of the New Testament.

Rev. Jonathan Evans

Christian Education

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

A five week series of Wednesday Evening Dinner and Bible Study begins October 17.

Dinner 5:45 p.m. Class 6:30 p.m.

PAUL

JOSHUA

Dr. Edward Thompson

Rev. Jonathan Evans

Dr. Edward Thompson will offer a class on Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians.

Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews and also a Roman citizen who traveled the Mediterranean. These two rivers of influence converge in his letter to the church in Corinth.

Joshua turned back at that time, and took Hazor, and struck its king down with the sword.

Before that time Hazor was the head of all those kingdoms.

And they put to the sword all who were in it, utterly destroying them; there was no one left who breathed, and he burned Hazor with fire. And all the towns of those kings, and all their kings, Joshua took, and struck them with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them… Joshua 11:10-11

Over the five weeks the following themes will be covered: Cross and Christian Unity, Kingdom and Family Ethics, Freedom and Responsibility, Worship in the Church, and Resurrection and Christ’s victory.

Let’s gather and learn together.

What do you do with the grotesque violence of the bible, particularly in the book of Joshua? How do we understand this scripture as authoritative and binding as the rule of life and faith for us?

You are invited to wrestle with these questions and the book of Joshua through this course. If time permits, we will delve into issues surrounding Jesus and violence.

Please be sure to sign up for dinner and you are encouraged to register for the class to help us be prepared.

To register for dinner and/or class contact Kathleen Law 239.262.1311 ext. 213 or kathleenl@fpcnaples.org $7 per meal. Dinner reservations are required by the prior Monday.

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Christian Education

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

Gathering October 17, noon Spencer Hall:

Mark your calendar! November 7 Gathering:

“Welcome Back SSS KickOff”!

Veteran’s Recognition: Circles: Thanks

New Circle:

Calendar

Sandy Poore, Facilities Manager, sandyp@fpcnaples.org Sandy Poore, Facilities Manager, sandyp@fpcnaples.org

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8:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Communion Worship 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 12:00 p.m.

Cumberland Church

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7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 11:00 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Support

9:00 a.m.

Communications training Mtg. 12:00 p.m.

Preschool Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Adult Education Class 7:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

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7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 8:00 a.m.

Facilities Mtg. 4:00 p.m.

Mission Mtg.

9:00 a.m.

Bible Facilitators 6:30 p.m. Adult Education Class 7:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

10:00 a.m.

Sew & Sews 3:30 p.m.

Communications Mtg.

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Turner Memorial Service

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8:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m.

Cumberland Church

9:00 a.m.

Flu Clinic 7:00 p.m.

Eventide Circle

7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 5:30 p.m.

Deacon’s Mtg.

12:00 p.m.

PW Luncheon 5:45 p.m.

Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Classes 7:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

10:00 a.m.

Visitation Care Ministry 12:00 a.m.

HUDDLE 4:00 p.m. CE Mtg.

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7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (separate location) 4:00 p.m. Session

5:45 p.m.

Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Classes 7:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

10:00 a.m.

Sew & Sews 12:00 a.m.

HUDDLE

10:00 a.m. Church 5:00 p.m.

Women United Wedding 4:00 p.m.

Wedding Rehearsal 5:00 p.m.

Fall Festival

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Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Classes

OUTREACH DEADLINE

8:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Swingin’ with the Saints 11:00 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m.

Cumberland Church

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Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Kirkin O’ the Tartans Worship 10:45 a.m.

New Member Class 11:00 a.m. Currents 12:00 p.m.

Cumberland Church

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

Deadline for monthly Outreach is the fifteenth of the month prior to that edition. Submit all items to publications@fpcnaples.org.

If submissions are not received prior to the deadline, we cannot guarantee that your article will be considered for publication for that month.

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Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

First Presbyterian Preschool completed installation of a new playground sun shade on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. And now we would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to those that supported our efforts.

First Presbyterian Church and Preschool families and friends provided much needed support both through donations and prayers. The FPC Facilities Committee helped to drive this project and was in full support of the acquisition of the sun shade structure. Mike Rutoski has worn many hats that include irrigation line repairman, sun shade installer, city/permitting liaison, as well as many others and helped make sure the project ran smoothly.

In addition to the spiritual support, families also supported the project through donations.

We would also like express our appreciation to the following families:

Howard Anker Jose Aragon Gwyn Prentice and Andrew Atterbury, in honor of Helen and Leo Trifari John Beamer Marjorie Berlin Robert and Kristen Blabey, in honor of Weston, Kendall and Townsend Blabey Danie Botha Chris and Mary Jo Bovich Patrick and Christine Brady Mary Burns Trent Byrd Florence Calyore, in memory of John Calyore Jacques and Lysielle Cariot/Blue Provence Tom and Gail Clark, in memory of Louise Campbell Donn and Judy Denniston, in honor of Bill and Susan Stafford Hilda Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Francis Engelhardt Jonathan and Barbara Evans Polly Feuer Nick Garulay Charles and Dorothy Gomori Joan Gust Harold L. Wyman Foundation, Inc. Michael and Kelly Holmberg Jay, Harris and Meagan Howard, in honor of Paige and Liv Howard John and Pauline Huston Doris Johnson Nancy Johnstone, in memory of Earl L. and Edna C. Whitford Raymond Keegan Walter and Barbara Korntheuer

Doug and Betty Leader James and Carolyn Lee, in memory of their parents Allison Lieske Charles and Sara Linn Nicole Lombillo Hansen Long Aubrey and Rosemary Lovegrove Jr., in honor of Kathy Goyer Lovegrove Surefus Dr. James Massa Joe and Nancy Masterson Jeff Moats and Gaylene Salomons Chris and Dana Muller Betty Plum Liz Psota, in honor of Ian and Leah Psota Garrett and Diana Richter, in honor of the Psota Family Garrett and Diana Richter Patty Rutzler Yasmin Saad Joe and Donna Shirley, in honor of Fern Anker, mother and grandmother Carolyn Smith Shirley Spengler, in honor of Walter C. Spengler John and Sandra Thomas Dr. Edward and Elizabeth Thompson Tom and Dorothy Tichenor, in honor of Alice and Anita Janet Visgilio Dr. Bonnie Wagner and Richard Zonas Dan and Connie Ward David Weigel Ruth Wentz

Preschool

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, ashleyh@fpcnaples.org

9th Annual First Presbyterian

Fall Festival Friday, October 26, 2012 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities available Sign-up sheets located on the parent board in the Preschool and Sign Up Central in Spencer Hall Contact Ashley Houk at 239.262.8315 or ashleyh@fpcnaples.org for more information

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John Oakley, Mission Committee Chair, jhosr@aol.com Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, jonathane@fpcnaples.org Mission

Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17

Helps Outreach The food we gather in October will be given to Helps Outreach.

Suggested items are: cans of chicken and/or meat macaroni and cheese cans of soup jars of peanut butter jars of jelly or jam cans of beans canned milk jars of baby food If you are able to help others who are in need, on the first Sunday of each month, pick up a Publix bag as you leave the Sanctuary with a list of suggested food items. Food is collected on the second Sunday of the month before the service at the 6th Street church entrance. If you prefer, checks may be made payable to "First Presbyterian Church" and the memo marked "Feed the 5,000."

PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION - MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A NEEDY CHILD: Volunteers are needed at Grace Place for Children and Families. Come one morning or afternoon each week to read with a child and help in a classroom. Or help in the office, drive the van, work in the food pantry, handle small repairs/maintenance, or help with a special project. Contact Dave at 239.455.2707 or dave@graceplacenaples.org.

We distribute food, clothing, furniture and household items and services to families in need in our community without charge. We were serving 500 to 600 individuals per month before this horrible recession/depression hit. We are currently serving over 2,900 individuals per month. WOW!!! That's amazing.

SERVICES Library A variety of uplifting Christian books and videos for adults and children to be had at no cost Chapel An on-site chapel for private prayer Baby Items Cribs, bassinets, strollers, carriages, high chairs, diapers, blankets and other accessories Electronic Items TVs, stereos, computers, DVD players and other related items Household Items Linens, small appliances, dishware, cookware, lamps, pictures and other decorating accessories Furniture New and slightly used furniture Clothing New and slightly used men's, women's, children's and infant's clothing, shoes and accessories Pantry Stocked with canned food, non-perishables, bread and Contact Us 2025 J and C Boulevard Unit 1 Naples, FL 34109 239.593.3226

Finance

Michele Martin, Accountant, michelem@fpcnaples.org

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Financial Report Offerings Budgeted through (the month) August……$851,369 Actual Offerings through (the month) August……….$819,706 Actual Offerings are less than Budget by……………$ 31,663 If you have particular questions in relation to church budget and expenses, please speak to a member of the Finance Committee or contact Michele Martin, our church accountant, 239.262.1311, ext. 242. The finance committee members are: Lloyd Doerflinger (chair), Terry Brennan, Jan Gazdic, Russ Kempker, Bob King, Karen Martin, Bill Stafford and Tom Stevens.

Congregational Care

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

Deacons Benevolence Fund Do you ever wonder where the money in the little pink envelopes go? Well, the money donated to the Deacons Benevolence Fund on the first Sunday of each month is given to two organizations to help people in the community who require financial assistance. The donations are as follows: 2011 $8,500 Salvation Army 2012 $8,000 St. Vincent DePaul As of September 1, 2012 $4,700 Salvation Army $4,400 St. Vincent DePaul The needs in our community have continued to increase. We do not anticipate the need to diminish in the upcoming year.

Your generous support will be welcomed by many. The Deacons appreciate your giving to the Benevolence Fund.

This is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR CONGREGATION’S STEPHEN MINISTRY PRAY for our Stephen leaders and Stephen ministers as they provide Christian care to others.

In Memoriam

PRAY for all who are receiving confidential care through the Stephen Ministry of our congregation.

Rockwell Gust August 27, 2012

TELL Stephen Leaders about those who might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister—be sure to get that person’s permission first!

Vincent DeSantis August 30, 2012 David Turner, Sr. September 8, 2012 June MacDuff September 22, 2012

TELL others in our community about the availability of our congregation’s Stephen Ministry and the care it can provide.

RECEIVE Stephen Ministry when you are in need of supportive Christian care.

CONSIDER serving as a Stephen Minister.

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Send all publication submissions to: publications@fpcnaples.org

welcome new members Susan Corryn come from Plant City, FL and is the daughter of long-time member, Richard Barkley.

The Visiting Nurses Association of America will hold a FLU CLINIC in Spencer Hall on Monday, October 15 from 9:00—10:30 a.m.

Flu vaccine $25.00 Pneumonia vaccine $65.00

Chris and John Crider heard about us through a friend.

They are very excited about joining.

Donald and Kathy Grandi have been attending for several years, and they are very involved with Grace Place.

Stephanie Olson is an eighth grader at East Naples Middle School. She is the great granddaughter of Marcella Coe.

Diana Reagan is a teacher at Golden Gate Middle School and comes to us from Key West.

The following vaccines are available at the flu clinic: Flu—regular ** Flu—preservative free** Flu—high dose** Pneumonia ** Tetanus Booster Pertussis ** Medicare part B covers these vaccines.

Tetanus & Pertussis shots may be paid by cash, check or credit card.

Insurance friendly receipts provided.

No appointment necessary.

Questions? Please call 239.337.4848

News and Events

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My heart is filled with the compassion and the healing prayers from each of you. I can’t say thank you often enough. God’s blessings to each of you.

Joan Gust

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Wish List

Session wishes to extend our advertising to the Naples Daily News website. This would allow a pop up ad to appear when people go the web to read the paper. If people click this, it will take Dorothy Gomori has been a faithful and caring them to the church website. The cost to is $500 a visitor to my mother, Anita Van Kuren who now month. Might you be able to sponsor this for a lives at Arden Court, Lely Palms, where she is re- month or a week? Let’s see if together we can ceiving the assistance she needs. When I was in make this wish come true!

Naples in August, one of the first things Mom told me about was Dorothy’s visits. God is using Dorothy in a powerful way and our family is deeply grateful. Thank you.

Jane Van Kuren The Nominating Committee is asking all members to assist in the nomination process by submitting names of members to serve as deacons, sitting elders, and at-large Nominating Committee members. You may use the attached form for this purpose. Remember to talk to those you nominate to be sure of their willingness to serve. Send the form to the committee in care of Sharman Pfaus in the office (see address on form below).

Service as an officer is vital to the work of the church, and it is also personally rewarding. In the case of the work of the deacons, it can never be said the deacons are all work and no play! Even in the midst of “work” the laughter and camaraderie of being together is a real joy. Would you like to be part of such a special and fun group of people that are such an integral part of our church life? Please consider serving as a deacon, an elder, a member of the Nominating Committee, or nominate someone who would be perfect for one of these vital positions!

Nominating Committee members are Shirley Hagerson, Gene McCree, Joe Patton, Jerry Perkins, Betty Plum, Patty Rutzler (chair), and Corbin Wyant.

Nominating Form Name of Nominee_______________________________________________________________ I hereby nominate the individual listed above for the office of: Elder _______

Deacon _______

Nominating Committee _______

I have confirmed their willingness to serve _____ (check if yes) Name of person who is nominating the above referenced individual: _____________________________________________

Member of FPC _____ (check if yes)

Please return this form to the Nominating Committee c/o Sharman Pfaus via mail to: First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102 or leave in it the offering plate on Sunday to the attention of Sharman Pfaus.

First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street South Naples, FL 34102 www.fpcnaples.org 239.262.1311 or fax 239.262.1275

10th Annual

Kirkin O’ the Tartans Sunday, October 28 9:30 am

Procession of the Tartans with the

St Andrew’s Society & The Harp & Thistle Pipe Band

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