October 2022 Outreach Newsletter

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

September 2022

Ms. Monique with her 3- year-old class during Story Time.

Rev. Rex Childs Finance Dr. Brice Gerlach Deacons

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Stephen Ministry Ministry Spotlight Women/Men’s Ministries Green Team

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Preschool Children & Youth Church News Membership

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2 Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor The band is finally back together! It’s been a summer of transitions with Brice’s three-month sabbatical, my twomonth absence for paternity leave and General Assembly, and Craig’s welldeserved summer vacation. Your worship leadership is reenergized for this wonderful ministry we are privileged to be engaged in. I hope you’ll read about Brice’s sabbatical adventures on the next few pages. It was a time full of learning, making new connections and strengthening old ones.

As for me, in the midst of paternity leave, I served as a Commissioner to the 225th General Assembly of the PC(USA). I was one of four commissioners from our presbytery (Peace River). We gathered with representatives of other presbyteries from around the country to do the work of our denomination. We elected the Rev. Ruth Santana-Grace & the Rev. Shavon StarlingLouis to serve as Co-Moderators and they did an excellent job leading us through a myriad of motions and resolutions. We did more mundane work around budgets and per capita, but also continued a longstanding tradition of weighing in on social issues, including: environmental justice and divestment from fossil fuel companies, gun violence, immigration, Israel/Palestine relations as well as race and gender justice.

It was an honor to serve the greater church in this way and I look forward to sharing more about it in the months ahead.

As for things closer to home, we are getting back into the swing of our routine. A new school year has begun and the preschool is up and running smoothly. On a quick personal note, Mary (pictured) has started daycare and we look forward to the day when she will be old enough to attend First Presbyterian Preschool! Youth group will also begin meeting regularly after giving our

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middle and high schoolers time to settle in to the rhythm of school. Committee meetings are beginning to start up as well after our usual summer hiatus and there is much work to do. Thank you to all who give of their time and talents to the work of this congregation. There are lots of exciting things in store for us the rest of the year and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are!

Peace,

Mary Childs at 10 weeks old

FROM THE PULPIT September 4 Nancy Van Fleet September 11 Rev. Craig Goodrich September 18 Rev. Craig Goodrich September 25 Rev. Craig Goodrich

Finance

Doug Jensen, Committee Chair, d50.jensen@gmail.com Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor, craigg@fpcnaples.org

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We welcomed the new Director of Finance, Debbie Savage, at the end of May. Set forth below is the year to date (YTD) income statement comparison through July 31, 2022. Going forward, you can expect to see the traditional quarterly financials in the Outreach.

We have added a column for the YTD Budget, since it is helpful to see where we stand in comparison to our expectations in addition to where we stand in comparison to previous years. Our income is up YTD over the last two years, despite being a bit lower than budget. Also, we have kept expenses under budget and continue to monitor all expenditures closely.

We are pleased to report that the Generosity Campaign for 2022 was a success! We have received a total of 269 pledges, totaling $1.446M. As you can see from the financial report below, this was a significant increase over the last two years.

We are optimistic that contributions will increase as we move through the year, and as our congregation fulfills their pledges. FPCN has a very high pledge fulfillment rate historically, and we have every reason to believe this will continue to be true. Thank you to all of you for your generous support of FPCN and its mission, where we are in the heart of Naples with the love of God: worshiping, loving, growing, serving.

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

Palms Society

Linda Gadkowski, Committee Chair, linda.gadkowski@gmail.com Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, debbies@fpcnaples.org

The Palms Society is a way to honor those who include the church in their long-range gift and estate plans.

Your gift will empower future generations to make visible the extraordinary light that comes from God. Our endowment helps support the church, contribute to key programs and protect the church from adverse financial circumstances.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Linda Gadkowski, 508.292.5500 or Debbie Savage, Director of Finance, 239.262.1311.

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Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries

I have just returned from my three-month sabbatical and I am

most grateful to you all for granting me the time away to rest, study and recharge. I travelled all over the United States this summer attending conferences as well as reconnecting with old friends and taking a long driving trip with Michele.

I began the sabbatical with a trip to San Diego to see my mother. Colin went with me and we spent a week helping her with small jobs around her house and we were there in time to celebrate her 90th birthday!

I then took a short weekend trip to see a close friend of mine who was the best man at our wedding. He and his family live in Minneapolis and I hadn’t seen him in at least ten years.

He is the organist and choir director at a Congregational Church and we had fun playing duets for the Sunday service.

I had heard about the conference by my colleagues for years and I decided that this was the year to attend.

Shortly after that I attended the Worship and Music Conference at Montreat, North Carolina (near Asheville). It is a conference put on by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. I had heard about the conference by my colleagues for years and I decided that this was the year to attend. I signed up to sing

in the Adult Choir and play bells in the advanced handbell choir.

There were daily rehearsals as well as daily worship services and each evening there was a concert. The leaders were all excellent and it was a fantastic experience. They also offered “reading sessions” where new music was presented for handbells, children and youth choirs as well as adult choir. It was fantastic to hear new music and get good ideas to take back to Naples! On the final evening, each group presented a few pieces in a concert. It was a fantastic week and an amazing experience and I hope to go to another conference in the future!

Every two years the American Guild of Organists has a national convention held in a major city in the United States.

This year the convention was in Seattle and since I had not been to Seattle, I thought it would be a good year to attend.

It was a week of lectures, concerts, hymn festivals and worship services held in churches across the Seattle/ Tacoma area. Some of the very best concert artists played recitals and I was excited to hear so many different instruments. In addition, the Catholic Cathedral (St. James) and the Episcopal Cathedral (St. Mark’s) presented two

St. James Catholic Cathedral in Seattle

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle

wonderful worship services with their choir and clergy that were outstanding. Each service was followed by an amazing organ concert. It was an inspiring week of great music and I was so glad I was able to be there.

At the end of the convention, Michele flew to Seattle and we rented a car for our two week drive south on the Pacific Coast Highway.

This really was a trip of a lifetime and something we had both always wanted to do.

We drove from Seattle to San Diego – about 2400 miles mostly along the coast but we did take one trip to Crater Lake in Oregon, an amazing crater caused by a volcano that erupted and left a crater that is now a lake fed only by rain water and snow run off. We

5 saw so many incredible sights along the way but one of the highlights for me was seeing the redwood forests in Northern California and driving along the “Avenue of the Giants”. We stopped at one spot along the drive and had lunch among the great trees – there were no

My final trip was to see another of my oldest friends, Peter Seidenberg and his family in New York. Peter is a cellist and has played on our concert series several times but I had never been to see him in New York. We had a wonderful time, including going to the top of the Empire State Building!

We were roommates our freshman year at the Eastman School of Music and have been good friends ever since – now going on 40 years!

I am so appreciative of the time away to study, to travel and to relax. Thank you all so much for allowing me to take this sabbatical. I feel rested and ready for another year of great worship services and music making!

A Season of Music November 6 Kateri Andress, organ December 4 Chancel Choir Christmas Concert January 15 Astralis Ensemble

flute, violin, cello, harpsichord

February 5 Anton’s Ensemble

Anton Sikuta, violin, Susan Sikuta, violin, Michele Byrd, soprano, Brice Gerlach, piano Standing inside a redwood

February 26 Florida Gulf Coast University Chamber Choir

other people around and it was so peaceful! We both loved the rocky coastline in Oregon and Northern California and we took many pictures trying to get that perfect shot of the waves crashing against the rocks. We also stopped in several cities including Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Dr. Trent Brown, director

March 5 Adam Brakel, organ March 26

(at Moorings Church)

Newport, Oregon

Combined Choirs of First Presbyterian Church of Naples and Moorings Presbyterian Church Lenten Organ Concerts March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5

Oregon Coastline

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David Witman, Deacon Moderator, dpwitman@hotmail.com Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

What do Deacons do?

While it is hard to believe, we are approaching the final quarter of yet another year. The current group of thirty-one Deacons has served the church well. But just exactly what do Deacons do? Here is a very brief summary of Deacon duties.

Each Deacon is assigned a parish and acts as a liaison between parishioners and the Church answering questions when asked, communicating parishioners’ concerns to the Church and just keeping in touch with parishioners. The Deacons meet as a group generally on the fourth Thursday evening of each month except in the summer.

There are about a dozen Deacon committees which perform routine services, some in plain view and some in the background. Each Deacon serves on an average of two Deacon committees.

These committees do work such as preparing communion trays, helping to serve communion, collecting friendship pads, conducting church tours, taking altar flowers to hospitalized parishioners and those parishioners over 85 on their birthdays, securing greeters for each service, helping ushers as needed, administering a Deacons Fund for three selected local charities, arranging transportation and other services for parishioners who need temporary help with day-today needs, conducting three blood drives each year, offering receptions for memorial services and several other services such as Deacons’ Sunday and assisting with the Blue Christmas service each year.

Being a Deacon is a very personal commitment which is performed in as many different ways as there are Deacons. A Deacon’s relationship with parishioners is highly individualized and can be by phone, by email or mail. Meeting with parishioners in person is not required but may occur in special circumstances at the Deacon’s discretion. Because being a Deacon is a volunteer activity, a Deacon can spend as much time as she/he thinks appropriate on the duties of being a Deacon.

This is a great time of year to restate what a Deacon does because the Church’s Nominating Committee is beginning its search for a new group of members to become Deacons to start in January 2023. Deacons serve three-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

If you are a person who believes in living Jesus’ commandment to love one another as He loves us, then being a Deacon will provide you with another opportunity to do just that.

To learn more about becoming a Deacon, or to express an interest in sharing our mission of JOY, please contact David Witman at 239.285.4661 or dpwitman@hotmail.com. I assure you that this exercise of your faith will enhance your life. Please pray on whether or not you will become a part of this amazing group.

Sunday, September 11 Following the worship service join us in Spencer Hall for some refreshments and to meet your deacon and other members in your parish.

Stephen Ministry

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

Christ Caring for People

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you and your parents should they have a medical emergency or an accident like a fall.

Look into assistive devices, such as medication organizers and mobility aids, that can make activities of daily living (ADLs) easier for them. Simple home modifications like grab bars can provide added safety and security as well.

Below please find excerpts from an article written by Sheri Samotin outlining a sensible, general approach for one to think about when caring for aging parents.

If you are interested in the entire article, you can find it at www.agingcare.com.

Prioritize Their Well-Being If your parent is behaving recklessly, neglecting themselves or endangering their own safety, then stepping in is in their best interest and you may need to be more forceful about it. This scenario happens often when a parent is experiencing cognitive issues.

Sheri Samotin brings more than 30 years of business Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of and management experience to LifeBridge Solutions. dementia may not be aware that their abilities have She is the author of Facing the Finish: A Road Map changed and continue trying to adhere to their for Aging Parents and Adult Children. normal routines even though it isn’t safe. Memory loss and poor judgement can make even the Following a few simple rules can make a world of simplest daily activities risky or downright dangerous. difference in the way that you provide care. Above all At that point, it is your job to intervene despite their else, remember to be aware of your actions, your protests. words, your tone and how these things affect your elderly parents. Self-awareness is crucial for keeping even your best intentions in check, altering your approach when necessary and apologizing when you overstep your parents’ boundaries.

Let Aging Parents Take the Lead If possible, do tasks alongside your parents instead of for them. While this approach might take longer than if you just did things yourself, you allow Mom and Dad to retain some of their independence by letting them take the lead. This can have beneficial effects on your parents’ self-esteem and keep their functional abilities sharp.

Be Respectful Ask permission before you just jump in. For example, when you take your parent to a doctor’s appointment, don’t just assume that they want you to come into the examination room with them. Instead, ask if they’d like you to be there the whole time, or if you should just come in toward the end of the visit to make sure YOUR questions are answered.

Set Up Safety Nets Regardless of how much your aging parents ask for or accept your help, do your best to set up a support system that keeps them safe and intrudes on their regular routine as little as possible. A medical alert system is a good example. Wearable pendants are relatively unobtrusive and provide peace of mind for both

STEPHEN MINISTERS Tom Clark Isabelle Connell Walter Gadkowski Andie Goodrich Shirley Hagerson Chris Jones Jack Marsh Janeen McClure Saralene Oldham Karen Parker Gary Root David Witman

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Missions

Carleton Cleveland, Committee Chair, carleton_cleveland@hotmail.com Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

First Presbyterian Church of Naples has been an integral part of the community since we began in 1952.

We support several domestic and international agencies with monetary donations, hands-on work and spiritual support.

DID YOU KNOW?

Domestic Mission Partners • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Columbia Theological Seminary David Lawrence Center Grace Place Guadalupe Center Habitat for Humanity Helps Outreach Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance Lighthouse Collier County Misión Peniel Neighborhood Health Clinic Pathways Early Education Center Salvation Army St. Matthew’s House Shelter for Abused Women and Children

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Last year through the Corona Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) we donated $112,000 to five local mission partners

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$45,000 was allocated to local mission partners

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$30,000 was allocated to international mission partners

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Each year we participate in a Christmas gift collection for the families and children of Misión Peniel

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Several times a year we help build houses for Habitat for Humanity

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We offer tours to visit some of our local mission partners

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The “Feed the 5,000” program collects food monthly for 6 local agencies

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We help support The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign each winter by being Bell Ringers at Publix

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Along with Moorings Presbyterian Church, we sponsor the Power Pak Program which helps needy children at a local elementary school

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Several church members serve on Boards for our local mission partners

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We collect books each year for Grace Place for their Literacy Day campaign

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Each year we host a Mission Sunday welcoming our mission partners to join us following the service

International Mission Partners Dorie Hjalmarson, Missionary in Honduras • World Vision Clean Water Project in Guatemala • Central Presbyterian Reformed Church in Matanzas, Cuba •

There are several opportunities to participate in the Mission activities of our church. Look for information in the Sunday bulletins and monthly Outreach newsletters for current events.

Would you like to become a committee team member? Participate in a mission tour or work project? Become active with one of our partners?

Contact Carleton Cleveland for more information and details about ways you can connect with our team.

Mission Committee members: Yancey Brame, Rex Childs, Carleton Cleveland, chair, Saralene Oldham, Betty Plum, Ted Rojahn, Lee Ryan, Gay Stover, David Weigel, Susan Zapata

Missions

Carleton Cleveland, Committee Chair, carleton_cleveland@hotmail.com Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

Their Mission To eliminate substandard and overcrowded rental housing for farmworker families and other lowincome residents of Immokalee.

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Feed the 5,000

Their Vision The vision of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance is that farmworker families and other low-income residents of Immokalee have access to secure, affordable, hurricane-resistant rental housing that strengthens the community by fostering health, education, dignity and financial stability.

On Monday, August 15 a small group of our members travelled to Immokalee to see the progress of the housing complex being built by The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance.

The pictures below show that there are now streets and they are ready to get started on the buildings. If all goes according to plan, one of the housing units will be ready for occupancy this winter.

To learn more about this project please visit

www.immokaleefairhousing.org

This month we are helping to restock the food pantry of St. Matthew’s House.

Ushers will have a Publix bag available as you leave the Sanctuary the first Sunday of September. Food donations will be collected at the 6th Street church entrance on the second Sunday of the month, September 11.

If you prefer, monetary donations can be made online at www.fpcnaples.org/give or checks may be made payable to "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000" and placed in the collection plate.

Suggested items are: Canned fruits and vegetables Instant mashed potatoes Macaroni and cheese Canned tuna, chicken, meat Peanut butter & jelly Canned soup Canned pasta Pasta sauce Dried rice Dried beans Crackers Chips

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Presbyterian Women is an “all inclusive”

organization and we welcome your participation in any one of our many activities. In addition to monthly church circles and monthly luncheons with a program, we have a rich heritage of financially supporting missions, locally and throughout the world. Instead of holding fundraising activities, we collect pledges annually to support our select group of recipients. Through the generosity of our congregation to our January pledge drive we annually are able to budget $7,000 towards missions.

The organizations receiving support from Presbyterian Women include the following: Alzheimer Support Network, ECHO, Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Grace Place, Guadalupe Social Services, Immokalee Friendship House, Medical Benevolence Foundation, Peace River Presbytery Missions, Presbytery and Synod Support, Project HELP Inc., St. Mathew’s House, The Salvation Army, and The Shelter for Abused Women and Children.

Our “hands-on” outreach includes our Prayer Shawl Ministry and the Sew and Sews group who are currently making quilts for the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance and little Iggie dolls for The Shelter for Abused Women and Children.

Each winter we sponsor a Blanket Sunday to collect blankets for Misión Peniel, one of our mission partners, and in the summer we collect funds and purchase school supplies for Grace Place. Our Stamp Ministry collects postage stamps which in turn create an income to support the preparation, publishing and distribution of Spanish language curriculum for Sunday Schools. And each Sunday we reach out to our congregation with the hospitality of serving cookies and punch. Presbyterian Women thank God for all of our varied opportunities to serve others with the love of Jesus.

Hoping you might consider joining us in any one of our many projects.

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. We will not meet on Labor Day, September 5, but will gather on September 12. We are currently reading the Gospel of John.

This is a women’s fellowship/study with no homework. Please bring your Bible. We look to covenant with each other week by week as we delve into God’s Word. For more information please contact Janeen McClure at jrmc@airmcclure.com.

Blessings to you, Carolyn Bennett, Moderator

Wednesday Morning Men:

Faith and Fellowship The Wednesday Morning Men will meet at Blueberry's Café (3350 Tamiami Trail N) at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7.

Our kick-off gathering will be on Wednesday, September 21 at 8 a.m. in Spencer Hall.

We look forward to your participation if and when you are able join us.

For more information, questions and comments, please contact Bill Kearney at 239.348.2871 or skearney239@comcast.net.

Christian Education

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

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The Green Team Climate solutions for your home

Installing solar panels on the roof of your home is one of the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint.

The panels harness the power of the sun and produce clean energy for your home. Energy from the sun’s rays are abundant here year-round – after all, we live in the Sunshine State! It can feel like an overwhelming project to take on, so here’s some basic information.

What do you need to go solar?  Must own your roof and/or get permission from your HOA  Have a newer roof (under 10 years old)  Have an estimate of yearly electricity usage (check utility bills) Benefits of going solar  It increases the value of your home, estimates say by around 4%  They pay for themselves over time by reducing or eliminating your power bill  Stabilizes your energy costs and insulates you from utility rate increases  Long life span (most panels are guaranteed for 25-30 years)  If you include batteries as part of your system, it provides backup power during outages caused by storms  There are federal tax credits to help cover the cost of the system Going Solar in the News  In April, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a net metering bill that had passed the Florida legislature which would have reduced the credit received from power utilities for sending excess electricity back to the grid  It was a big win for the solar industry in FL and for individual homeowners  New federal legislation also increased the tax credit for going solar and other green home improvements  The tax credit is now 30% of the total cost of the installation and this has been extended for the next 10 years Rev. Rex is in the process of having solar panels installed at his home. If you have questions or are wondering if solar panels are right for you, please reach out to him at rexc@fpcnaples.org.

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

The beginning of a fun school year!

Clockwise from top left: Ms. Claudia’s three year old class; Ms. Kat’s two year old class; Bryson and Dawson; Ms. Erin in the toddler class; Emmett; Evie; Ms. Monique’s three year old class

Children & Youth

Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children & Youth, nancyv@fpcnaples.org Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor, rexc@fpcnaples.org

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Kidz Lab meets after the Children’s Time in the Youth Room. Children in grades Kindergarten through 6th are invited to this faith formation journey based on the weekly lectionary choices.

Children in Kidz Lab engage with the same lessons that their parents hear in church, which encourages family conversations after the service.

Young Adult Group

Sunday, September 25 at 12 noon young adults are invited to join us on Zoom or in person.

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

Contact Nancy Van Fleet (nancyv@fpcnaples.org) for additional information or if you require the Zoom link.

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Scheduling Meetings & Events Please note, as season begins and we return to holding meetings and events at the church, there is the ability to offer a hybrid style meeting which includes in-person and/or the Zoom option. We have limited availability due to space/equipment necessities. Therefore, we will offer this service on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Please be sure to schedule ALL meetings, whether in-person, Zoom or hybrid, through Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities, sandyp@fpcnaples.org or 239.262.1311 ext. 2028.

In Memoriam Oleta Davis May 17, 2022

John Tobin

August 5, 2022

Nancy Goodrich August 16, 2022

Thank You Beginning on September 4 we will offer our worship service livestreamed on YouTube.

Simply search for “First Presbyterian Church of Naples” on YouTube. And, if you have a smart tv you can watch us on a larger screen! Subscribe to our channel and you will be notified of new videos.

As always, you can still view the services on your phone, tablet or computer by either visiting our website, www.fpcnaples.org or on YouTube.

To the Deacons, It is with gratitude that I write this note to thank you for the many bouquets of flowers taken from the altar arrangements. These arrived during my many numerous hospital stays recently and at home.

It lifted my spirits to see the beautiful church flowers each time. Many thanks for your kindness and prayers.

Sincerely, Joan Bird-Eisenhauer Dear Friends, Re: Feed the 5,000 I would like to thank you for your contribution of $505 (and the many bags of food) to the Salvation Army. We provide canned food all through the year and your donation is very necessary to help restock our pantry shelves.

By helping to feed the hungry and poor, you have touched suffering lives in a very practical way.

Every day, The Salvation Army receives individuals and families with children who are hungry. No one in need who comes to us for food is turned away.

The Church office and Preschool will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.

Once again, thank you so much. With all of us working together, it is possible to help those who really need us.

Sincerely, Ben Bridges, Captain CORPS OFFICER

Membership

Deborah Meeson-Vige, Committee Chair, deborah.meeson@gmail.com Kathleen Law, Communications Coordinator, kathleenl@fpcnaples.org

HAPPY September 1 Roger Miller Roy Parker

September 9 Melissa McClayton September 10 Laura McDonald Isobel Buchanan Tom Yorke

September 2 Jane Milnar Diane Walker Ashlee Murray

September 11 Robin Gunning

September 3 Caryn Yarbrough Ali Norris

September 12 Barbara Goldsworthy

September 4 Bill Barton Jana Knudson-Pioli

September 14 Marion Turner

September 5 Helen Mavity Jim Mahon

September 15 Michael Bennett Ben DeVoe Elizabeth Brown

September 6 Patricia Pickworth Roni Haggart Tom Morr

September 16 Carol Hastings Margaret Hyland Tim Tubergen

September 8 Teresa Doane Nancy Kay Ginny Krueger

September 17 Josh Sicard Tom Packard

September 18 John Slager Bill Morgan September 20 Sue Merz Franklin Ellis September 21 Barbarann Budd Eugene Miller Sudy Irvine Pam Goldsmith September 22 Tony Krembs Bob Voncanon Morgan Rodgers September 23 Shirley Hagerson Sarah Veil Sarah Wilder Erik Miller Collin Weigel September 24 Fred Wilder Shareen Montgomery

September 25 Sandy Ryder September 26 Don DeVoe Peter Lilly September 27 Robert Miller

September 28 Jan Garner Linda Pratt Steve Barwick September 29 Tanya Maxwell Susan DeVoe Jeannie Yorke Susan Kogan September 30 John Kuhne Diana Richter Cheryl Myers Barbara Weiss

Seekers & Joiners 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, September 18 immediately following the worship service.

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.

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Staff Ministers Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor Rev. Rex Childs, Associate Pastor Worship & Music Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries David Fister, Audio-Visual Technician Caitlin Hancock, Sound and Video Operator Christian Education Jack Fogelman, Kidz Lab Teacher Audrey Gordon, Childcare Provider Ashley Hancock, Christian Education Assistant Nancy Van Fleet, Director of Children and Youth Office Sandy Knight, Office Admin/Receptionist Kathleen Law, Communications Coordinator Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager Debbie Savage, Director of Finance Facilities Lisa Ethier, Custodian Eduardo Martinez, Maintenance Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities Preschool Ashley Houk, Preschool Director Lindsay Willkomm, Assistant Preschool Director

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