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August 11 , 2013 Worship 11:00 AM
Infant Comfort Room You can comfort your fussy child and still not miss the worship service by asking an usher to escort you to the Parlor where you can watch the service on the big screen TV.
Nursery Our Nursery is available in the Chapel Wing Room C106 from 9:30 AM - Noon. Children kindergarten aged and under are welcome to stay in the nursery or come with you to the sanctuary during the worship service.
Activity Books and Children’s Bulletins to occupy young minds and hands during worship are available in the narthex. Ask an usher to provide these if needed.
For Your Convenience the following services are provided to make your worship with us as meaningful and comfortable as possible.
Enlarged copies of the Order of Worship and hymns are available from our ushers.
Hearing Assistive Equipment is available in the narthex. Ask an usher if you would like to use one.
Rest Rooms are located in the front and back of the sanctuary.
Whether you are a long time
resident, a new-comer or a visitor
to the area we hope you will find
our church to be a place where
you experience communion with
God and fellowship with God’s
people.
F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I N T H E H E A R T O F F O RT M Y E R S
Living, sharing, teaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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PR A Y E R & P R A I S E
Firs t Presbyter ian Church
Continued Prayers for
Chuck & Betty Bosstick Ted Brown Andy Chandler Maxine Crumpler Herb Dorsett Betty Farquhar Rev. Norman Hutchinson Frank Krotzer Ron Manchester Eddie McGlynn Pam Nash Doug & Arlene Pickett Darrell Prevatt Chuck & Marti Raugh Jacob Thurman
PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Steve Barton, Matt Bracewell, William Connors, Thomas Jackson, Ryan James, Shaina Nelson, Trevor Pcolar, Curtis Perry, Kenneth Poole, Nick Schitea, Jeff Shannon, Jordon Shepler, Jeremy Shepler, Tyler Say-Rathbone, Vinny Surasi, Wayne H. Wheeler, Major Dave Whitman, Andrew Woodard, Matt Zajac, Jodi Zajac
† Families that worship the Lord! Praise His Holy Name!
† Ella Christened 8/4/13
† Family, friends and health
† Healing and grace
PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS:
Dr. Carey Barry
Josephine Black Carol Bradshaw
Sissy Brennick & family
Bob Brockwell
Rick Cope
Max Furbringer
Sam Galloway, Jr. Mary Geist
Mae Himrod
Louise Ittner
Gerry Johnson
Irving Layne
Bob McClowry
Bill Mellor
Elsa Mlejenk
Pool family
Connie Rogers
Dorothy Siggs Doris Spielman
Kate Steits
Fred Stevens
Annie Stephens
Mary Thurman
June Timothy
Welty girls
Thomas Winford Arielle, Bill, Bryce, Christopher, Dell, Dr. Charlie, Fran, Jackie, Jeffery, Jerry, Jim, Linda, Mark, Mary, Nat, Peggy, Shirley, Teresa Tim, Vera, Vicky College students Great Banquet
The Deacons of First Presbyterian Church are selling Feeding the Flock cookbooks
and FPC In the Heart of Fort Myers aprons. Plan ahead for wonderful Christmas
gifts or treat yourself to a great cookbook and apron!
COOKBOOK S & A PRON S . . .
All Proceeds go to the Deacons Fund.
Cookbooks = $10.00
Aprons = $10.00
Cookbooks, aprons, and Christmas cards made by the youth will be available for purchase
during the week in the church office.
THANK YOU . . .
September 13th-15th
COST = $259COST = $259COST = $259COST = $259
Meals not included
Register with Sheryl de Jong at [email protected] with Sheryl de Jong at [email protected] with Sheryl de Jong at [email protected] with Sheryl de Jong at [email protected]
COM ING UP . . .
The next Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering will be held on Sunday,
August 25th at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Bring a dish to share and join us for worship and fellowship.
THANK YOU . . .
The Missions Committee would like to thank everyone who donated to the Undie and Undie and Undie and Undie and Sole Sunday Mission Project. Sole Sunday Mission Project. Sole Sunday Mission Project. Sole Sunday Mission Project.
Due to your generosity $300 was donated to Wings of Shelter to purchase shoes and $900 in Payless gift cards were purchased to benefit the children of CCMI. Many socks and undies for children were also collected and delivered to CCMI.
Thank you again for making this project a success!
Special thanks to Sam Galloway, Jr. Sam Galloway, Jr. Sam Galloway, Jr. Sam Galloway, Jr. for refinishing the shelves in the refrigerator - they now look brand new!
Special thanks to Larry and Mariann Nixon Larry and Mariann Nixon Larry and Mariann Nixon Larry and Mariann Nixon and Donna Poole Donna Poole Donna Poole Donna Poole for their continued work at the church on special projects.
For those of you who like to plan ahead:
The Holiday Carol Sing Holiday Carol Sing Holiday Carol Sing Holiday Carol Sing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
The Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
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CHANCEL FLOWERS
The chancel flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Paul & Teri Jenkins in memory of Leon Crumpler.
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ August 11, 2013
Scripture: Psalm 47
Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson
Sermon: Presbyterian Worldview
Rev. Paul de Jong
Prelude …………………………………………………………………………………………Majesty!
Barbara Peterson, Piano
Worship Chimes
Welcome ……………………………………………………………………………Rev. Paul de Jong
*Hymn………………………………………………………………………..#10 O Worship the King Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time.
*Greeting One Another
*Greeting Song ………………………………………………….My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)
Special Music ………………………………………………………………………….How Rich I Am
Dick Kuieck, Baritone Solo
Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-12 ……………………………………………..Susan Bennett
Unison Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Receiving Our Offerings
Offertory ………………………………………………………...Barbara and Roger Peterson, Duet
*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Hymn……………………………………………………………………………………..He Is Exalted I Exalt Thee
*Hymn…………………………………………………………………………..#229 Our God Reigns
#74 Majesty!
Benediction
*Postlude
* Please stand if you are able.
First Presbyterian Church
2438 Second Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
TH I S WEEK AT A G LANC E
Phone: 239-334-2261 E-mail address:
We Thank God For . . . .
Percussion………………………………………………………………………..Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar
Acolyte Leader …………………………………………………………………………………….Jessica Beaumont
Ushers ………………………………………………………………………………………………..Captain, Dick Little
Susan Bennett, Harriet Hart, Phyllis Little
Linnea Marshall, Ron & Sue Nicholson, Fred Stevens, Lois Taylor
MINISTERS……………………………………………………………..Members of First Presbyterian Church
ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Pat Furbringer, Bob Gibson, Lalai Hamric, Chuck Hiles, John Poole, Frank Shannon, Joe Spielman
DEACONS: Betty Campbell, Dennis Cloud, Jan Culbertson, Steve Culbertson, Sheryl de Jong, Harriet Hart, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Frankie Mendenhall, Larry Mendenhall, Ruth Moon, Bonnie Motsay
TRUSTEES: Bonnie Chappelle, Sam Galloway, Jr., Lalai Hamric, Pete Kouwenhoven, Frank Krotzer, Larry Nixon, Donna Poole, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Virginia Brown, Richard Chappelle, Max Furbringer, Phyllis Little, Larry Mendenhall, John Poole, Nancy Whitman
Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:
We’re LIVE Online
Sunday @ 11:00 AM
www.fpcfortmyers.org
STAFF
Rev. Paul de Jong
Senior Pastor
Rev. Roger Peterson
Minister of Music
Barbara Peterson
Church Accompanist
Eddygrace Bernhard
Church Organist
Sheryl de Jong
Director of Christian Education
Bonnie Lee DiGrazia
Administrative Assistant
Jean Ann Gogerty
Financial Secretary
Cheyne Diaz & Lydia de Jong
Sound & Projection
Summer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office Hours
M - TH 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong will resume on August 20th at 7:00 PM.will resume on August 20th at 7:00 PM.will resume on August 20th at 7:00 PM.will resume on August 20th at 7:00 PM.
Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, August 21st @ 6:00 PM.will resume on Wednesday, August 21st @ 6:00 PM.will resume on Wednesday, August 21st @ 6:00 PM.will resume on Wednesday, August 21st @ 6:00 PM.
Sunday, August 18thSunday, August 18thSunday, August 18thSunday, August 18th Sunday School 9:45 AM Rooms listed above
Worship 11:00 AM Sanctuary
SUNDAY MORN ING
Coed Adult Classes 9:45 AM Classes meet in the following rooms:
Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Galloway Hall
Study: Joshua - 2 Kings
The Fisherman’s Class The Fisherman’s Class The Fisherman’s Class The Fisherman’s Class ---- Led by Frank Shannon Chapel Room C102
Lessons from The Present Word by PCUSA
Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class ---- Led by John Poole Parlor C101
The Seekers will be studying The Parables of Jesus by R.C. Sproul. One of the primary ways that Jesus would instruct His disciples was through parables. But what does God want us to learn from these parables? In this 12 week series Dr. Sproul examines several parables of Jesus, exploring the rich truths they reveal about who Jesus is and what He came to achieve through His life, death and resurrection.
†††† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E201 Leader: Sheryl de Jong
Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room C106
