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 Education Wing Room E105 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.

Living, sharing, teaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

May 13, 2018

F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I n t h e H e a r t o f F o r t M y e r s

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P R A Y E R S & P R A I S E

PRAISE:

† Praise God for many

blessings!

† The joy of new friendships!

† Answered prayers

PRAYERS:

Alex Avery

Shirley Berry

Ron Billingsley

Betty Black

Boyd family

Diane Brooks

Virginia Brown

Dolores Cope

Beverly Davis

Betty Dilley

Joan Farrelly

Vonceil Franklin

Jayne Gray

Diane Harvey

John Hoye

Tim Hughey

Linda Ittner

Louise Ittner

Dan Kelly

Nancy Leak

Georgia Ledgerwood

Bernie Limegrover

Lorry Lingner

Helen McGee

June Mears

Johnny Mellor

Stella Menagulae

Barbara Moore

Melanie Nicholl

Sandee O’Hara

John Poore

Kathy Robinson

Mrs. Earl Robinson

Jean Rogers

James Ryan

Lucian Smith

Tim Strahan

Lois Taylor

Tom Timothy

Alene Turner

Chris White

Michelle Wiggins

Chris Wilson

Alice, Barto, David, Diane,

Don, Donna, James, John,

Julie, Manny, Nadine,

Randy, Richard, Scott,

Scotty, Theresa

First Presbyter ian Church

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can

laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instructions is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31

Wishing you God’s unending favor, kindness and love this Mother’s Day ~ and always!

A special thank you to Sam Galloway, Jr. for providing the women of the church

a pink carnation for Mother’s Day. Your kindness is greatly appreciated by all.

Join us in the courtyard after

worship for some special

refreshments provided by the

Deacons in honor of

Mother’s Day.

The Southern Comforters will meet on Tuesday, May 15th from

1:00—4:00 PM in Room E101. Bring a project to work on and

enjoy an afternoon of good fellowship time while quilting , sewing,

and knitting .

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

SOUTHERN COMFORTERS

The Missions Committee invites you to help prepare a meal at the

Ronald McDonald House on May 16th at 9:00 AM.

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Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson

Sermon: All Secrets Revealed

Dr. Paul de Jong

CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Max & Pat Furbringer in loving memory of their parents.

Prelude …………………………………………………………… …………….To God Be the Glory

Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ Barbara Peterson, Piano

Worship Chimes

Welcome to Our Visitors …………………………………………………………..Dr. Paul de Jong

*Hymn………………………………………………………#25 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time.

*Greeting One Another

*Greeting Song ………………………………………………………………….Surely the Presence

Special Music ……………………………………………………………………..God of All My Days Jack Merchant, Solo

Scripture Reading: Psalm 10:1-12……………………………………………………..Carol Peeler

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory Organ Medley ……………………Stand Up for Jesus with Onward,Christian Soldiers

Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ

Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

.*Hymn of Preparation.………………………………………………#43 Great Is Thy Faithfulness

*Hymn ……………………………………………………………………………….#438 Cleanse Me

Benediction

Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Sermon Notes

First Presbyterian Church

2438 Second Street

Fort Myers, Florida 33901

A T A G L A N C E

Phone: 239-334-2261

E-mail address:

We Thank God For . . . .

Percussion………………………………………………………………………..Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar

Ushers ………...…………………………………………………………………………Captain, Richard Chappelle

Bonnie Chappelle, Deborah Hutchinson, Tom Hutchinson, Cathy Pcolar, Mike Pcolar

MINISTERS…………………………………………………………….Members of First Presbyterian Church

ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Max Furbringer, Linda Kuieck,

Jack Merchant, Keith Olson, John Poole, Joe Spielman

DEACONS: Pam Adams, Sheryl de Jong, Diane Harvey, Robert Harvey, Sharon Meola,

Frances Merchant, Briana Molnar, Travis Molnar, Beverly Murphey, Malcolm Murphey,

Doug Nelson, Marti Nelson, Melanie Nicholl, Linda Smalley, Ginny Wallace, Nancy Whitman

TRUSTEES: Sam Galloway, Jr., Leigh Hayes, Pete Kouwenhoven, Jack Merchant,

Malcolm Murphey, Larry Nixon, Betty Olson, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman

Nominating Committee 2018: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Steve Culbertson,

Paul Jenkins, Frances Merchant, Cathy Pcolar, Nancy Whitman

Blessings to:

STAFF

Dr. 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

Israel Coover

Rebecca Hayes

Sound & Projection

T.D. Sua & James Valentino

Nursery Care

Office Hours

Monday – Friday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tues., May 15th Southern Comforters 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM

@ the home of Pastor Paul & Sheryl de Jong

Wed., May 16th Ronald McDonald House 9:00 AM

Sun., May 20th Sunday School 9:45 AM

Worship 11:00 AM

Great Banquet Gathering 6:00 PM

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G

We’re LIVE Online

Sunday @ 11:00 AM

www.fpcfortmyers.org

Coed Adult Classes 9:45 AM

Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Chapel C102

Study: Exodus

Seekers Class Led by John Poole Parlor C101

Study: As the new Tyndale English translation of the bible came to people in England that had

never had a Bible in their own language, people came to know God and the salvation He works

by grace alone. Come join us in this 12 part study exploring the history of the English reformation

and rediscovery of the gospel of grace.

† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E107

Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room E105

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers

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