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JACKSON FAMILY BENEFIT CONCERT Some of the Orlando Area's up and coming Christ ian
R & B and next generat ion gospel acts are coming to
FPCE for a benefit concert for the Aleya Jackson
Family. Aleya was an alumni of Center Street Kids
who was tragically murdered this autumn. These
great acts are gathering to celebrate her life and raise
money. Food and soft drinks will be served, and
donations will be accepted at the door. Due to the
rescheduling of Feruary's Congregataional Dinner,
this is moving to March. Stay tuned for details.
FEB. 25 4:00 PM - MEET & EAT
POTLUCK AND RECITAL
Pastor Zomermaand invites you to meet his wife,
Patricia Tillou, who will be with us in Central Florida
for several weeks. He is also planning to sing for his
supper that day. He will be present ing a program of
his favorite songs, accompanied by Cindy Curt is. The
recital begins at 4 PM, with a pot luck dinner
immediately following. Please let the church office
know by Friday, Feb. 23 if you will be attending.
TOW ER BELLS
EX PRESS February 2018
First Presbyterian Church of Eust is
CONCERTS & SPECIAL SERVICES
7 PM THURSDAY MARCH 297 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14
ELDERS
Current Ruling Elders
Barbara Yancey
Bryan Ferguson
Craig Brady
Don Brandt
Doris Barrell
Eric Medley
Ginger Babb
Jeanne Abernathy
Mark Bischoff
Mary Weikel
Peggy Berutich
Suzanne Bennett
If you would like to submit an email to our current ruling elders:
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
FINANCIAL REPORT
As of Decem ber 31, 2017:
Tot al Incom e: $663,398.24
Tot al Expenses: $683,337.03
2018 Appor t ionm ent is $16.75 per m em ber
Anniversaries
Congratulat ions and Thank You's
to Brett Sutton, who has been
serving for 8 years as our church
custodian, and Shannon Walter,
who has been serving for 3 years
as our Director of Children's
Ministry. Also, we neglected to
mention that veteran treasurer
Richard Paul celebrated 5 years
of service last month in his latest
st int . Thanks for all you do.
MOPS Fund Raiser
The MOPS Spring Tea is coming
up Sat. April 28th. This event is
likey to sell out, and it is one
event you don't want to miss.
February Buddy Break
This month Buddy Break will be
host ing a Valent ines
Day-inspired Love Themed
Break on Feb. 17. Please sign up
early through the church office.
Preschool Parade
On Saturday, February 24, 2018
the Preschool would love to have
you join us for the fun of the
2018 Georgefest Parade! We
will have a float AND we will be
walking! This years Parade
Theme is "Through the Years."
The decade we have picked is
"The 80's" so, come decked out
in your best 80's outfit ! If you
would like to part icipate in the
parade, please email Shawnie so
she can contact you with a
meeting t ime, and place
2018 YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR
* Feb. 16-19 - Ski Trip
* Feb. 24 - Georgefest Fest Car
Wash Fund Raiser
* Feb. 28 - Benefit Concert
* Mar. 15- Poor Man's Formal
* April 6-7 Presbytery-wide
Lock-In
* May 1 - The Newsboys
Reunion Tour
* May 27 Baccalaureate
Sunday & Summer Kick-Off
Lake Party* * *
* June 11-15 - Vacation Bible
School volunteering.
* June 20 - VBS Volunteer
Appreciation Night
* July 4 - No Revolution Youth
Happy Independence Day
* July 9-13 - Student LIfe at the
Beach Summer Camp
* Aug. 5 - Back-to-School Lake
Party* * *
* Aug. 11 - Bioluminescence
Paddle * * *
* Sept. 7-8 - Rock the Universe
* * * Tentative dates
Does t h is look fun or what ?!? We have an am azing bunch of yout h at t h is church. You should get t o know t hem . We are look ing for volunt eers t o dedicat e 1 Wednesday per m ont h f rom 6-8 PM. Cont act D for m ore det ails.
FOCUS ON YOUTH MINISTRY
BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY
01 Jake Broadway
01 Sylvia Davis
01 Mary Weikel
02 Linda Berry
02 Mary Rose
02 Steve Rust
05 Terry Porter
06 Bruce Edwards
08 Greg Bennett
08 Linda Hoag
09 Ron Jenkins
09 Courtney Whitaker
10 Tom Hofmeister
11 Yvonne Isted
11 Phil Kelley
11 Trish Norsworthy
13 Jennings Rou
13 Sandi Stone
14 Doug Daggett
15 Karen Egert
16 Marilyn Speaks
18 Kathy Arnett
18 Gene Molnar
21 Ann Rou
21 William Zeller
23 Craig Brady
25 Ron Norsworthy
26 Karin Pierson
26 Sandy Simmons
28 Elliott Owens
28 Camilla Rosenberger
Wishes for a very happy birthday and a blessed year from your church family
DO YOU HAVE A GOOD PLACE TO HANG POSTERS? IF SO, WE WANT YOU
The Director of Communication is looking for people who work in high-traffic areas where we could hang posters to promote upcoming events, such as Lifetree Cafe, concerts, and fund-raisers. We average 2-4 posters per month.If you can help get the word out about what is happening at First Church, please contact [email protected]. Thanks so much for considering way you can help us grow and serve our community
l CONGREGATIONAL DINNER
Pre-School Chr ist m as Pageant
Cent er St reet Kids Chr ist m as Pageant
FROM THE PASTOR
LENTEN THOUGHTS
Friends,
This is probably not a good photo to put at
the top of an article about Lent; but I wanted
to show off most of my clan having a fun
lunch in NYC?s "Little Italy" the day after
Christmas. We were enjoying a generous gift
given by FPCE members. Before too much
more time slips away, I want to be sure to say
Thanks for the many gifts, cards, and kind
thoughts I received during the Holiday
season.
So on to Lent. I began my sojourn with you
last year on March 1, Ash Wednesday, the
first day of Lent. So I?ve come full circle. Lent
is a movable season, so it begins earlier this
year? February 14! We will have a worship
service that evening in the Sanctuary where
we will once again remind ourselves of some
of the truths we like to ignore: we ain?t
perfect, we need to reflect on and repent of
our imperfections, and we need to open
ourselves to God?s generous grace.
So Lent, the forty days before Easter (not
counting Sundays), prompts us to examine
our lives honestly and to share as best we
can in the humility that Jesus evidenced in his
life, suffering, and death. In an ?everything is
rosy? world, folks do not necessarily list Lent
as their favorite time of year. Yet, just like we
cannot truly know good without a pretty large
dose of evil, we cannot fully appreciate the
celebration of the victory Jesus won over
death (resurrection!) without walking
figuratively with him through the valley of the
shadow of death (crucifixion).
We temper our Lenten efforts with the fact
that we know the end of the story? that
resurrection and life win! Our worship during
Lent will take on a slightly more-subdued
nature. But not too much. Try as we might,
we remain Easter People, even through this
time of reflection. My encouragement is that
you make an honest consideration of your
personal walk with Jesus more a part of the
Lenten experience, even as you commit to
growing in your faith as a joyful disciple of
our Savior.
Reflectively,
Pastor Z
MONTHLY DISCUSSION TOPICS
Week of February 4
Whistleblower: The true story of an FBI informant
Week of February 11
In the News:
Week of February 18
Does God have a Plan for You? One woman's quest to save 300 babies
Week of February 25
Finding the Family I Never Knew: A story of separation, adoption, and reunion
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