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 RT O F F O RT M Y E R S
Living, sharing, teaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jul y 26 , 2015
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PR A Y E R S &P R A I S E
Firs t Presbyter ian Church
Continued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued Prayers
Pastor Benny Anthony Sherri Bales Eddygrace Bernhard Adelaide Bowen Bob Brockwell Bettye Chandler Jo Clanton Gerald Cundiff, Sr. Maxine Crumpler Marvin DeVries Herb Dorsett Fran Elson Tom & Judy Gore Jean Helmlinger Linda Ittner Pete Kouwenhoven Eleanor Kinzie Frank Krotzer Lemuel & Boo Lawrence Irving Layne Eddie McGlynn Lenny Mlejnek Betty Shanklin Al Weingart Dottie Wilcock
PRAISEPRAISEPRAISEPRAISE: : : : God’s love God’s love God’s love God’s love † Our church
† My wife, my health, and my family
PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: JoAnn Beaumont Chuck Bosstick & family Bracewell family John Cleeper Martha N. Clepper Roseanne Constantinople Dolores Cope Jeff & Lisa Cundiff Anne Epperson Jim Franklin Tim Hanson Louise Ittner Georgia Lederwood Bob Nicholl Liz Olson Rebekah Pastros Roger & Barbara Peterson Dennis Plantenga Fred Stevens Lois Taylor Mary Thurman Vicki N. Todd Michelle Wiggins Miriam Yaeger Naomi Yaeger Our church in transition Flaca, Jeffery, Mary, Paul Peyton, Ronnie, Virginia
IN SYMPATHY
We extend our thoughts and prayers to Chuck Bosstick and family in the recent loss of his beloved wife Betty, who passed away on July 18, 2015, the day after her 90th birthday.
Chuck and Betty were active members of FPC until health issues arose and they needed to move back to be with family in Kentucky.
Cards of comfort may be sent to:
Charles Bosstick, C/O Blythe Ann Hockensmith
230 Graystone Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42103
UNDIE & SOLE SUNDAY
Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission. Checks can be made out to First Presbyterian Church with Backpack Sunday in the memo section. Cash donations can be placed in a pew envelope with Backpack Sunday and your name on it. The committee members will do all the necessary shopping to purchase the items required for the backpacks. There are 35 Elementary School ($20), 25 Middle School ($30), and 38 High School ($25) age children
and youth for the Back to School program at CCMI.
Can you sponsor a child (one or more)? $20 ~ $25 ~ $30
The Missions Committee would like to thank everyone who donated socks and underwear for the Undie & Sole Sunday Mission project on July 19th. Thanks to your generosity $990.00 has been received to date. Your donations will help purchase gift cards to Payless Shoes and WalMart for needy children
in our community as they prepare for back to school.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
We appreciate your continued support to our local Ronald McDonald House. Your personal commitment to participate in preparing the food and/or financial assistance is what continues to make this local mission work possible. The next date we will be preparing a meal is on Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th at 9:00 AM.
If you would like to participate, please contact Pamela Adams at:
[email protected] or call Bonnie in the church office 334-2261
B I BLE STUDY
Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM at the home of
Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong. Everyone is welcome!
Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Women’s Bible Study will meet on August 6th and August 20th at
6:00 PM at the home of Bonnie Jolliff.
GREAT BANQUET GA THER ING TONI GHT 6 : 0 0 PM M E ET I N T H E S A N CT U A R Y~ E V E R Y O N E I S W E L C O M E !
On Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th we need volunteers to help pack and deliver the backpacks to CCMI. Sign up on the insert today and place it in the offering plate if you can help.
Page 3 WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ July 26, 2015
Prelude …………………………………………………… ………….A Shelter in the Time of Storm
Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ
Ruth Moon, Piano
Worship Chimes
Welcome to Our Visitors ………………………………………………………..Rev. Paul de Jong
*Hymn………………………………………………………….#277 The Church’s One Foundation Led by Travis Jolliff
Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time.
Minute for Missions …………………………………………………………………...Pat Furbringer
*Greeting One Another
*Greeting Song …………………………...I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen
Led by FPC Music Ensemble
Special Music ………………………………………………………………………………Completely
Jack Merchant, Solo
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 29:14-16 …………………………………………Deborah Onderdonk
Unison Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Receiving Our Offerings
Offertory Special………………………………………………………………………….Cornerstone
Lalai Hamric, Solo
*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
.*Song of Preparation.……………………………The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock
*Hymn……………………………………………………………………………#404 The Solid Rock
Benediction
Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
Scripture: Luke 6:46-48
Sermon: Wise and Foolish Builders
Rev. Paul de Jong
Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes
CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Betty Campbell in loving memory of her husband Owen Campbell.
First Presbyterian Church
2438 Second Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
AT A GLANCE
Phone: 239-334-2261 E-mail address:
We Thank God For . . . .
Percussion………………………………………………………………………..Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar
Ushers ……………………………………………………………………………………..Captain, Steve Culbertson
Mickey Callahan, Jan Culbertson, Bonnie Jolliff, John Poole, Nancy Whitman
MINISTERS……………………………………………………………..Members of First Presbyterian Church
ELDERS: Richard Chappelle, Steve Culbertson, Pat Furbringer, Lalai Hamric, Paul Jenkins, Ryan Olson, John Poole
DEACONS: Don Crandall, LeWain Crandall, Sheryl de Jong, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Tom Hutchinson, Jack Merchant, Ruth Moon, Bonnie Motsay–Jolliff, Deborah Onderdonk
TRUSTEES: Bonnie Chappelle, Sam Galloway, Jr., Lalai Hamric, Pete Kouwenhoven, Frank Krotzer, Larry Nixon, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2015: Jo Ann Beaumont, Tony Beaumont, Steve Culbertson, Lalai Hamric, Sheryl de Jong, Frank Shannon, Joe Spielman
Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:
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
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours
Mon -Thurs 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat., August 1stSat., August 1stSat., August 1stSat., August 1st Southern Comforters 1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Will meet at the home of Eleanor Kinzie)
Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Backpack Sunday
Sunday School 9:15 AM Rooms listed above Worship 11:00 AM Sanctuary
Communion
SUNDAY MORNING
Coed Adult Classes 9:45 AM
Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Chapel C102 Study: PsalmsStudy: PsalmsStudy: PsalmsStudy: Psalms
Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class ---- Led by John Poole Parlor C101
Study: Study: Study: Study: Beneath the surface of what seems to be an endless range of “spiritualties” there lies one common worldview, one that is radically opposed to the Christian faith. Join us for a video series entitled “Only Two Religions” by Dr. Peter Jones of Westminster Seminary in California. We will examine the worldviews that drive the modern culture, and we will find that, in the end, there are only two religions — worship of the Creator or worship of the creation.
†††† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E201
Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room C106 T.D. Sua and Sheryl de Jong
We’re LIVE Online
Sunday @ 11:00 AM
www.fpcfortmyers.org
Summer ScheduleSummer ScheduleSummer ScheduleSummer Schedule
Wednesday evening choir rehearsal will not meet will not meet will not meet will not meet during July and August.
The church office is CLOSED on Friday during the month of July and August.
Tuesday Evening Bible Study will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong.