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News and Events of First Presbyterian Church of Naples, FLTRANSCRIPT
No one has greater love
than this, to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13
This is my commandment,
that you love one another
as I have loved you.
T h e F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N a p l e s
IN THIS ISSUE
From Dr. Weller 2
Worship & Music 2
Christian Education 3
Presbyterian Women 4
Children and Youth 5
Preschool 7
Calendar 8
Congregational Care 10
Missions 12
Finance 13
News and Events 13
May 2014
2 Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller, Temporary Head of Staff [email protected]
Susan Stafford, Worship and Music Committee Chair, [email protected] Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries , [email protected] Worship & Music
Dear Members and Friends, Easter ushers in a true season of Spring in so many places and with it, thoughts of all things new. In the north, trees bud, crocuses, tulips and hyacinths break through frozen ground with showy color. Even here in SW Florida the brown of our own unique winter gives way to the scent of orange blossoms and the early warmth we’ve come to take for granted.
Here at the Church our rhythm includes saying good-bye to our winter friends and fellow-worshipers. We’ll miss the energy and vitality they add on Sunday mornings…even as we rejoice in the lighter traffic patterns!
But it is not only this season, but rather our whole life in which we sense the rhythm of birthing and dying. It is in fact what all of life is about. How silly we’d seem if we never gave up childish ways. Yet letting go of what is
behind for an unknown something that is ahead is not easy. It’s the practice (the discipline really) of dying to self that we’re called to in this life and which Jesus modeled so magnificently. I believe we know that rhythm innately. At this time of year many of us go about a ritual of spring cleaning; our house, closet, garage. We’re drawn to a pattern of away with the old and in with the new. It’s a good start but a poor substitute to what Jesus has in mind.
I hope you’ll spend some time in the days ahead in prayer considering those things you’re being called to ‘die’ to in this season of your life. Are there habits, possessions, attitudes or practices that hinder your relationship with God and others? What area of your life do you avoid examining? Are there things you refuse to hear from those closest to you? Perhaps this can be the Springtime that you make a breakthrough with showy colors. The saying is true that God loves you just as you are…but loves you too much to leave you that way. May the power of the Resurrection move you to those dying’s and new births that will make you whole. In hope and joy,
Dr. Kathleen Weller
Worship is one of the most important things we do as Christians. We come together to worship each week and offer our best to God. By staying
with our current worship times of 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., we will make it possible for more people to join us in worship. In addition, as people return to us in the fall, they will know that there will always be a service at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The service at 8:30 a.m. will be a more casual but traditional worship service with me at the organ. Although the choir will not be with us, other musical offerings will be provided from time to time and the service will also be shorter in length. I encourage you to give our early service a try if it fits your schedule!
The music in the 10 a.m. service will be the same as it has been traditionally. In addition to the organ, our choir and soloists will help to lead worship.
I am excited about the service schedule since we will be providing more opportunities for people to join us in worship and isn’t that what it’s all about?
Preaching Schedule
May 4 Dr. Kathleen Weller
May 11 Dr. Kathleen Weller
May 18 Dr. Doug Pratt
3 Christian Education
CLASS MENU
May 7 – “A Look at Abraham – Faith as a
journey, struggle, relationship” taught by
Rev. Jonathan Evans
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and peas
May 14 – “Befriending God: What does it
mean to be in a relationship? Part 1 ” taught
by Dr. Kathleen Weller
Pork loin, red potatoes and cabbage
May 21 – “Elijah’s challenge for Israel and for
us” taught by Rev. Jonathan Evans
Casserole with chicken, broccoli, and potato
May 28 – “Befriending God: What does it
mean to be in a relationship? Part 2” taught
by Dr. Kathleen Weller
Cajun style turkey breast, dirty rice, and
carrots
All meals come with bread, a salad (mixed greens or Caesar’s salad), and dessert (which
might even include some homemade bread pudding!)
To better plan our menu, all dinners must be purchased by the MONDAY before COW
of that week. The cost is $7 per meal – you can sign up online at www.fpcnaples.org, by
phone at 239.262.1311, or in person by stopping by the office during the week.
Joe Patton, Christian Education Committee Chair, [email protected]
Church
On
Wednesday
COW returns!
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Ann Goodnight, PW Moderator, [email protected] Presbyterian Women
Christian Education
HUDDLE A Men’s Bible
Study
Each Thursday the men’s HUDDLE group meets in Spencer Hall at noon for lunch and Bible Study. Bring your own lunch and join in the study.
Adult Bible Study is held each Sunday from 8:30—9:15 a.m. in Room 204. Please contact Gretchen Oakley at 239.591.3467 for more information. The book of Acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of Jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, 7 a.m. at Skillet’s
(4170 Tamiami Trail N. behind Wendy’s).
Presbyterian Women will meet in Spencer Hall at noon on May 7 when Rev. Jonathan Evans will conclude our Circle Study for the year. The Coordinating Team will bring salads and desserts and everyone is to bring a sandwich to share which you will turn in to the kitchen crew when you arrive. No tickets will be sold as your sandwich is your ticket.
Our SUMMER SCHEDULE will include a weekly BIBLE STUDY beginning in May and a BRING A PIECE OF SALAD LUNCHEON where we will have hands on mission projects. Please watch the bulletins and Outreach for more information.
Joe Patton, Christian Education Committee Chair, [email protected]
Children and Youth
Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries [email protected]
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The youth will be singing in the 10am service on Mother’s Day May 11. This is a small way for the
youth to say thank you for all of the support you have given them.
As season winds down, I am sure a lot of people are breathing a sigh of relief. However, for the Director of Children and Family Ministries, this is when things get busy! Summer is filled with many opportunities to grow and reach out to the kids who, during the school year, already have full calendars. I personally look at this time of the year with excitement and enthusiasm. Now, while I have added some events over the summer for children, youth, and families, I did not take any of our regular events away. That’s right, we will continue to have a multi-age Sunday School at the 10 a.m. service as well as regular youth meetings over the summer months. I am, now more than ever, looking for help
teaching Sunday School as well as volunteers for
special events.
I have dates
I have material
I have MANY ideas
I need you!
Just give me a call. We have an amazing
opportunity this summer to grow and connect.
Will you be part of making that happen?
PARENT MEETING
On Wednesday, May 7 I invite all parents of youth
to come to the church at 6 p.m. and meet some
of the amazing people who donate their time and
talents to work with your children. You can also
use this time to meet me if you have not already
done so, and ask any questions you might have.
YOUTH SING IN WORSHIP
Sunday, May 11 our youth will be singing in the
10 a.m. worship service. Kids will meet in
Spencer Hall at 9:30 a.m.
PARENT RESOURCES
We have put all forms, applications, and the
month’s calendar on the Church’s website. With
summer almost here it is important for you to
keep up on the monthly schedules because this
summer is going to be very busy!
Summer Children & Youth
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Easter Egg Hunt Fun!
Children and Youth Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries
The youth and I completed our 30 hour Famine last month, and I must say, it was truly an eye opening experience. I had never taken part in a 30 hour famine before and, really, the idea of
not eating for 30 hours was not something I would have placed on my list of things to do. However, not only was it educational, with a comprehensive curriculum of videos and games about world hunger, but we really got a better understanding of what it would feel like to have to
go without. We want to say THANK YOU for
walking this with us. Together we raised enough money to support 5 CHILDREN with food and medicine for a full YEAR. That is amazing and we could not have done it without you.
144 WAY TO GO!! We have raised $7,800 in three weeks for the youth trip to Montreat this summer for a youth Christian Development Conference. We are ¾ of the way to our goal, and I really cannot say thank you enough. High school can be a really difficult time in a young person’s life and opportunities like these can really help to keep them on the right path. While they are at Montreat they will be learning how God is always with us, and that
through the highs and in the lows of their lives, they are never alone. Through your donations you are investing in that future for them…………….Thank you.
If you have not had the opportunity to pick up an
envelope or you would like to grab another one,
we still have 50 available.
Shana
Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, [email protected] Preschool 7
Celebrating Easter with the Preschoolers Bunny ears and cotton tails, Easter bonnets, pastel colors, Easter Egg Hunts, even a visit from the Easter Bunny; these are
items that you see this time of year at many preschools. But we take this time of year to also celebrate Jesus at First Presbyterian Preschool! While, yes, our children participate in the “typical” Easter type celebrations-making bunny ears and cotton tails to wear, Easter parties, etc.-we take this opportunity to share the story and celebration of Easter with our students.
In Chapel this week, I asked the children which holiday we are currently celebrating and all were able to astoundingly respond, “Easter”. When then asked why we are celebrating Easter, one of the students, Carly S., was quick to respond, “Because Jesus died on the cross.” Often when discussing Easter with younger children, adults tend to try to simplify the story itself to avoid the discussion of death. I recently read an article that emphasized the fact that children can often handle subjects that adults find “tough” much easier than we anticipate. I then asked the
children if any of them knew why Jesus died on the cross. Sam S. replied, “To open the gates of Heaven!”
We carried our lesson further and talked about how each one of us has made mistakes, that no one is perfect. Ally M. shared that she once was trying to write an “S”, but mistakenly made a “3” instead. We talked about how sometimes our mistakes include saying things that aren’t nice, taking a toy from a friend, hitting or pushing a friend, among other things. I explained that Jesus died on the cross so that when we make mistakes, we can ask to be forgiven; that once we make a mistake, we can pray to Jesus to ask that He forgive us.
I brought with me some dirty pennies and we examined them and said that we were going
to pretend that they were covered with mistakes (dirt and mold). We made a solution of salt and vinegar, which we called our “prayer solution”. Once placed in the vinegar solution, the pennies became shiny again, much like our
mistakes are forgiven when we pray.
Easter is an exciting time for our students and I feel blessed that our staff can share the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection with our students.
Ashley
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 12 p.m. HUDDLE 2 p.m. Children in Worship Webinar 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
2 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 9:30 a.m. Communion Bread Cutters
3 9:30 a.m. Communion Set up
4 Communion Worship Dr. Kathleen Weller preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
5 11 a.m. Frances Flores memorial
6 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group
7 10:30 PW Coordinating Team 12 p.m. PW Gathering 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 4:45 Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class 6 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting
8 9:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
9 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 12 p.m. Preschool Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 5 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner
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11 Dr. Kathleen Weller preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
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13 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
7 a.m. Naples High AP testing
8 a.m. Facilities Committee 4 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting
14 2 p.m. Christian Education Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
15 OUTREACH DEADLINE 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
16 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking
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18 Dr. Doug Pratt preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
19 11 a.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale Practice
20 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
11 a.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale Practice 5:30 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting 6 p.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale
21 3 p.m. Audit Committee Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
22 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 3:30 p.m. Finance Meeting 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
23 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking
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25 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
26 MEMORIAL DAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
27 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
4 p.m. Session Meeting
28 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
29 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
30 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 9:30 a.m. Communion Bread Cutters
31 9:30 a.m. Communion Set up
Calendar
Deadline for monthly Outreach is the fifteenth of the month prior to that edition. Submit all items to [email protected]. If submissions are not received prior to the deadline, we cannot guarantee that your article will be considered for publication for that month.
This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call 239.262.1311 or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org. Contact Facilities Manager, Sandy Poore at 239.262.1311 ext. 228 or [email protected] to reserve a room for your meeting. Please do not assume that if a room is vacant that it is available for use. This will alleviate any awkward situations from occurring.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 12 p.m. HUDDLE 2 p.m. Children in Worship Webinar 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
2 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 9:30 a.m. Communion Bread Cutters
3 9:30 a.m. Communion Set up
4 Communion Worship Dr. Kathleen Weller preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
5 11 a.m. Frances Flores memorial
6 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group
7 10:30 PW Coordinating Team 12 p.m. PW Gathering 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 4:45 Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class 6 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting
8 9:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
9 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 12 p.m. Preschool Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 5 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner
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11 Dr. Kathleen Weller preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
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13 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
7 a.m. Naples High AP testing
8 a.m. Facilities Committee 4 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting
14 2 p.m. Christian Education Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
15 OUTREACH DEADLINE 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
16 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking
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18 Dr. Doug Pratt preaching 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
19 11 a.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale Practice
20 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
11 a.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale Practice 5:30 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting 6 p.m. Preschool Fantastic Finale
21 3 p.m. Audit Committee Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
22 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 3:30 p.m. Finance Meeting 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
23 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking
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25 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church
26 MEMORIAL DAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
27 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)
4 p.m. Session Meeting
28 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 5:30 p.m. COW Dinner 6 p.m. COW Class
29 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church
30 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 9:30 a.m. Communion Bread Cutters
31 9:30 a.m. Communion Set up
Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities, [email protected]
Deadline for monthly Outreach is the fifteenth of the month prior to that edition. Submit all items to [email protected]. If submissions are not received prior to the deadline, we cannot guarantee that your article will be considered for publication for that month.
This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call 239.262.1311 or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org. Contact Facilities Manager, Sandy Poore at 239.262.1311 ext. 228 or [email protected] to reserve a room for your meeting. Please do not assume that if a room is vacant that it is available for use. This will alleviate any awkward situations from occurring.
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10 Congregational Care Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, [email protected]
In Memoriam
Stewart Cresse
March 2, 2014
June Baptie
April 4, 2014
Patricia Calderwood
April 6, 2014
Frances Flora
April 21, 2014
THE DEACONS’ FUND—OR— THOSE PINK PEW ENVELOPES
What happens when someone in need comes to the door of the Church? How are the needs of the working poor, the homeless, and those just caught short by life and circumstances met…here at First Presbyterian Church of Naples?
There was, of course, a time when pastors had a little stash of money or vouchers to meet these needs. But times have changed in many ways; not the least of which is the inability of a church to keep track of all the requests that come its way.
Several years ago, the Deacons of First Presbyterian Church took over the role of seeing to the needs of those who came to us for some kind of help or financial assistance. They quickly found out that the job was bigger than their ability to oversee the many requests.
After some investigation, they found that other churches had committed to give their assistance dollars to organizations like St. Vincent DePaul Society and Salvation Army among others. These organizations keep a data base of those in need, set limits to available aide and depend on local churches to help them in their ministry of compassionate giving. The Deacons chose these two organizations for their financial support.
Now, when people show up at our door, we can refer them to an organization having the personnel and expertise to help for their immediate needs and who can screen folks and refer them to other agencies to help them get back on their feet.
On Communion Sunday, when you put money in the pink envelope in the pew rack, the Deacons’ Benevolence Fund receives your donation and makes significant monthly contributions for the men, women and children who are in great need. It’s an efficient and effective way for our compassion to reach beyond our church into the community in which we live.
Please remember to be as generous as possible on each Communion Sunday. The Deacons can only give…what they first receive.
Questions or comments are most welcome. Contact Janet Root, Moderator of the Deacons at [email protected], or call her at 239.963.9838.
Who Needs a Ride to Church?
The Deacons wish to remind parishioners that
we’re still interested in hearing from anyone who
may need a ride to church on Sunday.
This applies to anyone whose transportation
circumstances, either permanently or temporarily,
make it difficult for them to get to church.
Our goal is to make sure that anyone who
wishes to worship on Sunday is not
prevented from doing so because of
transportation issues.
Anyone interested in exploring the possibility of
getting a lift to and from church should contact
their parish deacon or Gary Root at 239.963.9838
or email [email protected].
If you’re in need of a ride, we’ll do our best to
make it happen.
11 Congregational Care Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, [email protected]
What Stephen
Ministers are
equipped to do...
Thanks for a successful
season! First Presbyterian Church held three blood drives this season. We collected 73 pints of blood which means we saved 219 lives! Thank you for donating. Our next blood drive will be held December 1, but you can continue to give every 8 weeks. The Community Blood Center is located at: NCH Medical Plaza 311 9th Street, Suite 108 Naples, FL 34102 239.624.4120
Church Reception Desk The reception desk at First Presbyterian Church is
staffed by several dedicated volunteers. However,
during the summer months, our volunteer core
decreases due to vacations, etc.
Would you be interested in volunteering at the church?
You can work as little as a few hours a month or a few
hours a week. All you need is the ability to direct
phone calls to the appropriate person or destination and
use a multi-button phone system. We’ll show you
how!
Often we have small projects to work on to keep you
busy when the phone is not ringing, but feel free to
bring your latest novel, crossword puzzle, ipad, or
newspaper!
For more information and to schedule a time, contact
Kathleen Law - [email protected]
239.262.1311 ext. 213.
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Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17
During May, our food pantry contributions go to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. The Shelter serves to prevent and prevail over domestic
violence through advocacy and social change. The Shelter protects victims and helps to heal and transform lives. Desired food items are: peanut butter jam or jelly cans of tuna, chicken or meat cans of fruit kidney, pinto or baked beans 2 pounds of pasta pasta sauce fruit juice baby food or formula Please take a Publix bag from an usher as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month, and return it with food on the next Sunday. Checks are welcome and should be payable to the "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000." The Shelter for Abused Women and Children and the Missions Committee thank you for your support.
THANK YOU Eighty bags of Food were gathered and $1,050 was contributed to the Feed the 5,000 fund. Jerry Miller and Michael Bennett helped get the bags ready and Bill Stafford, Tom Clark and John Nicholson did the loading. The HELPS OUTREACH folks were pleased with the results.
FPC MISSION SURVEY
The results of the Mission Committee survey are as follows:
Surveys returned 98
Organizations supported
St. Matthew’s House 27
Grace Place 23
Habitat for Humanity 21
Shelter for Abused Women and Children 16
Guadalupe Center 10
Immokalee Childcare Center 10
Helps Outreach 6
Faith Communities to End Homelessness 1
Our people serve on Boards, work with children, work in
kitchens, food banks and thrift stores. We serve as mentors,
aides, readers, and cooks. We paint and clean. Some of our
parishioners also assist Salvation Army, Fun Time Academy,
Neighborhood Health Clinic, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Mision
Peniel and Boys and Girls Club.
We thank all of you for what you do.
The Mission Committee
Missions Keith Gahagan, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected]
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If you have particular questions in relation to church budget and expenses, please speak to a
member of the Finance Committee or contact Michele Martin, our Director of Finance,
239.262.1311, ext. 242. Finance Committee members include: Jan Gazdic (Chair), Terry
Brennan, Franklin Ellis, Bob Fultz, Don Grandi, Dick Green, Bob King, Rich Peterson, John
Rader and Bill Stafford.
Finance
News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]
Jan Gazdic, Finance Committee Chair, [email protected] Michele Martin, Director of Finance, [email protected]
POTLUCK
DINNER & A MOVIE
Friday, May 9
5 p.m.
A-G, dessert
H-P, salad/side
Q-Z, main course
Sign up online,
at Sign Up Central in
Spencer Hall or
call the church office.
Fun Fellowship
Food
Financial Report March 31, 2014
YTD YTD Budget YTD YTD Budget
2014 2014 2013 2013
Offerings 350,060 343,043 377,903 345,238
Other Income 116,940 114,376 135,215 135,112
Total Operating
Expenses 350,213 416,059 402,550 433,329
Operating
Gain/Loss 116,787 41,360 110,568 47,021
14 News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]
Thank You
An Easter Remembrance Thank You
Many thanks to everyone in the
congregation for their help delivering
gift mugs and visiting with all of our
members who can no longer attend or
come to services very often.
Thank you to Joannne Applegate and
Nancy Kay for giving their time and
helping with “bagging and fluffing”.
Blessings,
Kim Shoellhorn, Deacon
Committee Chair
Easter Remembrances
There are so many people at First Presbyterian Church,
that I want to thank. I went to Naples Community
Hospital on 3-11-14, had surgery and, then was sent to
Glenview Rehabilitation on 3-26. In that time period,
being alone, I cannot say how much my FPC family was
of aid to me; Gary and Janet Root, Rev. Evans, Deacon
Doris, members of Presbyterian Women, Sunshine Circle,
plus many others that have sent cards.
I love my Prayer Shawl with all the prayers knitted in
it. It is always by my side. I continue to be in rehab, but
wanted to express my thanks.
Your prayers have been the best healing power,
Jeanenne J. Mrosek-Somers
Thank you so much for your food drive donations and
continued support of our ministry. Our needs are great as
we continue to serve and minister to so many of the needy
in our community.
Because of your generosity, many will be blessed.
God Bless you!
Joe and Angie Valentini
Helps Outreach
l to r: Darlene Evans, Chuck Evans, Sue Shenk
Charles “Chuck” and Darlene Evans via letter of transfer from Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva, IL Parish 20
Suzanne “Sue” Shenk Affiliate Member Parish 20
Welcome, Shana!
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce that
Shana Dublan
is our new Director of Children and Family
Ministries. Shana has served FPCN as the
Interim Director since January.
Welcome New Members
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Parish
Jeanie Weigel 1 & 2
Katie Geshay 3
Janet and Gary Root 4 & 5
Midge Murdock 6
Florence Calyore 7
Nancy and John Kay 8
Grant Wagner 9 & 13
Annabelle Richardi 10
Kathy Grandi 11
Terri Storter 12
Suzanne Rose 14
Jane Long 15
Doris Frace 16
Richard Barkley & Susan Corryn 17
Linda Gadkowski 18
Barbara and Rick Blattner 19
Kim Shoellhorn Garnick 20
John Crider 21 & 30
Joanne and Jim Applegate 22
Pat Stevens 23
Chris Miller and Jackie Cusick 24
Barbara and Jack Marsh 25
Mary and Al Vande Voren 26
Program Staff Dr. Kathleen Weller Temporary Head of Staff Rev. Jonathan Evans Associate Pastor Dr. Brice Gerlach Director of Music Ministries Shana Dublan Director of Children and Family Ministries
Office Staff Sharman Pfaus Executive Office Manager Michele Martin Director of Finance Kathleen Law Coordinator of Communications
Facilities Staff Sandy Poore Director of Facilities Mike Rutoski Superintendent of Facilities Leticia Martinez Custodian of Facilities
Audio Visual Staff Mike Calyore Sound and Video Technician
Preschool Staff Ashley Houk Director of Preschool Liz Psota Preschool Administrative Assistant
Nursery Staff Kelsey Santalla Rosemarie Santalla Marianna Vargas
Session Ed Boot Facilities Norman Brown Evangelism Janie Brown Casassa Personnel, Nominating Franklin Ellis Stewardship, Finance Keith Gahagan Missions Jan Gazdic Finance, Endowment Richard Green Audit, Finance Joan Gust Evangelism, Facilities Eric Holt Personnel, Endowment, Audit Hansen Long Clerk of Session, Transition Team, Personnel, Stewardship Betty Mangos Christian Education, Worship and Music Joe Patton Christian Education, Nominating Patty Rutzler Nominating, Worship and Music Joanne Slager Evangelism Susan Stafford Worship and Music
Deacons Stephen Ministers Cynthia Anderson Janice Austerman JoAnn Beggs Carolyn Smith Bennett Janie Casassa Marilyn Currier, co-leader Barbara Gibson Shirley Hagerson Chris Jones Ron Lacy Laura McDonald Saralene Oldham, leader Suzanne Rose Pat Schubarth Sam and Karen Smith Dick Warren
Serving First Presbyterian Church of Naples
Non-Profit Org.
Postage PAID
Naples, FL
34102
Permit No. 8
First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street South Naples, FL 34102 www.fpcnaples.org 239.262.1311
Worship with us this Summer! Sundays at
8:30 & 10 a.m. Fellowship time is held between the
services at 9:15 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School is held at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery Care provided at both services.