WORSHIP SERVICE - SUNDAY 10:30 A.M.

Pastor: Rev. Jo Anne Dyson 13 Northeast 36th Ave Contributors: Members of FKPC

Ocala, FL 34470 Proofreaders: Susan Jensen, Marianne Fullarton

Music Director:

Execu3ve Assistant:

Rick Roberts

Sheri Colle5

Office: (352) 694-4121 FKPC@=kingchurch.org

Phyllis Altonn and Pat Merrill

Nursery A5endant: Tammy Keeslar www.=kingchurch.org

Assemblers:

February 2020

White Elephant Sale

The Presbyterian Women are happy to

announce that we will have a TWO DAY

SALE on Friday, February 21st, and Saturday, February

22nd

. This is one extra day for shopping! The sale will

be from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Dona,ons will be accepted on Tuesday, Wednesday,

and Thursday (February 18, 19, 20 from 8:00 am – 1:00

pm. They will also be accepted on Wednesday,

February 19, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Please start saving your knickknacks, linens, clothes,

shoes, furniture, tools, dishes, cookware, toasters,

microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and other items. We

regret that we can’t accept old tv’s, fax

machines, printers, and other outdated

electronics.

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Fort King Presbyterian Church has a website.

Its URLis: www.ftkingchurch.org.

Peter Messmore worked to create and

design the website. It has ample pictures of

our smiling congregants, graphics, provisions

for our pastor to record a sound message

and videos. Please go to the web address

and examine the site.

If you would like to have your picture

included in our new website, contact Peter

Messmore at

messmorepeter@gmail.com.

People with a smartphone can scan this image to access the church website

NEWS FROM PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

If you are a woman and a member of Fort

King Presbyterian Church, you are a

"Presbyterian Woman" and you are invited to

par,cipate in all the ac,vi,es of Presbyterian

Women. You are cordially invited to a<end one of our

Circle mee,ngs. Esther Circle meets on the

second Monday of each month in the even-

ing at a member's home. The next mee,ng

for Esther Circle will be February 10, 2020 at

7:00 p.m. at the home of Bernice Henry.

The Deborah Circle meets at the church, in

the Session Room on the third Tuesday of

each month at 10:00 a.m. The next mee,ng

is February 18, 2020. New members are always welcome to either

circle.

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The Interfaith meal was served on January 22nd by the Mission Ministry and

the February meal will be served by Rebecca Bishop, Ginny Spring and Judy O’Hern.

Thank you.

Ash Wednesday Service is

February 26th at 7:00pm

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WORSHIP

in

February

February - Property Ministry

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 2/2 - Judy O’Hern 2/17 - Joe Long

2/7 - Nell Clegorne 2/20 - Dick Haydon

2/13 - Alice Reffner 2/21 - Mary Ellen Vowinkel

2/14 - Martha MacKay 2/26 - Brian Lavery

2/15 - Charlanne Brown

The Sherry’s Shu<le sign up sheet is on the FKPC Bulle,n Board. There are a

couple openings in March and April. Thank you for helping Sherry Pritche<.

WORSHIP Hello from Worship Ministry

My name is Joan Woods … It is my privilege to be serving as the new Co-Chair of Worship Ministry

with Judith Bullen in 2020. I begin the year with GRATITUDE to our YOUTH for leading us by serving as diligent, on ,me, and

welcoming ushers in January.

The Worship Ministry sign-up area is on the church bulletin board. We appreciate those that are able to serve as liturgists, readers, ushers, servers of communion as a beautiful way to serve God and our church family.

Call Judith Bullen 352-351-0870 or Joan Woods 352-368-2338 for more information

Lenten skits start March 1. Practice and scripts start February 23.

We are so glad that you agreed to usher!

All are Welcome!

We encourage you to be present by 10:00 am for the Sunday Worship Service to:

C assist at the Welcome Table

C assist Sherry Pritche< by handing out bulle,ns at the other side of the front door.

C hand out bulle,ns at the back door

C collect the Offerings

Thank you so much!

Joan Woods

Judith Bullen

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GROUP ACTIVITIES

MISSION MINISTRY

As you can see, Mission Ministry is always busy and we ask that you prayerfully consider joining this ac,ve group. You do not

have to par,cipate in every ac,vity; just join in the ones that touch your heart.

Mission Opportuni3es INTERFAITH MEALS: Mission prepared/provided the meal on January 22

nd. A big thanks to

Onalee Mease who visited our Mission mee3ng and ended up cooking and serving the main

dish for this!!! Also, a special thanks to Diane Thrasher who faithfully contributes cash each

month to help with food or paper supplies.

We do have some open slots for months in 2020 for volunteers to take charge of the meal.

Sign-up sheet on the Bulle3n Board. Mission has funds available to help if you are willing to

work but need some financial assistance. PLEASE sign up.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND INTERFAITH EMERGENCY SERVICES: Look for the brown baskets in

the Narthex. There is an ever present need for canned goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies,

diapers and paper goods for both en33es. Mission delivers up to $200 of fresh and frozen

foods to Domes3c Violence monthly.

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS: Known as the “pudding church”, FKPC collects chocolate or vanilla

pudding for the children par3cipa3ng in the Interfaith Backpack Program. Nell Clegorne will

be happy to purchase pudding by the case from Sam’s Club for $8.00/case, if you need

assistance. (Some folks feel like maybe the kids shouldn’t have so much pudding but Interfaith

asked us to focus on one item so all backpacks would be somewhat equal.)

EQUAL EXCHANGE: Fourth Sunday in each month, you can purchase Fair Trade items (or

any3me from the Church office). We sell the items to support the small farmer vs the

Corporate farmer, not to make profits. We do have some neat items, as well: different flavors

of chocolate, such as orange, ginger and mint AND now we have K-Cups for your coffeemakers,

too! PLEASE visit our table in the Narthex at the end of the month or ask Steve and Sally

Layendecker if you have ques3ons. STAY TUNED FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS HELPING THE SKILL DAY CENTER,

KIMBERLY’S CENTER, AND WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!

MISSION NEEDS YOU.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Please come join us! The movements are simple, and you can

follow along, either standing or in a chair. Tai Chi is therapeu3c

for body, mind and spirit. And it is free! We hope to see you each Thursday at 3 pm in Fellowship Hall. Donna Lavery and Mary Beth Neely

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FKPC PICTURES

Daniel Banks and bust of his grandfather,

Edward Daniel Davis. He was noted for Civil Rights

involvement in Central Florida

SERVICE OF INSTALLATION - Rev. Melanie Marsh-Baum was installed on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at 4:00pm at the Community Presbyterian Church, Atlan,c Beach, FL. She is the daughter of Arthur Marsh and Dr. Pamela Lewin. Also, the niece of Judith Bullen. Melanie grew up a<ending Fort King Presbyterian Church.

Civil Rights field trip

on January 27, 2020

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OUTREACH

January 20, 2020 - FKPC a<ended the Mar,n Luther King march downtown Ocala.

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Our Congrega,onal Care Commi<ee is looking forward to an ac,ve new year. We will begin our new year

with a new ac,vity for our congrega,on. On Sunday, February 9th, we will host a Blessing of the Pets,

with the service for dogs at 2:00 and one for cats and other beloved pets at 3:00. We invite you to join us

that aNernoon for our special pet blessing. To help our beloved companion animals and their pet parents

to be as comfortable and safe as possible, we ask the following• All dogs must be on non-retractable

leashes • All cats and other pets must be in carriers or appropriate cages/containers • Please use a cover

for your carrier ( towels work well) • All dogs and cats must have a current rabies shot • Rev. Dyson will be

happy to bless pictures of pets who may not do well at the event or do not travel well • Please consider

your pet’s tolerance of other pets, people and new places in deciding whether this event will work for

them. • We recommend that pets not eat immediately before a<ending the event At 2:00, dogs and their

pet parents will gather in the grassy area in front of the Fellowship Hall for a special service and blessing.

At 3:00, cats and other beloved pets will be inside the Fellowship Hall for a special service and blessing.

We ask that pet parents remain with their companion animal throughout the event. Ft. King Presbyterian

will be collec,ng dona,ons for the Humane Society (dogs) and Sheltering Hands (cats) on that day. In ad-

di,on, we will have special treats for all pets and their parents. Our Blessing of the Pets is open to the

community, so feel free to share with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you and your beloved

companion animal at this special event!

*********************************************************** The Congrega,onal Care Commi<ee has selected “Water” as our primary Earth Care topic of 2020.

Throughout the year we will be sharing informa,on about water and how to be good stewards of this vital

natural resource. Be on the look out for informa,on in the Link, our Sunday bulle,n and the website.

February Water fact A recent study conducted with homeowners in central Florida found that, on

average, 64 percent of the drinking water used by homes went to irriga,on. In the summer months, this

percentage increased to 88 percent, (2015-University of South Florida) For an easy to use Water Usage

Calculator, check out www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conserva,on/ water-use-calculator.

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FLOWER CALENDAR

Church Flowers - 2020

If you are considering providing flowers (or a plant) sometime for a worship service, but would like to know more about the pro-cess, the following information will be helpful:

The flowers or plant do not need to be purchased from or delivered by a florist. They do not need to be costly; the source and cost are completely your choice.

If you bring them from your yard or buy them from Walmart, Aldi, Publix, etc., they just need to be in a vase, basket, pot, or container of your choice ready to display. There are loaner vases available to use.

There is no minimum or maximum size requirement for the flower arrangement. The flowers are yours to take after the Sunday service. I will be glad to answer any questions you might have, or help with wording for the worship

bulletin.

PLEASE NOTE: Please sign up on the Church Bulletin Board OR call Judith Bullen at 352–351-0870. Thank you to these people as they share in donating the flowers for the following worship services:

February 2, 2020 —- "In loving memory of Rodney Spring", from Ginny Spring

February 9, 2020 —- In celebration of our 62nd wedding anniversary, Betty and Ed Cluster February 16, 2020 —- In celebration of our 64

th wedding anniversary, Steve and Janet Mitchell

February 23, 2020 —- In remembrance of Anthony, from the Clegorne family

March 1, 2020 ---- OPEN

March 8, 2020 ---- OPEN

March 15, 2020 ---- In memory of Jim Copeland, Nancy Copeland

March 22, 2020 ---- OPEN

March 29, 2020 ---- OPEN

April 5, 2020 ---- OPEN

April 12, 2020 ---- OPEN

April 19, 2020 ---- OPEN

April 26, 2020 ---- OPEN

May 3, 2020 ---- OPEN

May 10, 2020 ---- OPEN

May 17, 2020 ---- OPEN

May 24, 2020 ---- OPEN

May 31, 2020 ---- OPEN

June 7, 2020 ---- OPEN

June 14, 2020 ---- OPEN

June 21, 2020 ---- In celebration of our 54th wedding anniversary, from Alan and Onalee Mease June 28, 2020 ---- OPEN

July 5, 2020 ---- OPEN

July 12, 2020 ---- OPEN

July 19, 2020 ---- OPEN

July 26, 2020 ---- OPEN

August 2, 2020 ---- OPEN

August 9, 2020 ---- In celebration of Glenna Dyson’s 21st Birthday, from Pastor Jo Anne Dyson

August 16, 2020 --- OPEN

August 23, 2020 --- OPEN

August 30, 2020 --- In memory of Ann Fiduk, from Lenore Lord Phillips

September 6, 2020 --- OPEN

September 13, 2020 --- “The flowers today are given to the glory of God in memory of Robert E. McCammon by Carol McCammon.” September 20, 2020 --- OPEN

September 27, 2020 --- OPEN

There will be a sign-up sheet for Sunday Worship flowers on the Church Bulletin board or you can call

Judith Bullen at 352-351-0870. Thank you!

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MINISTRY

CALLING ALL ACTORS AND ACTRESSES:

During Lent, there will be a 5 minute skit meant humorously to remind us of our commit-

ment to Christ. Four to five people are needed each Sunday to do these skits. You can commit

to 1 skit or par,cipate in all 6. No memoriza,on required; scripts are used. Commitment

requires availability aNer worship the week before you do your skit and the Sunday of the skit.

February 23 at 11:45 will be the first gathering of actors to look over the scripts and choose the

parts and dates that work for you. Please gather at the front of the Sanctuary that morning.

Thanks.

SERMONS FOR FEBRUARY: Children in the Bible Series

February 2: Children: Blessings and Bullies Ps 127: 4-5; 2 Kings 2: 23-25; Luke 19: 1-10

February 9: Children with Special Needs Lev 21: 16-24, 2 Samuel 9:1-3; Ma<hew 15: 29-31

February 23: Children as Proclaimers I Samuel 17: 12-31; 2 Kings 5: 1-5; Acts 12: 12-17

LENT STARTS

Lent is the 40 day period (minus Sundays) for prepara,on of Easter. In the church, it is a ,me

of introspec,on, repentance and refocusing our lives. Many people opt to either give up some-

thing for Lent like chocolate, desserts, meat, use of straws and plas,c bags, watching TV.

Others opt to start a new discipline like reading a gospel, volunteering, daily prayer, visi,ng

home bound, journaling. Whatever discipline you choose to do, let it be a ,me of spiritual

reconnec,on. The church will have special programs and worship ,mes. Some that are set

include:

Ash Wednesday Service is February 26 at 7 PM. It is a ,me of prayer

and imposi,on of ashes.

Palm Sunday: April 5. Cantata, palm branches

Maundy Thursday: April 9 Service of Communion at 7 PM

Good Friday: April 10 Service of Light and Darkness and special music

Easter: April 12 Communion, flowers, joyful celebra,on

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SESSION

The Stated Mee,ng of the Session met on January 15, 2020.

Highlights of the mee,ng included:

Welcoming the newly elected elders to Session (Harvey Bohner, Joe Long, Joan

Woods and Sadie Strawder) to their official first mee,ng. We thank Mary Beth

Neely for con,nuing another term.

Elec,on of Sally Layendecker as Commissioner to the February 1, 2020, Stated

Mee,ng of Presbytery at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augus,ne.

SeUng the date for the Annual Mee,ng of the Corpora,on and the Congrega,on on

January 26, 2020, to elect the Officers of the Corpora,on, hear the Proposed Budget

Report for 2020, approve the members of the Nomina,on Commi<ee for 2020, and

approve the Terms of Call for the Pastor.

Fourteen new members that joined in late 2018 through 2019 were to be honored

at a luncheon following the annual mee,ng on January 26, 2020.

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Please be aware that the Building heat has been left on and results in a much higher electric bill. When your ministry/group leaves, please turn down or turn off the heat. Thank you.

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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP

Crossroads II Class Schedule for January and February 2020

January 5 – The Poli3cal Life of a Follower of Jesus – Buddy MacKay

January 12 – Poli3cal Roundtable: How do we, as followers of Jesus, respond to the

challenges of climate change, immigra3on and health care? – Barbara Fitos, Steve

Layendecker, Gwynn Pealer

January 19 – Historical Roots of Racism in the US: The Experience of the Enslaved People

and the Ways that the Slave Culture is imbedded in our Cons3tu3on– Mary Beth Neely

January 26 – Historical Roots of Racism in the US: Jim Crow America – John Moxley

February 2– Working Toward Racial Jus3ce: One Story – Ida B. Wells -- Mary Beth Neely

February 9 – Working Toward Racial Jus3ce: One Story – Edward Daniel Davis, Sr. – Daniel

Banks

February 16 and 23 – Working toward Racial Jus3ce: Unconscious Racism –

Use of the book My Grandmother’s Hands by Resma Menaken –

Becky and John Wolf, Judith Bullen and Joanne Ohlman

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FORT KING

FORT KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Italicized events are non-FKPC activities using FKPC buildings

FORT KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Italicized events are non-FKPC activities using FKPC buildings

CALENDAR

Friday

Pick-up Subs

Hope House Task

Force Mtg after church

3:00 Blessing of Cats, & other animals

Holiday –

OFFICE CLOSED

President’s Day

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White Elephant Sale 8-2

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All actors meet after

worship for Lenten skit practice.

Youth Event

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RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED

Label

Boy Scout Fundraiser

Fort King’s Boy Scout Troop #196 is selling meat s,cks as a fundraiser for their various scou,ng ac,vi,es.

The meat s,cks are made at Country Meats, an Ocala-based, FDA cer,fied facility and sell for $1.00

each. If interested, please contact Bob Barton at 425-8500. See a sample on the church bulle,n board.

FORT KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

13 Northeast 36th Avenue

Ocala, Florida 34470

www.Nkingchurch.org

First Class