Apr i l 27, 2014

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.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I N T H E H E A RT O F F O R T M Y E R S

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

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

Firs t Presbyter ian Church

Continued Prayers for

Phil Bennett Bob Brockwell Ted Brown Maxine Crumpler Louise Ittner Irving Layne Ron Manchester Emily O’Neil Darrell & Betty Ann Prevatt Marti Raugh Betty Shanklin Mary Thurman Dottie Wilcock

PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Jake Barbera, Steve Barton, William Connors, Thomas Jackson, Ryan James, Shaina Nelson, Chelsey Pcolar, Curtis Perry, Kenneth Poole, Nick Schitea, Jeff Shannon, Jordon Shepler, Tyler Say-Rathbone, Vinny Surasi, Major Dave Whitman, Andrew Woodard, Matt Zajac, Jodi Zajac

PRAISE: PRAISE: PRAISE: PRAISE: Answered prayers!

For His great Gift and proof of

life everlasting!

Safe & healthy birth of great

granddaughter Michaela

Blythe Tubbs! PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: Virginia Brown

Jo Clanton

Virginia Clark

Diane Fletcher

Pat Geraghty, jr

Lauren Gill

Matt & Bethany Gilreath

Rev. Norman Hutchinson

Linda Ittner

Keatley family

Eddie McGlynn

Robert McGlynn

Claire Middleton

Lenny Mlejnek

Murray family Rev. Roger Peterson

Hank Pickett

Sharon Standfest Gerald Strahlendorf

Bob Steele

Jack & Carolyn Steele

Dave Whitman

Alfred, Benjamin, Bill, Catherine

Deb, Fran, Grace, Harold, Jan

Jeffery, Jerry, Judy, Keish

Kelsey, Ken, Linda, Max, Minnie,

Patty, Peyton, Phil Stephanie,

Tim, Valerie, Virginia

PRAYERS

Prayers for those serving in the military on active duty and their familes:

Wayne Wheeler and Matt Bracewell

Captain Amanda Filiowich - stationed at Fort Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, WY

Trevor Pcolar stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield, HI

Jeremy Shepler deployed to Afghanistan July 2013

Sergeant David Gerber deployed to Romania and Sergeant Stacy Gerber

GREAT BANQUET GATHERING

SES S ION SUMMARY

The Great Banquet Gathering will be held tonight from 6:00 –8:00 PM at

the Guiding Light Community Church, 1360 Touchstone Road, N. Fort Myers

April 2014 Session Summary ~ John Poole, Clerk of SessionApril 2014 Session Summary ~ John Poole, Clerk of SessionApril 2014 Session Summary ~ John Poole, Clerk of SessionApril 2014 Session Summary ~ John Poole, Clerk of Session

• Frank Shannon from the CE Committee reported that plans are underway for our annual Fourth of July luncheon and Bible Study in Galloway Hall. We had a great turn out last year, and expect even more this year!

• Sheryl de Jong, Moderator of the Deacons, reported that the Ladies Tea has been moved to Saturday, August 16th.

• Joe Spielman from the Trustees reported that the 24 feet of wall panels have been delivered. We are now able to separate Galloway Hall into two rooms for the Great Banquet meetings.

• Pat Furbringer reported on the many activities of the Mission Committee. These include the Ronald McDonald House, Sole & Undie Sunday, Tens for Turkeys and many more. There are a lot of ways to get involved, so please consider talking to Pat about how you could assist our mission activities.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

The Mission Committee invites you to join them as they prepare a

meal for family members staying at the Ronald McDonald House of

SW Florida on Thursday, May 8th. Thursday, May 8th. Thursday, May 8th. Thursday, May 8th. If you would like to help cook the

meal at the Ronald McDonald location please contact Pat Furbringer.

Monetary donations to purchase supplies for the meal will be

accepted today as you exit. Thank you in advance for your support!

CEDARKIRK SUMMER CAMP

Cedarkirk Cedarkirk Cedarkirk Cedarkirk will hold an OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE on May 3rd, from 1:00—5:00 PM to experience a free afternoon at camp. This is a great opportunity to learn about their summer programs, see some of the facilities and activities used during summer camp, and get a feel for what your child will experience. Spend the day enjoying the tour, hayrides, s’mores, climbing on the rock

wall, archery, and zip lining. Go to www.cedarkirk.org for more information.

D I R EC TORY UPDATE

Please change the address for Marti Raugh in your directory as follows:

C/o Lana Tober, 6123 Silberman Drive, San Jose, California 95120

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CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers today are given by Leigh Hayes

in honor of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ April 27, 2014

Prelude ………………………………………………………...O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ

Barbara Peterson, Piano

Worship Chimes

Welcome to Our Visitors………………………………………...Rev. Paul de Jong and Deacons

Minute for Mission ………………………………………………..Pat Furbringer and Angela Katz

* Hymn of Praise …………………………………………….#234 Crown Him with Many Crowns Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time.

*Greeting One Another

*Greeting Song …………………………………………………..#213 Because He Lives (refrain)

Special Music ………………………………………The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

Dick Kuieck, Solo

Scripture Reading: Genesis 6:5-7 ……………………………………………...Mary Ann Hughey

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Choral Offertory ..………………………………………………………………………….The Prayer

*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

*Songs of Preparation ……………………………..#102 There’s Something About That Name

#101 His Name Is Wonderful

#105 He Is Lord (refrain)

*Hymn…………………………………………………………………………………...#220 He Lives

Benediction

Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Piano Meditation:

Sermon: Jesus in the Temple

Rev. Paul de Jong

First Presbyterian Church

2438 Second Street

Fort Myers, Florida 33901

AT A GL ANCE

Phone: 239-334-2261 E-mail address:

info@fpcfortmyers.org

We Thank God For . . . .

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

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

Tony Beaumont, Bonnie Chappelle, Bob Gibson, Tom Hutchinson, Deborah Onderdonk

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

ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Pat Furbringer, Lalai Hamric, Chuck Hiles, John Poole, Frank Shannon, Joe Spielman

DEACONS: Betty Campbell, Jan Culbertson, Steve Culbertson, Sheryl de Jong, Harriet Hart, Rebecca Hayes, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Tom Hutchinson, Jack Merchant, Ruth Moon, Bonnie Motsay, Deborah Onderdonk

TRUSTEES: Bonnie Chappelle, Sam Galloway, Jr., Lalai Hamric, Pete Kouwenhoven, Frank Krotzer, Larry Nixon, Donna Poole, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Virginia Brown, Richard Chappelle, Max Furbringer, Phyllis Little, John Poole, Nancy Whitman

Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:

We’re LIVE Online

Sunday @ 11:00 AM

www.fpcfortmyers.org

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

M M M M ---- F 9:30 AM F 9:30 AM F 9:30 AM F 9:30 AM –––– 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM

Tues., April 29th Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM at the home of Pastor Paul Study: Revelation & Sheryl de Jong

Wed., April 30th Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Choir Room

Sat., May 3rd Southern Comforters 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Sun., May 4th Sunday School 9:45 AM Rooms listed above

Worship 11:00 AM Sanctuary

Communion

SUNDAY MORN ING

Coed Adult Classes 9:45 AM Classes meet in the following rooms:

Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Galloway Hall

Study: Psalms

Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class ---- Led by John Poole Parlor C101

The Seekers will be studying What Did Jesus Do? What Did Jesus Do? What Did Jesus Do? What Did Jesus Do? A 12 part DVD series by R.C. Sproul in the significance of the life of Jesus prior to the crowning weeks of the passion. What does it mean for Christ to be the “second Adam” - and what does it mean for believers today?

†††† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E201 Leader: Sheryl de Jong

High School Youth High School Youth High School Youth High School Youth ---- Study: The Christian Life

Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room C106

Women’s Tuesday Bible Study Women’s Tuesday Bible Study Women’s Tuesday Bible Study Women’s Tuesday Bible Study ---- Bad Girls of the Bible Bad Girls of the Bible Bad Girls of the Bible Bad Girls of the Bible May 6th May 6th May 6th May 6th ———— Lot’s WifeLot’s WifeLot’s WifeLot’s Wife

Tuesday Evening Bible Study will NOT meet during the month of May.Tuesday Evening Bible Study will NOT meet during the month of May.Tuesday Evening Bible Study will NOT meet during the month of May.Tuesday Evening Bible Study will NOT meet during the month of May.