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Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs! Whether you’re a resident of Southwest Florida or just visiting, we invite you to participate in any of the following worship, study, mission or fellowship opportunities available at First Church. So, as you plan your week, be sure to put “First things” first!

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2018

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | BONITA SPRINGS

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY Sunday Morning Classes | 10:10-10:50 AM D.I.G. (Discover-Investigate-Grow): “The Book of Ezra” Through May 13 | Great Room The Book of Ezra was written after Israel was utterly defeated militarily and exiled to Babylon. Ezra re-turned to Jerusalem to rebuild the ruins of Israel. A descendant of priests, he reintroduced the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) to a people who had forgotten their faith.

“Celebration of Discipline” with Dr. Al Barrow Through April | Price Chapel Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality. Exploring the “classic disciplines” of our faith, it looks at each spiritual practice and what Scripture has to say about it. Dr. Al Barrow is challenging class partici-pants to see the Christian faith as a life of spiritual transformation. This book is available for purchase in the BookCenter.

A P R I L M E M O R Y V E R S E And God is able to bless you abundantly,

so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)

First Flix: “The Case for Christ” Friday, April 27 | 7 PM | CenterPoint

This dramatic film is based on the true story of Lee Strobel that inspired his 1998 book. Award-winning investigative re-porting earned Strobel a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune.

But at home, his wife’s newfound faith in Christ went against everything Lee believed as an avowed atheist. Using his journalistic and legal training to debunk Christianity in order to save his crumbling marriage, Lee came face-to-face with the unexpected re-sults that changed everything.

Upper Level Student Ministries will provide a “concession stand” with popcorn and other re-freshments available for purchase. Proceeds will help fund their summer camp trip in June!

SACRED ARTS MINISTRY After Worship Recital Today!

12:15 PM | Sanctuary Come enjoy the vocal talents of Helen Tintes, Michele Pelletiere, Klaus Schuermann, and Isabelle Aubin as they present selections from opera and Broadway, as well as art songs, and more.

Grab a cup of coffee at First Stop and join us in the Sanctuary after the 11:00 service!

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Around the Corner, Around the World

Misión Peniel IMMOKALEE A Ministry of the Peace River Presbytery Misión Peniel of Immokalee began in 2006 as a ministry to Hispanic migrant farmworkers, operating out of a mobile home. In 2007 it expanded with the arrival of Pastor Mi-guel Estrada and the rental of a storefront property. Through Pastor Estrada and the Misión Peniel staff and volunteers, opportunities for worship, pray-er and Bible study, pastoral care, and counseling are of-fered to the farm-workers. The goal of this ministry is to assist migrant workers in their con-stant struggle to maintain an existence in Immokalee while they work to support their fami-lies, who live primarily in Mexi-co or Guatemala. Every Friday at the Mission, staff and volun-teers serve between 300 and 700 meals; canned food, cloth-ing, personal hygiene items, and diapers are also given to the migrant workers and their families. (See service oppor-tunity on page 3.)

Please pray for the staff of Mis-ión Peniel, working as the hands and feet of Jesus in Im-mokalee. For more details, visit misionpeniel.com.

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Officer Nomination Form Our Book of Order (the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church) affirms all ministry in the church as a gift from Jesus Christ and specifically highlights certain ministry (the offices of elder and deacon) for those ordained, or set apart, to fulfill particular leadership functions. Deacons fulfill ministry char-acterized most commonly as deeds of love and mercy. Elders carry educational, administrative, legislative and judicial re-sponsibilities within the church. Those called to such posi-tions should be persons “of strong faith, dedicated disciple-ship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord” demon-strated in their manner of life.

In the Presbyterian Church, elders and deacons are nominat-ed and elected by the church body. The 2018 Nominating Committee seeks your assistance in identifying future offic-ers. You can help us by suggesting names of individuals you believe have the gifts, talents, experience and spiritual ma-turity to serve as an officer, and by praying for this process. Consider their attendance at public worship, participation in other church activities, evidence of commitment and past service. Most importantly, ask God to guide you, for “man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

I suggest the following church member(s) for Elder

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I suggest the following church member(s) for Deacon

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Please complete this form and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office. Submission deadline is April 30, 2018 .

Members of the Nominating Committee are: Glenn Korfhage, Pat Mett, Dan Morton, Linda Rath, Bill Rees, and Donna Tenfelde; Janice Croley and

Sally Myers (Elder representatives), Linda Faas (Deacon representative).

PLEASE HELP THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

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IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS Our Prayer Chain continues to pray for all who have asked for prayer. Even though an individual’s name may appear once in this section, be assured that our “prayer warriors” are persistent in their work and con-tinue to pray for all who have requested prayer. To be added or removed from the Prayer Chain, call Sherri Feeley (239-992-2726), or place a written request in our “prayer box” at the Welcome Desk.

Special Prayers Please remember Donna Bechik, Joan Gandrup, Larry Klopp.

Our Christian sympathy goes out to Alice Groth on the death of her husband, William (“Bill”) Groth, on April 15. Bill was a 32-year church member who served as both an elder and a deacon. We also ex-tend our sympathy to Barbara Meier on the death of her husband, Jerry Meier, on April 17. A memorial service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 1 PM in the Sanctuary. Pastoral Care The Pastors, Parish Nurses, Deacons and Visitation Team are available as needs arise. If you or someone you know has been hospitalized, requests a visit or needs prayer, let us know. Please contact the Parish Nurse office (239-992-3233 ext. 296).

FIRST TARTAN SOCIETY For information on Planned Giving and the First Tar-tan Society, please stop by the Planned Giving kiosk during First Stop this morning. You may also contact Nelson Robbins at [email protected].

MEN’S MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP Weekly Breakfast Fellowship Thursdays through May 17 | 7:20-8:35 AM | MCH All men are encouraged to join us Thursday mornings for fellowship, Bible study, and a continental break-fast!

For more details, stop by the Men’s Ministry kiosk this morning. You may also contact Steve Thompson at [email protected] or 765-427-5299.

FIRST MISSIONS CONTINUED Service Opportunity at Misión Peniel Friday, May 4 | 2-6:30 PM | Immokalee The Mission Leadership Team invites you to join them in visiting and volunteering at FPC-supported mission organization Misión Peniel in Immokalee. First Church volunteers will help serve a meal, assist with food and clothing distribution, and demonstrate God’s love to our brothers and sisters in need.

RSVP to Director of Missions Trusha Barner ([email protected]; 239-992-3233) by Wednesday, May 2, to be part of this service opportunity.

THRIFT SHOP MINISTRY At the beginning of summer, First Thrift Shop can lose up to 70% of its volunteer force as they return to their northern homes. If you are spending your summer here, please consider volunteering your time to help with receiving goods, pricing and displaying items. We offer: flexible schedules (work one hour or all day), spir-itual rewards and new friendships! Cur-rent Thrift Shop hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM.

Contact Shop Manager Jill House at 239-992-0285.

All are invited to join us for coffee and fellowship time in McClure Hall after worship.

TODAY’S KIOSKS Men’s Ministry Planned Giving

Prayer Shawl Ministry Women’s Ministry


WOMEN’S CONNECTION

Working Women’s Fellowship Tuesdays through April | 7-8:30 PM | Lightner Conf. Room “The Cross” by John Stott

Wednesday in the Word April 25 | 9:30-11 AM | McClure Hall Led by Pastor June Barrow After our final class with Pastor June on April 25, we will have a “Pitch In” Salad Lunch. Ladies are asked to bring a salad to serve 10-12, and their own dishes (preferably disposable). If you plan to attend, contact Women’s Ministry Coordinator Donna Tenfelde ([email protected]; 239-992-3233 ext. 293) about what you plan to bring, or visit the Women’s Minis-try kiosk today.

May 2 | 9:30-11 AM | McClure Hall Guest Speaker: Barbara Hattemer After a successful career at a management consulting firm and raising four children, local author Barbara Hattemer spent 15 years as an activist—founding Morality in Media of Na-ples, the Character Council of Collier County, and other organizations. Her writing, which fo-cuses on family and women’s issues, has been featured in Christian Herald magazine

and Focus on the Family’s Citizen. Barbara re-cently authored Field of Daisies and An Island Just for Us (poignant women’s fiction) and, just last year, also published a children’s pic-ture book, Hungry Foxes on Our Hillside. Meet Barbara on May 2 as she shares her spiritual

journey, which began when she was eight years old. Her books will be available for purchase. No sign-up required.

Wednesday Prayer Warriors 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 11 AM | Chapel

“Spring Tee Partee” Golf & Card Outing Saturday, April 28 | 9 AM | Spring Run If you signed up for golf or cards… and lunch, remember the event is this Saturday! Questions? Contact Donna Tenfelde at [email protected] or 239-992-3233 ext. 293 or visit the Women’s Ministry kiosk today.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER The SDC is open through the summer months, offering Bibli-cal counseling and spiritual di-rection. The Center is located directly across the street from the main church campus, at 9696 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 207. There is no charge for ser-vices.

Appointments for confidential counseling may be scheduled by calling the Center at 239-221-8250.

GriefShare Resumes Tuesday, May 1 1:30 PM | Student Min. Center

Please note: GriefShare is currently on hiatus and will not meet on April 24.

If you have lost someone close, you don’t have to face your grief alone. The GriefShare support group at First Church holds inno-vative, self-contained sessions weekly. Each includes: a video seminar with interviews from top experts on grief and recov-ery, real-life case studies and dramatic re-enactments, discus-sion time with no pressure to participate, and a workbook for personal study and expression through journaling. Open to members of the community.

Visit griefshare.org for infor-mation or call the Parish Nurse Office at 239-992-3233 x296.


CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY At Neon Kids, our mission is to partner with parents to lead chil-dren into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Sunday Mornings Childcare for children ages 6 months to 3 years is available during the 9 and 11 AM services as well as during our adult CE class. Register at the Children’s Desk before worship.

The Children’s Choir meets at 10 AM on Sundays through May 6. Children grades K–5 are learning about God’s love in a musical environment! For de-tails, please contact Choir Director Peter Lewis at [email protected].

Our Children’s Ministry, Neon Kids, meets for Sunday school during the 11 AM service in the Family Minis-tries Center. For more information, inquire at the Children’s Desk this morning. You may also contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Grace Coldiron at [email protected] or visit neonkids.org.

WONDER YEARS PRESCHOOL Wonder Years provides high quality learn-ing and a strong faith foundation. School hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM, for children ages 2–5 years by Sept. 1. Register soon as spaces are limited!

Contact Preschool Administrator Lauren Hargis ([email protected] or 239-948-6677).

UPPER LEVEL STUDENT MINISTRIES Wednesdays | 6-8 PM Student Ministries Center Our youth group gathers weekly for Bible study, fellowship and activities. New mid-dle and high school students are wel-come to join.

For more details, contact Student Minis-try Coordinator Chris McNamara at 239-221-8319.

Family Ministry Movie Night Hillsong: Let Hope Rise Friday, May 4 | 6-8 PM | CenterPoint It’s all about Him. This film captures the on-stage energy and off-stage hearts of the Australia-based band Hillsong UNITED. It also introduces a new motion-picture genre: the theatrical worship experience. Explore Hill-song’s humble beginnings and astonishing rise to prominence as an inter-national church whose songs are sung every Sunday by more than 50 million people worldwide. Rated PG.

Upper Level Student Ministries will provide a “concession stand” where popcorn, drinks, and treats will be available for purchase. Proceeds will help fund the youth summer camp trip in June!

Questions? Please contact Student Ministry Coordinator Chris McNamara at 239-221-8319.


Saturdays at 5:30 PM

Pastor’s Message (same as on Sunday)

Casual atmosphere

Modern worship music and traditional hymns led by Randy & Lori Thomas

The “First” service of the weekend—join us!

FPC BOOKCENTER Our BookCenter has the latest in Chris-tian fiction, non-fiction, devotionals and Bibles at 20% off retail. Hours: Sundays after worship and Monday through Thurs-day, 9 AM–4:30 PM.

Today’s Featured Titles A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer W. Phillip Keller The Lord’s Prayer has never lost its luster, despite its familiarity and frequent use. This moving book takes

each phrase one-by-one, unfolding it in wonderful detail while sharing the au-thor’s insights and experiences.

Hurricane Season Lauren K. Denton Written in Denton’s signa-ture Southern style, this book tells the story of one couple’s unconventional journey to a full life and the

relationships that must be mended along the way.

Pelican Point Irene Hannon Army doctor Ben Garrison just wants to unload the Hope Harbor Lighthouse he inherited and then launch his civilian career after years

of treating battlefield trauma. Hope Har-bor Herald editor Marci Weber has other ideas, and sparks fly as the two go head-to-head. Can Hope Harbor heal the hearts of these two romance-wary souls?

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PREPAREDNESS MINISTRY & PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Hurricane Seminar Thursday, May 17 | 2-4 PM | Great Room

Florida’s upcoming hur-ricane season, predict-ed to be very active, begins June 1. Are you prepared? Do you have enough infor-mation to pass a hurri-cane quiz? Learn all

about what “to do” and what “not to do” in a hurri-cane. Our guest speakers will be ABC 7/WZVN mete-orologist Jim Dickey and Nicole Hornberger, Public Education Specialist for the Bonita Springs Fire & Rescue District. Information presented will include:

what to do before, during and after a hurricane; how to assemble an emergency food kit, a first

aid kit, and a disaster survival kit; how to develop an evacuation plan; learning about flood zones.

Bring your friends, neighbors and family members to learn more about hurricanes and how to develop a plan for the next “big storm.” This event is free of charge and open to the community; no reservations required.

Questions? Contact Connie Duquin at 239-287-7649 or [email protected].


WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, April 22

First Light Service, 7:30A, Sanctuary Worship Service 9:00A, Sanctuary & CPT Children’s Choir, 10:00A, FMC Adult Education Classes, 10:10A D.I.G. Bible Study, Great Room Celebration of Discipline, Chapel Neon Kids Sunday School, 11:00A, FMC Worship Service, 11:00A, Sanctuary & CPT Children’s Ministry Team, 12:00P, FMC Time of Prayer & Communion, 12:00P, Chapel After Worship Recital, 12:15P, Sanctuary

Monday, April 23 Angelus Bells, 5:00P, Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 24 Discipleship Group, 3:30P, Great Room Working Women’s Fellowship, 7:00P, LCR

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Wednesday, April 25 Wednesday in the Word, 9:30A, MCH Facilities Staff Meeting, 2:00P, HHC Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00P, CR Upper Level Student Ministries, 6:00P, SMC Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7:00P, CR

Thursday, April 26 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 7:20A, MCH Banner Committee, 9:00A, Banner Room

Friday, April 27 Bulletin Crew, 8:30A, Narthex First Flix: The Case for Christ, 7:00P, CPT

Saturday, April 28 Jerry Meier Memorial Service, 1:00P, Sanctuary CenterPoint Praise Worship, 5:30P, CPT

Sunday, April 29 First Light Service, 7:30A, Sanctuary Worship Service 9:00A, Sanctuary & CPT Children’s Choir, 10:00A, FMC Adult Education Classes, 10:10A D.I.G. Bible Study, Great Room Celebration of Discipline, Chapel Neon Kids Sunday School, 11:00A, FMC Worship Service, 11:00A, Sanctuary & CPT Time of Prayer & Communion, 12:00P, Chapel

CPT=CenterPoint CR=Choir Room FMC=Family Ministries Center HHC=Hawk Hospitality Center LCR=Lightner Conference Room MCH=McClure Hall SMC=Student Ministries Center (9696)

FPC BOOKCENTER CONTINUED

The Empowered Craig Parshall Trevor Black knows he’ll be in ene-my territory, both as a disbarred attorney and as a follower of Jesus, as he confronts supernatural ele-ments in a mysterious death, a gris-

ly murder and the disappearance of his daugh-ter. He learns that this web of evil extends far beyond isolated murders, with its head perhaps linked to the highest seats of power.

Unseen Realities: Heaven, Hell, Angels and Demons R.C. Sproul What we can see, hear, and feel we can accept as reality. But what about those things that are unseen? Scripture speaks about heaven,

hell, angels and demons, which are a part of the invisible spiritual realm. Internationally renowned Bible teacher R.C. Sproul helps us gain an under-standing of these things so we can come to a realization that, in fact, all four are true realities that impact upon our everyday lives.

LENDING LIBRARY Hours: M-F, 10 AM-2 PM

“Check out” our new Lending Library, locat-ed in what was formerly the Parlor in Price Hall. This room is also available for sched-uled meetings, M-F, 2:30 to 5PM.

Questions? Contact the Book-Center (239-992-3233 ext. 291).

“Choosing Wisely” I Samuel 16:1, 4-13 (NIV)

The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

4 Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”

5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.

6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.”

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the LORD chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine

appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from

that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.

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