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PASTOR’S LETTER Happy Advent & Merry Christmas,
Welcome to the season of hope,
expecta�on and joy! Advent is the season
of hope and expecta�on as the world
anxiously awaits the coming of the
promised gi! of the Prince of Peace.
Christmas day we celebrate with all of
crea�on the birth of this incredible gi! in
Jesus the Christ.
I was given an early Christmas gi! this year
when I read some of the results from our
Consecra�on Sunday. I was so pleased to
see that 36 people increased their es�mate
of giving, totaling an $8,328 increase over
their giving last year. We also received 8
brand new pledges totaling $8,810. I am so
thankful for the increases and these new
pledges! These gi!s will help Fort King
con�nue being a strong voice for jus�ce,
peace, reconcilia�on and God’s Word in our
community and around the world.
As wonderful as these gi!s are we are s�ll a
good distance away from the amount that
was pledged in 2015. As I write this ar�cle,
the Finance Ministry has reported that we
are $30,225 behind what was pledged last
year. Some of the difference is due in part
to people moving away, the death of some
of our members, people who have pledged
in the past but have not done so as of yet,
and some who have needed to reduce their
giving.
As I anxiously await the celebra�on of the birth of
our Lord, I am thankful for the gi!s received and
hopeful that we can close the gap of our es�mate
of giving. By doing so, I believe, Fort King can
con�nue being a reflec�on of the gi! of Christmas
and share God’s love with the world.
For what has been given and what will be given,
I give you great thanks. I especially give thanks
to God for the many gi!s bestowed on us all,
above all the gi! of Christ Jesus!
May the peace of Christ be upon you,
WORSHIP SERVICE - SUNDAY 10:30 A.M. Sunday School - 9:15 A.M.
Pastor Andy Gans Visitation Pastor (Ret.) Tom McNeil Music Director Rick Roberts Executive Assistant Pat Brown Nursery Attendant Tammy Keeslar
13 NE 36th Ave Ocala, FL 34470
Office: (352) 694-4121 Fax: (352) 694-5226
www.fortking.org [email protected]
Proofreaders Susan Jensen, John Stewart Contributors Members of Fort King Assemblers Phyllis Altonn, Bobbie Burns, Sue Chancey, Kay Dahlen, Joyce
Gauntt, Pat Merrill, Alice Reffner and Jean Winkler.
Bulk Mail John Stewart
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ADMINISTRATION and FINANCE
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Financial Update for 2015: Although our Es�mate of Giving (members who pledge)
income is $4,257.30 above budget year-to-date, we are $6,591.12 below our total income
budget for the year. This is due to our Members Gi!s (members who do not pledge)
income being $11,107.85 below budget. Members Gi!s are also behind last year by
$10,293.19. Currently there are 117 members who do not pledge for the year.
Our expenses are $15,087.95 below budget for the year. Some of these expense items will be spent before year
end but some will not as ministries are aware of our financial situa�on and have held back on spending. While we
understand their reasoning, we also must realize this is not an op�mal process for a mission-oriented church.
Stewardship Update: A great big thank you to all members who have turned in their Es�mate of Giving cards for
2016. Your support of our church is immensely appreciated. On November 14th, a leFer, which included a
reminder and a pledge card, was mailed to those members who pledged in 2015 but have not yet pledged for
2016. Hopefully, we will receive sufficient responses to allow Finance to begin the budge�ng process soon.
I would like to remind everyone that there are no limits regarding making a pledge. You can pledge as high or as
low as you like. A dollar a week or a hundred dollars a week; all pledges are welcome! It is difficult to create a
budget when the amount of expected income is s�ll undetermined. Therefore, the more members who submit
their Es�mate of Giving card, the more accurate a budget for the next year. Although we would like to receive the
Es�mate of Giving cards as soon as possible, we will accept pledges at any �me; there is no cut-off date.
Please note that if you make a pledge and your financial circumstances change, you can contact the office and ask
for a new pledge card. Pledge changes can be made to exis�ng pledges at any �me.
Steve Layendecker, Chair
Administra�on and Finance Ministry
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE (continued)
Dear Church Family,
Words cannot begin to express how much we appreciated all the cards, calls, visits and
prayers received from all of you over the last two and a half years.
Dan’s connec�on and love for this church and congrega�on started as a teenager when
he aFended youth group with me. He was always a ‘behind the scenes’ kind of guy,
suppor�ng me by helping with building and tearing down scenery for Christmas pageants, helping fix fishing poles
for High Tide ou�ngs, working with Kenny Orme at the fish fry fund raisers for youth groups, helping at the ladies
White Elephant sales and working to help remodel the sanctuary restrooms, etc.
We were married in this church and our children were bap�zed, raised and married in this church. Our love
and commitment is only deepened by all of the love and support you all have showered on us. Please accept our
deep and sincere gra�tude to all of you.
Chris Berryhill
Sherri, Cyndi, Danielle and Families
CONNECTIONS Dinners For Eight
It is �me to begin thinking about joining our Dinners for Eight Program
Dinners for Eight is a fun way to get to know your church family. Each month from January through April, 4 couples
(8 people) join together for dinner. Single people are welcomed and will be matched up with another par�cipant
to form “a couple.” Each month you and your partner meet as part of four different couples. Each month
you provide a different por�on of the meal as described below.
♦ Couple A - Host...provides meat and beverage…calls others in your group to confirm date and �me. Dinner is
held in the home of the host (in some instances hosts may use the home of another member with more space)
♦ Couple B – Provides vegetable
♦ Couple C – Provides salad and bread
♦ Couple D – Provides dessert
A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex so you may indicate your interest in par�cipa�ng. A schedule, designed to
mix up the groups each month, will be provided for the en�re four months. In May we will have a special event to
include everyone that has par�cipated.
If you have any ques�ons, or want to register by phone, please call Bernice Henry at 694-6798.
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DISCIPLESHIP
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP IS NOW THE CROSSROADS II CLASS
Come join us each Sunday morning for fellowship, Chris�an study, and learning. Coffee and social interac�on
begins at 9:00 a.m. with class presenta�on and group interac�on from 9:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m.
ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION . . .
The Adult Discipleship Ministry invites everyone in our Church family – and all of your friends – to gather
three Wednesday evenings during Advent for a �me of prepara�on for God’s coming into the world and into our
lives.
Wednesday, December 2 – Prepara*on with the Word
6:00 p.m. in the Session Room
We will reflect on the birth passages in MaFhew and Luke, using a method called lec�o divina.
Led by Mary Beth Neely
Wednesday, December 9 – Prepara*on with silence and medita*on
6:00 p.m. in the Session Room
We will prepare ourselves for God with quiet, breath prayers and listening.
Led by Cheryl Gans and Mary Beth Neely
Wednesday, December 16 – Prepara*on with song
6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
We will prepare ourselves for God’s coming with Christmas Carols.
Led by Rick Roberts
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DISCIPLESHIP (continued)
Join The High Tide group on December 13th as we go caroling with the Youth Group.
We will ride on the bus and visit members of the congrega�ons in their homes or
assisted living communi�es. We will meet at 5 p.m. and plan to return by 7 p.m.
Our Sunday School children are invited to a Birthday Party for Jesus during the worship Sunday
School �me on December 13th
. The party will include Advent ac�vi�es, games, a birthday cake, and
the construc�on of fruit baskets to be given to our shut-ins as a gi! to Jesus. The fruit baskets will be
filled with fruit provided by the Adult Sunday School Class. Cra!s constructed by the Sunday School
children will be placed in the baskets along with seasonal treats. The baskets will be delivered by the
High Tide and Youth Group when they go caroling that night.
Happy Birthday esus
Happy Birthday esus
Christmas Dinner and Pageant
The annual Christmas Dinner and Pageant will be on December 20th beginning at 5:30 p.m. The members of
Session will provide the turkey and dressing as their gi! to the congrega�on and ask those aFending to
please bring their favorite side-dish (vegetable, salad or dessert) to share with others.
Following dinner, the pageant “The Toy That Saved Christmas” directed by Ashley Gans, assisted by Harvey
and Kathy Bohner, will be presented in the Sanctuary. Everyone will be delighted by the cast of children,
youth and adults presen�ng this year’s pageant. Please plan to aFend this wonderful evening with your
church family.
YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
Men’s Night Out
Men’s Night Out is scheduled for Monday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Brian
Lavery. Please RSVP to Brian at 694-8264.
Sassy Seniors
Sassy Seniors will not meet un�l further no�ce.
Tai Chi Classes
Tai Chi will not meet during December. We will resume in January. Our first class of the New
Year will be Thursday, January 7th at 3:00 in Fellowship Hall.
Tai Chi is a gentle series of movements and breathing. It is great for your health. It slows you
down, if that’s what you need; it gets you moving, if you need movement in your daily life. If you
have not tried it with us, please come and give it a try. If you have tried it, and stopped coming,
we’d love to have you back. If you are one of our “regulars,” we’re always happy that you are
here.
Hope to see you in January!
Mary Beth Neely and Donna Lavery
YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP (continued)
BOY SCOUT TROOP 196
This Holiday Season, members of Boy Scout Troop #196 from FKPC have collected and
delivered over 600 pounds of non-perishable food to Brothers Keeper Soup Kitchen
and Interfaith Emergency Services. They also provided gi!s for six children through the
FKPC Christmas Angel Tree project. This is their expression of being thankful
and giving back to those in need in their community.
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GROUP ACTIVITIES (continued)
Interfaith Meals
Thank you to the Spring and Strawder family for preparing the November Interfaith meal. The
December meal will be prepared and served by Harvey and Kathy Bohner and Alan and Onalee
Mease. There is a new sign-up sheet for 2016 on the bulle�n board outside the office. A special
THANK YOU to everyone for volunteering to help with the Interfaith meals.
Blood Drive - December 13th
The Big Red Bus will be at Fort King on December 13th from 9:00 a.m. un�l 1:00 p.m. Blood is in
short supply at this �me of year and the demand is great. Please come and donate a precious pint
of Life Saving Blood if possible. Thank you!
During Advent we remember God’s promises to us. We
gather together and wait in hope for the coming of the
promised Emmanuel, God with us. And God, who has
promised, is faithful (Heb. 10:23), so on Christmas Day we
celebrate that the promise is kept in the birth of Jesus Christ! The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
provides the opportunity for congrega�ons to join this celebra�on of God’s faithfulness by
suppor�ng those in need of help and hope. The Christmas Joy Offering is able to help provide
financial assistance to individuals and families that have dedicated their lives to the church and also
support racial ethnic educa�on and leadership development for students aFending Presbyterian-related schools
and colleges. The promise made is one of hope in situa�ons where hope can be hard to find. When we give, we
declare that our hope is well founded, because it is God who has promised, and God who is faithful. Thank you for
your support of this vital offering. The Christmas Joy Offering will be collected on December 20th during worship.
MISSIONS (continued)
Presbyterian Women All women of Fort King are Presbyterian Women and are invited to par�cipate in all ac�vi�es of
Presbyterian Women.
Circle Mee�ngs for December: Esther Circle will meet at 6:30 p.m. on December 14, 2015, at
the home of Shirley Orme. Please note this is a change of �me so that we may have our annual
Christmas celebra�on. Please bring a heavy appe�zer and a gi! to exchange. Deborah Circle will
meet at 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2015, in the Session Room of the church.
Presbyterian Women held their annual luncheon and elec�on of officers on November 4, 2015,
at which �me the following officers were elected for 2016:
Moderator - Bernice Henry Treasurer Elect- Sue Thomas
Vice Moderator – Kathy Bohner Treasurer – Keay Forman
Secretary – Judy Harriss Historian – Nell Clegorne.
These officers were installed during worship on November 29, 2015. Their term of office will
begin on January 1, 2016.
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PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
The Pastor’s Discre�onary Fund is a Benevolence Fund designed for aid and distribu�on to people in Marion
County who are experiencing an immediate need for help. The most common requests for benevolence
include rent, u�li�es, lodging, medical expenses, transporta�on, and other similar expenses.
The Pastor’s Discre�onary Fund is wholly supported by offerings collected at the three Christmas Eve services
and by other dona�ons received throughout the year which are specifically designated for this fund.
We recently received the following leFer from one of the ministries the Pastor’s Discre�onary Fund supports:
Dear Pastor,
Please share with your church members how the love and kindness of their giving has made such a posi�ve
difference in the lives of so many people in our community. Many of the people to whom I speak state how
your church always treats them with courtesy and respect in contrast to the recep�on they receive from so
many other organiza�ons or churches that they call when they are desperate for help. Desperate is truly a key
word; the people reaching out that we have jointly worked with are truly in a crisis with immediate needs.
Allow me to give examples of how your church members, through their giving, have touched so many
since November of 2014:
December 2014 - A woman with three children, including a 20 month old baby was working two jobs and going
to school. When the baby got sick and with some other factors involved she missed two months of work and
fell behind $1,900 in her rent. She and I were able to come up with all but $200 but her landlord started evic-
�on proceedings over that small amount. Your church donated the $200 and she and her family were able to
stay in their home.
December 2014 - A woman with two children ages 5 and 12 was facing evic�on. Her 12 year old daughter
needs a bone marrow transplant to survive and the mother has missed much work taking her to doctor and
hospital appointments. Your church paid one month’s rent for her in January of 2015 stopping the evic�on and
she is s�ll in this rental home.
March 2014 - A mother of 14 and 16 year old children had been homeless but was able to move into
an apartment. She was working two jobs and when she lost one she fell behind on her rent and was
terribly stressed about becoming homeless again. Your church paid the $75 that she was short on her rent in
March of this year, she increased her hours at Popeye’s where she is working and is s�ll employed and doing
fine. It is hard to put into words how your assistance removed the panic and stress she was dealing with.
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PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND (continued)
April 2015 - A married couple lost their home to foreclosure when the husband developed medical problems
and was unemployed for an extended period of �me. They were living in a motel in Silver Springs when he
was hired at a new job but had to wait two weeks for his first paycheck. They did not have the $200
needed for the next week’s stay at the motel and the wife was truly distressed over the prospect of her
and her husband having to sleep out on the street. Your church paid the $200 motel bill, they were able to
pay their own bills a!er that with his paychecks, he has since switched to a beFer job and they have now
rented an apartment. Your church truly made a difference in their lives.
May 2015 - A woman and her six children were living in the Salva�on Army a!er fleeing an abusive home
situa�on. The State Department of Children and Families and Project Hope spearheaded an effort to raise
funds to relocate the family back to Illinois where they had support and the mother had a paid job training
program that she could enter. All the money was raised for travel costs to Illinois but they were in need of
$170 to pay for transport to get the seven of them from Chicago to the small town where they were going
into shelter. Your church covered this cost and the family did arrive safely at the shelter in Illinois. Not only
was this the ideal solu�on for this family, but it was less expensive than paying for another week at a motel.
May 2015 - A mother of a five and six year old is a kidney dialysis pa�ent and fell three months behind on her
rent and was facing evic�on. She was able to return to work when her health improved and caught up with
two of the months of back rent but received a Three Day No�ce of evic�on due to owing $491 for one
month’s back rent. Your church and Brother’s Keeper divided the cost of the month’s rent and the family was
able to avoid evic�on. They con�nue to do fine.
June 2015 - A woman with a 3 year old and a 2 month old baby received an evic�on no�ce from Landfair
Apartments as she was a month’s behind on her rent a!er taking �me off to have her baby. Brother’s Keeper
paid part of her rent and your church paid the balance so she would not be evicted this past June.
Immediately a!er receiving this help, she was able to return to work at Sonny’s and has not had a rent
problem since that �me in June.
July 2015 – A mother of a 7 and 10 year old works 40 hours per week. Her ex husband suddenly stopped
paying child support and actually fled the state to avoid his court date. Losing that money plus the cost of
summer child care was a huge financial problem for this woman. Your church paid $130 to cover a week’s
summer child care so she could stay at work while we arranged an appointment for her at the Early
Learning Coali�on where they approved her for subsidized child care. This was in July and she is s�ll doing
well.
September 2015 - A man who was married for 45 years has been raising his great grandson on his own a!er
his wife le! him three years ago. His great grandson aFends Howard Middle School and qualified
for a program that would give him internet access in his home to work on his school work for $10 per
month. The gentleman could afford that but couldn’t afford the three year old past due bill of $248 that he
owed to Cox Communica�on. Your church paid half of this bill and another church paid the balance and the
internet was connected that Friday. This will be a tremendous help to this boy and he strives to do well in
middle school.
This is a short summary of nine families who Fort King has so greatly helped. The families are extremely
grateful for the assistance provided and in many cases it is life changing.
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MISSION MINISTRY SESSION
At its November 17, 2015 mee�ng, the Session approved/heard from:
Received Joan Promin as a new member of Fort King Presbyterian Church.
Voted, with regrets and best wishes, for Margaret Spontak to be removed from the rolls of Fort King Presbyterian Church, at her request.
Heard a report from the Finance Ministry with respect to the preliminary discussion of the 2016 budget which indicated that, at this �me, our budgeted pledging last year was $252,999.80 and our Es�mates of Giving (pledges) so far, for 2016, are $208,893.96, a significant reduc�on in pledging of $44,105.84. LeFers have been sent to those persons who pledged in 2015 but have not yet sent in their Es�mates of Giving for 2016.
Heard a report from the Congrega�onal Care ministry that one month ago, leFers were sent to “ inac�ve” members for their response so the Session can make a decision on whether to con�nue to keep them on the rolls. One response has been received. The Ministry will allow another month before making their recommenda�on to the Session on how to proceed.
Expressed thanks to the incoming Ruling Elders in the Class of 2018 for their willingness to serve the church and its ministries as well as thanks to the Class of 2015 for their service over three to six years on the Session.
Bob Schlegel,
Clerk of Session
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WORSHIP
OPEN HEARTS…….OPEN DOORS
A study in the late 1990s showed that three out of four Americans aFend
church some �me during Christmas, and almost 30 percent aFend church
more frequently during the holidays.
They will be:
• family members from out of town
• people thinking about making a change in the coming year after Christmas
• seekers longing for the familiarity of Christmas traditions they grew up with
• Curiosity-driven consumers seeking the comforts of beautiful Christmas music
We expect to see many first-�me visitors and guests for our Christmas events and worship services. Let’s be
sure to extend a warm hand of Chris�an hospitality, in hopes that they will want to return next week, and the week
a!er that, and even make Fort King their church home. Here are some hospitality sugges�ons:
• Take the �me to greet people you don’t know.
• First-�me visitors and guests aren’t familiar with the layout of the building, so please be ready to help with
direc�ons to the sanctuary and the rest rooms. You might even want to offer to provide a personal escort or
guided tour.
• The sanctuary will be more crowded than usual, so please leave sea�ng space at the aisles for people who
arrive a!er you. Let’s not make visitors and guests crawl across other people.
• If someone is siVng in the seat you normally occupy, just look for a different seat. In fact, let’s plan to look
for seats near the front, and leave the rear seats for visitors and guests wherever possible.
Visitors and guests will not be familiar with our sanctuary and worship habits. Offer to help if you see someone
who looks as if they may not be sure what’s going on. This moment is the best �me to demonstrate the
friendliness of our congrega�on. Take the ini�a�ve and greet the first-�me visitors during these most important
minutes.
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I’m preFy excited about this Christmas season. We have some great celebra�ons
and events that help us worship, observe, sing and prepare our hearts for the
birth of our Savior. On Wednesday, December 16th
, there will be a carol sing as
part of our Advent Wednesdays. On Sunday, December 20th
, the choir will
present the cantata “Touched by a Child, Touched by a King” during the morning worship service and later that
day, the Christmas Pageant players, led by Ashley Gans, will perform “The Toy That Saved Christmas.” Of course,
you can’t forget about the Christmas Pageant dinner just before the play. Yes indeed.
All these happenings help us to joyously look forward to the Christmas Eve Services. The music, the message, the
candles so beau�fully illumina�ng the sanctuary as we sing “Silent Night” are so meaningful, warm and inspiring.
Which leads me to a ques�on: What do you think about while we are “passing the light” as we sing “Silent Night?”
In years past, when I was a child, all the family aFended Christmas Eve services at our home church. I sat in the
pew with my family singing the songs, listening to the choir, squirming during the message and wai�ng anxiously
for the candle ligh�ng and “Silent Night.” You see, we had a tradi�on in our family. When we returned home
following the service, we were allowed to open one present of our choosing. So you can understand that my
childish thoughts were “let’s get this over…..there’s a big box under the tree that has my name on it.” And we did
not have far to go. Our house was across the street from the church!
As I matured, Christmas Eve and the candle ligh�ng became more meaningful and precious to me. I so love the
music especially “O Come All Ye Faithful,” relish hearing the message that usually speaks of hope and promise, and
delight in watching the sanctuary slowly brighten and glow in the light of the candles. For many years, my
thoughts reel in recalling that reassuring verse from Isaiah 9:6 (KJV), “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is
given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The
mighty God, The everlas�ng Father, The Prince of Peace.” The Hope of the World is born! “Joy to the World, the
Lord Is Come!”
This year my thoughts will be the same, but will focus on “The Prince of Peace.” I have o!en prayed for peace in
my own life. I have prayed for peace for others as they experienced illness, loss, and difficult �mes. I have prayed
for peace for our na�on and world. But this year, it is especially important and paramount that I fervently pray
for peace. Our lives are so profoundly affected by the discord that surrounds us. Worry, anxiety about what lies
ahead. Terrorism. Injus�ce and disregard for human lives. So much unrest.
The “Prince of Peace” will prevail. This is our hope and promise. Just like those candles that start with one candle
flickering in the darkness, the Christ candle, and grow to a bright light dispelling all darkness as it is passed from
candle to candle, so is the Hope of the World. Christ, the Prince of Peace, brings hope and promise. This hope and
promise of peace begins with each of us as we celebrate the birth of the Son of God.
“Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin in me!”
With a song in my heart,
Rick
MISSION MINISTRY WORSHIP (continued)
One Li�le CandleOne Li�le CandleOne Li�le CandleOne Li�le Candle
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WORSHIP (continued)
The Chancel Choir Presents
“Touched by a Child, Touched by a King” Sunday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m.
Christmas fills our hearts with: Joy...because our Savior has come; Peace…..because we
belong to Him; and Love…..because God first loved us.
Being touched in a life-changing way by the Christ Child is the theme of this unique cantata,
which follows the experience of Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and finally
all those who believe—all touched by a child, touched by a king. There is something for
everyone. Please take the opportunity to invite a friend to share this experience with us.
PoinseVas in the Sanctuary during the
Christmas Season
One beau�ful expression of our joy at Christmas is to have the Sanctuary decorated with poinseVas. We invite
you to help with this. Please consider ordering a poinseVa – in honor of someone or in memory of someone.
The poinseVas will be displayed during the Christmas season in our Sanctuary. A!er worship on December
27th, you can then take the poinseVa home and enjoy it there. Each poinseVa is $10.00. The order form is
below. You can place your order in the offering plate on a Sunday, or drop it off in the Church Office. All checks
should be made payable to “Fort King Presbyterian Church” with “poinseVa” wriFen on the nota�on line.
Thank you!
Poinsettia OrderPoinsettia OrderPoinsettia OrderPoinsettia Order
_______ (# of poinseVas) @ $10.00/each for Total Order $_________
Given by: ____________________________________________________________ (Please Print Your Name)
In Honor/Memory of: ____________________________________________ (Please Circle) (Please Print Their Name)
Christmas Eve Services
Join us on Wednesday, December 24th for 3 wondrous Christmas Eve Services.
4:00 p.m. Service - Worship, Carols, Communion Celebra�on 7:00 p.m. Service - Worship, Carols, Communion Celebra�on, Candle Ligh�ng
11:00 p.m. Service - Worship, Carols, Communion Celebra�on, Candle Ligh�ng
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WORSHIP (continued)
FLOWER CALENDAR Please Note: If you would like to commemorate a special event/occasion/memory etc. for a specific date, please
call me as soon as possible. It is never too early to select your chosen date. Several people have already selected
dates in middle and late 2016. Please don’t hesitate to call me if there is a Sunday you would like to commemo-
rate by sharing with the church some type of flowers or plant of your choice. (The flowers or plant could be from
your yard, a supermarket, a florist, or etc.) Thank you. Nancy Hall 694-3221
Thank you to these people as they share in dona*ng flowers
for the following worship services:
November 29, 2015 through December 27, 2015…..poinse?as will be placed in the sanctuary.
January 3, 2016 From Buddy and Anne MacKay.
January 10, 2016 Happy Birthday to me, from Sherry PritcheF.
January 17, 2016 In celebra�on of our 41st wedding anniversary from Bill and Helen Reed.
January 24, 2016 From Harold and Roselle Pringle in celebra�on of their 21st
wedding anniversary.
January 31, 2016 In memory of my dear friend, Peggy Wiechens, from Mary Ellen Vowinkel.
February 7, 2016 In celebra�on of our 60th
wedding anniversary on February the 11th
from Steve and Janet
Mitchell.
February 14, 2016 OPEN (Valen�ne’s Day)
February 21, 2016 In memory of loved ones from Rodney and Ginny Spring.
February 28, 2016 OPEN
March 6, 2016 OPEN
March 13, 2016 OPEN
March 20, 2016 From Jean Brown, Hal, Douglas, Bruce, and Lynn in loving memory of husband and father,
Halowell E. Brown.
March 27, 2016 OPEN (Easter)
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:30 Prayer Shawl
5:30 Connections
7:00 Boy Scouts
2
10:00 PW
Coordinators
1:30 Worship
Ministry
6:00 Advent
Wednesday
6:30 Youth Bible
Study
3
7:30-9:00 BNI (FH)
1:00 Adult
Discipleship
7:00 Choir
7:00 AA (FH)
4
5
6 COMMUNION
By INTINCTION
9:00-11:45 Library
9:15 Adult & Youth Ed
10:00 Choir Practice
10:30 Worship
7
7:30 Men’s Bible
Study
5:00 Mission
5:00-7:30 TOPS
Christmas
Dinner (FH)
5:30 Property
6:00 Marions
United (SR)
6:30 Cub Scouts
7:00 Finance
8
5:00 Congregational
Care
7:00 Boy Scouts
9
6:00 Advent
Wednesday
7:00 Children’s
Discipleship
10
7:30-9:00 BNI (FH)
7:00 Choir Practice
7:00 AA (FH)
11
4:00 Turning
Point
Set-Up
(FH)
12
9:00-3:00
Turning Point
(FH)
13 BLOOD DRIVE
9:00-11:45 Library
9:15 Adult & Youth Ed
10:00 Choir Practice
10:30 Worship
5:00 PYC
5:00 High Tide (K-5th)
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7:30 Men’s Bible
Study
5:00 TOPS (FH)
6:00 Esther’s Circle
6:00 Marions
United (SR)
6:30 Men’s Night
Out
6:30 Cub Scouts
7:00 Esther Circle
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10:00 Deborah’s Circle
6:00 Session
7:00 Boy Scouts -
Court of Honor
16
6:00 Advent
Wednesday
17
7:30-9:00 BNI (FH)
7:00 Choir Practice
7:00 AA (FH)
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20 CHRISTMAS CANTATA
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING
9:00-11:45 Library
9:15 Adult & Youth Ed
10:00 Choir Practice
10:30 Worship
Confirmation
5:30 Christmas Dinner
7:00 Christmas Pageant
21
7:30 Men’s Bible
Study
5:00 TOPS (FH)
6:00 Marions
United (SR)
6:30 Cub Scouts
22
7:30-9:00 BNI (FH)
7:00 Boy Scouts
23
24 CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 Worship Service
7:00 Worship Service
11:00 Worship Service
7:00 AA (FH)
25 CHRISTMAS
Office Closed
26
27 MISSION SUNDAY 2 Cents-A-Meal / Food 4 Kids
Equal Exchange
9:00-11:45 Library
9:15 Adult & Youth Ed
10:00 Choir Practice
10:30 Worship
28
7:30 Men’s Bible
Study
5:00 TOPS (FH)
6:30 Cub Scouts
29
7:00 Boy Scouts
30 31
7:30-9:00 BNI (FH)
7:00 Choir Practice
7:00 AA (FH)
DECEMBER 2015 Italicized items are non-FKPC activities using FKPC facilities
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FORT KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
13 NE 36th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470
RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED
Merry ChristmasMerry ChristmasMerry ChristmasMerry Christmas
Boy Scout Fundraiser
Fort King’s Boy Scout Troop #196 is selling meat sticks as a fundraiser for their various scouting activities. The meat sticks are made in Ocala at Country Meats, a FDA certified facility. The sticks sell for $1.00 each. Please contact Bob Barton, 425-8500, if interested. See a sample on the church bulletin board.