YOUR MONTHLY NEWS FROM

First Presbyterian Church

4437 Clinton Street, Marianna, FL 32446

850-526-2430 fpcmarianna@gmail.com JULY 2019

Watermelon’s , Coke Float’s and Fireworks ! Come join us for the Firework display from the City of Marianna, while we enjoy watermelon

and coke floats from our lawn . We will begin at 7:30pm on July 3, 2019.

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The Christian’s Declaration Of Independence

I am free from failure for "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me." Phil. 4:13

I am free from want for "my God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19

I am free from fear for "God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Tim. 1:7

I am free from doubt for "God hath given to every man the measure of faith." Rom. 12:3

I am free from weakness, "for the Lord is the strength of my life." Ps. 27:1 and "the people know their God shall be strong and do exploits." Dan. 11:32

I am free from the power of Satan "for greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world." 1 Jn. 4:4

I am free from defeat "for God always causeth me to triumph in Christ Jesus." 2 Cor. 2:14

I am free from ignorance, "for Christ Jesus is made unto me wisdom from God." 1 Cor. 1:30

I am free from sin "for the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth me from all sin." 1 Jn. 1:7

I am free from worry "for I am to cast my cares upon Him." 1 Pet. 5:7

I am free from bondage "for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 2 Cor. 3:17

I am free from condemnation, "for there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Rom. 8:1

READ THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS

www.biblein90days.org

During the summer of 2016, 32 members read through the Bible in 90 days.

The resources we will be using are: 1. The NIV Bible especially made for this pro- gram 2. The very helpful “Participants Guide” 3. Full color “Essential Guide to the Bible”

Please contact Pastor John (337-207-6056) for information or to sign up.

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Hurricane Update and Thank YOU Like most of you - your church has been in "hurricane recovery" since last October 10th . We like to be conservative, but when all is said and done: Our campus will be improved over what it was before the hurricane. In terms of $$$, we may not have a "buffer" as we were projecting, but we should not be much "out of pocket" Many people and sister congregations and the PC (USA) denomination have been very generous and helpful. WE still have some giving OUT to do as well (supporting other missions- not just spending it all on ourselves)

Thank you Mary Lu Andreu as she has been our overseer with our contract work. Thank you to treasurer Chuck Morgan for also working VERY hard to oversee our finances (with the help of office manager Connie Butts) . Main projects still to be done - the carpet cleaning and the repair of sanctuary pews. Many, Many people worked very hard together to prepare our Education Building (especially 3rd floor and Fellowship Hall) for VBS. You really should go upstairs and see how wonderful everything is; including eye catching beautiful murals. Again, we wish we could single out all those who gave of themselves to clean and arrange and throw out items that have "been there a long time".

CIRCLES FOR THE LADIES

(September thru May)

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Circle 1: Chair is Joy Hinton

Lesson Planner is Frankie Stewart

Meets 1st Monday at 10:30 a.m.

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Circle 2: Chair is Dot Carpenter

Lesson Planner — Rotates

Meets 1st Monday at 4:00 p.m.

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Circle 3: The Lunch Bunch

Chair is Peggy Peacock

Lesson Planner — Rotates

3rd Monday at 11:30 a.m.

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Circle 4: Good News Women Chair

is Linda Wamsley Lesson

Planner — Rotates

Meets 2nd Monday at 5 p.m.

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Circle 5: The Wildflowers

Chair is Merian Milton

Lesson Planner — Rotates

Meets Year Round on the

1st Wednesday at 6:30.

July 10, at Ashley Rackley’s

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Each women’s group has its own

flavor and mission.

Find the group that fits you.

It is never too late to join in. Watch

for news of activities in the fall and make plans to become part of one of

the groups.

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AUGUST 13th

There will be a large group event (dinner and program) for all women. Watch for details to come.

Sunday, June 30th We enjoyed "Youth Sunday" and Lu Ann Law presented a movie/ slide show recapping Vacation Bible School and Senior High Montreat. Anna Beth Milton and Anna Barber were out liturgists and did an outstanding job. Anna Beth and Anna also read Scriptures from Jeremiah ("I'm Only a youth" and the Gospel of John (Peter's denial and being restored: "Do you love Me?) The young ladies explained the theme "Let Love Lead" and shared what God's love is - Agape (unconditional) Love.

The Men’s Group in our Church

is known as

“GOD’S WARRIORS”

June 12th we completed our study on “Twelve Ordinary Men. How the Master shaped His disciples for greatness and what He wants to do with you.”

Roy Turner has been our treasurer and reminds us that a contribution of $5 each meeting is encouraged so that we can accomplish our goals of supporting all church functions (fish-fry, rally day, trunk or treat, Christmas gifts for Jackson County orphans).

All men are welcome! Bring a friend!! God’s Warriors will help Wednesday , July 3 as we watch the fireworks from our church lawn. We need volunteers to help with tables and chair , and to bring a watermelon.

RALLY DAY Men please mark your calendars for August 12th. We will be hosting breakfast that day and we will be serving at 8:30am.

NOT TOO LATE !

Dogwood acres is an exciting, nurtur- ing gift from God that offers a safe, beauti- ful, faith-filled setting in which campers can swim, fish, laugh, worship, sing, learn archery and crafts, help each other on the Challenge course, and create lifelong mem- ories while doing it all!

Check out their website for dates, pricing and choice of camp-age group.

dogwoodacres.org/summer-camp

There is scholarship money available on line and through our Church. We want to encourage our young people to go.

Registration is to be done individual-ly on line, but contact the Church office if you are looking scholarship money.

****************************** VBS 2019 IN THE BOOKS !

Over 35 children enjoyed Vacation Bible

School’s Marvelous Mission theme this summer. Many volunteers worked hard to make VBS a success. We thank each of you for your contributions. Our children grew closer to God, learned scripture, and enjoyed being together. When we work together to further God’s mission in our church, lives, and community, joy will surround us.

Lu Anne Law

2019 Committees

Administration Chair: Beth Westmoreland Co-Chair: Jan Howell Members: Betty Hatcher, Chuck Morgan,

Larry Spivey, Betty Pettis, Roy Turner

Christian Education Chair: Lu Anne Law Members: Barry Stafford, Beth Westmoreland

Mary Ann Gibbs, Jim Gibbs, Ashley Rackley

Evangelism and Fellowship Chair: Lauren Lyons Co-Chair: Muriel Turner Members: Jennifer Stafford, Amanda Hinson,

Glennis Wright, Jim Gibbs, Peggy Peacock, Geriann Milton, Amy Milton

Property and Operation Chair: Scott Yant Members: Sam Andreu, Mary Lu Andreu, Chuck

Morgan, Betty Pettis

Worship and Music Chair: John W. Milton Members: Stanley Littleton, Kenneth Kelley,

Joy Hinton, Linda Wamsley, Macky Gortemoller, Tom Stadsklev

Mission and Service Chair: Kathy Milton Members: Tina Bigale, Travis Lawson, Mary

Ann Gibbs, Marianne Lonsinger, Marsha Rodgers, Sharon Bannerman

(Bold = Elders)

A NEW WAY OF DOING THINGS

With the resignation of Connie Butts as full-time Office Manager, the Session has approved of a new way to serve your church and keep the office run- ning smoothly. We have divided the tasks into three main categories and assigned them as follows:

1. Accountant — Connie Butts. She will be in the office on Mondays and also ad- ditional time here and there throughout the month. She will handle anything to do with finances as well as other routine office needs to keep continuity. Her cell # is 850-509-6252.

2. Communications — Leslie Kelley. She

will be in the office on Wednesdays to prepare the Sunday bulletin and main- tain the Session records.

3. Information Technology — Patty An- dreu. She will be working on Fridays to do the Newsletters, Calendars, Website, Social Media, Flyers and any other tech- nology to keep you informed.

The persons chosen for these positions have great expertise in their area and we believe will do a good job for you.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of James D Swearingen III. James D passed away on June 27, 2019 Thursday. Special prayers for The Rackley family and precious Lyla who lost her Daddy.

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Mark your calendars Sunday, August 12th will be (Rally Day). The men of the church, Gods Warriors will be hosting a

pancake breakfast at 8:30 am. The program will consist of our Children

singing and sharing information on all the many ways you can grow and serve

as a Christian thru your church

This is Patty, one of my responsibility’s is to provide a monthly newsletter, for

you to enjoy and use. If you have something for the August edition please

feel free to email me andreu.patty@gmail.com.

Thank you to my church family for all the expressions of love and support on the death of my mother, Margery McKee in Austin. My sister and I both flew to Austin Thursday, June 13 and had a good goodbye. Mother died Saturday the 15th and last Sunday we had a small family ceremony at the Lady bird Johnson Gardens and scattered her ashes. We felt your prayers. God is good and His love endure forever. Linda Wamsley Thank you to our VBS Director Ashley Rackley who did an extraordinary ministry leading us to a very successful Vacation Bible School week. We enjoyed 30 wonderful children of God each day and the volunteers gave of themselves in every way - teaching and loving the children. (wish we could list all the adults and youth who helped !!!) Each day included: an opening and closing; storytelling, Bible Challenge, games, crafts and snack! All rotations emphasized the Bible theme for the day. And ice cream social was held the evening of the last day (Thursday) Everyone prayed for Colton Hinson who had his tonsils removed Thursday

These are the birthdays that we are currently aware of.

If your July

birthday is not listed, please contact

the Church Office so we can update our list.

July 3rd

Kathy McCrary

July 4th

Lu Daffin Tatum Mitlon

July 6th

Louise Daffin

July 8th

Robert Hinson

July 13th

John Milton V Merian Milton

July 14th

Kathy Roberts

Tom Wilkinson

July 15th

Mary Lu Andreu

July 21st

Matt Payne

July 23rd

Macky Gortemoller Frances McNeill

July 26th

Vikki Milton

July 27Th

Beth Beasley Larry Spivey

July 31st

Jake Gunter Betty Hatcher Elaine Keen