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 Education Wing Room E105 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.

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

March 17, 2019

F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I n t h e H e a r t o f F o r t M y e r s

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

PRAISE:

† Your prayers and my recovery from surgery!

† God’s Love

† Safe arrival of our family!

† A perfect job for my brother Christopher!

†Birth mother & adopted son found each other after 52 years!

PRAYERS: Alex Avery Virginia Barnitz

Betty Black

Sunshine Bobo

Mary Lee Brooks

Virginia Brown

Doris Collins

Cindy Cooper

Steve Culbertson

Marilyn DeGroot

John & Linda Digman

Joan Farrelly

Greg Ferris

Paul Fox

Vonceil Franklin

Becky Frazee

Tom & Mary Geist

Linwood Godwin

LaVerne Graefen

Linda and Louise Ittner

Paul Keissling

Melissa Kintzer

Lem & Pam Lawrence

Lorry Lingner

Phyllis Little

Mary Ann Maxwell

Dave McCauslin

Richard & Michael Miniea

John Portman

Mrs. Earl Robinson

Kathy Robinson

Freddie Santiago

Ty Sardis

Mary Siegel

Phyllis Smith

Robert Strahlendorf

Debra Sturdevant

Lois Taylor

Quinn Vickery

Esther Waldron Chris Wilson Alice,Betty Anne,Brandon, Brandy,Carole,Cecelia, Charlene,Don,Jack,Janice, Jim,John,Jordan,Joshua, Judy,Katie,Katrina,Marsha, Mary Ann,Mary Jane, Michele, Mike,Morgan, Nick,Robert,Roger,Scott, Shawn,Tracy,Vern

First Presbyter ian Church

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

INFANT DEDICATION

Back by popular demand!

Join us in the Sanctuary on

Sunday, March 31st at 3:00 PM

for Praise & Worship too!

Guest Speaker from C.A.S.L.

Praise Music and Worship

Light refreshments in the Courtyard

WELCOME!

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER DINNER (pictures on bulletin boards)

FINANCE REPORT

The Finance Committee reported that for the month ended February 28, 2019 the actual revenues were $44,987 versus a budget of $47,111, and actual expenses were $42,358 versus a budget of $41,753. For the month of February this resulted in an actual gain of $2,629 versus a budgeted gain of $5,358. For the two months ended February 28,2019 the actual revenues were $102,861 versus a budget of $93,821, and actual expenses were $83,725 versus a budget of $83,755. For the two months ended in February this resulted in an actual gain of $19,109 versus a budgeted gain of $10,066.

“Let the little children come to Me . . . For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Levi Olson - Born on November 26, 2018 Proud Parents: Ryan & Angela Olson

Siblings: Elijah and Elizabeth Olson Proud Grandparents:

Keith & Betty Olson and Larry & Judy Roser

Please join us as we welcome our newest Members into our Church Family today!

Patricia Carlo Hap Georlett Carolyn Griffin Vicki Perdziak Walt & Vicky Schuttler Pamela Turner George Waldron

Special thanks to Chef Jeff and Mary Ann Hughey for the wonderful Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner to support missions. To date, the total raised = $1062.00 Special thanks to John Goulet for providing the music for the event! Thank you to the following people for helping to make the event a success: Richard & Bonnie Chappelle, Sheryl de Jong, Bonnie DiGrazia, John & Gloria Goulet, Bob & Diane Harvey, Jack & Frances Merchant,

Kathy Musa, Ginny Wallace and Nancy Whitman

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CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by

Robert Stanfill in loving memory of his wife Dorothy Stanfill.

Prelude ……………………………………………………………………Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ

Barbara Peterson, Piano

Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………….Dr. Paul de Jong

* Hymn………………………………………………………………...#87 May Jesus Christ Be Praised

Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time

Infant Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………….Levi Olson

Reception of New Members

* Greeting One Another

* Greeting Song……………………………………………………………………...Surely the Presence

Special Music ……………………………………………………………………………..Here I Am, Lord

John Goulet, Solo

Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:9-23……………………………………………………...Ginny Wallace

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Choral Offertory ………………………………………………………………………...My Savior’s Love

With Rebecca Hayes, Flute

* Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

* Song of Preparation…………………………………………………………………….#170 One Day

*Parting Hymn ……………………………………………………………….#539 O That Will Be Glory

Benediction……………………………………………………………………………….Dr. Paul de Jong

Postlude

* Please stand if you are able

Scripture: Romans 8:19-23

Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson

Sermon: Creation

Dr. Paul de Jong

Sermon Notes

First Presbyterian Church

2438 Second Street

Fort Myers, Florida 33901

A T A G L A N C E

Phone: 239-334-2261

E-mail address:

We Thank God For . . . .

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

Ushers ……………………………………………………………………………………..Captain, Steve Culbertson

Mickey Callahan, Dennis Cloud, Jan Culbertson, John Poole, Nancy Whitman

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

ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Max Furbringer, Pat Furbringer,

Linda Kuieck, Jack Merchant, Keith Olson, John Poole, Joe Spielman

DEACONS: Sheryl de Jong, Gloria Goulet, John Goulet, Diane Harvey, Robert Harvey,

Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Sharon Meola, Frances Merchant, Briana Molnar,

Travis Molnar, Beverly Murphey, Malcolm Murphey, Don Musa, Kathy Musa,

Ginny Wallace , Nancy Whitman

TRUSTEES: Sam Galloway, Jr., Leigh Hayes, Pete Kouwenhoven, Jack Merchant,

Malcolm Murphey, Larry Nixon, Betty Olson, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman

Nominating Committee 2019: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Steve Culbertson,

Paul Jenkins, Frances Merchant, Cathy Pcolar, Nancy Whitman

Blessings to:

STAFF

Dr. 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

Israel Coover

Rebecca Hayes

Sound & Projection

T.D. Sua & James Valentino

Nursery Care

Office Hours

Monday – Friday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Mon , March 18th Trustees 5:00 PM

Session 6:00 PM

Tues., March 19th Southern Comforters 1:00—4:00 PM Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM @ the home of Pastor Paul & Sheryl de Jong

Wed., March 20th Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM

Choir 6:00 PM

Thurs., March 21st Handbells 4:00 PM

Sun., March 24th Sunday School 9:45 AM

Worship 11:00 AM

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G

We’re LIVE Online

Sunday @ 11:00 AM

www.fpcfortmyers.org

Coed Adult Classes 9:45 AM

Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Chapel C102

Study: Exodus

Seekers Class Led by John Poole Parlor

When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, little did they know that the prayer they would receive would be used for generations. The Lord’s Prayer is a series of videos given by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. that shows the pattern of prayer Jesus provides in a few words, yet massive meaning. Join us as we view and discuss this prayer that can guide our own lives.

† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E107

Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room E105

T.D. Sua, James Valentino and Sheryl de Jong

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers

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