March Outreach Newsletter

T h e F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N a p l e s

March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

From Dr. Browne 2

Session 3

Worship and Music 4

Music 5

Finance 6

Congregational Care 7

Presbyterian Women 8

Calendar 9

Children and Youth 10

Preschool 11

Missions 12

News & Events 13

Join us for

Consecration Sunday March 22, 2015

Refreshments and fellowship

between the services

2 Rev. Dr. Will Browne, Interim Pastor/Head of Staff [email protected]

Dear People-made-righteous-by-grace,

I remember seeing a magician at work and being amazed at the contradictory things that happened. I was reminded of that this morning as I drove behind another car along a stretch of road that has no driveways or exits. I was a

little disturbed at how slow that car was being driven but there was no way to pass. So, I just settled my self to wait the 2 miles to the turn-off. Suddenly I realized that car was nowhere to be seen – it had vanished! I still can’t explain where it went. Now, the magician I saw was trying to teach us that magic is illusion. And so he told us not to watch him but to watch the bird on the table. I tried but the next thing I knew the bird had simply vanished. He said he would try it again only this time he would put a screen in front of himself so he couldn’t distract us. This time when the ‘magic’ words were said an ordinary looking man walked in, picked up the bird and walked out. How had I missed that twice before?

Jesus’ parables can be like that only more so. Two parables that seem to me now to require concentration beyond the obvious are the Prodigal Son and the Laborers in the Vineyard. Now the illusion begins with the titles scripture editors have chosen to give these stories. To say it is the Son who is prodigal is to blind oneself to the possibility that it is the Father who is prodigal. To say the story is about the Laborers is to identify with them and focus on their emotions instead of on the motives of the vineyard owner.

In the Prodigal story the son can’t wait for his father’s death. He takes his “share” and wastes it to the point of poverty. Finally remembering his father, he comes home in disgrace. The father has not written his son off. He watches for him everyday. He sees the son returning from a great distance. Knowing the

villagers will berate his son for wanting his father dead, the father hoists up his robe and runs (men of property and age never ran or showed their legs). He stops his son’s apology; he hugs him, clothes him, honors him and throws a party for him. The father is the one who is prodigal and it is love that makes him so.

In the Vineyard story we are not really being asked to make a judgment about the fairness of the pay received. Rather it is about the owner’s concern and love for everyone who would like to earn a living. His generosity is not to annoy those who worked the whole day, it was based on his regard for the need of the workers who had not been hired. They too had families to feed, bills to pay, children who got sick, and wives to love. Now, after all these years of being a preacher, this parable is saying something new to me. It is saying God’s generosity to those who have no claim is an expression of God’s love and it is for all those he created. The good news is that God loves us because we need God’s love not because we have earned it.

All this talk about God’s generosity is leading somewhere. It is leading to my asking you to make your giving to the church this year be based not on a sense of obligation or budget expectation, but to be an expression of generosity and love back to God who loves you.

3 Libby Biehl, Clerk of Session, [email protected] Session

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of NAPLES, FLORIDA

Stated Meeting of Session

The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Naples met

February 24, 2015 beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting was

opened with the reading of Psalm 126 and prayer by Will

Browne, Moderator. All elders were present as was Kim

Shoellhorn, Deacon Moderator

The Session voted:

accepted the annual statistical report (a copy may be

seen in the church office);

baptism of Grace Elizabeth Biehl, daughter of Greg

and Libby Biehl was approved for March 22;

removed, at their request, Betty M. Morris, Catherine

Calyore and Edward and Bonita Kirkley from the

church roll. (It was reported that Dorothy Abhau died

October 27, 2014 and Rosella Race Van-Swearengin

died February 8, 2015);

re-established the Missions Committee;

to conduct a long-range planning effort anticipating

the coming of a new pastor;

accepted the Treasurer’s Report and Budget report as

presented. (Updates were given on the Audit and

Endowment work. Further plans related to the sale of

property were also discussed);

renewed the Interim Pastor contract for another year

beginning April 1, 2015 (the old contract expires

March 31);

approved the Worship and Music Committee’s

request to hold a Blessing of the Animals Service on

Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10 a.m.;

gratefully accepted a gift from Jon and Sallie Wright

of a Columbarium Niche;

elected Patty Rutzler and John Crider to be the elders

serving on the Congregational Nominating Committee

and Patty Rutzler was elected as chair;

commissioned the Membership Committee and other

elders present to accept New Members at the last

Sunday of the month New Member’s Orientation; and

asked the pastor to prepare an informational seminar

about the General Assembly overtures on divestiture

and changing the definition of marriage.

In addition the Session heard reports on and/or discussed:

the work and organization of the deacons. In that

report we were told about the Deacon Committee

Chairs as follows: Blood Bank, Mary Vande Voren;

Flower arranging and delivery, Florence Calyore &

Midge Murdock; Greeters, Mary Vande Voren;

Communion to homebound, Jeannie Weigel;

Friendship Books/Attendance, Gary Root; Deacon

Sunday, Kim Shoellhorn; Church Dinners, Nina

Howard; Holiday Remembrances, Kim Shoellhorn,

Receptions & Events, Nina Howard;

Transportation, Kim Shoellhorn;

the recent Stewardship meeting with consultant John

Mercier of Sarasota;

the annual campaign letter and plans for Commitment

Sunday;

the survey work being done on our air-conditioning

units which will require replacement in the not too

distant future;

plans for the upcoming Youth Ski Trip;

elders signing up to serve communion in March and

on Easter;

the very successful Valentine’s dinner and

appreciation was expressed for the “classy” way the

youth served the dinner.

The meeting was adjourned with prayer.

Class of 2015 Libby Biehl, Clerk of Session Keith Gahagan, Christian Ed. Joan Gust, Facilities Eric Holt, Personnel Patty Rutzler, Worship & Music

Class of 2016 Janie Casassa, Personnel Franklin Ellis, Stewardship Richard Green, Finance Betty Mangos, Missions Joanne Slager, Membership

Class of 2017 Michael Calyore, Christian Ed. John Crider, Facilities Shirley Hagerson, Congreg. Care Bonita Krauss, Worship & Music David Weigel, Finance

SESSION MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES THEY SERVE

4 Worship and Music Bonita Krauss, [email protected]

Lenten

Wednesdays

Music, Lunch, and Study

Join us at noon each Wednesday during Lent, for nourishment of your mind, body and soul. Enjoy a half hour organ concert by Dr. Brice Gerlach and then you are welcome to join us for a boxed lunch and fellowship. A Lenten study will follow lunch as we learn about “Comparative Religions” led by Dr. Will Browne. No reservation is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Bonita Krauss at 435.0462. Everyone is welcome. Class topics: February 25: Judaism March 4: Judaism/Christianity March 11: Hinduism March 18: Buddhism March 25: Islam April1: Islam/Christianity

Maundy Thursday

7 p.m.

A Communion Service with

Washing of the Hands

Good Friday 12 p.m.

Dramatic reading

of the Passion Narrative

with Musical Selections

5 Music Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries, [email protected]

Missions

A Season of Music Lenten Noontime Organ Recitals Wednesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25 and April 1, 2015 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in six Lenten organ recitals offered by our Director of Music, Dr. Brice Gerlach. In these informal concerts Brice takes the time to explain some of the mechanical workings of the organ and offers some musical insights about the pieces on the program.

After the recital, the audience is invited to the console to ask questions and to see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week. Please join us for some beautiful organ music, personal reflection, a meal and study to celebrate this holy season. Each recital will be followed by a boxed lunch sponsored by various committees and groups of FPCN. A Bible Study, led by Dr. Will Browne, will take place following lunch. All are welcome to attend.

The Naples Philharmonic Naples Philharmonic Chorus Ave Maria University Chamber Choir Dr. Timothy McDonnell, conductor

Sunday, March 29, 2015 4:00 p.m.

The Naples Philharmonic along with the Naples Philharmonic Chorus and the Ave Maria University Chamber Choir present Joseph Haydn’s oratorio The Creation. Dr. Timothy McDonnell is the conductor of this special joint event. Haydn’s monumental work The Creation was inspired by Handel’s Messiah which Haydn heard on a visit to England. The piece is divided into three parts and depicts the creation of the world. Each new creation, light, water, landscapes, plants and beasts of land, sea and air are depicted with lavish tone painting. The third part focuses on the happy union of Adam and Eve. The Creation is widely considered Haydn’s crowning masterpiece. This concert will spotlight a trio of soloists in addition to the combined choirs and orchestra. You will not want to miss this wonderful event. This is a ticketed event and tickets must be purchased through the box office at Artis-Naples or at the door on the afternoon of the concert.

Dr. Timothy McDonnell

Finance Natalie Duff, Director of Finance, [email protected] 6

Endowment Committee What can I give? Examples are cash gifts, marketable securities, real estate, life insurance policies, and retirement plans. If you give appreciated assets, such as real estate or securities, there are special tax advantages. The donor and the church win! If you are interested in learning more about how you can help First Presbyterian Church of Naples please contact Dr. Will Browne or Natalie Duff at 239.262.1311 or Endowment Committee members Linda Gadkowski at 239.775.9901 or Fred Garner at 239.434.2438. Remember please, these thoughts are general in nature and are not meant to be specific as to your personal situation or to take the place of your professional advisors.

Financial Report

January 31, 2015

YTD YTD YTD Budget

2014 2015 2015

Offerings 137,435 99,903 940,000

Other Income 28,933 37,766 394,800

Total Income 166,368 137,669 1,334,800

Total Operating Expenses 118,828 109,587 1,613,722

Net Loss 47,540 28,082 -278,922

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Missions

Congregational Care Shirley Hagerson, [email protected]

STEPHEN

MINISTRY

Stephen Ministers are

members of the

congregation who have

committed themselves to 50 hours of

training and two years of active

participation in the Stephen Ministry

program.

Once a Stephen Minister is trained and commissioned by the congregation, they are assigned a care-receiver, someone like you and me, who may need a confidant and friend to help work through an issue or event we’d rather not have to walk through alone.

Stephen Ministers do not offer advice or make decisions for the person with whom they are in a caring relationship. They listen. They ask clarifying questions. They pray with and for you. They stay present with you until you feel you are able to make good choices and resume a life of personal peace on your own.

Fellowship Fun Valentine’s Dinner and Sing-A-Long held February 13, 2015

Many thanks to Barbara Church, Jan Garner, Brice Gerlach, Bill Kearney and Joanne Slager for all their

hard work in planning and organizing this successful and fun evening with entertainer, Peter Strachan,

8 Presbyterian Women Ann Goodnight, PW Moderator, [email protected]

GATHERING

NEWS

The March

Gathering will be

held following the

Lenten Concert by

Dr. Gerlach in

Spencer Hall on

March 4.

“GETTING TO KNOW YOU” is the program

as we share and become better acquainted at our

birthday month tables. The denomination’s

Birthday Mission Fund will be the recipient of

donations.

A luncheon of soup, salad, and relishes will be

served. Then we will all enjoy lovely birthday

cakes baked by some of the ladies.

CIRCLE NEWS

The video for the fifth lesson in

our Bible study, “Stepping Up,

a journey through the Psalms of

Ascent,” will be shown on

March 9 and 19 in Room 204 at

10 a.m. and discussed at the

Circle meetings on March 17

and 18.

OTHER NEWS

Presbyterian Women’s Sunday

On March 8 the ladies of FPC will serve as

Greeters, Ushers and Liturgists and invite

everyone to join us in Spencer Hall for our

refreshments and display of our projects. We

thank you for your support of these activities.

Date Circle Place Leader Phone

Tuesday, March 17

9:30 a.m.

Faith/Joy Church Parlor

Hostesses:

Marlene McLaren

Joan Wilson

Barbara Korntheuer 239.591.0260

Wednesday, March 18

10 a.m.

Friendship Room 201 Carolyn Mollers 239.213.1577

Wednesday, March 18

9:30 a.m.

Love Church Parlor

Hostesses:

Cris Crider

Mary Vande Voren

Nina Howard

Mary Vande Voren

239.248.3647

239.353.1620

Wednesday, March 18

1 p.m.

Peace with Honor Church Parlor

Hostess:

Jeanie Weigel

Katie Geshay

Dorothy Gomori

239.592.5358

239.596.8829

Wednesday, March 18

12 p.m.

Sunshine Youth Room Jeanenne Somers

Janet Root

239.494.1623

239.963.9838

Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities, [email protected] Calendar 9

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Communion Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

2

3

7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

location) 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group

4 10:30 a.m. PW Coordinating Team 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 12:30 p.m. PW Gathering 7 p.m. Choir

5 11 a.m. HUDDLE 12 p.m. Preschool Committee 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

6 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 5:30 Parent’s Night Out

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8 PW Sunday 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

9 10 a.m. PW Bible study video 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

10 7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

location)

9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 1 p.m. Worship & Music committee

11 9 a.m. CE Meeting 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 4 p.m. PNC meeting 7 p.m. Choir

12 9:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

13 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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15 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church OUTREACH DEADLINE

16 Spring Break begins Youth Ski Trip

17 St. Patrick’s Day Youth Ski Trip 7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

location)

8 a.m. Facilities Committee 9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle 3 p.m. Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. Deacons

18 Youth Ski Trip 9:30 a.m. Love Circle 10 a.m. Friendship Circle 12 p.m. Sunshine Circle 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 1 p.m. Peace/Honor Circle 4 p.m. PNC meeting

19 Youth Ski Trip 10 a.m. PW Bible study video 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

20 Youth Ski Trip 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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22 Consecration Sunday 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Baptism 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

23 7:30 a.m. Blood Drive Preschool closed 9 a.m. Family trip to Miami Zoo 10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

24 7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

location)

9 a.m. Prayer Shawl 4 p.m. Session

25 12 p.m. Lenten Concert 12:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch/Study 4 p.m. PNC meeting 7 p.m. Choir

26 9 a.m. Mission Tour 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 11 a.m. HUDDLE 2:30 p.m. Handbells 4 p.m. Youth Group 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

27 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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29 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church 4 p.m. Season of Music Concert

30 31 7 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study (separate

location)

9 a.m. Prayer Shawl

Contact Director of Facilities, Sandy Poore at 239.262.1311 ext. 228 or [email protected] to reserve a room for your meeting.

Please do not assume that if a room is vacant that it is available for use. This will alleviate any awkward situations from occurring. This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call 239.262.1311 or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org.

March

If you are interested in any of these events either as a volunteer or participant, please contact Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at [email protected] or 239.262.1311 ext. 229.

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Family, children and youth Events

Children and Youth Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries

[email protected]

The Christian Education and Mission committees are partnering up for an amazing event. Relay for Life will be held at Gulf View Middle School on Friday, April 17 through Saturday, April 18. This year, First Presbyterian Church of Naples will sponsor a booth to help raise money for cancer research. We are looking for hand-made items to sell at our booth. These items can include, but are certainly not limited to: crocheted items, art, crafts, and anything else made with care and love. If you would like to participate but, like myself, cannot make anything, please contact me and join the team to walk, or staff our booth to meet and greet and help sell these items. This will be the first booth we have had at this event in a while and I would love for us to have a large showing.

Let’s all come together in support of this worthy cause.

Ski trip The youth will be participating in a fun Spring Break

event. Eighteen students and five chaperones are

registered to attend this trip to North Carolina.

Please keep everyone is your prayers for safe travels

and safe activities during this fun-tastic Youth Group

trip.

First Fridays/Parents Night Out Our theme for the upcoming March 6 “First Fridays” night is “Finding Nemo” and we are bursting with children! We have 43 children registered, and have several families placed on a waiting list. If you love working with children and would like to volunteer for this evening of fun please contact Shana.

Family Outing March 23 our families will be heading over to the Miami Metro Zoo. The bus will leave the Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. The cost for this grand adventure will only be $10 per person, and lunch will be included! Registration is required, and space is limited so please contact Shana to reserve your space.

Preschool Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, [email protected] 11

There is a difference between a preschool program and a quality preschool program. Quality is not

defined solely by the equipment and materials your program offers, but must also include highly educated and dedicated staff. As a grandparent was leaving the Preschool last week, she made a comment about how special the staff at First Presbyterian Preschool is. I completely agree that we have an amazing staff. Unfortunately, many of you do not know our staff so I would like to take the next few months to introduce our staff to you. Each month I will feature

a different age group, starting with our youngest classes. Ms. Claudia and Ms. Nicki are the teachers in our youngest class, the 18 to 24 month olds.

Claudia Schembri began her career with FPP in August 2012. She began first as a teacher’s assistant and then decided to explore the joys of teaching. She obtained her National Early Childhood Credential in June 2014. Both of her sons were a part of FPP before going to Kindergarten. Nicki Birrell Jentgen also joined FPP in August 2012. Both of her children were enrolled at FPP when Nicki began working with us. She has worked

with a variety of ages during her time with us including the VPK and three year old classes. Both of Nicki’s children are now in elementary school, but fortunately she chose to stay with FPP and further her career.

Our two year old class is led by Ms. Christie and Ms. Chrissy. Christie Bandit has been with FPP for 7 years (since September 2007). She

began working here when her youngest daughter was 2 years old and a student in our program. Christie has an AS degree with a number of classes in the child development/early childhood education. Chrissy Adams is in her inaugural year at FPP. Her daughter finished our VPK program last year and her son is enrolled in the VPK program this year. Chrissy also serves as an accountant and has recently worked with Mason Academy as they begin their new school. We are so blessed to have all these staff with us. The efforts of our staff are what keep families returning or referring our program to others. We are already looking forward to next year! Next month, I will introduce the 3 year old teaching staff.

Ashley Houk

Preschool Director

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WANT TO HAVE

A HAPPY DAY?

Thursday, March 26 will be your happy day when you join church members and friends for a tour of three agencies in Naples that First Presbyterian Church supports: Grace Place, St. Matthew’s House, and Helps Outreach. This is a repeat of the tour we had last Fall. You will be impressed and inspired by the programs and outreach to the community provided by these missions. The church bus will depart from the parking lot at 9 a.m. and will return about 3 p.m. We will enjoy lunch at St. Matthew’s house. Sign up in Spencer Hall at Sign Up Central or call the church office, 239.262.1311.

Feed the 5,000

Luke 9:10-17

In March our focus will be upon St. Matthew’s House, an organization that serves Naples and the surrounding area. St. Matthew’s cares for the homeless and recovering in a disciplined, spiritual, environment. Suggested items are: coffee sugar all purpose flour pasta sauce pasta canned fruit peanut butter jam or jelly dried beans cereal canned tuna, chicken, or meat Ushers will have bags ready as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month. Food will be collected prior to services at the Sixth Street entrance on the second Sunday. If you prefer, checks may be payable to "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked Feed the 5,000."

Missions Betty Mangos, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected]

13 Missions Betty Mangos, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected]

Mision Peniel is a Presbyterian ministry in Immokalee where people are poor, hungry, tired, living in very poor housing with far too many other people, and sometimes sold into slavery. It’s hard to believe this goes on so close to us. Pastor Miguel is a cheerful soul who seeks to guide, protect, and minister to these people. And our

church helps him along with the rest of Peace River Presbytery. We had the most amazing trip on February 6 working at

Mision Peniel. Fifteen good and righteous souls boarded our beautiful church bus and spent the afternoon serving 669 hot meals, giving out additional groceries to 40 others after the food ran out, and

handing out barrels of men’s clothing and shoes. We worked together so well you would have thought we had practiced it!

John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, wrote, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who cannot pay you back.” God didn’t call His people to come together just to get blessed, but to be a blessing to someone else. His people are us--here at First Presbyterian Church of Naples--coming

together to do for others. When you see a man who will accept a pair of house slippers to work in because they are better than the shoes he is wearing as we did last Friday, it gives you pause.

By the time you read this, we also will have completed the Meals of Hope project and I’ll let you know next time how many packages we filled which will be distributed to food pantries locally. Thank you for participating.

Relay for Life through the American

Cancer Society will be held on Friday, April 17 across the street from our church at Gulf View Middle School. I hope that you will support and participate in this event.

And look below for our Spring Mission Tour set for March 26. We will go again to our local agencies so if you weren’t able to make it last November, please sign up. It will inspire you.

We pray as our stewardship campaign is underway that everyone invests in our beautiful church and its mission. What we are able to do as this community (FPC) is important and blessed. I know I’m not the only one who is hoping that we grow, and are able to support our chosen agencies with more dollars, more hands-on work, and more prayer.

Betty Mangos

Mission Committee Chair

14 News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]

In Memoriam

Dorothy Abhau October 27, 2014

Rosella Race February 8, 2015

HUDDLE All men are invited to a lunch time Bible Study each Thursday at 12 p.m. in Spencer Hall. The current study is on Isaiah. Please bring your lunch and a Bible.

The pink envelopes in the pews the first of the month are

for donations to the Deacon's Benevolence Fund. These

funds are given to local community Christian based

organizations dedicated to helping the less fortunate.

Your generosity is always a blessing!

Thank You Dear First Presbyterian Church,

I have been truly humbled by all the prayers, cards and

support from everyone in the church at the time of Ed’s

passing. I want to thank the Deacons, especially John

& Nancy Kay and Suzanne Rose, for the lovely reception

they prepared after Ed’s memorial service. Thank you

everyone.

Blessings to you all,

Pat Hueter and family

Adult Sunday School

Join us each Sunday in Room 204 from

11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For a study on the Parables of Jesus.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information on classes,

please contact Joyce Witt at 404.857.5430.

BLOOD DRIVE

March 23

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sign up in Spencer Hall or contact

Mary Vande Voren at 239.353.1620

Welcome New Members

Received into membership on February 1 Augie Ingoglia and Joy Merder Parish 25 – affiliate members Arie and Deb Verhey Parish 19 – affiliate members

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The Men’s Club 10 a.m. coffee & fellowship

10:30 a.m. program

(ladies are welcome)

News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]

You are invited to purchase a beautiful calla lily to decorate our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5. You may take your lily home following the 10:00 a.m. service. Please PRINT the information requested and submit this form to First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth Street S., Naples, FL 34102, to the attention of Sharman or place in the offering plate. A check for $20.00 should be made payable to First Presbyterian Church, and indicate “Lily” on the check memo. Completed form and payment must be submitted to the office no later than Monday, March 23.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name of donor _________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Name in whose HONOR or MEMORY the lily is donated (circle one):

_______________________________________________________________________________

Please, only one dedication per plant. Please note, this will not be a tax deductible contribution.

March 9, 2015

Major Steven W. Kirtley

United States Marine Corps (ret.)

SURVIVING 444 DAYS AS A

HOSTAGE IN IRAN

Join us for this fascinating speaker who was held hostage

by the followers of Ayatollah Khomeini for 444 days.

After his release in January 1981, he returned to his

hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas and worked for a year

traveling and speaking of his experiences. Major Kirtley

received numerous awards during his time in the Marine

Corps to include the Prisoner of War Medal and Combat

Action Ribbon. He retired from the Marine Corps in June

2002 and continues to work as an Information Technology

Executive and Chief Information Officer in support of our

military and Department of Defense.

March 23, 2015

Jack Tymann

After a 40 year career with Westinghouse Electric

Corporation Jack retired as President of Westinghouse

International, leading business development in 75

nations.

Jack Tymann currently serves as the Director of

Business Development with TerraCap Management

Corporation, focused on Florida real estate investments.

He also co-founded Naples-based Sustainable Energy

Partners World and Naples Strategic Business Partners.

Jack is a weekly guest on the Bob Harden Show and a

frequent lecturer in SW Florida. He writes commentary

for the Naples Daily News, for NewsBalance.com, and

other publications. He speaks on current events,

America’s founding principles, national security, the

threat of radical Islam, and energy independence.

Jack co-founded the SW Florida Tea Party in 2009 and

has since served on the Leadership Council.

Non-Profit Org.

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