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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.
F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I N T H E H E A RT O F F O RT M Y E R S
Living, sharing, teaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
December 11 , 2016
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P R A Y E R S & P R A I S E
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Continued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued Prayers
Sherri Bales Harry Banfield Eddygrace Bernhard Adelaide Bowen Jo Clanton Don Donovan Faith Dubois Fran Elson Tom Geist Tom & Judy Gore Lalai Hamric Linda Ittner
Louise Ittner
Eleanor Kinzie Pete Kouwenhoven Frank Krotzer Lem Lawrence Mark D. Pickett Darrell Prevatt Frank Shannon Mary Thurman Dottie Wilcock
PRAISEPRAISEPRAISEPRAISE: : : : the the the the 26th Carol Sing!!26th Carol Sing!!26th Carol Sing!!26th Carol Sing!!
†††† Good health
†††† The blessings the Lord puts in our path each day.
†††† 2 granddaughters getting married - faith and trust for their future
PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS:
Alex Avery
Pat Baumgardner
Virginia Brown
Pastor Andrew Brunson
Norine Brunson
Andrea Conrod
Don Dick
Vonceil Franklin
Sam Galloway
Tom Hutchinson
Bernie Limegrover
Linnea Marshall
Larry Matthews Tia Pontif
Barb Robertson
Dean Robertson
Dorothy Sargent
Lois Taylor
Arthur Terra
Michelle Wiggins
Andrew, Donna, Eric, Gayle
Jackie, Nancy, Paul, Peggy
Robin, Susan, Tom
26th Annual Christmas Carol Sing 26th Annual Christmas Carol Sing 26th Annual Christmas Carol Sing 26th Annual Christmas Carol Sing
The Deacons will be hosting a Christmas Brunch Christmas Brunch Christmas Brunch Christmas Brunch on Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, December 17th December 17th December 17th December 17th at 11:00 AM. Bring an ornament to exchange
($5.00 max) and enjoy brunch and good fellowship! Sign-up today!
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH & ORNAMENT EXCHANGECHRISTMAS BRUNCH & ORNAMENT EXCHANGECHRISTMAS BRUNCH & ORNAMENT EXCHANGECHRISTMAS BRUNCH & ORNAMENT EXCHANGE
IN SYMPATHY IN SYMPATHY IN SYMPATHY IN SYMPATHY
What a wonderful day at First Presbyterian as we celebrated in song during the 26th Annual Christmas Carol Sing on Tuesday, December 6th. A very special thank you to everyone who made this event a successful celebration and fundraiser for Community Cooperative.
Thank you to Sam Galloway, Jr. for sponsoring this annual event and all his employees who help before, during and after the event.
Special thanks to the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church and all the guest choir members who participated in the Carol Sing Choir; Rev. Roger Peterson, Director of Music and Worship; Barbara Peterson, pianist; Eddygrace Bernhard, organist, Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar, percussion; The Spiritual Voices; the Estero Ensemble; and our soloists: Michael Broyles, Beverly Cox, Bill & Beth Filiowich, and Lalai Hamric.
Special thanks to all the ushers who served “in costume” during the three performances.
CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Bill and Pat Mellor who were honored at the 50th Celebration of the Aquatic Preserve for their years of hard work and dedication to help save Estero Bay from dredge and fill development. In the 1950s into the 1960s, Bill saw the development going up around other estuaries and he didn’t want to see it happen here - so he started the Lee County Conservation Association. His efforts to protect the bay led to Estero Bay becoming the first designated aquatic preserve in 1966.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to Harry Helmlinger and family on the recent passing of his wife Jean on November 30, 2016. Jean will be missed by her family and friends and church family of FPC. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, December 9th at Hodges Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Peterson officiating. Cards of comfort may be sent to: Harry Helmlinger 2514 Elva Place, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
The Estero Ensemble
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CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Don Lee & Emma Brugh Lee in loving memory of Beverly Lee and Blair Brugh.
Prelude ……………………………………………………………..Angels We Have Heard on High
Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ
Barbara Peterson, Piano
Worship Chimes
Welcome to Our Visitors ………………………………………………………..Rev. Paul de Jong
Lighting of the Advent Candle ……………………………………………Michael & Shirley Berry
*Hymn………………………………………………………..#132 Angels We Have Heard on High
Blue prayer cards will be collected during the hymn. Please pass your card to the usher at this time.
Ordination and Installation of Officers
*Greeting One Another
*Greeting Song …………………………………………………………………………….Emmanuel
Special Music ……………………………………………………Is Your Heart Prepared for a King
Bill & Beth Filiowich, Duet
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-13……………………………………………..Bonita Motsay
Unison Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Receiving Our Offerings
Choral Offertory ………………………………………………………..Ding, Dong, Merrily on High
*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
.*Hymn of Preparation.…………………………………………………………#136 The First Noel
.*Hymn………………………………………………………………#138 Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Benediction
Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson
Sermon: Four Gifts for Christmas
Rev. Paul de Jong
First Presbyterian Church
2438 Second Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
AT A GL A N C E
Phone: 239-334-2261 E-mail address:
We Thank God For . . . .
Percussion………………………………………………………………………..Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar
Ushers ………...…………………………………………………………………………Captain, Doug Nelson
Roseanne Constantinople, Chuck Dorst, Sandy Dorst, Marti Nelson
MINISTERS……………………………………………………………..Members of First Presbyterian Church
ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle, Steve Culbertson, Pat Furbringer, Lalai Hamric, Paul Jenkins, John Poole, Frank Shannon, Joe Spielman
DEACONS: Aimee Balcer, Gary Balcer, Sheryl de Jong, Vonceil Franklin, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Deborah Hutchinson, Tom Hutchinson, Jack Merchant, Ruth Moon, Bonita Motsay, Doug Nelson, Marti Nelson, Nancy Whitman
TRUSTEES: Sam Galloway, Jr., Lalai Hamric, Pete Kouwenhoven, Jack Merchant, Larry Nixon, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2016: Steve Culbertson, Sheryl de Jong, Max Furbringer, Lalai Hamric, Leigh Hayes, Linda Kuieck, Ryan Olson
Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:Blessings to:
STAFF
Rev. 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
Cheyne Diaz & Lydia de Jong
Sound & Projection
T.D. Sua & James Valentino
Nursery Care
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours
Monday Monday Monday Monday –––– FridayFridayFridayFriday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Mon., Dec. 12thMon., Dec. 12thMon., Dec. 12thMon., Dec. 12th NO NO NO NO Handbells
Tues., Dec. 13thTues., Dec. 13thTues., Dec. 13thTues., Dec. 13th NO NO NO NO Tuesday Night Bible Study
Wed., Dec. 14thWed., Dec. 14thWed., Dec. 14thWed., Dec. 14th Ronald McDonald House 9:00 AM
Pack Cookies for Meals on Wheels 10:00 PM Galloway Hall
Southern Comforters 1:00 - 4:00 PM Room E101
Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Choir Room
Sat., Dec. 17thSat., Dec. 17thSat., Dec. 17thSat., Dec. 17th Choir Rehearsal 9:00 - 11:00 AM Choir Room
Christmas Brunch 11:00 AM Galloway Hall
Sun., Dec. 18thSun., Dec. 18thSun., Dec. 18thSun., Dec. 18th Sunday School 9:45 AM Rooms listed above Worship Service 11:00 AM
Christmas Musical during worship
SU N DAY 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 Straight Talk Straight Talk Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong Chapel C102 Study: PsalmsStudy: PsalmsStudy: PsalmsStudy: Psalms
Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class Seekers Class Led by John Poole Parlor C101
Study: Study: Study: Study: The Seekers Class will be viewing and discussing a video series by Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr. that will take a look at 12 of the most significant promises in Scripture. We will be challenged to have a deeper trust in God and to live in the joy of God’s promises. Class will start this series on January 1, 2017.
†††† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E107
Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room E105 T.D. Sua, James Valentino and Sheryl de Jong