We Thank God For . . . .

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

Ushers ………………………………..Richard Chappelle, Captain

Bonnie Chappelle, Deborah Hutchinson,Tom Hutchinson,

Cathy Pcolar, Connor Pcolar, Mike Pcolar

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: Georgia Burbidge, Sheryl de Jong,

Gloria Goulet, John Goulet, Betsy Hardy, Bob Harvey,

Diane Harvey, Josh Henry, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey

Denise Johnston, Jimmy Johnston, Frances Merchant,

Sharon Meola, Don Musa, Kathy Musa

TRUSTEES: Joe Spielman, Sam Galloway,Jr., Leigh Hayes,

Pete Kouwenhoven, Jack Merchant, Malcolm Murphey,

Larry Nixon, Betty Olson, Betty Ann Prevatt Nominating Committee 2020:

Sheryl de Jong, Pat Furbringer, Leigh Hayes, Kay Henry,

Linda Kuieck, Cathy Pcolar, Pati Sempsrott

First Presbyterian Church 2438 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901

239-334-2261 info@fpcfortmyers.org

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First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers

STAFF Dr. Paul de Jong

Senior Pastor

Rev. Roger Peterson

Minister of Music

Barbara Peterson Church Accompanist

Frank Meyer Church Organist

Sheryl de Jong Director of Christian Education

Bonnie Lee DiGrazia Administrative Assistant

Jean Ann Gogerty Financial Secretary

Rebecca Hayes

Jane Manning Sound & Projection

Sheryl de Jong

Gloria Goulet & Togwon Sua Nursery

Coed Adult Class 9:45 AM

Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong

Study: Matthew

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday

9:30 - 5:00 Closed on Friday

MAIL TO:

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

Worship 11:00 AM September 27, 2020

First Presbyterian Church In the Heart of Fort Myers

PRAISE

† Wedding of Tori & Zac † Birth of Liam † All medical personnel and first responders PRAYERS Pam Adams Geri Anthony Debbie Balderson Bill Beaumont Donna Billins Mickey Callahan Erik Carlson Judy Cheves Sandy Chapman Carole Coats Rev. Dave & Marlene Dietzel John Digman Tina Ebet Greg Ferris Rebecca Francis Sam Galloway, Jr. Dave & Jane Garberson Doretta Garvey Laverne Graefen Sue Grimes Mary Ann Hughey Louise Ittner Al Johnson Lem & Pam Lawrence Pam Lemieux Pastor Benny Anthony Pastor John Zehnder Dick & Phyllis Little Josie Lee McElree Mike McKinnney Betty Miller Tina Minea Vicki Perdziak Susie Brooks Riggs Natalie Sauter Rosemary Schoch Julie Sewell Maggie Spielman Gerri Stevens Robert Strahlendorf Lois Taylor Ron Thomas Carolyn Vermilya Brandon Webb Nancy Whitman

PRAYERS - CONTINUED

• Family & friends of Dean Robertson • Victims of the fires in California and

Oregon Argie, Barry, Bonnie, Brad, Brian, Carlos, Carroll, Eduardo, Emily, Gabrielle, Helen, Jamie, Joanna, Kristy, Lillian, Margretta, Misa, Nancy, Pam, Patti, Pete, Ralf, Ron, Sandy, Sarah, Sue, Teresa, Todd

THANK YOU

PHONE DIRECTORY 2021

It might seem a little early to be thinking about the 2021 Phone Directory, but I would like to have the directories available the first week of January 2021 if possible. That will require your help in getting any changes to your address, phone # (s), email, and a recent picture if you want to change the one in the present directory. Remember, you don’t need to be a member to be in the FPC directory. We really would like to include everyone’s photo this year! ~ Thank you, Bonnie Lee

Bill and I would like to thank you for all your prayers, cards and calls. Your kindness was very much appreciated. Karen Donovan & Bill Holtz

IN SYMPATHY

We extend our thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of Alex Avery who passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Alex joined FPC in 2011 and was an active member until his health began to fail. He will be missed by his family, friends and church family of FPC.

Members and Friends - Don’t forget to take your FPC Songbook home!

Prelude ………………………………………………...And Can It Be? Barbara Peterson

Invocation and Welcome……………………….....Dr. Paul de Jong

* Hymn of Praise…………………..................#203 And Can It Be?

Blue prayer card requests will not be picked up during the worship service

at this time. Requests can be TEXTED to Pastor Paul at 239-314-8132.

* Greeting One Another

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

Special Music ………………………………………………Until Then Dick Kuieck

Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-13…………………...Kathy Musa

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory .…………………….Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

* Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

* Hymn ………………..#405 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

* Parting Hymn…………………………..#47 God Will Take Care of You Benediction Postlude

* Please stand if you are able Sermon Notes

CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Ginny Wallace in loving memory of her parents, Bill and Lil Kampert.

WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ September 27, 2020

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson Sermon: The Temptation of Jesus Dr. Paul de Jong

Family & friends of Dean Robertson Victims of the fires in California and

Argie, Barry, Bonnie, Brad, Brian, Carlos, Carroll, Eduardo, Emily, Gabrielle, Helen, Jamie, Joanna, Kristy,

Bill and I would like to thank you for all