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.

September 18 , 2016

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

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Continued Continued Continued Continued PrayersPrayersPrayersPrayers

Sherri Bales Harry Banfield Eddygrace Bernhard Adelaide Bowen Jo Clanton Don Donovan Fran Elson Tom & Judy Gore Curt & Lalai Hamric Jean Helmlinger Linda Ittner Eleanor Kinzie Pete Kouwenhoven Frank Krotzer Lem Lawrence Sam Olstynski Mark D. Pickett Darrell Prevatt Mary Thurman Dottie Wilcock

Bob Zeilinger

PRAISEPRAISEPRAISEPRAISE: : : : † Annika Merchant (granddaughter) born September 10, 2016

† All God’s blessings!

† Worship and safe travel!

† Answering our family’s prayers in so many ways!

PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS:

Breen family

Virginia Brown

Hannah Clark

James Clark

Carole Coats

Steve Culbertson

Evalyn De Vries

Linda Digman

Rick Duzan

Joan Farrelly

Vonceil Franklin

Curt & Lalai Hamric

John Kerns

Blanche Miles

Linda Myers

Carol Nelson

Linda Odle

Dan Pastros

Dorothy Sargent

Frank Shannon

Helene Smith

Judith Stewmon

Allen Weight

Michelle Wiggins

Aimee, Anne, Jenny, Jordan

Keith, Rosemary, Steven

REMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERS

Trustees Meeting Trustees Meeting Trustees Meeting Trustees Meeting - Monday, September 19th @ 5:00 PM

Session Meeting Session Meeting Session Meeting Session Meeting - Monday September 19th @ 6:00 PM

Women’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible Study

Wednesday, September 21st @ 10:00 AM in Room E101

Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering Great Banquet Gathering - September 25th @ 5:00 PM

Great Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team Meeting, September 25th @ 6:30 PM

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Dear Church family,

Marv and I would like to thank you all for your thoughtfulness during my recent surgery and recovery. I am three weeks post-op and coming along quite well.

Your cards and your prayers on our behalf were greatly appreciated.

Blessings to all ~ Marvin & Evalyn DeVriesMarvin & Evalyn DeVriesMarvin & Evalyn DeVriesMarvin & Evalyn DeVries

FALL FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON FALL FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON FALL FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON FALL FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON

Do you . . .

• have an interest in ringing handbells?

• enjoy being with others as part of a small group?

• need a fun challenge and want to learn something new?

• wonder if you can play bells?

If your answer is YES to any of these questions, you might be a prime candidate to become a ringer in our handbell choir. We have scheduled a class to teach basic skills for ringing handbells on Thursday, September 22nd at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, September 22nd at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, September 22nd at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, September 22nd at 4:30 P.M. Please leave a message in the church office (334-2261) with Bonnie

to sign up for Handbells 101.

Chancel Choir Chancel Choir Chancel Choir Chancel Choir will resume on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 PM

Handbell Choir Handbell Choir Handbell Choir Handbell Choir will begin their weekly practice on Monday, September 26th at 4:30 PM

Join us for the Annual Fall Fellowship Luncheon Join us for the Annual Fall Fellowship Luncheon Join us for the Annual Fall Fellowship Luncheon Join us for the Annual Fall Fellowship Luncheon

Galloway Hall after worship

Hosted by the Deacons

Today we recognize our teachers with a service of commissioning during our

worship service. We give thanks to the following teachers for their commitment:

Pastor Paul de Jong, John Poole, Frank Shannon, Sheryl de Jong, Togwon Sua,

and James Valentino.

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CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Ginny Wallace in honor of the Deacons for their love and care for all.

Prelude ……………………………………………………………………………..Fairest Lord Jesus

Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ

Barbara Peterson, Piano

Worship Chimes

Welcome to Our Visitors ………………………………………………………..Rev. Paul de Jong

*Hymn……………………………………………………….#97 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

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

Commissioning Service

*Greeting One Another

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

Special Music …………………………………………………………………..God Is So Wonderful

Dick Kuieck and Roger Peterson, Duet

Scripture Reading: Psalm 2:1-6………………………………………………………..Phil Bennett

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory Special Music……………………………………..I’ll Tell the World that I’m a Christian

Organ and Piano Duet

*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

.*Hymn of Preparation.……………………………………………….#297 I Love to Tell the Story

*Hymn …………………………………………………………….#379 Take My Life and Let It Be

Benediction

Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-42

Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson

Sermon: The Christian Mission

Rev. Paul de Jong

First Presbyterian Church

2438 Second Street

Fort Myers, Florida 33901

AT A GLANCE

Phone: 239-334-2261 E-mail address:

info@fpcfortmyers.org

We Thank God For . . . .

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

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

Bonnie Chappelle, Debbie Hutchinson, Tom Hutchinson, Cathy Pcolar

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, Bonnie Motsay, Doug Nelson, Marti Nelson, Nancy Whitman

TRUSTEES: Bonnie Chappelle, 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

Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours

Monday Monday Monday Monday –––– FridayFridayFridayFriday

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Mon., Sept. 19thMon., Sept. 19thMon., Sept. 19thMon., Sept. 19th Trustees MeetingTrustees MeetingTrustees MeetingTrustees Meeting 5:00 PM Staff Conference Room

Session MeetingSession MeetingSession MeetingSession Meeting 6:00 PM

Tues., Sept. 20thTues., Sept. 20thTues., Sept. 20thTues., Sept. 20th Tuesday Night Bible StudyTuesday Night Bible StudyTuesday Night Bible StudyTuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM

@ the home of Pastor Paul & Sheryl de Jong

Wed., Sept. 21stWed., Sept. 21stWed., Sept. 21stWed., Sept. 21st Women’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Room E101

Choir RehearsalChoir RehearsalChoir RehearsalChoir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Choir Room

Thurs., Sept. 22ndThurs., Sept. 22ndThurs., Sept. 22ndThurs., Sept. 22nd Handbells 101Handbells 101Handbells 101Handbells 101 4:30 PM Room E109

Sun., Sept. 25thSun., Sept. 25thSun., Sept. 25thSun., Sept. 25th Sunday School 9:45 AM Rooms listed above

Worship Service 11:00 AM

Great Banquet GatheringGreat Banquet GatheringGreat Banquet GatheringGreat Banquet Gathering 5:00 PM

Great Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team MeetingGreat Banquet Team Meeting 6:30 PM

SUNDAY MORNING

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: “What must I do to be saved?” This is the most important question we could ever ask. Justification by faith alone is how the Reformation answered that question. Please join us as we carefully consider this foundational answer and how the imputation of the perfect righteousness of Jesus is worked in our lives. We will be discussing this topic through a video series by R.C. Sproul.

†††† 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