FIRST PRESS

Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church January to May 2016

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Welcome to the first issue of FIRST PRESS.A publication promoting all of the programming of First PresbyterianChurch, Davenport, Iowa.

Discover is a verb, an action word,meaning to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight orknowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown).

So how do we set forth to Discover atFPC? First, let’s consider that it is averb, an action. That means we need tobe intentional about setting time aside to do discovery work. We can be presentin worship, study groups, communityservice, teaching, fellowship, leadership,and prayer. We can be attentive to others, showing care and concern by listening to understand, and not simplylistening to respond.

We can embrace our denomination andhistoric Reformed tradition. Presbyteriansunderstand the Bible to be the essentialrule of faith and practice, very much asother Protestants do. We believe thatGod exists in the trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; that Christis the Son of God, the Revealer of God,and the Savior of humanity; and that thechurch is the Body of Christ in the world.

We can continue to learn and explorefaith through education. Presbyteriansbelieve that the Holy Spirit constantlyenlightens truth, and thus they admit different understandings of the historicalconfessions of faith. Ultimately, everyPresbyterian must find a personal understanding of faith through study,

contemplation, and worship. A very important principle is that “God alone isLord of the conscience.”

In this first issue of the First Press, you’llfind opportunities and paths to navigate,but leave your mind open to what morecan be discovered on your journey.

Help others Discover FPC by invitingthem to church, programs, and activities.If you find the information in this issueof FIRST PRESS interesting and valuable to share, please take a copy of it (located on the Welcome Desk) andgive one to your friends and neighbors.On Sundays, in February we’ll have“Discover Cards” available for you totake and pass along to your friends andneighbors, inviting them to visit FirstPresbyterian Church.

As you navigate through these pages andreflect on your relationship with God,may you consider a path that allows youto travel in grace and full of Discovery.

Discover!Worship 2

Holy Week 3

Caring for Self & Others 3

CEFY 4

Service Opportunities 5

Music 6

ACE & Small Groups 7

Fun “To Dos” 8

Foundation 9

Church Governance 9

Envisioning 10

Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church January to May 2016

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Prayer for Guidance

Direct us, O Lord,

in all our doings with your

most gracious favor and

further us with your continual

help, that in all our works,

begun, continued, and

ended in you, we may glorify

your holy name, and finally,

by your mercy, obtain

everlasting life; through

Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.Book of Common Worship

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Sunday Worship Times

Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Christian Education for all ages at 10:00 AM

Childcare is available in the nursery on thethird floor of the Christian Education Building.Note: There will be one service only at 9:00 AMon Sundays, January 10, February 14 andMarch 6, followed by Christian Education hourat 10:00 AM. Lunch and church envisioninggathering at 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.

Do you want to know what’s planned forupcoming worship services? Visit the Worship Service Planning Calendar on thechurch website. You’ll find information aboutupcoming sermon series, the choirs, WorshipHost information, and who will be preaching.

Here’s a preview of some sermons:

3 “Disturbing Tourists”

17 “Everyday Miracles”

24 “You are My Delight”

31 “Stuff Happens”

7 “Coming Off The Mountain”

14 “The Power of Our Words”

21 “The Gift of Time”

28 “Gift Giving”

6 “The Touch of Love”

13 “Gift of Serving”

20 “Palms and Passion”

27 “Finally Good News!”

You’re always invited to worship with us! A place to belong! Where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.

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Ash Wednesday, February 10Services at 12:00 NOON & 7:00 PM

Ash Wednesday is a day of solemn assembly that isbuilt right into the church year. It is a day for fasting,a day of mourning for our sin and the sin of all humanity before God, a recognition of our mortalitysaved for the grace of God and a request that theLord remember our creation and breathe new lifeinto our burned-out, dusty lives once more. It marksthe beginning of our Lenten journey to rememberingGod’s love for us in Jesus Christ. The season of Lentis a time to prepare for the celebration of redemptionthrough Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Taizé Worship During Lent Wednesdays, February 17, 24, March 2, 9 and 16, at 6:30 PM, in the Chapel

The frost on the trees, the white of the snow, the chillin the air help us to see and feel the beauty of nature.For those of us in the Midwest, we have the joy of experiencing the extremes of the seasons. At the sametime, we need to have continuity within our lives.

3 “Seeing and Believing”

10 “Finding Fish and Feeding Sheep”

17 “Inherit the Wind”

24 “And the Greatest of These is Love”

1 Youth Sunday

8 “We Are One”

15 “When Goodbye is Good News”

22 “The Trouble With the Truth”

29 “Thy Kingdom Come”

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Meditation can provide that commonthread regardless of the season we areexperiencing. Services in the style ofthe Taizé Community in France,through songs which, when repeated,become prayers within the heart,scripture, read by worshipers, andmeditation, the quiet which allows theperson to commune with God, providethat opportunity.

Communion is apractice that is meantto be observed overand over throughoutthe life of a Christian.

It is a holy time of worship when wecorporately come together as one bodyto remember and celebrate what Christdid for us. All who accept Jesus Christas their Savior are welcome to takeCommunion. It is served on the firstSunday of theeven months of the year.

Baptism is asacrament, andthe sacramentsrepresent thefree grace of God. There is no chargefor having a child baptized. Call thechurch office (563-326-1691) toarrange the date of baptism and requestthe appropriate forms be mailed to you.Return those completed forms to thechurch. Attend a baptismal seminar toreview the meaning of baptism and toget oriented to the logistics of thecelebration of baptism in worship.

Maundy Thursday, March 24Service at 7:30 PM

Maundy Thursday is the anniversary celebration of the institution of TheLord’s Supper. The worship service willinclude the Sacrament of Communion.The Chamber Chorale will lead in worship through song.

Good Friday, March 25Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 PM

This service provides an opportunity tomeditate on the crucifixion of our LordJesus Christ. The service includes scriptures,prayers, and music of the Passion featuringthe Sanctuary Choir, the Cecelian Carolers,the Vesper Bells and orchestra.

Easter Sunday, March 27Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

A celebration of the Resurrection Joy!Easter Sunday special music will be provided by the Celebration Singers andthe Sanctuary Choir. The music will include the traditional Handel’s “Messiah Hallelujah Chorus!”

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Caring for Self and OthersPrayer Vigil at FPC for Victims of Violence Sundays, January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29 at 7:00 PM

Join with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., on the Sundayslisted above from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance by the west parking lot. We willpray for people in our country, and for families and friends who are victims of violence. Let us pray forGod’s healing for victims, and let us bear witness to the senseless violence in our country.

Women of Hope Bible Study - Every other Wednesday, 10:00 AMWe are an informal group meeting to share, study the Scriptures and pray for one another. If you have questions, please call Rev. Kristy Parker (563-590-3071).

Souper Bowl of Caring - Sunday, February 7, following each service

What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, practice kindness,and walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) Create a better community by giving on Super Bowl Sunday to those in need of a meal.

Every dollar donated goes to fight hunger in the Quad Cities. The HighSchool youth will be in the Sanctuary to take your donations via soup pot.

Men’s Breakfast “When the Trumpet Sounds” - Saturday, April 9, 8:00 AM

Communion to the Furthest Pew is served to members unable to attend church, the week immediately following communion at church.

Operation Love is a member-to-member outreach for those with short term needs such as transportation, meals, emergency babysitting, or respite care.

In Touch Ministries - Congregation members provide one-on-one visits to congregation members and friends who have difficulty leaving their homes. This ministry keeps homeboundmembers "in touch" with the rest of the congregation.

The Prayer Chain connects those in need of prayer with church members who are committed to a ministry of prayer. Prayer requests may be sent to the church office and we will contact theprayer chain coordinator.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Attention crocheters and knitters...prayer shawls are symbolic of God’spresence during our times of need, and the congregation’s love and support. Anyone with an interest in knitting or crocheting a shawl is invited to make a shawl and drop it off with Tiffany.For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).

Remember to Order Your Keepsake Book Now!Advance orders are now being accepted for the 100-page full color coffee table book published

by the Heritage Committee featuring photographs and stories of our congregation’s rich 175 yearheritage. Readers can turn to any section and read a story representative of the depth and dedication of our congregation and its pastors. Hundreds of hours of research, documentation, writing, photography, and design have gone into this monumental keepsake project. Now isthe time to reserve your copy at the pre-publication price of $49. Order your copy online at www.fpcdavenport.org. You may also orderby check and note “175th Book” on the memo line of your check. Orders are accepted with a deposit of $20 per copy. Your paymentis your confirmation. If you wish to give this as a present and would like a certificate to wrap as a gift, please contact the church office after you have paid for the book, and we can mail the certificate to you. The anticipated delivery date is March 15, 2016.

EPIC and ACT are FPC’s Middle and HighSchool Youth Groups. EPIC (Every Presbyterian Is Cool)is for 6th through 8th graders and ACT (Active ChristianTeens) is for 9th-12th graders. EPIC and ACT meet everySunday evening form 5:30-7:00 PM. We have dinner togetherand then focus on either an act of community service, mission work, or fellowship activity. Youth groups volunteerat the annual Easter Celebration each spring. All youth are invited to attend, and friends are always encouraged toattend. Our middle and high school youth groups meet September through the first week of May.

10 Star Wars Movie (new one) Rave Cinemas17 Minute to Win It Von Maur Hall24 Photo Posters Von Maur Hall31 Bible Jeopardy Von Maur Hall

7 Souper Bowl of Caring in morning/no youth groups14 Socks of Love Service Project Von Maur Hall21 Scripture Basketball Gym

28 College Care Packages Von Maur Hall

6 Paint Classroom HS Room13 Stuff Easter Eggs Von Maur Hall20 Palm Sunday/no youth groups27 Easter Sunday/no youth groups

3, 10, 17 & 24 Youth Sunday practice VMH/Sanctuary

1 Laser Tag and Bowling QC Family Fun

Kirkwood Club is FPC’s ElementarySchool Youth Group for 1st through 5th grades. We meetWednesday evenings, September through April, from 6:30-7:15 PM. At Kirkwood Club, children play gameswith a purpose, enjoy fellowship with one another, andlearn more about each one of us every week and whatmakes us special to God. Kirkwood Club is open to allcommunity youth and all are welcome! Some of ourannual activities include a Family Game Night, an indoorSnowball Fortress Fight, crafts, ice cream socials, Minuteto Win It, and movie nights, to name just a few.

6 Annual Snowball Fight Gym13 Fear Factor Gym20 Minute to Win It Von Maur Hall27 Catch the Dragon Tail Gym

3 Musical Wardrobe Gym10 Cards for Seniors Von Maur Hall17 Movie Night Von Maur Hall24 Movie Night Part II Von Maur Hall

2 Seated Basketball Gym9 Alphabet Challenge Von Maur Hall16 Do You Love Your Neighbor Von Maur Hall23 How's Yours? Von Maur Hall30 Picture the Sentence Von Maur Hall

6 Musical Tape Gym13 Year-end Celebration! Outside

Sunday School, for grades preschool through high school, is offeredevery Sunday morning September through May from 10:10-10:45 AM.Youth in Preschool through 5th grade follow our Lectionary Calendar interms of their weekly lesson, which means typically what they learn isthe same Scripture the pastor is preaching on each week. Middle Schoolyouth use the curriculum Connect, from Sparkhouse, where their lessonsare divided into six-week segments of the Bible, which is intended to lasttwo years to cover all the segments. High School Sunday School workson different curriculums each year, and are currently using QuickBooksto go over the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Sunday School is alot of fun for all ages, and everyone is invited to be a part of it all!

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Upcoming Service OpportunitiesAs the body of Christ, First Presbyterian Church’s mission and outreach programs seek to reach out to the communityand to the world to care for those in need. Here are some hands-on mission opportunities:

A new outreach activity - Valentine Baskets!Begins January 17, for more information contact Diane Schreiner (dschrein@mchsi.com) or Mia Carr (mialyncarr@hotmail.com).

PUNCH Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 11:00 AM-1:00 PMVolunteers needed to prepare hot dogs at First Pres., deliver and serve hot dogs at egg hunt site. For more information,please contact Ted Brown (tedbrown2@mchsi.com).

Community Gardens: Mid April (depending on the weather)Volunteers are needed to till up soil and add compost. For more information, please contact a Deacon.

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen: First Mondays of each month January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4, & May 2. For more information, contact Linda Larson (hawkeyetoo@msn.com), MuffyEllard (vandymme@aol.com), or Susie Kardel sbkardel@gmail.com).Volunteer cooks and servers are always welcome.

Food Pantry Sundays: Third Sunday of each monthOn January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, and May 15, bring canned goods, paper products and householdcleaners to church. Donations are given to Sacred Heart Food Bank. For more information, please contactMichelle Sinclair (mommydragonfly65@yahoo.com).

Volunteer to be a Homework Helper Be a missionary in our church by being a friend and mentor to some terrific five to ten-year-olds from the Boys &Girls’ Club. The Homework Helpers meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM to assist with homework, to provide focused one-on-one time with a child, and to try to guide each child through their individual world. For more information, please contact a Deacon.

Scott County Meal Service Needs Drivers to Deliver LunchesThe Meal Service (office located at FPC) needs drivers to deliver meals to the homebound. To volunteer, contactJulie Belman (563-323-1628, or juliebelman_scottcountymeals@hotmail.com).

Kids Against Hunger, April 24-26, An International Mission Opportunity for All to Support!The seventh annual Kids Against Hunger drive will take place from April 24-26 at First Pres. The Quad-Citieschapter will again host “packaging sessions” during which volunteers work on an assembly line (typically 12 people) to bag a special blend of rice, soy, dried vegetables and vitamins for delivery to a coordinating organization in a foreign country. Each bag, when cooked with boiling water, will provide six servings to a family in need. For more information, please contact Deacon Craig Foster (cfoster871@mchsi.com).

HOPE PROJECTS: Caring and reaching out through visible works of service -- creating hope and awareness in our community as we put the church’s mission into action.

Thursday, April 14, 12:30 to 2:30 PM: Church Grounds and Neighborhood Clean-upAll of the clean-up materials and tools will be provided by the Quad Cities recycling Center. Everyone is

welcome to help! For more information, please contact the church office (office@fpcdavenport.org).

Planning to plant your garden? Then consider planting for others too. on select Sundays in July, August, and September, FPC will have a Harvest Table for members to bring the produce from their gardens and fruit trees to have available for those in the church neighborhood to come and pick-up, at no cost.

Easter CelebrationSaturday, March 26, 1:30-3:30 PM

This special event open to the entireneighborhood. We have a wonderfuland lively Easter Egg hunt for allages in different areas of the churchproperty, games, crafts, a bouncehouse and share with all the childrenthe story of the resurrection and whywe really celebration Easter. Formore information how you can help,please contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).

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Internationally Renowned Organist

Principal Organist and Artist in Residence of First Presbyterian Church

Davenport, Iowa

Reserved seating

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 2:00 PMAdults $15 Students $10

Ahreum HanCongdonAhreum HanCongdon

F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1702 Iowa Street, Davenport, IA 52803 � (563) 326-1691 � www.fpcdavenport.org

MusikgartenOur Musikgarten program is half-way through its third year at FPC already! And what an excitingtime it has been! We’ve been joined on a weekly basis by our youngest children (newborns to 3-year-olds), their parents and even some of their grandparents to sing, dance and play together.Starting with the sacred-based curriculum, “My God, My Family and Me!”, we have immersed our children in movement and music activities that are perfect for their physical and language development. And along the way, other areas of development — creativity, family bonding, self-esteem, confidence, emotional development — have also been growing.

Musikgarten's philosophy is steeped in this understanding: movement and music activitiesare perfect for child development; music immerses the child in language; evokesmovement; stimulates the brain; and fosters physical coordination -- all in a groupsetting that builds a God-centered, musical community -- a truly holistic experience.

We now have three age-specific classes available. Our Musikgarten Babies class, ledby Kathy Middleton, is for parents and newborns to 18-month-old children. Each classfeatures bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, and fun age-specific activities. This class meets in the Toddler room on third floor of the education wing.

Musikgarten Toddlers, led by Adam Page, is for parents and toddlers up to age 3. Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space,and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles and rattles. This class meets in the Parlor.

Our Musikgarten for 3-year-olds class meets in our newly refurbished Angels Room 307 on thirdfloor of the education wing and is led by Anne Page. Parents and their 3-year-olds participate together in focused listening, musical games, playing instruments, moving and singing.

All classes meet from 10:15-10:45 AM and follow the Sunday School schedule. If you have questionsor would like more information, please contact Kathy Middleton (kmidd@mchsi.com or 563-505-0471).

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Got a song in your heart?Sing with the FPC Choirs

Adult Choir - Sanctuary Choir: Therenowned adult Sanctuary Choir rehearseson Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM under the direction of SungZin Kim.

Celebration Singers: The CelebrationSingers is for 6th through 12th grade vocalistsand rehearses on Sunday evenings from 4:45-5:30 PM. Linda Bengfort conducts this ensemble.

Girls’ Choir - Cecelian Carolers: Membership in this ensemble is selected from girls in grades 6th through 12th who are also participants in Celebration Singers. rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from4:00-4:45 PM. Linda Bengfort directs this choir.

Kirkwood Choir: All 1st through 5th graderswill rehearse on Wednesday evenings from5:45-6:30 PM. Linda Bengfort directs thiselementary group.

Cherub Choir: The Sunday School membership of pre-schoolers and Kindergartners sing in the Cherub Choir.rehearsals are Sunday mornings from10:00-10:15 AM. Kathy Middleton directsthese young singers.

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Opportunities for education, topics of discussions, currentevents, and congregational engagement can be discovered.Classes are open to all -- bring a friend!

VON MAUR HALL SERIES - Sundays, 10:00 AM

January 3 - Hear It Here First! Discovering what's new with new Social Security optionsand news regarding IRAs. Presented by Merriam Rink.

January 10 - Envisioning Consultant PresentationRev. Jim Kitchens, Consultant for FPC.

January 17 - Discover Issues with the Trinity! Presented by Jim Tucker.

January 24 - Wired WordTBD, presented by Carolyn Draper-Math.

January 31 - Wired Word TBD, presented by Merriam Rink.

February 7 - Safety and Security at FPCSheriff Officer and church member Peter Bawden will explain the A.L.I.C.E. strategy and other strategies that can keep us safe but accessible as Christ's followers.

February 14 - Discover what’s being Envisioned! Rev. Jim Kitchens, Consultant for FPC, will give an update of our process.

February 21 - The Muslim Next DoorKent Schroder will lead a discussion of the book The MuslimNext Door. The book is in the FPC library to check out.

February 28 - ACE in recessPlease attend the Annual Congregational Meeting.

March 6 - EnvisioningRev. Jim Kitchens will present the last part of his Trilogyof FPC's Envisioning plan for our future!

March 13 - Christ's Love in Action in KenyaJoshua Ngao, Fishers of Men Ministries, Davenport, willpresent this program.

March 20 - Discover what the Bible Really Tells Usabout Samuel, Saul and David. Kent Schroder will present a program.

March 27 - ACE in recess for Easter Sunday

April 3 - How to Take Care of the Soul. David Fairweather will present this program.

April 10 - Video about the SoulPresented by Dave Fairweather.

April 17 - Discover Accuracy and Inaccuracies of Near Death Experiences. Presented by Dave Fairweather.

April 24 - Life After DeathPresented by Dave Fairweather.

May 1 - Wired Word TBD, presented by Merriam Rink.

May 8 - ACE in recess, enjoy Mother’s Day

May 15 - Elucidating Our Envisioning GoalsPresented by Jim Keenan.

Note: ACE will be in recess from May 22 thru September 4

Small Groups during Lent During Lent we will be focusing our attention on the gift of love. To assist us as we learn and grow we will be reading together The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. The small group schedule is below and the only requirement to sign-up for the small group is to receive a free copy of Gary Chapman’s book and read it (or you can purchase your own copy). If you purchase your own copy, let the church office know (563-326-1691; office@fpcdavenport.org) which group you want to be in. See the schedule below:

Group 1 – Mondays, 10:30-11:30 AMFebruary 15, 22, 29, March 7 & 14

Group 2 – Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 PMFebruary 16, 23, March 1, 8, & 15

Group 3 – Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PMFebruary 17, 24, March 2, 9, & 16

Group 4 – Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PMFebruary 18, 25, March 3, 10, & 17

Group 5 – Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 AM

February 20, 27, March 5, 12, & 19

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Fun “To Do” OpportunitiesShrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 9, 5:00 PM

Before Lent, why not enjoy some pancakes on “Fat Tuesday?” So come andenjoy a delicious hot pancake supper. There is no charge, but donations willbe accepted. Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. As in contemporary times, food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk, and fish were regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted,many families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday in order to consumethose items that would inevitably become spoiled during the next forty days.

Trivia Night - Saturday, February 20, 6:30 -10:00 PMThe high school youth of FPC have plans to attend Triennium this year, at Purdue University. The cost of this internationalPresbyterian Youth Conference, which only occurs every three years, is $505 per person. With this goal in mind, they areraising funds by hosting a trivia night. Come and join your FPC family in teams of eight as you test your knowledge!Teams are $80 each, with $10 for Mulligans and $10 for Double Downs. You are guaranteed an evening of laughter and fellowship while you show your support to FPC youth. PLEASE: don’t bring food, refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).

Socializers - Saturdays, February 27, March 26, & April 30 at 6:00 PM

This group coordinates monthly potluck dinners with guest speakers. So if you like good food and good fellowship, mark your calendars and plan to come. Everyone is invited!

Manna & More Sundays! March 13, April 10, & May 8

Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Cost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 years and under)

Share breakfast with your family and friends before and after the 9:00 AM service. Here are the menus:

Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages

Pancakes, waffles, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages

Egg casserole, pancakes, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages

Travel Fellowship presents: Discover Chicago! A Day Trip on Saturday, April 16

The trip will feature a coach bus ride leaving from FPC in the early morning and returning around 8:00-9:00 in theevening. The trip will allow for individual customization of the day’s agenda once attendees arrive in the city. Activitiesmay include seeing a Broadway in Chicago matinee performance, shopping, a visit to one of Chicago's world-renownedmuseums or cultural sites including the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum,and The Shedd Aquarium, lunch, and any other activities attendees can fit into the schedule. We are planning to stop for dinner on the way back. For more information, contact Linda Meaders (linda@bluehorizon.net).

Young Adults

For anyone around age 20 to 50, the young adults (and the young at heart!) of First Presbyterian typically meet the third Friday of every month. Childcare is offered at events where it is adult-only, and there are also several events each year where children are welcome. For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).

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Are You Interested in Church Membership?The Hospitality and Welcoming Committee will be hosting four New Member Inquiry eventsin 2016. If you are interested in membership or just have questions about First PresbyterianChurch, please join us for refreshments and fellowship. The dates are: January 24, April 24,September 18 and November 13. Each one starts at 12:15 PM in the Parlor on the second floorof the Christian Education Building. If you have questions about becoming a member, pleasecontact Tammy Mayhew (563-326-1691, or mayhew@fpcdavenport.org).

Foundation of First Presbyterian Church hosts theKirkwood Tower Circle Recognition Celebration

Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM

Lardner Balcony at the Putman Museum1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804

Guest Speaker is Minner Serovy from the national Presbyterian Foundation

A light brunch will be served

Throughout the Church’s history, in both good and difficult times, faithful members have financiallysupported the Church’s work. This has enabled the Church to share God’s love for more than 175 years. But long-term stability continues to be an issue. Each year during the annual Stewardship Campaign, the Church starts from zero to raise the necessary resources to sustain itswork for the coming year and each year there are many unknowns which impact annual giving.

The goal of the Foundation is to provide for future needs which cannot be met through the annualcampaign. The Foundation provides opportunities for members to extend their giving, perhaps for use beyond their own lifetimes. It gives today’s faithful Christians an opportunity to leave aheartfelt legacy for subsequent generations of believers.

All members are welcome to attend. RSVPs will be taken by the church office in March 2016.

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Class of 2016John AffreStephanie ArpMargaret CarrJohn GereSarah GreimJane MagnussonKent MarcekPeter Rink

Class of 2017Chad Carr Nancy ChapmanRalph Congdon Carolyn Draper-MathJeff Ehrmann Louise HalesKathlyn PriceLois Boyer Fitzpatrick

Class of 2018Marty Bowles-EdwardsJohn Hensel Val HorvatKent SchroderJim KeenanMerlyn MaddenKaren MooreGlen Roebuck

Class of 2016Dan BowermanKathy BowermanMia CarrSteve EarpJeff GomezWendy HammenDawn HickenbottomSue PageDiane SchreinerAnn SchwisterMarilyn Irwin

Class of 2017Meredith EllardRosemary JamisonMargarette JohnsonSteve JohnsonKurt SchreinerSharon SimmondsMichele SinclairRuth SmitDoug Wells

Class of 2018Wenonah AllenBrock Earnhardt Bob LehnherrTom ParkerJennifer PetersLaWanda RoudebushCindy Schalk Cassie Woods

Serving Deacons:

Per Capita - $34 per memberEach January First Church is assessed a per

capita contribution by the Presbytery. Thisyear it is $34 per member. A member is one

who has been confirmed or has been welcomed into the congregation by

confession of faith, letter of transfer from another congregation, or reaffirmation of faith.

Please use a Per Capita envelope from thepew racks and place it in the offering plate,

bring it to the church office, or pay online.

Serving Elders:

First Presbyterian Church’sAnnual Congregational MeetingSunday, February 28, 10:00 AM

Each year the church sets aside time for the AnnualCongregational Meeting and encourages everymember to attend. Typically, an annual meetingmay consider such business hearing reports fromthe Session or selected committees of Session, areport from the Board of deacons and other organizations of the church, and transacting anyother business as is appropriate.

Church Government & Personnel Committee Open Forum DatesSundays, February 7 & April 3, 10:00 AM

In an attempt to foster open communication,the Church Government & Personnel Committee will be available for churchmembers to bring them any concerns they may have at 10:00 AM, in room 105(next to the Gym).

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&Envisioning 20/20 Appreciative Inquiry

Recently, we introduced the mission of the Envisioning 20/20 team, which is: Listening to each other and the congregation to discover God's vision for First Presbyterian Church.

At the same time, Richard re-introduced The Prayer of Examen (The Purple Prayer)-- and he encouraged everyone to join the Envisioning 20/20 team in using it to help us quiet our hearts and minds and enter into authentic and transparent prayerwith God.

We now want to introduce the philosophy that is guiding much of the work of theteam, Appreciative Inquiry -- which focuses on positive outcomes and successes asthe basis for discussion and planning. Our consultant, Rev. Jim Kitchens, will useAppreciative Inquiry as he leads us in our congregation-wide discussions.

This approach may be different from other long-range planning you might have experienced. The questions you will be asked to consider may be different fromones you have been asked before. The first assumption in Appreciative Inquiry isthat all churches do something well.

Appreciative Inquiry is an approach that asks us to share what works in our church andappreciate it. This process will generate a series of statements that describe where FirstPres. wants to be, based on the high moments of where we have been. Because thestatements are grounded in real experience and history, we will know how to repeattheir success.

You’re invited and encouraged to attend each of these gatherings. The Envisioning 20/20team will be there to listen to you.

There will be three congregational gatherings facilitated by Rev. Jim Kitchens during which we will look at Where We Have Been (January 10), Where We are Now(February 14), and Where We’d like to Be in the Future (March 6). Those gatheringswill be in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM. A light meal will be served. Child carethrough middle school age will be provided.

If you have questions, please speak with one of the Envisioning 20/20 Team: LizTerrill, Harry Hoyt, Merriam Rink, Jim Keenan, Cindy Meinert, Mark Jones, Kathy Bowerman, Ted Brown, Pam Paulsen, or Kurt Schreiner.

Tell us what you think about this publication. did you Discoveranything new? Contact diane Pumphrey (563-326-1691, ext. 205;pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) to share your thoughts and comments.The next FPC programming, planning and calendarization meetingwill be on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00 -7:00 PM. Committees arenow meeting to plan programming and events out for the year. Plans

will be communicated to church leadership and the staff. The online calendar will be a toolfor planning and communicating. Project managers for events will be designated six monthsahead of time. The next FIrST PrESS (outlining the programming for June through August)theme is Renew and will be published the end of May. Articles for that publication are due todiane Pumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) by April 1, 2016.

Here is the plan:

Envisioning 20/20 - The entire congregation is encouraged to attendFellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLight lunch servedChildcare through middle school ages will be availableLeaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning20/20 TeamTopic: A look at where we have been

Envisioning 20/20 - The entire congregation is encouraged to attendFellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLight lunch servedChildcare through middle school ages will be availableLeaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning20/20 TeamTopic: A look at here we are now

Envisioning 20/20 - The entire congregation is encouraged to attendFellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLight lunch servedChildcare through middle school ages will be availableLeaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning20/20 TeamTopic: A look at where we would like to be

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Christian Education10:00 AM for all ages

First Presbyterian Church (FPC) offers a variety of worship opportunities,including Sunday morning worship services, special seasonal Taize servicesthroughout Advent and Lent, monthly prayer services, Bible studies, spiritualityand prayer groups, and retreats. We praise God through beautiful music, offering music education for all ages.

Christian education and fellowship opportunities for youth and adults aredesigned to meet the various needs, interests, and schedules of the community.We offer a safe place to have fun, build friendships, and explore faith.

By reaching beyond the church doors and into the world that surrounds us both locally and internationally,FPC serves others and puts faith into action. Whether it’s to Guatemala, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, oraiding with disaster relief efforts, our mission teams have traveled both internationally and locally to servethose in need.

FPC is a diverse congregation with a rich heritageand ministry tradition. We have much to offer andare excited to share these offerings with you. Visitour website at www.fpcdavenport.org, where youcan subscribe to our weekly eNews, and link to ourFacebook page to see all of the fun pictures of re-cent church events. We look forward to seeingyou. Come in, look around -- you’ll see a smilingface, welcoming and accepting you, as we exploreour faith journeys together.