News of News of First Presbyterian ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church Quincy, FloridaQuincy, Florida 20182018

New Officers for Class of 2020

ELDERS: DEACONS: JR. DEACON:

Linda Bergman Jim Barineau Wil Hinson, Jr.

Wayne Conrad Ed Hinson

Jane Hinson Bill Mock

Dale Summerford Becky Reep

Betsy Wilkerson

JanuaryJanuary

Installation of the Class of 2020 Officers is January 7th, 2018 during the Morning Worship Service.

HALF TRUTHS Jan. 14th - Feb 4th There are popular sayings that miss the point. They are simple. They sound Christian. In this study Adam Hamilton searches for the whole truth by comparing some common Christian sayings with the wisdom found in the Bible. Christine Chakoian, a co-host of Covenant Bible Study, writes: “Adam Hamilton exposes well-worn clichés that lead us down unfaithful and sometimes dangerous paths. Most importantly, he points to what Scripture really says, and how that truth can set us free.”

Join us for this 4 week study, beginning Sunday, January 14, from 4-5 pm in the room behind the stage.

COVENANT Bible Study Jan. 11th - Feb. 8th Thursdays at noon in the room behind the stage in the Fellowship Hall .

Covenant is an in-depth Bible study that guides participants through the entire Bible in 24 weeks. The goal of the study is to deepen our understanding of scripture and our response to God’s call to a faithful life.

Each session participants will view a conversation between a Biblical scholar and two co-host pastors as well as discuss assigned scripture readings.

One participant appreciated that our weekly readings move between the Old and New Testaments. Another thought that the daily commentaries were insightful to guide the study. Another said, “I had never before read & studied this much of the Bible, but I found the Covenant Bible Study increased my desire to know even more about God & Jesus. It was both thought-provoking and eye-opening to just learn how incredibly faithful God is to us, His undeserving children.”

REVEREND CHRISTOPHER ERDE

WILL BE INSTALLED

AS THE 2018 MODERATOR

OF THE PRESBYTERY OF FLORIDA

ON JANUARY 27th

Presbytery Meeting will be held at FPCQ

TAMRA ERDE WILL BE INSTALLED AS THE 2018 PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ON APRIL 26th.

If you would like to attend the installation please contact Ruth at 508-6032, rermashewske@aol.com

ENRICHMENT WEEKEND

February 23 - 25th

We are excited to welcome Reverend Carol Howard Merritt as our speaker for the 2018 Enrichment Weekend. Carol is an award winning author, speaker, and minister who speaks

and writes on the topic of ministering in a new generation. Look for more details on this upcoming weekend in next month’s newsletter!

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

January 17th Noon

Fellowship Hall

Knitters

begin at 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE MEETINGS Monday, January 8th

#1@ 10:00 am - Marion Vaughn’s

#2@ 12:30 pm - Fellowship Hall

#3@ 12:30 pm - Parlor

#4@ 5:30 pm - Martha Sapp’s

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Women’s Ministry

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Ivie Thomas & William Hackney on their marriage December 31, 2017

Office Closed for the New Year’s Holiday January 1 and 2, 2018. Office Closed MLK Day January 15 , 2018.

Ushers for January

Dale Summerford Bill Mock

Tony Brittin Wilson Hinson

Pam Hollingsworth Clay Johnson

Henry Leverett Grayson Touchton

Jr. Ushers

Hannah Touchton Becca Branson

Fellowship Team

Carolyn & Dale Summerford* Jane & Bill Mock**

Steve & Pam Hollingsworth Mary Jack Boone

Tony & Helen Brittin John Shaw & Janice Curry

Tee & Wilson Hinson Clay & Margaret Johnson Henry & Almetta Leverett

Elizabeth May John Bradford May

Bettsy Mitchell Jenna Palmer+

Julia Shiver Don & Donna Sirmons

Grayson Touchton Helen Woodward+

Nursery Volunteers

Brett Robbins

Leah McFarland

Lawre Bradley May

Katie Stephens

Beth R. May

Jane Hinson

Mary Howard Edwards

Zoe Bergman

Becca Branson

Congregational Meeting to Approve Pastor’s Terms of Call

January 7th, 2018

during the Morning Worship Service.

P.W.E.C.T. will meet January 11th

@ 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities for January

Circle #1 - S.S./Communion Setup

Circle #2 - Flowers/Plates

Circle #4 - CFM

Callie Malone is our Young Adult Volunteer and she is serving her year in Scottland. Drop her a line and let her know you are thinking about her! She would love to hear from you! 259 Renfrew Street

Flat 1/2

Glasgow, UK G36TT

Sympathy

Heartfelt love and sympathy is extended to Mable Miller upon the passing of her son Danny Miller of North

Carolina. Please keep Ms. Mable, her family, and all those who loved Danny in your thoughts and prayers.

Elder & Deacon For January

Dale Summerford* & Bill Mock**

Deacons Meet January 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Session Meets January 10th at 5:45 p.m.

+Indicates a Shut-in or someone needing special care

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Wishing everyone

a safe, healthy, blessed and joyful 2018! Chris

First Presbyterian will be conducting the worship service at Magnolia House on Sunday January 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 3:00 pm. Come join us as we enjoy this special time of fellowship with the residents.

The Presbyterian Women delivered your gifts for the Gadsden High School Exceptional

students at the annual Christmas party. The students were so excited and the joy of the

season was reflected in their smiles.

The Presbyterian Women would like to thank you for your genreousity in supporting

this program.

Stephen Ministry has been at work in our congregation for several years. It has been a blessing to individuals, to the lay ministers and to our whole congregation. In order to continue and expand our ministry of care we will begin another

Stephen Ministry training class in the new year. Take a moment to consider whether you would like to be part of this ministry of caring. We are convinced that you will find that being a Stephen Minister is not only helpful to others, but also will be one of the most fulfilling and joyful experiences you have ever had. Contact Ruth if you are interested. 508-6032.

FPCQ

GREAT BIG

TABLE

JAN FEB MAR

14th

28th

10th

24th

14th

28th

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The word “Home” has many meanings to people of faith. As young people go to college, study abroad, begin jobs, engage in mission work, and leave their home towns and families of origin, “Home” begins to have new meanings. What makes a place home? What does it mean to leave home? What does it mean to feel like you don’t have a home? As we wrestle with these questions, we look to the past and to Holy Scriptures; as people of faith, with an eye towards a just future and commissioned by God to engage in Kingdom-building, we reflect on those who do not have a home and cry out for justice and mercy.

A Big Thank You to the May Family for providing the truck and driver who brought our fresh trees, wreaths, and garlands to us!

And, thank you for supporting our youth’s fund raising efforts!

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Wow! Can’t believe we are already into a new year!! It’s been a busy one but we already have lots planned for the new year.

On January 2-5 the College age youth will be going to College Montreat. We have 9 students registered to attend this year! Thanks to the Gregory’s for allowing us to use their place for the conference.

On January 11th Route 456’ers are going to SkyZone for the afternoon. Cost is $16/person plus $3 for socks if you don’t have them. I will pick up students from school at 2:30 and we will go straight to Tallahassee. We will return to the church by 5:30 PM.

January 13th we will have our annual Capture the Flag game. Be on the look out for location. We will meet at the church at 4:30 to travel out together. Because of the nature of the game we don’t want individuals driving out. We will host this event as an 850 event with participation from area Tallahassee churches. Girls bring chips or cookies and guys bring a 2-liter drink. Looking forward to a fun event.

Believe it or not it is time to start making a commitment for Summer Camps. Anyone interested in going to The Great Escape (June 10-15) or Montreat (July 21-28) please let me know so that I can get us registered for the early bird specials.

January 29-February 3 I will be attending the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators in Louisville, KY. Looking forward to insightful and new ideas!

Hope everyone has a Great New Year!!

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A Big Thank You to all the chaperones and drivers who made this year’s ski trip possible. And a special thank you to the guys “under the bus” for coming to our rescue!

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JANUARY 2018

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Office Closed

New Year’s

2

Office Closed

3

4 5 6

7

Cong. Meet.

To Approve

Terms of Call

3:00 Magnolia

House

8

Circles

9

3:00 T.T.

6:00 Diaconate

10

Great Big Table

5:45 Session

11

Rt. 456

4:00 PWECT

12 13

14

3:00 Magnolia

House

4:00 1/2 Truths

15

Office Closed

Martin Luther

King, Jr.

16 17

12:00 W.W.

1:00 Knitting

18 19 20

21

3:00 Magnolia

House

4:00 1/2 Truths

22 23 24

Great Big Table

25 26 27

Presbytery

Meeting at

FPCQ

Installation of

Chris as

Moderator

28

3:00 Magnolia

House

4:00 1/2 Truths

29 30 31

College Montreat

Lisa out of the office for APSCE

Phone: 850-627-6576**Fax: 850-627-3328

E-mail: fpcofquincy@yahoo.com

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Assisted Living / Nursing Home

At Home

Barbara Bietenholz

Ione Williamson

Audrey Milner

(Riverchase)

Sandy Darnell

(Tapestry)

Mable Miller

(Tapestry)

Walter Watson

(Magnolia House)

Jenna Palmer

(Miller Nursing Home)

Everyone needs a little help sometime ---

if you could use a Helping Hand with a

project at home, yard work, a ride to the

grocery store or a doctor’s appointment,

etc., please call the FPCQ church office.

627-6576

January Birthdays 2 James Stephens, Rachél Layerd, Joan Stallworth

3 Nick Bot

4 John Samford, Fran Rude

6 Walter Watson

7 Al Culpepper, Don Sirmons

8 Katareen Mohammed

9 Daniel Woodward, Bill Mock, Fletcher J. Davis

10 John Hinson, Jr.

11 Dixon Vaughn, Jr.

12 Francis McCall, Jr.

13 Rhonda Woodward, Cal Cooksey, Fay Armstrong

15 Mary Bevis, Brandon Bisso, Sutton Greg Suber

16 Scott Gregory, Sr., Alice Stephens, Sandy Joyner

17 Jenna Palmer, Bill Trail

18 Will Boyd

19 Ashlee Weber

20 Mayo Woodward, George T. Rude, Jr., Ann McLane

21 Barbara Pople

22 Rhett Tucker, Jessica Joyner, Mary Pat Thomas

23 Joetta Stephens

25 Leewood Shaw, Jessica Laslie

26 Martha Sapp

27 Polly Bohannon, Chuck Fisher, Melanie McCall, Alex Reiss, Jr., Jeanette Jackson

28 Judy Gregory, Andrew Higdon, Ryleigh Higdon

30 Martha Jean Woodward,

31 Wendy O’Brien, Justin Powell, Kobie Lawson