We Thank God For . . . .

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

Ushers

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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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

James Valentino Nursery

Coed Adult Class 9:45 AM Live Streamed

Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong

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

Worship 11:00 AM May 24, 2020

First Presbyterian Church In the Heart of Fort Myers

PRAISE † Honoring our military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces † Alaina Brooke arrived safely! † All medical personnel, first responders, and all essential workers

PRAYERS Alex Avery Harold & Dana Ayer Debbie Balderson Family of Marsha Borowski Alice Bowen Mickey Callahan Erik Carlson Darcy Carson Judy Cheves Carole Coats Family of Bob Cooper Addie Couick Steve Culbertson Kitty Egan Greg Ferris Sam Galloway, Jr. Cole Garcia Doretta Garvey Bob Gibson Jack & Joanne Gifford Marie Grof Al Johnson Linda Ittner & Louise Ittner Lem & Pam Lawrence Lorry Lingner Josie Lee McElree Shirley Moser Betty Olson Dan Ott Rosemary Schoch Julie Sewell Robert Strahlendorf Lois Taylor Harriett Turner Carolyn Vermilya Brandon Webb Nancy Whitman

PRAYERS - CONTINUED

Al, Argie, Barry, Ben, Dave, Joanna, Lydia, Matt, Mike & family, Ralf, Ron, Sara, Sue, Todd * All victims of the corona virus worldwide

* All residents in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living facilities

IT’S A GIRL

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

You have already completed the home-work for Session 5 and can start to work on Session 6: What Goes Around - pages 130-153. Meetings will take place by teleconference, either by Zoom or by conference call, until the church is re-opened. On the website, scroll under Ministries and click on Esther Bible Study to view the video for Session 5.

Women’s Bible Study Schedule May 27 Session 6:What Goes Around June 3 Session 7:Where Is the Man? June 10 Session 8:The Right to be Ready June 17 Session 9:The Tables Turned

Please contact Sheryl if you plan to participate on the dates listed above.

Welcome Alaina Brooke Rodriguez Born on May 18th 7lbs 8oz

Proud Parents: Matthew & Britni Rodriguez Proud Grandparents: Jack & Frances Merchant Millie Caggiano Proud Uncle: James Valentino

Prelude ………………………………………...America, the Beautiful Frank Meyer, Organ

Barbara Peterson, Piano

Welcome……………………………………………...Dr. Paul de Jong

* Hymn of Praise……………….#569 Battle Hymn of the Republic

Blue prayer card requests can be TEXTED to Pastor Paul

at this time. 239-314-8132

* Greeting One Another

* Greeting Song.………………………………..Surely the Presence Special Music ………………………..Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Frank Meyer and Barbara Peterson, Duet

Scripture Reading: Joshua 2:1-24

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory …………………………………...Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Organ & Piano Duet

* Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

* Hymn of Preparation ………………….#345 Blessed Assurance

* Parting Hymn……………….#116 Take the Name of Jesus with 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 JoAnn Beaumont.

WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ May 24, 2020

Scripture: James 2:1-26 Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson Sermon: Faith that Works Dr. Paul de Jong

* All victims of the corona virus worldwide

* All residents in Nursing Homes &

work for Session 5 and can start to work

153. Meetings will take place by teleconference, either by Zoom or by

June 10 Session 8:The Right to be Ready

Please contact Sheryl if you plan to