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 Chapel Wing Room C106 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.

Jul y 26 , 2015

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

Firs t Presbyter ian Church

Continued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued PrayersContinued Prayers

Pastor Benny Anthony Sherri Bales Eddygrace Bernhard Adelaide Bowen Bob Brockwell Bettye Chandler Jo Clanton Gerald Cundiff, Sr. Maxine Crumpler Marvin DeVries Herb Dorsett Fran Elson Tom & Judy Gore Jean Helmlinger Linda Ittner Pete Kouwenhoven Eleanor Kinzie Frank Krotzer Lemuel & Boo Lawrence Irving Layne Eddie McGlynn Lenny Mlejnek Betty Shanklin Al Weingart Dottie Wilcock

PRAISEPRAISEPRAISEPRAISE: : : : God’s love God’s love God’s love God’s love † Our church

† My wife, my health, and my family

PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: PRAYERS: JoAnn Beaumont Chuck Bosstick & family Bracewell family John Cleeper Martha N. Clepper Roseanne Constantinople Dolores Cope Jeff & Lisa Cundiff Anne Epperson Jim Franklin Tim Hanson Louise Ittner Georgia Lederwood Bob Nicholl Liz Olson Rebekah Pastros Roger & Barbara Peterson Dennis Plantenga Fred Stevens Lois Taylor Mary Thurman Vicki N. Todd Michelle Wiggins Miriam Yaeger Naomi Yaeger Our church in transition Flaca, Jeffery, Mary, Paul Peyton, Ronnie, Virginia

IN SYMPATHY

We extend our thoughts and prayers to Chuck Bosstick and family in the recent loss of his beloved wife Betty, who passed away on July 18, 2015, the day after her 90th birthday.

Chuck and Betty were active members of FPC until health issues arose and they needed to move back to be with family in Kentucky.

Cards of comfort may be sent to:

Charles Bosstick, C/O Blythe Ann Hockensmith

230 Graystone Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42103

UNDIE & SOLE SUNDAY

Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission.Financial donations only are requested for this mission. Checks can be made out to First Presbyterian Church with Backpack Sunday in the memo section. Cash donations can be placed in a pew envelope with Backpack Sunday and your name on it. The committee members will do all the necessary shopping to purchase the items required for the backpacks. There are 35 Elementary School ($20), 25 Middle School ($30), and 38 High School ($25) age children

and youth for the Back to School program at CCMI.

Can you sponsor a child (one or more)? $20 ~ $25 ~ $30

The Missions Committee would like to thank everyone who donated socks and underwear for the Undie & Sole Sunday Mission project on July 19th. Thanks to your generosity $990.00 has been received to date. Your donations will help purchase gift cards to Payless Shoes and WalMart for needy children

in our community as they prepare for back to school.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

We appreciate your continued support to our local Ronald McDonald House. Your personal commitment to participate in preparing the food and/or financial assistance is what continues to make this local mission work possible. The next date we will be preparing a meal is on Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th Wednesday, August 19th at 9:00 AM.

If you would like to participate, please contact Pamela Adams at:

adamspamelaa@gmail.com or call Bonnie in the church office 334-2261

B I BLE STUDY

Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM at the home of

Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong. Everyone is welcome!

Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Can We Talk? Women’s Bible Study will meet on August 6th and August 20th at

6:00 PM at the home of Bonnie Jolliff.

GREAT BANQUET GA THER ING TONI GHT 6 : 0 0 PM M E ET I N T H E S A N CT U A R Y~ E V E R Y O N E I S W E L C O M E !

On Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th Wednesday, August 12th we need volunteers to help pack and deliver the backpacks to CCMI. Sign up on the insert today and place it in the offering plate if you can help.

Page 3 WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ July 26, 2015

Prelude …………………………………………………… ………….A Shelter in the Time of Storm

Eddygrace Bernhard, Organ

Ruth Moon, Piano

Worship Chimes

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

*Hymn………………………………………………………….#277 The Church’s One Foundation Led by Travis Jolliff

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

Minute for Missions …………………………………………………………………...Pat Furbringer

*Greeting One Another

*Greeting Song …………………………...I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen

Led by FPC Music Ensemble

Special Music ………………………………………………………………………………Completely

Jack Merchant, Solo

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 29:14-16 …………………………………………Deborah Onderdonk

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory Special………………………………………………………………………….Cornerstone

Lalai Hamric, Solo

*Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

.*Song of Preparation.……………………………The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock

*Hymn……………………………………………………………………………#404 The Solid Rock

Benediction

Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Scripture: Luke 6:46-48

Sermon: Wise and Foolish Builders

Rev. Paul de Jong

Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes Sermon Notes

CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Betty Campbell in loving memory of her husband Owen Campbell.

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, Steve Culbertson

Mickey Callahan, Jan Culbertson, Bonnie Jolliff, John Poole, Nancy Whitman

MINISTERS……………………………………………………………..Members of First Presbyterian Church

ELDERS: Richard Chappelle, Steve Culbertson, Pat Furbringer, Lalai Hamric, Paul Jenkins, Ryan Olson, John Poole

DEACONS: Don Crandall, LeWain Crandall, Sheryl de Jong, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey, Tom Hutchinson, Jack Merchant, Ruth Moon, Bonnie Motsay–Jolliff, Deborah Onderdonk

TRUSTEES: Bonnie Chappelle, Sam Galloway, Jr., Lalai Hamric, Pete Kouwenhoven, Frank Krotzer, Larry Nixon, Betty Ann Prevatt, Joe Spielman

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2015: Jo Ann Beaumont, Tony Beaumont, Steve Culbertson, Lalai Hamric, Sheryl de Jong, Frank Shannon, Joe Spielman

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

Mon -Thurs 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat., August 1stSat., August 1stSat., August 1stSat., August 1st Southern Comforters 1:00 - 4:00 PM

(Will meet at the home of Eleanor Kinzie)

Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Sun., August 2nd Backpack Sunday

Sunday School 9:15 AM Rooms listed above Worship 11:00 AM Sanctuary

Communion

SUNDAY MORNING

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: Beneath the surface of what seems to be an endless range of “spiritualties” there lies one common worldview, one that is radically opposed to the Christian faith. Join us for a video series entitled “Only Two Religions” by Dr. Peter Jones of Westminster Seminary in California. We will examine the worldviews that drive the modern culture, and we will find that, in the end, there are only two religions — worship of the Creator or worship of the creation.

†††† Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 AM in Room E201

Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . Nursery Care . . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Room C106 T.D. Sua and Sheryl de Jong

We’re LIVE Online

Sunday @ 11:00 AM

www.fpcfortmyers.org

Summer ScheduleSummer ScheduleSummer ScheduleSummer Schedule

Wednesday evening choir rehearsal will not meet will not meet will not meet will not meet during July and August.

The church office is CLOSED on Friday during the month of July and August.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM will resume on August 4th at 7:00 PM at the home of Pastor Paul and Sheryl de Jong.