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Greetings Fort King family,

want to personally thank you all for your

ommitment to the churchs recent steward-hip campaign. This year we did the campaignlittle differently by trying to educate every-

ne on the essential meaning of stewardship;aring for what God has given us. Throughunday school classes, Moments for Ministry,nd sermons we came to understand that love,aith and hope are the essential cornerstonesor caring for Gods creation.

Giving back to God what God has so richlyiven to us is an act of faith, hope and love.tewardship, whether it be financial or acts ofervice, is an act of faith and love towards Godnd community. Our stewardship of time, tal-nts and finances represent our involvement in

Gods Kingdom. Through your gifts of financesnd time this body of believers is able to servend care for our Fort King community and thearger community in which we live and serve.

hope you have gotten a chance to fill out atewardship commitment card. These cards

not only ask about how God is asking you toive financially, but also how you can share

your time and God given gifts. Your time andGod given gifts are also imperative for the suc-ess of any activity or program, and the opera-ion of your church. Without your involve-

ment in the life and work of the church weease to be the church God has called us to be.

The total numbers arent in yet, but we hopehat through your gifts we will be able to fundur ministry programs this year. The Missions

Ministry hopes to start new mission programsnd support others thathad to go without fi-

Pastor.........................................Andy Gans

Director of Discipleship............Amanda Osenga

Visitation Pastor (Ret.).............Tom McNeil

Executive Assistant....................Chris Muramatsu

Nursery Attendant ....................Tammy Keeslar

Proofreaders..............................Susan M. Jensen

John Stewart

Contributors...............................Members of Ft.

Assembling.................................Dorothy Decker,

Eileen Gilbert, Joyce Gauntt, Kay Dahlen,

Eleanor Hayesmore, Carol Primm, Pat Mer

Bulk Mail Handling ..................John Stewart

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nancial support this past year. Important pro-grams such as financial support of InterfaithEmergency Services, our PC(USA) missionaryAnnette George, and the Presbytery of St.

Augustine. These programs connect us to thelarger community of God. The Worship andEvangelism Ministries hope to create more op-portunities to welcome people into our community of faith and center us on our relationshipswith God and others. The Discipleship, Fellowship, and Congregational Care Ministries hopeto fund opportunities that empower our faith,connect us to each other and God, and em-brace those in our community.

We have a wonderful church family and Iglad you are a part of it! Together, with Godhelp, we can grow in our faith and outreach and stewardship of the Kingdom.

Blessings,

PASTORS LETTER


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Fort King Presbyterian Church

Financials Effective 8/31/11

Monthly 2010 De

Budget ActualAug2011

DeltaBudget -Actual

Budget ActualJan - Aug

2011

DeltaBudget -Actual

Jan-AugActual

2011-20Y

Income

Estimate ofGiving

27,543 26.221 (1,321) 202,316 206,400 4,083 202,316

MortgageReduction

3,275 1,660 (1,615) 17,955 6,785 (11,170) 17,955 (11

OtherIncome

6 0 (6) 152 15 (137) 152

TotalIncome

30,823 27,881 (2,942) 220,424 213,200 (7,224) 220,424 (7

TotalExpense

27,523 26,052 (1,471) 213,410 209,279 (4,132) 213,410 (4

NetSurplus/Deficit

3,300 1,829 7,013 3,921 7,013

Year-To-Date

Endowment 1,000 (3,215) (4,215) 28,057 36,396 8,339 28,057

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

We Are Blessed

Dear Ft. King family,

How blessed we are to be a part of such a loving and caring church family. We can't thank you enough for support you have given us. The prayer vigil on Labor Day was so much appreciated by both of us. The vifrom Andy, the many cards we have received, the prayers you are saying, the flowers are all a reminder of hblessed we are.

Thank you all and we love you,Ken and Shirley Orme


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CONGREGATIONAL CARE (continued)

Dearest friends @ Ft. King,

Thanks to all of you who have loved and cared for my mom over the years. She loved Ft. King so much andnow her ashes are in the Memorial Garden along with my dad.

Thank you for the meals, prayers, notes, calls and visits. They meant and mean so much.

And now may we rejoice in the hope we have through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ that we will all be to-gether in heaven throughout eternity. I love you all.

Only by His Grace,

Martha K. Slemmer


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CONGREGATIONAL CARE

To Your Health

How to reduce your stay in the hospital? Do laps around the ward.

Getting up and walking helps elderly people recover faster.

The next time Grandma or Grandpa winds up in the hospital, get them up walking as soon as they can. Pa-tients may think theyre supposed to stay put in their hospital bed, but new research suggests that those whowalk around the ward get sent home sooner. Researchers found that muscle capacity in elderly people can de-teriorate quickly. Even just a few short days of inactivity can lead to mobility issues and complications.

This is also good advice for elders living at home who may be couch potatoes. Get them up walking. Remembethe Breakfast Club? It was a radio show many years ago. They included a march everyday around the breakfasttable. (Sounds good to me) Bonnie.

Cleveland Clinic Wellness September 14, 2011

Selected by Bonnie Schulze, RN, MS CPP Health Ministry

National Pill Take Back Day Scheduled for October 29th

On Saturday, October 29th, the Marion County Sheriffs Office, along with thOcala and Police Department and in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agenc(DEA), will participate in the National Pill Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., uniformed officer will be stationed at the following no questions asked collectiosites:

Marion County Sheriffs Main Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala Marion County Sheriff's Office Southwest District Office, 9048 SW HWY 200, FL. Ocala Police Department, 402 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala

The purpose of this event is to give persons in the community who have a surplus of outdated prescriptiodrugs; pills they dont have a prescription for; or pills they obtained illegally, an opportunity to turn them inwithout facing any criminal charges or repercussions. Marion County and the state of Florida have seen a significant increase in the abuse of prescription drugs and overdoses in the last few years. Many of these cases in

volve adolescents who obtained these medications from their parents or their home medicine cabinet.

The Sheriffs Office encourages anyone who has prescription pills they would like to or need to get rid of, ttake advantage of this National Pill Take Back Day to do so. Citizens can also visit www.dea.gov to enter theizip code and locate the drop-off site closest to them. More information about prescription drug abuse is alsavailable on this site.

Keep your home and neighborhood safe by only using medications you have a prescription for, and using themresponsibly.

Chosen by Bonnie Schulze, MS, RN, CPP Health Ministry


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Picnic By The Bridge

On the first Sunday of the month, beginning November 6th, our congregation will meet immediately after wor-ship for an informal picnic. This picnic is a way to bridge generations of our church family with food, fun, andfresh air on our new church playground. Please bring your favorite snack lunch and enjoy relaxing with thosewho love worshiping withyou!

Perk Up

Every Wednesday, beginning on Wednesday, November 2nd at 10 a.m., Congregational Care will start a newform of church family enrichment. It will be called "Perk Up", as coffee & tea will be served and small programson varied subjects will be discovered. This is a place for adults to gather and share their favorite topics and ideas.Favorite topics could be: the ocean, baseball cards, art projects, folk music, classical music, trees, birds, garden-ing, car maintenance etc... Please contact Joan Woods if there are questions or ideas to make this opportunitybetter.


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Greetings!

Over the past few years, members of the Session have been exploring ways to move into the fu-

ture, recognizing leadership revitalization to be a key part of our growth and sustainability.

After considering several different approaches we have settled on implementing a program calledFaith Leader, which is a small group formation exploring together what it means to be a spiritualleader.

After a year of making preparations, a group has been formed and we are ready to begin to em-bark on this journey together. Each of the participants has agreed to spend 28 weeks of study to-gether. Throughout our time together we will explore Biblical models of leadership. We will

study spiritual gifts and types and identify our own. We will take part in spiritual practices, estab-lishing habits of the body, heart, and mind that deepen our relationships with God, self, and oth-ers. We will enter into a time of discernment seeking to honestly answer the questions of how wecan know Gods will and name Gods presence both for ourselves and for our congregation. Inthe final weeks we will focus on developing a personal plan for ministry, responding to where wefeel God is calling each of us to uniquely minister and how we plan to answer that call.

I am excited for this group to begin to form community and nurture our inner journey and spiri-tual lives, so that we can hear Gods voice and call on our lives and within our community. I an-

ticipate this to be a powerful time not only for each of the participants, but for our Fort King com-munity as well.

I ask you to be in prayer for us, that we may be open to hearing one another and to the possibilityof transformation. I anticipate that we will grow deeper in our faith.

May we be awakened to where the Spirit is already present and moving among us and let us joinin!


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Women' Retreat

Come and join us for the annual Women's Retreat at Montgomery Presbyterian Center November 11-13. Al-isun Donovan will be our speaker and she will guide us through our theme - LOL (Laugh Out Loud). We willbe exploring the joy of play through Scripture as we seek ways to laugh through spiritual enrichment, games,fellowship and worship. Secure your space with a $25 deposit by Oct 2nd. The balance will be due Nov. 6th.

The price for 2 nights lodging and 4 meals in the Inn room (hotel style) is $155 per person. The cost for 2nights lodging and 4 meals in the cabins which sleep 4 people per side is $123 per person. Other price options(1 night, fewer meals and a day rate) are also available. See Bernice Henry for registration information.

Audition Call For All Actors And Actresses

We will audition for parts in this year's Christmas Pageant on October 2nd and 9th at 4:00 p.m. The cast willinclude approximately 20 major roles with at least half being adults -plus a cherub choir. Rehearsals will beginin November with the pageant taking place on December 11th. Please join us in telling a great story! There isalso a need for help with sets. If you have any questions, please contact Bernice Henry - 694-6798.


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New Sunday School Class

Walking the Talk

In 2002, Diana Butler Bass and others began to put together a study ofmainline practicing congregations which the group defined as a congrega-tion which has experienced renewed vitality through intentionally and crea-tively embracing one or more traditional practices. Bass, like many of us,grew tired of the critics describing old mainline denominations as culturallyirrelevant and hopelessly confused. That criticism prompted Bass to set outon a journey she described as, So, like the biblical character Joshua, I set offto spy out the land and find some like-minded pilgrims, hoping to discover adifferent kind of Christianity a Christianity for the rest of us (p. 3)The four year study culminated in the publication in 2006 of Bass book,Christianity for the Rest of Us. This book will be the guide for the class as we

look into such concepts as hospitality, discernment, healing, contemplation,justice, worship, reflection, beauty and inclusiveness.

But this is not a study just for an intellectual exercise. Rather, the aim is to reach conclusions which will leadto converting the talk into walk. It is hoped that our study will result in some concrete suggestions for theSession and further on, the congregation.

The study will span nine Sunday morning classes beginning on October 2nd and ending on November 27,2011. Thirty copies of the book have been ordered and are available in the church office for $10.00. Justthink, you can get a head start on the class!

High Tide

All elementary aged children are welcome to join us for High Tide, The 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings from 5:00 7:00 p.m. The program includes dinner. We will be exploring rituals connecting them to our faith and toour lives. Cheryl Gans, Amy Roberts, and Niki Tripoldi are the High Tide leaders this winter and spring.


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New Bible Studies Begin

This month we begin a new round of Bible studies to encourage and strengthen your faith. We have two studiesoffered this fall at different times and places.

Embracing and Adult Faith by Marcus Borg Offered the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Session room and at 7:00 p.m.

at the home of Pastor Andy. Author and Bible scholar Marcus Borg invites us to join him in revisiting Christianitys most fun-

damental questions: Who is God? What does salvation mean? What place does Jesus hold incontemporary Christian faith? The study addresses fundamental questions that adults strugglewith as faith matures. The five sessions include: God, Jesus, Salvation, Community, and Practice.

The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey Offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the home of Donna Johnson. This study will take you on a journey that will challenge you -- and change you. A journey that

will expand -- and very likely redefine -- your understanding of the person, teachings, and life ofJesus Christ. In this study, the group will press beyond familiar images of Christ to discover Jesus as you'venever known him: radical, compelling, compassionate, bold, incisive, and ultimately satisfying.

If you are interested in either of these studies please contact the church office to order your $10 participantsguide.

PYCPresbyterian Youth Connection

Come join us as we Grow with God and in our relationships with one another. We meet Sun-day evenings from 5:00 7:00 p.m.

Other Dates and Times:

Sunday, October 2nd after worship - David MacKay is bringing out the BBQ. Take outchicken dinners are being sold as a youth fundraiser.Saturday, October 22nd 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Car wash at the Craft Bazaar. Bring buck-ets and sponges for this youth fundraiser.


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EVANGELISMEVANGELISMEVANGELISMEVANGELISM

Evangelism

In August Charles Vowinkel, Carol and I attended a four day Presbyterian Church USA Evangelism Conferencein St. Pete Beach. Over the next couple of months I will try to highlight some of the information we brought back

from this conference.Randy Butler

Engage

The Gospel

Connecting our personal faith stories to the Gospel narrativeYour Community

Reaching out to the people whom to God is calling us to ministerCulture

Embracing the new normal and discovering how cultural shifts affect evangelismDiscipleship

Learning how discipleship and spiritual disciplines lead to organic and authentic evangelism

We Are Designed For Good

God created human beings to love God, love one another and care for Gods creation.We Are Damaged By Evil

Creation is broken because of our desire to take control, to be God instead of trusting God and living into ourpurpose. Lives are broken, relationships are broken, communities are broken.

We Are Restored For Better

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ bring us forgiveness and hope and set us on a journey of healingthe world.

We Are Sent To Heal TogetherThis is the mission of the church. Evangelism is the good news of Gods healing and saving love in Jesus Christ.Evangelism is a lifestyle in which a follower of Jesus Christ shares faith and serves others in need.

19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remem-

ber, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

The good news is not about starting new programs, increasing membership or improving budgets in our church.The good news is Gods love.

We each have a story to tell, a story of how our life has been changed by the gospel. What is your story? Takesome time to write out your story. Here are some guidelines to use:

How is my life different because I am a follower of Jesus Christ? Who were and are the people who have helped and are helping me grow in my commitment to Gods way

of life in Jesus Christ?

How has God worked in my life to help me grow as a disciple of Christ?

What is God doing right now in my life that is good news?The people around us not only need to be served by us, but they need to hear why we are serving our communi-ties and living a different lifestyle.How does your story engage the Gospel?

More coming next month.


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CATS Is Back!

We will be kicking off our new CATS season with a great trip to Gainesville to visit theKanapaha Botanical Gardens.

Lunch will follow at Piesanos (www.piesanostogo.com).The bus will be leaving the church on Wednesday, October 12th at 9:00a.m. so don't be late!

Cost: $10

This will include your entrance into the gardens and gas money for the bus.If you are interested in coming on this CATS trip please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex!

PS this CATS trip was requested by Mrs. Prudence Pritz (thanks for the great idea!) if you have any great ideas requests for other trips please email Joe Strawder at [email protected] (or just tap him on the shouldeafter worship).

The Dinner Crew

Come join The Dinner Crew, Fort Kings newest fellowship group! We will be meeting6:00 pm at the church (or 6:30 at the chosen restaurant if you don't have children to dr

off) on the first Saturday of every other month starting on November 5th

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This group is open to everyone! Parents with young children? We have you covered too! The high school youand leaders will be watching and feeding your children while you enjoy a night out with your church family!

The first month we will dine at Outback Steakhouse and I will provide the meal for the children. If anyone wato provide or just fund a future meal, please contact Joe Strawder at [email protected]. If you wantattend the dinner please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex (so I can make the dinner reservations).

I would love feedback on restaurants you would like to go to in the future and maybe a cooler name than tDinner Crew. I really hope everyone in the church wants to have dinner together on November 5th and we ta

up the whole restaurant!Joe Strawder

A glimpse into the future

On a date not too far away we will gather, we will perform, and we will eat.Start practicing!

We will have a pot luck talent show in January 2012. Stay tuned for more details.


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Craft Fair and Bake Sale

The annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, October 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lets make this years fair a tribute to Lucille Rowoldt who founded this wonderful opportunity to help fund Prebyterian Womens benevolences over 20 years ago. We have many new crafts this year donated by creative peoin our congregation. Come see our beads made from church bulletins; earrings, necklaces, barrettes, and othjewelry items. We will have pottery, quilts, and beautifully knitted and crocheted items; items for your home, chdrens items, artistic items, Christmas items, etc.

If you wish to donate anything to the craft fair, you may drop them off at church with your name and suggestsale price. Please inform us if you would like your items back if not sold. Through the years we have found thitems priced reasonably sell much faster than higher priced ones.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Craft Fair. If you can help set up or work, please see or cOnalee Mease (687-3160), Pat Merrill (694-8228), Judy OHern (607-324-2330), or Bernice Henry (694-6798).

In conjunction with the Craft Fair, we will be having ourBake Sale!! The only way this sale can be a success i

we haveyou donate some of the baked goods. We will gladly accept homemade cookies, cakes, breads, brownifudge, shortbread, pies, loafs, or anything else that is a delectable treat!! Sugar-free items are always requested our customers.

You can drop off your baked goods Friday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or early Saturday morninSomeone will be there at 7:30 a.m. Saturday to accept your donations. If you have any questions or are willinghelp Saturday, please see or call Jean Stewart at 236-1557.

Please remember, onlyyou can make our Craft Fair & Bake Sale a huge success, as you have done in the paWhat a fun way to congregate with our church family and friends and raise funds for Presbyterian Women! Syou there!

Lets all make Lucille proud!

Crafts Group

Please join the Crafts Group on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wwork on individual projects and joint projects.


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Presbyterian Women

Circle Meetings

All women of Fort King are Presbyterian Women and are invited to participate in all the activities of Presbyte-rian Women. If you have not attended a Circle meeting before, come join us in October and participate in thespiritual experience and fellowship that Circles provide. Our Bible Study this year is Confessing the Beati-tudes.

Esther Circle will meet on Monday, October 10 th at the home of Judy Bowman at 7:00 p. m. Chris Berryhillwill have the Lesson.

Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday October 18 th in the Session Room at 10:00 a.m. Prudence Pritz willhave the lesson.

Mission

Presbyterian Women have been diligently working on plans for this year. We hope to minister to more of thecongregation and make an impact on the lives of our congregation. We need the help of all the women of thecongregation and look forward to more participation to provide the mission of this organization. Please callAnne Hill at 368-2491 and lets discuss what part you would like to play in helping. Let us all be about thework that we have been called to do!

Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Center

Thank you to the congregation for all the donations you have provided for the Domestic Violence Rape CrisisCenter. Their needs are so large and Fort King Presbyterian certainly has contributed to those who come forhelp. Please continue to place your contributions in the box in the Narthex. Presbyterian Women have madeindividual tote bags for the women that come into the Rape Crisis Center. They were filled with shampoo,conditioner, deodorant, brush and comb and many other toiletry items that may be needed. If you would liketo help with this project, please contact Anne Hill at 368-2491 or talk to any member of a circle.

Craft Bazaar

Presbyterian Women continue to work on projects for the Craft Bazaar to be held October 22nd. Thank you toall of the Crafty Ladies that work each week to provide crafts for our bazaar and to all of the ones that areworking at home to help with this fund-raising project. If you know of vendors that would like to rent a tablefor the Craft Bazaar please have them contact Bernice Henry at 694-6798 to reserve a table. The cost is$20.00 for a 6-foot table. We will be calling the congregation prior to the sale to bring in homemade goodiesfor the bake sale. Thank you in advance for your delicious cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, breads, muffins, andother wonderful goodies!!


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Travel to Scotland & Ireland

This summer Pastor Andy will be leading a group on a Presbyterian Hertage tour of Scotland with a possible extension to beautiful countrysid

and hills of Ireland.

On this unforgettable heritage tour of bonnie Scotland youll visit important Scottish Reformation sites and view romantic castles and lakePossible visits include Stirling and its ancient castlethe Isle of Ionwhere Scotlands first Christian settlement was establishedvisit thIsle of Skye and learn the traditions of Scotlands clanslook out fothe infamous Loch Ness Monstervisit beautiful Inverness, the Highlands capital Balmoral Castlevisit Perth and stand in the placwhere the great reformer John Knox delivered one of his most powerfu

sermons learn the Reformation history ofSt. AndrewstourEdinburgh and its imposing castle. Those willin

to add an extension to breathtaking Ireland onto the journey may do so for an added cost (an itinerary and cost foan extension has not yet been determined).

The cost for this Heritage tour will be approximately $3,000 per person. We are looking at two possible dates duto costs. The dates will be either July 6-15 or August 3-12. Your fee includes all transportation, taxes, fees, tranfers, tips, roundtrip airfare, escorted tours, breakfast and dinner, and hotels. Hurry, a $100 deposit will hold youplace for this fantastic journey. Questions can be directed to Pastor Andy.

The Merry Widows

All widows of the church are invited for socializing and support. The Merry Widows will meet at Bob Evans oSilver Springs Blvd. on Wednesday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. Please come and join us.

Mens Night Out

Mens Night Out will meet on Monday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Andy GanPlease call Andy at 304-6942 to RSVP.


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A Day of Service for theOcala Ritz Veterans Village

Set aside the afternoon of Sunday, October 23 to be of service to others. Join a group of Fort King volunteers aswe work to spruce up the grounds of the old Ritz Hotel. The hotel is being renovated to be a home for veter-ans.

Wear your working clothes to church on that Sunday. Bring a lunch. We will gather in Fellowship Hall forlunch together after worship. Then we will travel to the Ritz for an afternoon of hard work that feels good

and does good.

Questions? Call Mary Beth Neely: 854-9556

PROPERTYPROPERTYPROPERTYPROPERTY

Property Work Day

SaturdayOctober 15th

8:00 a.m. - Noon

Mark this day on your calendar to participate in thefall clean-up. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex.

If you cannot attend on Saturday, October 15th orif you would like to do work prior to clean-up day, you can perform the tasks you sign up for on any

day prior to October 15th.

Be a good member of the Ft. King family and pitchin for fall clean-up. Lets make the church a prop-erty we can be proud of to celebrate the glory ofGod.


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Great News!! New Carpet?

A friend of Fort King Presbyterian Church has noticed our need to replace the original 1986 carpeting in ourSanctuary and Narthex. The person has donated $10,000 to the church for the purpose of replacing the carpetand possibly re-coloring the pews. This gift comes with a challenge to the church to raise the remainingamount needed to complete the project. The complete cost is approximately $15, 000, meaning the member-ship needs only to raise approximately $5,000.

The Session has approved receiving the gift and raising the remaining amount. To make a gift, which is above

and beyond any normal giving, please place a note or memo on your check stating the gift is for Sanctuary car-pet.


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SESSIONSESSIONSESSIONSESSIONSession

September 15, 2011

Celebrations:

1. Adult class on stewardship and the childrens program during worship are both going very well.2. The new Youth Room is ready for use!3. The journey to and from Rock the Universe was safe and the evening was wonderful.4. Great Day performed a wonderful concert last Sunday, 9/2.

Motions:

1. To accept a $10,000.00 gift designated for the replacement of the carpeting in the main building. Such gift isgiven with the provision that the congregation be issued a challenge to come up with additional funds.

2. Motion to remove Bill and Janet Gabert from our Associate Member roll per their request.3. Motion to allow Alisun Donovan to officiate communion at the Womens Retreat.4. Motion to approve Emad Ramzy Philobbos, a representative of the PCUSA Peacemaking efforts, to preach

on Sunday, October 2, 2011.5. Motion to approve the addition of Margy Marshall as a member of the Personnel Ministry.6. Motion to approve the following representation as the Music Director Search Committee: One (1)

representative each from the choir, Personnel Ministry, and Worship Ministry, and three (3) representativesfrom the congregation at large to be selected by the Session.

7. Motion to accept the following people as members of the Director of Music Search Committee: Jim Johnson(choir), Debbie Pangrass (Worship), Donna Johnson (Personnel), and Cate Martin, Susan Jensen, and JoeStrawder as the members at large.

8. Motion to approve, in advance, the expenditure of up to $500.00 for the advertisement and any expensesincurred regarding the search for a new Director of Music.

9. Motion as to how to apply a gift of $5,000.00 from Lucille Rowoldts son as follows. Apply $1,800 to finish

Mrs. Rowoldts estimate of giving for 2011, $750.00 to finish mortgage reduction pledge. Then the remaining$2,450 will be divided: $245 to be tithed to the Missions Ministry, and $1,102.50 to be designated to both therepair and Replacement Reserve, and savings into the churchs money market.

10. A motion to adopt a five member class for 2014 and a youth elder.

Decisions made and actions to be taken by Session in regard to the New Foundations of Presbyterian Polity andForm of Government:1. Whether to keep a list of inactive members (G-1.04). Motion was made to discontinue the list of inactive

members.2. How to prepare people for active membership (G-1.0402). It was decided no further action was necessary at this

time.3. How to examine those elected as ruling elders (G-2.0104b). It was decided no further action was necessary athis time.

4. What term the session clerk will serve (G-3.0104). Motion was passed to allow the clerk to serve a term of three(3) years with the option of re-election by the Sessions approval.

5. Develop an administrative manual of operations, and a policies/processes for sexual misconduct and financial review

(G-3.0106, 3.0113, and 3.0205). This directive is currently a work in progress.6. Obtain property and liability insurance coverage (G-3.0112). All necessary insurances currently in place.7. Determine the quorum for session meetings (G-3-0203). Motion was made, seconded, and approved to adopt

the definition of quorum insofar as it pertains to session meetings as seven (7) elders plus the pastor/moderator.


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Flower Calendar

Please note: I am trying to work ahead on the flowers, so if you would like to provideflowers to commemorate a special event/occasion/memory etc. for a specific date, please

call Nancy Hall at 694-3221 as soon as possible. Please also note: It is never too earlyto call to select your chosen date.

As of this mailing, the following people will be providing flowers in October, and November 2011 and January2012. If you can provide flowers for a date in 2012, please call Nancy Hall. Thank you.

Thank you to these people as they share in donating the flowers for the following worship services.

October 02, 2011From Louise OlivarezOctober 09, 2011For the love of our Ft. King Presbyterian family from Nancy Stephenson and Mark Ap-pling

October 16, 2011From David and Martha MacKay in celebration of their 26th wedding anniversaryOctober 23, 2011In celebration of their 58th wedding anniversary from Dick and Margy MarshallOctober 30, 2011To Nelly, forever love and with thanks to those of the past who gave strength to my

presence, from Charles Kirk

November 06, 2011From Debbie and Larry Bush in celebration of our 25th wedding anniversaryNovember 13, 2011From Joy Hunt, in memory of my beloved husband, JimNovember 20, 2011In remembrance of Cleance Pritchett, from his daughter, Sherry

November 27, 2011 to December 25, 2011Poinsettias

January 01, 2012From Jim and Donna Johnson in celebration of their 27th wedding anniversaryJanuary 08, 2012From Dennis and Joyce-Ellen Horne in memory of Joseph and Alice FullerJanuary 15, 2012OPEN

January 22, 2012OPEN

January 29, 2012From Harold and Roselle Pringle in celebration of their 17th wedding anniversary

February 05, 2012OPEN




Choir

The choir is going through some changes. If you would like to join us in our ef-fort to continue to lead the singing portion of worship, please come to rehearsalson Wednesday nights from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. We meet again at 10:00 a.m. forwarm up prior to worship on Sunday.

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October 2011Italicized items are non-FKPC activities using FKPC facilities

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satur1

2 PEACEMAKINGOFFERING

9:00 - 11:45 Library

9:15 Sunday School10:00 Choir Practice10:30 Worship11:30 Youth Chicken

Dinner P/U

11:45 Conversationw/Dr. Philobbus

2:00 Elder Training2:30 Faith Leaders4:00 Christmas

Pageant

Try Outs5:00 PYC

3

7:30 Mens Bible

Study

10:00 Adult BibleStudy

5:30 TOPS (FH)

6:00 Mission Ministry6:00 Property

Ministry

7:00 Adult BibleStudy (off-site)

49:00 Presbytery

Meeting

(off-site)10:00 PrayerShawlMinistry

6:00 - 7:45

CommunityDance (FH)6:00 Evangelism

& FellowshipMinistry

7:00 Discipleship

Adult &Children

5

10:00 PW Council

7:00 Choir Practice

6

1:00 Crafts

6:00 WorshipMinistry

6:00 - 8:00

Marions United(FH)

7:00 AA

Meeting(CE Bldg)

7 8

9

9:15 Sunday School10:00 Choir Practice

10:30 Worship2:00 Elder Training

2:30 Faith Leaders

4:00 ChristmasPageant

Tryouts

5:00 PYC5:00 High Tide

107:30 Mens Bible

Study

3:30 Staff Meeting

5:30 TOPS (FH)6:30 Mens Night

Out (off-site)

7:00 Esther Circle(off-site)

11

6:00 - 7:45Community

Dance (FH)

6:00 FinanceMinistry

12

9:00 CATS(off-site)

7:00 Choir Practice

13

1:00 Crafts

7:00 AA

Meeting(CE Bldg)

7:00 Adult

Bible

Study(off-site)

14

10:00 CardMakingMinistry

Faith Leaders

15

8:00ProperWork

Day

Retrea

(off-sit

169:15 Sunday School

10:00 Choir Practice10:30 Worship11:30 Congrega-

tional Meeting2:00 Elder Training

5:00 PYC

Faith LeadersRetreat

177:30 Mens Bible

Study10:00 Adult Bible

Study

5:30 TOPS (FH)

7:00 Adult Bible

Study (off-site)

18

10:00 DeborahCircle


Dance (FH)

19Set-up Craft Fair

1:00 The MerryWidows

(off-site)

7:00 Choir Practice

20

1:00 Crafts

6:00 Session7:00 AA

Meeting

(CE Bldg)

21

10:00 - 1:00Bake Goods

Drop Off

227:30 Ba

GoodsDrop O

8:00 - 2Craft F

8:00 - 2

Car W

232 Cents A Meal and

Food 4 Kids

9:15 Sunday School

10:00 Choir Practice10:30 Worship11:30 Day of Service

(off-site)

2:30 Faith Leaders5:00 PYC

5:00 High Tide

247:30 Mens Bible

Study

5:30 TOPS (FH)

25


Dance (FH)

26

7:00 Choir Practice

27

7:00 Adult

BibleStudy(off-site)

7:00 AAMeeting

(CE Bldg)

28 29

9:00 -

3:00 p.m

TurningPoint (F

309:15 Sunday School

10:00 Choir Practice10:30 Worship

2:30 Faith Leaders

5:00 PYC

31

7:30 Mens BibleStudy

5:30 TOPS (FH)


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IN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITY

Things that are happening in the Fort King Community

Our building space is used more than on Sunday mornings. Throughout the week we host a variety oforganizations and activities that benefit the community and are open to the public.

Community Dance Class

Day - Tuesday

Time - 6:30-7:45pm in Fellowship Hall

What are we doing? - Connecting to our creative spirit, our spiritual family and our community through

movement. We will explore different styles, different pathways, and different musical choices and we may

occasionally collaborate with the Ft. King Worship Ministry to create pieces to share in services.

Who is Welcome:everyone (really, everyone - grannies, kids, youth, moms, dads, strangers, people off the

street that seem cool...) All ages and skill levels welcome.Cost - Pay What you Can (There is a $10 suggested donation per class, but you will never be turned awaybecause of inability to pay)

Marions United

Marions United for Public Education, organized as a local nonprofit in 2009, is a grassroots coalition ofcitizens working for strong and effective public schools, advocating for adequate funding, small class sizes,and a safe, healthy learning environment for the children of Marion County. During last year's elections,Marions United hosted two successful nonpartisan candidate forums featuring candidates for schoolboard and the state legislature. Marions United uses the fellowship hall for meetings of its Board of Direc-tors and general membership every month. These meetings are open to the public on the first Thursday

of the month. You can sign up for email alerts at: www.marionsunited.org

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a weight loss support group that focuses on healthy eating and well-ness. We come together each Monday in the Fellowship Hall for support and encouragement in losingand maintaining weight loss. We strive to help each other become good losers. Weigh-in is 5:15-5:45,followed by a meeting from 5:45-6:30. The yearly membership fee is $26 and the weekly dues $1.00. Thischapter was formed March, 2001, by several church members. It is open to the public.


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