First Presbyterian Church1702 Iowa Street

Davenport, Iowa 52803

563.326.1691fpcdavenport.org

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Palm Sunday, March 20 Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AMChildren’s Procession with Palms

Maundy Thursday, March 24Service at 7:30 PMMaundy Thursday is the anniversary celebrationof the institution of The Lord’s Supper. Theworship service will include the Sacrament ofCommunion. The Chamber Chorale will lead inworship through song.

Good Friday, March 25Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 PMThis service provides an opportunity to meditateon the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Theservice includes scriptures, prayers, and music ofthe Passion featuring the Sanctuary Choir, the Cecelian Carolers, the Vesper Bells and orchestra.

Easter Sunday, March 27Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AMA celebration of the Resurrection Joy! EasterSunday special music will be provided by theCelebration Singers and the Sanctuary Choir.The music will include the traditional “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah.

Holy WeekThe Season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in preparation forthe celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days — like the flood ofGenesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevahto repent, and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. (The Sundays in Lent are not counted in thisreckoning of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration ofthe resurrection of Jesus Christ.)

Worship in the Style of Taizé on Wednesday evenings during Lent - March 2, 9 and 16, 6:30 pM, in the Chapel

“Sung prayers,” scripture readings, intercessory prayers, andsilent meditation will encourage worshipers to reflect on theirjourney through the season of Lent. Each participant is givena candle which symbolically represents Christ, the light of theworld. Members are joined by people of many faiths in thisquiet, ecumenical service of worship.

Services in the style of the Taizé Community in France,through songs which, when repeated, become prayers withinthe heart, scripture, read by worshipers, and meditation, the quietwhich allows the person to commune with God, provide that opportunity.

Prayer for LentGod of the lost, the least,and all who long for home,when we wander from yourways and waste the gifts youhave given us, welcome usback, we pray, so that wemay celebrate and rejoice inyour presence forever;through Jesus Christ yourbeloved Son.

- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Remember to Order Your Keepsake Book Advance orders are now being accepted for the 100-pagefull color coffee table book published by the HeritageCommittee featuring photographs and stories of ourcongregation’s rich 175 year heritage. Readers can turn

to any section and read a story representative of the depthand 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 is the time to reserveyour copy at the pre-publication price of $49. Order yourcopy online at www.fpcdavenport.org. You may alsoorder by check and note “175th Book” on the memo lineof your check. Your payment is your confirmation.

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Out the Study Window In many ways I could say life as apastor in five different churches, allover the United States, in the courseof 30 years, has been one long adventure of living through discovery. I have learned manyskills and discovered how deep and broad Christian compassion can lead and guide a church family.

But the greatest journey of discovery I have been a part of, is theone we are on together at First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.

The first five years of ministry we shared together were hard. Ourstaff has had many bright stars. However, we also had a few whowere confused about why they were doing tasks that were necessary.Over time we all grew mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Today we all enjoy a gifted, energetic, skilled, and dedicated groupof staff members who are committed to the church and its mission.

What is even more exciting is to experience the many members ofour church who gather here in small groups to pray and learn, tostudy scripture and other relevant topics, to grow in their faith andawareness that God is present in the world through Jesus Christ.

One of the most fascinating discoveries I have made here as your pastor comes from comments I overhear about where I amtheologically. There are some who are convinced that I am themost conservative pastor this church has ever called. Having readpast sermons of previous pastors dating back many years, I doubtthe conservative title very much.

What is even more fascinating is that there are others who believe I am one of the most progressive pastors the church has evercalled. This second title is even easier to trace due to the lettersand requests for transfer, mostly because of my openness to theLGBT community and leaders in our church.

as your pastor I do not despair about any who need to throwaround titles, and descriptions, and labels. Jesus had to endure thisnonsense and it cost him his life. I find comfort in knowing that Iam perhaps following Jesus in that narrow way in a culture wherelosing one’s life over what or how you believe is minimal. Whatour culture does need are more Christians who champion and livein openness, and inclusive affirming ways, but who art not afraid totalk about Jesus and be led by him daily.

So, instead of throwing around labels and titles and descriptions,let’s continue to live a life of discovery together. I know it is farmore mysterious and less controllable, but it is more life giving.My door is always open. Call me and we can have a chat. There isno doubt in my mind that we will discover something together.

Your friend and Pastor,

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Rev. Richard E. Miller

Join Us for Breakfast - Sunday, March 13Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Cost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 years & under)

Share breakfast with your family and friends before and after the 9:00AM service. The menu is biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, fruit andassorted beverages. We look forward to seeing you there!

Pickleball is at FPC! We play on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-11:00 aM in the church gym. For more information, please contact Diane Schroder (563-326-5753) or David Fairweather (563-359-9712).

BTC Book Club - Monday, March 21, 12:30 pM

BTC Book Club meets Monday, March 21 in the church parlor at 12:30 PM. The book for discussion is The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown and Marlene Gaston is the discussionleader. Carol Phoenix (563-332-1980) is the hostess. If you like to read and talk about whatyou’ve read, come join us!

Travel Fellowship Trip to Chicago – Saturday, April 23, 7:00 AM - 9:30 pM

a great way to introduce your friends to First Presbyterianis to invite them on a day trip with fellow church members!We have commissioned a comfortable coach to pick up inthe church parking lot early Saturday morning april 23 andtake participants to numerous drop off points in downtownChicago. Take in a matinee in the theatre district, check outthe art Institute or museums, shop at Water Tower or alongState Street. The coach will pick you up after your activities and safely return back to thechurch by 9:30 PM after a dinner enroute home. all for $49 per person. Sign-up and pay onlinethrough the church’s donation page by following the links at www.fpcdavenport.org.

Travel Fellowship’s Place de la Musique Experience Saturday, July 9, 8:00 AM to 8:00 pM

Travel to Barrington, Illinois, on our deluxe coach (withrestroom) to see the private Sanfilippo Place de la Musicmagnificent collections of beautifully restored antiquemusic machines including the World’s largest restored theatre pipe organ, 30 other dance organs and calliopes, 40 large american and European orchestrations, chande-liers, art glass, a rideable European salon carousel, steamengine trains, and other functioning mechanical antiques. The highlight of the day is a two hourconcert performance on the 5,000 pipe, 80 rank Wurlitzer theatre organ followed by a buffet mealin the carousel pavilion.You will be guests of the Sanfilippo family on their private estate. Theyown the famous Fisher Nut Company. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fpcdavenport.org;$125 per person (non-refundable, but transferable). The coach will depart church parking lot.

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Save the Date! Sunday, March 6Envisioning 20/20 & Appreciative InquiryThe entire congregation is encouraged to attend.

When: Sunday, March 6, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: FREE Light lunch served & Envisioning 20/20. Childcare through middle schoolages will be available.

Leaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning 20/20 Team

Topic: A look at where we would like to be

Adult Christian Education (ACE)

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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 lunch will be served

Throughout the Church’s history, in both good and difficult times, faithful members have financially supported the Church’s work. This has enabled the Church to share God’s lovefor more than 175 years. But long-term stability continues to be an issue. Each year duringthe annual Stewardship Campaign, the Church starts from zero to raise the necessary resources to sustain its work 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 annual campaign. The Foundation provides opportunitiesfor members to extend their giving, perhaps for use beyond their own lifetimes. It gives today’s faithful Christians an opportunity to leave a heartfelt legacy for subsequent generations of believers.

NOTE: All members are welcome to attend. please RSVP by Monday, March 21 to the church office (563-326-1691;office@fpcdavenport.org).

Minner Serovy

easter Flowers 2016In memory or in honor of: (circle one)

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Easter Flowers 2016The chancel will reflect the joy of the season with many beautiful springplants in memory or honor of loved ones. If you wish to order a plant, complete this form indicating how you would like to be listed in the Easterbulletin, and place the slip, with your donation check, in the offering plate, ordeliver it to the church office no later than Sunday, March 20.

Sunday Morning Von Maur Hall Series -10:00 AM, Von Maur hall

March 6: We'll see everyone for Jim Kitchens’final ACE presentation at FPC!We'll DISCOVER where we'll GROW from here.

March 13: Experiencing Christ's Love in Action inKenya. Presenter will be Joshua Ngao of Fishers of MenMinistries, Davenport.

March 20: Discover what the Bible really tells usabout Samuel, Saul and David. Kent Schroder will bethe presenter.

March 27: Easter Sunday - ACE is in recess.

Library Latest: We can now Discover all the booksin our Library from our homes! Simply go to the Librarylink of FPC’s website and in the ‘Search’ area is a ‘KeyWord’ box. Type in ‘DISCOVER’ (or whatever you want)and voilà up will pop all the books in that category -- encompasses all age groups!

Volunteer Opportunity!Can you boil water? Can you dish up spaghetti?Can you wipe off a table? Sure you can – andyou can make a difference in a child’s life.The Deacons’ Outreach Committee is in need of twopeople every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-5:30 PM

to help serve a meal for the 50 or so kids who attendBoys’ and Girls’ Club right here at church. We have avolunteer who does the cooking, but she is need of helpfor serving and clean up. It’s EaSY. This is one of theguaranteed HOT meals that the kids get during the week,and we would like to keep it going. But, we need yourhelp. We would like to have as many people as possiblesign up, so the burden does not fall on just a few. This is a great opportunity for families, teens, retired couplesor friends. If you can give an hour and a half on aWednesday, fill out this form and return it to church, oremail Mia Carr, (mialyncarr@hotmail.com) or DianeSchreiner (diane@restoreqc.org), or call the church office, 563-326-1691. Thank you.

Yes, I will help prepare a WednesdayMeal for the Boys & Girls Club!

Name _________________________________

Phone_________________________________

Email _________________________________

Place this completed form in the church offering plate.

Prayer Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence - Sunday, March 27, 7:00 pM

Join with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., March 27, from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance by the west parking lot. We will pray for peoplein our country, and for families and friends who are victims of gun violence. Let us pray for God’shealing for victims, and let us bear witness to the senseless violence in our country.

CEFY (Christian Education & Fellowship for Youth)

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There is NO Sunday School on March 20 or March 27 because ofSpring Break and Easter.

Kirkwood Club: We are going to have a game of “Seated Basketball” onMarch 2, we’re going to do the “alphabet Challenge” on March 9, and play“Do You Love Your Neighbor” on March 16. There is NO Kirkwood Clubon March 23 due to Spring break, and on March 30 we will “Picture TheSentence.”

ACT and EPIC: On March 6, we are going to paint Scripture quotes in thehigh school classroom! Wear something you won’t mind getting paint spattered!

On March 13, we are going to stuff a lot of Easter Eggs while we watch a movie.There is no youth group on March 20 & 27 because of Spring Break and Easter.

Easter Celebration: Our annual Easter Celebration, complete with a Community Easter Egg Hunt, willtake place on Saturday, March 26, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. The Egg Hunt will begin precisely at 1:30 PM. Thisevent is planned for outside because it will be warm, sunny and gorgeous that day. Oh—who am I kidding? It’sthe end of March—it could be snowing or it could be 85 degrees outside. VOLUNTEERS aRENEEDED FOR THIS! If you can volunteer to help with a craft, a game or the Bounce House,please let Tiffany know.

CANDY AND TRINKETS NEEDED: Our Easter Egg Hunt is going on the last Saturday of March, and items are needed to fill eggs. We host over a hundred children fromour church and neighborhood at this event, and while we have more than enough eggsthis year (thank you, year end clearance!), they are all empty. There will be a bin in theSanctuary beginning March 5 for any candy or small toy donations. THaNK YOU!

Tiffany’s Epiphanies: I just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year. Notto cause any trouble, but shouldn't that be an even number?

SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible Camp2016 will be like, totally gnarly, man! Makeplans to catch the wave at the Surf Shack on June

13-17 for an amazing week all about God’slove and sun, surf and sand! (okay—maybe notsand. We want our maintenance staff to like

us). We need adults volunteers to help thisweek, and committees in the church willing to

donate lunches again. If you are willing to help out,please let Tiffany know ASAP (horvath@

fpcdavenport.org; 563-326-1691). Groovy.

Hop On Over!Annual Easter CelebrationCommunity Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 26, 1:30 pM - 3:30 pM

parking lot/gym (weather indicating)

The Broadcaster:This newsletter is a publication of FirstPresbyterian Church of Davenport, Ia

First Presbyterian Church Staff:Rev. Richard Miller, Senior Pastor

Tiffany Horvath, Director of Christian Education

ahreum Han Congdon, Principal Organist& Assistant Director of Music

Linda Bengfort, Assistant Choral Director,Accompanist & Interim Admin.

Gail Glockhoff Long, Interim Handbell Director

SungZin Kim, Interim Sanctuary Choir Director

Kathy Middleton, Interim MusikgartenTeacher/Admin.& Cherub Choir Conductor

adam Page, Musikgarten Teacher & Section Leader for Youth

anne Page, Musikgarten Teacher

Shannon M. Gruhlke, CM, Finance &Facilities Manager

Claire Knightly & Ginny Schuette, Accounting Assistant

Jessie Munn, Nursery Coordinator

Kerri Peterson, Wedding Coordinator

Maintenance Team:Georgia Roberts, Dave SpauldingKevin Wilson & Chad Dean

Tammy Mayhew, Membership/PastoralCare Coordinator

Bobette Maginas, Administrative Coordinator

Diane Pumphrey, Communications & Office Manager

First Presbyterian Church1702 Iowa StreetDavenport, Iowa 52803

Phone: 563-326-1691 Fax: 563-326-5416

www.fpcdavenport.org

Handicapped Services: First Church ishandicapped accessible via the elevator entrances on the west side of the building.

Childcare: Nurseries for infants throughfour-year-olds are provided in the FolwellEducation Center (3rd floor of the ChristianEducation Building) during Sunday services.

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Make a Note of it...4 Spring Forward! Officially at 2:00 AM,

Sunday, March 13, daylight saving time begins. So remember to set your clocksahead one hour before you go to bed onSaturday, March 12, or you’ll be a bit latefor Sunday morning church services!

4 Publications Schedule:articles for theapril Broadcaster newsletter need to besubmitted to by March 15. articles forthe Summer Edition of FIRST PRESS (an expanded publication of church programming for the months of Junethrough august) will be published in Juneare due by april. The theme is Renew. allinformation should be submitted to DianePumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org).

Building & Grounds Committee The Buildings and Grounds Committee has had questions about the status of projects that have been suggested by church membersor identified by the committee. We hope this information will give some clarity on some of our current projects and our procedures.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee was approached in 2014 regarding a possible Fellowship Hall kitchen remodel. We walkedthrough the kitchen with a food service consultant in June 2014. His comment was that the current configuration (layout/functionalflow) is good. a proper update would include replacing all of the appliances, cabinets and room finishes. The consultant gave somecost estimates that add up to $125,000. This number was reported to Session and the reaction was to hold the thought and bring upthe subject at an envisioning meeting. We realize that it would be great to have a new updated kitchen, but the dollar figure has putthe prospect on the shelf for now.

We have also been in conversations for a few years regarding the vacation and realignment of the west alley and parking lot; andrestriping all parking lots. This project cost estimate adds up to $125,000 and like the kitchen remodel, the dollar figure has put themajor project on the shelf for now. The committee is considering restriping the lots in the Spring/Summer of 2016.

There is a process the committee goes through to get projects funded, started and finished:Step 1: The project is suggested. The suggestion can come from a member, staff, a code official, or the Building & Grounds

Committee itself.Step 2: Solicit bids or estimates. If the cost is large enough, two or three bids are required. Step 3: Establish a funding source (sometimes there is money designated in the yearly operating budget; sometimes a

restricted fund must be tapped; or some have such a large price tag that a capital campaign is necessary).Step 4: Submit costs to the Finance Committee for approval.Step 5: Present the costs to Session for final approval. Step 6: Schedule the project to be implemented and monitor the work being done.

Some projects need to happen quickly, because they impact the safety and welfare of those who enter our building or traverse oursurrounding property. The monthly meeting schedule for the committees are arranged to make this process as efficient as possible.as you can imagine, the larger the project, the longer the process.

We have many other projects on our agenda for discussion. Here’s a brief list of some of them: Interior way-finding signage; Security radios for the staff; Relamping the sanctuary chandeliers with LED bulbs; and Multiple plaster and paint repairs.

We invite the congregation to give feedback. Please continue to let us know what we can do to make our church home better.

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actual Budget actual BudgetGeneral Income 131,306 130,955 110,338 109,205 Custodial accounts Income 3,436 9,431 General Expenses 61,503 64,992 71,504 72,902 Custodial accounts Expenses 3,436 - 9,431 - Surplus (Deficit) 69,803 65,963 38,834 36,303

2016 Year-To-Date

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2015 Year-To-Date

2015 Year-To-Date

actual Budget actual Budget General Income 131,306 130,955 110,338 109,205 Custodial accounts Income 3,436 9,431 General Expenses 61,503 64,992 71,504 72,902 Custodial accounts Expenses 3,436 - 9,431 - Surplus (Deficit) 69,803 65,963 38,834 36,303

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