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T h e F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N a p l e s

June/July 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

From Dr. Weller 2

Christian Education 3

Presbyterian Women 3

Nominating Committee 4

Preschool 5

Children and Youth 6

Calendars 8

Congregational Care 10

Missions 12

Finance 13

News and Events 14

Serving FPC 15

OPERATION OVERBOARD VBS 2012

2 Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller, Temporary Head of Staff [email protected]

Susan Stafford, Worship and Music Committee Chair, [email protected] Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries , [email protected] Worship & Music

“Hospitality is the act

of the recklessly

generous heart.” JOAN CHITTISTER

I have a lot of experience being “welcomed” into congregations having served in seven temporary positions since 2009. While all congregations tell you they are friendly, that often means that they are friendly with one another…not necessarily friendly to a stranger in their midst. When I entered one congregation, a colleague there had alerted the Session and all the staff of my arrival and suggested that they call or send an email. On that first day, I received eighteen different gestures of welcome and encouragement. I’ve never forgotten it! But beyond welcoming me well, this was a congregation who practiced a recklessly generous heart in many different ways. There really were no strangers on a Sunday morning; on any given Sunday I could walk through the fellowship space and hear new people being greeted as if they were old friends. I bring this up because it is so important to the atmosphere and ultimately to the growth of First Presbyterian Church of Naples. How many members do you think greet a new person on a Sunday morning? If there is someone standing alone at coffee hour, do you leave your friends to make the stranger feel welcome? Do you notice on a Sunday morning if someone looks as if they don’t quite know where to go? Would you stop and ask if you can help?

Though we learned that the PNC is still hard at work…I’m wondering how well you’re preparing to greet your new pastor when he or she arrives. And what about their family, should they have one? How your pastor and their family experience your reckless generosity will set the tone for their season of ministry with you. I love the quote from author Joan Chittister because those congregations I served in which I’ve found such generosity of heart, moved well into their new pastorate and were quickly on the path to a bright future.

Generosity breeds success! But I’m also reminded that holy recklessness is a sign of something else…a sign of the love of God amongst them. Congregations who exemplify that kind of holy recklessness are living examples of the transformation that comes from being in a relationship with Christ…the Ultimate Recklessly Generous One. How might you demonstrate the depth of your Christ-likeness recklessly? What act of hospitality might you practice intentionally next Sunday and all the Sunday’s that follow? Are you a part of a small group here at the Church that might brainstorm about how to be recklessly generous together? Take a few moments to ponder the open door above. The future of First Presbyterian Church of Naples may well be seen through its invitation. Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller

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3 Christian Education Joe Patton, Christian Education Committee Chair, [email protected]

Ann Goodnight, PW Moderator, [email protected] Presbyterian Women

Beloved Disciple The Life

and Ministry of John

Join leader Jeanie Weigel for this summer Bible Study by Beth Moore on the life and ministry of John.

We meet on Thursday mornings through July 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 204. We will not meet on July 10.

Books are available between the services in Spencer Hall or at the Bible Study.

For more information or questions please call Jeanie at 239.963.5318.

HUDDLE A Men’s Bible

Study Each Thursday the men’s HUDDLE group meets in Spencer Hall at noon for lunch and Bible Study. Bring your own lunch and join in the study.

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study

Tuesday mornings, 7 a.m. at Skillet’s

(4170 Tamiami Trail N. behind Wendy’s).

Safe travels to all that are away and we wish you a quick return to join us.

During our May meeting, our study of the French Confession was concluded by Rev. Jonathan Evans as he reviewed the

Presbyterian Church Book of Confessions and compared the need and historical times each was created to address.

We will again collect school supplies in July for the needy children at Grace Place. These supplies will

be packaged at our Summer Gathering on August 6 during our Bring a Piece of Salad luncheon. We hope to have

another hands on mission project at that time. Please watch the bulletins for more details.

Summertime and the living is easy.



4 Nominating Committee Patty Rutzler, Nominating Committee Chair, [email protected]

As we worship together as year round attendees,

we invite you to think of a pew mate, friend,

family member or even yourself, to be considered

for Deacon, Elder or member of the Nominating

Committee. The Nominating Committee will

hold its first meeting the last week of August and

hope to have several names to review.

Service as an officer is vital to the work of the

church and is also personally rewarding. In the

case of the deacons, it can never be said the

deacons are all work and no play! Even in the

midst of “work”, the laughter and camaraderie of

being together is a real joy. Would you like to be

a part of such a fun group of people that are an

integral part of our church life?

If you have any questions, please contact Patty

Rutzler, Chair of the Nominating Committee, at

239.793.4331. You may use the form below for

your nomination. Please remember to talk to

those you nominate to be sure of their willingness

to serve. Your form may be submitted to the

committee in care of Sharman Pfaus in the church

office (see address on form below).

Nominating Committee members are:

Patty Rutzler, Chair

Pat Barton, at large

Jeanie Weigel, at large

Jerry Perkins, at large

Janie Brown Cassasa, elder elect

Janet Root, deacon elect

Mark Owens, member elect

Nominating Form

Name of Nominee_______________________________________________________________ I hereby nominate the individual listed above for the office of:

Elder _______ Deacon _______ Nominating Committee _______

I have confirmed their willingness to serve _____ (check if yes)

Name of person who is nominating the above referenced individual: _____________________________________________ Member of FPC _____ (check if yes) Please return this form to the Nominating Committee c/o Sharman Pfaus via mail to: First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102 or place it in the offering plate on Sunday to the attention of Sharman Pfaus.


Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, [email protected] Preschool 5

As another year comes to a close, I find myself in awe of my staff and their accomplishments. This year, the Preschool served almost 100 students ranging in age from two to five years old. We were fortunate to have 14 staff members return this year, and we

were fortunate to add Liz Psota to our office team. While some of our staff has been in the Early Education field for a number of years, some are new to the field. I’m proud to

work with so many wonderful people that have a love of teaching and a sense of dedication. Many of the staff here have children that are currently in our program or have graduated from our program. Every year, the Preschool Parent Committee plans activities for Teacher Appreciation Week that provide opportunities for the families to

express their gratitude to the staff. This year, to wrap up our week, we were treated to a luncheon at Osteria Tulia. During this

luncheon, we were able to socialize with one another and each staff member was presented with a binder filled with pictures, art projects, and handprints created by the children. These memory books will provide us with opportunities to look back for years to come and remember the special children and moments that made up our 2013-2014 school year. I look forward to working with this amazing staff again next year! We wish you all a very happy and safe summer.

Ashley

Preschool Summer Office Hours

June 5 through June 13

8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Closed June 16 through August 3

Ashley Houk, Preschool Director,

can be reached by leaving a

voicemail at 239.262.8315 or by

e-mail at [email protected]

2014-2015

Preschool Enrollment Still in need of a fantastic

Preschool program for next year?

Spaces are filling up quickly so act fast!

Contact us today for a tour or find our registration

packet on our website at

www.fpcnaples.org/preschool.



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Summer Children & Youth

Children and Youth Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries

[email protected]

Montreat is HERE!! On Saturday, June 7 we begin our trip. Seven students, Mike Calyore and I will begin our first day of driving, leaving the church parking lot at 7 a.m. We will be staying and worshiping with Roswell Presbyterian Church in Georgia on our way. After service Sunday morning, we will finish the drive to Black Mountain, North Carolina. We are so excited for this trip and hope that you share our excitement. Even for those of you who are not going with us, you are all going with us in our hearts. We could not have done this without you. Make sure you check Facebook for picture updates.

Pizza and waterslides!

Yes, I did just say that. On Wednesday, June 25, meet at

church at 10 a.m. and be prepared for some real fun! We will go

to Cici’s pizza for lunch and head to Sun ‘N’ Fun Lagoon for the

day. Sign up with me, or download a registration form from the

Church’s website! All this for just $15 per person!

Vacation Bible School

July 7 to 11— 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This year’s theme is High Seas and we are all so very excited.

We are still looking for some folks to help out in the following

areas:

Help in the Nursery – We need a second adult to assist the Nursery workers caring for the children who are too young for the full rotation of VBS. You will still have the opportunity to participate in some of the rotations, but this group is a little freer to play.

Take Pictures – Use the church camera and walk around

capturing magical moments.

Work with a team to decorate 6 rooms - We have some really great ideas and to make it happen we need the help. The jobs will not be too strenuous and for some of them you can even sit down.

A team to help sort, organize and put away the week after VBS – Unleash your inner custodian.

Volunteers to help with our after VBS Sunday Festival on July 13 – All VBS families are invited to come to our worship service. The children will sing during the Children’s time, and afterwards there will be a FESTIVAL! Kids will enjoy a bounce house, a water slide, a toddler obstacle course and slip and slide as well as a dunk tank. I will be setting up a rotation of people to sit in the tank. We will also have balloon animals and a face painting. This will be a large event with a lot of fun. If you can help supervise one of the

entertainment stations, please let me know.

Maybe you really want to help with VBS, but you will not be in town. I will have a list in Spencer Hall by the VBS Corner with items that we will need for the week. Keep in mind, we will be feeding 100 people for five days; that is 500 snacks! If you would like to donate, please check the list and initial next to the item(s) you would like to bring. Make sure you also check our suggested quantity on the list. As you bring these items, you may drop them off in Spencer Hall. Please write on the bag

“VBS”.

ALL VBS VOLUNTEERS Thursday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Room there will be a mandatory VBS Volunteer meeting. Please plan to attend and get your schedules, job descriptions, class roster, music cd and

more.

7 Boxes Pringles Baked Wheat Stix 7 Bags Square Pretzels 4 Boxes Honey Nut Cheerios 4 Bags plain M&M’s 4 Bags Publix Brand Mini Marshmallows 2 Bags Stick Pretzels 2 Large (gallon size) Containers Goldfish 3 Boxes Kix Cereal 1 Bag Mini Chocolate Chips

1 Container of Creamy Peanut Butter 1 Container of Nutella 6 Boxes Chocolate Graham Crackers 7 Large containers Cool Whip 7 Cans Cherry Pie Filling 4 Boxes microwaveable movie butter Popcorn (10-12 bags per box) 8 Boxes of Capri Suns—tropical punch 12 Containers of Crystal Light—raspberry ice

Captains Galley Pantry list:


7 Children and Youth Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries

[email protected]

Please complete one form per child. Age 4 as of September 1, 2014

through completed grade 5). Middle School students can sign up to help lead activities.

CHILD’S NAME ________________________________________________________________

GENDER ______ AGE ______ BIRTHDATE _____/_____/_____ GRADE COMPLETED _________

PARENT/GUARDIAN ___________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________ CITY _______________ ST _______ ZIP___________

PRIMARY # ________________________ CELL# ______________________ E-MAIL ______________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT: _____________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP _________________

PHONE # ’s ____________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE: circle one YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXXL

Liability Release We (I), in consideration for our child/youth attending First Presbyterian Church of Naples Children, Youth, and Family Ministry activities and being under the age of 21, do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless First Presbyterian Church of Naples and the directors thereof from any and all liability, claims of demands for personal injury, sickness of death, as well as property damage and expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned and the child-participant that occur while said child is participating in First Presbyterian Church Children, Youth, and Family Ministry trips and activities. Furthermore, we (I) [and on behalf of our (my) child-participant] hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage and expense as a result of participation in recreation and related activities involved therein. Further, authorization and permission is hereby given to said church to furnish any necessary transportation, food and lodging for this child. The undersigned further hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify said church, its directors, employees and agents, for any liability sustained by said church as a result of negligent, willful or intentional acts of said child, including expenses incurred attendant thereto. We (I) are the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of this child, and hereby grant our (my) permission for her (him) to participate fully in First Presbyterian Church of Naples Children, Youth, and Family Ministry activities, and hereby give our (my) permission to take said child to a doctor or hospital and hereby authorize medical treatment, including but not in limitation to emergency surgery or medical treatment, and assume the responsibility of all medical bills, if any. Further, should it be necessary for the child/youth to return home due to medical reason, disciplinary action, or otherwise, we (I) hereby assume all transportation costs. Further, we (I) agree to allow First Presbyterian Church of Naples to use any photographs or video of my child for the purpose of First Presbyterian Church publicity. Either of both parents/guardians must sign. If divorced or separated, custodial parent or legal guardian must sign. This form is valid through August 31, 2014.

Mother’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________ Father’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Information update or revocation of this document is the responsibility of the parent or guardian and must be received in writing at First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth Street S, Naples, FL, 34102.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 8:30 & 10 a.m.

Communion Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

2 3 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group

4 4 p.m. PNC meeting 6 p.m. Montreat Parent meeting

5 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 12 p.m. HUDDLE 6:30 p.m. Meditation/Prayer 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

6 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

7 Youth/

Montreat

8 Youth/Montreat 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

9 Youth/Montreat 9 a.m. Preschool Summer Camp 5:15 p.m. Wedding rehearsal

10 Youth/Montreat

7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

8 a.m. Facilities Committee 9 a.m. Preschool Summer Camp 4 p.m. Missions Committee 4 p.m. Wedding

11 Youth/Montreat

9 a.m. Preschool Summer Camp 4 p.m. PNC meeting

12 Youth/Montreat

9 a.m. Preschool Summer Camp 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

13 Youth/Montreat 9 a.m. Preschool Summer Camp 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 5 p.m. Potluck Dinner

14 Youth/

Montreat

15 Youth/Montreat OUTREACH DEADLINE 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

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17 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

5:30 p.m. Deacons meeting

18 4 p.m. PNC meeting



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22 8:30 & 10 a.m.

Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

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24 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location) 4 p.m. Session meeting

25 10 a.m. Youth @ Sun n Fun 4 p.m. PNC meeting

26 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 11:30 a.m. VBS Volunteer meeting 12 p.m. HUDDLE 6:30 p.m. Meditation/Prayer 7 p.m. Cumberland Church


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29 8:30 & 10 a.m.


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Calendar

Deadline for monthly Outreach is the fifteenth of the month prior to that edition. Submit all items to [email protected]. If submissions are not received prior to the deadline, we cannot guarantee that your article will be considered for publication for that month.

This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call 239.262.1311 or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org. Contact Director of Facilities, Sandy Poore at 239.262.1311 ext. 228 or [email protected] to reserve a room for your meeting. Please do not assume that if a room is vacant that it is available for use. This will alleviate any awkward situations from occurring.

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Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities, [email protected] 9

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 VBS set up

7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group

2 VBS set up

4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. VBS bag pick-up 4 p.m. PNC meeting

3 VBS set up

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking 9:30 a.m. Communion Bread Cutters 12 p.m. HUDDLE 6:30 p.m. Meditation/Prayer 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Church office closed

5 9:30 a.m. Communion Set up

6 8:30 & 10 a.m.

Communion Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. VBS bag pick-up 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

7 9 a.m. VBS


8 a.m. Facilities Committee 9 a.m. VBS 4 p.m. Mission Committee

9 9 a.m. VBS 4 p.m. PNC meeting

10 9 a.m. VBS 6:30 p.m. Meditation/Prayer 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

11 9 a.m. VBS 12:15 p.m. VBS Volunteer luncheon 5 p.m. Potluck Dinner

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13 8:30 & 10 a.m.

Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Festival 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

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15 OUTREACH

DEADLINE 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

16 3 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting 6 p.m. Cedarkirk Parent meeting



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20 Youth/Cedarkirk 8:30 & 10 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 9:20 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m. Cumberland Church

21Youth/Cedarkirk

22 Youth/Cedarkirk 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (separate location)

23 Youth/Cedarkirk 4 p.m. PNC meeting

24 Youth/Cedarkirk 10 a.m. Sew&Sews 12 p.m. HUDDLE 7 p.m. Cumberland Church

25 Youth/Cedarkirk 9:30 a.m. Cookie Baking

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27 8:30 & 10 a.m.


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30 11 a.m. PW Mission project 12 p.m. PW lunch 2 p.m. Christian Education Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Group 4 p.m. PNC meeting

31 12 p.m. HUDDLE 6:30 p.m. Meditation/Prayer 7 p.m. Cumberland Church


10 Congregational Care Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, [email protected]

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

What will happen if you have an emergency? Who will be contacted? How will the

church know? How will your family know?

On rare and unfortunate occasions, the pastoral staff or friends of a church member need

your emergency contact information. For example, we may notice that a member is no

longer coming to church and we cannot get in touch with the member. We then may

wonder if they are in hospital, in a rehab center, moved, or if something tragic

happened.

There have also been occasions when a church member is in the hospital, unable to

communicate, and we need to contact family. Additionally, what if a hurricane strikes

and the church cannot make contact with you, an emergency contact is needed.

Therefore, we urge you to complete this form and return it to the front desk of the church

or mail it. If you have given this information previously, please re-submit to ensure that

your information is up to date. Return forms to: Sharman Pfaus, 250 Sixth Street S

Naples, FL 34102

Your Full Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________

Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________

Please provide an emergency contact that lives outside the immediate area.

Name:___________________________________ Relationship:__________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________


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Who Needs a Ride to Church?

The Deacons wish to remind parishioners that

we’re still interested in hearing from anyone who

may need a ride to church on Sunday.

This applies to anyone whose transportation

circumstances, either permanently or

temporarily, make it difficult for them to get to

church.

Our goal is to make sure that anyone who wishes to worship on Sunday is not prevented

from doing so because of transportation issues.

Anyone interested in exploring the possibility of getting a ride to and from church should contact

their parish deacon or Gary Root at 239.963.9838 or email [email protected].

If you’re in need of a ride, we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Congregational Care Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, [email protected]

STEPHEN MINISTRY




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Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17

When members and friends return to the North, those of us who can help are fewer, and some of the disadvantaged may lose temporary jobs or work fewer hours. Our support during Summer months is especially important.

During June we collect food for Youth Haven. Youth Haven serves more

than 2,400 children and family members providing shelter, counseling, food, and support. They desire:

2 cans of meat, fish, or chicken 2 cans of vegetables 1 pound of rice 2 pounds of pasta 2 baby food items peanut butter and/or jelly macaroni and cheese fruit cups, applesauce, or fruit juice boxes In July the Salvation Army is our targeted agency. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Their mission is to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name. Items on their wish list are:

2 cans kidney, pinto, or baked beans 2 cans tuna, chicken, or ham 1 jar peanut butter 1 jar jelly 1 can fruit 2 cans of vegetables 1 box macaroni and cheese 1 pound dry pasta 2 pounds of rice Ushers will have a Publix bag, with a list of food requests, as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month. Please return it with your donated items to the Sixth Street entrance on the next Sunday. Checks are welcome, and should be payable to the "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000."

Missions Keith Gahagan, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected]

The Missions of

First Presbyterian

Church at work

this past season:

November 10 Homeless

Coalition one night lock-out

November 13 a trip to

Immokalee to visit partner

agencies

December 4-6 the Red Kettle

Campaign with the Salvation

Army

December 17 the Angel Tree

supplied 185 Christmas gifts to

the migrant farm workers

children

January—May we collected

several carloads of clothing

for Mision Peniel in Immokalee

March 1 we packed over 41,000

meals for Meals of Hope

March 14 we went on a second

trip to visit our partners in

Immokalee

March 18 we participated in a

Habitat for Humanity work day

Thank you all for your continued

support and participation in

these and many more mission

activities.


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If you have particular questions in relation to church budget and expenses, please speak to a member of the Finance

Committee or contact Michele Martin, our Director of Finance, 239.262.1311, ext. 242. Finance Committee members

include: Jan Gazdic (Chair), Terry Brennan, Franklin Ellis, Bob Fultz, Don Grandi, Dick Green, Bob King, Rich Peterson,

John Rader and Bill Stafford.

Finance Jan Gazdic, Finance Committee Chair, [email protected] Michele Martin, Director of Finance, [email protected]

Treasurer's Report As we head into the summer of our second year without a permanent Senior Pastor, it would be beneficial to provide a financial picture of where we are at this time. The Church's operating loss for 2013 was approximately $317,000 and this was subsidized by permitted transfers from our unrestricted Endowment appreciation fund of approximately $311,000. We had an additional cash drain for the mortgage payment of $100,000 on the parking lot property and were able to support that from operating cash on hand built up over prior years. The good news is church members and staff have been sensitive to and supportive of our financial woes, and our Endowment Fund enjoyed a healthy 2013 market appreciation. Our 2014 projections have been more challenging for many reasons including continued decreases in attendance beginning in early 2013 and our inability to accumulate cash reserves as they were used to fund operations during 2013.

Therefore, a "bare bones" budget was developed for 2014 with the knowledge there would be many sacrifices in order to make the budget work for us. Even with such a tight budget, our projected operating loss for 2014 is approximately $426,000. Added to that are cash outlays for the mortgage payment and other items not included in the budget bringing the total to a cash loss of approximately $592,000 anticipated for 2014. We will be able to subsidize some of this with permitted withdrawals again from our unrestricted Endowment appreciation fund of approximately $330,000. The remaining balance will need to be subsidized by permitted withdrawals from our unrestricted Endowment principal fund, something we had hoped to avoid. On the positive side, our collections have been higher than budget for the first quarter of 2014, and we will do all we can to keep our expenses below budget. We are fortunate to have our unrestricted Endowment fund to help us through these difficulties, and we are fortunate to have

minimal debt, only the parking lot loan now at $895,000. Again, our Church members and staff are very sensitive and supportive so working together we can do it. We all want our new Senior Pastor to walk into a happy, cohesive, and healthy Church and we can make that happen with God's support. Finally, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, I am blessed to have the following individuals faithfully serving on the Committee: Terry Brennan, Franklin Ellis, Bob Fultz, Don Grandi, Dick Green, Bob King, Rich Peterson, John Rader, and Bill Stafford. This is a diverse group of savvy individuals who care deeply about our Church, its members, and the staff. We believe in openness and communication so please feel free to approach any member of the Committee to discuss concerns or just ask questions. Our Finance Committee serves under the direction of our Session to provide our Session with the support and financial information it requires to govern our Church. Jan Gazdic

Financial Report

April 30, 2014

YTD YTD Budget YTD YTD Budget

2014 2014 2013 2013

Offerings 434,236 410,918 453,659 463,659

Other Income 156,089 152,852 179,497 182,348

Total Operat-

Expenses 484,591 550,710 539,003 579,227

Operating

Gain/Loss 105,734 13,060 94,153 66,780



14 News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]

In Memoriam

William “Bill” Botter

May 25, 2014

Richard “Dick” Warren

May 27, 2014

Thank You To First Presbyterian Church—

I send you my deepest appreciation for the Easter

Remembrance. The mug is lovely and as I use it I will

feel your warm thoughts and prayers.

As I gain my strength following surgery, I will be anxious

to return to Sunday worship.

Sincerely,

Hilda Dolan

Andrea Plueddeman extends her gratitude to the

congregation for all the cards sent to her and the beautiful

prayer quilt. They have been very comforting.

Many thanks to all for the thoughts, prayers, flowers, and

visitations during and after my recent operation and

illness. It was gratefully appreciated.

Irene M. Lichtefelf-Neff

First Presbyterian Preschool VPK teacher, Bernie Shields, was awarded the 2014 Excellence in Education award from the Bonita Springs Optimist Club.

We are proud that you have spent the last 35 years teaching with us!

Congratulations

graduates

Catherine Calyore, daughter of Mike and Chris Calyore, graduated magna cum laude from Hope College in Holland, Michigan on May 4. Catherine received her Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and minor in Mathematics.

This past December Christian Calyore received his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Hope College. Christian is a project engineer working on hip replacement products for Zimmer Corporation in Warsaw, IN. Robert Geoffrey Weigel, son of David and Jeanie Weigel, graduated from Naples High School on May 30. He will be attending the University of South Florida in Tampa the end of June.


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15 News and Events Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications, [email protected]

Parish

Jeanie Weigel 1 & 2

Katie Geshay 3

Janet and Gary Root 4 & 5

Midge Murdock 6

Florence Calyore 7

Nancy and John Kay 8

Grant Wagner 9 & 13

Annabelle Richardi 10

Kathy Grandi 11

Terri Storter 12

Suzanne Rose 14

Jane Long 15

Doris Frace 16

Richard Barkley & Susan Corryn 17

Linda Gadkowski 18

Barbara and Rick Blattner 19

Kim Shoellhorn Garnick 20

John Crider 21 & 30

Joanne and Jim Applegate 22

Pat Stevens 23

Chris Miller and Jackie Cusick 24

Barbara and Jack Marsh 25

Mary and Al Vande Voren 26

Program Staff Dr. Kathleen Weller Temporary Head of Staff Rev. Jonathan Evans Associate Pastor Dr. Brice Gerlach Director of Music Ministries Shana Dublan Director of Children and Family Ministries

Office Staff Sharman Pfaus Executive Office Manager Michele Martin Director of Finance Kathleen Law Coordinator of Communications

Facilities Staff Sandy Poore Director of Facilities Mike Rutoski Superintendent of Facilities Leticia Martinez Custodian of Facilities

Audio Visual Staff Mike Calyore Sound and Video Technician

Preschool Staff Ashley Houk Director of Preschool Liz Psota Preschool Administrative Assistant

Nursery Staff Kelsey Santalla Rosemarie Santalla Marianna Vargas

Session Ed Boot Facilities Norman Brown Evangelism Janie Brown Casassa Personnel, Nominating Franklin Ellis Stewardship, Finance Keith Gahagan Missions Jan Gazdic Finance, Endowment Richard Green Audit, Finance, Endowment Joan Gust Evangelism, Facilities Eric Holt Personnel, Endowment, Audit Hansen Long Clerk of Session, Transition Team, Personnel, Stewardship Betty Mangos Christian Education, Worship and Music Joe Patton Christian Education Patty Rutzler Nominating, Worship and Music Joanne Slager Evangelism Susan Stafford Worship and Music

Deacons Stephen Ministers Cynthia Anderson Janice Austerman JoAnn Beggs Carolyn Smith Bennett Janie Brown-Casassa Marilyn Currier, co-leader Barbara Gibson Shirley Hagerson Chris Jones Ron Lacy Laura McDonald Saralene Oldham, leader Suzanne Rose Pat Schubarth Sam and Karen Smith

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