Grant Funds Available The Deacons’ Endowment FundThe Deacons’ Endowment Fund (DEF) was established tohelp groups and organizations within the First PresbyterianChurch community that are developing new mission and outreach programs by providing seed money in the form ofmatching grants.

What is the Deacons’ Endowment Fund? These funds areawarded for the purpose of helping to establish new mission, outreach, pastoral care, and spiritual development programswithin our church community.

What type of grant is available? The DEF grants are designated to help defray the start-up cost of new projects orprograms according to guidelines established by the Board of Deacons.

► Programs or projects need to be of an ongoing naturerather than a one-time event.

► Any money that is awarded is in the form of a matchinggrant. In other words, funding from other sources should bepart of the initial planning process.

► The maximum grant that can be awarded is $5,000.

Who can apply? Grants can provide funding to any organization or group within the FPC community that is trying to start a new mission or outreach program or projectwithin the church community.

How does one go about applying for a grant? First eachgroup, individual, or organization should establish a projectedbudget for the program, create a description of the programgoals as well as an outline of how those goals will beachieved, and an organizational structure. These are criticalelements of the process. A grant application form must thenbe completed and submitted for consideration by the Board ofDeacons. The grant application process will be open for theperiod May 15 - July 15, 2015.

If you have questions about DEF grants or applications, information is available through the church office, at the Welcome Desk, the Deacons’ Corner, the church’s website atwww.fpcdavenport.org, or from Linda Larson(hawkeyetoo@msn.com, 563-332-7703).

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Calling all Young Adults in their 20’s through 40’s! It’s a Picnic & BBQ: Friday, May 15, 5:30 PM, Veteran’s Memorial Park

Calling all Young Adults from their 20’s through their 40’s! Come join us for our Summer Picnic and BBQ at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Bettendorf on May 15 from

5:30-7:00 PM. We have thepavilion and grill reserved

just for us. Let Tiffany know (horvath@fpcdavenport.org) if you are able to attend. We need people to bring picnic fixings toshare and toppings for burgers and hot dogs. We also need someone to be our Grillmaster because Tiffany is not allowednear flammable objects. The kids can play at the park and the adults can socialize!Hope to see you there!

Thoughts from Rev. Richard Miller: “Religion is meaningless until it finds its expression in

love for others. We live in a time when the church’s words are not going to be believed; unless and until,

they are backed up with genuine, costly, love for others.”

Last month’s Minute-to-Win-It! Whoopee, right?

Young Adults

FPC

Hope Projects:Caring and reaching out through visible works of service -- creating hope and awareness in our community as we put the church’s mission into action.

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Small Group Study Thursday, May 7, at 5:30 PMin Von Maur HallThis ongoing small group next meets on Thursday,May 7, at 5:30 PM in Von Maur Hall. Please join usas we study, pray and share. For more information,please contact Rev. Kristy Parker (563-590-3071).

Prayer Shawl MinistryTuesday, May 12, 6:00 PMAnyone with an interest in knitting or crocheting ashawl is invited to make a shawl and drop it offwith Christian Education Director Tiffany Horvath.The group meets monthly to socialize while we create. Our next meeting is May 12 at 6:00 PM, at the home of Nancy Foster, 2036 East 32nd St.,Davenport, Iowa.

Can’t meet? Feel free to contribute shawls anyway.For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath(horvath@fpcdavenport.org) or Nancy Foster (nancyotr97@mchsi.com, 563-391-4622).

Women of Hope Bible StudyWednesdays, May 13 & 27, 10:00 AMThe Women of Hope Bible Study meets onWednesdays, May 13 andMay 27, in Von Maur Hallat 10:00 AM. Everyone iswelcome to attend. For more information, pleasecontact Rev. Kristy Parker (563-590-3071).

Prayer Vigil for Victims of Violence Sunday, May 31, 7:00 PM

Join with fellow Christiansfrom our PUNCH churchesfor a prayer vigil at FirstPres., May 31, from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance

by the west parking lot. We will pray for people inour country, and for families and friends who arevictims of violence. Let us pray for God’s healingfor victims, and let us bear witness to the senselessviolence in our country.

One Day at First PresbyterianChurch Project We are collecting short narratives from churchmembers singling out one day never to be forgottenby that church member. Church member submissionswill potentially be included in our book! Blankforms are available in the church office and at the Welcome Desk. Linda Meadors, Heritage Committee Chairperson, shares her one day memory as an example:

“The one day in my First Presbyterian Churchlife which I will never forget was September 11,2001. I was home alone when I learned of thetragedy in New York City, Washington, D.C., and the hijacked flights. After calling my familymembers who all live out of town, I immediatelydrove to the church to seek comfort from ourclergy and other members. A special worshipservice was organized for the evening and I feltGod’s presence as we tried to understand whathad occurred and what the future might bring.”

NOTE: You may also email your “One Day at FPC”memory to Carolyn Draper-Math (cdraper@q.com).

Prayer Vigil

You may or may not have known that a candlelight vigil is an outdoor assembly of people carrying candles, held near sunset in order to show support for a specific cause. Such events are typically held either to protest the suffering of somemarginalized group of people, or in memory of a life or lives lost to some disease, disaster, massacre or other tragedy. In the latter case, the event is often called a candlelight memorial. Candlelight vigils are seen as a nonviolent way to raiseawareness of a cause and to motivate change, as well as uniting and supporting those attending the vigil.

What you may or may not also know, is that the idea of a prayer vigil comes from the early church when early Christianscelebrated Easter with the Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil has four movements:

(1) the Service of Light, a celebration of the light of Christ at which a new fire is kindled from which the Paschal Candleis lit,

(2) the Service of Readings, which includes as many as nine readings from the grand story of salvation of the HebrewScriptures and the New Testament interspersed with psalms and canticles, silence and prayers,

(3) the Service of Baptism, the primary annual occasion for baptisms (particularly in the early church) and a time for thereaffirmation of the baptismal covenant and

(4) the Service of the Eucharist, a joyous feast in the presence of the risen Christ and an anticipation of the eschatologicalbanquet of the realm of God.

Over the past year we have been holding Prayer Vigils to raise awareness about violence in our community and world.While our prayer vigils do not include the Service of Baptism and the Service of the Eucharist modeled by the early church Easter Vigil, we do include a Service of Light as we light candles, and the Service of Readings in which the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament Scriptures are interspersed with Psalms, and silence, and prayers. Please join us the last Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM under the Port Cochere entrance to the sanctuary as we hold vigil for the victims of violence in our community and in our world.

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Pastor’s Column and Congregational Development & Fellowship

Out the StudyWindow

Spring has Sprung! So Get Out and Join Feet First!First Church’s walking fellowship walks for an hour Saturday mornings on the beautiful walking trails in the Quad Cities. Everyone is welcome to put on their walking shoes and join us at 8:00 AM.

May 2 Eastern Avenue (bike path parking lot north of29th St., Davenport)

May 9 Middle Park Band Shell (23rd St., south of creek,Bettendorf)

May 16 Duck Creek Park picnic shelter (enter park fromLocust St., Davenport)

May 23 Feet First will be in recess May 30 Village of East Davenport Landing (foot of

Mound St.)June 6 Junge Park (35th St., west of fire station at 35th

and Harrison St., Davenport)June 13 Credit Island (off River Dr., meet by the

sculptures, Davenport)June 20 Lagoon at Middle Park (east on Parkway Dr.

from 18th St., BettendorfJune 27 Marquette St. Landing on Mississippi Riverfront

(Davenport)July 4 Feet First will be in recessJuly 11 Eastern Avenue (bike path parking lot north of

29th St., Davenport)July 18 Middle Park Band Shell (23rd St., south of creek,

Bettendorf)July 25 Feet First will be in recess Aug. 1 Village of East Davenport Landing (foot of

Mound St.)Aug. 8 Duck Creek Park picnic shelter (enter park from

Locust St., Davenport)Aug. 15 Junge Park (35th St., west of fire station at 35th

and Harrison St., Davenport)Aug. 22 Credit Island (off River Dr., meet by the

sculptures, Davenport)Aug. 29 Feet First will be in recess Sep. 5 Leach Park (12th St., at Mississippi River,

Bettendorf) Sep. 12 Eastern Avenue (bike path parking lot north of

29th St., Davenport)Sep. 19 Village of East Davenport Landing (foot of

Mound St.)Sep. 26 Marquette St Landing on Mississippi River

front (Davenport)

The Good Friday Tenebrae service of shadows has become a cherished Holy Week tradition of FirstPresbyterian Church. The Good Friday orchestra is made possible solely through a generous bequestfrom the Howard and Bernice Wiebener estate. They were long-time members of this church andtheir daughter, Candace, who grew up at First Presbyterian and is a professional musician, regularlyreturns to play violin with the orchestra. To God Be the Glory!

If you missed the Good Friday Tenebrae Service, you may watch it on the church’s Vimeo channel at:https://vimeo.com/channels/fpcdavenport

Simply browse through the FPC videos (listed in chronological order) to find the Good Friday Service.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Music & The Performing Arts Series, Feet First

Into TheWoods

“We are SO lucky to have such talentedfolks at FPC. Thank you all for a wonderful experience and production. I was on the edge of my seat!” - Juleann Miller via Facebook post

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Kirkwood Club’s End-of-Year Party!

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Confirmation & Youth Sunday is on May 3This is where the youth of the church run all aspects of both services. All

those who want to participate are invited to meet in the Sanctuary on themorning of Sunday, May 3, at 8:30 AM. The younger children will be Welcome

Hosts and the older youth will help with the offertory. This is a very fun and high-energy service and weare excited to see what the middle school and high school youth groups do.

ACT, EPIC, & Confirmation: We will be practicing for Youth Sunday on Saturday, May 2from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Please be there.

Sunday School: Our Last Day of Sunday School will be on May 3. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next fall to launch the program year. We thank you so much for sharing your children with us.

Senior Recognition Sunday is May 17! If you have a graduating college or highschool senior or you know of one, please let Tiffany know! There will be a reception for all our seniorsfollowing the 9:00 AM service in Fellowship Hall. They will be recognized at both services. Please contactTiffany (horvath@fpcdavenport.org) for more information.

Tiffany’s Epiphanies: When a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds.

CEFY (Christian Education & Fellowship for Youth)

► Mission Trip Youth Need Your SupportFPC has 12 people heading to Re-Member, which supports the OglalaSioux Reservation in South Dakota, this June, and nine of them areteenagers who have never before had this opportunity. However, thistrip costs $455 per person. All of their fundraisers for the year havecovered the cost of their rental van, their hotel room and their mealsto and from the reservation. Most of this group would be unable to attend without the financial support of the congregation. If you areable to help sponsor a youth on this trip, please make a note of it in the memo line of your checkor on your pew envelope and place it in the offertory basket. Pelemaya (thank you)!

Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt

VBC NeedsYou!

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Meet the Mt. Everest Volunteer ChallengeVacation Bible Camp NEEDS YOU!

Dates: June 15-19, 2015VBC: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

Lunch: 12:30 PM TO 1:00 PM

Our 2015 Vacation Bible Camp is “Everest” and registration forms are available in the back of the Sanctuary for youth from preschool through 6th grade. Volunteers are eagerly sought as well. It will be the week of June 15-19 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, and lunch will be served each day from 12:30-1:00 PM. Please contact Tiffany at horvath@fpcdavenport or call her at 563-326-1691, if you can volunteer.

Travel Fellowship, Adopt a Flower Bed, Adult Christian Education

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Connect with Adult Christian Education

(ACE) Programs at FPC!Sundays, 10:00 AM, Von Maur Hall

May 3: Celtic Designs“It’s Knot about design, It’s aboutthe journey.”Adjunct Professor atBlackhawk College,Joe Mathes, will present an ACE classon Celtic Designs. Joewill tell us about theirhistory, their spiritualaspect and their benefits in the mental healthfield. He will allow us ‘hands on’ time to createour own designs. What a great way to see howto plan our Spring gardens at home by usingthese spiritual design elements.

May 10: ACE in recess for Mother’s Day

May 17: Sea Glass -- Broken BecomesBeautiful. Carolyn Draper-Math will be thefacilitator.

Library Latest: You can now search thechurch library contents from the church website!Go to the Resources pull-down menu to “Library,” there you can search a variety ofmethods such as author, title, subject, keyword.So go ‘check it out!’

Between the Covers (BTC)Book ClubMonday, May 18, at 12:00 NOON(earlier than usual)Book Club will have their last meeting of theyear at NOON, on Monday, May 18, in the homeof Sherry Luxton. Her address is 4320 BelleAve., Davenport. We will be having a potlucksalad lunch. The book to be discussed isUnbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. You won’twant to miss this meeting because we will bevoting on the books for next year. Everyone iswelcome. If you have questions or need directions,contact Sherry Luxton (563-355-0775). Regularmeetings will resume in September.

Adopt a Flower BedThe Landscaping Committee, often called “The On Bended Knee Committee,” is looking for at least five morevolunteers to adopt one of the nine flower beds surrounding the church. The adoption would involve springclean-up, mulching (paid for by the Landscape Committee), weeding during the growing season, and fallclean-up. A knowledgeable church member would be available for consulting on any specific questions regarding pruning, weeding, etc. The committee is also looking for three individuals to keep the outdoor planters filled with seasonal materials. Here is achance to use your creative side! Please contact the church’s Finance & FacilitiesManager, Shannon Gruhlke (gruhlke@fpcdavenport.org; 563-326-1691) if youare interested in volunteering for this ministry.

Travel Fellowship’s Lincoln Day Trip was perfect!

Lincoln Day Trip: On Saturday, April 18, friends from First Presbyterian traveled to the Abraham LincolnPresidential Library and Museum. The FPC Congregational Development and Fellowship Committee plannedthe trip to Springfield, Illinois.

It was noted, “We had beautiful weather and a great fellowship group!” More day trips are being planned forthe fall, so watch your newsletter and bulletin announcements for more information.

The Broadcaster:This newsletter is a monthly publication ofFirst Presbyterian Church of Davenport, IA

First Presbyterian Church Staff:The Rev. Richard MillerPastor The Rev. Sue HowesAssociate Pastor EmeritaThe Rev. Kristy ParkerParish AssociateSteven R. Jobman Minister of MusicTiffany HorvathDirector of Christian EducationAhreum Han CongdonPrincipal Organist & Assistant Director of MusicLinda Bengfort*Assistant Choral Director & AccompanistAdam Page*Youth & Instrumental Music LeaderShannon M. Gruhlke, CMFinance & Facilities ManagerLauren Browne*Accounting AssistantDiane PumphreyOffice & Communications ManagerTammy MayhewMembership & Pastoral Care CoordinatorRebecca MuhammadAdministrative CoordinatorKerri Peterson*Wedding CoordinatorJessie Munn*Nursery CoordinatorGeorgia RobertsCustodianDave SpauldingCustodian Kevin Wilson* Custodian Chad Dean* Custodian * Part-time employeeFirst 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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Member News The congregation marks the following occasions in the lives of those who makeup our community.

Baptism: Ruby Kathryn Borth, April 12,2015 (daughter of Chris and Katie Borth)Deaths: Dr. Barb Greim, April 5, 2015; Francis “Ross” McFadden, April 12, 2015; Hilda C. Macomber, April 14, 2015.

Make a Note of it... Summer Newsletter Schedule:As a

cost-saving measure, there will be a combined June/July issue of The Broadcaster. Articles for the publication need to be submitted toDiane Pumphrey (pumphrey@ fpcdavenport.org) by May 15.

The church office will be closed onMonday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Financial Summary for the month of March 2015

March 2015

March 2015

March 2014

March 2014

Actual Budget Actual Budget

General Income 72,373 92,698 69,228 69,666

Custodial Accounts Income 12,619 - 5,593

General Expenses 97,155 100,431 78,667 78,940

Custodial Accounts Expenses 12,619 - 5,593 -

Surplus (Deficit) (24,782) (7,733) (9,439) (9,274)

2015 YTD

2015 YTD

2014 YTD

2014 YTD

Actual Budget Actual Budget

General Income 275,333 268,172 261,051 249,248

Custodial Accounts Income 30,041 - 47,410 -

General Expenses 243,895 251,943 232,237 232,279

Custodial Accounts Expenses 30,041 - 47,410 -

Surplus (Deficit) 31,438 16,229 28,814 16,969

Summer Worship Times On Sunday, June 14, there will be only one service of worship at 10:00 AM followed by the All Church Picnic, sponsored by the Deacons. Beginning on Sunday, June 21 through Sunday, September 6, there will be an outdoor service at 8:30 AM on the west lawn/parking lot (weather permitting) and an indoor service at 10:00 AM.

Summer Church Office HoursThe church office will be open Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The church office will close at 12:30 PM

on Fridays from June 12 through August 14, 2015.

Need to Know What’s Happening & When?Check out the calendar page on the church website, where you will find all of the latest information on what’s happening at the church. Simply follow the links or go directly to: www.fpcdavenport.org/Calendar.htm.

Please share your Viewpoint! The Church Government & Personnel Committee is interested in your viewpoint. How do you think thingsare going at First Pres.? Have you observed something that others might have missed? Please feel free to express a joy or concern and share your viewpoint by filling out a Viewpoint card and dropping it in the lockedViewpoint Box on the Welcome Desk. All viewpoints will be kept confidential and will only be viewed by theChurch Government & Personnel Committee.

Find First Presbyterian Church on FACEBOOK, then “like us!”

That’s right! Find out all the latest FPC news on the church’s Facebook page. Follow the link on the church web page at www.fpcdavenport.org, or go directly to http://www.facebook.com/ pages/First-Presbyterian-Church-Davenport-Iowa/

Do you love to see pictures of recent church events? Yes, I want to see more!” Then visit the church’s Facebook pagewere you can see all of the most recent pictures to “like” and to “share!

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Have you moved? Do you have a NewPhone Number orEmail Address?We need your help to keep FPC’s membership records current and accurate. It is important to let thechurch office know if you changeyour home address, email address,cell phone, or if you replace yourland line with a cell phone number. Please contact the church office ifyou no longer wish to receive thisnewsletter. Contact us at (info@fpcdavenport.org, or 563-326-1691).We appreciate receiving notice fromyou in an effort to save resources.

Join Us for Breakfast on Mother’s DaySunday, May 10, 8:30-10:30 AMJoin us for a Cinco de Mayo themed Mother’s Day Breakfast in Fellowship Hall. All Mom’s will receive a (non alcoholic) sparkling

pear juice cocktail. We will have scrambled eggs with chorizo, tortillas,salsas, pancakes, fresh fruit, orange juice, milk, coffee and tea. Cost is $3 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. We look forward to seeingyou there!

TOURS at Ten - Sunday, May 10, 10:00 AMJoin us for a tour of the church! We encourage guests, visitors and those new to the church to join the Hospitality and Welcoming Committee at the back of the Sanctuary for the tour. We start with a brief tour of the Sanctuary and follow through to the educational wing of the building. We will finish up with coffee and questions in Fellowship Hall.

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