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October 2015 g A Monthly Publication of The First Presbyterian Church g Volume 44, No. 8

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This is the second storywithin a series called,Paths to Service -- theJourney. Learn moreabout the journey ofFPC members and theirfamilies that have chosen to take paths toservice -- through the

stories experiencing the connection between

minds, hearts, and hands inservice with God’s presence.

Zach Schreiner is serving in thePeace Corp in Mali, Africa.

What is it like to be a parent of a service volunteer?

Diane and Kurt Schreiner share, “Helping others has alwaysbeen a part of our lives and we’ve tried to impress that uponour kids. You don’t go thru this life without help from community, neighbors, family or the church and it’s your responsibility to give back what has been given to you.

It might just be Midwestern/Iowa values(taught to us by our parents), but helping others is just what youdo. Small or large, every

act of kindness makes an impact. Zach has really taken thisto heart. He struggled for a while to figure how and wherehe could best serve and Peace Corps was the answer forhim. We are incredibly proud of him for making this decision. All any parent wants is for their children to findtheir passion in life and be happy. This experience will definitely change Zach’s life and while MANY things aboutthat are scary for a parent, you kinda have to step back, letthose changes happen and see where it takes him. The stepping back part is hard – we’re always the safety net forour kids – so it’s a learning process for all of us.”

What led you to choose taking this time in your lifeto serve others in this way?

Zach states, “Service has always been a part of my life,from the Boy Scouts to now. I wanted to challenge myselfand simultaneously help others, so the Peace Corps was anatural next step for me.”

An excerpt from a day in the life:“I am a WASH/N (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene/Nutrition)volunteer, along one half of the stage (stage=our group ofvolunteers). The other half is CED (Community EconomicDevelopment) volunteers. What is Community EconomicDevelopment? Theyhave no idea, but theirprojects become clearafter being here awhile. “The local populationhas difficulty graspingthe concept of profit. Intraining, they workedwith a local group tomake mango jam. This stuff was amazing. When the volunteers recommended a markup price, the local peopledidn't understand why. Their logic was that if the price washigher then less people would be able to buy the product. So the volunteers suggested waiting a few months and thenselling the jam after mango season was over, that way morepeople would be able to buy it (at the marked up price nowthat it was out of season) and there would be no other jam onthe market. But the Malians said that doesn't make sense,since they havefood now theyshould sell it sonobody goeshungry now. Thejam ended upbeing sold at cost, and nobody came out ahead. The volunteers explained that now those who made the jam gotno money; the local people said that it doesn't matter becausethey sold their product and the season was over.(story continued inside on page 3)

“I’m happy to say that many of thosevalues (the need to be protected,loved and heard) I learned from my time at FPC.” - Zach Schreiner

Paths to Service -- the Journey

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Smile it’s Manna & More!Sunday, October 11

Serving Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AMMenu: Pumpkin and plain pancakes,sausage, fresh fruit, beveragesCost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 yearsand under)

Share a delightfulbreakfast andfellowshiptime withyour familyand friends before and after the 9:00 AMservice. Mark your calendar to join usthe second Sunday of each month. Welook forward to seeing you!

An Evening of Family Funat the Pumpkin PatchFriday, October 23, 6:00 PMJoin us for a bonfire, hot dog roast,s’mores, a corn maze, a petting zooand trip to the pumpkin patch at thePride of Wapsi on Friday, October 23,from 6:00-8:00 PM. The cost is $5 perperson for anyone over the age of two!If you’re under two, you are totally freebut you still have to come with an adult.Come and enjoy some fall family fellowship time with other adults andchildren from First Pres. The Pride ofthe Wapsi is located at 14600 305th St.,Long Grove, Iowa. RSVP’s areneeded, please letTiffany (horvath@fpcdavenport.org) knowif you plan to attend byFriday, October 16.

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Out the Study Window by Rev. Richard Miller

This Stewardship season I will introduce a sermon series entitled “TheSearch for Happiness.” We will be focused on the opening wordsfrom Paul’s letter to the Philippians. I will attempt to show that whatwe believe is not stuffy, archaic words – but the very truth of God thatmatters for our lives today. I intend to show you that what we believedefines how we live. Christians today, much like the Christians of thefirst century, need to be clear about what they believe and why it matters. Indifference here is a matter of life and death.

What Christians have primarily believed for two-thousand years, willbe an exercise of extreme importance. If we really believe what Godhas revealed to us in Jesus, then everything changes – life is turned

upside down and inside out. This is the good and dangerous news of gospel. WhatChristians believe is “perilous” and “exciting!” Join me as we explore this “Searchfor Happiness” we all seem to be on, in all our varied ways; and what it looks like.Then, be ready to see through the spectacles of faith, how fleeting the world’s happiness is and what God yearns for us to find.

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

Oct. 3 Duck Creek Park picnic shelter (enter park from Locust St.)

Oct. 10 Vander Veer Park parking lot (Central Park Ave., between Brady & Harrison Sts.)

Oct. 17 Credit Island (off River Dr., meetby the sculptures, Davenport)

Oct. 24 Village of East Davenport Landing (foot of Mound St.)

Oct. 31 To Be Determined

FPC launches a new planning, calendarization,and publication schedule

Next planning meeting set for Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PMOpen to All!

As presented at recent Deacon and Session meetings, FPC has agreed to move forward with a new method of planning, calendarization and communicating forFirst Presbyterian Church. Committees arenow meeting to plan programming and eventsout for the year. Plans will be communicatedto church leadership and the staff. The onlinecalendar will be a tool for planning and communicating. Project managers for eventswill be designated six months ahead of time. The initial planning meeting was heldon August 27 (see any Deacon or Elder representative for the details of that meetingor contact the church office at 563-326-1691).An expanded publication of church programming for the months of Januarythrough May will be published in January 2016.Articles for that publication are due to DianePumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) byNovember 1, 2015.

Prayer Vigil for Victims of Violence Sunday, October 25, 7:00 PMJoin with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., on Sunday, October 25, from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please meet at the porte cochere entrance by thewest parking lot. We will pray for people in our country, and for families and friends who arevictims of violence. Let us pray for God’s healing for victims, and let us bear witness to thesenseless violence in our country. For more information, please contact the Rev. RichardMiller (miller@fpcdavenport.org).

Congregational Meeting Called - Sunday, October 25, at 9:50 AM, in the SanctuaryA Congregational meeting has been called on October 25, in the Sanctuary, immediately following the 9:00 AMservice. The purpose of the meeting is to allow members of the Congregation to ask questions about pledges, contributions and the use of those funds prior to “Commitment Sunday” on November 1, 2015.

Attention Young Families - Sunday, October 11, 10:00 AMWe will have a special ACE presentation focusing on the opportunities for youth and younger adults to get involvedin the life of the church. This program is open to everyone, but it will be an especially great opportunity for youngpeople or families with children to learn about the programs being offered here at First Presbyterian Church. Join usin Von Maur Hall between services and bring your friends; you just might find something fun you can do together!

Homecoming - Sunday, October 4, 11:00 AMOn Sunday, October 4, our congregational family will once again celebrate Homecoming at FPC, a tribute to ourchurch members who are seventy-five and older. Many of our guests come to church regularly, but some make a special effort to attend this special event being held to honor them. Following the 11:00 AM service, those 75 and olderare invited to celebrate a luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Congregation members who may be interested in volunteeringfor this event may contact Gail Yingling at (563) 343-4653 or gailyingling@mchsi.com.

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Church Government & Personnel Open Forum - October 11, 10:00 AMTo foster open communication, the Church Government and Personnel Committee will be available on October 11, at10:00 AM, in Room 105, for church members to bring any concerns.

Tuesday Morning Video Series - 10:30 AM, ParlorThe 12-week series is entitled: Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everythingthe Well-Educated Person Should Know. Connie Richardson will lead this series and present aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism,Catholicism, Christianity, and Islam...and much more! For more information,contact Connie Richardson (thedottedi@aol.com).

Wired Word Wednesdays - 6:00 pm, Fireplace RoomMark Jones will present Wired Word Wednesdays. It will meet in the Fireplace Room on third floor with easy elevator access. The sessions will run from 6:00-7:00 PM. If you havechildren in Wednesday night Kirkwood Club, you will be done in time topick them up. Wired Word topics are based on today's big news events.Lessons are designed to spark discussion about these events and how we canbring our Christian perspective to the issues. Look for details in eachweek's bulletins and if you would like to read the lesson before class youcan e-mail Mark Jones (mkjones@mchsi. com).

Adult Christian Education (ACE) Opportunities:Sunday Morning Von Maur Hall Series - Sundays, 10:00 AMOctober 4: Comparisons & Similarities of the Crusades to the Present Middle East ACE Committee member and Biblical historian, Jim Tucker, will present this program

October 11: ‘Flock that Rocks!’Hospitality & Welcoming Committee Chair, Chad Carr, will present a programabout how we can welcome new members into our 'flock that rocks!'

October 18: Wired Word Current Event Topic TBAACE Committee member, Jim Keenan, will present aWired Word topic.

October 25: ISIS presented by Dr. Art PitzDr. Art Pitz will present a class about ISIS. He is a regional authority on the Middle East and is a FulbrightSenior Specialist. He has lived in the Middle East andwill give us an opportunity to learn about ISIS. Dr. Art Pitz

“When we talkabout thepoverty thatmany Malianslive in, it shouldbe noted thatthis kind of attitude is why. Without profit thosewho took the

time to make the jam have nothing to show for it, butthey don't look at it that way. The food was sold, andtherefore eaten, so the job was done.

“After three months here, I still have a hard time taking things more than one day at a time. Part of it is settling into a new community and new home, part of it is my daily struggles sitting next to my ownexpectations for my service. It's a lot to digest and accept. The culture shock has begun to wear off,which is scaring me a bit; it signifies a transition to amore permanent mentality. My post to Facebook theother day was true, I really am dreaming of home,and it makes getting out of bed in the morning thatmuch more difficult.

“There is always a silver lining though. I sit herenow, in my hammock, at 10:30 at night on Thursday,September 10, and I can stare at the night sky untilthe mosquitos suck me dry. The stars are beyond brilliant. The Milky Way appears every night thereisn't cloud cover, and it’s a shame I can't get a picture.

I'm in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by mudhuts, devoid of cell service, speaking a language Ibarely understand, often bored out of my mind. And at the end of the day when I would normally befeeling defeated and dejected, I look up at the nightsky and behold beauty I can't find anywhere else onthe planet.”

What message would you like to share with the congregation of FPC? “This place is quite different from the church communityI grew up with. There is a different language and religion, new food, more children (half the country isbelow 20 years old), no electricity or running waterand it's very, very hot. However, one of the pointsbrought up in training is that we all have three sets ofvalues: Personal, Cultural, and Universal. Universalvalues are those that we all share amongst ourselves,and part of my job is to connect myself to othersusing the values that we all share. I'm happy to saythat many of those values (the need to be protected,loved and heard) I learned from my time at FPC.”

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“And at the end of the daywhen I would normally be feeling defeated and

dejected, I look up at thenight sky and behold beauty

I can't find anywhere elseon the planet.” - Zach Schreiner

44th Annual Crop Walk Sunday, October 4, 2:00 PMThis year's Crop Walk is on Sunday, October 4. We meet atModern Woodmen Park in Davenport at 1:40 PM for our group photo and the walkbegins at 2:00 PM. The six-mile walk winds through Davenport and Rock Island. Of the money raised, 25%stays here in the Quad-Cities to benefit local hunger ministries and the rest goes to Church World Service to combat hunger and help with disaster relief around the world. You can register or sponsor walkers by contacting Kathy Bowerman (ph. 563-343-6103; email: kathywbowerman@gmail.com).

Rewarding Volunteer OpportunityWednesday afternoons, 4:00 PMThe Outreach Committee is looking for three to four people to help serve a meal and/or possibly be backupcooks for the Boys and Girls ClubWednesday night dinners. EveryWednesday between 4:00-5:30 PM, FPC cooks and servesdinner in Fellowship Hall for the kids who attend Boys &Girls Club. This request is mostly for servers, but thereare occasions when a substitute cook is needed. It’s ashort time commitment and minimal cooking experienceis necessary. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families with older kids or a retired couple and a rotationschedule could be made. Please consider helping out. For more information contact Mia Carr (563-529-2492,mialyncarr@hotmail.com) or Diane Schreiner (563-505-8737, diane@restoreqc.org).

Night at the Shelter Supporting Humility of Mary ShelterDonate $10 on Sundays in Fellowship HallHumility of Mary Shelter provides emergency shelter,transitional and permanent supportive housing programs that offer opportunities for men and womenexperiencing homelessness to become emotionally, mentally and physically more stable. Become a part oftheir mission by supporting a bunk ($10 per night). Your life-changing contribution helps not only in ourcommunity but also advances the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Kurt Schreiner will be in Fellowship Hall between services for the next coupleweeks to answer questions and accept your donations.The goal for our church is to raise $820.

First Night Out Organizational Lunch - Sunday, October 25, 12:00 NOONFirst Night Out is a social group for couples and singles of all adult ages. This is a great way tomeet new church friends and enjoy a social network of members. These small fellowshipgroups meet monthly for activities they plan. Sometimes groups combine for activities whichaccommodate a larger attendance. Groups will be reorganizing in October. Mark your calendarfor Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 NOON in Fellowship Hall for lunch, dividing into groups andplanning activities. Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall on October 4 or 11 between 10:00 and11:00 AM. Cost of the lunch is $5 per person and will be accepted at sign-up. Those that cannotattend on October 25 can still be part of the group. Contact Marilyn Jorgenson (563-391-2737) or Brenda Helphrey (563-388-9345).

Men’s Breakfast - Saturday, October 31, 8:00 AMThe Joy of . . . Walk down the aisle of your local bookstore or browse Amazon and you willlikely encounter any subject which the author is passionate having a title begin with these threewords. Please join the Men's Breakfast on Saturday October 31 at 8:00 AM in Fellowship Hallas we listen to Francis Chan discuss Philippians 4:2-9 in his thought provoking and sometimeshumorous discussion of Living With Joy. After all, we all need a little joy in our life. Sign up will begin in October between services in Fellowship Hall. The cost is only $4. We hope to see you there!

Socializers - Saturday, October 31, 6:00 PM, Fellowship Hall Enjoy a potluck dinner and fellowship. If you like good food and good fellowship, please markyour calendar and plan to come.

Travel Fellowship follows the Iowa Wine Trail - Saturday, November 7The Travel Fellowship of Congregational Development and Fellowship (CDF) Committee invitesyou to explore the Iowa Wine Trail onSaturday, November 7. Departing thechurch at 9:00 AM on a comfortablemini-coach, members and friends ofFirst Presbyterian will explore the

scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticulture Area in eastern Iowa. Enjoy First Presbyterian fellowship while you meet the vintners, celebrate this year’s wines with specialwine-food pairings, learn about wine grapes and wine making, enjoy wine tasting, observe winery operations and enjoy fall colors in the vineyards. The group will make four to five stopsat small wineries while traversing Iowa’s scenic byways and small town charm on a full-dayouting. Your excursion will end back at the church with coffee and dessert in Fellowship Hall.Due to the size of wineries, our group will be limited to 25 people. (As of publication date, thereare only five spots remaining).

Register online or by stopping in the church office. The day tour, including food and wine, private coach, and dessert at the church, is $75 per person (21 and older). Reservations aretransferable, but not refundable. For more information contact Elder Linda Meadors (309-912-4888), or any member of the CDF Committee.

Pickleball is at FPC! Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 AMOur recreational pickleball group is playing inside this fall starting October 5. We play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-11:00 AM in the church gym. Are you an experiencedplayer or just interested in learning more and trying out the game? Either way, we have you covered! We have extra equipment for those just getting started. For more information, please contact Diane Schroder (563-326-5753) or David Fairweather (563-359-9712).

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CEFY really gets rolling! Here’s what’s next:ACT and EPIC Youth Groups - Sundays at 5:30 PMOn Sunday, October 4, EPIC and ACT Youth Groups will be representing FPC at the 2015 CROP Hunger Walk in lieu of choirsand fellowship. Meet at Modern Woodmen Stadium at 1:30 PM and

get ready to walk! Anyone willing to sponsor a youth on this walk tohelp stop hunger one step at a time is welcome—contact Tiffany Horvath

(horvath@fpcdavenport.org) for a list of youth.

ACT and EPIC will be providing refreshments at two fundraisers this month! On October 18, refreshments are needed at a recital from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, and again for our PAS on October 24.

ACT and EPIC will be making our annual Haunted House Trip on Sunday, October 18…this promises to be a spooky good night of Fellowship!

Families are still needed to host Sunday dinners for our youth group! See Tiffany for a list of dates.

Kirkwood Club - Wednesdays at 6:30 PMThis month, the 1st-5th grade Youth Group will continue to meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:15 PM.Kirkwood Choir is from 5:45 - 6:30 PM beforehand.

Fall Fest - Sunday, October 25, 4:00 PM

This will take place on Sunday, October 25, from 4:00 - 6:30 PM in the gym of FPC. Volunteers areneeded to help with the crafts and games and candy/small prize donations are sought.Please let Tiffany know if you are able to help at this fun festival for the youth of ourchurch and our neighborhood!We will have hot dogs and popcorn and a lot of fun!

Tiffany’s Epiphany:Stealing someone’s coffee iscalled Mugging.

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Portland Cello Project “The group has built a reputation

mixing genres and blurring musical linesand perceptions wherever they go.”

Co-sponsored by the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series

Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 7:30 PM

Adults $15 Students $10Tickets available at the door

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It’s Musikgarten at FPC! Sundays at 10:15 AMIt’s the best 30 minutes of the week as parents and grandparentssing, dance and play with their children. Musikgarten classes are amusical experience designed to bring the joy of music to parent/caregiver and child. Activities include songs, movement, focused listening and the use of simple instruments. Each class features bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, and otherfun age-specific activities. All classes will meet from 10:15-10:45 AM and will follow the Sunday Schoolschedule. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Kathy Middleton(kmidd@mchsi.com; 563-505-0471).

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It’s a Sweet and Spooky Trunk-N-TreatSaturday, October 31, 5:00-7:30 PMSponsored by Deacons OutreachShow off the sweet side of First Presbyterian by joiningTrunk-N-Treat on Saturday, October 31. At this annualevent we open the trunks of our cars in the west parking lot and hand out candy to the neighborhoodkids. For some kids in our neighborhood, churches arethe only places they feel safe to go trick or treating.Please consider bringing your vehicle and candy to the parking lot from 5:00-7:30 PM. It’s LOADS of fun to see what the kids are wearing. Come early anddecorate your trunk! Wear a costume! Greet familiesand show them how much fun we have at First Pres.

Donations for candy orsmall toys are needed. If you plan on beingthere, or want more information, please contact Diane Schreiner,(563-505-8737) ordiane@restoreqc.org.

Donate a book for Trunk-N-Treat!The Library Committee would like to participate in theTrunk-N-Treat program again this year. We are interestedin handing out children's books only. To help us distribute a greater amount we are asking for donationsof new or “gently used” children's books to be placedin the crate in the library by October 25. Thank you foryour continued support of our church library!

Library NewsThe Donald B. Blackstone Library is located near Fellowship Hall and ready to assist you by providing religious resources and recreational reading. Please stop by the library on Sunday mornings between services. Youmay access our collection from home by visiting thechurch’s webpage (www.fpcdavenport.org) and clickingon the ‘Search Library’ quick link.

Here is a list or our new children’s books:

The Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la CruzForce Out by Tim GreenThe Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew DaywaltWhat Pet Should I Get? by Dr. SeussPete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by James DeanGoose Goes to School by Laura WallBut Not the Hippopotamus (board book) by SandraBoyntonBoynton’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (four board books) Blue Hat, Green Hat; Moo Baa La La La; Doggies;andA to Z by Sandra Boynton

Sixth Annual Genesis Doctors In RecitalSunday, October 18, 2:00 PM

Presented by Genesis Foundation, West Music, Steinway & SonsA benefit for Music Therapy and Hospice CareSanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Davenport

Tickets are: General $20; Senior 60+ $15; Employees $10; Children 12 & Under Free. For tickets, please call 563-421-6865.Join us for a gathering of performers after the recital in the Fellowship Hall. The youth groups of First Presbyterian Churchwill provide the refreshments and a freewill donation will be accepted going to support youth mission work at FPC.

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General Income 70,291 66,970 72,749 71,216

Custodial Accounts Income 7,739 - 4,285

General Expenses 68,660 76,315 71,554 75,373

Custodial Accounts Expenses 7,739 - 4,285 -

Surplus (Deficit) 1,631 (9,345) 1,195 (4,157)

2015 Year-To-Date

2014 Year-To-Date

Actual Budget Actual Budget

General Income 638,076 610,567 626,785 595,278

Custodial Accounts Income 73,857 - 182,008 -

General Expenses 593,949 635,125 610,504 621,430

Custodial Accounts Expenses 73,857 - 182,008 -

Surplus (Deficit) 44,127 (24,558) 16,281 (26,152)

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 AssociateTiffany HorvathDirector of Christian EducationAhreum Han CongdonPrincipal Organist & Assistant Director of MusicLinda Bengfort*Assistant Choral Director, Accompanist& & Interim AdministratorBen Klemme*Interim Sanctuary Choir DirectorGail Glockhoff Long*Interim Handbell DirectorKathy Middleton*Interim Musikgarten Teacher/Admin.& Cherub Choir ConductorAdam Page*Musician for Youth & WorshipMusikgarten Teacher/FacilitatorShannon 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

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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 page were you can see all of the most recent pictures to “like” and to “share”!

Member News - The congregation marks the following occasions in the lives of those who make up our community.Death: Joan McKay - September 10, 2015.Baptism: Lucille Helen Boyler (daughter of David and Allison Boyler) - September 13, 2015.Marriages: Adrienne Hoffman and Ben Tressel - September 19, 2015; Teresa Foster and Alexander Miller - September 23, 2015.

Make a Note of it...November Newsletter Schedule:Articles for the November of The Broadcaster newsletter are due October 15. Please submit toDiane Pumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org).

Events and Meetings: If you’re planning a church event or scheduling a meeting, it is necessary to call, email, or stop by thechurch office to check the church calendar for room availability and time. This makes for efficient room space and custodial scheduling for your activity or meeting. Please contact Rebecca Muhammad (563-326-1691 or muhammad@fpcdavenport.org) to arrange your meeting time, location, room set-up specifications, and complete a Building Use Request Form. Thank you!

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

Have you moved? Do you have a New Phone Number or Email Address?We need your help to keep the church’s membership records current and accurate. It is important to let the church office know if youchange your home address, email address, cell phone, or if you replace your land line with a cell phone number. Please contact thechurch office if you no longer wish to receive this newsletter. Contact us at info@fpcdavenport.org; 563-326-1691. We appreciate receiving notice from you in an effort to save resources.

Financial Summary for the month of August 2015 Sharing the Conversation withinthe Covenant Community of thePresbytery of East IowaDo you wish you knew more about whatwas happening at other churches in ourarea? Do you sometimes feel like you arereinventing the wheel when you plan churchprograms and events? Surely someone else inEastern Iowa has encountered the same ideas,struggles, and questions you have! Solution?Subscribe to the Presbytery of East Iowa’sweekly email newsletter, Out & About! Eachweek, the email newsletter highlights Presbytery-wide happenings and PCUSA programs. Anyone is eligible to subscribe andyou can opt-out at any time. To subscribe,send an email request to Lara Marsh at presbyeastiowa@gmail.com. Please add thisemail address (presbyeastiowa@gmail.com)to your Contacts so that the weekly emaildoesn’t end up in your SPAM folder.

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Sunday Schedule

9:00 AM - Worship Service

10:00 AM - Christian Education for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service

Childcare is available for all services, in the nursery on the third floor of the Christian Education Building.

The Manna & More fellowship breakfast is open toeveryone and is served on the second Sunday of everymonth, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in Fellowship Hall.

Youth Activities

Kirkwood Choir: 1st - 5th GradersWednesday evenings from 5:45-6:30 PMKirkwood Club: 1st - 5th GradersWednesday evenings from 6:30-7:15 PM in Von Maur Hall Celebration Singers: 6th - 12th GradersSunday evenings from 4:45-5:30 PMMiddle School Youth Group (EPIC): 6th - 8th GradersSunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Parlor High School Youth Group (ACT): 9th - 12th GradersSunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM in Von Maur Hall

Aplace to belong! Where faith is nurtured, curiosity

is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.