April 2015 LINK Newsletter

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

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

Music Director ............ ............ .. Rick Roberts

Executive Assistant ........... ........ Pat Brown

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

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

John Stewart

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

Assembling ........... ............ .......... Phyllis Altonn, Bob

Burns, Sue Chancey, Kay Dahlen, Joyce Gaun

Eleanor Hayesmore, Donna Johnson, Pat Me

Roselle Pringle, Alice Reffner, Judith Simonin,

Aileen Zimmerman

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

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PASTORS LETTERHe is risen! He is risen indeed!

I pray your Easter was full of joy in onceagain celebrating our resurrected Lord.

Easter represents new life, new beginningsand new opportunities. Easter reminds usthat what was once old is now new again,and that includes our faith.

This past Lent my sermon series focused onhow we can Ignite our Faith, how we canbe transformed by the way Jesus lived andby the events of Easter. Every Easter, andthe days that follow, should remind us of

why we call ourselves faithful Christians.Easter should be the switch that ignites ourfaith into action. Actions that not onlytransform us, but transform the wholeworld into the loving Kingdom of Godwhere there is neither Greek nor Jew, slavenor free, rich nor poor, housed nor home-less, sick nor well. Easter gives you and methe hope that one day these words will

come true in the way we care for each oth-er. Easter also gives us the charge to get upand move. The charge to be courageous nomatter our age or infirmities to do or saysomething that creates and welcomes in theKingdom of God between you and me.

As we enter the long stretch between East-er and Christmas, I pray the amazing events

of Easter, and the life of Jesus the Christ areenough of a spark to ignite your flame offaith. May you live into the light of our ris-en Lord and in so doing experience theKingdom of God here and now!

Hallelujah,


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DISCIPLESHIP

CONNECTIONS

Sunday Adult StudySunday Adult StudySunday Adult StudySunday Adult StudyApril 12 May 31

Class 9:15 A.M. Session Room

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Over the past six weeks Peter Messmore helped our class meet the radical, authentic Paul. For the seven

Sundays following Easter, Tom McNeil, Mary Beth Neely, and Ray Ruark will help us read Pauls almost

2,000 year old personal letters, especially his letter from prison to the church in Philippi, for insights on

the issues we face in our world, our country, and our church here in Ocala. You are invited to join with

Paul, Epaphroditus, Euodia, Synthche, and all the old and current saints as we seek Gods wisdom to-

gether.

(Please note: There will be no class on Easter Sunday)

Afriyie Bonsu-Dankyi

Rodney and Virginia Spring


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DISCIPLESHIP (continued)

Library Corner

HELP! The church library is running out of shelf space! So many books have been received in the last

few months (both donated and purchased) that next time you visit you will feel like a kid in a candystore! Listed below are just a few of the most recent additions.

How to Read the Bible and Still Be a ChristianHow to Read the Bible and Still Be a ChristianHow to Read the Bible and Still Be a ChristianHow to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian by John Dominic Crossan. This is his newest book(released March 3rd) which he talked about in some of the delightful lectures he gave here in Ocala andat FKPC earlier this year.

The Resurrection of Jesus: J. D. Crossan and N.T. Wright in DialogueThe Resurrection of Jesus: J. D. Crossan and N.T. Wright in DialogueThe Resurrection of Jesus: J. D. Crossan and N.T. Wright in DialogueThe Resurrection of Jesus: J. D. Crossan and N.T. Wright in Dialogue (donated by Rhea Forman).Thoughts about the resurrection by Crossan, a "liberal Christian", and Wright, a "conservative Chris-tian", are presented, compared and discussed by several religious scholars.

A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the FaithA New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the FaithA New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the FaithA New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith by Brian D. McLaren, apastor, speaker and author. Some of the ten questions he addresses are: do we have to understand Jesusthrough only an ancient Greco-Roman lens; what exactly is the good news that the gospel proclaims;how should we think of the future and people from other faiths; and the most intimidating question ofall - what do we do next?

Also from Bruce McLaren comes his latest book We Make the Road by WalkingWe Make the Road by WalkingWe Make the Road by WalkingWe Make the Road by Walking.

Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi,Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi,Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi,Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, written by Amy-Jill Levine.

In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity.In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity.In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity.In the Footsteps of Jesus: A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity. This is a big, beautifulbook from National Geographic donated by Gene Andrews and Jorine Robinson.

Being Mortal: Medicine & What Matters Most in the EndBeing Mortal: Medicine & What Matters Most in the EndBeing Mortal: Medicine & What Matters Most in the EndBeing Mortal: Medicine & What Matters Most in the End by Atul Gawande, a surgeon and a professorat Harvard Medical School. He is the author of three previous books, all bestsellers, and this currentone is destined to be another. From the book jacket comes this quote: " 'Being Mortal' shows how theultimate goal is not a good death but a good life -- all the way to the end."

Anne MacKay has donated 8 CDs which contain talks given by Marcus Borg at a memorial lecture se-ries in North Carolina in 2009. With renewed interest in both Borg and Crossan, all items from our li-brary by these two Jesus Seminar scholars have been gathered together and are displayed on the book-case straight ahead as you enter the library. Use the many great resources your library has to offer in or-der to enhance your understanding of whatever religious topic you are yearning to know more about.

The library is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Ask Pat in the Church Office for access atother times during the week.


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DISCIPLESHIP - CHILDREN

Childrens Easter Egg HuntWhen: Saturday, April 4, 2015Time: 10:00 a.m. NoonAges: Toddlers through 5thgrade

Hop on over with your children and grandchildren for a fun morning of games, prizes, hotdogs, and of course CANDY!!

**Wrapped Candy and dollar store Easter Prize donations are needed. Please drop them off atthe church office by April 1st if possible. (No Plastic eggs are needed)

Our time of fellowship includes dinner, playground and spiritual development.

On April 12th we will be focusing on Luke 4 (the parable of the seeds). Our

topic will include physical and spiritual gardening. Let's get our hands dirty.

Our April 26 topic is Matthew 13 (parable of the field). On this evening we will

act out treasures in our hearts through drama and puppet productions.

Join us from 5-7 p.m. for evenings of exploration and learning about Jesus' presence

in our daily life.

DISCIPLESHIP - YOUTH

K-5th grades

Boy Scout Yard Sale

Boy Scouts of America Troop 196 is having their 2nd Annual Yard Sale in the Youth/Scout House parking lot on Saturday, April 18th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The pro-ceeds from this sale will help to fund Troop 196's activities throughout theyear. Please come out and support your Boy Scout troop.

Donations of gently used items are appreciated and will be accepted on April 7thand14th at the Youth/Scout House between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. (Please note: we apologizebut we cannot accept used computer monitors or box-type televisions.)

Thank you for your support!


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GROUP ACTIVITIES

Crafty Ladies

Crafty Ladies meet every Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We hopeto see all of you there. If you would like to join our group, come for a visit and see what we

are doing and how you can help. We welcome new people and new talents!

Mens Night Out

Mens Night Out will be held on Monday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of JohnStewart. Please call John at 236-1557 to R.S.V.P.

Poetry Connection

The Poetry Connection invites you to come to a Coffee House presentation of film and poetry readings on Thursday night, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

I thank you God that I have knownAnd again still know

A childs moist hand within my own.I thank you for the warm delight

Of childrens nearness in the night .And for the unimaginable bliss

Of healing heartache with a kiss.

~ Lena Lewin

Sassy Seniors

All widows and single ladies are welcome to join Sassy Seniors on Wednesday, April 8th a1:00 p.m. Aprils luncheon will be at the Olive Garden located at 3363 SW College RoadCome join us!

Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi classes meet on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We hope that youcan join us! ~Donna Lavery and Mary Beth Neely


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GROUP ACTIVITIES

Presbyterian Women

All women of Fort King are Presbyterian Women and are invited to participate in all activities ofPresbyterian Women.

Circle Meetings for April: Esther Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. on April 13th at the home of SueThomas. Deborah Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 21st in the Session Room.

The Coordinating Team will meet on Wednesday, April 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in the Session Room. TheCoordinating Team will be providing dinner for Interfaith on April 22nd.

Mark your calendars now for the annual church wide picnic sponsoredby Presbyterian Women immediately following worship on May 3rd, atCoehadjoe Park. Presbyterian Women will provide fried chicken andbeverages and congregation members are asked to bring a side dishsuch as salads, baked beans, desserts, and etc. A fun time is beingplanned for all.

The Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team sends a big Thank You toeveryone who helped make the White Elephant Sale a success. We appreciateall the people who donated goods, baked, shopped, and volunteered. The itemsleft were donated to Care for America, Domestic Violence, Hospice, the publiclibrary, and Tools for Teachers.

We can continue our benevolences to our church, missions, and charities with the money we earned.The real joy of the sale is that over 54 people worked together in fellowship. New friendships were

formed and many happy hours were spent having fun and being good stewards of Fort King.~ Judy Harriss


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MISSION MINISTRY35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I wasa stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, Iwas in prison and you came to visit me. 37 Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see youhungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and inviteyou in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit

you?40 The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sistersof mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:35-40 (NIV)

One Great Hour of Sharing

On Easter Sunday April 5th, look for envelops in the bulletin to share in the One Great Hourof Sharing. This PC(USA) wide collection enables the church to share Gods love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry,and helping to empower the poor and oppressed.

Sign-up for Interfaith Meals

Thank you to the Faith Leaders Group who served Interfaith Meals during the month of February and to theYouth Group who served in March. The Presbyterian Women are scheduled to serve the April 22nd Inter-faith Meals. We need volunteers to serve the Interfaith Meals for the following three months: May, June andNovember. Please consider signing up with friends and then ask someone who has never helped with Inter-faith Meals to come along.

Blood Drive

Save the Date: On April 19ththe Big Red Bus will be parked in our driveway. Bill Reed will have the sign-upsheet available on April 12th. As always, walk-in are accepted.

Mission Sunday

The Mission Ministry would like to expand on Mission Sunday when as a church we support 2 Cents aMeal and Food For Kids by offering items from Fair Trade. Additional items are now available. Pleasesupport artisans around the world as they seek to improve their living conditions.

Guatemalan Honey $6.00 each Organic Hot Cocoa $7.50 eachOrganic Hot Spicy Cocoa $7.50 each Chocolate Bars $4.00 eachOrganic Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips $4.50/bag Organic Regular Coffee $7.00/bagOrganic Bittersweet Chocolate Chips $4.50/bag Organic Decaf Coffee $8.00/bag

Organic Chocolate Winter Minis $6.00/bag Dark Chocolate Winter Minis $6.00/bag

Ward-Highlands Elementary SchoolOn April 10ththe Mission Ministry will once again bring cards, bottled water and candy to the teachers andstaff of Ward-Highlands Elementary School thanking them for the hard work, love and care they give everyday to the children at their school. Many of you have already signed cards; thank you. There are still plenty ofcards that need to be written. If you prefer, you can write your own heartfelt message; otherwise a pre-writtenmessage has been provided for you to follow. The cards, water and candy will be hand delivered to the schoolsso no postage is necessary. You may either return the cards to Lorraine Fuller or drop them off at the Churchoffice no later than April 5th. Once again, thank you for letting the teachers and staff at Ward Highlands Ele-

mentary School know that we at FKPC are keeping them in our prayers.


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Bathrooms Transformed

Hallelujah! A word not normally used when talking about bathrooms, but in this case we arebecause our sanctuary bathrooms are getting a facelift. Right after Easter work will begin on

repainting and installing porcelain tile floors in both bathrooms. New toilets (taller) and vanitywill be installed in the ladies room, along with other sprucing up items.

Please pardon our dust and any inconvenience the transformation mightcause over the coming weeks. We look forward to getting the work done as quicklyas possible.

PROPERTY MINISTRY

SESSION

At its March 17thmeeting, the Session heard/voted:

After interviews and discussion with three new prospective members: The Session approved to accept into thmembership of this church: Rodney Spring and Virginia Spring as affiliate members and Afriyie Bonsu-Dankyas an active member by reaffirmation of faith.

Pastor Gans introduced Rev. Charlie Rumpel of Weirsdale Presbyterian Church who is part of the Holy Lis-tening visitation. After he told us about himself and Weirsdale, their programs and progress, there followedquestions and answers to and from our Elders about our church and its meaning to our members, our community and the Presbytery.

Learned that the title of VBS this summer is Everest. Dates are tentatively set for June 28-July 2 with con-firmation and chair to be announced.

Approved Kelly Bush to be the new youth leader.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 4thfrom 10 to Noon.

One Great Hour of Sharing will be collected on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 which enables our church toshare Gods love with our neighbors-in-need around the world.

Blood Drive will be April 19, 2015.

Habitat for Humanity will be in May (specific date TBA).

Interfaith Meals: Sign-ups are needed for May, June and November.

Expressed thanks for the life of Ruling Elder Jim Copeland.


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WORSHIP (continued)

EASTER.PEACE

What a thrill to knowknowknowknow that my Redeemer lives! Jesus Christ is just as alive today asHe was right after the resurrection. In fact, He is just as much alive today as Hewas before the crucifixion, and even before He came to earth and was laid in themanger.

In Job 19, verse 25,Job 19, verse 25,Job 19, verse 25,Job 19, verse 25, we read I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon theearth. What difference does it make whether we serve a living God or one made of stone? Isnt it just a prac-tice we believe in? Is it a crutch to help us along our way? No! Absolutely not!

But my God is alive! The joy and the assurance that we celebrate on Easter doesnt end when the holiday isover and the decorations are all packed away. Walk with Christ. Talk with Him, and allow His joy to penetrateyour heart and fill your soul. Dont live in defeat and agony as if Christ is still on in cross, or in the tomb. HE isalive! He ISISISIS alive! He is ALIVE!ALIVE!ALIVE!ALIVE!

Samuel Medley wrote the poem I Know That My Redeemer Lives and it was set to music. It is the result of asevere leg injury he incurred in 1759 when his ship was engaged in a naval battle with a French ship. His legwas so damaged that amputation was imminent in order to save his life. Medley remembered what his Grandfa-ther had taught him and he vigorously began to pray during the night that his leg be spared. The next morning,

the ships physician examined the leg and determined that amputation was no longer needed.

This hymn is one of great praise, especially coming from someone who did not know Gods love until later inlife. It demonstrates the peace Medley gained as a result of his realizing there is a Living God who wanted tosupply his every need. To me, it gives me peace because it reminds me that God is in my life.

I know that my Redeemer lives;What comfort this sweet sentence gives!He lives, He lives, who once was dead;He lives, my ever living Head.

He lives to bless me with His love,He lives to plead for me above.He lives my hungry soul to feed,He lives to help in time of need.

He lives triumphant from the grave,He lives eternally to save,He lives all glorious in the sky,He lives exalted there on high.


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WORSHIP (continued)

A living God knows right where you are day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. He sees your everyneed, hears your every cry, and longs to hold you close to Himself. He is present to walk with you throughthe valley. He provides a song in the night. He takes your feet from the muck and mire and plants them ona rock. He blesses you with hope and gives joy for Lifes journey. A god with no life is unable to do thesethings. He cannot see, or hear, or reach, or touch, or provide. He simply cannot.

He lives to grant me rich supply,He lives to guide me with His eye,He lives to comfort me when faint,He lives to hear my souls complaint.

He lives to silence all my fears,He lives to wipe away my tearsHe lives to calm my troubled heart,He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly Friend,He lives and loves me to the end;He lives, and while He lives, Ill sing;He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.

He lives and grants me daily breath;He lives, and I shall conquer death:He lives my mansion to prepare;He lives to bring me safely there.

He lives, all glory to His Name!He lives, my Jesus, still the same.Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives,I know that my Redeemer lives!

This hymn reminds us that God does live every day in us, and that he lives for us, not just so that we maysing his praise, but that we may be saved in Him. Just the other day while in church, I thought to myself,why does God get to use us, and furthermore, why does He want to use us? There isnt really any other an-swer to this question other than His love for us is so strong that he wants us to be with him eternally, andthe only way to do that is to live in his way. Living like Christ and like God is not an easy task, and is some-thing that we as humans cannot do simply on our own. It takes God and His power to allow us to live a lifeworthy of Him.

Why? Because Christ is alive! So rejoice, my friend, and live each day with the hope and joy and peace thatEaster brings.

With a song in my heart,

Rick


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WORSHIP (continued)

To Be Risen With ChristTo Be Risen With ChristTo Be Risen With ChristTo Be Risen With Christ

There are many facets of early Christian belief in the ResurrectionResurrectionResurrectionResurrection: its connection with the coming of Christ, theDay of Judgment, general and individual resurrections, the coming of the Messiah, consummation, etc., etc. Jusexactly what the word meant to the NT writers and believers and what it may mean for us complicates our ownunderstandings. I will do my utmost to make all aspects of the belief as crystal clear as possible. It does have afocused meaning on our life together in the church, and this is exactly where we start.

The Apostle Paul, about +15 20 years beforebeforebeforebefore the NT Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) were written (and50 years before the Gospel of JohnGospel of JohnGospel of JohnGospel of John the Fourth Gospel) presented three perspectives on resurrection:

- I Thessalonians 4I Thessalonians 4I Thessalonians 4I Thessalonians 4 (+/- 50 CE) presented an apocalypticapocalypticapocalypticapocalypticversion, Pauls earliest PharisaicPharisaicPharisaicPharisaicperspectivea time line of coming events leading to the second coming (Parousia) of Christ, resurrections, consummation, etc.;

- I Corinthians 15I Corinthians 15I Corinthians 15I Corinthians 15 (+/- 54 CE) begins with a creedal statement Paul had received from an early Greekspeaking Jewish group of worshippers. Two notes: One does notnotnotnotbelievebelievebelievebelievein the crucifixion of Jesus: ihappened! One doesdoesdoesdoes believebelievebelievebelieve in the Resurrection:Resurrection:Resurrection:Resurrection: it is notnotnotnot an historical event. Paul said that Jesuwas raised on the third day,meaning from hishishishis point of view that this was an act of God,not yea historical fact; and,

- The Epistle to the RomansEpistle to the RomansEpistle to the RomansEpistle to the Romans (+/- 57 CE) in which Paul used the word Resurrection, only twice (1:46:5), but affirmed raised from the dead eleven times; he did notnotnotnot give a time-line for coming futureevents! Ah! Thats important.

If we may begin with the Apostle Pauls statements in his Epistle to the Romans,Epistle to the Romans,Epistle to the Romans,Epistle to the Romans, he makes the following pointThe Transformation = ResurrectionTransformation = ResurrectionTransformation = ResurrectionTransformation = Resurrectionof human life, of your, my, and our life and lives, begins nownownownow; in Christin Christin Christin Christ

our relationships with one another are now being transformed, changedtransformed, changedtransformed, changedtransformed, changed. We do not wait for a future event tooccur! Paul clearly stated:

Do not be conformed to this world (Eon, Epoch), but be transformed by the

renewal of your mind that you may prove/demonstrate what is the Will of God(Romans 12:2).

It is precisely this point in the Apostle Paul that is consistent with the sayings/teaching of Jesus of Nazareth:* In Jesus parables:In Jesus parables:In Jesus parables:In Jesus parables:

---- The Seed Sown Secretly:The Seed Sown Secretly:The Seed Sown Secretly:The Seed Sown Secretly: Mark 4:26-29.---- The Mustard Seed:The Mustard Seed:The Mustard Seed:The Mustard Seed: Mark 4:30-32 // Gospel of Thomas 20:26-4.---- The Leaven:The Leaven:The Leaven:The Leaven: Luke 13:20-21// Matthew 13:33.

That is, the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God is beyond our control, management, or manipulation. It is GodGodGodGodkingdomkingdomkingdomkingdom that is present now,now,now,now, even though unseen, not recognized. And, it will reach its fulfillment in its owntime.

* In Jesus sayings:In Jesus sayings:In Jesus sayings:In Jesus sayings:Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God(Luke 6:20/ Matthew 5:3/ Gospel Thoma54);Behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst=in between you (Gospel Thomas 113:2:4/Luke17:20-21).


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WORSHIP (continued)

That is, for Jesus of Nazareth, the Transformation of human lives starts now,Transformation of human lives starts now,Transformation of human lives starts now,Transformation of human lives starts now,not in some distant future series ofevents leading to Consummation. Jesus of Nazareth proclaimed the now-present Kingdom of God,yet to befulfilled; Paul, the now present Resurrection/transformation, yet to be fulfilled!!

Paul urged that we have the mind of Christmind of Christmind of Christmind of Christwhich puts us in a unique position: with Jesus of Nazareth, whomhe called The Christ, we are to pour out our life-energies in being present to and supportive of one another aspersons. There are no boundaries on lovefor Paul or Jesus.

To the working Body of Christin the world means concretely to be the continuation of the ministry of Jesus ofcontinuation of the ministry of Jesus ofcontinuation of the ministry of Jesus ofcontinuation of the ministry of Jesus ofNazareth.Nazareth.Nazareth.Nazareth. We shareshareshareshare in his ministry; no one is his successor. We are companionscompanionscompanionscompanions with and representativesrepresentativesrepresentativesrepresentatives of

Jesus of Nazareth. We not only shareshareshareshare in Jesus ministry; we must learnlearnlearnlearn how he said and did things, and we mustlearn how to do things in our age and time. We may live in a technologically advanced and advancing world/civilization, but the realitythe realitythe realitythe reality is that we are still each and all human beings.that we are still each and all human beings.that we are still each and all human beings.that we are still each and all human beings. We may not identify psychological dis-turbances and/or the effects of socio-cultural and physical oppression as demonic, but we must still deal withthese realities and they are just as real today as they were for Jesus. So, learn think and share we must in or-

der to be the Body of Christ in the world today.

Being a member of the Church, the Body of Christ, entails questioning not only ones socio-cultural upbringingand assumptions, but entails confronting the dehumanization of persons by the dominationsystems of thisworld. And it entails critically questioning the easy identification of Churchinstitutional goals with meeting theneeds of human beings.

Pauls exhortation still stands:I appeal to you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spir-I appeal to you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spir-I appeal to you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spir-I appeal to you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spir-

itual worshipitual worshipitual worshipitual worship (Romans 12:1)

And this is followed by:Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mindDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mindDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mindDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind (Romans 12:2)

This is the beginning of Resurrection in this world.This is the beginning of Resurrection in this world.This is the beginning of Resurrection in this world.This is the beginning of Resurrection in this world. Weve got lots to work on!

Something to think about.

Shalom,

Tom


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Flower Calendar

Please Note: If you would like to commemorate a special event/occasion/memory etc. for a

specific date, please call me as soon as possible. It is never too early to select your chosen date.Please dont hesitate to call me if there is a Sunday you would like to commemorate by sharingwith the church some type of flowers or plant of your choice. The flowers or plant could befrom your yard, a supermarket, a florist, or etc. Thank you. ~ Nancy Hall 694Nancy Hall 694Nancy Hall 694Nancy Hall 694----3221322132213221

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

April 5, 2015 - If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians15:17; In memory of those who have gone before us.

(Easter) (the church is not soliciting Easter lilies for the sanctuary)

April 12, 2015 - In celebration of Trent and Liesha Herrons 30thwedding anniversary.April 19, 2015 - In loving memory of Ray Chancey from Sue, Laura, and Elaine.

April 26, 2015 - In loving memory of Bruce and other loved ones from Prudence Pritz.

May 3, 2015 - From Nancy Stephenson in loving memory of her parents, Ted and Violet Wikary.

May 10, 2015 - From Sherry Pritchett in loving memory of my mother, Edna Hanson.

May 17, 2015 - From John and Jean Stewart in celebration of their 60thwedding anniversary.

May 24, 2015 - In loving memory of Andy from the Harshman family.

May 31, 2015 - In celebration of our 60thanniversary from Pat and Jerry Merrill.

June 7, 2015 - In memory of our parents, Aleta, Max, and Robert, from the Repp family.

June 14, 2015 - From Bernice and Bob Henry in celebration of their 55thwedding anniversary.

June 21, 2015 - OPEN (Fathers Day)

June 28, 2015 - In honor of our 53rdwedding anniversary from Charles and Mary Ellen Vowinkel.

July 5, 2015 - God Bless America and a special Thank You to all those men and women who serve or have

served our country in any capacity! from Pat Brown.

July 12, 2015 - OPEN



August 2, 2015 - OPENAugust 9, 2015 - OPEN

August 16, 2015 - OPEN

August 23, 2015 - From Marianne Fullarton, in loving memory of Dave on the anniversary of their wedding.

August 30, 2015 - OPEN

WORSHIP (continued)


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6:30 Sunrise ServiceMcPherson Complex)

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6 OFFICE CLOSED

5:00 TOPS (FH)6:00 Discipleship

ChildrensMinistry

6:00-8:00 MarionsUnited (CE)

7

10:00 PrayerShawl Ministry

5:00 PropertyMinistry

5:30 ConnectionsMinistry

7:00 Boy Scouts (YH)

8

1:00 SassySeniors (off-site)

9

7:30 - 9:00 BNI (FH)

1:00 Crafts3:00 Tai Chi

7:00 Choir Practice7:00 AA (FH)

10 11

CharlesKirkMemoriaService

2

9:00 - 11:45 Library9:15 Adult Ed & Youth:00 Choir Practice:30 Worship:30 Congregational Care

Ministry4:00 Small Group Study

(off-site)5:00 PYC5:00 High Tide

13

7:30 Mens BibleStudy

5:00 TOPS (FH)5:30 Mission

Ministry6:00 - 8:00 MarionsUnited (CE)6:30 Mens Night Out

(off-site)7:00 Esther Circle

(off-site)

14

6:00 FinanceMinistry

7:00 Boy Scouts

(YH)

15 16

7:30 - 9:00 BNI (FH)

1:00 CommunityWorship


7:00 Choir Practice

7:00 AA (FH)

17 18

Boy ScouYard Sale

9

9:00 - 11:45 Library9:00 - 1:30 Blood Drive9:15 Adult Ed & Youth:00 Choir Practice:30 Worship

4:00 Small Group Study(off-site)

5:00 PYC

20


5:00 TOPS (FH)6:00 - 8:00 MarionsUnited (CE)

21

10:00 DeborahCircle

6:00 Session7:00 Boy Scouts

(YH)

22 Earth Day 237:30 - 9:00 BNI (FH)



24

Turning PointSet up (FH)

25

9:00-3:0TurningPoint (FH

5:00 BoyScoutsTraining

6 Food4Kids &

2 Cents A Meal

9:00 - 11:45 Library9:00 - 11:45 Library9:15 Adult Ed & Youth:00 Choir Practice:30 Worship

4:00 Small GroupStudy (off-site)

5:00 PYC5:00 High Tide

27


5:00 TOPS (FH)6:00 - 8:00 MarionsUnited (CE)

28

7:00 Boy Scouts(YH)

29 30

7:30 - 9:00 BNI (FH)



Italicized items are non-FKPC activities using FKPC facilities

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FORT KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

13 NE 36th Avenue

Ocala, Florida 34470

Non-Profit

Organization

US Postage Paid

Ocala, FL 34478

Permit #100

RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED

Label

Boy Scout Fundraiser

Ft. Kings Boy Scout Troop #196 is selling meat sticks as a fundraiser for their various scouting activities.The meat sticks are made at Ocala based Country Meats, an FDA certified facility. The sticks sell for

$1.00 each. If interested, contact Bob Barton 425-8500. See a sample on the church bulletin board.

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