March Outreach Newsletter

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

Celebration Commitment Compassion

March 2013

News and Events 13

Finance 12

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Worship and Music 3

From the Interim Pastor 2

Christian Education 4

Calendar 8

Mission 10

Preschool 6

Congregational Care 7

From the Associate Pastor 2

The Oracle Trio April Johnson, violin, Peter Seidenberg, cello, Kate Boyd, piano Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m.

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YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

THIS PROGRAM ON MARCH 14.

SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS

From the Interim Senior Pastor Dr. David Horne, Interim Senior Pastor, [email protected]

From the Associate Pastor Rev. Jonathan Evans, Associate Pastor, [email protected]

Getting out!

I just looked at my calendar and began to realize that

my faith is getting me out of the church

grounds and into the community. By the time

you read this, I will have recently led the invocation for the

County Commissioners meeting, attended a meeting for the

Homeless and Hungry Coalition at Vanderbilt Presbyterian,

and visited Naples UCC to hear a bible scholar. In March,

I will teach a Stephen Ministry class at Naples UCC and

will speak for the Lenten Soup for the Soul series at North

United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 13.

Getting out is not stopping with my schedule; the

church too is getting out. On March 2, we’re having over

110 volunteers help pack meals for our local mission

partners through Meals of Hope. Then on Sunday, March

10, we’ll be offering a hospitality booth during the Orange

Blossom Special, a competitive cycling event right on Sixth

Street! And on Sunday, March 17 I will be preaching at the

Spanish speaking congregation service in the Chapel.

I believe that a growing faith is one that is insular only

some of the time. Other times, our faith asks us to step

outside of ourselves, act, take part, and contribute. It is my

prayer that you, being the church, the body of Christ,

endowed as a “royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), may go out as

the salt of the world, active through God’s love, and ready

to care for others.

Peace and grace,

Rev. Jonathan Evans

Dear Friends,

Thank you for a warm and gracious welcome

to First Presbyterian Church. Your hospitality

is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to

our time together in the coming months as we

prepare for a new installed pastor. Your commitment to the

ministry and mission of the congregation is extremely

important during this period. Your help is essential in

participation and support. We will work together in Christ’s

mission through this congregation.

See you in church!

Blessings,

Dr. David L. Horne

Interim Senior Pastor

Wednesday Evening Adult Enrichment

Led by Dr. Horne

6:30-7:30 p.m. Spencer Hall

Wednesday, March 6

“Discovering Your Spiritual Type”

Wednesday, March 13

“Managing Transitions in Life and in Congregations”

March Worship Schedule

8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary

11:15 a.m. Currents in Chapel

March 3 Holy Communion

Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 13:1-9

“A Second Chance” Dr. Horne

March 10 Joshua 5:9-12, Luke 15:1-3,11b-32

“Coming Home” Dr. Horne

March 17 Isaiah 43:16-21, John 12:1-8

“The Anointing: Acts of Kindness” Dr. Horne

March 24 Palm Sunday

Psalm 118:1-2,19-29, Luke 19:28-40

“Shouting Stones” Dr. Horne

March 28 Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion

7:00 p.m. Meditation, Rev. Evans

March 29 Good Friday

7:00 p.m. Meditation, Dr. Horne

March 31 Easter

7:30 a.m. Courtyard Jazz Communion Service

Rev. Evans

8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary with Brass Quintet

“Keeping Jesus in the Tomb”

Acts 10:34-43, Luke 24:1-121

Dr. Horne

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The Oracle Trio April Johnson, violin, Peter Seidenberg, cello, Kate Boyd, piano Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Founded in 2005, The Oracle Trio, with violinist April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenberg, and pianist Kate Boyd, has performed throughout the United States, interpreting celebrated classics as well as demonstrating a commitment to performing music of our time. The trio enjoys collaborating with composers and has commissioned and premiered several new works.

The Oracle Trio has been a featured ensemble at the Heidelberg New Music Festival, the Ohio and Indiana Music Teachers’ Association state conferences, and on concert series at numerous universities and music schools. The trio has performed works by a number of living composers, including Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Samuel Adler, Marc Mellits, Douglas McConnell, and Daniel Koontz. The concert will feature such favorites as Camille Saint Saens’ Piano Trio No. 1 and Antonin Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor "Dumky" as well as an eclectic and colorful piece by contemporary composer Marc Mellits called Fruity Pebbles.

Worship and Music Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries, [email protected]

Lenten Noontime Organ Recitals Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, March 27, 2013 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in three Lenten organ recitals offered by our Director of Music, Brice Gerlach. In these informal concerts Brice takes the time to explain some of the mechanical workings of the organ and offers some musical insights about the pieces on the program.

A work by J. S. Bach is always featured, and arrangements of Lenten hymn tunes are presented, allowing for some of the diverse solo stops and softer sounds of the organ to be heard. The concerts will end with a rousing toccata, allowing the audience to hear the full power of the organ.

After the recital, the audience is invited up to the console to ask questions and to see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week.

Come hear the beautiful organ music during Lent. Don't miss these special opportunities for personal reflection, meditation, and celebration of this holy season.

Good Friday Music and Meditations Friday, March 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Church gathers on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion, death, and entombment of Jesus. From ancient times, this day has been a time of fasting and prayer. Coupled with Easter, Good Friday is the oldest observance in the Christian calendar. Good Friday is felt as a day of sorrow. It is a time to grieve over the sin of man and to meditate upon the love that God has so generously bestowed upon humanity in giving His only Son for the redemption of sinners.

The music for this meaningful service will be selections from some of the greatest sacred choral masterworks. Included in the service will be such selections as the Introit and Kyrie from the Requiem by John Rutter, The Processional to Calvary and The Appeal of the Crucified from The Crucifixion by John Stainer and Crucifixus from the B Minor Mass by J. S. Bach.

Experience the meaning of Christ’s passion before the joy of Easter.

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Christian Education Christian Education Kathleen Law, Administrative Assistant for C.E., [email protected] 4

Adult

Bible

Study

We meet each Sunday in Room 204 at 9:45 a.m. for a study on Galatians. For more information call Gretchen Oakley at 239.591.3467.

HUDDLE

Please feel welcomed as we meet each Thursday at noon until 1:00 p.m. in Spencer Hall. Keith Kersch leads a study on Genesis: God’s Grace from the Beginning, a study by Debbie Schmidt. Just bring your own lunch and join us for this

fellowship and study. For more information, please contact Roger Miller at 239.774.5552.

Books & Bagels Join leader Jeanie Weigel for a closer look at the book, Cross Roads, by

Wm. Paul Young. Books

& Bagles meets in the

Parlor at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12. No reservation needed. For more information,

please contact Jeanie at 239.963.5318.

The following books can be found in the “Christian Study Section” of

our Church Library; books are arranged alphabetically by author.

HERE AM I LORD.…SEND SOMEBODY ELSE!,

written by Jill Briscoe, is the definitive book on

moving from a life of excuses and feelings of

inadequacy into a life that truly honors God. The

author not only reveals how Moses and other

spiritual heroes overcame fear and doubt, she shares

the secrets of her own walk with Christ and helps

the readers see how they may have a more intimate

walk with the Master.

Phyllis Tickle, author of

EMERGENCE CHRISTIANITY, What It Is,

Where it Is Going, and Why It Matters, writes

about what is happening to us as North American

Christians in the twenty-first century. The reader

will find a thorough and well-written account of

where things are – and where they are going.

In writing SIMPLY CHRISTIAN, N. T. Wright

walks the readers through the Christian faith step

by step and helps them deal with questions that

people have been wrestling with down through the

ages. In fact, these questions take us to the heart of

who God is and what He wants from us.

It is easy to check out a book from our library. Take the card out of the

pocket at the back of the book, sign your name (phone number would

be helpful) and the date you are taking the book out. Place the filled

out card in the container located on the library cart. When you return

the book, simply place it on the library cart and a volunteer will see

that it is properly shelved.

The library is located in the downstairs office wing and is open

during regular office hours Monday through Friday.

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Christian Education Kathleen Law, Administrative Assistant for C.E., [email protected]

March is a big month in the life of Presbyterian Women as we celebrate PW Sunday March 10 as greeters, ushers, and readers at both worship services as well as sponsoring delicious cookies and punch in Spencer Hall afterwards. Come take a look at the Sew & Sew’s projects on display, an array of aprons, caps, afghans, and dresses that are donated to school children in Guatemala, Tanzania, and our local Cancer Alliance. We will also have our scrapbooks on display showing the history of the PW here at FPC. Our goal is “to build an inclusive, caring community of women”. We hope all women of our congregation will feel welcome at any of our events, missions, and Circle meetings. Some ladies only go to Circle meetings for the Bible Study. Some only go to Gatherings. We welcome you whatever your preference. And you do not need to be a member of PW or FPC. And speaking of events, our March Gathering will be Wednesday, March 6 at noon in Spencer Hall. It’s our Birthday Gathering and we will be celebrating US! You will enjoy the friendship sitting at a table where others share your special month, maybe even the same day. Cost of lunch is $7 with reservations taken March 3 after services in Spencer Hall at the PW table. We will have steak salad, garlic bread, and of course, birthday cake. We welcome Dr. Richard Pippen, our March speaker with “All About Orchids in 40 minutes”, one of our favorite programs. Dr. Pippen, elected President of the Naples Orchid Society, will highlight the essence of orchids by describing their distinguishing characteristics, pollination, and productive mechanisms.

Dr. Pippen will also provide tips to ensure excellent orchid care. Bring your blooming orchids or orchid "problems" to the Women's Gathering on March 6. We will also collect our traditional PW Birthday Offering which is distributed by the national PW organization and is this year using the theme “Building Up Our Neighbors”. Checks should be made payable to “Presbyterian Women”. In April, we will be having our Spring Luncheon on April 3. Reservations for this event will be available Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, but if you are out of town, you can call Dorie Tichenor at 239.775.4246 to save a place for you. You will soon receive a pledge letter for the on-going work and mission of Presbyterian Women. We hope that you will assist us and return your donation as soon as possible. We are very proud of our mission work, especially here in Collier County. At our February Gathering alone, we collected over $150 in our Feed the Hungry jars that was donated to Collier Harvest. That is just one of our many mission projects. Books and Bagels: Our final Book Club meeting for this season will be March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Parlor. Join us as we discuss Cross Roads by Wm. Paul Young, led by our Bible Facilitator Jeanie Weigel. Check below for Circle Meetings. We will be on Chapter 6 in our study books “Living Stones, the Making of an Eternal Fellowship”.

Date Circle Place Hostess Phone

Monday, March 18

7:00 p.m. Eventide Church Parlor Margaret Green 239.430.4757

Tuesday, March 19

9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Church Parlor Marcia Kempers 239.262.7599

Wednesday, March 20

9:00 a.m. Love Church Parlor Nina Howard 239.248.3647

9:30 a.m. Grace/Peace Youth Room Katie Geshay 239.592.5358

9:30 a.m. Friendship Room 202 Carolyn Mollers 239.213.1577

12:00 p.m. Sunshine Youth Room Janet Root 239.963.9838

1:00 p.m. Honor/Spencer 3273 Dutchess Dr. Mary Lowe 239.775.7835

March Circle Meetings

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Children and Youth Ashley Houk, Preschool Director, [email protected] Preschool

I can’t believe we are now in the

middle of February when I can still

remember the first day of school this

past August. The Preschool is

currently in the throes of enrollment

for the 2013-2014 school year and we

look forward to another amazing year.

In addition to a new year, the

Preschool is excited about some upcoming events.

This year, the Preschool Committee agreed to begin

offering scholarships to families that attend the

Preschool. The Preschool has had the ability to assist

with tuition payments in the past using the Angel Fund.

Many of our fundraisers benefit the Angel Fund and due

to several successful events, our Angel Fund balance

is currently the healthiest it’s been in years! Some

families, in today’s economic times, find it difficult to

afford appropriate, healthy, safe care for their children.

The intention of the scholarship is to provide these

families with a possibility of joining the Preschool when

financial limitations may have prevented it in the past.

In order to ensure that the scholarship fund continues to

provide for families, we will continue to hold

fundraisers. These fundraisers will be used to replenish

the Angel Fund as scholarships are awarded. We

currently have several fundraiser events scheduled. The

Preschool would greatly appreciate your support of

these events.

February 28-Rita’s Italian Ice- 2045 Tamiami Trail

N, Naples; simply mention First Presbyterian Preschool

or use the voucher to the right

March 20-Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt- 6355 Naples

Blvd, Naples; simply mention First Presbyterian

Preschool

April-Silent Auction-date TBD, theme baskets made

by classes and other goods and services

May 31-Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano and Bar- May 31,

must present voucher (vouchers will be distributed

closer to event)

Our inaugural scholarship application deadline is March

22. Once all applications have been received and

screened, a sub-committee of Preschool parents will

convene to review the applications and determine

awards.

The Preschool would also like to involve church

members in the sub-committee. If you are interested in

serving, please contact me at the Preschool,

239.262.8315. The sub-committee will not require a

large amount of time as they will only meet annually

following the scholarship deadline.

The Preschool will observe its 47th

year of service to

the Naples community in the Fall of 2013 and we

look forward to many more years of service.

Ashley Houk

Preschool Director

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

Please join us

in Spencer Hall

at 9:30 a.m. on March 14

to address this increasingly

prevalent condition of aging.

“The Memory Loss Tapes”

The Challenges of Alzheimer’s

Do you have friends or family members who

suffer from advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s

disease?

Do you wish to learn more about this increasingly

common disease?

The congregation is invited to attend a program,

sponsored by Stephen Ministry, to hear Catherine

Cruikshank, the Director of Education and Program

Director for the Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the

Alzheimer’s Association. She will share personal

stories on video of sufferers and their families, with

a focus on the personal, emotional challenges of

these conditions. There will be ample opportunity

for questions and discussion.

What Stephen Ministers

are equipped to do…

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Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THRUSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

9:30 a.m. Sunday Cookie Baking

2

9:00 a.m.

Communion prep

9:30 a.m. Meals of Hope

3

8:30 a.m. Communion Worship

9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study


11:15 a.m. Currents

12:00 p.m. Cumberland Church

4

9:00 a.m. PW Bible Facilitators

10:30 a.m. Men’s Club

5

7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible

Study (separate location)

11:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s

Support Group

4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee

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9:00 a.m. Preschool Committee

10:30 a.m. PW Coordinating Team

12:00 p.m. PW Gathering

5:00 p.m. Bell Ringers

6:30 p.m. Adult Ed Class

7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

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12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

8


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10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

8:00 a.m. Cycling Hospitality

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


11

Preschool Closed

12

Preschool Closed



8:00 a.m. Facilities Mtg.

9:30 a.m. Books & Bagels

1:30 p.m. Worship & Music

4:00 p.m. Mission Mtg.

13

Preschool Closed

12:00 p.m. Lenten Organ Recital




14

Preschool Closed

9:30 a.m. Memory Loss and

Aging Speaker

10:00 a.m. Prime Timers Trip

10:00 a.m. Sew & Sews

10:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry Mtg.

12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

15 OUTREACH DEADLINE

Preschool Closed


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17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


4:00 p.m. A Season of Music Concert

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7:00 p.m. Eventide Circle

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9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle

5:30 p.m. Deacons Mtg.

20

9:00 a.m. Love Circle

9:30 a.m. Grace/Peace Circle

9:30 p.m. Friendship Circle


12:00 p.m. Sunshine Circle

1:00 p.m. Honor/Spencer Circle



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9:30 a.m. Visitation Care

Ministry

12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

22


6:00 p.m. Dinner for 8

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24

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


25

7:30 a.m. Blood Drive

26



4:00 p.m. Session

27



28 MAUNDY THURSDAY


12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

7:00 p.m. Worship Service

29 GOOD FRIDAY Preschool Closed


7:00 p.m.

Music and Meditations

30

31 EASTER SUNDAY

7:30 a.m. Jazz Communion Service

8:30 a.m. Worship

10:00 a.m. Worship


APRIL 1

Church Office Closed

Preschool Closed


This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org.

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.

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Sandy Poore, Facilities Manager, [email protected] Sandy Poore, Facilities Manager, [email protected]

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THRUSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2

9:00 a.m.

Communion prep

9:30 a.m. Meals of Hope

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11:15 a.m. Currents


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9:00 a.m. PW Bible Facilitators


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11:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s

Support Group

4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee

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9:00 a.m. Preschool Committee

10:30 a.m. PW Coordinating Team

12:00 p.m. PW Gathering




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12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

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10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

8:00 a.m. Cycling Hospitality

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


11

Preschool Closed

12

Preschool Closed



8:00 a.m. Facilities Mtg.

9:30 a.m. Books & Bagels

1:30 p.m. Worship & Music

4:00 p.m. Mission Mtg.

13

Preschool Closed





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Preschool Closed

9:30 a.m. Memory Loss and

Aging Speaker

10:00 a.m. Prime Timers Trip


10:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry Mtg.

12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

15 OUTREACH DEADLINE

Preschool Closed


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17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


4:00 p.m. A Season of Music Concert

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7:00 p.m. Eventide Circle

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9:30 a.m. Faith/Joy Circle

5:30 p.m. Deacons Mtg.

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9:00 a.m. Love Circle

9:30 a.m. Grace/Peace Circle

9:30 p.m. Friendship Circle


12:00 p.m. Sunshine Circle

1:00 p.m. Honor/Spencer Circle



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9:30 a.m. Visitation Care

Ministry

12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

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6:00 p.m. Dinner for 8

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24

8:30 a.m. Worship


10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Currents


25

7:30 a.m. Blood Drive

26



4:00 p.m. Session

27



28 MAUNDY THURSDAY


12:00 p.m. HUDDLE

7:00 p.m. Worship Service

29 GOOD FRIDAY Preschool Closed


7:00 p.m.

Music and Meditations

30

31 EASTER SUNDAY

7:30 a.m. Jazz Communion Service

8:30 a.m. Worship

10:00 a.m. Worship


APRIL 1

Church Office Closed

Preschool Closed


This calendar does not necessarily include all events that are scheduled at the church. For additional information, call or visit the website www.fpcnaples.org.

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.

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Feed the 5,000 Luke 9:10-17

In March we are supporting St. Matthews House with our food drive. St. Matthews House provides food for the

hungry, housing for the homeless, and an opportunity to change lives for the better, in a compassionate, disciplined, spiritual environment.

Suggested items are:

coffee sugar all purpose flour pasta sauce canned fruit peanut butter jam or jelly canned tuna, chicken or Spam dried beans cereal: hot or cold

Please take a Publix bag from an usher as you leave the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of the month, March 3, and return it with food on the next Sunday, March 10. If you prefer, checks are welcome and should be payable to the "First Presbyterian Church" with the memo marked "Feed the 5,000."

Preschool John Oakley, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected] Mission 10

By Gretchen Oakley How many of us are afraid of the dark? Still, we know that when the dawn comes, the frightening blackness will disappear into the lovely pink and blue of the awakening sky. David Weigel can’t anticipate the sunrise anymore. He is blind. I asked him if he felt fear as he faced each day in the dark. David paused before he answered my question. Then he said, “Yes fear, but faith.” This faith that David talked about has led him into his life of Mission Action-First Pres Style.

David lost the sight in one of his eyes in an accident at age fourteen. This did not prevent him from getting a law degree and becoming employed as an attorney by Collier County until 2008. In 2003 David began dealing with detached retinas and ten eye surgeries.

In 2008 David set out on a new path. He became involved with a group of concerned people who were interested in providing education and information to improve the lives of the blind in our community. This led to the starting of the Lighthouse of Collier County. It would be the vehicle to bring services for the blind to our area. In May 2009 Lighthouse of Collier County became incorporated. This year is their fourth anniversary. It is a 501-(3)(c) not-for-profit agency. The office can be found at Bayfront Place across from Tin City. Its office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It provides classes that are helping and have helped many who are sight challenged enhance their independent living. These counselors work to make homes and appliances more user friendly with assistive technology.

Join us to help Habitat

assemble a mailing on

Wednesday, March 13

from

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11145 Tamiami Trail East

Please sign up at Sign Up Central in

Spencer Hall or call

Shirley Hagerson at 239.774.6180.

Preschool John Oakley, Mission Committee Chair, [email protected] Mission 11

David mentioned to me that through the years he graduated from magnifying glasses and closed circuit television to working with a computer, a computer that talks to him. Now there are even more exciting inventions to help, things like talking phones and talking clocks. I would call that assistive technology! Another big assistant to the blind person is his or her family and spouse.

Counseling care-givers is another one of the Lighthouse’s projects. Camps for children are held during the summer on the beach through the generosity of the Naples Beach and Golf Hotel. The children find out that they are not alone in their dark world. In addition to the camps, the Lighthouse schedules field trips and plans Saturday events for them. On one of the Saturdays they learned about making chocolate and had a great time dipping pretzels in the chocolate and of course, eating them. A special treat came when the chocolatier gave each of them a candy bar with a braille wrapper. Sounds like it was big-time fun!!

Once the Lighthouse of Collier County was started David did not go on vacation. He has served on the Board as a Director, as President, and now as Secretary. Having served as secretary of too many committees, I had to ask how he did it. I wanted to ask why, but I thought better of it. David uses cassettes to record the meetings – that is unless, after he has removed the cassette from his player, his dog is found eating it. This sounds like a variation of the “my dog ate my homework” theme.

David is gratified to know that he is part of an organization that works to improve the quality of life

for people who have problems with their sight. He enjoys the relationships that are fostered through the organization. A relationship with the Hadley School for the Blind in Chicago was particularly rewarding. Hadley School has a vast online program of educational seminars and other forms of outreach to the blind community and the sighted as well. Someone can get a high school diploma on line from them. It is free to the blind. Through the Hadley School programs David learned container gardening about which he is very proud.

The Lighthouse also has a good relationship with the Botanical Garden. The children enjoy going on field trips to the Garden. The Lighthouse of Collier County is in a perfect place. Our area is filled with a growing population of older people that more and more have to deal with sight problems such as macular degeneration. Now, we have the Lighthouse that stands ready to help. We at First Presbyterian Church can join David in support of his mission. Volunteers are needed to drive the clients to appointments. Help can be used in the office and would be welcomed. Donations are always accepted with thanks since the work is supported by donations from the community.

This way we can be part of David’s Mission Action- First Pres Style and help brighten the darkness, if only just a little.

To learn more about Lighthouse of Collier County visit their website at www.lighthouseofcollier.org.

Finance Michele Martin, Accountant, [email protected] 12

Financial Report

Offerings Budgeted through (the month) December…….…..$1,170,584

Actual Offerings through (the month) December……………$1,147,493

Actual Offerings are less than Budget by………………………$ 23,091

Actual Expenses are less than Budget by………………………$ 54,098

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 church accountant, 239.262.1311, ext. 242.

The finance committee members are: Jan Gazdic (chair), Terry Brennan, Lloyd Doerflinger,

Don Grandi, Bob King, Karen Martin, Bill Stafford and Tom Stevens.

Finance Michele Martin, Accountant, [email protected]

YOU HAVE A DINNER DATE

Mark your calendar for March 22.

Attendees bring a dish to share and this friendly social setting helps us

get to know each other better. It’s fun and easy and we invite all to participate

– couples and singles.

Questions? Contact Betty Plum – 239.732.8799 or [email protected].

Reservations will be taken in Spencer Hall

after worship or by contacting Betty.

Reminder

100 Pairs of Hands

Meals of Hope Food Packing Party

Saturday, March 2

from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

in Spencer Hall

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Men’s Club

Speakers for March

March 4

Marisol Schloendorn

Human Trafficking Marisol is the Victim Advocate for the Human Trafficking unit

of the Collier County Sheriffs office.

Did you know… The difference between human trafficking and human

smuggling?

A person is smuggled when they are illegally brought across

borders. A person is trafficked when they are brought into the

country for forced labor, exploitation or victimization. The U.S.

State Department 2010 annual report on Trafficking stated

Adults and children in forced labor, bonded labor, and forced

prostitution around the world: 12.3 million.

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Donna Fiala Collier County Commissioner District 1

Commissioner Fiala was elected Commissioner of District 1 in

2000 and has held that position since. She ran unopposed in

2004 and 2008 for re-election. In 2003 and 2008 she served as

Vice-Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and

served as the Board’s liaison to the County Government

Productivity Committee. In 2003 and 2009 she served as

Chairman of the Board and the Tourist Development Council.

Commissioner Fiala is a Certified County Commissioner by the

Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and was appointed to the

Board of Directors to help guide the agency in adopting bylaw

changes, monitoring finances and making other decisions to

direct the association.

Coffee 10:00 a.m.,

Program 10:30 a.m.

in Spencer Hall

Dear First Presbyterian Church of Naples,

Thank you so much for all the kindness shown to

me during my stay in the hospital. I appreciated

all the cards and flowers. The wonderful visits by

the Deacons and Stephen Minister gave me

courage and a renewed faith in God that I could

overcome my physical problems.

Thank you again,

Joan Kendzior

National Competitive Cycling RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR CHURCH

SUNDAY, MARCH 10. We need volunteers to help us be a welcoming presence

to all who come to the event! Please visit Sign Up

Central in Spencer Hall.

Thank You

Today’s form of slavery does not bear the overt nature of pre-civil war slavery, but it is no less heinous and reprehensible than the slavery of our

nation’s past. Today, human trafficking has surreptitiously found its way into our society and continues to thrive.

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