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Laughter, the Best Medicine
As I write, Egypt is in crisis and a monster storm is bearing down on the Midwest. So how about some humor?
One day a man walking across a bridge saw another man standing on the edge about to jump. He immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't do it!"
"Why shouldn't I?" asked the would-be jumper.
"Well, there's so much to live for," the would-be rescuer blurted out.
Jumper -"Like what?"
Rescuer - "Well," he stammered, "ah...are you a religious person?"
Jumper - "Yes."
Rescuer - "Me too...Christian or Jewish?"
Jumper - "Christian."
Rescuer - "Me too...are you Methodist or Presbyterian or Lutheran or what?"
Jumper - "Presbyterian."
Rescuer - "Wow. Me, too...are you Presbyterian Church USA, Presbyterian Church of America, or Orthodox Presbyterian?"
Jumper - "Presbyterian Church, USA."
Rescuer - "Me, too! Are you Reformed Presbyterian, Reformation of l774, or Associate Presbyterian, Reformation of 1753?"
Jumper - "Associate Presbyterian, Reformation of 1753."
To which the rescuer yelled, "Die, you heretic!" and pushed him off the bridge.
In Faith,
Pastor Tim |
"At the end of life, we will not be judged by
how many diplomas we have received,
how much money we have made or
how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by
"I was hungry and you gave me food to eat.
I was naked and you clothed me.
I was homeless and you took me in"
Mother Teresa |
 Tuesdays Together
Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
in Faith Center
$7.50 per adult,
$3 for 6-12 yr olds
$20 family max.
This week's Menu
Pot Roast (Low-Sodium) and Mashed Potatoes
To reserve your seat for dinner,
call the church office (239) 542-2858.
6:00 pm - CAYAN Programs
Tuesdays Together Study - 6:30 pm
In the Sanctuary
Week 3 - A Conversation with Mohamed Al-Darsani, Imam and Director of the Islamic Center of Peace, Ft. Myers.
February 15, 2011 - Annual Congregational Meeting
6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary |
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 A weekend full of celebration.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
50th Anniversary Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for our 50th Anniversary celebration dinner on Saturday, February 19, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the church office, or you can purchase them online.
The MENU for the 50th Anniversary dinner is: Spring Mix Salad, choice of Prime Rib Au Jus w/Twice Baked Potato OR Chicken Marsala w/Rice Pilaf, Green Beans Almondine, served with rolls & butter, tea, coffee, & dessert.
You will need to decide which entrée you prefer when you purchase your ticket and must bring your ticket for entry to the dinner celebration. (Due to the limited number of seats, we will not take reservations for tickets. We will not be assigning tables, but we will reserve a table for you if you purchase a table of 8 tickets.)
This is a catered event. Deadline to purchase tickets is February 10, 2011.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
50th Anniversary Worship Service |
| Souper Bowl of Caring and Chili Contest ... |
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Congratulations to Justin Exline and Mitchel Bickenes for making the winning Chili at yesterdays 6th Annual Chili Contest. Coming in second was Shelly Lachmann, and third was Stacey Richards.
The Youth of Faith collected $1,862.76 between the Souper Bowl of Caring and the Chili contest. All the proceeds go to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who made yesterday truly a "Super" Sunday. |
| Turkey Trip - October 6-19, 2011 ... |
| Tuesday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m., Pastor Tim is inviting anyone interested in more information on the trip to Turkey to follow the travels of Paul this October 6-19, to a meeting in the Sanctuary. Click here for more information. |
| Presbyterian Women Gathering... |
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The women of the congregation are invited to our PW of F mid-winter gathering on Thursday, February 10, in Fellowship Hall. Following a salad and dessert buffet, Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Rosalie Kreulen will treat us to another outstanding travelogue, "View Through the Lens." Although there is no admission charge, we ask that all attending bring one or more non-perishable food items to help restock our We Care pantry.
Doors open at 11:30, with luncheon at noon. So that we will have adequate places set, please notify your circle leader or Libby Brasfield, 941-575-8834 (do not use 1 when dialing), if you plan to attend. |
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