| From Pastor Jim | |
Dear Friends,
As we prepare for the Holy Week of Easter, there are a variety of Easter celebration activities and worship services at FIPC.
- This Sunday, April 1st, Palm Sunday, we will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt from 3-4:30PM. Invite all of your friends and family to attend this community outreach event. We will have "egg hunting" grounds set up for children of all ages (and even the big kids too!), games, and refreshments. There will also be an Easter Bunny walking around to pose for pictures. Set up for this event begins at 1PM. Help us out if you can.
- On Thursday, April 5th, we will be having our Holy Thursday worship service at 7 Pm. This service is in remembrance of the events from Last Supper to Jesus' crucifixion. It is an incredibly moving worship service that reminds us of His sacrifice and grace. Prior to the service, we will be having an all church pot luck at 6PM. As always, please take this opportunity to invite someone new to the church.
- Our Easter Sunday services begin at 7AM with our Sunrise Service at Eagle Harbor Golf Club. We will also have an 8:30AM and 10AM regular worship service in our building.
I would like to thank Nick Walker, Josh Calloway, and Tanner Brewer for helping the youth leaders deliver mulch this past Saturday. These youth, along with the adults, delivered and spread over 500 bags of mulch. Well done!
Ladies--don't wait any longer. Let me encourage you to sign up for the FIPC Women's Retreat today and take some time for yourselves. I guarantee you will enjoy a nice weekend on the beach, and be blessed by the message from guest speaker, Liz Deal.
Remember, God is GOOD! ALL the time! Your pastor and friend... 
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CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SUNDAY
 April 1 - Palm Sunday
Egg Hunt (3 - 4:30 pm)
WE still NEED EGGS:
- Stuffed Plastic Eggs with candy or small toys (NO CHOCOLATE please)
You can lend a hand by:
- Volunteers to coordinate the egg donations and hiding the eggs
- Volunteers to help supervise crafts and games
- Donation of cookies (homemade or purchased)
- Parking attendants
- Help with setting up @ 1:00 pm and cleaning up after the hunt
WOMEN'S RETREAT DEADLINE CHANGE
 One Ocean Resort and Spa
April 20-21
(2 Days, 1 Night)
DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP APRIL 1ST
Theme: Wait and See
This is taken from Genesis 16 the relationship of Sarah and Hagar.
Speaker: Liz Deal, a recent graduate of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and the pianist in the worship trio at Mandarin Presbyterian Church.
Professional Musicians: "Eternal" will be joining us for the weekend leading us in worship. Cost:
- Single- $239.00
- Double- $155.00
- Triple- $129.00
- Quad- $115.00
Meals included in the price: Dinner at Ragtime, Breakfast at Lillies, and Lunch at Sliders!
MULCH FOR MISSIONS!
The Rock Youth Group and the Net Youth Group will be selling bags of mulch to raise money for the 2012 Summer Mission Camps. Our fundraising goal is $6,000. Take advantage of the convenience, and order your much through us!
Details:
- Standard size mulch at $3.00 a bag
- $20.00 for delivery
- $1.00/bag to spread
- You can choose to just order with us and pick it up yourself, or elect for the full service.
- Ordering dates: March 25 and April 1 and 15.
- Delivery/Spreading Date: April 21
- See Mike or Tina for more details
- Order Online or drop off your orders at the youth and children's table at church!
TIME TO ORDER YOUR EASTER LILIES
 Place your Easter Lily order today to decorate for the Easter services.
You may pick them up after the 10 am Service on Easter to enjoy at home or leave them and they will be planted in the FIPC gardens. Click here to place your order today... ____________________________________________
HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
April 5 , 7:00 pm
This is a worship service you will not want to miss
Join us for a potluck dinner at 6PM before the service.
EASTER SERVICES 7:00 am Sunrise Service
at Eagle Harbor Golf Club
Fleming Island PC Worship Building
THE ROCK The Rock (5th & 6th Graders)
Meets this Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 7 pm in the ROCK Room.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
The Net (Jr. High & Sr. High Youth)
Meets this Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Youth Room.
 2012 ChristLife Mission Trip Birmingham, AL July 8 - 14 The Sr. High youth will be traveling to Birmingham to assist with the tornado disaster relief efforts through Group Work Camps. The cost of the trip is $450.00. To register and secure your spot ($150 deposit by April 1st), as well as view more information about the trip, please visit our webpage!
 Confirmation Class of 2012 - Next Class: April 1
- 11:30am - 1 pm
CHURCH STAFF
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Thanks and Prayer Requests
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 Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving: Knowing God by Praying the Names of God ... to Know His name is to know His character and who He is.
Reflection: You haven't tried this before, but now begin. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and your cup of joy will overflow." John 16:24
Pray: Helper (John 15:26)
Prayer Requests:
- For Spiritual Revival.
- The grace to live out our faith.
- For FIPC Pastor and family, Staff and families and Elders and families.
- For our Adult Overseas Mission Trip Planning Task Force.
- For families and individuals who are hurting.
- For FIPC's Christian Counseling Center.
- For those who are gracefully dealing with aging parents and loved ones.
- For those who are ill.
- For marriages that are hurting.
- David Drew, recovery after mild stroke.
- Ruth Thomas, healing.
- Jim Weldon, healing.
- Amy Wilson, healing.
- Katlin Brennan, healing.
- Pres Schrader, healing.
- Tim Tyler's parents, Mildred and Donald Tyler.
- Cody Edlenbos, healing from surgery.
- I pray for my relationship with friends, family and girl friend.
- Pray health, healing; God will guide my thoughts and my words.
- Jill.
- Prayers for my dad, Eugene, who is struggling with onset of Alzheimers disease.
- Continued prayer for Katlin, back recovery.
- Pray for my family, grieving the loss of my mother, Mary K. and for her.
- Guidance, cooperation and respect from spouse. I pray for her heart and our situation.
- Brittany as she studies for finals, prepares for graduation and commissioning in the US Army. Ben as he makes decisions on college. Me in new position at work. Brother-in-law, Andy, recovery from colon cancer surgery.
- For those friends and family struggling with substance and alcohol abuse.
- Diana, Donna to continue to heal. Brittany and Josh.
- Please pray for the Weldon's cousin, Donald H., last treatment for bone cancer.
- Job opportunity.
- Safe travels for Ruth and Carol-Anne March 30 - April 10.
- Kathy Bell and Jacob.
- Continued prayers for Reese's job search.
- A friend has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Pray for Seth, our nephew, who is recovering from a motorcyle accident.
- For those that are ill.
- Continued healing of my sister's knee (Debbie); job opportunity for Jo; comfort for our son, David, who is hurting emotionally; my friend May's dad who had a big heart attach this week
- Pray for my daughter and her future family. Pray for strength in adversity.
- Pray for me.
- My daughter Emily to draw closer to Jesus. My niece Alex has a 2cm tumor close to her brain, pray for healing.
- Pray for my mother to get better.
- The man that got hit by a car on 220 this morning; unspoken.
- Murray M., surgery Thursday.
- Suzanne S. (Sandy's sister) in hospital, complications with diabetes. Alex S., continued healing.
- My family, going through hard times.
Praise / Thanks
- Opportunity to work more.
- Thank you Jesus, for a good week.
- Thank you Lord for my continued good health and employment.
- Great message.
- Here for Brown baptism. Yay God!
- Praise all that serve church family, and bless them for what they do for our Lord and their church family.
- TY God for your mercy and grace.
- Great job worship band! Great job Greg! New members! So many baptisms!
- Beautiful praise and worship music. Enjoyed the message, Pastor Jim.
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This Weeks Funnies
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Things Overheard on Noah's Ark
- "Hey, there are more than two flies in here!"
- "Wasn't someone supposed to put two shovels on board?"
- "OK, who's the wise-guy who brought the mosquitoes on board?"
- "Help! I need some Pepto for the elephants, QUICK!"
- "Don't Make Me Pull This Ark Over And Come Back There!"
- "And whatever you do, DO NOT pull this plug out."
- "Are We There Yet?"
Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
OOPS ADS PLACED IN NEWSPAPERS - Part 1 - 2 female Boston Terrier puppies, 7 wks old, perfect markings, 555-1234. Leave mess.
- 3-year-old teacher need for pre-school. Experience preferred.
- Alzheimers center prepares for an affair to remember.
- And now, the Superstore--unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience.
- Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.
- Christmas tag-sale: Handmade gifts for the hard-to-find person.
- Dinner Special: Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.
- Dog for sale: Eats anything and is fond of children.
- For Sale by owner: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica 45 Volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000 or best offer. No longer needed. Got married last month. Wife knows everything.
- For sale: An antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
- Found: Dirty white dog. Looks like a rat. Been out awhile. Better be a reward!
- Four-poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.
- Georgia Peaches, California grown. 89cents/lb.
- German Shepherd 85 lbs. Neutered. Speaks German. Free.
- Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in 24 hours.
- Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.
- Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition.
______________________________________________ Q:Where can men over the age of 60 find younger women who are interested in them? A:Try a bookstore under fiction. Q:What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause? A:Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done you'll have a place to live. Q:How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles? A:Take off your glasses. Q:Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking? A:Valets don't forget where they park your car. Q:Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage? A:Storing memory is not a problem, Retrieving it is the problem. Q:As people age, do they sleep more soundly? A:Yes, but usually in the afternoon. Q:Where should 60-plus year olds look for eye glasses? A:On their foreheads. Q:What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores? A:"Gosh, I remember these!"
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A Record of our Faithfulness | | |
FIPC is a member supported church. We do not receive any outside funding. Everything we do is made possible through your faithful giving.
Church Membership - 365
Attendance
03/25/12 = 243
Ministry Fund
03/25/12 = $13,071.00
(budgeted need = $8,800)
Building Fund
03/25/12 = $4,695.00
(budgeted need = $2,800)
Offering envelopes are now available in the church bulletin for cash offerings. The envelopes are not necessary for checks. If you ever have any questions about FIPC finances, please call our Chief Financial Officer and Church Administrator, Dawn Vanderpool, at the church office. |
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Sunday Worship Service
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Worship Service is held every
Sunday morning
10:00AM - 11:15AM.
Attire is casual. It is an uplifting, come as you are worship service.
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God never intended for us to go it alone!
We want to help you find the Small Group where you can you grow in your faith and have some fun doing it!
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ChristLife - Senior High Youth
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FUEL - Junior High Youth Group
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Christian Counseling Center
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A ministry of Fleming Island Presbyterian Church
The Christian Counseling Center of FIPC is an outreach of the church to our community.
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Thank You Notes
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Thanks to the Hospitality Team for Sunday morning refreshments.
Thank you to the counting team for your continued service to your church!
Thank you to our Awesome Worship Band!
Thank you to those who helped usher/greet last Sunday!
Thanks to our Children's Ministry Volunteers.
Thank you to our Youth Ministry Team.
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Announcements for the E-newsletter, and Power Point Slide Show before worship, during the offering, and after worship should be emailed to Sara by 9 am on Mondays.
Announcements for the bulletin should be emailed to Sara Dryden by 10 am on Tuesdays
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