| From Pastor Jim |
Dear Friends,
Announcing the birth of Allison Grace Cornell! 8 lbs. 3 oz. Allison was born on 08.03.12, to Greg and Sara Cornell and big sister Alexa. Let's reach out and welcome this new child!
You may have noticed the message on our sign that read "We Support Chick-fil-A." I would like to tell you why I put that message on the sign. As you know this church supports a traditional view of marriage. The Bible tells us that God established the bond and covenant of marriage between a man and a woman in creation, and our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner of life by His presence and first miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.
Marriage signifies to us the mystery of the union between Christ and His Church, and Holy Scripture commends it to be honored among all people. The union of husband and wife in heart, in body, in spirit and life, is intended by God for: their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given to one another in prosperity and adversity; and when it is God's will, for the procreation of children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord.
The Bible also tells us that God created us male and female, and gave us marriage so that husband and wife may help and comfort each other, living faithfully together in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, throughout all their days. God gave us marriage for the full expression of the love between a man and a woman.
In marriage a man and a woman belong to each other, and with affection and tenderness freely give themselves to each other. God gave us marriage for the well-being of human society, for the ordering of family life, and for the birth and nurture of children. God gave us marriage as a holy mystery in which a man and a woman are joined together, and become one, just as Christ is one with the church.
In marriage, husband and wife are called to a new way of life, created, ordered, and blessed by God. The Bible tells us that marriage is given by God, blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ, and sustained by the Holy Spirit. Viewing marriage as merely a political institution cheapens marriage and goes against its God given intention.
Does Chick-fil-A discriminate against homosexual workers or clientele? No, they do not. If that were the case, I would understand the protest. No one should be discriminated against. Now it could seem that by putting, we support chick-fil-a on our sign we are discriminating against homosexuals. This too is NOT the case. We welcome anyone in our church regardless of the sin they struggle with. You have heard me say we are a "hospital for sinners," which means we welcome any and everyone to come and find the healing, forgiveness and reconciliation offered to everyone in Jesus Christ. We wouldn't be much of a hospital if we didn't want to help people get better by confronting brokenness and sin. A lot is at stake. Romans 6:23 (NLT) "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." We want to help as many people as we can come to know healing and freedom in Jesus Christ.
I find it sad that just because one man voiced his personally held religious beliefs about marriage that disagreed with the agenda the homosexual lobby is pushing, they organized a protest. He had the right to voice his beliefs. Frankly, I too, am tired of being called names, put down, bullied, and pushed around because I am a Christian and voice my opinion which goes against how the media wants me to think.
However, I am also not surprised by the protest. Jesus himself in his most famous sermon ever said this. Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV) "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." In other words, whenever we take a stand for the right thing and speak the truth, expect persecution.
To quote the famous theologian, Forrest Gump, "And that's all I have to say about that."
The start of the school year is rapidly approaching and as is our practice, we will pray for all students who are returning to school this Sunday, August 12th.
The Elder Nominating Committee is accepting nominations to the office of Elder. If you would like to nominate someone, please go over the following criteria, fill out a nomination form, and turn it into the church office. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching.
Ruling Elder Criteria- Believing that Ruling Elders work with the Pastor(s) and staff to offer spiritual leadership and direction to the church, Ruling Elders will:
- Be an active member of our congregation.
- Have regular attendance in Worship.
- Display a willingness to serve with a servant's heart.
- Be a regular and generous financial supporter of FIPC. (Elders are expected to tithe)
- Be a committed disciple who is involved in a Small Group or regular Bible Study.
- Be a team player.
- Have successfully completed our Christian Growth Classes. (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Home Plate)
- From: FIPC's Standard Operating Procedures "Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life in obedience to Scripture and in conformity to the historic confessional standards of the church. Among these standards is the requirement to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman or chastity in singleness. Persons refusing to repent of any self-acknowledged practice which the confessions call sin shall not be ordained and/or installed as deacons, elders, or ministers of the Word and Sacrament."
- Have successfully completed all Elder Training. (Offered after the election)
- Will sign and follow all Leadership Covenants. (Signed after the Elder Training)
Each applicant will be evaluated by the nomination committee and a suggested slate of nominees will be brought to the congregation for vote.
God is GOOD! ALL the time!
Your pastor and friend...
Jim Weldon
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| News & Upcoming Events | |
CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
1st Base Membership Class & Christian Growth Classes
2nd Base, 3rd Base and Home Plate
August 12 @ 1 PM ( in the worship building)
CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRIES
ROCK THE UNIVERSE--Sept. 8-9th!
This is an exciting event that we take part in every year! Don't miss out!!
- Cost: $105.00 (includes ticket, travel, and hotel expense)
- For 8th Grade - 12th Grade Youth (including graduates from 2012)
- Staying at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
- Worship at Universal Studios on Sunday, Sept. 9th, led by Canopy Red
- Saturday bands include: TobyMac, Switchfoot, Relient K, and Tenth Avenue North!
- Check out Rock the Universe webpage for event info
Click here to register by August 15th to reserve your spot! (Be sure to download and complete the Event Medical Release form!)
5th Quarter Trivia and Silent Auction
August 17 at 7PM
Help us raise funds for this awesome outreach event--5th Quarter. We plan on hosting six 5th Quarters this year, and we need your help. Click hereto go to 5th Quarter Trivia Night for more details and to reserve your spot! Table space is limited, so do not delay.
The Net Youth Group Returns! 
Wednesday Nights! 6:30-8:30PM Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Games, music, small groups, and worship! - The Net Kick Off--Wednesday, August 22nd at 6:30PM!
Invite your friends!
The Rock Youth Group Returns!
 Wednesday Nights! 5:30-7:00PM 5th & 6th Graders - Come Join us for games, fellowship, snacks, small group time and mission work
Invite a friend to get Rocked by Christ!
CHURCH STAFF
If you would like to contact a church staff member please go to our
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Check out our facebook page! It's a great way to add photos of events and stay in contact with your church.
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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.
Pray: Father of Lights
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17
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.
- Eric Berger deployed to Kuwait and his family here at home.
- James Williams and Martha as she cares for him.
- The Sexe family in the lost of Linda's mother.
- My sister-in-law's mother just moved to hospice. Motivate Cain.
- For the Peleggi family as they deal with the death of Michelle's dad. For our son, David, as he tries to walk closer to God.
- Healing and strength for very ill friend, PAN.
- For our church and church family. For our pastor, our staff and our Elders. For our church finances.
- For the Elder Nominating committee and their nominees.
- For my step dad, strength and healing after triple bypass surgery. Strength for my mom as she cares for him.
- Continued help with meeting our financial obligations.
- Prayers for the OK wild fire victims.
- Safe trip home for my family. Healing for neck and back pain.
- Watch over Benjamin as he travels to Colorado Christian University this Wednesday and begins his college experience.
- That I will have motivation to finish my dissertation.
- Safety and blessings for our 17 year old nephew, Elliott, who is in Colombia for 3 weeks on a mission trip.
- My dad is going back to riding the truck at the fire station. Keep him safe.
Praise / Thanks:
- For baby JT who is making great strides and will be going home soon.
- Thanks to all who prayed for me while I was in the hospital. Marjorie Mitchell.
- Don's new job. God's math.
- Celine starting to seek God / finding her way.
- Friend's health improving.
- Reese got a full time teaching position. Hannah got the job she wanted and all the classes she wanted.
- We love our church family! Thank you to everyone that has been praying for us.
- I got the job I wanted! Thanks be to God!
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This Weeks Funnies
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A man was telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me $4,000, but it's state of the art."
"Really?" answered the neighbor. "What kind is it?"
"Twelve-thirty."
"I used to be a people person but people ruined that for me."
Love means nothing to tennis players
A cop just knocked on my door and told me my dogs were chasing people on bikes. I told him, My dogs don't even own bikes!
As an obstetrician, I sometimes see unusual tattoos when working in labor and delivery. One patient had some type of fish tattoo on her abdomen. "That sure is an unusual looking whale," I commented.
With a sad smile she replied, "It used to be a dolphin."
Stupid Things Actually Said By Commentators In The World Of Soccer*
Well, it's Liverpool two, Ipswich nil, and if the score stays this way, I've got to fancy Liverpool for the win.
2. He had an eternity to play that ball, but took too long.
3. And so they have not been able to improve on their 100% record.
4. With the last kick of the game, he scored with a header.
5. Well, it's a fabulous kaleidoscope of colour: almost all the Brazilians are wearing yellow shirts.
6. If that had gone on, it would definitely have been a goal.
7. Their manager, Howard Wilkinson, isn't here today, which strongly suggests that he may be elsewhere.
8. I am a firm believer that if one team scores a goal, the other need to score two to win.
9. If a team scores early on, it often takes an early lead.
10. You cannot possibly have counted the number of passes made, but there were eight.
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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 - 379
Attendance
08/05/12 = 169
Ministry Fund 08/05/12 = $6,308.00
(budgeted need = $8,800)
Building Fund
08/05/12 = $930.00
(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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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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