| From Pastor Jim | |
Dear Friends,
5th Quarter last Friday set a new record! 462 youth showed up to FIPC after Friday nights football game. In talking to one of the Clay County Sheriff officers who was present, he said that the Sheriff's office is receiving fewer calls than usual on Friday nights after the football games. A special thank you goes out to the Vanderpool family who were the sponsors for the evening, and to the Empty Nesters small group who provided the food. Come out this Friday to see what this event is all about (9:30-11:30PM).
Last week, I went to a conference and learned something about myself. I am not very good at taking care of myself. This is called "self care" and is important if we want to last for the long haul. We learn how to take care of ourselves from our family, by modeling what our parents did or didn't do. As adults, we also develop ideas or myths, which either help us in our self care, or hinder us. The myth I was beginning to believe which interfered with my taking care of myself was this - I am just too busy. I began to believe that I was too busy to rest, too busy to exercise, too busy to spend time with God, too busy to play and have fun. The result was - I was feeling burned out. Last week was an eye opener for me. Jesus said this in Matthew 28:29, "...Love your neighbor as yourself." Think about this - If we are neglecting our self, if we are not loving our self, we will be unable to love our neighbor.
How do we love our self? Here are a few ideas: 1. Exercise, 2. Play/have fun. 3. Spend quality time with God, reading His Word, praying and listening. 4. Eat right. 5. Get enough sleep. The list goes on and on.
How are you doing in your self care? Do we need some encouragement? How about sending me an e-mail letting me know what you are struggling with and letting me encourage you?
This is the last week to take our church survey, please do so by Friday, 9/21. See the link below. If you have questions you may ask Phil White or any of the Elders. Thank you to those that have already taken the time to enter your information. As always remember - God is GOOD! ALL the time!
Your pastor and friend...
Jim Weldon
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CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
 Attention all adults-the long wait is over!
Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes
Taught by The Rev. Greg Cruice
Sept. 16 at 8:30AM
Classroom #2"Then and Now...A look at the early church through 21st century eyes."
This class will be discussing what the Scriptures teach us about the early church, their credo of beliefs, and how Jesus was viewed. The class will dive into early church conflicts and resolutions, and discover the social issues the early church wrestled with. The class will walk participants through the Book of Acts and other epistles in the New Testament.
ADULT MISSION TRIP  FIPC is planning its first ever adult mission trip! We will be helping The Cabaret Children's Home in Cabaret, Haiti. The trip is scheduled from February 4th through February 11th 2013. First informational meeting
October 1st
7:00 pm
Contact Pete Sites @ 612-0186 or Jennifer Weldon @ 264-2595
TWO NEW WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDIES 
"UNGLUED" by Lysa TerKeurst 2nd & 4th Monday Nights 6:30 pm-8:30 p.m. Church's class room 2.
Bring a light snack to share. Contact: Ann Roos, 887-2265, nnroosa@yahoo.com
"What Happens When Women Say Yes to God" 
by Lysa TerKeurst Starts Oct. 9- Nov. 13 Tuesday Nights 6:15 - 7:30 pm
If you are interest in attending please contact Jennifer Weldon at 264-2595 or email jenniferweldon@comcast.net. We will need to order books ahead of time so please sign up on the yellow card, call or email.
The next classes are scheduled for October 14 @ 1 PM (in the worship building)
 5th Quarter Thanks to the Vanderpool Family for sponsoring last Friday.
Come by this Friday night to see what all the talk is about. 9:30-11:30pm 8th-12th Graders
CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRIES
The Net Youth Group!
Wednesday Nights!
6:30-8:30PM
Jr. High and Sr. High Youth
Games, music, small groups, and worship!
Invite your friends!
The ROCK Youth Group!
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
website >>>
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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 |
 Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving:
"If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9"
Praise / Thanks:
- To God for all the new families who He is bringing to us.
- To God for blessings us abundantly.
- To God for His Word revealed to us in the Bible.
- To God for all those who work so hard behind the scenes.
- To God for our Hospitality ministry
- To God for our Sunday School Team.
- To God for our Youth Group leaders.
- To God for our Great Worship Band and AV team.
- To God for all those folks who pray each day for FIPC.
- Our youth leader, Mike Horst, for providing a loving and caring environment for our youth.
- Benjamin doing well at CCU. Don R. doing great in new job.
- Great message Mike!
- Thank you Mike.
- Mike, great sermon; good use of PPT(power point); wonderful Sunday School class, thought provoking.
- Friends successfully completing their move.
- Pastor Jim and family; word out about 5th Quarter; we love you Jesus as you forgive and set us apart to live for you.
- Thank you Vanderpool, McGees & small groups for 5th Quarter, all who donate.
- Mike Horst, great sermon about the heart, "who we are in Christ."
- Thank you to all who are supporting our 5th Quarter ministry--462 youth this week!!
- Excellent sermon.
- Awesome job Mike!
- Sept. 17 will be the 1st anniversary of our eldest son, Doug and his beautiful wife, Heather.
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Prayer Requests:
- For our community
- For 5th quarter
- For our church's growth in both spirit and number.
- For our Church's Pastor and Staff.
- 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 the PCUSA and FIPC's response to the changes. For our Denominational Relations Committee.
- Eric Berger deployed to Kuwait and his family here at home.
- James Williams and Martha, health issues.
- For our son, David, that God works in his heart to show him the way he should go.
- Diane's husband, Bruce, throat cancer.
- Children and grands, health love and faith.
- Healing for my parents; the Perry family lost their 10 year old son, Ryan, in an tragic accident.
- Sabrina still in hosptial along with baby Chandler. Our friend, Dave, fighting cancer; grandmother, colon cancer.
- Be with those who have experienced loss, help them to find peace and experience joy again!
- Daughter completing her dental hygenist school.
- Continued prayer for friend Pam, healing, recovery and spiritual strength to grow.
- Co-worker having eye surgery.
- For Patrick Coughlin, currently struggling with heart health issues.
- For friends addicted to alcohol and drugs.
- Karen M., cancer surgery.
- For Anne, Sandy's stepmom has stage 4 lung cancer, pray for peace knowing she will move into a better place and everything here on earth will be okay.
- My brother.
- Duty station swap for Brittany in the US Army.
- Pray for Linda and her dad.
- For my kids and family.
- To bring Brittany back into the arms of Christ. For Josh to fell better and return to good health.
- Step dad, Charles, struggling to regain his strength after heart surgery; for my mom as she cares for him, that she will take care of herself.
- Jeremy in Quatar, safety for him and is unit.
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This Weeks Funnies
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An avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.
He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, the eternal pessimist who refused to be impressed with anything. This, surely, would impress him. He invited him to hunt with him and his new dog.
As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. they fired, and a duck fell. The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet. This continued all day long; each time a duck fell, the dog walked across the surface of the water to retrieve it.
The pessimist watched carefully, saw everything, but did not say a single word. v On the drive home the hunter asked his friend, "Did you notice anything unusual about my new dog?"
"I sure did," responded the pessimist. "He can't swim."
Little Johnny's mother was having difficulty gulping down the birthday cake he had made for her as a surprise.
When she was finished, Little Johnny happily exclaimed, "I'm so glad you like it, Mommy. There should have been 32 candles on the cake, but they were all gone when I took it out of the oven."
Humor provides us with a valuable tool for maintaining an inner strength in the midst of outer turmoil.
Several years ago, Andy was sentenced to prison.
During his stay, he got along well with the guards
and all his fellow inmates. The warden knew that,
deep down, Andy was a good person. So, the warden
made arrangements for the inmate to learn a trade
while doing his time.
Some three years later, Andy was recognized as one
of the best carpenters in the local area. Often, he
would be given a weekend pass to do odd jobs for
citizens of the community. And, he always reported
back to prison by early Sunday evening. Andy was a
model inmate.
One day, the warden considered remodeling his kitchen,
though he lacked the skills to build a set of kitchen
cupboards and a large counter top. So, he called Andy
into his office and asked him to do the job for him.
To the warden's surprise, Andy simply refused to help.
"But, you're an expert. Andy, I really need your help,"
said the warden.
"Gosh, warden, I'd really like to help you, but counter
fitting is what got me into prison in the first place."
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| FIPC Calendar | 
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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.
Attendance
09/16/12 =216
Ministry & Building Funds 09/16/12 = $11,223.00
(budgeted need = $11,600)
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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