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Dear Friends,
Here we GROW again! Join me in welcoming the newest members!
- Leigh and Tony Striner - Leigh is a Legal Assistance and Tony is an Aircraft Inspector. They have one son, Joe (13).
Also congratulations to those who completed a Christian Growth Class last Sunday:
- 1st Base - Leigh and Tony Striner
- 2nd Base - Rebecca and Jason Like
- 3rd Base - Laura Hunter, Mary Kay Wilson, Martha Williams
- Home Plate - John Lankenau
The next classes will be in January 2013, watch for date to be announced.
Operation Christmas Child packing party was our best one to date! Over 80 people packed 205 boxes! In these boxes were: school supplies, small toys, hygiene items (toothbrush/paste, soap, washcloths, combs, brushes, etc), hats, socks, flashlights (and batteries), sunglasses, hair clips, hard candy, small cups, bowls, hankies, scarves, soap, a personal letter written by the person who packed the box and will soon contain a gospel tract about how to become a Christian written in their own language.
The point of Operation Christmas Child is to use these gift to spread the good news of Jesus. Because of our church family, 205 children will not only get a gift, but also learn about Jesus and His love for them. I know God will use these gifts to bring boys and girls and maybe even whole families into His kingdom! Thanks to everyone who helped in this great ministry!
God is GOOD! ALL the time! Your pastor and friend...
Jim Weldon
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| News & Upcoming Events | |
CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars
Dec. 5 - Adult Christmas Dinner
Dec. 10 - Women's Annual Ornament Exchange
Dec. 16 - Advent Pot Luck @ 5:30 pm
Dec. 19 - ROCK and Youth Christmas Parties
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services
4:00 pm Children's Pageant & Family Service
6:00 pm Candle Light Service
"Christmas is the Season for Giving..."
Ways you can make a difference this Christmas Season.
- Salvation Army Angel Tree - Buy Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in Clay County.
- Christmas Offering - Give your Church a Christmas gift towards our Building Fund.
- Love Offering - Show the whole church staff you appreciate them by giving them a love offering.
- Adult Mission Trip - Help sponsor one of our Missionaries go to Haiti.
- Walk of Faith - Buy your friends and family a brick with their name on it for Christmas. Bricks can also be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one. A GREAT Christmas gift!
Kairos Prison Ministry  Burl White and Phil Wite were in prison as part of the team of Kairos PCI #23. The 4-day weekend is similar in many aspects to a Great Banquet event, yet it is held behind bars. Burl and Phil, along with about 25 other team members ministered to 36 guests (inmates). Please see Burl and Phils letters about this past weekend. Dear Church Family, Pastor Jim asked me to share how this past weekend went, and what I experienced while in prison on a Kairos ministry team. I must say that it was one of the most rewarding events I have ever attended. For those of you that have attended a great banquet weekend or that have served on a team can relate some what to this wonderful experience . First of all I must say that the 40 hours of training gave me and my brother in Christ, Phil White the opportunity to meet a team of people gathering together to share their love for our Lord. Wow! No political issues or differences of opinions just coming together to help men understand that there are people outside that really care and will pray for them. The Kairos team did a wonderful job giving talks and you would have been proud of your brother Phil . He gave a wonderful talk that the Holy Spirit spoke to all in attendance . I know that some inmates were touched and learned how to ask for forgiveness . I also will pray that all of them continue to seek spiritual help. I went into this ministry with a open mind about continuing , I must say that I will after seeing how it gave men hope and a change towards seeking a better life centered around Christian friends. Also, we will have a chance to continue ministering to them on monthly reunion gatherings. The food was horrible, there were some tense moments, but I must say the results touched my heart. If you have never gone to a Great Banquet or would like to be part of this ministry I would strongly urge you to do so. Your brother in Christ. Burl Hello to all. Pastor Jim asked if I would share a little of what Burl White and I experienced over the weekend. Cousin Burl and I went to the "slammer", the "joint", the "big house" - we were in prison as part of the team of Kairos PCI #23. The 4-day weekend is similar in many aspects to a Great Banquet event, yet it is held behind bars. Burl and I, along with about 25 other team members ministered to 36 guests (inmates). The guests were likely the cream of the crop at Putnam Correctional Institute (PCI) yet there were no choirboys or acolytes in attendance. Burl and I both gave talks, and I can say for certain Burl gave a great delivery. I believe lives were changed, and I also believe some guests were accomplished in saying things naive old men like me wanted to hear. However, I believe it was a ministry worth doing, and it is a ministry I believe Burl and I want to continue. If you have not been to a Great Banquet I urge you to go, don't cheat yourself. If you are interested in being on a Kairos team - talk to either of us. God wants our time, talents, and treasures. Give it up. God Bless Phil White _________________________________________________
"Follow The Star" Children's and Youth Christmas Pageant  FIPC second annual Christmas Pageant "Follow the Star" Calling all children and youth K-8 to participate (singing and acting) in this amazing portrayal of Jesus birth. Tuesday 27 @ 7pm MANDATORY information meeting for parent and participant in the Worship Building.
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.
- Estimated cost - $1,330 (with fundraising, cost could be as low as $1,100)
- To reserve your spot a $200 deposit is due by Nov 15. Airfare tickets will be purchased in the next couple of weeks so please get your deposit in soon.
For more information contact Pete Sites @ 612-0186 or Jennifer Weldon @ 264-2595.
 5th Quarter Closes with a Bang!
Our last 5th Quarter of the season was held on November 9th. We went out with a bang, providing almost 400 teenagers a safe time, balloon animals (thank you Skip Bressler!), fireworks (thank you Vance Moore, Mike Duhon, and their team!), and excellent food (thank you O'Brothers Irish Pub!). We thanked all of the volunteers and the 5th Quarter Leadership team in worship last Sunday. We will thank all of the people and businesses who donated towards 5th Quarter on Sunday, Nov. 18 in worship. Thank you again to everyone who made this season a success!
CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRIES The Net Youth Group!
Wednesday Nights!
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
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! Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner
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 >>>
FACEBOOK
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Thanks and Prayer Requests |
 Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving:
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Ephesians 4:32
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.
- Thanks to those who attended the Election Prayer Evening.
- The Lord has risen.
- Successful surgery for my friend Lacy.
- Wonderful 5th Quarter Season! Even Mr. Pittman (FIHS's principal) showed up to support us.
- Helen's mom went to heaven 11/9, she was ready!
- What a wonderful group of youth that turned out for 5th Quarter. Praise god!
- Great message!
- Amazing! Pastor.
- Brittany home for Vet's day weekend. Ben's cross country team finished 7th at NCCCA Nationals.
- Thank you Veterans. Great sermon!
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Prayer Requests:
- For our community
- 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 & Martha Williams, health issues.
- Moore family in the loss of Helen's mother.
- Duncan family in the loss of Duke's dad.
- Cavins family in the loss of Sharon's mother.
- Rick Trecida, recovering from surgery.
- Bill and friend Emily, recovering from auto accident last Friday.
- Michael Tanner's mother, recovering from bike accident.
- For peace and happiness in our home.
- Bevery F. and family, husband Dick, passed away Friday 11/9. Diana Cox loss of dear friend.
- Jason, big step in his career will be decided this Thursday.
- That our president will keep his promises and commitments in this term.
- Jordan family in the loss of both parents, one week apart.
- For those that are ill.
- Ester L, continued prayers for life threatening heart condition.
- Please pray for the family of Ben Gentry. Ben passed away Sat. Nov. 10 at 11:00 pm.
- Pray for our "Wounded Warriers" and their families.
- Comfort and strength thru our sadness, but especially those attending the funeral will hear the truth of God's word; open hearts.
- Church growth and participation in church trips to Haiti and others.
- I pray and ask for prayer for our country and economy as well as all families affected by Sandy.
- To bring Brittany back into the arms of Christ.
- Tim Tyler's mother is going in for thryoid surgery this Tuesday, possible cancer concern.
- Grandparents, parents, family, dad, school. wrestling.
- Mrs. Bonnie, operation.
- Continued healing and rehab for friends, Lacy and Pam. Strength and wisdom in single parenting a teenage girl. Soften teen's heart to hear wisdom.
- Nephew Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer and starts Chemo Tuesday.
- Continue to pray for Shirley T. as she had a double lung transplant and damaged to her heart repaored. She in in sn induced coma still.
- Pray for the future of America.
- For my marriage, my husband, our family.
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This Week's Funnies
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You Need A Sticker - A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, "Halt, who goes there?"
The chauffeur, a corporal, says, "General Wheeler."
"I'm sorry, I can't let you through. You've got to have a sticker on the windshield."
The general said, "Drive on!"
The sentry said, "Hold it! You really can't come through. I have orders to shoot if you try driving in without a sticker."
The general repeated, "I'm telling you, son, drive on!"
The sentry walked up to the rear window and said, "General, I'm new at this. Do I shoot you or the the driver?"
Very Brave Men - General McKenzie was in charge of the Navy, and he was visiting his colleague General Marshall, who was in charge of the Army. McKenzie arrives at the military camp and is greeted by Marshall.
They both walk around the place, and McKensie asks: "So how are your men?"
"Very well trained, General."
"I hope so. You see, my men over at the Navy are so well trained, you could see they're the bravest men all over the country."
"Well, my men are very brave, too."
"I'd like to see that."
So Marshall calls private Cooper and says: "Private Johnson! I want you to stop that tank coming here with your body!"
"Are you crazy? It'd kill me, you idiot! I'm out of here!" As private Johnson ran away, Marshall turned to a bewildered McKenzie and said: "You see? You have to be pretty brave to talk like that to a general."
Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch. Law of Gravity: Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe. Law of Probability: The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act. Law of Random Numbers: If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal; someone always answers. Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now. Law of the Bath: When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings. Law of Close Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. Law of the Result: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
stuff -
- A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. - A snail can sleep for three years. - A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. - Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer. - Almonds are members of the peach family. - An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. - "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt". - The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. - There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. - There are only four words in the English language which end in "-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous and hazardous. - Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself. - There are more chickens than people in the world. - Bill Gates' first business was Traff-O-Data, a company that created machines which recorded the number of cars passing a given point on a road. - Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. - Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. - The name for Oz in the "Wizard of Oz" was thought up when the creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabinet and saw A-N, and O-Z, hence "Oz." And just in case you have a pressing need to call Antartica: - The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672
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| FIPC Calendar | 
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A Record of our Faithfulness
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FIPC is a member supported church. We do not receive any outside funding. Everything we do is made possible through your faithful giving.
Attendance
11/11/12 =205
Ministry & Building Funds
11/11/12 = $6,807.81
(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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