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Issue 22 Volume 12 - Week of June 1, 2014
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Dear FIPC Church Family,
Sometimes, it is hard to pray. We get so caught up in our busyness and the fast pace of life that we "forget." At other times, we just do not feel like praying, we do not know how to pray, or we do not know what to pray for. Below are some prayers I use to get me through when I experience those times. I keep them on my smart phone so I can pull them up and pray them when I am in a dry spell. I find that they help me get me through. Prayer is a "spiritual discipline" and is important for our spiritual growth.
* Lord, grant me the grace to commit my life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ without reservation, and grant me the grace to know your strength & your guidance this day. In Jesus' name. Amen.
* Dear Lord, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said, or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over or when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost, use me to bring them to you. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that don't believe. Whatever it takes, use me to reach them for you. I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers in Christ and for each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes, that they are out of debt, and all their needs are met. I pray that all may know that there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than You. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.
*Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. The Jesus Prayer.
Also, you can turn to your Bible and pray directly from scripture using these examples:
1 Chronicles 4:10 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Colossians 1:9-12 Ephesians 3:14-21 Jude 1:24-25 Matthew 6:9-13 The Lord's Prayer Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 23:1-6 Psalms 46:1-4
I may have more prayers for you next week. Remember, even when you do not feel it...pray. Why? Because God is good! All the time!
Your pastor and friend...
Jim Weldon
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2014 Graduates
We recognized our 2014 graduates in worship on Sunday. Congratulations to:
High School Graduates
Tanner Brewer
Kylee Cavins
Zachary Duncan
Cody Edelenbos
Connor Hogan
Jake Snider
Ashley Wright
Parker Wright
College Graduates
Candace Cafcules
Amanda Poidevant
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Congratulations On
Your Engagement
We want to wish our Director of Worship & Youth Ministries, Mike Horst, congratulations on his recent engagement to Keri Pound. We're glad he asked and that she said "yes"! Congratulations also to their proud parents, Mike & Sharon Horst and Kevin & Patty Pound, all members of our sister church across the river, Mandarin Presbyterian. We are so excited for Mike and Keri as they plan both their wedding and their marriage. |
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The Flocks Are Loose!
Watch for flocks of these lovely FIPC pink lawn flamingos landing in lawns near you. Better yet, for a very worthy cause, send them to the lawns of your favorite friends and family.
- To have someone flocked during the weeks of June 8th through June 21st, sign up at the Flocking Table in the Gathering Area on Sundays or register online.
- All donations benefit youth trips and events.
- Place a bid to flock the Pastor!
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June 8, 1:00 pm
Worship Building
We would love for you to join the church and continue your discipleship journey by partaking in one of these classes. If you are interested in joining the church or attending one of the classes, please contact Director of Membership Sara Dryden. |
New Adult Small Group Sundays After Church 12:00 noon Classroom 1
A new small group for parents who have babies to children in the 6th grade. Based on the DVD curriculum titled: "How to Raise your Children without Raising your Blood Pressure" by Rick Warren. The group will meet at least three times on these proposed Sundays:
May 18
June 1
June 22
Childcare will be available at a nominal cost. Invite your family and friends to attend. Contact Pastor Jim Weldon, if you are interested in attending or have additional questions.
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Save The Date!
Watch for details coming soon.
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Youth Summer 2014 Calendar Pick up your copy of the Youth Summer 2014 Calendar in the Church Office during the week (Monday through Thursday) or in the Gathering Area on Sunday morning. Don't miss out on all of the fun activities and events that we have planned this summer!
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The Net
End of School
Summer Party
Wednesday, June 4
6:30 pm
The Shack
Let's end the school year and start the summer with a blast! Come dressed for a giant slip and slide (Guys: regular swim trunks or board shorts; Girls: one piece or tankini), games, and much more. We will provide the drinks, dinner, and fun. Invite a friend!
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Adventure Landing Water Park
Fun Day
Friday, June 20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the first event to kick off the Summer. Spend the day at Jacksonville Beach Adventure Landing racing down the water slides, relaxing in the lazy river, or playing arcade games. Lunch will be provided by the famous and local favorite, Angies' Subs.
- Grades 7-12 and graduating seniors.
- Meet at the church at 9 am - we will be back by 4 pm.
- Bathing suits must be appropriate-Girls, one piece or tankini; Guys, regular swim trunk or board shorts.
- Bring a towel and sunscreen.
- $30.00 (cost includes travel, park admission, and lunch).
- Please register online by June 18.
You can drop off a check or cash in the offering plate on Sundays (be sure to include the name of your child and the event name "Adventure Landing") or stop by the church office.
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2 New Summer Camp Opportunities!
Cost: $50 (for early registration)
Fleming Island Presbyterian Church is proud to introduce a new summer camp opportunity for children grades K-6. Think VBS with a sports camp concentration! Kids will learn about their sport (soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag football, or cheerleading), as well as learning about having faith in Jesus Christ. Price is $50 for early registration, before June 1st. After this date, it will increase to $65.
We need volunteers!
Please contact Carissa Hogan, if you are interested in helping out with this camp. Register online now.
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Cost: $50 per camper Children will enjoy crafts, games, and snacks.
We need volunteers!
Please contact Sandy May, if you are interested in helping out with this camp and love to work with Pre-K children. Register online now. |
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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:
06/01/14 = 178
Ministry & Building Fund Offerings:
06/01/14 = $9,601.36
(2014 weekly need = $10,048)
Offering envelopes are 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 contact our CFO & Church Administrator, Dawn Vanderpool, at the church office at (904) 269-2412 ext. 701.
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| Sunday Worship |  | Worship Service is held every Sunday morning
10:00 AM
Attire is casual. It is an uplifting, come as you are 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 - Jr. High Youth Group | |
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Thank You Notes
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Thanks to:
The Hospitality Team for Sunday morning refreshments!
The counting team for your continued service to your church!
Our Awesome Worship Band!
Those who helped usher/greet last Sunday!
Our Children's Ministry Volunteers!
Our Youth Ministry Team!
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| Announcements | | |
Announcements for the e-newsletter, power point slide show during worship, and web site should be emailed to Dawn Vanderpool by 9 am on Mondays.
Announcements for the bulletin should be emailed to Sara Dryden by 10 am on Tuesdays.
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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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| Church Staff | | If you would like to contact a church staff member please go to our website.
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Thanks and Prayer Requests
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 Praise / Thanks: - To God for all the new families He is bringing to us.
- To God for blessing 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.
Praise from the Welcome Cards:
- Thank you for this church family; thank you for my job; thank you for my children.
- Congratulations to Mike Horst and Keri Pound on your engagement. Your church family is so happy for you.
- Work and opportunities; God's love and protection.
- Moving on with Mark, Bill Pennewill's Sunday School Class is challenging, go deeper with Jesus. Hallelujah. Thanks.
- Congratulations Mike and Keri. This is truly an answer to one of my prayers.
- Mike's future marriage; 2014 graduates; Elders and Deacons who put so many hours at our church.
- Woo Hoo! Congratulations Mike Horst.
- Thank you for honoring the graduates.
- Thank you Jim, for reminding us the biblical definition of marriage.
- Praise the Lord that I have graduated. I wouldn't have made it without the support of my church family. Praise God for being there always in my moments and hours of studying and struggling to work through. God you are there always. Thank you.
Prayer Requests: - For our community.
- For our church's growth in spirit, connections, and number.
- For those who do not know Christ.
- For our Church's Pastor and Staff.
- The grace to live out our faith.
- For our FIPC Pastor, Staff, Elders, Deacons and their families.
- For families and individuals who are hurting.
- For the PCUSA and FIPC's response to the changes. For our Denominational Relations Committee.
- Jason Hersperger, deployed to Bahrain.
- Martha and James Williams, health.
- Faircloth family, health.
- Sydney Ward.
Prayers from the Welcome Cards:
- James Williams in Mayo.
- Altheda L. in rehab at the Terrace of Fleming Island.
- Ruth Thomas.
- Shannon, Desiree, Lorraine, Jerry.
- Please pray that Jack S. (7 yrs old) recovers fully from a near drowning last weekend. Give his parents strength.
- Kenny S. fighting cancer; Jan S.
- James and Martha Williams.
- The Lavaron Family, loss of dad, grace and healing.
- For the good choices of our graduates and that they seek God out wherever they go.
- Safe travels for my husband, Paul; for my children to always remember all is possible through Christ; Linda to have a quick recovery; our church.
- Help with appetites and treating our temples as the Lord's. My brother to return to walking with Christ and use his special gifts in Body of Christ.
- Continued healing for Ruth so she can get home again soon.
- For healing and health for my neighbor.
- Family's health and well being; successful yachting at Summer's end; successful and happy relationship.
- Kristen is volunteering for a month at a Young Life Camp to reach out to kids and show them the best week of their lives through God. Pray that God uses me, the rest of the college and high school volunteers as well as the adult staff this summer and safe travels.
- For my grandma; my other grandparents; for Sydney who has MS.
- Healing and symptom relief for friends fighting cancer, Lucy, Kathy & Gil.
- For Hannah as she continues her job search and changes her major.
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This Week's Funny
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School's Out For Summer
Parents, FIPC can help! Sign up your children and youth for all of the fun activities and events that we have planned this summer.
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This Week's Devotional
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"Don't Let Pride Be Your Guide"
by Rick Warren
PurposeDriven.com
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
(Philippians 2:3 NIV)
Every conflict that you go through in a relationship has an element of pride mixed into it. What is the middle letter of the word "pride"? I. What's the middle letter of the word "crime"? I. What's the middle letter of the word "sin"? I.
We have an "I" problem! "I" want what "I" want and "I" want it now, and that causes all kinds of problems. In any relationship, never let pride be your guide, because pride is the root of every other sin.
The Bible says in Philippians 2:3 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves" (NIV). Paul says that there are two conflict-creating kinds of pride. One of them is selfish ambition and the other is vain conceit. Selfish ambition says, "It's all about me" and vain conceit means, "I'm always right."
Selfish ambition causes all kinds of problems. James 3:16 says, "Where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice." When you find confusion at your workplace, your church, your home, in your marriage, and even in the government, you can know that selfish ambition and jealousy are causing it.
Vain conceit is the attitude that you are always right. The Living Bible translation of Philippians 2:3 says, "Don't live to make a good impression on others." We do this in every area of our lives, but especially on social media. It's a great temptation to make yourself look better on the Internet than you are.
In Galatians, Paul lists about 17 effects of living with pride. He says when we live a self-centered life, it shows up in all kinds of ways. He starts off by saying things like self-indulgence shows up in sexual immorality and wild partying and getting drunk. You would expect those things.
But most of the things on the list are actually relational sins. Galatians 5:19-21 says, "When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear ... quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy.... Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God" (NLT).
If you want to be happy in your relationships, you've got to have harmony. And if you're going to have harmony, you've got to have humility. Never let pride be your guide.
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Fleming Island Presbyterian Church
1743 County Road 220
Fleming Island, FL 32003
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