Issue 26 Volume 12 - Week of June 29, 2014

From Dr. Jim Weldon, Jr.

Dear FIPChurch Family,

As we grow up spiritually one of the things God develops in us is our ability to be emotionally healthy in our spirituality. It is a simple thing and yet, too often our emotional health gets neglected. Fabs Hartford, writes about this and calls it relationally trustworthy. In her article "Am I Relationally Trustworthy" writes this:

"Relational trust is a distinctive mark and a necessary attribute of Christian community. It's a distinctive mark. Christians can be relationally trustworthy because our worth is found in Christ alone. Finding our identity in Him frees us up to receive direct feedback because we're not threatened by failure or weakness in Christ. We are free to give direct feedback because we're not slaves to the approval of man. We can tell one another the truth because know that a person's value has nothing to do with their performance. It's a necessary attribute. Hebrews tells us to exhort one another as long as it's called today so that we aren't hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. One of our primary jobs in our community is to communicate directly with one another when we see blind spots. One of our primary means of perseverance is people around us speaking into our lives about our own blind spots." (The full articles can be found here: Am I Relationally Trustworthy)

Signs and symptoms: Emotionally Healthy people get spiritual feedback and learn from others. They are intentional about their spiritual and emotional growth. Emotionally healthy people communicate their expectations directly and clearly. They take responsibility for miscommunication. They have the courage to speak gentle correction to their friends who is walking into sin instead of avoiding them and hoping someone else steps in. They speak the truth but only in gentleness and love. They do not enable gossip by listening to someone 'vent' about a situation without encouraging them to engage the involved parties directly.

Growing up in Christ and becoming emotionally healthy takes work. It is about doing the right thing with the people you love and doing it consistently. This is hard! In raising our children, Jennifer and I always encouraged them to do the right thing, even if it cost you. Our son Jacob found a very nice skate board in the woods by our neighborhood. He wanted to keep it. But after talking it over with him about what was the right thing to do, he decided to put up signs saying he found a skateboard. He put up the signs and the owner claimed the board. We told our children we would never lie for them. If they missed school, or practice, because they got up late, we would not send in a note saying they were ill. They never asked us to do that. Are we perfect? No! We make mistakes all the time. We are works in progress, just like everyone else. We are making slow but steady progress trying to do the right thing instead of the easy thing.

Becoming emotionally healthy is a vital part of growing in our faith. God is the one who brings grow as we pursue Him and submit our will to His will. It's a life long endeavor. But when we submit our will to His will, we get glimpses of the fact that He is good! And He is good all the time!

Grace and Peace,

Jim Weldon

Church Announcements

Family Freedom Fest Concert

Wednesday, July 2 @ 7:00 pm

Come see our worship team participate in a patriotic concert at Mandarin Presbyterian Church. Live patriotic music and a special salute to the members of our armed forces.

Free fun for the entire family!

Blackboard writings A good example is the best sermon

Upcoming Messages

Don't miss out on the important messages that FIPC has planned this summer:



July 6 - Reverend Greg Cruice - Ultimate Freedon: The Source. Romans 5:12-19

July 13 - Reverend Greg Cruice - Ultimate Freedom: The Response. Ephesians 4:17 - 5:1

July 20 - Pastor Jim Weldon - The Truth About and Problem with Porn and How We Can Be Free of It. Galatians 5:16-24

July 27 - Pastor Jim Weldon - Using Scripture to Resist Sin. 1 Cor. 10:13, 1 Peter 5:5-11

August 3 - Reverend Greg Cruice - To be announced

August 10 - Pastor Jim Weldon - Building a Christ Centered Home. Deuteronomy 6:5-9

August 17 - Pastor Jim Weldon - The Power of Living By and Acting in Faith. Judges 6:12-16

August 24 - Pastor Jim Weldon - Our culture tries to tell us who we are, but Jesus Christ gives us our true identity. Daniel 1:1-20

August 31 - Mike Horst -To be announced

Pastor Jim invites conversation on the topics before the scheduled Sunday.

Supplies Needed for Summer Camps

We are looking for used soccer balls, basketballs, and footballs to use for the Sports Camp. All campers will be asked to bring their own balls, but we would like to have some available for those that might not have one or lose one at camp. We will have bins to collect the equipment in the Gathering Area of the Worship Building through July 20th.

There will also be a display asking for snack items to donate to the Sports Camp. We need Goldfish, crackers, Capri Sun type drinks, and other food items. Look for the display in the Gathering Area of the Worship Building.

Jacksonville Suns Family Faith Games

Join the Jacksonville Suns and 91.7 The Promise for a day or night of faith, fellowship, family, and fun (and baseball too)!

Family Faith Days:

June 22 and July 6--featuring a Postgame concert with Tiffany Coburn and other local churches. Both games begin at 3:05 pm.

Family Faith Night:

August 29--Jason Crabb performs live on stage. Fireworks will light up the Jacksonville sky in the best fireworks show in town. Game begins at 7:05 pm.

For more detailed information and to purchase tickets visit www.jaxsuns.com.

Adult Ministries

Christian Growth Classes

August 10 @ 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.

Single room rate    $ 275

Double room rate $ 185

Triple room rate   $ 160

Quad room rate     $ 145

Deposit of $75 Due: August 3

Final Payment Due: September 7



The above room rates include the following:

Saturday Lunch at North Beach Fish Camp

Saturday Dinner at Ragtime

Sunday Breakfast

Pick up a brochure at worship for additional details and to register.

Youth Ministries

ChristLife Unplugged Bible Study

C.L.U.B.S

Wednesday Nights, Beginning July 9

6-7 pm, Youth House

Don't miss out on this casual summer Bible study series for Senior High Youth (9-12 grade). No fancy power points, no weird up front games. Just a great group of people talking about the Bible. Be sure to plan to stay afterwards for the following fun activities (bring $10-15 for each event):

July 9: Bowling Night at Bowl America (wear your best bowling shirt--prizes to the highest game and best bowling outfit)
July 16: Sweet Frogs (enjoy some "froyo" after the Bible study)
July 23: Laser Tag at Adventure Landing OP (wear your camo, put some black paint under the eyes, and prepare for laser battle)
July 30: Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt (break up into teams and go out into the community doing random acts of kindness--prizes awarded based off of points earned for each act completed).

Youth will need to secure their own transportation to the activities off site (except for the Random Acts of Kindness--our leaders will provide transportation for this event).

Contact Mike Horst for any questions.

Fuel (Junior High) Fun Night

Fuel Friday Fun Night to Dave and Busters

Friday, July 11

5-9 pm, $25.00

Fuel Junior High (7-8 grade) will meet at the church at 5:00 pm to travel to Dave and Busters for dinner and arcade fun. This is a great event to invite lots of friends along.

Please contact Mike Horst to register by Wednesday, July 9.

Children's Ministries

New Summer Camp Opportunity!

Cost: $65

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 $65.

We need volunteers!

Please contact Carissa Hogan, if you are interested in helping out with this camp. Register online now.

In This Issue

Church Announcements

Youth Ministries

Thank You

Thanks and Prayer Requests

This Week's Funny

This Week's Devotional

FIPC Calendar

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:

06/29/14 = 127

Ministry & Building Fund Offerings:

06/29/14 = $3,768.78

(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.

Sunday Worship

Worship Service is held every Sunday morning
10:00 AM

Attire is casual. It is an uplifting, come as you are service.

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!

ChristLife - Senior High Youth

Fuel - Jr. High Youth Group

ROCK / Children

Thank You Notes

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!

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.

Christian Counseling Center

A ministry of Fleming Island Presbyterian Church, The Christian Counseling Center of FIPC is an outreach of the church to our community.

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

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:

This church has been my life line. I really appreciate all you have done.
Praise God for bringing caring help for my friend, Lucy, answered prayer. Thank you God for Sandy May who stepped forward in faith to do Cub Camp. She is an awesome mentor to our youth.
Love our band. Carolyn, what a beautiful voice.
Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make Cub Camp such a success.

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, on his way home.
Martha Williams, health.
Faircloth family.
Sydney Ward.

Prayers from the Welcome Cards:

A successful and professional employment.
Martha Williams and family; Faircloth family.
Smith family, adjusting to blended family; Suzanne S. (Sandy's sister) on dialysis.
Ruth Thomas, hospitalized again.
Ruth Thomas.
My children to always remember all is possible through Christ.
Safety for Hannah Weldon as she travels from Hong Kong to home.
For everyone to have safe travels over the holiday. For my grandparents and Sydney W. and her MS.
Shannon, Desiree, Loraine, Lou, John, Jerry, Robert, Robin, Adriann.
Healing and symptom relief for 2 friends, fighting cancer, Lucy and Kathy. A job for Teresa.
Jason Hersperger, safe return home from deployment.
Applying to colleges, please pray that God leads me to make the right choice. Lori and Lauren are safe and growing in their faith during work crew for Young Life in Colorado.

This Week's Funny

4th of July Top Ten Jokes

(from children)

10) What's red, white, blue, and green?
A patriotic turtle!
From Jessica, age 7, Abilene, TX

9) What did one flag say to the other flag?
Nothing. It just waved!
From Eloise, age 9, Charlottesville, VA

8) Why did Paul Revere ride his horse from Boston to Lexington?
Because the horse was too heavy to carry!
From Betty, age 9, CT

7) How is a healthy person like the United States?
They both have good constitutions!
From Tom P., age 8, KY

6) What dance was very popular in 1776?
Indepen-dance!
From Rachel, age 8, Long Beach, CA

5) What would you get if you crossed George Washington with cattle feed?
The Fodder of Our Country!
From Marie K., age 12, Dallas, TX

4) Teacher: "Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?"
Student: "On the bottom!"
From Christy, age 14, Denver, CO

3) Did you hear the one about the Liberty Bell?
Yeah, it cracked me up!
From Tom P., age 8, KY

2) What did King George think of the American colonists?
He thought they were revolting!
From Scott, age 11, Colorado

1) Do they have a 4th of July in England?
Yes. That's how they get from the 3rd to the 5th.

This Week's Devotional

"Empty Hands Receive Greater Blessings"

by Rick Warren

PurposeDriven.com

This Week's Devotional

"You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." (2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV)

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:11, "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God" (NIV).

What an amazing verse! God makes you rich in every way so you can be generous on every occasion, which will result in thanksgiving to God.

God doesn't bless you so you can be greedy; he blesses you so you can be generous. You give away, and God gives back to you so you can give more away and he can give more back to you and on and on and on. God doesn't give you things so you can pile them up. When you let go of what's in your hand, it's now empty to receive greater blessings from God.

But as I've said before, God's giving to you is based on your attitude. That's why it's so important to live with an attitude of gratitude. The Bible says, "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God" (2 Corinthians 9:12).

When you give, you are performing a service. To serve and to give is the same thing. It's two actions of love. You can't love without serving and giving. And the best part is this: Your service leads to expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Take a moment to pray and express your gratitude to God.

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