FIPC Newsletter

Issue 27 Volume 12  - Week of July 6, 2014

From Dr. Jim Weldon, Jr.

Dear FIPChurch Family,

I ran across this and it spoke deeply to me and I thought I would share it with you...

My Child... 
You may not know me, but I know everything about you...Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up...Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways...Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered...Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image...Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being...Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring...Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived...Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation...Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book...Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live...Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made...Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb...Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born...Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me...John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love...1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you...1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your father...1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could...Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father...Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand...James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs...Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope...Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love...Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore...Psalm 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing...Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you...Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession...Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul...Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things...Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me...Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart...Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires...Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine...Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager...2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles...2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you...Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart...Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes...Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth...Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus...John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed...John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being...Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you...Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins...2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled...2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you...1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love...Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me...1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again...Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen...Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father...Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is...Will you be my child?...John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you...Luke 15:11-32
 
Love,
Your Dad.
Almighty God



Grace and Peace,

 Jim Weldon

Jim Weldon


Church Announcements


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 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.




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


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 

 

Dave and Busters Logo

Fuel Friday Fun Night to Dave and Busters

Friday, July 11

5-9 pm, $25.00

RSVP TO MIKE HORST BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 
 
 

   

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.


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In This Issue
Church Announcements
Youth Ministries
Thank You
Thanks and Prayer Requests
This Week's Funny
This Week's Devotional
FIPC Calendar
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:  

07/06/14 = 159

 

Ministry & Building Fund Offerings:

07/06/14 = $10,791.93

 

(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
sunday service
Worship Service is held every Sunday morning
10:00 AM

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

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
Link  
Fuel - Jr. High Youth Group
Link
ROCK / Children
THE ROCK LOGO
Link
 Childrens Ministries
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Thank You Notes
Thank You

   

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
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. 

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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
Paryer 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:
  • Bless the Cub Camp participating leaders.
  • Son-in-law's safe return from Taiwan.  Many blessings and gifts from God.
  • Great sermon.
  • Pastor Greg for his wonderful message.
  • Enjoyed the music and the message.
  • I want to thank all the church family for food, calls and being there for my family and me during the loss of James.  Martha Williams.
  • Thankful for the opportunity to serve the past few months.  Safe travels for those on vacation.

 

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.
  • Martha Williams, health.
  • Faircloth family.
  • Sydney Ward.

Prayers from the Welcome Cards:
  • Traveling mercy and grace for family this summer.
  • Shannon, Desiree, Jerry, Lorraine, John, Robert.
  • Our buyers for our home backed out.  Dear Lord, please bring the perfect buyer this month.  A cash buyer.
  • Safe travel (Chris, Evan and Carolyn); church and gov't leaders.
  • Faircloth family, Williams family, Ruth Thomas, Altheda, all who are sick.
  • My daughter, Tracy.
  • My dad, his health.
  • For my children to always remember all is possible through Christ.  Mike S. fighting cancer, give strength to his family.
  • Our children; youth, for their faith and good choices.
  • Continued healing for Ruth T. and easing of pain.
  • Deeper friendship; grandson's happy 2nd birthday; successful and rewarding employment at sea.
  • To find the right rental house for our family in the right neighborhood and in the right school district.  God's will be done.
  • Safe travel for my daughter and family.  Ruth and Joan.
  • Currently unemployed, seeking full-time employment in the very near future.
This Week's Funny

 

 

Church Bulletin Mishaps!

 

 

  • Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
  • The Rev. Merriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience.
  • On a church bulletin during the minister's illness: GOD IS GOOD; Dr. Hargreaves is better.
  • Applications are now being accepted for 2 year-old nursery workers.
  • The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy."
  • If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check, and drip in the collection basket.
  • Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on "It's a Terrible Experience."
  • Don't miss this Saturday's exhibit by Christian Martian Arts.
  • We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector.
  • A worm welcome to all who have come today.
  • Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Nelson's sermons.
  • During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.
  • Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
  • The ushers will come forward and take our ties and offerings.
  • The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Reverend and Mrs. Julius Belzer.
  • The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
  • Don't let worry kill you off - let the church help.
  • Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person(s) you want remembered.
  • Let us join David and Lisa in the celebration of their wedding and bring their happiness to a conclusion.
  • Helpers are needed! Please sign up on the information sheep.
  • Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding.
  • The concert held in Fellowship Hall was a great success. Special thanks are due to the minister's daughter, who labored the whole evening at the piano, which as usual fell upon her.
  • The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.
  • Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30p.m. Please use the back door.
  • The 1991 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10 and 11.
  • The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.
  • Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
  • 22 members were present at the church meeting held at the home of Mrs. Marsha Crutchfield last evening. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Rankin sang a duet, The Lord Knows Why.
  • The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.
  • At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?". Come early and listen to our choir practice.
  • The third verse of Blessed Assurance will be sung without musical accomplishment.
  • The music for today's service was all composed by George Friedrich Handel in celebration of the 300th anniversary of his birth.
  • A song fest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday.
  • Today's Sermon: How Much Can a Man Drink? with hymns from a full choir.
  • Hymn: "I Love Thee My Ford."
  • Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again" giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
  • Women's Luncheon: Each member bring a sandwich. Polly Phillips will give the medication.
  • Announcement in the church bulletin for a National PRAYER & FASTING conference: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals."
  • The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.
  • Ushers will eat latecomers.
  • Tuesday at 4PM there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early.
  • Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
  • Potluck supper: prayer and medication to follow.


 


This Week's Devotional

  

 "You Don't Need a Plan, You Need I Am"

by Rick Warren

PurposeDriven.com 

 

This Week's Devotional

 
"When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." (Mark 6:49-50 NIV)

You only learn what Jesus is really like in the storms of life. You see that he's not a mere man. He's not just a nice teacher. He's not an ethical leader. He is God, the Creator of the universe.

In Mark 6, Jesus noticed the disciples were in distress in the middle of a lake as the wind and waves pounded their boat and kept them from making any progress. And so Jesus walked out to them on the water. Verses 49 and 50 say, "When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid" (NIV).

The disciples had doubted and thought that Jesus was maybe just a nice prophet who could do some miracles. By walking on water, Jesus revealed that he's far more than a man. He was showing that he's God.

He also gave them a challenge ("Don't be afraid) and a reassurance. He said, "It is I."

In the Greek this phrase is actually two words: Ego ima. And ego ima simply means "I Am." What does that mean?

"I Am" is the name of God - not "I was" or "I will be" or "I hope to be." When Jesus says, "I Am," he is saying you don't need to be afraid. You don't need to sweat it. He is God. And that is enough.

If you're going through a storm right now, you don't need a job - you need Jesus. You don't need a plan; you need a person. You don't need a system; you need a Savior. You don't need a new goal; you need God.

When you're going through a storm, remember that God is not distant, apathetic, or uninvolved. He is "I Am." And he will get you through the storm.
Fleming Island Presbyterian Church
1743 County Road 220
Fleming Island, FL 32003