FIPC Newsletter

Issue 7 Volume 13  - Month of April 2015

From Dr. Jim Weldon, Jr.

Dear FIPC Church Family,

We are a family. As a family, we have hopes, prayers, wishes, and dreams for each other. This month I wanted to communicate to you my hope for you!

My hope for you is...

1. That Jesus Christ be at the center of your life. If you do not read anything else, read this. Jesus died for you. He died so that you could be forgiven of your sin and reconciled to God the Father. Discovering this truth and living by it brings you untold joy and peace!
 
2. That your family grows in its love and connection to each other and to your church family. Love is the foundation of a Christ-centered life. To learn to love others is our great joy. To understand that you have people outside your immediate family who love you and care for you is amazing!

3. To discover the joy of serving others. Jesus told us that to find our life we have to lose our life. Finding a way to serve others is good for your soul because selflessly serving others grows us spiritually. Joy is found in serving others!
 
4. To have financial balance in your life. Being free from debt and bills brings you true freedom. God does not want us to be a slave to anything, especially debt. Working toward financial balance is an important goal for us all!

5. To discover the fun of generosity. I know this sounds counter intuitive, but it is true. Generosity is fun! Giving of ourselves through our time, talent, and treasure is satisfying. Freely and joyfully giving also helps us to grow spiritually!

These are my 5 hopes for you.

God is good all the time!  All the time God is good!


Grace and Peace,

 Jim Weldon

Jim Weldon


Church Celebrations

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Easter Services

































Prayer Garden Makeover

Have you seen the FIPC Prayer Garden since it had a recent makeover?  If not, be sure to stroll through there next Sunday.  Thank you to Terry and Danny Sexe for all of their hard work to make the garden beautiful again. Also, a special thanks to the Empty Nesters small group for their financial donations to pay for the makeover.












Church Announcements

Audio Visual Volunteers Needed
Sunday Mornings

Worship Team Logo

Our Worship Team needs audio visual volunteers to run the equipment on Sunday mornings.  No experience is required and training will be provided.  Contact Mike Horst at (904) 269-2412 ext. 704 or sign up on your yellow welcome card during worship.

Financial Peace University
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
ROCK Room
Begins April 9



A 9 week life changing class by Dave Ramsey.  Achieve your financial goals: eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before.  Only $93!  For more information or to sign up visit Financial Peace on our web site.

Men's Family Camping Trip
Save the Date!
April 10-11
Weldon Farm, Inverness, FL

Camping

For grandfathers, fathers, and their children.  For more information, contact Pastor Jim Weldon at (904) 269-2412 ext. 705.

6th Annual Rev It Up Car Show

Saturday, April 18

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fleming Island Presbyterian Church

 

 

Don't miss out on this annual event sponsored by FIPC and the Clay County Cruzers.  Stop by and gaze at all the classic cars you can dream about.  Proceeds for this event are split between the church and the Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc. (benefiting injured service members when they return home).  Please contact Elder Arlene Bowling, if you have any questions or need more information.

 

CLICK FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION!


3rd Annual FIPC Charity Golf Tournament
Friday, April 24 @ 11:00 am
The Golf Club at Fleming Island


We're proud to announce the 3rd Annual Fleming Island Presbyterian Church Golf Tournament.  All proceeds going to FIPC's Children and Youth Ministries, such as:  Sports Camp, Cub Camp, 5th Quarter, Egg Hunt, Fall Festival and more.  Join us in helping the children of our community! Please contact Elder Oz May, if you have any questions or need more information.

 

CLICK FOR DETAILS, BROCHURE, & ONLINE REGISTRATION!


Adult Ministries

Christian Growth Classes
April 26 @ 1:00 pm
Worship Building


Christian Growth Classes


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  Sara Dryden, Director of Membership. 1st Base participants, please sign up ahead of time in order to receive information to be discussed at the meeting.

Northeast Florida Great Banquet

Men's Weekend
April 16-19
Women's Weekend
April 30-May 3

Great Banquet

Youth Ministries

ChristLife Beach Camp
Senior High Youth



Phenomenal week of worship led by award winning Christian artists: Kari Jobe, Tenth Avenue North, and Rend Collective.  Cost is $350 (pending fundraising goals). $170 deposit due April 12 to secure your spot.  Contact Mike Horst at (904) 269-2412 ext. 704 to register.  For more information visit ChristLife Beach Camp 2015 on our web site.

The Net Wednesday Nights
 

The Net logoWednesdays

6:30-8:30 pm  

Jr. High &  Sr. High Youth

The Shack

  

Games, music, small groups, and worship!  Invite your friends!

 


Children's Ministries

ROCK Wednesday Nights
5:30-7:00 pm
ROCK Room
THE ROCK LOGO




ROCK stands for "Reaching Out for Christ's Kingdom" and is a youth group for 5th and 6th graders.  





  • April 1: We Don't Judge Others
  • April 8: We Live Selflessly
  • April 15: We Do What God Says
  • April 22:  We Take Sin Seriously
  • April 27:  We Turn To Jesus For Life
To sign up to bring dinner for a ROCK Wednesday night, please contact Duke or Kristina Duncan at (904) 644-8236.


FIPC will offer Cub Camp again this year.  Cub Camp is a summer camp for preschoolers featuring a VeggieTales theme this year.  The cost is $50 per camper. Daily extended care will also be available for an additional fee.  

For more details and to register online, visit Cub Camp on our web site.

We need 6 adults who love to play and lead a group of pre-school children.  We also need 6 high school youth to work with the adults.  Please contact Sandy May if you are interested in volunteering.


FIPC is hosting the GAME PLAN 2015 Sports Camp in partnership with UW Sports Ministry.  The cost of the camp will be $75 ($65 early registration by June 1).  Campers will learn sports skills and discuss the day's Biblical theme using a sports analogy or real life story.  The camp will be offering five different sports:
  • Basketball | CO-ED Ages 8-12
  • Soccer | CO-ED Ages 6-12
  • Cheerleading | GIRLS Ages 6-12
  • Flag Football | BOYS Ages 8-12
  • Lacrosse | BOYS Ages 8-12
  • Team 45 | CO-ED Ages 4-5
For more details and to register online, visit Sports Camp on our web site.

We are currently looking for willing adults to help us put on this great summer camp.  If you are interested in coaching (adults 18 and up), assistant coaching (youth, grades 7-12), or being an event coordinator (snacks, group prayer, or registration), please contact Carissa Hogan.

Summer Camp Donations Needed!


 
Below is a list of all of the items that are needed for both our Cub Camp and Sports Camp this summer.
  • 6 cartons of 30 oz Goldfish crackers
  • 12 cartons of 14 oz Graham crackers
  • 6 containers of 24 oz Animal crackers
  • 20 boxes of Roaring Waters Capri Sun drinks
  • 8 cases of bottled water
  • used soccer balls
  • used basketballs

If you are interested in donating any of these items, please drop them off in the Gathering Area before worship. 


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In This Issue
FIPC Calendar
Calendar

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QA 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.

 

 

New Members This Year:  5

 

Attendance:

Maundy Thursday = 58

Good Friday = 59

Sunrise Service = 205

10:00 Service = 255

 

Ministry & Building Fund Offerings:

Holy Week = $11,670.87

 

(Weekly Need = $8,154)

 

YTD Need       = $114,156

YTD Offerings = $109,057

YTD Variance = -$ 5,099

 

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
Link 
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.

 

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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:
  • Our church family; Jeff and Cathy in Hawaii, a miracle - rejoice.
  • Georgiann has had 2 great reports; the 4 tumors in the brain are gone; Ct scan of the esophogus shows no new growth and the lesions there have shrunk.  Praise God.  Georgiann was not expected to live according to doctors, they are amazed.
  • The lovely weather; church family; going to see the California family, grandnephews, Carter and Harrison.
  • Thank you! Wonderful service.
  • Thank God for my family and Tami.
  • Beautiful! So meaningful. Thank you. 
  • Easter choir learned one fantastic song "Victor's Crown".  Saw relatives from California and South Carolina.
  • Thank you Mike for leading us in the Easter choir celebration.  He is victorious.
  • Incredible uplifting and rejoicing praise band.  Just amazing, beautiful praise of our Lord!.  Wonderful message of renewal and hope.
  • Good job, Mike; beautiful Easter service, worship team.
  • Wonderful week of worship leading up to Easter.
  • Awesome Holy Week services.  All 4 were wonderful.
  • He has risen!

 

Prayer Requests: 

  • For our community.
  • For our church's growth in spirit, connections, and number.  
  • For those who do not know Christ.
  • 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.
  • Sydney Ward.
  • Betty Gedrottis.
Prayers from the Welcome Cards:
  • Don permanently put on 1st shift.
  • Repentance and true salvation decisions this Easter.  Don would be assigned 1st shift.
  • For my grandmother as she has been in the hospital; for my sister and grandparents during their travels; for Sydney Ward with MS; my future.
  • Francis thru trials of illness.
  • Shannon, Desiree, John, Lou, Lorraine.
  • Mother of Cherry, Joan, brain cancer, has two months to live.
  • For clarification for my future.
  • My dad, upcoming surgery; my brother and his family.
  • Salvation and repentance for those who've gone astray.
This Month's Funny

Don't forget to sign up for our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament!


This Month's Devotional

  

 "Be A Missionary In Your Workplace"

by Rick Warren

PurposeDriven.com



 

"Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven."
(Matthew 6:20a NIV)

Did you know that, no matter what you do for a living, you can use your work to bring glory to God? You can use your business and your workplace to further God's Kingdom.

How do you do that? One way is to use your business contacts to spread the Gospel.

I once got a call from a German man who is the president and CEO of a major international sports apparel company. He said he had just finished reading "The Purpose Driven Life" and that it changed his life. He told me, "I've read this book, and I am now a Christian. I just need to know one thing: Should I resign as CEO of my company and become a pastor?"

I said, "No way! Let me show you how to use your job for the Kingdom, how to be a Kingdom builder and not just a wealth builder.

"Do you have an executive team?" He said yes, there were six of them, and two of them were also Christians. I said, "You start meeting with those two and start praying for the other three. Your first ministry is to win your three coworkers to Christ.

"Now, how many employees do you have at your company?" He said about 25,000. I responded, "That's called a mega church! You've got 25,000 members in your congregation. Start praying for them. Be available to them. Establish good Christian principles in your business.

"Do you want to influence other CEOs? Then you need to stay a CEO, because you'll have far more influence on them as a CEO than as a pastor or missionary.

"Would you like to influence culture? The next time you do a celebrity endorsement, you bring that pro athlete in, sit him down, and tell him that you're not just his sponsor; you are his friend. Give him your business card, and tell him to call you when he is in trouble or has a need."

In today's global economy, the new missionaries are businessmen and businesswomen. There are many countries that won't let a pastor or missionary in, but they will gladly welcome your business.

When you use your business for the one thing that's going to outlast everything else - the Kingdom of God - you are being a Kingdom builder and not just a wealth builder.

There is nothing wrong with using your work to build wealth. But Jesus said in Matthew 6:20, "Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (NIV). The only way you can invest in Heaven is to invest in people who are going there. When your work points people to God, you are storing up treasure in Heaven to use for eternity. You are advancing God's Kingdom!
Fleming Island Presbyterian Church
1743 County Road 220
Fleming Island, FL 32003