Featured News
September 21, 2020
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Habitat 2020 "Stake Your Claim" |
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Our amazing First Presbyterian Habitat volunteers put the final exterior color coat on our 20th Habitat for Humanity house this past Saturday, September 19, 2020. We were also able to meet our habitat homeowners, the Sufra family, for the first time. Excitement is building for completion of the house and the home dedication in December. |
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Update on Resuming In-Person Worship
We are excited to announce we held our first in-person worship service this past Sunday, September 20, 2020. Thank you to our volunteers for executing the necessary practices to keep us all safe.
We look forward to seeing you this coming Sunday! Please register all members of your family who will be attending the service. You can register by clicking on the link below or on our FPC App. If for any reason you have a problem with registration, please call the church office at (954) 462-6200 during weekday office hours.
Please be sure to register by 5 p.m. on Fridays to ensure your seating. Attendance without registration will be allowed if our maximum capacity has not been reached upon arrival.
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Due to technical difficulties we were unable to stream the worship service live yesterday, Sunday, September 20, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and do not anticipate this to be an issue in the coming weeks. We hope that you were able to watch the service yesterday afternoon after it was posted.
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As new recommendations become available from city leaders, we will be sure to share those with you. In the meantime, we remain committed to social distancing to disrupt the community spread of the Coronavirus.
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Join us for Socktober
Let's help SOCK it to poverty as part of Socktober! Join the national movement and help SOCK it to poverty! Broward County has over 3,000 people living on the streets. For the next month, we want to show that a small act of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless. Let's join our own Patrick McCawley, a sophomore at Pine Crest who initiated this project, in SOCKing it to poverty!
Donations are greatly appreciated and will be accepted through Sunday, October 11, 2020. Sock collection boxes will be in the front office area and the Narthex.
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Don't forget- all First Pres members are invited to join Pastor Patrick for lunch every Tuesday at noon for Zooming Lunch with Your Pastor. There is no agenda but for Pastor Patrick to see your smiling faces and visit a while during our lunch break.
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September Birthdays
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday this month! Although we may not be together in-person, we encourage you to reach out and wish our church family members a big Happy Birthday.
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Flowers for Sunday Services
If you would like to provide the flowers for our Sunday services, please contact Darleen Callahan at (954) 462-6200 or darleenc@firstpres.cc.
Our next available date is October 11, 2020.
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Youth and College Ministry
We are excited to announce that Youth Group and Small Group are back at The Harbor. Youth Group will be held on Sunday evenings. There will be no dinner or food served until further notice. Middle School will meet from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and High School will meet from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Small Group will be held every Wednesday during the evening, from 5 – 6 p.m. for Middle School and from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for High School.
Our FPC church app has a new and improved update. You will find a new “Ministries” tab on our Navigation bar. This will bring you to the "Youth And College" link that provides devotions, sign-ups, and student/parent guides. The app enables access to each week’s small group material being covered during Youth Group on Sundays. Parents can now easily be informed on a weekly basis with our curriculum, as well.
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Senior Adult (AAC) Ministry |
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The Children’s Mission this month has been to make cards for those in assisted living facilities. We know that many of them are not able to have visitors or see their families. It is something we can all do to bring a little sunshine to the residents. The cards can be handwritten notes or drawings your children have created. If you would like to participate, the cards can be dropped off in the church mailbox at the main entrance or mailed to Cindy Vason at the church address. |
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Your children are invited to join us for a fun game of Bingo every Thursday!
PreK 3 and 4 at 3:30 p.m.
K-5th grade at 4 p.m.
3 p.m. For security purposes, please use your name when logging in to be admitted from the waiting room.
There are plenty of weekly opportunities to stay connected with the Children's Ministry through social media. Check us out on our First Pres of Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ministry Facebook page!
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Mission Monday-Different mission opportunity each week and Facebook story time with Miss Debbie at 9 a.m.
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Take the Challenge Tuesday-Weekly challenges for kids.
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Wacky Wednesday-Fun activities for kids to participate in.
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Thankful Thursday-Ways to show what we are thankful for.
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Thursday- Children's Ministry Zoom Games
- Bingo for Pre-Schoolers (PreK 3 -4 ) at 3:30 p.m.
- Bingo for K-5th grade at 4 p.m.
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Selfie Saturday-Share fun selfies.
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Sunday at Home-Children's Sunday school parent guides and videos for weekly lessons.
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Adult Christian Education (ACE)
"The Early Church Family Grows" Bible History Class
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This Bible history class is offered to you on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and will continue virtually via Zoom. Learn how early church leaders, biblical characters, and events helped shape our Church today. The class is facilitated by Mary Helen Merchant.
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"Race and the Gospel" Sunday Morning Bible Study |
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This Bible study will be held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Neumann Center, beginning on Sunday, September 27, 2020.
In this five-part series, Paul’s words in Ephesians 2:11-16 address race, racism, and injustice and are used to suggest a path to healing and hope for ethnic harmony in the church.
This group will meet within the hybrid model, which is a convergence of an in-person small group (ten person max) accompanied by a Zoom meeting.
Masks and reservations are required to join the in-person group. The study will be facilitated by Bill Condon.
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Divorce Care Support Group |
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A new Divorce Care support group is available on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Spanish room. This group is for anyone who is going through or who has gone through a separation or divorce. Journey alongside friendly and encouraging people during this difficult phase.
This will be an in-person small group gathering. Masks and reservations are required – the deadline to register is noon the day prior to the study. Space is limited to ten people.
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A new GriefShare support group will begin this fall- stay tuned for further details. Walk alongside friendly and supportive people through the difficult journey of loss. For more information, connect with Rev. Pam Masten at PamM@firstpres.cc.
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The Young Adult Ministry is for anyone looking to connect with other young adults who enjoy sharing life experiences, having fun, and finding meaning in life through faith. We meet on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at different locations around town. Connect with Robert Jackson at rtjacks@gmail.com for more information. |
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Tuesday morning Men's Bible study is open to all men of our church community. The group meets at 8 a.m. on Zoom. Our new focus will be on the book of Romans. The Epistle to the Romans or Letter to the Romans, often shortened to Romans, is the sixth book in the New Testament. Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by Paul the Apostle to explain that salvation is offered through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the longest of the Pauline epistles. Connect with John Standart for more information.
Thursday Afternoon Bible study continues at noon in the Neumann Center Library and will use the hybrid model - an in-person gathering limited to ten people with a simultaneous Zoom meeting. Masks and reservations are required for the in-person study option. The deadline to register is by noon the day prior to the study. Contact Eric Johnson for more information or with questions.
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Pebbles of Faith Tuesday Evening Bible Study |
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Pebbles of Faith Tuesday Evening Bible Study resumes Tuesday, September 22, 2020. This group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
Our focus this year will be "Not a Fan." Jesus is not interested in mere fans. He wants completely committed followers. We will examine what it means to deny one's self and truly follow Jesus. Study guides are available. Connect with Kim White for more information at West_Kim@bellsouth.net.
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Christian Women Connect Thursday Morning Bible Study |
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Christian Women Connect Thursday Morning Bible study is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Neumann Center Library. This group will use the hybrid model - an in-person gathering limited to ten people with a simultaneous Zoom meeting. Masks and reservations are required to join the in-person group.
This fall our focus will be on “Not Alone: A Study on Friendship." In this study we will dive into the tough topics of toxic relationships, boundaries, and how to rebuild trust to celebrate what you can experience that only comes when you’re not alone. Contact Mona Petersen for more information and to register at MonaP@firstpres.cc or (954) 598-9345. The deadline to register is noon the day prior to the study.
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Are you new to Zoom? Would you like help with accessing Zoom meetings, viewing our livestream services, or reviewing how to use the new church app? Connect with Mona Petersen at MonaP@Firstpres.cc to get connected with a Zoom Buddy to walk you through your challenges!
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Lemonade Drive-Thru Shout Out |
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Happyland
Our staff and students are excited to be back at Happyland. We are looking forward to getting into a routine and establishing a “new normal” here at school.
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Right Now Media
Friends, did you know that you and your family can stream thousands of inspirational biblical videos and kids' shows anytime, anywhere? Your church family has made a RightNow Media subscription available at no cost to you. RightNow Media offers unlimited access to the world's largest library of Bible study video resources with downloadable study guides and leader guides. There are even selections for your special demographic including, but not limited to, parents, men, women, married couples, recovery, and special resources for facilitators and group leaders.
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Giving Tutorial for our New First Pres App |
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Giving to the Church is now as easy as a few taps on our new First Pres app. Please click on the video above to watch a short tutorial. It's quick and paperless!
Thank you to our members for their continued support and generosity.
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Virtual Prayer Meeting and Submitting Prayer Requests |
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Virtual Prayer Gathering
If you would like to make a difference by praying for others, please join the Prayer Team virtually at 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
Please email pamm@firstpres.cc if you are interested in getting a link to join. All are welcome, no experience required!
Submitting your Prayer Requests and Praises
Or call the church office at (954) 462-6200 and leave a prayer message. You may also submit prayer requests on our new First Pres app.
Instructions for Downloading our New App
Simply access the App Store on your iPhone, Android, Amazon, or Roku device and search for "First Pres FTL". Open the app, scroll down, and click on "Prayer Request," or click on "Worship Resources," then click on "Connect Card."
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Download the Livestream App on your TV
If you have a SmartTV, are using AppleTV, or Roku, you can download the LiveStream app and search under accounts for First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, and watch the services right on your television.
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Social Media and Podcasts
To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information, please take a moment to digitally connect with your church family in the following ways:
Did you know we offer podcasts of Sunday worship? If you are unable to join us for our Sunday worship via livestream, you can listen to our weekly sermons as podcasts on multiple platforms for your convenience.
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First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
401 SE 15th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.firstpres.cc
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