This Sunday . . . 

Another lovely thank you note has arrived from Brentwood Elementary!  See the attached photos from Mrs. Harrison’s first grade class . . .

Cuba Mission Partnership

On Friday, May 19, Sue Hargis Spigel and Carol Papa will travel back to Cuba for four days as part of a 15-member team representing the Peace River Presbytery. The primary purpose of this trip is to renew the Cuba Mission Partnership between the Peace River Presbytery and the Matanzas Presbytery, as well as the partnerships between sister churches. The sister church partnerships represented are:



• First Presbyterian Church of Naples and Central Matanzas Presbyterian Church
• Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church of Naples and Perico Presbyterian Church.
• Covenant Presbyterian Church Fort Myers and El Fuerte Presbyterian Church
• Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers and El Redentor Presbyterian Church
• First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota and Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Church

In addition to renewing our church partnership with Juan G. Hall, Sue and Carol will be taking much needed car parts for Pastor Alison’s car, some personal care products, and craft supplies to support the handmade craft ministry of Juan G. Hall, which provides income to local artisans.

Please keep Sue, Carol, and the other fellow travelers in your prayers.

Reading the Bible With Understanding 

Tuesdays 11:30 - May 23

on Zoom

For Presbyterians the importance of Scripture, along with Faith and Grace are foundational beliefs. This class introduces important ways to consider when interpreting different parts of the narratives, poetry and wisdom, and letters that make up the Bible. We’ll consider what Presbyterian believe about the nature of the Bible and which translation is best for each of us. Together we’ll take a broad look at the Biblical story in its many forms. This class will be led by Elaine Barnett, a member of FPC, an Elder and Certified Christian Educator. Sign-up by emailing ewbarnet@me.com

May 16 Interpreting Poetry and Wisdom Literature

May 23 Interpreting Letters

A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. The remaining 60% is used to support children-at-risk, youth, and young adults through ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Read the Latest Family Newsletter with important dates for upcoming events.

June 12-16

College/Continuing Education/  

   Technical School Scholarships

Scholarship money is available for the upcoming school year. Interested students and families should go to the website using the button below and print the application. The application and transcripts must be received by Saturday, July 1. Transcripts, including those from the spring 2023 semester, should be included or forwarded as soon as available. Returning applicants need only to have transcript sent and update their contact information. All college and technical school students are encouraged to apply.

"Celebrating Young Talent"

May 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Suncoast Music Scholarship 2023 winners will perform in a free concert to celebrate their earning a music scholarship. The talented young musicians selected to receive a Suncoast Music Scholarship came from 6 area high schools and they will be performing on a range of instruments. Voice, piano, violin, cello, flute and French horn.

Lions Club



As you are doing your Spring cleaning, don’t forget to recycle your eye glasses and hearing aides you no longer use in the Lions Club box in the church office. Thank you! 

Grief Matters

Monthly Conversations About Grief

Bay Care Spiritual Care

TIME CHANGE

FPC's Weekly All Faiths Food Distribution 

We have expanded our food offering and are now averaging over 100 families per week!

Join us on Thursday mornings to volunteer. We start packing food at 8:30 a.m. and serve from 9:30 A.M.-11:00 a.m. (30 MINUTES EARLIER)

First Presbyterian Preschool

firstprespreschoolsarasota.org

Now accepting application for the

2023-2024 School Year.

ACS Church Life App is Still Available

   for Download at Your App Store

We just found out that the ACS church life app is still available for download from your app store (Apple and androids). For those of you not familiar with Church Life, it is an app that is available to church members. You can search for members, view phone and  address information, photos, and family members. You can send a text or call with a simple tap on the phone number. You can even send an email. Download it now before it is no longer available through your app store.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Garcia, finance manager (941) 955-8119.

Prayer List

Click on the link below for the prayer list. Thank you for praying for healing and encouragement for these dear ones.

Pastoral Care

When you or a loved one is hospitalized, it is important that you contact the church or the pastor to inform us directly and inform the hospital that you are a member of our congregation and would welcome a visit. Hospitals will not contact the church. We have also discovered that some will no longer even list a patient as our church member on their internal records unless the patient is careful to note their relationship with our congregation. Thank you for your assistance.

We’re Here for You!

The FPC care team, Stephen Ministers, deacons, elders and church staff continue to be available for you. Please feel free to reach out to Cheryl Track, Faith Community Nurse (941) 320-3828 or call the church office (941) 955-8119 if we can be of support to you.