NEWS @ FIRST
May 14, 2021
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
In-person worship in the sanctuary
9:00 a.m. service time
A vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary music
Online access beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Beginning May 30, and continuing through July 25,
our in-person Sunday worship service will change to 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Worship in the Sanctuary
As the outside temperature and humidity increase this season, we are no longer leaving the doors open in the sanctuary. This helps keep attenders comfortable, the piano and pipe organ working properly, and allows the A/C system maximum efficiency. We are also using air purifiers.
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Sunday Sunday classes IN-PERSON
this Sunday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.
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Preschool – 1st Grade:
Hallway outside of Fellowship Hall by the preschool playground
2nd-5th Grade: Fellowship Hall
Middle School: Fellowship Hall
High School: Labyrinth
The last day of Sunday School before summer recess is May 23.
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Pentecost Sunday
May 23, 9:00 a.m. worship service
Come celebrate Pentecost Sunday with a vibrant service that will include special music, liturgical dance, and communion. All are invited to wear RED.
The Pentecost Offering received on May 23 benefits children at risk, as well as the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program, and the Presbyterian Youth Triennium. 40% of the amount received is directed to local ministries, while the remaining 60% is used to address national needs. The gifts we share equip our youth for the challenges ahead.
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Mary Martha Circle Meets Wednesday,
May 19, at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom
We will be exploring "Hymns Composed by the Leaders of the Reformations," led by Ardis Rea. Do you know which reformer composed 8989? Why are the Psalms in our hymnbook? What were the first organs like?
All women of the church are welcome. Contact Elaine Barnett at ewbarnet@me.com for the link.
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The Cowden-Smith Library is open
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
and on Sundays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Our lovely library is located on the second floor of the administration / education building.
Look for the FPC Library Book Cart in the Narthex this Sunday! There will be a varied selection of our newer books from which you can choose, including some children's books. No due dates; simply return when you finish with them. A sign-out sheet will be on the cart.
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Join the SURE Celebration!
Next Monday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
You are invited to be a part of SURE network members and friends assembling to celebrate our accomplishments, honor community leaders who continue to work with us, and re-commit to working for justice in the Sarasota community. Be sure to register in advance to participate in this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Don't delay--please take 10 seconds and register now. Thank you all!
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FPC Sarasota’s Campus Clean-Up
Saturday, June 5, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Inside and outside tasks—something for everyone! Come and join the fun of working together to tidy up our campus. Projects will include gardening, window cleaning, and craft room organizing. Watch for more details coming soon!
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Introducing Mr. Fortner . . .
Mr. Fortner is a teacher at Brentwood Elementary School! He is a new second and third grade teacher who works with many special needs students each day in one of the classrooms our church recently “adopted.” Because he is a new teacher, our support is especially helpful!
Thank you, First Presbyterian Church, for your gifts to Invest in Children to “Adopt a Classroom” as we reach out to the hard-working teachers at our mission partner, Brentwood Elementary.
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Comfortable and attractive blue cloth masks with
the FPC logo are just $5.
Proceeds go to support our
youth ministries. Contact the church office to pick one up or have it mailed to you.
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1
Florida Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Network (FLAPDAN)
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Read these important recommendations, restock your supply kit, and be aware of our church’s communication protocol.
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FPL Assistance
CARITAS is offering FPL assistance up to $100
for Sarasota County residents.
The CARITAS office is currently closed for in-person interviews, but you may call (941) 366-5620
Monday through Friday
from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for assistance.
Please have your SSN
and your FPL account number ready.
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Resurrection House Update
Resurrection House is open each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are still a few volunteer spots available. If interested, please contact Joe at rhlucero@verizon.net
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FPC’s Mission Partnership with
All Faiths Food Bank
Our emergency food distribution site
continues to remain open!
Thursday Mornings: 9:15 - 11:30 am
(distribution 10:00 - 11:30 am)
The food distribution is by drive-through with volunteers loading cars as clients circle in the parking lot during the allotted time. Volunteers are needed each Thursday. Task options include sorting and distributing food, setting up, cleaning up, and directing traffic.
All safety measures are in place: Masks and closed-toe shoes required
for volunteers; gloves and hand sanitizer provided; masks required for walk-up food recipients
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick, rkirkhv@aol.com or (941) 355-0809
or Dave Householder, dphouse47@gmail.com or (724) 462-4235
Please consider becoming a part of this exciting ministry
to our community!
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Remembering Our Church Family in Prayer
Thank you for upholding members of our congregation with special prayer needs during this time. Click on the attached link for a complete list:
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We Care Posters
Click on the list below for a list of those who have recently, or are currently, hospitalized from our congregation who have been sent a personalized We Care poster-card on behalf of our church family. Please keep them in your prayers and consider sending a message of encouragement.
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Giving Options
Please continue to mail your contributions to us at the church or donate online. Your gifts make a great difference during this challenging season.
Online: If you are interested in giving electronically through our secure e-giving process, please visit FirstPresSarasota.org and select the online giving button.
Texting: Are you interested in the convenience of contributing by text message? Text FPC2050 to 73256 to donate via text. Standard rates may apply.
Mail In: During this time when the church campus is closed, all mail, including contribution checks, securely arrives to our church office.
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Pastoral Care
When you or a loved one is hospitalized, it is imperative that you contact the church or one of the pastors to inform us directly and inform the hospital that you are a member of our congregation and would welcome a visit by one of our pastors. 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.
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