E-Courier April 15th, 2021
Our Vision: We strive to live Jesus' charge to love one another and lead others to a growing relationship with God.
Verses for the Week are Luke 24: 36b-48
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, April 18th
8:45 am - 11:45 am Blood Drive in CLPC parking lot
10:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service in Sanctuary (Live Stream available via clpc.us)
(or broadcast in your car in church parking lot on 89.1FM)
11:30 a.m. Spanish Worship Service (Chapel)

Monday, April 19th 
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Food Pantry (FH/Side Rm)     
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Food Pantry (FH/Side Rm)     
7:00 p.m. - Men's Bible Study (Chapel)

Tuesday, April 20th
Happy Anniversary Sam & Leslie McGargle 
6:00 p.m. Voices in Bronze Bells Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Session Meeting In Person (Fellowship Hall)
 
Wednesday, April 21st
Happy Birthday Robert Stein   
12:30 p.m. Faithful Women
7:00 p.m. Gloria Choir Rehearsal
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Scout Troops (Chapel)
 
Thursday, April 22nd - Earth Day
Do something to help the Earth today. Plant a tree, pick up trash, etc. :)
No Events

Friday, April 23rd
Office closed
No Events
 
Saturday, April 24th
No Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 18th - 24th
PW Annual Meeting: The Presbyterian women’s annual meeting will be held on Saturday April 17th, at 10:30 am on Zoom. Audrey Renn will send an email invitation and code to those interested in attending.
Blood Drive: April's Blood Drive at CLPC will be held Sunday April 18th from8:45 am - 11:45 am in CLPC Parking Lot.
Installation of Pastor Bellis: On behalf of the PNC and Presbytery you are invited to the Installation of Pastor Edward "Eddie" Bellis on Sunday April 25th at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Let us come together to Welcome Pastor Bellis!
Wednesday Night Dinners: They are back! Due to the positive response to the church picnic, the Church and Community Team has decided to begin holding Wednesday night dinners beginning May 5th and continue each Wednesday in May. The dinner service will be at 5:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex on Sundays or in the church office during the week. May 5th dinner is Beef Stroganoff with broccoli and chef's choice for dessert. Please let Mark Gisse know of any allergies and he will try to accommodate you. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of the dinner. In the past $5 was suggested and this covered the entire cost of the dinner with a little left over for the Church. For anyone who has never been to a Wednesday night dinner, you do not go away hungry.

Men's Bible Study: The Men of CLPC are holding a Bible Study every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Bruno Mauer at brunojmauer@gmail.com with any questions. Feel free to come on by and join in on the fellowship.

PW Bible Study: The PW Bible study finished up this week. A new study will begin in October. We will be looking at study books soon. If you have a book/study guide you have and can recommend, please provide the book or study guide to Judy Schulte or Audrey Renn by April 30. Books/study guides will be reviewed in May.

PW Gift of Love Offering : Our Presbyterian Women’s Gift of Love offering is over and above each woman’s family pledge to the church. Our budget, our giving and our participation in church mission projects depends on the work of each one of us. If we give generously as individuals, our organization will be able to give generously. Giving envelopes will be available in the church office and the narthex and checks should be made out to CLCP Presbyterian Women. Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping PW during this difficult year.

PW Officer Nominations: The Presbyterian Women organization is looking for a new moderator and a new secretary for the coming fiscal year. If you know someone who would be interested in these positions please contact Marietta Meacham, Audrey Renn or any coordinating team member.
Evening Bible Study: This is an evening Bible study that will take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 PM. We will be studying the book of Ruth using Liz Curtis Higgs' book, The Girl's Still Got It. This is a 12 lesson study and will continue through the summer. We will meet in person, at the church, and by zoom. You may contact Chris Giesecke at crallybernardes@gmail.com if you wish to join this group.

Faithful Women: Come join the Faithful Women’s group for fun and fellowship on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12:30-2:30 until Fall. We meet in the library.  Questions? Contact Garlet Grenz (239) 826-7154 or Kay Slusher (239) 246-4671

Prayer Shawls – Knit 1 – Pray Too: Knit 2 Pray 2 are suspending our meetings for awhile. Please keep knitting shawls and turn them in to the office with my name on the bag. Hoping to reconvene in the next couple months. Check Courier for updates. Any questions please call Matilda, 239-489-3582
Stephen Ministry: Stephen Ministers meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
What is Stephen Ministry? Can a Stephen Minister help me during the pandemic? Stephen Ministry is a way our church provides care to hurting people in our congregation and community. Contact Pastor Eddie at eddie@clpc.us or Ginny Canning canningrhm@aol.com or 239-247-1042 for information.
Clothes Closet: The Clothes Closet is accepting donations so we are collecting CLOTHING again. (Please NO household items outside of clothing & items listed below.)
Drop off in the Narthex or during the week in the Office, Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm.
*Currently C.C. is in Need of NEW Underwear, Socks, Bras and Infant Supplies (diapers, blankets, sheets, etc.)
*Please separate clothes from non-clothes items into different bags.
*Monetary donations may be made out & mailed to: Faith United Methodist Church Attn Clothes Closet 15690 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Church Meetings: The Session approved the regathering of in-person congregational meetings, teams, and committees. We ask that:
  • You contact the church office to let us know of a meeting
  • That no more than 20 people be present
  • Masks are required
  • Social distancing is practiced
  • The room is ventilated if possible
  • And the room is sanitized by the users afterwards.
As to the last one, we do not have a full time cleaning staff, and so any help that is offered ensures better access to the campus.

Church Directory: Here is a link for the Church Directory (Updated 4/7/2021)

Office Hours: The normal office hours are now Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm. If you have a question or concern, please contact Katie Gayle at office@clpc.us

Office Contact Information:
Pastor Eddie: eddie@clpc.us
Pastor Joel: joel@clpc.us
Rachel Carrier (Director of Traditional Worship): rachel@clpc.us
John Ferris (Praise Team Leader): john@clpc.us
Katie Gayle (Office Manager): office@clpc.us

Give Online: For your convenience you can Give Online. Just click the link below.
Help Needed at CLPC: Anyone that wishes to be trained for the sound booth and the video console. We need to have at least 2 more people trained.  Please email Keith Schneider ktsfamily@live.com or Brian Granstra BrianGranstra@gmail.com

Address Update: Please contact Katie at office@clpc.us if you will be going away this Summer with your “Up North Address” and dates of when you will be “Up North” so we can be sure your information is updated.
Birthdays

April 18th - 24th
21st - Robert Stein
 
Anniversaries

April 18th - 24th
20th - Sam & Leslie McGargle 
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Prayer List

Homebound
Frank Alberti
Elly Bartoe
Hal Gerhardt
Shirley Gerstenberger
Audrey Hayward
Al Hornung
Bob McFedries
Nan Read

Deployed Military
Javan Henderson
Randy Pepper
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Tim Baldwin’s Son, Darren          
Stacia Kiss & Friend Claire Keaser
Rich & Marietta Meacham’s Grandson, Ben
   Friends: Paul Timmons, Trasi & Gary
Jim & Matilda Wilson Friends: Millie Vazquez, Cheryl Dami
Connie Hope’s Son, John Hope, & Friends: Brighton Curcio,
   Denise Curcio, Souleigha Curcio, Kendaen Curcio
Elly Bartoe’s daughter-in-Law, Kimberly and Barb DeVore
Carolyn Hornung’s; Friends: Dawn Paulson, Sarah, Alamar, Lauren Paulson
Spanish Ministry Members with Immigration Process
Jean Shell & Nephew, Tony
Scott Heffington’s Mother, Ona Riggin
Walt & Pat France and Son, Scott France
Karen Clifford’s Mom, Mary
Larry & Christine Johnson’s Nieces, Megan Heinaman & Erin Johnson
Nancy Keil’s Friends, Mike Stevenson & Kathy Morse
Amanda Johnson’s Friend’s Father, Jeff Ward
Sue & Marty Chanofsky
Judy Schulte’s niece, Julie and Maybell
Joyce Botchford’s brother, Jim Tharp
Cindy Carver
Steve Norris, and friends, Jim and Jan Benadum
Bev & George Westacott
Bob Osborne
Brenda Harcourt & her Son and family
Kirk Charles’s nieces, Stacy Charles & Jessica Colondona
    & friend Rob
Barb Pappalardo’s son Brett & friends; Don & Trisha Winship
Pam Smith’s Friend, Susan Christopher
Sharon Werner’s sister-in-law Connie &
   Friends; Steve & Kathy Krug
Iglesia El Redentor in Matanzas, Cuba
Al & Shirley Haager’s Friend, Bill Heiatzam
Alex Kiss
Pastor Joel and wife, Miriam
Ken Vanswearingen
Jordan Bergman
Our Mission: Led by the Holy Spirit, we joyfully reach out to the community and the world in faithful love and service as we mature in Discipleship and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.