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NEWS @ FIRST
April 21, 2023
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We hope to see you at this
Sunday's Worship Service
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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Our Inquirers’ Class Has Been Postponed. If you want to learn more about this exciting congregation of if you are interested in a future class, please speak with Pastor Tim or call the church office, (941-955-8119)
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A SuperStar Love Note In response to our adopting another Brentwood class, we received the following Love Note:
Hi! This is Steve French from Brentwood Elementary. I wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU First Presbyterian for adopting our class again this year. My class and I greatly appreciate all the support Brentwood has gotten from First Presbyterian! We are excited to pick out some much-needed classroom materials and prizes for the class.
The kids are just as appreciative and excited as I am!
Steven French 4th grade teacher Brentwood Ele.
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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
Session 2. Understanding and Choosing a Translation
Session 3. Interpreting Narrative Passages
Session 4. Interpreting the Gospels
Session 5. Interpreting Poetry and Wisdom Literature
Session 6. Interpreting Letters
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Read the Latest Family Newsletter with important dates for upcoming events. | |
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Recognition of Graduates
Parents, grandparents, and students, call the church office (941) 955-8119 with the name of your graduate, school graduating from, type of degree obtained, and a brief description of future plans (i.e., entering [name of college] in the fall), by Sunday, May 7. We would welcome news of impending graduations from high school, college, technical training programs or graduate schools. There is so much to celebrate!
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You are cordially invited to First Presbyterian Preschool’s First Roots Gala held at Sarasota Yacht Club April 27, 2023 from 6-9pm. We are going to have an amazing evening with delicious food, crafty cocktails, awesome DJ, incredible auction, and fun activities including the wine pull, again. Ticket price is $125 per guest. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code below.
The deadline to purchase tickets in Monday April 24.
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Proceeds raised from this year’s gala will support our school’s operational costs not covered by tuition or grant funds which are required to be spent on personnel and staff retention. Our preschool is in need of new classroom furniture, after operational expenses are met, any residual funds raised by the First Roots Gala will be used to purchase furniture for the classrooms.
Come celebrate our preschool’s 75th Anniversary of being the best, play-based preschool in our community!
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Easter Flowers, Thank You.
Over 29 plants were distributed to members who are not able to attend church and to the rehabilitation centers at Sunnyside and The Pines. Your gift brought joy to many.
~ Thank you from the deacons at First Presbyterian.
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Recommendations for Officer Candidates
It is our privilege and responsibility as Presbyterians to elect our own leaders, and the Nominating Committee is organizing for the work of the coming year. They would like to know names of members whom you believe to be gifted for service as elders, deacons, or members of next year's Nominating Committee. Position descriptions and nominating forms are available in the entryway (along with a box for you to submit completed forms). The due date for submissions is Sunday, May 7. Please be in prayer for the committee as they undertake this work of discernment.
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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!
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Ushers Needed
Please contact James Jordon by calling (816)377-5666 or emailing: jej.jordan@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of the new rotating team of ushers. Training will be provided. It’s a great way to serve!
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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 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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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.
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Cowden-Smith Library Hours
Library open Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The library book cart in the narthex offers 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 is on the cart.
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Prayer List
Click on the link below for the prayer list. Thank you for praying for healing and encouragement for these dear ones.
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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.
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