The official newsletter of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth
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August 29, 2014 Volume 13, Number 18
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Pastors’ Corner, Back to School Brunch Fall Classes, Studies, Schedules Joys & Concerns, Nominations Needed
ELDER CLASS OF 2017 Annually, First Presbyterian Church publishes short biographies of members who are being included in the upcoming class of elders. This year, we present the members of the Elder Class of 2017, as well as those on the 2015 At-Large Nominating Committee. We appreciate you joining us in prayer of thanksgiving and for guidance as they serve the church in this important way.
ELDER CLASS OF 2017 Marian “Mimi” Benoist is a lifetime member of FPC, the 4th generation of her family to worship here. She has served as a Trustee, Chair of the Finance Committee, along with serving as Assistant Clerk and Clerk of Session. Mimi is an account manager at Higginbotham in the employee benefits department. Mimi has been married to her husband, John, for 34 years and they have raised two children, Frances and Logan. Brian Carlock was born in Cleburne, graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point (1992) with a BS in Engineering, then later a MS from the University of Missouri. He served as an Army officer from 1992-1998, retiring as a Captain. In 1999, Brian moved to Fort Worth and joined FPC. Since then, he has served
on the Property and Children’s Ministry Committees, as well as been a youth middle school sponsor. Brian is Senior Vice President at Hillwood Development Company in Dallas, where he has worked for 14 years. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children, Kathryn (15), Aidan (13), and Caroline (9). Paul Conner grew up in Hurst, received an Economics degree from UTA, a JD from the UT Law School, and has practiced law in Fort Worth since 1978. Paul and his wife Denise joined FPC in 2000. He was ordained an elder in 2004 and has previously served on Session and as a Trustee, liturgist, and on the Stewardship, Evangelism and Mission Outreach Committees. He has previously served in the Legal Outreach Clinic, FPC/Temple Beth El Dialogue Committee, Transition Committee and the Communications Task Force. Paul and Denise have five adult children and four grandchildren, including FPC members Ashli and Brandon Smick and grandchildren Everett, Graham, and Finley. Amy Doze was born in Atlanta, GA. She studied at the University of Glasgow, Scotland and graduated with a BBA in Finance from UT at Austin. Amy and her family
moved to Fort Worth in 2008. She and husband, Todd, joined FPC in 2011 and are members of the Growing Families of Faith Church School class. She is a member of Presbyterian Women and serves on the Children’s Christian Nurture Committee, Day School Committee, Room in the Inn laundry team, nursery volunteer team, and Trinity Trails Church School teaching team. Locally, Amy has volunteered with Meals on Wheels and The Senior Source, is on the Alliance for Children Auction Committee and a proud supporter of Cook Children’s Hospital. Amy is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Todd’s software business, before which she worked for Chubb Insurance in corporate finance for 15 years. She and Todd have three children, Sam (7), Lillie (7), and Wyatt (1). Maren Gibbs, a native Texan, spent time as a child in Oklahoma and Louisiana. She attended TCU, graduating with a BA in 1999. Maren and husband, Charlie, married at FPC in October 2004. Maren’s parents are FPC members Sue and Eric (late) Anderson. Maren and Charlie joined FPC in 2010. Maren serves on the Evangelism Committee, attends the Growing Families of Faith Church School class, is a Sunday volunteer in childcare, and is a member of the Presbyterian Women December circle. See Biographies, page 3
Pastors’ Corner Dear Friends: Psalm 133 begins with this verse: How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! That verse (and this Psalm) has been on my mind and in my heart throughout the summer. It is a verse I have committed to memory. Scripture has the power to name and shape our reality. And Scripture has the power to hold out a vision for a hopeful future. This verse does both for me. How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity names the reality I experience in our community of faith. There is a gracious and generous experience of Spirit here that comes from the unity we share in Jesus Christ. With over 2,000 members, visitors, and friends of First Presbyterian Church, we understand unity does not equal uniformity. We wrestle with scripture, we discern God’s calling and work in and among us, we don’t all agree on issues facing church and world, we each value and participate in some ministries more than others. Yet we remember and live into the unity we share as disciples of Jesus Christ. It is good and pleasant.
Sunday Worship August 31, 2014 Scriptures: Exodus 3.1-15, Matthew 16.21-28 9 a.m. Worship (Great Hall) Hymn 405: Praise God for This Holy Ground Hymn 406: We Are Standing on Holy Ground Hymn 411: God Is Here Today Hymn 69: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky 8 a.m. Worship (Chapel); 11 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) Hymn 405: Praise God for This Holy Ground Hymn 412: God, Reveal Your Presence Hymn 719: Come, Labor On
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity also holds out a vision for a future that is hopeful. We need that vision held out before us. It can be so easy to become discouraged by the constant bombardment of bad news and discord from around the globe and close to home. Russia and Ukraine. Iraq and Syria. Israel and the Gaza Strip. Ferguson, Missouri. Even churches – in our denomination and other denominations – too often experience discord and disunity. How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! I invite you to commit this verse to memory. I invite you to give thanks for our experience of unity in Jesus Christ. I invite you to pray for this vision becoming reality in the church and world as we continue to be both witness to it and participants in the on-going work of reconciliation as the church of Jesus Christ. God’s Peace to You Home,
Back to School Brunch & New Brunch Schedule All are invited to a special brunch to celebrate the start of a new school year on Sunday, September 7 from 12-1 p.m. Come for a delicious meal and encourage students, parents, and educators. Bring items for a School Supply Drive for less fortunate students. Teachers and administrators eat free as our guests! Cost for others is $7 per person/$25 family max. Through June, the Fellowship Committee is excited to host First Sunday Brunches in the Great Hall from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Each first Sunday, come for a thematic menu, including an option for children. Brunch is no longer served weekly. Cost is $7 per person/$25 max.
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Biographies, cont. Maren volunteers for Alliance for Children, Fort Worth Country Day, and Leadership Fort Worth. She is a member of the Fort Worth Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae. Maren and Charlie have three daughters, Alex (14), Nola (7) and Annika (2). Maren is the Production Manager for Schaefer Advertising.
Michelle Goodwin is a Kansas City native and holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. She moved to Fort Worth and met her husband, Bill. They joined FPC in 1992 and she was ordained as an elder in 2001. She is the owner of a small trucking company based in Missouri. At FPC, Michelle has served as a former Nominating Committee chair, VBS chair, and PW board member. She served on committees including, Building, Property, Mission, Pastor Nominating, and Evangelism. She is a member of the SYS Church School class. Michelle is a past-president of the Junior League of Fort Worth, a former Mayfest Chairman and President (board of directors), President of the Trinity Valley School Parents’ Club, and a member of the Fort Worth Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club. Michelle and Bill have one daughter, Natalie (22). Bill Leonard came to Fort Worth in 1975 from Overland Park, KS to attend TCU where he received his BBA in Accounting in 1979. He met Brenda at TCU, they were married in 1980, and joined FPC soon after. Bill spent 30+ years in public accounting as an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers before retiring in 2012. In 2013, Bill became the Chief Financial Officer of The Dallas Opera. Bill has served as an elder and on various committees of FPC. He is active in the
community and has served as an adjunct faculty member and advisory board member to the business school at TCU. Bill and Brenda have two sons, Alex (27) and Ted (24). Herd Midkiff graduated from TCU in 1997 with a degree in finance and received his MBA from SMU in 2004. A lifelong Presbyterian, Herd and his wife, Shannon, have been members of FPC since 2012. Herd is a partner at J. Taylor & Associates, LLC, an accounting and consulting firm, and is the co-director of the Consulting Services division. Within FPC, Herd is a member of the Adult Christian Nurture Committee, Growing Families of Faith Church School class, and is an usher for the 11 a.m. service. Locally, Herd is involved with Leadership Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Make-A-Wish Foundation’s regional council, and the Neely School of Business at TCU. Herd and Shannon have a daughter, Caroline (3). Matt Mildren is the President and cofounder of Tug Hill Real Estate Partners (THREP), with over twenty years of industry experience in leasing, development and acquisitions of real estate properties. Matt graduated from TCU in 1994 with a degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Real Estate. In 2009, he completed a Real Estate Advanced Finance Certificate Program at Harvard University. Matt serves on boards of various local organizations, including the Presbyterian Night Shelter, All Saints Episcopal School, and Texas Ballet Theater. Matt resides in Fort Worth with his wife and their two children.
Elizabeth Parker began attending FPC at one year old, joining as a confirmand in 2013. She is active in youth mission trips, was the youth representative in the 2013 Stewardship video, and serves on the Evangelism Committee, including the task force to plan and implement the new Penn Pal ministry. She has volunteered at VBS, Children’s Church School, Mission on the Move, and is an Acolyte for the 11 a.m. service. Elizabeth will be a sophomore at Ursuline Acadamy of Dallas. There, she serves on the All School Read Committee, helping to choose a book for the school to read the following summer. She has been a member of Destination Imagination for six years and enjoys learning Mandarin Chinese, with hopes to visit China during this school year. Elizabeth is the oldest of four children. Her parents are Tim and Amy Parker. Jean Patterson was born and raised in First Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School and TCU. She and her husband, Ed, were married in FPC in 1979. An ordained elder, Jean has taught in the day school and served on the Congregational Care, Christian Nurture, and Mission and Outreach Committees, and as the Presbyterian Women’s historian. She has been involved in Stephen Ministry and the Busy Women’s Bible Study. Jean has served on the Easter Seals Greater North Texas Committee, Junior League, and Bible Study Fellowship. She and Ed have three children, Jenna, Matt, and Sam. Nancy Painter Paup, a native of Dallas, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and the former Corporate
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Biographies, cont. Relations and Membership Manager of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. She and her husband, Ted, moved to Fort Worth in 2005, joining FPC soon after. She served on Evangelism, Communications, and Worship and Music committees, and currently serves on the Evangelism committee. She is on the Board of Regents at TWU, the Board of the Texas State Historical Association, and the Board of Trustees for Schreiner University. She is a graduate of Leadership Texas, a member of Jewel Charity, Inc., Junior League of Fort Worth, and the Leadership Fort Worth Alumnae Association. She and Ted have two adult daughters, Mary Catherine Paup Parsons and Jessica Paup Campbell, and four grandchildren. John A. Richards, a native of Fort Worth, joined FPC as a confirmand. He graduated from TCU and UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in San Antonio, and served in the United States Air Force before returning to Fort Worth to practice medicine, retiring in 2012. At FPC, John has served on the Mission Outreach Committee, the Medical Emergency Team, Health Ministries Committee, and the Worship and Music Committee. He helped to establish Faith Presbyterian Church in Aledo, and has been on three medical mission trips to Haiti. He was ordained as elder in 2005. John and his wife Lenda have two children and five granddaughters. Mary Kay Roberto grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, and received a degree in mathematics from Augustana College. She joined the aerospace industry in New Jersey, before moving to the DFW area where she has since worked in the computer industry. She is President of Akaibu Software.
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Mary Kay and her husband, Matt, were married at Ridglea Presbyterian Church in 1979. She was ordained as an elder and served on the Session several times. She joined FPC in 2008. Recently, she has been a member of the Stewardship Committee, taught at WOW!, volunteered for Room in the Inn, participated in the committee to establish the my faith FAMILY program, and participated in a discipleship group that studies and volunteers together at the WARM Place. Stephanie Sheppard has been a member of FPC since the age of five, and was confirmed in 1989. She was very active in the youth group, serving on the Youth Ministry Committee, and as President of the youth group as a senior. She attended many mission trips and youth conferences. She left to attend Texas A&M University. She moved back in 2002 and has since served on the Christian Nurture Committee, Personnel Committee and as a liturgist at the 11 a.m. service. She was ordained as an elder in 2008.
Committee. If elected, John will follow his grandfather (John M. Stevenson, FPC member), parents, sister, and brother-inlaw as elders in the Presbyterian Church. He resides in Wedgwood East. Martha Sudderth is a Fort Worth native who attends Trinity Valley High School. She became a member of FPC as a confirmand in 2013. An active member of the youth ministry, Martha sings in the Messengers Choir, attends Wednesday night Bible study, and has gone on youth mission trips. She will serve on the Fellowship Committee in 2015. In the community, Martha volunteers with Berry Good Guys and the Tarrant Area Food Bank. She is involved in theater, in and out of school, having been on the cast and crew of several productions. At Trinity Valley, she is a member of the Third Wavers Club (women and gender studies) and the knitting club. Martha’s parents are members Margaret and Mark Sudderth and sister is member Anna Sudderth.
Stephanie is a Human Resources/ Benefits Manager at D.R. Horton, currently serving as Project Manager of a PeopleSoft implementation.
AT-LARGE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
John Stevenson was born and raised in Dallas, graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas, and is an Eagle Scout. John studied mechanical engineering at Bucknell University, where he also met met his fiancée, Michelle Dillon. He is a mechanical engineer at Burns & McDonnell and is pursuing his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jacqueline Bender was born in Detroit, MI, and grew up in Arlington, TX. She received a BS in Psychology from Tulane University. After spending two years in Honduras in the Peace Corps, she received Master Degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from UTA. She married Ken Garlington in 2002 and they joined FPC in 2004.
A life-long Presbyterian, John was nominated to the Elder Nominating Committee the same day he was confrimed at Northridge Presbyterian Church, Dallas. At FPC, he is a sponsor of the high-school youth group and serves on the Communications
Jacqueline has been a Church School Teacher and VBS volunteer at FPC for nine years. She has served on the Children’s Christian Nurture Committee and has been Chair of her PW Circle for several years. Jacqueline has attended
Biographies, cont. many KidQuakes, the Multicultural Camp at MoRanch, Mission on the Move, Family Mission trips, and the annual MoRanch Church Retreat. Jacqueline worked for the City of Fort Worth for 17 years. In 2010, she made a career change and opened her own Jazzercise business. She has served on the board of CASA of Tarrant County for six years, including a year as President. She also served as a Big Sister in Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Jacqueline and Ken have two children, Rachel (11) and Grant (8). Martha Brooks, a member of FPC for 32 years, is a native Texan. She received a BS degree from East Texas State. She has enjoyed careers in education, including language therapy for students with learning disabilities, assisted living, marketing, and spiritual direction. At FPC, Martha is an ordained elder. She has served countless roles, including, but not limited to, Stephen Minister/ Leader, Church School teacher, usher, liturgist, and member of the Spiritual Formation Leadership Team. She has served on Adult and Children’s Christian Nurture, Mission Outreach, Personnel, and Worship and Music committees, as well as the Pastor Nominating Commitee that brought Karl Travis to FPC. She is active in Presbyterian Women and serves on the Liturgical Arts, Columbarium, and Building Committees. Martha has also served with many FPC outreach efforts. Martha and her husband, Charles, have two grown children, Chris and Allyson. Ronnie Clinkscale is a native of Texas. He received his BBA in Accounting from TCU in 1955. He serves on the Board of Trustees for TCU and is an avid Horned Frogs fan. He and his wife, Kay, became members of FPC in 1959. They are members of the Geneva Church School class and are
active in the Care Team network. Ordained an elder in 1969, Ronnie has served several terms on Session and has been a youth sponsor, confirmation mentor, and usher. He’s served on the Christian Nurture, Congregational Care, Finance, Personnel, Stewardship, and Worship and Music Committees, as well as held the positions of Trustee, Church Treasurer, among others. Ronnie serves on the boards of Lena Pope Home and Gill Children’s Services, as well as being President of the Lena Pope Foundation. Now retired, Ronnie spent 41 years in the public accounting profession. He now is a business consultant. Ronnie and Kay have three adult children (Bill, Lynn Nezworski, and Anna Smith), and six grandchildren, all members of FPC. Pat Gordon was born in Joplin, MO. She received a BS in education from Kansas University. Pat and her husband, Bill, joined FPC in 1971, and are members of the Alpha Omega Church School class. She was ordained an elder in 1978 and has served two terms on the Session. She has served on Congregational Care, Christian Nurture, and Nominating committees. Active in Presbyterian Women, she has served as Moderator and held several other positions. She is Chair of FPC’s Care Teams, an active Stephen Minister, and serves on the Green Team and at Community Crossroads. Pat has volunteered for VBS, taught children’s Church School, sings with the Fellowship Choir and rings with the Grace Notes, and assists with children’s/ youth bell choirs. She has been a Confirmation mentor, usher, greeter, and rocks babies in the nursery. She is a trained home communion elder, and knits with the Prayer Shawl ministry. Following a 30-year career in teaching, she is now semi-retired as she continues to substitute in FPC’s Early Education Center.
In the community, Pat is a member of the Military Moms’ Prayer Group, First Grandmother’s Club, and Citizens on Patrol (COP). Pat and Bill have two sons and 3 grandchildren. Rachel Petitt was born in Fort Worth and attended Texas State University, receiving a degree in Family and Child Development. Rachel married FPC member, David Pettit, in May 2005. She joined the same year. They have a 5-year-old daughter, Anna Grace. David’s parents are FPC members John and Suzanne Pettit. Rachel has served on the Fellowship Committee, helping to organize and participate in the softball team and Fellowship Dinners for Eight. She is a member of Presbyterian Women and is co-chair of December Circle. Rachel leads a preschool Church School class, is a Room in the Inn laundress, and a Childcare and VBS volunteer. Rachel and David attend Growing Families of Faith Church School class. Rachel will teach her fifth year for the 2-year-olds at FPC’s Early Education Center this fall. Dan Sykes is a Fort Worth native whose first church family was Ridglea Presbyterian. Dan and Jane met as students at Austin College and were married after graduating. Dan attended law school in Austin, then they joined FPC Fort Worth in 1975. They were members of the Maranatha Class then IOYO. Dan is an elder and has served on several church committees, chairing a few, has taught adult Church School, and has been a senior high youth sponsor. He is also a past president of the Presbyterian Night Shelter board. Clark and Elizabeth, their two children, are both married with two children each. Dan practices law in partnership with fellow FPC members, Karen and Jim Gordon.
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Join a Dinner Group! Join a Fellowship Dinner Group to deepen relationships in your church family. When you sign up by September 7, the Fellowship Committee will assign 8-9 people to a group, including couples and singles. Participants take turns hosting or planning a dinner (cook the meal, do potluck, meet at a restaurant or at a FPC Sunday brunch). Sign up at www. fpcfw.org/connect/adults/fellowship-dinners.
All Women Are Invited! All women of FPC are invited to the September 16 Presbyterian Women’s Tuesday Together, which kicks off a new season of ministry for women at FPC. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for fellowship, lunch, and special presentation by guest Dr. Shelly Matthews, Brite Divinity School Professor of New Testament. Please register through Celeste Falter in the church office (
[email protected] or ext. 261) no later than September 5.
Fall Ministry Schedule Details can be found at www.fpcfw.org/connect or by calling the church office. Adult Music Fall Kick-Off and BBQ Dinner Wednesday, September 3 (Great Hall) 6 p.m. BBQ Fellowship Dinner 7-8 p.m. Combined Rehearsal for Choirs Only Fall Church School Classes for All Ages Sundays, 10-11 a.m. See a listing of classes and topics at http://fpcfw.org/connect/adults/adult-church-school/ Children’s & Youth Music Groups First Rehearsals Sunday, September 7 Youth Group Ministry Sunday evening meetings and dinner, plus weekly Bible study and service opportunities. Learn more at www. fpcfw.org/connect/youth.
Interested in Stephen Ministry? Is it time to add water to the seeds of faith that have been planted in you? Please consider serving our congregation as a Stephen Minister. A new training class will begin in January. Learn more at an Information Session on September 7 from 12:15-1 p.m. in Room 100, or call the Rev. Dr. Michael Waschevski in the church office.
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ADULT STUDIES
To learn more and register, please visit fpcfw.org/connect/ adults/adult-studies/ or pick up a brochure around the building.
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE SEMINAR Saturday, September 6, 9-11 a.m. READING THE BIBLE IN 9 MONTHS New reading schedule begins September 7 New Conference Call option now availabel! BIBLE IN DEPTH: ROMANS Sundays, 10 a.m. (begins Sept. 7) at FPC Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (begins Sept. 9) at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Bedford Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. (begins Sept. 10) at FPC FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Mondays, 7 p.m. (Sept. 15-Nov. 10) GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. (begins Sept. 8) JUSTFAITH Information Session August 17, 10 a.m. (Parlor)
First Connections Class New members and visitors are invited to attend the First Connections Class, Sundays, September 7-October 5 in the Parlor from 10-10:45 a.m. The class offers information about FPC ministries and is a great opportunity to meet others. Questions? Please contact Martha Zaborowski at
[email protected] or 817.335.1231. We begin with a breakfast with the Rev. Karl Travis on September 7. Visit www.fpcfw.org for the complete schedule.
Attention, All Moms! FPC’s Mothers Offering Mothers Support (MOMS) meet 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning in September. The fall theme is “Bearing Fruit: Growing Into the Fruits of the Spirit.” Mothers of children of all ages are welcome to attend for Bible study, encouragement, fun, fellowship, and lunch. Come and go as your schedule allows! Cost for the optional lunch is $7. Learn more and make your reservations (including childcare) at http://fpcfw.org/connect/adults/moms/.
Joys & Concerns
Following are the joys and concerns shared as of August 21, 2014 (due to printing deadlines). To respect the privacy of those listed, names are included only when the individuals grant their permission.
Our loving sympathy... To the family and friends of June Aston, who died on August 11. June had been a member of our church family since 1990. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with... Dee August, Harriett Clemons, Anne Boulware, Kathryn Schutts, and Juanita Gladden, who are dealing with illness. Jane Drew, Rush Klein, Mac McCoy, Mary Ellen Settle, Anita Rogers, Nancy Nelson, Ed Martin, and Dalia Scott, who are dealing with illness. Paul Thrower and Hazel Selby, who are on hospice care. Our caring prayers for extended family include... Grace Kight (Carol and Woody Galloway’s granddaughter), David Ross (Pat Gordon’s brother), Peggy Christian (Steve Christian’s mother), Helen Raven (Jane Rhule’s sister), and Dee Soehnge (June Sprott’s sister). Scott Schroeder (brother of Tom Delaney), Hugh
Leslie (Brooke Rollins’ father), Ann Cunningham (Jim Cunningham’s mother), and Kathy Kline (Frank and Maxine Kruse’s daughter). Marty Kinard (Larry and Bettye Kinard’s daughterin-law), Mark Bryant (Joanne Sarsgard’s son), Geraldine Parks (Lou Street’s mother), and Susan Chenault (Frances Chenault’s daughter). Prayers for peace in our world, for the safety of Nathan Gunter (Russell and Vivian Norment’s nephew) who is stationed in Korea. Also for the safety of Diego A. Saldivar who is serving in the US Navy aboard the USS William P. Lawrence DDG-10. Diego is son of Becky and Rene Saldivar. Also for the safety of Major Robert Reece, son of Barbara and Ralph Reece, who is serving in Korea. Please continue to pray and express care for those many members who are struggling with illness, grief and personal hardship.
Directory Photos
Nominations Needed
Photo appointments for the new church directory are going on now through September 20. Please arrive to the first floor Atrium (entering through Gym entrance) for your appointment on time. When you sign in, check the roster to ensure we have your correct information. Bring your Feed the Need bags back with non-perishable food for the Community Crossroads’ food pantry (or a bag from home) and receive $5 off your order. Everyone photographed gets a free directory!
The Nominating Committee meets in September to update the membership of our church committees for 2015. They will canvass current members for desired continued service, analyze the needs for each committee, and enlist new members for the committees. Please nominate someone that you feel might be interested in sharing their gifts through committee membership. Self nominations are also encouraged. Learn more and make your suggestions at www.fpcfw.org/serve/committees. Forms will also be available in worship on August 31. The Nominating Committee will prayerfully consider any nomination received by September 12th before announcing the final committee list in late December.
Penn Pal Ministry FPC, like the city itself, is a big place with a small town feel. The friendships and character are village-like, while the resources and scope are gloriously big city. We are putting a new program, Penn Pal, into service to ease the arrival and entry of new members into the life and work of the church. To become a Penn Pal, contact Martha Zaborowski in the office. She will partner you with a new Pal or two as they come along. In cow country, as Omar Barker says, the “welcome sign is wrote deep in western hearts.” - Jean Bentz
Teachers Needed The Children’s Nurture Committee is hard at work recruiting teachers for children ages 2 years through 5th grade. If you are interested, please contact Amy Parker in the church office at
[email protected] or 817.335.1231, ext. 244.
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Inspiring Disciples... Engaging the World
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Mo-Ranch Church Retreat 8 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Youth Teacher Meeting 11 a.m. Worship Service MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Church Offices Closed Mo-Ranch Church Retreat TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:30 a.m. PW Bible Leaders 9:30 a.m. PW Christian Action 9:30 a.m. PW Fellowship Leaders 9:30 a.m. PW Program Leaders 10:30 a.m. PW Coordinating Team 5:30 p.m. Stephen Leaders 7 p.m. Young Adults WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 12 p.m. First HAND Open for Clients
For a complete calendar of church events, visit www.fpcfw.org/calendar.
Away Chapel Great Hall Youth Center Sanctuary Away Room 105 Room 104 Room 312 Room 100 Room 102 Room 100 Away Com. Crossroads
1:30 p.m. Beacons Executive Committee Room 102 2 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions Atrium 5 p.m. Youth First HAND Blitz Com. Crossroads 5:30 p.m. WOW! Worship on Wednesday Com. Crossroads 6 p.m. Adult Choir Kickoff & BBQ Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Senior High Bible Study Away THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7 a.m. Evergreen Prayer Group Fahrenkamp 11 a.m. MOMS Group Room 305 12 p.m. Personnel Committee Room 304 12 p.m. First HAND Open for Clients Com. Crossroads 2 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions Atrium 6 p.m. JustFaith Meeting Parlor 6 p.m. Mission Outreach Committee Room 226 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 10 a.m. Tai Chi Atrium 2 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions Atrium SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 9 a.m. Introduction to the Bible Room 237 10 a.m. Directory Photo Sessions Atrium
