5 6 1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT LAUDERDALE 9:30 AM November 4, 2018 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP All Saints’ Sunday 24 th Sunday aſter Pentecost Welcome, we are happy to have you with us in worship at First Pres. The nursery is available for children 3 and younger, if you choose, but we would also love to have your children worship with us. * Worship Children’s Time Community Life Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley * Worship Sharing Our Gifts “Lord I Need You” – Matt Maher Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 The Message “A Life Well-lived” Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant Celebration of the Lord’s Supper * Worship * Benediction *please stand if you are able SUNDAY WORSHIP SUNDAY WORSHIP Advent Begins December 2 and we are in need of 16 families or individuals to light the candles on our Advent Wreaths at each of our weekly worship services (8:30am, 9:30am, 11am) on December 2, 9, 16 and 23, as well as at the 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm and 10pm Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24. Please CALL Barb Yatrousis at 954- 598-9311, or e-mail BarbaraY@firstpres.cc as soon as possible to reserve your spot! Dates will be reserved on a first come, first served basis! M.O.P.S. Christmas Giſt Bazaar Shopping Extravaganza Saturday, December 15, 3 – 7pm Before you head to the Boat Parade, stop by to check off your Christmas shopping list! Over 20 vendors will showcase their beauful creaons, jewelry, beauty products and holiday decor! Do you have your own business and want to parcipate? Space is sll available. For more informaon, please contact Cindy Vason 954-598-9341. Happyland Day School for PK2-Kindergarten Call for a tour and find out why Happyland is right for your family: 954-463-6051 KIRK SINGER CORNER Help the Kirk Singers spread the love as they travel in the summer of 2019! All funds raised will help defray the cost of the Kirk Singer 2019 tour and/or the 2019 High School mission trip. Join us in supporng our youth as they spread the love of God. Bread Sales! Bread sales are back just in me for Thanksgiving! The Kirk Singers will be taking bread orders on Sunday, November 11. Bread pick up is Sunday, November 18. Ciabaa, Mul-Grain, and Sourdough – $7.50 each Can’t make it to church on Sunday, November 11? Email us at ksfundraisers@firstpres.cc to order your bread by November 11, then pay online at: hp://firstpres.cc/give/make-a-contribuon/ (be sure to designate “other” in the fund line and “Kirk Singer Bread Sales” in the memo line). HoneyBaked Giſt Cards! The Kirk Singers will be selling HoneyBaked giſt cards November 11 through December 16. 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Kirk Singers! Look for the table outside aſter worship or purchase online at: hps://honeybakedfundraising.com//fundraisers/First_ Presbyterian_Church_Kirk_Singers (If you order online, shipping is free. For Donaon Credit, please put “Kirk Singers”.) Wreath Sales are coming in December! Beauful Fraser Fir Christmas Wreaths 24” Decorated Wreath - $35 24” Undecorated Wreath - $30 For sale on Sundays November 25 – December 16 For more informaon, please contact ksfundraisers@firstpres.cc Thank you for supporng the Kirk Singers!
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N O T ES
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT LAUDERDALE
9:30�AM� November 4, 2018 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP All Saints’ Sunday
24th Sunday�after�PentecostWelcome, we are happy to have you with us in worship at First Pres. The nursery is available for children 3 and younger, if you choose, but we would also love to have your children worship with us.
* WorshipChildren’s TimeCommunity Life
Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley
* WorshipSharing Our Gifts
“Lord I Need You” – Matt Maher
Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
The Message “A Life Well-lived”
Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper* Worship
* Benediction*please stand if you are able
SUNDAY WORSHIPSUNDAY WORSHIP
Advent�Begins�December�2�and we are in need of 16 families or individuals to light the candles on our Advent Wreaths at each of our weekly worship services (8:30am, 9:30am, 11am) on December 2, 9, 16 and 23, as well as at the 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm and 10pm Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24. Please CALL Barb Yatrousis at 954-598-9311, or e-mail [email protected] as soon as possible to reserveyour spot! Dates will be reserved on a first come, first served basis!
M.O.P.S.�Christmas�Gift�Bazaar�Shopping�ExtravaganzaSaturday, December 15, 3 – 7pm
Before you head to the Boat Parade, stop by to check off your Christmas shopping list! Over 20 vendors will showcase their beautiful creations, jewelry, beauty products and holiday decor! Do you have your own business and want to participate? Space is still available. For more information, please contact Cindy Vason 954-598-9341.
Happyland�Day�School�for�PK2-Kindergarten Call for a tour and find out why Happyland is right for your family:
954-463-6051
KIRK�SINGER�CORNER Help the Kirk Singers spread the love as they travel in the summer of
2019! All funds raised will help defray the cost of the Kirk Singer 2019 tour and/or the 2019 High School mission trip. Join us in supporting
our youth as they spread the love of God.
Bread Sales! Bread sales are back just in time for Thanksgiving! The Kirk Singers will be taking bread orders on Sunday, November 11. Bread pick up is Sunday, November 18. Ciabatta, Multi-Grain, and Sourdough – $7.50 each Can’t make it to church on Sunday, November 11? Email us at [email protected] to order your bread by November 11, then pay online at: http://firstpres.cc/give/make-a-contribution/ (be sure to designate “other” in the fund line and “Kirk Singer Bread Sales” in the memo line).
HoneyBaked�Gift�Cards! The Kirk Singers will be selling HoneyBaked gift cards November 11 through December 16. 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Kirk Singers! Look for the table outside after worship or purchase online at: https://honeybakedfundraising.com//fundraisers/First_Presbyterian_Church_Kirk_Singers (If you order online, shipping is free. For Donation Credit, please put “Kirk Singers”.)
Wreath�Sales�are�coming�in�December! Beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas Wreaths 24” Decorated Wreath - $35 24” Undecorated Wreath - $30 For sale on Sundays November 25 – December 16 For more information, please contact [email protected]
Thank you for supporting the Kirk Singers!
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WELCOME GUESTS! • Thank you for joining us in worship. Please join us for a time of
fellowship after worship!• Please feel free to follow today’s scripture readings on your mobile
device. To access WiFi go to fp_guest. Password: fpcguest• First Presbyterian is also the home of Happyland Day School, a quality
preschool for over sixty years. For more info, call 954-463-6051.Children’s Sunday School Schedule: • 9:30am in the Neumann Center – All children will come together
during the Contemporary worship service for a children's messageand then will be led by their teachers to their respective classrooms.• PreK 3 & 4 in Room NC 120 • K-5th grade in Rooms NC 219, 221,223 (2nd floor)
• 11am Children's Chapel in Watts Chapel (PreK4-5th grade)• Nursery care is available during all 3 services in Room NC 126
Online giving is available by going to www.firstpres.cc, clicking the tab labeled GIVE, and following the prompts.
Preacher: Rev. Nicholas B. MerchantWorship�Team: Ragan Jacaty, Albert Leonardis, Rev. Nicholas Merchant, Mona Petersen, Steve Smithberg, Rev. Patrick Wrisley, Ronnie YoungProjection�Imagery:��Amy MerchantSound,�Lights,�Video:� Evan Barber, Mike-Chase Eaton
This week’s music“In Tenderness” — Citizens and Saints
“Nothing Is Holding Me Back” – Torwalt“This I Believe” – Shane and Shane“Take A Moment” – United Pursuit
“Reckless Love” – Passion
Listen�to�the�songs�from�worship�during�the�weekListen to music from worship on Spotify. Download the free app, sign in with your Facebook account, search for Nic Merchant, and then follow his playlists. *If you do not sign in with a Facebook account, then type
“spotify:user:12144083752” and hit search.
Friends of Women of Faith Tuesday, November 6 at 6pm, in the Spanish Room (please�note�change�of�venue�due�to�tenting�of�the�Cottage�and�Harbor!) Come share your faith as we discuss topics from speakers and past Women of Faith conferences. Building a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ is our focus! Contact Martha Kramer: [email protected]
AAC�[Adult�Activity�Center] Thursday, November 8 at 11:15am, Fellowship Hall Happening this week: Veteran’s Day Celebration with the Gold Coast Banjo Band. Wear Patriotic colors to honor our vets! Cost: $9, Menu Selection: Pork Tenderloin. RSVP by Monday mornings at 10am to Laura Ziegler, 954-598-9312 / [email protected]• New Afternoon Activity: Create a Masterpiece - Coloring for
Excursions�–�we�still�have�available�spots,�Call�TODAY!Wednesday, November 14, 2018: Historical & Cultural Ft. LauderdaleTrolley Tour and Culinary Experience & Lunch at the Chef’s PaletteTuesday, December 18, 2018: Journey to the South Seas – A Day atthe world-famous Mai-Kai
Membership: Name�Tags�for�Sale: Sunday, November 11: 9:20am to 10:55am
The Membership Committee will be selling and distributing name tags for members at the glass top round table in the Neumann Center Lobby. They will be accepting cash and checks (made payable to First Presbyterian Church / memo: name tag). New�Member�Orientation: Become a member of our First Pres family Sunday, November 11, from 10:30 – 11:00am in the Bininger Conference Room, S-114 (1st floor of the church building, in the Apostles hallway).
Blood Drive Next Sunday On November 11, First Pres will hold the final Blood Drive of 2018 in the St. Andrew’s Room from 8am to 1pm. Please join us as we continue our long history of saving lives with the gift of blood. Please eat breakfast, drink plenty of water, and BRING YOUR ID. We recently had a member in the hospital who needed around 5 units of blood so it is imperative that there is a fresh supply on hand. Statistics show that 1 in 3 of us will require a transfusion in our lifetime.
Christian�Women�Connect�Thursday�Morning�Bible�Study Join this dynamic group of ladies for our Advent Bible study “Under Wraps.” November 8 – December 6. 9:45am fellowship followed by study and discussion at 10am. Study guides only $5! Contact Mona Petersen: 954-598-9345 / [email protected]
UNLEASHED… A multi-church, two-day conference for women to find and embrace their freedom. January 25 and 26. For questions and to find out how to get your early bird group rate ticket! 954-598-9345 [email protected]
LEADING�US�IN�WORSHIP�TODAY:� Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, Senior Pastor, Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant, Associate Pastor
PLEASE VISIT http://firstpres.cc/about-us/staff/ for the full staff listing.
THE PRAYER PAGER MINISTRY enables you to let someone know that you have just prayed for them. It is an easy, anonymous, and effective way of providing encouragement and comfort during a difficult time. Please call the church office if you, or someone you know, could use this means of caring support. This�week,�please�pray�for:
Yvonne Bachman – call pager number 954-823-0118
If you or someone you love is in the hospital, please let us know. HIPAA laws do not allow the hospitals to call and inform us, so we rely on you. Thank you in advance.
JOIN�US�FOR�BREAKFAST We offer breakfast in the St. Andrew’s Room every Sunday morning from 9am – 10:45am. So whatever service you attend – you can still join us for a delicious, homemade breakfast before or after church. Come fellowship with friends, new and old! Cost is $5 per person. No RSVP needed. Please�note:�Fellowship�Breakfasts�will�not�be�held�NEXT�Sunday,�November 11 due to the Blood Drive.
A N N O U N C E M E N T SSERRV Sale TODAY! Sunday, November 4, from 8:30am - 12:20pm in the Spanish Room Get a headstart on your holiday shopping! Christmas crafts and favorites will be featured. Order/purchase your Chocolate Advent Calendar with milk chocolate hearts and Nativity story hidden behind each marked day of Advent. Purchase several for your loved ones and for those needing love this Advent season. For many in the world, handcrafting or farming are the only options for income. Your purchases empower disadvantaged artisans to find hope through the work of their hands.
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ Name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child. A shoebox can be picked up after each worship service, and the deadline to return the filled box is Wednesday, November 7. Suggested items: Toys, school supplies, candy (no chocolate please), non-liquid hygiene items, accessories and a personal note to the child. For more information, please contact Cindy Vason 954-598-9341 [email protected].
Wednesday Night Live! November 7, Dinner 5pm – 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Menu: Pork Tenderloin. Adults $10 / Students $5 / Children 5 and under free. RSVP by noon Monday: [email protected] / 954-462-6200
THE�CHRISTIAN�SYMPATHY�OF�THE�CONGREGATION�IS�EXTENDED: To Jan Sheppard and family on the death of her son, John Albert Sheppard, on October 23, 2018 in Germany, andTo Rev. and Mrs. James R. Neumann and family on the death of their daughter, Laura E. Neumann Wint on October 23, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan, and To Kathleen Galvin and family on the death of DeWitt C. Parsons, Jr. on October 25, 2018 in Hull, Massachusetts, andTo Martyn and Chloe Walker and family on the death of Michelle Walker, on October 25, 2018.
