FIRST PRESS

Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church January to May 2017

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Welcome to the fourth issue of FIRSTPRESS, sharing all of the programmingfor First Presbyterian Church. We invite you to browse through the pages,let your imagination and spirit be free toexplore the opportunities offered.

Director of Christian Education Tiffany Horvath along with the CEFYCommittee shared these thoughts aboutthe theme:

“Imagine.”

“There’s no stronger word to define childhood than that. From the first time wefight off imaginary dragons to when weenvision what we will be when we growup, the world of children IS the world ofimagination. They can become anything,define anything, seek anything: there areno barriers, there are no “buts”, there areno limits. We can do and create whateverwe dream…whatever we imagine.”

“What if this is part of the vision Christshared when he encouraged everyone to become as children? What if we were to go back into that world of pureimagination and all that is good and joyful and see that, as the children of aGod who loves all, forgives all, andblesses all—there is no limit to what we can dream and what we can imaginetogether? And through our imagina-tions, what could we build together, asone people, under God? Not a focussolely on children, not a focus solely onadults—but a focus and a dream ofeveryone, together, embracing what wecan imagine and embracing what we canbring into the future together?”

The Small Group Task Force shares:

As part of Envisioning 20/20, smallgroup ministry has been identified as

an avenue to move toward our GodSized Dreams and certainly ties directly into imagination.

Small groups can have a variety of different focus areas, but ultimately theyneed to be based in showing Christianlove to one another (inside and outsideof First Pres). The focus of a smallgroup can range from Spiritual Development, Christian Education &Worship, Support Groups, Education &Training or sharing the love of Christthrough Fellowship activities.

Small groups can be ongoing or havea finite existence. Small groups canbe initiated and led by any churchmember. They can also be initiatedby Staff, Session/Deacon or otherFPC committees. Where appropriate,members are encouraged to invite visitors to participate in small groups.Expenses associated with a smallgroup or its activities will be the responsibility of the group’s members.

HOW TO START A SMALLGROUP CONNECTION:

1. Develop the idea for a small groupconnection you would like to start.Pick up a form from the Small GroupConnection bulletin board or FPC’swebsite and complete the informationon the form:

Brief description of the group

Your name and contact information

Proposed time for the group to meet

Frequency of meetings, whengroup will start and length of duration of the group

Any materials needed by groupmembers or cost

Additional details to describe thegroup’s purpose

2. Turn the form into the church office. It will then be posted on thebulletin board and on the church’swebsite.

3. Keep track of people who have contacted you with interest; feel freeto reach out to folks to join the group.

4. Once you have all your responses,finalize with your group when andwhere you will meet.

If you intend to meet at the church,fill out and submit a Building UseForm (BUF) to the church officeto reserve a meeting space. (Usethe calendar on the church websiteto verify availability.)

5. Enjoy your small group connection!

► Go to page 3 to check-out some options!

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Fun “To Dos” 4

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ACE 7

Music 8

Care & Service to Others 9

Church Governance 10

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Prayer

Grant, O God, that your holy and

life-giving Spirit may so move

every human heart, that the barriers

which divide us may crumble,

suspicions disappear, and hatreds

cease, and that, with our divisions

healed, we might live in justice

and peace; through your Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Book of Common Worship

ImaginePlanner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church January to May 2017

God-sized Dreams

Sunday Worship Times

Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Christian Education for all ages at 10:00 AM

Childcare is available in the nursery on thethird floor of the Christian Education Building.

Do you want to know what’s planned forupcoming worship services? Visit the Worship Service Planning Calendar on thechurch website. You’ll find information aboutupcoming sermon series, the choirs, WorshipHost information, and who will be preaching.

Here’s a preview of some sermons:

1 “Wise Men Still Seek Him”

8 “Loved and Chosen”

15 “Come And See”

22 “Bearing Witness Today”29 “The Very Presence of God”

5 “What Ever Happened to Worship?”

12 “Being Merely Human”

19 “Bringing Home the Gold”

26 “Make You A Dwelling”

5 “The Blessed Beatitudes”

12 “Salt and Light”

19 “The Use and Misuse of the Past”

26 “On Being Holier Than Thou”

2 “First World Worries”

9 “A Good Start, A Good Finish ”

16 “The Earth Shook ”

23 “Hide and Go Seek”

30 “Youth Sunday”

7 “We Are One”

14 “When Goodbye is Good News”

21 “GPS Faulty...cannot compute location”

28 “Bearing Witness”

You’re always invited to worship with us! A place to belong! Where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.

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Ash Wednesday, March 1Services at 12:00 NOON & 7:00 PM

Ash Wednesday is a day of solemn assembly that is built right into thechurch year. It is a day for fasting, a dayof mourning for our sin and the sin of allhumanity before God, a recognition ofour mortality saved for the grace of Godand a request that the Lord rememberour creation and breathe new life intoour burned-out, dusty lives once more. It marks the beginning of our Lenten journey to remembering God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. The season of Lent is a time to prepare for the celebration of redemption through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Maundy Thursday, April 13Service at 7:30 PM

Maundy Thursday is the anniversary celebration of the institution of TheLord’s Supper. The worship service willinclude the Sacrament of Communion.The Chamber Chorale will lead in worship through song.

Good Friday, April 14Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 PM

This service provides an opportunity tomeditate on the crucifixion of our Lord JesusChrist. The service includes scriptures,prayers, and music of the Passion featuringthe Sanctuary Choir, the Cecelian Carolers,the Vesper Bells and orchestra.

Easter Sunday, April 16Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

A celebration of the Resurrection Joy!Easter Sunday special music will be provided by the Celebration Singers andthe Sanctuary Choir. The music will include the traditional Handel’s “Messiah Hallelujah Chorus!”

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Communion isa practice thatis meant to beobserved overand overthroughout the life of aChristian. It is a holy time of worship when we corporately come together as one bodyto remember and celebrate what Christdid for us. All who accept Jesus Christas their Savior are welcome to takeCommunion. It is served on the firstSunday of the even months of the year.

Baptism is a sacrament, and the sacraments represent the free grace ofGod. There is no charge for having achild baptized. Please contact thechurch office (office@fpcdavenport.org; 563-326-1691) to arrange the date ofbaptism and request the appropriateforms be mailed to you. Return thosecompleted forms to the church. Attend abaptismal seminar to review the meaningof baptism and to get oriented to the logistics of the celebration of baptism in worship.

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Small Group ConnectionsStep 1: Take the Survey! We invite all friends and members of FirstPresbyterian Church to please take this time to answer a few questionsabout Small Group Connections. How do you take the survey? Visit thechurch website at www.fpcdavenport.org and follow the links or complete

a paper survey available on Sunday mornings in Fellowship Hall. Your participation will assist us in facilitating this Envisioning 20/20 God-sized Dream.

Step 2: Stay tuned! Based upon the interests expressed from the survey and leadership readiness, groups will be formed and open for you to join. To find out what

groups are emerging, visit the small groups display board in the back of the Sanctuary or thesmall groups ministry page on the church website: www.fpcdavenport.org/smallgroups.htm. To express your interest in joining the small group, please contact the facilitator.

Here are some small group opportunities that may interest you:

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Essays on Faith by Anne LamottFacilitator: Jim Keenan (563-508-9333; jim@thekeenangroup.com)

Purpose: To enrich our faith by reading and discussing Essays onFaith by Anne Lamott. Lamott is a New York Times-bestselling novelist/essayist who writes about faith, hope, chaos, and grace. She writes with honesty, compassion, and a pureness of voice. Asshe says, “I have a lot of hope and a lot of faith, and I struggle tocommunicate that.” But she does communicate her hope and faith,and in the process she lifts, comforts, and inspires us, all while keeping us laughing.”- Adapted from agency biography

Time: 7:00 PM, fourth Tuesdays, January-July

Place: FPC Parlor

Books:Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith* January Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith* FebruaryGrace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith* MarchStitches, A Handbook on Meaning, Hope, and Repair* AprilHelp, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers* May Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace* JuneHallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy** July

* Available new or used through amazon.com or eBay.com; used prices are often under $5, with shipping.

** To be published in April 2017; may not be available used.

Explore Aspects of St. Benedict’s SpiritualityFacilitator: Mark Jones (563-332-9314; mkjones@mchsi.com)

Purpose: St. Benedict wrote rules for those living in his monastery which collectively have become known as St. Benedict’s Rule. It has been described as “Christ centered, rooted in relationships, and practically oriented.” Most aspects of The Rule can apply to all Christians, not just those in monasteries. Certain aspects of The Rule are explained in the book “St. Benedict’s Toolbox” and practical applications are explored. Study with others the sections on prayer, stability, obedience, and hospitality.

Time: TBD by the group, starting in February, meeting once a week, for six weeks

Purchases: St. Benedict’s Toolbox by Jane Tomaine, under $10 on Amazon

Watch Movies with a Christian MessageFacilitator: Small Group Task Force (563-324-1429; dad-mom@prodigy.net)

Purpose: Our intent is to watch and discuss movies, both classic and contemporary that have faith as a central component. Examples are: God’s Not Dead, O God, War Room, Fireproof, Heaven isfor Real, Miracles from Heaven.

Time: Friday, February 10, 6:30 PM; Friday, April 28, 6:30 PM

Lenten Small Groups: Gun Violence, Gospel Values mobilizing in response to God’s callFacilitator: Rev. Dr. Richard Miller (563-326-1691; miller@fpcdavenport.org)

Purpose: Among many other choices you might make to be involved in a small group study in 2017, you might consider signing up to study and discuss Gun Violence, Gospel Values mobilizing in response to God’s call. This is actually the title to a resolution produced by a friend of mine named Bryan Miller, andadopted by the 219 General Assembly (2010) of our denomination. We will be reading this resolution and following a study guide provided for four weeks in Lent.As the Stated Clerk of our denomination clearly stated in a cover letter to this resolution: “Preventing gun violence is sometimes a quite controversial matter as itcan be associated with efforts to ban certain weapons, ammunition, or recreational uses of guns. This resolution presents a different approach, one focused on preventing illegal guns from getting into the wrong hands, especially in our cities. As a Tennessean raised with hunting as part of my culture, I appreciate the difference in strategy through some new regulation is still recommended.” If you are interested in having a conversation that involves a different approach, focusedon prevention and safety as key elements of our conversations, then sign up for a small group on any of the group dates provided below.

Times: Mondays, 10:00 AM (March 6-27); Tuesdays, 7:00 PM (March 7-28); Wednesdays, 6:00 PM (March 8-29); Saturdays, 9:00 AM (March 4-25)

Fun “To Do” OpportunitiesManna & More Fellowship Breakfast Sundays! Time: 8:15 to 10:30 AM Cost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 years and under)

Share breakfast with your family and friends before and after the 9:00 AM service. Here are the menus:

Alaskan Sourdough pancakes with various toppings, sausage, fresh fruit, assorted beverages

The Boy Scouts will be honored during the services and will assist with cooking, serving and clean-up.Pancakes & waffles with various toppings, sausage, fresh fruit, assorted beverages

Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, jelly and beverages

Mexican theme breakfast serving seasonal fruit, chorizo, eggs and other surprises

The Confirmation Class and their families will be guests of honor.Egg casserole, mini cinnamon rolls, fruit and assorted beverages

Young Adults Favorite Things Party - Friday, January 20, 5:30 PM

Bring five of your favorite things (make them all the same—items should be under $5), wrapped up, and we will have anexchange and learn a bit more about each other. Some examples that people have brought in the past include candy bars,pens, cups, wine (yeah—it was cheap wine), lip balm, etc. This is NOT just for couples—it’s for anyone age 20-50 whowants to come out and socialize, laugh and have fun! This night will also be our Chili or Soup-Cook Off—bring your bestpot of soup or chili and let us be the judge! Childcare will be available!

40th Annual Robert Burns Celebration & Dinner, Radisson QC Plaza - January 28, 5:30-10:30 PM

The Scottish-American Society of the Quad-Cities sponsors this event annually, near the date of Robert Burns birthday,the Bard of Scotland. With a great deal of pageantry, and no shortage of fun, guests with Scottish heritage and those whoare “Scots for a day” enjoy a wonderful meal, entertainment, and fellowship. Included in the evening are performancesby the Blackhawk Pipes & Drums, a harpist during dinner, Scottish dancers, a silent auction, a vendor selling Scottishwares, door prizes, and Bill Hawthorne’s artwork will be on display. There will be toasts to the U.S., the Queen,Scotland, the lassies, and to the laddies as well as a Grand March. The event will be held at the Radisson QC Plaza, inDavenport. Seating is reserved with 10 at a table. Tickets are $40 for all adult reservations (three choices of entrees) withthe exception of prime rib ($45) and children 12 years and under ($18). The cost includes all food and entertainment.Reservations forms will be available on the website www.sasqc.com and the Congregational Development & FellowshipCommittee will be selling tickets in Fellowship Hall on January 15 and 22.

Socializers - Saturdays, February 25, March 25, & April 29 at 6:00 PMThis group coordinates monthly potluck dinners with guest speakers. So if you like good food and good fellowship, mark your calendars and plan to come. Everyone is invited!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 28, 5:00 PM

Before Lent, why not enjoy some pancakes on “Fat Tuesday?” So come and enjoy a delicioushot pancake supper. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. Shrove Tuesdayoriginated during the Middle Ages. As in contemporary times, food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk, and fish were regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday in order toconsume those items that would inevitably become spoiled during the next forty days.

Pickleball is at FPC! Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 AMOur recreational pickleball group is playing inside every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from9:00-11:00 aM in the church gym. are you an experienced player or just interested in learningmore and trying out the game? Either way, we have you covered! We have extra equipmentfor those just getting started. For more information, please contact Diane Schroder (563-326-5753) or David Fairweather (563-359-9712).

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Sunday School for grades preschool through high school, is offered every Sunday morning September throughMay from 10:10-10:45 AM. Youth in Preschool through 5th grade follow our Lectionary Calendar in terms of their weekly lesson,which means typically what they learn is the same Scripture the pastor is preaching on each week. Middle School youth use thecurriculum Connect, from Sparkhouse, where their lessons are divided into six-week segments of the Bible, which is intendedto last two years to cover all the segments. High School Sunday School works on different curriculums each year, and are currently using QuickBooks to go over the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Sunday School is a lot of fun for all ages, andeveryone is invited to be a part of it all!

Franks for the Memories! Sunday, April 30, 12:00 PMThe CDF committee will coordinate with CEFY to host a “Franksfor the Memories” cook-out to celebrate the end of the 2016-17Sunday School year. The celebration will be held in the parking lotand side yard of FPC (weather permitting) following the worshipservices on Youth Sunday, April 30. Grills, hot dogs and buns,condiments and beverages will be provided. We will ask that the Sunday School families provide side dishes and desserts. If it is raining, the celebration will be held in Fellowship Hall. More details in future publications.

Confirmation - Sunday, May 7Our Late-In for Confirmation is Saturday, April 22 from 6:00-11:00 PMand Confirmation Sunday is set for Sunday, May 7 with a receptionin Fellowship Hall to follow.

Senior Recognition - Sunday, May 14We will recognize our graduating high school and college seniorson Sunday, May 14 at both services, with a reception between services in Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM.

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Special CEFY Happenings:Annual FPC Trivia Night - Saturday, February 18Grab eight friends to make up a table and come planning to laugh,have a great time and support the youth of the church! Tables are$80 each, with $10 for 10 Mulligans and $10 for a Double DownSticker (so yeah—basically $100 per table). We will be servingpizza, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and sodas/water again so comehungry. We sold out of tables last year—due to room constraints,we are limited to 15 tables so get your RSVP in now! If you don’thave a team but want to be assigned one, let Tiffany know as wellbecause there are always teams who need extras! (yeah—you don’thave to be too smart for this one—the youth write the questions…last year, one of the questions was, “How many letters are in the alphabet?”)

Easter Egg-stravaganza - Saturday, April 8, 1:00 PMThis special event is open to the entire neighborhood. We have awonderful and lively Easter Egg hunt for all ages in differentareas of the church property, games, crafts, a bounce house andshare with all the children the story of the resurrection and whywe really celebrate Easter. For more information how you canhelp, please contact Tiffany Horvath(horvath@fpcdavenport.org).

Youth Sunday - Sunday, April 30Youth Sunday, where the middle and high school youth run the entire service, will take place on Sunday, April 30. This isalso the last day of Sunday School and the last youth group for the season.

EPIC and ACT are FPC’s Middle and HighSchool Youth Groups. EPIC (Every Presbyterian Is Cool)is for 6th through 8th graders and ACT (Active ChristianTeens) is for 9th-12th graders. EPIC and ACT meet everySunday evening from 5:30-7:00 PM. We have dinner togetherand then focus on either an act of community service, mission work, or fellowship activity. Youth groups volunteerat the annual Easter Celebration each spring. All youth are invited to attend, and friends are always encouraged to attend.

8 Movie Night! Rogue One (Star Wars) at Rave Cinemas…volunteer parent drivers will be needed!

15 Care Packages for the Homeless22 Photo Posters

5 Superbowl Sunday—NO youth groups!12 Trivia Prepping18 Trivia night fundraiser!

19 No youth group/recover from Trivia night

5 Serving at a Shelter12 Fear Factor19 NO Youth Groups—spring break26 Youth Sunday Prep

2 Youth Sunday Prep/Stuff Easter Eggs8 Easter Celebration in Church Parking Lot!9 Youth Sunday Prep16 No Youth Group—Happy Easter!23 Youth Sunday Prep30 Youth Sunday in the morning/Roller Skating and Laser

Tag and pizza that evening! Or Helium…we shouldalso consider Helium because nothing could possiblygo wrong with taking 40 teenagers to an indoor trampoline park…

Kirkwood Club is FPC’s ElementarySchool Youth Group for 1st through 5th grades. We meetWednesday evenings, September through April, from 6:30-7:15 PM. At Kirkwood Club, children play gameswith a purpose, enjoy fellowship with one another, andlearn more about each one of us every week and whatmakes us special to God. Kirkwood Club is open to allcommunity youth and all are welcome! We frequently playin the gym, so children are encouraged to wear comfortableclothes and closed-toe shoes they can run around in!

11 Annual Snowball Fight18 Movie Night (1)25 Movie Night (2)

1 Hula Hoop Circle: Kids Vs. Adults!8 Cards for Seniors15 Alphabet Soup22 Banana Dress Up

1 Guess The Leader8 Minute to Win It15 Protect the President22 Musical Wardrobe29 Yelling March

5 Ro Sham Bo Train12 Pizza, ice cream and playground!

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Dates !Vacation Bible CampOur Vacation Bible Camp isearlier than ever this year—it takes place the very firstweek of June! It’s June 5through-June 9 and grabyour capes and your masks because we have a superhero theme this year! Stay tuned for moreinformation as we start toseek volunteers.

Imagination to Share!

Von Maur Hall Series - Sundays, 10:00 AM

January 8 - An Intimate Portrait of Mary MagdalenKent Schroder will present ‘An Intimate Portrait of Mary Magdalene.’ Pope Gregory thought she was a loose woman.She was not. Instead Mary Magdalene was the first witness tothe Resurrection.

January 15 - Turning up the TemperatureElder Carolyn Draper-Math will present a session on the CrazyLove of our God for us. Based on a book by Frances Chan, weknow the Creator of 'pine needles, galaxies, E-minor, loves uswith a radical and a self-sacrificing love! What is our typicalresponse to His love? Let’s IMAGINE going beyond our typical lukewarm reply!

January 22 - Making End of Life DecisionsWhat would you do with a terminal illness, perhaps unrelieved pain, and less than three months to live? Currently, in Iowa you have only one legal option. Continueto suffer until it ends. However, there is a bill in the Iowalegislature that would give Iowans the individual and verypersonal right to decide how long to suffer. Six states nowhave legislation giving citizens the right to make this end-of-life decision. Alice Martin with Scott County Compassion & Choices will explore the pros and cons of theIowa legislation as well as an individual’s right to maketheir own end-of-life decision.

January 29 - Fragmentation of ChristianityACE member, Jim Tucker, will present a class on the 'Fragmentation of Christianity.’ One can only IMAGINE how all this occurred!

The topics listed below will be explored on Sundays inFebruary and will lead to a sharing of contemporary thoughtson the common statement “I am not religious, but I am spiritual.”

February 5 - Elevator TheologyACE member, David Fairweather, will share his thoughts on'Elevator Theology' in a study in Spiritual Development.

February 12 - ‘Religion Has A Load Too Heavy’ or ‘I Ain't Going to Pull No Yoke!’ACE member, David Fairweather, will continue with an in-depth presentation ‘Religion Has A Load Too Heavy’ or ‘I Ain't Going to Pull No Yoke!’

February 19 - Leave the Pew and Walk Out of the ChurchDavid Fairweather will discuss ‘Leave the Pew and Walk Outof the Church.’

February 26 - ACE in recessPlease attend the Annual Congregational Meeting.

March 5 - April 2: Embracing Spiritual AwakeningThis is a five- part DVD series presented by Diana Butler Basson the dynamics of experiential faith. Each DVD will be followed with ACE discussions.

April 9 - Asking Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age

April 16 - ACE in recess for Easter Sunday

April 23 - Weapons-Free Task ForceBrock Earnhardt and members of the Weapons-Free Task Forcewill inform us of their findings, their recommendations andways for implementing them.

April 30 - Witnesses for SpiritualityA panel of FPC members will share their spiritual journeys

May 7 - Abiding With God As God Abides With UsCome and hear about the journey God took our pastor on as he discovered God’s presence in the church and in his life.Richard will share the message of his Doctoral Thesis: AbidingWith God As God Abides With Us.

Note: ACE will be in recess from May 14 thru September 3

Library News IMAGINE what you can discoverthrough books checked out of our veryown church library: the places, thepeople, the growth and fun are beyondIMAGINATION! Reading can takeyou away, builds community and confidence or just helps you relaxand/or improve yourself and those around you. The possibilities for enjoyment, entertainment and growth through the books in our church library are ENDLESS! IMAGINE THAT!

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“A brotherhood of man.

Imagine all the people,

Sharing all the world.

You may say I’m a dreamer,

But I'm not the only one.

I hope someday you’ll join us

And the world will live as one.”

- John Lennon

To oversee the development, promotion, coordination and execution of Christian Education programs for the adults of First Presbyterian Church. Imagine, just imagine the many ways we can fulfill our Envisioning 20/20 big dreams of walking with Christ!

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MusikgartenWhat would happen if we started a music class for babies, toddlers and their parents at FPC? Whatwould happen if we planned for this to class to meet between services on Sunday mornings? Wouldparents be willing to sit on the floor with their kids while singing songs and playing peek-a-boogames, sometimes with chiffon scarves on their heads? Would they play instruments and dance together? Would they not only enjoy the family bonding and learning time, but also make newfriends with other young families and their children?

We imagined this several years ago and we’re happy to say that it’s happening in our Musikgarten program now! Our children are learning language, moving and dancing, playing instruments and singing together in a God-centered, musical community at FPC.

Our 30 minute Musikgarten class meets between services on Sunday mornings from 10:20-10:50 on the third floor of the Christian Education building, in Room 307, following the Sunday School schedule. Come and join us! If youhave questions or would like more information, please contact Kathy Middleton(middleton@fpcdavenport.org; 563-505-0471).

On the evening of Sunday, February 12, the Sanctuary Choirpresents a Choral Evensong Service for the Season of Epiphanytide at 7:30 PM. Although new to First Presbyterian, the service of Evensongdates back to the Fourth Century. Originally a liturgy as part of the

monastic hours, Evensong services grew into a rich tradition outside of Catholicism (most notably theChurch of England) to incorporate a great emphasis on choral music, and today a growing number ofchurches across many denominations feature these services regularly. Please join us for a meaningful and reflective service of hymns, psalms, readings, and prayers.

Performing Arts Series

Classes forNewborns to toddlers

Sundays, 10:20 AM

Got a song in your heart?Sing with the FPC Choirs

Adult Choir - Sanctuary Choir: Therenowned adult Sanctuary Choir rehearseson Thursday evenings at 7:00 pM under the direction of Matthew Bishop.

Celebration Singers: The CelebrationSingers is for 6th through 12th grade vocalistsand rehearses on Sunday evenings from 4:45-5:30 pM. Matthew Bishop conducts this ensemble.

Girls Choir - Cecelian Carolers: Membership in this ensemble is selected from girls in grades 6th through 12th who are also participants in Celebration Singers. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from4:00-4:45 pM. Matthew Bishop directs this choir.

Kirkwood Choir: all 1st through 5th graderswill rehearse on Wednesday evenings from5:45-6:30 pM. Linda Bengfort directs thiselementary group.

Cherub Choir: The Sunday School membership of pre-schoolers and Kindergartners sing in the Cherub Choir.Rehearsals are Sunday mornings from10:00-10:15 aM. Kathy Middleton directsthese young singers.

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ChoralEvensong

Ahreum Han Congdon, OrganistInternationally Renowned Organist Principal Organist and Artist in Residence of First Presbyterian Church, Davenport!

Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 2:00 PMReserved Seating: Adults $15 Students $10

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship service of lessons and sacred musicSanctuary Choir, Cecelian Carolers, Vesper Bells, and orchestra

Friday, April 14, 2017 - 7:30 PMGeneral Admission: Seating Not Reserved

Quinteto Latino, Wind QuintetCo-sponsored by the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series

Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 4:00 PMReserved Seating: Adults $15 Students $10

Are You Interested in Church Membership?The Hospitality and Welcoming Committee hosts New Member Inquiry events. If you are interested in membershipor just have questions about First Presbyterian Church, please join us for refreshments and fellowship. The dates are:January 29, and April 19. Each one starts at 12:15 PM in the Parlor on the second floor of the Christian EducationBuilding. If you have questions about becoming a member, please contact Tammy Mayhew (563-326-1691, ormayhew@fpcdavenport.org).

Caring for Self and OthersPrayer Vigil at FPC for Victims of Violence - Sundays, January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28 at 7:00 PM

Join with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., on the Sundays listed above from7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance by the west parking lot. We will pray for people in our country, and forfamilies and friends who are victims of violence. Let us pray for God’s healing for victims, and let us bear witness to thesenseless violence in our country.

Women of Hope Bible Study - Second and Fourth Wednesday, 10:00 AMJoin with fellow Christian women as we continue to study Into the Word by Anne GrahamLotz. Our group is sharing round robin leadership of the discussion of the book which is kept at FPC for easy access. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (September through May) in Von Maur Hall.

Men’s Breakfast - Saturday, April 1, 8:00 AM

Service OpportunitiesPastor Pilar from Guatemala will be attending the January Mission Connection Meeting

Tabitha’s Circle (Little Dresses for Africa) - Sunday, January 22, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Paper HeartsFebruary is the month for love. Show your love for others in the community and help the DeaconsOutreach Committee with the Paper Hearts drive. Toilet paper, something we all take for granted, is the #1 item that the shelters lack. Beginning in February, you can bring new packages of toilet paperto Fellowship Hall. The Deacons will be collecting all month and on March 1 will take everything to Humility of Mary for distribution to their shelters. Show a stranger some love this month by donating toilet paper.

Family Gardens preparation in March/April

Kids Against Hunger - AprilThe eighth annual Kids Against Hunger drive will take place in April at First Pres.

PUNCH Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 15, 9:00 – 11:30 AMWe will be cooking, wrapping and delivering 1,000 hot dogs for the PUNCH Easter Egg Hunt (8-10 volunteers).

Beauty on the Boulevard In early May (depending on weather)will be Beauty on the Boulevard. Plan for weeding, planting and mulchingthe flower beds in front of the church on Kirkwood Boulevard. We will need 8+ volunteers, from 9:00 – 11:00 AMon the first Saturday available. Watch bulletin for specific dates.

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Souper Bowl of CaringSunday, February 5, following each serviceWhat does the LORD require ofyou but to do justice, practicekindness, and walk humblywith your God? (Micah 6:8)Create a better community bygiving on Super Bowl Sundayto those in need of a meal.

Every dollar donated goes to fight hunger in the QuadCities. The High School youthwill be in the Sanctuary to takeyour donations via soup pot.

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Tell us what you think about thispublication. Contact Dianepumphrey (563-326-1691, ext. 205;pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) toshare your thoughts and comments.The next FpC programming,planning and calendarization meetingwill be on Thursday, February 23 at5:00-6:00 pM. Committees are nowmeeting to plan programming andevents out for the year. plans will becommunicated to church leadershipand the staff. The online calendarwill be a tool for planning and communicating. project managers forevents will be designated six monthsahead of time. The next FIRSTpRESS (outlining the programmingfor June through august) will be published the end of May. articlesfor that publication are due to Diane pumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) by april 1, 2017.

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Class of 2017Lois Boyer FitzpatrickChad Carr Nancy ChapmanRalph Congdon Carolyn Draper-MathJeff Ehrmann Louise HalesKathlyn Price

Class of 2018Marty Bowles-EdwardsJohn Hensel Val HorvatJim KeenanMerlyn MaddenKaren MooreGlen Roebuck

Class of 2019Stephanie ArpSarah GreimTiffany HorvathMatt KabelJane MagnussonKristine OswaldAbby Saskowski Jeanne Sherwood

Per Capita - $34 per memberEach January First Church is assessed a per capita contribution by the presbytery.This year it is $34 per member. a member is one who has been confirmed or has

been welcomed into the congregation by confession of faith, letter of transferfrom another congregation, or reaffirmation of faith. please use a per Capita

envelope from the pew racks and place it in the offering plate, bring it to thechurch office, or pay online.

Church Officer Installation/OrdinationInstallation and Ordination of church officers will be on Sunday, January 8, 2017, during the 9:00 aM

worship service. please R.S.V.p. to the church office (563-326-1691).

Serving Elders:

Church Government & Personnel Committee Open Forum DatesSunday, February 12 & April 23, 10:00 AM

In an attempt to foster open communication, the Church Government & personnel Committee will beavailable for church members to bring them any concerns they may have at 10:00 aM.

FPC’s Annual Congregational MeetingSunday, February 26, 10:00 AM

Each year the church sets aside time for the annual Congregational Meeting and encourages everymember to attend. Typically, an annual meeting may consider such business hearing reports from the Session or selected committees of Session, a report from the Board of Deacons and other organizations of the church, and transacting any other business as is appropriate.

Class of 2017Meredith EllardRosemary JamisonMargarette JohnsonSteve JohnsonKurt SchreinerSharon SimmondsMichele SinclairDoug Wells

Class of 2018Brock Earnhardt Bob LehnherrTom ParkerJennifer PetersLaWanda RoudebushCindy Schalk Cassie Woods

Class of 2019Melissa CalhounJonathan CracraftTraci CracraftPat CresapPam FordDebbie KeenanBev KoosTerry OusleyCathy Pratscher-WoodsElisabeth RiedeselKate WellsHelen Wols

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Sunday Service Times9:00 aM & 11:00 aM

Christian Education10:00 aM for all ages

First Presbyterian Church (FPC) offers a variety of worship opportunities,including Sunday morning worship services, special seasonal servicesthroughout Advent and Lent, monthly prayer services, Bible studies, spiritualityand prayer groups, and retreats. We praise God through beautiful music, offering music education for all ages.

Christian education and fellowship opportunities for youth and adults aredesigned to meet the various needs, interests, and schedules of the community.We offer a safe place to have fun, build friendships, and explore faith.

By reaching beyond the church doors and into the world that surrounds us both locally and internationally,FPC serves others and puts faith into action. Whether it’s to Guatemala, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, oraiding with disaster relief efforts, our mission teams have traveled both internationally and locally to servethose in need.

FPC is a diverse congregation with a rich heritageand ministry tradition. We have much to offer andare excited to share these offerings with you. Visitour website at www.fpcdavenport.org, where youcan subscribe to our weekly eNews, and link to ourFacebook page to see all of the fun pictures of recent church events. We look forward to seeingyou. Come in, look around -- you’ll see a smilingface, welcoming and accepting you, as we exploreour faith journeys together.