A Celebration- ―Paving the Way‖

Exegesis, Exegete, and hermeneutics are just a few of those big, hairy hundred

dollar seminary words most pastors never use again outside of the seminary

classroom. In short, future pastors are taught a variety of critical disciplines to

think theologically and interpret the Scriptures. On the flip side, as a pastor one

spends most of their time continuously learning, interpreting, and understanding

i) their local community, ii) their church’s history, iii) and their members. In

fact, one of the greatest joys of being the pastor at FMCC is having the opportunity to know each of you

more and the history of the church.

Although I knew we were a well-established and older congregation, I discovered that we have a sizable

group who are nonagenarian. In fact, we have 12 people in our congregation who are 90 and above. It is

amazing to see a handful of them who still attend worship, Mr. Tom C. who still attends weekly Sunday

School, Paul M. serves as deacon, Fred D. a recent trustee, and until recently, Mary Helen, Deloris, Marie

& Ruth M. were a part of our weekly Sonshine Card Club, and others who are active in other areas. It is a

true testimony to see members still faithfully serving God.

While the next year we want to intentionally grow our church by gaining younger generations and more

year-round residents, I want to first acknowledge, thank, and celebrate with those of you who have

faithfully walked the Christian journey for so long. You have paved the way for so many of us as you

have followed the Risen Christ. If I have not told you personally, it is a pure joy to be your pastor and I

pray to be as faithful like you throughout my life. Others who might not quite be a nonagenarian, but also

in your upper years, you all also make me smile. It is a true honor to put my ministerial robe on each

Sunday and to be called your pastor throughout the week. (And not just a ―nice, young kid‖).

Everyone will want to mark their calendar, because you will not want to miss our June Potluck which we

will have a Birthday Celebration for all members who are nonagenarians. Not only do we hope to see

many of our nonagenarians attend, but also encourage you to bring any friends or family on Sunday, June

14. Since Judy C. and Karen B. are organizing this special Sunday, I know we have lots to look forward

to, from old-time music to delicious cake.

In Christ,

Zach

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Monday, 6/1 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Wednesday, 6/3 11:30 am Sonshine Card Club Thursday, 6/4 10:00-11:30 am Bible Study Friday, 6/5 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 6/7 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Coffee Hour 2:00-4:00 pm Voice Recital Tuesday, 6/9 7:00 pm Elder Meeting 7:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday, 6/10 11:30 am Sonshine Card Club Thursday, 6/11 10:00-11:30 am Bible Study Sunday, 6/14 Potluck 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Nonagenarian Birthday Party

Monday, 6/15 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Tuesday, 6/16 7:00 pm Corvette Club Wednesday, 6/17 11:30 am Sonshine Card Club Thursday, 6/18 10:00-11:30 am Bible Study Friday, 6/19 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 6/21 Father’s Day 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Coffee Hour TBA Wednesday, 6/24 11:30 am Sonshine Card Club Thursday, 6/25 10:00-11:30 am Bible Study Chalice Sunday, 6/28 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Coffee Hour after service

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JUNE 2015 FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH A Disciples of Christ Congregation

5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919

All Are Welcome . . . Come As You Are

Reverend Zach Seitz

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

John M. Barnett, PFC in USMC, Grandson of George & Donna Briggs; stationed in Okinawa Ryan McClain, Ensign in US Navy; Grandson of Mary Helen McClain

Stationed on USS George HW Bush, Norfolk, VA; David Day, Captain in US Air Force Grandson of Al & Mary Jane Day Stationed at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, DC Patrick Evans, 2nd Class Petty Officer, US Navy, Grandson of Pat Brown

Stationed in Norfolk, VA Justin Nell, 2nd Lieutenant in Army Reserves; Grandson of Pat Brown Brandon Lapehn, Captain in U.S. Army, 101st Airborne; Grandson of Jim & Dorothy Detamore Completed his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. He is in Fort Campbell, KY Jake Lowry, Captain, MPH, Nephew of Bob & Wanda Milligan MS US Army Veterinary Corps, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science, Daniel Tipton, US Army, stationed in Oklahoma, and Anthony Tipton, US Coast Guard, Grandsons of Anne Tipton stationed in Bahrain.

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Ruth Berry Fred Dury Sharon Schaaff Angie Terronez, Cora Armstrong Joanne Minor Jay Jones, Luan Dunham Kasey McCurdy Jewel Carter, Helen Holmes Jami Hallman (Peggy Roley) Danny Trousdale, Shirley Fizer Milly Adcox, Frank Merideth Duane & Willa Covert (Carol Trompeter & Luan Dunham) Nancy Brennan Char Horner Carol Woods (Millie Dalrymple) Ann Mills-Holzgethan Elaine Maley Judy Allison, Tara Bowman, Dean Brown Penny, friend of Art Napoli & Sharon Rimes Joan Gumbal, Pat Watts Emmitt & Children, Anne Tipton Charlie Helms, Linda Rosenal Tara Bowman, Dean Brown's daughter Will Phillips, Evelyn Sumerall, Carol Rain Kellie & Edwina, Lendh's Family & friends, Beulah Black, Marla & Brad; Amelia & Bella Cuatt, Michele Cooper Judy & Joe, friends of Dean Brown Eleanor Longer, Rubins Chick Zakarian, Wanda Milligan Timothy Hupp, Virginia Parsons George Ward, Luan Dunham Mary Z. Louise Kulig (Paulette Idol) Tiffani Scheel (Tom Brennan) Fay Wattenbarger Barbara McGrath Sharon Strada (Michele Cooper) Maggi, Connie, Anne Peters, Pam Webster (Shirley Fizer)

As we pray daily, please keep the following

people in your prayers: FMCC PRAYER WALL

SUNDAY MORNING 9:30AM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

ADULT STUDY led by Pastor Zach

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Time is flying for all of us!

June 7 ~ Katrina Lee, playing "Flying

Leaves" by Carl Killing during our worship

service. June 7 ~ 2-4pm She Sings for

Chocolate voice recital in sanctuary.

All are invited to hear the performance of these young and

talented students of Pamela Linkhart, a guest soloist here

throughout the years.

MUSICAL NOTES

Asya Teruni

Music Director

WEEKLY SERMON SCHEDULE 6.7 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: ―Overcomer‖

6.14 The Ugly/Beautiful Truth I

6.21 The Ugly/Beautiful Truth Part II

6.28 The Ugly/Beautiful Truth Part III

The first week of June we will finish our 5-week

sermon series called Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. It’s

my prayer we might have a better understanding of

ourselves and live out who God sees in us so that we

can continually be used by God in mighty

ways. Please note if you have missed a Sunday, you

should be able to listen online at disciplesfm.org.

During the month of June, we will have an eye-

opening, challenging three-fold sermon series. We

will discuss hard topics such as i) declining statistics of

churches, but how the church is the hope of the world,

ii) our primary goal as Christians is disciple-making,

iii) and in week 3 Rev. Oscar Banks will speak about

sacrifice. Sometimes the truth is ugly… yet it can also

be beautiful and life-giving!

WORSHIP MATTERS

Brenda Conyers (Bagents) Ramona Jones (Hutchisons) Kelly Parcher (Pat Dury) Greg Engel (Ed Bodanske) Claude Wattenbarger James Rimes (Sharon Rimes) Marcia Wilson, Marilyn Kohman (Michele Cooper) The people of Nepal USA leaders, Church leaders

ONGOING CONCERNS: Ruth Mason Margarete Gray (Chris Thompson) Doug Jones Ann Lang Mary Kensinger Jane Swartz Dot and Ham Collier Charmie Stevens Barbara Bruce (Bob & Peggy Bruce) Leah Reeder & Rebecca VonWerder (Mary McClain’s daughters) Harry Cotabish Ruth Munsell Eli Burke (Fay Wattenbarger’s grandson) Herb Cline

ELDER MEETING ♦ TUESDAY ♦ JUNE 9 ♦ 6 PM

BOARD MEETING ♦ TUESDAY ♦ JUNE 9 ♦ 7 PM All officers, ministry team leaders, elders and deacons are

encouraged to attend. The Board meeting is open to all.

YOUR CHURCH COMMUNITY

MINISTER Rev. Zach Seitz

ASSOC. MINISTER Rev. Oscar Banks

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Asya Teruni

CHURCH SECRETARY Kathi Kensinger

CHURCH BOOKKEEPER Karen Seibert

OFFICERS Moderator: Bill Brainard

bkbrainard98@gmail.com

Vice Moderator: Ed Bodanske

edbogdan@yahoo.com

Secretary: Cora Armstrong

corarmstrng@gmail.com

Treasurer: Steve Larson

sdlgolfs@aol.com

Financial Secretary: Dean Brown

sdeanbrown@comcast.net

Asst. Financial Secretary: Bob Milligan

robert.milligan1931@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL LEADERS Elder Chair: Michele Cooper

mcooperz@aol.com

Deacon Chair: Marvin Willis

willisfl@gmail.com

MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS Worship: Paulette Idol

pidol0570@gmail.com

Outreach:

Evangelism:

Communications: Virginia Parsons

bg64@comcast.net

Congregational Life:

Historian: Helen Hutchison

whutchsn@comcast.net

FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5916 Winkler Road

Ft. Myers, FL 33919

(239) 437-4330 (239) 437-7992

fmcc4u@msn.com

www.disciplesfm.org

Office hours: M-F 9am—2pm

Photography for the June Chalice

provided by Bob Milligan & Kathi Kensinger.

The choir enjoying a year-end party. They will

resume in the fall!

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AT 10-11:30 AM

Friends, it is time to dive into the show

that some of our neighbors and friends have

been highly talking about, A.D. The Bible

Continues (The story of Acts). After

surveying the congregation, it’s official that

Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 am would

be the best time for our study. Class format

includes watching a 40-45 minute episode,

along with additional Scripture readings,

questions, and prayer.

We will begin our 12-week study this

THURSDAY, JUNE 4. Please email Kathi at

fmcc4u@msn.com or sign up in the

Fellowship Hall on Sunday.

NEW WELCOME CENTER As we continue to be

a welcoming and lov-

ing church, it is al-

ways important to

look at new ways to

show hospitality to

our visitors. Research

has shown that prior

to the worship service

beginning, most visitors already made their decision if they

will return. Therefore, creating a warm and inviting

atmosphere for visitors as soon as they take a

step into the doors is critical.

If you worshipped with us last week,

you might have noticed our new Welcome

Center located in the back of the narthex. We

have created visitor bags, which contain a

brochure packet with information about

FMCC as well as a mug and pen with our

church’s name and website. Additionally, if

you would like to purchase your own mug,

they are $7.00 and can be purchased by placing a check or

exact monetary amount in the drop box located on the

narthex table.

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FROM THE MODERATOR ~ Bill Brainard

The 2015 General Assembly of the Christian

Church (Disciples of Christ) is set for July 18-22

in Columbus, Ohio and planning is well

underway. If you’ve been before, you’ll find a

bounty of new worship experiences and learning

tracks. If you’ve never been, there is a website

with a wealth of information, including a page just

for you. Go to ga.disciples.org to see the schedule,

workshop offerings and register online. This is

always a great experience; I had the chance to

attend the last one, and Rev. Seitz will be

attending this one.

May marked the completion of Reverend

Seitz’s first year here at FMCC. It is hard to

believe it has been that long already. Time flies

when we are having fun. We are looking forward

to many more together, serving the Lord.

There are a lot of upcoming activities at the

church, don’t miss your chance to take part.

~Bill

All articles and items for the Sunday bulletin

are due by Wednesday afternoon for a

Thursday noon print schedule!

HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS

Please be good stewards of our space!

LIGHTS~ Flip the light switch when you leave the

building/bathroom.

DOORS ~ Lock the doors with the key and secure the

doors tightly.

To minimize postage costs, please

pick up your monthly edition of The

Chalice on the last Sunday of the

month in the Sanctuary’s main

entrance.

FMCC WELCOMED

REV. OSCAR & KYLA

BANKS & KALEB

SONSHINE CARD CLUB ~ WEDNESDAYS 11:30 The ladies meet weekly for lunch at a local restaurant

and a card game of Hand & Foot back at the church. Contact: Pat Newman 481-1648

JUNE POTLUCK ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Come join us for a very special Birthday Party and

bring your best brunch food. The June Pot Luck will

be a Birthday Party for or 90-year-old members.

Contact: Judy Carson

CRAFTERS 4 CHRIST ~ C4C MEET FRIDAYS,

JUNE 5 & 19 ♦ 10AM-12:30 PM We welcome all

ladies who enjoy making a difference in other’s lives

through sewing. Items sewn are donated to local &

worldwide organizations in need. Join us in the

Fellowship Hall. Contact: Helen Hutchison and Nancy Brennan

MEN’S BREAKFAST♦ FRIDAY, JUNE 19 ♦ 8AM

Meet at the Sunflower Café on Summerlin Road at 8

am on the third Friday of every month. Contact: Bob Skaggs 239-267-2579

Come join the Sonshine Card Club ladies for lunch

and a game of cards. Bring your neighbors and

friends! Don’t know the game of Hand and Foot?

They’re good to teach you!

Contact: Pat Newman 481-1648

MOXLEYS JOURNEY

Jim & Phyllis will be leaving

our FMCC family in June.

We wish them all the best in

their new chapter! FMCC is

grateful for all the years of

service they gave to us. They

will be greatly missed.

You may keep in touch with

them at:

8895 Walnut St.

West Chester, OH 45069

WELCOME TO OUR

NEW MEMBERS ~

Please extend a warm

welcome to Roger & Dot

Oestreich (o-strike)

They’re transitioning

from Baptist and

Lutheran roots to the

Disciples Church.

for our FMCC

Nonagenarians Sunday, June 14, 2015

11:30 am Brunch

Fort Myers Christian Church

Fellowship Hall

Please RSVP to:

fmcc4u@msn.com or 239-437-4330

PROPERTY REPORT

You will be pleased to know that not only have the

ceiling ballast & lights been replaced, but we now

have a working doorbell at the front door to the

offices. The copy room exterior door has a self-

locking door knob.

The C4C ladies are

thrilled to have their

machine up to par!

Thanks to our property

men to make it all

happen!

We had a small, but meaningful service as we prayed

for our country and our leaders.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

AT FMCC

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NEWS FROM THE MINISTRY TEAMS

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WORSHIP MINISTRY

PAULETTE IDOL, TEAM LEADER

The committee has met this last

week and has made tentative plans

through August of 2015. For June of 2015, plans have been

made to have a ―Special‖ birthday

celebration for Sunday, June 14th but for now, ―Sh –

it’s a surprise party‖ for everyone! On June 21, we, of course, will be celebrating

Father’s Day and hope to honor the men of our

congregation in similar fashion to our Mother’s Day

celebration. We wish to appeal to everyone for volunteers to

help in our worship service. We need to know who

would like to serve as Liturgist OR as Greeters OR as

Presenters of the Elements. If unable to serve an entire

month, how long can you serve? A week, two

weeks? Choose a friend or group of friends to share the

experience with you. We will work with you to help

you give your service where you’re able. We also wish to refresh our silk flower collection

used in the Sanctuary. Would you consider giving a

monetary donation toward this goal? If yes, place your

gift in an offering envelope and mark it as a ―Special‖

donation for ―Silk Flowers‖.

SERVING THE CHURCH IN JUNE

ELDERS Paulette Idol, Steve Larson

DEACONS Jan Laughman, Rick

Laughman, George Lendh, Celia Lendh

LITURGIST Ed Bodanske

PRESENTER OF ELEMENTS Bob & Hildur Skaggs

GREETERS Ruth Gamache, Becki Brasher

TECH TEAM Dean Brown

Please continue to bring in your BOX TOPS &

LABELS for the school children! A little goes a

long way! The label collection box is in the

Fellowship Hall. GLAD will be thrilled to redeem

these for academic materials. Ten labels is

equivalent to $1.00. It all adds up!

CRAFTERS FOR CHRIST ~ C4C

CONTACTS: NANCY BRENNAN, CAROL

TROMPETER, HELEN HUTCHISON

DONATIONS are always welcomed

and appreciated. This year-round

ministry serves a multitude of

children and adults in need ~ from

clothing to blankets. Our talented

ladies give of their time and talents

to make a difference in these lives. You can, too,

with your financial donation for fabric, thread,

batting & backing, trim, and machine repairs.

FINANCIAL REPORT

DEAN BROWN

Receipts through APRIL 2015

Budget $ 16,938

Total $ 18,794

Receipts for MAY (through May 24, 2015)

Budget $ 8,591.50

Total $ 12,671.50

SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN MAY to date include:

Soup Kitchen $ 140

Crafters for Christ $ 30

Guardian Angel $ 25

Upper Room $ 4

Pentecost $ 305

EVERYDAY CAFÉ

JAN & RICK LAUGHMAN,

TEAM LEADERS

WISH LIST

FOR EVERYDAY CAFÉ

Hand can opener,

Canned: tuna, Vienna sausages,

Canned: soup, fruit, milk,

Ramen noodles, Hamburger Helper ***Consider the buy-one-get-one-free items and

donate one to CCMI.***

Please place food donations INSIDE the designated

kitchen cupboard in the kitchen.

EVERYDAY CAFÉ (CCMI) Please continue to

support this important ministry with food and

monetary donations.

ASSOC. PASTOR OF MISSIONS AND WORSHIP

OSCAR BANKS

1 John 3:16 (The Message) ―This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love:

Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow

believers, and not just be out for ourselves.‖

As a church that is open to, receiving, and expressing God's Love; we are preparing to

launch some exciting new ventures. Beginning the first Sunday in June, we will begin monthly

outreach collections. These will all be to serve those in need in our community. We will kick

off with a "Pack the Pantry" canned food drive. In addition, as we look to August 16 we will host our first

"Friends and Family Funday Sunday".

As I meet with our team this week for prayer and planning, I am certain God will direct us as to how we

will make this year a launching pad into the future. This past Sunday we displayed our new welcome space

that is one new way we express God's Love through Hospitality. We are moving forward to breathe new life

into God's church here at Fort Myers Christian.

This fall we have a list of awesome events and outreach opportunities that will help us expand God's

mission in the life of our church. Together we will serve greater!

OUTREACH MINISTRY

PURPOSE: Stimulate a sense of Christian mission

and concern for others through acts of service of

one’s time, talent, and treasure.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY

PURPOSE: Create, promote, and stimulate a spirit

of fellowship among the church membership.

1 day a month have a fun fellowship

*Such as Friends and Family Sunday Funday

Coffee Hour ~ Paul & Carol Trompeter

Potluck

Ladies Tea

Ball games

Dinner Theatre

Field Trips

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

VIRGINIA PARSONS, TEAM LEADER

PURPOSE: Communicate and

promote church events to our

church family as well as to the

community.

Tasks include:

Changing outdoor sign

Creating bulletin boards that promote

activities, current events, highlights among

members

Inform local news-press regarding upcoming

events

EVANGELISM MINISTRY

PURPOSE: Create an evangelical culture within the

church by intentionally reaching and inviting people to

FMCC. (DoC)

Ideas include:

Plan and administer special evangelistic events.