JULY JUNE "COMING SOON…" Anyone who has ever been to a movie theatre knows the great “joy” of purchasing not only an overpriced movie cket, but also a highly overpriced bucket of buered popcorn, paying approximately forty cents more to upgrade from a small to medium soda, and let’s not forget the bag of red Twizzlers to top it off. Aſter you find your seat, you begin to chow down on the popcorn and watch a handful of previews. Subsequently, we’ve all heard the famous words aſter the previews “Coming Soon” or “Coming soon to a movie theatre near you.” I’ve also been hearing these words “Coming Soon” as I’m excited about our new worship banners which hang up in our beauful sanctuary. Despite Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pat having a more difficult year in their health, I’ve had the joy to see these faithful and hardworking ladies sll persevering as they have lile by lile finished a new set of banners for this liturgical season. Both Kathi and I have had the great privilege to see these two ladies quietly and humbly enter the church to work on the banners, and less than a few minutes later hear them laughing and having a good me working on the banners in the church kitchen. Like myself, if you want to know a lile more about the history of our worship banners this interview is for you! The following is a queson and answer with both Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pat: When and what was the first worship banner made? Bey Latham and we completed the first banner over 20 or 25 years ago when we were at the McGregor locaon. How long does it take to make a banner? It usually takes a year or more to make one set consisng of 5 pieces: 2 sides, communion, under the bapstery, and pulpit) How much does it cost to complete a banner? It costs approximately $200 and we receive funds from the CWF (Chrisan Women Fellowship) and Scrubbies funds. What kind of material is used on the banner? The materials for the banners are coon fabric, lamé, ribbon, braid, bang, pearls, and a rod for support. How do you come up with the designs? We receive paerns from books, internet, and some off the top of our head- like the last one! What is your favorite banner and why? We both like the Advent (Christmas) banner set the best. This banner set has the town of Bethlehem and an angel blowing a trumpet on them. They remind us of a happy me! Can you briefly describe the process of making a banner? Select colors, obtain paern, buy fabric, cut designs, stch and appliqué design, put in quilt bang by hand, and bind edges. What can we expect to see in our new banner? The new banner is green with a mul-color window into God’s world. The queson many people want to know. Is this the last banner by Lee and Pat Company? Yes. With that said, “Worship Banners are COMING SOON to Fort Myers Chrisan Church.” Wednesday, 6/1 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Friday, 6/3 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 6/5 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour 2:00-4:00 pm Voice Recital Monday, 6/6 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Wednesday, 6/8 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Sunday, 6/12 Potluck 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Tuesday, 6/14 7:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday, 6/15 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Friday, 6/17 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast Sunday, 6/19 Father’s Day 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 6/20 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Wednesday, 6/22 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Sunday, 6/28 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Wednesday, 6/29 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Friday, 7/1 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 7/3 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 7/4 Independence Day Office Closed 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Sunday, 7/10 Potluck Senior Celebration 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Tuesday, 7/12 7:00 pm Board Meeting Friday, 7/15 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 7/17 Father’s Day 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 7/18 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Sunday, 7/24 School Supply Collection 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Thursday, 7/28 Chalice Sunday, 7/31 School Supply Collection 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour 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 T T he he C C halice halice JUNE JULY 2016 FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Zach
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"COMING SOON…"
Anyone who has ever been to a movie theatre knows the great “joy” of purchasing not only an overpriced movie ticket, but also a highly overpriced bucket of buttered popcorn, paying approximately forty cents more to upgrade from a small to medium soda, and let’s not forget the bag of red Twizzlers to top it off. After you find your seat, you begin to chow down on the popcorn and watch a handful of previews. Subsequently, we’ve all heard the famous words after the previews “Coming Soon” or “Coming soon to a movie theatre near you.” I’ve also been hearing these words “Coming Soon” as I’m excited about our new
worship banners which hang up in our beautiful sanctuary. Despite Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pat having a more difficult year in their health, I’ve had the joy to see these faithful and hardworking ladies still persevering as they have little by little finished a new set of banners for this liturgical season. Both Kathi and I have had the great privilege to see these two ladies quietly and humbly enter the church to work on the banners, and less than a few minutes later hear them laughing and having a good time working on the banners in the church kitchen. Like myself, if you want to know a little more about the history of our worship banners this interview is for you!
The following is a question and answer with both Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Pat: When and what was the first worship banner made? Betty Latham and we completed the first banner over 20 or 25 years ago when we were at the McGregor location. How long does it take to make a banner? It usually takes a year or more to make one set consisting of 5 pieces: 2 sides, communion, under the baptistery, and pulpit) How much does it cost to complete a banner? It costs approximately $200 and we receive funds from the CWF (Christian Women Fellowship) and Scrubbies funds. What kind of material is used on the banner? The materials for the banners are cotton fabric, lamé, ribbon, braid, batting, pearls, and a rod for support. How do you come up with the designs? We receive patterns from books, internet, and some off the top of our head- like the last one! What is your favorite banner and why? We both like the Advent (Christmas) banner set the best. This banner set has the town of Bethlehem and an angel blowing a trumpet on them. They remind us of a happy time! Can you briefly describe the process of making a banner? Select colors, obtain pattern, buy fabric, cut designs, stitch and appliqué design, put in quilt batting by hand, and bind edges. What can we expect to see in our new banner? The new banner is green with a multi-color window into God’s world. The question many people want to know. Is this the last banner by Lee and Pat Company? Yes.
With that said, “Worship Banners are COMING SOON to Fort Myers Christian Church.”
Wednesday, 6/1 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Friday, 6/3 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 6/5 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour 2:00-4:00 pm Voice Recital Monday, 6/6 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Wednesday, 6/8 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Sunday, 6/12 Potluck 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Tuesday, 6/14 7:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday, 6/15 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Friday, 6/17 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast Sunday, 6/19 Father’s Day 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 6/20 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Wednesday, 6/22 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service Sunday, 6/28 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Wednesday, 6/29 10:00-10:15 am Prayer Service
Friday, 7/1 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 7/3 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 7/4 Independence Day Office Closed 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Sunday, 7/10 Potluck Senior Celebration 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Tuesday, 7/12 7:00 pm Board Meeting Friday, 7/15 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 10:00 am-12:30 pm Crafters 4 Christ Sunday, 7/17 Father’s Day 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Monday, 7/18 7:00 pm Gulf Shore Singles Club Sunday, 7/24 School Supply Collection 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour Thursday, 7/28 Chalice Sunday, 7/31 School Supply Collection 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Coffee Hour
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
TThe he CChalicehalice
JUNE JULY 2016
FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Zach
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Blake Snyder, USAF, Anna Comer Christopher Reithmann, Captain in USMC, friends of Karen & Bill Brainard John M. Barnett, Lance Corporal USMC, Grandson of George & Donna Briggs; assigned to Camp Pendleton, CA Ryan McClain, Ensign in US Navy; Grandson of Mary Helen McClain
Stationed on USS George HW Bush, Norfolk, VA; 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 Jake Lowry, Captain, MPH, Nephew of Bob & Wanda Milligan MS US Army Veterinary Corps, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science, Daniel Tipton, US Army, stationed in Germany, and
Anthony Tipton, US Coast Guard, Grandsons of Anne Tipton stationed in USA.
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As we pray daily, please keep the
following people in your prayers:
Among our own: Lee Camps, Tom Camps, Wanda Milligan, Jean Bannister, Mary McClain, Michele Cooper Frank Merideth Ed Bodanske Nancy Brennan Family of Mary Kensinger Shirley Brodhecker & Family, Barbara Jones Steve Maley, Elaine Maley Richard Mashburn, Nancy Brennan Family of Bill Yaneillo, Tom & Nancy Brennan Frank Greenwich, Luan Dunham Christina Partridge Holly Hightower, Cora Armstrong Andrew & Chrisy Eunpu, Dean Brown Laurie Clemens, Karla Simpson Opal, Kenny Workinger, Jarret Woodby, Sharon Rimes Cindy Longo, Dick & Beverley Longo Matt Mitchell, Art Napoli Alec Boggs, Anne Tipton Christopher Phillips, Carol Rains Sonny Crouse, Patricia Romano, Danny Trousdale; John Fenlon; Shirley Fizer Linda McIntosh: Ruth Gamache Tyler Regier, Sharon Schaaff Ava Nebbia; Bob Nebbia Carol Ulbrich, Greg Kerle, Alex, Elaine Maley Mason Jones & Patrick Hennessy; Elizabeth Jones, Barbara Jones Emmitt & Children, TJ, Mark Tipton; Anne Tipton USA, & those serving in the Military, Syrian Refugees Earthquake victims in Japan & Ecuador
FMCC PRAYER WALL
The choir is taking the summer months
off. We’ll resume in September. On
June 5 ~ 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.
Beginning in July we will have guest
musicians as well as our own talented members.
Blessings,
Dr. Asya Teruni
MUSICAL NOTES
Asya Teruni
During the month of June, as Trinitarians, those who
believe in the One-Triune God, we are going to discuss
a topic most mainline churches don’t touch. Deep in
our Judeo-Christian background, we spend time
talking about God the Father. As Christians, we
confess Jesus is Savior and Lord of our lives.
However; there is a temptation to either neglect, or not
expound on the Holy Spirit, or back in the day, we
would say Holy Ghost. If you want to know more
about God as Spirit, and what this means for our lives,
please join us in the month of June.
Afterwards in the month of July, we will celebrate a
handful of events. First, there will be a sermon on
freedom during the week of July 4. Subsequently, we
will close down the month with another Hymn Sing on
the 5th Sunday, July 31! Once again, please come
prepared to bring your favorite classic hymns and we
will sing them at the end of worship.
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WEEKLY SERMON SCHEDULE
6.5.5 Father, Son, & Who? “Restoration Artist”
6.12.5 Father, Son, & Who? “Counselor”
6.19.15 Father’s Day Message
6.26.16 Father, Son, & Who? “Guide”
7.3.16 A Message on Freedom
7.10.16 TBA
7.17.16 TBA
7.24.16 TBA
7.31.16 Hymn Sing
WORSHIP MATTERS
ONGOING CONCERNS: Ruth Mason Ruth Bowlin Margarete Gray (Chris Thompson) Doug Jones Ann Lang Jane Swartz Barbara Bruce (Bob & Peggy Bruce) Becky McWorder (Mary McClain’s daughter) Ruth Munsell
BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 & JULY 12 ♦ 7 PM
All officers, ministry team leaders, elders and deacons are
encouraged to attend. The Board meeting is open to all.
PRAISE It’s exciting to see and hear happy little faces in the church preschool.
COMING JUNE 1
WEEKDAY PRAYER SERVICE
Let’s try something new at FMCC. I’ve heard before
that worship is the heartbeat of a church, and it’s the
primary way God warms and transforms our
hearts. During the month of June, on Wednesdays
from 10-10:15am, there will be a brief prayer service
which our very own Barbara Jones who will be
accompany us on the piano. This will be a time of
Scripture, liturgy, prayer, music, and mediation.
Afterwards there will be a time of fellowship with
coffee and light snacks. So if you miss a Sunday
morning or if you just want to dive deeper with God,
we want to encourage you, as well as a friend, to join
us on Wednesdays!
We celebrated Pastor Zach’s 2 year pastoral
anniversary with our church family. His father, sister,
and nieces joined him in Florida this week.
GROUP MINISTRY TEAM MEETING
“HANDS OF CHRIST MINISTRIES”
Please see page 4 for an update
on the meeting held on Thursday, May 26.
Next meeting is scheduled for August 18 at 6:30 pm
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Words of Sympathy and Acts of Compassion
FROM THE MODERATOR
I am excited about the new
model for our ministries called "Hands
of Christ," which had its first meeting
on May 26, for several reasons.
The first is that we hope it will be
a more efficient utilization of the
energies of those who work to advance
the work of FMCC. In attending various meetings of
ministry teams in the past I have noticed that about
75% of those in attendance were the same at most
different meetings. It is special that so many
members are involved in various activities, but with
one quarterly meeting of all key programs, it will
eliminate too frequent meetings.
The second advantage to this approach is that
we all can be aware of what other areas are involved
in - and we can "pick the brains" of more people to
move us forward. There is a great deal of talent and
intelligence within our church; our potential is almost
limitless.
~Dean Brown
SONSHINE CARD CLUB ♦
The ladies will resume meeting for lunch and Hand
& Foot in the fall. Enjoy the summer months! Contact: Pat Newman 481-1648
CRAFTERS 4 CHRIST
WILL MEET FRIDAY, JUNE 3♦10:00AM-12:30 PM
AND THEN RESUME MEETING IN THE FALL.
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. Bring bag
lunch if you’d like.
Contact: Nancy Brennan or Carol Trompeter
POTLUCK ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 12 ~ FATHER’S DAY
THEME
Join us for a time of fellowship
and food in the fellowship hall
following worship. Please bring a
dish to share!
Contacts: Judy Carson, Karen Brainard, Kate Seitz
MEN’S BREAKFAST ♦ FRIDAY, JUNE 17 & JULY 15
♦ 8AM Meet at the Sunflower Café on Summerlin
Road. Contact: Bob Skaggs
For our friends who have lost family members ~
Mary Kensinger, who passed away on May
7. A celebration of life was held at FMCC
on May 13. Until the most recent years of
declining health, Mary was involved not
only in the weekly Bible studies, but also in
the leadership of the church as a deacon
and Financial Secretary. She enjoyed her
days playing Hand & Foot with the
Sonshine Card ladies. She was another set
of helping hands at the rummage sale, luminary prep, and
folding bulletins. She will be greatly missed.
POT LUCK
There have been a couple of
instances where doors have been
found to be unlocked in the fellowship
hall. Please! Please! try to be double
sure that all doors are secured when
you leave the buildings. We have not
had any problems as a result, but this
is an avoidable situation.
Thanks to everyone for your help with this.
Thanks,
~Bill Brainard
THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOU
Tom & I would like to thank everyone for the cards &
prayers at our time of loss of Tom’s sister-in-law.
~Tom & Nancy Brennan
Thank you all for your prayers for my niece Holly, her
surgery went well but that’s all we know right now. I also
appreciate the many cards I received on my brothers’
passing. We have such a caring congregation; I love you
all. ~Cora Armstrong
To our friends at FMCC ~
Kenny, Debbie, and I want to thank each of you for your
many acts of kindness and compassion leading up to and
upon the passing of Mary. This church family truly stands
out as the hands of Jesus. Pastor Zach’s presence
throughout these last 2 years and most especially during
the last week of Mary’s life were an immense comfort and
source of strength. Hildur’s & Shirley’s visits along with
fellow elders were meaningful to Mary as well.
~ Ken & Kathi Kensinger and
~ Debbie (Kensinger) & Paul Hillman
PROPERTY
In an attempt to show good stewardship of our
resources and power bill, the church office will be
closed on Fridays during the summer months.
MID OCTOGENARIAN & NONAGENARIAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Our July Potluck will look a little different as we take time to celebrate the lives of our faithful servants
who have reached the age of 85 or older in 2016. Join us for the Senior Celebration!!
