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Men July 14 6:30 PM

Merry Widows July 16 1PM

Ice-Cream Social July 27

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New Discovery/Member Classes
Cakes
Men's Luncheon
Cats
Choir News
Flower Calendar
Library News
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Congregation Care
Session

News for Month of July 2008

Session Notes June 19, 2008 The Stated Session of Fort King held its regular meeting on June 19, 2008. The following summarizes the actions of that meeting.

1. Motion approved to receive the following new members: Charles Kirk by Transfer of Letter from Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, Miami, FL; Margaret Spontak by Transfer of Letter from Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala, FL; Jean Winkler by Reaffirmation and Pat Wood by Transfer of Letter from First Presbyterian Church, Ocala, FL.

2. Motion approved to accept the resignation of Elder Ervin Bullock.

3. Motion approved for Rev. Ray Ruark to serve as Worship Leader to deliver the message on July 13, 2008, in the absence of Rev. Gans.

4. Motion approved to allow the youth to lead worship on August 24, 2008.

5. Motion approved to upgrade the pew Bibles to the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).

6. Motion approved to accept new curriculum for Elementary and Middle School Sunday School Classes from Faith Alive titled “Walk With Me.”

7. Received reports from Standing Committees.

Concerns: All committees need additional committee members, especially Christian Education, Congregational Care, Evangelism, Worship and Youth.

Congregation Care
Meals Needed Do you like to cook? Or is the number for a local pizza place on your speed dial? Either way, we have such a deal for you. Fort King members who come home from the hospital, have a baby or any life-changing situation would appreciate not having to worry about food right away. You can help them make the transition with a good meal. The Congregational Care committee is compiling a list of volunteers for Meals at Home. You'd have plenty of advance notice to provide one meal once in a while. It is easy. Just expand what you are cooking, or ordering, for your family to feed a few others. Want to help? That's great. We need you. Call Lucy Tobias mail: lucy@lucyworks.com. Thanks, cook in peace.

Seniors In Transition  To be announced
All adults regardless of age are invited
Missions

Mission Committee “The mission of Ft. King Presbyterian Church is to embrace, connect, and empower relationships with God, one another and community”
Bake A Cake For The Detention Center
A great big “thank you” to the following who furnished a cake for the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center during 2007: Janet Gabert, Onalee Mease, Kathy Bohner, Mildred Shank, Prudence Pritz, Terri Cercek, Jodi Lawson, Nancy Stephenson, Anna Carpenter and Barbara Welling. If you would like to furnish a cake sometime in 2008, please call Barbara Welling at 680-9003 for more information.

See Outreach Page for more Information!

In the community

Stuff The Bus

The Kingdom of the Sun Chapter of Military Officers Association of America, along with the Marion County School Board Homeless Children Program challenge you to make a difference in the lives of children in need in Marion County. Operation “Stuff The Bus” will travel the county collecting new school supplies and other items including Gift Certificates for supplies for children.

Location and Times for Donating:
July 12: 9a.m.—5 p.m. @ Wal-mart, Hwy 441, Summerfield
July 19: 9a.m.—5 p.m. @ Wal-mart, 4980 Silver Springs Blvd.
July 26: 9 a.m.—5 p.m. @ Wal-mart,     9570 SW Hwy 200
August 2: 9 a.m.—5 p.m. @ K-mart, 10301 SE US Hwy 441, Belleview
Drive by and donate some new school supplies or make a monetary donation.
to PEFMC (Public Education Foundation, Marion County) with “Stuff The Bus” indicated in the memo field. You may also send checks to :

Operation Stuff The Bus 1517 SE 30th Ave. #5 Ocala, FL 34471 For more information, please call: Homeless Children Program at 671-6847 Items List (New items only.   Nothing used will be accepted) Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Sears, TJ Maxx, Beall’s, Payless Shoes, etc. School Supplies: Backpacks, 3-ring binders, calculators, pens, pencils, small dictionaries, folders, colored markers, tab dividers, kids scissors, colored pencils, graph paper, notebook paper, alarm clocks & other school supplies. (No spiral notebooks - Please) Personal Hygiene Items: deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, combs, laundry detergent, etc. Clothes: New sneakers, new shorts, tees, jackets, socks, underwear & boxers (boys/men’s sizes, including lots of adult sizes) Ambleside School Ft. King will be the home of Ambleside School as of July. Ambleside School has been operating out of First United Methodist Church. It currently has 20 students, and they want to grow their enrollment in the next two years.

Property Committee planning

Fellowship/Group Activities

Seniors in Transition
Watch for the announcement of program in upcoming bulletins.

Women Honorary Life Member
Barbara Welling was honored as Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Member recipient for 2008 on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Barbara is an ordained Presbyterian Elder who has served on the Session of Ft. King. She sits at the welcome table every Sunday and welcomes all our visitors with a bright smile that makes them feel at home. When someone decides to join our church, they will find her assisting in the Discovery Class. When you attend the White Elephant or Craft Sale, you will find her usually in charge of the Bake Sale table. CATS (Christians Assembled to Socialize) A number of years ago, a program was developed to provide birthday cakes for the youth at the Juvenile Detention Center. Barbara was instrumental in developing the program and works tirelessly to find volunteers to bake a cake each month. Barbara has been active on the Presbyterian Women’s Council and has served as moderator of her circle. She has been a member of Ft. King since December 6, 1998 and always lends a helping hand in the church office or anywhere else she can be of assistance. Barbara Says It is with sincere gratitude that I accept the Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership Award. Thank you so much for bestowing the honor upon me. In Christ Love, Barbara Welling

Ice Cream Social

Can anything be better in the summertime than good, old-fashioned home-made ice cream? We have some great “churners” in this congregation that will be bringing their home-made peach, strawberry, Oreo, heath-bar and other delicious flavors on July 27 at 6:00 p.m.

This year we will not be collecting school supplies as we have in the past, but we will be concentrating our efforts to bring food items for the “Food 4 Kids Program”. This program provides backpacks of food for children who would not have any other source of food over the weekends. We will be collecting the following types of small individually packaged items.    Pop tarts, Crackers/cookies (individual packs), Cereal/snack bars,   Canned Meat (individual serving type),   Canned pasta (individual serving type),   Soup,   Pudding/fruit cups, Macaroni & cheese (heat and serve type),    Small jars of peanut butter,   Juice boxes and pouches.

Please come and support this worthy program and enjoy our ice cream! If you have a churn and would like to bring your favorite flavor, it would be super…just give Bernice a call at 694-6798.

The Merry Widows

All widows of the church are invited for socializing and support. The Merry Widows will meet at Bob Evan’s on Silver Springs Blvd (across from Wal-Mart) on Wednesday, July 16th at 1:00 p.m. Call Lucille Rowoldt at 687-3908 to RSVP.

CATS (Christians Assembled To Socialize)
Meets the first Thursday of each month from September through May and Barbara and her husband, Ron, coordinate the program by recruiting hosts and hostesses each month and arrange the entertainment.

Join us for Cats in the Fellowship Hall Bring a spirit of fun and a covered dish
MEN’S NIGHT Monday
Men’s Night Out will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, at Jim Johnson’s house on Monday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m. Please call Jim at 694-6449 to R.S.V.P.

DISCOVERY CLASS

Invite friends who do not have a church home to discover Ft. King.
The Discovery Class is a Sunday School Class which explores issues of faith, membership, and mission in the Presbyterian church. The Discovery Class meets for four Sundays and if you would like to join, you are invited to do so the fifth Sunday. The Discovery Class meets in the Fellowship Hall and goes to the New Classroom in the Education Building.
FLOWER CALENDAR
Please note: I am trying to “work ahead” on the flowers, so if you would like to provide flowers to commemorate a special event/occasion/memory etc. for a specific date please call me as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please call Nancy Hall 352-694-3221 as soon as possible.

As of this mailing, the following people will be providing flowers in July, August, and September, 2008. If you can provide flowers for a date in 2008, please call Nancy Hall at 694-3221. Thank you.

July 6, 2008—From the Lewin family

July 13, 2008—In memory of our parents, Hugh and Margaret Hill and Bill Reid, from Jim and Anne Hill

July 20, 2008—From Kathryn and Bill McLean in celebration of our 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow

July 27, 2008—In honor of Joan and Jim Cornelison’s 7th wedding anniversary

August 3, 2008—In memory Dorothy J. Cornelison and of what would have been 68 wonderful years

August 10, 2008—In celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary from Ray and Moseley Ruark

August 17, 2008—In memory of our parents, Aleta, Max, and Robert, from the Repp family

August 24, 2008—From Marianne and David Fullarton in celebration to God on our anniversary

August 31, 2008—In celebration of our 29th wedding anniversary from Frank and Heidi Lawson

September 7, 2008—In celebration of our 56th wedding anniversary from Jack and Sue Harshman

September 14, 2008—OPEN

September 21, 2008—OPEN

September 28, 2008—OPEN

     If you are considering providing flowers sometime for a worship service, but would like to know more about the process, I hope the following information will be helpful to you.
1. The flowers do not need to be purchased from or delivered by a florist. If you bring them from your yard or buy them from a supermarket, they just need to be in a vase or container ready to display.
2. There is no size requirement for the flower arrangement.
3. The flowers are yours to take after the service. You can take them home or give them to someone of your choice. If you prefer to leave them, they will be re-done into smaller arrangements and delivered to hospitalized or homebound members.
4. If you leave the flowers, but would like your container returned to you, we will make sure it is returned.
5. We also have “loaner vases” you are welcome to use.
I will be glad to answer any questions you might have.
Nancy Hall
Choir News 2008       Rehearsals Wed. at 7 P.M.
Hymn of the Month

John Leschak, Choir Director Double click to enlarge pictures!
Library Corner

The church library is open for business as usual this summer (Sunday and Thursday mornings) even though things may be in a bit of disarray. The walls which are not covered by bookcases were painted by professional painters as part of the overall church painting project. Gradually the walls behind all the bookcases will be painted by the library staff. This will require temporary removal of the books and shelves, one area at a time. If you have difficulty finding what you are looking for, ask Lucille Rowoldt or Louise Olivarez for assistance.

Chris Hare has donated to the library a copy of her book of poetry titled “Seasons In Time” as well as a copy of her book of short stories titled “Children’s Stories That Teach”. This latter publication is suitable for school-age children to read for themselves or for parents to read to their young children. Thank you, Chris, for these additions to the library.

Library Hours The library is open from 15 minutes before Sunday School until 15 minutes after Sunday Worship; also on Thursdays from 9:30 am until 12 Noon.

Our sincere thanks to all of you who donate books that you have read, enjoyed, and want others to enjoy them as well.
Library Volunteer Staff
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Lucille Rowoldt Louise Olivarez    and    Prudence Pritz