November 6, 2014

November 6, 2014
The Montreat Worship and Music Conference is probably the best known and
most popular of the many faith related conferences held in Montreat, North Carolina
every year. That conference is specifically designed to benefit pastors, church music
professionals, and anyone who participates in church music programs. But every
conference at Montreat includes worship services that have been intentionally and
meticulously planned. Regardless of the theme of the conference, worship is always one
of my favorite parts. For me, there is nothing I would rather do than attend a thoughtful
and spirit-filled worship service that I am not responsible for.
Our packet of materials for the conference I attended last month included an
information sheet talking about the intent and philosophy of the worship planners. That
conference was titled “More than None.” It focused on the growing numbers who say
they are spiritual but not religious, and do not attend church. The worship information
sheet was titled “A Note about Music.” The following is an abridged version of the
document in our packets:
The discernment and conversation about spirituality and religiosity is multifaceted, involving intellect, hospitality, community, ritual, mystery, language and lingo.
Music looms large in the conversations about life together in the church, particularly
worship. These days, it is common to designate particular music styles as the primary
backbone of worship styles. The effort to increase hospitality by offering different
“hooks” for people not already participating in church brings a risk of creating barriers
between people and worship rather than creating a more porous membrane. It is easy
for worship to become a playlist of familiarity regardless of the music style.
The elements of worship flow in a conversation, and our hope is that music will
offer many conversation partners to our time together. Our chief hope and prayer, of
course, remains the one of the centuries: to glorify and enjoy God.
As I read these words, I felt proud of Fellowship and our resistance to falling into
rigid “style” categories for our worship and music. I am very grateful for the amazingly
gifted musicians and vocalists on our staff and in our congregation who plan music for
God’s glory rather than unverifiable perceptions about “what people want to hear.” I
hope you will bring your version of this concept to church on Sunday, and enjoy the
variety of ways we find to interact with the Spirit, as well as each other.
See you Sunday!
Mary
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November 16
November 23
November 30
Lunch and Christmas Pageant Pictures
6:00-7:30 “850 Tally Ho” at Faith
6:00-7:30 Pot Luck Supper & Activity
We are a safe place for youth to grow, serve, and participate in activities that are
rooted in faith and inspire action.
For more information please contact Jeannie Dixon (fellowshipce@comcast.net or cell 591-6284)
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
The average attendance at Sunday School in October was 45! We had 14 folks with perfect attendance.
Congratulations to: Wanda Alford, Mary Bowers, Patty Domico, Bill Donalson, Anne Hall, Cliff Jordan,
Dottie Lee, Barbara Robertson, Sally Smith, Rita Sockman, Roger Sockman, Joan Williams, Duane Woods,
Shannon Woods. Several classes have started new studies or are about to (Coffee Talk, Seekers) so now is a
great time to start attending and get involved in these wonderful small groups! No experience necessary.
Prayer Labyrinth
On Wednesday, November 12, the prayer workshop group will use our
prayer labyrinth in the fellowship hall. It will be set up by around 5:30 if
anyone wants to join us. The class is from 6-7 and the labyrinth will stay
up until about 8:00. If you are interested in learning more about this join
us next Wednesday! Jeannie will have some handouts on Sunday also.
Senior Friends
Join us for a delightful Christmas luncheon on Tuesday,
December 2nd at 12:00 in Fellowship Hall. Please sign up to bring a
side dish or dessert. Meat and beverage will be provided. We will also
have a gift exchange so please bring a $5.00 wrapped gift.
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Country Store News………...
The Country Store was a HUGE success! Thanks to all the wonderful
and generous people at Fellowship, we are able to donate $1,000 to
the youth of our church.
Thank you! Thank you!
The Stitchers
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Ministry Opportunities:
CAN YOU HELP?
Make an Impact!
2014 ECHO
THANKSGIVING
BASKETS
The food will be taken to Echo for distribution to needy
families on Friday, November 14. ECHO is planning to
use the Thanksgiving Baskets to supplement the regular
amount of food they give to their clients.
Please pick up a grocery bag from the Narthex this Sunday
and bring your filled bags back to the table in
Fellowship Hall no later than
Wednesday, November 12th
15 oz. Can Green Beans
15 oz. Can Black-eyed Peas
15 oz. Can Yams
15 oz. Can Whole Cranberry Sauce
7.25 oz. Box Macaroni & Cheese
1 Bag Stuffing Mix
2 Packets Turkey Gravy
1 Envelope for a cash donation of $15
for a turkey
(of course any extra donations to
ECHO would be greatly
appreciated)
Tuesday, December 2 the world comes together to give… it’s
Join your fellow Presbyterians and participate in the third
annual #GivingTuesday supporting mission and ministry
at home and around the world.Learn more at:
PresbyterianMissionExchange.org/GivingTuesday
Dear Friends in Ministry,
Grace Mission is a 16-year old ministry to help reach those
who are often the forgotten in society: the homeless, poor,
underemployed, addicted, people with AIDS, etc. We are a
church serving people on the margins.
Help! We are in need of Christmas Cards. At Grace Mission we provide Christmas cards to our members. We also provide stamps and then mail them for everyone. It’s a wonderful gift for people to connect
or reconnect with family and friends. Your help is greatly appreciated.
We also need men’s T-shirts, underwear (all X and XL) and white socks.
Thank You!!
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NOVEMBER
at
TEN THOUSAND
VILLAGES
Fri, 7th “Tallahassee Gives to Kidz” We ar e par tner ing with
Jimbo & Candy Fisher today only, giving 20%* of all sales to
the Kidz First Fund.
Sat, 15th, Soup Day!!! Tr y samples of Women’s Bean Pr oject
soups and dips. 10% off* your purchases of Women’s Bean
Project items.
Sun, 17th Open 1 – 5pm today and each Sunday through Dec. 21.
Additional hours to admire and purchase handcrafts from 37
developing nations.
Mon, 17th – 24th Set Your Home for the Holidays with selected
tabletop decorative items at 25% off* for holiday enter taining
of family and friends!
Thurs, 27th Closed Thanksgiving Day. A Happy Thanksgiving to
You fr om Ten Thousand Villages!
Fri and Sat, 28-29 “Jewelry BOGO”: Buy one jewelry item and
purchase another of equal or lesser value for 50% off*!
Artisans have been paid in full. Not valid with other
discounts, coffee, chocolate, and gift card purchases.
Open 9-6, Mon-Sat; Market Square
Timberlane Rd. ,Garnet Awnings; 906-9010.
http://www.facebook.com/tenthousandvillages.tallahassee
Gentle Hatha Yoga Class
November 6th at 5:30
November 4th at 10:00
Beginner’s Pilates Class
November 4th at 1:30 pm
Monday * Wednesday * Friday
at 10:00 am
November 3rd * 5th * 7th
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Remember These in Prayer
Church Family in Need of Prayer
Don Powers
Betty Shackelford
Ruby Benoit
Joyce Blocker
Dal Hancock
Donnie Stover
Friends of Family in Need of Prayer
Kathleen Presley
Virginia Panico, Nyomi and Family,
Christopher Freeman, Doug Fife
(Elizabeth McGinniss)
J.Allen Eppinger, Howard Winesett
(The Burr family)
(Barbara Robertson)
Craig Pippel
Lauren Price & Family, The Haire Family
(Dick & Lorrie Pippel)
(Beth Hall)
Ramon Muterspaugh, Bill Whichard
(Bill Donalson)
Beverly Yerg
Barb Home
(Dottie Gough)
Suzie Faulk
(Jay & Cecelia Novak)
(Joyce Blocker)
Ken Howe, Jeannie Hunnewell ,
Eugene Majors
(Jane Fletcher)
(Kay Majors)
Dean & Hollis Vail
Bob & Wendy Gowdy and Family
(Marcia Petford)
(Meg Wilkins)
Jane Bowles, Grace Seckel
(Jack McCoy)
Jordan & Wes Weingart
(Betty Sprouse McCoy)
Jordan Mitchell, Gaven, Zoe & Will
(The Nesmiths)
Trish
(The Raybons)
Tommy Rossi, Nannie Weismeyer
Shirley Lee
(Walt Wilczek)
(Jeannie Dixon)
Agatha Kinney, Julie Jordan
Janice East
(Cliff & Melanie Jordan)
(Ora May Keys)
Jermaine Hall Family, Inglese Family,
deKloet Family, Brittanee Coates
(Becca Burr)
Mary Ellen Mollo, Arlis Anderson
Fellowship’s YMA Renovation Teams
Robert Gamble and This Child Here
All Military & Their Families
Domestic Violence Victims and
Their Families
(Sally Smith)
Several Family Members, Jayce Britt
(Patty Domico)
If you have a prayer concern or celebration, or are interested in becoming a part of
this rewarding ministry, please call Jane Fletcher at 668-0976
or send an email to fellowshipprayer@comcast.net
Fellowship Staff
Pastor …………………………...… Mary Vance E-mail: fellowship-pastor@comcast.net
Dir. of Christian Education ….…. Jeannie Dixon E-mail: fellowshipce@comcast.net
Financial Secretary …………...……. Sally Smith E-mail: fellowshipchurch@comcast.net
Dir. of Music ………………...….….. Matt Jarvis E-mail: matt.t.jarvis@gmail.com
Organist/Pianist………...........…….Karey Fowler
Treasurer ……………….………..Marcia Petford
Fellowship Presbyterian Church, USA
3158 Shamrock St. South
Tallahassee FL 32309-3325
Phone- 850-893-0617
Fax 850-668-0326
Pastor’s Cell: 850-933-5061
Church Website-www.fellowshippc.org
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USHERS
November 2
Annual Picnic
November 9
Dick Buys, Captain
Carol Buys
Barry Davis
Linda Davis
Mary Bowers
Hillman & Lin
WORSHIP LEADER
November 16
11/2 Frank McGoogan
11/9 Dottie Gough
11/16 Tara Boyter
11/23 Donna Weisman
11/30 Beth Keating
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4
4
9
11
15
Hillman Brannon
Bernice Whitcomb
Ruby Benoit
Marcia Petford
Linda Davis
Melanie Jordan
November 23
PWCT
November 30
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21
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24
POWER POINT
11/2 Ellen Ann Sockman
11/9 Beth Burr
11/16 Cathy Wacksman
11/23 Heather Kidd
11/30 Ellen Ann Sockman
COUNTERS
Barry Davis
Susan Groff
Joshua Huff
Lee Elgin
“Doc” Dean
Will Byrum
Mary Kelsay
November 9
November 16
Joshua 24:1-25
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Thessalonian 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Judges 4:1-7
Psalm 123
1 Thessalonian 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
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Sun
29:15-PB Prac
Mon
3 10am-Zumba
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
Tue
4
Wed
5 10am-Zumba
9 9:15-PB Prac
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6:30-StAndrews
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:15-Girl Scouts
NO Yoga
10 10am-Zumba 11
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
11:45am-BellChoir
10am-Hatha Yoga
1:30pm-Pilates
5:30-Hatha Yoga
7-8:30 Boy Scouts D/B
169:15-PB Practice 1710am-Zumba 18
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9:00amChurch Audit
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
9:30amHarmony
Circle at
Wanda’s
6:30pm Cub Scouts
6:30 BikerChickYoga
7:00-Capital Twirlers
12 10am-Zumba
13
14 10am-Zumba 15
10am-Hatha Yoga
1:30pm-Pilates
10am-Joy Circle
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:15-Girl Scouts
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
7:00pmDiscovery
Square
6:00 Prayer Workshop
and labyrinth
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
6:30pm Cub Scouts
6:30 BikerChickYoga
6:30pm Bridge
Group
19 10am-Zumba
20
21 10am-Zumba 22
930am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
11:45am-BellChoir
10am-Hatha Yoga
1:30pm-Pilates
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
Youth Pageant
Pictures
5:30-Hatha Yoga
7-8:30 Boy Scouts D/B
6:30-Boy Scouts
239:15-PB Practice 2410am-Zumba 25
Youth Group
850 Tally Ho at
Faith 6-7:30
7 10am-Zumba
Sat
6:00 Prayer Workshop
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
6pm-YMA
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
(Communion)
11:45am-BellChoir
Fri
10am-Stitchers
ELECTION DAY
Annual Picnic
on the Grounds
&
Country Store
Youth Group
850 Tally Ho at
First Pres 6-7:30
Thu
6:00 Prayer Workshop
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
6pm-Woodland Hall
6:30 BikerChickYoga
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27
10am-Zumba
Kelly/Chambers
Rehearsal & Dinner
28 10am-Zumba 29
6:00-EPC
7:00pmSession Mtg
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:15-Girl Scouts
5:30-Hatha Yoga
7-8:30 Boy Scouts D/B
NO Prayer Workshop
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
309:15-PB Practice
930am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
11:45am-BellChoir
Pot Luck Supper
& Advent Study
6:00pm
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Kelly/Chambers
Wedding
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
7:00-Capital Twirlers