Happy New Year!

I pray you had a spirit filled Christmas and now are looking forward to a new year of what Christ has in store for you. Christmas and New Years represent new beginnings and new promises. The Christ child is God breaking into this world and starting something new, bringing us grace and a new welcome to the Kingdom of God. Showing us new ways to live for God, and live with each other. The New Year can also represent a fresh start, a start where we put those things of old behind us and look forward to, and have hope in, the unknown adventures and promises that await us in the months ahead. I am excited about one such new beginning here at Fort King. As of January 1st we officially welcome Boy Scout Troop 196 to our church family. This troop has been in existence since 1966 and now is officially chartered with Fort King. Troop 196 places high expectations on its scouts because it believes in developing strong, well rounded leaders for today and tomorrow. The troop is proud to have nurtured and produced __ Eagle Scouts over the years. This troop also puts high value in outdoor camping. This past year the troop went camping in Alaska. The scouts are excited to be using the Youth House as their Scout House. The group has already been inside cleaning, organizing and planning for the future in their new home. They have also done a great job cleaning up the outside of the building. District Executive Eli Rivera feels this new partnership between Fort King and Troop 196 is a great match because of both groups commitment to welcoming all, community service and outreach. As we enter 2014 lets look forward to what God is doing in our midst. Let us keep our eyes, ears, and hearts open for the hope that is promised in the Christ Child. May God break into your world and do a new thing. Happy New Year,

Pastor ........................................ Andy Gans Visitation Pastor (Ret.) ............ Tom McNeil Music Director .......................... Rick Roberts Executive Assistant................... Chris Muramatsu Nursery Attendant.................... Tammy Keeslar Proofreaders.............................. Susan M. Jensen and

John Stewart Contributors...............................Members of Ft. King Assembling .................................Kay Dahlen, Joyce Gauntt, Eleanor Hayesmore, Pat Merrill, Carol Primm, Roselle Pringle, Judith Simonin, Aileen Zimmerman

Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Office: (352) 694694-4121 FAX: (352) 694-5226 13 NE 36TH AVENUE OCALA, FLORIDA 34470 www.fortking.org [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Fort King Presbyterian Church Financials Effective 11/30/13
Month Budget Nov 2013 Income Estimate of Giving Other Income Total Income Total Expense Net Surplus/ Deficit Endowment 24,639 0 24,639 24,047 592 20,285 3 20,288 24,362 (4,074) (4,354) 3 (4,350) 315 (4,666) 271,025 0 271,025 272,235 (1,210) 256,490 6,428 262,918 266,761 (3,843) (14,535) 248,426 6,428 21,782 8,064 (15,354) (7,290) 23,285 (30,575) Actual Nov 2013 Budget Compared to Actual Budget Jan-Nov 2013 Year-To-Date Actual Budget Actual Jan - Nov Compared Jan-Nov 2013 to 2012 Actual 2013 YTD Compared to 2012 YTD

(8,107) 270,208 (5,475) 243,476 (5,053) 26,732

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675

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Ft. King Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving day dinner at Fort King Presbyterian Church was a wonderful opportunity for our church family members and friends to share together the bounty of our Thanksgiving feast. All our guests brought their traditional Thanksgiving foods to share and our plates were overflowing! The Congregational Care Committee would like to especially thank Joe and Sheletha Strawder for their special culinary skills in the kitchen, Sadie and Darren, Steve and Sally Layendecker, and Sallys brother, Pete Tumlinson who all brought the dinner together for all our guests. Sheletha and Sadie created our Thanksgiving Oreo turkey favors for each guest they are so cute! And thanks to the Congregational Care Committee members who helped set up the Fellowship Hall for our Thanksgiving.

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Dear FKPC family and friends: Your many cards, visits, phone calls and other kindnesses have said that you cared and were concerned. All I can offer is my thanks for your thoughtfulness. FKPC is truly a caring/loving family. At the moment, Im working hard on recovering so that we can get together soon. Blessings on all of you. Tom/OPITA

January Birthdays

DISCIPLESHIP
Adult Discipleship
Do y ay XXX nd n o G u rece u know S di IN a R n e th tly s in esult HE in th been t at two b n T o r ? i he oo e n Ra y at ch GA Rua country top sell ks abou A ers yteria hur ry. v rk w i , on sb g C to ill re one by ng non- t Jesus h w c t Pre . Kin the s fict a c av o omm M end uslim s ion boo e w h t Firs of Ft l tell o one, k chol kn ss a ion wil ar? s u n y t o a o l t a a y th e c K othe Do hool e form Mac r. Sc th ddy Do you know what has been taught on Bu Sunday mornings and in mid-week study Groups in this church in recent years? Can you decipher O.P.I.T.A.? Do you know which Translation of the Bible is best? Do you know what will be Louise Olivarez knows. offered on Sundays and mid-week for this church this winter? Pat Merrill and Andy will share.

Sunday, January 5, 2014 Session Room in the Sanctuary Building 9:15 a.m. Coffee, Cookies and Conversation with the Adult Ministry Team

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Thank You For Fruit Basket Fruits
Thank you to the Adult Class members for donations of wonderful fruit for the fruit baskets the youth made up for our shut-ins. The people who receive the fruit baskets appreciate being remembered at this time of year and they are always so proud that this gift of love came from their church.

High Tide
High Tide (grades K-5th) will meet on Sundays, January 12th and January 26th. As always, we start with dinner at 5:00 p.m. Our themes this month include: new year resolutions for the family and exploring our hidden talents and uniqueness. In addition, we will play outside and work on that awesome mountain of Zion project. Pick up is at 7:00 p.m. See you in January.

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Mens Night Out

Mens Night Out will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 13th. Your host will be Jim Johnson. Please call Jim at 694-6449 to RSVP.

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Crafty Ladies
Crafty Ladies meet on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see all of you there. If you would like to join our group, come for a visit some Thursday and see what we are doing and how you can help. We welcome new people and new talents!

Sassy Seniors
All widows and single ladies are welcome to join Sassy Seniors on Wednesday, January 8th at 1:00 p.m. This months luncheon will be at Bob Evans on the Boulevard.

Presbyterian Women Circles

All women of Fort King are Presbyterian Women and are invited to participate in all the activities of Presbyterian Women. If you are interested in attending a Circle meeting, come join us in January. Deborah Circle meets at the church during the day and Esther Circle meets at night in members homes. Esther Circle will meet on Monday, January 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Your January Esther Circle host will be announced. Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, January 21st, at 10:00 a.m. in the Session Room.

Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women

The Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women of our Presbytery will be held on January 25th, in St. Augustine at Memorial Presbyterian Church. Please contact Anne Hill at 368-2491 to receive information and a registration form.

Domestic Violence
Dont forget items for the Domestic Violence basket. Check the basket for a list of items that are needed.

MISSION
Blood Drive Thank You
There were thirteen donors on December 8th. The Blood Center was more than satisfied with the results. For the year we collected 40 pints of blood which translates into 120 lives saved! The Mission Ministry thanks everyone for their prayers and blood donations. Next year the Big Red Bus will be at Fort King on April 13th, August 24th and December 7th. Again we say thank you.

FKPC Habitat for Humanity Work Day

Those of us that are interested in helping Habitat for Humanity should keep January 4th open as the Mission Ministry is planning a Habitat for Humanity work day. People who sign up for the Habitat work day will meet on January 4th at 1776 NE 17th St. at 8:00 a.m. The task will start with interior demo and clean up. For information or to sign up, please see Bill Reed.

Coats, Gloves and Scarves for Interfaith

Time to clean out your closets of gently used coats and gloves? Please bring new or gently used coats, gloves and scarves anytime during January to help those in need in our community stay warm this winter.

PERSONNEL
Thank You Is Not Enough
We are humbled by the outpouring of appreciation expressed in the Staff Gift donations given. We are all blessed to be here at Ft. King Presbyterian Church and to be associated with such a wonderful, loving family. Blessings in 2014, Andy, Rick, Tammy, and Chris

SESSION

Session Notes December 17, 2013

Church Family Celebrations The Thanksgiving Interfaith service had 200 people in attendance -- with the Imam preaching and included the lighting of the Chanukah candle The Advent Wednesday services are well attended. The Christmas pageant and dinner were a great success thanks to all involved with both events Angel Tree gift program was fully supported by the congregation thanks to all. The Hanging of the Greens service was well received by those at the service. The Scout troop (Troop 196) has started to meet in the Youth House and has made many small repairs to the building interior and cleaned up both inside and out. Some interior painting has been done.

Motions and Other Session Items The Session voted to set January 19, 2014 as the date for the Annual Meeting of the congregation and corporation. The business of those meeting to include: election of officers for the corporation; acting on the terms of call for the Pastor; receiving the report of the officers of the church and ministries; receiving the budget approved by the Session; and any other business that may properly come before it. The Treasurers report shows Income: YTD Actual as: $ 263,518 versus YTD budgeted of: $ 271,025 and Expenses as YTD Actual of $266,760 versus budgeted $272,235. The end-of year totals look likely to be about even if most of those pledges that are behind can bring their giving up-to-date./. It was moved and duly seconded and the Session voted to receive the Treasurers report. Voted to add Thom Kuhns to the property ministry. Voted to have the session minutes posted on the bulletin board after they are approved (normally at the monthly meeting following). Excluded would be any confidential items where the Session meets in Executive session.

WORSHIP
Greening Of The Church Thank You
A huge "thank you" to everyone who helped make the Greening of the Church so successful! From the families who decorated the tree to the garland hangers, the poinsettia placers, the prayer shawl ladies who placed the cloths and the Advent candle lighters and to our husbands, Thom and Jim, who did everything we asked of them! The spirit of our congregation really showed! Kathy Kuhns and Nancy Copeland - Worship Ministry

A Month of Sundays
Its that time of year and the Worship Ministry is again facing the big challenge of finding enough people to help us usher each week. We need your help. We are looking for 6 usher captains who would each agree to be responsible for two months of finding ushers. What we would like is for anyone who would be willing and able to sign up for the usher list. We have 29 faithful people on that list but that makes for an awful lot of ushering, which could lead to burn out! The more names we get the fewer times that any one person will have to serve. If every able person signed up for a month of (4)Sundays we could lessen the load on everyone. Someone may call you from that list from time to time and we would be most grateful if you would agree to usher. If youre busy that week, just let us know and well move on to the next name. An usher is more than a person who passes the plate. Many times he or she is the first friendly face that our members and visitors encounter. They can help you find a seat or find the bathroom. They can lend an arm if you need one. They hand out bulletins and open doors. We even have some cool usher usher usher badges so that our ushers can be clearly identified, and honored. I can organize a month of Sundays. Please help us continue this important ministry together. We are open to ideas and suggestions. In a week or so I will be giving a short Minute for Ministry. I will be in the Narthex after worship that day to ask for more volunteers for our usher list. If youre eager to start right away, please call me at home after 6:00 p.m. at 6224073 or email me at [email protected]. Kathy Kuhns Elder & Worship Ministry Member

WORSHIP (continued)
Something to Think About
III Love Your Enemies Matthew 5:39b 42 Classical Greek writers used three words to refer to an enemy: enemy Echthros refers to one who has been a friend but is now alienated, i.e., an enemy; Dusmenes is one who has been alienated and refuses to be reconciled, an enemy; and, Polemios is one who is a warrior, soldier in the military, an enemy (Liddell-Scott 1953 A Greek-English Lexicon [Oxford] 748). Classification of one who was regarded as an enemy was precise. By the first century CE dusmenes was not used; polemios referred to armed conflict and open hostility (see English Polemic), so that echthros pretty much covered what an enemy stood for: Hostility, the bearing of ill-will to someone; be it against a human being, God, or Christ (Arndt and Gingrich 1957 A Greek-English Lexicon of the NT 331). Matthew5:39bMatthew5:39b-42 provides three snapshots of hostility: v. 39b: refers to a personal affront, an insult, to be struck by the back of the right hand on the right cheek of the face; v. 40: refers to a legal affront in which one person takes another to court to sue for his outer garment; and, v. 41: a Roman soldier conscripts/compels a Jewish peasant to carry his baggage for a prescribed distance (See Mark 15:21 in which Simon of Cyrene was conscripted to carry the Cross of Jesus of Nazareth. See Epictetus +/- 60-138 CE Discourses IV, 1, 79). Each case mentioned by Jesus refers to the early distinctions made in classical literature. Epictetus, Epictetus a Roman slave and very clear thinker, said that one should just give in to the compelling of an enemy. Jesus responses were, however, quite different: v. 39b: turn to him the other (cheek) also, v. 40b: let him have your underwear too! v. 41b: go with him two miles. To cap it all off: Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you v. 42. Why? In each case, the enemy is left in an awkward position because his aggressiveness reflects back to the aggressor to say without words: I am a human being, a person, not just an object to be pushed around. Jesus responses intend to focus on the humanizing and liberating of a negative relationship. This is called active non

-violent resistance.
I wonder what the responses of Jesus disciples were. And ours today? A few fine examples of wisdom from history may help us focus on the problem: * General Ramon Maria Narvez (1800-1868) as he lay dying was asked by his priest: Does your excellency forgive all your enemies? To which he replied: I do not have to forgive my enemies; I have had them all shot!(Cited in Robert Greene 1998 The 48 Laws of Power 110).

Allow your enemies no options. Annihilate them the goal of power is to control your enemies completely, to make them obey your will. Negotiation is the insidious viper that will eat away at your victory, so give your enemies nothing to negotiate, no hope, no room to maneuver. They are crushed and that is that! (Greene op cit. 112).

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Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527): ...Men must either be caressed or else annihilated the injury therefore that we do to a man must be such that we need not fear his vengeance (The Prince III). He had a pessimistic attitude on the Nature of Man, one which Martin Luther shared. And, finally, * Retribution and revenge are the most natural things on earth. (B.F. Skinner 1948 Waldon Two 260). Jesus, said Skinner, discovered the principle of not using force to alter human behavior quite by *

accident:
One gains peace of mind avoid the torture of your own rage, and, In the long run, one can control the stronger man (op cit.261). So, by loving my enemies, I can control them? Really? When Primo Levi, Levi an Italian Jew, was arrested and sent to a camp, ultimately to Auschwitz, he noted this:

Here we received the first blows, and it was so new and senseless that we felt no pain, neither in body nor in spirit, only a profound amazement: how can one hit a man without anger? (1996 Survival in Auschwitz 16). Right! Its nothing personal! However, the effect of counter violence is this: What my enemy wanted to do to
me, I have done to him: I become what he was, was and I realize the inhumanity that was in him is now in myself (JeanPaul Sartre Critique de la raison dialectique 208f.).

Legitimate self-defense. I surprised the beast (= the enemy). I struck. A man fell, and in his dying eyes I saw the beast still living myself (Sartre 1966 Being and Nothingness 484, emphasis mine). So, there we have it. Ah! The wisdom of this world. The whole history of human culture and society is concerned about power over others, control, vengeance, retaliation by a force greater than that of the enemy. Peace in our time? Peace by crushing vengeance and control?
This is why Caesar was called peacemaker, Lord and Savior!!! So what is the value of Jesus teaching? He was not so nave as to think that love your enemies could become an institutional governmental policy in relation to other governments or even within the governing of its own people. He recognized the risk one he himself experienced - that an enemy would not respond positively to humanizing, liberating, love, because he saw clearly that people, even his own, prefer to live by their beliefs and expectations rather than by alternatives he proposed. If this is how human beings respond to God, why should you expect anything different? To love your enemies is precisely the seed growing secretly (Mark 4:26); we cannot calculate the effects of lovingloving-affirming the life of the other person. person Indeed, dont expect too much, Jesus said. What growth occurs is Gods; its not up to us to manage or control. What is up to us is to love your enemies one person at a time. Something to think about. Shalom, Tom

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Guide Me Through This New Year
My Grandfather, John Samuel Roberts, was born in 1885 in Llwynllwyd, Carmarthyn, Wales. His father and the majority of his family worked as masons in the great granite quarries of that area. He came to the United States in 1904 at the age of 19. 2 years later in 1906, he returned to London to marry my grandmother, Elizabeth, and bring her to the New World. When mother and I visited there in 2007, I learned that one of my favorite hymn writers, William Williams, was educated at Llwynllwyd Academy at Carmarthen, intending to become a physician. However, when he was twenty, he attended a Sunday morning service lead by an itinerant preacher, Howell Harris. Harris preached from a tombstone in a church cemetery, preaching to people as they left the church service. This "Tombstone Preacher" so touched Williams that he decided to become an evangelist and preach in every possible place. He was ordained a deacon of the Established Church Abergwesyn in 1740, however his evangelistic views kept him from being ordained a priest. Eventually he began to associate with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists, the group who followed Whitefield in his theological controversy with the Wesleys; Calvinistic, as compared to the Evangelical Arminianism of the Wesleys. This group challenged Williams to update their hymnal by writing hymns. He responded with about 800 hymns, his first "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah." For the wealth of hymns he produced, Williams is sometimes referred to as "the Watts of Wales. For forty-three years, Williams traveled nearly 100,000 miles on horseback, preaching and singing. Understand this was a great feat considering the topography of Wales. One writer states, "He sang Wales into piety." An accomplished vocalist, Williams has been called the "Sweet Singer of Wales." He drew crowds of 10,000 or more, one time speaking to an estimated 80,000 people. He noted in his journal that "God strengthened me to speak so loud that most could hear." Williams published his first volume of hymns, Hallelujah, in 1744. He also wrote poetry and prose, for use by the members of the Methodist fellowships he established. He wrote two long poems. Golwg ar deyrnas Crist (A view of Christs kingdom), written in 1756 deals with the history of salvation and God's grace in Christ. Bywyd a marwolaeth Theomemphus, written in 1764, speaks of conversion and Christian living. He published seven hymnals, two of which were in English. In all, he published nearly ninety books and pamphlets. As we begin this New Year in our lives, I consider William Williams first hymn as a meaningful prayer for today, tomorrow and the remainder of my life. The first verse asks for Gods guidance while we admit that we are weak and uncertain of the days ahead:

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me till I want no more.

William Williams (1717 - 1791)

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The second verse asks God to keep us healthy and constantly lead us as we make decisions throughout the year:

Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield; Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
The third verse asks God to help us face what will eventually happen to all of us, maybe this year, hopefully much later. I am consoled by the words Bid my anxious fears subside and Land me safe on Canaans side.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hells destruction, Land me safe on Canaans side. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; I will ever give to Thee.
The last words of this hymn Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee mean a great deal to me. For you see, when you are all gathered around the throne singing those praises, I will be playing the most magnificent pipe organ ever imagined. Happy New Year and With A Song In My Heart, Rick

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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 also note: It is never too early to call me to select your chosen date. Dates in late 2014 are already being selected, so please dont hesitate to call me if there is a Sunday you would like to commemorate by sharing with the church some type of flowers or plant of your choice. ( It could be fresh, silk, dried, etc. from your yard, a supermarket, a florist, etc.) As of this mailing, the following people will be providing flowers in February, March and April 2014. If you would like to provide flowers on a date of your choice, please call Nancy Hall at 694-3221. Thank you. Thank you to these people as they share in donating the flowers for the following worship services: January 5, 2014---From Jim and Donna Johnson in celebration of their 29th wedding anniversary January 12, 2014---OPEN January 19, 2014---In celebration of our 29th wedding anniversary from Bill and Helen Reed January 26, 2014---From Harold and Roselle Pringle in celebration of their 19th wedding anniversary February 2, 2014---From Buddy and Anne MacKay February 9, 2014---In celebration of our 58th wedding anniversary on February the 11th from Steve and Janet Mitchell February 16, 2014---OPEN February 23, 2014---In celebration of Nan Andrews 92nd birthday from Bruce, Gouley, Cody, Tom and Linda March 2, 2014---OPEN March 9, 2014---OPEN March 16, 2014---OPEN March 23, 2014---From Jean Brown, Hal, Douglas, Bruce, and Lynn in loving memory of husband and father, Halowell E. Brown March 30, 2013---OPEN April 6, 2014---In memory of my dear friend, Peggy Wiechens from Mary Ellen Vowinkel April 13, 2014---OPEN April 20, 2014---Easter (Easter lilies in the Sanctuary) April 27, 2014---OPEN

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January 2013
Italicized items are non-FKPC activities using FKPC facilities

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday
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Wednesday
2 OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday
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Friday Saturday
4 Session Room Prep for Back to the Future Adult Discipleship

11:00 Adult Discipleship Ministry 11:00 Crafts

6 9:00 - 11:45 Library 7:30 Mens Bible 9:15 Back to the Study Future 10:00 Choir Practice 10:30 Worship 5:00 TOPS (FH) 11:30 Discipleship Youth Ministry 5:30 Mission Ministry 12:00 Faith Leaders 6:00 - 8:00 Marions 5:00 PYC United (CE) 12 9:00 - 11:45 Library 9:15 Adult Ed. & Youth 10:00 Choir Practice 10:30 Worship 11:30 Congregational Care Ministry 12:00 Faith Leaders 5:00 PYC 5:00 High Tide 13 7:30 Mens Bible Study 5:00 TOPS (FH) 5:30 Property Ministry 6:30 Mens Night Out (off-site) 7:00 Esther Circle (off-site) 6:00 - 8:00 Marions United (CE) 20 19 9:00 - 11:45 Library 7:30 Mens Bible Study 9:15 Adult Ed. & Youth 10:00 Choir Practice 9:30 Small Group Study 10:30 Worship 5:00 TOPS (FH) 11:30 Congrega6:00 - 8:00 Marions tional Meeting 12:00 Faith Leaders United (CE) 5:00 PYC 27 26 7:30 Mens Bible Food4Kids & Study 2 Cents A Meal 9:00 - 11:45 Library 9:15 Adult Ed. & Youth 10:00 Choir Practice 10:30 Worship 12:00 Faith Leaders 5:00 TOPS (FH) Planning6:00 - 8:00 5:00 PYC Marions United (CE) 5:00 High Tide

7 10:00 Prayer Shawl Ministry

8 10:00 PW Council

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11:00 Crafts

5:30 Connections 6:00 Worship Ministry Ministry

7:00 Choir Practice 14 15 16 17 18

1:00 Sassy Seniors 11:00 Crafts (off-site) 6:00 Finance Ministry 7:00 Discipleship 7:00 Choir Practice Ministry Children 21 10:00 Deborah Circle 6:00 Session 7:00 Choir Practice 22 23 11:00 Crafts 3:00 Pastoral Care Team 1:00 - p.m. Boy Scouts Award Night (FH) 24 25 9-3 Turning Point (FH)

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11:00 Crafts

7:00 Choir Practice

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