1. FIRST PRESS
Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church  January to May 2016
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Welcometo the first issue of FIRST PRESS.
A publication promoting all of the
programming of First Presbyterian
Church, Davenport, Iowa.
Discover is a verb, an action word,
meaning to see, get knowledge of,
learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or
knowledge of (something previously
unseen or unknown).
So how do we set forth to Discover at
FPC? First, let’s consider that it is a
verb, an action. That means we need to
be intentional about setting time aside
to do discovery work. We can be present
in worship, study groups, community
service, teaching, fellowship, leadership,
and prayer. We can be attentive to
others, showing care and concern by
listening to understand, and not simply
listening to respond.
We can embrace our denomination and
historic Reformed tradition. Presbyterians
understand the Bible to be the essential
rule of faith and practice, very much as
other Protestants do. We believe that
God exists in the trinity of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit; that Christ
is the Son of God, the Revealer of God,
and the Savior of humanity; and that the
church is the Body of Christ in the world.
We can continue to learn and explore
faith through education. Presbyterians
believe that the Holy Spirit constantly
enlightens truth, and thus they admit
different understandings of the historical
confessions of faith. Ultimately, every
Presbyterian must find a personal
understanding of faith through study,
contemplation, and worship. A very
important principle is that “God alone is
Lord of the conscience.”
In this first issue of the First Press, you’ll
find opportunities and paths to navigate,
but leave your mind open to what more
can be discovered on your journey.
Help others Discover FPC by inviting
them to church, programs, and activities.
If you find the information in this issue
of FIRST PRESS interesting and
valuable to share, please take a copy of
it (located on the Welcome Desk) and
give one to your friends and neighbors.
On Sundays, in February we’ll have
“Discover Cards” available for you to
take and pass along to your friends and
neighbors, inviting them to visit First
Presbyterian Church.
As you navigate through these pages and
reflect on your relationship with God,
may you consider a path that allows you
to travel in grace and full of Discovery.
Discover!
Worship 2
Holy Week 3
Caring for Self & Others 3
CEFY 4
Service Opportunities 5
Music 6
ACE & Small Groups 7
Fun “To Dos” 8
Foundation 9
Church Governance 9
Envisioning 10
Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church  January to May 2016
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Prayer for Guidance
Direct us, O Lord,
in all our doings with your
most gracious favor and
further us with your continual
help, that in all our works,
begun, continued, and
ended in you, we may glorify
your holy name, and finally,
by your mercy, obtain
everlasting life; through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Sunday Worship Times
Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Christian Education for all ages at 10:00 AM
Childcare is available in the nursery on the
third floor of the Christian Education Building.
Note: There will be one service only at 9:00 AM
on Sundays, January 10, February 14 and
March 6, followed by Christian Education hour
at 10:00 AM. Lunch and church envisioning
gathering at 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Do you want to know what’s planned for
upcoming worship services? Visit the
Worship Service Planning Calendar on the
church website. You’ll find information about
upcoming sermon series, the choirs, Worship
Host information, and who will be preaching.
Here’s a preview of some sermons:
3 “Disturbing Tourists”
17 “Everyday Miracles”
24 “You are My Delight”
31 “Stuff Happens”
7 “Coming Off The Mountain”
14 “The Power of Our Words”
21 “The Gift of Time”
28 “Gift Giving”
6 “The Touch of Love”
13 “Gift of Serving”
20 “Palms and Passion”
27 “Finally Good News!”
You’re always invited to worship with us! A place to belong!
Where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged,
diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.
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Ash Wednesday, February 10
Services at 12:00 NOON & 7:00 PM
Ash Wednesday is a day of solemn assembly that is
built right into the church year. It is a day for fasting,
a day of mourning for our sin and the sin of all
humanity before God, a recognition of our mortality
saved for the grace of God and a request that the
Lord remember our creation and breathe new life
into our burned-out, dusty lives once more. It marks
the beginning of our Lenten journey to remembering
God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. The season of Lent
is a time to prepare for the celebration of redemption
through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
Taizé Worship During Lent
Wednesdays, February 17, 24, March 2,
9 and 16, at 6:30 PM, in the Chapel
The frost on the trees, the white of the snow, the chill
in the air help us to see and feel the beauty of nature.
For those of us in the Midwest, we have the joy of
experiencing the extremes of the seasons. At the same
time, we need to have continuity within our lives.
3 “Seeing and Believing”
10 “Finding Fish and Feeding Sheep”
17 “Inherit the Wind”
24 “And the Greatest of These is Love”
1 Youth Sunday
8 “We Are One”
15 “When Goodbye is Good News”
22 “The Trouble With the Truth”
29 “Thy Kingdom Come”
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Meditation can provide that common
thread regardless of the season we are
experiencing. Services in the style of
the Taizé Community in France,
through songs which, when repeated,
become prayers within the heart,
scripture, read by worshipers, and
meditation, the quiet which allows the
person to commune with God, provide
that opportunity.
Communion is a
practice that is meant
to be observed over
and over throughout
the life of a Christian.
It is a holy time of worship when we
corporately come together as one body
to remember and celebrate what Christ
did for us. All who accept Jesus Christ
as their Savior are welcome to take
Communion. It is served on the first
Sunday of the
even months
of the year.
Baptism is a
sacrament, and
the sacraments
represent the
free grace of God. There is no charge
for having a child baptized. Call the
church office (563-326-1691) to
arrange the date of baptism and request
the appropriate forms be mailed to you.
Return those completed forms to the
church. Attend a baptismal seminar to
review the meaning of baptism and to
get oriented to the logistics of the
celebration of baptism in worship.

4. Maundy Thursday, March 24
Service at 7:30 PM
Maundy Thursday is the anniversary
celebration of the institution of The
Lord’s Supper. The worship service will
include the Sacrament of Communion.
The Chamber Chorale will lead in
worship through song.
Good Friday, March 25
Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 PM
This service provides an opportunity to
meditate on the crucifixion of our Lord
Jesus Christ. The service includes scriptures,
prayers, and music of the Passion featuring
the Sanctuary Choir, the Cecelian Carolers,
the Vesper Bells and orchestra.
Easter Sunday, March 27
Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
A celebration of the Resurrection Joy!
Easter Sunday special music will be
provided by the Celebration Singers and
the Sanctuary Choir. The music will
include the traditional Handel’s
“Messiah Hallelujah Chorus!”
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Caring for Self and Others
Prayer Vigil at FPC for Victims of Violence
Sundays, January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29 at 7:00 PM
Join with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., on the Sundays
listed above from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance by the west parking lot. We will
pray for people in our country, and for families and friends who are victims of violence. Let us pray for
God’s healing for victims, and let us bear witness to the senseless violence in our country.
Women of Hope Bible Study - Every other Wednesday, 10:00 AM
We are an informal group meeting to share, study the Scriptures and pray for one
another. If you have questions, please call Rev. Kristy Parker (563-590-3071).
Souper Bowl of Caring - Sunday, February 7, following each service
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, practice kindness,
and walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) Create a better community
by giving on Super Bowl Sunday to those in need of a meal.
Every dollar donated goes to fight hunger in the Quad Cities. The High
School youth will be in the Sanctuary to take your donations via soup pot.
Men’s Breakfast “When the Trumpet Sounds” - Saturday, April 9, 8:00 AM
Communion to the Furthest Pew is served to members unable to attend church, the week
immediately following communion at church.
Operation Love is a member-to-member outreach for those with short term needs such as
transportation, meals, emergency babysitting, or respite care.
In Touch Ministries - Congregation members provide one-on-one visits to congregation
members and friends who have difficulty leaving their homes. This ministry keeps homebound
members "in touch" with the rest of the congregation.
The Prayer Chain connects those in need of prayer with church members who are committed to
a ministry of prayer. Prayer requests may be sent to the church office and we will contact the
prayer chain coordinator.
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Attention crocheters and knitters...prayer shawls are symbolic of God’s
presence during our times of need, and the congregation’s love and support. Anyone with an
interest in knitting or crocheting a shawl is invited to make a shawl and drop it off with Tiffany.
For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).
Remember to Order Your Keepsake Book Now!
Advance orders are now being accepted for the 100-page full color coffee table book published
by the Heritage Committee featuring photographs and stories of our congregation’s rich 175 year
heritage. Readers can turn to any section and read a story representative of the depth and dedication of our congregation and its pastors.
Hundreds of hours of research, documentation, writing, photography, and design have gone into this monumental keepsake project. Now is
the time to reserve your copy at the pre-publication price of $49. Order your copy online at www.fpcdavenport.org. You may also order
by check and note “175th
Book” on the memo line of your check. Orders are accepted with a deposit of $20 per copy. Your payment
is your confirmation. If you wish to give this as a present and would like a certificate to wrap as a gift, please contact the church
office after you have paid for the book, and we can mail the certificate to you. The anticipated delivery date is March 15, 2016.

5. EPIC and ACT are FPC’s Middle and High
School Youth Groups. EPIC (Every Presbyterian Is Cool)
is for 6th
through 8th
graders and ACT (Active Christian
Teens) is for 9th
-12th
graders. EPIC and ACT meet every
Sunday evening form 5:30-7:00 PM. We have dinner together
and then focus on either an act of community service,
mission work, or fellowship activity. Youth groups volunteer
at the annual Easter Celebration each spring. All youth
are invited to attend, and friends are always encouraged to
attend. Our middle and high school youth groups meet
September through the first week of May.
10 Star Wars Movie (new one) Rave Cinemas
17 Minute to Win It Von Maur Hall
24 Photo Posters Von Maur Hall
31 Bible Jeopardy Von Maur Hall
7 Souper Bowl of Caring in morning/no youth groups
14 Socks of Love Service Project Von Maur Hall
21 Scripture Basketball Gym
28 College Care Packages Von Maur Hall
6 Paint Classroom HS Room
13 Stuff Easter Eggs Von Maur Hall
20 Palm Sunday/no youth groups
27 Easter Sunday/no youth groups
3, 10, 17 & 24 Youth Sunday practice VMH/Sanctuary
1 Laser Tag and Bowling QC Family Fun
Kirkwood Clubis FPC’s Elementary
School Youth Group for 1st
through 5th
grades. We meet
Wednesday evenings, September through April, from
6:30-7:15 PM. At Kirkwood Club, children play games
with a purpose, enjoy fellowship with one another, and
learn more about each one of us every week and what
makes us special to God. Kirkwood Club is open to all
community youth and all are welcome! Some of our
annual activities include a Family Game Night, an indoor
Snowball Fortress Fight, crafts, ice cream socials, Minute
to Win It, and movie nights, to name just a few.
6 Annual Snowball Fight Gym
13 Fear Factor Gym
20 Minute to Win It Von Maur Hall
27 Catch the Dragon Tail Gym
3 Musical Wardrobe Gym
10 Cards for Seniors Von Maur Hall
17 Movie Night Von Maur Hall
24 Movie Night Part II Von Maur Hall
2 Seated Basketball Gym
9 Alphabet Challenge Von Maur Hall
16 Do You Love Your Neighbor Von Maur Hall
23 How's Yours? Von Maur Hall
30 Picture the Sentence Von Maur Hall
6 Musical Tape Gym
13 Year-end Celebration! Outside
Sunday School, for grades preschool through high school, is offered
every Sunday morning September through May from 10:10-10:45 AM.
Youth in Preschool through 5th
grade follow our Lectionary Calendar in
terms of their weekly lesson, which means typically what they learn is
the same Scripture the pastor is preaching on each week. Middle School
youth use the curriculum Connect, from Sparkhouse, where their lessons
are divided into six-week segments of the Bible, which is intended to last
two years to cover all the segments. High School Sunday School works
on different curriculums each year, and are currently using QuickBooks
to go over the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Sunday School is a
lot of fun for all ages, and everyone is invited to be a part of it all!
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6. Upcoming Service Opportunities
As the body of Christ, First Presbyterian Church’s mission and outreach programs seek to reach out to the community
and to the world to care for those in need. Here are some hands-on mission opportunities:
A new outreach activity - Valentine Baskets!
Begins January 17, for more information contact Diane Schreiner (dschrein@mchsi.com) or Mia Carr
(mialyncarr@hotmail.com).
PUNCH Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Volunteers needed to prepare hot dogs at First Pres., deliver and serve hot dogs at egg hunt site. For more information,
please contact Ted Brown (tedbrown2@mchsi.com).
Community Gardens: Mid April (depending on the weather)
Volunteers are needed to till up soil and add compost. For more
information, please contact a Deacon.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen: First Mondays of each month
January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4, & May 2. For more
information, contact Linda Larson (hawkeyetoo@msn.com), Muffy
Ellard (vandymme@aol.com), or Susie Kardel sbkardel@gmail.com).
Volunteer cooks and servers are always welcome.
Food Pantry Sundays: Third Sunday of each month
On January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, and May 15, bring canned goods, paper products and household
cleaners to church. Donations are given to Sacred Heart Food Bank. For more information, please contact
Michelle Sinclair (mommydragonfly65@yahoo.com).
Volunteer to be a Homework Helper
Be a missionary in our church by being a friend and mentor to some terrific five to ten-year-olds from the Boys &
Girls’ Club. The Homework Helpers meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM to assist with homework,
to provide focused one-on-one time with a child, and to try to guide each child through their individual world.
For more information, please contact a Deacon.
Scott County Meal Service Needs Drivers to Deliver Lunches
The Meal Service (office located at FPC) needs drivers to deliver meals to the homebound. To volunteer, contact
Julie Belman (563-323-1628, or juliebelman_scottcountymeals@hotmail.com).
Kids Against Hunger, April 24-26, An International Mission Opportunity for All to Support!
The seventh annual Kids Against Hunger drive will take place from April 24-26 at First Pres. The Quad-Cities
chapter will again host “packaging sessions” during which volunteers work on an assembly line (typically
12 people) to bag a special blend of rice, soy, dried vegetables and vitamins for delivery to a coordinating
organization in a foreign country. Each bag, when cooked with boiling water, will provide six servings to a
family in need. For more information, please contact Deacon Craig Foster (cfoster871@mchsi.com).
HOPE PROJECTS: Caring and reaching out through visible works of service -- creating hope and
awareness in our community as we put the church’s mission into action.
Thursday,April 14, 12:30 to 2:30 PM: Church Grounds and Neighborhood Clean-up
All of the clean-up materials and tools will be provided by the Quad Cities recycling Center. Everyone is
welcome to help! For more information, please contact the church office (office@fpcdavenport.org).
Planning to plant your garden? Then consider planting for others too. on select Sundays in July, August, and
September, FPC will have a Harvest Table for members to bring the produce from their gardens and fruit trees to have
available for those in the church neighborhood to come and pick-up, at no cost.
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Easter Celebration
Saturday, March 26, 1:30-3:30 PM
This special event open to the entire
neighborhood. We have a wonderful
and lively Easter Egg hunt for all
ages in different areas of the church
property, games, crafts, a bounce
house and share with all the children
the story of the resurrection and why
we really celebration Easter. For
more information how you can help,
please contact Tiffany Horvath
(horvath@fpcdavenport.org).
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7. Internationally Renowned Organist
Principal Organist
and Artist in Residence of
First Presbyterian Church
Davenport, Iowa
Reserved seating
Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Adults $15 Students $10
Ahreum
Han
Congdon
Ahreum
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Congdon
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1702 Iowa Street, Davenport, IA 52803 (563) 326-1691 www.fpcdavenport.org
Musikgarten
Our Musikgarten program is half-way through its third year at FPC already! And what an exciting
time it has been! We’ve been joined on a weekly basis by our youngest children (newborns to
3-year-olds), their parents and even some of their grandparents to sing, dance and play together.
Starting with the sacred-based curriculum, “My God, My Family and Me!”, we have immersed
our children in movement and music activities that are perfect for their physical and language
development. And along the way, other areas of development — creativity, family bonding,
self-esteem, confidence, emotional development — have also been growing.
Musikgarten's philosophy is steeped in this understanding: movement and music activities
are perfect for child development; music immerses the child in language; evokes
movement; stimulates the brain; and fosters physical coordination -- all in a group
setting that builds a God-centered, musical community -- a truly holistic experience.
We now have three age-specific classes available. Our Musikgarten Babies class, led
by Kathy Middleton, is for parents and newborns to 18-month-old children. Each class
features bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, and fun age-specific
activities. This class meets in the Toddler room on third floor of the education wing.
Musikgarten Toddlers, led by Adam Page, is for parents and toddlers up to age 3. Each lesson
features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space,
and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles and rattles. This class meets in the Parlor.
Our Musikgarten for 3-year-olds class meets in our newly refurbished Angels Room 307 on third
floor of the education wing and is led by Anne Page. Parents and their 3-year-olds participate
together in focused listening, musical games, playing instruments, moving and singing.
All classes meet from 10:15-10:45 AM and follow the Sunday School schedule. If you have questions
or would like more information, please contact Kathy Middleton (kmidd@mchsi.com or 563-505-0471).
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Classes for
Newborns to 3-year-olds
Sundays, 10:15 AM
Got a song in your heart?
Sing with the FPC Choirs
Adult Choir - Sanctuary Choir: The
renowned adult Sanctuary Choir rehearses
on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM under
the direction of SungZin Kim.
Celebration Singers: The Celebration
Singers is for 6th
through 12th
grade vocalists
and rehearses on Sunday evenings from
4:45-5:30 PM. Linda Bengfort conducts
this ensemble.
Girls’Choir - Cecelian Carolers:
Membership in this ensemble is selected
from girls in grades 6th
through 12th
who
are also participants in Celebration Singers.
rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from
4:00-4:45 PM. Linda Bengfort directs
this choir.
Kirkwood Choir: All 1st
through 5th
graders
will rehearse on Wednesday evenings from
5:45-6:30 PM. Linda Bengfort directs this
elementary group.
Cherub Choir: The Sunday School
membership of pre-schoolers and
Kindergartners sing in the Cherub Choir.
rehearsals are Sunday mornings from
10:00-10:15 AM. Kathy Middleton directs
these young singers.
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8. The Soul
Opportunities for education, topics of discussions, current
events, and congregational engagement can be discovered.
Classes are open to all -- bring a friend!
VON MAUR HALL SERIES - Sundays, 10:00 AM
January 3 - Hear It Here First!
Discovering what's new with new Social Security options
and news regarding IRAs. Presented by Merriam Rink.
January 10 - Envisioning Consultant Presentation
Rev. Jim Kitchens, Consultant for FPC.
January 17 - Discover Issues with the Trinity!
Presented by Jim Tucker.
January 24 - Wired Word
TBD, presented by Carolyn Draper-Math.
January 31 - Wired Word
TBD, presented by Merriam Rink.
February 7 - Safety and Security at FPC
Sheriff Officer and church member Peter Bawden will
explain the A.L.I.C.E. strategy and other strategies that
can keep us safe but accessible as Christ's followers.
February 14 - Discover what’s being Envisioned!
Rev. Jim Kitchens, Consultant for FPC, will give an
update of our process.
February 21 - The Muslim Next Door
Kent Schroder will lead a discussion of the book The Muslim
Next Door. The book is in the FPC library to check out.
February 28 - ACE in recess
Please attend the Annual Congregational Meeting.
March 6 - Envisioning
Rev. Jim Kitchens will present the last part of his Trilogy
of FPC's Envisioning plan for our future!
March 13 - Christ's Love in Action in Kenya
Joshua Ngao, Fishers of Men Ministries, Davenport, will
present this program.
March 20 - Discover what the Bible Really Tells Us
about Samuel, Saul and David. Kent Schroder will
present a program.
March 27 - ACE in recess for Easter Sunday
April 3 - How to Take Care of
the Soul. David Fairweather will
present this program.
April 10 - Video about the Soul
Presented by Dave Fairweather.
April 17 - Discover Accuracy
and Inaccuracies of Near Death
Experiences. Presented by Dave Fairweather.
April 24 - Life After Death
Presented by Dave Fairweather.
May 1 - Wired Word
TBD, presented by Merriam Rink.
May 8 - ACE in recess, enjoy Mother’s Day
May 15 - Elucidating Our Envisioning Goals
Presented by Jim Keenan.
Note: ACE will be in recess from May 22 thru September 4
Small Groups during Lent
During Lent we will be focusing our attention on the gift of love. To assist us as we learn and grow we will be
reading together The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. The small group schedule is below and the only
requirement to sign-up for the small group is to receive a free copy of Gary Chapman’s book and read it (or you
can purchase your own copy). If you purchase your own copy, let the church office know (563-326-1691;
office@fpcdavenport.org) which group you want to be in. See the schedule below:
Group 1 – Mondays, 10:30-11:30 AM
February 15, 22, 29, March 7 & 14
Group 2 – Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 PM
February 16, 23, March 1, 8, & 15
Group 3 – Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
February 17, 24, March 2, 9, & 16
Group 4 – Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
February 18, 25, March 3, 10, & 17
Group 5 – Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 AM
February 20, 27, March 5, 12, & 19
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9. Fun “To Do” Opportunities
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 9, 5:00 PM
Before Lent, why not enjoy some pancakes on “Fat Tuesday?” So come and
enjoy a delicious hot pancake supper. There is no charge, but donations will
be accepted. Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. As in
contemporary times, food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk, and fish were
regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted,
many families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday in order to consume
those items that would inevitably become spoiled during the next forty days.
Trivia Night - Saturday, February 20, 6:30 -10:00 PM
The high school youth of FPC have plans to attend Triennium this year, at Purdue University. The cost of this international
Presbyterian Youth Conference, which only occurs every three years, is $505 per person. With this goal in mind, they are
raising funds by hosting a trivia night. Come and join your FPC family in teams of eight as you test your knowledge!
Teams are $80 each, with $10 for Mulligans and $10 for Double Downs. You are guaranteed an evening of laughter
and fellowship while you show your support to FPC youth. PLEASE: don’t bring food, refreshments will be
available for purchase. For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).
Socializers - Saturdays, February 27, March 26, & April 30 at 6:00 PM
This group coordinates monthly potluck dinners with guest speakers. So if you like good food and good
fellowship, mark your calendars and plan to come. Everyone is invited!
Manna & More Sundays! March 13, April 10, & May 8
Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Cost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 years and under)
Share breakfast with your family and friends before and after the 9:00 AM service. Here are the menus:
Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages
Pancakes, waffles, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages
Egg casserole, pancakes, sausage, fruit and assorted beverages
Travel Fellowship presents: Discover Chicago! A Day Trip on Saturday, April 16
The trip will feature a coach bus ride leaving from FPC in the early morning and returning around 8:00-9:00 in the
evening. The trip will allow for individual customization of the day’s agenda once attendees arrive in the city. Activities
may include seeing a Broadway in Chicago matinee performance, shopping, a visit to one of Chicago's world-renowned
museums or cultural sites including the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum,
and The Shedd Aquarium, lunch, and any other activities attendees can fit into the schedule. We are planning to
stop for dinner on the way back. For more information, contact Linda Meaders (linda@bluehorizon.net).
Young Adults
For anyone around age 20 to 50, the young adults (and the young at heart!) of First Presbyterian typically meet
the third Friday of every month. Childcare is offered at events where it is adult-only, and there are also several events
each year where children are welcome. For more information, contact Tiffany Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org).
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Are You Interested in Church Membership?
The Hospitality and Welcoming Committee will be hosting four New Member Inquiry events
in 2016. If you are interested in membership or just have questions about First Presbyterian
Church, please join us for refreshments and fellowship. The dates are: January 24, April 24,
September 18 and November 13. Each one starts at 12:15 PM in the Parlor on the second floor
of the Christian Education Building. If you have questions about becoming a member, please
contact Tammy Mayhew (563-326-1691, or mayhew@fpcdavenport.org).

10. Foundation of First Presbyterian Church hosts the
Kirkwood Tower Circle Recognition Celebration
Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Lardner Balcony at the Putman Museum
1717 W 12th
St, Davenport, IA 52804
Guest Speaker is Minner Serovy
from the national Presbyterian Foundation
A light brunch will be served
Throughout the Church’s history, in both good and difficult times, faithful members have financially
supported the Church’s work. This has enabled the Church to share God’s love for more than
175 years. But long-term stability continues to be an issue. Each year during the annual
Stewardship Campaign, the Church starts from zero to raise the necessary resources to sustain its
work for the coming year and each year there are many unknowns which impact annual giving.
The goal of the Foundation is to provide for future needs which cannot be met through the annual
campaign. The Foundation provides opportunities for members to extend their giving, perhaps
for use beyond their own lifetimes. It gives today’s faithful Christians an opportunity to leave a
heartfelt legacy for subsequent generations of believers.
All members are welcome to attend. RSVPs will be taken by the church office in March 2016.
Minner Serovy
Class of 2016
John Affre
Stephanie Arp
Margaret Carr
John Gere
Sarah Greim
Jane Magnusson
Kent Marcek
Peter Rink
Class of 2017
Chad Carr
Nancy Chapman
Ralph Congdon
Carolyn Draper-Math
Jeff Ehrmann
Louise Hales
Kathlyn Price
Lois Boyer Fitzpatrick
Class of 2018
Marty Bowles-Edwards
John Hensel
Val Horvat
Kent Schroder
Jim Keenan
Merlyn Madden
Karen Moore
Glen Roebuck
Class of 2016
Dan Bowerman
Kathy Bowerman
Mia Carr
Steve Earp
Jeff Gomez
Wendy Hammen
Dawn Hickenbottom
Sue Page
Diane Schreiner
Ann Schwister
Marilyn Irwin
Class of 2017
Meredith Ellard
Rosemary Jamison
Margarette Johnson
Steve Johnson
Kurt Schreiner
Sharon Simmonds
Michele Sinclair
Ruth Smit
Doug Wells
Class of 2018
Wenonah Allen
Brock Earnhardt
Bob Lehnherr
Tom Parker
Jennifer Peters
LaWanda Roudebush
Cindy Schalk
Cassie Woods
Serving Deacons:
Per Capita - $34 per member
Each January First Church is assessed a per
capita contribution by the Presbytery. This
year it is $34 per member. Amember is one
who has been confirmed or has been
welcomed into the congregation by
confession of faith, letter of transfer from
another congregation, or reaffirmation of faith.
Please use a Per Capita envelope from the
pew racks and place it in the offering plate,
bring it to the church office, or pay online.
Serving Elders:
First Presbyterian Church’s
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 28, 10:00 AM
Each year the church sets aside time for the Annual
Congregational Meeting and encourages every
member to attend. Typically, an annual meeting
may consider such business hearing reports from
the Session or selected committees of Session, a
report from the Board of deacons and other
organizations of the church, and transacting any
other business as is appropriate.
Church Government &
Personnel Committee
Open Forum Dates
Sundays, February 7 & April 3, 10:00 AM
In an attempt to foster open communication,
the Church Government & Personnel
Committee will be available for church
members to bring them any concerns
they may have at 10:00AM, in room 105
(next to the Gym).
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11. &Envisioning 20/20
Appreciative Inquiry
Recently, we introduced the mission of the Envisioning 20/20 team, which is:
Listening to each other and the congregation to discover God's vision for First
Presbyterian Church.
At the same time, Richard re-introduced The Prayer of Examen (The Purple Prayer)
-- and he encouraged everyone to join the Envisioning 20/20 team in using it to
help us quiet our hearts and minds and enter into authentic and transparent prayer
with God.
We now want to introduce the philosophy that is guiding much of the work of the
team, Appreciative Inquiry -- which focuses on positive outcomes and successes as
the basis for discussion and planning. Our consultant, Rev. Jim Kitchens, will use
Appreciative Inquiry as he leads us in our congregation-wide discussions.
This approach may be different from other long-range planning you might have
experienced. The questions you will be asked to consider may be different from
ones you have been asked before. The first assumption in Appreciative Inquiry is
that all churches do something well.
Appreciative Inquiry is an approach that asks us to share what works in our church and
appreciate it. This process will generate a series of statements that describe where First
Pres. wants to be, based on the high moments of where we have been. Because the
statements are grounded in real experience and history, we will know how to repeat
their success.
You’re invited and encouraged to attend each of these gatherings. The Envisioning 20/20
team will be there to listen to you.
There will be three congregational gatherings facilitated by Rev. Jim Kitchens
during which we will look at Where We Have Been (January 10), Where We are Now
(February 14), and Where We’d like to Be in the Future (March 6). Those gatherings
will be in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM. A light meal will be served. Child care
through middle school age will be provided.
If you have questions, please speak with one of the Envisioning 20/20 Team: Liz
Terrill, Harry Hoyt, Merriam Rink, Jim Keenan, Cindy Meinert, Mark Jones, Kathy
Bowerman, Ted Brown, Pam Paulsen, or Kurt Schreiner.
Tell us what you think about this publication. did you Discover
anything new? Contact diane Pumphrey (563-326-1691, ext. 205;
pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) to share your thoughts and comments.
The next FPC programming, planning and calendarization meeting
will be on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00 -7:00 PM. Committees are
now meeting to plan programming and events out for the year. Plans
will be communicated to church leadership and the staff. The online calendar will be a tool
for planning and communicating. Project managers for events will be designated six months
ahead of time. The next FIrST PrESS (outlining the programming for June throughAugust)
theme is Renew and will be published the end of May. Articles for that publication are due to
diane Pumphrey (pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) byApril 1, 2016.
Here is the plan:
Envisioning 20/20 - The entire
congregation is encouraged to attend
Fellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Light lunch served
Childcare through middle school ages will
be available
Leaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning
20/20 Team
Topic: A look at where we have been
Envisioning 20/20 - The entire
congregation is encouraged to attend
Fellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Light lunch served
Childcare through middle school ages will
be available
Leaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning
20/20 Team
Topic: A look at here we are now
Envisioning 20/20 - The entire
congregation is encouraged to attend
Fellowship Hall, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Light lunch served
Childcare through middle school ages will
be available
Leaders: Rev. Jim Kitchens and the Envisioning
20/20 Team
Topic: A look at where we would like to be
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Christian Education
10:00 AM for all ages
First Presbyterian Church (FPC) offers a variety of worship opportunities,
including Sunday morning worship services, special seasonal Taize services
throughout Advent and Lent, monthly prayer services, Bible studies, spirituality
and prayer groups, and retreats. We praise God through beautiful music,
offering music education for all ages.
Christian education and fellowship opportunities for youth and adults are
designed to meet the various needs, interests, and schedules of the community.
We offer a safe place to have fun, build friendships, and explore faith.
By reaching beyond the church doors and into the world that surrounds us both locally and internationally,
FPC serves others and puts faith into action. Whether it’s to Guatemala, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, or
aiding with disaster relief efforts, our mission teams have traveled both internationally and locally to serve
those in need.
FPC is a diverse congregation with a rich heritage
and ministry tradition. We have much to offer and
are excited to share these offerings with you. Visit
our website at www.fpcdavenport.org, where you
can subscribe to our weekly eNews, and link to our
Facebook page to see all of the fun pictures of
recent church events. We look forward to seeing
you. Come in, look around -- you’ll see a smiling
face, welcoming and accepting you, as we explore
our faith journeys together.