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Financial Update, September 2016

Treasurer’s Comments

September pledge receipts were $63,656 bringing our year to date pledge receipts to $813,150. This is $80,000 (11%) more

than budgeted for 2016 and $115,000 more than last year at this time. Our positive pledge giving trend continues and when

combined with non-pledged giving of $58,782 so far this year, (last year’s non-pledged giving was $60,971 at this time), reduces

our projected operating budget shortfall at the beginning of the year from $251,000 to $90,000 at year end.

In summary then, if our positive pledge giving trend continues, we need an additional $90,000 in non-pledged giving over the

next 3 months to have a break even operating budget for 2016.

We continue to analyze expenses, and while we have a number of line variances, our projection continues to have us within

budget for 2016. There are a few variables that could change this, but it is more likely that we would be under rather than over

as regards our operating expenses.

We continue to work on our 2017 operating budget and plan to have it ready for December Session action and approval.

We normally send out a recap of your giving statements on a quarterly basis. This will be delayed one month due to internet

service issues associated with the hurricane. In November, we will issue statements covering the 4 months of July through

October.

Please continue to remember First Presbyterian Church as you review your estate planning. Also, take advantage of tax free

direct contributions to our church from your IRA.

Allan Bixby

2016-17 Concert Series by Jacob Craig

It is the purpose of our concert series to program music that fits the performance space we

have, and also to fill a niche in the community market for certain types of music. This typically

lends us towards chamber style music for our concert series, and this year is no different. We

have a very exciting line-up for our concert series this year all featuring our outstanding

Steinway B sanctuary piano. This is a truly rare instrument that has settled in very nicely. It had a

final balancing and voicing recently by a Steinway technician from Pompano Beach, and I cannot

express how beautifully this instrument plays. What an incredible gift to be able to make music

on this piano regularly!

We just held our first concert on October 30 at 4pm: a Piano/Organ concert featuring Jacob Craig and Justin Maxey. This

concert featured all duets of Piano/Piano, Piano/Organ, and Organ/Organ. It was highly virtuosic and featured many familiar pieces

and melodies set in new ways. In case you missed it, it can be viewed online by visiting our website: www.firstpresvero.org/watch-

live/. Here is a portion of his bio: Justin Maxey is completing his graduate studies in Organ Performance & Literature at the Eastman

School of Music and recently began a Doctoral Artist Diploma at Mercer University. He received the Bachelor of Music degree from

Shorter College in 2010. In addition to specializing in organ, Justin is also a seasoned solo pianist as well as a sought after

collaborative pianist/ accompanist. He is an operatic bass/baritone having several years of private study at the collegiate level. His skill

as an organist has allowed him to play in some of the most famous cathedrals in the world, including St. Peter’s Basilica in the

Vatican, St. Alban’s, Ely Cathedral, Christ Church (Dublin, Ireland), and St. Paul’s (London). Justin was awarded first place in both the

Atlanta Chapter (2009) and Rochester Chapter (2011) Quimby Competitions of the American Guild of Organists. We are beyond

grateful for his willingness to perform for us and for all who attended our first concert of the season.

On January 14 at 4pm, the Brass Roots Trio will perform. They have captivated audiences with breathtaking virtuosity and artistic

passion. With TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN & PIANO the trio creates symphonic sounds that melt into sultry jazz, making three

instruments sound like a small orchestra. Their adventurous programming takes unexpected twists and turns from early Baroque

gems to decadent tangos to American spirituals - and the audience is always surprised and thrilled when the horn player breaks out

into song with his brilliant tenor voice! Travis Heath (trumpet & Vero Beach native), Douglas Lundeen (French horn & vocalist) and

Rosetta Senkus Bacon (piano) infuse their music with exuberant energy, and their warm-hearted presentation establishes an

immediate connection with the audience. Now in its 10th season, Brass Roots Trio has played to standing ovations and rave reviews

in every corner of the US, UK and in Canada. In 2009 the trio was honored to perform at the White House.

Finally on April 30, 2017 at 4pm, Sergey Belyavskiy and Jacob Craig will perform a piano concert. This concert will feature solo

works by both Sergey and Jacob, as well as several four-hand collaborations. Sergey Belyavskiy is currently studying at the

Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory with Elisso Virsaladze. He has attended masterclasses with Van Cliburn, Andrzej Jasinski,

Leslie Howard, Vladimir Krainev and Boris Petrushansky, among others. He has won a large number of prizes, including Second Prize

from the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona in 2014. He previously won First Prize at the International

Vladimir Krainev Competition and was a prize winner at the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in Budapest. Sergey

Belyavskiy has been a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra and the Tchaikovsky

Symphony Orchestra, performed in Europe, Asia and the United States in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York

and Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. He now has three CDs to his name, one with works by Liszt.

November 2016 First Presbyterian Church—Building Faith, Changing Lives, Sharing Christ!

NEWS

http://www.firstpresvero.org/watch-live/


The first Sunday of each month is Communion.

The second Sunday is our 2¢ a meal offering.

8:00a.m. - Chapel Worship Service

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

9:15a.m. - Children’s Sunday School

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

November 6, 2016 “Elisha’s Fountain”

Rev C. Michael York 2 Kings 2:19-22

November 13, 2016

“Let the Festivities Continue”

Dr. Tim Womack John 2: 1-11

November 20, 2016

“Water for Life”


November 24, 2016 Thanksgiving Day Worship, 10am

November 27, 2016

“Preparing for a Savior”

Rev. C. Michael York Romans 15: 4-13

PREACHING SCHEDULE

Terri Walters, our chef, will be serving delicious dinners

this month. As with last month, our standing committees

will be setting up, serving and cleaning up. You will have

an opportunity, during dessert, to hear about the work of

the committees and how you can join in their efforts.

11/2 Hosted by the Membership &

Evangelism Committee

Salad Bar, Baked Ham with Pineapple,

Fresh Veggies, Sweet Potato Casserole,

Birthday Cake

11/ 9 Hosted by Personnel & Nominat-

ing Committees

Salad Bar, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Garlic Toast,

Mini Eclairs & Cream Puffs

11/16 Hosted by the Church Life Committee

Salad Bar, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing,

Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Pumpkin Pie

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving- no dinner!

11/30 Hosted by Buildings & Grounds/Long Range

Planning Committees

Salad Bar, Chicken served on Wild Rice, Broccoli,

Assorted Breads, Cookies & Cream

Please be sure to call the church office at 772-562-9088

to RSVP or visit www.firstpresvero.org and click on “Tell

Us You’re Coming.”

Wednesday Night Dinners

Upgrades!

Over the past many weeks, we’ve worked to make some

important and necessary upgrades to the audio visual

equipment in the sanctuary. In addition to new equipment,

we are excited to announce that we will now be able to

offer Sunday worship services and other events live online

through LiveStream! This technology will allow us to

stream the entire service video, classes, events and more

live online AND have it all available for you on demand!

To get a preview of what’s coming, head on over to

www.firstpresvero.org/watch-live/ and check things out!

Stay tuned for more details and announcements in the

coming weeks. Wear me! It’s helpful for everyone! Need a nametag?

Let the church office know and we will get you one!

G. Timothy Womack, D. Min., Senior Pastor

Rev. C. Michael York, Associate Pastor

Graham Bingham, Minister of Congregational Care

Anne Adams, Director of Christian Education

Jacob Craig, Director of Music and Arts

Marianne Day, Youth Director

ELDERS

Class of 2016

Carol Smoyer, *Ted Miller, Eileen Ganser,

Jack Gasche, Becky Stewart, *Bob Satola

Class of 2017

Stanford Erickson, Jerry Garrett, Anne Gray,

*Paul Ives, Joan Irvine, Gayle Peters

Class of 2018

Charles Harvin, *Norman Joost, *Will Kirk,

Anne Malsbary, Jonathan Miller, Sam Murdough

*indicates Elder/Trustee

Trustees-at-Large

2016 - *Dave Frantz

2017 - *Phil Schwin

2018 - *Robert C. “Smitty” Smith

Clerk of Session - Connie Herr

Treasurer - Allan Bixby

BOARD OF DEACONS

Class of 2016

Patti Burns, Jane Divers, Bill King

Phyllis McKallip, Stephanie Nagel, Bonnie Nolan,

Marta Schneider, Ashley Wright

Class of 2017

Marsha Brizzie, Carol Campbell, *Erik Carlson,

Merral Neely, Barbara Reed, Lois Stuart,

Rob Tuite, Jane Weise

Class of 2018

Sue Broadhurst, Karen Deigl, Beth Dingee,

James Ewing, Michael Goodfellow, Bob Martin,

Sandy Thiel, Emily Zeigler

*indicates Moderator

1 Mr. Vilas M. Smith, Jr.

1 Mr. Ernst (Ernie) Schaaf

2 Mrs. Norma Decker

2 Mrs. Judith P. Taylor

2 Ms. Julie Chappell

3 Ms. Gayel Holt

4 Mrs. Violet (Vi) Spencer

4 Mrs. Sally W. Marquardt

4 Mrs. Ann Faunce

5 Mr. Cameron MacMillan

5 Mrs. Mimi Rutland

7 Mrs. Anita Pew

7 Mr. George M. Douglas

8 Ms. Emily Zeigler

8 Mrs. Sue Parman

8 Mrs. Lois Getz

8 Mrs. Betty Wade

8 Mrs. Jill Lawrence

9 Mr. Arthur Budden

10 Mr. Darrell Brock

11 Mr. James J. Larkin

11 Ms. Nanette Rappa

11 Mr. Robert Allen

12 Mr. Phillip Fauntleroy, III

12 Mr. Reginald Casper

12 Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Judd

13 Mrs. Jean (Jean) Berry

13 Mrs. Judith (Judy) Burke

13 Mr. Grant Yukins

14 Mrs. Lillian N. Horton

14 Mrs. Rosemary Freas

15 Mr. James (Mack) Singleton

15 Mrs. Elaine Brock

15 Mrs. Jo Ann B. Wheeler

15 Mr. George Potochney

15 Mrs. Elizabeth(Beth) Dingee

18 Mrs. Carolyn R. Nevitt

18 Mr. Joseph (Joe) Smith, Jr.

18 Mrs. Gloria Burnam

18 Mr. Paul Stynchcomb

20 Mr. T. Wayne Foster

20 Mrs. Hilary Dobson

20 Mr. Thomas (Tom) Schmid

20 Ms. Samantha Ekin

21 Mrs. Patricia Harvin

21 Mrs. Michele Wagner

21 Mr. Jacob D. Strang

21 Miss. Lucia Romero

22 Mrs. Nancy Allerman

22 Ms. Rebekah Crews

23 Mrs. Susan(Susie) Nystrom

24 Mrs. Nancy Landis

24 Mrs. Marilyn Brooks

24 Mrs. Jean Budden

24 Mr. George M. Bryant

24 Ms. Ashley Wright

25 Mrs. Betty Ludlow

25 Mrs. Gayle Peters

25 Mr. Hanson Peirce

26 Ms. Barbara F. Williams

28 Mrs. Mary Ross

28 Mr. Idaho Mike Ross

28 Ms. Denise Strandell

29 Mrs. Susan M. Brown

29 Ms. Krisztian Toth

30 Mr. Jack Henry Wagner

Our Church Leadership Happy Birthday! - November


Susan Long—Profile of a Presbyterian Woman by Joan Irvine

She is a Hoosier by birth and a proud Floridian by choice and now has a new title “Faith Community

Nurse”. Susie Long with her husband, Terry, has found a church family at First Presbyterian Church, and

we are blessed.

Susie grew up in Marion, Indiana, the oldest of four girls. Her grandparents owned a corner grocery store

and the extended family worked there. They were actively involved in church where she sang in the choir

and attended the youth group. After high school graduation and going away for a semester of college, a

family emergency compelled her to return home where she worked as a nurse’s aide. This began her path

to nursing and public service. She graduated with a nursing degree from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing.

Susie married a childhood friend who was in med school and worked for the hospital while he completed his medical degree.

With the Vietnam war looming, the newlyweds were able to choose their hospital work, join the Public Health Service and

thus move to Bethel, Alaska, 450 miles west of Anchorage. During this time, their son, Scott was born. Though language

barriers of the Eskimos, Aleut and Canadian Native Americans presented quite the challenge, she overcame and worked both

in the OB department and developed a Candy Stripers program.

After a move back to Wabash, Indiana to be near their parents, their daughters, Shawn and Erin were born. Susie continued

her education (a task that took 13 years to complete). The family attended church with Susie singing in the choir and directing

church school. While the children were young, Susie did community volunteering and worked to revitalize the County Medical

Society Auxillary. She did grant work to receive free car seats for infants, birth to 3 months, through a loaner program at the

hospital in their town. Additionally, she served as president of the Indiana Child Passenger Safety Association and lobbied for

seat belt laws for children and adults.

During this time, Susie separated from her husband and moved to Fort Wayne with her daughters while her son stayed with

his father. It was a difficult time for Susie as she left her home, family, friends, church, hospital, volunteering endeavors and

worst of all, her son. Realizing that she needed to support herself as a single parent, Susie enrolled in courses at the Fort

Wayne branch I. U. of Purdue to receive her B.A. in Psychology. The year she completed her studies, her mother died and her

divorce became final. She then applied to graduate school at Smith College, Northampton, Mass. where she earned a Master’s

Degree in Clinical Social Work in 1991. In 1993, Susie relocated to Raleigh-Durham and began work in a practice with three

psychiatrists. Her focus was Biopsychsocial which combines the mental and physical aspects of health to treat the whole

person. She eventually opened her own practice. Sometime later she moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida to be closer to

her sister, where she again developed a private practice.

Fate stepped in when Susie attended her 50th high school reunion. Seeing Terry Long, a former Marion school and church

friend, was “magical”. At that time his wife was suffering from dementia, but after she died, they found each other again and

were married in 2014. Their combined family lovingly grew to 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Susie retired and each sold

their homes and bought a new home to start their life together in Vero Beach. Next they went searching for a church and

found First Pres! It was a perfect fit--the service, music and...the handbell choir for Susie! They joined in June, 2015. Susie is a

Deacon-elect, sings in the choir and plays handbells.

Anne Adams soon discovered that Susie had the credentials, expertise and enthusiasm for Faith Community Nursing and

approached her to work within FPC. Susie has agreed to be our Faith Community Nurse, referring, advocating for and

counseling church members. Currently Susie is studying to combine her Biopsychosocial counseling with spirituality. It is a

calling that has really excited her as she completes specialized studies at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Baycare Health System in St.

Petersburg. Her goal is to provide physical, mental and spiritual healthcare to the church and the community. She began last

year by organizing a Health Fair that had 24 community services representatives and over 75 people attending. Next year’s

health fair is scheduled for January, 2017. And, on Nov. 18, she will participate in ”Diabetes Head to Toe” a community

symposium to be held in McAfee Hall. She’s planning a shared grief holiday survival course and is hoping to do a mindfulness

education seminar in the spring. Watch for her notes in the First News.

Susie’s favorite hymn tells us about her Christian faith, “When Morning Gilds the Skies”. She explains, “It is the joy that you feel

for Jesus that comes from knowing He is always within us”.

Children & Family Ministry

Holiday Parade

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 3, and meet us for the annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade! Hot chocolate and

holiday treats will be enjoyed, as we cheer on our Youth who will be participating in the parade! We will gather at 4:30pm at

our usual spot….across the street from the VB Hotel & Spa. If you are planning to attend this fun event, contact Anne Adams.

More Holiday Happenings for the Whole Family! Save These

Dates!

Children’s Christmas Pageant, “All About That Baby” - Sunday, December 11th at 6:00pm in

McAfee Hall

Kids Holiday Musicale & Dinner - Wednesday, December 14th at 5:00pm in McAfee Hall

Christmas Cantata, “Go, Sing it on the Mountain” - Sunday, December 18th at our 9:00am and

11:00am Worship Services

ICE: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Gaylord Palms, Orlando - Wednesday, December 21st,

9:00am - 5:00pm (kids are off of school!)

Breakfast with the Angels - Sunday, December 18th, McAfee Hall from 9:15am - 11:00am

Egg Nog & Cookies Christmas Eve in ET Smith Lounge from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cookie Fest - Sunday, January 1st, ET Smith Lounge, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Older Adult Ministry

SENIOR LIFE CAFÉ

Older adults face unique challenges to their sage in life. These

include retirement, reduced physical abilities and losses of family and

friends. On Tuesday, November 29 in the Schumann Conferencing

Center we will host a seminar called Early Heart Attack Care. Led

by Marty Nunez, a nurse practitioner (ARNP) in cardiology, for 19

years at IRMC, this seminar will touch upon early signs and care of

heart disease. Your $5 cost includes a light lunch. For more

information and reservations please contact Anne Adams.

JOY TRIP

Plan on joining us on Tuesday, November 15, as we travel to the Eastern Florida

State College Planetarium & Observatory. Afterwards you will enjoy lunch and

shopping in Historic Downtown Cocoa! We will depart at 9:00am and return

around 4:30pm. Your $15 dollar cost includes admission into two exhibits and

transportation. Please contact Anne Adams for reservations.

MEET & GREET LUNCH

Plan on joining us for lunch on Monday, November

28, at The Osceola Bistro, 2045 13 Ave., VB. You

will enjoy meeting new people, excellent food and

the ambiance of their outdoor courtyard. To

reserve your spot please contact Anne Adams. All

are welcome!

SOS Youth Group

On September 30th, 15 of our youth traveled to Lake Yale in Leesburg, Florida to attend First Presbyterian Church-wide

Retreat. They enjoyed swimming, canoeing, tubing, playing games and forming a closer bond with one another. We also took

some time to discuss and identifying the spiritual gift’s from God that are given to us and how they may play a role in His plan

for our future, We would like to thank Michele and Roger Wagner for being our chaperones for the weekend. Due to

Hurricane Matthew, the Michael W. Smith Concert was postponed and will be rescheduled in the future. Please check our

S.O.S. group on Facebook for updates.

The Presbyterian Youth Council will hold their annual “Beach Retreat” here at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, November

4th starting at 8PM and ending on Saturday, November 5th at 2PM. The retreat is open to all middle and high school

students. Adult volunteers are needed for the retreat. Please contact Marianne Day to register or to volunteer.

The Vero Beach Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3rd. We are in need of a trailer (18ft or longer) for our SOS Youth

float and a few handy volunteers. If you would like to help in anyway, please let us know.

Our new Wednesday SOS schedule has been a great addition to our 2016-17 school year. Middle School only meet at 4:00

PM. At 5:00 PM, they have choir with Jacob Craig with the high school choir members. At 5:30 PM, High School SOS join the

Middle School SOS and we have dinner together. Middle School SOS ends at 6:15 PM. High School SOS ends at 7:30 PM on

Wednesdays.

Sunday SOS remains the same with both middle and high school meeting from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Please ask to join our S.O.S. group on Facebook to keep in the loop!

Upcoming Special Dates:

November 4-5-PYC Beach Retreat

November 6-NO SOS

November 23-NO SOS

November 27-NO SOS

December 3-Vero Beach Christmas Parade-meet at church at 3pm

December 3-SOS Christmas Party following Christmas Parade

Thanksgiving Hope Baskets

Thanksgiving Hope Basket time is fast approaching and the Deacons would like to remind you that bags are due November

13th. We will accept bags up until the day of sorting which is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, however would ask

that if all possible to return them by November 13th. The Board of Deacons would like to wish you all a blessed and Happy

Thanksgiving and thank you for your generosity.

Nurse’s Note

November is DIABETES AWARENESS Month. Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States and it’s becoming

more common, especially Adult Onset Type 2. On November 18th there will be a community event occurring in McAfee Hall

sponsored by a local foundation called “DIABETES HEAD TO TOE”. There will be FREE health screenings, physicians

presentations, information about services for Diabetics, and more. Join me there for fun activities and demonstrations!

~ Susan Long, RN, Faith Community Nurse for FPC.

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Set aside December 3rd for Christmas Tree Lane!

On Saturday, Dec. 3rd, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Center for Christian Life will be transformed

into a festive holiday mecca, as the Presbyterian Women stage our most ambitious charitable

fundraiser of the year, Christmas Tree Lane. Since early October, chair Joan Irvine and her various

committees have been busily preparing for this much anticipated event, with the goal of surpassing

the nearly $10,000 raised for area charities last year.

Both floors of the Center will be bustling with holiday boutiques filled with countless gift ideas and

stocking stuffers. The first floor will open to Handmade Treasures, with its enchanting American

Girl doll clothes, snap bags, and more. The Unique Boutique, the largest venue, will feature a host

of new and nearly new items. In the Artisans’ Gallery, you’ll find exquisite handicrafts by our own

talented church members. Be sure to stop by the raffle-ticket table as well, where you can take a

chance on the beautiful handmade lap quilt on display. Also on this level will be the Candy Cane

Café, where weary shoppers can relax and refresh.

The second floor will be devoted to making your holiday entertaining deliciously easy, starting with

our always-sold-out-early Cookies-by-the-Pound with its homemade cookies of every description.

NEW THIS YEAR is Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, where Santa’s missus (aka we church ladies!) will have on

hand fruit pies, tempting candies, and other homemade goodies. The popular Louisville pecans for

your holiday baking, nibbling, and hosting needs will be there as well.

Capping this merry day: an elegant Ladies Holiday Luncheon, this year catered by Chelsea’s.

Luncheon tickets are a non-refundable $25 and must be purchased in advance through the

church office no later than Monday, November 29th.

Calling All Cookie-Bakers

Cookies-by-the-Pound is one of the strongest draws for Christmas Tree Lane, and its success relies

upon the many wonderful volunteers who bake batches and batches of tempting goodies to grace

our cookie-sale tables. Now’s the time to pull out your favorite recipes, buy your ingredients, and

get started! All cookies MUST be in disposable containers (labeled with cookie name) as we will

not be able to return the containers to you.

Help Us Stock Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen

Are you more of a pie-maker than cookie-baker? Or maybe you’re known for your homemade

pickles/relish or jams/jellies? Whatever your homemade specialty – from cakes, brownies, and

cupcakes to candy, granola, or spice bags – Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen welcomes and needs your special

forte to make its Christmas Tree Lane debut a success.

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Music “Notes”

Mission and Social Concerns

Sharing God’s Love in Our Community - Samaritan Center Soup Bowl

For the Benefit of Homeless Families in Indian River County

Thursday, November 3 in McAfee Hall

11:30am-1:30pm

Soup, Beverage, Bread and a Cookie - $5.00

Dine-in or take it to go! Hand-made Soup bowls are still $15.00

FPC Orchestra

It is with great excitement that I am able to write about the

beginning of a very exciting and impactful musical program at our

church, and that is our very own orchestra! Over the summer I was

very impressed by the willingness of our community to open up their

programs to recruitment and the result is a beginning roster of 32

orchestral musicians. The purpose of this group to provide an

enhanced musical worship experience through instrumental playing

and accompaniment. The vision of this group is to eventually become

a full symphonic orchestra with balanced families of instruments. This

will open our music program to an entirely new realm of musical

possibilities, as we will now have “built-in” instrumentation at our

disposal. From harp and piano duets, to string quartets, to small

chamber groups, the magnitude of musical variety will increase

dramatically, all the while enhancing the backbone of our choral and

worship programs. This group of instrumentalists will be utilized for all of our cantatas, and very soon will be able to start per-

forming their own specials during the worship service as well. I am so grateful to my other musical colleagues in this town for

their incredible warmth and kindness in promoting this program with their groups and students, and look incredibly forward to

many wonderful musical moments as we continually expand and enhance our worship services. It is very evident from the sup-

port this community has for First Pres that we are indeed Building Faith, Changing Lives, and Sharing Christ.

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SHARED GRIEF RETREAT

Getting through the holiday season, without your love one, is always challenging. But, you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Plan on joining others in your church family who are grieving this holiday season on Monday, December 5th from 10:00am to

1:30pm, in E.T Smith Lounge. Led by Susan Long, our Faith Community Nurse, this retreat will give you insight on a variety of

subjects from how to cope to making decision on holiday invitations. This special retreat will conclude in the Chapel with a

Communion Devotional. Your $10 fee includes lunch. Contact Anne Adams to reserve your spot. All are welcome!

Lunch with the Orchestra

You are invited for a light lunch, to welcome the Orchestra on Sunday, November 6th. Hosted by the Church Life Committee,

this light lunch will take place in McAfee Hall beginning at Noon. Please call the church office at 562-9088 for reservations.

In The Spotlight

Children’s Christmas Pageant

Set in a traditional Christmas Nativity, this musical takes

place in Bethlehem in the two days leading up to Jesus'

birth. But there is a not-so-traditional "twist" with this

musical which features new characters, including some

very cool talking and rapping sheep. Yes, I said talking

sheep!

Rehearsals began Sunday,

October 9th, and the kids are

already having a great time

preparing for the big

performance day! Mark your

ca lendars for Sunday ,

December 11 th , 6 :00

PM. The children are already excited about sharing this

fun-filled musical and the message about God's gift of His

Son!

The next Men's Fellowship Luncheon of the season is set for Friday, November 11th,

2016 at 11:45am in McAfee Hall. The program will feature retired MLB pitcher,

Fernando Arroyo. Born March 21, 1952, Fernando played for the Detroit Tigers,

Minnesota Twins, and Oakland Athletics. In eight Major League seasons, he had a 24–37

record over 121 games (60 started), with 12 complete games, two shutouts, 28 games

finished, 535 2⁄3 innings pitched, 589 hits allowed, 288 runs allowed, 264 earned runs

allowed, 56 home runs allowed, 160 walks allowed, 172 strikeouts, 11 hit batsmen, 15

wild pitches, 2,289 batters faced, 13 intentional walks, four balks and a 4.44 ERA. On

March 13, 2010, Arroyo was inducted into the Mexican American Hall of Fame in a

ceremony held at the Jose Rizal Community Center in Sacramento, California.

We’re looking forward to hear his story and hope to see you there! It's so easy to let

us know you're coming - either by calling the church office or going online to our

website - and the kitchen staff will thank you.

Chef Gene's delicious noontime repast, served by his cheerful galley slaves, will fortify

your body while you enjoy this interesting speaker and have an opportunity to ask

questions about happenings in our community. All this is still only five bucks including a generous helping of traditional, warm

First Presbyterian fellowship. Where can you get a better deal? Come out and hear an excellent speaker, enjoy a good meal,

and be part of our ever growing fellowship. Why not ask a couple of friends to join you?

See you at lunch on Friday, November 11th!

Men’s F.O.C.U.S. & Fellowship

ICE: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Plan on joining us on Wednesday,

December 21, as we travel to

Orlando to see “ICE” at The

Gaylord Palms Hotel. This year’s

theme, A Charl ie Brown

Christmas, is depicted within two

million pounds of carved ice

sculptures…you wil l never

experience anything like this holiday event! Your cost

includes admission into ICE: Seniors: $21, Adults $24,

Children $10 and Toddlers under 4 years of age are free!

Lunch and shopping, in any of the shops and restaurants in

the Gaylord Palms, is on your own. We will depart at

9:00am and return around 5:00pm. To reserve your spot,

please contact Anne Adams by December 1st at 772-562-

9088.

Sun Mon Tue Wed 1

7:30AM First Presbyterian Preschool

7:30AM Men's Breakfast

8:00AM BNI Networking Partners 9:00AM VNA Caregivers Conference

9:15AM Staff Meeting

10:30AM Handbell Choir 10:30AM Dr. Tim's Bible Study

2:00PM Computer Class

2:00PM Primo (Emily Dreher) 4:00PM Christian Education

6:30PM Al-Anon

6:30PM Deacons' Meeting

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12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group

3:00PM Kids' Quest Club

3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice)4:00PM Middle School Youth

5:00PM Wednesday Night Dinner

5:30PM Youth Fellowship6:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:00PM AlAnon

6

8:00AM Sunday Worship Chapel Service

9:00AM Sunday Worship Service 10:20AM Indian River Estates Van Pick-Up

11:00AM Sunday Worship Service

12:00PM Reception for Orchestra 4:00PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

7


9:15AM Worship Planning 10:45AM Growth Community - Dr. Tim

1:00PM PW CT Meeting

6:30PM Primo (Juan Pena) 8:00PM AA - Open to All

8


7:30AM Men's Breakfast 8:00AM BNI Networking Partners



2:00PM Primo (Emily Dreher)

3:00PM Missions & Social Concerns 6:30PM Al-Anon

9


12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group





7:00PM Al-Anon

13




4:00PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 5:30PM S.O.S. Youth Fellowship

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1:00PM Grace Circle

2:00PM Friends After Diagnosis 3:00PM Trustees' Meeting

6:30PM Primo (Juan Pena)

8:00PM AA - Open to All

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9:00AM JOY Trip

9:15AM Staff Meeting 10:30AM Handbell Choir

10:30AM Dr. Tim's Bible Study

2:00PM Primo (Emily Dreher) 6:30PM Al-Anon

16


12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous1:00PM Kids' Quest Club

2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group




7:00PM AlAnon

20




4:00PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 5:30PM S.O.S. Youth Fellowship

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5:00PM United Way of IR County


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2:00PM Primo (Emily Dreher)

3:00PM Membership & Evangelism 6:30PM Al-Anon

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12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous

2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice)

7:00PM Al-Anon

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4:00PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

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12:00PM Meet & Greet Lunch


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12:00PM Senior Life Cafe

2:00PM Primo (Emily Dreher) 6:30PM Al-Anon

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12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous3:00PM Kids' Quest Club

3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice)

4:00PM Middle School Youth5:00PM Wednesday Night Dinner

5:30PM Youth Fellowship

6:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal7:00PM Al-Anon

November 2016Wed Thu Fri Sat


12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous 2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group


3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice) 4:00PM Middle School Youth


5:30PM Youth Fellowship 6:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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8:30AM Learning Alliance 9:00AM Preschool Chapel

10:00AM SilverTones

10:00AM Sewing & Crafts 10:30AM Palm Garden

11:30AM Samaritan Soup Bowl

3:00PM PEO Bridge Tournament/setup 3:00PM Finance Committee

6:00PM AA (Magnolia Group)

6:30PM Naomi Circle Meeting

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8:00AM PEO Bridge Tournament 8:00AM Doughnuts with Dad (Preschool)

12:00PM Al-Anon

7:00PM PYC Youth Retreat Lock-In

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Cont’d from Friday

Til 2:00PM PYC Youth Retreat Lock-In


12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous 2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group





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8:00AM Healthy Families 8:30AM Indian River Medical Center

9:00AM Preschool Chapel

10:00AM SilverTones 10:00AM Sewing & Crafts

1:00PM Sarah Circle

3:00PM Strategic Long-Range Planning 6:00PM AA (Magnolia Group)

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All Day

Office Closed - Veterans' Day 8:00AM Healthy Families

11:00AM Men's FOCUS & Fellowship

12:00PM Al-Anon

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10:00AM FPC Quilt Group

1:00PM BethWe 6:00PM AA Dinner


12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous 1:00PM Kids' Quest Club

2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group




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8:00AM Hope Basket Sort & Pack 9:00AM Preschool Chapel

10:00AM SilverTones

10:00AM Sewing & Crafts 10:30AM Grace Rehab Service


7:00PM Session Meeting

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9:00AM Florida Eye Institute 12:00PM Al-Anon

7:00PM Small Group - Adams/Bingham

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10:00AM Friends After Diagnosis

12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous

2:00PM First Presbyterian Quilt Group 3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice)

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All Day

Office Closed - Thanksgiving Day 10:00AM Thanksgiving Day Service


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All Day

Office Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday 12:00PM Al-Anon

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12:00PM Overeaters Anonymous 3:00PM Kids' Quest Club

3:45PM Dr. Bertie Centerbar (practice)

4:00PM Middle School Youth 5:00PM Wednesday Night Dinner

5:30PM Youth Fellowship

6:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

November 2016

Music “Notes”

Mission and Social Concerns

Sharing God’s Love in Our Community - Samaritan Center Soup Bowl

For the Benefit of Homeless Families in Indian River County

Thursday, November 3 in McAfee Hall

11:30am-1:30pm

Soup, Beverage, Bread and a Cookie - $5.00

Dine-in or take it to go! Hand-made Soup bowls are still $15.00

FPC Orchestra

It is with great excitement that I am able to write about the

beginning of a very exciting and impactful musical program at our

church, and that is our very own orchestra! Over the summer I was

very impressed by the willingness of our community to open up their

programs to recruitment and the result is a beginning roster of 32

orchestral musicians. The purpose of this group to provide an

enhanced musical worship experience through instrumental playing

and accompaniment. The vision of this group is to eventually become

a full symphonic orchestra with balanced families of instruments. This

will open our music program to an entirely new realm of musical

possibilities, as we will now have “built-in” instrumentation at our

disposal. From harp and piano duets, to string quartets, to small

chamber groups, the magnitude of musical variety will increase

dramatically, all the while enhancing the backbone of our choral and

worship programs. This group of instrumentalists will be utilized for all of our cantatas, and very soon will be able to start per-

forming their own specials during the worship service as well. I am so grateful to my other musical colleagues in this town for

their incredible warmth and kindness in promoting this program with their groups and students, and look incredibly forward to

many wonderful musical moments as we continually expand and enhance our worship services. It is very evident from the sup-

port this community has for First Pres that we are indeed Building Faith, Changing Lives, and Sharing Christ.

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SHARED GRIEF RETREAT

Getting through the holiday season, without your love one, is always challenging. But, you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Plan on joining others in your church family who are grieving this holiday season on Monday, December 5th from 10:00am to

1:30pm, in E.T Smith Lounge. Led by Susan Long, our Faith Community Nurse, this retreat will give you insight on a variety of

subjects from how to cope to making decision on holiday invitations. This special retreat will conclude in the Chapel with a

Communion Devotional. Your $10 fee includes lunch. Contact Anne Adams to reserve your spot. All are welcome!

Lunch with the Orchestra

You are invited for a light lunch, to welcome the Orchestra on Sunday, November 6th. Hosted by the Church Life Committee,

this light lunch will take place in McAfee Hall beginning at Noon. Please call the church office at 562-9088 for reservations.

In The Spotlight

Children’s Christmas Pageant

Set in a traditional Christmas Nativity, this musical takes

place in Bethlehem in the two days leading up to Jesus'

birth. But there is a not-so-traditional "twist" with this

musical which features new characters, including some

very cool talking and rapping sheep. Yes, I said talking

sheep!

Rehearsals began Sunday,

October 9th, and the kids are

already having a great time

preparing for the big

performance day! Mark your

ca lendars for Sunday ,

December 11 th , 6 :00

PM. The children are already excited about sharing this

fun-filled musical and the message about God's gift of His

Son!

The next Men's Fellowship Luncheon of the season is set for Friday, November 11th,

2016 at 11:45am in McAfee Hall. The program will feature retired MLB pitcher,

Fernando Arroyo. Born March 21, 1952, Fernando played for the Detroit Tigers,

Minnesota Twins, and Oakland Athletics. In eight Major League seasons, he had a 24–37

record over 121 games (60 started), with 12 complete games, two shutouts, 28 games

finished, 535 2⁄3 innings pitched, 589 hits allowed, 288 runs allowed, 264 earned runs

allowed, 56 home runs allowed, 160 walks allowed, 172 strikeouts, 11 hit batsmen, 15

wild pitches, 2,289 batters faced, 13 intentional walks, four balks and a 4.44 ERA. On

March 13, 2010, Arroyo was inducted into the Mexican American Hall of Fame in a

ceremony held at the Jose Rizal Community Center in Sacramento, California.

We’re looking forward to hear his story and hope to see you there! It's so easy to let

us know you're coming - either by calling the church office or going online to our

website - and the kitchen staff will thank you.

Chef Gene's delicious noontime repast, served by his cheerful galley slaves, will fortify

your body while you enjoy this interesting speaker and have an opportunity to ask

questions about happenings in our community. All this is still only five bucks including a generous helping of traditional, warm

First Presbyterian fellowship. Where can you get a better deal? Come out and hear an excellent speaker, enjoy a good meal,

and be part of our ever growing fellowship. Why not ask a couple of friends to join you?

See you at lunch on Friday, November 11th!

Men’s F.O.C.U.S. & Fellowship

ICE: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Plan on joining us on Wednesday,

December 21, as we travel to

Orlando to see “ICE” at The

Gaylord Palms Hotel. This year’s

theme, A Charl ie Brown

Christmas, is depicted within two

million pounds of carved ice

sculptures…you wil l never

experience anything like this holiday event! Your cost

includes admission into ICE: Seniors: $21, Adults $24,

Children $10 and Toddlers under 4 years of age are free!

Lunch and shopping, in any of the shops and restaurants in

the Gaylord Palms, is on your own. We will depart at

9:00am and return around 5:00pm. To reserve your spot,

please contact Anne Adams by December 1st at 772-562-

9088.

SOS Youth Group

On September 30th, 15 of our youth traveled to Lake Yale in Leesburg, Florida to attend First Presbyterian Church-wide

Retreat. They enjoyed swimming, canoeing, tubing, playing games and forming a closer bond with one another. We also took

some time to discuss and identifying the spiritual gift’s from God that are given to us and how they may play a role in His plan

for our future, We would like to thank Michele and Roger Wagner for being our chaperones for the weekend. Due to

Hurricane Matthew, the Michael W. Smith Concert was postponed and will be rescheduled in the future. Please check our

S.O.S. group on Facebook for updates.

The Presbyterian Youth Council will hold their annual “Beach Retreat” here at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, November

4th starting at 8PM and ending on Saturday, November 5th at 2PM. The retreat is open to all middle and high school

students. Adult volunteers are needed for the retreat. Please contact Marianne Day to register or to volunteer.

The Vero Beach Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3rd. We are in need of a trailer (18ft or longer) for our SOS Youth

float and a few handy volunteers. If you would like to help in anyway, please let us know.

Our new Wednesday SOS schedule has been a great addition to our 2016-17 school year. Middle School only meet at 4:00

PM. At 5:00 PM, they have choir with Jacob Craig with the high school choir members. At 5:30 PM, High School SOS join the

Middle School SOS and we have dinner together. Middle School SOS ends at 6:15 PM. High School SOS ends at 7:30 PM on

Wednesdays.

Sunday SOS remains the same with both middle and high school meeting from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Please ask to join our S.O.S. group on Facebook to keep in the loop!

Upcoming Special Dates:

November 4-5-PYC Beach Retreat

November 6-NO SOS

November 23-NO SOS

November 27-NO SOS

December 3-Vero Beach Christmas Parade-meet at church at 3pm

December 3-SOS Christmas Party following Christmas Parade

Thanksgiving Hope Baskets

Thanksgiving Hope Basket time is fast approaching and the Deacons would like to remind you that bags are due November

13th. We will accept bags up until the day of sorting which is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, however would ask

that if all possible to return them by November 13th. The Board of Deacons would like to wish you all a blessed and Happy

Thanksgiving and thank you for your generosity.

Nurse’s Note

November is DIABETES AWARENESS Month. Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States and it’s becoming

more common, especially Adult Onset Type 2. On November 18th there will be a community event occurring in McAfee Hall

sponsored by a local foundation called “DIABETES HEAD TO TOE”. There will be FREE health screenings, physicians

presentations, information about services for Diabetics, and more. Join me there for fun activities and demonstrations!

~ Susan Long, RN, Faith Community Nurse for FPC.

Presbyterian Women

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Email your concerns to :

[email protected]

Set aside December 3rd for Christmas Tree Lane!

On Saturday, Dec. 3rd, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Center for Christian Life will be transformed

into a festive holiday mecca, as the Presbyterian Women stage our most ambitious charitable

fundraiser of the year, Christmas Tree Lane. Since early October, chair Joan Irvine and her various

committees have been busily preparing for this much anticipated event, with the goal of surpassing

the nearly $10,000 raised for area charities last year.

Both floors of the Center will be bustling with holiday boutiques filled with countless gift ideas and

stocking stuffers. The first floor will open to Handmade Treasures, with its enchanting American

Girl doll clothes, snap bags, and more. The Unique Boutique, the largest venue, will feature a host

of new and nearly new items. In the Artisans’ Gallery, you’ll find exquisite handicrafts by our own

talented church members. Be sure to stop by the raffle-ticket table as well, where you can take a

chance on the beautiful handmade lap quilt on display. Also on this level will be the Candy Cane

Café, where weary shoppers can relax and refresh.

The second floor will be devoted to making your holiday entertaining deliciously easy, starting with

our always-sold-out-early Cookies-by-the-Pound with its homemade cookies of every description.

NEW THIS YEAR is Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, where Santa’s missus (aka we church ladies!) will have on

hand fruit pies, tempting candies, and other homemade goodies. The popular Louisville pecans for

your holiday baking, nibbling, and hosting needs will be there as well.

Capping this merry day: an elegant Ladies Holiday Luncheon, this year catered by Chelsea’s.

Luncheon tickets are a non-refundable $25 and must be purchased in advance through the

church office no later than Monday, November 29th.

Calling All Cookie-Bakers

Cookies-by-the-Pound is one of the strongest draws for Christmas Tree Lane, and its success relies

upon the many wonderful volunteers who bake batches and batches of tempting goodies to grace

our cookie-sale tables. Now’s the time to pull out your favorite recipes, buy your ingredients, and

get started! All cookies MUST be in disposable containers (labeled with cookie name) as we will

not be able to return the containers to you.

Help Us Stock Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen

Are you more of a pie-maker than cookie-baker? Or maybe you’re known for your homemade

pickles/relish or jams/jellies? Whatever your homemade specialty – from cakes, brownies, and

cupcakes to candy, granola, or spice bags – Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen welcomes and needs your special

forte to make its Christmas Tree Lane debut a success.

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Susan Long—Profile of a Presbyterian Woman by Joan Irvine

She is a Hoosier by birth and a proud Floridian by choice and now has a new title “Faith Community

Nurse”. Susie Long with her husband, Terry, has found a church family at First Presbyterian Church, and

we are blessed.

Susie grew up in Marion, Indiana, the oldest of four girls. Her grandparents owned a corner grocery store

and the extended family worked there. They were actively involved in church where she sang in the choir

and attended the youth group. After high school graduation and going away for a semester of college, a

family emergency compelled her to return home where she worked as a nurse’s aide. This began her path

to nursing and public service. She graduated with a nursing degree from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing.

Susie married a childhood friend who was in med school and worked for the hospital while he completed his medical degree.

With the Vietnam war looming, the newlyweds were able to choose their hospital work, join the Public Health Service and

thus move to Bethel, Alaska, 450 miles west of Anchorage. During this time, their son, Scott was born. Though language

barriers of the Eskimos, Aleut and Canadian Native Americans presented quite the challenge, she overcame and worked both

in the OB department and developed a Candy Stripers program.

After a move back to Wabash, Indiana to be near their parents, their daughters, Shawn and Erin were born. Susie continued

her education (a task that took 13 years to complete). The family attended church with Susie singing in the choir and directing

church school. While the children were young, Susie did community volunteering and worked to revitalize the County Medical

Society Auxillary. She did grant work to receive free car seats for infants, birth to 3 months, through a loaner program at the

hospital in their town. Additionally, she served as president of the Indiana Child Passenger Safety Association and lobbied for

seat belt laws for children and adults.

During this time, Susie separated from her husband and moved to Fort Wayne with her daughters while her son stayed with

his father. It was a difficult time for Susie as she left her home, family, friends, church, hospital, volunteering endeavors and

worst of all, her son. Realizing that she needed to support herself as a single parent, Susie enrolled in courses at the Fort

Wayne branch I. U. of Purdue to receive her B.A. in Psychology. The year she completed her studies, her mother died and her

divorce became final. She then applied to graduate school at Smith College, Northampton, Mass. where she earned a Master’s

Degree in Clinical Social Work in 1991. In 1993, Susie relocated to Raleigh-Durham and began work in a practice with three

psychiatrists. Her focus was Biopsychsocial which combines the mental and physical aspects of health to treat the whole

person. She eventually opened her own practice. Sometime later she moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida to be closer to

her sister, where she again developed a private practice.

Fate stepped in when Susie attended her 50th high school reunion. Seeing Terry Long, a former Marion school and church

friend, was “magical”. At that time his wife was suffering from dementia, but after she died, they found each other again and

were married in 2014. Their combined family lovingly grew to 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Susie retired and each sold

their homes and bought a new home to start their life together in Vero Beach. Next they went searching for a church and

found First Pres! It was a perfect fit--the service, music and...the handbell choir for Susie! They joined in June, 2015. Susie is a

Deacon-elect, sings in the choir and plays handbells.

Anne Adams soon discovered that Susie had the credentials, expertise and enthusiasm for Faith Community Nursing and

approached her to work within FPC. Susie has agreed to be our Faith Community Nurse, referring, advocating for and

counseling church members. Currently Susie is studying to combine her Biopsychosocial counseling with spirituality. It is a

calling that has really excited her as she completes specialized studies at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Baycare Health System in St.

Petersburg. Her goal is to provide physical, mental and spiritual healthcare to the church and the community. She began last

year by organizing a Health Fair that had 24 community services representatives and over 75 people attending. Next year’s

health fair is scheduled for January, 2017. And, on Nov. 18, she will participate in ”Diabetes Head to Toe” a community

symposium to be held in McAfee Hall. She’s planning a shared grief holiday survival course and is hoping to do a mindfulness

education seminar in the spring. Watch for her notes in the First News.

Susie’s favorite hymn tells us about her Christian faith, “When Morning Gilds the Skies”. She explains, “It is the joy that you feel

for Jesus that comes from knowing He is always within us”.

Children & Family Ministry

Holiday Parade

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 3, and meet us for the annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade! Hot chocolate and

holiday treats will be enjoyed, as we cheer on our Youth who will be participating in the parade! We will gather at 4:30pm at

our usual spot….across the street from the VB Hotel & Spa. If you are planning to attend this fun event, contact Anne Adams.

More Holiday Happenings for the Whole Family! Save These

Dates!

Children’s Christmas Pageant, “All About That Baby” - Sunday, December 11th at 6:00pm in

McAfee Hall

Kids Holiday Musicale & Dinner - Wednesday, December 14th at 5:00pm in McAfee Hall

Christmas Cantata, “Go, Sing it on the Mountain” - Sunday, December 18th at our 9:00am and

11:00am Worship Services

ICE: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Gaylord Palms, Orlando - Wednesday, December 21st,

9:00am - 5:00pm (kids are off of school!)

Breakfast with the Angels - Sunday, December 18th, McAfee Hall from 9:15am - 11:00am

Egg Nog & Cookies Christmas Eve in ET Smith Lounge from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cookie Fest - Sunday, January 1st, ET Smith Lounge, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Older Adult Ministry

SENIOR LIFE CAFÉ

Older adults face unique challenges to their sage in life. These

include retirement, reduced physical abilities and losses of family and

friends. On Tuesday, November 29 in the Schumann Conferencing

Center we will host a seminar called Early Heart Attack Care. Led

by Marty Nunez, a nurse practitioner (ARNP) in cardiology, for 19

years at IRMC, this seminar will touch upon early signs and care of

heart disease. Your $5 cost includes a light lunch. For more

information and reservations please contact Anne Adams.

JOY TRIP

Plan on joining us on Tuesday, November 15, as we travel to the Eastern Florida

State College Planetarium & Observatory. Afterwards you will enjoy lunch and

shopping in Historic Downtown Cocoa! We will depart at 9:00am and return

around 4:30pm. Your $15 dollar cost includes admission into two exhibits and

transportation. Please contact Anne Adams for reservations.

MEET & GREET LUNCH

Plan on joining us for lunch on Monday, November

28, at The Osceola Bistro, 2045 13 Ave., VB. You

will enjoy meeting new people, excellent food and

the ambiance of their outdoor courtyard. To

reserve your spot please contact Anne Adams. All

are welcome!

The first Sunday of each month is Communion.

The second Sunday is our 2¢ a meal offering.

8:00a.m. - Chapel Worship Service

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

9:15a.m. - Children’s Sunday School

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

November 6, 2016 “Elisha’s Fountain”

Rev C. Michael York 2 Kings 2:19-22

November 13, 2016

“Let the Festivities Continue”


November 20, 2016

“Water for Life”


November 24, 2016 Thanksgiving Day Worship, 10am

November 27, 2016

“Preparing for a Savior”

Rev. C. Michael York Romans 15: 4-13

PREACHING SCHEDULE

Terri Walters, our chef, will be serving delicious dinners

this month. As with last month, our standing committees

will be setting up, serving and cleaning up. You will have

an opportunity, during dessert, to hear about the work of

the committees and how you can join in their efforts.

11/2 Hosted by the Membership &

Evangelism Committee

Salad Bar, Baked Ham with Pineapple,

Fresh Veggies, Sweet Potato Casserole,

Birthday Cake

11/ 9 Hosted by Personnel & Nominat-

ing Committees

Salad Bar, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Garlic Toast,

Mini Eclairs & Cream Puffs

11/16 Hosted by the Church Life Committee

Salad Bar, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing,

Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Pumpkin Pie

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving- no dinner!

11/30 Hosted by Buildings & Grounds/Long Range

Planning Committees

Salad Bar, Chicken served on Wild Rice, Broccoli,

Assorted Breads, Cookies & Cream

Please be sure to call the church office at 772-562-9088

to RSVP or visit www.firstpresvero.org and click on “Tell

Us You’re Coming.”

Wednesday Night Dinners

Upgrades!

Over the past many weeks, we’ve worked to make some

important and necessary upgrades to the audio visual

equipment in the sanctuary. In addition to new equipment,

we are excited to announce that we will now be able to

offer Sunday worship services and other events live online

through LiveStream! This technology will allow us to

stream the entire service video, classes, events and more

live online AND have it all available for you on demand!

To get a preview of what’s coming, head on over to

www.firstpresvero.org/watch-live/ and check things out!

Stay tuned for more details and announcements in the

coming weeks. Wear me! It’s helpful for everyone! Need a nametag?

Let the church office know and we will get you one!

G. Timothy Womack, D. Min., Senior Pastor

Rev. C. Michael York, Associate Pastor

Graham Bingham, Minister of Congregational Care

Anne Adams, Director of Christian Education

Jacob Craig, Director of Music and Arts

Marianne Day, Youth Director

ELDERS

Class of 2016

Carol Smoyer, *Ted Miller, Eileen Ganser,

Jack Gasche, Becky Stewart, *Bob Satola

Class of 2017

Stanford Erickson, Jerry Garrett, Anne Gray,

*Paul Ives, Joan Irvine, Gayle Peters

Class of 2018

Charles Harvin, *Norman Joost, *Will Kirk,

Anne Malsbary, Jonathan Miller, Sam Murdough

*indicates Elder/Trustee

Trustees-at-Large

2016 - *Dave Frantz

2017 - *Phil Schwin

2018 - *Robert C. “Smitty” Smith

Clerk of Session - Connie Herr

Treasurer - Allan Bixby

BOARD OF DEACONS

Class of 2016

Patti Burns, Jane Divers, Bill King

Phyllis McKallip, Stephanie Nagel, Bonnie Nolan,

Marta Schneider, Ashley Wright

Class of 2017

Marsha Brizzie, Carol Campbell, *Erik Carlson,

Merral Neely, Barbara Reed, Lois Stuart,

Rob Tuite, Jane Weise

Class of 2018

Sue Broadhurst, Karen Deigl, Beth Dingee,

James Ewing, Michael Goodfellow, Bob Martin,

Sandy Thiel, Emily Zeigler

*indicates Moderator

1 Mr. Vilas M. Smith, Jr.

1 Mr. Ernst (Ernie) Schaaf

2 Mrs. Norma Decker

2 Mrs. Judith P. Taylor

2 Ms. Julie Chappell

3 Ms. Gayel Holt

4 Mrs. Violet (Vi) Spencer

4 Mrs. Sally W. Marquardt

4 Mrs. Ann Faunce

5 Mr. Cameron MacMillan

5 Mrs. Mimi Rutland

7 Mrs. Anita Pew

7 Mr. George M. Douglas

8 Ms. Emily Zeigler

8 Mrs. Sue Parman

8 Mrs. Lois Getz

8 Mrs. Betty Wade

8 Mrs. Jill Lawrence

9 Mr. Arthur Budden

10 Mr. Darrell Brock

11 Mr. James J. Larkin

11 Ms. Nanette Rappa

11 Mr. Robert Allen

12 Mr. Phillip Fauntleroy, III

12 Mr. Reginald Casper

12 Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Judd

13 Mrs. Jean (Jean) Berry

13 Mrs. Judith (Judy) Burke

13 Mr. Grant Yukins

14 Mrs. Lillian N. Horton

14 Mrs. Rosemary Freas

15 Mr. James (Mack) Singleton

15 Mrs. Elaine Brock

15 Mrs. Jo Ann B. Wheeler

15 Mr. George Potochney

15 Mrs. Elizabeth(Beth) Dingee

18 Mrs. Carolyn R. Nevitt

18 Mr. Joseph (Joe) Smith, Jr.

18 Mrs. Gloria Burnam

18 Mr. Paul Stynchcomb

20 Mr. T. Wayne Foster

20 Mrs. Hilary Dobson

20 Mr. Thomas (Tom) Schmid

20 Ms. Samantha Ekin

21 Mrs. Patricia Harvin

21 Mrs. Michele Wagner

21 Mr. Jacob D. Strang

21 Miss. Lucia Romero

22 Mrs. Nancy Allerman

22 Ms. Rebekah Crews

23 Mrs. Susan(Susie) Nystrom

24 Mrs. Nancy Landis

24 Mrs. Marilyn Brooks

24 Mrs. Jean Budden

24 Mr. George M. Bryant

24 Ms. Ashley Wright

25 Mrs. Betty Ludlow

25 Mrs. Gayle Peters

25 Mr. Hanson Peirce

26 Ms. Barbara F. Williams

28 Mrs. Mary Ross

28 Mr. Idaho Mike Ross

28 Ms. Denise Strandell

29 Mrs. Susan M. Brown

29 Ms. Krisztian Toth

30 Mr. Jack Henry Wagner

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Financial Update, September 2016

Treasurer’s Comments

September pledge receipts were $63,656 bringing our year to date pledge receipts to $813,150. This is $80,000 (11%) more

than budgeted for 2016 and $115,000 more than last year at this time. Our positive pledge giving trend continues and when

combined with non-pledged giving of $58,782 so far this year, (last year’s non-pledged giving was $60,971 at this time), reduces

our projected operating budget shortfall at the beginning of the year from $251,000 to $90,000 at year end.

In summary then, if our positive pledge giving trend continues, we need an additional $90,000 in non-pledged giving over the

next 3 months to have a break even operating budget for 2016.

We continue to analyze expenses, and while we have a number of line variances, our projection continues to have us within

budget for 2016. There are a few variables that could change this, but it is more likely that we would be under rather than over

as regards our operating expenses.

We continue to work on our 2017 operating budget and plan to have it ready for December Session action and approval.

We normally send out a recap of your giving statements on a quarterly basis. This will be delayed one month due to internet

service issues associated with the hurricane. In November, we will issue statements covering the 4 months of July through

October.

Please continue to remember First Presbyterian Church as you review your estate planning. Also, take advantage of tax free

direct contributions to our church from your IRA.

Allan Bixby

2016-17 Concert Series by Jacob Craig

It is the purpose of our concert series to program music that fits the performance space we

have, and also to fill a niche in the community market for certain types of music. This typically

lends us towards chamber style music for our concert series, and this year is no different. We

have a very exciting line-up for our concert series this year all featuring our outstanding

Steinway B sanctuary piano. This is a truly rare instrument that has settled in very nicely. It had a

final balancing and voicing recently by a Steinway technician from Pompano Beach, and I cannot

express how beautifully this instrument plays. What an incredible gift to be able to make music

on this piano regularly!

We just held our first concert on October 30 at 4pm: a Piano/Organ concert featuring Jacob Craig and Justin Maxey. This

concert featured all duets of Piano/Piano, Piano/Organ, and Organ/Organ. It was highly virtuosic and featured many familiar pieces

and melodies set in new ways. In case you missed it, it can be viewed online by visiting our website: www.firstpresvero.org/watch-

live/. Here is a portion of his bio: Justin Maxey is completing his graduate studies in Organ Performance & Literature at the Eastman

School of Music and recently began a Doctoral Artist Diploma at Mercer University. He received the Bachelor of Music degree from

Shorter College in 2010. In addition to specializing in organ, Justin is also a seasoned solo pianist as well as a sought after

collaborative pianist/ accompanist. He is an operatic bass/baritone having several years of private study at the collegiate level. His skill

as an organist has allowed him to play in some of the most famous cathedrals in the world, including St. Peter’s Basilica in the

Vatican, St. Alban’s, Ely Cathedral, Christ Church (Dublin, Ireland), and St. Paul’s (London). Justin was awarded first place in both the

Atlanta Chapter (2009) and Rochester Chapter (2011) Quimby Competitions of the American Guild of Organists. We are beyond

grateful for his willingness to perform for us and for all who attended our first concert of the season.

On January 14 at 4pm, the Brass Roots Trio will perform. They have captivated audiences with breathtaking virtuosity and artistic

passion. With TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN & PIANO the trio creates symphonic sounds that melt into sultry jazz, making three

instruments sound like a small orchestra. Their adventurous programming takes unexpected twists and turns from early Baroque

gems to decadent tangos to American spirituals - and the audience is always surprised and thrilled when the horn player breaks out

into song with his brilliant tenor voice! Travis Heath (trumpet & Vero Beach native), Douglas Lundeen (French horn & vocalist) and

Rosetta Senkus Bacon (piano) infuse their music with exuberant energy, and their warm-hearted presentation establishes an

immediate connection with the audience. Now in its 10th season, Brass Roots Trio has played to standing ovations and rave reviews

in every corner of the US, UK and in Canada. In 2009 the trio was honored to perform at the White House.

Finally on April 30, 2017 at 4pm, Sergey Belyavskiy and Jacob Craig will perform a piano concert. This concert will feature solo

works by both Sergey and Jacob, as well as several four-hand collaborations. Sergey Belyavskiy is currently studying at the

Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory with Elisso Virsaladze. He has attended masterclasses with Van Cliburn, Andrzej Jasinski,

Leslie Howard, Vladimir Krainev and Boris Petrushansky, among others. He has won a large number of prizes, including Second Prize

from the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona in 2014. He previously won First Prize at the International

Vladimir Krainev Competition and was a prize winner at the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in Budapest. Sergey

Belyavskiy has been a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra and the Tchaikovsky

Symphony Orchestra, performed in Europe, Asia and the United States in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York

and Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. He now has three CDs to his name, one with works by Liszt.

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