News You Need to Know! – (for Sunday, October 18th)
Happy Fall Friday Fort King!
Heres the News You Need to Know!
This Sunday at Fort King!
This Sunday (October 18th) we continue our Stewardship Campaign, Step Up to the Plate, and this weeks topic is Keep Your Eye on the Ball! We will share some pertinent congregational giving statistics with you, and focus on the mission and ministry of Fort King. I do hope you will come this week and next, and help us draw this years stewardship campaign to a successful conclusion!
Is Peace Possible?
Prior to our Worship Service, join us for our Crossroads Class at 9:00 a.m. This week, Mary Beth Neely will conclude her two-part history behind the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Here is the link if you would like to join us by Zoom: Join Crossroads – Meeting ID: 853 6022 6266 / Passcode: 350167
This Sunday, Art 4 All, will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and there will be special activities and door prizes to commemorate the occasion! Join the fun from 2:00-5:00 p.m.!
Whats Coming Up!
Covered Dish Dinner and Trivia Night: Friday, October 23rd. Bring a dish or dessert to share, and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship with your fellow Fort Kingers!
Stewardship Dedication Sunday is next Sunday October 25th. Please be prepared to return your completed 2027 Estimate of Giving Card (you should have received one in the mail, and there are cards available at the church).
Congregational Meeting: At the conclusion of next Sundays service there will be a brief Congregational Meeting to elect our slate of Elders, class of 2029: Brian Stoothoff, Cindy Miller, Margaret Spontak, and Nancy Copeland.
Reception: Next Sunday will be my last Sunday here at Fort King, so I do hope you will be present so we can say our good goodbyesand Im told there will be cake!
P.W. HoeDown is coming November 7th. The Festivities begin with a homemade BBQ dinner at 6:00 p.m., and Sue Minicozzi will teach us how to Square Dance afterwards. Tickets are 12.50 per person, with all proceeds going to local mission.
Praises and Prayers
Congratulations to Judith Bullen, who recently traveled to the Island country of Grenada, where she she was honored as the first Principal of Wesley College in St. George, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the school. Congratulations Judith!
And we are sad to share that member Joe Long passed away on Wednesday, October 14th. Our love and condolences go out to Joanne Long and the family. Service plans are still in process, but will be shared when finalized.
See you Sunday!
-Pastor Bob
Rev. Bob Scott, Transitional Minister
Fort King Presbyterian Church
13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala FL 34470
Church: (352) 694-4121
Mobile: (727) 599-6767
Email: Pastor