summer discipleship

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Magazine celebrating ministry

SUMMER 2016
FI RST PR ES BY TER I A N C H U RC H O F O R L A N DO
 CELEBRATING
MINISTRY
pages 9-11

PHOTO BY DENNIS BROCKMAN

COVER PHOTO BY TANNER FOX

contents SUMMER 2016

events & highlights featured stories
03 LETTER from Dr. David Swanson 15 ENJOY THE RIDE
insights on parenting during the teenage years
05 ARISE AND BUILD update
18 CITY CENTER MINDSET
06 WHERE TO SERVE and the inaugural Gotham Fellows of First Pres

07 SAVE THE DATE (so you dont miss the fun) 20 SHARING GOD'S GRACE IN HONDURAS
our 20's ministry leading in mission
09 CELEBRATING ministry: Easter, LifeFest & more
22 FELLOW WAYFARERS by Rev. Jack Peebles
12 CHANGES in worship does discipleship change in the summer?

27 FAMILY news 24 COMPASSION IN ACTION

a story of hope from our homeless ministry

ways to grow
08 THE GIVING GAP with Dr. David Swanson

14 THE ARMOR OF GOD Women's Bible study

26 STRIKE HUNGER this July

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 from david SUMMER 2016
I dont think I have ever enjoyed ministry as much
as I am enjoying it right now. More than ever before, our church is
working out of the twofold rhythm of Mark 3. Jesus called the disci-
ples that they might be with Him and that He might send them
out. We come into the body, into our covenant community, where we
are encouraged, nourished, fed and healed. Then, we are sent out to
be the re-creators of a culture and society that reflect Gods original
order. We do this as we work, create and produce in the world; we do
it as we care and serve; we do it as we engage in relationships with
those who are like us and those who are profoundly different from
us.

As a result, we are experiencing wonderful momentum and growth.

This is always exciting, but it also means we must adapt and change
to accommodate new people, new ideas, and new spiritual gifts. The PHOTO BY FRAZIERFOTO

most obvious change is moving the 9:45am Genesis service from the
Lee Fellowship Hall into the Sanctuary. This immediately doubles
our space in a service that has been consistently over capacity for
the past nine months. Though Genesis will have a different look and
feel in the Sanctuary, we will make some tech modifications that will
help in that regard. My encouragement to all of us is to remember
my prayer is
that we are doing this in order to create space for people who are not that you
hungering to be with us to worship and connect but who have not
found room. It is a Kingdom change, so whatever sacrifices may be take them out
needed, I know you will rise to the occasion as we celebrate the 10th
anniversary of Genesis this year.
of the world,
This will also mean changes to our Childrens Ministry with more
but that you
children attached to the people coming at 9:45am. (We are really suc- protect them
ceeding at the be fruitful and multiply concept!) We will use the
gym on the second floor of Clayton Life Center when needed, subdi-
from the
viding it with screens to establish more classes in the necessary age
groups. Parents will hear more about those changes in SHINE as they
evil one.
develop. jesus,
A few other items to note: praying in
A new enrollment time to get in small groups will happen in
preparation for the Fall (see Jack's note on page 23). It is import-
john 17:15
ant that we not depend solely on a Sunday sermon to feed us.
We need time for further study and prayer which can happen in
Sunday school or in a small group setting. This will be in con-
junction with our Fall sermon series, For the Life of the World, a
sequel to last falls Faith + Work study. (continued on next page)

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 You will see roof repairs being made to several buildings as
part of our ARISE AND BUILD campaign!

You will see beginning modifications and design plans for

our Student Ministry space on the third floor of Allen &
Yowell Hall, also part of our ARISE AND BUILD campaign.

We will begin searching for our new Director of Childrens

Ministry, replacing Sarah Savage, who moves with her
family to Tulsa following her husband Jims job change.

We have entered into two new partnerships to plant churches!

One will be in West Palm Beach and the other in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Funds will begin flowing to each this summer
with trips to those locations in the next calendar year.

We will start our second Gotham Fellowship class as part of

our emerging center for faith and work. Talk to Jen Kaiser for
more details. (See page 19.)

We have been called of God not for ourselves, but as you will hear
this Fall, for the life of the world. Everything we are doing in min-
istry right now is designed to facilitate our understanding of that
and equip us for such service. This is the story God is writing. You
have a part in it. Jump in and get starting living the life of abun-
dance He has for you!

Yours in His service,

David

follow along
fpco.org @fpcorlando facebook.com/firstpresorlando

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 funds given:
$4.2 MILLION

tithed to mission:
$420,000

remaining to give:
$3.5 MILLION
arising and building
Paying off our debt was only the beginning! See
the future take shape with ministry, mission
and important infrastructure updates through-
out the summer as part of our continuing cap-
tial campaign.

1 Roof repairs begin this summer! You'll see

crews working on multiple buildings as we
make much needed repairs in the next few
months.

2 We've begun the process of renovating

Student Ministry. We've contracted an
architect to begin sketching plans to renovate
the 3rd floor of Allen Yowell Hall. Plans include
a multi-purpose gathering area, updated
technology and AV resources, and welcoming
spaces for small groups and study.

3 Mission giving. We have distributed $217,000

in mission tithes so far in the campaign, most
recently to Nehemiah Project, and to help build
a seminary in Madagascar.

4 Church planting is underway. Our Session

has approved $478,000 in ARISE AND
BUILD funds for church planting, as planned.
$428,000 of that distribution will go to support
two new church planting partners in West
Palm Beach, Florida and Edinburgh, Scotland.
$25,000 will go to Redeemer Presbyterian's
City-to-City Program to train and support the
uture church planters, and $25,000 will go to our
see the f e denominational family, the EPC for church
p
take s a T
h
R E S A planting efforts.
PICTU UILD
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PHOTO BY TANNER FOX

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FAITH Serving: JENNIFER YORDAN
Grace Medical Home

Jennifer Kunde Yordan serves in part from a desire to follow in her fathers footsteps by
finding a ministry of serving others. After losing him to pancreatic cancer and sending
her daughter off to college, Jennifer wanted a way to focus on what she feels is Gods
agendaoffering comfort, peace and hope to others.

During her days at Grace, Jennifer works the front desk and helps make sure all patients
feel welcomed, appreciated, and reminded they matter to God. She serves on the Devel-
opment Committee, encourages awareness about Grace in the community. When asked
what she enjoys most about at Grace, Jennifer replied, There is great joy in understand-
ing and sharing with others how much God loves us. Graces commitment in caring for
patients and showing them Gods love is for real. I am humbled by the difference this
attitude makes in peoples lives. JENNIFER (LEFT) AND NELIA GON-
ZALEZ, DESK MANAGER AT GRACE.
ABOVE, GRACE CELEBRATES THEIR
VOLUNTEER TEAM.

SUMMER
CHOIR
This June

SERVE the church

June Sing in Summer Choir
No audition - show up
Thursday evenings for
rehearsal, and Sunday
mornings. Come any
week in June!

July Strike Hunger in our

city! Help serve lunch
and collect donations for
hungry kids. See p. 26
for details.

July 11-15 A whale of a week!

We need all hands on
deck as we host over
400 kids for VBS! VOLUNTEER
Sign up to help at FOR VBS
fpco.org/VBS July 11-15
save the date SUMMER 2016
May June
Pause Prayer 5/13 Summer Choir Begins 6/2

Hymn Sing 5/15 Psalms Sermon Series Begins 6/5

Collection for Compassion Corner 5/22 Womens Summer Bible Study Begins 6/6

Upward Basketball & Cheer Registration 5/23 Second Sunday Coffee 6/12

Holiday Worship Schedule, 9:45am & 11am 5/29 School of Discipleship Summer Course 6/19

Church Closed for Memorial Day 5/30 Farewell Open House for Sarah Savage 6/26

July
Strike Hunger Month Begins 7/1

Holiday Worship Schedule, 9:45am & 11am 7/3

Church Closed for Independence Day 7/4 get details & sign up at
Worship Time & Venue Changes 7/10 fpco.org/calendar
Vacation Bible School for Children 7/11-15

Camp Twain for Student Ministry 7/18-22

Legend Community Study & Discipleship Serving Worship & Prayer

PSALMS JULY 10
Sermon Series Worship
Begins June 5 Changes

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 real life disciplines

the giving gap

Dr. David Swanson shares ways to overcome one of the biggest obstacles
we face to becoming generous givers: how to get started.

LEARN THE BASICS
FINANCIAL PEACE
UNIVERSITY
Starting this Fall.
Mark your calendar now
for Dave Ramsey's
Financial Peace Univer-
sity course in our School
of Discipleship, begin-
ning September 11. Learn
practical steps to take
control of your saving,
pay off debt and plan for
the future.
1 Start before the tithe. If you aren't in a place to give 10% of your income
from the outset, then make it a goal in the future. Pray about how much God
would have you give, and just get started.
2 Remember generosity is fun! Think about the delight and surprise you feel
when someone is generous towards you. God wants us to be free to give
and experience the joy of sharing with others.
3 Find accountability. Talking about money and finances can be difficult.
Consider finding a friend in our church family you can trust, and commit to
holding one another accountable. Then you can encourage one another in
the journey of generosity.
4 Remember God's generosity to you. God is generous by nature. He is a
giver of gifts, including the gift of His Son. It's difficult to withold from a God
who offers us a life of such grand abundance.

5 Take ownership. It's so easy to be a consumer in our culture. People who

have no problem contributing towards hobbies, entertainment or experienc-
es for themselves can freeze up at the idea of contributing to the church. It
helps to remember that your financial commitment to God translates not only
to worship on Sunday and ministry throughout the week, but meets needs
around the world.

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 celebrating ministry

day of service
Serve Day was a success! On April 9, we partnered with the
City of Orlando for the District 5 Community Serve Day and Picnic,
at the Northwest Community Center on Mercy Drive.
PHOTOS BY TANNER FOX & CHRIS CASLER

SAVE THE
DATE, NEXT
SERVE DAY
August 27

"As a result of Serve Day, now when I think about Mercy Drive,
I think about a community coming together to make its home better."
-Nathan Shaw, FOUR12 Ministry

NEXT STEPS
Make a difference on Mercy
Drive! Contact Carol Hafer
at chafer@fpco.org or visit
fpco.org/servenow

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a beauiful Our church family came together at the

Easter Morning Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

for a moving Easter worship service.
PHOTOS BY TANNER FOX, BRANDY NICKS & ABBY TIPPING

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lifefestretreat
Fun, laughter, worship, fellowship,
adventure and teaching at this year's
retreat at Southwind in Ocala!
PHOTOS BY DENNIS BROCKMAN

Confirmationsunday What a wonderful time celebrating

Confirmation! 37 youth were confirmed
at worship services Sunday, May 1.
PHOTOS BY LAUREN SHEEHAN

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growth in worship
by DR. DAN SHARP & WIL BROWN
Wil: I was there. Standing on the
chancel with my guitar, looking out
at a congregation of over 800 people
that were fired up about First Pres'
new contemporary service. Genesis
debuted in the sanctuary in Septem-
ber of 2006, and we haven't stopped
celebrating God's goodness since that
day.
I stepped in as interim worship leader
later that same year. With attendance
declining, we made the transition to
Lee Fellowship Hall, an exciting space
that was full of creative possibilities.
Wil: When we added the 9:45 worship
hour in 2011, we were able to bring
something back Genesis hadn't had
since 2007 - live preaching, one of the
reasons people have really connected
with this service.
Dan: Over the past many months
we have seen a growing trend in our
worship services. The 9:45am Genesis
service has experienced particular
pressure due to the limited size of
Lee Fellowship Hall. On several occa-
sions worshipers have had to go to the
sanctuary to watch the service on the
screens.
Wil: Last year was our most exciting
year for the 9:45am service and its
growth, and we had to initiate an over-
flow procedure for when the service
began to hit capacity. (If you've sat in
those snug chairs, you know that "ca-
pacity" is a really big deal for in terms
of the experience.)
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Wil: All these attendance challeng-
es were/are great problems for us as
a church, and our staff and leader-
ship have spent months working on
a solution. Obviously we needed to
address the overcrowding issues for
our 9:45 Genesis service, but build-
ing a new space just isn't feasible
with our current plans. So, 14 months
ago we started working on a propos-
al to not only address the challenges
of our numbers, but also steward the
resources and buildings that The Lord
has already given us. Our Sanctuary -
our largest space, and one designed for
worship -- sits empty and unused at
the 9:45am hour.
Dan: In dealing with this wonderful
challenge, our Session has given the
go ahead to move the 9:45am Genesis
service into the Sanctuary to be able
to accommodate more worshipers. In
order to coordinate and accommo-
date our morning worship schedule,
the first Traditional service will start
at 8:15am, followed by the 9:45am
Genesis service in the Sanctuary. The
11:00am Traditional and the 11:00am
Genesis will remain at the same
time and same locations. The 8:15
time change will give adequate "turn
around" time between services.
Wil: We know the Sanctuary is bigger
and won't have the same feel as Lee
Fellowship Hall, but we believe in
it. Creatively, we're as excited about
moving into the Sanctuary as I was
when we moved from the Sanctuary
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into LFH. This space has amazing
creative potential for a contemporary
service - potential I don't think we
tapped when Genesis debuted in that
space in 2006.
Dan: We greatly appreciate everyones
flexibility as we make these adjust-
ments for continued growth of our
congregation and ministry.
Wil: This is an amazing opportunity
for growth for us, Church. We're not
only hopeful that The Lord will use
this transition to further His Kingdom
and grow First Pres, I'm sure of it. We
have been in fervent prayer about this
for over a year, and we know this is
where the Lord is leading us.
Genesis turns 10 this year, and we
hope you'll join us in what looks to be
an awesome new chapter for Genesis
and for First Pres. See you in the Sanc-
tuary July 10.
Dr. Dan Sharp, our Minister of Worship,
oversees the Worship Arts department and
leads our Traditional worship service on
Sunday mornings. Wil Brown is our Direc-
tor of Genesis Worship and leads our Genesis
worship services on Sunday mornings. To-
gether they design all of our worship expe-
riences around a common liturgy, so that all
of our worshipers are on a common journey,
and the core elements of our Reformed faith
are present throughout the year. dsharp@
fpco.org & wbrown@fpco.org
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 New Worship
Times & Venues
July 10
8:15am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45am Genesis Worship in the Sanctuary
11am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
11am Genesis Worship in Lee Fellowship Hall

Summer Holiday Times

MAY 29 Memorial Day Weekend
9:45am Genesis in Lee Fellowship Hall, 11am Traditional in the Sanctuary.

JULY 3 Independence Day Weekend

9:45am Genesis in Lee Fellowship Hall, 11am Traditional in the Sanctuary.

SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day Weekend

9:45am Genesis in the Sanctuary, 11am Traditional in the Sanctuary.

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 brace yourself
Priscilla Shirer's Armor of God is a 7-week summer study hosted by Women Engaged,
designed to equip you to face everyday challenges with ancient tools.

THE ARMOR OF GOD

In the spiritual battles and chal-
lenges we face daily, we all experi-
ence moments of getting caught with
our guard down. But the fight for
your mind, heart, relationships, and
spirit is real, and everything changes
when you are no longer unaware and
unarmed.
Priscilla Shirers Armor of God study
will teach you how God has equipped
us to lead bold, faithful lives without
fear. The armor of God described in
the Bible is more than just a spiritual
inventory, it can become your spiritu-
al action plan.
Choose from two times:
Monday evening sessions,
June 6 - August 1, 6pm-8pm.
Or, Thursday morning sessions,
June 9 - August 4, from 9:30am to
11:30am. Classes will not meet the
week of July 4 or July 11.
REGISTER NOW AT
FPCO.ORG/WE
Women Engaged is also excited to
partner with our SHINE Childrens
Ministry for this special study.
For the Thursday morning session,
SHINE Childrens Ministry will offer
the Armor of God Bible study for kids
birth-5th grade.
each child to attend is $5 per week.
Mothers and children can register
online at the same time, but space is
limited, so register fast!
Registration is open now on the
church website at fpco.org/we for both
adult and children's study times.
If you have questions about the class,
please contact Lori Needham for
Women Engaged at 407.423.3441 x1463
or email lneedham@fpco.org. For
questions about the children's Bible
study contact Sarah Savage at x2281 or
email ssavage@fpco.org.

Starting in June, Women Engaged will
offer two study sessions during the
week. The cost for the study is $25,
and includes the Bible study materi-
als.
Each week in SHINE will include
lesson time, snack, craft, and a fun ac-
tivity. Children will study an age-ap-
propriate version of the adult lesson
so that families can discuss and learn
together. The class registration fee for

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features
enjoy the ride
NAVIGATING THE JOURNEY OF TWEENS AND TEENS
by MARY BOZA CRIMMINS
photo TANNER FOX
Parenting tweens and teens may seem
a bit mystifying, but they can also be
incredibly fun. We all know there are
challenges during this phase of life.
Mary Crimmins, a 23-year teaching
veteran, as well as mother of two grown
sons, shares insights for parents.
summer 2016
Perhaps the number one thing that parents need to keep
in mind is to do what we already know in our hearts: be
consistent role models and be available to our children.
This is especially important during the middle school
years because of the tremendous changes occurring in
a childs life. Theyve gone from one teacher to several.
Their bodies are becoming strangers. And then there are
brain changes, which can lead to some perplexing behav-
ior. While the reasoning part of their brain is still trying
to get its act together, the emotion part is operating in
full force. (Keep in mind that the reasoning part of the
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brain, the prefrontal cortex, is responsible for
rational decision making, setting priorities,
making goals, and organizing tasks.)
What are they thinking?
These changes in the brain lead to many of the
traits that are common during adolescence.
One common example is for an adolescent
to make a comment, and then have no rec-
ollection of what was said the next moment.
Middle school teachers experience this with
some students and I also experienced it with
my oldest son, Peter. My husband and I would
joke that we needed to walk around with a
tape recorder so we could replay what was ac-
tually said. It is also very common for adoles-
cents to mishear what a parent or teacher has
said, or to misinterpret tone of voice or facial
expressions. Sometimes communication can
be exasperating for the parent, child or both.
In his book Why Do They Act That Way?, Dr. David Prepare
Walsh shares a personal example. When he
calmly asked his daughter to clean up a mess
your child
she left in the car, her response was to get de-
fensive and claim that he was yelling at her.
for the
She demanded to know why he was so angry path. Dont
with her.Both he and his wife were in agree-
ment that he had been polite and calm. When
prepare
a parent experiences such erratic behavior,
it is important to stay calm while making it
the path
clear that the reaction is unacceptable. My for your
youngest child Matthew resisted compound
spoken requests. For example, after youre child.
done with your homework, take out the trash
and feed the dog. We finally discovered what
worked best for all involved, which was to
post a list with deadlines. After Matthew re-
viewed the list, he was free to let us know if
too much was required so we could readjust
the expectations or deadlines.
Communication is key
All of the influences and changes make it even
more important to clearly communicate with
your child. If you absolutely have to have your
child make the bed, then be consistent. If it
is a negotiable, then simply shut the door to
the room. Some parents highly value certain
electives; P.E. for example.But children may
be resistant to choosing the elective. Talk
with your child about the reasons for their
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resistance, even if some reasons may be ra-
tional and some seem quite irrational. Once
you have a clearer idea of your childs point-
of-view, a decision can be made as to whether
this is a negotiable situation. But, as often as
possible, require your child to step outside of
their comfort zone. Also, know that at times
compromise is wise. For example, with the
elective, perhaps the parent can allow the
child to choose their own elective for the first
half of the year and require the child to take
the uncomfortable choice the second half.
Try to think ahead about what will be non-ne-
gotiable regarding habits for you as parents,
such as going to church, school work, joining
a sports team, using a cell phone, choosing
friends, driving a car. Then, communicate the
expectations to your child ahead of time. For
example, the first time my son Peter drove by
himself, he was specifically instructed not to
touch his cell phone while driving. I tested
this by calling him while he was driving,
and he answered his phone. He was then in-
structed to come home immediately because a
non-negotiable rule had been violated. (Every
now and then my husband still brings up the
incident because he thought it was funny.)
Peter stormed into the house and bee-lined
straight to his room as my husband called
after him Mom told you not to answer the
phone.
Each of my children, just as each of yours, is
different. They experienced adolescence dif-
ferently and had different needs. As for my
younger son, there was a certainAdvanced
Placement class that he did not want to take.
He rationalized that his older brother didnt
have to take the class, but the decision for him
to take the class was another non-negotiable
for us. Thankfully, we were firm, because in
that specific class, Matthew met his future
wife. Sometimes Mom and Dad do know best.
Keep in mind that we are parenting in real
time, so situations will come up that require
conversation, negotiation and plenty of
prayer. The heart of the matter often needs
to be considered when deciding when to com-
promise and when to stand firm.As parents,
we must be very aware of these windows of
opportunity.One trait both my boys had in
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common was to pick very inconvenient times for heavy dis-
cussions.During those times when your child seeks you out,
drop everything. At the same time, fight the desire to try to
make everything right for them. Most of the time they simply
need a listening ear. It may be difficult, but avoid the impulse
to rescue your child. I once heard this said at a professional
conference and believe it is outstanding advice: Prepare your
child for the path. Dont prepare the path for your child.
Parenting is a balancing act
Another trait that is common during adolescence is for chil-
dren to begin to see themselves through the eyes of their
peers, which manifests itself in many different ways. Perhaps
the most obvious way is that friends and socializing become
a high priority. Friends may have a strong influence; conse-
quently, it is important that you help your child make wise
choices when selecting friends. As Proverbs 27:17 states, Iron
sharpens iron.
Even though your childs peers become more important
during the middle school years, it doesnt diminish your role
in their lives. I love an analogy we middle school teachers at
The Christ School share with parents: think of your relation-
ship as a rubber band. Your child will need to stretch away
from you at times. If you stand still and let them pull away
from you, they will bounce back.If you hover too closely, the
rubber band wont stretch and they will struggle harder to
pull away. If you hover, there will be no tension, which is nec-
essary for your childs growth.
Another way peer influence is evident with middle school-
age children is in attaching their identity to how they think
others perceive them. Labels become pandemic: nerds,
cool kids, brains. But it is important that parents avoid
using these labels to describe their child or their childs peers.
We must help our children understand that there is more to
each persons story than what we see.
The herd mentality is another obvious attachment to peers.
For girls this may emerge as cliques, and for boys it is physi-
cally evident in the way they move down the hallway in packs.
This herd mentality, along with being prone to mishear or
misinterpret, can sometimes affect classroom interactions.
Students may tend to side with one another even though they
do not have a clear idea of what the situation is. For parents,
the implication is that while it is important to listen, it is
often equally important to choose not to act on what is shared.
One more trait to be aware of is that adolescents often speak
in hyperbole: everyone has the newest phone, Im always
the only one who... You can fill in the blank with a long list
of perceived injustices. When my oldest son was in middle
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school, wearing extremely baggy pantswas the
fashion and boxer shorts were no longerun-
derwear. Like everyone else, he wanted a pair of
baggy pants, so his father and I took him to the
store to try some on. As we had him look in the
mirror, we shared our family values regarding per-
sonal appearance. The baggy pants did not fit our
values; therefore, wearing them was not an option.
The compromise was that we could care less if he
wore his ball cap backwards. Ironically, in their
later teen years, one argument with both my sons
was the length of their hair. Both refused to grow it
longer to please me.
Every child is unique so their journey through ado-
lescence will look different. Some display the traits
more dramatically than others. Nevertheless, ad-
olescence is sometimes a roller coaster ride for the
child and parent. There will be times when you are
left wondering What just happened? Then liter-
ally the next moment, the sweet child returns. But
I can attest that one of the best parts of working
with middle school students is seeing the beau-
tiful, poised and accomplished young adults they
become.
Mary Boza Crimmins, M. Ed.teaches 7th and 8th grade
Social Studies at The Christ School on the First Pres
campus in downtown Orlando. She is passionate about
not only what she teaches, but more importantly about
who she teaches. She is the proud mother of two grown
sons. Her oldest son, Peter Crimmins, Jr., is a graduate of
the United States Naval Academy and officer in the Navy.
Her youngest son Matthew Crimmins, graduated Magna
Cum Laude from Florida State University and is pursuing a
career in education and coaching.
MEGAN (DAUGHTER-IN-LAW), PETER, MATTHEW,
JENNIFER (DAUGHTER-IN-LAW), MARY AND
HUSBAND PETER.
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 features
How many hours did you spend at work this week? Does
your work matter? Were you able to bridge the divide
between work and your spiritual life?
Work is where many people spend most of their waking
hours and energy. How we work, and the decisions we
make while at work inevitably shape our culture. So cre-
ating a place to begin those conversations and equip our
church family for their work is an exciting prospect. As
First Pres continues exploring ways to become a city-cen-
ter church, one of the major ways we hope to influence the
culture around us is through participation in our emerging
center for faith and work. (You'll see an official name for
this new ministry in the next few months.)
The Gotham Fellowship is one of the early components of
our ministry efforts in this area. This nine month program
is an intensive education in integrating faith and work.
The Gotham Fellowship strategically prepares disciples
of theological depth to tackle the biggest issues in culture
today. We mine the classics of Christian faith by authors
such as St. Augustine, Calvin, Kuyper and N.T. Wright.
The insights and doctrines are applied to various indus-
summer 2016
city
center
mindset
by JEN KAISER
tries, societal spheres, and institutions of significance. All
this is done in the context of directed spiritual formation.
Gotham Fellows emerge with more than a number of newly
understood books; they are equipped with a tool belt of
spiritual formation exercises to shape their faith and their
engagement with the world. As a city-center church we
hope to see Gotham Fellows lead in making our city more
beautiful, pursuing a common grace for the common good,
and reflecting the coming of the New Jerusalem.
We asked a few members of the inaugural Gotham Fellows
class to share their experience with you.
What was your motivation for becoming
a Gotham Fellow?
I was intrigued by the concept of erasing the sacred/secular divide
in my own life and work as soon as I heard the concept men-
tioned, let alone described in detail, I knew it was for me. I also
wanted to add whatever talents, resources or support I could
offer to get a program like Gotham off the ground and successful,
as I perceive it is desperately needed for the Church in the U.S.
- Michael Kelley, Attorney, Shutts & Bowen.
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For a long time I was yearning for something to guide me deeper in
my walk with Christ, in my heart and in my mind. I was attracted
to the Gotham Fellowship because of its theological and devotional
elements and its promise to integrate the two. It did not disappoint.
The Fellowship has introduced me to new ideas and stretched me
in a way I never could have done on my own. I realize (once again)
just how little I know and how wonderful growth can be after
the initial pain of the stretch! - Becky Martinez, homemaker.
Having spent much of my 35+ year working career juggling mul-
tiple roles, I have been encouraged to learn more and more about
how God in the creation story called us to work. And to do our
work for Him. [Gotham] provides a fresh approach to our lives, inte-
grating work and faith and providing discipleship into how to apply
our theology to our spiritual formation as we change the culture.
- Tami Kaiser, Senior Director, Red Lobster Training (retired).
My motivation for becoming a Gotham Fellow stemmed from a
conference I attended that explained a different view from the
Bible of how work was worship and how it played an intricate
part in establishing our sense of significance. This was a new
theological understanding that I desired to know more about.
Larry Curry, Pastor, Kingdom Power and Praise Ministries.
Share a moment when your faith impact-
ed your work or influenced your career.
When I learned a close friend was troubled about whether her
role as a homemaker really counts, whether her everyday voca-
tion has value, I felt completely prepared to address her doubts.
Of course it has value! Eternal value, as a matter of fact. In
whatever sphere we work, God, who gave us these gifts for us
to be fruitful, and calls us each to use these gifts to glorify Him.
- Becky Martinez.
Gotham almost immediately impacted my daily interac-
tions with my employees; from HR & compensation deci-
sions, to hiring and future growth planning. We began to take
a more human-centered approach to managing the company.
- Ross Johnston, President and Trustee, OCE Landfill Manage-
ment, Inc.
How will you approach your work differ-
ently having been through this experi-
ence?
I have a stronger assurance of God's call, equipping and pro-
vision for me to accomplish his purpose through my work.
Dr. Jason Powell, Head of School, The Christ School.
I think my faith has impacted my work in that I now view work
not simply as a chore, but as a very important part of my con-
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tribution to God's Kingdom and I have learned to extend much
more grace to those I interact with (and to myself!). I've really
learned to appreciate that we all have different roles, per-
spectives, motivations and backgrounds that drive us and we
all struggle with underlying idols we may not even be fully
aware of. A real eye opener for me was that my sin is greater
than I thought, but God's grace is also greater than I knew.
Jennifer Bostedo, Trust Officer, Commerce National Bank
& Trust, and Chair of The Christ School Board of Trustees.
How would you encourage someone con-
sidering applying to become a Gotham
Fellow?
It's worth it. There are so few places outside of academia where
people actually sit down in a structured way and try to achieve
more than surface answers to life's most important questions.
PJ Wehry, teacher, The Classical School of The First Academy.
I would tell potential fellows that the Gotham Fellowship is one
of the richest experiences I have been a part of, both from an
education standpoint and a spiritual standpoint. The combina-
tion of theological study with spiritual growth and enrichment
provided for such a multifaceted experience and really pushed
me to examine my own beliefs, viewpoints, and decisions.
Gotham is an experience I will forever cherish and be grateful for.
Jennifer Bostedo.
If you take your faith and your profession seriously; if you seek
to experience greater purpose in the mundane, routine of day-
to-day life; if you dream of something bigger about yourself,
the reason there is still breath in your lungs, and how you fit into
Gods Purpose, Plan, and Kingdom: then, becoming a Gotham
Fellow is not only helpful, but vital. For those who lack knowledge
and courage, those who lack vision and purpose, and those (like
me) who lack(ed) a strategy of how God might use your specif-
ic work and vocation for eternal purposes, today, Gotham both
equips the called and presents a strong call to the equipped. For
those called to the workplace, they dont teach this stuff in your
Graduate Program! - Michael Kelley.
Are you interested in becoming part of The Gotham Fellowship? We
are now accepting applications for the next group of fellows, which
begins Fall 2016. Applications are due no later than June 15, 2016.
For more information or to begin the application process, visit
fpco.org/gotham2016 or call Jen Kaiser at 407.423.3441 x1412.
Ready to start right now? See page 21 for more about a special
summer School of Discipleship course on faith and work.
fpco.org

Alisa and Andrew Geers joined First Pres in Spring of
2014. They were among the first to join our 20s Minis-
try launched in August of that same year, and quickly
became vital leaders within the ministry. In my time with
them, I have seen the Gears display a deep spiritual ma-
turity and understanding that their personal callings
are part of being active participants in expanding Gods
Kingdom. Soon after we met, I learned of their mutual
desire to pursue international medical missions. Our 20s
Ministry is excited to support (financially and prayer-
fully) the Geers calling, to truly merge their faith and
work. While I am ecstatic to see God lead these faithful
millennials to help the people of Honduras with much
needed medical care, I personally (rather, selfishly) am
sad to see my dear friends go. They are just that great.
Here is a little more of their story, and how our First Pres
family can help the Geers make disciples who light the
world.
Where did you grow up?
Andrew: Born and raised in Tampa, Florida.
Alisa: Lived in Asia until I was 7 while my parents were
missionaries with Cru and then we moved to Oregon. My
family settled in Orlando to be at Cru headquarters when I
was in middle school.
Where did you go to college?
Andrew: BS in Athletic Training at UF, Master of Medical
Science Physician Assistant at Nova Southeastern Univer-
sity.
Alisa: BS in Nursing at UF, Master in Nursing at Johns
Hopkins University.
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true healing
in Honduras
AN INTERVIEW WITH ALISA
AND ANDREW GEERS
by SCARLETT STEWART
photo LUCY MACLEISH
Where do you work and in what roles?
Andrew: I am a Physician's Assistant in an Internal Medi-
cine practice in Ocoee.
Alisa: I am a Nurse Practitioner in a Family Practice in
Eatonville, for the underinsured.
When and how did you get interested in
international mission work?
Alisa: I was first interested in medical missions when I
went on a summer project to Botswana, Africa at the age
of 14. Seeing the desperate needs of the people there, both
physically and spiritually, I vowed to stay in Botswana and
create change - my parents eventually convinced me that
I should return to Orlando to graduate from high school
first! During that trip I decided I would become a nurse and
ever since I have been eager to travel to different countries
to work with underserved people groups.
Andrew: While reading Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson in
high school, I first felt stirred to pursue a career in medi-
cine. That desire was further shaped after taking a mission
trip in college to Nicaragua. While there, my eyes were
opened to a disparity of resources and care.
Why Honduras?
Andrew: Both of us felt called to Latin America, and while
searching for possible places to serve we were directed to
Hospital Loma de Luz. Loma de Luz is a mission hospital in
rural Northern Honduras where there is great need for ser-
vices for a group of villages comprising about 70,000 people.
The next nearest hospital is about 4 hours away and most
people dont have the transportation to get there, much
less pay for any services. While small fees are charged for
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services at Loma de Luz, no one is ever turned away due to
lack of funding. The hospital is currently short-staffed and
in need of more providers to continue running basic oper-
ations, such as inpatient and surgery services.
What is the name of your organization?
Andrew and Alisa: The hospital Loma de Luz is part of the
Cornerstone Foundation. Our sending agency is Christian
Health Service Corps.
What will you be doing there?
Alisa: We will be providing care in various
capacities - through the emergency room,
inpatient care, outpatient appointment
visits, wound care, and radiology services.
We treat men, women, and children; also
providing prenatal, obstetrical, and gyne-
cologic care. We also get to point all of our
patients toward Christ at every encounter
- praying for them and discussing true
healing from Jesus sacrifice on the cross
for us.
How long will you be there?
Andrew: We are committed to 2 years of
service and, with God's leading, open to
more.
What are you looking forward
to most?
Andrew: I am looking forward to learn-
ing about a new culture and growing in my
medical skills.
Alisa: I am excited to use my clinical skills
to serve those who need it most, but would
likely never be able to access it without the
hospital being in their community. And
pineapple, lots of fresh pineapple!
What causes you anxiety
about going?
Alisa: Leaving our friends, family, and First Pres commu-
nity is the most painful thought about moving to Hondu-
ras.
Has being involved at First Pres helped
you prepare?
Alisa: First Pres has been a spiritual rock for us, helping
us grow in our marriage through the Marriage Retreat and
Two Becoming One Sunday school. Individually, we have
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both been challenged in our 20s Ministry Bible studies.
Our knowledge of the Bible, doctrine, and ourselves has
increased since becoming members.
How can the church family support you?
Alisa: We cannot attempt to make this move alone. We
need a team to come beside us prayerfully and financially
to ensure success of our time at the hospital. We realize
that not everyone can or wants to move to Honduras to
provide medical care for the poor there. Investment in this
ministry allows a persons footprint to extend far beyond
the Central Florida area. We need to raise
$3,800 per month to cover living and travel
costs while serving in Honduras. Most
importantly, being covered in prayer for
safety, wisdom, and grace is essential for
our time there to be fruitful.
Can you share an interesting
fact about Honduras?
Andrew and Alisa: When Christopher Co-
lumbus first discovered Honduras it is be-
lieved that he said Thank God we got out
of these great depths, which is why he
named it Honduras. In Spanish, Honduras
means great depths.
What do you most want others
to know about mission work?
Andrew: We believe that it is important
to preach the gospel, bring people to faith,
and disciple people to maturity. It is also
important to minister to the whole person,
which sometimes opens the door to the
gospel. The Lord has given us medical skills
and we are happy to give it back to Him to
use for His glory.
Alisa: Each of us are called to be mission-
aries in some sense. The Lord has called
some of us to be His witness at work in a
law office, teaching elementary school, or
at home raising children. We are His salt
and light, His witness, whatever our job or vocation.
If you feel led to support the Geers in their journey, visit health-
servicecorps.org/moto/geers. To connect directly with Alisa and
Andrew, or to learn more about our 20s Ministry, contact Scar-
lett at sstewart@fpco.org or 407.423.3441 x1497. To learn more
about Loma de Luz, visit crstone.org, or the Geers' sending agency,
healthservicecorps.org.
fpco.org
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fellow
wayfarers
by REV. JACK PEEBLES

summer 2016 - 22 - COLUMNS Magazine

Yes! We have made it to summer. For many, summer entails
a much needed break from our very busy schedules during
the academic year when children and grandchildren are in
school. Although the pace of life often changes during the
next three months with vacations and travel, the journey
of discipleship isn't suspended. We are being shaped by
God everywhere, in every experience. So how do we keep
our eyes on Jesus while on this journey?
Looking ahead with vision
Our church vision statement identifies our congregation as
a covenant community, making disciples who light the world.
Thus, our mission is not to make more church members or
worship attenders; it is to make disciples. And we believe
a disciple is someone pursuing an ongoing, intimate, and
growing relationship with Jesus. What exactly does that
mean?
...our mission is not to
make more church members
or worship attenders;
it is to make disciples.
First, God is calling us into a deeper relationship. This is
His gracious invitation. He wants to lead us on a grand ad-
venture. He offers His grace, forgiveness, and love, and He
desires our trust and obedience to His truth. He does this
because He wants us to experience the joy and peace that
life with Him affords. We nurture this relationship by lis-
tening to Gods voice, and responding to that voice in daily
living. It entails spending time with Him, in the same way
you would spend time with anyone you love.
Activating your faith
Second, this relationship is dynamic. It is composed of
verbs, not nouns.
Ongoing: The pursuit of Jesus is a lifelong journey. From
the moment one accepts the gracious invitation to follow,
until the moment they receive their promotion to glory,
the journey never ceases. Although we may divert from
time to time, we understand that in the same way our
Savior relentlessly pursues us, we strive to relentlessly
pursue Him.
Intimate: The goal of pursuing Jesus is one of deep connec-
tion. He longs to have intimacy with us. It is not enough for
us to know about Jesus; a disciple strives to know Jesus on a
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personal level. What are your hopes and dreams? What are
your worries and fears? God wants to know.
Growing: Scripture recognizes that disciples have differ-
ent levels of spiritual maturity, with descriptors ranging
from worldly and infant to spiritual and adult.
The nourishment to grow should correspond with where
you are in your journey, but God clearly expects you to
grow in your discipleship.
Its not easy in this day and age to set aside time for God,
but that is exactly what God expects of us. We dont grow
in our faith by simply wishing for it. We need to exercise
our spiritual muscles. We need to be committed to our
journey of discipleship in all seasons of life.
We've got you covered
To facilitate your relationship with Jesus, even in the midst
of these relaxed summer months, I wanted you to be aware
of our Sunday School opportunities and our School of Dis-
cipleship summer course. Please take a look at all of our
Sunday morning offerings at fpco.org/learn and let us
know if we can help you to make a connection.
I'm so excited for what God has in store for us in the future.
I'll leave you with this teaser: this fall, the JOURNEY begins
at First Pres. Get ready!
Rev. Jack Peebles is our Associate Pastor of Discipleship and here
to help you find your way on the journey of getting to know Jesus.
He and his wife Margaret, love to do crazy things like run half
marathons together. When he's not choreographing Jedi fight
scenes with his son David, or coaching his daughter Annabelle in
basketball, he helps teach the church staff about transformational
work culture while speculating on geeky pop culture trivia with the
Communications Team. jpeebles@fpco.org
HOW YOUR WORK FITS
INTO THE BIG STORY OF GOD
The gospel restores us as image-bearers of God,
and we are called to represent Him in all areas of
life. When this story is forgotten, we create a false
sacred/secular divide between our faith and the
rest of our life. Come join the discussion,
led by Michael Kelley and Jonathan Thigpen.
Sundays, June 19 - August 21 (except July 3rd).
9:45am, Room 320A&B of the Edington Ministry Center.
fpco.org
mercedes
KINDNESS OF A STRANGER REUNITES A FAMILY
by CHANDLER FAUSNAUGH

Mercedes was not a regular at Compassion Corner, like that they had not heard from Mercedes in seven years, but
many. She showed up just as we were closing up for the had been desperately trying to find her. This phone call
night. She told me she was homeless, from out of town, was their first sign of hope that Mercedes was alive.
and needed help. She was about sixty years of age and ap-
peared to have some significant mental health symptoms, Mercedes mental illness became debilitating when her
suggesting possible schizophrenia husband died seven years prior.
and bipolar disorder. But she was Soon after, she left her home in
told on the streets she could find
COMPASSION CORNER Omaha, Nebraska, and disap-
First Pres' ministry to the homeless com-
help at Compassion Corner. munity, located on Magnolia Avenue just peared without a trace. Over the
north of Livingston, welcomes 20,000 next seven years the family had
The first thing I noticed was that
visits per year, offering 10,000 hours in no idea where Mercedes had gone,
case management via 20 volunteers and
Mercedes had a cast on her arm. I two part-time staff. or whether she was alive or dead.
asked her if she was ok and she told She had no money when she left
me she needed to contact a rela- LEARN MORE and was not being treated for her
tive to get the money for a doctor Contact our Director of Compassion mental health condition. Mercedes
Corner, Spence Pfleiderer,
to remove the cast. I let her use my at spfleiderer@fpco.org. sister and niece had been frantical-
cell phone to make that call and ly trying to find her for years.
Mercedes left a message. She ex-
plained she had no way for me to contact her, so I told her The problem was, however, Mercedes was now gone from
to return the next day to see if I had received a call back on Compassion Corner, and hadnt returned.
my cell. Yet, Mercedes did not return the next day.
I told Mercedes' sister she hadnt returned, left contact
The next day, I received a frantic phone call from Mer- information, and suggested she call the few shelters in
cedes sister in Omaha, Nebraska, the person with whom our city and ask around. Motivated to act on the first sign
Mercedes had left the message. Her sister excitedly shared of hope in years, Mercedes sister and her niece booked a

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flight to Orlando and within twenty-four hours they were
in town.
When they arrived, I met with them to discuss a strategy
to locate Mercedes in the downtown shelters. We called all
the shelters, but were unsuccessful at getting any infor-
mation, due to privacy policies.
Finally, I suggested that they try the Orlando Union Rescue
Mission, and to visit there in person to see if by chance
Mercedes might be wandering the grounds. Thanks to the
Lord, as soon as they arrived at the mission, Mercedes hap-
pened to be walking out the front door to get some fresh
air and they met face-to-face. This was the first time they
had seen each other for over seven years. Needless to say,
it was a joyful reunion.
Her long-lost sister and niece lovingly asked Mercedes if
she would come back home with them to Nebraska. Mer-
cedes agreed, and they all flew back together to Omaha the
next day.
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ABOVE: MERCEDES AND
HER SISTER
LEFT: HANDWRITTEN CARD
FROM MERCEDES FAMILY
The following week Mercedes' sister wrote me to say that
Mercedes has been placed under the care of a local psychi-
atrist to treat her mental health issues, and that she was
responding well to the treatment. She shared that Mer-
cedes was happy to be home, and enjoying her life and the
love of her family again after being separated for so long.
(See her note above.)
Mercedes' sister shared how very grateful she is to the
ministry of Compassion Corner, and the help we provid-
ed. She believes they could have never found Mercedes
without our help, and once again they are a family.
Chandler Fausnaugh is a therapist, and regular volunteer case
manager at First Pres' Compassion Corner, our ministry to the
homeless communty. Compassion Corner opens its doors four days
a week for Bible study, coffee, fellowship, prayer and coaching to
find needed services. Find out how you can help - call Compassion
Corner at 407.488.1955.
fpco.org
 where to connect

fight hunger in our city

July is Strike Hunger month at First Pres, when you can make a difference in the lives of people big
and small just by giving up a few hours of your time, or a few dollars for macaroni.

SIGN UP TO SERVE LUNCH

At Daily Bread, July 4-8, 2016.
Each year we partner with local ministries to help fight hunger in our Call volunteer coordinator Retha
community. Here is how you can join in and show God's love to those Underwood at 407-644-7537
in need: to reserve your spot.

1
BRING SNACKS TO CHURCH
Serve lunch. Give a couple of hours in your day and help your neigh-
Not for you! For hungry kids in our
bor in need! Every year, First Pres commits to serve lunch each day of
community. Their wishlist includes:
one week at Daily Bread. We need only 10 volunteers per day, July 4-8. Granola & cereal bars
This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve together. Since Fruit cups & applesauce
1975, Daily Bread at the Christian Service Center has offered a free, EasyMac
nourishing noontime meal to anyone in the community who is hungry. Juice boxes or pouches
Single-serving cereal
Peanut butter crackers

2
Donate snacks. Conway Cares is the in-school food pantry sup- (or similar)
porting hungry kids at several local schools in our own neighbor- Cans of pasta or veggies
(preferably with a pop-top for
hoods (started by a First Pres Life Community). According to a 2014 easy removal by a child)
study, more than 25% of children in Central Florida don't get enough to eat.
Conway Cares works to make sure these children receive backpacks of easy-
to-access food to take home after school and on the weekend. (For many of them, most meals are eaten at school.) So we
want to stock the whole pantry for the Fall. We will be sorting and packaging these donations during our Summer Serve
Day. Every Sunday in July, look for collection bins in the Edington Ministry Center lobby or under the Angel Wing, between
the Sanctuary and Allen Hall. With questions, call Amy Collis 407.423.3441 x1474.

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family news SUMMER 2016
congratulations to...
Scott and Meredith Gaylord have a
son, Reynolds Prescott Gaylord, born
January 25, 2016.
Anthony and Amanda Hopkins have
a son, Campbell Andersen Hopkins,
born January 28, 2016, in Smithfield,
NC. The proud grandparents are Ben
and Ginny Kennerly.
Carter and Alexis Brackett have
a daughter, Mila Pharr Brackett,
born February 3, 2016. The proud
grandparents are Joe and Cynthia
Brackett, and the proud great-
grandmother is Janet Pharr.
Justin and Amanda Eisele have a
daughter, Greer Elizabeth Eisele, born
January 27, 2016.
Andrew Jackman Allen and Olivia
Page Hutto were married March 5,
2016, in the Sanctuary. Andrew is the
son of Bret and Kim Allen, and the
grandson of Tracy and Barbara Allen.
were here to help
schedule a baptism x1451
request a hospital visit x1455
plan a wedding x1272
arrange a memorial service x1455
summer 2016
our sympathy to...
Marnie and Dustin Reineke on the
death of her mother, Diane Pace,
December 8, 2015.
Patty and John Vaughan on the death
of her aunt, Angelina Jorgenson,
January 21, 2016.
Jane Munns on the death of her
husband, Harry Munns, January 27,
2016.
Jean Spears on the death of her
husband, Shelby Clark Spears,
January 29, 2016. Mr. Spears was the
father of Glen (Lisa) Spears.
To the family and friends of Winona
Cook, who died February 4, 2016.
Bambie and Mike Alley on the death
of her mother, Rosa Pam Keene,
February 7, 2016.
T.J. and Erin Eberhardt on the death of
his mother, Rose Eberhardt, February
12, 2016. Mrs. Eberhardt was the
grandmother of Reagan Elizabeth
Eberhardt.
Lisa and Steve Lietz on the death
of her mother, Virginia Fulgham,
February 16, 2016.
Kristen and John Burden on the death
of her grandfather, Donald Bronstad,
February 26, 2016.
Jenny Arrison on the death of her
father, Peter Arrison, March 2, 2016.
Denise and Michael Hammond on
the death of her step-mother, Hazel
Morris, March 6, 2016.
Sue and Dan Fulford on the death of
her mother, Alma Stilley, March 7, 2016.
407.423.3441
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Jo Ann Heine on the death of her
husband, Dave Heine, March 8, 2016.
Eliza and Chris Casler on the death of
her son, Christian Gale, March 11, 2016.
Claire Shakarji on the death of her
husband, Luther Shakarji, March 11,
2016.
The family and friends of Jami
McCutheon, who died on March 15,
2016.
Debbie and Bill Lawton on the death
of her sister, Pam Needham,
March 23, 2016.
Nancy and Michael Coffman on the
death of her sister, Jeanne Burgess,
March 25, 2016.
The friends and family of JoAnne
Grauberger, who died April 1, 2016.
Maddy and Stephen Thill on the
death of her mother, Sharon Godfrey,
April 1, 2016. Mrs. Godfrey was the
grandmother of Rachel Thill.
Clay and Katie Deatherage on the
death of his father, Abner Deatherage,
April 4, 2016.
Sharon Roof on the death of her
husband, Terry Roof, April 4, 2016.
Mr. Roof was the father of Lisa (Chris)
Smith.
June and Jim Wieland on the death of
their son, James Scott Wieland,
April 7, 2016.
Audrea Born on the death of her
husband, Bob Born, April 17, 2016.
Donna Longfellow on the death of her
husband, Jack Longfellow, April 18.
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PS Form 3541: 0 (Fall 2015: 0); (4) Free or Nominal Rate
Outside the Mail: 0 (Fall 2015: 0); e. Total Free or Nominal
Rate Distribution: 314 (Fall 2015: 315); g. Copies Not Distrib-
uted: 256 (Fall 2015: 500); h. Total: 2750 (Fall 2015: 3000); POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
i. Percent Paid: 87.4% (Fall 2015: 87.4%). PS Form 3526: a. COLUMNS, 106 E. Church St. Orlando, FL 32801-3390.
Requested and Paid Electronic Copies: 0, (Fall 2015: 0); b.
total Requested and Paid Print Copies & Paid Electronic
Copies: 2180 (Fall 2015: 2185)l c. Total Print Distribution &
Paid Electronic copies: 2494 (Fall 2015: 2500): d. Percent 2016 First Presbyterian Church of Orlando COLUMNS.
Paid and/or Requested Circulation 87.4% (Fall 2015: 87.4%).